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Festival fantastic AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter RCMP are reporting a fairly “uneventful” BB Days weekend, crediting, in no small part, event organizers. “Advanced planning by event organizers and increased police presence resulted in a very successful and relatively uneventful Billy Barker Days for Quesnel RCMP,” media relations stated. Police resources from Quesnel as well as neighbouring detachments including 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Prince George were on hand to ensure safety at various events throughout the weekend. Increased police presence included numerous police road blocks; foot and bike patrols of venues; police dog units and uniformed and plain clothes mobile patrols throughout the community. Between noon on Thursday and midnight Sunday, RCMP investigated a total of 289 police files – the bulk of which involved intoxicated persons. Police arrested 96 people for being intoxicated in public and responded to several assaults, some property-related crimes and other general calls
for service. Seventy Liquor Act tickets were issued for various offences under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. RCMP Traffic Services issued; two, three-day immediate roadside prohibitions; six, 90day immediate roadside prohibitions; five, 24-hour roadside suspensions; one criminal code impaired; two, 12-hour suspensions; two driving prohibited charges; two excessive speed charges (over 40 km over speed limit); 10 vehicle impounds; nine drug seizures; 89 violation tickets and 72 warnings. RCMP sends a special thank to the Billy Barker Days organizing committee, the Quesnel RCMP auxiliary constables and Citizens on Patrol. “Quesnel celebrated the 40th Annual Billy Barker Days Festival in fine fashion. What an awesome weekend,” Elaine Kopetski, BBD Society president said. “We had terrific weather, food, fun, music, and a park full of people – all the makings for a great party. “Thank you Quesnel, for the 40th time, you hosted a fabulous free family festival. See you July 17 – 20, 2014.”
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Fitting finale It was a glorious finish to a great Billy Barker Days Festival Sunday night and young Claire Theisen captured the moment of a spectacular display. For more BBDays coverage see pictures throughout this edition.
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his summer is guaranteed to keep you as entertained as you would like to be. Next weekend, Aug. 3 – 4, we have the thrill of Skyfest 2013, Quesnel’s International Airshow! A sincere thank you to the Skyfest 2013 committee and the volunteers who have helped bring this event to Quesnel and to City staff who have assisted in ensuring a safe and enjoyable show. Thank you to all of the sponsors who have made this weekend event possible. Major sponsors include All-West Crane & Rigging Ltd., The Wolf, The Rush, Community Futures, Integris Credit Union, Cariboo Regional District – Electoral Area B, Billy Barker Casino Hotel, CKPG News, Cariboo Ford, Quesnel-Cariboo Observer, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Best Western Plus, Inland Kenworth, Cottonwood
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE House Historic Site, Re/ Max, Co-op, Social Media Divas, Safeway, Williams Machinery, National Car Rental, Quesnel Toyota, Service Electric, Mueller Electric Company, Gold City Fitness, Central Mountain Air, James & Sons Electric, Quesnel Regional Airport, City of Quesnel, Fraser River GM, Quesnel Septic, Husky - Williams Lake, Big Country Printers, Save-OnFoods, Quesnel Plywood, and Cottonwood River Contracting. Other sponsors include Iris, Quesnel Snowmobile Club, Debbie
Quick – Flight Centre, YXS, Motherlode Wash, JD Meats, Rocky Mountaineer, Cariboo Security, K Corbett, and Ron Paull Communication. These sponsors are all identified on Skyfest’s website, www. quesnelskyfest.ca. I invite everyone to join us for two days of memorable performances! Pack up your bag and head to the airport. A couple of tips for your adventure; for those of you with sensitive ears I would suggest bringing a set of earplugs with you, along with a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and water. Show highlights include the CF -18 Demonstration Team, Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team, Super Dave Mathieson, Bud Granley in his T-6 Harvard single engine aircraft, Kent Pietsch in his 800-pound Interstate Cadet and female aerobatic pilot Melissa Pemberton with her gyroscopic and
technical maneuvers to name a few. The event takes place at the Quesnel Regional Airport and gates open at noon on both Saturday and Sunday. Camping is available on the grounds and there is free admission for children ages 6 and under. The rates for the event are very reasonable, so bring your entire family. Tickets can be purchased at Circle S Western Wear and the Visitor Information Centre (next to the Museum). For more detailed information, visit the Skyfest website noted above. I hope to see you all there for one of Quesnel’s largest events. If you have a question for Mayor Mary Sjostrom, please e-mail it to us at newsroom@quesnelobserver. com and we’ll forward it to the Mayor so she can answer it in an upcoming column.
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tender Call for Building Demolition “Tangible evidence that a new Provincial building in Quesnel is finally in the offing can be taken from a tender call issued this week for demolition of the old building that has served this area since 1913. Bids for demolition of the old building must be in the hands of the Government Agent here by 2 P.M., August 16, and removal of the building must be completed by September 30. No announcement has yet been made regarding a start of construction on the new building but it is anticipated that work will get under way this fall. Plans have been drawn for a fourstory structure, with an east wing containing facilities for Assize Court, County Court, and local Magistrate’s Court. Main floor of the new building will house all departments coming under the Government Agent. Offices such as that of the Dept. of Recreation and Conservation, and Agriculture will be located on the second floor, and the entire third floor will be taken up by the Welfare Branch. ”This Column is to highlight our 50th Anniversary
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Just a little way to go to make North Cariboo’s Multi-Centre a reality ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Quesnel’s proposed Multi-Centre is less than $5.5 million from becoming a reality and fundraiser Carol Pitkin is counting on the community, including individuals, families, businesses and corporations to dig just a little deeper for the remaining funds. When considering the amount still needed, it’s important to realize this is a facility that will serve residents from all over the North Cariboo providing recreational, educational, conference, entertainment, sports and community needs
in a way no other facility can. Every dollar raised brings the project one step closer to breaking ground. To put the dollar figure into perspective, research shows just what that kind of money could buy in the world of luxury collections. Recently, Marilyn Monroe’s famous white dress from the movie Seven Year Itch sold for $4.6 million and a brand new Lamborghini Veneno is on the market for $3.9 million. Interested in a New York Central Park Condo? That will set you back $5.5 million. Frank Sinatra’s
3,200-square foot Manhattan four-bedroom penthouse duplex sold to a Chinese tech tycoon (who bought it for his daughter) for $5.49 million. Longing for a big diamond? The Nassak diamond, with 43.38 flawless carats, is valued at $5.5 million. You could even buy an entire 413-acre island, off the coast of South Carolina for that price. Just imagine the square-foot value to our community of a multi-use complex that would serve thousands of local residents every single day. “The Multi-Centre is everyone’s asset,” Pit-
kin said. “The benefits would serve generations to come. Lets build it for our future.” If you haven’t yet purchased a seat in either the arena or the theatre, if you don’t have a pebble on the mural or haven’t had a discussion with your company of the advantages of such a facility, Pitkin urges you to do it now. There are a multitude of ways to assist in this endeavour and she would love to discuss the possibilities anytime. Contact Carol at 250991-2878 or Bernice Heinzelman, 250-7471727.
