By Tom Fletcher Black Press A warm winter and a dry spring and sum- mer combined to pro- duce a big jump in BC Hydro power exports this year. Electricity exports to the U.S. jumped by 73 per cent in the first eight months of 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to export data from Statistics Canada. BC Hydro says the warmer winter decreased residential customer demand for electricity in B.C., leaving enough water in the Columbia and Peace River reservoirs that their combined volume reached re- cord highs by the end of March 2015. That allowed for more gen- eration from Mica dam on the Columbia River, which recently had a fifth and sixth turbine added to bring it up to maximum de- sign capacity. “These exports also supported the management of the obligations under the Columbia River Treaty, which provide for increased releases of water from the Canadian Columbia basin when the U.S. basin finds itself in severe drought condi- tions, as it did in the spring and summer of 2015,” said BC Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer. “Ultimately, the increased release meant additional gen- eration at Mica, which resulted in more en- ergy available for ex- port.” The Columbia River Treaty was signed by Canada and the U.S. in 1964, and its flood control man- date is set to expire in 2024. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has ar- gued that the treaty should be renewed with an increased an- nual payment from the U.S., to reflect the val- ue of controlling the river on the Canadian side for flood control and irrigation for agri- culture in Washington state. The increase in electricity sales was a bright spot for B.C. exports, the value of which fell 22.2 per cent from January to August, due mainly to falling natural gas prices. Electricity prices also fell during that period, so the 73 per cent increase in ex- ports resulted in only a 32.2 per cent increase in value. Decreases in gas and electricity prices are related to greatly increased shale gas production in the U.S., which is used for power production as well as heating fuel. Hwy Forum Weather windfall for U.S. power exports “ “Electricity exports jumped by 73 per cent...” TODAY TOMORROWTOYOTA www.glaciertoyota.ca Smithers, BC 1.866.844.6723 *please add $345 Documentation fee and applicable taxes DL#8879 NOW ONLY $16,998 2007 FJ Cruiser Manual! G8929 * NOW ONLY $27,865 2014 Prius Hybrid Moonroof! G4354 * NOW ONLY $46,967 2015 Tundra Trd Off Road! G4535 * NOW ONLY $32,998 2013 Tacoma Trd Tough! G4597A * NOW ONLY $28,998 2010 Highlander Sport Family AWD! G4694A * WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Proudly serving Houston and District - Home of Canada’s Largest Fly Rod www.houston-today.com NO. 44 $1.30 Inc. GST NEWS: Snow Clearing PAGE 8 COMMUNITY: Local Poet PAGE 15 Robin Vander Heide/Houston Today LITERACY Fun Jen Williams, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and Mia McGonigal, Family Literacy Coordinator, from Houston Link to Learning hosted a Family Fun Night at the Seniors’ Activity Centre last week Thursday. The Seniors’ centre was packed with families enjoying a delicious spaghetti dinner, prizes, and a chance to socialize with friends. Publications Mail Registration #0040028607 By Alicia Bridges Black Press News that Smithers will play host to a forum aimed at im- proving transporta- tion along Highway 16 has been greeted with mixed reactions from advocates for the cause. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) announced last week they were partnering to host a transporta- tion symposium in Smithers on Nov. 24. According to a press statement from the Ministry, the dis- cussions would be at- tended by represen- tatives from 23 First Nations communities along with munici- palities along on the stretch of highway be- See HWY on Page 3
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By Tom FletcherBlack Press
A warm winter and a dry spring and sum-mer combined to pro-duce a big jump in BC Hydro power exports this year.
Electricity exports to the U.S. jumped by 73 per cent in the � rst eight months of 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to export data from Statistics
Canada.BC Hydro says
the warmer winter decreased residential customer demand for electricity in B.C., leaving enough water in the Columbia and Peace River reservoirs that their combined volume reached re-cord highs by the end of March 2015. That allowed for more gen-eration from Mica dam on the Columbia River, which recently
had a � fth and sixth turbine added to bring it up to maximum de-sign capacity.
“These exports also supported the management of the obligations under the Columbia River
Treaty, which provide for increased releases of water from the Canadian Columbia basin when the U.S. basin � nds itself in severe drought condi-tions, as it did in the spring and summer of
2015,” said BC Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer. “Ultimately, the increased release meant additional gen-eration at Mica, which resulted in more en-ergy available for ex-port.”
The Columbia River Treaty was signed by Canada and the U.S. in 1964, and its � ood control man-date is set to expire in 2024. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has ar-
gued that the treaty should be renewed with an increased an-nual payment from the U.S., to re� ect the val-ue of controlling the river on the Canadian side for � ood control and irrigation for agri-culture in Washington state.
The increase in electricity sales was a bright spot for B.C. exports, the value of which fell 22.2 per cent from January to
August, due mainly to falling natural gas prices.
Electricity prices also fell during that period, so the 73 per cent increase in ex-ports resulted in only a 32.2 per cent increase in value. Decreases in gas and electricity prices are related to greatly increased shale gas production in the U.S., which is used for power production as well as heating fuel.
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Robin Vander Heide/Houston TodayLITERACY FunJen Williams, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and Mia McGonigal, Family Literacy Coordinator, from Houston Link to Learning hosted a Family Fun Night at the Seniors’ Activity Centre last week Thursday. The Seniors’ centre was packed with families enjoying a delicious spaghetti dinner, prizes, and a chance to socialize with friends.
