The lighter side of news. A little bit for everyone. Positive, fun, light reading! May 2012

With the arrival of spring comes the feeling most of us have for change. For some, a

simple rearranging of furniture, clean-ing out closets or getting rid of clutter will ease that spring fever, but for those of you who are looking to make bigger changes, such as redecorating your home or office, there’s “Pazazz Painting and Design” owned and operated by Carrie Halliday. Raised in Fort St. John, Carrie

began a career as a local truck driver, which she did for 10 years, after suffer-ing a severe back injury, was told by the doctors she could never drive profes-sionally again. In the summer of 2009 Carrie, who is not new to the business world (previously owned the Lil’ Roc Cafe in Taylor), decided to see if she could make a living doing what she loved most and started her own painting and design business.

Pazazz Painting & Design has since hired two full time employees and has an impressive resume. Although Carrie’s specialty seems to be redeco-rating homes, she adds The Shed Health & Fitness in Taylor, the A & W, and Fort City Chrysler to her list of accomplishments. If your home or office needs a new look look, (interior or exterior) why not give Carrie a call for a quote 250-329-9299.

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Introducing The Flipside A monthly publication, both fun and informative. Our goal is to keep it light! In our everchanging world it seems the “bad news” overpow-ers the “good”. The Flipside’s goal is to bring some light and important local information focusing on the positive and the fun.

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Popular paint projects for spring

Like any home décor trend, paint-ing trends come and go. From sponge and stenciling to accent

walls and painted chalkboards, new innovations have paved the way for exciting developments. If you are look-ing to give your home a quick pick me up, nothing is faster, easier and less

expensive than a fresh coat of paint. According to The Home Depot Canada, here are some of the most popular paint-ing projects and solutions for spring.

Paint the unexpected: Traditionally, colour has been reserved for the walls only. This spring, consider introducing paint to everything from worn wood furniture and floor boards to the ceiling. Whether you apply a muted tone, bright hue or a dynamic check pattern, you will be amazed at the results.

Paint and go: Paint technology has come a long way in saving time. Whether one room or the whole house is on the spring checklist, make any paint project easier with a premium paint and primer all in one. Available in a wide range of colours,

Behr Premium Plus has received rave reviews.

Colour match it: Sometimes inspiration is found from that perfect colour in a piece of art or even a throw pillow. Now you can bring in a home accessory or fabric swatch to the Colour Solutions Center at The Home Depot and an associate will replicate the colour in a can of paint. Imagine the possibilities.

For more inspiring paint projects, check out the new addition of the DreamBook at www.homedepot.ca/dreambook.

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If a weed-free lawn is important for your family enjoyment throughout the summer, you may

be looking for some serious help now that most Canadian municipali-ties uphold pesticide bans.

Indeed if you’ve already been look-ing for help but the weed infested areas are just getting worse, it looks like a highly effective ‘broadcast’ product is in the shops this year.

“One of the most exciting innova-tions is a weed control product that is made with iron,” says Natalie Jones at Scotts Canada, a leading name in lawn care. “It was intro-duced last year under the name EcoSense Weed B Gon - and now it’s also available in a concen-trate format designed for large areas of a weed infested lawn. The prod-uct is ingeniously formulated to kill weeds but not the lawn. Once

applied, it penetrates into the cell structure of the plant to kill it from the inside out.”

If you have a lot of weeds through-out your lawn, Jones advises to simply attach the ready-to-spray product on the end of your hose, or mix the concentrate format accord-ing to instructions. Then spray across all weed-infested areas.

“With a concentrated formula like this, you can see a difference in just a few hours as the weeds turn black, shrivel up and die. It’s a wel-comed, effective solution; it’s avail-able in communities with pesticide bans - and in tandem with science, it works to kill weeds without harm-ing your lawn.”

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Make your home fresh, warm and inviting by introducing natural elements into the

space. Award-winning interior deco-rator Laura Stein offers four simple steps to bring nature indoors:

1. A little bit of wood goes a long way. Whether formal or casual, sleek or rustic, adding just a small amount of wood to a room makes it feel rich and more comfortable.

