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Vanderhoof, British Columbia – The Dis-trict of Vanderhoof is pleased to announce that the Aquatic Centre Phase 2 Design has begun. The Aquatic Centre Design Commit-tee, comprised of three members of Coun-cil and three members from the public will work with the architect on Phase 2 to prepare “construction ready design documents”. At the end of the process the District of Vander-hoof will have design documents that will be used during the tendering process.

The design process, or Phase 2, will start

with the “preferred design” and through a series of meetings, develop Phase 3 or “fi -nal design”. The “construction ready docu-ments” are scheduled to be completed the fi rst week of August 2016.

The tender process, Phase 3, will begin immediately following the commitment of the remaining $6 million.

Council is also pursuing additional fund-ing through grants and from other sources.

Committed funding:Referendum $4,000,000

RDBN Area “F” $500,000RDBN Area “D” $200,000District of Vanderhoof $700,000NDIT $250,000NKDF $100,000Coastal Gas Link $50,000Subtotal: $5,800,000Pool Society $461,220Nak’azdli Whut’en $50,000Total Funds Committed: $6,311,220Grant ApplicationsGrants $6,000,000 (waiting approval)

“I just wanted to say a big thank-you to the Vanderhoof Pool Society for exceeding their goal of raising $500,000 for the Aquat-ic Centre.” said Mayor Thiessen “Their suc-cess demonstrates the immense support that the community of Vanderhoof and area has for this project.” The completion of Phase 2, “construction ready design”, puts the Dis-trict one step closer to the construction of an Aquatic Centre.

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The Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts presents the “Spring Arts Gala Concert” Sunday, March 20, at 2:30 pm at the Integris Community Theatre (NVSS Small Auditorium): Admission by donation

Spring Arts Gala Concert

Farmer’s Market AGM

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 69 fi les in the past week, including breaches of probation condi-tions, charges of drug posses-sion, assaults, impaired driv-ing, and traffi c complaints such as speeding and dangerous passing.

Twelve prisoners were taken into custody last week.

UNSAFE ICEIn light of a recent incident

on Mar. 7, when a snowmobiler on Salmon River near Prince George fell into the river and remained missing with another snowmobiler who attempted a rescue, the Vanderhoof police advises residents to be aware and cognizant of the current questionable safety of ice on lakes and rivers.

In Vanderhoof, the local detachment received report of an individual on river ice last week.

SEASON TRANSITIONAL TRAFFIC AND BREAK-UP

Though the increasingly warm current weather may hint of early spring, the RCMP ad-vises drivers to be aware of per-sisting icy conditions at times,

as well as occasional snowfall at night.

For commercial transport vehicles, the Seasonal Strength Loss Program’s load restric-tions are currently in place from the Ministry of Trans-portation and Infrastructure, allowing 70 per cent legal axle loading on most roads in the Nechako Service Area.

- with fi les from Cpl. Wade Harvey, Vanderhoof RCMP

GRASS FIREOn March 9, a patch of grass

caught on fi re along the railway tracks north of A&W Restau-rant was reported at 3:15 p.m.

The fi re was distinguished quickly, and its cause remained unknown.

In February, the Vanderhoof Fire Department received eight calls — a quiet month, said fi re Chief Ian Leslie.

As warm weather arrives, the department reminds resi-dents that a permit is required for spring burning.

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Assisted living facilities in B.C. will soon be able to offer more services to seniors and dis-abled people to stay independent longer.

Health Minister Terry Lake introduced changes Monday that restrict assisted living providers to two of six prescribed services. Patients requiring more than two are now required to fi nd space in residential care.

The change removes “arbi-trary barriers” that have forced B.C. residents into higher-cost and more restrictive residential care before they need it, said B.C. Se-niors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie.

“Assisted living is a very important housing option for about 22,000 seniors in this province,” Mackenzie said. “These are your own unit, usually in an apartment-like setting where you can lock the door. You decide who comes in and who you want to keep out, and you’re free to come and go as you wish.”

Daniel Fontaine, CEO of the B.C. Care Provid-ers Association, said the change will be welcomed by seniors who want to stay as independent as pos-sible. The association represents 300 non-profi t and for-profi t operators of residential care, assisted liv-ing and home care services.

Designated services, of which only two can cur-rently be provided in assisted living, are:

• assistance with eating, dressing, personal hy-giene and other daily activities

• medication management

• therapeutic diets• fi nancial management• intensive rehabilitation therapy• behavioural management

CRACKDOWN COMING ON PASSING SCHOOL BUS

The B.C. government is prepar-ing to increase penalties for drivers who pass school buses while chil-dren are getting on or off.

“We’ve had 14 children injured, thankfully none killed, in the last fi ve years,” said Transportation Minister Todd Stone. “There are still far too many motorists who are

not getting the message of just how important it is to slow down in school zones and certainly not pass a school bus when the lights are fl ashing.”

Stone said school districts and local govern-ments have been calling for increased penalties. Police in B.C. have issued 1,100 tickets for failing to stop for a school bus for the past fi ve years, with 14 injuries during that time.

The current B.C. penalty is $167 fi ne and three demerit points, the same as disobeying a school crossing guard.

In Ontario, a fi rst offence of passing a school bus results in a fi ne of $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points, and a second within fi ve years can result in a fi ne of up to $4,000 and up to six months in jail.