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By Alicia BridgesBlack Press
News that Smithers will play host to a forum aimed at im-proving transporta-tion along Highway 16 has been greeted with mixed reactions from advocates for the cause.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) announced last week they were partnering to host a transporta-tion symposium in Smithers on Nov. 24.
According to a press statement from the Ministry, the dis-cussions would be at-tended by represen-tatives from 23 First Nations communities along with munici-palities along on the stretch of highway be-
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The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) recently announced it is taking a careful approach to lique� ed natural gas (LNG) development in the re-gion.
The RDBN issued a press release saying the pipeline construc-tion process has the potential to “negative-ly impact local com-munities” and place a burden on local infra-structure and services.
The RDBN says there are too many unanswered questions regarding the location, operation, and servic-ing of the large work camps to be built in the rural area. In ad-dition, there is inad-equate commitment to utilize wood � bre cut from the pipeline
routes, and there is no long-term commit-ment to support in-vasive plant manage-ment. Furthermore, the RDBN points out that emergency man-agement “remains un-coordinated.”
The press release says the RDBN has been engaging with LNG pipeline propo-nents and the prov-ince to ensure that “potential negative ef-fects associated with pipeline construction are mitigated.” It also says the RDBN is working to ensure that the community will bene� t from the economic bene� ts that would come from LNG development.
“The RDBN will continue in its at-tempts to engage with the province and LNG pipeline propo-nents on behalf of the region’s residents.”
“The hope is that the pipeline develop-ment industry will work proactively with communities and lo-cal governments in a meaningful way,” says the RDBN. “With pipeline construction potentially beginning as early as 2016, the opportunity is slip-ping away.”
There are a num-ber of LNG pipelines
being proposed in Northern B.C., includ-ing TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink
Pipeline project and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline; Spectra’s Westcoast
Connector Gas Transmission pipeline; and Chevron’s Paci� c Trail Pipeline.
According to the provincial govern-ment, over the next 20 years, global de-mand for natural gas is expected to rise due to economic growth in Asia. The prov-ince says developing LNG export potential in B.C. will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new investment.
There are currently 20 LNG proposals across the province involving over 30 in-
vestment partners in various stages of de-velopment. As of June 2015, 10 projects had
received export licens-es from the National Energy Board, and seven LNG projects - three facilities and four pipelines - had re-ceived environmental certificates from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office.
The province says that if just five LNG projects are built, it could contribute more than $1 tril-lion to the provincial economy over the next 30 years.
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September 1st to December 31st is the United Way of Northern BC (UWNBC) Campaign. A big thank you to the businesses in Houston that have partnered with us in a workplace campaign aimed to raise funds that will be invested back into our community. The programs funded, and the services that UWNBC supports, provide benefits to Houston’s children, youth, individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities in order to make our community a healthier, more vibrant place to live, work and raise families.
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FNHA spokesper-son Richard Jock said his organization hoped the forum would lead to safe and affordable medical transportation along the highway.
“The FNHA as-sumed responsibility for medical transpor-tation in 2013 and we look forward to work-ing with First Nations, government and other partners to create new models which address transportation along the Highway 16 cor-ridor in a more funda-mental way,” said Jock.
Improving public transportation was one of the recommenda-tions of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry (MWCI), which was prepared by commissioner Wally Oppal in 2012, and a shuttle bus service was also recommended in the 2006 Highway of Tears Symposium Re c o m m e n d at i o n s Report.
The Ministry of Transportation last year ruled out the shut-tle bus concept, calling it a “one-size-fits-all” approach that would not work.
It said any expansion or alteration of public transit routes were the responsibility of local governments.
Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Minister Todd Stone said the Smithers fo-rum would aim to iden-tify practical, affordable and sustainable trans-portation for communi-ties along the highway.
“I’m confident that, through our partnership with the First Nations Health Authority, and the information and ideas gathered at the symposium, we will be able to develop a vision for a community-based transportation model that is supported by First Nations and mu-nicipal communities along the Highway 16 corridor.”
Brenda Wilson is the coordinator of the Highway of Tears ini-tiative run by Carrier-Sekani Family Services in Prince George.
She said her orga-nization, which works with families and friends of missing and murdered women along Highway 16, had want-ed to be involved in run-ning the symposium.
Wilson, whose 16-year-old sister Ramona was mur-dered near Smithers in 1994, said the Ministry should have collabo-rated with her organiza-tion.
“I understand that they are trying to look for solutions but the consultation needs to be with the families and the organizations that are involved,” she said.
“They have to be reaching out to the or-ganizations that deal with the situation ... you have the Highway of Tears initiative that is on a daily basis work-ing with the families and the different groups that these families are referred to.
“It’s really disheart-ening when they don’t include us from the
north when that’s where the situations are at.”
Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned why more consultation was needed.
He said various pro-vincially-funded inves-tigations, including the Wally Oppal inquest and the 2006 sympo-sium, had already rec-ommended improving transportation along the highway.
“It’s all fine and dandy to ask for pub-lic input but at some point that has to stop and some actual con-crete options have to be offered by the govern-ment,” he said.
Donaldson said ded-icating resources to link existing public trans-port services and im-prove scheduling could be options for making the highways safer.
He said it was unfair to ask people in affected communities to share their stories again be-fore offering solutions.
“How many times does this government or this Minister want to put people through that before some action is taken so come back with options and a cost and plans and then we’ll have something to talk about,” he said.
Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said he hoped the sympo-sium would shed light on the inadequacies of the current system.
