Houston Today, October 01, 2014

By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today

The Pleasant Valley Village of seniors housing on 11th Street and Avalon Avenue is expanding next spring.

They are building another independent seniors housing complex in May 2015, an estimated $700,000

project, said Arnold Amonson, President of the Houston Retirement Housing Society.

Twenty people have expressed interest in the units, and the new building will provide six new homes, four two-bedroom and two one-bedroom, Amonson said.

It will have the same design as the other two buildings in Pleasant Valley Village and

they hope to install geothermal heating again.

With the $700,000

project coming up and $15,000 saved so far, Amonson says their goal is to raise $100,000 by next spring.

They are planning to hire a lead carpenter again but are looking for a lot of � nancial and voluntary help, both labour and equipment, he said.

The Retirement Housing Society is a charitable organization, and Bill Stad, past treasurer, says anyone with taxable income can get a 43 percent refund from the government for donations to the housing projects.

Many seniors are enjoying bene� ts from

living in the homes in Pleasant Valley Village.

Stad is a resident in the homes, and says he enjoys savings in living costs, a beautiful view of Mount Harry Davis, and restful and quiet surroundings.

“I’m very happy living here,” he said.

Enrolment shocks schools

Society to build more independent seniors housing


Houston’s school administrators are shocked to find enrolment very similar to last year.

“Schools are running very similar to last year,” said Scott Jackson, Principal of Houston Secondary School and Twain Sullivan Elementary.

Braced for a significant drop in population due to the closure of Houston Forest Products last May, Jackson said “numbers are better than we feared.”

With 220 students at HSS, enrolment is down seven from last September but pretty similar to last year, he said.

“We’re running at full capacity.”

At Twain Sullivan, enrolment is down as well, with 173 this year and 190 last September.

Jackson says

Twain scrambled to add a new class Monday because “numbers came in higher than expected.”

E n r o l m e n t at Silverthorne Elementary School was up three, with 163 students total, said Principal Bev Forster.

“It’s interesting with the concerns about the mill.”

“Twain Sullivan

Elementary enrolment leads to

last minute additional

class.

“Construction to start in May 2015

- Arnold Amonson

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SCHOOL YEAR CHANGES

The big change at Houston Secondary School is the structure for middle school grades.

Grades eight and nine students are operating by a middle school model, with core teachers delivering science, math, English and social studies.

“It gives less division between subject areas,” said Principal Jackson.

Four students from HSS are in the millwright ACE-IT program run by Northwest Community College at the HSS shop.

Vice Principal Julie Krall says the millwright students have their own entrance and are set up on a different schedule, operating separately from the rest of the school.

Two new staff are teaching at HSS: Mr. Richmond is the new Athletic Director and PE and drama teacher, and Mrs. Erickson came from Burnaby to be the new learning support teacher.

Admin i s t rat ion is changing slightly,

with Principal Jackson now full-time principal, split between HSS and Twain. Vice Principals Krall (HSS) and Delainey (Twain) cover the other half of administration.

“So far, it’s been very, very busy,” Jackson said.

“But I’m loving the little kids and the energy over there. It’s been really fun.”

Twain Sullivan Elementary is settling into a new configuration after adding a new class Monday to accommodate the higher-then-expected enrolment.

They have a handful of new staff this year, who Jackson says are not technically new, as they’ve taught at Twain before but have been gone for various lengths of time.

Mrs. Bond is teaching kindergarten and grade one, Mr. Richardson is teaching grade three and Mrs. Euverman grades five and six.

Twain is doing a pilot project with grades six and seven students, who are taking a rotation of high school classes

including foods, shop, art and drama.

“Those kids love these activities and we share a parking lot so why not give them a chance to come over here and experience some of the amenities the high school has to offer?”

Jackson says they’re trying it out and might include Silverthorne in the project in future years.

Other then that, not a lot is changing at Twain.

“Mrs. Delainey and I are learning about Twain every day as we go. It’s a good little school, so we’re not going to be putting anything new or any kind of big changes right now,” Principal Jackson said.

S i l v e r t h o r n e Elementary School has a new Principal, Bev Forster, who grew up in Houston and graduated and taught at Silverthorne in the past.

Four new teachers are also joining staff. Linda Kusleika is teaching grade two, Samantha Elliot teaches grades four and five, Holger Rode teaches grades five and six, and Cheryl Becker is

doing Learner Support.

Forster says it’s exciting to “join such a great team.”

“I love the culture and commitment all our teachers make at Silverthorne. The new additions just add to that culture and are passionate about teaching. I am looking forward to working with such a dynamic group of educators,” she said.

Programs, sports and the breakfast program are continuing like last year, and learning self-regulation will also continue. Self-regulation helps students to recognize when they’re not in a good learning state and what to do to get back to a place where they are ready to learn.

“It’s huge,” Forster said. “It really changes the way we look at kids’ behaviour, instead of looking at them as being the difficult child, we’re looking at them more to look for their needs and how we can meet their needs so they can stay focused.

“It’s a big shift in the way that we thought about it before, letting them wiggle, understanding that

some might need quiet at different times, and then giving them the strategies to figure that out themselves.”

The late start due to the strike will not affect the school calendar, and Forster says teachers will simply adjust and hunker down a bit faster to help kids learn what they need to learn in less time.

The strike was “challenging for everybody,” Forster said. “The teachers wanted to be in school, and we wanted the kids in.

“It’s so nice to be back… kids are excited to be back too, it was a long break for them.”

School has been running as normal at the Houston Christian School, and enrolment is up to 110, nine more than last year.

New principal Clint Endacott says he is “trying to get a sense how HCS operates,” and doesn’t expect any major changes this year.

“Working at HCS is excellent,” Endacott said.

“The staff here are very good and committed to the community.”

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Jackie Lieuwen/Houston TodayArnold Amonson and Bill Stad stand by the 11th Street site where new seniors housing will be built next May. The two current seniors housing complexes in the Pleasant Valley Village have lounges named in honour of Bill Stad and Arnold and Trudy Amonson, who contributed huge amounts of time to the planning and construction of the two seniors homes.

Amonson adds that residents there also enjoy easy access to downtown and more active social lives, with friends nearby and activities like cards every Monday and Thursday.

Amonson says the Retirement Housing

Society has long term hopes to continue expanding the village, and possibly building two or three more complexes in the future.

That would be in the distant future though, as the society can’t assume that much risk and mortgage at one time,

Amonson said.The process of

building the Pleasant Valley Village seniors homes started in 1996 as a way to keep seniors in Houston, said Bill Stad.

