“ “ By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today The Houston Health Centre is planning renovations this summer as they reorganize into a Primary Care Home. A Primary Care Home brings professionals from different fields together into one area, and they work as a team to address patient’s needs and complex issues. Northern Health is renovating the front of the Houston Health Centre this summer, said Health Service Administrator Cormac Hikisch. They are setting up an office for inter- professional care to the left of the main clinic entrance. Recruited doctors will work out of that primary care office, where the mental health and addictions offices are now. Hikisch says renovations will allow space for two doctors offices, two treatment rooms and a small waiting space. The renovation is a summer project. “My goal is in the next eight to twelve weeks, we actually start knocking some walls down,” Hikisch said. Houston Health Centre Coordinator Sally Sullivan says they are already relocating offices. “We are incorporating home support workers into our residential care unit so that their space can be part of the renovated area with the doctor’s clinic,” she said. Health centre renovating into Primary Care Home TODAY TOMORROWTOYOTA Smithers, BC 1.866.844.6723 NOW ONLY $15,998 2009 Prius G4623A NOW ONLY $14,998 2014 Corolla G4431 NOW ONLY $8,998 2001 Rav4 G8914 NOW ONLY $32,998 2010 Highlander LTD Hybrid G4337A NOW ONLY $19,998 2009 Tundra Sr5 G4621A1 * * * * * *please add $345 Documentation fee and applicable taxes DL#8879 www.glaciertoyota.ca WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 Proudly serving Houston and District - Home of Canada’s Largest Fly Rod www.houston-today.com NO. 25 $1.30 Inc. GST COMMUNITY: Aboriginal Day in Houston PAGE 7 SPORTS: Houston Christian School Sports Day PAGE 15 Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today CELEBRATE Culture Houston celebrated National Aboriginal Day at the Northwest Community College last Wednesday. Crowds swarmed the college campus, enjoying a great salmon barbecue, watching First Nations dancers, learning about plant use and tasting soap berry ice cream. For more see page 7. Publications Mail Registration #0040028607 Doctor for Houston set to come early-2016 By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today Houston is set to get a new doctor January or February 2016. The doctor is a foreign medical graduate who will work in Houston three years if he passes the approval process, said Doctor Geoff Appleton, Northwest Medical Director for Northern Health. To get approved, the doctor will take an exam in September in Vancouver with 14 other foreign doctors. Then he will go through a 12-week assessment process in Smithers. If he passes, he will get a provisional licence and practice three years in Houston for his return of service, said Dr. Appleton. “We’ve gone thorough this with a cohort of 15 doctors… and all of them have passed their exams and are doing well, so I am pretty optimistic that that will happen in this case,” said Dr. Appleton. The earliest the foreign doctor will start in Houston is late-January 2016. Dr. Appleton says getting another doctor for Houston is still a priority and Northern Health continues advertising. See DOC on Page 2 See HEALTH on Page 2 “Goal is in the next eight to twelve weeks, we actually start knocking down walls,” - Cormac Hikisch, Health Service Administrator Foreign medical grad doing assessment to come to Houston
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By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
The Houston Health Centre is planning renovations this summer as they reorganize into a Primary Care Home.
A Primary Care Home brings professionals from different � elds together
into one area, and they work as a team to address patient’s needs and complex issues.
Northern Health is renovating the front of the Houston Health Centre this summer, said Health Service Administrator Cormac Hikisch.
They are setting up an of� ce for inter-
professional care to the left of the main clinic entrance.
Recruited doctors will work out of that primary care of� ce, where the mental health and addictions of� ces are now.
Hikisch says renovations will allow space for two doctors of� ces, two treatment
rooms and a small waiting space.
The renovation is a summer project.
“My goal is in the next eight to twelve weeks, we actually start knocking some
walls down,” Hikisch said.
Houston Health Centre Coordinator
Sally Sullivan says they are already relocating of� ces.
“We are incorporating home support workers into our residential care unit so that their space can be part of the renovated area with the doctor’s clinic,” she said.
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Doctor for Houston set to come early-2016By Jackie Lieuwen
Houston Today
Houston is set to get a new doctor January or February 2016.
The doctor is a foreign medical graduate who will
work in Houston three years if he passes the
approval process, said Doctor Geoff
Appleton, Northwest Medical Director for Northern Health.
To get approved, the doctor will take an exam in September in Vancouver with 14 other foreign doctors.
Then he will go through a 12-week
assessment process in Smithers.
If he passes, he will get a provisional licence and practice three years in Houston for his return of service, said Dr. Appleton.
“We’ve gone
thorough this with a cohort of 15 doctors… and all of them have passed their exams and are doing well, so I am pretty optimistic that that will happen in this case,” said Dr. Appleton.
The earliest the
foreign doctor will start in Houston is late-January 2016.
Dr. Appleton says getting another doctor for Houston is still a priority and Northern Health continues advertising.
See DOC on Page 2
See HEALTH on Page 2
“Goal is in the next eight to twelve weeks, we actually start knocking down walls,”
- Cormac Hikisch, Health Service Administrator
Foreign medical grad doing assessment to come to
Houston
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Smithers doctor to cover local respite and residential care
Renovations to make space for interprofessional health team
“We are also moving our home care nurse so that she is integrated with the urgent care area and the residential and respite areas.”
These changes follow a Houston Health Review conducted by Northern Health last year. They released � ve recommendations last February about ways
to improve Houston’s health services.
Among those recommendat ions, they advised the Houston Health Centre be changed into a Primary Care Home with an inter-professional care team.
Sullivan says the team includes urgent care and home care nurses, public and mental health, doctors.
Northern Health is also hiring a Care in the Right Place Coordinator to support the changes to integrated health services in Houston, Smithers and Hazelton.
NH Public Affairs Of� cer Jonathon Dyck says Sue Livingston will be the coordinator and will work full-time April 2015 to March 2016.
Northern Health is moving towards a primary care home model in all communities, said Doctor Geoff Appleton, Northwest Medical Director.
“This type of change will appeal to new graduates,” he said.
“I’m hoping that this move will be very positive for recruitment.”
Dr. Appleton was at a national rural
doctors conference in Montreal last April recruiting for
Northern Health. “There were two or
three physicians that
I met and talked to about Houston that seemed to have some interest, but so far we haven’t heard back from them,” he said.