“Despite having a report that clearly calls for enhanced transit services we see a trend of declining passenger transportation so the trends are heading in
the wrong direction,” said Bachrach.
“We need to have a serious conversation about reversing that.”
He wanted the fo-rum to “focus on ac-tion”, such as finding ways to establish a more integrated regional ser-
vice. “I see real poten-
tial in moving from the current fragmented, piecemeal approach to a more coordinated ef-ficient approach that looks as the whole re-gion as a system,” he said.
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Who was the federal ab-original affairs minister in the
now defeated Conservative government? Bernard Valcourt from New Brunswick who, on election night, lost his own seat.
That Mr. Valcourt never visited the northwest may speak to how his gov-ernment viewed aboriginal affairs. This was the government, after all, which took more than two years to ratify treaty agreements in principle for the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas after their members did so by referendum.
Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau, by following through on his electoral success message of change and opti-mism, has the opportunity to do better in the northwest.
And that’s within the area of aborigi-nal involvement in industrial develop-ment.
It’s taken the prospect of a liquefied natural gas industry to open the eyes of all concerned that aboriginal participa-tion in decision-making overall and spe-cifically in areas such as skills training is vital for the future of the region.
Even if a natural gas industry does not happen or takes place on a much smaller scale than contemplated, a tem-plate of aboriginal inclusion for any other type of industrial development can only make the region stronger.
The new Prime Minister’s choice for aboriginal affairs minister and that per-son’s subsequent mandate would be a step in the right direction.
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Maybe she’s born with itBy Lori Welbourne
On a brighter note
When I graduated high school I was voted “Most Casual” by the year book committee and labeled as such in the school’s hard cov-ered annual. I took that as a more polite way to describe “Biggest Slob.”
I never wore a stitch of make up or learned how to style my hair in my youth. I wanted to, but after a few failed attempts at improving my appearance with my mom’s cosmetics and plastic hair rollers I gave up. My typical look in high school consisted of a pair of bike leggings, an unflattering over sized t-shirt or hoodie and my hair pulled back in a messy ponytail. A fashion plate I was not.
The opposite of that, my daughter seemed born with a sense of style. Even as a toddler she was objecting to cer-tain outfits and pulling out ones she preferred
from her dresser. As she got older that interest in clothing grew and she soon became enthralled with beauty products as well. She and her friends would spend hours pol-ishing their nails, ap-plying make-up, styling their hair and putting together ensembles. They’d host fashion shows, strutting up and down our hallway in my high heels while I took pictures of their differ-ent creations. They’d also play “beauty salon” alternating between stylist and customer.
I’ve sat in Daisy’s make up chair on many occasions over the years and with the exception of the times when she was three when I’d end up with my lips outlined like a clown, too much blush on my cheeks and bright pink nail polish up to my knuckles, I’d usually end up looking quite presentable.
Now that she’s 12 her delight in makeup and hair has intensi-
fied. I came home last week and the closet in her bedroom that I’d converted into a home-work nook with a desk had been modified to a make-up station remi-niscent of what’s seen in the cosmetics section of a department store.
She’d moved all her stationary supplies to a hutch inside her room and set up her desk with her hair tools, beauty products, and a Hollywood free stand-ing mirror she’d received as a present.
“I never do my homework in here any-way,” she explained. “This makes more sense since I like to sit while I’m putting on my face and there’s no room to do that in my little bath-room.”
Putting on her face means different things at different times. In the morning before school it’s just mascara, eye-brow shaping and clear chap-stick. After school or on the weekend it
could be many differ-ent looks as she and her friends experiment with a variety of techniques and appearances they’ve learned from YouTube. For years she’s wanted to be a make-up artist and she’s got a talent and interest for it that I don’t.
It’s gotten to the point that if I wanted to go to an event with an elegant evening look I would definitely ask for her assistance. I tried doing my own “smoky eyes” once many years ago and ended up look-ing like a raccoon.
An old friend re-cently criticized my concession of such a “superficial pursuit that sexualized and de-meaned all females.” That wasn’t an unfamil-iar notion as I have been puzzled and annoyed by the seeming assumption that the natural faces of women aren’t good enough and require face paint in order to look presentable.
Over the years I’ve lightened up about that. Daisy’s innate love for beautifying transcends any irritation I have with the multi billion dollar cosmetic indus-try, and I have come to regard it more as an art form that holds a great deal of entertainment value for my daughter and her friends and mil-lions of others.
Daisy’s posse say they don’t feel it’s nec-essary to wear make-up and some are often seen without it. They’re all smart, creative indi-viduals involved in com-petitive activities such as fastball, gymnas-tics, soccer, dance, and school sports. I don’t see the harm in them hav-ing fun with make-up as long as it’s appropriate outside the home. In our house they can do what they want with their ap-pearance. The freedom of creative expression is good, even if it means choosing to look like the biggest slob.
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By Tom FletcherBlack Press
An 1874 version of the Red Ensign � ag has been presented to the B.C. government to commemorate the contribution of Indian Army soldiers to allied forces in World War I and their settlement in the province.
Steven Purewal, founder of Indus Media Foundation Canada, presented the � ag to Premier Christy Clark Oct. 28 as a sym-bol of their contribu-tion. Here are excerpts from Purewal’s speech:
“In 1849 Vancouver Island and the Punjab both became realms of the Crown. For the
Punjab, the Victorian era opened up many opportunities within the vast military ad-ministration of the em-pire. And by the turn of the 19th Century, Punjabis had won many accolades as out-standing soldiers of the Queen in the various campaigns throughout Asia and Africa.
