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Just hang up the phone AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter When Phil Demers answered his phone in the early mornings hours, he had no idea he was about to become $2M richer.

Demers smelt the scam and soon after hung up, only to have his phone ring again. “I told him if I had actually won the money to send it to me,� Demers said. “And he answered ‘I’m trying to.’�

Demers decided to lure his fraudster into providing him with information. “I thought ‘I’m gonna push this. I want names, numbers etcetera,’� he said.

Throughout the conversation Demers said his winnings increased as the questions became more personal. “He asked stuff about my age, my status, whether I lived alone,� Demers said. “It’s how they gauge how vulnerable you are.�

At the end of the conversation Demers was promised $2M big ones, a Mercedes Benz, an additional $50,000 just for... well answering and all he had to do was pay the small token price of $299.99 for shipping.

The icing on the cake, Demers said, was when the voice on the other end promised two armed guards to escort him to the bank when he deposited his wind-fall. “The thing is,� Demers said slowly. “Is that I could feel myself getting sucked in. I was playing his game and I was los-

ing.�

Demers said it’s easy for him to see how someone more vulnerable would get taken in.

RCMP have compiled a list of warning signs, including: A real lottery company will never ask you to: • send money by Western Union or MoneyGram; • send money for duty and taxes, legal fees or courier costs; • place cash or cheques inside magazines or greeting cards; • send money to Maildrops (The UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc.); • send money to a foreign country (Jamaica, UK, Nigeria, Australia, Spain, Netherlands, China, etc.)

Real lottery companies have real addresses – not a mailbox. Real lawyers and real banks will also have real addresses. • If someone calls you, verify the company name, address and phone number using your phone book or computer. If you can’t find them – it’s a scam. • Do not call the number provided by the caller or printed on the lottery letter.

It is usually a cell phone or boiler room designed to help perpetuate the scam.

Call 1-888-495-8501 if you think you’re being targeted.

But Demers says he has the best advice for avoiding scams. “Don’t give them an inch,� he said. “Don’t even talk to them.

Hang up immediately and report them.�

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NEWS

Fundraising frenzy The community will get a chance to be involved in the pursuit of the North Cariboo Multi-Centre, with a slate of fundraising initiatives and public engagement opportunities on the way.

At Tuesday’s North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee meeting, the Cariboo Regional District’s Northern Directors and Quesnel City Council endorsed a comprehensive fundraising plan presented by the North Cariboo Multi-Centre Fundraising Committee.

The plan, which sets targets for local and corporate fundraising initiatives is ambitious, with a stated goal of raising $6.6 million as part of a larger objective of raising at least $15 million towards the capital costs of providing a new, wood-first MultiCentre in Quesnel.

“I can’t say enough about the work the committee has done to research, prepare, and present this plan to the NCJPC,” Fundraising Committee Chair Eric Wickham said.

“We have spent hours labouring through this process in an attempt to devise the strategies and tools that will

help us reach our goal. On behalf of the committee, I thank the NCJPC for their support.

“We have a strong group of volunteers who are committed to implementing this plan.”

Components of the fundraising plan are already well underway.

A community colouring contest is in the final stages, with submissions to be used as part of the plan’s marketing materials.

In addition, several businesses and corporations are already being approached to determine their level of commitment to this structure that would be a significant attraction for employees looking to call the North Cariboo home.

“This plan lays out a wellstructured and comprehensive series of strategies and tools that we can use to reach our goals,” noted CRD Vice-Chair Ted Armstrong.

“I’m excited to take part in some of the community activities and look forward to continuing to engage with senior levels of government to ensure they are active participants in funding this proposed facility.”

“The fundraising committee has done a good job of encapsulating their plans and I compliment them for their work,” Mayor Mary Sjostrom added.

“While this document outlines a very ambitious goal, I feel the tools it provides will help us in our efforts.

This plan has breathed new life into the Multi-Centre initiative.

“It’s time for the community to take charge and help make our dreams a reality.”

Over the next few months the committee will focus on increasing community awareness for the fundraising initiative including the establishment of a new website and installing signage on the proposed site and elsewhere around the community, start planning for the first of a series of local fundraising events, launching a seat sale for both the arena and theatre and preparing packages for the corporate donation program.

The North Cariboo MultiCentre features a 1,600-seat NHL-sized arena, a 450-seat performing arts theatre and accompanying event and assembly space.

Massey confirmation hearing slated AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter A trial confirmation hearing is slated for March 8 for David George Massey.

Massey, along with James Darren Peacock and Kelly Edward Champagne were arrested in April of last year at a strip mall in downtown Quesnel.

Two kilograms of cocaine and a large sum of cash were seized from two vehicles.

Immediately following the arrests, RCMP Drug Enforcement officers obtained warrants on a home and four businesses in Quesnel.

Several rifles, two handguns, a large cache of ammunition, body armour, two tasers and another large sum of cash were seized at

the home and businesses.

Two of the rifles are stolen and one of them was loaded with prohibited magazines that presented a serious risk to the public.

Stolen property worth hundreds of thousands of dollars was also seized including a one ton flatdeck truck, excavator, tractor, and other machinery.

The following day Massey’s common-law wife, 42-yearold Tanya Lynn Shepherd, was also arrested outside a Quesnel business.

Massey is facing upwards of 19 charges, while Peacock and Champagne are both facing two.

The three men await trial in Prince George Regional Correctional Centre. Shepherd is out on a $50,000 surety.

The family of

Patricia Crocker announce her peaceful passing, Tuesday, Feb. 21st, 2012 at G.R. Baker Memorial with her loving family at her side.

A Memorial Service for Patricia will be held Saturday, March 3rd at 2 pm at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel.

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COUNCIL NEWS BUDGET MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT City Council wants to hear from you on Monday, February 27, 2012 The public input budget meeting of 2012 takes place on February 27, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

This public input session gives residents, businesses and interested organizations an opportunity to share ideas with City Council as part of the budget process. Everyone is encouraged to attend and to make a presentation at this public meeting.

Written submissions received prior to the meeting will be copied for Council and the public. Those presentations will be placed first

on the agenda.

People who wish to make verbal submissions may do so, but are asked to limit remarks to five minutes to allow as many people as possible to participate.

Council will receive a broad overview of Budget 2012 and the public is encouraged to attend.

Take advantage of this opportunity to share your ideas with City Council. Your views can make a difference when Council discusses important issues at budget time.

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LOCAL NEWS Saturday

Elementary fun on snow Students from Quesnel, Williams Lake and Prince George put on their best skiing haberdashery for the Cariboo Touring Ski Club’s annual elementary school races last Saturday at Hallis Lake.

Leading the way for the Quesnel schools was Ecole Baker with a total of 145 points, ahead of Carson elementary school with 71 points and Red Bluff with 64 points. Lakeview elementary finished with 58 points, Parkland collected 55 points, Wells 26 and North Cariboo Christian School earned 16 points.

The day featured several types of races from individual races to relay races.

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NEWS

Budget 2012 discussion continues

Voting expected on capital budget March 5 council will determine airport and city hall, existing budget.

Quesnel City which ones proceed. to computer software, Council will spend Council met for the City At this point, the trail and park this week reviewing second time on the contains projects improvements. the projects and 2012 budget to: News list valued at about $1.1 Staff rank each submitting their •receive an operating budget update; •review the supplemental (new spending) project list; •review the 2012 capital project lists in detail.

Dollar figures or percentages referred to in Budget 2012 news are subject to change and should not be considered final until the budget process is complete.

Operating budget Council received an update regarding the 2012 operating budget.

During the last budget meeting, council resolved to use new construction in the major industry class to reduce taxation to the major industry class only, in keeping with a policy adopted by council as part of last year’s Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw.

A recent correction to the January roll received from the BC Assessment Authority, however, reduced the amount of new construction in the class to less than $500,000 (estimate) versus the $2.3 million on the January roll.

As a result, the tax benefit of the new construction to the major industry class has been reduced to less than $12,000 (as opposed to $70,000.)

Items approved Subject to final budget ratification, Council approved a list of new spending items, often referred to as “supplementals.”

The following ongoing items were approved: •firefighter position $50,000 (2012) $100,000 (this position was eliminated in 2011 on a trial basis); •security software monitoring $6,000 •legal fees $35,000 •data management

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system $6,100; -IT contractor support $10,000; •carbon offsets $35,000; Total (2012 Budget, $50,000 used for firefighter) $142,100.

The following onetime supplemental items were also added.

•RCMP Support $20,000; •planning work for water/sewer $11,700; •fireman’s spousal support $1,250; •volunteer wage replacement $2,500; •staff training $15,000; •confined space/high angle $2,600; •council training $7,500; •administration contingency $4,500; •water fountain at skateboard park $7,500; Total $72,550 Approved 2012 supplemental items $214,650.

Capital budget The proposed 2012 capital budget is approximately $9.48 million.

The largest project is the first phase of the West Quesnel Land Stability Program dewatering project at $4.51 million (twothirds covered by grants.)

This budget includes the general capital budget; all items carried over from 2011 that were not completed; utility (water and sewer) projects; and projects funded through reserves (such as any Quesnel Works: Capital Reinvestment Program projects) and/or grants.

Currently, $860,000 per year is budgeted for general capital projects.

Staff prepared a list of projects and

million.

Department managers provided descriptions of each capital budget project for council to consider.

The projects deal with a wide range of city services, from improving city buildings such as the RCMP detachment,

project to help council evaluate them.

Now council will go through the projects and rank them from top to bottom.

Those rankings are then averaged out and a revised budget list is created showing how many projects can be done within the

rankings to staff.

Then, at the March 5 meeting, council will discuss and vote on the capital budget items.

Next udget meetings are February 27, 7 p.m. - public input session and March 5, 7 p.m.- capital budget voting (after council’s delegation session.)

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Be Careful What You Wish For This week’s provincial budget is both a result and a reflection of our times.

It’s a result of four decades of the mantra that government and taxes are bad, free trade and “competitiveness” are good. It’s a reflection that this agenda has led to economic collapse and governments that no longer have the revenue to deliver the public services people still expect from them.

Let me be plain: the fiscal restraint in this budget is essential if we don’t want to go down the path of other governments that gave in to the pressure to cut taxes but haven’t controlled their spending.

We can’t have it both ways: years of tax reductions and continued robust public services.

British Columbia has traditionally been synonymous with forestry and today this industry is still one of the cornerstones of our economy, especially in many rural communities which strongly value and support timber harvesting. With over two-thirds (60 million hectares) of the provincial land mass covered in forest we can count on a healthy industry for many more years B.C. has more than 110 lumber mills, over 70 with a capacity of more than 40 million board feet per year; 27 veneer, plywood and OSB (oriented strand board) mills, eight pellet mills, 18 pulp mills (six of which are also paper mills) and over 80 other primary processing mills such as chips, shake and shingle, pole, and log manufacturers.

The forestry sector has a deep pool of skilled professionals and a highly trained workforce.

Altogether the industry employs well over 50,000 well paid employees, often the life-blood of small towns. B.C.’s forest sector is definitely starting to recover from the last decade’s downturn. Since 2009, over two dozen mills have announced they are reopening or adding shifts. The importance of this industry to B.C. is demonstrated by the fact that 40% of the province’s regional economies are based on forestry activities, in more than 7,000 businesses.

Williams Lake is the proud location of the largest manufacturer of handcrafted log homes in the world, Pioneer Log Homes. Building log homes since 1983, they have used B.C. cedar logs for all their homes which are prized for their craftsmanship. These magnificent homes can be seen not only in Canada but spread throughout the world on four continents, Europe, Australia, Asia and North America.

The staff at Pioneer is excited about their current project which is being hailed as the world’s largest log cabin. Located on a 7,000 acre ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado it is being engineered to last 400 years.

One reason for growth in the industry is the Asian market. International buyers know that B.C. is a stable supplier of high-quality wood products; we can provide timber supply security.

This secure supply, coupled with the fact our spruce, pine, fir, hemlock and balsam fibre baskets are among the richest in the world makes B.C. extremely attractive.

The B.C. brand of wood products is well established globally with market-leading shares in key countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. B.C. is also looking to be the first major country that deals in softwood lumber to establish its products in the India marketplace. Working with the federal government and industry, the Province has strengthened and diversified the B.C. forest sector by increasing market demand for softwood lumber throughout Asia.

The global demand for bio-products from the forest is predicted to reach $200 billion a year. Renewable fuels, plastics, and chemicals for the pharmaceutical and food industries can potentially be manufactured by running wood fibre and residues through bio-refinery.

B.C. has taken steps to make it easier for the non-lumber sector to source supplies of lower quality fibre. This includes fibre supply licences to cut to use logging debris that is left behind on landings and roadsides.

Taking care of this natural abundance is critical. An amazing statistic is the fact B.C. has planted more than six billion trees since reforestation programs began in the 1930’s, and is on track to plant its seven billionth tree in 2013/14. We plant an average of 200 million trees each year. B.C. produces more wood products certified to environmental standards than any other region in the world and has 53 million hectares certified to one of three internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards.

Growth now and in the future requires a solid foundation. B.C. created the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to deal with increasing demands and pressures on the land base by taking a more integrated approach to managing B.C.’s natural resources. BC Hydro launched a two-phase Bioenergy Call for Power. Phase one has helped advance bioenergy development in Kamloops, Castlegar and Prince George, while phase two has done the same for Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Merritt.

B.C. has also passed the Wood First Act to promote and encourage a cultural shift that will make wood the first choice for construction in the commercial and institutional sectors as well as residential.

The future looks very bright for this most iconic of British Columbia industries.

Problem is: this year’s budget cuts and its attack on household disposable income (MSP premium increases, BC Hydro increases, etc.) will compound the current recession. Too many families are living paycheck to paycheck to absorb more costs and to pay for services they used to get from their government.

The government had alternatives.

Instead of raising MSP rates, it could have raised the corporate tax rate now (instead of “maybe” in 2014). In a natural resource constrained world BC doesn’t need to have the lowest corporate tax rate. The government could also charge more for access to our natural resources and slash corporate subsidies.

The Finance Minister could also have raised income assistance and disability rates; this is government-enforced poverty and every dollar invested (yes, invested!) in this would end up in small businesses and local economies and would reduce costs to government in areas such as health care and the justice system.

This budget is going to hurt.

Unfortunately, the pain is going to be felt most keenly by those already hurting as a result of years of “fiscal restraint” compounded by the current recession.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Dierks Bentley charms Prince George DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter When Dierks Bentley arrived onstage at the CN Centre last Friday, he brought with him an obvious charm and natural swagger.

Bentley, originally from Arizona, opened the show singing Tip It On Back to the crowd of screaming ladies and cowboy hat- clad men.

Accompanied by a slide guitar, banjo and fiddle, Bentley had everyone in the arena on their feet and sing-

ing along to hits including Free and Easy (Down The Road I Go) and Sideways.

Bentley kept spectators on their feet, engaging the crowd for much of the concert, mostly getting fans to sing lyrics into the mic.

Bentley’s infectious mix of bluegrass, rock, pop and country drove the concert to cowboy bootstomping glory as he revamped Hank Williams’ Your Cheating Heart saying “sorry Hank, it just works out

too perfectly.”

Wearing a plaid shirt and his signature curls tucked under a backwards baseball cap, Bentley had a few blushing when he sang The Woods singing “what happens in the woods, stays in the woods.”

Bentley showcased

his sense of humour with a song from his latest album, Home, with his song about being crazy for a woman, 5-1-5-0, which is a code for being in involuntary psychiatric hold.

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July 3, 1917 - February 18, 2012 We regret to announce the passing of Burton W. Wright in Quesnel, BC after a short battle with cancer.

Burt is pre-deceased by his first wife Freda, his second wife Betty, son Daniel and grand daughter Lee-Ann. Burt is survived by his son Michael (Barb), daughter Mary-Ann (Del), daughter-in-law Peggy, numerous grand kids and great grand kids.

