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SD28 looking for alternatives AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter They push their way into the door, a flurry of wet sneakers and neon hoodies. “There they are,” Uwe Beuschel says, his smile reaching his eyes as he greets each one by name. Coats and shoes are quickly removed before they hurry their way into the gymnasium where a impromptu game of floor hockey is already underway. Beuschel settles back into the printed couch, sighs and claps his hands in front of him. “This is a safe place for him,” he said, as cheers erupt from the gym. “It takes a long time to gain that trust and even longer for them to feel they belong.” Beuschel is referencing the youth program at Helen Dixon Centre, running, free of charge, for 10 years to anyone ages 11 – 18. March 27 is its last day of operation.
“How long before another program?” he questions, scanning the bright room, its walls decorated in quotes. “I’m worried that in between, some will fall through the cracks.” The centre, a partnership between School District 28 and the city, runs three days a week, after school until 5:30 p.m. Students can choose to burn energy in the gym, do homework at one of the stations, or simply “chill” as one student aptly put it. Beuschel also ensures there’s some sort of snack provided – juice, peanut-butter and jam sandwiches; nothing fancy, just a bit of sustenance to ease that time between after school and dinner. A late item to city council, from SD28’s board of education, explains recent revision of the centre found the level of subsidy the district provides to the program is “not sustainable.” It further states decreased contributions
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to the centre and changes to sub-regional recreation (most notably, the fact the centre is no longer supported by this function.) The correspondence to mayor and council also states “we feel the program is not delivering value to the youth of Quesnel and district area. Further, we believe the city’s contribution could be utilized in a different format that would better address the needs of the vulnerable youth in our community. We would
be prepared to meet and discuss alternative service delivery models.” It also points to: “the program currently serving only 10 students.” To this, Beuschel shakes his head once, firmly. “That’s not true,” he said, as another older boy ambles his way into the centre. “Watch out for the littler ones in there,” Beuschel says as the boy heads towards the gym, lifts his head in Beuschel’s direction, and answers: “you got it.”
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“We have a core group of 25 here,” Beuschel continues. “They rely on it.” “The timing is unfortunate for our community, as youth are one of the focus points for the social service committee that is meeting to deal with the mill closure,” Coun. and acting mayor Laurey-Anne Roodenburg said. “Council wants to work with the school district in making the best use of the facilities and funding
that is available to meet the needs of youth in our community.” But it’s the meantime Beuschel worries about. “What will they do until then?” he asked. For Nick Stultz he’ll just go back to “nothing.” “I just sat at home,” he said, gripping the plastic hockey stick across his lap. “I guess that’s what I’ll do again.” A slim, soft-spoken boy nods his head in agreement. “Once it closes?” he muses, “I don’t know. I guess… I guess I’ll just head home.” And that’s exactly what Beuschel doesn’t want to see happen – disengagement. RCMP Cst. and youth liaison Krista Vrolyk agrees. “Any positive activities reduce negative possibilities,” she said. “I’m not too sure what these youth will do, or go.” The Centre’s last day of operation is Thursday.
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Correlieu’s Interact Club (Rotary) raised $201.50 for Seasons House through their sales of popcorn and cotton candy, March 13 – 14 in the foyer of the school. “The reason my club chose to donate all the proceeds to Seasons House was because we as a club understand how important it is that every person on this planet has a safe place to live, a hot meal and warm clothes,” Interact’s Harjinder Jassal said. “We wanted to do something close to home, in our own community to help others and Seasons House was the perfect opportunity to give back.”
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Beyond the Market Jillian Merrick, Program Coordinator, Community Futures, Fraser Fort George, provided the CRD Board with an overview of community outreach results and details of the proposed Beyond the Market: Growing the North project. Merrick presented findings from the recent Cariboo Outreach program which had events in the North, Central and South Cariboo. The Beyond the Market project is an economic development strategy to support the local food and agriculture sector in Northern BC. The project began in 2010 and has consisted
of three different initiatives; new farm development, regional beef value chain and beyond the market: Growing the North. Further information about the project is available online at beyondthemarket.ca.
Community Works Funds Approved The Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors authorized up to $20,000 of Community Works Funding for the Tatla Lake and Area Community Association. The Association will be using the funding to perform a lighting upgrade and install insulation in the ceiling at the Tatla Lake Community Hall.
New Addition to CRD Heritage Registry The Roddis House,
located in the North Cariboo, is the most recent addition to the CRD Heritage Register. The house was built in 1933 and is valued as an example of a style of dwelling which was common in Quesnel from the 1860s to the 1930s. Roddis House was originally located on the east side of Quesnel and was moved to its current location on Dragon Lake Road in 2006. Further information about the CRD’s Heritage Program and Registry is available online at cariboord.bc.ca.
Medicinal Marijuana in Heavy Industrial Zones The Cariboo Regional District gave first and second reading to a bylaw that would allow medical marijuana operations exclusively in heavy industrial
zones throughout the region. The proposed bylaw will now proceed to public hearing before consideration of final adoption.
