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Once again, Quesnel Bakery is selling ginger snaps to raise funds for Relay For Life. For just $5 a dozen, customers can pick their favourite team to support with their purchase. The cookies are for sale at the Bakery any time; Farmers’ Market, May 5, 12 and 19; the Liquour Store May 4 and 18 and most major banks on May 18. Left to right: Quesnel Bakery’s Gerd Teetzen, left and Relay For Life’s Cathy Briggs, right, encourage Relay’s official cookie monster Mikey McDonald as she indulges her favourite food, ginger snaps. Annie Gallant photo
Thapar questions mayor regarding Stecyk’ departure AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter City. Coun. Sushil Thapar has refused to sign a confidentiality agreement regarding the departure of city manager John Stecyk. “I’ve never been asked to do that before,� Thapar said, adding it was Mayor Mary Sjostrom who asked him to sign the legal document, vowing to remain mum on “anything Stecyk.� The city released a short press release Tuesday afternoon outlining the outgoing city
manager’s departure: “Quesnel City Council has announced that it has accepted the resignation of City Manager John Stecyk, effective immediately. Stecyk, who is resigning for personal reasons, came to the City in January 2011. The City of Quesnel wishes Mr. Stecyk well in his future endeavours. The City will now begin the process of recruiting a new City Manager, which is expected to take several months to complete. The City will provide updates to the community
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when appropriate. In the interim, Council has appointed two senior managers to oversee the City’s operations and assist Council in the transition period. Those two are Director of Finance Kari Bolton and the Director of Public Works and Engineering, Ken Coombs.� Shortly after the release Thapar said he was reminded via e-mail of the confidentiality agreement. “Just a reminder that you are all bound by your oath, the community charter and the confidentiality agreement to not say anything beyond what was writ-
ten in the press release regarding John’s departure,� the e-mail reads. “We have already been advised by our lawyer that John’s lawyer is reminding us of our obligation to keep the details of John’s departure confidential.� Thapar replied with a request under the Freedom of Information Act for all financial implications on the departure of Stecyk. “Is he getting severance?� asked Thapar. “If there are financial implications, the public should know.� see PAGE A4
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RCMP are asking parents to be vigilant with their children’s safety procedures after a suspicious occurrence near Kersley. The boy was riding his bike to Kersley elementary early Tuesday morning when he says he was approached by a male driving a newer model black pickup truck with black rims. The male driver spoke to the boy and told the child to get into the vehicle. The child fled on his bike and then reported the incident to the school. The male is described as a younger male with tanned skin and flat brown hair. Anyone with any information regarding this incident, call the Quesnel RCMP immediately, 250-992-9211. Quesnel RCMP are asking parents and teachers to ensure they report any similar suspicious occurrences to RCMP and school staff immediately. Talk to your children about strangers and how to stay safe. Children should walk or bike to school in groups – safety in numbers. Parents should accompany their small children to and from school. Never talk to strangers. Never get into a stranger’s vehicle. If a stranger invites you to go with them, yell, “NO!� loudly and run to a safe location and tell an adult. If a stranger follows you in a vehicle, run in the opposite direction – so that the vehicle is facing you and continue to run in that direction to a safe location.
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AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Due to slow recovery West Fraser is committed to maintaining a strong balance as overseas markets remain uncertain. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported a loss of $17 million or $0.39 per share on sales of $681 million in the first quarter of 2012. In that quarter the lumber operations generated an operating loss of $29 million and operating earnings plus amortization (EBITDA) of negative $6 million. The improvement over the prior quarter was smaller than anticipated due to continued weakness in offshore prices for low-grade SPF lumber. “Although there are some improvements in our markets, we will continue to monitor capital spending and focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet as the North American and Asian economies remain fragile,” West Fraser president and CEO Hank Ketcham said. The panel segment, which
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a loss of $11 million in the previous quarter and earnings of $20 million in the first quarter of 2011. In the current quarter an expense of $12 million was recorded related to equity-based compensation compared to $4 million in the previous quarter and $27 million in the first quarter of 2011. The company attributes the improved operating earnings compared to the previous quarter, despite a decline in the average Northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp benchmark price, to reduced NBSK pulp production and shipments in the previous quarter during which a maintenance shutdown of the Hinton Pulp mill occurred. Lower NBSK prices resulted in reduced chip prices in the current quarter. The company predicts normalization in the market for lower-grade spruce, pine fur (SPF) lumber following a period of oversupply which resulted in reduced pricing.
“Although there are some improvements in our markets, we will continue to monitor capital spending...” Hank Ketcham, West Fraser
includes plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and medium density fiberboard (MDF), generated $1 million of operating earnings and EBITDA of $5 million in the quarter, a marginal increase over the prior quarter. Pulp and paper operations generated operating earnings in the current quarter of $17 million and EBITDA of $30 million. The improvement over the prior quarter occurred despite the decline in pulp prices as the previous quarter’s results were negatively affected by the Hinton Pulp maintenance shutdown. In the current quarter the company generated a loss from continuing operations of $17 million compared to
To Provide Concession Services for the Twin Arenas The City of Quesnel is interested in receiving written expressions of interest from nonprofit groups who desire to work with arena users in providing concession services for Quesnel and District Twin Arena s (#1) for special events. Interested parties should contact the Recreation Manager at 250-991-4010, drogers@quesnel.ca, or 410 Kinchant St Quesnel, V2J 7J5 by May 30, 2012.
PARCEL TAX ROLLS Public Notice of 2012 Water and Sewer Frontage and Parcel Tax Roll As per section 208 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Parcel Tax Rolls are now available for inspection at the City of Quesnel offices between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, except statutory holidays. A person who owns a parcel included on the Parcel Tax Rolls may request an amendment based on one or more of the following: (a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll (b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel (c) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed A request by the property owner for an amendment must be submitted in writing to the City of Quesnel on or before Friday, May 11. Kari Bolton, City Collector City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)
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Arts and Culture Day hosted by the Quesnel and District Community Arts Council, who received a grant of $300 by Arts BC, was a huge success. The free event, at the Arts and Recreation Centre, Saturday introduced all ages to a variety of arts and crafts, such as water-colour painting, puppets, rock crafts and much more. Autumn MacDonald photos
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Adopt a Shelter Cat!
Company looking to the future from A2 “In addition, we are seeing a trend towards a more traditional spread between the prices of southern yellow pine (SYP) and SPF lumber prices which, in a balanced market, should contribute positively to our U.S. lumber results,� the company’s media statement reads. “Both of these developments, “...we continue combined with our to be very positive ongoing capital improvement about our program for our operations, businesses, our lumber should produce products and our improved results over the balance markets.� of the year. This outlook is highly West Fraser dependent on a continuing recovery and growth of North American and Asian economies, which remain fragile.� The company further expects some strengthening in pulp prices, although to what extent rests with demand from China. Cariboo Pulp’s five-day shutdown resulted in an approximate loss of West Fraser’s share of NBSK pulp production of 3,000 tonnes. “In the longer term, as described in our annual MD&A, we continue to be very positive about our businesses, our products and our markets,� the release concludes.
The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today.
Councillor calls for transparency from front Thapar also pointed to the cityissued press release, calling it “misleading and false.� “If Stecyk’s resigning it means no severance,� he said, adding that’s why he filed the FOI request. For her part, Mayor Mary Sjostrom said she stands by the city’s press release. “Mr. Stecyk resigned and we (council) accepted that,� she said. But Thapar maintains the release is “misleading� and questions the mayor’s transparency.
“The mayor should just come clean,� he said. “When this (Stecyk’s departure) is all said and done, we are looking at a much larger bill than anyone imagined. No wonder we’re broke.� Thapar filled his FOI request Wednesday around 4 p.m. Check future Observer’s for follow-up. “This is the tip of the iceberg,� he said. “Sjostrom needs to let the public know she created a monster and deal with it.�
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Paving projects underway Five major paving projects with an estimated value of approximately $550,000 get underway in Quesnel today. The projects are funded through the Quesnel Works: Capital Reinvestment Program. The paving jobs starting up today include: • Kinchant Street, from St. Laurent Avenue to Barlow Avenue. • Barlow Avenue, from the arena to the casino laneway. • The eastbound lane of the Moffatt Bridge approach, from the bridge to Davie Street. • Anderson Drive, from the Baker Creek Bridge to Wade Avenue. • Johnston Avenue/North Star Road, from Lawlor Drive to the Arts and Recreation Centre.
Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant.
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The City’s paving contractor will be milling pavement and then applying fresh asphalt, a process that can take several days for each location. Many of these jobs are occurring in high-traffic areas; motorists are asked to be patient, obey the directions from flag people and to consider taking alternate routes wherever possible. Quesnel Works was created in 2007 as a means to assess infrastructure needs, prioritize reinvestment and set up a reserve for funding infrastructure repair and replacement. Each year, the City places roughly $1 million in the reserve, with a long-term goal of creating a sustainable infrastructure replacement reserve.
