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Members of the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Scandinavian Society along with Dr. David Nelson, centre, are on hand to celebrate the acquisition of state-of-the-art orthopedic surgical equipment. Danika M. HĂŠbert photo
Donations lead to new equipment at G.R. Baker DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter G. R. Baker hospital now offers orthopedic surgeries. Donations made by the hospital auxiliary and Scandinavian Society totalling $150,000 have been used to purchase equipment to perform the surgeries. Dr. David Nelson, who travels from Prince George to perform the surgeries, was overwhelmed by the top-of-the-line equipment
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donated. New equipment purchased includes four different complete arthroscopic scope instrumentation sets and sanitization cases. Nelson is performing orthopedic surgeries at G.R. Baker hospital and said the purchase has helped shorten waiting lists for surgeries. The surgeries being performed in Quesnel have also helped patients get the care they need in their own community, eliminating the challenge of traveling to Prince
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George for the procedure. Nelson added patients are now able to have the surgery close to home and receive quality after-care and attention right here in Quesnel. With the help of the hospital auxiliary’s $100,000 donation and the Scandinavian Society’s $50,000 donation, the hospital was able to make much needed upgrades, which also meant training sessions. Operating room nurses were invited to an operating room in Vanderhoof to see
an operating room of comparable size and see how they kept it organized. The nurses also took a trip to Prince George to be trained properly in the cleaning and sanitization of these new tools. Since the equipment is expensive, and very fragile, the cleaning process is very tedious to ensure careful handling. The different scopes and shuts, which cost $1,500 to $3,000 each and batteries, $900 each, are being used for various
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knee surgeries, but not knee replacement surgeries. “Knee replacements are major surgeries,� Dr. Nelson explained. “Those kinds of surgeries should be in Prince George, in a bigger hospital.� Northern Health’s Health Services Administrator in Quesnel, Margaret Sadlon, said the new equipment is a great way to entice some of Nelson’s colleagues to the area. “We’ve had
conversations about some of his coworkers from Prince George possibly coming to do surgeries as well,� she explained. “They’re all so impressed with this brand new, top of the line equipment. It shows us that if we buy it, they will come.� The first surgeries using the new equipment were performed June 7 and Nelson hopes to add bigger knee repairs and possible shoulder surgeries as well to the list offered in Quesnel.
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Harold Gentleman sadly announce his peaceful passing in Quesnel on July 7, 2012. A Memorial Service for Harold will be held from Clayton’s Funeral Chapel, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.
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An innovative fundraiser involving Northern Strike Paintball and Quesnel City Council has resulted in a donation of more than $1,800 being made to Big Brothers Big Sisters Quesnel. Members of Northern Strike and city council raised pledges and took part in a fast-paced paintball game. One team was tasked with escorting Mayor Mary Sjostrom through the playing area, while the other team (including members of city council) was on a mission to ambush the Mayor and her security detail. “We know that Big Brothers Big Sisters Quesnel needs support, so we felt this would be a new way to raise funds for their organization,” said Northern Strike Paintball President Peter Bond.
Edith Marie Werbecky sadly announce her peaceful passing at Dunrovin Hospice House on July 8, 2012, surrounded by those she loved. At Edith’s request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Edith’s memory by way of donation may do so to the Quesnel & District Palliative Care Association. Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.
BBBSQ past president Heather Smith, accepts a cheque from Northern Strike Paintball President Peter Bond and Mayor Mary Sjostrom. Matt Wood photo
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Introducing the 2012 Miss Quesnel candidates These are the final three of the seven candidates the Observer is featuring in this year’s Miss Quesnel self-development program. Miss Quesnel will be crowned, along with her two princesses, July 20, 7 p.m. in Chuck Mobley Theatre.
Jessica Voight packs her schedule with community events
Colette Jarvis finds it important to act appropriately
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DANIKA HÉBERT Observer Reporter Jessica Voight decided to add the Miss Quesnel Self Development program to her already busy schedule to help the community. “I’m already an active member of the community and I thought the program was a great way to do more,” she said. Voight added the program’s range of events to her busy volleyball schedule and admitted it
has been challenging. “It’s been hard balancing all the events and my volleyball schedule, but it’s getting easier,” she explained. Voight enjoyed the Quesnel Business Awards as it gave her a chance to meet with people she normally wouldn’t interact with. Voight believes the most important job as Miss Quesnel is setting a good example and her sponsor is Cutting Edge.
DANIKA HÉBERT Observer Reporter Colette Jarvis was encouraged to join the Miss Quesnel Self Development program by Miss Quesnel 2011. “Jadyn, who is Miss Quesnel, encouraged me to join,” Jarvis said. Jarvis’ favorite moment has been the volunteer citizen of the year awards as she was excited to see the program’s executive, Liz Miller receive
the award. For the talent portion of the speech and talent evening, Jarvis is doing gymnastics. “I’ve been doing gymnastics since I was five years old,” she explained. Jarvis thinks a key role of Miss Quesnel is representing the community. “I think it’s important to act appropriately and set a good example,” she said. Jarvis’ sponsor is Bob Graham Ltd.
Shelby Westbury joined for the experience
DANIKA HÉBERT Observer Reporter Shelby Westbury was looking for a new experience when she decided to join the Miss Quesnel Self Development program. “I joined the program for the experience and it seemed to be something good to be involved with,” she said. During her spare time, Westbury enjoys playing sports. “I like to play curling and playing softball,” she explained. “I’m going to the winter games next year for curling.” Westbury has procured many new skills and has enjoyed bonding with the other girls in the program. Westbury’s sponsor is Kal Tire.