2. Natural stone ups the chic factor in any space. Since natural materials are always associated with quality, using stone and wood can help increase the value of your home.3. Fresh cut flowers and plants are a

wonderful way to breathe life into a room. For a sophisticated look, group flowers of the same colour together in the same vase. Or instead of a vase, get creative and use a water pitcher, a mason jar or even an old china teapot.

4. To maintain a clean and refreshing home, use naturally based cleaning products, such as Vim Cream Naturals Multipurpose Cream clean-er, which is made with 90 per cent naturally-derived ingredients and is effective on ceramic backsplashes, countertops and stainless steel fix-tures.

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Whether you’re dating or have been happily married for years, here are five

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Recognize what’s important to your partner. Knowing what is truly important to your partner can go a long way towards building goodwill and an atmosphere of compromise. On the flip side, it’s also important for your partner to recognize your wants and for you to state them clearly. Constantly giving to others at the expense of your own needs builds resentment and anger.

Keeping outside relationships and interests alive. No one person can meet all of our needs, and expecting too much from someone can put a lot of unhealthy pressure on a relationship. Having friends and outside interests not only strengthens your social network, but brings new insights and stimulation to the relationship too.

Change it up. Act out of character—you can easily get into ruts. If you find that you are repeating patterns, step back and break it up. Be somewhat still unknown to each

other. We are hardwired as humans to like mystery and be intrigued by it. There is an excitement that comes from anticipating and not knowing.

Find something you enjoy doing together. It can be a shared hobby, a dance class, a daily walk or volunteering. Doing service moves you out of yourself and your own problems and supports a broader, more spiritual view of life. Get involved with a local organization like Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca) and help improve the lives of children and families living in poverty around the world.

Connect as a couple and rekindle love. Relationships need time to thrive. It is vitally important to set aside specific times to be together. Commit to spending quality time together on a regular basis. Even during very busy and stressful times, a few minutes of sharing and connecting can help keep bonds strong.

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One in seven Canadians will develop a serious eye disease

in their lifetime, and while some eye conditions are unavoidable, others – such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, dry eye syndrome and eyelid disorders – can actually be prevented, slowed or suppressed by making healthier food and lifestyle choices.“Astonishingly, 75 per cent of vision loss can be prevented or treated,” says Dr. Keith Gordon, CNIB’s Vice President of Research. “Getting reg-ular eye exams to detect eye dis-ease early, making simple lifestyle changes to promote vision health and taking safety precautions to avoid eye injuries are all important.”Consuming eye-healthy foods, either on their own or in conjunction with other foods rich in protective

nutrients, has been shown to pro-mote eye health and protect against preventable eye conditions. These nutrients and their food sources include:Omega-3s: Studies have shown that a high intake of omega-3 fatty acids can lower the risk of AMD, the leading cause of vision loss in Canada. The most common sources for this nutrient can be found in flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans and fatty fish, such as salmon or mackerel.Beta-carotene: Beta-carotene, most commonly found in carrots, is a nutrient that the body converts into vitamin A and can offer protection against advanced AMD progression and cataracts when combined with other antioxidants.Lutein and zeaxanthin: Eating foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin can

reduce the risk of both AMD and cataracts by protecting against the oxidation of healthy tissue in the eye. Food sources include leafy greens and brightly coloured pro-duce, such as squash, corn and orange peppers.Fiber: Foods that are higher in fiber also have a low glycemic index (GI) – a measure of how quickly carbo-hydrates raise blood glucose levels. Foods with a higher GI, such as white bread and potatoes, can increase the risk of AMD and cata-racts; whereas low GI foods, such as oat bran, lentils, beans and bar-ley, work to promote eye health.To take control of your vision health, join CNIB in taking part in Vision Health Month. Visit eyesareforlife.ca to learn more and take action for your eyes today.

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Can British Columbia meet the demand for skilled workers?

New projects in transportation, construction and natural resources are expected to create more than one million jobs over the next 10 years.