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WE LCOME! School Notes School District #28 Lowry’s website at http://lowryolafson. com/songwriting_program.html.) These song titles are reflective of the concepts that were covered during the month of February: accepting and celebrating diversity, tolerance and the effectiveness of standing up to a bully. Classroom teachers worked together to develop lesson plans which were taught throughout the month. They also planned a number of school wide events to really bring the message home to students. On Pink Shirt day, students decorated their own t-shirts and then gathered for assembly to show off their creativity. Drama coach, Doreen Lamarche, facilitated drama workshops in the intermediate classes to create anti-bullying skits that were preformed at the Grand
Finale. A community forum was held for students in Grades 5 – 7. Counsellors, principals, RCMP, secondary students and a coach met with these students in small groups to discuss bullying. Mrs. Neighbour’s Grade 7 students took leadership roles throughout the month. They went to all classrooms each day for a week and showed anti-bullying videos. After the videos, they would engage students in a discussion about the content. Grade 7s also shared anti-bullying messages through the daily announcements. Two grade 7 girls conducted a workshop at lunch time in a primary class where there had been some name calling; they taught the students about things they could do at a kid-level to make it stop. Both senior classes had the opportunity to learn about cyberbullying with RCMP officers. The RCMP officers returned for a follow-up session to deepen students understanding of the seriousness of this type of bullying. Bully prevention
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will be ongoing at Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary. Students have a common language around bullying and know that they have the power to stand up to bullies. Students also know they need to tell a trusted adult who can help them. All schools in the Quesnel School District have programs to support social
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ere we go again. This week after releasing a statement on the departure of city manager John Stecyk, Coun. Sushil Thapar says he was asked to sign an agreement stating he would not discuss anything regarding the “resignation.” Thapar maintains the release is misleading and has since filed a request for all financial implications the departure would incur under the Freedom of Information Act. This is getting ridiculous. The inhouse fighting and rumours circling city hall are making Quesnel look bad. The legal confidentiality agreement raises eyebrows, but, more importantly, completely undermines a term used often in this political gong-show: Transparency. “I’ve never been asked to do that before,” Thapar said, adding it was Mayor Mary Sjostrom who asked him to sign the legal document, vowing to remain mum on “anything Stecyk.” Certainly Mr. Stecyk should enjoy his right to a private “resignation” but why the legal document? If he’s leaving for “personal reasons” fair enough. Anyone can understand and respect that. But what’s with the gag-order? Thapar has since filed a Freedom of Information request, requesting all financial implications of Stecyk’s departure. Certainly if the information was initially forthcoming we could have avoided this mess. So why isn’t it? This needs to be dealt with once and for all. An open, public discussion is needed on this issue. Continuing back-and-forth allegations is only going to further undermine the integrity of this community. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer
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fter three days of driving my kids all over town to their different activities this past weekend – squinting from the sun as I did so – I finally found the sunglasses I’d misplaced. It wasn’t until late Sunday afternoon that I unexpectedly caught a glimpse of them out of the corner of my eye, as I was driving home with my eightyear-old daughter. “Look,” I said, pointing at them. “There they are!” Perched directly below the windshield wipers in the groove between the hood and the front window were the sunglasses I’d been looking for. I was worried they would blow off the car until I realized they’d been there for days. As soon as I was able, I pulled over to the side of the road and Daisy excitedly jumped out to retrieve them.
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On A Brighter Note I grabbed my camera to take a picture of where they’d been all weekend, amazed they were still there. This wasn’t the first time I’d found an item I’d been searching for wedged somewhere on my car after driving around for awhile. It was a huge relief the day I found my iPhone in virtually the same spot as my sunglasses. Not everything I’ve put on the top of my car has managed to survive though. Over the years various items and several cups of coffee have bit the dust on my absent-minded drive-a-
pulling at my bag which I eventually disengaged. The briefcase, which was actually a computer bag, was badly ripped and had to be thrown out. And the underbelly of the car needed a bit of attention from the mechanic. But I felt very lucky that the computer still worked, even with the gravel and soot in the keyboard. “Why are you so forgetful?” my 11-year-old son asked after we told him about the sunglasses when we arrived home. “Yeah, Mom,” my daughter said. “What’s up with that?” Good questions. I guess I’m just trying to do too much, too fast, as usual. Doing less and slowing down would make a ton of sense, so that’s what I’m going to do. If I can remember. Lori Welbourne is a Black Press columnist, www. onabrighternote.ca.
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ways. The worst was the time I backed up over my laptop computer which was sitting on the ground waiting to be put in the trunk. Despite the reminder “Don’t forget to put your briefcase in your trunk,” from a helpful stranger who saw me herding my kids into the car one day in a rush, I did exactly that: I forgot to put my briefcase in my trunk. And inside that briefcase was my brand new laptop. I didn’t remember until minutes later, when I was driving down the road, and heard it being dragged along underneath my car. Panicked, I pulled over to the side and desperately tried to free it from the firm grasp of the undercarriage of my Beetle. “Our mom drove over her computer,” the kids explained to a lady walking by with her dog. I said nothing as I laid on the ground grunting and
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For Starla The Barlow Creek fire department held a fundraiser for Starla Frazer on Saturday. The department raised $1,126.15 through hot dog and bake sales, cotton candy and car washing. Autumn MacDonald photo
Spreading the word for vets Editor: My name is Fred Weaver and I live 28 km South of Quesnel, B.C. I am a veteran, having served in the C.A. (R) with the R.C.E. and I am medically pensioned at 56 per cent. We are currently in the early stages of planning to hold a Canadian Forces and R.C.M.P. rally in Ottawa at the Parliament Buildings for the purpose of demanding that D.V.A. make the necessary changes to the New Veterans Charter to better support our veterans and to stop the pillaging of
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funds set aside in trust for the veterans. The date selected is June 6, 2013, (the 69th anniversary of D Day) and fairly close to the next federal election. We are asking all veterans from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island to join us in Ottawa on that date. Please bring your motor homes, travel trailers, campers or tents, as well as your medals and be prepared to stay at the Parliament grounds for as long as it takes. This will be a peaceful rally, but it is our intention to disrupt traffic
flow in and around the city in order to gain as much media attention as possible. Our plan is to spread the word through the various Retired Veterans Associations across Canada as well as the Royal Canadian Legion, Anavets and other veteran organizations. You can also help by telling your email buddies and phone veterans who are not online. I have recently spoken with Col. Pat Strogan, our first Ombudsman, who has
offered to support this rally in every way and has also offered to lead a team of hand picked negotiators in dealing with D.V.A. should the need arise. Further information will be forthcoming as the planning progresses. Any support, suggestions or ideas you may have will be greatly appreciated. Start planning now, form convoys with your friends, so mark this date on your calendar and plan to meet us there. Fred Weaver Quesnel
Recycle Editor: I am a resident at the trailer park located in the West Side. I am concerned about the fact that there isn’t a bin to recycle cardboard on location; the closest one available is at the mall, which is too far to walk to in the winter. I had a conversation regarding this issue with the staff at city hall and unfortunately they don’t put bins in locations other than at the mall. A lot of people use this cardboard bin as their only access to recycling and I believe more such bins should be set up in easy to get to locations. P. Poluk Quesnel
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World’s Top Coin Collectors in Town Next Week to Purchase All Types of Coins! By DAVID MORGAN STAFF WRITER
ICC will be placing ads in newspapers, radio and running television spots this week asking people to bring in any old silver and gold coins made before 1968 and U.S. coins made before 1970. Those that bring in their coins will be able to speak with collectors one on one and have their coins looked at by a specialist. With the help of these ICC members, offers will be made to those that have coins made before 1968. Offers will be made based on silver or gold content and the rarity of the coins. All coins made before 1968 will be examined and purchased including gold coins, silver coins, silver dollars, all types of nickels and pennies. Those that decide to sell their coins will be paid on the spot. If you are like a lot of people you might have a few old coins or even a coffee can full lying around. If you have ever wondered what they are worth now might be your chance to find out and even sell them if you choose. They could be worth a lot according to the International Coin Collectors also known as ICC. Collectors will pay a fortune for some coins and currency for their collections. If it is rare enough, one coin could be worth over $100,000 according to Eric Helms, coin collector and ICC member. One ultra rare dime, an 1894S Barber, sold for a record $1.9 million to a collector in July of 2007. While that is an extreme example, many rare and valuable coins are stashed away in dresser drawers or lock boxes around the country. The ICC and its collector members have organized a traveling event in search of all types of coins and currency. Even common coins can be worth a significant amount due to the high price of silver and gold, says Helms. Washington quarters and Roosevelt dimes can be worth many times their face value. Recent silver markets have driven the price up on common coins made of silver. Helms explains that all U.S. half dollars, quarters and dimes made before 1970 contain 90% silver and are sought after any time silver prices rise. Right now it’s a sellers market he said. The rarest coins these collectors are looking for include $20, $10, $5 and $2 1/2 gold coins and any coin made before 1850. These coins always bring big premiums according to the ICC. Silver dollars are also very sought after nowadays. Other types of items the ICC will be purchasing during this event include U.S. currency, gold bullion, investment gold, silver bars, silver rounds, proof sets, etc. Even foreign coins are sought after and will be purchased.