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The Special Committee on Timber Supply completed its visit to the Cariboo-Chilcotin last week, holding public meetings in 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Quesnel, and taking a day-long tour of the Quesnel Timber Supply Area (TSA) for Committee members. I want to personally thank all those who took the time to attend the Committee hearings, particularly those who made formal presentations. The turnout was good (standing room only in Williams Lake), with many professional foresters sitting in on the proceedings. The Association of BC Forest Professionals did a very good job promoting the hearings and getting their members to attend. By all accounts the Quesnel Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) District staff put together a comprehensive and very meaningful tour of the Quesnel TSA, which helped the MLAs on the Committee get a real sense of the extent of the salvage logging in this TSA as well as how the forest is greening up post-salvage. In the weeks leading up to the Committee hearings FLNRO staff in both Quesnel and Williams Lake burned the midnight oil preparing for the Committee’s visit, and I appreciate their efforts to make sure the Committee had access to accurate information about the public forest land base in our region. I also want to thank the MLAs on the Committee, senior staff from FLNRO, and staff from Hansard and the Clerk’s Office who have traveled throughout the Interior over the last two months to visit the communities most affected by the mountain pine beetle. The aggressive agenda of the Committee meant all of these people had to spend weeks on the road away from their families and, in the case of the MLAs, their constituencies. I will be making a formal written submission to the Committee, and I’ll present the highlights of that submission in my musing next week and post the full submission on my webpage. The deadline for written submissions is July 20th. Details on how to make a submission are available on my website at bobsimpsonmla.ca, in addition to background information about the midterm timber supply situation in Quesnel and links to transcripts of the Committee hearings. www.bobsimpsonmla.ca
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Roller Derby coming to BB Days The Gold Pain City Derby Girls have been picking up skaters and picking up speed, endurance and skills all season! With four bouts behind us – one in May at home where we defeated Fort St. John’s Energetic City Roller Derby – we are eager and excited to be hosting the second annual Gold Rush Rumble, July 20 at the Quesnel Twin Arenas during Billy Barker Days! Flat track roller derby was recently said to be the fastest growing sport in the world and our local Gold Pain Girls’ team has been growing too! We started the season out with eight skaters who passed their minimum skills. Injury is always a concern and over the course of the last six months we’ve had knee, shoulder and leg injuries that have kept players from playing. But still we keep growing. At present we have twelve skaters who have passed their minimum skills and more in training! We’ve also been training our own refereeing crew! The team is fired up to complete our first full bouting season at home at the Gold Rush Rumble! It’s a real mark of success for us. There’s a lot of dedication, hard work, organization, sweat and even a few tears that goes into putting a team together and keeping it growing and improving. It’s a common jest that we all have derby widows and widowers at home as we head out the door for the second or third night of the week for a meeting, fundraiser, dry land work out, bout
planning or practice, but it stems from truth. The women and men participating conduct a fine juggling act of work, home, kids and their activities, with the demands of a new team. So far so good! I’m incredibly proud of each of them! A big part of our success is the support the team members offer one another; sharing teen children to care for little ones, helping out when someone is injured, car pooling and basic encouragement through the learning process of such a physical sport. And we’d not have come this far without the support of our wonderful volunteers and the businesses of Quesnel who have really backed us up. We’d be lost without all of them and their efforts! Our volunteers have done everything from selling tickets, to serving hot dogs, sponsoring so we can host bouts and travel to learning the duties of a non-skating official. We’re always humbled and so grateful! So, we ask you this July 20 to come out and support us again and we promise to return the favour by entertaining you with the fastest growing sport in the world!! Last year we played the Rated PG Roller Girls with an after party dance at the arena. This year, we’ll kick off the night at 7 p.m. to play Kamloops’ Tournament City Derby Dolls’ Rookie team. It’s an anticipated rematch after our bout in Kamloops, June 23 when we lost to them. We need you all out to cheer us on! The fun of the night
doesn’t stop there because it’s a double header and the Rated PG Roller Girls from Prince George take on the Lake City Derby Girls from Williams Lake! After party dance is right there at the arena again! We have JP Pinel spinning the music for us. For tickets to the event and to the after party and dance, locate one of our fine derby girls or head down to Reason 2 Run on Reid Street or up the hill to the Shark Club! Pre-sale tickets for the bout are $10, children 10 years and under are free. (Everyone needs a ticket so pick your
free child tickets up as well.) Or you can get them at the door for $12. The after party dance tickets are $10 but are only available until the end of the first bout, there will be no ticket sales at the door of the after party. If you are interesting in joining us as a volunteer for the Gold Rush Rumble please contact Dorine Lamarche a.k.a. Reani Rink Rash at 250-249-5095. We have plenty of spots to fill! Volunteers get in for free! –submitted by Dorine Lamarche
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INVITATION TO TENDER WEST QUESNEL LAND STABILITY PUMP WELL and HORIZONTAL DRAIN CONNECTIONS The City of Quesnel invites tenders for the connection of 12 pump wells and 9 horizontal drains to the existing storm system using various diameters of HDPE and PVC pipe (38 mm - 250 mm), and the installation of approximately 2000 m of 38-50 mm data and electrical conduit. Contract documents and reference material for this contract will ONLY be distributed electronically in digital format (pdf format) through the tendering website at www.merx.com (private tenders tab). Electronic documents include (1) Contract Front End, Specifications and Appendices, (2) Issued for Tender Drawings, and (3) Non Tender Information. There will be an optional pre-tender site meeting on Wednesday, July 18 at 9:00 a.m. at 122 Lewis Drive (Wilma Hansen Park). It is strongly recommended that bidders attend this meeting as this will be the only opportunity to view site conditions on private land and many components of the contract will be field fit. Tenders are scheduled to close on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. and must be received at the City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 prior to that time. Contact at the City of Quesnel is Ken Coombs, Director of Public Works and Engineering, 250.992.2111. The Contract Administrator is Mark Hall of Urban Systems and can be reached at 250.374.8311 or by email to mhall@urbansystems.ca 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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OPINIONS The value of time off
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s I head out for a much-anticipated two-week vacation, I’m reminded of how important these time-outs are to most working people (and that includes the unpaid people who also toil at home.) Whether you slug it out in a factory or strain your brain in a think tank, time away from the everyday grind is critical. It provides a chance to rest, rejuvenate and recharge those important internal batteries that enable us to get up every day and make the trek into our jobs. I remember a vacation, many years ago, when I realized about 100 miles into my journey, I’d forgotten my watch. In conversation with my sister (first stop on the trip) she reminded me I was on vacation and time was of little consequence. She told me to relax and spend my time enjoying every minute, not counting them. At the time I was working as a radio producer and every second was carefully scripted, even trips to the washroom had to be closely timed. By the end of the vacation I couldn’t care less about wearing a watch. That changed when I realized I was usually late getting my children to various events and was becoming known as tardy. Now, with deadlines more closely connected to days rather than minutes, I’ve again abandoned my watch. There’s plenty of clocks in this world to keep me loosely on track. Other than an occasional ferry schedule I must keep, this trip is about going where I want and arriving when I get there. Mindful of the worriers in my world, I will stay close enough to my estimated time of arrival so no one calls the police, but if a roadside attraction appeals to me I might just stop for a few moments. How many? That will be determined by how the spirit moves me. So, take the time to heals the wounds of a hectic life, prepare for the next year of dedication and job expectations and make memories that will sustain you through winter and get you to your next vacation. –Annie Gallant, Cariboo Observer
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y husband came home last week and asked if I’d bought a lottery ticket. My initial reaction was to tell him no because I never remember to buy lottery tickets. “Why do you ask?” I inquired. “A million dollar ticket was sold here,” he said. Ah, isn’t that nice, I thought, I hope the winner was a nice, poor person. About five minutes later I remembered the cashier at the gas station asking me if I wanted to buy a lottery ticket. For the life of me I couldn’t remember when that had happened, or if I’d even said yes. I imagined I must have because I rarely say no and I reached for my purse. Inside my wallet was the lottery ticket I had in fact bought. I bet I’m the winner, I said to myself, immediately imagining what I would do with the money. In those brief ‘I wonder if’ moments I really