N o r t h e r n Health Recruiter Sheilagh Wilson is coming to Houston in early-July to get a sense of the community to help her recruit, Hikisch said.
Dr. Appleton says that if a doctor is interested in a community, Northern Health offers them and their families a fully-paid � ight and visit.
Health Service Administator Cormac Hikisch says Northern Health is partnering with a community group to showcase the community to any potential doctors.
They meet once a month to discuss the best ways to showcase Houston. The team includes Houston Councillors Jonathan Van Barneveld and Tom Stringfellow, Regional District
Director Rob Newell, and NH Administrator Cormac Hikisch and Recruiter Sheilagh Wilson.
Hikisch says they want to give prospec-tive doctors “not just the Health Centre red carpet treatment, but also the community red carpet treatment.”
Dr. Appleton says this type of partnership and community welcome works very well.
“Prospective people are usually very impressed by that kind of treatment,” he said.
TRANSITION PERIOD
Ninth Street Medical Practice is now pending closure July 17, 2015.
While Northern Health is recruiting
doctors, Hikisch says Houston will still have the Steelhead Medical walk-in clinic and Dr. Vesvic’s women’s clinic in the health centre.
The Houston Health Centre will also be open regular hours.
Hikisch says a doctor from Smithers is committed to do Houston respite care until a new doctor comes.
The Smithers doctor is coming to Houston and partnering with Ninth Street Medical to support Houston’s residential care, said NH Public Affairs Of� cer Jonathon Dyck.
“They will be con-sidering home visits for mobility-impaired clients as appropriate.”
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Doctors, nurses and mental health will be working together in the Houston Health Centre (future Primary Care Home) to provide more comprehensive and better care to patients. Photo submitted
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appropriate.”- Jonathon Dyck,NH Public Affairs
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NH explores education options for Houston nursesBy Jackie Lieuwen
Houston Today
Northern Health is looking at ways to enable nurses to do more at the Houston Health Centre.
A Houston Health Review released last February r e c o m m e n d e d Houston’s � rst call registered nurses get remote nursing certi� cation.
To get remote nursing certi� cation, nurses need to take a ten month full-time course.
Houston Health Centre Coordinator Sally Sullivan says it will take creativity to
make that happen. “It’s a big time
commitment and we only have three nurses as it is,” she said.
“So we have to look at how we could
cover one nurse if she were to go and do the course full time.”
Sullivan says they are also looking at ways for nurses to take sections of the
course at a time.Health Service
A d m i n i s t r a t o r Cormac Hikisch says the nursing upgrades “is a longer-term goal.”
“It’s a great o p p o r t u n i t y to improve the nurses scope and competency, but it’s going to take some time and effort,” he
said.“The biggest issue
is not wanting to put at risk our current nursing operations.”
For now, the Houston priority is doctor recruitment and Health Centre renovations, Hikisch said.
The Houston Health Review also suggests nurses get primary care nursing education to work in the inter professional team with doctors.
Northern Health recently created a job description for primary care nurses and Hikisch says they are still exploring that opportunity.
By Rod LinkBlack Press
A bid to have the provincial government return a share of northwest resource taxation revenue to the area now has the support of all local governments from Vanderhoof to the North Coast.
The addition of all 21 local governments in the region and the rural directors from its three regional districts will strengthen the case being made by the Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance, says Stacey Tyers, the chair of the Kitimat-Stikine regional district.
“I feel optimistic. The larger the voice, the louder you are,” said Tyers.
The alliance was formed last year through the City of Terrace and the K i t i m a t - S t i k i n e regional district with other local northwest governments and it has been adding members since.
Its basis is that if large industrial projects take hold in the area, they’ll have an impact on local government services.
But since those projects will by and large be beyond the taxing powers of local governments, the province should
return a portion of its tax revenue from those projects to help local governments cope with increased service demand and costs.
The alliance has already been turned down by the province for money to continue its work but it now has a letter from Premier Christy Clark saying local government minister Coralee Oakes will be in touch, said Tyers.
Tyres says having all local governments now as members of the alliance should speed up that contact.
“ A g r e e m e n t s reached with industry, individual local governments, and
First Nations prove that it is possible to be proactive when it comes to the negotiation of revenue sharing for the multi-sector
economic expansion now underway across Northwest B.C.,” she said.
First Nations governments in the area aren’t members of the alliance as they already have a place at the resource
revenue sharing table with the province, she said.
“For them, it would be a step backward. What we’re trying to do
is get a place at the table,” said Tyers.
The alliance is modeled after agreements between the province in other parts of the province, including the northeast where it has guaranteed
annual payments to local governments there.
Tyers said the alliance is following up on a 2013 provincial election
promise, since repeated by Clark, for a rural dividend from resource development.
Alliance members will gather in Terrace in mid-August to discuss their next steps.
North fights for tax revenue sharing
“I feel optimistic. The larger the voice, the louder you are,”
commission’s report outlining the history and effects of residential schools on aboriginal people in Canada, the most important relate to education.
In its call for improved education for aboriginal peoples the commission is not alone. Studies over the years have pointed to the gap between educational opportunities for aboriginals compared to others.
While much has been done (in B.C. the gap is closing between the percentage of aboriginal youth graduating from high school compared to other students) the overall result remains that a considerable number of Canadians are improperly prepared for the complex nature of modern society.
Education is the great leveller of any society. From a common base of reading, writing, math, geography, knowledge of a country’s history and its peoples comes the opportunity for individual achievement and ultimately, success.
Former Assembly of First Nations leader Shawn Atleo said as much in 2012: “When our young people do complete high school, they’re twice as likely to get a job. When they graduate from university, their earnings triple.”
How to change the way things are now will continue to be the subject of debate and study. But to waste the potential of hundreds of thousands of Canadians cannot continue.
- Terrace Standard, Black Press
Songs of summerYears ago I
suggested my kids take music lessons. They were both keen and I suggested guitar because of its portable versatility. A friend who was with us said I should put them in piano because it would give them broader knowledge of music to learn other instruments.
“Maybe,” I said having no idea if that were true. “But you can’t play a piano in the park.” Little did I know that � ve would show up in Kelowna parks one day.