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t our April volunteers recognition luncheon, Tracey Tinkess, Doreen Wickham and Julie Ingram received Volunteer Achievement Awards for their work with Relay for Life. Amber Drake was recognized with a Volunteer Achievement Award for her work with our Santa and Mrs. Claus project and Jeanette Hanson, our Unit Treasurer, received a Regional Award for the wonderful job she does as treasurer. As well, service pins were presented to Sheryl Urquhart, Wendy Lea, Allison Duddy and Doreen Wickham for five years of service; and to Maureen Isaak for 10 years of service. Anne Burgess was recognized for 30 years of service. Many thanks to Jean Muir and Betty Campbell for convening the luncheon and arranging and setting up the room so beautifully. Thanks also to the Masonic Lodge for making their lower hall available to us for our luncheon. At our luncheon, the Goldpan Hockey Association was recognized for their very generous donation to the Daffodil Campaign, which was again a big success. We extend a big thank you to all the daffodil delivery and sales people. Thanks also to those who helped with distribution of the daffodil pins and the local businesses who displayed the pin boxes. Thank you Quesnel, for your support. Welcome to our new Katimivik volunteer, Juliette Sullivan, who will be helping in our office for the next few months. May 26 is Relay For Life. There is still room for more teams – call Cathy Briggs, 250 747-2510, for information on how you can join the fight. Everyone is welcome to take part in the activities and ceremonies on Relay Day, starting at 10:45 a.m. Watch for a schedule of events in the Quesnel Observer the week before the
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Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012
You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65
53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5
The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Staying positive
Friends, Elvina Charlton, left and Vi Martens share their cancer experience. Annie Gallant photo
Cancer patient determined to carry on living no matter what the prognosis ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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wenty-two years ago, Vi Martens figured she was going to die. A lump was discovered in her breast, followed by an appointment with the surgeon. “A needle biopsy led to a cancer diagnosis,” Martens said. After a partial (only part of the breast is removed), there were still suspicious cells so Martens was sent to an oncologist. “He recommended a full mastectomy,” she said. “I could have opted for radiation and possible chemotherapy but I chose a full mastectomy and didn’t need any further treatment.” Back then, Martens said they identified different stages and sites but all were treated the same way. As a breast cancer survivor, Martens has continued to work with those diagnosed with the disease. As a breast cancer support group facilitator, she’s seen many women go through the terrifying process and said no two situations are the same and treatments are all different. Research, diagnosis and treatments have changed
since Martens’ experience and survival rates have improved considerably. But for most, the cancer journey is still frightening and filled with uncertainty. After a mammogram discovered a spot on Elvina Charlton’s breast in November 2011, she was sent for another mammogram and an ultrasound within a week. Within 10 days a needle biopsy by a breast cancer doctor in Prince George caused Charlton to return home and really think about what she would and wouldn’t be prepared to do. “I told my doctor who relayed that information to the surgeon,” she said. “He agreed to everything.” And that included a vacation to Nova Scotia. On Nov. 16, Charlton had her surgery where she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. A teleconference with an oncologist explained what TNBC. She tested negatively for estrogen, progesterone and HER2 which simply means many conventional treatments for breast cancer do not work in triple negative
breast cancer. and friend. “This was bad, but I was “For two weeks worth of drugs, the “You never stop worrying encouraged to learn the cancer returning,” she cost was $778.37. I don’t know about cancer hadn’t invaded the said. what happens to people without “The bus to normal never lymph nodes,” Charlton said. comes, you just find a way extended health coverage.” “However, regular to move on.” Elvina Charlton chemotherapy and Martens added helping radiation wouldn’t do any people going through breast “For two weeks worth of good.” cancer is very rewarding. drugs, the cost was $778.37. A few weeks later, she met “Quesnel is lucky to have a “I don’t know what happens with the oncologist in person breast cancer support group, so to people without extended where she learned more about many community still don’t health coverage.” her specific type of breast have them,” she said. The doctor said if the drugs cancer and they discussed Martens is a member of the work, her chances of retreatment. Relay For Life team Pink Ladies occurance are reduced to 20 per of Hope which has participated But she was soon to learn cent. treatment wasn’t the only in Relay since it began. “But it could reoccur specter she faced. Charlton, a very active somewhere else, possibly bone He advised her that 50 member of her Kersley cancer.” per cent of triple negative community, says she draws Charlton has had blood work breast cancer returns and if support from those around her. and X-rays throughout her that happens, it’s often very “We’re lucky to live in such a treatments (two weeks of pills, aggressive and fast growing. supportive community. They’re then a week’s break, times four) like family. “Not a good prognosis,” and now with that phase over, Charlton said grimly. “My philosophy is to get busy she’ll have more lab work in He recommended a course and stay busy.” three months, then every six of treatment with a relatively Although she’s always months. new chemotherapeutic drug supported Relay For Life, “I’m going to live my life, not Capacitabine, which isn’t Charlton has never participated. sit at home and feel sorry for covered by B.C.’s Pharmacare “Maybe this year I will.” myself,” Charlton said. program or the Canadian There’s still time to form a “This is just a bump in the Cancer Society. team for the May 26 Relay For road and if it comes back, I’ll “Thank goodness for Blue Life. For information, answers deal with it then.” Cross and the financial to questions or how to become Martens, who’s known assistance from the involved with Relay, contact Charlton for many years, shares Michelle Godfrey, 250-983pharmaceutical company a new bond with her neighbour Roche,” Charlton said. 8815.
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Skyfest 2012 set for bigger and better event ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Building on the success of the first Skyfest Air Show in 2010, Skyfest Air Show 2012 is moving to a twoday extravaganza with more performances, trade booths, food vendors and other exciting activities set for Aug. 4 – 5. “Everything is a go, we have the blessing of the city and everything is approved,� Skyfest organizer Barb Van Halderen said. “Now the public and participants know what a great event this is, we’re expecting larger numbers of spectators and planning accordingly.� She added there are performances each day including some of the same acts as last time, but also new exciting international acts. Learning from the first Skyfest, Van Halderen said, they are planning sufficient food vendors, children’s activities and more static aircraft displays. However, Van Halderen
Skyfest 2012 organizer Barb Van Halderen accepts sponsorship funds from Fraser River GM’s Shane Thon. Contributed photo couldn’t stress enough how and how priceless their important and valuable contribution was. volunteers and sponsors are “With any large event, to such an event. volunteers are critical to its “Some local businesses success,� she said. have already pledged their “The people who support and we’re looking volunteered at the first air for others to come on board show were amazing and we as well,� she said. would like to have them all “We’ve had an excellent back helping us again this response from the general year, but we need more. We public as well as business. need a larger number of Everywhere I go people are volunteers to help make this excited about the air show.� two-day air show a smoothVan Halderen spoke running success. glowingly of the volunteers “It’s our goal to ensure who committed their participants, volunteers and time to the first air show spectators have the best
time at the air show this year.� Some of the volunteer positions they’re looking to fill include staffing ticket booths, organizing parking, selling programs, providing security, general crowd control and a host of other duties, and of course taking some time to enjoy the performances. There’s a volunteer meeting scheduled for May 12, at 1 p.m. in the old terminal building at the airport (watch for signs.) Van Halderen promises it will be quick, however they need to establish their volunteer roster and want to provide a brief outline of expectations. “A phone call before to express your interest in helping would be great, but its also fine to just show up at the meeting,� she said. “Planning an event like this is critical to its success, as are the valued volunteers who give so generously of their time.� For information on Skyfest 2012, call 250-249-5151.
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There’s an adage in business that you can’t manage what you don’t measure. Put another way, if you don’t have good data about something, then you won’t be able to successfully manage that particular aspect of your business. The single largest public asset in British Columbia is our forests; the estimated economic value of those forests is approximately one quarter of a trillion dollars. Despite the importance of our forests, it’s become increasingly clear that the provincial government’s data about our public forests is no longer accurate or trusted. For some time now, the Association of BC Forest Professionals has been calling on the government to increase investment in forest inventory while pointing out weaknesses in the current inventory system. A November 2011 report from the Forest Practices Board concluded that they “do not have conďŹ dence that the forest ministry can adequately describe the current condition of the managed forest or track changes in its condition into the future.â€? This lack of conďŹ dence was echoed in a community consultation process conducted by the BC Government Employee’s Union, which concluded that “a central issue for ‌ participants was the lack of up-to-date forest inventory information.â€? Those same participants believed government was “irresponsibly risking one of our most valuable resources,â€? because good forest management decisions could not be made without accurate, up-to-date information about the state of our forests. An Auditor General’s report released in February brought all of these concerns together in one scathing indictment of the government’s lack of knowledge about, and vision for, BC’s public forests. Unfortunately, the Minister responsible chose to dismiss the Auditor General’s assessment. In contrast, the Bulkley-Nechako Regional District reacted to the Auditor General’s report by unanimously passing a resolution to hire their own forest professionals to give them independent and more accurate assessments of the timber supply and state of the forests along Highway 16 than they believe they’re getting from government. I brought all of these concerns to the Minister responsible during budget estimates debates this past week. The Minister said he was conďŹ dent he had the information he needed to manage our public forests. Unfortunately, it seems few others share his conďŹ dence. Before we can have meaningful conversations about options to increase timber supply in our region, we’re going to need more accurate and trustworthy information about the state of our forests than the government currently has to offer. Yes, budgets are tight in today’s economy, but re- inventorying our public forests will be money well spent, because this data is essential to making better management decisions about our largest public asset.
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QAEA hosting free family-friendly event The Quesnel Agricultural and Exhibition Association invites the public to their free, familyoriented event on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Covering two sites with a host of activities and information, the public can stop by the Alex Fraser Park agriplex to see various animals exhibits, an antique machinery
display as well as a blacksmith demonstration by local artisan Arnold Kilsby. The fur and feather buildings will also be filled with displays and exhibits including livestock. In addition to the seed swap (local
gardeners can exchange proven seeds), the CNC/UNBC atrium will showcase more than 30 local producers who offer information on their operation and advice to the public. A large children’s play area is being
set up, so bring the whole family. QAEA president Judy Easy said there will be lots of prizes to be given away and refreshments served. Plan to take in this unique free event on May 6.
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LAWN & GARDEN Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow
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erbs are definitely increasing in popularity and probably one of the all-time favourites to grow is basil. This year we have a couple of new varieties to help fill the demand. The first is called ‘Pesto Perpetuo’, a Genovese type. Not only does it make delicious pesto but it looks beautiful. The green and white variegated leaves are very striking. It looks great in a pot, in the garden or as a garnish on your plate. It grows in a compact columnar shape up to 125cm tall. That’s impressive! Pesto Perpetuo doesn’t produce flowers, so all its energy goes into making leaves. Basil is an annual and likes lots of sun and warmth. Grow basil in a pot inside, on a sunny window sill until the risk of frost has passed. To extend its life, bring it back inside before the first frost and enjoy it a little bit longer. Wild Red Basil is also very ornamental in both the garden and your salad. The leaves are deep green and red with
contrasting dark pink blooms. This grows to a height of 35 cm. Remember to prune your basil several times throughout the season to encourage new growth. Pinch out the flowers, otherwise they will form seed heads and slow the vegetative growth down. We will be growing these two types of basils in a new fibre pot. This ‘green’ pot can be directly planted into the soil, thus reducing transplant shock and reducing the landfill of plastic. Basil is delicious in sauces and salads. A classic use for basil is pesto. Freezing is the best way to save your basil for later, like when it’s thirty below and you crave a little bit of summer! Simply grind the basil leaves with a little olive oil and freeze ‘dollops’ of it on a cookie sheet. Put into bags once frozen and take it out as needed. Jean Atkinson is a horticulturist with Richbar Golf and Garden Wild red basil is a welcome addition to any dish. and a regular Observer Google image columnist.