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On A Brighter Note understood the appeal of gambling. The idea that a large unexpected chunk of money could alleviate some financial burdens and make life so much easier in the blink of an eye was a fun fantasy to participate in. By the time I reached the store to check the ticket, I had pictured myself hiring a housekeeper, a dog walker, a bookkeeper, a nanny and a couple of assistants to help me with my business. I’d also helped some friends and family, paid off my mortgage and debts, and was sitting on the beach in Hawaii drinking a Mai Tai, watching my kids frolic joyfully in the surf. “Not a winner,” the clerk
the second ticket. “How could I get nothing on both of them? That’s so unfair!” “That’s gambling for you,” I explained. “Winning is possible, but it’s much more likely you won’t win than you will.” “Can we stop at the corner store for some more?” she pleaded. “Please Mom? Please?” I looked back at her and could see the potentially dangerous gambler’s glint in her young eyes and remembered hearing once that one of the healthiest ways to gamble was with a spade and a package of garden seeds. “Why don’t we pick up some daisy seeds and plant those instead?” I suggested. “Okay!” she said with excitement. “But I’ll water them, okay? You’ll forget.” I’d be willing to wager she’s right about that. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. For more columns, blogs, cartoons and videos visit her at LoriWelbourne.com
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said gruffly, slapping the ticket on the counter and crushing my dreams. I wanted to ask him if he was sure and to try it again, but I knew the outcome would be the same and he wouldn’t be pleased with my request. “Can we buy one of those?” my nine-year-old daughter Daisy asked, pointing at the scratch tickets under the glass. “Sure,” I said dejectedly, buying two and handing them over to her to play. Using a penny to uncover the X’s and O’s, she won nothing on one and $2 on the other. With her $2 winnings I bought another two for her and the same thing happened again. “We have to go,” I explained to her after buying two more tickets. “Bring these with you and you can check them in the car.” Excitedly she scratched them as we were pulling out of the parking lot. “Nothing?” she exclaimed as she finished scratching
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Try respect and integrity on for size Editor: Re: Setting the record straight, Feedback, July 6. I agree. I think you may be indeed be “setting a record” for the amount of attention given! Your “community” newspaper has printed this item filled with accusations, suggestions of collusion and loaded statements like the references to a “parade” of city management exitingbeing “paid to leave”, a “wasteful whitewash” from the auditor etc. And despite your policy that submissions should be 250 words or less, by my estimate, Ms. Morton’s letter was closer to 1,000 words – half a page! Pardon me, but I think
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your bias is showing. Printing an editor’s note at the end of this lengthy submission indicating that Mayor Sjostrom declined comment is almost laughable. What should she comment on? A careful reading of Ms. Morton’s submission does not offer any compelling “evidence” of the serious accusations that she continues to put forward. This is what I read from the article itself: • Ms. Morton states that she requested “a clear understanding” from the advanced rulings department of Revenue Canada on the tax-free expense allowance. (This might suggest that this is a regulation that is very open to multiple
lawful interpretations.) They returned her fee, she states, because they “do not want to provide the information.” What should the Mayor comment on here? • The fact that Gail Shea, Federal Revenue Minister referred Ms. Morton’s letter to Finance Minister Flaherty is not confirmation that the exemption has been misinterpreted or misused. If Ministers Shea or Flaherty provided Ms. Morton with the “clear understanding” that she requested, she has omitted it in her submission – I do not see it stated there. Ms. Morton states that MP Dick Harris is “clearly at odds with his government’s own finance
minister!” but we don’t even know what Mr. Flaherty has said. To be fair, perhaps this is why Mayor Sjostrom declined comment. Ms. Morton seems to suggest that some phone numbers on the phone bills provided should not have been blacked out, because anyone who knows her understands that she is “very concerned about protecting the privacy of individuals.” While I am sure this is true, it must be said, sadly, that this is not a sufficient guarantee in the realm of governmental policy and regulations. Governments and their agencies do not rely upon promises or personality to
“To deflect his irresponsibility by ridiculing other councillors for upholding this oath is even more dishonourable.” implement the rules fairly. And remember your front page story about a city employee’s termination? Any public official who offers his opinion and further, makes unsubstantiated accusations about a sensitive human resource issue is violating confidentiality and is in breach of his oath. Anyone who works in this area knows this. To
deflect his irresponsibility by ridiculing other councillors for upholding this oath is even more dishonourable. But you gave it the front page and of course, the mayor and other councillors, honouring their oath of confidentiality, declined comment. Only a few people know all of facts here. Why should we rely upon someone who cannot honour his own oath to interpret this story? A community newspaper can go a long way to promote respect, integrity and civility in the political discourse. I think you should try it. Bev Haluschak Quesnel
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On July 13, Stew Castle of Quesnel and half a dozen other riders will be heading out on a 30-hour monster run to raise funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Stew started this ride in honour of his high school friend Lenny. Stew has watched muscular dystrophy change Lenny’s life as well Lenny’s sister who also had muscular dystrophy and has since passed from her condition. Last year, Stew and the group of riders raised more than $8,000 in their first year and are hoping to raise $5,000 or more in 2012. The riders have 30 hours to complete the Run and if they are back in Quesnel in 24 hours they can apply for Iron Butt status, an endurance award from the Iron Butt Association based in the United States. They leave Quesnel at 4:30 a.m., July 13 head through Prince George, McBride, Jasper, Lake Louise, Edgewater, Golden, Sicamouse, Armstrong, Kelowna, Merritt, Savona, Cache Creek, Williams Lake and back to Quesnel. In honour of his work to raise money for MDC, Stew will be presented an award at a wrap-up BBQ at his house on the Saturday after the Monster Run. A Quesnel fire fighter, who supports Muscular Dystrophy Canada, will present Stew with the Fred Shaddick Community Spirit Award. This award is presented to a group or other community service organization that has had a relationship with MDC in planning and organizing a third party event during the past year. If you would like information or would like to donate to this year’s Monster Run, visit the group’s website at http://quesnelbiker.com/monsterrun/ If you see riders returning through Quesnel, July 14, wearing shirts with Muscular Dystrophy Canada logo, give them a wave or a honk and show your support!
Canada Day was not only busy on the ground but, thanks to pilot and aerobatic expert Ron Andrew of Blender Airshows the skies were also worth watching. Andrew, who is performing at this year’s Skyfest, Aug. 4 – 5, offered aerobatic rides, which were auctioned off at Skyfest’s fundraising pub nights and two of those lucky bidders received their once-in-alifetime rides on Saturday, June 30. On Sunday, Andrew flew over Canada Day celebrations in LeBourdais Park. With smoke-on he spiraled from 3,200 feet down to 1,500 feet above the crowd, then flew a figure 8. Many oohs and aahs were heard from the crowd at the park. While in Quesnel, Andrew, right, was graciously supplied with a vehicle from Fraser River GM, courtesy of Shane Thon, left. Also, a room was provided at the Sandman Inn and meals at Dennys and Sharks Club. Volunteers are still welcome and one lucky volunteer will win an aerobatic ride. Tickets are on sale online and at Circle ‘S’ Western Wear and Quesnel Tourist Centre. Contributed photo
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Pride of place
Top: the mural represents both Pioneer Trading and Bliss; bottom: mural artist Leigh Cassidy, left and Diana Phillips, right, flank the image of Phillips dad, Pan Phillips, a Cariboo legend. Annie Gallant and Leigh Cassidy photos
‘Westside mural just the beginning,’ says Ron Goffic ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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he west wall, facing the parking lot of Bliss the Ultimate Grill, now sports a decorative mural, complete with Pan Phillips sitting on a bench with a cup of coffee in his hand. “My dad loved his morning coffee and telling stories,” Pan’s daughter Diana Phillips said. “I think its very nice to have my father on the mural.” Building owner and Pioneer Trading’s Ron Goffic and Bliss owner Jas Sabberwal had talked about a mural for a long time but never got around to it, Sabberwal said. “When he came up with the idea, I was fully
supportive,” he added. In consultation with mural artist Leigh Cassidy, Goffic liked the idea of including Pan Phillips in the mural. The mural was originally to beautify the building, add to the appeal of Quesnel’s west side and hopefully inspire other westside residents to consider similar improvements. Adding Pan Phillips was a tip of the hat to Quesnel’s historic past. “When I was a kid, 60 years ago, Pan Phillips was an icon,” Goffic said. “Bigger than life, I have memories of when he would come to town, it was like a big party.” He reminisced about how Phillips also took the time to talk with the kids.
