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Guilty AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter The 12-member jury has found Bradley Van Dyke and Clarence Gill guilty on all four charges. A trial date to set a sentencing hearing is slated for April 10. Van Dyke and Gill were charged with break and enter to commit an indictable offence, assault, aggravated assault and using a firearm while committing or attempting to commit the indictable offence of assault after an incident in Bouchie Lake September 2009. Check future Observers for sentencing.
Kayaker rescued before hitting ice jam AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter A Gold Pan kayaker is lucky to be alive after spending the night along the river. At approximately 8 p.m. Saturday, Quesnel RCMP received a report of an overdue kayaker. RCMP were advised a 51-year-old Quesnel man had launched his kayak at White’s Landing near Dunkley earlier that day with plans to arrive in Quesnel before dark. When he failed to arrive and he could not be reached on his cell phone, a concerned friend reported him missing to RCMP. The experienced kayaker
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was equipped with a survival pack, food, clothing and blankets. Quesnel Search and Rescue and Quesnel RCMP determined that a day time search of the river and surrounding area would commence first thing Sunday morning. Sunday, local volunteers from Quesnel Search and Rescue, the Quesnel RCMP and RCMP Air Services began coordinated search efforts of the area. The male was located by RCMP and Search and Rescue shortly after 11 a.m. as he was approaching an ice jam approximately 25 miles north of Quesnel. Search and Rescue officials
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reported the presence of ice jams the size of small vehicles further upriver and successfully diverted him away from this potentially hazardous and fatal situation. Once on shore, the man said he spent the night along the river after realizing the distance was farther than he anticipated. Fortunately, he was prepared with a survival kit, food, blankets and clothing allowing him to survive the below freezing temperatures. The fact he had a planned route with a predetermined destination and arrival time allowed searchers to better focus their efforts. Quesnel RCMP remind members of the public to
be well prepared for any unforeseen circumstances when doing any back country recreation. Always ensure you are well equipped with food and survival gear, and that family and friends are aware of your route, your final destination and anticipated arrival time. Be mindful cell phone coverage is generally not available in most back country locations. Consider carrying a personal GPS tracking device similar to those used by back country skiers and snowmobilers. Quesnel RCMP thank the local representatives and volunteers from Quesnel Search and Rescue.
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Twenty-five years later Greg Sween, second from left, poses with the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary medal bearers Thursday with the carving he created 25 years ago to honour Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour, which passed through Quesnel on the last leg of the journey. Karen Powell photo
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Rick Hansen Relay rolls through Quesnel Clockwise from top: Landon McGauley brings the 25th Anniversary medal up Reid Street; Lynn Turner, who rolled the medal down Reid Street on Sunday morning was on hand for the end of day celebrations Thursday; Thursday medal bearers show their spirit; Trevor Adelman performs Thursday evening; Brian Harrison passes the medal to Keith Hansen.
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Holmes has you hypnotized DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Do you want to quit smoking or lose weight, but don’t feel motivated? Clinical hypnotherapist Karen Holmes can help give you that extra push you need to reach your goals. Although Holmes has been working in the self improvement field for more than 15 years, hypnotism is her newest accreditation. “I was working as a life coach and kept seeing people who couldn’t reach their goals,” she said. “I kept seeing clients who weren’t seeing results and didn’t want to put the work into it. “It was frustrating, for them and for myself, so I looked into hypnotism.” Holmes found an accredited school in Surrey and took the hypnotherapy course. “I went on the fast track, because of all my previous training,” she explained. “Instead of it being a 10–month course, I crammed it all into one month.” Holmes hopes to show clients that hypnotherapy is nothing like stage hypnotism. “I found that when I came back from my course and started talking to people about it, they didn’t really have a lot of
knowledge about it,” Holmes said. She added most people think of hypnotism strictly as stage hypnotism and don’t realize there’s a clinical counterpart. The way clinical hypnosis works is the hypnotherapist helps you tap into your subconscious mind. “We all have these filters in our conscious mind, which filter out all the important information from the not so important information” Holmes said. “We still get all the information, we just don’t pay attention to it and my job is to bring that information out.” Holmes also said most people feel they won’t be in control of their own actions during hypnosis, but she explained her job is just to be your tour guide, not give the answers. “Since it’s coming from you and not from me, that’s where the change begins,” Holmes explained. “That’s how you know, inside, that’s the truth and that’s why it works so well.” I asked Holmes to put me under hypnosis to be able to write of my own experiences. She put me under a very relaxing hypnosis, I wasn’t even able to open my eyes. My experience with
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Health and Community Services Expo slated for March 31 Do you have questions about your health? Want to know more about local services? Find the answers at the Quesnel Health and Community Services Expo, which runs March 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre. Visitors can sign up for comprehensive health screenings, listen to talks by experts or ask questions about improving health and wellness at a number of exhibitor booths. This year, the Quesnel Child, Youth and Family Network joins a partnership between Leisure Services and Northern Health to expand the Expo to include more information about local community services. “The Quesnel Child, Youth and Family Network believes that health can be measured in many ways. We are proud to be a part of this Expo so
we can share with the community the wide spectrum of services that our Network partners have to offer,” Patty Kimpton, Network Chair said. “The Expo provides our community with comprehensive health screenings and health and wellness information at a convenient location,” Diane Rogers, Leisure Services Recreation Manager said. “This is a great opportunity for all of us to get our loved ones to have a screening and spend some time learning about how we can improve our health.” Visitors can sign up for Northern Health’s Comprehensive Health Improvement Screening Clinic with registered nurses and a physician. This year Northern Health has revised their screening program. Along with heart health risk screening which includes on-site blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose test-
ing and screening for lifestyle risks, they have added goal-setting and a complete health check up using an evidencebased, confidential and secure web-based program. The web program will give you a tool for health maintenance for your lifetime. Anyone can sign up but people over 40 or who have a family history of heart disease or diabetes are encouraged to sign up. A $10 fee covers the cost of the cholesterol/blood glucose test. According to Margie Wiebe, Primary Care Nurse and Primary Health Care Developer from Northern Health, “there is no substitute for having your own family doctor and getting regular checkups but the Quesnel Health Expo can supplement your personal health maintenance through low-cost risk screenings because early detection is the most important factor for
reducing heart attacks and for improving outcomes for all health conditions.” Presentations will include Self-Care for the Caregiver by the Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia at 1 p.m. and a Healthy Cooking Demonstration by the Complete Health Improvement Project (CHIP) Program at 2 p.m. For more information or to register for Northern Health’s Comprehensive Health Improvement Screening, contact 250-9928200. More details are also available at www.facebook.com/ activeliving.quesnel.