“As we know, in the summer of 1914, the ship Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver to a less than welcom-ing environment. It was a sad episode in our community’s his-tory.
“But there is an-other story, an epi-logue if you will, to the Komagata Maru
story. And that is that another ship was asked to sail at the very same time the Komagata Maru was leaving from India, that was asked to sail to France.
“That ship con-tained the kith and kin of the people aboard the Komagata Maru. Their story is the story of the men that stood with Canada during its baptism of � re in World War I.
“The heroic story of the Canadians in Flanders Fields is told in our classrooms. But what’s not told is that the Punjabis were standing united with Canada. They were there as brothers in arms and friends in
need. They stood true despite the events of Vancouver.
“On the centennial
of World War I, our children should learn that the Indian Army won 9,000 gallantry
awards, that the Indian Army � elded more men in World War I than all the other colonies
put together, including Canada and Australia, that they were critical to the allied victory.”
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Editor:This to thank
the businesses and people of Houston.
My wife and I have lived in the area over 20 years. It has always been a pleasure to deal with
Houston merchants and people on the street, the same with Christian church related.
This past year my mobility is not quite up to Olympic standards.
We operate a recycling fund raiser for B.C. Children’s Hospital, so I often drive into Houston with a van or van and trailer loaded with bottles and cans. Starting with Fred and Pauline Warren - Audray Mitchell and now John Koo
and his wife Meeran Won. All were extremely cheerful and helpful. Home Hardware staff the same, cheerful and helpful. These are my main contacts but the same applies elsewhere.
It is common at stores with shopping
carts outside to have someone give you a coin in exchange for an empty cart, but a couple of weeks ago I had just come out of Super Valu and was unloading my cart, I was in the van putting perishables into our cooler when a lady in a car beside
me offered to pass the other bags to me. I thanked her, then she offered me a toonie in exchange for my cart, I thanked her thinking she wanted to go into the store. A few minutes later she was back and drove away. I hope she reads this as it
is the only way I can thank her for being so kind.
The above is an example of Houston merchants and individual people.
Thank you Houston and God bless you.
Brian M. Hewitt “We Care Group”
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B.C. Government PhotoSteven Purewal (left) presents 1874 Red Ensign flag to Premier Christy Clark, with members of the Surrey-based 3300 B.C. Regiment (Bhai Kanhaiya) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps at ceremony at the B.C. legislature Oct. 28.
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When researching the biological reasons of how cancer works, it struck me that cancer was identi� ed
as rebellion against the DNA code. It went on to explain how DNA has a strict built in code which regulates healthy growth of our cells and how cancer bypasses this and multiplies uncontrollably until it can grow to such an extent that it can kill the host that it lives in. Some researchers call it suicidal for this reason. Every human being has some cancer cells in their body, but the immune system, when healthy, identi� es and kills these rogue cells to protect the person. If the cells begin to make headway and a tumor develops it is essential to remove the cancer before it spreads and grows into an uncontrollable mass that threatens the life of the person. Any doctor who � nds such a growth would warn his patient of the dangers and would recommend an operation to remove it. This news is not pleasant for the doctor to reveal, or for his patient to accept at the time. But for the doctor to not inform his patient is absolute neglect of his responsibilities and rebellion against the principles of his profession.
As I think on this, it reminds me of sin in our lives, how it often slowly encroaches into our lives, something we think, say or do against God and his word, which allowed to remain, soon grows and becomes hatred, anxiety, or fear which saps our spiritual life. “..when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” James 1:15 NLT. These sinful attitudes have a way of invading every part of our being; how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, even physically causing health problems and ultimately, if allowed to remain, spiritual death.
All of us have sin of some sort or another in our lives (Romans 3:23). Just like cancer, sin needs to be acknowledged and dealt with as soon as it shows up. If we truly love ourselves and those around us, we will identify sin and repent of it before it gets a grip on us and brings death to our soul. Though it is not pleasant at the time to face our sins and to turn away from them, to do anything less would be rebellion against God, against ourselves and those around us.
Jesus said “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Matthew 4:17 NLT
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Alpenhorn BoardroomMembers of the public are welcome.
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Geothermal heating at new housing unitBy Xuyun Zeng
Houston Today
The third six-unit seniors housing building will have geothermal heating, just like the other two.
All three buildings use heat from deep in the ground to heat up the buildings. A pipe filled with an anti-freeze liquid goes 100 feet into the ground and gets warmed up
by residual heat there, coming out at around 41 C.
“It’s cheaper, it’s environmentally very positive,” Houston Retirement Housing Society Amonson president said. “And it’s in the [ground], it’s really, I guess, almost perpetual.”
“We don’t have to fix anything. The only thing we have to change sometimes is
there’s some pumps might break or something, but it’s all small things.”
The water is channelled into a compressor, which Amonson explains
takes the heat out of the water and puts it into the room.
The installation of this cost $150,000 for seven units.
“People in here, for all their electrical use, most of them don’t pay more than $35 a month, average,” Amonson said.
Amonson estimated this figure for a suite of 800 square feet.
“The only thing that they have to buy here is hydro, telephone and television,” Amonson said.
Each unit has its own thermostat and a compressor. Pipes run below the flooring and heats the room up.