The � rst I saw of this was in a recent Facebook video where my friend James Elser was playing a custom painted upright in front of City Park and singing Paul Simon’s “Love Me Like a Rock” as people gath-ered around.
Halfway through a bystander spontane-ously sits down beside him and starts playing one handed, eventual-ly singing as well. That
young stranger turns out to be Eric Disero, a gifted musician from Wild Son, a popular Kelowna band.
The man � lming them was Andrew Barton, the videographer friend of James who told him about the Pianos in Parks program. Since James was eager to play, and Andrew had new � lm equipment to try, they decided to � lm a performance on the spur of the moment. Since then James has played the other four pianos around Kelowna
“There is something deeply rewarding and ethereal that feeds the soul when you play for the community,” James said. “Like at seniors homes or for preschool children. I love playing for kids because they just dance, and sing and are in the moment. Like the song I did with Eric – I just enjoyed being in the moment.”
Of course James
isn’t opposed to get-ting paid for his mu-sic and providing for his family either. He’s been playing clubs, lounges and events for years and enjoys every chance he gets to do what he loves.
He didn’t start off with those feel-ings though. At the age of 13 his mother put him in piano les-sons and forced him to learn. He hated it for about a year un-til his eighth grade art teacher played the movie “Ragtime” and showed him how much fun it could be.
“Brian encouraged me to learn songs I liked,” he said. “The theme to Hill Street Blues was my � rst ‘real’ song.”
As an adult he took a lengthy hiatus from music until he met some members of a band called the Rusty Nails. Andrew Barton was one of the original members.
“They’re from all walks of life, they’re not professional mu-
sicians,” James said. “It’s an amazing group of people that love to play music, laugh and be together. If it wasn’t for their en-couragement and love, I wouldn’t be playing today. I am forever in their debt for showing me how to have fun and enjoy music again. And that’s what I want to do for others - share the fun of music.”
The pianos around Kelowna invite anyone to play and inspire the same sentiment.
James believes the Pianos in Parks sum-mer program reminds people how amazing music is and that it needs to be shared, de-veloped and support-ed, not just bottled up and sold. “I applaud all the people that got behind this and made it happen,” he said. “They along with the people at KeyStone Music, Disney Interactive, City of Kelowna and Festivals Kelowna have done a great thing for our city.”
And while this re-freshing concept may be new to us, public piano programs such as this exist in many cities around the world - and the free spirited trend is growing.
“The music com-munity is getting stronger,” James said. “ And people can help reinforce it by listening and giving support. Some musicians just want to be listened to and others need to get paid because it’s their livelihood. Either way they need an audience and the opportunities to play.”
To see James in ac-tion visit www.face-book.com/jamelser
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Stiff fines, sanctions eyed for distracted drivers
When the city of Prince George was being established a century ago, the aboriginal people on the site of the present downtown area were relocated to a new reserve and their homes were burned.
That’s a part of B.C. history that many people in Prince George and around the province don’t know, and an example of why changes are coming to B.C. school curriculum, says Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad.
More changes will be announced soon for post-secondary education, based on the recommendations of the Truth and R e c o n c i l i a t i o n Commission of Canada. The B.C. government is providing $4.3 million to establish an emergency � nancial assistance for aboriginal students and $12 million for a scholarship program.
“There have been attempts over the years to include more information around
First Nations and our aboriginal history, but this is going quite a bit further and trying to tell a more complete history of us as Canadians, all Canadians,” Rustad
said.N a t i o n a l
Aboriginal Day is Sunday, June 21. Rustad will be in Prince George at a ceremony to rename Fort George Park
to recognize the original inhabitants, the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. A Lheidli T’enneh � ag will be raised at city hall where it will be permanently � own.
N a t i o n a l Aboriginal Day events are planned around the province, including a three-day cultural festival at the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria with dance, arts and crafts and traditional foods.
The past year has been pivotal for aboriginal relations
in B.C., with the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision recognizing aboriginal title to traditional territory of the Tsilhqot’in Nation near Williams Lake. The province is working on a protocol to manage access by non-aboriginal people to the Nemiah Valley, where provincial jurisdiction no longer applies.
While progress in treaty negotiations has been slow, the B.C. government continues to reach resource
revenue sharing agreements with First Nations around the province, covering forestry, mining and oil and gas projects.
“Changes coming to post-secondary based on
recommendations from Truth and Reconciliation
Commission. B.C.
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The province is considering stiffer � nes and possibly vehicle impoundments or prohibitions to get distracted drivers to put down their cellphones and devices.
Motorists caught using a hand-held device face $167 � nes and – since last fall – three driver penalty points.
“We took a � rst step and increased the penalties last fall and now we’re looking at possible changes to the legislation, including
more severe penalties,” Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said.
A four-week online consultation period is open until July 16 to gather public opinion on whether tougher measures are needed. Comments are being collected at engage.gov.bc.ca/distracteddriving.
Besides potential vehicle impoundments or driver prohibitions, the site asks if texting drivers should be punished more severely, and possibly new drivers and repeat offenders as well.
Five years after
distracted driving � nes were introduced in B.C., many drivers continue to ignore the law.
Police issued 55,100 tickets last year to drivers caught using an electronic device behind the wheel – an increase from 53,000 in 2013.
ICBC estimates 9,500 drivers in B.C. are using a hand-held device at any given time and 40 per cent are texting or emailing as they drive.
The B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police supports escalating � nes or
sanctions, particularly for multiple repeat offenders, said Transit Police Chief Neil Dubord who chairs the chiefs’ traf� c committee.
But he said the widespread disregard for the cellphone law makes it dif� cult to see how of� cers could impound vehicles – at least on a � rst offence – without being accused of selective, unfair enforcement.
“The impoundment of vehicles is dif� cult because of the large numbers,” said Dubord, who is taking over as chief of
Delta Police later this month. “When people are speeding at double the limit speed limit a threshold is broken which can then lead to the impounding of the vehicle.”
He said he believes prohibitions should be considered, but only for the worst repeat offenders.
The chiefs’ association doesn’t have a formal position on prohibitions, nor has it adopted the stance that texting is worse than hand-held phone calls.