Burt was a long serving member of the Lions Club and served in Burnaby, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, and Quesnel. He was most proud of his involvement with the Lions Quest Program and was a driving force in the development of Nanoose Place.

As per Burt’s request there will be no service and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are requested.

The family would like to express great appreciation to Dr. R. Tiede, the nurses at G.R. Baker Hospital and the staff at Dunrovin Park Lodge Hospice. The tenderness and respect you gave Burt in his final days was remarkable. Thank you.

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COMMUNITY

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and Maple Ridge. • Last year 40 Branches completed SUE forms allocating $95,500 towards VTP. One Zone gave $255, Seven LA’S gave $4,500 and the three large Poppy Funds gave $31,000.

The rest was covered

by Command Central Poppy Fund. •VTP needs significantly more support money this year to cover the urgent need. It is a fact this year (and the next few) will see more and more of these young folks collapsing under the strain of the burden they carry. This program is unique and is gaining international recognition in terms of results and research publication on the science of PTSD. • If you can look at your Poppy Fund and consider contributing for the programs this year, every dollar is critical. Simply complete the “Special Use Expenditureâ€? with the amount approved at a general meeting – your Branch can contribute to one of the most important things we do for our veterans.

I will leave you with excerpts from a letter we got from a young veteran who has taken our course.

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with life that are living with any type of emotional challenges resulting from military or police service.

Because the VTP is part of UBC therapy and funded by the BC Legion, not in the rigid box of rules coming from government organizations such as CF/DND/VAC, it has the power and compassionate therapeutic approaches to work outside the box. That is what truly helps make positive change and also alleviate suspicions and fear.

After significant encouragement from my Doctor I attended the VTP. Dr Marv Westwood, Dr David Kuhl and Duncan Shields were the facilitators during my session and I am thankful for their presence. They and the program have made an immensely positive impact in my life. The VTP changed my life dramatically for the positive and I noted many others that had a similar experience. While I was there, Judy Jackson filmed part of her documentary “War in the Mind.�

Powerful program for positive change in vets lives and for military members transitioning back to normal civilian life.

I can’t say enough about it and am very thankful.

Definitely good information and something for all of us to consider at the next general meeting which is slated for March 6, 7 pm in the Hall.

On a local note, the Burns Lake Auction and Dance Fundraiser

will be held in the Legion Hall Feb. 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the live auction at 7:30 p.m.

The dance follows the auction. Tickets for this worthwhile venture are available at Regency Chrysler and the Legion.

Hope to see you all there.

Another local event is scheduled to coincide with the beginning of the Comeau Dart Shoot. On March 2, beginning at 12 p.m. you can enjoy a prime rib buffet for the very reasonable price of $12.95. What a great way to start this wonderful, fun-filled weekend. Come out and enjoy the fun.

Are you in the market for a scooter?

Then you just may

be in luck. The Rick Hansen Foundation was gifted with a near new scooter which they would like to pay forward to a person in need a.s.a.p. Contact the office at 250-9926819 and Wanda can provide you with the application details.

You may apply for yourself or maybe you know of someone that could benefit from this generous gift. There is a deadline so be aware.

They hope to award the scooter before our fiscal year end, application deadline is Feb. 29.

Until next week – be kind to each other.

Sharon MacDonald is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 94 in Quesnel.

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Tiles today are made of many kinds of materials including ceramic, glass, metal, concrete, slate, stone and composites. Easy to clean and durable, ceramic and natural stone are great ways to add colour, texture and timeless good looks to your home.

CERAMIC TILE is a natural product made up of clay, a number of other naturallyoccurring minerals and water. Glazed ceramic tile has a ceramic coating applied to the tile body which gives the tile its colour and Âżnish.

PORCELAIN TILE is denser and less porous than ceramic tile and is resistant to moisture, stains, and even fading. It is available in both polished and matte Âżnishes. Porcelain tiles come in either a glazed porcelain or a through-body porcelain tile. Through-body porcelain tiles have the same colours all the way through so if they get chipped or scratched the colour will not change. Glazed porcelain

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CERAMIC AND PORCELAIN TILE CARE: Prompt clean-up of spills and regular cleaning will keep your ceramic tile looking its best.

Glazed walls/countertops: Everyday care: wipe with damp cloth or sponge using all-purpose cleaner. Use window cleaner for glossy surfaces. Wipe dry with cloth.

Glazed tile Ă oors: Everyday care: Vacuum regularly. Damp mop using solution of water and “soapless detergent.â€?

For heavy cleaning: use a commercial tile cleaner or a strong solution of water and “soapless detergent.� If stained, use scouring powder paste. Let stand for 5 minutes, brush and scrub. Rinse and dry.

Glazed tile showers: Everyday care: Use all-purpose or bathroom cleaner. Allow to stand for Âżve minutes, rinse and dry.

For heavy cleaning: use chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide. With coloured grout, test a small inconspicuous area Âżrst. For stubborn stains, use scouring powder containing a bleaching agent.

Let stand 4-6 minutes, then scrub and rinse thoroughly. To remove mildew, use a commercial tile cleaner, chlorine bleach or ammonia. DO NOT MIX. Matte Ă€nish wall tiles: Everyday care: Sponge with a diluted solution of water and “soapless detergent.â€? For heavy cleaning: use scouring powder paste. Let stand for 5 minutes and then scour with brush. Rinse and wipe dry.

Matte Ă€nish tile Ă oors: Everyday care: Vacuum regularly. Damp mop or sponge with water and/or a diluted solution of water and “soapless detergent.â€? For heavy cleaning: use scouring powder paste. Let stand for 5 minutes and then scour with brush. Rinse and wipe dry.

Natural Porcelain/Semi Polished Porcelain: Everyday care: Vacuum regularly. Damp mop using a solution of water and “soapless detergent.� For heavy cleaning: use scouring powder paste. Let stand for 5 minutes and then

scour with brush.

All-purpose cleaners include Mr. Clean, Fantastik, Ajax Liquid and Liquid Comet.

Soapless detergents include Spic & Span and 409.

Scouring pads include Comet, Bon Ami, and Ajax. Steel wool pads are not recommended.

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE: Grease and fats: Soda and water or commercial spot lifter Inks and coloured dyes: Household bleach Blood: Hydrogen Peroxide or household bleach Coffee, tea, food, fruit, lipstick, juices: Neutral cleaner in hot water followed by hydrogen peroxide or household bleach.

DO’s and DON’Ts of CERAMIC TILE CARE: DON’T combine ammonia and household bleaches.

DON’T use cleaners containing acid or bleach for routine maintenance.

DON’T use harsh cleaning aids like steel wool pads or scouring pads containing metal which can scratch or damage the surface of the tile.

DON’T use a cleaning agent that contains colour on matte ¿nish ceramic tile or natural stone.

DO test scouring pads in a small area Âżrst (not recommended for natural stone).

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DO have any damaged or broken tiles removed and replace only by a qualiÂżed installer.

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thought I would begin this week’s column with an excerpt from a memo which came in from BC/Yukon Command concerning their Veterans’ Transition Program. It’s very valuable information and also lets you in on where some of the Poppy Funds raised goes to. • VTP Programs are run based on need. We are experiencing high volumes of requests from veterans right now because the program is getting to be very well known and respected – and more importantly, we have so many young people coming home from service now who really need help before it is too late. • Our fundraising goal from Poppy this year for the VTP program courses (the hands on counseling done with veterans) is $250,000. • For Branches who think this is a “Vancouver thingâ€? which doesn’t help veterans from their communities, I submit to you a sampling of home towns cited by a few of our 200 graduates: Sooke, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Kelowna, Chilliwack, Hazelton, Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver, Anmore, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Esquimalt, Terrace, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Langley, Williams Lake, White Horse, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Surrey, White Rock, Cranbrook, Aldergrove, Gibsons, Vernon, Grand Forks

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OPINIONS The next generation

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e’re loud, opinionated, not afraid to speak our mind – and we’re old.

Yes, the specter of the aging baby boomer is here.

I’m one of the millions of children born after the Second World War who grew up somewhat privileged, lived through the feminist revolution, arm-chair wars, nuclear scares and the hippie era.

We experienced it all and our opinions, attitudes and actions reflect that.

I watched my mother, a product of the depression, the Second World War and modest lifestyles, as she went through the complex care system, never questioning anything, accepting medical dictates as gospel and quietly leaving this world.

The system won’t be so lucky with this next generation.

As they crash the doors of the nursing homes, demanding better care, refusing to accept substandard housing and beating a path to the nearest MP, MLA, municipal official or medical top dog.

We’ve watched the hatchet job that was done to some of our parents, we’ve learned what we will and won’t accept and how to make the authorities stand up and take notice.

By shear volume we’ll have an impact. We’ve also learned the power of numbers, the importance of the press, that dogged determination can often reap results.

We’re better educated, better informed, not afraid to challenge and definitely ready to fight.

We’re seeing more and more of the abuse of seniors coming to light, more organizations are gathering more and more members to fight the injustice of senior neglect, warehousing of our seniors in inadequate facilities.

Watch out, we’re coming and we won’t go quietly into that good night.

–Annie Gallant, Observer

Famous for being famous M

ore than ever people are famous for… well, for being famous.

Why? Reality TV is certainly one of the reasons.

When I was a kid every famous person I knew of had to have a talent of some sort to end up that way.

They might have been singers or actors, writers or filmmakers, politicians or business tycoons, but they had to be really good at something.

I never imagined that I could be famous myself one day because I didn’t believe I possessed a talent that could attract a fan base of any size.

And then along came Paris Hilton, and my theory was put to the test. I was baffled by her sudden explosion of popularity.

She kept popping up in celebrity magazines and I didn’t know who she was or why she was there.

When I found out that she was the granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the billionaire hotel magnate, I thought to myself: so what?

Surely there were thousands of beautiful

Lori Welbourne

On A Brighter Note relatives of other rich, famous people who never ended up on the front cover of People magazine, but here was one who surpassed her grandfather in face recognition in a very short period of time and landed herself a TV reality series called The Simple Life.

Having an aversion to reality TV, I never saw an episode of the show, which featured Paris and her privileged best friend Nicole Ritchie temporarily living the everyday lives of ordinary folks.

But that series, as well as a scandalous sex tape, catapulted her into a level of stardom that even the most talented stars of North America rarely achieve.

Since the early days of Paris Hilton’s fame, there have been a ton of people

Even if she’s not the best example of someone famous for just being famous, there is a long list of others, and you’re probably thinking of a few yourself.

Call me old fashioned, but personally, I miss the days when people had to have a special skill in order to attract an audience.

I used to watch old movies with my grandmother and the stars of her generation had to know how to act, sing and dance to make it in Hollywood.

Some of them were incredible.

There are stars of today who have earned their fame as well as many who haven’t even come close.

The discernible difference in the quality of their work is what either attracts or repels me.

So, let me ask you this: if you had to be famous, what would you want to be famous for?

To hear what some of the people on the street told me when I asked, please watch my video at LoriWelbourne. com.

Lori Welbourne is a Black Press columnist, www. onabrighternote.ca.

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who have achieved equal or greater success from reality TV shows, many of whom don’t seem to possess any particular talent at all.

“If you put someone on TV for long enough they’re bound to become famous,” a friend of mine once said.

I think he’s absolutely right about that.

Half the people I see in celebrity magazines nowadays seem to be famous for just being themselves on TV, and even someone like me who usually avoids this type of show gets to know who they are after awhile.

It’s hard not to when you’re exposed to them in a variety of different ways.

Take Snooki for example.

I’ve never watched a minute of a Jersey Shore show, but I’ve seen her image and heard her name hundreds of times in magazines, on talk shows and even on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Perhaps she’s a poor example.

Since I haven’t seen her show or read her book, she might be incredibly talented and destined for fame regardless of the reality show she was cast in.

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FEEDBACK

Speak for yourself Editor: Re: Move on with your life, Mike Wright, Letters to the Editor, Feb. 17, Observer.

Maybe you could in future letters to the editor state that you are speaking for yourself, because you definitely are not speaking for me. Maybe you don’t care where and how city council is spending our money, but I sure do.

Pat Morton is not using up councils valuable time for running the city, she is trying to hold our elected officials to account for the way they spend our tax money and there is no city business more important than that.

While my city taxes keep increasing, I don’t see a whole lot of improvements in town.

Where, for example is the new arena that citizens voted for, where is the bypass this town sorely needs?

Granted, we have more flowers hanging on every pole and branch within city limits than most cities, I guess that must be where a lot of council’s valuable time is being spent.

Mayor Mary needs to be a lot more open and forth-coming with financial facts and figures. After all, considering the numbers in the last election, if not for the third candidate, Pat Morton’s husband might very well have been our new mayor.

The fact is, more people voted against Mary than voted for her.

The worst trait of a long running elected official in this town seems to be the inability to fend off arrogance and assume that if they want it, it must be good.

Ask a former mayor who wanted a pool in his offices how that worked out for him.

I cannot believe that the old council voted themselves pay raises after the election and before the new council took office, especially taking care to do it without the participation of councillor Thapar, who has been returned to council and Ron Paull who even though he did not win the mayors chair, was definitely still a serving member of the old council. Please, by all means, Mrs. Morton, keep going.

While I have a large problem with Mike Wright speaking for

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me, you are most welcome to do so.

Allan Birk Quesnel

Worthy of praise Editor: Re: Move on with your life, Observer, Feb. 17.

Judging from Mike Wright’s opprobrious comments contained in his own “diatribe” and aimed at Pat Morton, it appears he is the one guilty of being “thick” as a brick when it comes to understanding the reason why Morton is trying to get to the bottom of the issue of transparency on the part of Quesnel city council, especially as it pertains to full disclosure of public monies spent by civic politicians.

When due diligence is not done by an elected government body at any level, regardless of whether or not any individual politician is reelected to office, to tell voters that they should just “GET OVER IT” is not only naive but dangerously irresponsible.

As for Wright’s memory about “an audit” he might also have recalled that the audit in question was not done by an “independent” auditor but rather the same company who normally is in the pay of the city.

In other words such an audit is akin to the fox hiring an auditor to tally up the number of hens that have gone missing from the farmer’s chicken coop. Hardly what might be construed as fair and unbiased (or even legal for that matter).

Wright might also bear in mind the fact the majority of Quesnel’s voting taxpayers didn’t mark their “X” beside Mary’s name during the last municipal election.

Until politicians are 100 per cent accountable for taxpayer’s money we ought to praise rather than disparage the efforts of community-minded people such as Pat Morton.

Arthur Topham Cottonwood, B.C.

Fundraising court action Savanah Watson, left, with the Quesnel junior secondary school Spartans keeps an eye on Danny Dodgson of the Quesnel Special Olympics basketball team in a friendly match last Friday. The game served as a fundraiser for the Spartans to help cover travel costs to the provincial tournament. In all the teams raised $35.

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NEWS CITY COUNCIL

New councillors settling in Mayor excited about new council team

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t’s been a whirlwind few months for city council, but I’m excited to get back to submitting a column for Observer readers on behalf of city council.

Since the election, city council has been extraordinarily busy.

With three new councillors on the team, we’ve come through an extensive orientation and strategic planning process, which is beneficial to the returning members of council as well.

During orientation, we learned about local government structures, challenges and opportunities and received a thorough review of the types of services the city offers and our organizational structure.

And in strategic planning, council worked as a team with staff to develop a series of goals and objectives, carrying on some of the longer-term, more visionary type of planning that we started in 2011.

We’ll report on that process in the coming months.

I am excited about the team we have in place.

My new colleagues, Coun.

Ed Coleman, John Brisco and Scott Elliott, have wholeheartedly embraced the responsibility of becoming a city councillor. They are learning at a rapid rate and

Mary Sjostrrom

MAYOR’S MESSAGE stepping into roles such as the acting mayor and committee chairs with confidence and pride.

And their quick uptake on portfolios, such as finance, business and neighbourhood relations, heritage and volunteerism has been very impressive.