“It’s cheaper, it’s environmentally very positive, and it’s in the [ground], it’s really,
I guess, almost perpetual.” - Arnold Amonson, President
Houston Retirement Housing Society
Xuyun Zeng/Houston TodayGoethermal heating installation in the new seniors housing building.
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District of HoustonNewsletter ~ November 4th, 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
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
Leisure Facility Programs
Garbage Pick Up Holiday Schedule:
Wednesday,November 11th – picked up on Thursday, November 12th
Thursday, November 12th– picked up on Friday, November 13th
Upcoming Council Meetings:Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Tuesday, November 17, 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
Community Market: Nov 5, 19 and Dec 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Canfor Room. Tables are free for all vendors... please call 250-845-2256 to book a table.
Shop local and support our community’s
crafters, artisans and home-based retailers!
Boot Campis starting November 16 to December 16 (10 classes) from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the Houston Community Hall. Cost: $80.
Evening Power Fit (Aqua� t)runs from October 14 to November 25 (no class Remembrance Day) Mondays/Wednesdays from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.Cost is $57.75 or drop in is $7.
Circuit Trainingat the Houston Leisure Facility is $10 drop in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings either 6:00 to 6:45 a.m. or 9:00 to 945 a.m. Next registered session starts November 3 to December 17 (same
times). Cost: $90
National Lifeguard Pool starts December 4.Cost: $380.
Additional Toter CartsFor those consumers with
additional service requirements, the District of Houston now offers a “Tag-a-Cart” service. “Tag-a-Cart” is a waste collection service permitting the service user to set out additional Toter Carts beyond the one-cart limit prescribed by the District provided that the service user attaches a tag for which a fee has been paid to the District for each additional Toter Cart used. The cost for this service is $2.50 per Toter Cart (plus applicable taxes).
Snow Clearing Operations
Property owners are reminded that basketball stands placed on the roadway must be removed. The District will not be responsible for any damage during snow clearing operations.
Please help the Public Works crews to keep the streets clear of snow this winter. Snow removal operations start at 5:00 am, seven (7) days/week as required.
Residents are reminded: • to keep parked vehicles off roadways and streets while crews are in the area clearing snow from
streets;• it is the responsibility of individual property owners to clear snow from sidewalks adjacent to
their property; and,• snow removal from private property cannot be put on municipal property.Your patience is appreciated as driveways cannot be cleared by operators during regular snow
removing operations. The roads are cleared on a fi rst priority basis with one travel lane each way, with a fi xed blade truck that plows to the right only. This results in snow being pushed to the curb and into driveways.
When road and street widening is done, crews try to clean driveways; however this work depends on the amount of snowfall. A heavy snowfall takes 4-5 full days to clear and remove the piled snow. When other emergencies occur, employees are taken away from their regular du-ties and the operation slows down.
District of Houston - Committee of the Whole MeetingCouncil Chambers - Tuesday, November 10th @ 6:00 p.m.
to discuss the District of Houston Master Transportation Plan for Adoption.
, 2015 edition
Available for Rent 6:30-7:30
Monday Tuesday Thursday SaturdayWednesday Friday SundayMorning Hockey
6:30-7:30Morning Hockey
6:30-7:30Morning Hockey
6:30-7:30Available for Rent
6:30-7:30
Available for Rent 9:30-10:30
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Available for Rent 8:45-10:30
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Skate@School TBD
Ice Maintenance 9:00-12:00
Shinny Hockey $5 12:15-1:15
Skate@School TBD
Skate@School TBD
Parent & Tot 12:15-1:15
Skills Academy 1:30-3:00
Skills Academy 1:30-3:00
Skills Academy 1:30-3:00
Figure Skating 3:30-5:30
Figure Skating 3:30-6:00
Public Skating 3:15-4:00
Public Skating 5:00-6:00
Public Skating 6:15-7:15
Figure Skating 3:30-6:00
Figure Skating 2:30-5:30
Minor Hockey 5:45-9:30 Minor Hockey
6:30-10:15
Minor Hockey 10:15-6:00
Minor Hockey 9:00-4:30
Christian Hockey 4:00-6:30
Rec Hockey 8:45-10:15
Christian Hockey 8:00-10:00
Minor Hockey 6:15-9:15
Ringette 6:15-9:00
Ringette 6:45-8:45
Old Timers 9:00-10:00
Old Timers 7:30-8:30
Ringette 5:45-6:30
Minor Hockey 9:15-10:15
ARENA NOTES• Arena will be open 30 minutes prior to scheduled ice time • Public skating is unsupervised -children age 7 and under must be supervised by a responsible caregiver • Please adhere to the Code of Conduct posted in the arena
Stat Holiday Schedule - All regular usage is cancelled 12:00-2:00 - Public Skating - FREE 2:15-4:15- Youth (10-15) Shinny Hockey - $5.00 4:30-6:30- Adult (16+) Shinny Hockey - $5.00
Phone: 250-845-7432 www.houston.ca
Thank you to our sponsors for providing FREE Public Skating for the 2015/16 season
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Claude Parish Memorial Arena Schedule - 2015/16
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance of a 2015 Cruze LS 1SA, Equinox LS AWD, Silverado 2500HD/3500HD WT 2WD with gas engines. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between November 3rd and November 30th, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Spark LS 1SA, Sonic LS 1SA Sedan, Cruze LS 1SA, Malibu 3LT, Volt, Impala 1LZ, Camaro 1LS & 2LS, Trax LS Manual, Equinox LS AWD, Traverse LS FWD, Colorado 2WD, Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. Licence, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between November 3rd and November 30th, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Volt, Trax, Malibu (except LS); $750 credit available on others Chevrolet (except Cruze, Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Cruze and on all Silverado’s. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡ $2,000/$1,750 is a combined credit consisting of $1,000/$750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and $1,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Cruze/Equinox which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. † $4,000/$4,950/$11,000 is a combined credit consisting of $1,000/$750/$1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a $3,000/$4,200/$10,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Cruze (except LS 1SA)/Equinox (except LS AWD)/Silverado Heavy Duty Double Cab with gas engine (except WT 2WD), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000/$4,200/$10,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. 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Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. 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NEWS10 www.houston-today.com Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Houston Today
#UsedHelpsA division of
Police report: breaches to court ordersBy Xuyun Zeng
Houston Today
Since our last police report, police have received 43 calls for service, three of which were bylaw complaints, one traffic complaint and one false alarm.