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Children’s play area, Video presentations, farm displays Dehydration demonstration Meet with a nutritionist for advice View the Quilters preview for their upcoming show
And Yet More at the Agriplex at Alex Fraser Park Poultry, Waterfowl and Rabbit Show – all day in the Fur & Feather Barns Demonstration Bee Hive, Blacksmith Shop, Antique Machinery Display Animal Demonstrations every half hour – learn about llama fibre and sheep wool, watch a horse harnessing demonstration, build your own frames, try your hand at sheep shearing and more.
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Raising the roof ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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HAAPS new home at Pen-YBryn Farm was a hive of activity this weekend, with volunteers hammering together the new client centre. Carpenters, electricians, labourers (lots of enthusiasm with varying skill levels) joined together, all with a sincere desire to see the project completed before the beginning of the season. Icon Homes’ Joe Hart volunteered his time to oversee the project and called on a host of friends and colleagues for the task. Throughout the 25 years Hart’s been in the Cariboo he’s often spent weekends helping friends and strangers with projects, from homes to shops to barns or whatever needs to get done. “It’s amazing what you can get done in a short time, especially when you add food and beer,” Hart said with a laugh. The CHAAPS client centre is a little different from many of the volunteer projects Hart has worked on. “This project has a different feel, it’s more of a community project,” he said. The CHAAPS program offers therapeutic riding and animal-assisted therapy with dogs to special needs clients and with the new location at Pen-Y-Bryn, chair Danielle Frothinger expects the program to expand. “This has always been my goal for CHAAPS, I knew it would get there,” she said. “With the move to PenY-Bryn we’ve been able to include all our clients, even those on the waiting list.” She added now they’re set up at the Nichols farm, programs can easily expand and it’s not just about having the new centre. “It’s not just the facility, but it’s all possible with our amazing group of instructors and a strong, committed volunteer group,” she said. Frothinger didn’t know what to expect with the weekend work bee.
“I’m overwhelmed with the support, it’s way beyond my expectations. No one had to help, everyone just wanted to help.” Terry and Paul Nichols, owners and operators of the Pen-Y-Bryn Farm, are very grateful but not really surprised at the outpouring of help. “I remember working on Dragon Mountain Farm with Janet and Murray, now they’re here helping with the client centre,” Paul said. When the family first contemplated CHAAPS moving to their farm, Terry admitted she was a little overwhelmed by the project. “It’s amazing and it warms my heart that so many people are ready to help,” Terry said. “But with Paul, Joe and this crew it is totally doable.” Local businesses have also pitched in with materials and supplies including Rona Home Centre, West Fraser Mills, 440 Contracting (Tom Tucker), North Cariboo Growers Co-op, James and Sons Electric, Eagle Building Supplies, Icon Homes and the Door Shop. With CHAAPS sessions set to begin May 7, Terry, who is also a CHAAPS instructor, is busy preparing for clients and the busy season ahead of her. “Relocating CHAAPS to Pen-Y-Bryn allows the program to grow and even though it’s not at Danielle’s farm, she’s the most amazing co-ordinator and has brought CHAAPS to a whole new level.” With Sunday’s activities beginning to wind down, it was obvious the bulk of the work had been accomplished and everyone was a little tired but happy. “It’s fun working with good friends and family,” Hart said. When asked what his next project was, he laughed and said nothing at this time. “But I’m a sucker for a good cause.” For information on the CHAAPS program or how to become a volunteer contact Danielle at CHAAPS 250747-2416.
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Far left: all hands on deck as CHAAPS client Nolan Fallowfield helps with the roofing crew; bottom left: crews removed nails from siding; above clockwise top left: view of the new mounting ramp to help clients mount the horses; Paul Nichols works hard on the roof; Janet Allen helps with the nail removal; lots of hands made the job go faster; the framing crew handles the inside work; below: a four-legged sidewalk surpervisor ensures the job is done right. Annie Gallant and Danielle Frothinger photos
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The cutting horse show brought cowboys and cowgirls from all over B.C. and Alberta to show off their horse’s moves. Jonas Gagnon Photo
Excuse me, do you mind if I cut in? JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The trucks and trailers at Alex Fraser park were the first hint that something was happening. Horse trailers vied for space alongside heavy duty pickup trucks setup for the long haul. The trucks had made their way here over many kilometres, towing horses and cowboys and girls from all over B.C. and Alberta to take part in the return of cutting to Quesnel. The Quesnel Cutting Horse Show was a success according to Robin Hay, vice-president for the B.C. Cutting Horse Association. Riders were happy with both the footing for the horses and a good herd of cattle. The churned dirt parking lot offered a prologue to the event, with intermittent horses and the odd cowboy hat making its way from the concession to the indoor arena. Inside the arena, the smell of horses hits you before your eyes can adjust to take in the riders astride their horses, riding round the paddock to
keep warm while they eagerly wait their turn. Men and women, all outfitted in blue jeans and Carhartt jackets, cowboy hats and spurs, populate the paddock, and most of the arena. At the back of the arena, though, past the silent auction and through the practice paddock, the real action happened. The crowd sat on the stands between the two paddocks, looking out over four people on horseback keeping a herd of cows in check. Everything is still. The cows press together, flank to flank, and the riders sit on their horses, chatting or lost in thought. Then, from the practice paddock, a rider and horse entered. The announcer called out the rider’s name and the horse’s name, before the clock started and the rider slowly made his way into the herd of cows which parted like the red sea and closed tight behind the horse. Slowly the horse and rider worked their way through the herd, whittling away at it until it was just one lonely cow
seperated from its friends by a very frisky horse. Then, the rider dropped the reigns and the dance began. The rider became merely a passenger as the horse took the lead and the cow began to move. The cow darted and wheeled and the horse matched every move, dart for dart, wheel for wheel. For thirty seconds, the horse gleefully made a mockery of every attempt by the cow to get past, after which point, the rider stopped the horse, let the cow past and began it all again. Three cows and 90 seconds later, and the horse is done. After that, it’s all up to the eyes of the judges as horse and rider duck back into the practice paddock. Then another rider came in and the circus began again. Ten classes competed over the course of the weekend, covering everything from young novices to the open class. The organizers would like to thank Alan Fridlington of Kersley for supplying the cattle.
Winners Open: Jason Hanson from Redwater, Alberta on My Own San Lena 2000 Limit Rider: Chrissy Hanson from Redwater, Alberta on Smart Lucy Scoot 5000 Horse Non Pro: Campbell Garrard from Kamloops B.C. on Bettin’ on You 3000 Novice Horse: Jason Hanson from Redwater, Alberta on Annies Little Player Senior Youth: Megan Daly from Pritchard, B.C. on DFL San Gold Holly 15,000 Novice Horse Non Pro: Shirley Telford from Merritt, B.C. on Golden Ohyes Mate 50,000 Amateur Class: Patti Magrath from Chilliwack, B.C. on DFL Lil Mischa 35,000 Non Pro Class: Darcy Geherman from Wembly, Alberta on Annie’s Cat 10,000 Novice Horse: Jason Hanson from Redwater, Alberta on Smart Lucy Scoot Non Pro Class: Roger Smeeton from Kamloops, B.C. on TH Freckles
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Lacrosse season opener A Quesnel Wildfire midget player chases after a Vanderhoof Bears player. The peewee and midget Wildfire invited the Vanderhoof Bears down for some exhibition lacrosse on the weekend. The Williams Lake peewee Bighorns also came down to polish up their skills before the season begins. The midget Wildfire beat Vanderhoof in both their games. The peewee beat Vanderhoof and tied against Williams Lake. The Wildfire are kicking off their season with the Lacrosse Fun and Games Fundraiser Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, which features a BBQ and a variety of inflatable games, including laser tag. Jonas Gagnon photo
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Butcher Bulls -- D1 D2 Cows 62.00-77.00 sales 78.75 WILLIAMS LAKETHURSDAY APRIL 26TH
QUESNEL & DISTRICT SENIORS CENTRE THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 7:30 PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW at Circle S Western Wear $40 (cash only)
The place to sell cattle Thursday was the Williams Lake Stockyards. Wilf set one incredible pace with 1380 head of cattle on offer. Quality was perfect and every buyer chair was filled. The Springfield Ranch built this fire with 62 head of heifers Black & Bwf 528 lb. trading to 166.00, their group of Red & RBF heifers 519 lb. traded to 167.00. Don Chambers from Quesnel put the buyers on the edge of their seats with 70 powerful yearlings. His pen of 18 steers 669 lbs. traded to 155.00, his pen of strong 739 lb. steers raced to 146.25. A pen of his 583 lb. steers topped 173.00, their 650 lb. heifers topped 150.00. Gary and Amy Ellis set the bar high on a great pen of 610 lb. Red & RBF steers, they traded to 168.50. Dave Taylor of Rafter T Ranch had a top group of Angus steers weighing 813 lbs. and reached 134.25, the 623 lb. steers hit 174.00, while the 725 lb. breeding heifers rolled to 164.00. Bill and Janice Colvin had a reputation load of 670 lb. Black heifers top 163.50, while Donna McKenzie’s 883 lb. Red breeding heifers rolled to 146.00. The 1043 lb. steers topped 127.00. North Ridge Cattle Co.’s 593 lb. Angus steers hit 174.75. their 604 lb. heifers traded to 163.00. Al & Marg Furrer’s 830 lb. baldy heifers sold to 134.00, their 645 lb. heifers hit 164.50. Gavin, Michael & Nora Nicol had 568 lb. Rwf s/c trade to 168.50. Riske Creek Ranching today showcased 135 powerful steers and heifers. 47 head of their 624 lb. Black & Red steers raced to 170.00, their 724 lb. steers 145.25, their 533 lb. Red & Black heifers topped 164.00. Peter & Nicki Bonter saw their top quality 473 lb. steers top 179.25, their 653 lb. steers topped 165.50, their 610 lb. heifers topped 155.00. Cliff Schuk saw his 618 lb. steers trade to 162.50. Douglas Lake Cattle. Co./ Alkali Lake Division had a load of top 681 lb. Black heifers sell to 146.00, the 611 lb. Hereford heifers brought 152.00. Cactus Country Farm’s 758 lb. breeding heifers sold to 139.50. Holmwood Ranches video sale saw their 620 lb. heifers top 149.00The Next Big Sale in Williams Lake is the HUGE Equipment Auction plus cow/calf pair auction Saturday May 5th @ 10:00 a.m.