At the same time, B.C. faces the challenge of a looming shortage of skilled tradespeople as veteran workers prepare for retirement. Current trends suggest the province will face a shortage of at least 160,000 skilled workers by 2015.

One way employers can prepare for this labour shortage is by hiring more skilled immigrants and apprentices, says Dave Cummings, the foreman at Systems Mechanical, a local construction company that employs more than 35 tradespeople and apprentices, some of whom are skilled immigrants.

“With more skilled workers retiring, apprentices and skilled immi-grants are invaluable to our company’s future,” he says. “Many

skilled immigrants already have the right work experience and training, and just need Canadian certification – we know they can get the job done.”

As foreman, Cummings recently started working with Vasile Covaza, a plumber apprentice from Romania.

Covaza, 45, had construction experience before moving to Canada, but struggled to find work in B.C. His search for an English course led him to the Immigrants in Trades Training program offered through Diversecity Commu-nity Resources Society.

Immigrants in Trades Training connects skilled immigrants to training opportunities across the province. It is over-seen by the Industry Training Authority, the provincial crown agency responsible for managing B.C.’s trades train-ing and apprenticeship system, and funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.

The program helped Covaza develop a resume and find a job in the plumbing industry. Now a registered appren-tice in his third year of training, Covaza plans to become a Red Seal certified plumber.

While Cummings is relieved to have a skilled employee he can count on, Covaza says he is happy to finally work at a job he loves. He offers this piece of advice for other people in his situation: “The trades are a rewarding career choice. Find a resource to help you and don’t give up.”

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Trailblazing mom lands plumb new careerDon’t tell Cathy Minty plumbing is a man’s job. Two years ago, the B.C.-based mother of five ran a home daycare and never used a drill. But after becoming a single mom and her family’s sole bread-winner, she knew she needed a new career—and fast.

“I needed to go back to school, but it was too expensive and I wouldn’t have time to work or support my family,” remembers Minty, 34. “That’s when I remembered my father’s words, that someone always needs a plumber.”

She decided to enter the Piping Opportunities for Women program offered by the Piping Industry Association Board through the Women in Trades Training initiative.

The program paid for Cathy’s tuition and work boots, and helped with childcare and transportation costs.

Women in Trades Training connects unemployed or low-skilled women to funded training opportunities across British Columbia. It is overseen by the Industry Training Authority, the provincial crown agency responsible for managing B.C.’s trades training and apprenticeship system, and funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.

After completing the piping program and her first year of technical training, Minty was hired for a large project with the construction company Black & McDonald. “When we hired Cathy, she was confident, prepared and able to hit the ground running—exactly what we needed,” says Stacey Kent, project administrator.

Now a first year plumber apprentice, Minty hopes to one day become Red Seal certified. “When I come home covered in dirt and dust, I’m brimming with confidence,” she says. “I can’t wait to tell my kids what I did at work that day.

“One of my daughters recently told me she might become a plumber when she grows up—what mom wouldn’t be proud of that?”

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Peace Country pioneer and volunteer, Anne Callison By Sandy Baker

Lifelong volunteer Anne Callison is ninety years young and still going strong. On any

given Monday she can be found at the Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shoppe, where she volunteers each week. Callison believes that helping others helps her as well. “It’s the best medicine a person could have,” she says.

Callison has worked with a number of charities and service organiza-tions over the years, as well as help-ing family and friends in times of need. She has been a member of the Catholic Women’s League for almost sixty years. She is also a lifetime member of the Fort St. John North Peace Museum Society, the Peace Lutheran Care Centre Foundation, the Royal Purple, and several other charitable organizations. As friend Louise Ollenberger says, “I have known Anne for years and she is amazing. She has helped so many people she should stay young forev-er.”

The nonagenarian - the official title for a person who is between ninety and ninety-nine years old – was born Anna Grendys on December 15th, 1921 in Poland. When she was five, her family immigrated to Canada. They settled on a homestead at Mountain Trail, 8 km north of Huallen, Alberta near Beaverlodge. Anna was taken out of school in Grade Seven to help care for her mother, who was recovering from surgery. Later, she worked for vari-ous neighbours and at the High Prairie Hospital helping the nuns care for patients.

