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B.C. Lions Travis Lulay and Angus Reid visited QJS Tuesday with a message about violence against women. Jonas Gagnon photo

Lions roar against violence Lulay and Reid touring schools with their message JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter A couple of Lions dropped by QJS Tuesday. Quarterback Travis Lulay and offensive linesman Angus Reid came by on a tour of B.C. schools to talk about violence against women. “For a long time, it’s been seen as a women’s issue, some-

thing that women need to deal with,” Lulay said. “We need more men to stand up and speak about the issue.” “Be more than a bystander” is an initiative by the Ending Violence B.C. (EVA BC) and the B.C. Lions aimed at teaching kids to stand up against violence against women. “We’re talking to the person walking by and allowing it to

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happen,” Reid said. Both Reid and Lulay told stories about sexism they’ve seen in their own lives, along with revealing some surprising statistics about violence against women, including one in three women have faced physical or sexual assault in their life. Both men got involved when the Lions were approached by EVA to partner with them, which, added Reid is a first for

a professional sports team. “Once I heard what EVA was about, it was a no brainer.” Kids can tune out adults with remarkable ease. The two teammates are hoping students will be more open to listening to the sports stars. “Everywhere we go it seems to be going very well,” he said, adding, “you can tell it’s making progress.”

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Tax increase coming The average homeowner in Quesnel is looking at a 3.3 per cent tax increase. This equals an increase of $20.71 for a home valued at the average assessment of $161,489. For residents receiving garbage pick-up, water and sewer services, the total increase in taxes and fees to the average homeowner is about $39.19. Budget 2012 will receive first three readings at the April 23 meeting and must be finalized by May 15.

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Obituary Tribute

Another step for WQLS program Council received an update regarding drilling 14 vertical pumping wells as part of Phase 1 of the West Quesnel Land Stability dewatering program. The estimated cost for this part of the program is $566,000, which includes the well drilling, engineering costs ($110,000), and pumps and installation ($125,000). JR Drilling Central Ltd. was the low bidder on the well drilling portion, at $147,398 plus HST, leaving this part of the dewatering program under budget so far.

Early approval Council provided approval for a number of capital items at Monday night’s meeting. Included on the approval list were: Computers and IT equipment $50,000 Photocopiers and printers $20,000 Firefighting equipment $25,000 Council also approved a number of paving projects to be funded through the Quesnel Works: Capital Reinvestment Program, including: Kinchant St. - 300 block $87,900 Barlow Ave. - Arena to Casino laneway $56,360 Johnston Ave. Lawlor to Arts and Rec Centre $111,925 Moffatt Bridge approach - eastbound to Davie $90,310

Council endorses Council re-endorsed an updated proposal for the Wells/ Barkerville - Purden Lake connector made by Cariboo Regional District Area C Director John Massier and Wells Mayor Robin Sharpe. The proposal would see an upgrade of the existing road/ trail to that of forestry standards at an estimated cost of about $1 million. Not only would the upgrade enhance tourism opportunities, but

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it would provide an alternate escape route for local residents during emergency situations.

Other News • The city will investigate the potential for a sister city relationship with Longyan City in Fujian Province in China. Mayor Mary Sjostrom was invited to China by the Mayor of Longyan City with the hopes of extending an already positive working relationship between the two cities’ school

districts to the local government level. Other than airfare to Vancouver, the City will incur minimal costs. The trip is planned for May 7 and is scheduled to last about one week. • This year’s Volunteer Citizen of the Year nominees were introduced to the community. Helen Boudreau, Sheri Coles (who could not attend) and Liz Miller were thanked by Council for all the work they do in the community. This year’s Volunteer Citizen of the Year will be named at the April 17 banquet. • Family Day will get a boost to its

budget this year after Council approved a $500 increase to support a bigger event in celebration of 2012 being the 10th Annual Family Day. The always popular event returns to LeBourdais Park on June 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature entertainment, free food and refreshments, plenty of children’s activities and more.

Important Dates April 17 - Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award Banquet (Royal Canadian Legion) May 6, Noon Hike For Hospice LeBourdais Park

MANN, Lawrence (Larry) Dewolfe August 11, 1953 ~ April 2, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Larry Mann (born August 11, 1953), with family by his side, passed away April 2nd after an unexpected stroke. The family would like to acknowledge the expert care they and Larry received from Drs. Lakonathan, Smith, and Key, Brent and Teresa, and the ICU nurses. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his life partner and soul mate of 35 years, Shelley and their son Jason (Jarrah). Also left to mourn are his brother Brian (Evelyn) and children Tobi (Daryl), their daughter Sydney and Thomas (and son Easton); Phillip (Shari) and children Micaela (Jon) and Jamieson; Darlene; Uncle Sinc, Aunt Helen, Aunt Marilyn and Tom and their families; sister by love Dianne and her mom

Lila as well as many friends and extended family. Caring thoughts extended to his lifetime friends the Allgrove, Reier, Wlasitz, Tereschuk, Goodman, Dalton, Goheen, Hampson, and Holat families. Larry was a heavy duty mechanic and worked around the Prince George area for 35 years. The family thanks his fellow dancers in the Northern Twisters and Vanderhoof Drifting Squares, his colleagues at LEJ International, and the Buckhorn community for providing friendship and love. Larry loved people and his quick wit will be missed by all. Larry was deeply committed to his family and devoted to Shelley, Jason, and his parents during their lives. He had a deep sense of a higher power that he never lost sight

of even during challenging times. If you met Larry, you immediately saw the twinkle in his eye and knew he was someone special. He was vibrant and full of life. He will be missed. A service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held Thursday April 5th, at Prince George Funeral Service, 1014 Douglas Street, at 7:00 PM. Messages of condolence may be made to www. princegeorgefuneralhome.com

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SPRING CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN APRIL 16 to 23, 2012

Let’s all work together to clean up our community!

Please have items set out by 8:00 a.m. on the day of pickup. Here is the schedule for ALL CITY RESIDENTS: MONDAY and TUESDAY, APRIL 16 and 17 all areas of West Quesnel west of Baker Creek, including Uplands - Abbott, Lewis and Anderson Drives and West Fraser Road areas within the City WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 all areas of South Quesnel from Richards Road to north portion of Quesnel-Hydraulic Road and the residential areas along Juniper and Gook Roads, within City boundaries THURSDAY, APRIL 19 all areas of West Quesnel between Baker Creek and Fraser River FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Johnston Subdivision and Carson Subdivision MONDAY, APRIL 23 all other areas of Quesnel including Downtown, North Quesnel and Two Mile Flat What will be picked up? - branches (tied and bundled) - leaves and loose debris (bagged) - car bodies, appliances and other large items (will be removed from private property only after completing the appropriate waiver form available at the Public Works office or City Hall) - a MAXIMUM of two tandem truckloads per residence What will NOT be picked up? - any new construction or renovation materials - land-clearing debris - any liquids Kindly place all spring clean-up refuse in your back lane, or, where lanes are impassable or not provided, on your boulevard. For further information please contact the Public Works office at 250-992-6330.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS WEST QUESNEL LAND STABILITY PROGRAM DE-WATERING HORIZONTAL DRAIN INSTALLATIONS The City of Quesnel invites qualified contractors to respond to a Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications (RFEIQ) to participate in the West Quesnel Land Stability Program, De-Watering Horizontal Drain Installations. The City is looking for a highly qualified horizontal drain drilling contractor to drill and install approximately 10,000 linear meters of horizontal drain installations in the West Quesnel suburban area. The drains will consist of 38mm diameter thick-walled slotted PVC, distributed between 9 installation fans, with targeted drilling lengths in excess of 125m. Contractors wishing to be considered for the Invitation to Bid must make a submission in response to this request. Based on documents received in response to this request, the City will invite a maximum of three contractors to respond to an Invitation to Bid. All requests for clarification or inquiries concerning this RFEIQ should be directed to AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, attention Dmitri Ostritchenko, EIT (see contact information below). This is not an RFP or a call for binding offers, or tenders, and no contractual obligations shall arise between the City and any contractor as a result of this RFEIQ or submissions made in response to this request. This is a request for information only. The City retains the right to reject any, or all, responses to this RFEIQ. Responses received after the closing date and time noted below will be returned unopened.

RECYCLING – THAT the Recycling Depot at the Landfill accepts recyclable clean goods including wood, white and mixed papers, cardboard, newspapers, car batteries, used paint cans (with labels), all metals, food and beverage cans and plastics (no lids) containing the recycling symbols #1-7. The re-use building is open and will take any useable furniture, bottles, and any items in good shape which could be sold or traded to other residents. Any recycling questions should be directed to the Depot at 250-991-2749.

The Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications Document is available after March 29, 2012 from Jack Marsh, Project Manager for the City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, telephone (250) 992-2111, email jmarsh@quesnel.ca or Dmitri Ostritchenko, EIT of AMEC Environment and Infrastructure, 3456 Opie Crescent, Prince George, BC, V2N 2P9, telephone (250) 564-3243, email dmitri.ostritchenko@amec.com.

MEDICATIONS DISPOSAL - THAT all local pharmacists participate in the province-wide Medications Return Program? For more information, contact your local pharmacist or visit the program website at www.medicationsreturn.ca.

Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications is scheduled to close at 4:30 p.m. local time, April 11, 2012.