***Police conducted
a court order compliance check at 11 p.m. on Oct. 21 at a residence in Granisle, and they said they found a man not in compliance. Police has requested a warrant for his arrest.
***Police responded
to a disturbance that occurred at 6 a.m. on Oct. 23. Police said this happened on Pearson Road and they arrested a man for uttering threats. The man will appear in the Houston Provincial Court later this year.
***Police responded
to a call regarding
an unwanted man on 11th Street. Police said they spoke with a man who provided false information. Police said the man had a warrant from Terrace for breach of probation and was arrested for obstructing a peace officer and failing to comply with court order conditions. He was held in custody to appear in Smithers Provincial Court on Oct. 26 where he remains, charged with obstructing a peace officer, failure to comply with recognizance and breach of probation.
***Police stopped a
vehicle on Oct. 24 at 1:30 a.m. Police said they stopped the vehicle on Gillespie Road near Jewel Road. Police said they noticed signs of impairment and made a breathylser test demand, which the person failed. Police said the driver was issued with a
90-day roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.
***Police assisted
the conservation service regarding a vehicle on Michell Bay Road on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. Police said the man was driving while prohibited. Police said his vehicle was towed and he was released from custody to appear in Houston Provincial Court on Dec. 14.
***Police are
searching for a lost rifle. Police said they received the report on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. They said a Browning .308 rifle had fallen out of a pickup truck on the North Road. If found, police should be contacted so it can returned to its owner.
***Police received a
report of a possible assault on Oct. 24 at 10:20 p.m. on Tweedie Avenue. Police said
police spoke the complainant and subsequently located the female that was involved and learned that there had not been an assault, but that female had fallen, causing injuries that required treatment in hospital.
***Police conducted
a court order compliance check on woman on Hagman Crescent on Oct. 26 at 1:30 a.m. Police said they found that she was in breach of court-order conditions. Police said the female was arrested and will appear in court for breach of court order conditions.
***Police received
a report of a disturbance on Hagman Crescent on Oct. 26 at 10:50 p.m. Police said they spoke to a woman and later arrested a man for assault. Police added that the man resisted arrest and assaulted
a police officer. Police also said that while in custody, the man also uttered threats to the police. The man remains in custody, charged with assaulting a police officer, obstructing a peace officers, uttering threats and mischief.
***Police did a court
order compliance check on Oct. 27 at 10 p.m on a residence on 6th Street, they said. Police said they found the person in breach of these conditions and a warrant for his arrest has been requested.
***Police received a
report on a single vehicle collision at Oct. 28 at 1:30 a.m. Police said the vehicle hit a deer on Highway 16 near Dieleman Road, adding that the deer was killed and the vehicle had significant damage. Police said the occupants were not injured.
Heritage BC seeks public inputAre there BC Stop of Interest signs in your com-
munity? Heritage BC is giving B.C. residents the opportunity to share their opinions about B.C.’s Stop of Interest signs and the commemoration of historic people, places, and events across the prov-ince. Help us locate the B.C. Stop of Interest signs. There are lots of ways that you can participate. And prizes to be won!
Heritage BC wants your help to locate and vi-sually assess the condition of the Stop of Interest signs found throughout British Columbia. Starting in 1958, Stop of Interest signs were erected across British Columbia to commemorate significant his-toric people, places, and events. Over 100 signs were erected from the 1950s through the 1990s. Since that time some signs have gone missing and some have been moved.
In partnership with the Heritage Branch of the Province of British Columbia, Heritage BC is seeking public input to gauge the present location, condition and content of the Stop of Interest signs. This is the first step in creating a contemporary in-ventory to start planning for the future of the Stop of Interest signs in British Columbia.
“This is a fun and educational way for family, friends and colleagues to learn more about British Columbia’s history and discover some of the in-teresting “Stops of Interest” in our province,” says Heritage BC Executive Director Kathryn Molloy. “Send us your photos and notes about the Stop of Interest in your neighbourhood for a chance to win prizes.”
Are there Stop of Interest signs near your com-munity? You can participate by taking pictures of the signs and the stop of interest they refer to, not-ing the location, then completing Heritage BC’s online form: www.heritagebc.ca/stops-of-interest-signs-condition-assessment-survey. Forms can be submitted online until December 18, 2015. The information submitted will be used to formulate a report for the Heritage Branch for the end of 2015.
Online form submissions as well as social media submissions will be entered into a prize draw.
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES around Houston & the Bulkley Valley...