Our returning Coun.

Sushil Thapar, Laurey-Anne Roodenburg and Mike Cave bring their experience and leadership back to the table with enthusiasm and positivity and are anxious to move forward as a team.

With the diverse opinions and wide-ranging experience set that exists on council, I’m looking forward to this term as we tackle all issues that face our community.

Our community faces challenges, no doubt.

Whether we talk about our infrastructure deficit, budgetary constraints or the need to invest in new

infrastructure, we know we’ll have some open and frank discussions about what our future holds.

But we also see opportunity, be it attracting new investment, enhancing partnerships and looking for alternate revenue sources.

One thing is certain; if our community gets bogged down in the small details of running the city, we will expend all our energy dealing with those types of issues and not continually looking at and adapting to the bigger picture.

If we focus on the big picture and come up with strategies and concrete actions and policies to address both challenges and opportunities, the finer details will, as a matter of course, be dealt with accordingly.

This is not to say that the community’s concerns aren’t important; of course they are, and we take them very seriously. But by focusing our energy we can deal with those concerns on behalf of the community far more effectively and efficiently.

We are moving our community forward!

Do you have a question for Mayor Mary Sjostrom?

E-mail it to us at newsroom@ quesnelobserveer.com and we’ll forward it to the Mayor so she can answer it in an upcoming column.

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Past Volunteer Citizens of the Year

Friday, February 24, 2012 Quesnel Cariboo Observer

Who do you think should be Quesnel’s

2011

Volunteer Citizen of the Year?

Deadline March 16, 2012

- Rev. Gary Landers (1980) - Mac Grady (1981) - Margot Rose (1982) - Marie Weldon (1983) - Cathy Walsh (1984) - Joan Huxley (1985) - Frank Hennessey (1986) - Ruth Scoullar (1987) - June Wall (1988) - Grace Steele (1989) - Helen Kuhn (1990)

Do you know someone who has worked on a volunteer basis, behind the scenes, who deserves the recognition of this award?

If so, please nominate them.

2010 Volun

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Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer may make a nomination. A nominee for the Volunteer Citizen of the Year should be a person who for a period of time up to and including the current year through his/her example, general lifestyle and activities in the community of Quesnel, contributed to the betterment and/or maintenance of a quality of community that you feel is desirable and bene¿cial to all. The nominee may be of any age or sex. The nominee must have resided in the City of Quesnel or adjacent residential area for the period from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. The nominee’s activities should be of a voluntary nature, contributing in a positive manner in the area of business, government, social improvement, community service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community.

- Susan Maile (1991)

Guidelines for the Preparation of a Nomination for Volunteer Citizen of the Year: The following information will assist you to prepare a nomination, as well as those reviewing the nomination. Any additional relevant information may be added.

- Mel Dunleavey (1992)

The nominator should personally interview the nominee to gain full knowledge of all of the volunteer activities of the nominee.

- John McKelvie (1993)

Enclosures, including photos, should be relevant to the nominees’ activities. For example, newspaper articles should relate to any awards received or achievements of the nominee. Guidelines follow: 1. Name, address, phone number and email address if applicable.

2. Length of time living in the Quesnel area.

3. Names of organizations the nominee volunteers for, and length of time.

4. Volunteer positions held (of¿cer, director) 5. Bene¿t of nominees’ activities to the community.

6. Is there any direct or indirect payment involved?

7. Include endorsement letters from other organizations.

8. Please provide a list of enclosures.

- Betty Motherwell (1994) - John Pritchard (1995) - Gloria Lazzarin (1996) - Jack Nelson (1997) - Vera Peever (1998) - Doreen O’Brien (1999) - Stan Phillips (2000) - Helen Flynn (2001) - Ron Silver (2002)

Of¿cial nomination forms can be picked up at City of Quesnel - 410 Kinchant Street or Quesnel Cariboo Observer - 188 Carson Avenue during business hours Nominations must be in by March 16, 2012. Drop off forms at City Hall.

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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

Family treasures

Above: Kyle and Emily Mooreside are close siblings having shared the cancer experience; Emily is an energetic, enthusastic 7-year-old.

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The Mooresides treat every day as a gift ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

L

ife is a journey. No one knows that better than the Mooreside family.

With Emily two years chemotherapy-free, the family of four, Pam, Shawn, Kyle and Emily treasure each moment they have together, never taking anything for granted.

When two-year-old Emily was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in June 2006, the family headed down a dark and scary road with an unknown end.

Emily was barely hanging onto life as she was flown to Vancouver Children’s Hospital.

“It was very surreal,” Pam said.

“All we could focus on was how do we make her well.

“Even telling my parents didn’t seem real.”

After a bone-marrow biopsy, her diagnosis came with an estimated three years of chemotherapy, including oral and intravenous as well as injections in her spine.

“Emily had in-themoment reactions to procedures, she was only two years old,” Pam said.

“Her cancer and the treatments were our new reality.”

Pam said throughout the experience, the family was realistic but optimistic.

“We needed to stay strong for Emily and for Kyle, he remembers everything,” she said.

“Our life revolved around Emily, her treatments and the world of treatments.

“We all experienced death at the hospital as children around Emily died.

“With Kyle, we had to be aware and respond to his journey through Emily’s cancer. He had

needs of his own and some had nothing to do with cancer.”

In the two years since completing her chemo treatments, Emily has no signs of cancer or the ordeal she’s been through.

“Shawn and I both agree we thought we had it all together before Emily’s cancer, but now we don’t take anything for granted, each and every day with our children is a gift and Shawn and I are closer than ever before.”

She said she’s seen a lot of couples fall apart when faced with this kind of challenge.

“It tests your strength and forces the boundaries,” she admitted.

“And people react to stress differently, but it’s essential parents pull together at times like this.”

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“She’s bright, full of energy and because of what she’s gone through, Emily’s resilience not only helped during her cancer treatments but is serving her well with her postcancer medical issues,” Pam said with pride.

“People can’t tell by looking at her what she’s been through.”

Because she was so small, Emily has few memories of the experience but her mother said slowly she’s exploring her experience.

“Memories are surfacing and we talk about it as she recalls those details.”

Emily has launched back into life and enjoys playing hockey and Pam said they may possibly add gymnastics.

“She’s really strong and sees no limits, even cancer isn’t a limitation.”

Pam said Kyle, who’s now 10 years old, is also old beyond his years.

“He still worries Emily will get sick again.

He’s still a boy but he’s matured in ways others his age haven’t.”

“He’s protective, loving, has great leadership skills and very helpful.”

With a tear in her eye, Pam said Kyle is a fine young man.

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“Be together as a family and ask lots of questions.

Tap into community resources and never be afraid to accept the comfort, assistance and support, even from those you don’t know.”

Pam reflected on the three years the family spent supporting Emily in her battle with cancer.

“There’s a sense of loss for the years spent battling the disease, but we turn that feeling to joy in knowing Emily is still here, a family treasure.”

Quesnel’s Relay For Life celebrates survivors such as Emily Mooreside.

This year’s Relay is May 26 in LeBourdais Park.

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Bond wins Salmon Hero award ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Tracy Bond, executive director of Baker Creek Enhancement Society, was one of six in B.C. honoured by Fraser Salmon and Watersheds Program.

Bond’s award was for her work to educate the next generation of salmon stewards.

Over the past 15 years, Bond has organized salmon programs for students from kindergarten to college level and developed the Nature Education and Resource Centre that hosts more than 2,000 students annually.

She was also instrumental in establishing the Horsefly River roundtable’s watershed management plan and currently is co-ordinator of the Horsefly River Roundtable.

“I was very excited I’d been nominated by a variety of people I work with,” she said.

With the award, Bond received $2,500 to be donated to projects of her choice.

She has decided to split the money between Baker Creek Enhancement Society, which will help replace a culvert in Dragon Creek and Horsefly River Roundtable, which will support their annual Salmon Festival held on the September long weekend.

Bond said this award is a recognition by her peers, those involved in salmon and salmon habitat.

“Obviously they felt I was doing something above and beyond,” she said.

“I respect and admire previous winners of this award and feel honoured to be in their company.”

The Salmon Hero awards honour those who have made a lasting and tangible contribution to the preservation, enhancement and improvement of the Fraser River watershed and its salmon populations.

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Rocky Mountaineer has been a major corporate supporter of the Pacific Salmon Foundation since 2006 when the company pledged $400,000 to support Pacific salmon conservation on the Fraser River.

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LIFESTYLES

Watoto choir returns to Quesnel Audiences around the world have flocked to highenergy, joyful performances by the Watoto Children’s Choir and beginning March 3, four performances in Quesnel allows an opportunity for the public to do the same in Quesnel.

Watoto is an holistic care program initiated as a response to the overwhelming number of orphaned children and vulnerable women in Uganda.

The Watoto mission is to rescue an individual, raise one as a leader in their chosen sphere of life so they in turn will rebuild their nation.

Watoto Children’s Choirs have traveled internationally since 1994 as advocates for the estimated 50 million children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDs, war, poverty and disease.

Accompanied by a team of adults, the choir represents Watoto’s vision and

Watoto Children’s Choir consists of 22 children between the ages of 6 – 13.

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mission through their stories, music and dance. These children, between the ages of 6 – 13, act as ambassadors to raise awareness about the plight of the orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa. Each one have lost parents due to war or disease.

The 22 children and 10 chaperons are billeted by local families on their six-month tour of Canada.

Following each of the Quesnel performances, there is an opportunity to purchase merchandise made by the women

of Living Hope.

Initiated in 2008, Living Hope is currently committed to transforming the lives of 1,200 women in Kampala and 900 women in Gulu.

Left abandoned or widowed, the most marginalized and wounded people in Africa are women.

Living Hope is dedicated to this target group including HIV positive single women, returners from abduction and teenage mothers.

Living Hope operates alongside Watoto to restore the lives of these women.

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reaches out the youngest vulnerable members of Ugandan society as well, Baby Watoto provides care to destitute babies up to two years of age.

When they are older and physically well enough, they either graduate to a Watoto children’s village or are reunited with existing relatives.

Twice, groups from Quesnel have traveled to Northern Uganda and experienced Watoto villages, seen first hand the good work being done for Uganda’s most vulnerable.

Both groups spent part of their trip

constructing first a home for eight orphaned children and their house mother and second a classroom.

Another visit is planned for 2013.

Watoto’s Children Choir will spend two days in Quesnel performing beginning with March 3, 7 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church on Coach Road, then on Sunday, March 4 with two performances at Northstar Baptist Church on Northstar Road, 9:15 and 11 a.m. and finally a 7 p.m. performance at Maple Park Alliance Church on Balsam Avenue.

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s a youth, David loved nothing more than to play the piano. He spent hours at it and would dream of one day becoming a famous concert pianist. His father thought otherwise and one day while David was practicing he said with disgust to his son, “You’re such a mama’s boy.” David never played the piano again.

On her 16th birthday, as she was getting ready to celebrate with her friends, Julie’s mom told her, “Don’t bother with makeup. You’re never going to be pretty enough to get a boy interested in you.” Shattered, Julie never dated and lived vicariously through romance novels.

George, middle aged and homeless, sat on a cardboard mat outside the public library with a coffee tin next to him and a sign that read “I am Blind. Please Give.”

Unmoved, most people passed by him without giving; only a few gave coins plopped carelessly on the makeshift mat.

Business is slow today for George. Then out Pastor Tim Hall from the crowd George Victory Way Church hears the hard sound of dress shoes on asphalt and cement walk over and stop in front of him. He reaches out and feels the shoes with both hands: small, high heels, shoelaces tied in a bow. ‘Must be female’ he accurately concludes. The woman pulls out a felt marker from her purse and inscribes something on the other side of the sign then puts it down next to George and walks away. To George’s astonishment large numbers of passersby begin offering so many coins that he can hardly keep up with the donations. “What did she write on my sign?” he wondered! Just what did she write?

This is what she wrote: “It’s A Beautiful Day, But I Cannot See It.” Wise King Solomon wrote in Proverbs 15:4, “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.”

The words we use reveal something about us.

What will be your effect on your world?

Tim Hall is pastor with Victory Way Church in Quesnel.

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Percy N. Hébert Sports Reporter

Sweetheart ringette Three teams from Quesnel attended the Sweetheart Ringette Tournament in Kelowna earlier this month and they all did well. The U12 Blue Thunder had two wins and two losses. The U14 Q -Town Hicks, in photo, went undefeated with 4 wins in their pool, then bested Richmond 6-2 in the semis and lost 6-4 to Westside in the final to take the silver medal. The U19 Cariboo Pulp squad also went undefeated in their pool with 2 wins and a tie and knocked off Calgary Southview Sharks 8-7 in a semi final overtime game. Unfortunately they ran out of steam in the gold-medal game having only eight skaters and had to settle for silver against the Calgary Southview Chiefs.

QYSA hosted U12 teams from Williams Lake and Prince George for a soccer festival.

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Marleau jumps to Winter Games PERCY N. HÉBERT Observer Reporter With the BC Winter Games set to begin this weekend, local skaters are putting the finishing touches on their programs and skills.

Olivia Marleau, 13, is representing the Quesnel Figure Skating Club as part of the Cariboo-Northeast zone skating team at the Games, February 24 – 26.

A Grade 8 student at Quesnel junior secondary school, Marleau heads into the Winter Games fresh off a golden performance at the Cariboots N Blades competition in Williams Lake earlier this month.

Marleau earned the gold medal in the pre-novice ladies competition with first-place finishes in both the short and long programs.

Of the two, Marleau admitted the long program poses a bigger challenge for her, not only because of the length, but also with the difficulty of some of the elements.

Earlier in the season, Marleau experienced difficulty with one of her double jumps as she leaned

a little too far with her left shoulder in preparing to make the jump.

“My takeoff was sketchy,” she said.

With the help of coach JoAnn Nadalin, Marleau was able to make the neccessary adjustments and landed all four of her double jumps at the Cariboots N Blades competition.

In addition to the gold medal in pre-novice competion, Marleau also collected a gold medal in Gold Spins competition and a silver medal in Senior Creative skating.

Marleau heads to Vernon ranked 23rd in the province in the pre-novice division.

But Nadalin expects Marleau will improve her ranking at the Winter Games.

“Her current ranking is based on her results from the BC/YT Sectional Championships in Kelowna last November and she only had a few months to prepare,” Nadalin explained.

“She has a new program and had a phenomenal skate in Williams Lake.

“She has a new program, she’s spinning well and you can just tell she’s feeling

QYSA hosts soccer festival for U12 players PERCY N. HÉBERT Observer Reporter

Olivia Marleau, 13, of the Quesnel Figure Skating Club is off to the BC Winter games to represent the Cariboo-Northeast zone.

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more confident.”

Marleau also feels she will move up in the rankings, but her main goal is to improve on her personal bests.

Skating to music from the Disney-Pixar movie

Up, Marleau is looking forward not only to skating in the BC Games but also to meeting up with fellow skaters she has befriended along the way.

“It will be a lot of fun,” she said.

The Quesnel Youth Soccer Association and the Quesnel Denny’s Strikers played host to U12 soccer teams from Williams Lake and Prince George on the weekend.

Judging from the smiles, everyone had a good time.

About 80 players took part in the soccer festival which offered many players a first-time experience at playing competitive soccer, coach and organizer Gilbert Schotel said.

“It was a thrill for them and their parents,” Schotel said.

Williams Lake and Prince George were thrilled to be able to play in our facility.

Teams from Williams Lake and Quesnel played with equal ability, but the teams from Prince George did display better organization with respect to positional play.

Nonetheless, Iain Brown, coach for the boys U12 Strikers team, noted his players were equally adept in terms of individual ball handling skills.

For his part, Schotel, observed his U12 Strikers girls played with intensity and when faced with the strong play of the Prince George team, stepped up their game.

Because the weekend’s soccer festival was supported by a grant from BC Soccer no one kept score as per the U12 soccer mandate.