According to research cited by the
province, texting or using a smartphone while driving is more distracting than talking on one, resulting in up to 23 times higher crash risk for drivers who text.
Speed and distraction are now the top two factors contributing to crash deaths, ahead of third-ranked alcohol.
B.C.’s distracted driving � nes are the second lowest in Canada. Nova Scotia has the highest, climbing from $234 to $579 on the third offence, and Ontario is about to double its
maximum � ne from $500 to $1,000.
S a s k a t c h e w a n impounds the vehicle for seven days if the driver has had two or more distracted driving tickets within the last year.
Dubord said police are also concerned about the increasing use of in-dash video screens that allow the passenger, and often also the driver, to watch movies.
He said of� cers are also wary of other new and distracting technology, from Google Glass to the Apple Watch.
Houston’s new Manager of Engineering appreciates Houston and sees great poten-tial.
An outdoor enthusiast, � y � sherman and photographer, Don Hounsell says the job was only part of what drew him to Houston.
“I’m a � sherman. I love to � y � sh,” he said.
“You guys are close to some of the best � shing in the country.”
Hounsell says he appreciates the out-door accessibility, the great weather and the friendliness of the community.
He also sees great potential in Houston. “We are well situated with the future of
LNG in the province, as far as construc-tion of pipelines and that,” he said.
“I see a lot of potential for Houston.” With 21 years of experience in engi-
neering and consulting, Hounsell moved to Houston in May to become the new Manager of Engineering and Operations.
Hounsell was born in Dawson Creek but lived in Hudson’s Hope until he was eight years old.
Then he moved to Prince George. After high school, he earned his di-
ploma as a civil technologist through a two-year program at the College of New Caledonia.
He launched into his career of seven years working at various engineering and consulting � rms in Prince George.
In 2001, he was hired as an engineering technologist for the city of Fort St. John.
He worked there for two years manag-ing and inspecting projects and designs and ensuring projects complied with mu-nicipal standards.
In 2004, he moved to Grande Prairie, Alberta, to be the civil development tech-nologist for the city.
He issued over 1,800 development per-mits per year in Grande Prairie, ensuring each project met city regulations.
After two years, he moved back to Prince George to work for McElhanney Consulting.
Working for McElhanney since 2006, Hounsell says he travelled all over the province doing construction management, surveys and project reviews.
“I worked everywhere from Fort Nelson to Invermere to Klemtu to Vancouver,” he said.
In 2012, Hounsell won the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Construction
Management for the Klemtu Ferry Terminal Project.
Then, in May 2015, he became the District of Houston Manager of Engineering and Operations.
Hounsell says his goal is to give the resi-dents of Houston the best service possible with the resources and budget they have.
He sees a lot of great things about Houston.
Researching the community before he came here, Hounsell says he found
Houston has the best weather in the area - warmer temperatures than Prince George and Burns Lake, and less rain than Smithers or Terrace.
He appreciates the friendly and tight-knit community that makes people feel safe.
He says Steelhead Park is “a jewel. It’s probably one of the nicest parks on Highway 16.”
“The leisure services building is equal to none for a community this size,” he said.
With these things in mind, Hounsell says he wants to inspire Houston residents to be proud of what is here.
“I want to instil civic pride in our pub-lic works employees… then we can get the residents to take some civic pride,” he said.
“I want to show that we are proud of our town.”
Manager of Engineering praises Houston potential
Jackie Lieuwen photoDon Hounsell is the new Manager of Engineering and Operations at the District of Houston. He has 21 years of engineering experience and won the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Construction Management in 2012.
“Hounsell says his goal is to give the residents of Houston the best service possible with the resources
and budget they have.
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COMMUNITY PHOTO FEATURE
Aboriginal Day in Houston
People from Houston and all over the Bulkley Valley crowded at Northwest Community College for the National Aboriginal Day celebration last Wednesday.
Top left: Ewk Hiya Hodzli Dance Group performs for the crowd.
Top right: Megan Dennis and daughter Cadence Jubb enjoy the activities at the celebration.
Left: Fred Wilson makes his best moose call for the moose call competition.
Right: Students from the NWCC Professional Cook program cooked a fantastic salmon lunch for the event.
Bottom left: Gidames Dancers from Gitsegukla provide entertainment and education about First Nations culture through song and dance.
Above: Samantha Birkedal and her Mom Bonnie Gosnel show off some items they use for healing teas. They were at the celebration teaching about traditionally used plants and teas for healing.
Below: Karisa Wilson, Regina Saimoto and several other ladies make soap berry ice cream.
Jackie Lieuwen photos/Houston Today
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District of HoustonNewsletter ~ June 24th, 2015 edition
Where the welcome is warm and the
wilderness beckons!
Website: www.houston.caPlease visit the website for info on:• Council Meeting Agendas• Pool Schedule• Arena Schedule• Important Public Notices• Tenders & Job Opportunities• Lost Dogs
Municipal Of� ce HoursThe Municipal Office located at
Summer Reading Club! For kids ages 3 to 12. Registration Day is Thursday, July 2nd from 1 to 3 p.m. Program sessions start the following week as follows:
Ages 3 to 5 Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11
Ages 6 to 8 Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 2
Ages 9 to 12 Thursday afternoons from 1 to 2
Mark Zagwyn Photography – Friday July 31st from noon to 4:30.
Burning PermitsRequired
All open burning within the District of Houston requires a Burning Permit all year round. To obtain a permit contact the
Fire Department at 250-845-2250
Upcoming Council Meetings:Tuesday, July 7, 2015Tuesday, July 21, 2015The above meetings are held at 7:00pmin Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street.
The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca
Water RestrictionsWater Conservation Measures are now in effect as follows:
Until further notice, the use of water supplied through the District of Houston water system, for other than domestic requirements, is restricted. Restricted uses include lawn/garden watering. These restrictions will be imposed as follows:EAST OF BUCK CREEK: (example: Butler Ave.) MAY water on even calendar days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ONLY.WEST OF BUCK CREEK: (example: Mountainview Drive) MAY water on odd calendar days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ONLY.These restrictions are required due to seasonal increases in water consumption, and to ensure adequate water supplies for fi re fi ghting and domestic demands. For further information, please contact the District of Houston Municipal Offi ce at 250-845-2238.
