taylor times december edition

Taylor Times December 2010 Volume 20 Issue 12

Taylor‘s Christmas Light-Up Taylor Town are you ready to light up our Community!!!!!

I hope everyone is getting in the spirit of Christmas, and ready to light up our Community! Judges will be touring Taylor on

Friday, December 3rd at 7:00pm

We will be looking for houses decorated in the finest decorations and will announce the winners of the competition Saturday, December 4th at the Arena.

Judges will be looking for LED lights only this year, they will also be looking at your eaves trough, roof, house outline, windows, ledges, trees, objects, effort,

design and ‗other‘ as a factor when judging. Judges will also be looking at environmentally friendly methods of decorating you homes and yards.

LED lights convert electricity to light without using heat. Each light should last more than 200,000 hours compared to only 1,000 hours for conventional lights. A string of LED lights, like the ones used at the District facilities, cost less than

2 cents to run for 30 days when lit for six hours a day. Conventional lights would cost $3.15 to run for the same length of time.

Remember your household can‘t win twice in a row.

Saturday December 4th is when the fun of December starts! Peace Community Church will once again host their Annual Christmas Party at

the Community Hall from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Don‘t worry because the fun will not stop then!

After the Churches Annual Christmas Party the Community Services Department will begin their Christmas Light Up from 7pm - 9pm!

Free Skating, Hot Chocolate and family fun will be had by all.

Don‘t worry kids Santa has contacted us and he will be attending again this year! He is very excited to hear your Christmas lists.

Contact Shelanda Ryder, Events and Program Leader Phone: 250-789-3333 ex 21or Email: [email protected]

Community Services

December 2010 Edition

Taylor‘s Coats for Christmas In the sprit of giving the District of Taylor will be running its 2nd Annual Coats for Christmas campaign. We are once again looking for donations and helping hands! Coats for Christmas was started in Taylor last year to help people in need keep warm through the winter season. Due to the overwhelming support last year we are looking forward to continuing it again this year. Lets make it even bigger and better! Coats for Christmas will take place throughout November and December with clothing being distributed throughout Taylor, Baldonnel, and Fort St John. The District of Taylor is partnering with the with the Fort St. John Salvation Army and Women's Resource Center to help distribute items such as used coats, mittens, toques, snow pants / boots, sweat pants, sweaters and any other items that individuals may have around the house that can help others stay warm during the winter. If you have any of the above clothing items please feel free to drop them off at the Community Services Office 9896 Cherry Ave West (Behind the Taylor Community Hall) or if you or someone you know needs winter gear for the season please contact: Shelanda Ryder Events and Program Leader

Phone: 250-789-3333 ex 21 Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your support!

Community Services


Taylor’s Christmas Light-Up Continued

Parents, Santa will be joining us once again and is enthused to be given the opportunity to speak with each and every child about their Christmas wish lists.

Santa asked that your children write letters to him and Mrs. Clause. We will be taking digital photos of your children and they will be available for pick up at the District of Taylor office. Candy Canes will also be available for the children.

I hope that your child is as excited to see Santa as much as Santa is to see them! If you have any questions about the evening please feel free to contact:

Shelanda Ryder, Events and Program Leader Phone: 250-789-3333 ex 21 Email: [email protected]

Pictures with Santa! WHEN: Saturday, December 4th TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm WHERE: District Ice Center COST: Free!!

We are looking for people who would like to book a Table for the Craft Fair part of our Com-munity Light Up. The Craft Fair will take place from 10am - 8pm at the Taylor Arena.

Tables cost $10. All money going towards buying Non Perishable Food Items to give back locally. Be sure to book your table early as space is limited. If you have any questions regarding this please feel free to contact Shelley Gass 250-789-9083 or Shelanda Ryder 250-789-3333.

If you would like to Book a Table please contact Shelley Gass.

When: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Taylor Community Hall

Cost: Drop in $15.00 Classes run Tuesday‘s until December 7th

Drop-In fees can be given to the instructor at the start of class.

When: Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00pm


Cost: Drop in $15.00 Classes run Thursday‘s until December 9th.

Drop-In fees can be given to the instructor at the start of class.

Community Services


Classes run Sunday‘s until December 12th

Where: Community Hall Contact: Shelanda Ryder Phone: 250-789-3333, ext 21 Email: [email protected]

Community Services


Bingo is hosted once a month at the Community Hall.

Bingo is a free event put on by the Community Services Department with food donations going to the Salvation Army and Fort St john Women‘s Shelter.