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he resignation of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty on Tuesday is a pivotal moment for the Conservative government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Flaherty has been the only finance minister Harper has had since he became prime minister in January, 2006. A former Ontario finance minister, Flaherty has developed a reputation for being careful with taxpayers’ dollars, seeking ways to save them money (a reduction in the GST and Tax Free Savings Accounts being two examples) and paying down the debt as soon as possible. In many ways, he resembles Paul Martin, who was one of Canada’s most successful finance ministers and did a great deal to keep the government of Jean Chretien in power. Unlike Martin, Flaherty is moving beyond federal politics. Martin coveted Chretien’s job and the struggle between them did a great deal of damage to the government and the Liberal Party. Harper does not have a lot of ministers or backbenchers who could replace Flaherty. He has chosen Joe Oliver, the 73-year-old natural resources minister, to take over. Clearly, his tenure will not be as long as Flaherty’s. Oliver does have a lot of experience in the financial industry and is a competent minister. He should be able to take the government into the October, 2015 election. He does not have the experience of overseeing the massive spending of a large government body. However, he can use the tools Flaherty has handed over and present a balanced budget in the next fiscal year. That will be a plus for a government going into the election. Economic competence is one of the Conservative government’s core strengths and is vital for a finance minister. –Black Press
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y 13-year-old son came home from school a couple of weeks ago and asked to do something he’s never asked to do before: make dinner. “I want to make pancakes for you and Daisy,” he said. “From scratch.” Wow. Even I have never made pancakes from scratch before. “Why would you want to do that?” I asked, perplexed. “It’s for school,” he said. “We have to do it for home ec. class and then our parents have to mark us.” Ah, okay. Now that made sense. Looking at the recipe provided I could see that it wasn’t just for pancakes but for syrup as well. Homemade syrup? Goodness. Obviously a trip to the grocery store would be necessary before the adventures could begin. I mean, really. Who has white corn syrup, cream of tartar and maple flavouring in their pantry? Well, maybe lots of people do. But not us. After getting home from the store and putting out
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After getting a craving and going out early to buy the ingredients, Paul came home on a Saturday morning to surprise us with something more exciting than the typical scrambled eggs, French toast or pancakes the gang usually eats. He decided to make us eggs Benedict and asparagus. Paul’s an excellent cook with a natural flair for creating tasty dishes and presenting them in a beautiful way like a nice restaurant would. His talents were lost on the children. “It’s kind of disgusting,” Daisy said poking at the Hollandaise sauce and stabbing an asparagus spear with her fork. “No offence.” The other kids weren’t quite that honest, and gave it a try with the tiniest bites imaginable, yet none of them could go the distance, and Aunt Jemima was called in to save the day. At least Sam will be able to do the saving now. I’d better get some chocolate chips. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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longer than either one of us expected, but we had fun. A lot of fun. Since Dad was out, it was my job to taste the results. Not being a fan of this starchy breakfast meal since I was very young, I didn’t think I was the best to judge his creation. I took one bite of his blueberry, whole wheat pancakes with butter and homemade syrup and gave it an enthusiastic thumbs up. They were a little thick and I could taste the baking powder, but I could tell they were edible. I didn’t imagine Sam and Daisy would eat much more than I did. I was wrong. The entire stack of them were devoured in record time. “Those were the best!” Sam said, proud to make such a delicious dinner for us. “I should do that for breakfast with chocolate chips instead of berries.” Since our house usually becomes sleepover central on the weekends, and pancakes are a favourite with the kids, I thought that would be a much better plan than the decadent breakfast feast my husband made for everyone recently.
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n March 17, Crescent area. the Quesnel Economic Essentials Canfor mill workshop for local leadclosed its doors. This is ers is planned for March a sad week for our com27 through the province munity to lose a longMinistry of JTST. Buildtime employer and our ing self-sustaining and thoughts go out to those vibrant communities is families. Representatives a key priority for local Mary Sjostrom from Canfor’s head government and this MAYOR’S MESSAGE offices in Vancouver, workshop will address representatives from the the importance for comMinistry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills munity leaders to be actively engaged Training (“JTST”) and media from in economic development. It will around the province were in Quesnel give leaders a better understanding to mark the closure and offer their of their role in furthering their own continued support. communities’ economic development The closure of the Canfor mill goals and objectives. will have a significant impact on The City of Quesnel, through the our community and will influence federal and provincial governments the social and financial wellbeing of (Ministry of SDSI), School District, our residents. Quesnel is very forest Community Futures and Economic dependent and regardless of planning Development Corporation are holdit will be a difficult time for our com- ing a “Spring Forward” Jobs Fair on munity. April 3. I applaud the great partnership with We are putting together a “comthe provincial ministries, our MLA, munity projects” list for economic Canfor representatives, United Steeldevelopment and diversification in workers, Economic Development, the community as well as community Service Canada and Work BC, Comenhancement. This list will be used as munity Futures and the numerous a base to work with the various levels other local and provincial agencies. of government for access to funding Although the mill has closed, the support. work of the city and province and An economic and innovations those partnerships and agencies forum is planned for April 15 – working with our community and ourQuesnel, through the City of business sector will continue. This Quesnel, is hosting this forum which includes the following activities: is still in the development stages. In the week of March 24, Northern It will focus on the ourQuesnel: Health will be hosting workshops on Integrated Community Sustainability managing stress, dealing with change Plan and the 10 strategic areas. and recognizing signs of depression. At the end of April, we hope to have Through a Labour Market Partnera reverse trade show organized. The ship with the Province of BC (Minisdate for that event has not yet been try of Social Development and Social confirmed. Innovation “SDSI”), further research In the next few months, we will will be conducted to identify labour bring to Quesnel, a land development market and training gaps, transporta- workshop working together with our tion connection opportunities and provincial partners. opportunities in the City of Quesnel We will continue with our bi-weekly and add them to the list of major meetings with the province ministries projects going on in Northern B.C. (Ministry of JTST and SDSI) where Through economic development, this we discuss community needs and research will identify and create a how to address those needs. We will strategy regarding future training and also meet on a monthly basis with economic development priorities. Canfor and other agencies to identify Service Canada will be hosting any areas we can see require attenseveral sessions in the last two weeks tion for our residents affected by the of March for employment insurance Canfor closure. applicants. The City of Quesnel is committed to With the job creation partnership supporting the community through (again with the Provincial Ministry of this transition period and will continSDSI) there will be a focus on small ue to work diligently to keep Quesnel business support through Business sustainable. Walks currently scheduled for March If you have a question for Mayor 26. Elected officials and Economic Mary Sjostrom, please e-mail it to us Development staff plan to visit 80+ at newsroom@quesnelobserver.com local businesses (industry and retail) and we’ll forward it to the Mayor covering the three BIA areas so she can answer it in an upcoming and the Two Mile Flat/Campbell column.