The Rep soccer season kicks off with practices beginning March 26 and a tournament scheduled for Quesnel, April 20 – 22.

QYSA is also hosting the European Football School in Quesnel March 18 – 20. This is a three day camp open to all players U-9 and up.

For more information visit www.qysa.ca.

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SPORTS

Peewee Thunder take ďŹ rst in Dawson Creek Ready to roll into tier 3 zone playoffs

PERCY N. HĂ&#x2030;BERT Observer Reporter The Quesnel Thunder tier 3 bantam hockey team skated to another tournament win last weekend with a 6-4 win over Fort St. John in Dawson Creek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really good tournament for us to go and play the northern teams,â&#x20AC;?

Thunder coach Brian Kozak said.

The tournament win is the perfect set up for the provincial tier 3 zone playoffs set for this weekend at Twin Arenas as the thunder host the Williams Lake Timberwolves.

In Dawson Creek, the tournament final

saw the Thunder take a 2-0 lead into the dressing after the first period of play, thanks to two goals by Ian Jarvis.

The Thunder stretched their lead to 3-0 early in the second period on a goal by Braydon Dale.

Fort St. John inked up their side of the score sheet minutes later to pull within two goals and again at the midway mark of the second frame to pull within one goal.

Chad Kimmie restored the twogoal margin for the Thunder with just over three minutes to play in the second

frame.

Fort St. John scored twice in the second frame, but the Thunder also found the back of the net twice on Daleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second goal of the game and Jarvis completed his hat trick to secure the 6-4 win and the tournament championship.

In round-robin play the Thunder earned a 3-1 win against Prince George to open up the tournament and followed that with a 5-4 win against a team from Fairview, Alta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a big tough team,â&#x20AC;? Kozak said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really good test for our

guys.â&#x20AC;?

The Thunder then took it on the chin, losing 3-0 to Grande Prairie, Alta. in a game where the Grande Prairie netminder made over 60 saves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just one of those games where we shot a bunch of pucks at the goalie and then we started picking corners and he was in the zone,â&#x20AC;? Kozak said of the Grande Prairie netminder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was unbelievable.â&#x20AC;?

The Thunder got back on track in semi-final action with another win over Fairview, this time by a score of 9-3.

Jarvis led the

Thunder on the scoresheet, finishing the tournament with six goals from two hat tricks, Jesse Roach lit the lamp five times for the Thunder and Dale had four goals.

The Thunder now head to the provincial bantam tier 3 zone playoffs scheduled for this weekend at Twin Arenas where they host the Timberwolves from Williams Lake for a best-of-three series.

Game one goes at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and game two is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Sunday.

The third game, if required, has yet to be scheduled.

Skaters from the Quesnel Figure Skating Club continued their successful season with another strong performance at the Cariboots N Blades competition in Williams Lake, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.

In all, the Quesnel contingent of 19 skaters collected 15 gold medals, seven silver medals and six bronze medals and just as many personal best scores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was good skating, the kids all had good performances,â&#x20AC;? coach with the QFSC, JoAnn Nadalin said.

Several skaters earned multiple medals at the Cariboots N Blades competition, including Brian Popa, Samantha Mayden, Cassandra Greenwood, Vanessa Van Aert, Selena Van Aert, Olivia Marleau and Madison Nickolet.

For Marleau, 13, the Cariboots N Blades

competition served as the perfect warm up for the upcoming BC Games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She had a phenomenal skate in Williams Lake,â&#x20AC;?

Nadalin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has a new program, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spinning well and you can tell sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feeling confident.â&#x20AC;?

For Marleau, a Grade 8 student at Quesnel junior secondary school, the Williams Lake competition was a chance to prove to herself she could land her double jumps in competition.

Marleau had struggled with a couple of her double jumps, but with the help of Nadalin had corrected the glitches and felt confident going into the competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It went really well, I got a personal best,â&#x20AC;?

Marleau said of her view of how the competition went. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I landed all of my jumps and I had clean skates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt good about that.â&#x20AC;? see PAGE A19

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Cole Slaney, 3 and his Quesnel Thunder tier 3 bantam teammates took first place at a tournament in Dawson Creek last weekend.

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Art Chambers 1733 lb butcher cows from Lumby traded to 74.25.

Greg Goodanetz with 865 lb steers topping 134.00. The Tripple C Ranch had 725 lb steers to 152.25. The Semlin Ranch 908 lb steers from Cache Creek traded to 115.00.

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The Quesnel junior secondary school Spartans boys basketball team easily handled the junior Clan from Correlieu secondary school in tournament action last weekend.

“I think we played pretty well from start to finish,” Spartan coach Josh Nutley said.

After a shaky start by both teams that saw the Spartans leading 10-9, the Spartans kicked their game into high gear and began to take advantage of their height and their game plan.

“Our first quarter was a little weak with only 10 points,” Nutley said.

“But the boys kicked it into high gear, they wanted to end the tournament on a high note.”

Kick it into gear they did as they dominated the Clan on both the offensive and defensive boards, thanks to four players stepping in at over six feet tall.

“We had a huge height advantage,” Nutley said.

On offence, the Spartans moved the ball effectively, often getting the Clan defence to over-commit, leaving a Spartan player open in the paint for an easy bucket.

“That’s what we’ve been practicing all year,” Nutley said.

“Move the ball around and get the defenders to overcommit and dish it to our big boys.

“That’s what they did today, good execution.”

Defensively, the Spartan strategy was simple, keep the hands up and keep an eye on the Clan point guards and

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The Quesnel junior secondary school Spartans, left, took advantae of their height last Saturday in a win over the Correlieu senior secondary Clan.

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using a 3-2 zone to prevent the guards from penetrating to the basket.

The Spartans took this one by a margin of more than 30 points.

Despite the loss, junior Clan coach Dallas Mitchell was nonetheless pleased with the composure of his players.

“They never gave up,” Mitchell said.

“They played with intensity from beginning to end.”

CSS hosts more basketball action this weekend as the senior Clan host the triple A high school zone playoffs beginning Thursday evening and going through Saturday.

QFSC to host CNC regionals from A18 In addition to the medals, the QFSC skaters earned the trophy for the team receiving the most medals at the competition.

“That was good for the club,” Nadalin said.

The QFSC is now busy preparing to host the upcoming CNC Regional Championships to the Twin Arenas, March 9 – 11.

The event features 180 skaters ages six to 18 from Prince Rupert, Prince George, Ft. St. John and south to Williams Lake and points in between.

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

To join the Website Directory, call Trina at 250-992-2121.

Coming Events

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Healthy By Choice... ...Not By Chance!

Quesnel Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) IN JUST 30

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Mar. 5-Apr. 5, 2012 Actual Program: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Mar. 12, 13, 14, 15 Mar. 20, 21, 22 Mar. 27, 28, 29 Apr. 3, 4, 5 Seventh-day Adventist Church 1518 Maple Drive

Free One Hour Information Sessions: G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital - Boardroom Monday, February 27, 7:00 PM. Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 PM. • Both sessions are identical, so just choose one—the one that fits best into your schedule.

• Video showing an overview of the program • Display of textbook, workbook, cookbook and binder for extra materials • Explanation of lectures, food samples and shopping tours • Time for questions • Opportunity to register for the program

More Information call: braces@goldcity.net (attn: Bev • 250-992-3444 • 250-991-9297

MILLWRIGHTS West Fraser Mills Ltd, Quesnel Sawmill is currently looking for Millwrights. This position offers a challenging, diverse and exciting opportunity to become part of our team.

Job duties will fall within our Maintenance department.

This position requires an individual who will perform a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient application of the technical skills and knowledge of an Industrial Millwright in the repair and maintenance of industrial machinery, conveyors and mechanical systems associated with the manufacturing of lumber. Continually ensuring the quality and standards of service to safety and production are maintained.

Our ideal candidate must possess: • Journeyman certificate or 4th year Apprentice • Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, industrial machines, pneumatics and compressors etc • Troubleshooting and problem solving in a mill environment • Good Interpersonal and Communication skills Successful candidates should be competent, enthusiastic and capable of working in a team environment. West Fraser Mills offers an attractive benefit and compensation package.

Please send your resume along with appropriate documentation to: Attention: Millwright Position quesresumes@westfraser.com or fax: 250 992 9233 or mail: 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5 on or before March 30, 2012

FIELD PLANNER WFP is currently seeking a Field Planner to join our Stillwater Forest Operation located in Powell River, BC on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Western’s Stillwater Forest Operation is a fully integrated Planning Department where members of the planning team are entirely cross functional in both engineering and silviculture activities. This temporary role is currently available due to a planned maternity leave.

A detailed job posting can be viewed at: www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php Western offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: (1)866.840.9611 Application Deadline:Friday, March 16, 2012 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Reference Code: Field Planner, SWFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

Please visit www.westernforest.com

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City of Quesnel

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Full Time

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Hospitality

Competition No. 12-10A. Closing is 4:00 p.m., March 7, 2012

JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and CertiďŹ ed Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere.

Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

Permanent FT & PT Early Childhood Educators needed at Williams Lake Daycare.

Drop off resume to 660 N 2nd Ave, (Attn:Linda Bond) email: wldaycare@telus.net or call (250) 392-3455 for more info.

Waitress needed apply in person with resume to 340 Anderson Drive Fulin Restaurant. No phone calls please.

THE QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER Carriers Required

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER III The City of Quesnel requires a full time FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER LEVEL III. This position performs detailed records on various equipment, preventative maintenance programs, and accident and incident reports and is open to all female and male applicants.

Full details are available on our web site at http://www.quesnel.ca/Jobs. html.

Submit your resume outlining skills and qualifications to the Human Resources Department, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 or by email to ncoe@quesnel.ca (microsoft word or pdf only).

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Senior HairStylist required.

Are you a talented, reliable, experienced hairstylist? We are looking for someone full time who is committed to their work and passionate about customer service.

Please email resumes to: janeynelson@shaw.ca Attitude South, Maple Park Shopping Center, Quesnel Super Suds is looking to hire a driver. Must have clean drivers record. Bring driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract along with resume to 387 Reid St.(Outlaw)

BIG COUNTRY PRINTERS LTD.

Now Hiring for Exciting Exploration Project Nechako Plateau of central British Columbia New Gold Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blackwater Project is an exciting exploration/development project located 160 kilometres southwest of Prince George in central British Columbia. The Company is actively engaged in exploration at Blackwater with the ultimate goal of bringing it through development and into production.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN CUSTOMER SERVICE - DIGITAL PRINTING Team player wanted for part-time position (20-30 hrs/wk). Must be punctual, helpful, conscientious and able to work independently as well as within a team. Primary tasks include customer service and digital ďŹ le output in a busy printing and stationery store. Applicants should be competent operating computers (PC and Macintosh).

Drop off resume complete with handwritten cover sheet and drivers abstract attention: Manager

Big Country Printers Ltd

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HHDI RECRUITING

Only successful applicants will be contacted. No phone calls or faxes please. Closing date: March 2, 2012

is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

FIXED OPERATIONS PARTS INVENTORY CONTROLLER/ SHOP DISPATCH â&#x20AC;˘ Computer inventory experience â&#x20AC;˘ Windows experience â&#x20AC;˘ Some mechanical experience â&#x20AC;˘ Valid BC drivers license â&#x20AC;˘ Team player and excellent phone skills â&#x20AC;˘ Please supply resume in person to Shane Thon or Doug Kopetski

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Build YOUR Future. Manager Contract Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RONA Our industry is more than just hardware â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we should know, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in business since 1939. At RONA our passion lies in providing the best home improvement experience for our customers. We are proud to be the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware and home renovation products. But at the core, we are so much more than that - we are a leader in sustainability and ethical business practices, from our commitment to our planet to restoring ice rinks in local communities across the country, we are committed to building a great future for Canadians. The same passion that shaped our history inspires our future. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where you come in.

We are looking for a Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contract Sales with the drive to help build RONAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. In turn, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you build yours!

The Opportunity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quesnel Home Centre Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contract Sales The Manager Contractor Sales is committed to achieving RONAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales and service goals by developing professional relationships with our commercial customers to foster customer loyalty and grow commercial account sales. The Manager Contractor Sales will develop strong relationships with store departments that support commercial clients to maintain a high level of unity and customer service. The Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contractor Sales is also committed to achieving RONAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Service standards and maximizing sales and gross margin while providing the customers with the best shopping experience possible.

Join our winning team and ignite a bright future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apply Today!

If you are interested in the position, please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter via fax or email to the following: RONA Home Centre Kamloops #141

Attention: Lewis Kinvig 1555 Versatile Drive Kamloops BC, V1S 1W7 Fax: 250-314-1020 Email: lewis.kinvig@rona.ca

Anyone interested in these routes please call Denise @ 250-992-2121

402 St. Laurent Avenue, Quesnel, BC, V2J 5S8

See the full posting details at our website below.

We oďŹ&#x20AC;er a competitive salary including bonus incentives and a comprehensive beneďŹ ts package. Interested candidates are encouraged to email a cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ outlining your qualiďŹ cations and experience in Word or PDF format to: ><M@@MN =G<>FR<O@M I@RBJG? >JH

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Trades, Technical

Company Description TAC West Limited is a full-service company with a proven track record in design, construction, material selection and maintenance in the Pulp & Paper, Mining, Metallurgical and other industries involving corrosive process chemicals.

As a result of continued growth and success, TAC West is looking to expand the current administration team by adding a technical engineer / project manager at the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quesnel (BC) branch. This newly created position will provide ongoing support to the Division General Manager in engineering functions by providing estimating, cost control, QC / QA, ďŹ eld inspections including major maintenance shutdowns, which may include technical reports. The position also requires some ďŹ eldwork and travel throughout Western Canada.

QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘Degree in engineering (preferred) or equivalent in proven on-the-job experience in Civil Engineering â&#x20AC;˘Minimum 8 years construction-related experience with engineering degree, or 15 years experience without degree â&#x20AC;˘High safety, environmental and health standards â&#x20AC;˘Ability to present/communicate to persons at all levels of the organization â&#x20AC;˘Ability to effectively work in parallel with others as well as independently â&#x20AC;˘Self-directed, with strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills We require excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills with the ability to communicate subject matter to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience in evaluating process equipment and writing technical reports is a plus, as is a good knowledge of speciďŹ cations.

TAC Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aggressive growth plans will make this an ideal opportunity for an individual who seeks advancement and increased responsibility. In return we offer an excellent Salary and BeneďŹ t package. Remuneration will be based on qualiďŹ cations and experience.

Robert Gallant, President - TAC West Ltd. #240 - 1255 Laird Blvd., MontrĂŠal, QC H3P 2T1 Fax : 514-342-2033 - Email : rgallant@tac.ca

in Quesnel is now accepting applications for the position of

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilďŹ eld services company is currently hiring;

Technical / Engineering Position

Please submit your resume to:

The Sandman

Cleaning Services PROFESSIONAL Cleaning & Yard Call (250)983-6366

House Services.

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products Locally grown table potatoes, Red and Russets 0.30¢ lb.

(250)747-8556

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabsâ&#x20AC;?20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

MANUFACTURED pure wood shavings: natural product, high quality, low cost, bulk bagged shaving for livestock, pets, gardens.

Custom hauling available. Call New Cal Rabbit Farm 250-395-3336 or 250706-8972.

Misc. Wanted WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin riďŹ&#x201A;es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Real Estate Houses For Sale 355 Robertson Ave. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, lg family room. Many updates. $159,900. (250)2559661

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Friday, February 24, 2012

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Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Townhouses

Cars - Domestic

Trucks & Vans

Renaissance I

2 BDRM; N/S, W/D, $575/mo; $277.50 Dep; Util Not Incl.

Avail. Immed. 250-983-6218 3 bdrm unit in 5 plex NQ. $700/mn. Recently updated.