Call Laura at 250-692-7526 or 250-845-2890 or email: [email protected] your business for only $5/week (with 1 year commitment)
Ronald David Dinelle Ronald David Dinelle of Houston, B.C. passed away peacefully in his son’s home in Prince George on Monday October 19, 2015, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ron was born on September 25, 1951 in Smithers, BC. He lived in Prince George from 1973-1979, where he began working for Finning and transferred to Houston, where he lived for 36 years with his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 39 years, Doreen. He enjoyed fi sh-
ing, golfi ng, and was a regular at the rink watching his boys play hockey. He is survived by his wife Doreen, his three sons Derek (Shawna), grand daughter Kaelynn, step grand kids Ryland & Adisyn; Blair (Shelley), step grand kids Ashtyn, Rylan, & Tay-lor; and son Patrick; his parents Phil and Jeanine Dinelle, sisters Sharon & Carol; brothers Larry, Mark, & Roger; & his pug of 11 years, Mr Magoo. Ron was predeceased by their daughter Andrea and brother Brian Dinelle.Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of a truly unique man who has touched the lives of so many others with his open heart and good nature on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Houston Community Hall.In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross in Ron’s memory. Th ank You.
Beverly Lloyd Harris (Bev)
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Beverly Lloyd Harris (Bev) of Houston, BC.Bev succumbed to illness in the early hours of Sunday, October 25, 2015 at BV District Hospital in Smithers, BC at the age of 78. He was born and raised in Southwestern Ontario where he met and married the love of his life. Aft er their children were born, he moved the family to BC where he lived and worked until his death. Bev was predeceased by his parents Percy Lloyd and Rosa Mae (Dearing) Harris. He is survived by his loving wife Pauline (Vanderweil) Harris, daughters Angela DesChamps (Michael) and Alice Harris, his grandsons Kody DesChamps and Kole DesChamps and his sister Patricia Noakes (William) of Hensall, ON. He also leaves behind many extended family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Houston Community Hall at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Bev’s nameto the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
He will be loved and missed forever!
DISTRICT OF HOUSTON
Competition Number: 03-2015Term: Full-Time – PermanentRate of Pay: $29.18 (2015 CUPE Rate)External Closing Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.Classification: Union - CUPE Local 2086
Primary Responsibilities: This position performs tasks required for the safe and proper operation of District of Houston facilities including the Houston Leisure Facility, Claude Parish Memorial Arena, Community Hall and surrounding grounds, parks maintenance and other District Facilities as assigned.
This position operates and maintains the arena and pool plants and the related geothermal, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems throughout the facilities in addition to performing other duties that keep the facilities safe and fit for operations.
Required Qualifications:5th Class Power Engineer Certificate with Refrigeration EndorsementPool Operator Level 1 & 11Minimum 2 years of directly related experienceWHMIS Certificate and/or trainingGrade 12 graduation or equivalentValid BC Class 5 Driver’s licenseCurrent criminal record clearanceCurrent Standard First Aid
Interested persons should direct all applications including a cover letter, resume and references, quoting job posting
competition number 03-2015, to:
District of HoustonAttn: Lindsay Blair, Corporate Services Officer
PO Box 370, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0Phone: 250-845-2238
The District of Houston thanks all applicants in advance, however only short-listed candidates will be
contacted for an interview.
Senior Facilities’ Operator
Fraser River Chevrolet, Quesnel BC is currently looking to fill the following full time positions:
Fraser River GM offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and RRSP plans.
Compensation to be determined based on experience and skill set.
Please apply with resume to Shane Thon or Laura Lockhart by email [email protected] – please include
references and a drivers abstract.
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AL-ANON Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon meetings are Monday, 7pm at the Houston United Church. Contact number: (250) 845-7774.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSMeetings are at the Houston United Church, Monday and Thursday at 7:00pm. Contact number is:1-877-644-2266
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Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pmSunday School: During the Service
Everyone Welcome
Anglican Churchof St. Clement
2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC
Rev. Jacob WorleyPhone: 250-845-4940
Services at:2:00pm Sundays
Houston United Church2106 Butler Ave
SERVICES: Sundays at 11a.m.(Kids Sunday Schoolduring the service)
To contact the churchor for pastoral care:
Morgan Ryder (250-698-7612 -H) or 250-692-9576 -C) or
Marianne Dekker 250-845-2282
Beverly Lloyd Harris (Bev)
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Beverly Lloyd Harris (Bev) of Houston, BC.Bev succumbed to illness in the early hours of Sunday, October 25, 2015 at BV District Hospital in Smithers, BC at the age of 78. He was born and raised in Southwestern Ontario where he met and married the love of his life. A� er their children were born, he moved the family to BC where he lived and worked until his death. Bev was predeceased by his parents Percy Lloyd and Rosa Mae (Dearing) Harris. He is survived by his loving wife Pauline (Vanderweil) Harris, daughters Angela DesChamps (Michael) and Alice Harris, his grandsons Kody DesChamps and Kole DesChamps and his sister Patricia Noakes (William) of Hensall, ON. He also leaves behind many extended family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Houston Community Hall at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of � owers, donations can be made in Bev’s nameto the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
He will be loved and missed forever!