Participants must be over 19 years of age or in direct accompaniment of a parent or caregiver if under 19.

Two Bingo cards will be allotted per person with Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Water and cookies available on a self-serve basis.

Thursday, December 16, 2010 Taylor Community Hall

6:00 - 8:00pm

Bring your child/ren for a fun filled night of games and energy burning fun. We will supply your child with one snack and one juice throughout the night.

Please keep in mind that children who are currently attending or have attended Kindergarten up to grade 6 are welcome to join in on the fun.

Children younger than this can not participate in this program.

We would be happy to start a Parents and Tots night for parents with children who are under age. If you would like a program where your child can have some fun and play with other children while parents stay and socialize let us know.

Thursday, December 9th, 2010 Taylor Community Hall

7:00 - 9:00pm

Contact Shelanda Ryder, Events and Program Leader for more information Phone: 250-789-3333 ex 21

Email: [email protected]

When: Monday Nights 7:00 - 8:30pm


Cost: Free!!

You are allowed to bring your own stick however, it cannot be taped.

Please bring a pair of indoor shoes, black sole shoes are not allowed!

A huge thank you to Graham Utz for volunteering his time to keep this program running. This program will operate until further notice.

Drop in and check things out!

When: Wednesday Nights 7:00pm

Where: Taylor School

Cost: Free!!

Come on out to the Taylor School, Wednesday nights at 7:00pm to have fun while working out.

There will be a group of people all ages waiting to play some fun non serious basketball!

This is a great way to meet new and fun people while getting a great workout.

New people are encouraged to come. Please bring a water bottle and a pair of indoor shoes and be prepared to have lots of fun!

Any questions feel free to contact Chris Millington 250 -789 -3045

Community Services


Do you like to stay active by walking, but dislike the cold outdoor weather during the winter?

The Taylor Winter Walking Club is the answer for you then!

The Community Services Department has scheduled five hours per day INSIDE the Community Hall for individuals to come and walk: 8am—1pm Weekdays during the winter months (with the possibility of a few cancellation due to community hall booking conflicts).

The Taylor Winter Walking Club concept is fairly simple:

The Community Hall opens at 8AM and closes at 1PM Weekdays

All members of the public are welcome to drop-in during operating hours, and walk the circumference of the Community Hall as many times as they like. All walkers must bring a separate pair of indoor walking shoes. Baby strollers, wheelchairs, walking aids, ect. are welcome, just please bring a cloth to wipe off any dirt/moisture from the wheels/legs prior to walking.

The ‘Taylor Winter Walking Club‘ is an unsupervised program; all Walkers register themselves on a simple ‗sign-in‘ form

A ‘tracking sheet‘ will be available for each walker, enabling them to translate the number of hall laps into kilometers.

Just to think that by winter’s end, you may have walked 20, 30, 50, 100 Kilometers!

From time to time the Community Services Department will provide ‗walking‘ literature, or even schedule an information session with a health professional.

If you would like information on a specific topic let Shelanda know.

SAFETY FIRST! Walking is considered a safe and low risk form of physical activity. However, if walking is a new form of activity for you, gradually increase the distance or your the pace over time. Should you experience any pain or signs of injury be sure to reduce your distance or pace and consult your

physician if the injury persists.

If you have any feedback and/or questions, please contact

Shelanda Ryder @

Phone: 250-789-3333, ext 21 Email: [email protected]

Winter Walking Club

Weekdays from 8am - 1pm!

Community Services


Sunday 1:30PM January 2nd, 2011

Come on out and enjoy some Hot Chocolate, a warm Camp Fire, and a sleigh ride around Peace Island Park

all at the Rocky Mountain Forts.

Take a ride with real sled dogs or catch a ride with the horses and ring in the New Year with style!

(Weather Permitting)

Watch our Website & Facebook page for

updates and details!

Community Services


Community Services


Are you looking for small gifts for you child to remember what they did at Kids Kamp! Or perhaps you would like to show your child what Kids Kamp is all about for next year.

Well have we got a deal for you. We have finally put the finishing touches on our Kids Kamp DVD highlighting all of the fun and adventures we had during the 2010 summer.

This wonderful gift is available for only $5.00 and makes a great stocking stuffer.

If you would like to purchase a copy of the DVD please stop by the District Office Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm and pick up your copy. Your children will love seeing themselves and all their Kids Kamp friends!

Looking forward to see you next summer!

For all of you who don't have a Taylor Cookbook, new to Taylor, or have overused their current cookbook we will be selling them again this year, and what better time than Christmas.