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Think of this week as the opportunity to rest and recharge, Taurus. Schedule a family movie night or lounge in the yard instead of packing your schedule. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you have been thinking about getting into something creative, and your plans just may come to fruition soon. You just have to finalize some of the details. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, keeping secrets doesn't often turn out well because sooner or later those secrets are revealed. Honesty usually is the best way to go in most situations. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Beating the doldrums could involve some creative thinking, Leo. If you're fresh out of ideas, you can ask someone you are close to for some suggestions. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you are on the road to recovery from an issue that's been bothersome. This recovery is long overdue, but you will be stronger for having gone through these trials. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it's good to go with the flow, but speak up for yourself from time to time, especially when something is important to you. Your opinions count, too. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes there is no shortcut to success, Scorpio. You just have to trudge through and hope that all the effort will be worth it in the long run. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, someone is worried about you and this week you will recognize their concerns. Maybe the worry is because you have been out of touch for so long. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when a new career path is presented to you, it may be difficult to decide whether you should make a move. Go with your gut and trust your instincts. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Those close to you are finding your more accommodating nature very appealing, Aquarius. This new attitude is bound to paint you in a new light. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have a huge support system in the way of family and friends. Expect them to rally behind you when needed. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAY 6 - Bob Seeger, Singer (67) MAY 7 - Taylor Abrahamse, Actor (21) MAY 8 - Melissa Gilbert, Actress (48) MAY 9 - Rosario Dawson, Actress (33) MAY 10 - Kenan Thompson, Comic (34) MAY 11 - Corey Monteith, Actor (30) MAY 12 - Kim Fields, Actress (43)
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Some people need to psyche themselves up with films and wait until the lake is completely clear of ice (the shore you see there, that’s not the sun shining off water). Others need to get out on the water as soon as they’re sure it’s not going to kill them. Photo contributed
Peak Performer Award Congratulations to
Corinne Rempel 18 Years Running, Corinne has earned Ford of Canada’s “Accountants Honour Roll”
Pumped up to paddle JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The sun is warm, but the water isn’t quite there yet. Though many are chaffing to get out, most aren’t quite hardy enough to brave the waters like the rugged soul above. To kick off the season
right and alleviate your need to be on the water (or possibly exacerbate it) the Blackwater Paddlers are hosting the Waterwalker film festival at Correlieu on May 11. “We want to get people excited about paddling,” an instructor with the Blackwater paddlers, Ron
Watayne, said. Showcasing three hours worth of film from across Canada and the United States, the films cover an array of paddling, from flat water canoeing to white water kayaking to ocean kayaking. The paddlers will choose between 10 to 15 films to
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show at the festival. If the movies succeed in exciting your paddling side, the club will have a club trip schedule to help plan your summer. Tickets for the event area available at Rocky Peak Adventure Gear for $10 in advance or for $12 at the door.
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Players skated hard on the weekend to prove to scouts from the Alberni Bulldogs that they have what it takes.
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The Avengers PG - Violence, may frighten young children 6:30 & 9:15 pm nightly Matinee (2D): Sat. May 5 & Sun. May 6 - 2:00 pm
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Bulldog Scouts The Alberni Bulldogs’ scouting staff was on hand last weekend to see what the kids up in the north could do. They were well pleased with the pace of the games and the skill of the players, Assistant Coach, Adam Hayduk said. They committed to Nathan Craft of the Cariboo Cougars, as well as inviting six other players to their main camp. They also picked out a few players to keep their eyes on.
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Registration opens on Sat. May 5th - 9 to Noon
May 6, 2012 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Earth + Agriculture – Because Agriculture is Earth Day Every Day Quesnel Seed Swap! Located at The Atrium of the College of New Caledonia • Swap seeds or share what you have abundance of – all plants and starts welcome • Learn about great things going on in the community such as the community garden and the sustainability group • Learn to save seed • Get involved in starting a seed bank • If you do not have seed or plants to swap we will also be accepting donation of non perishable food.
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HOUSTON, ARTHUR FERNAND 1953 - 2011
Fri. May 11, 4 - 8pm, Sat. May 12, 10am- 6pm, Sun. May 13, 10am - 4pm
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Arthur Houston on November 29th, 2011. Arthur was predeceased by his parents Floyd and Alice Houston. He will be greatly missed by his partner Deloris King, daughter Sandi Ross (Wayne), grandsons Bailey and Owen, granddaughter Brooklyn, sisters Lonnie Houston & Julie Belgrove (Darrell), 1 niece & 4 nephews. A celebration of life will be held May 18th. For more details please contact Lonnie at 250-9927301 or Julie at jdbbooks@live.ca.
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Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter.
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May 5 - Luminary Day - Farmer’s Market 8:30-1, downtown Liquor Store 12-4. Gingersnap cookies also available! May 5 - Hot Dog Sale - Save On Foods 10-4 May 12 - Car Wash - Downtown Husky 10-2 May 12 - Garage Sale, 1132 Johnston Ave. 9-4 May 11, 12, 13 - A&W Root Beer Float sale, Quesnel Legion. Call for business deliveries 983-2980, 991-8975, 991-9873, 249-5720
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MINE SITE SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR To provide support to the site Admin. Assistant and Work Crew. Safety related experience, knowledge in work site hazards assessments, safety meetings and safety requirements for day to day operations necessary. Detailed resumes including qualiďŹ cations, past work experience, current driver’s abstract and references are required. Please fax resume to 250-392-4063 or email to: admin@lakeexcavating.com No phone calls please. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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MOUNTAIN MECHANICAL SERVICES IN SPARWOOD B.C. CURRENTLY HAS AN OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED HEAVY-DUTY OR COMMERICAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN, ALSO HAVE A OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN WOULD ALSO ACCEPT A 3RD OR 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE IN EITHER TRADE PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUMES TO ATT: BOB AT B N I C. M T N M E C H @ T E L U S. N E T FAX:1-250-425-0715 PH:250-4256535 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Application deadline May 12, 2012 Submit resumes to Quesnel Youth Soccer Association 980 Anderson Drive Quesnel, BC V2J 6N8 Phone 250 992 2223 Fax 250 992 3332 memberservices@qysa.ca www.qysa.ca
Quesnel Women’s Resource Center 690 McLean Street - Quesnel, BC - V2J 2P6 ph: 250-992-8472 fax: 250-992-6160 email qwrc@shawcable.com
JOB OPPORTUNITY Position Description: Aboriginal Project Coordinator The Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre is looking for a part-time Project Coordinator for a 3 year research project through Status of Women Canada. The goals for this project are to establish working partnerships with local women and girls, local organizations, community leaders and various stakeholders to explore the issue of violence against women. The long term goal is to develop a coordinated community response in the context of our local issues and needs. The project will be driven by the viewpoints and feedback received from local women. QualiďŹ cations: • Good connections to the local Aboriginal communities • Excellent people skills • A feminist perspective and a demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of violence against women • Basic research skills including eective English writing skills • Computer literacy • Empathic and good communication and nterview skills • Access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license • Self motivated and self directed - ability to work independently • Grade 12 or equivalent • Preference in hiring is given to persons with Aboriginal ancestry as provided for in Sections 41 & 42 of the Human Rights Code. Application Deadline: May 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Interested applicants can pick up a detailed job description and application package at the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre at 690 McLean Street, Quesnel, BC or email your application to qwrc@ shawcable.com
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Project Coordinator Development of Wheelchair Accessible Wilderness Trails The Cariboo Regional District is requesĆ&#x;ng expressions of interest and proof of qualiÄŽcaĆ&#x;ons from potenĆ&#x;al project coordinators to coordinate the development of wheelchair accessible wilderness trails in the Cariboo ChilcoĆ&#x;n. The project will entail adapĆ&#x;ng at least 14 regional priority trails in rural communiĆ&#x;es, including the 108 Mile Ranch, Lac La Hache, Kosta’s Cove (Ten Mile Lake), HorseŇy, the 100 Mile DemonstraĆ&#x;on Forest, Gavin Lake, the Interlakes Community Hall wetland, Alexis Creek, Blessing’s Grave site, Stanley Cemetery site, Likely, Hallis Lake, Churn Creek Protected Area, Russet BluÄŤ and the Bouchie Lake area. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Complete informaĆ&#x;on regarding this Call for Expressions of Interest can be found on the Cariboo Regional District website at www.cariboord.bc.ca. QuesĆ&#x;ons regarding this Call for Expressions of Interest may be directed to Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, at 250-392-3351 or dcampbell@cariboord.bc.ca. SUBMISSIONS: Expressions of Interest may be submiĆŠed up to 3:30 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012.