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oth NDP leader Adrian Dix and his education critic Robin Austin have recently tried to sell the media a fictitious story about the party’s successful history of negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. With the ritual combat between the BCTF and the B.C. government flaring once again in early March, Dix bragged to reporters that the last time he was involved in teacher talks, it resulted in a 0-0-2 wage settlement. That was in 1998, when Dix was working for then-premier Glen Clark. The real 1998 story is useful, because then as now, the B.C. government was in a financial squeeze and looking at a huge set of negotiations with government unions in health and other sectors as well as education. Glen Clark, an exindustrial union organizer, was known for pushing negotiators aside and taking control of hot files. The premier’s office took the lead in teacher talks, trying to set a strong precedent for low wage settlements similar to today’s “net
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with “an equivalent process of good faith consultations or negotiation, then the legislation might not be an interference with freedom of association….” Bill 22 was written with this decision in mind, reasserting the government’s control over the payroll with a $165 million fund for special needs and a mediator to demonstrate those “good faith consultations.” University of Victoria business professor Ken Thornicroft noted last week that ceding control over class size to the union amounts to delegating authority over spending to someone who is not elected. The legality of that will no doubt be examined in the BCTF’s next courtroom assault on the provincial treasury. It’s an important comparison for voters. Which party is better able to represent the public interest in hardball negotiations with 300,000 unionized employees? Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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1990s. Press reports at the time put the total cost of this supposed wage freeze at an 11-per-cent increase in the provincial payroll. Before I get into the court battles that followed after the NDP government was dumped, there is a business principle here. One of the first things I had to learn as a private sector manager is that if you don’t control your budget, you aren’t really a manager. And no one who lets authority over staffing levels slip away can possibly control their budget. Control over staffing levels is what the NDP let slip to the BCTF in 1998. And it is what the B.C. Liberals took back in 2002, with legislation that removed class size and composition from bargaining. In the constantly repeated BCTF rhetoric, this was the “illegal stripping” of union contract terms that was struck down in April, 2011 by the B.C. Supreme Court. A closer reading of Justice Susan Griffin’s decision shows that she gave Education Minister George Abbott an out. If the province replaces staffing level bargaining
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Pet food plus Mayor Mary Sjostrom (left) and Coun. Scott Elliott (far right) help celebrate the grand opening of Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Saturday with local operator Dave Craigmyle and interior district manager Jasmine Tseng. Karen Powell photo
Clean it up Editor: I would like to know why is there no where to shop for clothes,shoes etc here in the City of Quesnel, except for Walmart,and a few places in the downtown core that are too expensive for people on a budget. Where is the tourism for Quesnel? What is our mayor doing to build new growth for our city. Maybe come July for Billy Barker Days,but that is the extent of it all. I see there are alot of
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empty buildings with no new places to shop! What are the police doing for the drug trade here also. I took a taxi home the other night (welfare night) and the driver said that he watched our RCMP stopping drivers for going over a little on the speed limit, but yet the driver must have gone to these drug houses at least a dozen times. We need new growth for our city, and to clean it up! Judy Fullerton Quesnel
How clear the line... Editor: There are two points I would like to make regarding two recent letters to the editor; one written by Marguerite Hall and the other by Penny Calvert. Calvert’s attempt to rebut Hall’s letter by stating “her letter sounds like someone...” confounds me. What is meant by, “sounds like someone”? This posture is simply personal conjecture. Secondly, I think Marguerite
I would add, how clear is the line between fascism and totalitarianism wherein, to paraphrase the late Christopher Hitchens, the totalitarian mentality is prone to making up rules that are impossible to obey.
Hall poses an interesting questions where she asks “how clear is the line between democracy and fascism? I would add, how clear is the line between fascism and totalitarianism wherein, to paraphrase the late Christopher Hitchens, the totalitarian mentality is prone to making up rules that are impossible to obey. Mary Lane Quesnel
Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number and should be 250 words or less. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality. Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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a neighbourhood. Toxins such as hydrocarbons and gases like carbon monoxide are also released in smoke. Additionally, backyard burning can start
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structure fires and forest fires, even when well-tended. There are a couple of options besides burning leaves and yard waste. Composting creates a rich additive to gardens (see below for an easy method).