The colourful purple and white balloons were a popular float during the Billy Barker Days parade. Autumn MacDonald photo
Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY BC DAY AT COTTONWOOD HOUSE Aug. 5, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.. A day of guided tours, horse drawn wagon rides, heritage games and a BBQ lunch. Live music provided by Eddie DeSouza. For information visit www. cottonwoodhouse.ca.
TUESDAY GO GIRLS, healthy living fun free sessions for Grade 6/7 girls. Sessions begin July 30, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m. at North Cariboo Aboriginal Family ProBut the hour Society, comes and now 324 is gram when true For worshippers shall HoytheSt. informaworship the Father in spirit and tion call BBBSQ, 250in truth. God is a spirit and they 992-7257.
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MUSEum. The opening for this exhibit is Aug. 9, 7 p.m. The show is a collaboration by the Quesnel Museum and the Art Gallery in celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary. Local artists used museum artifacts to create inspiring works of art for display in the show. MUSEum runs through the month of August, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SATURDAY QUESNEL MUSEUM PRESENTS ANTIQUE APPRAISAL AFFAIR, Aug. 17, beginning at 9 a.m. To book an appt. call 250-992-9580 ($30 for 15 minute appointment, three items max for each appointment with appraiser Ted Pappas.)
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SUNDAY P RO S P E C TO R ’ S CAR CLUB-CARIBOO CRUISE July 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Assemble at Cottonwood House with classic cars to share stories and experiences with visitors. Enjoy barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs with the Prospector’s Car Club as well as horse drawn wagon rides and a tour of Cottonwood House. Music provided by Eddie Stolz. 7TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE, BBBSQ Sept. 8, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Richbar Gold Course. To register call 250992-7257 or email, bisques@goldcity.net.
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ONGOING EVENTS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon in the Legion for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344. MUSIC IN SPIRIT SQUARE every Saturday, 12:20 – 1:30 p.m. following the Farmers’ Market, local musicians performing on the Spirit Square stage. KERSLEY HORSE CLUB GYMKHANA every Wednesday, 1801 Otter Road. We now have a nov-
ice class for open beginners and/or horses. Call Chelsea 250-747-1632. HORSESHOES Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. fun nights. Club tournaments once a month. Bring your back yard game to the club. No one is expert or professional, just friendly competition. For more information call 250-747-1872. LAWN BOWLING, West Fraser Timber Park, Wednesday, 10 a..m., Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. A game similar to curling. Challenging exercise and fresh air for ages 10 and up. For more information call 778-414-7733. QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GA-
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ho had a beer while watching the rodeo this weekend? I had a refreshing beverage in the beer gardens while taking in Roller Derby, as the arena was HOT. Who had a beer while taking in any of the concerts in LeBourdais Park? Now there’s a dangerous question. There were people out there with beer in their Granville’s cups or mixed drinks in their water bottles, I’m sure. Some of them got caught and some of them didn’t and it affected nobody. Does no one else see the strange stretch of logic that says it’s ok to have a drink at Savalas’ or in the beer garden at the rodeo, but not in ‘public’? You can drink until you’re rowdy at the barn dance, but sipping a beer while watching the races is verboten. Vancouver is starting to change its opinion on the matter, though it hardly matters as it’s a provincial issue: they’re looking at allowing alcohol on the beach because people are already drinking alcohol on the beach. Yes, there are people who are going to drink too much and get rowdy and police will have to deal with them, but that’s already happening. Many other countries, including Japan and the U.K. allow consumption of alcohol in ‘public’. In Japan, drinking in public, sake under the blooming cherry trees, is a cultural institution. But here we view that licentiousness as debased behaviour worthy of a visit from a gruff policemen. Because drinking alcohol is best done in secret, in dingy holes where the goal is to get drunk and then pour out into the community. Or we could teach our kids that wine is a drink and no matter where you drink it you have to maintain some control over yourself, like adults will have to do at the Airshow, where they’ll be able to get a beer and go sit with their families. Banning alcohol piecemeal and dubbing it a legal taboo is not a helpful way of regarding booze – it’s a confused statement to everyone in our culture, including the children and leaves no place for a beer with your entertainment or wine with your picnic. –Jonas Gagnon, Cariboo Observer