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Customer service means a positive experience and a focus on fun ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

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hose looking to brew their own beverages can now enjoy the immaculate, modern facilities of QBrew at the top of the hill in Quesnel. Formerly Golden Ale U-Brew, QBrew is now operated by the talented team of Pam Devereux and Tom Cavanagh with onsite expertise provided by former owner Dwayne Byrd. Devereux explained she was at a transitional point in her career and looking for a change. “I wanted the flexibility of a business as opposed to a 9 – 5 job so we started looking around,” she said. “We definitely wanted something long term. We

approached Dwayne about the Golden Ale U-Brew. “Tom has brewed his own beer and I’ve made my own wine, so this was something we both had an interest in.” In her research, Devereux discovered the craft brewing industry showed huge growth and she said they saw a market in Quesnel. “Most customers want to produce a quality wine or beer they can put their own stamp on,” she said. “It’s the creativity that attracts them but paying half the liquor store prices makes them happy as well.” With their opening slated for April 10, extensive renovations are almost complete on the facility on Juniper Road. Once open, QBrew

will be Quesnel’s only full service brew-on-thepremises facility. Customers can make their own beer, wine, cider, coolers, sparkling wine, port and sherry. “We’ll also carry a full range of home brewing supplies,” Devereux said. “We’ve also purchased a portable apple press for rent or onsite pressing. “QBrew is also planning on growing their own hops for beer from scratch.” She added they will also offer full grain mash custom beer making with onsite expertise. This is a good time for QBrew to open its doors, Devereux said. “We’re positioned for the wedding wine season.” Some of the other special services they are putting

in place include after hours brewing or bottling parties. “People can each make a variety of wine then share the batches so everyone has a selection of fine wines. Even if they don’t have friends interested in this option, customers can connect with others interested in brewing on QBrew’s facebook page.” They will also have a website, www.qbrew.ca, which is currently under construction. “There will also be a blog which will contain recipes, brewing tips and other related information.” Devereux said the big focus of QBrew is on fun. Each business card has taken a tongue in cheek approach to job titles and responsibilities. Devereux

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is the fermentation fairy, Cavanagh is director of hopperations, Doris Spinks is quality control/ taster, Dwayne Byrd is the Jedi beer master and Niki Watts has the designation of Hey! Lets get Niki to do it! “We see customer service as each customer having a positive experience and something they’ll share with friends,” Devereux said. QBrew is open Tuesday – Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Hours are Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. “I just want to thank family and friends for all their sweat equity and sharing our vision and a special thanks to Dwayne, our brewing guru.”

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pril 14, in the Legion lounge, there will be a dinner and dance. Doors open 6 p.m. dinner 6.30. The music is from CDs since the bands are all busy. Price $15 per person available now at the lounge. A reminder, April 29, the fundraiser for Arlene Loxterkamp will take place in the hall from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. All bands and musicians welcome. Admissions collected will help Arlene in her long struggle. Come enjoy some excellent dance music. The Legion Lifestyles Show committee is still making progress on giving us all a great weekend of

LEGION LINES pleasure and information. Mark your calendars May 11 – 13. Booths are still available by calling the Legion office. May 5 we are planning a super busy day at the Legion. A plant sale, bake sale, bottle drive, penny drive, Canadian Tire Money, car wash and any other way to

raise funds for the Legion. This is also Legion week. Watch for more info on this one. Command has disclosed their membership recruitment drive for 2012/ 2013. Great incentives for all members to encourage friends and family to join. Recruit two new members and you are entered in a draw for prizes. How does two airline tickets anywhere in North America, or maybe $500 in gas coupons sound to you. Sounds pretty good to me. Recruit three or more new or reinstated members to earn free gifts. There are branch prizes as well as zone prizes. It is up

to each Legion member to help build our membership. Drop in to the lounge for more info on these great prizes. They will be won by someone, may as well be you. The Legion is planning to do a lot of work at the beach this year. We need lots of upgrades to make this beach more enjoyable for everyone. July 29, there are plans for a Military Vehicle Convoy to visit our beach. Big plans underway for this interesting select group. It is hoped all will visit this showing. More details coming soon. Helene Boudreau is a Legion member.

Slow down this Easter weekend As the first long weekend of the year approaches, ICBC is encouraging drivers to plan ahead and drive safely this Easter.

On average, there are 2,200 crashes, 640 injuries and four fatalities every year throughout B.C. over the Easter long weekend.

“We want everyone to enjoy the long weekend with their family and friends,” Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Shirley Bond said.

“Whatever your plans are, help keep our roads safe – be a role model and drive responsibly over the long weekend.” ICBC is encouraging

drivers to be realistic about travel times, slow down and drive defensively. For additional safety tips see www.icbc. com.

401 - 410 Kinchant St. Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5 Ph: 250-991-0296 Fx: 250-991-0281 Toll Free: 1-866-991-0296 Bob Simpson, M.L.A. Email: bob.simpson.mla@leg.bc.ca (Cariboo North) Ofﬁce Hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

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Getting Around the Riding While it’s still very much a privilege for me to be Cariboo North’s voice in the Legislature when it’s sitting, it’s always a great pleasure to have time in the riding to be able to visit the various communities I was elected to represent. During the spring break week in March, Vicki Huntington (the other Independent MLA) and I toured the Peace River region to explore the issues associated with the rapid expansion of the oil and gas industry as well as the proposed Site C dam. It was an exhausting week, with long days of meetings and site visits, but it was worth it to see for ourselves what’s working and what’s not in that region. I blogged each day during the trip and you can read my impressions on my web page (www. bobsimpsonmla.ca). During this two week Easter break I’ll be focused on getting around the riding and will host town halls in Wells at the Community Hall on April 4, in Quesnel on April 11 at the Seniors’ Centre, and in Horseﬂy at the Community Hall on April 12. All of the town halls will start at 7 pm and I’m hoping lots of people will come out and share their interests and concerns with me so I can better represent this region. I’ll also be attending a forest licensee community meeting in Nazko designed to update that community on the logging plans for that region over the next few years. In between these community meetings I’ll be catching up on constituent phone calls and meetings and planning two major seniors’ care forums for May in Williams Lake and Quesnel. I also plan to meet with all the major licensees and local governments to discuss the future log supply for our mills, as I’m getting information from a variety of sources that we’ll be facing signiﬁcant log shortages as soon as three years from now. This is an issue I’ve been raising with the Minister responsible and the Chief Forester over the past two years, and I wish I could say I was making progress in getting them to understand that we need more resources to plan for this imminent fall down in the cut levels. Over the Easter long weekend I’m hoping to steal a few days to spend with my family, as time spent representing you in Victoria also means time away from them. www.bobsimpsonmla.ca

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Get a jump on your growing season Tips and tricks from Gold Pan green thumbs

fter the growing season of cool, wet weather last year, I am optimistically looking forward to the long sunny growing season ahead. A great way to get a jump on the growing season is to start some seeds indoors. With any luck, we have six to eight weeks until the last frost date of spring, around the first week of April is a good time to start many seeds, but check the package, some are better started earlier or later. Every gardener who starts seed has his or her own methods, this is the simple method I have had success with for many years starting seed under lights and on sunny windowsills. 1. Start with a bag of sterile seed starting mix and moisten it with hot water. 2. Fill your containers with the mixture. Any container with drainage holes will do, make sure the container is clean 10ml of hydrogen peroxide or bleach per litre of hot soapy water will disinfect your containers. I like to use grocery store produce and bakery containers, because they have clear lids, I often cut and wet a coffee filter to fit in the bottom of the container if the drainage holes are too big. Of course commercial seedling trays with lids are

great too. 3. Plant the seeds in the trays. Some germinate best in light/dark, check the seed packet for direction. Some tiny seeds need to be sown on the surface others usually larger need to be buried a bit. When starting seed indoors, I usually plant a little closer to the surface than recommended, strong winds, rain or birds are not a threat to seeds in my house, I hope. 4. Water the seeds in lightly and spray the surface with a natural fungicide to prevent dampingoff disease, I have used Chamomile Tea (brew a three bag pot and let it steep for 20 minutes, put it in a spray bottle) this seems to work. Other natural fungicides include garlic, cinnamon and charcoal. If you don’t over– water your seedlings, and provide good air circulation around them you may never have a problem with damping-off disease, but if it suddenly hits and all your nice little plants begin to shrivel and topple over, this is a good solution. 5. Put a plastic dome, lid or bag over your planted seed tray. Many seeds benefit from bottom heat so if you can place them on the top of the fridge or use a heating cable or propagating tray all the better. Most veggies start okay without bottom

heat but for some flowers, peppers and squash I find it useful. 6. When the seeds germinate remove the lid, dome or plastic bag. 7. Provide as much light as possible. I grow under old florescent fixtures, but a sunny windowsill will do for many plants. The new LED bulbs are great for growing and are more energy efficient, but also expensive, although the long term benefits should off-set the cost. If you are using LED to supplement light from a window choose soft or warm white bulbs. I keep the lights on for 12 hours a day and keep the seed trays very close to the light. 8. Keep your plants moist but never sopping. Once a set of true leaves form, fertilize with half strength fish emulsion once a week. 9. When the seedlings become over-crowded or too large, transplant them adding some potting soil, compost or worm castings to the mix is good for transplants. 10. Before planting out be sure to harden off your plants by watering less and gradually exposing them to the outdoors a little more each day. Growing some

of your own fruit and vegetables at home is an easy way of lowering your carbon footprint and ensuring your food is organic; it will use up your compost and eliminate transportation. If you are unable to grow your own produce or you would like some company, join us Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. beginning in May at The Community Garden located behind QJSS or shop at The Farmers Market. If you do grow something from seed this year, be proud of it. It doesn’t matter if it’s a marigold or a bean, in a world where plant and seed diversity is being lost at an alarming rate and big chemical companies are patenting the world seed supply it is more important than ever to keep growing. Next Community Garden Meeting will be held at the Women’s Resource Centre on Thursday April 26 at 2:30pm, everyone is welcome. – Submitted by Ellen Boutotte, Master Gardener, Quesnel Community Garden Volunteer. A great way to get a jump on the growing season is to start some seeds indoors.