Included in the cookbook are recipes from all of Taylors residents. If you have been trying to find out how Kathy Alexander makes her Rhubarb Crumb Cake or how Juanita Graham makes her Butter Tart Squares then this is the book that you want!

Also included is a bit of Taylor‘s history and fun facts about cooking.

If you would like a copy of this Multi-purpose cookbook please stop by the District Office and pick up your copy today.

COST: $5.00

These Hours and dates are in effect from December 20th - January 1st 2010

Leisure Ice times: Monday-Sunday 10:00am-10:00pm. Cost $2.00.

Public Skating Times for the Main Ice: Monday December 20

th – Friday December 24

th from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Tuesday December 28th – Saturday January 1

st from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Cost $2.00.

Drop in Hockey times: Monday December 20

th – Friday December 24

th from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Monday December 27th from 3:15pm-5:15pm

Tuesday December 28th – Saturday January 1

st from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Cost $2.00.

Helmets and gloves are mandatory, while full gear is recommended.

The District Ice Centre will be closed:

December 24th @ 4:00pm. December 25th - All Day

December 31st @ 4:00pm.

Taylor Medical Clinic

250-789-6772

Hours of Operation

Sunday - Closed

Monday - 9:00am – 12:00 (Noon)

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - 9:00am – 12:00 (Noon)

Thursday - Closed

Friday - 9:00am – 12:00 (Noon)

Saturday - Closed

*CLOSED ALL STATUTORY HOLIDAYS*

Appointments

Appointments can be made by calling 250-789-6772 (Taylor Medical Clinic) or 250-785-6677 (Fort St. John Medical Clinic) Monday to Friday. Remember to specify your preference for the Taylor Clinic. Appointments are preferred .

Doctors who visit our Clinic are as follows:

Dr. Amstutz Dr. Page Dr. Watt

Dr. VanZyl Dr. Temple

Dr. P Debruyn Dr. Dupreez Dr. Brand Dr. Roos

Dr. Moody Dr. Mackey

Drop-ins welcome

Stop in during regular hours of operation and see a doctor without the long wait.

IN THE HEAT WITH THE TAYLOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Well, as I look out my window I am thinking about that song, ―White Christmas,‖ you know, ―I‘m dreaming of a white Christmas!‖ Where is all our snow? Some may be enjoying the lack of snow while others are in a panic wondering when the snow will finally come. Well, I‘m sure it will come eventually and the Fire Department would like to remind everyone to drive according to road conditions.

Halloween fireworks went well thanks to the dedicated members of the Fire Department. Not only do they set off the fireworks but they also have to do a lot of preparation. They need sandbags filled, which is always a fun job, then there is getting the mortars ready, loading the fireworks into the mortars, arranging them on the golf course, lighting them and then the big clean up. Again, thanks to those that helped!

November was another busy month at the Fire Department. We hosted our annual Fire Department Bowling Challenge at Fort Bowling Lanes with Fort St. John and Charlie Lake. Unfortunately, we were unable to bring the trophy home. Again! Looks like we need to round up a bowling team and do some practice before next year. Fun was had by all and that‘s what it‘s all about. So, congrats to Fort St. John Fire Department for winning yet again this year.

Fire Prevention Week wrap up! The winners were announced and prizes awarded at Taylor and Baldonnel Schools. We were able to send a couple entries into the Office of the Fire Commissioner‘s draw for a laptop computer and the Taylor Fire Department gave two GT SNOW RACERS away as prizes along with some other cool stuff. Thank you to everyone that participated in Fire Prevention Week 2010 and congratulations to our winners!

So, how many days till Christmas??? I‘m not counting but it‘ll be here sooner than we think.

Already we see lights and decorations going up on houses and people getting in the Christmas

spirit! What a wonderful time of year! The Taylor Fire Department would like to wish everyone a

Very Merry Christmas!! We would also like to take this time to remind everyone to take care when

decorating in and around the home. Check cords, don‘t overload plug-ins, ensure candles are not

left unattended and keep your Christmas trees watered. Check out the Christmas Tree and Winter

Holiday safety sheets. We hope everyone has a great time at their Christmas parties, please ensure

you have a safe ride home!

TAYLOR CURLING CLUB WANTS

YOU!!!

NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE 50% DISCOUNT ON FEES (PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A TEAM TO PLAY WITH, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MATCH YOU UP WITH A FUN GROUP AND THERE IS ALWAYS SPOTS ON THE SPARE BOARD TOO)

WE WILL BE HOSTING A FUN-FILLED REGISTRATION NIGHT ON OCTOBER 19TH STARTING AT 7:00PM. THERE WILL BE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE AND RECONNECT WITH FELLOW CURLERS. IT IS WELCOME TO EVERYONE WITH HOT CHOCLATE AND SNACKS BEING PROVIDED.