Leaves can also be raked, and then mowed over several times to chop them up. They can be left right on the lawn or spread on gardens as a mulch. For flower or vegetable beds, put down a two to three inch layer of chopped yard waste. This will help the soil retain moisture, keep weeds from sprouting and assist with keeping soil temperature constant. Leaves and other yard waste can also be taken to the municipal landfill. There is no charge for small amounts (pickup loads or less). Separated material is put aside in an area reserved for yard waste where it will eventually break down (but is not actively composted). If you feel like burning your spring yard waste is your only op-
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tion, there are a few things you can do to minimize the effects: • be aware of bylaws (the City of Quesnel does not allow burning of yard waste without a permit) and provincial open-burning regulations; • avoid burning when an inversion is occurring; • never burn plastics, tires, toxic materials or other
garbage; • make sure material is dry and do not allow the fire to smoulder. Garbage Bag Mulch One of the easiest ways to create fantastic mulch is to use a garbage bag. Shred the dry leaves thoroughly using your lawn mower. Then place the shredded material and lawn clippings in a black garbage bag
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Lifestyles
Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Organic chemistry lights his fire
Dr. Mark MacLachlan was awarded the prestigious Steacie Memorial Fellowship for his work in organic chemistry. Elizabeth Varty photo, UBC
Quesnel’s own wins $250K prestigious fellowship ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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ark MacLachlan remembers the first experiment that set him on a path to his current career, supramolecular chemist. “It was in Mrs. Murray’s Grade 3 class at Red Bluff elementary school,” he said. “It was mystery powders. We had to figure out what they were.” He remembers using a magnifying glass, testing the substances’ solubility in water and tasting (including plaster of Paris.) “It was my first taste of chemistry and that simple school room experience led to iridescent glass film research and the Steacie Memorial Fellowship.” MacLachlan was awarded the $250,000 fellowship in late 2011 and will spend the next two years advancing his research of the iridescent glass film project. After completing elementary and secondary school in Quesnel, he headed for UBC’s first year sciences program. “I always loved science and math right from
elementary school and always did well,” MacLachlan said. He admitted when he first entered university he was open to all fields including the potential to become a doctor or a dentist, however in his second year MacLachlan soon realized he was most interested in chemistry. “I felt I had more talents in chemistry by that time,” he said. “You begin to discover the amazing world of understanding matter and creating new substances.” He explained chemistry is a lot like cooking. “We learn about the ingredients and how they combine to create new dishes for the scientific menu.” After completing his bachelor of science degree in 1995, MacLachlan began working on his Ph.D. at University of Toronto in materials chemistry. “Materials chemistry can be any number of tangible things, however I was working on new magnetic materials, specifically new magnetic plastics for my Ph.D.” He found his passion in materials chemistry with the idea of making things
no one else has ever created before. “I knew I wanted to be a researcher once I completed my Ph.D.” Similar to a medical internship, MacLachlan went on to complete his two-year post-doctorate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in organic materials. With several applications sent out, he accepted an assistant professorship in organic chemistry back at his alma mater, UBC where he did some lecturing and lots of research. He achieved tenure in 2007 (based on an evaluation on productivity and achievements) and full professorship in 2011. He was still lecturing some but the bulk of his time was spent on research. (For all the Big Bang Theory fans, MacLachlan, who loves the wildly popular TV show, said those characters have similar jobs to his and yes, he admits he’s met people similar to those characters, even Sheldon.) For the past three years, MacLachlan’s research group, which includes undergrads, graduate students and post-
doctoral students have worked on many, many chemistry projects, most running concurrently, however, the iridescent glass film discovery was actually an accidental discovery. “When you look at a butterfly or the shell of a beetle, they reflect light because they’re iridescent,” he explained. “The reason they reflect is because of the supramolecular structures. “It was during a forestry research project on pulp where we were looking at nano crystalline cellulose with its rod shapes (which organize into helix-like structures) we discovered we could re-create this structure in glass.” Iridescent glass film has potential applications for coatings for glasses or windows that block ultraviolet light or reduce heating and air conditioning requirements. And so with the accidental discovery and subsequent ongoing research, MacLachlan name was put forward by the UBC chemistry department for initially an internal review where six scientists are chosen to be forwarded for possible
selection of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Steacie Memorial Fellowship. The fellowship recognizes some of the nation’s most promising scientific talent and honours excellence in young scientists (those within 12 years of receiving their doctorate.) “I figured I didn’t have a chance,” MacLachlan said. “I was surprised my nomination made it out of the UBC internal competition.” However, a phone call, just three days before Christmas 2011, informed MacLachlan he had been chosen to receive one of the Steacie fellowships. “I was shocked. This is a career-changing award,” he said with a big smile. “For the next two years I will concentrate on the iridescent glass film project.” The fellowship provides money, time and prestige (its the highest award a young scientist can receive in Canada.) Despite his resemblance to Leonard Hofstadter of Big Bang Theory fame, at 38, MacLachlan feels his career is on track and his
personal life is great. He’s married to an organic chemist and together they have two children. When asked if he’s kept up with his graduating classmates from the Correlieu class of 1991, MacLachlan said yes, in particular with one fellow graduate, Paul Cyr, who also works at UBC in the technology transfer department and also has his Ph.D. in organic chemistry. In looking back over his formative school years in Quesnel, MacLachlan ponders those who have made a difference in his life. “I credit one teacher who inspired me, although there were many wonderful teachers through the years, I’d have to say my high school English teacher,” he said. “Mr. DeVries made us think and be creative. People don’t see science as creative but that’s the essence of science, nothing is discovered until scientists get creative. And, surprisingly, as a scientist I spend 80 – 90 per cent of my time reading and writing.”