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Obituary Tribute

Germaine Unger

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August 12, 1922 - March 29, 2012 The family of Germaine Unger sadly wish to announce her passing at Dunrovin Park Lodge with family by her side. Germaine truly had a fulﬁlled, mostly happy and healthy life. She loved people, had a great sense of humour and always enjoyed a good laugh. She survived a parent’s worst sorrow in 1982 with the loss of her son Don to Lou Gehrig’s disease and in 1992, her partner of many years, Al Armstrong passed away. Germaine’s remaining

family are her sons Gerald (Barb), Richard (Karen) a daughter Sandra (Jake), brothers Lawrence (Diane), Leo (Kay), August (Loretta), George and their families as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many, many thanks to all the angels at the Dunrovin Park Lodge who took care of her with so much respect, dignity and compassion. All the staff are really special people. We are so fortunate to have this facility in our community.

We miss her already and know she will be in our hearts forever. Until we meet again Mom, thank you and Rest in Peace. A Celebration of Life for Germaine will be held May 11 at 11:00 am at the Legion Hall in Quesnel.

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BUSINESS Obituary Tribute

Tony Kozic (Papa Tony)

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Cass has the “Best Blinds” DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Part of owning a business is taking a look around the community and assessing its needs, to make sure your business is successful. That’s exactly how Shannon Cass came about opening her blinds store, Best Blinds in January. Cass was trying to find quality blinds for her own home and had heard of the company Brite Blinds through friends and family. “I called to speak with Brite Blinds and they didn’t have a representative in the area,” Cass explained. “One thing led to another and now, here I am.” Cass had previously worked designing and marketing log homes in 100 Mile House and was looking for something more flexible to fit her family’s needs. “We have four children under the age of 10 and I am ecstatic I can make my schedule suit my family’s needs,” Cass said. Once Cass had agreed to become a representative in the North Cariboo region for Brite Blinds, she started to educate herself, but since she had previous experience it wasn’t difficult. “Coming from the building industry, I felt knowledgeable about different structural materials and how to make accurate measurements,” she explained. Best Blinds offers a wide variety of blinds, including venetian, cordless, faux wood, eco wood as well as pleated. “There are tons of options, I can also do unusual windows such as arches and skylights,” Cass said. “Something to fit any client’s needs.” Though her first months have been going well, deciding to invest her time and money into opening this business wasn’t an easy feat.

“It was stressful taking the leap, not knowing if I was going to have a pay cheque every week,” Cass said. “I had to take a chance that I had invested in a good business and that there would be a market in the North Cariboo.” So far, things have been going well for Best Blinds and for Cass. “I love my work,” Cass said. “It is so fun to meet clients in their homes and businesses to help them choose beautiful blinds to complete their rooms. “It is so rewarding to see how happy my clients are when they see the end result.” Cass is proud to offer a guarantee for quality custom blinds at wholesale prices and travels all over Quesnel and down to 100 Mile House. The blinds also come with a five–year warranty and the hardware has a lifetime warranty. “I will be at the Lifestyles show at the arena in May and you can check me out on Facebook by searching Best Blinds Quesnel,” Cass said. Cass is looking forward to helping the community by supplying quality, well–priced blinds. “I am very excited to be able to provide such a quality and affordable product in the North Cariboo,” she said. For information, call Cass, 250-983-6748.

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t is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dad Tony Kozic. Although unexpected and way too soon, Tony passed surrounded by love, with his children by his side. In 1962 at the age of twenty, Tony left his homeland of Croatia to start a new life in Canada. He initially settled in Hinton, AB where he started work in the horse logging industry. There he also met his future wife Donna and together they moved to Quesnel. It was here where they raised their 5 children, Mary-Anne, Darlene, Peter, Leanne and Mark. Quickly earning the reputation as a skilled, hard-worker in the logging industry, Tony also decided to enter the motel business

purchasing the Sylvan then Fountain Motels. It was the motel industry where Tony would stay for the next 42 years. In his spare time Tony enjoyed snowmobiling, ﬁshing, and a good pig roast. He also loved returning back home to Croatia where his parents and siblings still lived. He will forever be remembered as a man with a warm smile and a big heart. Many people’s lives were enriched by Tony’s generosity and touched by his kindness. Above all, Tony loved his family and his happiest moments were the family gatherings and times spent with his children and ten grandchildren. A piece of Papa Tony will live on in all of them. Tony is predeceased by his parents Vojko and Ruza Kozic and nephew Ivo Kozic. He leaves

behind his children MaryAnne (Alistair), Darlene (Gordon), Peter (Jennifer), Leanne (Michael), Mark and Jure and grandchildren Samantha, Cassidy, Colton, Kyle, Madison, Mariah, Austin, Mason, Ava and Nicholas. The church bells will be ringing in Croatia while we here mourn our loss here. Friends and family are invited to join us for funeral services at St Anne’s Catholic Church on Monday April 9 at 1pm with interment and memorial tea at St Anne’s hall to follow.

Nazko First Nation Treaty Negotiations The Nazko First Nation and the governments of Canada and British Columbia are negotiating a treaty under the British Columbia Treaty Commission process. The negotiators invite the public to two open house information sessions on the BC treaty process. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Quesnel Seniors’ Centre 461 Carson Avenue Quesnel, B.C. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Nazko Community Centre Nazko, B.C.

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t got more expensive to live in British Columbia on Sunday. And that’s no April Fools joke. Hydro will now cost about seven per cent more annually. It will cost 4.15 per cent more to travel on a ferry and don’t even get us started on the price of gasoline. Add those increases to our already expensive cost of living and it is becoming more and more difficult to afford being a British Columbian. Even more so in Metro Vancouver. We should be thankful we call Quesnel home. According to the Royal Bank’s most recent housing affordability report, released in March, the cost of owning a detached bungalow in Metro Vancouver consumes 86 per cent of a household’s pre-tax income. That compares to 52.2 per cent in Toronto, 40.1 per cent in Montreal and 32.8 per cent in Edmonton. Those costs include mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes. One only has to compare real estate listings in those various cities to see what that means in real terms. For the price of a shoeboxsized one bedroom condo in Metro Vancouver, one could live in a detached character home in a good neighbourhood in Toronto or Montreal or a palatial five bedroom house with an expansive yard and a pool in Edmonton. And it’s not like our wages are better to make up for the expense of living here. In February, 2012, the average hourly wage in British Columbia for workers 15 years and over was $23.77. That’s 38 cents less an hour than the average wage for Ontario workers, $2.42 less than the Alberta average and only slightly more than workers in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland get paid. The average British Columbian carries a debt of $155,500. That’s a little less than Albertans, but more than double the debt of Atlantic Canadians and Quebeckers. It seems living in paradise comes with a steep price. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer

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ike every Easter weekend of my life, I will be doing one of two things this year: eating chocolate or trying not to. Since Easter replaced Valentine’s Day, which replaced Christmas, which replaced Halloween in the holiday section of the grocery stores, I’ve been indulging in chocolate treats for the last several months. But with summer fast approaching, I’ve decided to give up the junk. “I’ve heard that before,” my husband said in response to this latest declaration. He’s right. He has. In my defence I would just like to point out that it’s not easy being a chocoholic. I tried hypnotherapy last year, thinking I could by tricked into believing chocolate tasted like dirt and I would be cured from my cravings. However, it was a little more complex than that and I stopped going. Since I’m still addicted to chocolate and find it irresistible, I’d like to suggest another solution. Why not change the

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On A Brighter Note Easter Bunny’s treats from chocolates eggs to carrot sticks? Bunnies eat vegetation, so this makes perfect sense. Imagine how much more exciting Easter egg hunts would be for children if we replaced all the chocolates and candies with items from the produce aisles instead. Kids could race around collecting carrots and celery and completely freak out when they find something as extra special as a big head of purple cabbage. And if it worked for this holiday, why wouldn’t it work for others as well? On Valentine’s Day we could treat ourselves to artichoke hearts; on Christmas Day we could eat figgy and skip the pudding; and on Halloween we could trick or treat for pumpkin seeds.

experience that denying children treats could create a rebellious habit when they’re old enough to buy it themselves. After years of struggling with my weight when I was younger, I remember discovering one day as an adult that dark chocolate was actually good for me. It was a glorious day indeed. But “only a little bit,” according to the famous Dr. Oz, who recommended eating one small square a day. Good grief. That’s as unnatural as eating one measly potato chip and then closing the bag. Whoever first said “everything in moderation” should be given a giant chocolate bunny and a huge bag of potato chips this Easter. I, on the hand, will be feasting on a big head of purple cabbage. Yum. To watch my Easter video and find out how the Easter Bunny lives the rest of the year, please visit LoriWelbourne.com. Lori Welbourne is a Black Press syndicated columnist, www.onabrighternote.ca.