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Amputees helping amputees Courtney McLaughlin, 19, of Quesnel, has been invited once again to be a Junior Counsellor and role model at The War Amps 2014 BC Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar from March 21 to 23 in Victoria. Born a left hand amputee, Courtney attended CHAMP seminars while growing up to see the latest developments in artificial limbs, attend informative sessions on dealing with amputation and share concerns with other young amputees. She applied to be a Junior Counsellor so that she could give back by answering questions and offering advice to younger Champs on subjects like dealing with teasing and staring, body image, learning to drive and employment. “As amputees themselves and through their involvement with CHAMP, Junior Counsellors carry on The War Amps legacy of ‘amputees helping amputees’ by acting as peer counsellors,” Danita Chisholm, Executive Director of the CHAMP Program said. “They are wonderful role models and younger Champs look up to them.” The association is funded solely through public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service and receives no government grants. For more information, call toll-free 1-800-250-3030 or visit www.waramps.ca. Contributed photo
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Tips for young people regarding cyberbullying In Ms.Gray’s Grade 9 English class at QJS, we are leaning about cyberbullying. We are learning what it is; how to deal with it; and where to get help for it. Bullying over the internet is known as cyberbullying. If you message someone on Facebook and call them names and tease them – that is cyberbullying. If you are harassing someone through Facebook, Myspace or any other social network, you are cyberbullying, which for those of you that don’t know, is actually against the law. There is a line between joking around and actually hurting someone’s feelings. You may think you are joking around and they are taking it as a joke, but chances are they are actually hurt. Or, there are more serious cases where you are actually trying to hurt someone. For example, if you post a picture of someone who is naked on the internet/social network you can possibly ruin that person’s social life and home life and you are probably going to get in trouble with the law. Some things to do to stop cyberbullying are: if you witness someone being cyberbullied, don’t join in and make things worse. If anything, stick up for the person and take a stand or tell someone. If you are being cyberbullied,
one thing to do is just ignore the people that are bugging you and tell an adult about the situation. If you have done
something that is embarrassing or bad and people are teasing you and bullying you about it, the best thing to do is
just own up to your mistake. Tell them, “Yeah, I did that, so what! Everyone makes mistakes.” If you own up to
what you have done, then chances are they won’t bug you about it because they will see that you’re not embarrassed about it.
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hen Angie Bagri heard about the mental health and addiction training for front line workers, she felt it was something from which she could benefit. As a board member for the Women’s Resource Centre, she has occasionally facilitated women’s groups. “Social and community issues have always been a part of who I am,” she said. Angie thought the concept was great and appreciated that the training was being brought to the community. “People with mental health and substance abuse issues will always be in the community and the more we understand and learn to successfully interact with them, the better,” she said. “These issues exist in most families as well, mine included. So again we
can always learn new strategies and awareness.” During the course of the training, Angie said speakers let the workshop participants see how life is for someone challenged with some these issues. “We learned, first and foremost, mental health issues are not a choice,” she said. For Angie there were two very important issues she has taken away from the training. The first is learning about bias. “Everyone has biases whether they are societal or from our
upbringing,” she said. “If we all recognize everyone is human and leave our biases as the door – this is the first step for interaction with all people, regardless of their issues.” The second important aspect to mental health and substance abuse issues which resonated with Angie was the concept of harm reduction. “Just that it exists was new to me,” she added. “If the focus is on harm reduction, it will foster better relationships and that’s the key.”
She referred again to people’s biases and the need to treat the whole person and not define people by their illness or condition. “However, everyone has responsibility for managing their own life and the challenges they face, however they need support and understanding as well. For many people having consistent, appropriate support is a lifelong requirement.” Angie said this training would affect her everyday life and how she deals with people. “I’ve always loved people; I believe I’m an empathetic person but now I have more understanding and this will benefit me greatly in my everyday life and interaction with people. We all live on the front lines in many respects and we all need to learn to treat people with unbiased kindness. If you want to help people, start by treating them like people.”
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City of Quesnel honoured Purple Day last year by turning the lights purple on the walking bridge. This happens every March 26 now with the permanent programming of the computerdriven lights. Observer file photo
Celebrate Purple Day March 26
It time to dispel the stigma that cripples many who suffer with epilepsy ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Today, 42 people in Canada will find out they are living with epilepsy, that’s one in 100 in Canada and 70 million worldwide. March is Epilepsy Awareness Month and March 26 is Purple Day, a day to learn more about the disease and help strip away the stigma usually attached to those who suffer with epilepsy. For many people epilepsy is an unknown, but in fact, epilepsy is a common medical condition and it’s estimated that one in 12 people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Epilepsy can affect anyone, although it’s more common in children and the elderly. It is still very misunderstood. In order to demystify this disease, it’s important to have the facts, straight and simple. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by the tendency to have recurrent seizures. An epileptic seizure is an abnormal burst of electrical activity arising within the brain. There are many different types of seizures including generalized (absence, atonic, tonic-clonic, myoclonic) or partial seizures (simple and complex.) People with epilepsy may
experience more than one type of seizure. Although seizures may take many forms, they generally alter movement, sensation, behaviour and/or awareness. They may include blank stares, uncontrolled movements, altered awareness, odd sensations or convulsions. Some experience warning signs before a seizure is about to start, some do not. For bystanders it’s important to remain calm and to protect the person from injury. If someone is having a convulsive seizure, put something soft under their head, loosen anything tight around the neck, move objects out of their way and gently roll the person onto their side. Never restrain anyone during a seizure. If someone is having a seizure that involves a dazed state and/or purposeless movements, stay with the person, move objects out of their way and guide them away from danger. Afterwards, talk gently to comfort and reassure the person. Remember, it’s physically impossible for anyone to swallow their tongue so never put anything in a person’s mouth during a seizure. As to the cause of epilepsy, in 70 per cent of cases it is unknown. Among
there remaining 30 seizures controlled per cent, it may be with medication. any one of a number Many people with of things that can epilepsy live fulfilling cause seizures. Some and normal lives, examples are head including pursuing injuries, stroke, lack a career, marriage, of oxygen at birth children and a full or abnormal brain range of leisure development before activities. birth, brain tumours, As long as genetic conditions their seizures are and infections like controlled, they are meningitis and permitted to drive. encephalitis. In most For many people, cases people with living with epilepsy epilepsy have no brings with it a wide family history of the range of emotions but condition. it certainly doesn’t There is no known affect a person’s cure for epilepsy, intelligence. As more however, about 70 per and more of the cent of people with public is aware of (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX epilepsy have their the condition, people
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with epilepsy will see the stigma dissolve. On March 26 in Quesnel, Quesnel Bakery is selling purple cookies (all month long); Safeway will have a display honouring Purple Day and selling purple flowers;
Scotiabank will also have a display with purple ribbons, seizure information and cookies for sale as well as bracelets; QJS and CNC will be selling purple cookies and promoting epilepsy awareness; and Shoppers Drug
Mart will be selling cookies and providing wallet-sized seizure first-aid cards. For more information on epilepsy or to join the local support group contact epilepsy.quesnel@ ymail.com.