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Block Hunger Left to right: Kim Manning, H&R Block manager, Jessica Philbrook, Nichole Hawkins, Diane Richter and Gerry Eggert are helping fill the truck. H&R Block is looking to fill the new Ford pickup on loan from Cariboo Ford with food for the Salvation Army Food Bank between now and Friday, March 30. For every caselot item donated the donor’s name is entered in a draw to win a $50 gift certificate to the newly rennovated Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse. Save-On Foods will match any Campbell’s soup or Aylmer’s canned tomatoes caselot item purchased at the store and donated to Block Hunger. Those who bring in individual items have a chance to win a jar of jelly beans and a plush bunny. Children who bring in a donation will receive McDonald’s coupons. On Thursday, March 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. there will be free cake. Annie Gallant photo
This session will train the do-it-yourself homeowners and experienced log home contractors in all aspects of product application and log home maintenance.
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Child-friendly designation coming to businesses in Quesnel ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Selena Weiers would like to see every public business and office in Quesnel become child-friendly. “Becoming childfriendly doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming,” Weiers said. “It can be as simple as ensuring your business has clear signage for the restroom or putting a step stool in the restroom for smaller ones to wash their hands.” She also said becoming childfriendly can be interpreted as disabled-friendly, senior-friendly and stroller-friendly. Weiers is a childfriendly community facilitator and is visiting local businesses with information and encouragement to consider becoming child-friendly certified and proudly displaying the star which tells others of their child-friendly compliance. Child-friendly compliance has some common practices to all businesses including clear signage to restrooms; flip-down child’s toilet seat installed on one or more toilets; sink installed at child’s height or sturdy step stool provided; play
Selena Weiers appreciates the activities for daughter Aimee available at the Observer. Annie Gallant photo area equipped with clean, safe toys and books for children, including school-aged children; give-away items (stickers, balloons, small toothbrush) offered to children; and staff who regularly greet children and make an effort to help them feel welcome. There’s a list of other efforts businesses can make to become childfriendly and Weiers would love an opportunity to discuss this with business operators. And Weiers added there are some real benefits to becoming a child-friendly business. “In a child-friendly business, customers
Quesnel Chapter of Canadian Parents for French would like to thank all the participants who came to our french family dinner on March 1. The evening was a great success and a special thank you goes out to the hosts of the speed dating tables and all of those who spoke to the group. The dinner concluded a week of French Immersion fun at Ecole Baker...from crepe breakfast, to hot chocolate, to treasure hunt activities and more. Funding for this dinner and the week’s events was provided through a grant from the Ministry of Education and Canadian Heritage. The BC-Yukon CPF provides on-going support for these culturally enriching events and the local chapter of CPF provides matching funding through fundraising and membership fees. Thank you to everyone for supporting our french immersion program in Quesnel
with children feel more comfortable,” she said. “And comfortable customers means increased customer loyalty and that can mean more sales. “Family customers usually stay longer and this again, could mean more spending per visit.” And Weiers was also quick to point out it’s not just parents that are buying for and with children. “Grandparents,
aunts, uncles and family friends are spending their money with children and if they like what your business has to offer, they’ll tell others.” The child-friendly initiative is funded by United Way and Ministry of Children and Family Development and administered through the Quesnel Child, Youth and Family Network, specifically Success By Six. Success by Six is not a program but a community collaboration with the vision to build the capacity of parents and communities to support children aged 0 – 6 to become healthy, safe, secure, successful learners, socially engaged and responsible. The primary role of Success by Six is to raise the profile of the importance of the 0 – 6 years. Child-friendly designations at public businesses is one of the many ways the Quesnel Child, Youth and Family Network and Success by Six are working towards its vision.
“I’m looking forward to working with Quesnel shops and businesses to assist them in becoming childfriendly,” Weiers said. For information on the child-friendly certification and how you can apply it to your business, contact Weiers at 250-9912821 or email her at bearman@telus.net.
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Thunder roars in bantam playoffs JONAS GAGNON Quesnel Observer The Bantam Thunder came back from a 4-1 deficit in the final game of the provincials to win an exciting 6-5 victory over Terrace and take the banner. “It shows the character of the group when it’s 4-1 in the second, then 5-1 in the third and they don’t drop, they go harder,” Brian Kozak, the Thunder’s head coach, said. Though the score by the end of the second was lopsided, the play was anything but. “It was probably the highest tempo game we played all year,” Kozak said. Though Quesnel scored first, Terrace got some lucky bounces in the first two periods that managed to get by Brady Powell, Thunder’s goalie. While at the other end the Thunder couldn’t manage to finish, including an empty net opportunity that slid wide of the mark. Terrace’s fourth goal late in the second period, netting a three point lead for the Terrace team, got to Quesnel. “You could see our guys went down a bit psychologically,” Kozak said. But the lull didn’t last beyond the second period. The team regrouped in the dressing room between periods and in the third they came out of the gate strong, and despite an early goal
by Terrace to put the score at 5-1, nothing fazed the Thunder. Jessie Roach was the first to step up for the Thunder in the third period. Three minutes into the third, not one minute after Terrace seemed to nail Quesnel’s coffin with their fifth goal, Roach managed to slip one by the Terrace goalie and open the floodgates for his team. He followed up with two more goals, scoring every shift he was on for three consecutive shifts, giving Roach a hat trick.