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here’s no sense in crying over spilled milk. Unless, of course, it happens unknowingly in the trunk of my car, creating a curdled stench that brings tears to my eyes. Okay, let me just start off by admitting this wasn’t my first curdled-milk-in-the-car experience. Also, I only have myself to blame. After all, it was me who transferred the pile of grocery bags into the house and put everything away. And it was also me who had been shopping, and was now unable to locate the milk I had just bought. But rather than check my VW Beetle for a missed bag, like I’ve done before, I just assumed I forgot it at the store. Days went by, possibly weeks, when I finally found the milk in question, as I was madly trying to locate the source of a disgusting mystery odour within my vehicle. Lodged in the far right corner of the trunk, hiding in plain sight, was a plastic bag that contained not just an empty milk
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On A Brighter Note carton, but an empty ice cream box as well. At first I thought the discovery was garbage and wondered what it was even doing in there. But the soggy disintegration of the containers, and the sticky, mucky mess that now covered a jacket, some jumper cables, a beach towel and some other items brought home the reality of the situation. Having no sense of time, and just coming back from a few days away, I couldn’t figure out exactly how long the dairy products had been left in the trunk, cooking away in my car-oven. But at this point, all I cared about was getting their remains in the trash as quickly as possible before the leakage
a new friend, so I took my stink-mobile to him at Auto Trim Line in Kelowna, BC. Four hours and $90 later I picked up my shiny, orange bug and immediately opened the door, anxious to see its innards. Looking and smelling like a brand new car, I vowed to keep it that way as I hugged Buck LaRoche for his amazing work. I gave my kids a little lecture on doing the same and they nodded in agreement. And then somehow, someone accidentally made a big mess a couple of days later when they ate a jelly donut in the front seat and got a bunch of the sugary white powder residue all over the gear shift and more. Once again I only have myself to blame since I was the donut-eating dummy. Luckily a wet cloth cleaned that mess up quickly and I didn’t need to go see Buck. But realistically, it’s only a matter of time. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be reached at LoriWelbourne.com
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spread any more than it already had. Adding insult to injury, after I had finally managed to clean up the mess so the car was somewhat breathable once again, an intoxicated friend threw up a few times all over the passenger side when I was driving her home from a party. I will spare you the gruesome details of that particular mess and just jump to the part where I try out this amazing service called car detailing. Several years ago I had a friend in the business who would offer to clean my garbage-can-on-wheels also known as my Beetle inside and out, all for $250. Not able to afford that, I’d opt to do it myself and accept my so-so results as being not great, but good enough. However, with this funky spillage, coupled with my current crazy schedule, I decided to bite the bullet and get it cleaned professionally. My old friend was no longer in the business, but I’d had a recent offer from
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Dora happy to be home Editor: Dora was found in town on Kinchant Street up behind St. Ann’s Church, July 15, through a tip from a lady at the Quesnel pre-school, about a kilometre and a half from the accident on Two Mile Fla, July 9. I would like to thank the citizens of Quesnel who all came out to look for the little four-pound dog, Dora the chihuahua that could. She was out on her own for six days and six nights, scared, hungry and alone. She is home now. We are very happy and I’m sure Dora is too. A special thanks goes out to Scott Moore and his son Liam for their help and inspiration. Finding Dora goes to show what a small town can do. Thanks. Dora, Sandi and Brian Quesnel
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Spa Rivier supports Multi-Centre Deanna McCulloch, centre right of Spa Rivier proudly hands over $1,000 to Multi-Centre fundraiser Carol Pitkin, centre left. The funds were won in Wella’s The Hairdressers at Heart program. Together with Shaw’s John MacKenzie, McCulloch produced a Multi-Centre video and they were successful in placing in the top 20 in North America. Spa Rivier received the third prize of $1,000. Spa Rivier, Adonis Salon and Outer Limits hair studio worked together to further the education of local stylists and would like to thank the community for their involvement in the video, voting and supporting the three salons. From left to right are Natalie Wulff, Jackie Blaine, Amber Dagneau, Donna Felker, Meagan Merrett-Florence, Diane Jackson and Thea Inglis. Annie Gallant photo
Alone in being deceived and misled by politicians? Editor: Am I the only voter who feels as though I’ve been deceived and misled by politicians? The information issued by the city with regard to the Multi-Centre stated quite clearly “You don’t
get taxed until the money is actually borrowed and no money will be borrowed until ALL funding is in place” (their emphasis). With regard to CRD taxpayers, it appears that we have been pre-taxed on the multi-centre and that they
intend to use this pre-tax money in order to achieve the $15 million that needs to be raised prior to being able to proceed to the next step. This despite the fact that CRD taxpayers voted against the Multi-Centre and the referendum only
passed (narrowly) because of city taxpayers. Surely it is clear that if the project were wholeheartedly supported by the taxpayers, the funds would have been raised well within the required five years?