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Quesnel SPCA manager Colby O’Flynn, right, determines the placement of one of several shadowboxes completed by QJS students. These shadow boxes chronicle the adoption and life of an animal adopted from the local shelter. QJS teacher Cathy Burke holds the rest of the shadow boxes.
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NDIT funding more projects in 2014 Funding levels have also increased in some programs
The economic development pie available in the North got a little larger recently. Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) has increased its annual grant allowance and upped funding limits for projects in the North. “We’re pretty excited,” Janine North, NDIT Chief Executive Officer said. “It speaks to the vibrancy of the North.” Last month, the trust’s board of directors unanimously supported a decision to increase the annual grant allocation, to seven per cent from five per cent meaning that a total of $11.4 million in grants will be available to local governments, First Nations and nonprofits throughout the region in 2014. “We’d love to hit about $11 million,” North said. She added that the trust, established in 2005 with the sale of BC Rail, can afford to increase the grant
amount without tapping into its original fund because its investments have been doing very well. She said the return last year was 13.1 per cent and over the past eight years the return has been about 7.5 per cent. “The board is feeling pretty good,” she said, adding the money doesn’t do anyone any good sitting in the bank. The mandate of NDIT has always been to help economic development projects in the North. Last year the board approved almost every project that came to the trust and North is hoping for more projects to come forward. “We’re looking for groups to take advantage of the funding,” she said. NDIT has already approved nearly $2.5 million in new funding in 2014. It has 13 funding programs that cover everything from grants to help businesses with such things as getting into the North’s
supply chain, human resources, marketing and business façade improvements. NDIT has helped with airport improvements throughout the North and has a paid intern program that focuses on getting UNBC graduates into the workforce in the North. In addition to the increase in annual grant funding, the board of directors also approved several funding program changes in February
that will mean that yet more dollars will be available to communities in 2014. Annual funding to local governments from the Economic Development Capacity Building program has been increased to $50,000 from $35,000; annual funding to local governments and First Nations to support locally based grant writers has been increased to $8,000 from $7,500; and the percentage of community hall
and recreation facility projects the trust will fund has been increased to 50 per cent from 33 per cent to a limit of $30,000. As for the economy of the area, North says there are some trouble spots, but generally things are moving. “I remain concerned about the Robson Valley, West Chilcotin and the Hazeltons,” North said. “But the rest of the area is scrambling just to keep up.”
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The City of Quesnel is seeking to fill the following positions:
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER
Competition No. 14-11. Application deadline is March 28, 2014.
CASUAL RCMP GUARD (2 POSITIONS)
Competition No. 14-17. Application deadline is March 31, 2014.
SEASONAL JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECH (STUDENT) Competition No. 14-16. Application deadline is April 4, 2014.
Full job descriptions are available on the City’s website www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html. 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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Northern Health urges the public to get vaccinated against pertussis
Residents in Northern B.C. are reminded about the importance of getting immunized to protect against pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough. There have been four recent laboratoryconfirmed cases of whooping cough: three in the northwest and one in the northern interior of Northern Health’s region. There are currently a
growing number of individuals in these areas who have had close contact with the cases, increasing their risk of pertussis infection if they haven’t been immunized. Pertussis is a highly infectious respiratory bacterial condition that affects all ages. In unimmunized infants, pertussis can be a more serious disease which starts as a
common cold progressing into a cough. The cough can become severe, with or without the whooping sound and may be accompanied by gasping, gagging, shortness of breathing and vomiting as well as pneumonia. There may also be a mild, associated fever. Pregnant women are at risk if they are in the last three months of their
pregnancy as whooping cough can cause serious disease and complications to the fetus. The best way to protect your children against pertussis is to get them immunized. The pertussis vaccine is part of the normal childhood vaccinations that are given at two months, four months, six months, and 18 months old and
again at age 4 – 6 years (before kindergarten). A pertussis vaccine is also given to teens at 14 – 16 years of age (Grade 9) in British Columbia. Adults can also get protection from the vaccination. Residents of Northern BC are encouraged to contact their local health units or their health care providers to discuss their
need for the vaccine. If you come into contact with someone that has whooping cough, you are encouraged to see your health care provider or call HealthLink B.C. at 8-1-1. For more information on whooping cough, call your local health unit or visit http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/ hfile15c.stm.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
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Reviving Truth, Restoring Family, Releasing Destiny A community christian church where you’ll experience God’s love and grace to touch your life and impact your family Downtown Quesnel Suite 2 - 213 St. Laurent Avenue, Sunday mornings @ 10 am Great Children’s Program - 778-414-2728 WOW - Women of Worth Be the Change You Want to See! Build self-esteem/friendships. Open to all women. Reformation House, Suite 2, 213 St. Laurent Ave. Wednesdays 10 am - noon - 778-414-2728
A Place To Call HOME
382 Anderson Drive Pastor Andrew Baduria 250-983-9700 Service Times Sunday Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm
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246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” You, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head. Psalms 3:3
Interdenominational K-9 BC Ministry of Education approved curriculum BC certified teachers Bussing Affordable low tuition rates http://www.nccschool.ca - 250.747.4417
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NORTHSTAR CHURCH Lighting the Way to Jesus, to Life, to Others.
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In South Hills
FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 am Children’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages 9:15 am
Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00 am c 301 Northstar Road (2 doors from M Donalds)
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“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:8
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“How Do I Cope With All These Changes?” Pastor John Nicholson
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St. John’s Anglican Church
Worship Service: 10:30 am Kids On The Rock 11:00 am (dismissed during service) Lead Pastor: Ken Cyr mapleparkalliancechurch.ca
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St. Andrew’s United Church Celebrating 100 years 1911-2011
465 Kinchant Street • 250-992-6152 Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com Sunday : 10am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10am - Morning Prayer Tuesday : 2pm - Holy Communion
For more information call 250-747-3248 2075 Balsam Ave.