New Brunswick has a $1,000 fi ne and loss of driver’s licence for every school bus offence.

FINES INCREASING FOR FOREST FIRE VIOLATIONS

The pilot of a recreational drone that forced wa-

terbombers from smoke-fi lled skies around Oliver last summer was never located, but future offend-ers who impede forest fi refi ghters will face higher fi nes.

Fines for 19 offences under the Wildfi re Act, including interfering with wildfi re protection ef-forts, are being increased to among the highest in Canada, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said Thursday.

The fi ne for failing to comply with fi re restric-tions such as campfi re bans will increase from $345 to $1,150. A new penalty of failing to comply with a stop-work order made because of fi re risk will carry a maximum penalty of $100,000 and one year in prison.

Thomson said there are “constitutional” issues with a proposal to seize vehicles from people who toss cigarette butts out the window while driving, but the province is still considering its options.

A proposal to ban people from B.C. parks if they violate campfi re restrictions is also being consid-ered, but is not included in the current changes.

Thomson said the legislation will redefi ne “in-terference” with fi refi ghters so it doesn’t mean in-tentional interference. That would apply to boaters who blocked air tankers from fi lling with water on Okanagan Lake, as well as the drone pilot who caused aircraft to land as vineyards, homes and a school around Oliver were threatened by fi re.

Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes the battle against two fi res threatening the community last August were likely due to a recreational drone fl own be-cause “somebody just wanted a closer look.

“It was very hard to drive by the airport and see helicopters quiet on the ground, no bombers in the air, all the while people were clinging to the hope that the fi re wouldn’t reach their homes, their busi-nesses,” Hovanes said.

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Fairy tale characters on Vanderhoof stage

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Lord Farquaard from Duloc, played by Grade 6 student Ronan Blattner (far left), will be featured along with Shrek, Donkey, and other characters in a musical performance on stage by W. L. McLeod Elementary students this weeked from March 14 to 17.

A time for parents/caregivers to come together and support one another while sharing positive experi-ences around town and through a variety of activities bonding with their preschool children.

Drop-in every Wednesday 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m from Feb. 3 to March 23.

There will be bever-ages and snacks and an activity each day should you chose to participate or just come hang and socialize.

March 16Hula Hooping & MusicArena Complex (upstairs)

March 23Music/ConcertHUB & Gym (Mouse Mountain School)

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PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTENFRENCH IMMERSION

Pre-registration for children who will be entering French Immersion Kindergarten at W.L. McLeod Elementary School in September 2016 will take place on March 21 – 24, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Parents requiring information regarding French Immersion should contact Ms. Libby Hart, Principal of W.L. McLeod Elementary School, at (250) 567-2267.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:1. Students entering Kindergarten in September 2016 must be ve (5) years old by December 31, 2016.2. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certi cate.

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PRE-INSCRIPTION DE L’IMMERSIONFRANÇAISE

La pré-inscription pour l’entrée en classe maternelle (ou primaire) du programme d’immersion en français commencera le 21 - 24 mars, 2016, à l’école W.L. McLeod, pendant les heures de classes. (8h00 à 3h00)

Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez contacter:

Ms. Libby HartDirecteur de l’école W.L. McLeodTéléphone: (250) 567-2267

NOTE:1. La pré-inscription en maternelle (primaire 1) s’applique aux enfants qui auront 5 ans par le 31 décembre 20162. La carte d’assurance – maladie et le certi cate de naissance de l’enfant sont obligatoires pour l’inscription.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 1

Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kin-dergarten and Grade 1 in September 2015 will take place March 21 – 24, 2016 at the times listed below.

NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2016 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register.

VANDERHOOF PRE-REGISTRATION TIME

W.L. McLeod Elementary 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. English

Ecole W.L. McLeod Elementary 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. French Immersion

Mapes Elementary 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Evelyn Dickson Elementary 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Sinkut View Elementary 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FRASER LAKEMouse Mountain Elementary 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

FORT ST. JAMESDavid Hoy Elementary 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS1. Kindergarten student must be ve (5) years old by December 31, 2016.2. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by December 31, 2016.3. An adult must accompany each child.4. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certi cate. We encourage that immunizations be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit at 250-567-6900.

TO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REG-ISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN YOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 250-567-2284.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES)

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

Regular Board Mee ngs of the Board of Educa on of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of March and April 2016 will be held as follows:

March 21, 2016School Board O ce, Vanderhoof, BC

April 25, 2016School Board O ce, Vanderhoof, BC

These mee ngs will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to a end.

Darlene TurnerSecretary-Treasurer

The capital projects budget of the 2016 Financial Plan was presented by CFO Joe Ukryn to the district council on Mar. 7.

Funding regarding garbage disposal by the District is taken out of the budget to be revisited by staff for alternative options.

Solid waste management was originally allocated with $200,000 from its Gas Tax Fund to replace its aging garbage truck and purchase accompanying tip-ready bins.

Contributed by over $200,000 from the federal fuel tax rebate each year, the Dis-trict’s Gas Tax Fund currently totals at about $700,000 — the entirety of which is decided by the district council to retain for the Van-derhoof Aquatic Centre.