And to allow the project to proceed after, what I feel, is misleading voters in such a way simply brings the whole process into question and invites yet another court case. Meriel Wild Quesnel
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Left: Richard Wright signs a copy of his latest edition for Julie MacKay; right: Dave Jorganson of the Bear’s Paw Cafe, looks forward to reading his copy of Wright’s newest edition of his hugely popular Barkerville and the Cariboo Goldfields. Sage Birchwater photos
Wright publishes 5th edition of Barkerville and the Cariboo Goldfields
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uthor, historian, impresario and performer, Richard Thomas Wright, came to the Cariboo 30 years ago to write a book on Barkerville. He completed his task and published four editions of the book and has sold 35,000 copies. But he says the stories kept on coming and the mystique of Barkerville continued to grow as he and other historians dug up more information. Now Wright has rewritten the book and with Heritage House Publishing has published the fifth edition of Barkerville and the Cariboo Goldfields this year. It includes new material on all the gold camps and creeks surrounding Barkerville. “It’s a complete rewrite,” Wright told an enthusiastic audience at his recent book launch in the Bear’s Paw Cafe in Wells. “We keep digging up new information on the gold rush.” He said one of the newer bits of information is how the characters of Barkerville were actually part of a larger moving social circle of friends and associates who worked the
gold rush diggings across North America and as far afield as Australia. “Barkerville illustrates a specific time and place but there was a deeper gold rush society of moving social entities,” Wright said. “The same people keep showing up in gold rush to gold rush, from Georgia in 1828, to California in 1848, Australia in 1852, the Cariboo in 1859, Omineca in 1871 and the silver strikes in the 1870s in Arizona and Nevada. We found the same people in all these rushes.” Some of the gold seekers were very good at what they did and prospered because they had the knowledge and capital behind them. Many of the people who made a name for themselves in the Cariboo were familiar faces in other places too. These included Billy Barker, Cariboo Cameron, Wellington Delaney Moses, Madam Fanny Bendixen and William Ross “Doc” Keithley. “There were 70 people identified as mining or working in California before moving to the Cariboo,” Wright said, ex-
plaining how he gleaned his new information from police and court records, census data, newspaper articles, biographies, memoirs and death records. “A census from Tombstone, Arizona had some of the same names as people in Barkerville.” One Cariboo court record showed that James McMillan testified in court that he knew Eliza Ord in California 15 years earlier by another name, Mrs. Christian. Similarly, David William testified that he knew Mary and Samuel Nathan in Australia in 1852. Wright pointed out that at least 20 Barkervillians had been in the Australian gold fields and half a dozen men who found themselves in the Cariboo around the same time had been in the Royal Engineers together. Another half-dozen had been in the Crimean War and a few had been in India together. A miner’s notoriety tended to follow him as well. Liverpool Jack was banned from California in 1854 by the Committee
of Vigilance and banished to New York, but he returned to the west and ended up in Barkerville, where he was widely known as an outlaw and a petty criminal. Outlaw Boon Helm, who murdered three merchants near Quesnel Forks, and others in Idaho and Montana, was eventually hanged and buried in Virginia City, Montana. One of the rumours that Wright’s new edition helps dispel is the number of miners who actually worked the goldfields of Barkerville at the same time. “There were maybe 6,000 people working the North Slope mines but certainly not 20,000 people that some historians have reported.” Wright bases his information on the number of mining licenses issued. “The population decreased by ten-fold in the winter.” Other facts peg the average age of the miner at 33 years old, slightly higher than some earlier estimates and certainly not the army of 19-yearolds that some people
have carelessly tossed out there. In one census only 17 were under the age of 20 and 17 were over the age of 50. The average goldfield death age was 56, mostly due to mining accidents. The average age of death in British Columbia outside the goldfield at that time was 66 years old. The miners had an interesting array of nicknames like Black Jack, Wildgoose Bill, Flapjack Johnny, Wake-up Jake, Cottonvest Bill, Six-toed Pete and Bill “Two-man” Brown. The three towns along the two-mile stretch of Williams Creek each had their own personality. Richfield had the courthouse and was the city for lawyers, Barkerville was the rendezvous for sportsmen and business enterprise and Camerontown was the home of miners. Wright, who manages the Theatre Royal in Barkerville with his partner Amy Newman, had a partisan audience at his Bear’s Paw launch. A high percentage of those soaking up this new information were already fans of Barkerville. About a third of them were tour-
ists eager to learn more about the gold rush town, so it didn’t take much encouragement by the author to have them hanging on his every word. Wright was obviously speaking to the converted. You could sense the demon gold fever itself, lurking on the periphery as Wright continued to sow more seeds of curiosity. “The more we travel and do our research, the more we’re convinced there’s a Rosetta Stone somewhere that will explain the whole gold rush era thing,” he stated. “There are more photos to be found...journals to be discovered...maybe in Germany.” Barkerville and the Cariboo Goldfields can be found in bookstores wherever Heritage House books are sold and if you happen to catch the goldfield bug, don’t be shy to trundle up to Barkerville and meet Richard Thomas Wright in person. The Theatre Royal show alone is well worth the journey. -submitted by Sage Birchwater
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Bard of Barkerville and Wells returns to the Bear’s Paw Cafe
Many people in the Cariboo know of Ross Douglas for his nine years as musical director, actor and song-writer at Theatre Royal in Barkerville. During that time, Ross also wrote some of the most poignant, funny and honest songs about life in the community of Wells and the Cariboo in general. His songs may be set in the recent past or the present, but they still carry a timeless message. To the rest of the world, Ross Douglas lives in Vancouver, has produced three independent CD’s, acted, wrote and sang in such hits as Billy Bishop Goes To War, Angry Housewives, Rocky Horror Show and more. He’s won international awards for his jazz, folk, and roots songwriting skills and has fans in 115 countries around the world. The Bear’s Paw Cafe will host Ross Douglas for what has become his annual visit to Wells, on July 30, 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Stage. His live shows are a fabulous blend of a wide variety of musical genres. They are played on an equally varied collection of musical instruments, from
Ross Douglas keyboard to mandolin. In addition, he interjects history, comedy and theatre in a show that guarantees to please crowds. Ross is promising to play a wide selection of his Cariboo favourites, including the gold standard of song-writing... Wells, from his second album, Cariboo Eclectic. This song describes Wells in its hey-day in the 1930s. The lyric; I’d rather be a miner with a smell, than a dis-infected hobo begging nickels in Quesnel, is just part of a tender and romantic ballad. Kokanee Canary Canoe, a Gold Award and
Grand Jury winner in the 25th Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest is another tune that is actually inspired by a fishing trip on Bowron Lakes. Ross’s third album, The Art of You and I has received more airplay around the world and features even more songs about life and Ross’s own varied experience, including the folk/country feel-good hit Love. “We’re thrilled to have Ross returning to our venue. It doesn’t really matter whether it’s a song with local flavour or any other tune, Ross’ craftsmanship and showmanship bulge out from his performances and really make his performances special,” Dave Jorgenson, owner of the Bear’s Paw notes. The Bear’s Paw Cafe, in Wells, hosts a variety of musical and theatrical events throughout the year. The Ross Douglas show is just part of a one-week performance series that also features David Newberry and Jenny Ritter Aug. 1, and four days of music as one of the open stages for Artswells Music Festival starting on Aug. 2.