The Rev. Len Fraser : 778.349.2568 Church Hall Rentals : Call Sue at 250.992.2568
Missions Weekend - David Ens & Family
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• Sunday Service & Sunday School: ............... 1030 am • Healing Clinic: .......................... Tues. 9 am - 12 pm Call Lynn LeBlanc at 747-4694 for an appointment 218 Kinchant St. Office: 250-992-2313 H2O / Guest Speaker: Ron Malmas Next weekend we welcome members of Cariboo Presbytery to Quesnel
Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)
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Saturday Services Bible Study 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am
“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus peacefully, simply, together.”
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.
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Children’s Concert Series presents Chris Hamilton March 28 concert promises to be fun for the entire family
ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter For Chris Hamilton, it’s all about the kids and their families. His performances are high-energy, funny and contain many of Hamilton’s own catchy songs which gets the audience up on their feet and dancin’ to the music. Hamilton performs in Quesnel March 28 at the Arts and Recreation Centre with doors open at 6 p.m., performance at 6:30 p.m. Since 2003, he has been getting families dancing and laughing together. He has since performed for families all across B.C. and beyond. Children’s Festivals, community events, schools, malls, libraries and just about anywhere families gather, Hamilton has probably performed.
His amazing songs can also be heard regularly on Galaxie Kids’ Stuff satellite channel. Among his many accolades are Outstanding Children’s Recording from Western Canadian Music Awards; Favourite Children’s Artists from Independent Music Awards; and Best Children’s Album and Best Children’s Song from Just Plain Folks Music Awards. He has two CDs Boogie Child and Sticky Situations which will be available at the concert. Tickets for this Children’s Concert Series presentation of Chris Hamilton are $8 each or $30 for a family of four or more, available at the Arts and Recreation Centre, Bo Peep Boutique or at the door. Take in the action-packed fun family show and celebrate the silly side of modern childhood.
Chris Hamilton brings high-energy fun to the stage March 28. Contributed image
Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS WEDNESDAY CELEBRATE PURPLE DAY, EPILEPSY AWARENESS March 26, wear purple, buy a cookie from Quesnel Bakery, flowers from Safeway, make a donation to help fund another bed at the VGH epilepsy clinic, the only clinic of its type in the province.
FRIDAY CHILDREN’S CONCERT SERIES/ COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS Chris Hamilton, March 28, Arts and Rec Centre. doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8/each or $30/family of four or more, available at
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Arts and Rec Centre, Bo Peep Boutique or at the door. RELAY FOR LIFE’S FAMILY FUN Team BAKE SALE, March 28 – 29, downtown Spirit Square, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All proceeds to Relay for Life. KERSLEY PLAYERS PRESENT TALES FROM ME AND IRMIE April 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 and May 10. Dinner theatre tickets are $25 available at Cariboo Propane and the Kersley General Store.
SATURDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS opening
reception for ALL THINGS GLASS EXPRESSIONS OF NATURE, April 5, 1 – 3 p.m. at the Quesnel Art Gallery in Arts and Rec Centre, featuring the stained, fused and mosaic glass designs of Sandy Fontaine and Melanie Wasylyshen. The show runs through the month of April. FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF (RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRASER) March 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Safeway parking lot. For cans and bottles pickup call MaryAnn, 250-2495720. QUESNEL LIONS
MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, March 29 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available.
NEIL DIAMOND April 12, cocktails at 5 p.m., showtime 7 p.m., tickets for the dinner and show, $30 available at Quesnel Legion, 250-9226819.
OPEN MIC NIGHT, April 12, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m., sponsored by River City Music Assoc. Everyone welcome to play/sing or listen/dance, $5/ person, $15/family, RCMA members free, memberships available. Contact Russ, 250-992-3452.
GARAGE SALE April 12, Quesnel Seniors’ Centre, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., table $10/ each. For information call Marion Gordon, 250-747-1746 or Seniors’ Centre 250992-3991.
LEGION PRESENTS DIAMOND FOREVER, A CELEBRATION OF
ONGOING EVENTS CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers group
meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital upper board room from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info call Leanne at 1-866-564-7533 or Pete at 250-9910058. SCRABBLE at the Quesnel Seniors Centre, Thursdays 1 p.m., for information contact Jean 250992-5051. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peerfacilitated programming for adults with a mental illness and/ or addiction. Groups currently run every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm in the large
group room of the Westside Mental Health & Addictions Centre (395 Elliot St.). For more information please call (250) 985-5832 or email us at QUEpeerdev@northernhealth.ca.
Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.
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Finishing on top JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter There is no better time to exit than when standing at the top, which is exactly where Selena Van Aert is exiting from. In her final year of skating with the Quesnel Figure Skating club, she finished first in the Super Series’ gold women (the highest category in the series), which was a first for the club. “It was a great way to end all the years of skating,” Selena Van Aert said. And for Wendy Berezowsky, her coach, it is a joy to see her standing on top, after working with her for so many years. “She is such a delight to coach and has so much talent,” she said. “As a young girl I coached her when formerly in Quesnel and to come back to Quesnel the last couple of seasons and help her fulfill her dream of winning provincially has been very rewarding for me.” She didn’t plan it this way – last year she took second in the series and set her sights to enjoy her final year of competitive figure skating. Halfway through, however, she saw winning the series out right was well within her grasp, so she set to it with vigor. Coming into the final skate, she was riding on top, but the second place skater, Nicole Jukic was nipping at her heels, so Van Aert went into the final skate in Kelowna tugging a lot of stress with her. “I knew I had to have a good solo to win,” she said.