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Okay, my kids wouldn’t go for any of that either. But maybe if I’d started doing that for them as toddlers, they would. “Can we get this, Mom?” my eight year old daughter asked, holding a huge chocolate bunny at the store last night. “Please?” “Maybe you’ll get one for Easter,” I said, envisioning a much smaller version. “How about this, then?” she said picking up a bag of jelly beans. “They’re fat free.” Like me, she’s a sucker for clever packaging. Managing to get past this section of the store without any candy, she was pleading once again when we got to the check-out. “Can I have one of these?” she asked, pointing at the Kinder Surprises that were positioned perfectly for her height. “Please, Mama?” “Sure,” I relented. With its thin layer of chocolate and the little toy inside, it seemed almost healthy in comparison to the pounds of sugar we just avoided. And I knew from

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FEEDBACK Signiﬁcant battle Editor: April 9 marks the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. After failed attempts by both British and French forces, a corps of brave and determined Canadian soldiers captured this strategic ridge in France, which was of great importance to the German defence. Despite the terrible price in casualties, this battle marked not only a significant Allied victory, but also the first time Canadians had fought as an independent force and not as part of the British Army. Along with other achievements during the First World War, the Battle of Vimy Ridge helped establish Canada as a key player on the world stage, earning our country a separate signature on the Versailles Peace Treaty which ended the war. As a member of The War Amps

Operation Legacy, a group of committed young people who are dedicated to preserving Canada’s military heritage, I would like to highlight this significant anniversary of a battle considered by many to mark Canada’s birth as a nation. To commemorate the anniversary, members of Operation Legacy will be donating copies of the documentaries A Vimy Veteran Remembers and In Flanders Fields to their local libraries. These productions are part of The War Amps internationally award-winning Military Heritage Series, which tells the lesserknown Canadian stories, and are available at a cost-recovery price by calling 1-800-250-3030 or visiting waramps.ca. Sincerely, Courtney McLaughlin, 17 Operation Legacy Member, Quesnel, BC

Life is what you make it Editor: and anything, “Surely you can see a you disagree and Re: Change is absolutely necessary, few decisions made by criticize, never Feedback, March 30, constructively. others have been the Perhaps the ‘60’s Observer. Lately I have been were just too hard right ones!” asking myself why on you. am I writing this Every year the column. United Nations releases various Yes, Bert, we also wonder why international polls, one of them you write these articles. Thank being asked of immigrants. “If God for freedom of speech! you could move any place in the Having known you for a number world, where would it be?” of years and having read a few of Number one – USA, number two your articles, I really wonder why – Canada. you stay here, if everything is so Surely you can see a few bad. decisions made by others have You have absolutely nothing been the right ones! Keep in mind, good to say about anything here Bert, you chose Canada, it did not in B.C. or for that matter, Canada. choose you. Regardless of who makes the Wayne Affleck decisions about almost everything Quesnel

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The students are busy reworking their technique, practising scales and learning new warm-ups because the adjudicators are coming! The adjudicators are coming! For the 29th year in a row, the Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts is preparing for the Piano Festival and the Vocal and Choral Festival (which isn’t quite as longrunning). The committees have hired professional teachers of each discipline to come to Quesnel, watch and listen to our local students, give gentle critique and run workshops so the musicians, young and old, can improve their personal best, learn new repertoire, see a different way of doing the same thing, and get feedback they can use to better their performances. This year the committees have brought in Pat Friesen from 100 Mile House to adjudicate the Piano Festival, April 13

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grand piano which QFPA has acquired. The Lakeview Church has generously been the host for this wonderful piano for the past few years and we look forward to many more years of their hospitality and cooperation with access to their facility, one of the best performance venues in our city. April 14, 2 p.m., the Vocal and Piano disciplines will celebrate with performances and awards in a recital, at Lakeview Church, 2224 Ash Street.

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Why Light a luminary? Honouring the cancer survivors I know during Quesnel’s Relay is a physical reminder of how lucky I am they are still with me.

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To celebrate friends who are still with us!

To commemorate my father, father in-law and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends who have had cancer – too many!

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In memory of the cancer victims I knew. Ray K.

Partly to remember those who have passed away, but also to encourage the survivors. Donna K.

To remember those who couldn’t be with us today.

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To feel closer to my loved ones who lost their battle, to honor those fighting and those who have survived and to show hope for a cure. Mikey Mc.

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No exception – everyone dies A friend of mine sent me an e-mail which contained some down home wisdom in regards to death. This observation is correct – you are going to die. Let me ask you – have you faced your own mortality? There is no way around it there are no exceptions to the rule. It seems that we can make plans for a lot of other things in our life, education, job, the person we marry and the list goes on. But have we made preparation in view of the brevity of life and the absolute certainty of death? Here’s the down home wisdom sent to me by my friend. A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly, the doctor said, “I don’t know.” “You don’t know? You’re a Christian man and don’t know

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what’s on the other side?” The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining. As he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, “Did you notice my dog? He’s never been in this room before. He didn’t know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing – I know my Master is there and that is

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AUTOMOTION The environment and your money Environmental awareness has translated into more stringent standards for greenhouse gas emissions in Canada for light duty vehicles. As a result, manufactures have improved engine efficiency using some innovative technologies. Vehicles emit Carbon Dioxide (CO2), the principal greenhouse gas. By reducing a vehicle’s fuel consumption, you are also reducing its CO2 emissions. By choosing a vehicle with one or more of the following four engine technologies, you will be helping reduce your own CO2 footprint on our planet. • Cylinder deactivation systems are usually used in eight or six-cylinder engines. What it does is shut down half of an engine’s cylinders when their power is not needed, for example, when driving at a constant speed on a level road. This system can reduce fuel consumption by three to eight per cent. • Variable valve timing and lift optimizes the intake and exhaust valve timing based on an engine’s speed rather than being fixed as in conventional systems. The result is improved engine efficiency at both low and high speeds. This system can reduce fuel consumption by one to seven per cent. • Turbochargers force compressed air into an engine’s cylinders while a naturally aspirated engine draws air in at atmospheric pressure. This technology allows a smaller turbocharged engine to produce the same amount of power as a larger naturally aspirated engine. A smaller turbocharged engine can reduce fuel consumption by three to seven per cent. • Gasoline Direct injection optimize fuel delivery by injecting fuel directly

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Sports

Jonas Gagnon Sports Reporter

Goldpanners ‘C’ and ‘C+’ won their own tournament for the first time in 29 years. Jonas Gagnon photo

Goldpanners strike gold after 29 year drought JONAS GAGNON Observer Rporter Men and women from all over the Central Interior dropped in to the Twin Arenas last weekend to do battle for top honours and have a bit of fun. Around 250 players, spread over 24 teams, vied for prominence across four different divisions. And for the first time, as far as the organizers are concerned, The Goldpanners won their own tournament. "It's the first time in 29 years that's happened," Bill McMillan, president of the Goldpanners hockey club and one of the goalies for the 'C' division Goldpanners, said. The Goldpanners had two teams competing in the tournament, one in the 'C' division and one in the 'C+' division. Both won in their divisions. "It's the first time either team won their own tournament," McMillan said. The 'C+' division team went 1–0–2 for the tournament which just snuck them past the Investor's Group team, a collection of players from the local fun league, who sat at 1–1–1 at tournament end, managing to nab second through goals scored. The 'C' division Goldpanners, however,

And a special thankyou to all the wives and girlfriends, without them we couldn’t make it happen Bill McMillan

dominated their division and won all three of their games, though they gave the hometown crowd reason to doubt it would happen. "Our team actually came back from behind to win every game," McMillan said. In the 'B' division as well the local team came out on top. The Old 'Roos managed a 3–0 over the weekend to take top honours in the top division. The 100 Mile Old Sports took the crown in 'D' division, and the ladies division was won by the Kamloops Dirtbags. McMillan is happy with how the tournament came off. He gives credit to the experience of the team members in setting up a tournament that has nearly 75 games, 24 teams and four divisions of competition squashed into only three days. "This is our 29 year, our members have expertise and the young guys are learning as they go," McMillan said, adding, "we're very fortunate to have our long-time

members." The well-organized tournament has drawn teams from all over the North, and those teams quite often return McMillan said. This year teams from Vanderhoof, McBride, Burns Lake, Williams Lake, 100 Mile and Prince George all came to town to participate. Besides the tournament play, the Goldpanners also planned a banquet for all the attendees which featured a comical play from the hosting team, a prize raffle and other fundraising for local charities. This year more than $2,400 was raised for the Cancer Society and the Quesnel Kids Sports. The banquet drew around 400 people McMillan said. The fans turned out to the games as well, creating a great atmosphere in the arenas, with children out to see grandpa or mom out on the ice, waving and smiling to their, for the moment, famous loved ones. McMillan estimates the games drew a couple hundred people each, give or take a few. Overall the Goldpanners were happy with the tournament and would like to thank both the volunteers and the sponsor. "And a special thank-you to all the wives and girlfriends," McMillan added. "Without them, we couldn't make it happen."