The other two buildings, built in 2007 and 2010, cost the Retirement Housing Society an

estimated $1 million, with $830,000 in mortgage, he said.

Rental costs from residents cover mortgage payments and maintenance, but Stad says the society has been able make monthly additional $500 payments to the mortgage.

“The reason

we are able to pay that back is all the community support through fund raising and donations,” he said.

The Retirement Housing Society thanks the community for all the support as they look forward to the big project ahead.

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Promises, promisesHere’s a simple request for candidates

seeking election in the upcoming school board and municipal election:

Only promise what you can deliver.That might seem an obvious request. But all

too often, candidates vow to achieve things they clearly cannot. They either fail to provide the true cost of their promise, or they promise some-thing outside the legal mandate of the of� ce they seek.

Call it exuberance. Call it ignorance. Either way it doesn’t serve the voter and it disrespects the process.

For example, there are some fairly severe lim-its on what a city can and cannot do.

It must work within the provincial legislation that governs its existence. A promise to silence every train whistle within the city boundaries might sound attractive, but trains are a federal responsibility. City council can’t make them do anything.

Likewise, a promise by a school board can-didate to hire more teachers won’t happen with-out an explanation of where the money to pay for those new employees will come from. School districts (unlike the federal or provincial govern-ment, or even a city), cannot, by provincial law, run a de� cit.

Which brings up the second point: Money.Rarely does a promise come without a cost,

and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be.

A promise to double the number of parks in the city, for example, might draw support. But what will it cost to maintain those parks, and what impact will the removal of that land from the tax base have on city � nances?

A promise to cut taxes, or at least hold them at zero, must also include details on where the cuts in services will be made (or alternate rev-enue found) to accommodate that plan.

None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solu-tions to the problems communities face. But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical – or even possible.

And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these lofty ideas have some grounding in reality.

- Greg Knill, Black Press

“This to that”I have had one

garage sale in my life. What I discovered from that experience seven years ago is that I really don’t like holding garage sales at all, but I sure like going to them.

One of my friends calls them garbage sales.

“Why would I want to look at someone else’s crap?” he asked. “I’ve got enough of my own.”

I do too. I’m in a perpetual purge situation at home donating things my family doesn’t use anymore to different charities. But there’s something very intriguing about a bunch of items displayed on someone else’s driveway, carport or lawn.

Maybe they’ll have something useful or cool that I’ll bring into my home, possibly re-furbish and then cher-ish for years. Or maybe they’ll have nothing that really interests

me. I never know until I take a look.

This summer I went garage sale-ing twice and came home with some nifty things I didn’t exactly need, but I was glad I found. A rainbow striped hammock for $3 was one of my best buys from last weekend’s excursion.

Another was a pa-tio set that I purchased from a nice German lady for $20. It was very weathered and in desperate need of some paint and fabric for the cushions, but I imagined how sweet it could look after a makeover.

Reusing and repur-posing old stuff into something new and useful is often referred to as upcycling - and it can be addictive.

Over the years I’ve been a bit of a junkie transforming many home furnishings and I’ve always enjoyed the process. I’ve never taken my hobby to the level some of my

friends have though. A couple of them

have just submitted fabulous pieces to the “This to That” redesign contest for Habitat for Humanity Kelowna.

Along with eight other designers, they explored the large, eclectic ReStore in West Kelowna which is full of donated building supplies, ap-pliances, furniture, and home décor, and picked out items to upcycle into a new creation that the non-pro� t organization will auction off.

Before and after pictures are displayed online, but viewing the submissions in per-son is much more im-pressive. It’s inspiring to see the incredibly unique ways a worn out piece of furniture can be transformed.

My friend, Barb Newman who’s also my paint dealer, con-verted an old outdated TV unit into an ador-able play kitchen for

kids. My other friend,

Deb Ward took a dull, run-down dresser and painted a delightful design that I instantly recognized was hers as soon as I saw it.

The other re-worked pieces are wonderful as well and they’re a great example of how an old piece can be new again with some imagination and elbow grease.

Not everyone will necessarily appreciate the end result though.

“What’s up with this chair?” my 14 year old son asked me after I’d painted my garage sale � nd a beautiful eulalie’s sky blue with milk paint and then distressed it with sand paper.

“I’m making it look vintage,” I said, apply-ing a second coat of hemp oil to seal my work.

“It looks really old, Mom,” he said with a confused look on his face. “Like it needs to be painted.”

Oh well. As the old saying goes - one per-son’s trash is another person’s treasure.

To cast your vote or bid on your fa-vourite “This to That” entry, please visit HabitatFor- HumanityKelowna.ca before October 12, 2014.

The Habitat is an international organi-zation that builds af-fordable housing and encourages the recy-cling of usable items to keep them out of our land� lls. Instead of going to the dump, please donate. Or, if you’re braver than me, have a garage sale.

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

Premier Christy Clark wants rising municipal pay rates to be front and centre in November elections around B.C., and that’s why her government set off a storm at the annual local govern-ment convention by releasing an un� atter-ing comparison study with provincial pay.

In her speech to close the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Friday, Clark told 2,000 local government delegates she is “not here to point a � nger” at local governments, but she wants them

to do the hard work of negotiations as the province did in the recent dispute with B.C. teachers.

A study by Ernst & Young was re-leased days before the convention by the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. It calcu-lated that unionized municipal staff re-ceived pay increases of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, twice as much as unionized provincial staff, and ahead of in� ation of 23 per cent during the same period.

“I think it’s a le-gitimate issue to be discussed because it’s taxpayers who pay for these compensa-

tion costs,” Clark told reporters after her speech. “Further than that we’ll wait until we have new municipal

councils to speak with, and then we can talk about the next steps.”

NDP local gov-ernment critic Selina

Robinson said the report, prepared and leaked without notice to the UBCM, “hit a group of people over

the head with a two-by-four.”

Robinson also objected to Clark urging B.C. residents to choose peaceful a c c o m m o d a t i o n , saying the long and bitter strike that shut schools for � ve weeks is a poor example.

In her speech, Clark emphasized the importance of resource development, an apparent reference to the battle led by Burnaby against the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline.

Clark announced the appointment of Car iboo-Chi lcot in MLA Donna Barnett to lead a rural

advisory committee to give rural communities a “fair share” of resource development. She used the example of Princeton, a community of 3,000 that generates $750 million in economic activity from forestry and the Copper Mountain Mine.