Drama Intensive students have been rehearsing for tonight and tomorrow night’s performances. Karen Jeffery photo
Bits and Pieces, presentation at Sunset Theatre features Drama Intensive students This Friday and Saturday, July 26 – 27, the Sunset Theatre is holding a Theatrical Happening of sorts, showcasing the talents of the Youth Acting Intensive. There will be excerpts from Anne of Green Gables, Little Woman, Sound of Music, Easy Music and more. The youth range in ages from 9-17 and have been working very hard for the past two weeks under the direction of Valerie Ann Pearson, a professional actor/director/ artist-educator with more
than 40 years of experience. In the morning, the students worked on the basics of theatre with Dave Jeffery of the Sunset Theatre and then in the afternoon they would get to experience a real rehearsal process of what it might be like in a professional theatre environment. These kids have worked exceptionally hard and have grown a lot. This is sure to be an evening of great spirit and memorable songs. There is something for everyone, so if you are in the Wells area come
out and support the talents of the future. “It’s been so much fun having them around,” Karen Jeffery of the Sunset Theatre said. “It’s been delightful really.” Tickets are only $10 at the door or in advance by calling 250-994-3400. The Sunset Theatre – Where People Come to Play. For more information on our full season visit www.sunsettheatre.com or call Karen Jeffery at 1-250-994-3400.
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Ryane and Trevor Patchett are pleased to announce the birth of their son Jaxon Matheson who was born on July 5, 2013 at 8:43 a.m. and weighed five pounds and 13 ounces. Welcoming baby Jaxon home are grandparents Jean and Don Patchett and Wendy and Tom McIntyre.
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Julie Neufeld November 30, 1930 ~ June 25, 2013 We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Julie Neufeld on June 25, 2013 in the Quesnel G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family. Julie was born in Vimy, Alberta to her parents Philip and Olga Zilinski and was the eldest of 5 children. On August 16th, 1952, Julie married Harold Pike in Edmonton, AB, where their son Randy and daughter Marlene were born. In 1959 they moved their young family to Prince George. Shortly after the birth of their son Brian, they moved to Quesnel. In 1965, Harold built a new home for their growing family just before the birth of their daughter Sharon. Sadly, Harold passed away at the young age of 41.
four children. Together, Julie and Jake enjoyed 38 busy years of marriage, raising their large family. Julie was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Both Jake and Julie enjoyed travelling and were able to take a few trips to Hawaii, Mexico and Las Vegas. For many years, Julie was a long standing member of the Ladies Legion Auxiliary and the Ladies Royal Purple, where she was Royal Honoured Lady in 1982. She also enjoyed many years of bowling, curling, golf and playing darts.
Julie was predeceased by her first husband Harold in 1971 and second husband Jake in 2010, as well as her parents Philip and Olga Zilinski, parents-in-law Julie later met and married Bill and Elsie Pike, sisterJake Neufeld who also had in-laws Lillian, Peggy and Dorothy, brother-in-law Ray, step-children Jenny and Jim, and grandchild Michael. Julie is survived by her children; son Randy Pike (Nita), daughter Marlene Brunt (Larry), son Brian Pike (Becky), daughter Sharon Pawluk (George), step-sons Gary Neufeld (Judy), and Dennis Neufeld (Launa), 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Julie also leaves behind three brothers, Edward (Anne), Ernie, Allen (Faye), and her sister Betty (all living in Alberta), along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A memorial service was held on July 2, 2013 at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel with Internment at the Quesnel & District Cemetery. A reception tea followed the service at the Billy Barker Hotel Banquet Room. Those wishing to honour Julie’s memory by way of donation may do so to the Quesnel & District Palliative Care Association. We would like to thank all of our family and friends for all the love and warmth you have shared with us and special thanks to the staff of Wildwood Residential Care Home for the excellent care extended to mom over the past year. We will miss our mom dearly.
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Skyfest FAQ
• Is parking included in the admission price? Yes, the ticket you purchase includes parking on the show site. •What type of terrain is the general admission area? The main viewing area is cut hay field and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on is recommended. •Are cameras and video cameras allowed? Yes •What time does the show start? Gates open at 9 a.m. Show starts at 12 noon •What amenities are offered onsite? - food concessions of all varieties - novelties and ice cream - souvenir and gift kiosks - airshow program booths - beer garden - beer kiosks (a fully licensed show site allows you to purchase a beverage and return to your family or group wherever you are seated) - cash ATMs - portable restroom facilities throughout the show site - info services/lost and found - autograph booth - St. John Ambulance first aid attendants - security personnel •What should I bring to the airshow? - family and friends - sunscreen - a hat - a camera - lawn-chair or blanket - ear-plugs •What can’t I bring to the airshow? - hard-sided coolers - large backpacks - large pop-up shading tens (umbrellas are okay but be considerate of fellow attendees and don’t block anyone’s view) - cans or glass - alcohol - weapons of any kind - awning - cooking/barbecue equipment •Are shaded areas available? Yes. Water misters and a water area for children will also be set up. •Are first aid facilities on-site? Yes. Medical personnel will be on-site and a first aid tent will be open. •Is smoking allowed on-site? No. Smoking is prohibited on the show site. •Is there wheelchair access? Yes. A section of the viewing area will be designated for people with disabilities.
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Cemetery of the automobile
Clockwise from top: The last few cars dodge car carcasses in the tire smoke fog during the dying laps of the Crash to Pass; the #42 car spins #97; the crew collects the detritus of cars; Brodie Thibault (centre) celebrates his victory as Terry Braman awards him the trophy; a team from the pits rights the Crystal Glass van; Colin Trask stands on top of his best appearing ‘car of steel’. Jonas Gagnonn photos
JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter It came down to three cars winding their way through the vehicular graveyard the oval had become at the Bob Wilson Memorial Crash to Pass: then Tyler Beckman's #4 car went out with a bang, issuing from somewhere under the hood; then Justin Price couldn't get his #96 car to move, spinning his wheels (sans tire) on the asphalt; until finally Brodie Thibault, in his #43 Chevy truck, was the only one running, for half a lap and then he too broke down and completed the final lap pushed by one of the pit trucks. And those were just the final laps of the Crash to Pass
Thursday night, leading up to the eerie silence in the tiresmoke mist at the end. Rewind 15 minutes and the action was intense. Three cars flipped this year, including Brian Heppner in his Canada themed pick-up truck, the WWII airplane themed car of Travis Giesbrecht and Pat Fahrer's Crystal Glass Ford Van. Both the truck and the van were flipped back on to their wheels by zealous groups from the pits. Both restarted, but the truck made a lot of noise and fury but signifying nothing as
it didn't translate into forward movement. The van both started and moved, but a ripped seat belt kept the vehicle from re-entering the fray. The car, however, stayed on it's roof for the rest of the race.