Capitalizing on that momentum, Brayden Dale scored his second of the game to tie the game at five. Finally, with just under three minutes in the game, Keith Redden broke the tension by splitting the defense and scoring the go-ahead-goal. The Thunder were in great condition for the tournament and were able to play solid hockey, never slowing the pace, even in the last period of a grueling tournament. It’s this conditioning that kept them in the final game. “Terrace just tapered off condition-wise
and we just dominated,” Kozak said. It was this conditioning that Kozak credits for getting the team through a grueling tournament, including two, two-game days and another comeback against a three-goal deficit earlier in the tournament.. The Thunder played admirably, managing to get through the tournament with a 6-1 record that was unmatched by the other 10 teams in the tournament. “The kids were fantastic,” Kozak said. The grueling tournament, and tenthhour comeback, relied on the dedication the team brought to practicing and keeping their conditioning up for the duration of the season. “Right from the start of the year they were willing to do what needs to be done,” Kozak said. That willingness translated into extra ground training for the year, and extra ice time before the tournament to make sure they were in top condition. The Thunder gelled as a team early on in the season. It’s this teamwork that has buoyed them since the very beginning, and which Kozak credits for allowing the team to come so far. “They came together as a team and believed everyone would do their jobs,” said Kozak. In the playoffs that resulted in a team that didn’t have to rely on one or two stars or a single line of scorers. “Everyone contributed,” said Kozak.
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Kyle Tessier, right and William Charlie of Boston Bar went three rounds before Tessier managed to send Charlie down for two eight counts, a TKO in junior boxing Contributed photo
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JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Kyle Tessier, hailing from Quesnel, B.C., took a win in his first ever boxing match, against William Charlie of Boston Bar. “It was great,” Tessier said, “I managed to win by TKO (technical knock out).” He attributes his success to the focus and determination he brings into the ring. “Some of my friends said when I stepped into the ring, the look in my eyes, I looked like a completely different person.” Wally Dorn, coach of 2 Rivers Boxing Club where Tessier trains, agreed. “Being that it was his first match, so many boxers in their first match go into a survival instinct and throw wild aimless punches but Kyle didn’t do that. He was calm and did
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what he needed at the right time.” Going into the fight, both Tessier and Dorn knew that Charlie was shorter, with a shorter reach and rightly determined he would rely on body shots. “Our plan was to throw some good, crisp jabs and rights,” Dorn said. The plan succeeded and Tessier managed to use his jabs to keep the shorter Williams out and head off the body shots. In the third, Tessier’s better conditioning started to show through, with Charlie flagging. Tessier managed to capitalize on Charlie’s slowing and kept up the pressure. With the edge in the third round, Tessier sent Charlie down for two eight counts, a TKO in junior boxing. Dorn was impressed by the calm, unflag-
“Nothing’s worse than losing a fight, not because of skill or strength, but just because you’re out of energy.” Kyle Tessier
ging performance. “It was almost a mechanical performance,” Dorn said. For Tessier, the fight was truly enjoyable. “I actually enjoyed the fight,” Tessier said. “It’s just you and your opponent, no team mates to rely on.”
With the first fight under his belt and a growing affection for the sport, Tessier plans on taking on more bouts. That means making sure his body is up to the challenge. His physical condition helped him take the last match, but his cardio training remains the hardest part of the fight for Tessier. Without keeping up with his cardio workout, Tessier’s afraid of ‘gassing out.’ “Nothing’s worse than losing a fight, not because of skill or strength, but just because you’re out of energy,” Tessier said. 2 Rivers Boxing Club will host Rumble #16 on May 5.
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- Male Tan & White Puppy found on Mathews Rd. Barkerville Hwy.
George Glenn May 10, 1933 ~ March 20, 2011 He had a nature you cold not help loving And a heart that was purer than gold And to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow cold. His charming ways and smiling face Are a pleasure to recall. He had a kindly word for each And died beloved of all. What would I give to clasp his hand, His happy face to see, To hear his voice and see his smile, That meant so much to me. A thought of sweet remembrance, A memory sad and true, The love and sweet devotion, Of one who thinks of you. As we loved you, so we miss you; In our memory you are near. Loved, remembered, longed for always. Bringing many a silent tear.
- Male Neutered Cat senior - white and orange well fed cat found on Hydraulic road.
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In loving memory of
- Adult Neutered Male Cat short hair black & white with a black spot on jawline found Southland Mobile home park behind Canadian Tire.
In Memoriam
Gary Rolston Aug. 6, 1950 March 28, 2011
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CITY OF Yellowknife Building Inspector II. The City of Yellowknife has a vacancy for a Building Inspector II. For more information on this position, including salary and benefits, please refer to our web page at: www.yellowknife.ca. Submit resumes by April 5, 2012, quoting #220-139U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca
One year ago all of our lives changed, we lost the head of our household. You were a good husband, a great dad and an amazing grandpa. We’re all missing out on a million more memories, but we thank God for the ones we have. I miss you so much Dad, our hearts are still broken, but our love is still strong.
Love Judy, Dawn & Stacy
Love Evelyn and family
In Loving Memory of
Frederick (Fred) Faulkner May 29, 1933-Mar. 27, 2005
I miss you from our home dear, A shadow over my life is cast. I miss the sunshine on your face, I miss your kind and willing hand, Your fondness and earnest care, You are with me always. Love wife Shirley and family
In Loving Memory Keith Faulkner - Apr. 19/56-Feb. 26/99 Leah Faulkner - Dec. 30/80-Feb. 11/02 Leslie Faulkner - Oct. 6/59-Mar. 18/63 Remembered always Mom, Grandma Faulkner and family
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Quesnel Community Living Association is looking for compassionate, dedicated people for positions as casual support workers. You should have an interest in working with adults with developmental disabilities. Additional training in social services or crisis intervention would be an asset. The job requires the flexibility to work shift work and all employees must have a successful criminal records check, grade 12 or equivalent and a valid drivers licence. A detailed job description can be found on our web site qcla.ca under employment. As a casual worker you become eligible to post on permanent positions at which time full benefits are available. Please forward your resume to qcla@shaw.ca or fax to 250-992-6651. You may also drop them off in person at our office at 658 Doherty Drive.