Clark admitted the B.C. government has “fallen behind” on a long-standing government promise to extend broadband Internet to small communities, and vowed to renew efforts for communities such as Granisle, where � bre optic lines stopped just short of the community.

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B.C. municipal leaders have narrowly voted to defeat a proposed resolution from Burnaby to oppose Kinder Morgan’s $5.4-billion oil pipeline twinning.

The issue went to an electronic vote Thursday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention after a show of hands was too close to call. The � nal vote was 49.3 per cent in favour of the

resolution and 50.7 per cent opposed.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said the pipeline project – which would triple the size of a tank farm near homes in Burnaby and result in a seven-fold increase in oil tanker traf� c through Burrard Inlet – is too risky.

He also argued the federal government has no strategy to maximize jobs in Canada by ensuring bitumen is re� ned here instead of in China.

“The risks of increasing oil tanker traf� c are all to the down side for the B.C. coast,” said Islands Trust chair Sheila Malcolmson. “We get no bene� t, there’s no re� ning, no jobs for us, our salmon industry’s at risk, our tourism industry is at risk and our � rst reponders who would be on the front lines are at risk.”

But delegates from communities along the Thompson River said they fear a surge in oil tanker trains

will run on the rail line through the region if the 60-year-old Kinder Morgan pipeline is not twinned to carry oil sands bitumen from Alberta.

“That can be used to move oil and there are no restrictions at all,” Clearwater Mayor John Harwood said.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District director Tim Pennell argued the current cleanup response capability for a marine oil spill is very limited in the Vancouver

area and the Trans Mountain project would bring a “huge improvement.”

After the vote, Corrigan said he was disappointed but insisted the split vote still sends a “strong message” of concern from B.C. civic leaders.

He said opposition came mainly from self-interested rural B.C. delegates who are worried about increased oil-by-rail shipments and who greatly outnumber urban representatives

at UBCM.“It shows the scare

tactic that’s been put out by these companies has worked,” Corrigan said. “They’ve said they’re going to do it regardless, whether it goes by pipeline or by rail.”

But one of the ‘no’ votes came from one of Burnaby’s closest neighbours – Belcarra mayor Ralph Drew – who said rural communities are right to fear oil trains.

“We have to face the reality that the oil

is going to move and that the increasing use of rail to move oil is probably a ten-fold greater risk than by pipeline,” Drew said in an interview.

“The rail lines that come to the west coast come down the Fraser canyon on either side of the Fraser River,” he said. “The potential for a derailment and a real disaster is much much greater than anything that could possibly happen in transportation by pipeline.”

Clark wants municipal pay to be election issue

Premier Christy Clark speaks to the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler Friday.

Tom Fletcher/Black Press

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No university in Canada has a history like UNBC’s. Imagine 16,000 people calling on government to create a northern university. It happened here. Before UNBC was a university, it was a social movement that instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure in the region, which carries over to our students today.

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Police received three reports about bears in town during the past week. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose reminds the public that animal control is not a police re-sponsibility.

“We will go and confront an animal if it poses an immediate risk to a member of the public, but the conservation service has the primary function and responsibility for locating and dealing with wild animals,” he said.

The public is encouraged to contact conservation services with concerns about wild animals in the municipality.

***Police got report at

11:25 a.m. Sept. 19 of a bike stolen from a home on Butler Avenue. Sgt. Rose says it is a red and black mens mountain bike with a graffiti pat-tern and numerous angry bird stickers on it and green handle bar grips. Anyone with informa-tion is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

***Police got a report of

a female yelling profani-ties at another female on 14th Street at 5:20 p.m. Sept. 19. Sgt. Rose says police found the female mildly intoxicated and warned her she could be charged for intoxication in public or causing dis-turbance.

***Police arrested and

charged a male just af-ter midnight Sept. 20 for breaching conditions. Sgt. Rose says the male was with a female and reported for disturbance at a home on Butler Avenue.

***Theft of dog was re-

ported to police from a home on Buck Flats Road at 3:50 p.m. Sept. 20. Sgt. Rose says the owners put two dogs out-side and only one came home. The missing dog is a cream coloured dachs-hund. Sgt. Rose says it’s unknown whether the pet was stolen or ran away, but anyone who sees the dog is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

***Police issued an ar-

rest warrant for a male suspected for assault at Eagle Nest Crescent at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Sgt. Rose says police talked

with a female victim and witnesses about the as-sault and issued a war-rant after they could not find the male.


an intoxicated female on Mountainview Drive at 3:30 a.m. Sept. 21. Sgt. Rose says the female was breaching conditions and charges are expected.


a shop lifter at a local business at 8 p.m. Sept. 21. Sgt. Rose says a female was arrested and later released without charge. Police are seeking a summons with charges for theft under $5,000, so the female may face charges in the future.


a hit and run in the park-ing lot of a local motel at 9 p.m. Sept. 23. Sgt. Rose says police talked to the victim and witnesses, identified the driver, and issued him a ticket for failing to exchange particulars. No one was injured and the damage was minor.

***In seven past days,

police have dealt with 50 calls for service, including seven traffic complaints, four false alarms, two by-law complaints and one abandoned 9-1-1 call.

Weekly police report

The Farmers Market wrapped up for another year last Friday. With a couple of new vendors and an average of ten booths per week, market coordinator Amelia Mattson says the summer went really well. They had support from a lot of regular community members, and tourists stopping by, so “all in all it was a good year.” Above are Kathy and Donna at their regular booth, Trobak’s Garden.

LAST Market Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today

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SMP is donating $50 from every vehicle sold in the month ofOctober to BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

On October 24th, all employees will be wearing PINK BRAS IN SUPPORT

(Dress for the cause day).


Community BuilderFeaturing the stories and spirit of the local people


Houston’s new constable left the busy highways of Delta for a smaller, quiet community.

Transferring from Delta’s traffi c patrol unit, Constable Kyle Hay says he looks for-ward to the variety of calls which will come with his general duty posting in Houston.

“In Houston we’re fi rst responders. We take anything from a kitten stuck in a tree to a murder investigation … there’s a hugely broad spectrum of things I can touch on and learn from,” he said.

Looking ahead to his RCMP career, Hay says there’s a variety of things he’d like to try.

“I’m a front line guy. I like to wear the uniform, I like to go out and be seen and help people,” he said.

One RCMP section he’s interested in is the gang task force.

“There are youth and kids getting into gangs at an early age, and that path starts them on a life of being in trouble. A lot of them feel like they have to be in these gangs to be accepted as a family member, when there’s much better ways to fi nd a family if you don’t feel like you have one at home,” he said.