Thibault's win in the main event was a continuation of his streak, as he won both the B dash and the A heat. Colin Trask in his Superman car, replete with billowing, red cape, was voted best appearing by vote of voice by the mass of spectators on hand and also won the D dash, but was put out of commission later despite his 'car of steel' paint job. Byron Hesselgrave won the A dash and went on to place fourth in the main event and dubbed one of the three 'crowd pleasers' with his antics in his green
#42 street stock. Fahrer, the flippee to Hesslegrave's flipper, was also dubbed a crowd pleaser in his Crystal Glass Van. Tyler Beckman and his morecreased-than-origami #4 car, which went out with a very literal bang as the engine threw a fit and possibly a connecting rod, was also dubbed a crowd pleaser. Kyle Syvertsen took first in his E dash and the C heat. Jamie Mitchell took first in the C dash and Ryan Wilson took first in his B heat. For the minis, Kaleb Paige took first in the A dash, but was unable to keep his car going long enough in the main event to make the top three. Sam Pratchet took the top honours in the mini main event.
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Gold Pain hits too hard at Gold Rush Rumble JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter
The Gold Pain girls brought a little too much pain to their final bout of the season at the second annual Gold Rush Rumble, which kept the penalty chairs warm and the home team fighting to keep up with the Fort St. John KillBillies until the Gold Pain's 212-180 loss. “When our jammers were serving penalties the other jammer can just go through and go through and you can lose a whole jam on that,” coach Reani Rink Rash said. The first 15 minutes of the bout promised to be exciting as both teams battled for the lead and the scores stayed tight. Then, about 15 minutes into the first half of the bout, Gold Pain ran into some serious penalty trouble, giving the Kill Billies a bevy of chances
to rack up the points in power jams due to a host of misdirection of play penalties. Near the end of the first half, the Gold Pain were so deep in penalty trouble they had a single skater on the track, while the Kill Billies were working with a full line up, and they took advantage of the situation. Even the Gold Pain’s jammer was in the box, so they had their hands tied in any effort to score. By the end of the first half, the Gold Pain were down 76-120. Despite the lopsided score they didn’t give up. The Gold Pain came back out in the second half of the bout reenergized and ready to fight back. Slowly, the Gold Pain started to creep back through in the initial ten minutes of the half. It was slow going, as the KillBillies weren’t letting the Gold Pain off the hook
and nearly, but not quite, matched Gold Pain point for point. With ten minutes left, the game started to get tight once again, with less than a 20 point gap separating the teams. With each trip around by the jammer netting the teams five points, the Gold Pain knew they were causing the KillBillies worries. But as the clock ticked down, the Gold Pain girls got a little too pushy once again in their search for the win and once again the skaters got a little too familiar with the penalty area. And, once again, the points started to climb for the KillBillies. A single Gold Pain skater once again found herself on the track against a full lineup of KillBillies that wanted revenge for their loss to Gold Pain early that month and the KillBillies
Gold Pan City Sports Shorts Football
The Quesnel Minor Football Association is hosting a free skills camp at Cariboo Field this Saturday ahead of its inaugural season on the field. The camp runs 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, with all equipment provided for players.
Players born in 2000–2006 are invited to join the fun. The football season starts Monday, July 29. For information call Suzie Gagnon at 250-992-0940 or email at michaelandsuzie@shaw. ca or find them on Facebook under Quesnel Minor Football.
points mounted. With five minutes left, the Gold Pain calmed, down, but it was too late to come back. It was Gold Pains’ last bout of the season and, despite the loss, their coach was happy with how it had played out. “I’m really, really proud of my girls. They played really hard. We’ve had an excellent season. We have done exactly what we wanted on the track. We have created a really competitive team that people have to work really hard playing against,” Reani Rink Rash said. Already the team is looking forward to next year, with a ‘Fresh Meat’ course starting in September running for 11 weeks and open to anyone who wants to join. The regular season will start in January, bringing some colour to winter and continue through to July.
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WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURSDAY JUNE 20TH Today in Williams Lake saw excellent volume with just under 450 head! Well over 250 butcher cows and bulls showed a steady sale. The Gang Ranch today set a pace as they showcased a load of butcher cows, the young pen of 24 head of heiferettes 1024 lbs powered to 107.00 with 885 lb at 119.00. The mature butcher cows reached 71.75. 1898 lb bulls hit 86.00. The Char Springs Ranch 2010 lb butcher bulls marked 83.75. Gordon & Linda Watts 2125 lb butcher bulls topped 85.00. Ken & Ginger Cameron topped our bull trade at 2045 lbs hitting 87.50 and 2020 lb bulls at 88.00. The Harris Ranch 1335 butcher cows hit 74.00. George Dinwoody also had 1602 lb butcher cows hit 74.50. Garrett Ranches liner load of kill cows weighed 1329 lb and brought 72.50. The 130 Mile Ranch also had 1330 lb butcher cows to 74.25. Walter & Susan Stidall of Prince George saw their load of fancy 750 lb red steers hit 134.00, the 825 lb steers sold to 130.25 a beautiful pen of their 760 lb heifers met 125.00 and the heavy heifers 809 lb traded to 115.00 their pen of 647 lb heifers traded to 127.00. Dave Wootten with 18 head of top quality 800 lb heifers they traded to 112.25. Vic & Sue Meyer had 683 lb steers top 143.00 and their 558 lb steers notched 162.00 with 612 lb heifers at 139.50. John & Denise Trueman had 675 lb steers top 144.50.