(250)992-6966, 250-255-7251 Greg Adult oriented 2 bdrm apt in 4-plex. Waking distance to all downtown amenities. Private entry, private driveway. 1 (250)992-9554 North Quesnel 2Bdrm. Unit /w W/D, F/S, great location, n/p. $625/mo. + Utilities. Close to Everything! Other suites also available. (250)991-6358

FOR RENT IN QUESNEL

2000 Pontiac Sunfire 4 Cylinder Auto

One Owner 1991 F350 Ford Long Box Pick-up XLT Lariat 4X2

4 Door, Fully Loaded Cruise, Stereo, Spoiler Steel Wheels, 4 near new Winter tires, gas mizer 192,000 km’s, $3,500.

Call (250)255-4509

Believe it or not! 89,000 km’s Automatic, 7.3 Diesel, Beautiful Canopy! Electric Boat Loader, Full Length Running Boards, A1 snow tires,Hitch front & rear, Bed Liner.

This vehicle is a PIN!

Mobile Homes & Pads

Scrap Car Removal

Call (250)255-4509 $8,950

2Bdrm. Trailer - Richbar Trailer Park - 2379 Red Bluff Rd. Avail March 1st - $650/mo.

W/D Included. (250)747-2951

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

ATTN. GROWING FAMILIES

Apartments Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required

There’s room for everyone in this spacious 5 bdrm. home. Lots of updates incl. hdwd, floors, heated tile in bathroom., new roof & more. 1.84 private acres. $194,900. #3542 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202

575 Doherty Drive

QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

250-992-1195

WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS

REDUCED

QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

Suites, Lower

Commercial/ Industrial For Rent or Lease

Lovely 2 bdrm mobile home and addition just moved to quiet 1 acre in Kersley. New paint, siding, well, septic, newer flooring. Great starter at $124,500. #3675

Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202

QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

Advertising Deadlines Word Classifieds Wednesday issue Monday - 12 noon Friday issue Wednesday - 4 pm Display Advertising Wednesday issue Friday - 4:00 pm Friday issue Tuesday - 4pm Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 quesnelobserver.com publisher@quesnelobserver.com

Open Houses

1-800-222-TIPS

Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Renaissance II

Apartments 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + 3 Bdrm. - $700 + No Parties, No Pets References Required

951 Abbott Drive

250-992-2806

2Bdrm Suite close to school and mall. N/s, N/p, available immediately. (250)747- 3878.

Large 2bdrm ground level suite on Dragon Lk water view.

Fenced yard, cable & utilities inc., n/s, dogs ok. Avail Mar. 1st. 747-1499 or 991-1417 New 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite,n/s,n/p,n/p $650/mn. incl.utilities (except phone & laundry) 992-2492

NQ 2bdrm/1.5baths 3level townhouse, available April 1st, n/p, n/s, $650/mo. + utilities.

Call (250)992-5658

Education/Tutoring

Nursing Information Session March 5th, 2012

Train to become a

NURSE in Quesnel Information Session Monday, March 5, 2012 - 5:30 pm College of New Caledonia Nursing Lab The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing program is offered by the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern BC. The integrated program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Open Houses

Attend the Information Session to find out more about:

Immaculate 1700 s/f home, 3 bedrooms & two full bathrooms.

Spacious living room w/gas fireplace & formal dining, oak kitchen, upstairs has new laminate, carpets & new windows. Covered deck, backyard boasts apple trees, gazebo, 12’x16’ garden shed. Large rec room with gas fireplace, storage/cool room. Attached garage, 22’x32’ shop, RV pad. 126’ well with ample water, water softener. Manicured 1/3 acre on city sewer. A block from Dragon Lake, minutes from Lakeview School & easy access to shopping. Asking $305,000.00

Please call for further information or to view!

250-747-2528

2008 Honda Pilot SE-L 4WD Leather, DVD, 6 CD player, alloy summers, studded winters Immaculate, 118,000 kms.

Asking $25,900 250-398-5568

Transportation

Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED

• The admission requirements • The program and course details • The fees involved • Funding opportunities • The application process

For more information call the College at 250-991-7500 ext. 7601

100 Campus Way, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7K1 250-991-7500 • TOLL FREE 1-888-660-7500 • Fax 250-991-7502 www.cnc.bc.ca/quesnel quesnel@cnc.bc.ca

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Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Call 1-800-667-3742

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Claims against the Estate of Einar David Schaldemose, late of the City of Quesnel, who died on January 28, 2012, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before March 22, 2012, after which date the estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which the personal representative has had notice.

Jennifer McCallum C/O Estate of Einar David Schaldemose 11-2377 Larch Avenue Quesnel, British Columbia V2J 4R9

Woodlots 0526, 0528, 0540, 0802, 0847 & 1523 Minor Boundary Changes Public Review and Comment Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 47.1 of the Forest Act that minor boundary changes are being proposed for the following woodlot licences: Woodlot Number W0526 W0528 W0540

Program starts September 2012

Sunday, Feb 26th 1-4 pm 1541 Beach Crescent

Sport Utility Vehicle

Townhouses

FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)992-5597

OPEN HOUSE

AGENTS WELCOME

276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177 Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Education/Tutoring

RENOVATED COMPLEX 3 levels, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 baths. Starting @ $600/mo.

Best deal in Quesnel. 655 Anderson Ave. Small dogs negotiable. No parties. On site caretaker. Call: (250)992-6103.

WQ 4bdrm/3.5bath Executive Home. All rooms spacious Covered deck, double garage. $1250/mo. + Utilities. $50/mo. rebate. Available Mar 1st. Call (780)481-1600

250-992-8949

JUST MOVE IN!

Call Tim at 992-7748

Homes for Rent

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites available.

References required. Move-in incentive.

Large executive home close to downtown. Over 1700 s/f on main with 4 bdrm. plus a 1 bdrm. suite. 5 baths, 2 ensuites, 2 fpl’s, 2 fam/rms, 2 decks. Must be seen at $269,900. #3528 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202

3 bdrm. / 2 level / fresh paint Quiet family twnhouses.

Close to schools & shops.

From $525/mth.

W0802 W0847 W1523

Location West Fraser & Narcosli Pit Roads & 10 Road Hwy 97S & Australian Road & Creek West Fraser and Z Roads

Description of Boundary Change Two areas including isolated areas between the woodlot and a stream and the Fraser River Includes isolated areas adjacent to Australian Creek and between the BCTC Transmission Line Includes isolated areas between the woodlot and Old Growth Management Areas West Fraser Road & Includes isolated areas between the woodlot and private Maquoi Lake land and an Old Growth Management Area West Fraser Road & Includes an isolated area between the woodlot and an Maquoi Lake Old Growth Management Area and an operationally constrained area Quesnel Hydraulic Road Includes isolated fringes adjacent to the woodlot and and Beavermouth Creek streams, wetlands and private land. Excludes an area that is isolated by an existing road

Under Section 47.1 the boundary of a woodlot may be refined for operational reasons or to add isolated areas of unencumbered Crown land. The additional area may include up to 10% of the original woodlot area.

The proposed minor boundary changes are available for public review and comment at: 938 Yorston Ave., Quesnel, B.C., V2J 3B1 on week days from 8am to 5pm, between February 24, 2012 and April 24, 2012. Any written comments on these changes should be mailed to the above address by this date.

Please phone 250-992-9769 to schedule an appointment to view or discuss the changes or to arrange alternate viewing times.

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: CN-PMP-2012 Applicant: CN Rail, 3rd Floor, CN Thornton Yard, 11717-138th Street, Surrey BC V3R 6T5. Attention: c/o Douglas Allen, Manager, Environmental Services. Tel: (604) 589-6542 Fax: (604) 589-6525 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/FAX: (250) 492-6193 E-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purposes of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) are to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, in track ballast, rights-of-way, station grounds, rail yards, and around road and pedestrian crossings, shops, buildings, communication facilities and signals on all property owned or controlled by CN within, or in proximity to, the following communities: Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Lillooet, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, McBride, Valemount, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, Boston Bar, Lytton, Spences Bridge, Ashcroft.

The pest management methods proposed for use include hand removal or cutting, weed trimming, mowing, brush cutters, chain saws, biological control, alternative technologies and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and an example of a trade name of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Transline), dicamba (Vanquish), diuron (Karmex XP), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage), imazapyr (Arsenal), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon), picloram (Tordon 22K), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), chlorsulfuron (Telar), and bromacil (Krovar).

Application methods include: wick/wipe-on, cut surface, and backpack soil and foliar applications using backpack, wipe/wipe-on applicator, handgun (power hose and nozzle), shrouded boom on a hi-rail vehicle and Radiarc® (boomless) sprayer.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 19, 2012 to May 18, 2017.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at http://www.cn.ca/en/corporate-citizenship-public-issues-vegetation-management.htm or by contacting Agent listed above.

“A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, within 30 days of the publication of this notice”

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Tickets $40.00 Tickets Avaliable at:

461 Carson Street, Quesnel, B.C.

Quesnel Seniors’ Centre

Saturday, March 03, 2012

6th Annual Gala Dinner/Dance & Auction

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MEET OUR 2012 PEEWEE THUNDER Josh Salmons #1

Brandon Peacock #31

Josh Daniels #2

Goalie Ht: 4’ 9” Wt: 82 lbs.

Shoots: Left Favorite NHL team/player: Chicago Blackhawks/ Patrick Kane Favorite song: -Favorite food: Kraft dinner Nickname: “The Stone” Most memorable moment: “Winning our home tournament”

Goalie Ht: 5’ 4” Wt: -- lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Pittsburg Penguins/ Marc-Andre Fleury Favorite song: Kyoto-Skrillex Favorite food: Spaghetti Nickname: “Brandini” Most memorable moment: “Winning a shoot-out against Gr. Prairie”

Left Wing Ht: 4’ 10” Wt: 80 lbs.

Shoots: Left Favorite NHL team/player: Phoenix Coyotes/Shane Doan Favorite song: Eminem-Not Afraid Favorite food: Booster Juice Nickname: “Juice” Most memorable moment: “Winning home tournament”

Katie Young #3

Nolan Parr #9

Jacque (Jake) Gilkerson #17

Right Wing Ht: 5’ 2” Wt: 95 lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Vancouver Canucks/ Alex Burrows Favorite song: -Favorite food: Pizza Nickname: Don’t have one Most memorable moment: “Scoring hat trick against Kitimat”

Defence Ht: 5’ 1” Wt: 120 lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Tampa Bay/Steven Stamkos Favorite song: Rock Lobster-B52’s Favorite food: Steak, garlic potatoes Nickname: “Noleeny” Most memorable moment: “Winning the tourney in Terrace”

Left Defence Ht: 5’ 5” Wt: 140 lbs.

Shoots: Left and hard Favorite NHL team/player: Vancouver Canucks/Dion Phaneuf Favorite song: Wretches & Kings Linkin Park Favorite food: Pasta w/Alfredo sauce Nickname: “Jock Strap” Most memorable moment: “When I got a hat trick”

Darby Madill #4

Brody Dale #10

Aidan Jarvis #18

Center Ht: 4’ 11” Wt: 95 lbs.

Shoots: Left Favorite NHL team/player: Edmonton Oilers/ Sam Gagner Favorite song: I’m sexy and I know it - LMFAO Favorite food: -Nickname: “Derpes” Most memorable moment: “Scoring game winner in a shootout”

Center Ht: 5’ 1” Wt: 105 lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Edmonton Oilers/ Sidney Crosby Favorite song: Thunderstruck-ACDC Favorite food: Tacos Nickname: “B-Double D-Dale” Most memorable moment: “Winning home tourney and scoring a hat trick”

Left Wing Ht: 4’ 11” Wt: 85 lbs.

Shoots: Left Favorite NHL team/player: Washington Capitals/Alex Ovechkin Favorite song: Symphonies Nickelback Favorite food: Spaghetti/Ribs Nickname: “Aids” Most memorable moment: “Winning first faceoff, beating Terrace”

Sarah Jarvis #5

Myles Mattila #12

Landon Russell #19

Defence Ht: 5’ 1.5” Wt: 87 lbs.

Shoots: Left Favorite NHL team/player: Montreal Canadiens/PK Suban Favorite song: Song Favorite food: Spaghetti & Meatballs Nickname: “The Crusher or SJ” Most memorable moment: “Winning our home tourney and Terrace tourney”

Right Wing Ht: 5’ 5” Wt: 110 lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Vancouver Canucks/Ryan Kesler Favorite song: Thunderstruck-ACDC Favorite food: Steak and Pasta Nickname: “Mule” Most memorable moment: “Winning our home tourney”

Defence Ht: 5’ 3” Wt: 115 lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Vancouver Canucks/Shea Weber Favorite song: Bangarang Skrillex Favorite food: Pasta Nickname: “Lando” Most memorable moment: “Scoring my first 2 goals in less than 3 minutes”

Jackson Nickolet #7

Owen Burris #15

Dustin Peacock

Right Wing Ht: 5’ 0” Wt: 85 lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Vancouver Canucks/Daniel Sedin Favorite song: Shots - LMFAO Favorite food: Watermelon Nickname: “Jacky Chan” Most memorable moment: “My first big hit and first goal”

Defence Ht: 5’ 3.5” Wt: 122 lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Washington Capitals/Ovechkin Favorite song: -Favorite food: Calamari Nickname: “Big O” Most memorable moment: “Receiving MVP Award in Kelowna”

Coach Ht: 6’ 3” • Wt: 225 lbs.

Favorite NHL team/player: Edmonton Oilers/Jonathan Toews Favorite song: Times like these/ Foo Fighters Favorite food: A good steak Nickname: “Dusty” Most memorable moment: “2 tournament wins in Terrace and Quesnel”

Marshall Brown #8

Christopher Thon #16

Gord Salmons

Center Ht: 5’ 4” Wt: 113 lbs.

Shoots: Right Favorite NHL team/player: Vancouver Canucks/Alex Ovechkin Favorite song: Red Solo Cup Toby Keith Favorite food: Pizza Nickname: “Mash” Most memorable moment: “Winning our home tournament”

Left Wing Ht: 4’ 9” Wt: 85 lbs.

Shoots: Left Favorite NHL team/player: Philadelphia Flyers/Daniel Briare Favorite song: It’s time to win-ACDC Favorite food: Stirfry Nickname: “Wein” Most memorable moment: “Scoring first goal of the season”

Assistant Coach Ht: 5’ 10” • Wt: Take a guess (remember the camera only adds 10 lbs) Favorite NHL team/player: Vancouver Canucks/Ivan Boldirev Favorite song: Aqua/Barbie Girl Favorite food: My kids’ Skittles washed down with a Kit Kat Nickname: “Hitch” Most memorable moment: “Stealing my kids’ Skittles”

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ABOUT TOWN

Way to go École Baker On Saturday, Feb. 18 École Baker won first place overall at the Hallis Lake Cross-country ski races attended by different school throughout our school district as well as one from Prince George and also one from William’s Lake. This was École Baker’s 7th year in a row to win the event and our 11th time winning.

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Community C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

QDPAC PRESENTS THE MAGICAL TEENAGE BRAIN with guest speaker Gary Anaka, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Chuck Mobley Theatre, Correlieu Senior School.

FIRST NATIONS FOOD AND SILENT AUCTION Feb. 29, 6:30 – 10 p.m., Nazko First Nations band office, 405 Barlow Avenue. This evening of First Nations art and culture is a fundraiser for 2012 youth “Gathering Our Voices” conference in Nanaimo.

Purchase local First Nations art including locally made baskets, beading, drawings and leather craft.

Musical entertainment provided.

TUESDAY MAKE A STORY event sponsored by Literacy Quesnel, Feb. 28, 2:45 – 4 p.m., Child Care Resource and Referral Centre, across from Bliss Cafe) Books and snacks for everyone (parents must stay with children) For details call Rebecca, 778-414-9119.

FRIDAY MULTIPLE SCLE-

ROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP meeting Mar. 2, 12:30 – 2 p.m. at CD Hoy room at city hall.