Hay wants to try the front line and “go out in cars and talk to the gang members,

get information and try to help them on a better path.”

He’s also interested in surveillance, “keeping tabs on people who keep re-of-fending,” he said.

Even as a kid, Hay says he’s always been interested in the RCMP.

Growing up in the small town of Wood-stock, New Brunswick, Hay says there were two police forces, local police and mounties.

“I always saw the mounties in the cof-fee shops and driving around with the lights and stuff ... It was always something that drew my attention: talking to people, help-

ing people, protecting people, that kind of thing.”

Hay says his Mom even has a photo of him wearing the RCMP commander’s hat in the Library at the age of three.

Straight out of high school he headed to the RCMP Depot, after a few ride alongs confi rmed that the RCMP was for him.

Traffi c patrol in Delta was his fi rst post and Houston is his second.

“There’s a lot of reasons why I chose Houston,” he said.

The type of post gives him opportunity to make extra money doing overtime and on-call work, and it gives him limited dura-

tion with a say in where he goes next, which Hay says is important because of his family - a wife and two young daughters.

Houston also drew him because of the low cost of living and its amenities, which are not available in the other towns he looked at.

“It’s got a movie theatre, fast food, gas stations… lots of stuff to do and the com-munity seems very nice,” he said.

It fi ts well for Hay, who’s hobbies are watching movies, playing basketball and having fun with his kids.

“I love the community… it feels just like home,” he said.

New constable eager forvariety in service in Houston

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“Houston is the second post for Cst. Kyle Hay, who moved from Langley with his wife and two daughters in mid-September.

Houston also drew him because of the low cost of living and its

amenities, which are not available in the other towns he looked at.

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People helping people is how we began and we strive to remain people-oriented, both in our financial services and through direct involvement with our communities.

Personal service and members’ needs will always be our prime priorities.

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HoustonCOMMUNITY CALENDARfilled evening. Lots of prizes!TopleyStructural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs @ 19:00 hrs (7pm). Topley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.

GranisleGranisle and District Seniors meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00pm at the Seniors Centre. Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 11:00am.

Houston Ringette registration is open for 2014/2015 season, Ice time begins Sept. 30. Registration forms available & fees can be dropped off at Emberson Plumbing & Heating. Come try Ringette has been scheduled for first two weeks on the ice. Apple Pie Days - Oct 14 & 15 - Order your pies today $8 each. Order forms available at Home Hardware, Houston Christian School and www.houstonchristianschool.ca. Houston Public Library Events: Storytime is starting again. All kids, ages 3-5, welcome! Starts Wed, Oct. 15 at 10AM. Parent or guardian needs to remain on library premises and they can even join in the fun! The “Junior Literary Society” will start Thurs Oct., 2 from 2:30 to 4:30PM. In this afterschool program for kids, ages 8-12, we will play games, take part in competitions, delve into our artistic side, learn new skills, and maybe even read a little. Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet every Wed. morning from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Childcare is provided. For more info call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, Evelyn 696-3229.Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck flats

area, with an emphasizes on road conditions through our Buck Flats road user group, fire prevention and protection through our volunteer fire department group, and planning of a community/ fire hall. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more information. Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- first Sat. of the month, community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third Thurs. of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Mon. & Fri 10:00 AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Wed. 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Pool: Aquafit, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At Willow Grove Golf Course: Senior’s golf (in season) every Thurs. 10 AM. Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11:00 -12:00 and 12:00 -1:00 on Wed. The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.Seniors Bingo is every Tuesday at 7:00pm at Cottonwood Manor. Entry is $1. Come out & enjoy a fun prize

Ambulance Society of Houston – was fundraising for a CAREstream Vital Sign Monitor. This will generate a higher level of care for patients in need of medical attention. Paramedics will be able to record vital signs while in the care of the back of the ambulance. The Society was seeking support from the local business community and Bulkley Valley Credit Union was happy to donate $500 last March to assist in their cause.

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We called her Miss Wong. She was in her mid-sixties, and had never married. A peace and love emanated from her wherever she went. She radiated the character of Jesus to all she met. We met her when she was traveling to tell her people about the love Jesus had for them. When she was home, she would lead people in her church into a deeper understanding of the Bible and a closer walk with Jesus. She led her mother to faith in Jesus when she was in her mid-eighties. Because she was single, she had greater freedom to reach out to those in need around her.

Though we have lost track of her over the years we have wonderful memories of this woman of God who dedicated her entire life to Jesus Christ. Though she did not have any biological children, Miss Wong had many Godly children who she nurtured in the faith. Many people have her to thank for introducing them to Jesus, who alone brings eternal life for those who trust him. Many others were able to speak of their faith boldly, because Miss Wong taught them the deeper things of God.

I remember when well-meaning people would ask me if I had a girlfriend and when I was going to get married. Because my plans were not clear to me at that time, it was uncomfortable to be asked those kind of questions. There was a pressure, it seemed, from many of those around me, to � nd a wife and settle down to raise a family. The idea of being single somehow was looked down upon.

Whatever God calls us to is good, some people are called to remain single. One should never be ashamed of being single. The Apostle Paul was single, he even encouraged others to remain single if possible to be more effective in their life for God. (1 Corinthians 7:32-34)

Someone asked me the other day, “Does God want me to be single?” I couldn’t answer that question, but I could encourage that person that God knows what is best for us and we can trust him today, for all he has in store for us now, and in the future.

“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the LORD. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

“Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.” Psalm 25: 4,5 Submitted by Ken Penner


WATER MAIN FLUSHINGPlease note that � ushing of water mains will take place from Monday, October 6th to Friday, October 10th between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Water mains require � ushing to help remove any sedimentation that may exist in the mains. This may result in discoloration and will clear if you run water prior to using. Please be mindful when doing laundry; you may wish to avoid washing light coloured clothing.

During the � ushing period, water pressure may � uctuate and may result in reduced water pressure. You should ensure your property is equipped with a pressure reducing valve and that precautions are taken to protect your hot water tank.

Chlorine levels will be increased during this period to ensure safe potable water. You may wish to have potable water stored in containers for personal use.

You may experience cloudy water for a short time after the main � ushing, this will clear in a short time if you let your water run.

The Leisure Facility will be closing at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 6th, 2014 due to low water pressure.

Thank you for your cooperation.

District of Houston employees put in the ice at the Claude Parish Memorial Arena. The first users were on the ice last Saturday, and the regular arena schedule started Monday. Anyone interested in booking the arena can call the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420.