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Help Wanted
SITE ADMIN ASSISTANT To provide general support to the OfďŹ ce Admin team. Must have basic bookkeeping knowledge and experience in Excel spreadsheets & formats, proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multidimensional and demanding work environment, be detail-oriented, organized, exible with exceptional work ethic and available to work weekends and 12 hr shifts. Fax or email detailed resume and current driver’s abstract to 250-392-4063 or admin@lakeexcavating.com No phone calls please. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) CertiďŹ cates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • TrafďŹ c Control • First Aid Reserve your seat for June 4, 2012. Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com
Help Wanted Staples is now hiring for Part-time Tech/ Sales Associates Some computer knowledge an asset. Please bring resume to Unit #2, 640 Newman Road, Quesnel, BC
Busy salon now hiring FT or PT stylist. Please apply in person with resume to Stylin’ On Abbott, 723 Abbott St. Also avbl for rent, 8x12 space. Incl water.
Planning/Operations Forester C&C Wood Products Ltd. is a value-added, wood products operation with 35 years history in the community of Quesnel. The mill facility is locally owned and operated. We are looking for an experienced Forester to join our woodlands group to ensure the mill receives its approximately 200,000 cubic meters per year in a safe and efÂżcient manner. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience with strength in forest planning. Candidates must be registered, or eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals as an RPF (candidates with an RFT designation will also be considered). As with most small operations the job requirements can encompass many different aspects working in a close-knit environment. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please forward a rĂŠsumĂŠ and cover letter, no later than May 4th, 2012 to mnielsen@ccwoodproducts.com. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Quesnel School District
Employment Opportunity - Electrician The Quesnel School District is currently seeking applications for a permanent Electrician position in the Maintenance Department. This position is 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Successful applicants would become members of CUPE Local 4990 Required Knowledge, Education, Ability and Skills include: ( Grade 12 completion ( CertiďŹ ďŹ cation (BCTQ) ( Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license ( Current experience and skill in the electrical trade ( Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repair of ďŹ re and security systems, multi-zone heating systems and air conditioning. ( Excellent communication skills when dealing with staff, students and the public ( Medically ďŹ t to carry out the responsibilities of the position ( Must be able to provide own hand tools ( Experience in the following areas will be considered an asset; repair of small equipment, LAN wiring, computer literate, DDC, phone systems, PA and sound system All applications are to include a covering letter, resume, names of at least 3 supervisory/ professional references, supporting documents (e.g. conďŹ rmation of Grade 12 completion, relevant post secondary certiďŹ cates, diplomas and transcripts, certiďŹ cations). Applications are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2012:
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Randy Curr, Director of Instruction - Human Resources 401 North Star Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 5K2 Fax: (250)992-0435 Email: margaretpetsul@sd28.bc.ca Please direct enquiries 250-992-0407. The District appreciates the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Free! one year old , male , multi - color guinea pig with cage. If interested call 778414 - 4035
Table saw $50.00 , Doors $5.00 ea, Lawnmower $30.00, Baby bugie $20.00 , Kids car seat $5.00, wide mouth quart jars $4.00 doz, Sewing machine in cabinet 2 drawers $ 20.00 Call 250-992-7810
House for sale. 3 bdrm, 2 bath den, living room, dining room, family room, lrg kitchen with nook. Walking distance to all levels of school, on bus route. In-law suite & separate 2 bdrm suite. Serious inquiries only to view. 250-991-2575
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Antiques / Vintage
Misc. Wanted
Antiques:over 300 pieces currently in stock. View inventory info online at vintagevendor.ca
Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins. Call Chad 250-863-3082
Garage Sales
Local logging contractor will buy & log your timber. (250)398-7614 (250)398-0641
Garage sale sat. May 5th 9-3 motocross gear furniture toys bbq new acrylic shower base reno. items misc household items no early birds please
Heavy Duty Machinery
WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
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
Sporting Goods
Horse & Tack Auction Sat May 12th at 11:30 am. 4071 McLean Rd. Quesnel. Please consign early. Call BC Auctions 250-9922459 or 250-983-1239.
Eavestrough
Eavestrough
Foundation Bred Buckskin Quarter Horse Stud (cutting line), Kruggerrand Black Angus Bull & grass Calves for sale. (250)546-9766
USED GOLF CARTS, excellent condition, with warranties. Call to view. 250-395-4775.
JUST LIKE NEW
Immaculate 2009 Moduline in a quiet park. Bright and open w/2 bdrms, lovely kitchen skylight, vaulted ceiling, B/I china cabinet. $88,900. #3712
Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
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For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner FOR SALE BY OWNER
3 bedroom home. Large shop. Fenced, .55 acre.
250-747-3923 Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
FOR SALE 1541 Beach Crescent
Home Care/Support NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certified care aides and experienced home cleaners. If you are: empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic; a “can do” attitude; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, forward your resume to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.
Medical/Dental RNS - Bayshore Home Health is recruiting casual on-call nurses. Assessment, supervision, foot care, IV drug therapy or training experience preferred. Weekday afternoon availability ideal. Competitive salary and benefits. Resumes and references to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.
Trades, Technical Administrative Support Assistant Babcon Industries is accepting resumes for the position of Administrative Support Clerk for full time employment, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Qualifications: Attention to detail critical, Organizational skillsa mist, Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, Internet and Email, Minimum 2 years previous office experience, Adapt well to very busy work environment. Preference will be given for previous of familiarity with Quick Books. Please email your resume with cover letter to vedababcon.c, or deliver in person to Babcon Industries, Attention Veda at 2240 Campbell Cres. before April 27, 2012. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Work Wanted Norm’s Handyman service rototilling, lawns. 250-255-1874
•Continuous Gutters •5” & 6” Commercial •Facia Cover •Gutter Guards •Colours galore
FREE ESTIMATES Call Rick Bartels
250-992-6363 Box 4243 Quesnel V2J 3J3
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Cariboo Regional District
FOR SALE Buildings for Sale
1) 44935 Quesnel-Hixon Rd: There are a couple of small shed/animal shelter type buildings located on this property that are for sale. The buildings are being sold as is/where is and must be removed, by the buyer and at the buyer’s expense, from the property no later than Sunday, May 13th, 2012. Bids for these buildings must be emailed by Tuesday, May 8th, to rbasƟen@cariboord.bc.ca, and the subject line must say BID 44935. 2) 44971 Quesnel-Hixon Rd: There is a carport building (less rooĮng) located on this property that is for sale. The building is being sold as is/where is and must be removed, by the buyer and at the buyer’s expense, from the property no later than Sunday, May 13th, 2012. Bids for this building must be emailed by Tuesday, May 8th, to rbasƟen@ cariboord.bc.ca, and the subject line must say BID 44971.
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Immacualte 1700 s/f home, 3 bedrooms & two full bathrooms. Spacious living room w/gas fireplace & formal dining, oak kitchen, upstairs has new laminate, carpets & new windows. Covered deck, backyard boasts apples trees, gazebo, 12’x16’ garden shed. Large rec room with gas fireplace, storage/cool room. Attached garage, 22’x32’ shop, RV pad. 126’ well with ample water, water softener. Manicured 1/3 acre on City sewer. A block from Dragon Lake, minutes from Lakeview School & easy access to shopping. Asking $299,000.00
Please call for further information or to view!
(Agents Welcome) 250-747-2528
Open Houses
Enjoy a spectacular view of Dragon Lake from the deck of this beautiful 4 bdrm executive home. Lovely kitchen w/teak cupbards, 2 F/P’s, hot tub, sauna, shop, newer flooring & paint. $259,900. #3743
Lovely 2 bdrm mobile home and addition just moved to quiet 1 acre in Kersley. New paint, siding, well, septic, newer flooring. Great starter at $117,500. #3675
Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MANUFACTURED pure wood shavings: natural product, high quality, low cost, bulk bagged shaving for livestock, pets, gardens. Custom hauling available. Call New Cal Rabbit Farm 250-395-3336 or 250706-8972.
Livestock
Wanted 8’ long box canopy for Chev. truck. 250-747-8543
Houses For Sale
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OPEN HOUSE
$224,900 Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 250-249-5263
2628 Norwood Road
5 acre tree lot , 68’ x 12’ trailer 16’ x 32’ shop / (2) 10’ x 16’ sheds . 15 mins from Quesnel city centre $90,000 call 250992-7114
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Help Wanted Contractor position available. Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission requires a custodial/ booking agent for Bouchie Lake Hall. Info packages will be avbl to applicants at site inspection on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. at 1975 Continental Rd. Quesnel, Bouchie Lake Hall. For more info, call 250-2495130 or 250-249-5508. Front desk & House Keeper wanted for Quality Inn. (Nee:Talisman Inn) 753 Front St. Apply in person with resume. Help wanted Full time Buncher Operator required for PG/Quesnel area. Please fax resume to 250-392-9404. Looking for Dangler operator and skidder operator for full time work in Quesnel area. Camp job. Experience necessary. Fax: resume to 250-9925807. or call 250-983-2849. PT Permanent Dish Washer. Serious applicants only. Apply at Penisola Ristorante. River Rock Pub & Restaurant in Quesnel, BC is hiring a fulltime Indian Cook. 3 yrs experience is required, must have knowledge of making Indian dishes like Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Veg. Curries, Naan, Rice, etc. Salary would be $14/hr with 40 hrs/wk. Knowledge of hindi or punjabi is an asset. Interested applicants email their resume to riverrock@telus.net. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to fill a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment Tim Horton’s is now hiring part time students and full time permanent staff. Apply at 685 Newman Rd. Traffic Control (flagger) 2 day classes Williams Lake May 12/13 New $270 Renew $165 tx incl call 1-866-7372389 www.roadsafteytcs.com Ulysses Restaurant is looking for cooks & waitresses. Apply in person with resume to 122 Barlow Ave.
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It’s a whole new game. Come see what’s new in the 2012 Line-up... it’s pretty much everything! Big selection, many makes and models, and something for every budget!
Dodge power? We got it!
Need Fuel Efficiency? We got it!
4 DAY SALE EVENT
Off the Truck Pricing!
This means you pay wholesale all weekend long!
Legion HOME SHOW Quesnel Twin Arenas
May 10 - 11 - 12 - 13
Got a trade?