Everyone welcome.

Guest speaker, Dr. Dercksen. For information call Donna, 250-992-3369.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW at Curling Rink, April 6 – 8.

SATURDAY CROONERS’ CAFE Feb. 25, Anglican Church Hall.

Sign up at the door to be an entertainer.

If you’re a singer, musician, poet, magician, storyteller or comic willing to

share your talent, your admission is free. Audience members pay $3, or $6 for a family. Goodies, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, etc. are available.

WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mar. 3, 7 p.m., Pentecostal Church, March 4, 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Northstar Baptist Church, 7 p.m., Maple Park Alliance Church on Balsam Ave. OLD TIME FIDDLERS DANCE March 3, Legion Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Admission

$10 (includes lunch.)

Tickets at the door.

SUNDAY LACROSS REGISTRATION Twin Arenas, Feb. 26, March 3 and 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT sponsored

by Gold Pan Grannies and Primates World Relief and Development Fund Team of St. John the Divine Anglican Church, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. Registration fee $20. Call 250-7473547 to register and for information.

ONGOING EVENTS

CELEBRATE RECOVERY program, sponsored

by Cariboo Liberty Place, for implementing a Christ-centred recovery at Victory Way Church, every Thursday, 7 p.m. For information call Ed, 250-255-0880.

SEASONS HOUSE provides support and advocacy for individuals in need of short term emergency shelter. To access services come to 146 Carson Ave., Quesnel or contact us, 250991-0222.

GRIEF SHARE RECOVERY SEMINAR

and support group for those who have lost someone close to them. Sunday 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Northstar Church, room 109. Call Northstar Church, 250-9928830 for information.

Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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HOME of the MONTH

PLAN NUMBER 7-3-986 SPACIOUS TWO-STOREY HOME

In this spacious two-storey family home, which includes an unfinished basement, all the bedrooms, including the master suite, are located on the second floor, together with the laundry room.

A spacious covered veranda marks the entry, providing shelter from the elements, and leads into a foyer with a coat closet on the left. Directly ahead is a display cabinet, tucked in between a powder room and the U-shaped staircase to the basement and second floor.

At the heart of the home is the great room, with a dramatic double-story ceiling near the gas fireplace, as well as french doors that open to a covered deck and the back garden.

Between the great room and the kitchen is a THIS DESIGN INCLUDES breakfast area with its own window.

AN UNFINISHED BASEMENT The kitchen is divided from the breakfast area by a three-seat eating bar. A window over the kitchen’s double sink offers a view to the back garden, and a U-shaped counter configuration promises to save steps for the cook. A nearby pantry will provide plenty of storage space.

The formal dining room also includes french doors to a sunny terrace, and is separated from the rest of the main floor by an archway. Near the windows, a double-height ceiling adds drama.

There is access from the double garage to the foyer. A spacious den, featuring large windows that overlook the front garden, completes the main-floor layout.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN Upstairs, the master suite is located at the 1014 SQ. FT. (94.2 M2) back of the home for privacy. The generous ensuite includes a soaker tub with its own WIDTH - 52'- 0" (15.8 M) window, as well as a shower stall and double DEPTH - 49'- 6" (15.1 M) MAIN FLOOR PLAN basins. A roomy walk-in closet will accom1146 SQ. FT. (106.5 M2) modate even the most fashion-conscious PLAN NO. H 7-3-986 9'-0" CEILING HEIGHT TOTAL 2160 SQ. FT. (200.7 M2 ) couple’s belongings.

The second and third bedrooms share a three-piece bathroom. The third bedroom boasts a built-in desk. The laundry room overlooks the front garden and includes built-in counters for folding and sorting.

The exterior includes horizontal siding, with decorative board-and-batten cladding in the gables. Painted woodwork and stone-based pilasters lend the home an elegant air.

This home measures 52 feet wide and 49 feet, six inches deep, with nine-foot ceilings throughout. Total living space is 2,160 square feet, not including the unfinished basement.

Plans for design 7-3-986 are available for $746 (set of 5), $835 (set of 8) and $890 for a super set of 10. Also add $30.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $55.00 outside of B.C. Please add 12% H.S.T., 13% H.S.T. Or 5% G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges.

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Thank you to the following poets who submitted their poems.

Poet’s Corner will run the last Friday of each month (providing we get submissions).

Drop off your poems at the Cariboo Observer Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email to publisher@quesnelobserver.com. Fax 250-992-5229

Madeleine's Shadow

The Snowfall

The snowflakes are falling, all over the ground, Onto the trees and the roof tops around.

They fall very softly, not making a noise, That chain her to With perseverance The lawn’s now a blanket for all Those lifeless walls She aimlessly crawls girls and boys.

That bedroom filled Chasing a melody The land and the buildings are all With porcelain dolls That endlessly calls covered white, It’s a definite sign it’s been snowing Matt Merna all night.

I guess that our winter is well on the way, The loneliness and sadness we endure. For all of this white stuff is surely to When I look back from the top of the stay.

Until strength is gone, hill, Time to dress warm for the wind We will struggle on.

I see many mistakes and things and the snow, undone.

It sure can get cold when the wind I'm thankful for friends that are with me And when we are, then, still facing starts to blow. ahead, still It’s nice in the day when the sun’s The way is made smooth by lessons And I would that I had not lost a one. we learn.

Sometimes we were wrong But we cannot change where the path And the trail was long. has led.

In my mind today I saw His hand, And we cannot see around the next Now and then, the path leads, we He reached out as I rose to stand. turn. know not where It seemed to me, I felt his grasp, Though the journey last, And often the track is dim and Oh Thank you Lord, please let this I will be steadfast. obscure. last.

Through daylight and dark, the May we always seek His hand to Dwight Dodge unknown we dare. hold.

And search for those who are tired and cold.

Fill our wagons with spiritual Each day I think this grief will fade ~ needs, But it’s blinded me through these Lately I’ve put my feelings to May we hook to it, our strongest years of change words steeds. ~ That stem from the loss of losing Look for those who are tired of sin, Somewhere in this persuasive mist her And bring them in, and bring them I’m drawn to a dream that I can’t ~ in. resist Each day I think this grief will fade I sat astride my spirit horse, I asked the Lord to find my course. ~ But it’s blinded me through these I seemed to climb the mountain Perhaps I’m the one who won’t years of change high, part ways And searched around with M. Mernagh Perhaps I’ve created this inÀnite wondering eye.

Madeleine's story Has a miserable past Her momentary solutions Are everlasting traps

Madeleine's shadow Wanders the walls Of a bedroom filled With porcelain dolls

The Journey

opt to shine, One must feed the birds as they too like to dine.

This winter is nice if it doesn’t get cold, These snowflakes are something for you to behold.

They fall from the sky in all kinds of shapes, They cling to your clothes like a big bunch of grapes.

This falling snow has come for a reason, Letting us know it’s now sledding season.

Winter’s now here and of course we all say, Hope that this winter will have a short stay.

Elaine Couldwell

Bring them in

Years Of Change

I raced across the valley floor, And, heard a voice; “You must do more.”

Then I saw them, stranded in the snow, The Northern wind began to blow.

I saw them reach their hands to me, Please share your precious gifts with me.

We waited here for you so long, Please share with us and right the wrong.

Poor and weary, I knew them then I loved them long, before our life began.

Then I heard the tune the Angels sing; Bring them in, Oh Bring them in.

June Harnden Anderson

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“Love” ‘Love’ covers so many things, And it is what giving to each other brings.

Each one of us carries our ‘Love’ in a certain way, And we express it to each other in a certain array.

There are so many things to fall in ‘Love’ with, And Valentine’s Day stands to mark such a traditional myth.

We all experience Puppy, Tough and True ‘Love’ throughout our lives,

And it is our choice to decide which one survives.

‘Love’ can stay or ‘Love’ can drift away, It is up to the heart, soul and mind to come what may.

To ‘Love’ and to be ‘Loved’ is one equation of ‘Love’ Only God can answer that in the Heavens above.

Debbie C. Rosenau

Winning at the Losing Game We all join for the same reason, Makes no difference what the season.

It’s a chore we all must beat, Of learning properly what to eat.

We attend meetings once a week Support and encouragement is what we seek.

We give help wherever we can, Being each other’s greatest fan.

Each time we go and it’s a gain, We feel bad and it’s a drain.

Gaining weight is hard to take, When losing is the mark to make.

But at this game we learn to cope,

While losing is what we always hope.

Even if we stay the same, We feel we’re winning at this game.

We all joined for the same thing, support and happiness we all bring.

We will all just hope and pray, This unwanted weight will be gone one day.

Elaine Couldwell

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Over 150 Businesses and Services including all Major Banks • Unique • Safe • Riverwalk • Themed Fire Hydrants • Murals • Art Benches • Wood Carvings • Seasonal Outdoor Cafes HOME TO • Farmers’ Market • City Hall • Library • Arena • Curling Rink • Spirit Square • Canada Post • Movie Theatre EVENTS • Quesnel Downtown Association Gold Dust Mall (July) • Halloween Costume March & Trick or Treat (October) • Moonlight Madness (November)

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• Santa Parade (December)

Phone 250-991-0527 www.downtownquesnel.com Email:qda@goldcity.net

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2012 looks to be another busy year With a new mandate and some new “This is an important project, not faces around the Council table, Mary just for the residents and businesses Sjostrom is looking forward to her in the affected area, but for our second term as Mayor of Quesnel. entire community.”

As a dedicated community advoAs for the local economy, Sjostrom cate, with more than a dozen years remains bullish. serving on council, Sjostrom is proud “We have an adept and capable of the good work being done and, workforce, an entrepreneurial smallalong with her council, is taking a business community and significant pragmatic look at the needs of the major industrial players in Quesnel,” future. she says.

One of the city’s key moves in 2011 “And if you want to know more was to move towards incorporating about Quesnel as a place to visit or Mary Sjostrom sustainability – not just environmencall home, there’s no shortage of tal, but social and economic factors good things to note. We’re recogas well – into all aspects of planning. nized province-wide for our incred“We have to think about more than just one considerible trail system, gardens, parks, flowers and beautificaation when dealing with our long-range vision,” Sjostrom tion efforts. explains.

“Another huge bonus is that life in general is affordable Perhaps the biggest positive of 2011 for the Mayor was here. Homes are very well priced and property taxes are the successful completion of the West Quesnel Land lower than the provincial average. We’re committed to Stability Program’s environmental approval process. securing funding for a new theatre and arena complex in “I’m really looking forward to seeing our full-scale Quesnel, a long-time need for this community. dewatering project in full swing.

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A wealth of visitor information right downtown The Quesnel Visitor Centre is located in the heart of downtown Quesnel in beautiful LeBourdais Park. Here our centre offers residents and visitors access to a wealth of tourism information. Courteous, knowledgeable staff provide professional visitor counselling, accommodation reservations and helpful travel information including transportation and community information on all areas of British Columbia.

The Visitor Centre is not just for tourists, we are here to help local residents plan their vacations as well.

Whether it is finding accommodations, booking ferries, finding attractions or providing scenic routes to your destination, the Visitor Centre has a wide network of free travel counsellors to assist in customizing your traveling needs.

Our center provides two free visitor computer stations as well as a Wi-Fi hotspot so you can catch up on emails for business or your social networking while you are traveling.

The centre also has a children’s activity area and a

comfortable seating lounge so you can sit and relax while you browse through our selection of more than150 magazines and brochures featuring local and surrounding areas, all of B.C. and some neighbouring provinces and states.

Quesnel offers a wide variety of attractions for both locals and visitors. For the more outgoing spirits, Quesnel has some wonderful hiking trails, river rafting, ATV rentals, horseback riding and camping.

For those individuals who are more laid back, the museum allows you to step back in time and explore Quesnel’s treasured history, a casual walk along the Riverfront Trail, or perhaps visit our many flower gardens and experience for yourself why we are known as the City of a Million Blooms.

There are endless activities and areas to discover. For information on the City of Quesnel, or to plan your vacation, contact the Quesnel Visitor Centre at 250-992-8716.

Our friendly staff are available year round to assist you with your needs.

Quesnel women raise support and money for African women Gold Pan Grannies is a group of women (mostly grandmothers) that is part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

The purpose of the Stephen Lewis Foundation is to “Turn the Tide of HIV/AIDS” in sub-Saharan Africa.

The purpose of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign is to raise money to fund projects to support grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa who are raising their orphaned grandchildren whose parents have died from HIV/AIDS. The purpose of Gold Pan Grannies is to have fun while raising money for a cause they believe in. Gold Pan Grannies formed in November 2007 and now has 22 active members, plus 10 members who help with projects as they are able. In four years Gold Pan Grannies have donated almost

Sometimes Gold Pan Grannies just have fun such as this planting project.

$20,000 to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

They raise money through such activities as a drumming workshop and concert, garage sales, plant sales, concessions at local performing arts and other local events, shortbread and craft sales at Christmas time, sale of Kazuri jewelry (made in Kenya by a Fair Trade company) and, this year, in February 2012, our second Scrabble Tournament.

They are always receptive to hearing about new ways to raise money and have fun. Gold Pan Grannies have regular monthly meetings—except in July and August.

GPG welcome new members at any time. Contact Olive Walsh at 250-7473547 or olivewalsh@shaw.ca for more information.

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A NEW SEASON A NEW STORE Stocking everything from motor oils, tack to garden seeds

NORTH CARIBOO GROWERS’ CO-OP Ph: 250-992-7274 Division of Vanderhoof & Districts Cooperative Association

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Quesnel, a beautiful place to call home the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding peoples will play in the Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m writing this on a sunny day in Februfuture development of our natural resources. ary after having spent the weekend crossSummer is also a time of festivals and country skiing and snowshoeing on the Hallis festivities. Quesnelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Billy Barker Days is one Lake trail system just outside Quesnel. My of the longest running, most affordable wife and I joined a group of friends in Wells family-oriented festivals in the province and and participated in that communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anArtsWells has quickly grown to become one nual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gourmet Skiâ&#x20AC;? and snowshoed through of the best music and arts festivals in WestBarkerville. Over dinner in Wells we planned ern Canada. Agri-tourism is also expanding, our kayaking, cycling and hiking adventures Bob Simpson, Cariboo North MLA affording residents and visitors alike many for the summer. opportunities to enjoy natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bounty while In short, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty to do in the Cariboo throughout the year. Our snowmobiling and ATV trails participating in activities that help us more deeply understand our relationship with the land. are world class. Fishing and hunting opportunities Cottonwood House and Barkerville heritage sites abound. If you prefer to capture wildlife through the provide interactive experiences with the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hislens or on canvass youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find plenty of prospective subjects throughout the area. tory. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need plenty of time at both these sites to Over the past few years our population has grown truly enjoy the depth of the experiences they offer. as people have discovered our quality of life and Wherever you go in the Cariboo, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find friendly affordable lifestyle. The expansion of mining, some di- people who will help make your stay as enjoyable and versification in the forest sector and moderate growth informative as possible. in the agriculture sector have created job opportuniThere are also professional guides and many knowlties for both skilled and unskilled workers and our edge volunteers who can assist you to find your way small- and medium-sized enterprises continue to be around and find the best ways to experience the the lifeblood of our local economy. diversity of activities and experiences the Cariboo has The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; communities are also to offer. growing, both in population and in economic and soI hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll thoroughly enjoy your stay in the Caricial influence. Land claims settlements and economic boo, that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come back often, and, maybe, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll partnerships will continue to increase the importance even find this is a place youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to call home.

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Quesnel, a great place to work, play and live The Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce is a vibrant membership-driven organization committed to assisting our businesses and community seek out new and existing opportunities, while inspiring confidence in the future by celebrating success.

A significant portion of our time is spent advocating on behalf of our members. We are only as strong or as representative of the members that we have. For an investment starting at $100 a year, you can take advantage of the many benefits that membership provides while knowing that you have someone in the community working on your behalf.