“I wanted to enjoy every moment on the ice.” – Selena Van Aert, skater
With fate still smiling down on Van Aert, she was able to watch Jukic do her routine and see her results, which Van Aert knew would not be good enough to knock her off the top spot. With the stress gone, her final competitive skate was a joy. “It was a celebration skate,” she said. “I wanted to enjoy every moment on the ice.” And without the stress, Van Aert finished second in the competition, in front of Jukic. Finishing on that high made for a heady mix of feelings once she got off the ice. “It was a lot of emotions: it was exciting; it was sad,” she said. The younger skaters presented her with a bouquet after her skate and then the waterworks began. It’s the culmination of a lot of years of work for Van Aert, who has been in the QFSC since she was just small and had her whole career ahead of her. Now, looking back she’s delighted at how far she’s come. “When I was young I looked up to the older skaters and I never thought I would reach those levels,” she said. Now she’s working to inspire the younger skaters in the club. “It is such an inspiration for our up and coming skaters as they have witnessed Selena’s
Selen Van Aert, centre, stands atop the podium in Kelowna. It’s the first time, for the club, a skater has won the Super Series Gold Womens and the last time Selena will stand on a podium, as she graduates this year and will move on from skating. Contributed photo dedication and work efforts and seen the reward,” Berezowsky said. Next year, Van Aert will be away at university, but she doesn’t want to give up the sport which had such an impact on her life, so she’s making sure she can be a part of figure skating in other ways. “I want to get more into judging and stay connected to the sport,” she said. So to celebrate her success,
Van Aert will be featured at the QFSC’s gala at the end of April. Along with Van Aert, a troop of skaters went down to Kelowna to compete in the Super Series final. Beverly Smetaniuk won a silver medal in the under 13/ Star 4 Girls and Grace Dunne won bronze in the same category. Also in the Star 4 under 13: Katherine Osmond finished seventh in her group; Casey
Fisher also finished seventh in her group; Alexa McTavish finished sixth in her group; and so did Alyssa Brown. Carmen Huang finished eighth in the gold women category. Cassandra Greenwood finished sixth in Senior Silver Women. In Junior Silver Women Kayla Flanagan finished eighth. And Madison Nickolet finished 20th in Senior Bronze Women.
From here to Whistler by bike: an introduction JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter In less than a week it will be National Purple Day, March 26, the peak of Epilepsy Awareness month. We’ll see people out and about rocking purple to help bring the condition into our conscience. Archie Sull, a teacher and volunteer fireman, and Rob Gardner, the service manager at Cariboo Ford, however, are going the extra mile, or rather the extra 655km, and that on bikes, to raise some money to fight Epilepsy and to give to the B.C. Children’s Hospital. They’re biking out of Quesnel and riding to the Children’s Hospital via Whistler over the course of seven days “We’ve been talking about the ride for
a year,” Gardner said. Gardner did the ride eight years ago and when Sull asked if he was interested in doing it again, he jumped at it. “I would love to do it with somebody who loves riding as much as I do,” he said. After deciding to do the trip, the pair started throwing around the idea of bringing in a charity to do fundraising for – which is where a cause very close to Sull’s heart came in. Sull’s daughter has been diagnosed with epilepsy and the help the Children’s Hospital has offered them has touched him. “The love and passion the volunteers bring everyday, all the way to the paid staff, gets me emotional every time I think or hear of Children’s,” Sull said. So the pair called the Children’s
hospital to see if they wanted to be a part of their ride. The Children’s Hospital jumped at the chance and the pair began looking for sponsorship and getting in shape for the big ride. While the fitness may take a while, the donations have already been coming in, $300-400 coming in within hours of putting up their webpage. “Through social media it has taken off like a rocket ship,” Gardner said. Cariboo Ford has also jumped on as a major sponsor, treating the duo with a uniform for the ride, as well as a pilot car to run in front of them. Though Sull is jumping in blind, having never done this before, Gardner knows what he’s up against. And it’s the mountains on highway 99 that worry him; that and the heat they’ll face in
July, when they’re taking the trip. “When you’re climbing that much in the heat, hydration is key,” he said. Beside raising money for the hospital, the pair want people to share their stories, either on their Facebook, or by twitter, to raise awareness and spread the love for an institution that has played a major, and majorly positive, part in a lot of British Columbians lives. Follow their exploits on Facebook at Facebook.com/QuesnelCycle, on their blog at quesnelcycling.wordpress.com/ or on twitter @quesnelcycling. For donations go to https://secure. bcchf.ca/SuperheroPages/main. cfm?Event=ICE&Member=39201 or drop by Cariboo Ford and ask for Gardner. You can also follow their preparation and trip here at the Quesnel Observer.
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Thunder takes on the province
The Quesnel Bantam Thunder are in West Kelowna playing against the best the province has to offer and are sitting pretty with three wins, a tie and a solitary loss and will be playing for gold today. The provincials kicked off early last Sunday morning, pitting Quesnel against Arbutus Club. The Thunder took the lead in the first, with Marshall Brown netting the only goal in the period. In the second, it was Quesnel’s Jackson Nickolet who scored the solitary goal for the period. In the third, Arbutus finally put things together, scoring twice in the period, but Nickolet scored his second of the night with 16 second left to give the win to the Thunder, 3-2. In game two, Quesnel took on Castlegar, who proved to be very tough. In the first, Castlegar scored three goals without interruption. Logan Petrin scored the only goal for Quesnel, leaving them down two points going into the second. The Thunder’s Brown made it a one point game in the second and Quesnel kept it there through forty minutes. A fourth goal for Castlegar went unanswered in the third to give them the 4-2 win over Quesnel. Tuesday, Quesnel faced off against Kamloops. Landon Russell put Quesnel on the scoreboard first, with the only goal after twenty minutes. In the second, Quesnel extended their lead when Russell scored to give them the cushion. The third, however, was all Kamloops, as they came back with a pair of goals to tie the game 2-2. The game took it’s toll, however, as Marshal Brown went out with a broken wrist. Wednesday Quesnel took on Dawson Creek. Dawson Creek came out strong, with a pair of goals before Quesnel could get anything together. But once Quesnel got started, they fired off four unanswered goals courtesy of Josh Daniel, Russell, Chase Ballendine and Nickolet, taking the game 4-2 after 60 minutes. The continued intensity of play took down another player, however. Jacques Gilkerson was taken to the hospital with a broken arm. In their fifth game, the Thunder played the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast got off to a quick start, scoring twice early in the first. Quesnel’s Michael Wright score to keep the Thunder within a goal, but Sunshine score once more in the first to put them up 3-1. But with double power play in the opening minutes, the Thunder gained some momentum, with Russell, Aiden Jarvis and Nickolet scoring to put the Thunder up. The Sunshine Coast scored to tie it, but Nolan Parr scored to put the Thunder up 5-4 after60 minutes. We’ll have the results of the gold medal game next week in the Observer.