Change of Garbage Days
Important Date:Garbage Pick Up For:Wednesday July 1st will be picked up on Thursday, July 2nd.Garbage Pick Up For: Thursday July 2nd will be picked up on Friday, July 3rd.
Bronze Lifesaving CampIncludes Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross.Prerequisite for all advanced training programs, includ-ing National Lifeguard July 13-17 • 1:00-6:00pm • $273.00
Junior Lifeguard ClubDesigned to let kids participate in activities similar to those of real lifeguards – in a safe, fun and controlled setting. July 9 - August 27, Thursdays • 2:30-4:00pm8-12yrs • $40
Leisure Facility Programs
New Water Rates come into effect
July 1, 2015 Residential Water fees will increase by $25 per quarter starting July 1, 2015 to cover the new Water Treatment Plant operating costs. Water, Sewer and Waste Collection will continue to be billed quarterly through 2015 and are due 30 days after billing date.
B’ June 29 - July 10 (M-F) 9 Res/Non Res Star� sh/Duck/Sea Turtle 10:00am $39.60/$49.50 Sea Otter 11:30am $39.60/$49.50 Salamander 11:00am $39.60/$49.50 Sun� sh 11:00am $39.60/$49.50 Crocodile/Whale 11:30am $39.60/$49.50 SK 1/2 11:30am $39.60/$49.50 SK 3/4 10:30am $39.60/$49.50 SK 5/6 10:00am $45.00/$56.26 SK 7/8 11:00am $45.00/$56.26 SK 9/10 10:00am $49.50/$61.85
8:00am - 10:00am Pancake Breakfast @ Seniors Activity Centre
10:00am - 4:00pm KIDS ZONE : Children's Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Games
10:00am - 4:00pm Music & Entertainment, Artisan and Vendor Displays
10:00am - 12:00pm Renaissance Demo - Society for Creative Anachronism
11:00am - 1:00pm Drop-in Ball Hockey Challenge - NWCC Parking Lot
11:00am - 3:00pm BBQ - Sponsored by District of Houston Council
1:00pm - 2:00pm Flag Ceremony, Dignitary Speeches, Cake Cutting
2:00pm - 3:00pm ACT Bike Parade @ Houston Health Centre Parking Lot All ages welcome to decorate your bike to show your Canadian pride and you could win great prizes! Helmets are mandatory for all bike riders.
For more information please contact the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420
8:00am - 10:00am Pancake Breakfast @ Seniors Activity Centre
10:00am - 4:00pm KIDS ZONE : Children's Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Games
10:00am - 4:00pm Music & Entertainment, Artisan and Vendor Displays
10:00am - 12:00pm Renaissance Demo - Society for Creative Anachronism
11:00am - 1:00pm Drop-in Ball Hockey Challenge - NWCC Parking Lot
11:00am - 3:00pm BBQ - Sponsored by District of Houston Council
1:00pm - 2:00pm Flag Ceremony, Dignitary Speeches, Cake Cutting
2:00pm - 3:00pm ACT Bike Parade @ Houston Health Centre Parking Lot All ages welcome to decorate your bike to show your Canadian pride and you could win great prizes! Helmets are mandatory for all bike riders.
For more information please contact the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420
Celebration
8:00am - 10:00am Pancake Breakfast @ Seniors Activity Centre
10:00am - 4:00pm KIDS ZONE : Children’s Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Games
10:00am - 4:00pm Music & Entertainment, Artisan and Vendor Displays
10:00am - 12:00pm Renaissance Demo - Society for Creative Anachronism
11:00am - 1:00pm Drop-in Ball Hockey Challenge - NWCC Parking Lot
11:00am - 3:00pm BBQ - Sponsored by District of Houston Council
1:00pm - 2:00pm Flag Ceremony, Dignitary Speeches, Cake Cutting
2:00pm - 3:00pm ACT Bike Parade @ Houston Health Centre Parking Lot All ages welcome to decorate your bike to show your Canadian pride and you could win great prizes! Helmets are mandatory for all bike riders.
For more information please contact the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420
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Fathers and SonsThe story is told of a young father who had a drinking
problem. He would often frequent the local pub instead of spend time with his family. One winter day, after supper, as usual he slipped out of the house to spend time with “the boys”. Hearing a sound behind him, he turned to see his young son following him, trying his best to step into his father’s footprints in the snow. “Go back home son” the father exhorted his determined boy. His son looked up to the father and said “No Daddy, I want to be with you, I want to go where you are going.” The father, convicted in his heart, realizing his corrupt example, picked up his son and carried him home in his arms, never to return to the bar again.
Fathers are extremely important to a family. Their example has a profound effect on their children, especially on their sons. I remember our boys imitating my every move. Now their children are imitating their every move. Thus the in� uence of the father carries on from generation to generation.
This should cause each of us fathers to re� ect on what kind of an example we are to our children. What do we want our sons to be like? What kind of an example am I? How can I change? I have already blown it, I cannot change the past. These questions and concerns are some that we may have. This may seem too great a task, but the sooner we realize our need and change, the better. While we still have breath, there is still hope. Our example will still have a profound effect on those we love.
God is our spiritual Father (Matthew 23:9; 1John 3:1;), fatherhood was his idea in the � rst place. When we put our trust in him, he will empower us to be the fathers we should be (John 3:16; 14:1;12-14; Malachi 4:6). He sent his One and only Son to pay for our sins and be our mediator (1 Timothy 2:3,4) and his Holy Spirit to empower us for this task (John 14:15-21;26). When we surrender to God and his ways, then we can be the examples he wants us to be.
“Don’t touch their � lthy things and I will welcome you. And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the LORD Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:17,18 NLT
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Houston Today
Houston wants to make a big splash with the Canada Day celebration this year.
Kicking off with a pancake breakfast at the Seniors Centre, it will be a day packed with fun activities.
Kids can enjoy jumping in the bouncy castle, getting face painted, or talking with the RCMP Safety Bear.
Local musicians will tune up the event by performing throughout the day in the Jamie Baxter Amphitheatre.
If the sun is shining, kids can splash and jump through water
from the volunteer Fire Department hose down.