LEAGUE PLAY BEGINS OCT. 20, 2010

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:

TUESDAY COFFEE LEAGUE (1:00pm) ANNE MITCHELL 789-9154

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES LEAGUE BRENDA FARQUHARSON 789-3138

THURSDAY NIGHT MENS LEAGUE GREG HAUGEN 262-1651

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN LEAGUE ALL AGES MURRAY GIESBRECHT 789-3479

WELCOME NEW BABIES

IT’S A BOY!!!

Congratulations to Kerri & Doug Ross

on the birth of their Son NICKALUS ALEXANDER

on October 20, 2010. 9lbs, 4ozs.

IT’S A BOY!!!

Congratulations to Carl & Grace Peters

on the birth of their Son COLE DOUGLAS

on October 21, 2010. 7lbs, 2ozs.

IT’S A BOY!!!

Congratulations to Ryan & Kaytee McGinnis on the birth of their Son

GRAY JORDAN on October 28, 2010. 8lbs, 13ozs.

IT’S A BOY!!!

Congratulations to Sid & Char Isaac

on the birth of their Son DREW MICAH

on November 5, 2010. 6lbs, 14ozs.

Sweet Fleece Breathable Sheet sets Clearance. All in

stock sets - 25% off December 1st - December 10th 2010

Shop early for the best selection please call Jan 250-789-9449

9739 - 97 Street, Taylor

Tips on Saving Energy in Your Home

Fireplaces

A ceiling fan near a gas fireplace will push valuable

hot air down into the whole living area.

Air leaks are common at the joint between the

chimney and the wall. To seal them, remove the

trim (if necessary) and apply heat-resistant

caulking.

A gas fireplace can usually be inserted into an exist-

ing wood fireplace. It also can be installed as a

completely new hearth.

Traditional wood fireplaces draw valuable heat out

of the house, while new gas fireplaces with sealed

units maximize heat use.

An efficient gas fireplace may lower energy

consumption if installed where its heat can reach

many parts of the house.

Accessories such as tightly fitted glass doors and

outdoor air intakes help improve fireplace

efficiency.

A carbon monoxide detector should be installed

near all fuel-combustion appliances. If your gas

fireplace has a continuously burning pilot light, it

should be turned off during the summer or when

you are away for a long time.

Thermostats

Lowering the thermostat setting at bedtime and

before leaving the house reduces your energy bills

without affecting your comfort.

By installing a programmable thermostat, you can

save 2 percent on your heating bill for every 1°C

(2°F) you lower the thermostat.

Look for a thermostat with the ENERGY STAR

symbol on it.

TAYLOR COUNCIL MEETINGS Taylor Council Meetings schedule is as follows:

Council Meetings Committee Meetings

December 7, 2010 December 21, 2010

The deadline for agenda items (including notice of delegations)

is the preceding Thursday at 12:00 noon.

Both Committee and Council meetings are open to the public and the media. Matters related to Section 90 of the Community Charter (copies are available) are dealt with in-Camera (or at private closed meetings). These are loosely described as legal issues, land and labour/personnel issues.

At both Council and Committee Meetings there is a gallery/media section where members of the public can informally ask questions of Council – and your interest is always welcome!

Committee Meetings are non-decision making meetings where staff reports and correspondence requiring action are received, discussed and a recommendation formulated for the Council Meeting. The Council Meeting is where the recommendations are reviewed and formal decisions made.

2009 Annual Report is now available at the District Office.

DISTRICT OF TAYLOR PHONE DIRECTORY

District Office 789-3392 Taylor Medical Clinic 789-6772 Arena 789-3004 Pool 789-3549 Curling Rink (Closed) 789-3734 Community Services 789-3333 Visitor Info Centre 789-9015 Peace Island Park 789-9295 Golf Clubhouse 789-3711 Golf Course Maintenance Building 789-3381 Taylor Public Library 789-9878 Taylor Elementary 789-3323 Peace Community Church 789-3045 Post Office 789-3407 BC Hydro (Power Outages) 1-888-769-3766 BC Nurse Line 1-866-215-4700 Pacific Northern Gas 1-800-667-2297 Shaw 785-3039 Hospital 262-5200 Ambulance/Fire/RCMP 911 Welcome Wagon 262-2070 Valley Grove Restaurant 789-3225 Amanica‘s Video and Pizza 789-9438 Mile 36 Café 789-3083 Crafty Folks 789-3720 Big Bam Ski Hill 789-9158 Peace River Green Houses 789-2429

NOTICE FROM PEACE VALLEY MASSAGE THERAPY

Providing prenatal, post partum, general injury and relaxation care.