KWIK SAFE PROPERTY

$155,000 was proposed to be budgeted to clean up the property, evacuate pigeon colo-nies, and remove asbestos from the former gas station.

Now decreased to $25,000, the allot-ted amount will allow staff to block off and clean up the building — taken into account its prime location on Highway 16 — until the district council decides its future use.

SPORTS IMPROVEMENTS

Improvements to Vanderhoof’s current tennis courts and soccer fi elds, proposed by community members last fall, will be deferred to next year and are added to Van-derhoof’s fi ve-year plan; recreation projects such as the Vanderhoof pool, recreation cen-tre, and skateboard park are the priorities for the 2016 budget.

COUNCIL-TO-COUNCIL MEETING WITH SAIK’UZ

An addition to Vanderhoof’s muse-um grounds, summer job opportuni-ties for Saik’uz students, and outdoor murals for Vanderhoof’s 90th anni-versary are three of the various topics discussed by the councils of the Dis-trict of Vanderhoof and Saik’uz First Nation on March. 9.

BEDNESTI CABIN

The councils are working together to move a Saik’uz-owned log cabin in Bednesti to the grounds of the Van-derhoof Community Museum as soon as possible, the District says.

With capacity to hold 200 people, the building can eventually become

Capital budget hot topics: pool, garbage, and Kwik Save

MayorGerry Thiessen

CouncillorDarren Carpenter

CouncillorBrian Frenkel

CouncillorJohn Murphy

CouncillorKen Young

CouncillorKevin Moutray

CouncillorSteve Little

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Public nominations, due on March 22, are now open for the 2016 Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce.

Award winners, whether they are individ-uals or organizations, will be voted by the chamber’s board of directors, and would be presented on April 2 at the Nechako Seniors Friendship Centre.

The eight categories are as follows:

1. Business of the Year *A well-run retail business that provides

expertise in their fi eld *Markets and adver-tises effectively

*Stands behind their product or service *Involved in the community *Professional, personable, reliable, and

quality customer service 2. Citizen of the Year

*An area resident who has demonstrated excellence in Vanderhoof’s community ser-vice and who has substantially enhanced the well-being of its citizens.

*The achievement may include commu-nity service, business and industry, Labour, sports, arts and culture, education, heritage conservation, environment, etc.

3. Junior Citizen of the Year *Presented to a student who is 21 and un-

der from Vanderhoof who has shown lead-ership in the community in academic, arts, sports or civic activities.

4. Community Booster of the Year *An individual, group, or organization

that gives freely of time and energy to en-hance our area

* Enthusiastically supports and promotes *Offers help, support, and guidance to

community Vanderhoof and area endeavours *Contributes to the quality of life in the

community *Recognized by others as a solid citizen

5. Home Based Business of the Year *A well-run home based business that

provides expertise in their fi eld *Involved in the community *Stands behind their product or service *Professional, personable, reliable, and

quality customer service

6. New Business of the Year *Same criteria as Business of the Year,

except the new venture will have been in business for one year.

7. Innovator of the Year * Applies a new technology. * Has diversity throughout the business * Creates a new economic base in Van-

derhoof and the surrounding area.

8. Natural Resource Business of the Year. * Has to be a logging, mining or agricul-

ture business in the Vanderhoof area. * Community involvement. * Excellence in your specifi c fi eld. * Stands behind their product or service

Nominations open for Business Excellence Awards

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A certain notorious green ogre and his Donkey friend will saunter onto Vanderhoof’s stage to celebrate individuality this weekend.

From March 17 to 19, over 80 students from W. L. McLeod Elementary will present Shrek the Musical, junior version, on stage and from behind the scenes at the school’s gymnasium.

In comparison to previous years — the 2015 production was Seussical, featuring well-known characters from children’s book author Dr. Se-uss — Shrek has bigger characters that require students to stretch their acting, explained principal Libby Hart.

For example, in a scene where students are each a different fairy tale character, the actors are encouraged to play their own specifi c role.

“It’s about celebrating differences,” Hart said. “You can be a green, mean ogre, but you can cel-ebrate yourself and fi nd happiness in the world.”

At its eighth production, this year’s Proud to be McLeod Productions feature many students who started from Grade 1, with several Grade 5 and 6 students in charge of lights, sound, and micro-phones, said Hart, who previously taught high school drama and music in Hazelton.

Shrek and Donkey fi nds Fiona in Vanderhoof“It’s the little guys who get the train-

ing,” Hart said. “They are ready by the time they get to Grade 5 or 6.”

This year’s team of parents working on set, props, and over 400 pieces of cos-tumes have been incredible, she added.

“It’s really a team effort,” Hart said.Two secondary school students were

also involved in backstage, moving set and ensuring actors are going on stage at the right time.

“It’s fun,” said Isabelle Turgeon, Grade 9, adding that she has been in every McLeod play since Grade 2. “I like getting to known all the kids.” She will also be participating in Nechako Valley Secondary’s production of Anne of Green Gables this year as Lucilla.

For Grade 6 student Ronan Blattner, who will be acting as Lord Farquaard this year, he started participating in Grade 4.

A little sad at his last year of McLeod productions, Farquaard is his second act-ing part in his theatre career so far — he was Mr. Mayor of Whoville last year, he said. “This year, I know a lot more of what I’m doing,” Blattner said. “I think I have the best costume in the whole play.”