Our community believes in Quesnel and its vibrant future. From our hundreds of societies and hobby groups to our public and private businesses, we all share in the success of our community and look forward to an exciting future.

National award-winning agencies like the Quesnel School Board, College of New Caledonia, University of Northern B.C. and private trainers collaborate to ensure that there is a strong match of skilled and knowledgeable labour with industry and business.

If you are looking to invest and start a business, we are a great option. We have very affordable buildings and industrial sites with a supportive business resource team consisting of the Chamber of Commerce, City of Quesnel, Community Futures and Quesnel Community Economic Development Corporation.

Let us help you make your dream a reality. We have same-day access via provincial highways to Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary; same day rail access to Vancouver; same-day deep sea port access in Vancouver and Prince Rupert; multiple detailed scheduled airline flights from Quesnel by Central Mountain Air and a one hour drive to the Prince George International Airport.

We have extremely reliable, low cost energy through provincial, publicly-owned utility. The proof is in the vibrant business community. West Fraser Mills, the largest manufacturer of lumber in the world, has its headquarters in Quesnel. We have hundreds of small and home based businesses offering the services you need.

Quesnel, a city of a million blooms is picturesque with some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. We take pride in making our community an attractive place to live and we offer a variety of outdoor and indoor activities that provide an excellent quality of life. No more commute!

The average home price is $174,000 and most are located a very short distance from downtown. We have the lowest residential tax rate in British Columbia for a community our size. We also experienced a 7.3 per cent population increase from 2010 – 2011.

The Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre would be honoured to assist you grow your business or help you to relocate to our community. Call 250-992-7262 or email qchamber@quesnelbc.com.

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Farmers’ Market offers a warm welcome baked bread, cookies, pies and other goodies, plus a

This season, 2012, marks the 24th year for the Farmers’ Market in Quesnel. From very humble beginnings in a treed site where the Quesnel Seniors’ Centre now stands to its present location on the grassy field of Helen Dixon School, the Quesnel Farmers’ Market has grown into one of the most successful markets in B.C. But that shouldn’t surprise anyone. When it comes to agriculture, Quesnel has enjoyed a long and strong tradition of growing food. The earliest written records indicate that shortly after the first gold miners arrived here in late 1850s, land was cleared to grow crops to feed them. The adjacent river valleys provide fertile soil and favourable microclimates, while the climate in general is ideal for most forage and vegetable crops.

Nowadays, with strong consumer demands for healthy, fresh, local, natural and organic foods, agriculture is enjoying a resurgence. The Quesnel Farmers’ Market provides consumers the ideal place to find the produce choices they are seeking. And the Market provides so much more. In addition to great selection of locally grown vegetables, fruits and honey, you’ll find fresh-

wide range of ready-to-eat foods. Interwoven among these vendors, you’ll discover handcrafted gifts and collectibles, such as knitting and other clothing, leather works, patio furniture and jewelry, just to name a few.

And that’s not all. The Market is pleased to provide live music every Saturday. Selected from a superb local talent pool, new and established performers add a festive element to the market atmosphere. Also, about once a month, the Quesnel Farmers’ Market features a special event day. One of these is Art at the Market, where local artists are invited to set up portable studios under the large Market tents.

The Quesnel Farmers’ Market is the place to bring outof-town guests to capture the spirit of our community and to spend a relaxing and enjoyable Saturday morning. The Market is open every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Helen Dixon School site, starting May 5 and going right through mid-October. For information, contact the market manager at 250-747-8543 or visit www. quesnelmarket.com.

BCES offers environmentally-friendly activities For a hands-on nature experience, Quesnel residents and visitors only need to cross the Johnson bridge to be in touch with local flora and fauna.

The Nature Education and Resource Centre opened in 2002. It is the physical location for Baker Creek Enhancement Society, with the goal of fostering awareness, stewardship and restoration of our local environment. The centre is located in the beautiful West Fraser Timber Park.

Come in and check out the permanent educational displays including a saltwater tank with fish and invertebrates from the B.C. coast and a large freshwater tank with Chinook salmon fry.

While you’re here, take some time to explore more than six kilometres of hiking trails in the woods and wetland areas. On the main trail, stop at the bird observatory deck for a view of the wetland and some great birding.

The Summit Trail takes you to the top of the hill for spectacular views of the entire area.

Educational programs can be booked by schools, community groups and the general public on topics such

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Currently, staff are working on several priorities. · Coordinating workshops for equipment operators across the Cariboo Chilcotin on how to work in and around water; · working with many partners across the region to increase stewardship of residents that live in and along lakes, creeks and rivers; · continuing to work towards improving salmon passage into Dragon Creek; · taking on a larger role with the Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable in increasing the profile of the Roundtable; · continue to represent the environment across the region and exploring opportunities for increased stewardship through different watershed governance initiatives.

For more information, go to www.bakercreek.org, e-mail bces@telus.net or call 250-992-5833.

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The Seniors Seniors Advocacy Advocacy Service was Service is communitya group of driven into dedicated, practice trained when the volunteers government who foster a of the day shared comdisbanded mitment the Senior with other Advisory organizaCouncils tions in our around the community, province. to assist Those alseniors with ready work- SAS’ Susan MacNeill is one of the referrals to volunteers who helps seniors find ing with approprithe services they need. seniors were ate agenencouraged cies when by the community to open needed and offer free SAS doors to assist seniors consultations for practical (and others too) when they advice, in a safe, secure, were looking for answers comfortable environment. they couldn’t easily find.

SAS cultivates awareSAS is recognized as a ness of community-based value-added service to challenges and contribute Seniors and the commuto helping others solve nity. problems.

SAS provides AccessibiliThe organization is not ty Parking Permit Program, publicly funded in any way, Courtesy Transportation government or otherwise. to medical appointments, We continually fundraise Vital Information Program with willing volunteers to to the community (this is a provide finances to keep vial that sits in the fridge to our office doors open. alert emergency services SAS encourages you to the medical needs of to think of this office the occupants as well as when donating to worthy their pets) and health causes. promotion workshops, Seniors Advocate Service forums/seminars pertainis located at the rear of ing to the quality of life for Century 21 Realty at 353 seniors, just to name a few. Reid Street.

A group of volunteers has been busy spending other people’s money every Thursday morning at Safeway for the last 11 years. One person noted that there were people in our community that were having difficulty accessing fresh groceries due to health or transportation issues and organized a group that shops to order and Safeway does the delivery. This group has helped people that have lost their independence by giving them an opportunity to do their own shopping without leaving their homes. The weekly contact, for some seniors, has developed into a friendship and for some folks this is a professional, confidential service. Some people use it only when ill or temporarily laid up from an accident or medical reasons and others use it only at special times of the year to supplement the aid they receive from family and friends.

Call Safeway, ask for the Seniors Shoppers on Thursday morning between 9:30 a.m. – noon.

Quesnel’s Scottish Culture The Quesnel Pipes and Drums is a non-profit volunteer organization which has been in existence since 1953 and is dedicated to playing and promoting bagpipe music and Canadian Scottish culture.

They perform at various community events throughout the year, including Billy Barker Days parade, Remembrance

Day ceremonies, Robert Burns Night, Canada Day in Barkerville, Rocky Mountaineer train arrivals, Relay For Life, and more.

Join them Thursday evenings at the Quesnel Legion for bagpipe and drumming instruction!

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UNBC/CNC offers higher learning right at home The University of Northern British Columbia, Western Canada’s top-ranked small research-intensive university, has been in Quesnel since 1994.

UNBC shares the North Cariboo Community Campus with the College of New Caledonia and has a variety of locally-delivered programs.

The campus offers a full nursing program in conjunction with CNC. Students complete the first two years of their nursing degree with the college and then ladder into UNBC to complete their requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

A full Social Work program, the Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, is also available at UNBC Quesnel.

Students typically come into the Social Work program through the Social Service Worker Certificate program at CNC, or by completing two years of university coursework.

Graduate programming in Multidisciplinary Leadership, leading to a Master’s degree in Education, has been offered from time to time.

UNBC Quesnel also offers a wide variety of courses in areas like English, History and First Nations Studies.

Depending on a student’s specialization, it may be possible to complete all, or most, degree requirements at the Quesnel campus.

Moreover, spring/summer Institute courses at UNBC Quesnel make it possible to complete some three-credit courses in a week of intensive study.

This spring/summer, UNBC is offering a Barkerville History course, a Creative Writing Course, and a First Nations Studies course taught by award-winning writer and journalist Richard Wagamese.

Students interested in any of these courses, whether they wish to pursue a degree or are simply interested in taking individual classes, should contact our office.

SD28 focuses on every student’s success Schools in District #28 are great places to learn.

The Quesnel School District is committed to meeting the needs of each student in a safe, caring and inclusive environment.

We value positive relationships with our education partners and strive to live our motto Together we can.

Over the past 11 years our completion rates have increased by 28 per cent for Aboriginal students and 14 per cent for all students.

Student leadership programs, anti-bullying programs, and anti-racism programs all contribute to the development of healthy citizens.

We offer a full range of K-12 education programs. We take pride in the fact our schools maintain class sizes lower than the provincial average.

Fourteen neighbourhood elementary schools include students in grades K-7. Our grade 8-9 junior school is modelled on middle school philosophy: students divided into smaller groups, a focus on core subjects and enhanced social emotional programming.

The grade 10-12 secondary school provides comprehensive course offerings. Specialty programs such as French Immersion and the Quesnel Distributed Learning School are offered for students in grades kindergarten to 12. McNaughton Centre Alternate Program supports secondary students through social emotional programming and academic courses.

The success of Aboriginal students is an important focus for the District. Each school develops a school based Aboriginal Enhancement Plan. These plans are supported by the Aboriginal Education Council and the First Nation Support Workers, who are assigned to every school.

All students benefit from the systems of support which are in place in every school in our district. The School Based Team is the link to accessing these services. Additionally, we are committed to providing exceptional

services to students with special needs. These students receive specialized teaching and have access to the most current technology to help them learn.

For more Information contact the Quesnel School District at 250-992-8802 or visit www.sd28. bc.ca.

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Riding club with varied interests Quesnel & District Riding Club (QDRC) is looking forward to another exciting riding season.

Our club’s interests span many different areas: traditional English & Western, Dressage, Show Jumping/Hunter, Cross-country Jumping, Drill Riding and One-day Obstacle Challenges to mention a few.

We are also open to sanctioning new events that our members like to initiate and manage.

We are hosting a schooling show in June and offer English Hack, Dressage and Hunter classes.

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Another show is in the plans for the beginning of August.

We host several clinics in varying disciplines offered to the members throughout the season.

Other horse clubs in Quesnel that our members also belong to and like to support are the Quesnel

Pony Club, North Cariboo Draft Horse and Mule Association (Driving) and the Gymkhana Clubs.

We meet monthly and would like to welcome old and new members to participate in this passion of ours – horses.

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Discover Quesnel’s intriguing past A walk through the three large change seasonally. galleries of the Quesnel Museum For children there are scavenger provides an overview of the history hunts, a dress up trunk and a selecof the community. Exhibits feature tion of old-fashioned equipment to many of the early businesses and the try out. predominant industries of mining, The museum also provides eduagriculture and forestry. cation programs for schools, the Room settings provide a glimpse of popular Heritage Speakers Series an earlier lifestyle. and research services.

You can meet the people of the The Cariboo Observer has been Cariboo through the remarkable digitized and is now accessible early twentieth century photographs on line at www.quesnelmuseum. of C.D. Hoy or C.S. Wing. ca. The museum’s gift shop offers First Nations artifacts at the Quesnel museum a large selection of history books, The growth of the Indo-Canadian community during the later twentieth and archives. clothing, jewelry, souvenirs and toys. century contributed to even greater Proceeds support programming. For diversity. Representatives of these communities tell their information on 2012 events visit www.quesnelmuseum. stories through short videos integrated into the exhibits. ca or call 250-992-9580.

There are the perennial favourites but displays are Summer Hours are May 19 – September, 2012, daily, 9 always evolving. a.m. – 6 p.m.; winter hours are September, Tuesday – SatThis year there is a new exhibit of children’s toys urday, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.; November – May, Wednesday and another on recreational activities which – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

BBBSQ dedicated to helping children succeed in life Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel is dedicated to helping children develop their full potential through friendships and mentoring programs. Children really benefit from having a friend to do things with and be there for them. Volunteers get a lot out of the program by knowing they are contributing to the community and having fun.

The screened and trained Big Sister/ Big Brother is matched with a child to provide friendship and to be a positive person in the child’s life.

For all our children in the program, whether they are matched or not, we organize monthly activities.

Couples for Kids program provides a way for couples to share their time together with a child. The couples enrich their lives by spending time together and sharing their lives with a child who needs a friend.

Community In-School mentoring program is offered in partnership with School District #28. A volunteer

is matched with a child in a school environment for one hour per week. Building a positive new friendship strengthens a child’s self esteem and school performance.

High school students spend one hour per week with an elementary student for volunteer experience or for a course project with the Teen In-School mentoring program.

Healthy Body, Healthy Lifestyles sessions for adolescent children are organized throughout the school year with the Go Girls/Game On program. Trained facilitators present the after school sessions at various schools. The program focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and positive self-image.

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Arts and Rec Centre - Yours to enjoy There’s no better way to relax than to exercise or pursue an artistic endeavour. Judging by what’s offered at the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre, the opportunity to relax is close to home.

Our weight training room is continually seeing new equipment including a raised stretching bed, an elliptical trainer for people with lower body mobility restrictions, spin bikes and a number of new specialty weights such as kettle bells.

The four qualified fitness staff offer exciting programs such as the Tabata, CrossTraining and Adventure Boot Camp. We provide high quality instruction and personalized training programs.

Fitness classes run five days per week and masters swimming for adults are looking pretty successful these days.

Add the whirlpool, saunas (one for adults and one for families) and the steam room to the mix and you’ve got a full slate of recreation facilities.

If you’re looking for something a little different, the rec-

reation programming is simply outstanding with programs for youth, adults and seniors.

We have ongoing visual art programs for all ages and abilities, with several visiting artist workshops and a fullyequipped pottery studio.

If you want to do art, buy art, look at art, display your art come visit us at the Art Centre.

The Quesnel Art Gallery has monthly shows of local and regional art and a shop for one of a kind artisan gifts.

The Artrium’s permanent collection is always expanding and always on view.

Summer programs are a big hit and children aged 6 –12 love the theme weeks.

Throw in some painting, Zentangle or classic sock monkey programs, pilates, yoga, self defense for women, running programs, women’s skating, sledge hockey or volleyball for good measure.

With a slogan of Yours to enjoy, it’s clear with all that is available, enjoyment comes the minute you walk in the doors.

Dragon Boat Paddlers exercise on the lake All are welcome to join the amazing water sport – Dragon Boat Paddlers.

Picture yourself in a 48-ft boat with 19 other paddlers, all moving in time to the sound of a drum.

Paddling will improve your cardio, upper body and core strength, coordination and is a sport for everyone.

Nothing beats a night out on the water.

Roberts Roost is the home of the Dragon Lake Paddlers.

The Paddling Season starts as soon as the ice is off Dragon Lake, and goes until early October.

Each class is 60 – 90 minutes and take place at Roberts Roost .

There are two levels of paddling:

• Recreational Paddling $75, Monday evenings 6:15 p.m. – for the casual/beginner paddler - once per week, paddles and life jackets provided. Instruction and coaching provided to develop your paddling skills.

Drop In paddlers are welcome on Monday nights - $10 per session.

• Competitive Paddling $100, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15 p.m. This is for the serious paddler and offers a more intense workout. The expectation of the Competitive Team is to attend at least one race festival per year.

For information about this great sport, call Cathy Briggs 250-747-1739 or email thbriggs@shaw.ca

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Gold rush town to host party of the century Imagine – hand-digging through layers of soggy, worthless, frustrating gravel, hoping and praying the next shovel-stroke will expose a fortune in gold.