INSTALLING Ice Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today

Houston Secondary School and Twain Sullivan had a Terry Fox Run last Wednesday, raising $171.55 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

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Order forms are available for pickup atHome Hardware, Houston Christian School and on the school website www.houstonchristianschool.ca

You will be called when your pies are ready. If you are picking up pies, we ask that you do so assoon as possible—to ensure maximum freshness.

Delivery service is also available for a $2.00 fee per order.NOTE: THESE PIES FREEZE VERY WELL FOR A LONG

PERIOD OF TIME THE WILLING WORKERS THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER

October 14 & 15Order your pies today.Apple pies are made fresh

and come ready forbaking or freezing. The cost is $8.00 each.

Apple Pie Days


School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Education Assistant – French Immersion in Smithers.Candidates must meet the following qualifications:• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate

or equivalent )• Must be fluently bilingual in French and English

both written and spoken• Demonstrated ability to use judgment in

selecting appropriate course of action within clearly established methods and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in the explanation and clarification of information

• Demonstrated ability to perform individually and as part of a team

• Demonstrated ability to follow directions with regard to work areas, work schedules, classroom activities and the dispensing of medication

• Good working knowledge of computersPlease send resumes in confidence to:Ms. Bobbie KingsmillHuman Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Phone 250-877-6831

JOIN OUR TEAM& BUILD A CAREER.

At Bulkley Valley Insurance Services, we love serving others, working as a team, and contributing to our community.

We are hiring a part-time Auto Insurance Broker / Office Clerk for our Houston Branch.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and outstanding learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate:• wants a career in the insurance industry• is energetic, outgoing, and service-oriented• has excellent computer skills• is committed to learning and contributing to our

teamIf you are interested, please apply by Oct. 8, 2014 to the Houston Branch Manager April Robinson at [email protected]

School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Transportation – Bus Driver – HOUSTON.Candidates must meet the following qualifications:• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)• Valid Class II Driver’s Licence• Six months of demonstrated successful

experience driving buses in all seasons• Understanding of the BC Motor Vehicle Act

and Regulations• Courses and training in defensive driving or a

combination of training and experience• An exemplary driving record as demonstrated

by a current driver’s abstract• Excellent interpersonal skills & demonstrated

experience/rapport with students in Grades K-12

• Ability to use judgment to interpret, analyze and modify methods and procedures

• Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in contacts of a difficult, sensitive or specialized nature

• Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate• Physical capability to perform the job duties

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.Please send resumes in confidence to:Ms. Bobbie KingsmillHuman Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Phone 250-877-6831

Employment OpportunityCertified Orthodontic Dental AssistantOne weekend a month in Smithers, BC.

Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Must have ortho module.

Mail resume to: Box 3718 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

Contact: 250-847-1555 or email [email protected]

Napa Auto Parts is looking for a

Full-Time Shipping and Receiving Clerk / Delivery Driverfor our Houston store. Great benefits, work schedule and opportunity for advancement. Must have valid

driver’s license. Those interested are encouraged to apply in-store at 2805 Kanata Avenue

or by email to [email protected]

School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Special Education Assistant.Candidates must meet the following qualifications:• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)• Minimum of one year post-secondary training

related to working with children with special needs;

• Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training);

• One (1) year experience working with special needs students in a K-12 educational environment

• Familiarity with computer software for special needs students would be an asset

• Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action

• Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures

• Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract

• Willing to carry out personal care procedures. Ensures that training is up to date if specific health care routines are required

• Physical ability to perform the required dutiesONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.Please send resumes in confidence to:Ms. Bobbie KingsmillHuman Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Phone 250-877-6831

Employment Employment

Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 19,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

MILLWRIGHT SITE SERVICES TEAM

Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the Site Services Team which is responsible for the repair and upkeep of a 300 person camp and mine site buildings and infrastructure. Duties include camp maintenance, industrial piping including HDPE process lines and pump maintenance, welding and fabricating and some equipment operating (loaders and excavators).

The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade quali cation and have a minimum of ve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position.

Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for these position 7 x 7 (7 days on, 7 days off). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. More information on Huckleberry Mines can be found at www.infomine.com, click on Careers and then on Employers of Choice.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of bene ts including medical, life,

disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to:

Human Resources DepartmentHuckleberry Mines Ltd.P.O. Box 3000Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0Email: [email protected]

Seafood Retail Program Merchandiser

(Vancouver Island)

Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising pro-gram including ad program management & department manager training in our main offi ce in Errington, BC.

Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is re-quired. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, com-munication, team building and leadership skills.

We offer Excellent Benefi t & Incentive Programs

For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com

Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@

QualityFoods.com

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MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a mana-gerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you.We offer exceptional bene-fi ts, Group RSP and many

other incentives.Please send your resume

to: Lyall Woznesensky [email protected] Director Professional

Development.


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BC BEST BUY ADS 25 words- No changes - ad runs one week, all papers covering: Lower Mainland .............$102.28 BC’s Interior ..................$124.95 Vancouver Island ...........$119.00 All of the Above .............$299.00 Extra charge for additional words

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OUR POLICYHouston Today reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject any classified ad not meeting our standards. No refunds on Classifieds Ads.AGREEMENT - It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Houston Today (Black Press Group Limited) in the event of failure to publish an advertisement in or the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion or the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising. All claims of errors in advertising must be received by the publisher within 2 days after the first publication.All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher.The Houston Today reminds advertisers that under Provincial legislation, no person shall use or circulate any form of application for employment, publish or cause to be published an advertisement in connection with employment or prospective employment, or make any written or verbal inquiry of an applicant that (a) expresses, either directly or indirectly any limitation, specification or preference as to race, religion, colour, sex, martial status, age, ancestry, or place of origin or a person; or (b) requires an applicant to furnish any information concerning race, religion, colour, ancestry, place of origin or political belief. In order to be credited for any mistakes the Houston Today is responsible for, corrections must be made before the second insertion.

INDEX IN BRIEFFamily Announcements .......... 001-007Community Announcements ... 008-076Children ................................ 080-098Employment .......................... 102-165Services ............................... 170-387Pets/Livestock ...................... 453-483Items for Sale/Wanted .......... 503-595Real Estate ........................... 603-696Rentals ................................ 700-757Transportation ....................... 804-860Marine.................................. 903-920Legals ....................................... Legal

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Re/Max Houston 2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC

e-mail: [email protected]

Lia Long250-845-1147

Call 250-845-7325www.realtor.ca

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Locally owned and operated

• Unique four bdrm family home on a cul-de-sac and close to the schools.• Large kitchen, formal dining room with doors out to a new deck.• Vaulted ceiling with fl oor to ceiling windows in the living room.• Cozy up by the wood fi replace in the living room or in the family room downstairs. High effi ciency gas furnace.• Many recent renovations to the house such as paint, fl ooring & roof.• Huge foyer in the ground level entrance. 2 1/2 baths.• Huge fenced backyard with alley access and RV Parking. • Detached workshop. Fridge, stove, dishwasher included.