The Old Roos stepped up and were one of three hometown teams that managed to take top honours in their division. Jonas Gagnon photo

The newspaper has been referred to as the school teacher of the masses, but if you cannot read, the lessons within its pages are locked up tight. If you are reading this, you’re part of the class. Remember, for a person who cannot read, these words aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on. 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 Ph: 992-2121 Fax: 992-5229 www.quesnelobserver.com

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SPORTS

Blue Collar battles to tie Serenity; Fraser River outscores Bear

MONDAY NIGHT is all you can eat PASTA NIGHT.

t didn’t take away by BCS that Mike the squads (Port) Moody turned long to reacaside to preserve the quaint themselves stalemate. as the Builders The contest between and Blue Collar Bear and Fraser River had played less took a while to heat than a week ago up, but the last ten when just pride minutes of the first half Steve Dodge was on the line a Ping-Pong match PAPERBACK WRITER saw for the BCS team. break-out as both teams With the 18 ediscored three times. tion of the Lumber Cup at stake Leading the way for the Bear it didn’t take much to ratchet up brood was Waylon (Kangaroo) the intensity in the hard fought L’Heureux who used his superior draw. Serenity dominated the conditioning to score twice while opening minutes but they didn’t adding an assist. Also scoring break the wall known as Mike first half markers for Bear were (Grasshopper) Burke in the BCS Budd (Crash) Carter and Brody cage until the 12 minute mark as (Big Bopper) Neighbour whose Randy (Killer) Crofts scored after two first half penalties had him a botched breakaway attempt. playing a tentative checking game A minute and a half later, new in the second stanza. Providing recruit Jimmy (Soupy) Sales scored the spark for the Chevy crew was his first of two on a short side (Slim) Jim Kurta who scored their backhand which gave the regular first and all important insurance season champs a two zip lead at goal the proved to be the winner zamboni time. As has been the thanks to a patience that only god case for many of their games this can give. Also having a big game year, Blue Collar came flying out was journeyman mucker Grant of the gate in the second half with (Plants) Johannesen who drew a goal from Ken (Quicksilver) three assists, none more valuable McMillan cutting the deficit in than on (Sugar) Shane Baker's half. (Soupy) Sales second of the tally after a rebound almost went game, 30 seconds later didn’t slow into orbit before fluttering down the determined BCS side down as in the Communicators’ crease. Joel (Jack Jr.) Marsh electrified the Bear managed to score a late goal crowd with a mesh rippler before and put the pressure on the short(Quicksilver) completed the come- handed Fraser River side but the back on an unassisted beauty that Blue boys bent but didn’t break to would have made Glen Anderson preserve an all important victory. proud. The final 13 minutes saw Steve Dodge is a defensive several glorious chances at both winger with Serenity Builders and ends including a clear cut breakan Observer contributor.

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Butcher Bulls 78.00 to 85.00 D1 D2 Cows 78.00 to 85.00

KAMLOOPS SALE  TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2012 Huge receipts for this time of the year here in Kamloops with just under 600 head of cattle on oﬀer. Quality today was 1st class with an excellent volume of feeder cattle in every weight range. Bill & Shirley Brommeland had 1060 lb. young cows trade to 85.50. Bohnet Ranches set the ﬁre to our feeder trade. Their 600 lb. Red steers traded to 172.00. Jamie & Maureen Janzen had 570 lb. Rwf Hereford steers top 169.00. The Lloyd Gavelin Ranch from Merritt with one incredible pen of steers. They had 523 lb. Red & Black s/c to 192.50, their 473 lb. h/c’s rolled to 167.50. Dan Summers from Barriere with some of the heaviest steers. Their 943 lb. steers topped at 129.50. The Willow Ranch set a pace today with 12 head of their 593 lb. Black Angus s/c trading to 181.00, their 534 lb. s/c raced to 195.00. 15 head of their 675 lb. s/c rolled to 167.50. 31 head of their 661 lb. s/c raced to 166.00. Jerry & Bernice Hook showcased heavy 828 lb. Red & RBF steers from Cache Creek, they traded to 136.00, their 781 lb. steers hit 141.50, their 702 lb. heifers reached 142.25, and the 560 lb. Red baldy heifers rolled to 154.50. Uliz Farms of Lillooet had 481 lb. Red h/c roll to 170.00. Buck Lake Ranch’s 571 lb. Black h/c topped 156.00, the 650 lb. Black heifers sold to 152.50. Ron Edens 416 lb. Black h/c topped 173.00, the 366 lb. h/c hit 188.00. His big group of 513 lb. Black s/c hit 195.00, while the 601 lb. s/c sold to 165.00. Indian Gardens Ranch had 526 lb. steers hit 192.50. Brian Foley and Louise Demarni had 615 lb. Black Angus h/c’s sell to 155.50. The Snowbound Ranch from Pemberton saw their own ranch raised steers 954 lb. Black Angus steers trade to 124.75, their pen of 795 lb. steers raced to 136.75. Their big replacement quality heifers 784 lb. traded to 144.00, their 845 lb. heifers topped 133.00. Flack’s Hereford Farm’s 890 lb. Hereford steers traded to 129.00

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You seem to be running low on patience with just about everybody, and it’s because you are feeling irritated by routine. You might spend a lot of time driving people around in your car, so make sure it is running properly. CANCER

Your astrological sign is represented by family and home, and this week you might be thinking about purchasing a house. This is a good time to move forward with that, as all the steps will be smooth (including the financing!). LEO

A lot of activity is coming your way. You enjoy the company of your friends and family, even if they are sometimes quite demanding. You enjoy being a devoted friend and family member this week. VIRGO

You might have to deal with some kind of emergency. At work you are overwhelmed as more clients come to you and your coworkers than you ever would have imagined. You will find the resources to follow through. LIBRA

You feel very tense lately, and all that stress might affect your health. Take some time to rest, and indulge in a period of silence if you can. If you do, you will be back on your feet in no time. SCORPIO

You may be pleasantly surprised by a promotion at work. This good news might inspire your friends to organize a party to celebrate, since they all know how hard you have worked. SAGITTARIUS

You might sign up for a class that will help you advance professionally. This may also allow you to meet new people. Everything you do this week will be done fast. CAPRICORN

You are tempted to go on a last-minute getaway holiday. It’s a great idea, but take the time to get informed about the location so you don’t end up disappointed. AQUARIUS

If somebody owes you money; you will finally get your due. Stay close to home this week so you can connect with your loved ones around family activities. PISCES

Expect some kind of conflict with a coworker, friend, family member, or lover. Just remember that it is okay to not agree about everything. Keep your cool and the dark cloud will pass.

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In Memoriam MEMORIAL GIFTS Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Your tax-deductible donation either to continuing palliative care services or to Quesnel Hospice House will assist those living with or affected by life-threatening illnesses, by providing digniﬁed care and comfort. Donations may be sent to: Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association PO BOX 4537, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J8 Volunteer Co-ordinator/Grief Counsellor 250-985-5815 Executive Secretary/Donations 250-985-5816

Thank you for caring.

Announcements

Employment

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Lost & Found

Home Care/Support

Trades, Technical

Livestock

Missing from Quesnel Hixon Rd/10 Mile Lk Rd. area Mar. 18th. Large black short haired neutered male with very tiny white spot on chest. Timid. Answers to Kissa. 250-992-5812

24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.)

PROJECT BIOLOGIST - Terrace/Smithers McELHANNEY seeks Prof. Biologist or Biology Tech with 5+ yrs field exp in fish and fish habitat sampling and assessment, hydrologic & water quality monitoring, and terrestrial habitat assessments. For more info & to apply, visit: www.mcelhanney.com

Exotic Animal & Bird Auction: Saturday April 14 11:30 a.m. 4071 McLean Rd Quesnel. Already Consigned New Chicken wire 10’ steel gates. Accepting all animals & related items. Please consign early. Phone B.C. Auctions 250-9922459 / 250-983-1239

Heavy Duty Machinery

Work Wanted

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The following animals have been brought to the Q & D SPCA as a stray:

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

- Male Tan & White Puppy found on Mathews Rd. Barkerville Hwy.

Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

- Adult Neutered Male Cat short hair black & white with a black spot on jawline found Southland Mobile home park behind Canadian Tire.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Quesnel & District Branch 1000 Carson Pit Rd. Quesnel, BC V2J 7H2 Ph. (250)992-7722

- Small Male black dog with pointy ears found around Blair street.