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General Manager - Log Sales Western Forest Products Inc. is seeking a General Manager Log Sales to join our Log Sales & Marketing Group. This senior role represents a significant opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is seeking a leadership role in this important segment of our business. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, but working closely with our Timberlands and Fibre Supply groups, you will oversee our log marketing plan and manage all facets of our log sales. Specifically, you will manage our log sales team, and further develop strategic business relationships with our critical partners with an objective of increasing margin for the company. You come to Western highly respected by your peers and with uncompromising integrity. A detailed job description can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php
You possess a post-secondary degree in Forestry or Business Administration with 10 years progressive leadership experience in the business. Ideally you have knowledge of coastal fibre flows and experience in log trading. You are known for your ability to translate ideas and strategy into actions which deliver strong financial results in this complex decision making environment. More importantly, you are recognized for your integrity and respected by your peers and colleagues for your transparent business approach. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company operating primarily on Vancouver Island. The Company’s focus is on the solid wood sector and includes timber harvest and lumber manufacturing. The Company is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. 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 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, April 2, 2012 Reference Code: GM - Log Sales
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Help Wanted THE QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER Carriers Required • Baker, Twan • Willow, Alder, Panarama Ridge • Robin Rd, Hilborn Rd • Basalt, Granite, Jade Quartz, Mica • Gook, Ariel Dawn, Cody Dale, Croft • Bettcher, Lewis • Reid, Sheppard, Barlow, Carson, Mclean, St. Laurent • Beryl, Dragon View, Flint, Gook, Jasper • Healy, Lewis • Robertson, Ryder • Abbott Drive • McNaughton, Reid St. • Fiege, Pedersen, Vachon, Viker • Giesbrecht, Manweller, Morast, Redden • Phillips, Brears, Enemark, Neighbour S • Brears, Britton, enemark, Phillips N • Neighbour, Sanderson, Thompson Pederson • Barlow, Callanan, Gray, Vaughan, Sheppard, St. Laurent • Warden, Webster, Winder • Rolph St. • Racing Rd. • Ash, Cedar, short, Kerouvac, Elm St. • Mystic Ave.
Anyone interested in these routes please call Denise @ 250-992-2121 661262 BC Ltd.(o/a Tim Horton’s) 685 Newman Rd. or 385 Front St. Quesnel, BC. Food counter attendant. Full time/shift work. Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends. $10.90/hr. + benefits. Apply at store. Fax: (250)7472476. Outlaw looking for part-time staff. Must be able to work during week and weekends. Please bring resume to Outlaw 387 Reid St.
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Accounting Clerk needed. Proficient in spread sheeting Excel. Working knowledge of Access is an asset. Familiar with monthly accounting cycle and payable processing. Please drop resume of to box “C” c/o Quesnel Observer 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel BC V2J 2A8. Heavy Duty Mechanic Sunny Okanagan. Required for maintenance & repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com
Dental Assistant required Reply to Dr. Harvey Thompson, #22-665 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J5J5. 250-992-3771
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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca Manager/caretaker position avail for mobile home park in Quesnel April 29, 2012. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple in good health. Accommodations provided. Please forward resume to dshenn51@telus.net
Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com
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Inland Kenworth Parker Pacific in Quesnel, B.C. is looking for an energetic person with excellent customer service skills to fill the position of
Full Time Service Writer. Please forward resumé: glarsen@inland-group.com or 3150 Hwy. 97 North Quesnel, BC Quesnel Women’s Resource Center 690 McLean Street - Quesnel, BC - V2J 2P6 ph: 250-992-8472 fax: 250-992-6160 email qwrc@shawcable.com
Administrative Coordinator Position. Permanent 30 to 35 Hours per week. Requires BSW or equivalent training and experience. Must have a feminist perspective and knowledge of the social dynamics of woman abuse. Must have effective written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of proposal writing and budget management an asset. Some travel required, must have a reliable vehicle. Application packages available at the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre. Application deadline 4PM April 4, 2012.
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The Quesnel School District is currently seeking applications for casual Secretaries. Successful applicants would become members of CUPE Local 4990. Qualifications include: Grade 12 graduation, successful completion of an Office Administration one year academic program (Certification), Accounting 11 or equivalent. Recent relevant experience would be an asset. Skill testing may be required. All applications are to include a covering letter, resume, names of at least 3 supervisory/professional references, supporting documents (e.g. confirmation of Grade 12 completion, relevant post secondary certificates, diplomas and transcripts, certifications). Successful applicants must be willing to provide a Medical Certificate attesting to good health and also be willing to complete a Criminal Record Check. Applications are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2012: Randy Curr, Director of Instruction - Human Resources 401 North Star Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 5K2 Fax: (250)992-0435 Email: margaretpetsul@sd28.bc.ca Please direct enquiries 250-992-0407.
Employment Services
Employment Services are CHANGING -April 02, 2012 What YOU need to know!