A dunk tank will offer people a chance to send friends, employers and Houston leaders for a splash.
ACT Co-Chair Sally Sullivan says everyone is welcome to participate.
“ P a r t i c i p a n t s are encouraged to decorate their bikes to show their Canadian pride!” Sullivan said.
She says the goal of the bike parade is to promote creativity and physical activity for all ages.
Those in the parade will be entered into a draw for new bike helmets.
The event will have street hockey, a mini-Farmers Market, a barbecue sponsored by the District of Houston, and other performances from local groups.
The day marks the 50th anniversary of the Canadian � ag.
A � ag ceremony will include a march from the Houston RCMP and Army Cadets, and a cake cutting.
Houston Director of Leisure Services says they are want the celebration to be big.
“We want everybody to come out and celebrate,” he said.
“There will be lots of opportunities for kids of all ages… it will be fun.”
Last year Canada Day drew crowds to the Houston Leisure Facility. This year the District of Houston hopes the event will be even bigger. Director of Leisure Services Ryan Coltura says this year the event is mid-week, so they hope to see the whole town at the park to celebrate.
Jackie Lieuwen photos/Houston Today
As part of the Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Action Plan that was adopted by council las a result of the Houston Forest Mill closer, Council along
with the Economic D e v e l o p m e n t committee will be conducting a business walk throughout the business community.
The business walk allows for a more
informal approach to Business Retention & Expansion while increasing the � exibility of participation from local leaders.
Business walks are designed to pinpoint
successes and struggles in a community which then allows business and civic leaders to use that information to help create a more af� uent business climate.
The District of Houston will be implementing a Business Walk Component into their BR&E program on an annual basis.
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Business walks to help community leaders strengthen business climate
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B.V. Driving School Ltd. is offering an air brakes course in Houston on
Friday (evening) July 10th, Saturday, July 11th &
Sunday, July 12th, 2015.
Spaces are limited so call ASAPEmail: [email protected] • www.bvdrivingschool.ca
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Police report series of vehicle break ins
A truck caught fire and burned on Highway 16 near Estates Drive May 25. Houston Fire Department responded with six volunteers and extinguished the fire and cleared the scene. The driver was not injured and the cause of the fire appears to be electrical.
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By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
Following a series of vehicle break ins, police are warning people to lock their vehicles and not leave valuables in sight.
Over seven vehicles were broken into June 12, and RCMP Sergeant Rose says none of the vehicles were locked.
“It’s a crime of opportunity. If you leave valuables visible in an unlocked car, the odds are they may get stolen,” he said.
Sgt. Rose says police believe the series of vehicle break ins likely involved one or two people.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
***Someone woke
up to their car door opening outside their home on Nadina Way at 1:40 a.m. June 12. Sgt. Rose says they called police but the suspect ran away before police arrived.
***People were woken
by their dog barking and car alarm blaring outside their home on Jewel Road at 2:15 a.m. June 12. Sgt. Rose says only a key chain was stolen and the
suspect ran away. ***
At 9:16 a.m. June 12, police got a report that a vehicle was rifled through outside a home on 11th Street sometime overnight. Sgt. Rose says nothing was taken.
***A GPS and a set
of keys were stolen from a vehicle outside a home on Baggerman Crescent overnight June 12. Sgt. Rose says they got the report at 9:30 a.m.
***Loose change was
stolen from a vehicle outside of a home on Middleton Road overnight June 12. Sgt. Rose says police got the report at 10:30 a.m.
***A vehicle was rifled
through outside a home on Nadina Way. It was reported to police at 11 a.m. June 12 and Sgt. Rose says nothing was taken.
***A purse and keys
were stolen from a vehicle on Kanata Avenue overnight June 12.
***A male attempted
to assault another male with a knife at a home on Lazelle Street at 10:30 a.m. June 12. RCMP Sgt. Rose says the suspect was gone when police arrived, but he is known and
police are seeking an arrest warrant for the male.
***Police got report
of a hit and run on Cooper Road overnight June 13. Sgt. Rose says there a minor dent one one door and police have no suspects.
***A male youth
attempted to shoplift at a local store at 3:30 p.m. June 13. Sgt. Rose says the store did not press charges because of the small value of what the youth attempted to steal. The youth was banned from the property and released to a parent.
***A red and black
BMX bike with a blue diamond sticker was stolen from outside a home on Hagman Crescent at 1 p.m. June 15. Sgt. Rose says someone reported that they saw someone with the bike, so police are investigating the possible suspect.
***Someone reported
that oil was poured on some ducks and in the Duck Pond at 4 p.m. June 15. Sgt. Rose says police are concerned because of the past fires in the area and anyone with information about who may be responsible is asked to contact Houston
Police, Conservation Services or Crime Stoppers.
***A car hit a moose
on Highway 16 east of Topley at 1 a.m. June 16. Sgt. Rose says the driver and passenger were brought to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, and the moose was killed.
***Someone turned
in a Samsung Galaxy phone that was found on Buck Flats Road June 16. Sgt. Rose says the owner can claim the phone at the Houston Detachment.
***Someone kicked
and damaged the door frame of an apartment at 2035 Sullivan Way at 7 p.m. June. 16. Sgt. Rose says no entry was gained and police have no suspects.
***A youth was
seen starting a fire on Mountainview Drive behind the townhouses at 10 a.m. June 17. Sgt. Rose says the complainant confronted the 14-year-old male suspect and he ran off. They put out the fire and contacted police.
Sgt. Rose reminds people to call police if they see fires as it is getting warmer and drier and fires can get out of control fast.
***In seven days,
police had 56 calls for service, including five traffic complaints and one false alarm.
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Hiring one part-time and one full-time for labour on fruit truck. Seeking high energy individuals. Some heavy lifting is required.
Call or text Lisa:1.250.540.8425
Employment
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
ServerHouston Pizza Factory
Now requires wait staff for an immediate start. Experience preferred, willing to train.
Please apply in person with resume Attention Brian 3486 9th Street
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Employment
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Trades, TechnicalEXPERIENCED POWER-SPORT Mechanic required in Whitehorse, Yukon for ATV, snowmobiles, marine, etc. Let’s Talk! $25.00 + per hour DOE. Contact Chris, 867-633-2627, www.checkeredfl ag recreation.com or email: checkeredfl [email protected]
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Pets & Livestock
Livestock
Fully qualifi ed butcher
Will come to your home to cut meat or can be
dropped off at our shop.