In November, 1942 Callison received a letter that she has saved to this day. It was from Mrs. Arthur George of Fort Nelson, B.C., offering her a cooking job at her trappers’ boarding house. Callison was to be paid $50 a month plus room and board. She accepted the position, travelling by train to Dawson Creek and on from there in a mail truck.

While in Fort Nelson, Anne met her future husband, John Callison. John’s family had first settled in the South Peace in 1914. John helped survey the route of the Alaska Highway from Fort Nelson to Summit Lake. When Anne met him he was working for the US Army with strings of packhorses supplying

construction camps along the route. The pair married on July 10, 1944 and were together 52 years until John’s death in 1996. The Callisons had three sons; Adley, Wayne and Darcy. Their first home was at John’s trap line on the Kledo River, north of Fort Nelson. During the summers the family resided in Montney.

In 1953, when the boys reached school age, the family moved to Dawson Creek. There they built the Callison Motel, later renamed the Central Motel, which they operated for twenty years.In 1973, the Callisons moved to Fort St. John. With the boys out on their own, the couple began travelling, eventually visiting 12 different countries.

Callison has seen a lot of changes in her ninety years. The change she feels has been one of the most posi-tive is way the Canadian govern-ment now takes care of its senior citizens. When asked how long she thinks her life will be, Callison replies with a

laugh, “Oh, I don’t know. My dad lived to be a hundred, so why shouldn’t I?”

Anne is pictured here in Fort Nelson where she went to work in 1942.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

-Ann Landers

Looking to the future. Anne Callison with her great-grandson Emmett Callison.

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Down1. What kindergartners learn2. Minnesota’s “crazy” state bird3. Wilder of “Young Frankenstein”4. Salsa brand5. Fed. assistance payment6. Capital of Mich.7. “...for ___”: “if you pay”8. Jolly, to the British9. Early ascetic

10. Opened up space (for)11. Beyond plump12. What snow does in the spring13. Bikini experiment18. Fail to be22. Basis of a suit24. Physics subject25. Stringencies27. They keep track of pins28. Of a poem.29. Net material30. West Point drillee31. Wind-tilted35. Method (abbr.)36. This, in Havana37. Not too much39. Become established

41. “Ask ___ questions...”44. Indian stringed instrument46. Key of Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony49. Oakland gridder50. Intermix, as ingredients51. Lebanese port52. Stowaway, e.g.53. Jong from N.Y.C.56. Sandy hill57. Young follower59. Dotted60. Den ___: Dutch city, to the Dutch61. PIN points64. Le dernier ___65. Grunting farm critter

You’ll find the puzzle solution in the next issue of The Flipside.

Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin? Why women can’t put on mascara with their mouth closed? Why don’t you ever see the head-line ‘Psychic Wins Lottery’? Why is ‘abbreviated’ such a long word? Why is it that doctors call what they do ‘practice’? Why is lemon juice made with arti-ficial flavour, and dish washing liq-uid made with real lemons? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

Why isn’t there mouse-flavoured cat food? Why didn’t Noah swat those two mosquitoes? Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections? You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don’t they make the whole plane out of that stuff?! Why don’t sheep shrink when it rains? Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together? If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

Tom, Dick and Harry went to a party. After the party they returned to the hotel. The hotel was 600 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They made a plan for the first 200 stories, Tom will crack jokes. The second 200 stories Dick will tell a happy story and lastly Harry will tell a sad story.They then started up the steps After 2 hours it was Harry’s turn. He turned to the other two and said “Ok guys, here’s my sad story. I forgot the keys downstairs.

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Heartworm: Is your dog at risk?Does your dog love the outdoors? She’s in good company. Unfortunately, being outside also comes with health risks like heartworm disease.

Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes and one bite from an infected mosquito is enough to transmit the disease to your dog. Coyotes, foxes, and other wild animals can also become infected. Once this happens, these animals can become heartworm reservoirs for mosquitoes to feed on, leading to a constant risk of infection for your dog.

Since heartworms are not readily visible the way ticks and fleas are, you may not even know your dog is infected. Symptoms may not appear for several months until the worms arrive in the dog’s heart and lungs. Your dog may look fine but could still be infected. Left untreated, heartworms can cause severe damage to organs and may eventually cause death. It is noteworthy that heartworm disease is not just a canine disease. Heartworms do affect cats differently than dogs, but the disease is equally serious.

Today, highly-effective, preventative medications are available from veterinarians. They are generally given monthly once the mosquito season begins. To protect your pet, start the heartworm prevention as directed by your veterinarian and continue through the mosquito season. Look for heartworm treatments that also protect against other parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and roundworms.

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Mother’s Day gifts that new moms will love

Mother’s Day is here, provid-ing you with the perfect opportunity to honor that

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Make memoriesDitch the flowers, forgo the dia-monds and leave the breakfast in

bed to the children. This is the year for gadgets. There are a ton of cam-eras available today that’ll capture every fleeting moment of mother-hood. Most are child-friendly, which means that you can hand these to the kids and not worry about sand or dust. Or even a dunk in the pool.

Gifts that gives backMake this Mother’s Day unforgetta-ble with a gift that keeps on giving. Consider making a donation to her favourite charity of choice or pur-chase a gift through a local organi-zation like the Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca) and help provide expectant moms and babies in some of the poorest regions in the world with essentials like prenatal vitamins, check-ups, and post-natal care and education.

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Are you looking for safe and affordable entertainment for your children or teens? Are

you a youth or adult that wants to help make a positive difference in the lives of many children? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then Scouting may be for you.

Scouting began in the United Kingdom in 1907 when Lt. Gen. Robert Baden-Powell took a group of youth to a camp on Brownsea Island (in southern England) to teach them basic survival skills. The idea quickly spread throughout the U.K., then to North America and, by 1914, the Boy Scout Association was incorporated by the Canadian Parliament. The name was later changed to Scouts Canada as the association has been co-ed for

many years now (yes, Scouts is co-ed throughout all levels!).

Today, Scouts Canada provides val-ue-based and educational fun for boys, girls, men and women ages 5 through 26. Within Scouts there are five different sections, depending on the age of the participants:

Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7)Cub Scouts (ages 8-10)Scouts (ages 11-14)Venturer Scouts (ages 14-17)Rover Scouts (ages 18-26)

Sections will typically meet once a week for a variety of activities (depending on the age group) with occasional weekend events as well.

There are two active Scouts groups in the Fort St. John area. The 1st

Fort St. John Scouts have firmly established Beavers and Cubs sec-tions and, very soon, will have a Scouts section for ages 11 through 14. As the youth in our program mature, we hope to eventually have active sections for Venturers and Rovers as well.

Coordinating and running these pro-grams takes time and commitment. Leaders and other volunteers are vital to Scouts Canada’s success. Often, the number of youth that can be signed up for a section depends on the number of leaders available. No prior experience is necessary to volunteer in Scouts Canada, just a willingness to help (and a clean criminal record if you wish to become a leader).

Scouts gives people of all ages the

chance to make friends, learn new skills and take part in activities they wouldn’t have the opportunity to enjoy elsewhere. Along the way, youth develop into capable, confi-dent and well-rounded individuals; better prepared for the future.

More information on all of our pro-grams is available on-line at www.scouts.ca.

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Mother(muhther) - noun

1. One person who does the work of twen-ty. For Free!

(See also: ‘masochist’, ‘loony,’ ‘saint’)

Detecting hearing loss early is critical to the development of speech

and language skills in children, and to improving their overall quality-of-life. Specialists tell us that hearing can be screened in newborn babies and if a problem is detected, the next steps can

be taken right away. If you sus-pect a problem with your infant’s hearing, contact an audiologist. An online database of audiolo-gists in your area can be found at www.speechandhearing.ca.

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