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• Well kept 5 bedroom home in the popular Avalon Subdivision. • Many upgrades including-vinyl siding, vinyl windows, high effi ciency gas furnace, hot water tank, fl ooring, paint, sundeck with aluminum railings and a concrete patio. • Oak cabinets, 2 fi replaces, outside basement entry, 3 bedrooms up, 2 down, 2 bathrooms, expanded parking area, detached workshop, fenced kennel area and playhouse for kids! All appliances & window coverings included as well as a spare fridge & small freezer. • This one won’t last long, so call Lia to view! 250-845-1147.

• Spacious, tastefully decorated 5 bdrm completely fi nished and updated home in the popular Avalon Subdivision! Recently updated kitchen features dark cherry cabinets and heated tile fl oors. Very open concept. • Beautiful rock corner fi re place in the living room. 3 big bdrms on the main, 2 in bsmt. Flooring updated, main bath just completely updated. • Laundry on the main. Huge mudroom in the basement just in the door from the double garage. Vinyl siding and windows. Nicely landscaped lot, fenced back yard backing right into a neighbourhood park.• Sundeck with alum. railing as well as a patio. Fire pit & storage under the deck. • Move in ready home!

• Cozy 1 ½ storey home located just west of Houston on a half acre lot.• 3 bedrooms, 2 up & 1 on main, very open kitchen/dining & living room.• Offi ce with garden doors to a sundeck. Sunken family room.• Pellet furnace as well as a pellet stove in the living room.• Lots of parking, storage shed, huge yard, fi re pit.• Washer, dryer and window coverings included.• Call Lia today for more info, 250-845-1147.

NEW LISTING!

Certified MillwrightBabine Forest Products is currently searching for a Certified Millwright to join our Burns Lake operation.

The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will have experience installing equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications. You will be confident in determining the appropriate tools or equipment needed to complete a job and must be able to troubleshoot efficiently and be proficient with mathematics.

The demands of this position require that you are in good physical condition, are able to visualize how something will look after it has been moved or rearranged, have the ability to see details at close range and have excellent manual dexterity and coordination.

Preferred qualifications would be a minimum of 5 years in a sawmill environment and certification from a recognized institution. Good verbal and written communication is also necessary for this position.

Please forward your resume by October 20, 2014 to:

Anne Currie, Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited #[email protected] Confidential fax 503-291-5591

Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A relocation allowance is negotiable for the successful applicant.

Babine Forest Products Limited, Burns Lake BC

Houston Canadian Reformed Church

SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PMPastor Carl VanDam [email protected]

~ Everyone Welcome ~3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston, BC

Anglican Churchof St. Clement

2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BCPhone: 250-845-4940

Services are:10:30 a.m. Sundays

HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, HoustonPhone: 250-845-2678 • Pastor: Mike McIntyre

Houston ChristianReformed Church

1959 Goold St., Box 6, Houston 250-845-7578

~ Everyone Welcome! ~

Services: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm

3790 C.R. Matthews Rd.

Everyone Welcome!

2106 Butler Ave. Houston, B.C.Contact: 250-845-2282

Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm

Sunday School: During the ServiceEveryone Welcome

Santokh Singh Manhas 250-845-2705

Houston, B.C. V0J lZ0

HOUSTON & AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY

Continuous Aluminum Gutters

Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing

[email protected]

3 FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE:HOUSTON FOOD MARKET

3428 - 9th Street, Houston • email: [email protected]

• Customer service - making subs, pitas, pizzas.• Kitchen work as required.• Must be able to work weekends and nights as required.• Must be able to work split shifts as required.• Part time also accepted but must work weekends & nights.• Full time is 40 hours per week.

Rate: $10.25 - $11.50 per hour

APPLY WITH RESUME

WELDERWest Fraser Mills Ltd. requires a Journeyman Welder for shift work at Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, BC. West Fraser offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit resume in person, by mail or by fax before October 8th, 2014 to:

Dean MacDonaldPacific Inland ResourcesBox 3130Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Fax: 250-847-5520

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Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for Auxiliary / Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers for November 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015.

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Certified MillwrightBabine Forest Products is currently searching for a Certified Millwright to join our Burns Lake operation.

The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will have experience installing equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications. You will be confident in determining the appropriate tools or equipment needed to complete a job and must be able to troubleshoot efficiently and be proficient with mathematics.

The demands of this position require that you are in good physical condition, are able to visualize how something will look after it has been moved or rearranged, have the ability to see details at close range and have excellent manual dexterity and coordination.

Preferred qualifications would be a minimum of 5 years in a sawmill environment and certification from a recognized institution. Good verbal and written communication is also necessary for this position.

Please forward your resume by October 20, 2014 to:

Anne Currie, Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited #[email protected] Confidential fax 503-291-5591

Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A relocation allowance is negotiable for the successful applicant.

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

2014 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTION

NOTICE OF NOMINATIONPublic Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that nominations will be accepted for the office of school trustee for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, as follows:

No. of Trustees Electoral Area Name of Electoral Area2 trustees Area 1 Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake1 trustee Area 2 Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle1 trustee Area 3 Burns Lake and Rural Area1 trustee Area 4 Grassy Plains and Francois Lake1 trustee Area 5 Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser1 trustee Area 6 Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings

Nominations will be accepted from 9:00 am September 30 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, by hand, mail or other delivery service as follows:

Darlene Turner Secretary Treasurer From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 School Board Office To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 153 East Connaught Street Excluding statutory holidays and weekends. Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0(T) 250-567-2284 • (F) 250-567-4639

Donna Benson Western Division Office From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 270 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 During regular business hours.(T) 250-692-7782 • (F) 250-692-7145

Kevin Crook Chief Administrative Officer; or From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Emily Colombo To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Economic Development Officer During regular business hours. District of Fort St. James 477 Stuart Drive West Box 640, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0(T) 250-996-8233 • (F) 250-996-2248

Chief Elections Officer Rosanne Murray Box 698, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014(T) 250-694-3242 • (F) 250-694-3243 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014(C) 250-692-6269 By arrangement. (E) [email protected]

Deputy Chief Elections Officer Janice Baker From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 (C) 250-570-8321 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 (E) [email protected] By arrangement.