Cut and wrap.Wild game or farm
livestock.Call Michael at 250-698-7533
Merchandise for Sale
FirearmsWANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1-866-960-0045 website: www.dollars4guns.com.
Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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FOR RENT 2000 sq. ft. offi cespace. Two fl oors, 3404 9th St. downtown Houston. Available September 1. Call (250) 845-4450 for details.
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LAND ACTNotice of
Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that Diane Bell from Telkwa, BC, has applied to the Min-istry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Standard Lease – Residential/Recreational purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF HELEN LAKE, RANGE 5, COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 0.187 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, Telkwa, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6400016 Written comments con-cerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, MFLNRO,at Bag 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be re-ceived by MFLNRO up to July 3, 2015. MFL-NRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPost-ing/index.jsp for more information.Be advised that any re-sponse to this advertise-ment will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Informa-tion Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opera-tions’ Office in Smithers.
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Commercial Transport Mechanic
Permanent Full Time • Houston, BCPacific Truck & Equipment Inc. dba Peterbilt of Houston, BC requires the following: Commercial Transport mechanics with Diesel engine, Cat, Cummins and Paccar experience with preference given to those with Cummins/Paccar Certification.
The successful applicant will be responsible for repair and maintenance of mainly Logging trucks, Trailers and Heavy Duty Equipment. Applicant should be experienced with Cat, Cummins , Paccar and general diesel engines.
A benefits package is offered after 90 days.
Houston is located in the beautiful Bulkley Valley and has much to offer in Fishing, Hunting, Snowmobiling, Skiing, and other various sports.
It’s a great place to raise a family! Come check us out.
Please submit resume with references to:In Person: 2226 N NADINA AVE. Houston, BC V0J 1Z0
As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance, overhauling, reconditioning and diagnosis of heavy trucks, earth moving equipment, gasoline/diesel and propane powered tractors, trucks and dozers. The successful candidate must be familiar with systems such as: fuel, brakes, steering, suspension, tracks, undercarriage, hydraulics, transmission, emission control & exhaust, electrical, heating and air conditioning. Ideally you will possess journeyman status (Red Seal preferred) or be an indentured 3rd or 4th year apprentice.
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Hiring one part-time and one full-time for labour on fruit truck. Seeking high energy individuals. Some heavy lifting is required.
Call or text Lisa:1.250.540.8425
Employment
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
ServerHouston Pizza Factory
Now requires wait staff for an immediate start. Experience preferred, willing to train.
Please apply in person with resume Attention Brian 3486 9th Street
Drivers/Courier/Trucking
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Employment
Medical/DentalMEDICAL 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!
Trades, TechnicalEXPERIENCED POWER-SPORT Mechanic required in Whitehorse, Yukon for ATV, snowmobiles, marine, etc. Let’s Talk! $25.00 + per hour DOE. Contact Chris, 867-633-2627, www.checkeredfl ag recreation.com or email: checkeredfl [email protected]
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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
LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted
Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or
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Services
Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
Pets & Livestock
Livestock
Fully qualifi ed butcher
Will come to your home to cut meat or can be
dropped off at our shop.
Cut and wrap.Wild game or farm
livestock.Call Michael at 250-698-7533
Merchandise for Sale
FirearmsWANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1-866-960-0045 website: www.dollars4guns.com.
Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
STEEL BUILDINGS/METALbuildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Eavestrough Eavestrough
Motels,Hotels Motels,Hotels
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for SaleSTEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Rentals
Offi ce/Retail
FOR RENT 2000 sq. ft. offi cespace. Two fl oors, 3404 9th St. downtown Houston. Available September 1. Call (250) 845-4450 for details.
Legal
Legal Notices
LAND ACTNotice of
Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that Diane Bell from Telkwa, BC, has applied to the Min-istry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Standard Lease – Residential/Recreational purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF HELEN LAKE, RANGE 5, COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 0.187 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, Telkwa, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6400016 Written comments con-cerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, MFLNRO,at Bag 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be re-ceived by MFLNRO up to July 3, 2015. MFL-NRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPost-ing/index.jsp for more information.Be advised that any re-sponse to this advertise-ment will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Informa-tion Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opera-tions’ Office in Smithers.
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Gerald Edward WestgardeJuly 11, 1947 – May 18, 2015
Gerald Edward Westgarde, better known as Jerry to many, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 18, 2015 in Edmonton. He was surrounded by his family every minute of his last days with all the love, care and attention that he deserved.Jerry is survived by his loving family, his wife of 32 years Sherry, and his daughter Savannah. He will also be missed by his parents, Edward and Edna Westgarde, his sister Teresa (Doug) Stumpf and his brother Wesley (Stacey) Westgarde who dearly loved him and shared a close family bond. Jerry was born in Smithers, BC on July 11, 1947. The mountains
and outdoors called to Jerry and he was proud to call Houston his home. Jerry had many fond childhood memories of Houston and the area. He was a hunter, � sher, and prospector and could be found enjoying and exploring the Houston area. Working as an installation and repair man for BC Tel, Jerry enjoyed his work until his retirement.Being a devoted Cancuck hockey fan, Jerry enjoyed watching games, which allowed him to relive the days when he played the game. Jerry was an avid sports fan and loved sports. He played baseball, badminton, and ping-pong. Jerry enjoyed the simple things in life. Often, Jerry could be found at the local coffee shop where he would meet many friends from years gone by, allowing them to swap stories and talk of good times past. Later in life, Jerry developed a strong spiritual faith and drew comfort from knowing that his suffering would be temporary and that he would be remembered by the Bible promise that all who die are held in Jehovah God’s memory awaiting a resurrection. This knowledge provided him the strength, courage, and ability to smile which is an inspiration to us.
A private memorial was held on May 30, 2015 in Houston B.C.
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARPM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- fi rst 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: Aquafi t, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m.
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.
The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.
TOPLEYStructural Firefi ghting/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.
GRANISLEThe Granisle and District Senior Citizens meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre.
Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fi re practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.
Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 11:00am.
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Houston Public Library Events: Summer Reading Club is coming! This year’s theme is “Build It!” Kids, ages 3-12, are invited to come and participate in all the summer fun-playing games, reading books, and building cool stuff. Come out to the Registration Day on Thursday, July 2nd between 1-3PM to start the fun and see what it’s all about! • Mark Zagwyn Photography – Friday, June 26 from noon to 4:30. For more info please contact the library @250-845-2256.
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.
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 fl ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.
Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00
• Bright, spacious 4 bedroom home located near schools. • Updated vinyl siding, windows, furnace and shingles. • Large kitchen with patio doors to a covered deck. • 2 bathrooms-basement one has a huge soaker tub! • Workshop and storage in the basement as well as a cozy family room. • Huge yard, fenced with a kids play structure!• All appliances included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.
• Custom built above ground basement, 5 bedroom home completely fi nished on a cul de sac in the popular Ruiter Heights Subdivision.• Huge kitchen with lots of counter space & cabinets.• Formal dining, covered front deck accessed from dinning, kitchen eating area as well as master. Tastefully decorated, bright spacious home!• Huge foyer and a family room with a blaze king wood stove.• 3 full baths, double garage, brick driveway, fenced yard and a storage shed.• Fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave included.
• Beautiful private, treed 5 acre lot in a rural subdivision in Topley!• Footing and foundation in for a house.• House plans included. Lagoon has been dug, nice mountain views.• Borders crown land.• Lots of trails close by for the nature enthusiast!
GREAT FAMILY HOME IN A GREAT AREA!
NATURE AT YOUR DOOR STEP!
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• Cute and cozy 3 bedroom mobile with additions on just over 5 acres, minutes from town! Updates include fl ooring, kitchen countertops & paint. • Large mud room with a wood stove, den and family room, 1.5 bathrooms. • Newer vinyl siding on the additions. Well maintained, inside and out. • New 16x16 shop/shed, new fencing, fi re pit. • Established yard with fl ower beds and a vegetable garden. • Covered sundeck. All appliances and window coverings included.
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SSS and HSS teams were able to combine in order to field one team that could go to provincials in Abbotsford May 24-30 and compete in the BC High School Boys AA Rugby Provincials. It was a weeklong tournament with four games played. They played their hearts out, did really well and had some close games and won their last game. There were seven Houston boys, Scott Dawson, Trent Siemens, Cam Stuart, Jeremy Cooper, Nick Wright, Tyrell Smirl and Connor Chelsberg. They would like to thank the following supporters; Houston Pellet, Dr. Morkel, HSS PAC and SD 54 for their financial contributions as well as the community of Houston for the bottle donations. The funds were greatly appreciated, it was a long time to be in a hotel and eating out. A special thank you to their coaches as well, Rob Mark and Graham Pollard for their time and dedication to the boys.
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SSS and HSS teams were able to combine in order to field one team that could go to provincials in Abbotsford May 24-30 and compete in the BC High School Boys AA Rugby Provincials. It was a weeklong tournament with four games played. They played their hearts out, did really well and had some close games and won their last game. There were seven Houston boys, Scott Dawson, Trent Siemens, Cam Stuart, Jeremy Cooper, Nick Wright, Tyrell Smirl and Connor Chelsberg. They would like to thank the following supporters; Houston Pellet, Dr. Morkel, HSS PAC and SD 54 for their financial contributions as well as the community of Houston for the bottle donations. The funds were greatly appreciated, it was a long time to be in a hotel and eating out. A special thank you to their coaches as well, Rob Mark and Graham Pollard for their time and dedication to the boys.
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARCentre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- � rst 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: Aqua� t, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m.
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.
The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.
TOPLEYStructural Fire� ghting/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.
GRANISLEThe Granisle and District Senior Citizens meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre.
Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & � re practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.
Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 11:00am.
Houston Public Library Events: Summer Reading Club is coming! This year’s theme is “Build It!” Kids, ages 3-12, are invited to come and participate in all the summer fun-playing games, reading books, and building cool stuff. Come out to the Registration Day on Thursday, July 2nd between 1-3PM to start the fun and see what it’s all about! • Mark Zagwyn Photography – Friday, June 26 from noon to 4:30. For more info please contact the library @250-845-2256.
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.
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 � ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.
Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION DITCHING PROGRAM
The District of Houston is now accepting quotations for the 2015 ditching program to take place during July 2015. Equipment and manpower to be supplied by the contractor. The district will provide any additional dump trucks as required (the quantity of trucks dependent on distance of dump cycle.
Preference will be given to the following equipment: • Excavator with street pads and knuckle (articulating) bucket with operator, • Dump truck with operator.
Details requested: • Type of equipment to be utilized and hourly rate, • Previous experience.
The term of the contract will be for one (1) season. The contract may be renewed for a further term of two (2) seasons, up to a total potential of three (3) seasons.
For further information please contact the following: c/o Don Hounsell AScT, Manager of Engineering and Operations District of Houston, Box 370, Houston BC V0J 1Z0 Phone: (250) 845-2238 or Fax: (250) 845-3429
QUOTATIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED, IN WRITING, AND DELIVERED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
“2015 Ditching Program” District of Houston, 3367 12th Street, Houston BC V0J 1Z0
No later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015 and will be opened to the public at that time.
Quotation must include: Copy of current Business License, Proof of Insurance and Statement from WorkSafeBC.
Failure to include this material will void your Quote.
This is not a call for tenders. The lowest or any quotation will not necessarily be accepted. The District will not be obligated in any manner to any person submitting a quotation unless a written contract is executed relating to an approved quotation.
The District of Houston Purchasing Policy provides that local suppliers will receive a 5% preference.
DISTRICT OF HOUSTONwww.houston.ca
Houston Christian School did a mini-sports day for the younger students who are not part of the regular regional day. Here, HCS grade one boys Kalib, Jacob, Myles, Abner and Josiah give it their all in the final race.
Above right: Ella empties a pot of water in a unique relay race.
Left: Desirae launches a beanbag through the hole.
Below Left: Kamryn fires a beanbag at her target.
Below middle: Carter, Brenna, Abner, Sam and Reece enjoy a fun race.