New Employment Services Centre Location: 488 Mclean Street, Quesnel, BC Entrance on the Ground Level Final Date of Service at this location: Thursday, March 29, 2012 For more info call
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The District appreciates the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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FIRST AID, COMPUTER & WORKSAFE COURSES OFA Level 1: Mar. 31, Apr. 14, 28 • 8 am - 5 pm, $95 OFA Level 3 (2 week course): Apr. 16, May 7 • 7:30 am - 4 pm, $695 H2S: Apr. 20 • 8 am- 2:30 pm, $280 Transportation Endorsement: Apr. 15, May 13 • 8 am - 5 pm, $120 Foodsafe: Apr. 14, May 26 • 8 am - 5 pm, $70 Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Apr. 19 • 8 am -2:30 pm, $125 Personal GPS Training: Apr. 14 • 8:30 am -4:30 pm, $70 World Host: Apr. 13 • 9 am - 4 pm $65 2011/2012 Programs are now posted on our website! 250-983-6900 or www.sd28.bc.ca Are you 19 to 100+ years of age and want your Grade 12 Graduation?…come see us at Helen Dixon Centre, 241 Kinchant Street, Quesnel Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 7:30 pm Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm, Friday 8 am - 1 pm
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Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com
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1995 14’ Mobile home, Ridgewood This well loved home offers 3 bdrms and an oversized storage shed. Located walking distance to all your shopping needs. Pets welcome with approval. Pad rent is $235/mn which includes sewer, water+ garbage collection. You will appreciate the 2x6 construction and generous sized pad and new 30 yr. roof. This home is located in the popular new family section of the River Walk MH Park community. Close to shopping/Quesnel Golf Club and connected to the Quesnel River Front walking loop this is an ideal location to settle in and live affordably. $64,900 Contact Ken @ 250-878-9111 river-walk@shaw.ca 2 bdrm 12x62 1974 Ambassador Mobile Home #29 654 N Fraser Dr. Riverwalk Trailer Park. 12x6’6â€? addition with back door, 2 covered porches, power smart windows. New peaked aluminum roof, skirting, furnace + hot water tank. All new ooring,new electrical ďŹ xtures in bathroom + dining. Washer + Dryer. Partly furnished. Back Shed. 250-9925925.
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Garage Sales Moving Sale - Fri, Mar 30 & Sat, Mar 31st. 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. at 1966 Alder Rd Moving Sale house hold items, furniture (bdrm suite) computer 1 (250)992-2937 Moving sale Sat. March. 31st.. 8 am - 2 pm 731 Serenity Dr.
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabsâ€?20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Diesel pumps, Aluminum pipe, hoses and ďŹ ttings. Highlands Irrigation Serving Miners Since 1974 1-800-665-5909 www.thewaterpeople.com
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Pets & Livestock
Pets 2 yr. old spayed miniature white purebred Persian cat. To be given away to good home. Elderly couple preferred. Ph: days 250-9929807, evenings 250-992-1012. BEAGLE puppies. (7 puppies) $900. Vet checked, shots. Ready to go April 15. 250-3953178.
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions AUCTION #1 - MAY 26, 2012 @ TOPLEY’S GARAGE This sale will include a good selection of antiques, a very large selection of tools, vehicles and equipment. To consign to the sale early in order for us to get your merchandise advertised, call Mike’s Auction Limited as soon as possible. AUCTION #2 - JUNE 2, 2012 @ FORT ST. JAMES This a auction will be a very large tool and equipment sale - approximately 2,000 lots. If you would like to consign large equipment or vehicles, please contact Mike’s Auction Limited. Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already extremely large sale.
MIKES AUCTION LTD. (250) 694-3497 or Cell: (250) 692-6107 or Egon (250) 694-3319 Cell: (250) 570-2055 Email: mike@mikesauction.net As soon as possible Watch future papers for complete listings.
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. FOR SALE! Pellet Stove Paid $3,000 also furniture for sale. Offers! (250)747-4392 after 2:30 pm. 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. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Apt/Condo for Rent
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Immaculate two bdrm home, totally renovated, detached garage N. Quesnel asking $181,000. 250-992-6967 or 250-255-9982.
Apartments 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + 3 Bdrm. - $700 + No Parties, No Pets References Required
Misc. Wanted
Houses For Sale 1921 Lombardie Dr- 3 bdrm House: point 99 acre with , fenced yard & Large shop. Appt to view call 250-7473923
In this difďŹ cult economic climate, I make sure to shop locally! By doing so, I save jobs and I save businesses!
Commercial/ Industrial 3000 sq ft shop, 3 doors, 16 ft ceiling, on 3 acre commercial lot + 1 bdrm suite, 2 baths/ shower. $750/mn. (250)9927625
For Rent or Lease 276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177 Retail/OfďŹ ce 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.
Homes for Rent 2 bedroom in North Quesnel. Cute and small. F/S W/D For April 1st. $600/mo small pet ok with deposit 250-316-2019 4 bdrm house Carson Sub. 5 new appliances 992-7748. North Quesnel - For rent 2 Bdrm House $700/ mo. + Utilities. Available May 1st Call 250-992-7149
Suites, Lower
250-992-2806
2Bdrm Suite, Ground Level, n/p, n/s, n/parties, w/d + all utilities included. $650/mo. Available Apr 1st, 992-3354
Cars - Domestic
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Ground level 2 bdrm unit, newly reno’d, incl new F/S,Electric ďŹ re place ,fenced yard,shared laundry, close to school,shopping & more. $700/mo. incl free heat & water. Call 250-991-6358 Large 1Bdrm. bsmt. suite in Red bluff, w/d hookup separate entrance & carport. (250)747-3109
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3 bdrm. / 2 level / fresh paint Quiet family twnhouses. Close to schools & shops. From $525/mth.
Call Tim at 992-7748
Transportation
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!
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Scrap Car Removal 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
Cars - Sports & Imports
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in the Cariboo Observer Private party ads only (non-commercial) under cars, trucks, SUVs or vans.