He likes plays, though it requires a lot of effort, he said. “It takes so much, a huge commitment, but something I’m willing to commit to,” Blattner said.

For Grade 2 student Emily Clarke, who acted as a sunfl ower, a bird, and a townsperson in this year’s production, it’s her fi rst time participating in theatre.

Enjoying the experience and charac-ters, her favourite part is dancing as a sunfl ower, she said.

For Grade 2 student Jaxx Tait, who participated in theatre last year, his characters are also a sunfl ow-er, a bird, and a townsperson, though his favourite part is being a bird, he said.

“Because the wings are awe-some,” Tait said. “I like being on the stage.”

For Grade 4 student Jemma Blattner, who will be a Du-loc performer, young Fiona, a dancing rat, and one of the three blind mice, it’s her third produc-tion. Her favourite part is being a dancing rat, with its fun dance, she said. She will also be sing-ing her part as Fiona.

For Grade 4 student Theo Clarke, as one of the three blind mice, Duloc performer, a knight, and a tree, it’s also his third production. With lines to act out, he enjoys acting as one of the knights, and his favourite song

is “I’m a Believer” near the end of the musical, Clarke said.

For Grade 4 student Grayson Tur-geon, as a knight, a scarecrow, a Duloc performer, and a tree this year, he started theatre in Grade 1 as well. “I like all of it, dancing, singing, being on stage,” Turgeon said.

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Norm LetnickMinister of Agriculture

VICTORIA - In these past few weeks, the agri-cultural sector has been moving forward with great leaps and bounds into the future of farming and or-ganic foods.

There are many highlights to choose from, but today I want to focus on three in particular: A new law that will allow for regulations limiting the use of the word “organic” only to foods that have been certifi ed organic, a signifi cant budget lift for the Agricultural Land Commission to help it safeguard good agricultural land for future generations and a new tax credit for farmers who donate their food to registered non-profi ts like food banks.

By 2018, after an appropriate transition period, all marked “organic” foods will be certifi ed under either a provincial or national certifi cations program and offer certainty to shoppers. Government listened and is giving consumers the certainty they have been asking for. The reality is the demand for organic products has increased rapidly in the last 10 years, and the requirements for businesses producing and marketing agrifoods products as organic need to re-fl ect current consumer and business expectations. Regulations developed under the recently passed Food and Agricultural Products Classifi cation Act will deliver that.

Requiring organic certifi cation for products grown and marketed in B.C. will create opportunities and growth for small businesses, leading to more jobs and increased revenues. By becoming certifi ed, new or-ganic producers will be joining a brand of recognized

standards that consumers can purchase with certainty. These changes will strengthen the awareness and rep-utation of B.C.’s organic food and beverages, locally, across Canada, and around the globe.

Your provincial government is committed to protecting agricultural land for future generations in order to allow our producers to deliver some of the best tasting, highest quality foods. An additional $1.1 million to the Agriculture Land Commission’s annual base budget is another step to ensuring there is a future for the next generations in B.C.’s farming industry. Your government continues to stand behind and support improving B.C.’s food supply security, our farming sector and those who work in it.

Not only is the agriculture sector being recog-nized with new legislation needed to provide cer-tainty to the term “organic” and additional resources to support our Agricultural Land Reserve, but also for their generosity by helping those in need. By introducing the 25% non-refundable farmers’ food tax credit, we are assisting local farmers who do-nate produce to registered charities like food banks and school meal programs. The gift of agriculture should be shared with everyone and I encourage more famers to take part in this benefi cial program.

As the world of agriculture changes and we move in to the future of farming, I am reminded of the great successes the agrifood industry is achieving and the sales records that keep on falling each year. Through the dedicated work of over 55,000 people directly employed in the agrifoods sector in British Columbia and most importantly with your support, by buying local, we are taking the industry to new heights and continued sustainability.

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Gary Simrose NVSS Athletics Director

The 2015 – 2016 edition of the Nechako Valley Secondary Senior Boys Basketball team has wrapped up another season by giving the next genera-tion of players a hand up. Team members are Tykenn Kilpatrick, Jonathan Mueller, Dawson Currie, Caleb Jensen, Tanner Dykstra, Hunter Brophy, Quin Wall and Ethan Lank. During the week of February 29 to March 4 these extremely busy young men spent 10 hours of their time teaching elementary students the fi ner points of basketball “FUNdamentals”. The event marks the 29th annual camp and proved to be one of the best ever. There were all sorts of skills, drills, contests and activities with many prizes and awards to be won. The camp is for students in grades 3 to 7 and this year brought out one of the most focused and keen groups of players we have ever had participate in the camp.

The camp is organized and coordinated by the head coach of Viking Bas-ketball but the Viking players perform all of the coaching and offi ciating duties. Each year we recognize those players that show the most promise as coaches through their enthusiasm, by being positive role models, demon-strating leadership and working well with the camp participants. This year, the recipients of the most promising coach award were Jonathan Mueller, Caleb Jensen and Tykenn Kilpatrick.

The team of Andrew Derksen, Ethan Wheeler, Wendy Schultz, Corbet Kelemen, Travis Wheeler, Nikles Kadonaga, Grayson Turgeon, Aiden Sim-rose, Treyken Stephen, Nick Fergusson and Jared Hoglund coached by Ca-leb Jensen and Jonathan Mueller were the winners of the camp team tourna-ment.