Sign up for spring Spring is coming and along with the green grass and flowers come outdoor sports. Currently little league baseball is looking for little and not-so-little ones who want to take part in the traditional pastime of spring. Representatives will be at Quesnel Twin Arenas Saturday, March 29, noon – 2 p.m., along with softball representatives and at the Quesnel Recreation Centre Wednesday, April 9, 6 – 8 p.m. If you have any questions, call Tim at (250) 983-5200 or email qmbball@gmail.com.
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The Cariboo United once again This past weekend two Cariboo soccer teams travelled to Surrey for the Surrey Mayor’s Cup. The two Cariboo United girls teams are regional, with players from 100 Mile House through to Prince George. These motivated girls have been training in Quesnel since last fall and this was their first opportunity to test their skills in a competition. The teams played in heavy rain, but provided thrilling entertainment for the spectators. The younger group (U14) won three of their four games to claim first in their division. They won their first games 1-0,
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An auto show for the entire province members employ, directly and It’s that time of year again when indirectly, more than 34,000 high car shoppers can check out the paying, full-time people in the hottest trends, latest innovations more than 50 communities they and some old classics at the 94th serve. annual Vancouver International The show may be at the coast Auto Show. and therefore a little too long This year’s show, which runs a drive for many readers but I from March 25 to 30 at the would encourage you to cast Vancouver Convention Centre your eye over show media West, promises to be a great coverage and use that material family-friendly event with some for information and ideas. Then exciting new features, following In British go to visit some of our members’ a record-breaking year for auto Columbia alone, new dealerships where they operate sales in Canada in 2013. an ‘auto show’ for 52 weeks a The show is owned and opercar dealers account year! ated by the New Car Dealers for more than $10 For those of you who can attend Association of BC, serving as billion annually in be sure to participate in the a new model showcase for the economic activity.” Green Ride and Drive, which Canadian automotive industry puts you at wheel of the latest and representing more than 30 Blair Qualey eco-friendly vehicles. Another distinct brands from the world’s feature is the Exotics, which is leading manufacturers. a selection of truly exhilarating automobiles – Canadians purchased a record-setting 1.74 you can dream! million cars last year: a four per cent increase Visitors at this year’s show will also get to exover 2012 and just the second time in history perience a bit of automotive history at Hagerty that the market has ever surpassed 1.7 million Classic Alley, featuring beautiful cars from the units. 1950s and 1960s, including a special salute In British Columbia alone, new car dealers to the Ford Mustang and its 50th anniversary account for more than $10 billion annually in celebration. economic activity. This makes it an important Two classic cars will also be auctioned off, with industry for entire province where our dealer
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Ford has been on a roll here in Canada; finishing out 2013 as the top selling brand for the fourth consecutive year. There are some very big products coming from Ford over the coming year that will make a big impact on its sales and image, and you will get a peek at some of them at the Vancouver International Auto Show. The first is the biggest introduction of any automaker this year, the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck. The F-150 isn’t just the best selling truck in Canada for almost 50 years; it is the overall sales champ, selling more than any other nameplate. Period. Ford isn’t merely introducing an updated model. No, they went to town, developing a entirely new manufacturing process that will revolutionize the fullsize truck space. The body of the next F-150 is built of an aluminum alloy material that Ford claims is 318kg lighter but stronger than the outgoing model. In addition, the frame is made of thinner, lighter and stronger
high-tensile steel that combined with the body, produces the weight savings. This is an industry first, and a revolutionary approach to building trucks. In addition to a lighter body, the engineers have developed two new engines to compliment the existing 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 model and 5.0L normally aspirated V8 engine. The first is a new 3.5L V6 engine, replacing the outgoing 3.7L model base engine. With a lighter truck, a smaller engine can do the work. A smaller 2.7L turbocharged EcoBoost V6 is also going to be introduced with an auto start-stop function that switches off the engine when the truck is sitting still. Official fuel economy ratings have not been released but Ford executives tell me they hope to have best in class gasoline fuel economy. Other enhancements to the F-150 include a new stepladder that integrates into the tailgate. Ford was the first to have this feature but it has been improved for 2015. The rear tailgate also has a soft-open feature that prevents the tailgate from slamming down, plus a light switch near the back of the truck to eliminate the bed with new LED lights. The second vehicle that will have a big impact of Ford, but more of an image car, is the all-new 2015 Mustang. Interestingly, about 25 percent of all Mustangs are sold here in British Columbia, so this is a big deal for us. The 2015 Mustang is now going to be sold around the world and developed as part of the “One Ford” approach to making cars they can share in every market. This means the Mustang will be sold, for the first time, with right hand drive for countries like the UK, Australia and Japan.
The 2015 Mustang. The stance of the new Mustang is lower, wider and more muscular, with the wheels pushed out to provide better stability. The fastback has a steeper rake and a bigger trapezoidal grille has enhanced the shark nose design. Initially the Mustang will be sold as a coupe and convertible with the base and GT trim, the higher performance models will come later. Inside is another cleansheet design, featuring real aluminum switches and dials, with two large gauges behind the steering wheel. The interior looks more upscale than any Mustang before. Under the hood the GT trim continues with the 5.0L V8 with improved valves and cylinders helping to pump out over 420hp. The base 3.7L V6 is also carried over but now with 300hp. The big news is the introduction of a 2.3L turbocharged
EcoBoost 4-cylinder with an estimated 300hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. For years, the criticism has been the lack of independent rear suspension in the Mustang but this is no longer the case. A fully independent rear suspension will help get all the power down to the ground from all three engines plus provide improved handling. Ford is hoping with this new platform and available engines, this new model will provide as many thrills as any German sports model and for less money. Pricing has not been finalized but expect it to be in line with existing 2014 Mustang pricing. Ford is doing well here in Canada and with all-new products; it will have a good chance of staying number one. zack.spencer@drivewaybc. ca
Pic of the week: the year of the Mustang The Hagerty Classic Alley at the Vancouver International Auto Show perhaps should be called Mustang Alley, in what is the Chinese Year of the Horse. There are two Mustangs on display, including this red 1966 Ford Mustang, along with a 1956 Chevrolet Nomad resto-mod and a 1966 Plymouth Satellite. The second Mustang is a 1965 Mustang convertible, restored to an as new condition and is steeped in Vancouver history. A beautifully restored 1966 Mustang Hardtop will be auctioned off from the show’s Redline Stage on Saturday, March 29. That day 50 Mustangs, celebrating 50 years of the model, will be displayed on the Convention Centre Concourse.