NOTE: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elections Officer by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014.

Nomination documents are available as listed for accepting nominations above and also at the following district schools:

• Babine Elementary Secondary School in Granisle, BC • Decker Lake Elementary School in Decker Lake, BC • Lakes District Secondary School in Burns Lake, BC • Grassy Plains Elementary Junior Secondary School in Grassy Plains, BC • Fraser Lake Elementary School in Fraser Lake, BC • Fort Fraser Elementary School in Fort Fraser, BC • Fort St. James Secondary School in Fort St. James, BC • Nechako Valley Secondary School in Vanderhoof, BC • Nomination documents are also available at the District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West in Fort St. James, BC

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICEA person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day, November 15, 2014; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

For further information, please contact:

• Rosanne Murray, Chief Election Officer, Box 698 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (T) 250-694-3242 (F) 250-694-3243 (C) 250-692-6269 (E) [email protected]• Janice Baker, Deputy Chief Election Officer, Box 2091 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (C) 250-570-8321 (E) [email protected]

Rosanne Murray Chief Election Officer

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Canfor Houston Operations

2007- 2017 Forest Stewardship PlanAmendment 21

Notice of Review and Comment

In accordance with FPPR 20 (1) the proposed Forest Stewardship P an (FSP) si ni cant amendment 21 for Canfor, Houston operations, the Dungate Community Forest, Lowell Johnson Consultants (Moricetown), Lake Babine Nation and Wet’suwet’en First Nations is publically available for review and written comment commencing on September 24th, 2014 for a period of sixty (60) days. The proposed amendments adds Two Wet’suwet’en First Nation tenures A72921 and N2A in the Morice TSA.The two measures for invasive plants and natural range barriers are also being reviewed for minor changes.Houston Comfor FDU is being merged with the Morice FDU since there are no speci c clauses to separate the two. They are both subject to the same legal requirements.This FSP amendment is available for review until December 1st , 2014, at Canfor’s of ce on the Morice River Road in Houston, B.C. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments to review are recommended. The deadline for receiving written comments is December 1st, 2014.Please address any written comments to:Greg Yeomans, Canadian Forest Products Limited. P.O. Box 158, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Telephone: (250) 845-5225 E-mail: [email protected]

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CAUSAL LPN/RN’SResource Ability is looking for causal LPN/RN’s needed to provide in home 1:1 paediatric respite care for an infant in the Smithers area. Offering union wages, paid training & full support.

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MEDICAL Transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com. Send email to: [email protected]. Or call 1.800.466.1535.

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Homes for RentTWO BEDROOM house for rent in downtown Houston. Full basement. Attached gar-age. No smokers. No pets. $750 a month. Call: 250-845-2377

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CANOES FOR SALE17’6” Clipper “Expedition” (green) fl at back, kevlar with carry yoke, high volume, 3 seats, super stable. $1000. -----------------------------------17’6” Hellman “Prospector” (orange with blk trim), Dural-ite, with skirt $1100, without: $900. -----------------------------------17’6” Hellman “Prospector” (red with blk trim), Duralite, with skirt $1300, without: $1100.

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5855 Lake Kathlyn Rd, 4km west of Smithers: 5 bedroom house, 4 room office/studio and 4000 sq ft heated warehouse with 3 phase power on 1.59 acres, fully gated compound, fantastic mountain and lake view.Would consider house in Smithers as trade equity. For an appointment to view - call 250-877-3479, serious inquiries only

For Sale by Owner*Home-based business opportunity

5 bedroom house Offi ce/Studio

4000 sq.ft. warehouse

$545,000.00

MAJOR RENOVATIONGood location withterrifi c view

$145,000

New cupboards - vanities - roofi ng - siding - hot and cold water lines. Improvement to fl ooring, windows insulation

Spacious 3 bedrooms - large kitchen and living roomSolid crawl space foundation. Gas furnace and gas fi replaceFor sale by renovator. Call to view Dennis 250 845 9524

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

2014 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTION

NOTICE OF NOMINATIONPublic Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that nominations will be accepted for the office of school trustee for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, as follows:

No. of Trustees Electoral Area Name of Electoral Area2 trustees Area 1 Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake1 trustee Area 2 Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle1 trustee Area 3 Burns Lake and Rural Area1 trustee Area 4 Grassy Plains and Francois Lake1 trustee Area 5 Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser1 trustee Area 6 Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings

Nominations will be accepted from 9:00 am September 30 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, by hand, mail or other delivery service as follows:

Darlene Turner Secretary Treasurer From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 School Board Office To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 153 East Connaught Street Excluding statutory holidays and weekends. Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0(T) 250-567-2284 • (F) 250-567-4639

Donna Benson Western Division Office From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 270 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 During regular business hours.(T) 250-692-7782 • (F) 250-692-7145

Kevin Crook Chief Administrative Officer; or From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Emily Colombo To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Economic Development Officer During regular business hours. District of Fort St. James 477 Stuart Drive West Box 640, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0(T) 250-996-8233 • (F) 250-996-2248

Chief Elections Officer Rosanne Murray Box 698, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014(T) 250-694-3242 • (F) 250-694-3243 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014(C) 250-692-6269 By arrangement. (E) [email protected]

Deputy Chief Elections Officer Janice Baker From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 (C) 250-570-8321 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 (E) [email protected] By arrangement.

NOTE: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elections Officer by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014.

Nomination documents are available as listed for accepting nominations above and also at the following district schools:

• Babine Elementary Secondary School in Granisle, BC • Decker Lake Elementary School in Decker Lake, BC • Lakes District Secondary School in Burns Lake, BC • Grassy Plains Elementary Junior Secondary School in Grassy Plains, BC • Fraser Lake Elementary School in Fraser Lake, BC • Fort Fraser Elementary School in Fort Fraser, BC • Fort St. James Secondary School in Fort St. James, BC • Nechako Valley Secondary School in Vanderhoof, BC • Nomination documents are also available at the District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West in Fort St. James, BC

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICEA person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day, November 15, 2014; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

For further information, please contact:

• Rosanne Murray, Chief Election Officer, Box 698 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (T) 250-694-3242 (F) 250-694-3243 (C) 250-692-6269 (E) [email protected]• Janice Baker, Deputy Chief Election Officer, Box 2091 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (C) 250-570-8321 (E) [email protected]