At the end of the camp teams each had shooting contests to select repre-sentatives for the Foul Shot Showdown which is done in front of the entire gymnasium! There were three fi nalists in the senior girls division (grade 6 & 7) with Wendy Schultz defeating Rena Daniel in an exciting sudden death shootout after they were tied following regulation. In the highly contested junior boys (grades 3 to 5) division, there were 9 fi nalists and grade three student Aiden Simrose, the last shooter, made 9 out of 10 shots to earn the victory. Lachlan Petersen overcame the other four fi nalists in the senior boys division to win that category by making an impressive 8 out of 10 shots.

Well done to all coaches and participants! It was an excellent week of basketball with tremendous improvement shown by all.

After a long and eventful season where the youthful Vikings improved tremendously each time on the court, they are looking forward to a produc-tive and equally busy off season. Spring basketball will be starting after the March break. This organization works with great fl exibility to schedule around other sports the student athletes are already involved in.

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What is a Word?Is it a sound emitted merely to be heard?

Is it a comprise of our feelings; profound to absurd?

Words strung together — that’s communication —

It’s the begging of creationHow we spread inspiration

The forms of thought in contemplationAnd yet it is our greatest tool

in manipulationInstrument of verbal retaliation

And deliverer of accusationAn unrestrained word can break a

heart… or build a nation.What is in its power? Without meaning

a word is a sound, something simple — not renowned, and yet without words we would be communicationally bound.

We could try to point and grunt; but re-ally if we must be blunt that might work for little things like, “me”, and “you” and to be true we might get by. But with words we hardly have to try.

The only problem is the saying is true that what is strength for me and you is probably our weakness, and sometimes it’s good to be rendered speechless.

They say talk is cheap, but that’s hard-ly true, because words once given can smack you right out of the blue and can hurt, a lot, and they can get you in your most vulnerable spot and the damage can be enormous when wrought on your in-securities.

Now these little guys are very strange creatures; constantly reminding us of our most unsightly features, and they are our greatest teachers that we aren’t perfect.

They make our confi dence feel slight-ly confused; they stomp on our poise, and our moral quiet abuse. And yet their greatest fuel for a fi re yet to be tamed is a word; whether it be a reproach or a name.

And yet, when you’re torn down with words; words can build you up again. And there are some hurts caused with words that only words can truly mend.

Words are fi ckle and can change in meaning to a defi nition that is less than appealing and what you end up saying is not what you meant, but something dif-ferent, and by this point things are very mixed up.

But then we must ask: is it the word that has power or what we mean? An ex-ample being, I love you.

These three words have escaped many lips; on a moonlit walk or with a stolen kiss. From people who at the moment meant it. But the truth from these words can dwindle away, and what’s left of moonlit words in the light of day?

Truth and words; now there’s a tenu-ous combination, for words are not re-quired for truth, and the complication is that the opposite is true.

Can truth fade away? Its absence no fault of the speakers, but merely refusal to stay, because when truth is absent we have a lie, and even when truth is partially present it’s still a far cry from being the truth.

Now words do vary especially in how they affect their hearers, if we measured word’s power in units like centimeters, their worth would constantly change.

Because for me and for you we will have a different view on the world and what makes it go ‘round, and a word — just a sound — will touch us differently.

And yet we are both human and we forget that under this illusion of just an-

other face; we are a person. Because my life will be most important to me, what I want, and who I’m gonna be. And yet to you… you’re going to feel the same, be-cause to you, you know that you’re more than a name.

Now names they are strange, they themselves are words, but their meanings change. When we meet you are a face, and a name, and not much more. I don’t know who you are at your very core. What you hate, what you adore, what makes you cry, and what you wish for.

But then I get to know past the name, and what I believed you to be you are not the same, because you don’t fi t into the small frame I had put you into. And as my knowledge of you grows and grows, you could change your name, and to me, you would still be you, because now I know that you are more than the word that de-scribes you.

As we speak in words; of words. We must understand, there are responsibili-ties on those who speak, for words do demand, that for words to have the full impact; the meaning behind them must be wholly intact.

Speaking is a commitment, and words are consistent that once released they are free, and only then can you see, what the consequences of your speaking will be. And if you make a mistake; a word once heard you cannot retake. You can bend, and mold, and try to change. But the word is free to range wherever it pleases.

I have had people tell me thoughtless words, and I know that these are more than nouns, and adverbs. And I also know I have heard words of great kindness; even thoughtful criticism giving clarity to cure my blindness.

But what I do not know is which words affect me the most, for it empowers me when people who are close say that they believe in me. But there are those to whom I am just another face, and the messages they give me can never be erased; merely defl ated of power.

For there are so many words showered down on us, that we are “not enough.” And sometimes it is tough to forget these untruths.

For example there are words all around that tell me to be more physically appeal-ing, and that without superfi cial beauty life will lose its meaning. And although I know these words to be a lie, they are for some reason strong, and will affect how I identify with the world, and myself. Be-cause harmful words are not something you can take off and put up on a shelf. And that is why I laugh, when I hear of how while sticks and stone are perilous to my bones that words may never harm me.