“We’d go to the bridge and watch them move cattle across. He was a hero to a lot of us kids and that’s why I wanted him on the mural.” Goffic said he’s lived on the west side for 65 years and the area doesn’t deserve the bad rap it has. “I wanted to show pride in the west side. I’ve been in business with Pioneer Trading for 20 years on the west side and there’s a lot of good people here,” he said. “I love doing business on the west side and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” Cassidy suggested, in addition to Pan, the windows and other aspects of the mural, adding lots of flowers as a nod to the profusion of hanging baskets and flower pots at the front of
Bliss. “The flowers were Leigh’s idea and it really brightens up the mural,” Goffic said. Sabberwal said he also enjoys doing business on the west side and was very happy with how the mural turned out. “It’s definitely a challenge to bring people to the west side but we’re having good success,” he said. He also said as a business he believes it’s important to improve the area around the business. “I truly believe that’s also contagious – you start doing something good and your neighbours see that and they start to improve,” he said. “But we can only do our part. “This mural is not only beautiful, but it celebrates
a Cariboo legend and that’s always a good thing.” Sabberwal said they plan to add a brass plaque so people will know who the fellow in the mural is and what he’s known for. Diana Phillips added it’s very fitting that her father is on the wall, as Quesnel was where he would come to for whatever he needed in town. Not only did he drive cattle here but, once he had his pilot’s licence, Quesnel was often his flying destination as well. As for the murals, she thinks they’re a great addition to any community. “Murals on buildings are a great way to begin beautification of any area,” she said. “Look how it put
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s Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pond and moved to 145th birthday a plywood plant or fades into sawmill nearby. memory, here at the The Fraser River Museum we try to Skyline was operated keep memories of by George Oliver and bygone days alive. Otto Siewert. One exhibit that is on It remained in display but you might operation to move logs PAST TIME have missed, is the from the west side until Skyline. the Moffat Bridge was built in One reason you may have 1970. overlooked it is the fact that it is And as you are acquainting outside in the display area. This yourself with the Skyline, be area houses many artifacts too aware of the fact that I quoted the large to be inside. This Skyline â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;blurbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; almost word for word, so model was built in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and it should have a familiar ring to it. donated to the Museum in 1985. As well as the Skyline, there are It was restored in 1999 by John many items in the outside display Sorka. Fittingly, being outside and area you could learn a lot from â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not completely encased, it is finely next time you go for an evening covered in Cariboo dust and pulp drive, swing in to the Museum mill detritus. and check it out. The Skyline is a model of the As we â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cariboo-izeâ&#x20AC;? our Gift method of moving logs across the Shop, be certain to browse Fraser River. through the books for sale. When methods of using tugs and Congratulations to local author, log rafts failed in the early 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Verena Berger, whose â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadian it was necessary to construct Momentâ&#x20AC;? has been published by skylines in order to move logs MacLeans. across the river as the old Fraser The Museum has been carrying River Bridge (now the walking her book of humourous stories bridge) could not support heavy about adjusting to rural life in logging trucks. The skylines were Canada since last spring. quickly put in to place. They Hope to see you as you â&#x20AC;&#x153;pass were located at the Cottonwood timeâ&#x20AC;? at the Museum. Canyon, Woodpecker and over the The great essentials in life are Fraser River at the Plywood Plant. something to do, something to At the Plywood Plant location, love, something to hope for. there was a railway crane on the -Thomas Chalmers West Side that sorted and stored Honey Affleck is chair of the logs. On the plant side of the museum commission and regular river, the logs were put in to a Observer contributor.
Betty Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hirondelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to sadly announce the passing of Betty on July 5, 2012 at GR Baker Hospital. We would like to thank everyone for their kind support. As per Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, there will not be a memorial or service. She will be fondly remembered.
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If you operate a business and would like to ďŹ nd out more about how the Chamber can save you money, please call the oďŹ&#x192;ce at 250-992-7262 to set up an appointment. We would like the opportunity to discuss how we may help you grow your business. For members who have paid via Visa or MasterCard, we are in the ďŹ nal stages of negotiating a merchant contract. We will advise you shortly when membership will be processed. We are also excited to say we are in the ďŹ nal stages of work on our new website. If you are a member, we remind you to kindly submit a photo or image to South Hill Graphics. At our visitor centre we are currently busy organizing Tourism Awareness Day 2012, which will be held on August 15th from 10:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 pm. Local government oďŹ&#x192;cials, Chamber of Commerce board members and tourism stakeholders will be stepping in to become Honorary Visitor Counsellors for an hour. Every summer, the Visitor Centre sees over 15,000 travellers from all over the world. Tourism Awareness Day provides the Honorary Visitor Counsellors an opportunity to mingle with the visitors and have the chance to answer questions, and help promote our beautiful city and wonderful attractions. The Visitor Centre staďŹ&#x20AC; is also encouraging local residents to come down and see what we have to oďŹ&#x20AC;er. It is important that we continue to raise awareness on how important tourism is not only to our community, but to our Region and the province of British Columbia. This year we are changing things up. We are in the process of creating an attractions passport to encourage local residents to get out and explore the amazing things Quesnel has to oďŹ&#x20AC;er. We are asking residents to visit at least 5 of the listed attractions and once that has been done, simply drop your completed form oďŹ&#x20AC; at the Visitor Centre by August 15th at 3:00 pm for a chance to win some great prizes. Quesnel has many wonderful places to visit and so many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize the adventure and fun awaiting them in their own backyard. The Quesnel Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week from 9:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 pm to assist local residents and visitors with any questions they may have! We are also the place to call for information on events happening around the community 250-992-8716 or check out our Facebook page at Quesnel Chamber/Visitor Centre. Please â&#x20AC;&#x153;Likeâ&#x20AC;? our page. Did you know that over the next 20 years there will be as many as 10 billion people living on the plant a 40% increase in the world population in a mere forty years. This population growth will come from Africa, Asia and Latin America with less than 3 % from developed West. India has 1.2 billion people around 17% of worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population. India has the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest middle class. By 2030 at least 2 billion new people will join the global middle class, in less than 20 years we will witness the creation of a middle class of roughly the same size as the current total population of Africa, North America and Europe. The global demand for food and water will increase by 50 and 30% respectively by 2030.
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SENIOR’S DAY
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In addition to launching the newly renovated Mr. Mike’s, the restaurant received their child-friendly gold designation. Child-friendly program coordinator Selena Weiers, left presents Jim Rawsthorne, his wife Natalie and sons Joey and Chase with their designation.
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Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC) 375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112 Pastor Lorne Reddemann Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am Divine Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School & Bible Class: 11:20 a.m.