FOR SALE 2002 Honda CR-V one owner 185,300 km excellent condition $7900 250-992-5315
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Creekside Village , newly painted, 2nd oor , 2 bdrm condo in well maintained & secure location. W/D ,laundry room , walk in closet,parking . N/S & N/P. $650/mo. + $325 damage deposit.Ref required. Call 1-(250)-297-6623
FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)992-5597
LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082. WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin ries and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Real Estate
575 Doherty Drive
951 Abbott Drive
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STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free brochure. 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20x24 $4798. 25x30 $5998. 30x42 $8458. 32x58 $12,960. 40x60 $15,915. 47x80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required
Cozy 1 bdrm suite, close to school,& mall.$475/mo n/p, n/s Call 250-992-8715
Call 250747-3144 after 3:00 pm
4.0 L, 6 cyl. 5 speed transmission, soft top, hard top, bikini top, full doors and half doors, leather bra, rear defrost, upgraded stereo with USB port. 157,300 kms. Never been off-road. $6,000.
Motorcycles
Motorcycles
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For sale 1997 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition 1100cc, 28,700 km’s. Excellent condition. $4,800.00
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C ommunity C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
QUESNEL OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING April 9, 1 p.m., Seniors Centre. For information contact Morris, 250-9838363.
PUPPET STORY TIME, April 4, 3 – 4:30 p.m. at new literacy centre, room 206 CDC building, street level. Books and snacks for everyone.
PAWS4THOR PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDRAISER Show your support for Thor, and get a free photo session: $20 donation – 5 photo disc session, $50 donation –10 photo disc session, $100 donation – 20 photo disc session with Alluring Photography. Visit www.paws4thor.com, www.facebook.com/ AlluringPhotography or e-mail alluringphotography@live.ca.
LITERACY QUESNEL SOCIETY AGM May 2, 5 – 7 p.m. in the Literacy office, street level, CDC building, room 206.
DOG AGILITY WITH KAY WHITEHEAD owner and trainer of four agility trial champions, and the instructor of many others. Call 250-992-3881 for details.
QUESNEL MULTI0PLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP MEETING March 30, 12:30 – 2 p.m. at City Hall in CD Hoy Room. Guest speaker, Pharmacist to speak on latest drug therapy. For details
THURSDAY LITERACY QUESNEL OPEN HOUSE BREAKFAST April 5, 7:30 – 10 A.M. help launch their new local, street level of CDC building, room 106.
FRIDAY
call Donna, 250-9923369.
SATURDAY QUESNEL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES EXPO March 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Arts and Rec Centre, comprehensive health maintenance screening, $10 – to register call 250-992-8200. SPRING FLING FAMILY DANCE March 31, 7 p.m., Bouchie Lake Hall, live band Two Rivers, Tickets are $15/ adults and $10 student (youth/child) Door prizes and a buffet at 10 p.m., Red Eye Service by donation. Tickets must be pre-sold, available at Good4 You and Planet 2, Circle ‘S’ Western Wear and Rockey’s. CROONERS CAFE March 31, family oriented, open-mic entertainment. Doors open at 7 p.m., entertainment starts, 7:30
p.m. in the Anglican Church hall. Entertainers free admission, audience pay $3/person or $6 for a family. INTERACT CLUB (YOUTH DIVISION OF ROTARY) DESSERT NIGHT FUNDRAISER March 31, Correlieu Gym, dessert auction, silent auction and refreshments, tickets are $10 at Circle ‘S’ Western Ware, Iris, Make Traxx and Correlieu. Children under 5 are free, doors open at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go towards building a school in a developing country. OLD TIME FIDDLERS MONTHLY DANCE April 7, Legion Hall, 8 p.m. – midnight. Admission $10 includes lunch. Tickets at the door. MODEL TRAIN SHOW at Curling Rink, April 7 – 8, noon – 4 p.m., Goldpan Express
2012, a not-for-profit event sanctioned by National Model Railroad Association (Canada) features operating trains, contest models, exhibits and door prizes. Adults $5, Seniors/Students $4, children under six free, families $15. Information by phone 250-992-3452 or www.goldpanexpress.info. FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF (Relay For Life fundraiser) Drop off recyclable bottles and cans or we’ll pick up. April 7, Safeway parking lot. Call MaryAnn at 250249-5720. The also recycle ink and toner cartridges and cell phones. GARAGE SALE AT SENIORS’ CENTRE April 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., tables are $10/ each. Call Marion Gordon, 250-7471746 or Seniors’ Centre, 250-992-3991. QUESNEL ELKS
LODGE GARAGE SALE April 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. To donate for the sale call Tim and Sheila, 250-992-5082. ALEX FRASER PARK SOCIETY AGM April 17, 7 p.m., Seniors’ Centre. FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM ANNUAL BOOK SALE, May 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring your own bag. Donations of books, DVDs, CDs and jigsaw puzzles can be dropped off at the museum April 4 – 28, Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. No drop-off Easter weekend. No magazines, National Georgraphics, encyclopedias or Readers Digests.
SUNDAY QUESNEL ROD AND GUN CLUB SPRING SWAP MEET April 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at clubhouse, 3398 Nazko Road. Admission by silver donation. Ven-
dor cost, $5/table or single items placed on one-item table ($5 if item sells) Coffee and refreshments available. Call Rick Logie, 250-983-8643 or Ric Edberg, 250-7472136 to book a table or for information. SPOOKTACULAR BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE April 29, Rev. Bowling Lanes, For details on forming a team or other aspects to this event, contact Joanie, 250-9927257. Register online bigbrothersbigsistersofquesnel.ca. HIKE FOR HOSPICE, May, 6, 1 p.m. LeBourdais Park. 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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