Employment Business Opportunities ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

Help Wanted Cariboo Hotel is now accepting resumes for cook position. Must be able to work shifts weekends & evenings. Drop in with resume to 254 Front St. Experienced Feller Buncher Operator required. 250-5630353 or 250-992-8482. Han-Winnie Holdings Ltd (Robins 241Pizza) requires reliable full time front counter attendants. Taking orders, cleaning and serving customers courteously. Employer willing to train. Apply by fax 1250-992-5106 or email: lamvinnie@live.ca. Application deadline Feb. 10,2012. 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

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Medical/Dental MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Full Time-preferred candidate will have previous experience, with a min. typing speed of 50 WPM. Please submit hand written cover letter with resume to: Holley Clinic 348 Front Street Quesnel BC V2J 2K3 Attention: Office Manager Deadline: Noon, April 12, 2012

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Required: C Ticket Welder for Western Star Truck Dealership in Williams Lake Competitive wage and beneﬁt package. Email tschindle@jamesws.com, fax 250-398-6367 Attn: Butch Schindle or mail to James Western Star Sterling Ltd. 50 Rose Street, Williams Lake BC V2G 4G5 Absolutely no phone calls. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Automotive

based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Whitecourt and Hinton, AB. 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

Canadian Tire Canadian Tire Quesnel requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN in our automotive shop. • Must be energetic and team oriented • We offer competitve wages, great beneﬁt package and proﬁt sharing. Please Apply w/ Resume to the service dept... 570 Newman Rd. Quesnel B.C.

Pets BEAGLE puppies. (7 puppies) $800. Vet checked, shots. Ready to go April 27. 250-3953178. Free! one year old , male , multi - color guinea pig with cage. If interested call 778414 - 4035 Purebred Papillon puppies, shots & dewormed, smart & athletic, great agility dogs. Ready to go. Asking $750. For more info call (250)542-7340

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions HUGE RANCH & Farm Equipment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone: BC Livestock (250)573-3939

Garage Sales Moving sale Sat.April 7 th. 8 am - 2 pm 731 Serenity Dr.

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 “Cabs”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

Small ads, BIG deals! Misc. for Sale FOR SALE! Pellet Stove Paid $3,000 also furniture for sale. Offers! (250)747-4392 after 2:30 pm. 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.

Real Estate Houses For Sale Country Corner acre - 3 bdrm , 2 bath - full basement , detached garage , lots of water. Storage buildings & ﬁre pit, mins from town $165,000 call 250-992-5752

Lost & Found

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Quesnel’s Only Full Line Pet Store 620B Newman Road • 250-747-7458 Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm, Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

QUESNEL SPCA We’re always in need of Blankets and Rags. Drop off all your empty bottles and all proceeds will be donated to the SPCA.

QUESNEL SPCA IS NOW OPEN Noon - 4:30 pm • TUES. to SAT.

Brought to you by the SPCA & Total Pet www.spca.bc.ca/Quesnel/

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Real Estate

Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

House for Sale

• 3 Bedroom 1 acre of landscaped yard • Attached single garage • Workshop 12x20 detached • Outside sheds, drilled well • Open concept • Awesome kitchen • 1½ old natural gas furnace • 1½ old Pressure tank • Close to shopping •

Rentals

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

250-991-8170 • 250-747-3753 250-992-7202 www.wayneseale.com

Re/Max Quesnel Realty

Private 1 bdrm apartment West Quesnel available $595.00 /month incl utilities Call 250-689-1499

Ground level 2 bdrm unit, newly reno’d, incl new F/S,Electric ﬁre place ,fenced yard,shared laundry, close to school,shopping & more. $700/mo. N/P, incl free heat & water. Call 250-991-6358

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.

Beautiful 4 bdrm - 3 1/2 bath house in West Quesnel avail immediately $1350.00 per month + utilities absolutely n/p & n/s includes double garage & covered deck .Call 250-6891499

Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Requires. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949

North Quesnel - 5 bdrm , 2 bath House $1200 mnth + Utilities . Avail April 15 call 250-992-2284 One bdrm house for rent in West Quesnel. Available April 1st. 778-890-1892

Apartments Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required 575 Doherty Drive

250-992-1195

Large 1Bdrm. bsmt. suite in Red bluff, w/d hookup separate entrance & carport. (250)747-3109

Townhouses

FOR RENT IN QUESNEL

3 bdrm. / 2 level / fresh paint Quiet family twnhouses. Close to schools & shops. From $525/mth.

Call Tim at 992-7748 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.

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

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250-992-2806

and

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Call (250)255-4509 $7,500

For sale 2002 Honda CRV EXL. Full load, 122K, dark gold. $12,000. Ex condition. (250)747-0447.

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HOUSE FOR SALE 1000 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath house on 2 acres. Carport, concrete foundation and crawlspace. Separate entrance off carport that is perfect for storage or home based office. Central vac, wood stove, water softener, main floor laundry, fenced back yard with a large fenced off garden area, large concrete deck, gazebo with deck, front sitting porch. City bus stop across the street, school bus stop, close to schools and shopping. New roof in 2009, on Red Bluff sewer system, drilled well, paved driveway, wood shed, large storage shed. Home is 19 years old.

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2Bdrm Suite with ﬁreplace close to school & mall. N/S, N/P, avail. immed. 747- 3878

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Trucks & Vans

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Homes for Rent

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Creekside Village , newly painted, 2nd ﬂoor , 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

3000 sq ft shop, 3 doors, 16 ft ceiling, on 3 acre commercial lot + 1 bdrm suite, 2 baths/ shower. $750/mn. (250)9927625

Wanted to Rent to own in Quesnel area, 4 bdrms - Approx $140,000 value. Phone 250-249-5283

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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY QUESNEL OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING April 9, 1 p.m., Seniors Centre. For information contact Morris, 250-9838363. AUXILIARY TO G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. Meetings are first tuesdfay of the month, 7:30 p.m. in hospital lower boardroom. Orientation provided, police record check required. Pick up application at Hospital Gift Shop or contact Florence White, 250-992-5635 or Barb Glover 250992-5298. PAW S 4 T H O R P H OTO G R A P H Y 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 w w w. p a w s 4 t h o r. com, www.facebook. com/AlluringPhotography or e-mail alluringphotography@ live.ca. DOG AGILITY WITH KAY WHITEHEAD owner and trainer of four agility trial champions, and the instructor of many others. Call 250-9923881 for details.

WEDNESDAY 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. L I T E R A C Y QUESNEL SOCIETY AGM May 2, 5 – 7 p.m. in the Literacy office, street level, CDC building, room 206.

THURSDAY FRIENDS OF THE

LIBRARY MEETING April 5, 7 p.m. in library meeting room. L I T E R A C Y QUESNEL OPEN HOUSE BREAKFAST April 5, 7:30 – 10 A.M. help launch their new local, street level of CDC building, room 106. FRIENDS OF LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES QUESNEL BACKYARD BIRDS April 12, 7 p.m. at the library, pictures and a talk by local birder Brian Murland. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETING April 12, l7 p.m., Anglican Church hall. A grief support group for parents who have suffered the death of a child, at any age or from any cause. For information contact Fran 250-992-3956; Kristine 250-9928883; or Bev 250992-3611.

SATURDAY AUXILIARY TO G.R. BAKER HOPSITAL RAFFLE to help raise funds for hospital operating equipment. Members selling tickets for $2 at Hospital Gift Shop. First prize, $500; 2nd prize, Swedish weaving throw (value $175); 3rd prize, baby blanket (value $175); 4th, runner and placentas (value $150). Draw is May 19, 2 p.m. in hospital lobby. 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 250-249-5720. 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, 250-9925082. ALEX FRASER PARK SOCIETY AGM April 17, 7 p.m., Seniors’ Centre. SPINAL CORD SOCIETY ANNUAL WALK AND WHEEL May 5 beginning at Ceal Tingley Park, 10 a.m., for details and pledge sheets call 250-992-5996 or 250-992-1505 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. GARLIC FESTIVAL Sept. 29 – 30, SmithPioneer Park in Lower Nicola. Organizers are looking for garlic

vendors or related products. Contact Becky Ratzlaff at rosiemoonbeam11@yahoo.ca.

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. Vendor 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.

ONGOING EVENTS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoon, 2 – 4 p.m. in the library activity room. WHIST AND CRIB with the Scandinavian Club, first and third Wednesday of the month at the Seniors’ Centre, 7 p.m. For information call 250-747-1323. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free, peer-facilitated programming for adults with a mental illness. The group runs every other Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon. For information call 250-985-5832 or email QUE-peerdev@ northernhealth.ca. SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE hours Tuesday –Thursday, 11 a.m.

– 3 p.m. Call 250992-9330 and leave a message, someone will get back to you shortly. SAS is located in Century 21 office in the back. Sandwich board on sidewalk means a consultant is in to serve you. CNIB LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS in the Quesnel area for occasional social visits with local clients, help with shopping or getting to appointments, organizing in the home and reading. Orientation provided, police record check and references required. Prefer one year commitment. Email: anne. mcnicol@cnib.ca or call 250-653-1702. EXODUS 4:10 TOA S T M A S T E RS meet Thursdays. Meetings are 7 p.m., in multi-purpose room at Northstar Church, use lower parking lot. For details call Rose, 250992-9520. QUESNEL ELKS HALL available for rentals, call Tim Patchett, 250-9925082. If you’re interested in joing the Elks call Ralph Scott, 250747-8566. PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext. 225 at Axis Family Resources. DO YOU LIKE TO SING? Karaoke at the Legion, Friday nights, 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. DANCE LESSONS at the Legion every Wednesday night, 7 p.m. $15 per couple per session, pay in advance $100 for 8 sessions. Singles - bring your own partner. Learn to slow-dance, quick step or jive. call 250-992-5655 to register, or just drop in. JAM SESSIONS Elks Hall, Anderson

Drive, Friday evenings, doors open 7 p.m., different host band each week. LEGION FRIDAY BUFFET LUNCH 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., $8.95, different meal every Friday, wear your red shirt for Red Shirt Fridays (support our troops) and receive your first cup of coffee free. 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, 250255-0880. QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m.at the College of New Caledonia. Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250747-1180 or rubydksn@telus.net 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, 250-9910222. COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizations wishing to affiliate or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer, 604-576-9734, fax: 604-576-9733 or email ecbayer@shaw. ca. JAM AND DANCE AT THE LEGION every Friday night. Call 250-992-5655.

QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS every Monday 7 – 9 p.m., every Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m. (except holidays) at Bethel Church, Coach Road, Are you sick? Do you know someone who is sick? Bring them to be prayed for. For information contact Debbie Planeta 250747-0415 or Diane Giesbrecht 250-7474643. C O M PA S S I O N ATE FRIENDS is a grief support group for parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age or from any cause, meets every second Thursday, 7 p.m., Anglican Church Hall, Kinchant Street. For information call Fran 250-992-3956, Kirstine, 250-9928883 or Bev 250992-3611. WORRIED ABOUT YOUR BIG PRESENTATION OR THE MEETINGS YOU HAVE TO LEAD? Hone your communication and leadership skills in a fun-filled, relaxed atmosphere. Quesnel Toastmaster Club meets every Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m., at CNC/UNBC campus room 202. Guests welcome, call 250-747-1180 for information. YOUTH CENTRE open Tuesday – Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. for youth ages 11 – 18 at Helen Dixon Centre. Rock Climbing wall open to the community Monday nights, 6 – 8 p.m. For information call Jody 250-983-6920.

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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APRIL 12, 13 & 14

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2011 Honda CRV EX

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2007 Hyundai Accent $

$9,998

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2008 Honda Civic LX-SR 1.8L, auto trans, power, sun roof $ Was $14,990 SALE PRICE

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2008 Honda Civic DX-G 1.8L, 5spd, alloys, cruise, low kms $ Was $15,990 SALE PRICE

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2009 Honda CR-V EX-L One owner, leather, 62,600 kms. $ Was $26,990 SALE PRICE

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2003 Chev S10 Ext cab, 4.3L, auto, winter & summer wheels $ Was $6,990 SALE PRICE

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2007 Honda Ridgeline EXL

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$4,990

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$18,990

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THE BATTLE OF QUESNEL

CARIBOO HONDA

APRIL 12, 13 & 14

S Y A D 3 ONLY NEW 2011 CLEAROUT UP TO Y L N O T

5,500

RED TAG DAYS

2011 Ridgeline EX-L Was $43,995

NOW $38,495

Stk#11T149

Our biggest sale of the year continues with HUGE CASH DISCOUNTS AND GREAT RATES ON FINANCE AND LEASE FOR 2011 AND 2012 MODELS

Stk#11T111

2011 Honda CRV EX

2011 Honda CRV LX

Was $33,805 $

Was $31,605 $

NOW

29,805

NOW

201 Anderson Dr. • 250-992-3811 www.quesneltoyota.ca DL#30797 • Toll Free 1-800-821-6575

PRICES SLASHED

Stk#11T100

OFF

SELECT MODELS

TOYOTA

BAKER CREEK

161 Marsh Dr. • 250-992-8371 www.cariboohonda.ca DL#31008

3 LEF

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27,605

1.99% FINANCING ON 2012 CIVIC • $2,000 CASH BACK UP TO 60 MONTHS ON 2012 ACCORD Stk#N5289A

Stk#N5335A

2007 Hyundai Accent $

$9,998

Stk#11C143A

Stk#11T112A

2008 Honda Civic LX-SR 1.8L, auto trans, power, sun roof $ Was $14,990 SALE PRICE

14,270

Stk#12T167A

2008 Honda Civic DX-G 1.8L, 5spd, alloys, cruise, low kms $ Was $15,990 SALE PRICE

14,898

Stk#11T155A

2009 Honda CR-V EX-L One owner, leather, 62,600 kms. $ Was $26,990 SALE PRICE

25,790

NOW

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid $

8,380

$15,998

4 cyl auto, hatchback, extra wheels $ Was $17,990 SALE PRICE

17,275 ,

2010 Ford Fusion SEL Leather, auto, factory maintenance $ Was $19,990 SALE PRICE

18,890 , Stk#N11445

Stk#CHU014

Stk#CHU072

2003 Chev S10 Ext cab, 4.3L, auto, winter & summer wheels $ Was $6,990 SALE PRICE

6,690

2004 Suzuki Aerio

2007 Honda Ridgeline EXL

4 cyl, auto, hatchback $

-Navi Heated leather, sunroof, navigation $ Was $26,000 SALE PRICE

Was $6,990 SALE PRICE

O T E R O MANY M FROM E S O O H C

6,378

BIG BIG

23,590

13,280

Stk#12C171A

2010 Toyota Matrix

2009 Kia Sorento $

Stk#CHU074

NOW

$25,998

LAYER P D V FREE D AVIGATION SN OR GP CH VEHICLE A WITH E OLD S

NOW

23,780

Stk#N11450

2008 Yaris H/B $

$12,998

NOW

Stk#Q5632

2010 Yaris HB $

$14,990

NOW

13,880

11,480

Stk#Q5597

2008 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab $

$27,990

NOW

Stk#Q5623A

2001 Honda Accord SDN LX $

$4,990

NOW

2,990

24,780

$16,990

$13,990

NOW

11,990

13,990

Stk#Q5606

2008 Toyota Corolla $

$13,990

NOW

Stk#Q1571A

2008 Ford F-150 4WD $

$18,990

BIG savings CMYK

NOW

Stk#Q1660A

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD LTD $

ON THE SPOT INSURANCE ✓ APPRAISALS ✓ FINANCING BIG BIG BIG

Stk#Q5599

2009Pontiac G6 $

NOW

16,880

11,780

Stk#Q5609

2007 Toyota Corolla $

$14,990

NOW

DON’T MISS OU T!!

12,880

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Recipes

Make breakfast time fun with skewers T

ry this recipe to bring some fun to the breakfast table. Nutella Fruit Skewers Ingredients 2 slices whole grain bread 1 tbsp Nutella hazelnut spread 1 slice watermelon (1/2-inch thick) 1 slice pineapple (1/2-inch thick) Small handful of grapes (approx. 5) Skewers Preparation Spread Nutella onto a slice of bread and top with the other slice of bread. Cut the sandwich and fruit into shapes. Slide pieces of sandwich and fruit onto a skewer, alternating

food items as desired, until the stick is almost covered. Serve it as a balanced breakfast: Pair the fruit skewers with one cup two per cent milk for a breakfast that provides three out of the four food groups as recommended by Canada’s Food Guide. This breakfast delivers: • 2 servings grain products • 1 serving vegetables and fruit • 1 serving milk and alternatives More recipes and fun ideas are available at Facebook.com/ TheBreakfastTable. This month Nutella is giving away bread cutters – pick up a jar to find out how you could get one of your own. www.newscanada.com

Turn your table into a Mediterranean feast

here are countless ways to incorporate your garden fresh tomatoes into the dinner routine. Stuffed tomatoes are a great option that really show-off all your hard work. These Minty Lamb-Stuffed Tomatoes are full of the Mediterranean flavours of feta, tomato and mint and make an impressive summer entree. Minty Lamb-Stuffed Tomatoes 6 large ripe tomatoes, about 2.3 kg 3/4 cup (175 mL), long grain parboiled rice 1 tbsp (15 mL), PC 100% Greek extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp (10 mL), tomato paste 1-2/3 cups (400 mL), chopped cooked ground lamb (about 7 oz/210 g) 250 g, feta cheese, chopped 1/4 cup (50 mL), chopped fresh mint 1/4 tsp (1 mL), each salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: 1. Using a paring knife, slice tops of tomatoes so that opening is about 2-1/2 inches (6 cm) wide; discard tops. Using a teaspoon, scoop seeds and pulp into a bowl. Set tomato shells and bowl of pulp aside. 2. In small saucepan, combine

rice and 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. 3. In large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for four to six minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened. Stir in reserved tomato juice and pulp and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes or until sauce consistency. 4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray 11 x 7-inch (2 L) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set tomato shells in dish; they will be touching each other. 5. In a large bowl, stir together tomato sauce, cooked rice, lamb, two-thirds of the feta, mint, salt and pepper. Divide mixture among tomato shells, pressing filling down with back of spoon to fill shells as much as possible. Sprinkle with remaining feta. 6. Bake in centre of oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve garnished with additional mint, if desired. More delicious recipes for your home-grown vegetables are available online at pc.ca. www. newscanada.com

Have a recipe you want to share with your community? E-mail it to editor@ quesnelobserver.com. Include a photo of your delicious creation, your name, and the origins of your dish.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Webcam image shows progress as of Monday on the new 10-lane toll bridge under construction next to the Port Mann bridge. Transportation Investment Corp.