For church directory information call Trina at 250-992-2121
The Salvation Army 246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” Tiny Bites program - feeding children during the summer Monday thru Friday serving sandwiches, juice & fruit. At Voyageur school 11:30-11:50 at Riverview school 12:00 - 12:20
Artists on display Susan Gook was just one of many artists who were on hand at the Farmers’ Market last weekend. She was demonstrating pottery and had skeins of sheep’s wool on hand. Annie Gallant photo
The family of
HETTY ELIZABETH DIAKIW
sadly announces her peaceful passing at Dunrovin Park Lodge on July 01,2012. A Memorial Service for Hetty will be held at St. John the Divine Anglican church on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 1 pm with Rev. Len Fraser officiating. Those wishing to honour Hetty’s memory, by way of donation, may do so to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice.
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From Useless to Useful Pastor: Cliff Biebert Next Sunday 10 A.M. Billy Barker Days Service at LeBourdais Park
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Worship Service: 10:30 am Kids On The Rock 11:00 am (dismissed during service)
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Jonas Gagnon Sports Reporter
Double the games, double the fun Peewee All Stars win double header in front of zone playdowns
Above; Cole Gronskei was the starting pitcher of the second game of the double header. Left; Nolan Parr slides for third in the early innings of the second game. Jonas Gagnon photo
JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter A double-header for the peewee Quesnel Inwood Trucking All Stars against their Prince George counterparts the Capabilities Knights All Stars, ended in a double victory for the home team. With the playdowns in Prince George at the end of the month, the two teams were playing the exhibition games to sharpen their skills. A collection of Prince George and Quesnel parents set up their camp chairs and beach umbrellas under the hot, summer sun and settled in to chat,
drink cold beverages and cheer on the kids at the near-all-day event. The first game of the double header started just as the day was heating up. Facing a team the Quesnel All Stars had a 3-0 record against, the team was confident. That confidence showed through in the game as the team played it's way to a 17-11 finish. The teams then took a break for lunch and a rest before heading into their
"With the pitching and the kids hitting the way they are, we should have no problem going on to provincials." Tracy Mero, coach
second game By the second game, the pitcher's mound had become dust, despite the earlier hose down of the field by the fire department. The short lunch seemed to knock the Quesnel kids off their stride as they
quickly went down 5-0 by the end of the first inning. Five runs is as many as a a team can get in peewee baseball, except for the final 'open' inning, which does not impose a limit. "When we started off, Cole Gronskei (the teams
pitcher) was missing the plate," one of the team's coaches, Tracy Mero, said. The team didn't let the mounting score scare them though. After a difficult start they dug back in to bring the game back to even. "We mounted a pretty good comeback: Cole Gronskei with a triple and Brody Dale with two triples and a double," Mero said. Going into the final inning the game was tied
with each team sitting at 10 runs. Then Quesnel opened the taps. "We took to the bats and got nine runs in the open inning," Mero said. Despite the hiccup in the second game, Mero has confidence both in his pitchers and the batters to get the team past Prince George to provincials. "With the pitching and the kids hitting the way they are, we should have no problem going on to provincials," Mero said. Should the team meet Mero's expectations in Prince George next week, they will go on to play in Rutland on the August long weekend for provincials.
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SPORTS
Gold Pan City Sport Shorts
Stock Car Racing
Gold stocks weekend Local stock car drivers travelled to Williams Lake for the Stampede week-end Invitational Stock Car races and ended the weekend with good results. Drivers Dustin Brown, Hannah Braman and Terry Braman represented Quesnel with three of the 11 car Mini-Stock field and Chris Closson represented the Gold Pan City in the Thunder Stock Class. Under overcast skies, the green flag dropped for the Mini-stock heat race with Dustin Brown’s #22 Mazda on the outside pole, Hannah Braman’s #19 Mazda behind him and Terry Braman’s #52 Pontiac on the inside of row three. Terry Braman took the lead on lap two but relinquished to George Geisbrecht of Williams Lake on lap seven. The Co-op sponsored #52 eventually finished third, Dustin Brown’s Prism Towing sponsored #22 finished fifth and Hannah Braman’s Johnson Equipment sponsored #19 took the checker in ninth, after a few spins. The Mini-Stock main lined up with Dustin Brown on the pole, Terry Braman on the outside pole and Hannah Braman at the rear of the field due to her rookie status. With a pass on the outside, Braman’s Pontiac Grand Am gained the lead and maintained it in spite of numerous restarts caused by cautions. Ongoing battles ensued between the #52 car and the #66 of Trophy Dash winner Sean Kelly, until the #25 of George Geisbrecht started challenging Kelly for second place. The #25 car gained the second position on lap nineteen and narrowed the gap on the first place car as lapped cars became a factor. Geisbrecht’s challenge intensified on the last lap as, once again, lapped traffic
came into play. Geisbrecht went to the outside of a group of lapped cars in his #25 Honda for a last lap pass attempt, while Braman kept his Grand Am to the inside. The checkered flag dropped with Terry’s winning #52 pushing a lapped car across the finish line and George’s #25, both in a four wide pack, a mere 0.023 seconds behind. Dustin Brown completed the race in seventh position and Hannah Braman experienced an eighth place finish during her second race weekend in her rookie season. In the Thunder-Stock trophy dash, Quesnel’s Chris Closson made a quick pass from the outside pole to the lead on the first lap. However, a hard charging Jesse Fisher shuffled Closson back to second place mid-way, where he finished. The Thunder-Stock heat race went green with Chris Closson’s Design Flooring sponsored #96 on the inside of row three. He was able to move up to fourth, a position he maintained until lap nine when he took over third, which he held to the finish. The main event of the ThunderStock class began with a bang or, more accurately, a few bangs. A series of spins and crashes on lap three sent the #79 of Becky Jackson and the #53 of Willy Frank to the pits for the evening. Chris Closson initially slipped back to fifth but was up to second by lap three. Chris lost his position to an aggressive Tim Westwick who worked his #56 up to the lead. The final twenty laps were an intense battle between Williams Lake’s Tim Westwick and Quesnel’s Chris Closson with Chris holding onto first place for the final five laps.
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Golf A small field gathered at the Quesnel Golf Club in 32-degree heat to play in the Quesnel Junior Open. Twelve players from across northern B.C. participated in the event. Sam Tenveen, from Prince George, was the low gross winner with a 77. The low net winner, also from Prince George, was Roman Kozlowski. Williams Lake native, Derrick Waters took second low gross. Local Riley Merritt took second low net. The next tournament is the Mr. and Mrs. on July 21 – 22 and then on July 28 is the Golf for Wegener’s Ninth Annual Fundraiser for Vasculitis Disease.
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Archery Quesnel Archers performed well at the Provincial 3D Archery Championships in Salmon Arm, June 23 – 24. Layton Smith took the bronze medal in the Masters 60 class. Samantha Wright took Gold in the Bowhunter open class, her 6th consecutive title. Michael Wright also sat at the top of his class with a Gold Medal in the Pre–Cub class, his fifth consecutive title. Michael had the highest score of any Archer and was first picked, out of 12, by Team B.C. for the National Championships, which are held in Vernon August 4 – 6. Samantha was picked third for the provincial team.