What then is a word? A word is power-ful, and of that fact we must be reminded, but to our power over it we must not be blinded.

We can tame and subdue and words will do our bidding, remaining true.

But on words we must maintain a tight grasp, and to us a conversation should not be a thoughtless task.

Words should be treated gingerly as instruments of both creation, and destruc-tion; of indispensable importance to reju-venation, and corruption.

What is a word?A word is what we make it.How it’s said.And how it’s meant…And how we choose to take it.

On March 7, the Nechako Valley Festi-val of the Arts kicked off with speech arts and drama, with over 30 participating in-dividuals and groups and adjudicator Chris-tina Rodgers.

Emma Wiebe’s original poetry (right) was awarded the high-est score.First class honours with distinctionLuther PelzerMr. Gray’s Grade Four Class, Evelyn Dickson SchoolBreanna ChallenMelissa ClemsonSarah ThiessenEmma Wiebe First class honoursGrace BrownAnnika PelzerMika HaraHadassah ThiessenMary Jayne BrownDietrich PelzerSamuel ThiessenGraham YoderJessica BrownGrade 3 & 4 Class, NorthsideClara YoderTrista TeichroebAbigail YoderMolly FandreyJosh ReurinkEmma WiebeCaroline ShenkGrade 12 English class, Northside Grace Arnott

Words - By Emma Wiebe

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Northside Christian School’s Grade 12 English class per-formed Act V Scene II of Hamlet by William Shakespeare.

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Nechako Valley Festival of the Arts: Strings

Amber Ens, in the Under-28 Classical Concert Group, performed Ao Pe da Fogueira by Jas-cha Heifetz and Playera by Pablo de Sarasate.


Nearly 20 perforrmers partici-pated in the strings and band edition of the Nechako Valley Festival of the Arts on March 11.

For adjudicator Simone Hug of Smithers, it’s an opportunity for “guest teaching” — where musicians can play and get help, she said.

“I’m here to encourage how they keep up their good work,” Hug said. “There’s a negative taste [in calling it adjudicating and] I don’t want to create negative feelings attached to music.”

Meeting Vanderhoof’s musicians for the fi rst time, Hug was impressed by the extensive programme present-ed by the violinists and cellists, of this year’s arts festival — including three of the Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, she said.

For Hug, who have been playing the violin since she was seven years old, learning the instrument is at times secondary.

“It’s about becoming a fi ne human being, and the music encourages that,” she said. “Each performer is unique, and if they are shy, don’t make them introduce themselves, but let them play.

“The way they are is perfect, and the fact that they play is perfect.”

Strings adjudicator Simone Hug improvised violin accom-paniment with guitarist Colin Walker, the last performer of the arts festival’s strings section.Joining the event for the fi rst time, Walker, originally from Ireland, presented two original compositions titled The lakeand I Came Home.

Kaia Andal (far right) in the Under-17 Classical Concert Group performed Antonio Vivaldi’s Win-ter of the Four Seasons and Johan Svendsen’s Romance, accompanied by teacher Gordon Lucas (left). “Very versatile in bringing different moods,” said Hug (centre) on Romance.

Saba Rancier (left) in the Under-17 Classical Concert Group performed Toy Soldier’s March by Fritz Kreisler and Sonata in G Major by Georg Philipp Telemann. As her second time participat-ing in the event with violin and previously with piano, Rancier wasn’t nervous, though she could improve on playing with dynamics and rhythm, she said.


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and People to live with”Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday 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

The Gospel Chapel

448 Connaught Street

For more information call567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

Jesus Christ one step at a time.

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

(Affi liated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

1393 Highway 16 East250-567-4960

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 amEveryone Welcome!

Visit our website:nechakocommunitychurch.com

Nechako Christian Fellowship

WELCOMES YOU!11:00 am Worship Service

767 Loop RoadEmail: [email protected]

“...holding forth the Word of life...” Phil 2:16

Christ - CenteredBible - Based

Missions - MindedNon-Denominational

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

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.

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966

[email protected]

***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. Phone 250-567-8587.For more information contact email at [email protected]

***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 Al-Anon 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 profi t 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 call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or [email protected]

***THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifi cally 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!

***ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY... meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm.

***THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484.

***NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254.

***THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome.

***HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or [email protected]

***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 offi cers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings.

***AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588

***FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from 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 HOURSTuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pmFriday 10:00 am to 6:00pm

Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm***

FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday & Monday ClosedTuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday & Thursday12pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

***NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS

Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

COMING EVENTS....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profi t organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profi t organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to [email protected] or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our offi ce located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is fi nal.

***We are looking forward to the 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS!...Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Secondary School. Monday March 7, Speech Arts. Friday March 11, Strings. Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano. Please check the website at www.musicfestivalweb.com/nechako for program details

***DIVORCECARE... Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most diffi cult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. You can get additional information from www.divorcecare.org.DivorceCare Group - Thursdays at 7 pm, Feb-April. 780 Loop Road in Vanderhoof (White House across from Nechako Christian Fellowship). Open to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. You can join the group at any time.For more information and to register, call or text Bob Clark 250.570.9203, June Clark 250.570.9338 or Dave Robinson 778.344.2292

***THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB... Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday through the school year (except Statutory holidays) 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the NVSS library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details please contact Jeff Obayashi at [email protected] or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for the chess club and/or tournament.