Rosanne Murray Chief Election Officer

Local Government Act – s. 70Notice 3-2

Canfor Houston Operations

2007- 2017 Forest Stewardship PlanAmendment 21

Notice of Review and Comment

In accordance with FPPR 20 (1) the proposed Forest Stewardship P an (FSP) si ni cant amendment 21 for Canfor, Houston operations, the Dungate Community Forest, Lowell Johnson Consultants (Moricetown), Lake Babine Nation and Wet’suwet’en First Nations is publically available for review and written comment commencing on September 24th, 2014 for a period of sixty (60) days. The proposed amendments adds Two Wet’suwet’en First Nation tenures A72921 and N2A in the Morice TSA.The two measures for invasive plants and natural range barriers are also being reviewed for minor changes.Houston Comfor FDU is being merged with the Morice FDU since there are no speci c clauses to separate the two. They are both subject to the same legal requirements.This FSP amendment is available for review until December 1st , 2014, at Canfor’s of ce on the Morice River Road in Houston, B.C. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments to review are recommended. The deadline for receiving written comments is December 1st, 2014.Please address any written comments to:Greg Yeomans, Canadian Forest Products Limited. P.O. Box 158, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Telephone: (250) 845-5225 E-mail: [email protected]

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PROPERTY FOR SALE:Three townhouses for sale in Houston.

3225 - 3227 - 3229 Hagman Crescent. $145,000 for all three townhouses.

Rented for $22,000 yearly for all 3 townhouses.Call Goldie: (250)-845-2448

Townhouses Townhouses

PRIVATE SALE - BY OWNER - GREAT INVESTMENT!!LARGE 3 Bedroom Home with Garage

& Workshop BONUS-

MORTGAGE HELPER!!

Newly finished large 2 bedroom suite with

separate entrance.

4951 - 4th Ave, Smithers

All appliances included. Basement suite (900 sq.ft.) Large landscaped lot, garden area, patios. 2 minute walk to

Smithers Golf & Country Club. Very safe neighbourhood.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Ryan 250-877-0657 or Terry 778-210-1703 email: [email protected]

For Sale By Owner For Sale By Owner

Employment

Labourers

LABOURERSHouston, BC

DH Manufacturing in Hous-ton BC is looking for labour-ers. Must be reliable, physi-cally fi t and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefi t pack-age after 3 months employ-ment.

[email protected]

Medical/Dental

CAUSAL LPN/RN’SResource Ability is looking for causal LPN/RN’s needed to provide in home 1:1 paediatric respite care for an infant in the Smithers area. Offering union wages, paid training & full support.

If you want to make a difference in a child’s life

please fax your cover letter and resume to:

1.250.846.9817 Attention Jennifer Hols or email: [email protected]

MEDICAL Transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com. Send email to: [email protected]. Or call 1.800.466.1535.

Trades, TechnicalEXPERIENCED GRAPPLEYarder Operator Full time - 10 mths/yr. Competitive ratesEmail or fax resume [email protected] 604-485-6380

Services

Financial ServicesGET 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 Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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.

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Medical HealthCANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefi t.ca.

Pets & Livestock

LivestockDORPER Cross Sheep fl ock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250-397-4126.


Building SuppliesSTEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62,45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?


Misc. for SaleSTEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Accumulations,Olympic Gold & Silver Coins +Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Rentals

Rentals

Homes for RentTWO BEDROOM house for rent in downtown Houston. Full basement. Attached gar-age. No smokers. No pets. $750 a month. Call: 250-845-2377

Transportation

Boats

CANOES FOR SALE17’6” Clipper “Expedition” (green) fl at back, kevlar with carry yoke, high volume, 3 seats, super stable. $1000. -----------------------------------17’6” Hellman “Prospector” (orange with blk trim), Dural-ite, with skirt $1100, without: $900. -----------------------------------17’6” Hellman “Prospector” (red with blk trim), Duralite, with skirt $1300, without: $1100.

All in good conditionIn Burns Lake

Call 250-692-2372

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

Don’t Wait.Mammograms can detect lumps in the breast long before they are noticed in any other way.

Mammograms can save your life and you’re worth saving.

Call (toll-free) 800-663-9203to book an appointment.

Quit.Before your time

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Until there's a cure, there's us.

‘The Happy Gang’

Silent Auction Items

are on display at the

Pleasant Valley Restaurant.

Deadline on the Silent

Auction Items is Saturday, Oct. 4th at 5:00 p.m.

Some great items - good value!

CHECK IT OUT

Selling your house? Advertise here!

You get a 2 column x 2" display ad (includes photo) running

10 weeks for only

$99 + GST

Call 250-845-2890


MEAT

Philadelphia Cream CheeseAssorted Varieties 250 g

2 for 698

Your Pantry Fill Specialists

NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!

Western Family Cranberry Jellyor Whole Berry, 348 ml

4 for 500Stove Top Stuf� ng Mix2 Varieties, 120 gram

.99

Roger’s SugarsAssorted Varieties, 1 kg

2 for 500

Bick’s PicklesAssorted Varieties, 1 litre

299Jell-O Pie FillingsAssorted Varieties, 135-170 g

3 for 498Sun Rype Apple Sauce2 Varieties, 625 ml

2 for 500

Western Family MargarineQuarters, 1.36 kg

399

Kefalograviera Metsovou Cheese 24.23 / kg

1099 /lb

Charmin Bathroom TissueUltra Soft, 36 roll

1999

Bake-King Foil RoastersEveryday Low Price 2 Varieties

149

Western Family Strong Paper Towel12 roll

998

Dawn Liquid Dish SoapAssorted Varieties 591-709 ml

2 for 500

Ready Bake Pumpkin Pies8”

399

Kraft Salad DressingsAssorted Varieties414-475 ml

2 for 500

Nabob Tradition Coffee930 g

1299

Dal Sole OrganicOlive OilExtra Virgin, 1 litre

999

Kraft Miracle Whip2 Varieties, 890ml

377

Western Family Frozen VegetablesAssorted Varieties, 2 kg

447

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Harvest Applewood Sliced Bacon or Peppered, 500 g

699

Cook’s Spiral Sliced Hams7.25 per kg

329/lb

Ocean Spray CranberriesFresh, 340 gram

199

Russet Potatoes10 lb bag

399

Hawaiian Pineapple

2 for 500

Western Family Pure Pumpkin398 ml

2 for 400

Oct. 1-14, 2014

Dolly’s Frozen Sockeye Sides22.02 per kg

999/lb

Crisco Shortening1.36 kg

598

Cuisinart Kitchen Products

20%OFF

Robin Hood Original Flour Limit 2 Per Family Purchase, 10 kg

999

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