B.C. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE MARKET REPORT FOR JUNE 21st
STEERS 0-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900+
HIGH N/A 160.00 175.00 173.00 175.00 158.00 N/A 111.00
HEIFERS 0-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900+
HIGH N/A 160.00 159.00 140.00 154.00 151.00 124.50 108.00
Butcher Bulls 87.00 - 95.05 D1 D2 Cows 70.00 - 81.50
WILLIAMS LAKE SALE THURSDAY JUNE 21ST Williams Lake put it all together Thursday as they combined their cattle sale of 325 head with a huge horse sale. Every buyer chair was filled for the cattle sale as butcher bulls and cows opened this aggressive sale. Corrina Thompson saw her 1745 lb butcher bulls top 94.25. The Pablo Mountain Cattle Co.’s 1825 lb butcher bulls hit 95.00, their 1695 lb butcher cows hit 78.25. The Douglas Lake Cattle Co Alkali Lake Division saw their liner load of big good heavy high yielding butcher cows 1295 lbs trade to 79.00, the younger 1000 lb feeder cows hit 92.50. Pam Blain and Bruce Donaldson saw their 1490 lb butcher cows top out at 79.25. Bonnie Smith topped our cow trade with 1490 lb butcher cows reaching 79.75. A light volume of feeder, grasser cattle sold strong today. Walt and Carol Foster’s 665 lb steers rolled to 157.50, the 510 lb s/c hit 175.00. Harris Ranch’s 630 lb steers sold to 162.00, their 728 lb Tan steers traded to 157.00, and the 713 lb heifers sold to 151.00. Wayne Chard’s 730 lb Blk steers sold to 153.50. Vic & Sue Meyer saw their 635 lb steers trade to 175.00, their 750 lb steers walked to 158.00, and their 615 lb heifers traded to 145.00. Ron & Karen Van Schagen saw their 642 lb Hereford steers top 170.00. A huge horse sale with well over 120 horses. The place was full and the action was incredible start to finish. Next sale in Williams Lake is Thursday, July 26th.
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July 8 - 14, 2012 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the week may begin a little off-kilter, but you’ll find that by Wednesday or Thursday, things turn around significantly. A couple of opportunities for socialization arise. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Take inventory of your life this week, Taurus, and make the necessary tweaks to align you with your primary goals. Take a cue from someone organized. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’re inspired to do something creative. Narrow down the possibilities. Maybe you want to paint indoors or take on a new craft hobby. Either way you’ll find success. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Even the most organized people can get tripped up once in a while, Cancer. This week you may be unable to keep track of things. Keep your cool, and you will get it under control. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take control of a situation that arises, Leo, because right now it seems no one else is capable of handling the situation. You may prove to be an excellent leader. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Influential people will be moving in your social circles, Virgo. Failure to introduce yourself and network could lead to setbacks in your employment goals. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Once the excitement of an event wears off, Libra, you may be left floundering for a little while. Don’t wallow in boredom. Get started on a new project. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes much more can be said by remaining quiet that actually speaking, Scorpio. Keep this in mind when you are socializing with new people. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 It can sometimes feel lonely at the top, Sagittarius. Now that you’ve acquired many of the things you wanted, the resulting feelings may not be what you thought. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Now may be the time to get serious about your efforts to find a new job, Capricorn. Start doing the legwork and get your name out to new people as much as you can. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Although you’re a do-it-yourself person by nature, Aquarius, sometimes letting someone get the job done frees you up for more important projects. You also get a needed break. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you can’t seem to keep your mind on the thing at hand. Your wandering thoughts may put you in tune with a better idea. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 8 - Anjelica Huston, Actress (61) JULY 9 - Courtney Love, Singer (48) JULY 10 - Sofia Vergara, Actress (40) JULY 11 - Richie Sambora, Musician (52) JULY 12 - Richard Simmons, Fitness guru (64) JULY 13 - Cheech Marin, Actor (66) JULY 14 - Tommy Mottola, CEO Sony (62)
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Up against the dragon The Sea Lions Aquatic Club tackle Dragon Lake midway through their Hell Week. Jonas Gagnon photo
Darlene Mercereau bowls while Vic Lund, both Quesnel bowlers, waits in the wings at the Bi-annual tournament between the Prince George and local lawn bowling clubs.
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JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Quesnel lawn bowlers are still in possession of the coveted Marg Foulston Memorial Trophy after Angie Kollner bowled for 28 points on a sunny Wednesday last week. A total of 24 bowlers made it out to the lawn bowling pitch in West Fraser Timber Park for the first of two matches between the Prince George lawn bowlers and the local lawn bowler's club to fight it out on the pitch and chat over potluck. The full-day event, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing through to 3 p.m., included a potluck the
locals brought, along with pleasant conversation. "It's mostly a social thing for us," Claude Mercereau, president of the club, said. A cross between a picnic social and a competitive tournament, the sunny day offered a little something for everyone. And, just to stir things up and muddy the waters between friendship and competitiveness, the two clubs mixed and matched players using a draw to create teams. That meant some Quesnel bowlers were paired with their Prince George rivals. With Kollner's win, this is the second year the trophy has lived
in Quesnel, though a second match on the Prince George bowler's home pitch puts the trophy at risk of finding a new home farther north. That next tournament takes place, Aug. 8. The local lawn bowling club meets at the clubhouse in West Fraser Timber Park four times a week to play: Sunday
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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. Canadian Western Mechanical PT Office Assistance required. Excellent computer, phone & communication skills is required. Please bring resume in person to 884 Front St., Quesnel, BC EAGLEHOMES.CA Rewarding Sales Career Salary, Group Benefits Excellent team support mark@eaglehomes.ca Experienced Log Scaler needed for FT position in OK Falls, BC. Top wages & full benefits offered. Please respond by fax: (250)372-8303 or email: dford@westfibre.com Resident Handyman/Caretaker Couple and Front Desk Clerks wanted for Kamloops Motel. Apply with Resume to: Box 1381 Kamloops This Week 1365-B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6
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A Celebration of Life for Douglas will be held at Quesnel and District Seniors Centre on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Service: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Grave side: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tea: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
June 30, 1962
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Appliances
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Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259
TWO BOYS STONE MASONRY TRADITIONAL STONE WORK SPECIALIZING IN WOOD FIRED STONE OVENS.
LANDS & RESOURCES COORDINATOR: F/T position with Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Senior position. Email for job description: casey.larochelle@kwakiutl.bc. ca or call 250-949-6012 Deadline 07/27/12 River Rock Pub is now accepting applications for server’s position. No experience is necessary but is an asset. Please drop off resume @ 290 Hoy Street, Quesnel or email: riverrock@telus.net Ulysses Restaurant is looking for cooks, dishwashers & waitresses. Apply in person with resume to 122 Barlow Ave.
Work Wanted Norm’s Handyman rototilling, lawns. (250)255-1874
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Pets & Livestock For Sale: Reg’d Norwegian Fjord 21 yr old mare. Ex cond can be ridden, driven, or packed , good feet , shoes & trailers easily to good home only $2500. OBO call 250747-1002
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Threat Mill- NordicTrack with universal dock for iPod (C2155) foldable, Ex Cond. must sell-moving.$650.-consider reasonable offer call 250-747-2465
PANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser RD. 35 Acres in Hay. $135,000. 780-394-7088
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3 Bdrm House For Sale: in Chew Subdivision , Corner lot, Garage , Green house , paved driveway. $198,500.00 call 250-747-3369 LET THE TENANT PAY FOR YOUR INVESTMENT. Same tenant has occupied home for 9 yrs. Cozy & affordable 1 bdrm house located in West Quesnel near mall. Partial basement, natural gas heat,lot size 50’X120’, Zoned RM2, by appt only $73,200.00 call 250-992-1212
Recycling
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Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-863-3082 Local WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
MOVING SALE @ Westland Trailer court #17 Trailer - centre street. July 14 -15th (10 am to 4pm) Off Richardson Rd. YARD SALE. Saturday, July 14th, 9am-2pm. 521 Donnelly Street.