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JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Local racer Dave Olson lead all 100 of the laps at the ASA OK Tire Challenge 100 lap main event on Saturday, taking first on the La-Z-Boy recliner to relax after the adrenaline charged race. Qualifying started at 5 p.m. and racing continued through to 9:30 p.m. under a beautiful blue sky. It was the kind of weather that should have birds chirping, but by the oval, the roar of small explosions contained by V8s ran roughshod over every other sound within a kilometre. The sound chased the bright streaks of colours around the track in a whirlwind of noise and fury when the ASA cars took to the track. Olson started on the pole position and never let up, trailing all 21 cars in the field, despite a host of yellow flags that kept the cars close together for most of the race. It was second place finisher, Korbin Thomas of Williams Lake who was fastest around the oval, making the lap in a bit over 15 seconds. The Street Stocks and Mini Stocks warmed the crowd up for the sound and the fury that was the 100-lap main event, with a little less noise and a little less speed, easing the spectators into the main event. In the street stocks, Cam Graham beat the local racers to finish first in the main event. Williams Lake's Tim Westwick took the checkered flag in the A dash, with John Chatwin ad Matt Byrd taking the B and C dash. Byron Hesslegrave, of the QARA, took the A heat, with Chatwin winning again in the B heat leading up to the main event. Graham took the fastest lap of the night for the street stocks. In the Mini Stocks, Dustin Brown of QARA won the A heat on the way to winning the main event. Brian Zipser had the fastest time of the night for the smaller cars. Chris Closson of QARA won his C dash, then went on to win the B heat. PGARA's Devin Barks was the lone winner from out of town, taking the checkered flag in the A dash. Mike Garcia was the fastest in the B dash and Delena Sargent took the D dash. The racers will take to the track again Aug. 17 to continue their quest for the lead in the points championship.
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CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Foreman, Mine Maintenance the Certified Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for performing mechanical maintenance and repairs in the Shop and Field. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Meeting production and maintenance goals • Performing maintenance associated with open pit mining equipment • Contributing to the development of apprentices and, • Supporting mechanical maintenance personnel in coordinating major overhauls of equipment QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Inter-provincial Trades Qualification • Open pit mining experience relating to: - Detroit Diesel 4000 Series Engines, Caterpillar Equipment - P & H Shovels, Marion & Bucyrus Drills and Terex/ Unit Rig/Komatsu Haul Trucks COMPENSATION Gibraltar offers an excellent benefit package which includes competitive salary, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and relocation assistance to Williams Lake. Qualified applicants, eligible to work in Canada, are invited to explore this opportunity by submitting a cover letter and detailed resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Please visit us at www.tasekomines.com under the careers section to electronically submit your application or learn more about our New Prosperity, Aley and Harmony projects. We thank all candidates who express interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Gibraltar Mines respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of six months.
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Thank you to the following poets who submitted their poems. Poet’s Corner will run the last Friday of each month (providing we get submissions). Drop off your poems at the Cariboo Observer - Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email to publisher@quesnelobserver.com. Fax 250-992-5229 Awesome Wonder I looked out of my window in awesome wonder, At the Lords creation that caused me to ponder. The diamonds did sparkle on the meadow below, The frost on the snow, in the moonlight did glow. My thoughts flew to to things that so come to mind, For my love of creation, my soul does entwine. I’ve laid in the grass and watched the northern lights scamper. They sped across the sky with nothing to hamper. They hissed, and they zipped, and they did change their color, Pink, green and blue, they chased one another. I’ve ridden horse back out under the stars. And listened to sounds that came from afar. Heard the call of a little spotted fawn, Little mewing sounds as it called to it’s Mom. Oh horse back we’ve sat overlooking Dragon Lake. Mother bear with three cubs, made a picture to take. The Osprey was fishing, for fish the right size. While the Eagle was waiting to take his prize. I’ve watched sand hill cranes on the meadow did dance, Their feathers were ruffled, as they did prance. Canada geese that fly in their vs., Makes a welcome site for all to see. We’ve taken pack horses out on the plateaus, Watched herds of Caribou as far as it goes. We’ve crossed many rivers and hills we did climb, And listening to the wind as it sang through the pines. I’ve watched mother deer, send her little ones to hide, In some thick tall grass, right where I did ride. They dropped in the grass and didn’t make a sound, As I rode on past, they were up with a bound. A cow moose I watched, with a calf at her side, Hoping for safety in a place she could hide. From the Bear who silently followed behind, For she knew of him and all of his kind. Heard the howl of the coyote, out under the sky. Off in the distance came to other reply. Or listen closely, for the grouse that will drum. Hoping to call a hen, to him she would come. I stand at my window with these thoughts in my mind. This glorious world, what beauty to find. Of these pleasant memories, I will always hold near. Of the times spent with families and loved ones so dear.
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The Rodeo We left for the rodeo, of course we were late, The people were lined up to get through the gate. It wasn’t too long, we were stamped on the hand, The next thing we knew, no seats in the stand. Next year we’ll be getting ourselves into gear, But for now we’ll head to the garden for beer. There’s a place to sit down, but nothing for shade, This wonderful idea is the choice that we made. The stock is alive, the riders are best, The whole competition’s been put to the test. The bull is performing, the rider has pride, It sure would be nice to score on this ride. But try as he might, he’s dumped in the dirt, We really do hope he’s didn’t get hurt. The whistle is blew, this ride had no time, The rider goes home, not winning a dime. The clown is a riot, he’s doing his stuff, Adverting the bull who’s being real rough. This day has been fun and well worth the wait, Of standing in line to get through the gate. This stampede’s the best that we’ve ever seen, The stock is performing and sometimes is mean. The bull riding section has been a real dream, The rides were exciting, they made us all scream.