Twenty feet, 30 feet, 40 feet: everyone says it’s crazy, but there’s too much at stake.

Then, just when the outcome seems impossibly bleak, at a depth of 52 feet, the ground begins to pay.

The lead is struck and the greatest creek-side placer gold deposit the world has ever seen is suddenly yours for the taking.

This is Barkerville’s story.

The Cariboo region of British Columbia’s central interior has been profoundly shaped by gold, thanks to a simple, working-class English prospector named Billy Barker who, in 1862, spearheaded a 20-year, multi-billion dollar industrial revolution that literally helped build a Province. The extraordinary historic town of Barkerville, named in Billy’s honour, now stands as a living testament

to these golden beginnings.

Declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 1923, and later a Provincial Heritage Site in 1958, Barkerville is now the largest living-history museum in western North America.

Barkerville celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2012 and the year is full of exciting adventures for the more than 65,000 international visitors who flock to B.C.’s Gold Rush Town annually.

The signature event for Barkerville’s year-long sesquicentennial celebrations takes place Aug. 11 – 12. The event will officially commemorate the 150th anniversary of Billy Barker’s astonishing gold discovery in August 1862 and the subsequent birth of Barkerville Historic Town.

During the weekend-long gala, visitors to Barkerville will also be treated to the triumphant return of the Canadian National Gold Panning Championships, hosted by five-time World Invitational Gold Panning Champion and lifetime Barkerville resident, Scott Rea.

Waveriders: for self , community and beyond Waveriders Swim Club runs 11 months of the year and is committed to the community of Quesnel in providing a training environment to assist developing athletes along the Canadian Sport for Life Model. Our program enhances opportunities to develop community athletes, and potentially develop athletes to the provincial and national level. We believe we have a responsibility through our members to influence our sport at the grassroots level to ensure participants are centered and reflect on equality, inclusion, ethics and fair play. The Waveriders swim club is a full competitive swimming program, affiliated with Swim BC and Swimming Canada and provides a path to the provincial, national, and Olympic level of comeptition. In order for anyone to be a swimmer of this level they will at some point have to join a winter club program that is affiliated to Swim BC and Swimming Canada, in Quesnel that is our club the

Waveriders Swim Club.

We believe today’s swimmers are tomorrow’s leaders that we help to build today through discipline, self assurance, time management skills, leadership, team building, sportsmanship, dedication, study, communication and pride. These are the building blocks of community leadership and civic awareness and we are impacting Quesnel and beyond! We promote volunteerism, healthy lifestyles and most importantly simply feeling good about ones self. The Waveriders swim club program has more than doubled in size in just one year. As we build our program, the membership is growing, friendships are made, grass root level athletes are succeeding, provincial level athletes are growing, all while teetering on national level standards. Come ride the wave with us, join the Waveriders today. For information visit www.quesnelwaveriders.ca

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Looking west over the Quesnel River, the College of New Caledonia, is a jewel in the community.

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It is not only the focal point for students who are enrolled in its various programs, but a variety of events that bring people of all ages and backgrounds together.

And now with the successful completion of Phase 2 - the new Trades and Technical Education Centre - there is over 75,000 square feet of educational space in this award winning, state-of-the-art campus. That combined with faculty that care about education and are committed to students’ learning through effective and innovative teaching, and partnered with dedicated support staff to guide and inform students throughout their CNC experience, makes a formula for success.

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Start here go anywhere. CNC opens many educational doors for a number of options, depending on your chosen career path. You can earn a certificate, diploma, or associate degree.

Business & Management

College and Career Preparation

Health Sciences

Social Services

University Studies

Trades

Community Programming

ABT Biology Administrative Assistant Certificate

Health Care Assistant Certificate*

Community Support Worker Certificate*

Associate of Arts Degree

Carpentry

Business

Business Administrative Certificate

Chemistry

Practical Nurse Certificate*

Early Childhood Education Certificate*

Criminology Diploma

Electrical

Computers

Management Diploma

English

Nursing, Bachelor of Science

Education Assistant Certificate*

Pre-professional programs

Horticulture Technician

Industry Training

Social Service Worker Certificate

Social Sciences

Pipe Trade

Health

Social Service Worker (UT) Diploma

First Year Science

Plumbing

Management

Power Engineering 4th Class Certificate

Trades

Professional Cook

Mining

Finance

Math

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Watch out for the 2012/13 Program Guide coming out in April.

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Archery - local to international competition The Quesnel River Archers has approximately 30 adult members and 30+ junior members. Although we are a small club, over the years we have produced provincial, national and world champions and as one Williams Lake competitive archer said, “This is one of the best clubs in Canada”. Presently the club uses Barlow Creek Hall for practice on Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays for adults and Tuesdays for kids at 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. and on Saturdays for junior archers with adults practicing afterwards.

The QRA holds two three-dimensional (3D) shoots per year.

The indoor 3D shoot is held at the Gamache Riding Arena during the last week of February (Feb. 25 – 26) and the outdoor 3D shoot is held on the last weekend of May (May 26 – 27) at one of two locations, Janzen’s farm on Paradise Road or at the Pioneer Park (near Dragon Lake off Highway 97.) The 3D shoots consists of archers shooting foamlike animals with various scoring rings located on the animals. The animals can range from a Tyrannosaurus Rex, warthogs, mosquitoes to various other North Ameri-

can animals. The QRA also has use of part of the soccer fields for FITA shooting which will occur during the summer months, May, June and July. The Quesnel River Archers also use Pioneer Park for 3D, general fun shoots or other family archery events where camping during these events is encouraged. Also a portion of the Pioneer Park will soon be accessible for wheelchair archers as a result of various grants that have been obtained by the Club.

Within QRA are various types of archers; traditional - longbow or recurved and compound (pulleys).

Our archers range from as young as six to as old as Al or even Gordy.

Many families have become archers; the Wrights, Berlingettes, Watsons, Schaefers, Foleys, just to name a few.

Archery is an individual sport and one can be as competitive as one wants or simply a sport for the whole family. Elite Quesnel archers are willing to assist or train new archers to become better and generally to thoroughly enjoy the sport of archery. For information contact Wayne and Cathy Schaefer 992-2196, Dale Chapplow 249-5623 or Al Fleck 992-7562.

The Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce

has been proud to serve our Community since 1910 The Chamber of Commerce is a membership based organization with the main goal to grow and expand the business community. This is accomplished by: • Providing networking events designed to grow your client base.

• Providing benefits and programs that will save your business money, time and create efficiencies. Examples include affordable group health benefits, preferred credit card processing rates as low as 1.59 %, and member to member benefits designed to promote shopping local.

• We are your voice for policy reform that will support businesses and business development at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.

• Free racking at the Visitor Centre where we provide over 17,000 referrals a year.

335E Vaughan Street qchamber@quesnelbc.com

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Relocation packages available 1-800-992-4922. The Quesnel Visitor Centre can assist you with trip planning as well as provide you with re-location packages.

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CCS offers comfort and community spirit The Quesnel Unit of the Canadian services, CCS has a selection of wigs Cancer Society is an integrated part of available for people suffering hair loss the community bringing comforting due to cancer treatments. The organizaservices to those battling cancer, survition accepts donations of hair (must be vors of cancer and family and friends of at least eight inches long and clean) to those who succumbed to the disease. be sent away to be made into wigs.

The Quesnel Unit of the Canadian CanThe Canadian Cancer Society is a cer Society was formed in 1940 and has national, community-based organizacontinued to serve Quesnel and area tion of volunteers, whose mission is the residents up to present day. eradication of cancer and the enhanceCurrently, there are approximately 35 ment of the quality of life of people livmembers and many more people voluning with cancer. To achieve this mission, teer to help with various campaigns. the Canadian Cancer Society operates in Amazing Race competitors have fun.

The Quesnel Unit’s major fund-raising three main areas. These include prevenactivities are the Daffodil Campaign tion – reducing the incidence of cancer (flowers and pins) in March/April, Relay For Life in May, and reducing mortality rates from all types of cancer; the Amazing Race in August (with the Palliative Care Asresearch – generating new knowledge on prevention, sociation) and our Christmas campaigns which includes early detection, treatment, quality of life and end of life Rent-a-Santa and Mrs. Claus and sales of Christmas cakes, care for all types of cancer; and support – enhancing truffles and German gingerbread cookies (provided by the quality of life for people living with all types of canQuesnel Bakery.) cer.

CCS also accepts In Memoriam donations. Friendly, The Quesnel Unit meets on the second Wednesday of knowledgeable and capable office volunteers keep the every month (except July and August) at noon in the office at 332 Front Street open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. most office on Front Street. They welcome anyone with an inweekdays, with shorter hours during July and August terest or a desire to volunteer, either in the office or with and during the Christmas season. any of the campaigns.

Besides providing information and help in accessing They can be reached by telephone at 250-992-6551.

Fly from Quesnel, it’s easier than you think So you’re planning a trip, looking to fly somewhere.

You pop online, find a flight and commit to driving out of town, paying for parking or a hotel and embarking from another airport.

Well hold that thought.

“Flying from another airport isn’t always the best option,” Quesnel Regional Airport Manager Harlene Hunt said. “We’re conveniently located, we offer free parking just steps from the terminal doors and we’re close to your home. Whether you’re going away for business or pleasure, the Quesnel Regional Airport offers a stressfree departure or arrival point.”

The airline providing service out of Quesnel, Central

Mountain Air, offers scenic flights and a pretty robust schedule, featuring daily flights to Vancouver.

Did we mention free parking?

“There are very few airports left that offer free parking for travellers,” Hunt added. “Who wants to park miles from the terminal, take a shuttle to departures and drag your luggage around, only to pay a hefty charge at the end of your trip? Here, you park and 30 seconds later you’re in the terminal ready to go.”

Once you arrive in Vancouver, the world’s your oyster.

So the next time you’re planning a trip, check out the Quesnel Regional Airport.

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Hockey - for fun and competition In addition to Rep teams we have Development Teams for atom and peewee players that provide additional training for players that want to get to the next level.

We expect our bantam numbers to be strong enough next year to support a second Rep Team and is something we will pursue if the numbers and commitment are there.

QDMHA is proud to be hosting the 2012 BC Hockey Peewee Tier 3 Championship this March.

This is an exciting opportunity for our players and the community.

The event brings more than 500 visitors to town for five or six nights. Come out and support your local team. Go Thunder!

Last year we started providing goalie clinics to help our goalies

improve and hopefully encourage some of our younger players to stay on the goalie track or to get on it.

We are already seeing positive results and doubled the number of clinics this year to six from three.

If your children are not already spending time at the rink enjoying our great Canadian game then consider getting them involved.

New players are always welcome and the sooner they get started the easier it is for them.

There are programs available to help families that are financially challenged.

These programs are called Jumpstart and Kidsport.

Don’t hesitate to call Shelley at 250- 992-2119 at the QDMHA office for more details.

Canada’s Green University Many courses and programs offered on campus including: • Nursing • Social Work • First Nations Studies • Art Courses

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Cross country skiing at its best The Cariboo Ski Touring Club operates the Hallis Lake cross-country ski venue. It is a million-dollar facility 15kms outside of Quesnel, B.C. with more than 35kms of groomed trail, 3.5kms of lit track, two dog loops, youth programs, club events and races as well as an excellent day lodge.

New this year is a rental shop with classic and skate equipment for all ages. The trails offer varied terrain for beginner and expert skiers with flat short trails and steep winding climbs and descents through fir and birch stands and open pastures. There are also snowshoe trails with interesting terrain for those who prefer a different activity.

The trails, groomed with a Pisten Bully snow cat for both skate and classic technique, are maintained entirely by volunteers working tirelessly to enhance the sport of cross-country skiing in this community. The goal of the club is to attract new skiers to the sport and provide a challenging

ski experience for all skiing abilities and contribute to a healthier community of active winter enthusiasts. With Quesnel’s brilliant snow conditions and sunny winter days, skiing the Hallis Lake trails is an amazing way to enjoy the outdoors.

There are guided ski tours, yoga and skiing lessons, jackrabbits and biathlon programs. The club also maintains trails at the Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park with winding treed ski trails and a flat loop on the frozen lake that is open to the public. And for backcountry skiing enthusiasts, the Cariboo Ski Touring Club maintains three backcountry cabins to access mountain skiing in the Quesnel area. For more information on the Cariboo Ski Touring Club and updates on events and activities, visit the website at www.caribooski.com.

QYSA dedicated to the game of soccer The Quesnel Youth Soccer Association is a volunteer based organization dedicated to providing recreational and developmental soccer to Quesnel and area. Q.Y.S.A.’s indoor facility boasts a 64 x 61m artificial turf surface, allowing for year round programming.

The outdoor facility consists of four full size fields plus two super 8 fields.

Both the indoor and outdoor fields are situated conveniently in West Quesnel along the Fraser River.

Youth soccer programming includes spring and winter house seasons with U5 to U18 age divisions.

The spring season consists of a two game per week schedule running from May through June.

The winter schedule runs from early October through February.

A toddlers program is also offered for younger children as well.

Q.Y.S.A.’s Rep and Developmental teams are most active during the spring and summer. Starting in March, teams participate in the Cariboo Youth Soccer League, regularly competing with Williams Lake, Prince George and 100 Mile House teams.

Teams also attend tournaments throughout the province until the end of summer.

Adult leagues also use the outdoor fields during the summer months as well as the indoor fields during the winter.

The indoor facility is also utilized by others sports and recreational groups, including cricket, softball, schools, birthday parties and walking groups, just to name a few.

For information regarding Q.Y.S.A. programming or facility rental information contact Q.Y.S.A. member services at 250 992 2223 or visit their website, www.qysa.ca.

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Feeding the hungry, comforting the troubled The Quesnel Salvation Good clean donations Army runs a Feeding Cenare always welcome; ter and Family Services at drop them off at our 374 McLean St., 250-992donation box located at 7079. The Feeding Center the back door. Donations is open each day Tuesday dropped off during work– Friday, 9:30 am – 1 p.m., ing hours are quickly where friendly staff and brought inside which volunteers look forward helps to eliminate vanto serving any one in dals who may damage need of a good meal. your gift or create a mess.

The Food Bank is a Church services are major part of Family from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 Services, operating three p.m. each Sunday and days per week, three whosoever will may weeks per month. As well come. as food, we offer counselCaptains Jim and Deb ing, clothing and support.

VanderHeyden are alMindel carefully minds the Food Bank shelves and administers the The Church, Thrift Store Sharon ways available and stand program.. and administration is ready to help when there located at 246 St Laurent, is a need. They enjoy 250-992-8784. The Thrift Store is open Monday – Saturliving in the Gold Pan City and look forward to answerday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ing any questions or concerns you might have regarding Come and check out our daily and weekly specials. their work here.

QFPA sees the possibilities and provides the opportuntiy The Quesnel pants within the Festival of the age of 10 – 28 Performing Arts years may be chois a non-profit sen to compete society dedicated at the annual to promoting loProvincial Festival cal talent and has of the Performing serviced the area Arts. of Quesnel for 29 At the end of years. Our goal each discipline is to provide a fothere will be a rum for students Finale showcasof the performing some of the ing arts – music, talent for that dance, speech discipline as arts and vocal – to selected by the perform in public adjudicator. before an expeAs a non-profit rienced, skilled society, QFPA is adjudicator, in run by a group Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts provides an opportunity for those persuing the arts of volunteers order to receive training and op- to have their skills adjudicated. who are devoted portunities above to keeping and and beyond what they receive in their regular studies, cultivating a life-long passion for the arts. by way of adjudications and critiques. Every spring, over This is an ideal opportunity not only for our aspiring a period of about four to six weeks, participants aged 5 performers, but also for anyone who is an art’s fan, and up gain greater knowledge and appreciation for the to take in some truly amazing talent right here in performing arts through their participation.

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For each discipline there are trophies, cash awards, So come and support our community’s youth who are scholarships and medals and the top performing participursuing their passion for the arts.

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