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Trades, Technical
Trades, Technical
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For Sale Seanix 16” computer monitor call 250-747-3608
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Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and sophisticated SPF dimension Sawmill / Planer facility at Strathnaver, B.C., 40 km north of Quesnel, B.C. Our quality lumber products are sold in North America and overseas markets. We currently have an opening for a Heavy Duty Mechanic. The ideal applicant will hold an interprovincial ticket; however, apprentices in the latter stage of their training are also encouraged to apply. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, takes pride in their work and is very safety conscious. If you have these characteristics and desire to work as part of our team, please submit your resume to: Personnel Coordinator Dunkley Lumber Ltd. P.O. Box 173 Prince George, BC V2L 4S1 Phone: (250) 998-4230 Fax: (250) 998-4513 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com All applications will be treated in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest in this job position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
WesternOne Rental & Sales Bring it. At WesternOne, we enjoy what we do. Providing solutions to our Western Canadian customers with high quality equipment and expert knowledge, our Canadian, homegrown atmosphere and friendly customer service stem from a healthy work environment — and the good people who create it.
Branch Manager r 1SJODF (FPSHF Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ Ǧ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ϐ ǡ ͺͲΨ ϐ Ǥ Please apply by e-mail to: Ron.McAleer@westernone.ca We currently have many employment opportunities available. Please visit the careers section of our website for more details. WesternOne is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who respond; however, please note that only those applicants being considered will be contacted.
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JOB POSTING – Plant Accountant Pinnacle Pellet is seeking an experienced Accountant to fill a full-time accounting position at its Quesnel, BC Plant location.
JOB POSTING – Plant Accountant Pinnacle Pellet is seeking an experienced Accountant to fill a full-time accounting position at its Strathnavor BC Plant location (approximately 50 km north of Quesnel).
Responsibilities include: • Full cycle accounting including payables, payroll coordination and inventory control • Involved in budgeting process and monthly analysis of budget variances
Responsibilities include: • Full cycle accounting including payables, payroll coordination and inventory control • Involved in budgeting process and monthly analysis of budget variances
Skills and Qualifications: • Preference given to candidate enrolled in accounting designation program • Background in a manufacturing environment an asset • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
Skills and Qualifications: • Preference given to candidate enrolled in accounting designation program • Background in a manufacturing environment an asset • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
Pinnacle Pellet is a dynamic and rapidly growing company that currently manufactures wood pellets at 6 locations in British Columbia. Pinnacle offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as the opportunity for young professionals to build a long term career.
Pinnacle Pellet is a dynamic and rapidly growing company that currently manufactures wood pellets at 6 locations in British Columbia. Pinnacle offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as the opportunity for young professionals to build a long term career.
Submit your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com
Submit your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com
No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date July 22, 2012
No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date July 15, 2012
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SINCE 1908
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Registration deadline: July 31, 2012. (July 15 to guarantee T-shirt)
Get your team together and sign up today! Teams of two will race to complete 8-10 activities in and around Quesnel. The Race is open to all abilities and may take you to places that challenge you physically and mentally. For more info contact Judy 250-985-5816 or Cathy 250-747-2510 Registration Forms available at Canadian Cancer Society office or the Cariboo Observer office
Be a part of an amazing day of fun and adventures and help the Canadian Cancer Society and Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Assoc. Downtown
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Homes for Rent
Townhouses
Recreational/Sale
Renaissance I
FOR RENT 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Home on 28 acres. References Required. $1200 per month. Avail. August 1st. 250-395-3568 (evening)
3 BDRM. TOWNHOMES
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Real Estate
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Houses For Sale
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Houses For Sale PRICED TO SELL!
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Apartments
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Beautiful 2010 model. 16’ wide, never lived in, surprisingly spacious w/2 bdrm, 2 full baths, great kitchen, drywalled, vaulted ceilings. Now just $99,900. #3712
Immaculate 2009 Moduline in a quiet park. Bright and open w/2 bdrms, lovely kitchen skylight, vaulted ceiling, B/I china cabinet. $82,500. #3710
Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
HOME AND SHOPS!
Matching homes for buyers and sellers for over 25 years.
1.96 ac. south with a lovely 2 bdrm home. Hardwood floors, lge mstr bdrm. Great 54x40 building w/2 shops and storage. 12x20 shop and RV storage. Beautiful private yard. $207,500. #3840 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
Call Wayne Seale... 250-991-8170 • 250-747-3753 250-992-7202 www.wayneseale.com
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Great 2 bdrm rancher on large .31 ac. city lot. New kitchen cabinets and lots of newer flooring and paint. Fenced yard. Great starter house at $79,900. #3803 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
Mobile Home for sale in Best Location in town! Adult court 14’X70’ Mobile w/ well built addition, deck, & carport. Numerous Extras -well maintained. To view phone 250-249-5688
For Rent/Lease - Commercial office space, 400 sq ft on Reid St., second floor, $375 incl. utilities. Call (250)992-1230
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Renaissance II
Apartments
951 Abbott Drive
$1,500. obo - 250.747.2277
Open Houses
Open Houses
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H OPEN 596 Marsh Rd.
250-992-2806
WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949 FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593
Tuesday, July 17 - 5 pm - 7 pm #3842 - LARGE FAMILY HOME ON .92 ACRES This home has room for everyone. 3300 sq ft, 3 bdrm, laundry, office, built in vacuum, hardwood floor in dining room, n/g f/p in family room, dbl attached garage. 2 composite decks. N/G hookup for BBQ. $285,000. 250-992-7202 250-316-1708
QUESNEL REALTY
355 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-7202
Kim Knott
South Hills Gem
250-992-1195 Commercial/ Industrial
No Parties, No Pets References Required
Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.
575 Doherty Drive
Mobile Homes & Parks
1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + 3 Bdrm. - $700 +
1996 Chevy Blazer
Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required
For Rent or Lease 276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177 Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.
Duplex / 4 Plex Duplex - 960 sq/ft. 2 bdrm. recently reno’d, N/S, W/D hook-up, laminate floors, outdoor space /w decks, 6 miles South. $675/mo. + utilities. Avail August 15th. References required. Call (250)255-4017. WestSide lge 3 bdrm in duplex. W/D incl. $800/mo. + utilities. Ref required, available Aug. 1st. Call (778)466-0998
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm. unit avail. Aug 1st. Washer & dryer incl. Quiet location, #102 Richbar Mobile Home Park. $650/mo. + utilities. Call (250)747-2951
Homes for Rent 2Bdrm. executive Chalet on 165 acres in Kersley. Price to include Hydro, Bell Express View, snow removal & storage in shop. $950/mo. Bring a horse $1100/mo. 747-3972 Beautiful WQ 4 bdrm./3.5 bath executive home. Includes office/library living room, family room, dining room, oak kitchen, 2 car garage. Reasonable rent @ $1350/mo. + utilities. N/S, absolutely N/P, available immediately. Call (250)4928840 or email: ianolivr@telus.net
FOR THE AFTERNOON CUP...