***ADULT BADMINTON...Thursdays at 8:30 pm. Bring your own racket, and wear indoor runners. More info call 250-567-9908.

***MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities. Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof. 1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250-692-7500. Or your Mental Health Service Provider

***GIRL GUIDES...

Sparks meets 5-6pm Mondays @ United Church.

Brownies meets 6-7:30pmm Mondays @ United Church.

Girl Guides meets 6-7:30pm, Mondays at St. Josephs Gym.

Pathfi nders meets 6-7:30pm Mondays @ Lutheran Church.

For info on any of these please call Laura Freeman 250-567-6997.

***VANDERHOOF PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT GROUP...Do you struggle with persistent pain? Do you feel like your pain is holding your life hostage? Find it diffi cult to talk about your pain? Join us for an evening of education and understanding at the Vanderhoof Peer-Led Pain Self-Management Group can help you find answers to your questions. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. at the Vanderhoof Public Library - Multipurpose Room, 230 Stewart St E, Vanderhoof. Sharing the struggles and the solutions with other people who truly understand, in a safe environment, will help you reduce isolation, grieve the losses and gain an understanding of persistent pain and how you can take back control of your life. For more information please check out our website: www.pipain.com

***VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496

***STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking

Nechako NotesNechako Notes

VIVIAN CHUI photo

An elementary student practises game play at the 29th VikingBasketball Hoop Camp on Mar. 3.

the tourist centre’s new home, provide another gathering place for com-munity members, and serve as a venue for artwork displays — including a workspace for rotating artists.

The cost to move the building is priced at $500,000, not including disman-tling costs.

SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

A committee is formed to discuss summer job opportunities — and to en-sure Saik’uz students’ access to them — for this year’s tourism season.

Opportunities include working with the Nechako Valley Historical Society and the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre in duties such as cata-loguing artifacts and providing tours.

Funding is pending from Saik’uz First Nation, while the district council may be able to provide staff to supervise students this year — supervisory staff availability was an issue for summer students working with the historical society last year, the District says.

TOWN MURALSTo celebrate Vanderhoof’s 90th birthday, the Saik’uz First Nation’s council

is suggesting outdoor murals to decorate the walls of downtown Vanderhoof — designed by First Nation youth artists.

A mural to be displayed in the future Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre was sug-gested as well.

The two councils will next meet in June in Vanderhoof.

- with fi les from the District of Vanderhoof

CAPITAL BUDGET, continued from page 4

Council budget talks


Nechako Mechanical, in Vanderhoof is hiring! Wage is negotiable depending on experience.

Please drop resumé off to our office 3446 Mountainview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC or

email Philip Simoes: [email protected]

• Machinists • Millwrights• Fabricators • Painters

• General Labourers

Has the following full-time positions for Nechako Lakes:

• 2 Occupational Therapists• 1 Physiotherapist

• Early Intervention & School Age Therapy Program Coordinator

• Speech and language Pathologist

These are full time (35 hours/week) permanent positions beginning April 4th, 2016.

For a detailed job summary and qualifications required please visit our website at

www.bvcdc.ca

Apply by resume by March 18th, 2016:Kerri Bassett

Executive Director - BV CDCE-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (250) 847-4122 Fax: (250) 847-9338

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

9 March 2016

Reservoir Elevation: 851.55 m (2793.82 ft.)SLS Discharge: 29.0 m3/s

Overall Snowpack: 78% of long term average

Note: This update will no longer appear in newspapers starting end of March 2016. If you rely on the newspaper notice and would like to continue to receive this update it will be available by email or on our webpage. Please contact me for details.

Visit websitewww.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

Visit websitehttp://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/da-ta/asp/realtime/index.htm.for up to date snowpack information.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Merchandise for Sale

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFPUBLIC NOTICE – ROAD RESTRICTIONS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 38 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER AND THE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ACT AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, THE FOLLOWING ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE HEREBY IMPOSED ON THE MUNICIPAL ROADS AND STREETS LISTED BELOW WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY100% LEGAL LOADING- Northside Road- Mountainview Road- Erickson Road to end of pavement- Industrial Drive to end of pavement- Recreation Ave. from Highway 16 to intersection with Stewart St.- Stewart Street from Burrard Ave. to Recreation Avenue- Nechako Avenue- Vanderhoof Dump Road- Burrard Avenue- Loop Road- Spruce Street

70% OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNDER RESTRICTIONS- All other roads in the District of Vanderhoof unless

otherwise posted.

All overweight term permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions of the above noted roads.

The applicable percentage of tolerances provided under Section 7.06(2) of regulations pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act shall apply.

Violators of the regulations and restrictions will be prosecuted.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2016 at Vanderhoof, BC

Paul CarverDirector of Operations

VILLAGE OF

BURNS LAKE

Lakeside Multiplex - 103 Flogum Dr., Burns LakePhone: 250-692-3817 • Email: [email protected]

Village of Burns Lake - 15 3rd Ave, Burns LakePhone: 250-692-7587 • Email: [email protected]

Attention Entrepreneurs: The Burns Lake Lakeside Multiplex is seeking proposals from entrepreneurs who are interested in operating their own bistro or wants to expand their current operations.