Michelle Stigners, RMT 9119 116 Ave Fort St. John, BC 250-785-9993

ICBC, Worksafe, MSP & Extended Health Claims Welcome

Curly-Q's

Hair care for the whole family! Cuts, styling, up do's, perms & colors!

At home salon is open for business.

Call Suzanne @ 250-789-9838 9am-8pm Mon-Sat

Taylor Times Deadlines and Contact Information

The Taylor Times is published monthly by the District of Taylor and distributed at the end of each month.

Submissions must be received by 5pm on the 21st day of each month, unless the 21st lands on a weekend then submissions must be handed in on the Friday prior to the weekend, if your submissions are not in on time they will NOT be printed.

Information must be typed and faxed or emailed to: Shelanda Ryder Fax: 250-789-3561 Email : [email protected]

Advertisements are to be of suitable nature for a family oriented newsletter.

Non - profit community groups may have one free quarter pager or smaller add in each issue.

Business and Private advertising rates are as follows + HST:

Business Card Size - $10.49 Quarter Page - $ 15.85 Half Page - $31.47 Full Page - $62.72

Thank You

To all of our friends in the support and caring that helped us get through a terrible time and loss of my Dad/friend, and a muched loved Grandpa (Gramps) Thank-you so much from the bottom of our hearts. Ronda, Holly and Layton

Thank You

A special thanks goes out to the following friends for the use of a shoulder to cry on, we could not have made it through the loss without you to lean on! Chris Court, Billy and Alana Copeland, Laurette and Richard Friesen, Steve Bot, Len and Norreen McLean, Crystal Gibson, Jane Mease, Bawnie Ward. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.

Love you guy‘s

Ronda, Holly and Layton

Picture Framing & Matting

With Christmas around the corner we can frame that special picture, photo or print, needle work also

hockey jerseys.

20 years experience and reasonable prices.

Call: 250-789-9829

Taylor Curling Club

What: New Year‘s Dance

When: Friday, December 31st 2010

Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am

Music by Train Wreck

Midnight Lunch/Party Favors/Prizes

Free Shuttle Service Home

Tickets are $50.00 Per Person in advance ONLY!

Only 100 Tickets to be sold

Ticket Sales at the Curling Rink (until December 16th only), or Rec Pro Arctic Spa, or by Calling

Greg at 250-262-1651

Tickets go on Sale

Wednesday, December 1st 2010

BARNYARD FRIENDS Family Daycare

Quality daycare in a country setting. Large playground & yard, variety of toys,

freeplay as well as structured play, crafts, preschool, strongstart, outings,

and more!

I have 6 years daycare experience, and am fully licensed through

Northern Health. I have my First Aid and a Criminal Record Check. I charge $35.00/day, family rates available, and I accept subsidy.

Located along Alaska Hwy just 10 minutes South of Taylor!

Amanda Stafford 789-9866 or

262-9624

Tower Lake Hall Annual

Where: Tower Lake Hall When: December 5, 2010 9:00am - 12:00pm Cost: $5/person, max $20/family Kids 6 & under are free!

Join us for a yummy Pancake (and much more!) Breakfast,

visit with family, neighbours, and friends! Santa will join us

around 10:00 for a visit and a treat for all the kids!

Feel free to join us at 12:00 noon for our Annual General Meeting. Memberships

are only $1 and all ideas and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated!

2 PART TIME SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR:

2 year & up, Wed to Fri &

4 year & up, Wed to Fri

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Boot camp Classes Sundays

5:30 - 6:30pm

Community Hall

EVERYDAY Walking

Club 8am - 1pm

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Basketball 7:00pm at Taylor School

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Yoga 5:45-7:00pm

3

Community Light Up Judging

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Community Light up at Ice Arena

5 10:30am Taylor Community Church @ 10556 100 St.

Church of Good Shepherd 9:30

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Floor Hockey 7:00 - 8:30pm

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Council Meeting 5:00pm

Tai Chi 5:30 - 6:45pm

8 Basketball 7:00pm at Taylor School

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Bingo 7:00pm

Yoga 5:45-7:00pm

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Bingo 7:00-9:00pm

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NEW YEARS EVE!

Curling Club

Dance!

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