Elaine Couldwell
For Our Children Dear God I pray for you to watch over our children, please guide them and keep them absent from Satan’s den. Help them not to be led astray, and when their dreams have ended, then show them the way. Turn their heads away from evil things, and show them your grace and mercy and what it brings. May they not curse you but praise you can give you their love, so someday they can rejoice in the Heaven above. Please bless our children with wise hearts and wisdom, for they are our future and you hold the future for them.
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QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave. Two house trailers on 1 acre Beautiful property, quiet neighbourhood Close to schools and shopping City sewer & deep well 1894 Beach Cres. Quesnel, BC $168,500.00 Ph: 250-747-3361 Cell: 250-991-8061
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2011 Show Modular Home For Sale! 16x80 ft. Many extras! Must be moved. Call (250)747-3298 $110,000 98’ Moduline mobile home to be moved. 14x70’ & 14x10’ addition. Vaulted ceilings, AC, 3br, 1ba. New roof, hwt, floors, many upgrades t/o. All appliances included. Very clean, must see!!! Save the taxes $75,000. Call Mike @ 250991-9149
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#8375 - QUIET ADULT ORIENTED COMMUNITY NEAR DRAGON LAKE is the perfect location for the retired or down sizing buyer. 2 bedroom with large bathroom, 2 decks, fenced yard and more! Nice spot at the end of Cody Dale Rd. on the cul de sac.
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Nice & cozy 1Bdrm suite near West Park Mall, n/s, n/p, references required. $475/mo. Single person;$530/mo. Couple. Call 992-8715 RedBluff - Clean & spacious 2bdrm suite. Private entry, laundry/cable/internet & utilities included. No pets. $800/mo. (250)747-7447
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1500 CC, 39000 KMs, one owner. Pearl white, lots of extras. Excellent shape. $10,000 Phone Dwain: 250-992-7658
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Daryl and Luisa BROWNELL, this is your oIĂ€Fial notiFe that at 9:30 a.m. on July 31, 2013 in Quesnel FaPily Court %arloZ $ve Quesnel %ritish ColuPbia the 'ireFtor oI Child FaPily and CoPPunity 6erviFe Zill aSSly to the Fourt Ior a Continuing Custody Order Sursuant to 6eFtion oI the Child, Family and Community Service Act in FonneFtion Zith M.B., born January 29, 2013. You have the riJht to be Sresent in Fourt and to be reSresented by leJal Founsel Daryl and Luisa BROWNELL or anyone NnoZinJ their Zhereabouts Slease FontaFt Christina Baird, Social Worker, Ministry of Children and Family Development, .inFhant 6treet Quesnel %ritish ColuPbia 9 - 5 7eleShone Fa[ ColleFt Falls aFFeSted
Bridge Removal and Road Deactivation Notice West Fraser Mills Ltd., Quesnel Division, plans to remove eight (8) bridges TFL52, FLA20013, FLA20005 and FLA67545. This notice fulfills the commitment in our Forest Stewarship Plan to notify the general public when restricting road access greater than 2 km in length. Licence Area
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This handsome two-storey home, with its steeply pitched roof-line, offers everything a contemporary family requires for today’s busy lifestyle. Entry is through a covered porch and into the ground-floor foyer, which boasts a dramatic doubleheight ceiling. A coat closet is located near the stairs to the main floor, and the laundry room is tucked behind the closet. Extra storage is located under the staircase. To the left of the foyer is a den, ideally located for a home office, since visitors and clients won’t have to traipse through the home to reach it. Upstairs, the great room occupies the front of the home. With a vaulted ceiling to add flair, this room also enjoys access to a large L-shaped sundeck. Open to the great room, the dining room features a BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN distinctive dropped ceiling and an optional built-out buffet. A covered deck area beyond French doors will make the perfect spot for year-round barbecuing. The kitchen is separated from the dining room by an eating bar, just the place for casual meals and snacks. The efficient U-shaped counter configuration will MAIN FLOOR PLAN save steps for the cook, who will also appreciate the 1453 SQ. FT. (135.0 M ) 9'-0" CEILING HEIGHT spacious pantry and easy access to a covered patio that overlooks the back garden, making outdoor meals a breeze. A touch of luxury pervades the master suite, situated at the back of the house for privacy and featuring its WIDTH - 39'- 0" (11.9 M) own built-in entertainment unit. French doors that DEPTH - 55'- 6" (16.9 M) open on to a secluded patio, a vaulted ceiling and a PLAN NO. 2-3-730 spacious walk-in closet all add to the atmosphere. TOTAL 1453 SQ. FT. (135.0 M ) The large ensuite features a soaker tub with its own window, as well as a corner shower stall. JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LIMITED BASEMENT ENTRY The second and third bedrooms share a three-piece bathroom, and a linen closet is conveniently located nearby. The second bedroom’s built-in desk is sure to make studying less of a chore. On the exterior, shingles and wood siding lend an air of old-world charm, enhanced by the mullioned windows, painted trim and stone chimney. The front door boasts a side window, and a wooden pilaster with a stone base echoes the other stone accents. All interior ceilings are nine feet high. The double garage is roomy enough to include a small workshop. Measuring 39 feet wide and 55 feet, six inches deep, this home contains 1,453 square feet of living space. Plans for design 2-3-730 are available for $579 (set of 5), $657 (set of 8) and $702 for a super set of 10. Also add $30.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $55.00 outside of B.C. Please add 7% P.S.T., 13% H.S.T. Or 5% G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges. Our NEW 45TH Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $13.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheque and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design Ltd.” and mail to: JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LTD, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, #203- 151 Commercial Drive, Kelowna, BC V1X 7W2 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans@jenish.com 2
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Tip of the Month Most new builds require electrical outlet boxes to be placed 12" off the floor. Adding an extra 4" and placing them 16" inches high, however, can be a lot more convenient and will not affect the look of the room. It's also useful to think about where furniture will be located and place the outlets accordingly; for instance, directly behind side tables instead of behind the sofa, to avoid running unsightly cords along walls unnecessarily.
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