Gateway to get $700 million more TOM FLETCHER Black Press Premier Christy Clark visited a North Vancouver bulk shipping terminal Monday to announce $700 million in new highway upgrades to develop B.C.’s Pacific Gateway program. The announcement didn’t include details of new highway upgrades, beyond current projects such as the Port MannHighway 1 expansion and the South Fraser

Perimeter Road, a truck route to port facilities in South Delta. A news release refers to further Highway 1 improvements between Kamloops and the Alberta border. Specific provincial project announcements are promised in the weeks to come. Instead the premier’s event focused on private sector investments from the host company Neptune Terminals and others, which are gearing up to meet demand from Asian customers.

“Neptune Terminals’ strategic investments have resulted in record terminal exports of potash and steelmaking coal, a 20-per-cent increase in jobs at our terminals, and significant additional growth to come as we complete our expansions,” said Neptune president James Belsheim. Teck Resources CEO Don Lindsay also took part in the event, reviewing the mining company’s $1 billion investment over

the last two years to expand production of metallurgical coal, copper and zinc. Jock Findlayson of the Business Council of B.C. said the province’s exports to China grew by 27 per cent in 2011 alone, and shipments of coal, minerals and forest products to Asia are expected to double by 2020. NDP transportation critic Harry Baines dismissed the announcement as the

latest media event staged by Clark to promote her jobs plan. “There are no specific details where this money is going to go,” Bains said of the provincial contribution. “It’s more about a photo op than getting their hands dirty to have a real job plan for British Columbians.” Bains said $700 million over five years is $140 million a year. At $5 million per kilometre, that amounts to 28 km of new or expanded per year, he

said. The B.C. government’s February budget says the province’s total contribution to the South Fraser Perimeter Road will be $1.06 billion when it is complete in the summer of 2014. The Port MannHighway 1 expansion is budgeted for completion by the winter of 2013, with a total cost of more than $3.3 billion. That is to be paid down through tolls of about $3 for cars and $9 for heavy trucks.

Rock tour to promote youth jobs TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government is rolling out a rock-themed road show to encourage young people to find training and work. The Jobfest tour has all the trappings of a concert tour, including t-shirts, souvenir drumsticks and guitar picks, and two inflatable tents that look like giant amplifiers. Stops in 50 B.C. communities will include a rock band, local community performers and speakers, with the tents serving as mobile career resource centres.

“We’re going into some of the smallest communities in the province, First Nations communities, non-aboriginal communities to really share with the youth of the province what sorts of careers are available to them,” said Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell. Job resources that are part of the tour include iPad apps that guide users through a four-stage questionnaire to narrow down their possible career choices, and computers to link users to a network of websites for detailed information. The tour will officially launch

in Abbotsford on April 18. From there it goes to McBride, Prince George, Mackenzie, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Prophet River, Fort Nelson, Dease Lake, Iskut, Kitwanga, Terrace, New Aiyansh, Kitimat, Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert, Hazelton, Smithers, Houston, Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House Abbotsford, Penticton, Whistler, Lillooet, Squamish, Vancouver, Castlegar, Nelson, Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Vernon, Surrey, Kamloops, Merritt, Chilliwack,

Jobfest tour manager Daisy Blue Groff demonstrates an iPad app that guides young people through career choices. Tom Fletcher photo

Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, CourtenayComox, Campbell River and

Powell River. Tour details are available about at www.jobfest2012.ca

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BUD SAYS Eggs are symbolic of Easter. They're colored, decorated, hidden, and used in decorative items for the home. The one caveat to eggs is that they are quite fragile, and even hard-boiled eggs can be rendered useless with one accidental drop or blow. Instead of relying on breakable eggs for Easter fun, consider making stronger ones instead. Symbolic of rebirth and renewal, eggs are an integral part of setting the scene come early spring. Selecting a less fragile material to create the looks of real eggs can increase the potential for using them in many different applications. One of the easiest ways to create harder-tobreak eggs is to make them out of clay. Modeling clay is a versatile medium that can be used to make everything from clay eggs to bunny figurines to religious items synonymous with Easter. A visit to the local craft store or even a chain retailer will likely turn up different clay products, which come in a variety of colors. You can create pastel-colored clay by mixing primary colors with white clay if you cannot find pastel colors in the store. There are two main ways to create egg shapes out of a ball of clay. One way is to roll a ball out of the clay and then roll it vertically between your hands to make the smaller end of the egg. Another is to use a plastic egg as a mold and stuff the clay inside. Pop open the top of the plastic egg and then gently tap the clay out. You don't even have to color your clay if you don't feel up to it. You may also use white clay, allow to dry, and then paint them using acrylic paints. Mix two clay colors together before forming into an egg to achieve a marbled effect. Also think about adding embellishments like stickers, ribbon, bows, and flowers to the eggs, much in the same way you would decorate real eggs. To display clay eggs in a vase or to attach to a spring wreath, thread a dowel or piece of florist's wire into the egg before allowing to harden completely. Then attach them as needed. Clay eggs can be used in place of regular eggs in just about every traditional egg use -- except of course for making egg salad! Plus, making clay eggs is a fun and safe craft for all ages.

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Eggs in a Nest Here's a creative way to show off clay eggs. Materials: 2 to 3 eggs depending on size Moss or raffia Ribbon Florist wire Weave or shape the raffia or moss into a nest shape large enough to fit the clay eggs. Secure as necessary with the wire. Decorate with bows made out of ribbon.Place the eggs into the nest and display where desired.

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Celebrating Easter around the world Even though Christian Easter traditions around the world might seem similar, there are many variations of the springtime festival. In many Catholic countries, Easter marks the end of Lent and 40 days of fasting. Eggs are the food of choice to break this period of abstention, especially in Ireland where they are enjoyed as soon as the sun rises on Easter Sunday. In Ireland, too, the Easter “cake dance” is a contest in which the best dancer wins a cake. In Italy, eggs are blessed by a priest before being placed at the centre of the table on Easter Sunday. In Bulgaria, several days before Easter, the custom is to send a messenger with a loaf of bread and a dozen red-coloured eggs to Turkish friends. In Syria and surrounding Armenian areas, the poor are welcomed into churches by priests who wash their feet in memory of Jesus’ gesture towards his disciples.

In Mexico, on the eve of Easter Sunday, thousands of Mexicans gather in the streets at sundown to curse and burn images of Judas in order to denounce the betrayal of Christ. Pictures of Judas are attached to piñatas which are broken open to shower candies and other treats onto the streets and eager children. At Easter celebrations around the world, eggs, candies, and chocolate mark the end of 40 days of Lenten fasting.

Easter eggs were also the inspiration for the famous jeweller, Peter Carl Fabergé, who first created a jewelled egg for the Russian Tsar Alexander III. After that, Fabergé went on to create more than 40 eggs for the last two tsars of Imperial Russia.

Many people watch their weight by limiting their intake of unhealthy fats, but sugar is also a culprit in poor health. During Easter celebrations, when family visits abound, it can be difficult to avoid eating excessive amounts of the stuff, in chocolate bunnies and candy-coated Easter eggs.

If you can’t stay away from cookies and cakes, take the time to bake them yourself without using a prepared mix. This way, you can limit the quantity of sugar and fat and better control your cravings.

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You can help yourself by avoiding soft drinks or even natural fruit juices, which have a highly concentrated sugar When you’re confronted with content. Drink a lot of water to quench your thirst and cut all those Easter treats, you can your appetite. Another thing to keep in mind is that when at least avoid fruit juices, teeth are recently cleaned, the taste of sugary treats is less soft drinks, and processed appealing and you’re less likely to eat them. Brush your cookies and cakes, which quickly teeth after meals, or chew some mint or eucalyptus boost your blood-sugar levels. flavoured gum, which have the same effect. A portion of dark chocolate contains roughly the same amount of sugar as a raw carrot, so if you can’t resist nibbling on some chocolate treats, opt for those containing 70 percent cocoa. Avoid milk chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate bars.

Colouring eggs and sharing them is a spring tradition that dates back to prehistory. Then, in the area now covering Ukraine, eggs were decorated in order to give as gifts. The tradition lives on today in the Ukrainian art of pysanky. A similar tradition was also seen among the inhabitants of ancient Egypt, where coloured eggs were offered to family and friends in a gesture that symbolized the renewal of life with the arrival of spring. Today’s Easter egg hunt stems from a mixture of traditions from different eras and customs. The modern commercial symbol of the Easter rabbit was inspired by the Germans, and the French Easter tradition had it that church bells carried Easter eggs to children across the country, where poor, starving children would wake up on Easter Sunday to hunt for eggs.

Reducing sugar intake at Easter

Whether they are melt-in-your-mouth soft or delightfully crunchy, candies and other sweet treats are everywhere at this time of year. Remember before you reach for another one that an excess of sugar has an addiction-like effect: the more we eat, the more we want and the more we need. By controlling our sugar levels, we can better control our cravings for sugar.

The Easter egg hunt is still one of the most popular family activities on Easter Sunday. Over the centuries and around the world, eggs have always been a part of Easter celebrations because of their association with rebirth and renewal. In fact, eggs are one of the oldest universal symbols that people associate with celebratory spring rituals.

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In France, church bells do not ring between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The legend says that the bells go to Rome in order to be filled with Easter eggs. Upon their return, they spread their treasure in the gardens of towns and villages for the children to find during the traditional egg hunt on Easter morning.

Easter eggs: a universal symbol

In Europe and North America, in the past and today, eggs symbolize the renewal of life and nature in the springtime.