Ronald David Dinelle
Ronald David Dinelle of Houston, B.C. passed away peacefully in his son’s home in Prince George on Monday October 19, 2015, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ron was born on September 25, 1951 in Smithers, BC. He lived in Prince George from 1973-1979, where he began working for Finning and transferred to Houston, where he lived for 36 years with his high school
sweetheart and loving wife of 39 years, Doreen. He enjoyed � shing, gol� ng, and was a regular at the rink watching his boys play hockey. He is survived by his wife Doreen, his three sons Derek (Shawna), grand daughter Kaelynn, step grand kids Ryland & Adisyn; Blair (Shelley), step grand kids Ashtyn, Rylan, & Taylor; and son Patrick; his parents Phil and Jeanine Dinelle, sisters Sharon & Carol; brothers Larry, Mark, & Roger; & his pug of 11 years, Mr Magoo. Ron was predeceased by their daughter Andrea and brother Brian Dinelle.Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of a truly unique man who has touched the lives of so many others with his open heart and good nature on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Houston Community Hall.In lieu of � owers, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross in Ron’s memory. � ank You.
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FIELD MECHANIC (Burns Lake Area)
Responsible for operating service truck and maintaining logging equipment. Experience with Waratah Processors, and Madill Equipment required. The successful candidate
will work well with others and be a problem solver.
Sealed bids will be received at the School istrict oard ce at o treal Street
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Country Comfort Cozy 5 bedroom log house on just over 5 acres! 2 1/2 bathrooms. Main bathroom just completely renovated with gorgeous tile! Newer garden doors off the dining room and living room to a private 12x23 deck. 3 bedrooms on the main and 2 in the basement. Cold room and a spacious laundry room. Upgraded natural gas furnace, new hot water tank, metal roof, drilled well, wrap around driveway. Fire pit and nicely treed lot. Carport, storage shed. Fridge, stove dishwasher (new in 2014) included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147. $218,000
A “Suite” Deal! 1280 square foot home with a fully finished daylight basement located on a cul-de-sac in the popular Ruiter Heights Subdivision! Help pay your mortgage with the in law suite with separate entrance, spacious kitchen with oak cabinets and an island & cozy family room. Upstairs features a bright living room, kitchen and dining with patio doors to a covered deck! 3 bedrooms up, 3 down. 2 full bathrooms up and 1 down. Downstairs bathroom has heated tile floors. Single garage, comer lot, fenced yard. 2 fridges, 2 stoves, dishwasher, washer and dryer included! Call Lia to view 250-845-1147. $229,900
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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.
Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- 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.
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.
Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on Wednesdays.
TOPLEYTopley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Structural 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).
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 Sundays at 11:00am.
M.S. Support Group Meeting on Saturday November 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the CanFor room of the Houston Public Library. People coping with multiple sclerosis are invited to attend. For more info phone 250-845-7859.
Houston Flyers Pee-Wee Division home tournament November 14 & 15
GEMS Girls Clubs meets other Thurs. till Dec. 3rd and again in Jan. at the Houston Christian Reformed Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m. GEMS is for girls from Grade 2-7. Come join us for Singing, Bible Study, games, badges and crafts. Registration Fee is $45/year and for more info Contact Fran at 250-845-7495.
TOPS 1901 meets every Tues.: 8-9:30 a.m. at the Houston United Church. Come join other women who are Taking Off Pounds Sensibly and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
Community Market - the Houston Public Library is hosting Community Winter Markets again this fall. Nov 5 & 19 and Dec 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Canfor Room. Tables are free for all vendors! Please call the library at 250-845-2256 to book a table. Shop local and support our community’s crafters, artisans and home-based retailers.
Seniors Happy Gang Entertainment Fund is accepting donations for Silent Auction Fundraiser. Call: 250-845-7537 or 250-845-9615.
Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet every Tuesday morning from 9:30-
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COMMUNITYHouston Today Wednesday, November 4, 2015 www.houston-today.com 15
A division of
by Robin VanderHeide
Black Press
Recently the Houston Public Library hosted Houston’s newest pub-lished author.
Robert Winston Hamblin, known to most as Bob, re-cently published his � rst book, Poems and Songs of Robert W. Hamblin.
Bob has lived in Houston since June 1955.
Over the past 60 years, he has raised a family with wife, Leslie.
He has worked many different jobs, from positions in the sawmill and bush to mining, from being a partner in Hamblin Industries to owning Bob’s Drilling and
Blasting. Bob’s talents with
music and the written word have long been known by many.
However, last win-ter, with a little time on his hands and a lot en-couragement from his wife and many friends, Bob � nally decided to compile his works, so
they could be enjoyed by all.
Bob started writing at an early age and his songs and poems are inspired by life.
When describing his inspiration , Bob says “I am inspired by life itself. I love life. And I have a very strong feel-ing in my heart for life
itself. There’s many, many losses, but much laughter too.”
Most of Bob’s work is created while sit-ting, strumming, and speaking his feelings.
“A lot of my feel-ings come from out prospecting. I’m up in the mountains, look-ing down in the valleys below and seeing what God created here and I enjoy every minute of it. If I can make up a few words about that, that’s where I do it.”
From comical mem-ories of mining and forestry, to politically bent songs pleading for change, to tearjerkers about losses and life, Bob’s recent perfor-mance at the Houston Public Library held his audience captive. And his new book is bound to do the same.
When asked if he had any advice to give others interested in publishing their own book, Bob said “if you’re going to do it, do it. Find a wife like Leslie and you will do it.”
And Bob’s work is not yet complete. He is already working on poems and songs for his next book. And is currently recording a CD.
Bob is also hop-ing to do more per-formances, but if you want to experience all of his great work, you will have to buy his new book!
“I was inspired by life itself’
Bob Hamblin with a copy of his book. Robin VanderHeide/Houston Today
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