The Lakeside Multiplex offers many attractive benefi ts to potential businesses, including:

• Fully equipped and furnished lakeside bistro environment in brand new recreation facility;• High traffi c location with access to community events year round;• Ability to negotiate fl exible arrangement• Reasonable rental cost.

Any interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the Village website at www.burnslake.ca or contact Dooseon Jung, Director of Recreation or Krystin St Jean, Economic Development Offi cer at the Village of Burns Lake for more information.

Be advised that L&M Lumber Ltd. (L&M) is proposing a new Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) in the Vanderhoof Natural Resource District, and this new plan will be available for public review and comment. The public has until May 14, 2016 to comment on the new FSP proposed by L&M. The proposal comes in the form of a plan that can be viewed at L&M’s offi ce, located at 1343 Highway 16 West in Vanderhoof, BC. A representative for L&M Lumber will be available to discuss the plan at their offi ce from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment or arrange for more information, contact Trevor Joyce at 250-567-4701. Written comments can be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected], or letter, Attention: Trevor Joyce, L&M Lumber Ltd., PO Box 100, Vanderhoof, B.C., V0J 3A0.

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Top Row Left to Right: Sydney Andres, Chelsey Ziler, Isabelle Turgeon, Hannah AndresBottom Row Left to Right: Alyssa Dow-swell, Amy Friesen, Hannah Turner, Cassy Penner, Kaitlin Montgomery, Gracie SchneiderMissing from the photo: Katie SamCoaches: Barb Ziler, Darlene Turner and Debra Montgomery

Submitted by Debra MontgomeryCoach of NVSS Junior Girls Basketball

Congratulations to the NVSS Jr. Girls Bas-ketball team for securing the fourteenth spot in the Provincial Tournament. In regular sea-son play, NVSS Jr Girls won 24 of their 31 games. They fought hard in their fi rst provin-cial game against Walnut Grove who later be-came the second placed team. The girls lost to Brookswood and won in overtime to Mr. Bak-er which put them in their fi nal game against Mark Isfeld. NVSS worked hard but lost by one point to come in fourteenth overall. They represented NVSS well and were awarded the Provincial Most Sportsmanlike Team.


On the last Wednesday of February, over 800 students, teachers, and staff from all schools swarmed downtown Vanderhoof in pink, danc-ing to Canadian artist Shawn Mendes’ song “Believe” for the nation-wide annual cam-paign against bullying on Feb. 24.

Marching down Burrard Avenue at noon, the student procession was led by Prin-cipal Libby Hart of W. L. McLeod Elementary, Sgt. Svend Nielsen from the Van-derhoof RCMP, Mayor Gerry Thiessen of Vanderhoof, and Superintendent Charlene Se-guin from Nechako Lakes school district.

Community members of all ages and agencies, includ-ing the Nechako Valley Com-munity Services, dressed in pink for the event to support anti-bullying.

Along with speeches by community leaders at the event, Nechako Valley Secondary student Liam Moore also spoke at the event.

“I believe in the power of equality,” Moore said. “I’ve got my unique style, staying true to myself...it’s a shame people can’t, or won’t, stand up.”

He thinks that self-expression is what younger students need to focus on to fi ght bullying.

“Love who you are,” he said. “Everyone is unique.”This year, the event was more than a one-day campaign

as students and teachers practised choreography for the fl ash mob, and parents created for display on storefronts in downtown Vanderhoof neon pink “I Believe” posters, where members of the community contributed their personal ideas and beliefs.

Post-Pink Shirt Day check-in from teacher and students of W. L. McLeod Elementary:

Mrs. Kim WorthingtonFeb. 24, Pink Shirt Day in Vanderhoof, exemplifi ed the

sincerest form of community. Vanderhoof, we are an amaz-ing community. There are many races and different faces, and we share this common spirit of goodwill and promise.

Thank you for showing the youngest of our town the tru-est sense of uniting for kindness and caring, and, of course, for believing!

Abigail Stewart, Grade 6It was cool to have the whole community there for a great

cause, and seeing what people believe in.

Because bullying is not okay; it’s preventable, just needs to say no.

In Grade 4, I was called “Sas-quatch” because my hair was darker and I had more hair than others.

Older kids were staring at my arms and legs.

I believe in peace, equality, and friendship.

Seth Habsburg, Grade 5Lots of people have joined in

and showed their support, par-ents as well.

Everybody does [bullying] be-cause they are being bullied and they pass it on, that’s the prob-lem.

I believe in unity and friend-ship, and I believe in everyone. Anyone can do anything.

Izzy Racher, Grade 5We got all these cameras in

our faces.There were lots of support for

people who have been or haven’t been bullied.

Even high school students took their time to come; it shows that they care as well.

It’s a good idea to have the public join us.[On bullying:] don’t be a bystander.They bully someone else to pass on the anger.I believe in no bullying and standing up for bullying.

Eric Anderson, Grade 5Some of the event was a big mashup, with some kids

jumping one way and others jumping the other way; mu-sic was a bit muffl ed.

I really enjoyed it personally. The atmosphere was in-credible; it was basically a pink ocean. All the banners that the parents had made were very well done.

I believe in everything.

Teacher and students recap on Pink Shirt Day

Viqueens in provincials

vanderhoof omineca express, march 16, 2016

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