We want it! NO, we NEED it! Owe money on it? We will pay it out in full! OAC
2012 RAM 1500 SXT AC 4x4 uconnect Tow Pkg.
Test Drive a Regency vehicle and be entered to win 1 of 3 Flat Sceen TV’s! Purchase a new vehicle - the first oil change is on us, you get a full tank of fuel and a free gift!
$24, 990
Financing?
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Insurance? ON SITE!
Popcorn, Slurpees & BBQ for charity!
Gift giveaways throughout the weekend - no purchase necessary!
$164.15 Bi-Weekly at 96mo./ 4.99OAC / $0 Down Vehicle available at time of printing.
Low interest rates, fixed and variable, new and
Dealer # 8435
Friendly no-commission sales staff waiting to serve you?
Just look for the red shirts!
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It’s a whole new game. Come see what’s new in the 2012 Line-up... it’s pretty much everything! Big selection, many makes and models, and something for every budget!
Dodge power? We got it!
Need Fuel Efficiency? We got it!
4 DAY SALE EVENT
Off the Truck Pricing!
This means you pay wholesale all weekend long!
Legion HOME SHOW Quesnel Twin Arenas
May 10 - 11 - 12 - 13
Got a trade?
We want it! NO, we NEED it! Owe money on it? We will pay it out in full! OAC
2012 RAM 1500 SXT AC 4x4 uconnect Tow Pkg.
Test Drive a Regency vehicle and be entered to win 1 of 3 Flat Sceen TV’s! Purchase a new vehicle - the first oil change is on us, you get a full tank of fuel and a free gift!
$24, 990
Financing?
used! We’ve got it ON SITE!
P LU S TA X S t # T 1 2 2 1 2
Insurance? ON SITE!
Popcorn, Slurpees & BBQ for charity!
Gift giveaways throughout the weekend - no purchase necessary!
$164.15 Bi-Weekly at 96mo./ 4.99OAC / $0 Down Vehicle available at time of printing.
Low interest rates, fixed and variable, new and
Dealer # 8435
Friendly no-commission sales staff waiting to serve you?
Just look for the red shirts!
CMYK
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Through the
LENS Crooner’s Cafe celebrates local talent
The Anglican Church Hall was filled with music this weekend as residents came out to share their musical abilities with one another. Dave Sutton photos
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Professional Services ‘There’s a new stylist in town’ We welcome Jenni Wright Stylist & Esthetician 18 years experience Hair • Manicures Pedicures • Waxing • Tinting
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Site Assessments • Designs • Installations Inspections • Maintenance & Repairs
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Cutting Lounge
315 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-5615
We Buy Gold and Silver Locally Jewellery, quality watches, coins, placer and nugget gold, collections, estates.
BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION 250-925-0084 karenholmes2866@gmail.com www.stellarhypnotherapy.com
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“We Sharpen EVERYTHING” • Carpentry Saws & Tools • Household Saws & Tools • Carbide Service • Knife Grinding • Electric Shears • Bandsaw Sharpening
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It’s mind over matter! STELLAR HYPNOTHERAPY
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James Dean MacDougall, Tattoo Artist is NOW located at HAIRWEST for your convenience!
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Transportation
Transportation
Duplex / 4 Plex
Cars - Domestic
Recreational/Sale
North Quesnel - Wilson st close to park 1 bdrm , 650 sq ft N/S , new building owner available May 1 st $625.mo - 6 mo lease call 250-255-7647
Matching homes for buyers and sellers for over 25 years.
2002 Adventurer Camper 810S for short box truck
$9,800
Recreation 1995 Snow Villa Ltd
2006 Ford Mustang 4 ltre V6- 210 H.P. Auto. Leather 49000kms. Winter stored. Red with grey intr. A1 cond. $12,500.00 250-747-1005
Call Wayne Seale... 250-991-8170 • 250-747-3753 250-992-7202 www.wayneseale.com
Re/Max Quesnel Realty
PRICED TO SELL REDUCED
Beautifully maintained older character home that feels like new. Very bright, lovely kitchen, gas F/P, private fenced yard, great deck, gge/carport. $229,900. #3722 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New, Opening May 2012. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
WOODGROVE MANOR 1241 Lark Avenue Located in the desirable Uplands area Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath suites Free Hot Water
35 ft 5th Wheel 2 slides, sleeps 4, central vac., entertainment center, air, loads of storage, awning, fully loaded Stored inside in winter.
Inside & outside showers, north south queen bed, rear awning, folding metal stairs, very clean
Call (250)992-5377
Motorcycles
(250)992-6033
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
2009 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja Black in colour approx 2430 km. Excellent condition. $4500 250-747-3783
Recreational/Sale For Sale NEWMAN DUTCH STAR class A. motorhome.2002 1/2 40ft 350 cummins diesel with E brake, 6 sp Allison trans, 49 k miles, 3 slides, air ride&brakes, ask for line sheet & pictures, price $90,000. small trade in accepted.Ph 250-747-1014 cell 250991-8745 aematula@hotmail.com
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.
2011 Arctic Fox 29L Silver Fox Edition Used twice, like new, fully loaded. 2 power slides with topper awnings, laminated ďŹ berglass walls, thermal windows, alum. super structure, heated and enclosed tanks, black tank ush system, power awning with screen room, power jack, 10gal water heater, at screen tv, auto gps satellite dish, DVD CD radio, led lights, 125W solar charge system, maxx air covers, dual 6 volt batt.
Cars - Domestic
$35,000. 1(250)392-3201
Cars - Domestic
Transportation For sale 2001 Honda Civic LX 53,000 km $7,000 250-991-8841 For Sale 2002 Chev. Malibu Runs well - no rust 2 sets of rims & tires $1,800 250-983-8656
1996 Chevy Blazer
Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.
$1,500. obo - 250.747.2277
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Renaissance I
Apartments Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required
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Renaissance II
Apartments 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + 3 Bdrm. - $700 + No Parties, No Pets References Required
951 Abbott Drive
250-992-2806
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Application for a Permit Amendment Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act
The land upon which the facility is situated is DL3728 (PID – 015-074-994), located near McLeese Lake, BC, within the Cuisson Creek watershed. The land upon which the discharge occurs is mineral claims HY 5 and HY 9-16 and Mining Leases described as Lot 3596, 3597, 3601, 3602, 3705, and 3706 within the Cariboo Mining Division located near McLeese Lake, within the Cuisson Creek watershed.
Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Ste. 400 – 640 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4T1. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 21st day of April, 2012.
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Contact person: Todd Wambolt, Senior Environmental Engineer Telephone No.: (250) 992-1800 Ext. 359
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE
I, Ross MacLean, General Manager of Gibraltar Mines Ltd., PO Box 130 McLeese Lake, BC, V0L 1P0, intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA-01595, issued September 22, 1972 and last amended May 17, 2011 which authorizes the discharge of particulate matter from a copper-molybdenum mine and mill complex to the atmosphere. The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharge occurs is DL3728 (PID – 015074-994), located near McLeese Lake, BC.
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Gibraltar Mine is adding a second bulk concentrator to the processing infrastructure at the Gibraltar Mine. As a consequence of increasing mill capacity, it is necessary to increase the authorized rate of tailings discharge to the tailings storage facility from 100,000 m3/day to an annual average of 200,000 m3/day.
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I, Ross MacLean, General Manager of Gibraltar Mines Ltd., PO Box 130 McLeese Lake, BC, V0L 1P0, intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PE416, issued July 13, 1971 and last amended April 29, 2011 which authorizes the discharge of efuent and tailings from a copper-molybdenum mine and mill complex to a tailings storage facility and the Gibraltar East Pit.
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Gibraltar Mine has announced its Gibraltar Development Plan 3 (GDP3) which will increase Gibraltar’s nominal milling capacity from 55,000 short dry tons/day (sdt/d) to 85,000 sdt/d. The GDP3 Project utilizes the existing site primary crushers, modernizes the mine’s original coarse ore handling system and installs a second concentrator circuit (consisting of a SAG mill / Ball mill grinding circuit and associated otation equipment) adjacent to the existing concentrator. In addition, a new molybdenum otation circuit will be constructed and housed in its’ own building to replace the existing molybdenum circuit which is housed inside the existing concentrator. These changes to the Gibraltar facilities necessitate that the air emissions permit be amended to include the new and modiďŹ ed infrastructure as well as remove the air emission points which the project will make redundant. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Ste. 400 – 640 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4T1. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 21st day of April, 2012.
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Contact person: Todd Wambolt, Senior Environmental Engineer Telephone No.: (250) 992-1800 Ext. 359
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Trailer/structure at Plato Island Resort on Quesnel Lake. 2003 Westwind 26’7” RK trailer, structure covering trailer and 10x24 deck. Resort provides power,water & sewer. Lot is leased from the resort. Lots of extras. Phone 250260-5869, cell 250-309-0687 or email cedarbell@telus.net. Asking $16,000.
