November 2014 Newsletter Where Rivers Meet and Friends Gather Recycle pickup dates: November 10 and 25 Remembrance Day Service will be held at the cenotaph beside the Seniors’ Centre - 1379 Birch Street at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11th. Please come out and show your support to our Veterans who fought so hard to give us the freedom we all enjoy today. A light lunch will be served after the service. Congratulations to Mayor Carman Graf for being presented with a long-term service award at the UBCM Convention last month. Mayor Graf has graciously served the public for over 25 years. 2014 ELECTION CALENDAR - IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER All Candidates Meeting at Community Hall Oct. 28 at 7:00 pm Advance Voting at the Municipal Office Nov. 5 (8am to 8pm) Nov.15 (8am to 8pm) ELECTION DAY at the Municipal Office Announce Unofficial preliminary results Nov.15 Last day for applications for judicial recount Nov.19 Last day for judicial recount to take place Nov.24 Last day for declaration of official results Nov.19 4:00pm Inaugural Council Meeting (December) TBD An election by voting is to be held for the following offices: NEW GRANT WRITER The Village of Telkwa welcomes Cindy Savage as our new Community Grant Writer! Office of Mayor - one (1) to be elected. The candidates for the office of Mayor are Repen, Darcy 1311 Elm Street, Telkwa, BC Rokstad, Vicky 1655 Third Street, Telkwa, BC Zitkauskas, Rimas 1670 Second Street, Telkwa, BC Office(s) of Councillor - four (4) to be elected. The candidates for the offices of Councillor are: Dekens, Leroy 1207 Highway 16, Telkwa, BC Fuerst, Rick 8136 Hislop Road, Telkwa, BC Graf, Carman 1554 Willow Street, Telkwa, BC Karrer, Coralee 1143 Hunter Avenue, Telkwa, BC Layton, Brad 1235 Hunter Avenue, Telkwa, BC McDivitt, John 1607 Highway 16, Telkwa, BC Morgan, Annette 1580 Cottonwood Street, Telkwa, BC Oﬃce of School Trustee, SD 54 Zone 3 Telkwa/Quick - one (1) to be elected. Save the Date - Cindy will be hosting a grant writing workshop/information session on Wednesday November 26, 2014 at the Village office at 7:00 pm for all community groups, non profit and charitable organizations within the Telkwa community. Please plan to send representatives from your group. Please RSVP to [email protected] for workshop registration and information. Look for more information closer to the event. LOVE TELKWA! The Business Leadership Award 2014 winner is Matthias Lexow and Jonathon Petersson of Telkwa Baeckerei Kaffeehaus! These entrepreneurs will receive their business award from Mayor Graf on Nov. 1st as part of the Smithers and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. See their business profile online at www.lovetelkwa.com website. Thank you to all who voted! The candidates for the office of School Trustee are: Beaubien, Billie Jean -14424 Round Lake Road, Telkwa BC McIntosh, July Lorraine -1440 Highway 16, Telkwa, BC 2nd place was Kimberly’s Kitchen 3rd place was Art and Soul Po$ery For more information on what’s happening in Telkwa, please go to our website. www.telkwa.com You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter! CHURCH WORSHIP Telkwa Christian Reformed Church 9:15 and 10:30 am Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Congregation at St. Stephen’s Heritage Church (across from the Museum). Sundays 10:00 am. Faith Reformed Church of Telkwa (846-9710) Regular services Sunday 10 am & 2:30 pm. Bri3sh Columbia Community Achievement Awards The BC Community Achievement Awards celebrate the spirit, imagination and dedication of British Columbians who make a significant difference in their Communities. Nominate a deserving individual who raises the quality and character of our community for a BC Community Achievement Award. The ﬁrst coﬀeehouse of the season will be Saturday Nov. 1 at Round Lake Hall. Featured performers will be Backroads Home and North of Dixie Jazz Band. Short sets by Eric Anderson and Peter Dawson. Show starts at 7:30 p - doors open at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5.00 TELKWA READING CENTRE Contributed by Christine Tessier "Whistling Past the Graveyard" by Susan Crandall-a young girl Nomina)ons must be received by November 15, 2014. For more informa)on and/or to nominate an individual please go to www.bcachievement.com or call toll free 1.866.6088 ROUND LAKE COFFEEHOUSE HALLOWEEN FIRE WORKS AND HAUNTED HOUSE This year the Telkwa Volunteer Fire Department will be hos)ng the Halloween celebra)on at the Community Hall beginning at 7:00 pm on Oct. 31st. The Concession Building will be transformed into a spooky Haunted House. The ﬁreworks will also be seen at the Community Hall grounds star)ng at 8:00 pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of ghostly fun, magical ﬁreworks, hot chocolate and popcorn. Many thanks to our AWESOME FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF! questions all she knows when she runs away from home and encounters the reality of living in the racist south. Starla's ideas of life are challenged, one after another, as she meets a young black woman who becomes a true friend yet, being black, cannot be found helping Starla. This novel will make you think of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Help" as it describes the racist views of the characters portrayed in the story. Yet this story will also give you hope that things can change and there can be understanding. A wonderful story with an unforgettable nine year old star. Beautiful! The Reading Centre is also looking for a student, 16 or older, to work Saturdays from 2-4pm. This student must be able to work independently, be reliable and have an understanding of libraries. They will be paid $10.50/hour. Resumes can be dropped off at the Reading Centre, Attn: Christine. See you at the library! Telkwa Museum Society - Contributed by Janet Goheen We will have a full report for the Dec. Newsletter. A note of interest - A couple was driving through from Prince Rupert last summer and fell in love with St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. They decided to get married there this month. 75 people attended! The Telkwa Museum Society will have 2 tables at the Seniors’ Christmas Bazaar to take place at the Telkwa and District Seniors’ Society Hall on November 15, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm . Hope to see you there. Telkwa Seniors’ Society (Young at Heart Club) - Contributed by Janet McDivitt Activities for November 2014 Nov. 1 - Pancake Breakfast 8-10 am Nov. 3 - Flu Shot Clinic 9 - 11 am Nov. 4 - Gen. Mtg. with Election for our Executive at 1 pm “Hope for a good turnout of members” Nov 5 - Bingo at 7 pm Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day Service at1 pm Nov. 15 - Christmas Bazaar 10 am - 2 pm Nov. 19 - Bingo at 7 pm Nov. 21 - Potluck Supper at 6 pm Mondays - Carpet Bowling from 1 -3:30 pm Mon. Evenings - Exercise Class at 7:30 pm Wed. - Sip and Stitch 11 am to 4 pm To book at table for the Bazaar call Janet G. at 250-846-5282. There will be an entry fee of $2.00 which includes beverage and a sweet. Donation - baking or “white elephant” (new items) for the Seniors’ table is welcome. Seniors Centre phone number: 250.846.9570 Village of Telkwa 1415 Hankin Avenue, PO Box 220, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0 Phone: 250.846.5212 Fax: 250.846.9572 [email protected] Municipal Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Closed 12:30-1:30 pm Closed all Stat Holidays Maintenance Shop & After Hours Emergencies: 250-846-9144 Bylaw Enforcement: 250-846-5212 Fire Dept. Emergencies - 911 Council Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Statutory Holidays excluded. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The next regular meetings are November 12 and 24 at 7 pm. Agendas may be viewed at the Village Office or on our Website www.telkwa.com