Office/Retail
Refreshed & Modernized
Downtown Office Space Available Suitable for •Massage Therapist •Counselor •Nutritionist or similar vocation Contact Dr. Michael Duperron Chiropractor 274 Reid St. Quesnel, BC
Multiple layouts, clean & safe. Quiet, clean & safe. No Pets. $700/MO. Call Tim 991-6429 RIDGEWOOD ESTATES
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.
Roof Air, hot water, tub model, 4 burner stove, oven furnace,good living model. $4,950 Call (250)255-4509
SUITE FOR RENT 1 bdrm suite for rent. Brand new house close to Maple Park Mall. N/P, N/S, avail. Aug. 1st. 250-747-3878
Transportation
Antiques / Classics
250-992-5110
2005 80W Adventurer Camper Options- Propane stove, two way refrigerator, propane furnace, toilet, ladder, luggage roof rack, CO2 and smoke detectors, full electrical hook up, $8,500. 250-249-0093
Recreation 1995 Snow Villa Ltd
Fight Back.
35 ft 5th Wheel 2 slides, sleeps 4, central vac., entertainment center, air, loads of storage, awning, fully loaded Stored inside in winter.
Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.
5th Wheel Only -
Reduced $18,000 (250)992-6033 (Truck also avail. for purchase)
Suites, Lower Barlow Creek suite with some furniture. Suits single persons in quiet 4plex $500/mo. includes hydro & laundry facility.D/D.(250)992-8568 Newly reno’d 2 bdrm ground level bsmt suite.w/d hook up, n/g included avail immed. $575/mo. Call (250)992-7929 Red Bluff basement suite with 2 small bdrms. for 1 person, W/D hook up. $475.00/mn. References required. Call (250)992-1592
Townhouses 2 BDRM plus den on Hill St., Quesnel. $900/month includes utilities. Clean & quiet complex N/S Inside, Pets neg. Please call Tanya (250)863-1585.
Trucks & Vans
Shop from home!
1999 Pontiac Transport Fully Loaded
Tenders
Tenders
8 passenger, 176,000 km’s, $3,600 just spent on motor. Excellent condition! Great tires. Asking $2,490 (250)255-4509
2002 Chevy Venture
INVITATION TO TENDER Barkerville Outbuildings Project Executive 4 bdrm/3 bath home in Southills. Central staircase opens to living room w/vaulted ceiling & N/G F/P. Formal D/R with hardwood floor, cherry wood kitchen with attached breakfast bar. Lge mstr suite. Finished bsmt. MLS#N218071 $
319,900.00
Call Bobbi to view.
Bobbi Momer
Bus: 250-992-7202 Hm: 250-991-9063
QUESNEL REALTY
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
The Barkerville Heritage Trust is holding mandatory site viewings on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at 11:00 am PST for repair work to 3 structures (Powerhouse, Skid Shack and Lowhee Shed), which will include log work, framing, painting, replacement of cedar shake and metal roofing, and window and door repairs or replacement. Please assemble at the Administration Building in Barkerville Historic Town at 11:00 am PST for these mandatory viewings, at which bid packages will be supplied. Please email any inquiries to Lynn Berlin, Heritage Projects & Trades Supervisor, at servicecontracts@barkerville.ca or call 1-888-994-3332, ext 36.
180 km’s, runs good, no problems, good shape, clean inside, good tires on van, all rear seats can be removed individual easily, included are 4 winter tires on rims. These tires & rims were bought new - used 1 & a half winters.
Asking $3,500 Phone (778)466-2280
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Professional Services You Requested it! We listened! It’s Back..
CHERRY BOMB!
Spacious room for rent Call us
250-992-9079
3-445 Anderson Dr. Quesnel hairwest@shaw.ca • look us up on facebook
Quesnel Septic Service Ltd.
Site Assessments • Designs • Installations Inspections • Maintenance & Repairs Quality & Service 43 years
Sean Pitcher, ROWP
Ph: 250-747-5126
Fax: 250-747-5133 email: sean.quesnelseptic@telus.net
Quesnel’s Full Service Septic Systems Company
“The Sharpest Deals Around”
SAW REPAIR
Complete Bandsaw & Round Saw Sales & Service & Sharpening “We Sharpen EVERYTHING” • Carpentry Saws & Tools • Household Saws & Tools • Carbide Service • Knife Grinding • Electric Shears • Bandsaw Sharpening 2680 Campbell Cres. (Industrial Park - end of road) 250-992-9119
Residential • Commercial • Industrial
Roads • Highways • Parking Lots Tennis Courts • Driveways
FREE ESTIMATES Ph. 250-992-9033 • Fx: 250-992-6030
PAINFUL FEET? Marathon Orthotics
Plaster Casted Custom Made Orthotics Daily Use • Sports • Diabetic Also: Prescription & Non Prescription Custom Fitted Braces, Splints, Compression Stockings, Footwear & Sandals Dieter Beisel, M.C.P.A., Registered Physiotherapist
250-992-55277
Quesnel Physiotherapy Clinic Marathon Orthotics
370 Kinchant Street ORTHOTICS are covered by Extended Medical Insurance
My clients sell quality...so do I.
Linda’s Unique Boutique Specializing in Laurie Anne’s Linens West Park Mall (next to Sears) Handmade clothing, purses & jewellery Open: Tues - Sat - 9:30 am -6:00 pm Fri. - 9:30am - 9pm • Sat. 9:30am - 6pm
250-747-1556
QUESNEL’S NEWEST AND ONLY FULL-SERVICE U-BREW ☙ Wine & Beer ❧
368 A JUNIPER RD - QUESNEL 250-747-7472
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250-992-2121 email:karen@quesnelobserver.com
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BIKE • PADDLE • RUN
Billy Barker Triathlon
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32nd Annual
Saturday, July 21, 2012 on Quesnel’s Billy Barker Days BIKE 18 km road cycle • PADDLE 5km canoe • RUN 6km jog Categories for all abilities: Parent/Child, Juniors, Open Men Open Women, Mixed, Masters, Unlimited (solo or group)
Registration forms at Reason 2 Run - 424A Reid St. and the Rec Centre Contact Greg Strebel @250-747-3586
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34 Annual Billy Barker Days Goldrush Fun Run Sunday, July 22, 2012 • 9:00 am start time Quesnel Arts & Recreation Centre SPONSORED BY: This run is open to all fitness levels & attracts the recreational and competitive runner! The focus on this event is “fun” and “personal bests”. Come on out as an individual or complete your race as a family.
Registration at Reason 2 Run 424A Reid Street (250) 992-2RUN FAX (250) 992-2RUN reason2run@shaw.ca COURSE: If you have any questions regarding the course please contact Candace at 250-992-2RUN(2786). FEES INFORMATION:
REGISTRATION RECEIVED ON/BEFORE JULY 11th, 2012 $15.00 without a T-shirt. $30.00 with a T-shirt (tax included).
Three races to choose from: 5.2 km run or walk or 12.4 km run
A big thank you to all our sponsors and dedicated/valuable volunteers! REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER JULY 11th, 2012 $20.00 w/o T-shirt $35.00 with a T-shirt (tax included).
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