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1988 Dodge Ram pickup 6 cylinder, auto. Only 42,720 km Must be seen. Phone 250-991-0925 $4,000 For sale 1997 GMC 3/4 tonne 2 wheel dr. pickup truck. 5 spd. standard Towing pkg. $4,000 Call Ray at 250-992-6700
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is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Deanna Virginia Keis, deceased, late of 544 Callanan Street, Quesnel, BC are hereby required to send them duly verified to the excecutor, Debbie Matthews, 706 Callis Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6S3, on or before June 2, 2012, after which time the assets of the said estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
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The Cariboo Regional District is undertaking civil works in preparaƟon for a future airport terminal building. These civil works will consist of the following: • CompleƟon of an exisƟng groundwater well • ConstrucƟon of a low pressure sanitary sewer ground disposal system • ConstrucƟon of earth Įll building site 17m x 21m for a future airport terminal building (300 cubic metres of material) Quote documents and further details for the Cariboo Regional District Airport Terminal Building Civil Works are available from the oĸces of the Cariboo Regional District and TRUE ConsulƟng. An Electronic version of the quote documents will also be available on the CRD’s website at hƩp://www.cariboord.bc.ca. It is the prospecƟve Contractors responsibility to frequently check the website for addendums associated with this Request for Quote. Quotes may be submiƩed up to 2:00 pm on May 17, 2012, to the Cariboo Regional District at which Ɵme a public opening will take place. Quotes may be received in one of the following formats: • Sealed envelope with one hard copy, in an unbound, copyable format, to: Darron Campbell, Community Services Manager at the Cariboo Regional District oĸce at 180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 • Via pdf documents emailed to dcampbell@cariboord.bc.ca • Via fax documents to 250-392-2812 AƩenƟon Darron Campbell
building communities together www.cariboord.bc.ca AMENDMENT REQUIRING APPROVAL AND EXTENSION REQUEST 2006 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN Quesnel Forest District Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor), and Kluskus Management Holdings Ltd., have prepared an Amendment Requiring Approval and Extension Request to their joint Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for operations in the Quesnel Forest District. The Amendment is available for public review from May 4th, 2012 to July 3, 2012. This amendment is required to comply with Land Use Objectives established for the CCLUP area, the inclusion of two licences for Kluskus Management Holdings Ltd., adjust the FDU area for Kluskus Management Holdings Ltd., adjustments to stocking standards, and to extend the term of the FSP for an additional five years. In accordance with the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation this amendment is available for public review and comment from May 4th, 2012 to July 3, 2012 at the following location during regular office hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm): Canadian Forest Products Ltd., 1920 Brownmiller Rd, Quesnel BC, V2J 6S1; Phone: (250) 992-1318, Fax: (250) 992-8520 Representatives will be available to discuss the proposed amendment at the above office location, and to receive comment(s). If an interested party is unable to review the amendment during regular business hours, please contact us by phone or in writing to arrange a suitable time.
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Request for Proposals CCBAC invites applicants for two part-time contracting positions: 1.) CCBAC Manager Summary of Function: Includes: Managing the day-to-day operations of the CCBAC in concert with the policies and directives of the CCBAC Board; organizing, facilitating and supporting CCBAC meetings; developing and implementing Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) mitigation projects; providing oversight and guidance to other CCBAC contractors; and financial management responsibilities as delegated by the Board. 2.) CCBAC Administrative Coordinator Summary of Function: Includes: Organizing CCBAC Board meetings; taking and circulating Board meeting minutes; managing CCBAC correspondence; managing CCBAC website content; and undertaking project management duties as delegated by the CCBAC manager and Board. Interested applicants must submit a completed RFP Response Package electronically via e-mail to: Lisa. Young@gov.bc.ca NO LATER THAN 4PM MAY 17, 2012. RFP RESPONSE PACKAGE MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. A Completed Position Questionnaire (attached to the full Position Descriptions) 2. A current Resume 3. A List of three contract/employment references with telephone contact information Full position descriptions and copies of the Position Questionnaires are available on the CCBAC website at www.c-cbac.com CCBAC thanks all applicants but only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Friday, May 4, 2012 Quesnel Cariboo Observer
Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY PAWS4THOR PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDRAISER Show your support for Thor, and get a free photo session: $20 donation – 5 photo disc session, $50 donation –10 photo disc session, $100 donation – 20 photo disc session with Alluring Photography. Visit www. paws4thor.com, www.facebook.com/ AlluringPhotography or e-mail alluringphotography@live.ca.
TUESDAY QUESNEL LADIES GOLF - 9-hole team scramble, May 22, 5 p.m. Entry fee $20 for golf, dinner and prizes. Sign up at club house, call 250249-5550 for details. CALLING ALL 1981 – 1983 CORRELIEU GRADS, a reunion is being planned for July 14 weekend. Join on facebook page called 30-year Correlieu grad reunion or send a message to coorelieu30yrs@hotmail. com. Tentatively booked arena but depends on response, contact above before May 15, also volunteer organizers are welcome.
WEDNESDAY LEGION FLEA MARKET NOW OPEN Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., donations appreciated. Call 250-747-4591 or 250-992-6140.
THURSDAY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS who have suffered the death of a child, at any age or form any cause, May 10, 7 p.m., Anglican Church hall. For information contact Fran 250-992-3956, Kristine 250-9928883 or Bev 250992-3611.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PRESENT PILGRIMAGE ON THE CAMINO de SANTIAGO presented by Jola Jarecki and Joan Beck. Joan and Jola walked on part of the pilgrimage together and Joan will be return from her pilgrimage on a section of the French Camino de Santiago just days before this illustrate talk. May 17, 7 p.m. in library activity room. TILOPA KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTRE FREE MEDITATION AND TALK May 31, 7 – 8 p.m., at Sun and Sage Yoga Studio, 394 Anderson Drive. For information visit www.tilopa.org, phone 250-983-5077 or 1-604-221-2271, e-mail info@tilopa. org.
FRIDAY SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SING QUESNEL sponsored by Quesnel Legion. A 19 years and older Karaoke contest, hosted by Straight from the Heart Music begins April 20. Every Friday night one finalist will be chosen for the final competition during Billy Barker Days. $5 cover charge each for Karaoke Hostess Services. Contest rules and entry forms can be picked up at the Legion. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP MEETING May 4, 12:30 – 2 p.m., city hall in the C.D. Hoy room. For information call Donna, 250-9923369. CARIBOO LIBERTY PLACE GARAGE SALE May 11 - 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 1311 Twan Ave. Donations welcome. RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER
ROOT BEER FLOAT SALE, May 11 – 13 at Legion Lifestyle show at the arena. Will deliver to downtown businesses Friday and Saturday. Place your order by calling 250-9832980, 250-991-9873 or 250-249-2720.
SATURDAY FIRST MARKET OF THE SEASON May 5, Helen Dixon Grounds, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. OAPO RUMMAGE SALE May 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Golden Centre on Front Street. Lunch available, baking, white elephant, books, clothing, plants and raffle. BARLOW CREEK HALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE May 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tables are $10/ each. Contact Lynn, 250-992-9355. NAZKO ANNUAL DINNER/ AUCTION, May 5, sponsored by Nazko Valley Community Centre and school, to be held in the school gym. Tickets are $10/each, must have a ticket to bid in auction. Lasagna dinner at 5 p.m., followed by auction. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets at Nazko Community Centre and school or Nazko Cafe. For information call 250-2499654. GOLDEN CENTRE RUMMAGE SALE May 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., lunch available. For information contact 250-7470049. 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. PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER FOR CHUBB LAKE CAMP May 19 at Farmers’ Market, annuals, perennials, interesting pots, row markers and balloons. For details call Marion 250-9927633. GARLIC FESTIVAL Sept. 29 – 30, Smith-Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola. Organizers are looking for garlic vendors or related products. Contact Becky Ratzlaff at rosiemoonbeam11@yahoo.ca.
SUNDAY HIKE FOR HOSPICE, May, 6, 1 p.m. LeBourdais Park.
ONGOING EVENTS LEGION FLEA MARKET Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations appreciated. Call 250-747-4591 or 250-992-6140. QUESNEL OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP meets second Monday of the month, 1 p.m. Seniors Centre. COMPASSIONATE 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. CARIBOO MINING ASSOCIATION meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre. For information call 250-992-8568. 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 250-9836920. SALVATION ARMY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Come and be part of helping others in Quesnel. Call 250992-8784 or drop in and talk to us. Set your own time and hours when it works for you. God Bless. LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE. A regular 20-minute laughter session can have a profound impact on our health and well being. Have some fun and come to “Laugh for the Health of it” at Quesnel Laughter Club. First Tuesday of every month. Laughter starts at 7:30 p.m. at Heather Hartridge Personal Fitness Training, 1215 Cariboo Hwy N. (across from Co-Op), enter at the
back of the building. Everyone welcome to this free activity. Donations accepted to help cover costs. For information, call Chris 250-992-8271. BILLY BARKER DAYS SOCIETY meets the third Thursday of every month, commencing at 5:30 p.m. in Rm S121, CNC Quesnel campus. Everyone welcome to attend as a guest and view festival planning. LIONS GARAGE SALE NEEDS YOUR CASTOFFS. For Quesnel South call 778-466-2292, elsewhere, 250-9927416. WANTED: ALL NEW AND USED POSTCARDS AND ENVELOPES WITH STAMPS and Campbell soup labels are needed by Order of the Eastern Star. Proceeds from the sale of these go towards supporting provincial cancer sressing program. Assist the Eastern Star in providing dressings free of charge to cancer patients. Your discarded stamped mail and soup labels are our treasure. Drop off box located at K-Max Video store downtown or the Cancer Society office. YOU’RE THE STAR - seeking songwriters, dancers, comedians and variety acts to be featured on Shaw Community TV. More info - Facebook group You’re the Star. Auditions call Eddie 250-9910070. TEAM ROPING third weekend of the month, Alex Fraser Park, spectators welcome. OAPO BRANCH #77,looks forward to welcoming new
members who like to participate in the various functions held in the hall and who are 55 and over. Activities include cards, carpet bowling, pool, floor curling, reading books, jigsaw puzzles. We are seniors helping seniors and our community. For information call 250-992-0090 QUESNEL RESIDENTIAL CARE SOCIETY, supporting adults in care, meets the first Monday of each month in the upper board room at the hospital at 7 p.m. New members always welcome. Contact Ron, 250747-2666 or Margaret 250-992-8247 for information about the society. The Child Development Centre and Quesnel Family Services are combining parent drop in groups. Parent Gathering every Friday 10 – 11:30 a.m., an informal sharing and support group for parents, family and friends. For information, call Carla 250-992–2481 or Laureen 250-9921555. QUESNEL PARTNERSHIP FOR STUDENT NUTRITION looking for more volunteers. This group raises funds for breakfast programs in Quesnel schools, currently eight schools have programs. For information on how to get involved call Christy Kennedy, 250-9832423.
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