Confessions of a Curber My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*. There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands. How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me. “Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.” Shortly after, I got a call from a young man. His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked. He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes. I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted. It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him. Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him. “THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !” I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”? Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it. That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance. As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had
a lien on it? I realized the wholesaler* had scammed me! If that fellow had asked for a CarProof history report or even a provincial lien search, I’d be the one screaming. Over the next several hours, I kept letting my phone go to voicemail – I couldn’t bear speaking to the young man. I knew I had to switch phones again. I felt a bit ashamed. But I needed to be selfish about this. At this point, the best thing for me was cash. And lots of it. *Wholesaler – Vehicle sellers may call themselves auto brokers or wholesalers to sound legitimate and cheaper. But if they’re selling to private buyers, they must be licensed as a dealer. Like any curber - an individual posing as a private seller but selling vehicles as a business – wholesalers and brokers offer none of the protection the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. Walt learned that lesson, sson, but his buyer paid the price.
“They took it away,” he said over and over gain. “REPOSSESSED!” again.
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Drives-U-Crazy Rural vehicle choices questioned Are rural readers mathematically challenged? Fellow reader Dave Rush wonders, he writes: “I have never been able to understand why people living outside urban areas usually drive less fuel-efficient vehicles. When forced to travel greater distances, why do North Americans choose vehicles that guzzle more fuel?” I am convinced that our math skills or transportation logic is impaired. Do you have an explanation for him? And what drives-ucrazy? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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The model year 2014 is already in full swing for Chevrolet as it rolls its products into the Vancouver International Auto Show. Many of the new and revamped products are already in dealerships so let’s take a look at what’s especially notable for this year. Cruze Diesel The popular selling compact from Chevrolet, the Cruz, now comes in an even more efficient setup: the Cruze Diesel. While the diesel model was launched last summer, it bears a 2014 designation. Under its hood is a 2.0L turbo-diesel that packs in 151 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft torque. Yes, it has that much torque and is most impressive. According to the Chevrolet, it has a 0-96 km/h (60 mph) performance of 8.6 seconds, “which is better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the North American market.” In addition to that, it receives an estimated fuel consumption of 4.2L/100km on the highway and 7.5L/100km in the city. While the Cruze diesel had already been available in Europe, the proven engine needed to be adapted to North American emissions ratings. It comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and 376.6L trunk space. It has an MSRP of $24,945 plus $1,550 destination freight charge. Impala Chevrolet’s flagship sedan is all new for the 2014 model year. Released in 2013, this five-passenger vehicle can certainly hold its own in a segment whose competitors are getting stronger and stronger. Among its redeeming new features, an all-new exterior design. I think it
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QUESNEL CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT SOCIETY POSITIONS: Child & Family Coordinator/Therapist Full Time QUALIFICATIONS: • •
A Masters Degree in the field of Human Services. Additional training or experience in a specialized area such as children’s mental health, child sexual abuse and trauma, family therapy or art and play therapy would be preferred.
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CLOSING: April 2, 2014 Responsibilities: • Priority target populations include children/youth who have experienced sexual abuse/exploitation.
Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030
Real Estate Acreage for Sale PROPERTY WANTED! Quesnel Area, 2 or more acres. Call (778)395-0777
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For Sale By Owner 2011 Modular Show Home, 16X80 Ft. Most appliances included. Must be moved. $110,000. Call (250)747-3298
Houses For Sale PRICED TO SELL!
REDUCED Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath rancher on .52 ac near Dragon Lake. Sunken living rm, family rm with gas fireplace, hobby rm or workshop. Now reduced to $179,900 #4060 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
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PLEASE FAX OR MAIL TO: Rhonda Kobsar Quesnel Child & Youth Support Society #13 – 665 Front Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2K9 Phone: (250) 992-5114 Fax: (250) 992-6010 Email:qcyss@shaw.ca
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Amata Transition House Society (ATHS) is located in Quesnel, British Columbia. The Society is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization. Operating from a feminist philosophy, the Amata Transition House Society provides 24-hour support and short-term accommodation to women and children who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing abuse. We provide a range of services through education, advocacy, support, and assistance with connecting with other community resources. The Society is seeking a leader who is a self-starter with proven communication and relationship-building skills. She will ensure that the programs and activities of the ATHS are consistent with the Society’s mission, mandate and philosophy. The Executive Director will work to build community relationships and good working relationships with funding agencies. She will provide ongoing Board support and will work closely with the Society Board, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure that the needs of the women and children it serves remain the main focus of the Society. Qualifications Our ideal candidate will have: 1. demonstrated skill in managing human resources, labour relations, fiscal oversight, general operations, and community relations; 2. a university degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences; 3. experience working with disadvantaged groups; 4. a sound knowledge of transition house operations and a feminist analysis of violence against women and children; 5. the ability to work effectively under pressure and in emergency situations while managing multiple concurrent projects. The successful candidate leads from a respectful, ethical and co-operative approach that advances the mission and values of the Society while fostering a team environment.
FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS & FORESTERS Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. (IFS) is recruiting for the following full-time positions: FOREST TECHNICIANS & PROJECT FORESTERS. IFS offers wages ranging from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour plus beneďŹ ts. Preference will be given to applicants with the following assets: • Able to work in a team environment or when required work independently; • Physically ďŹ t; • Valid Drivers Licence and Safe Driving Record; • Valid First Aid and WHMIS CertiďŹ cates; • Professional level problem solving, decision making and organizational skills; • Strong computer and associated software skills; • Demonstrate good verbal communication and technical writing skills. Note: Travel is a requirement of all positions. Work requirements include willingness to work in remote locations, in adverse weather conditions, and to y in ďŹ xed or rotary winged aircraft. QUALIFICATIONS: Forester • Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Foresterin-Training (FIT) or eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP). • Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with the ABCFP, or eligible to register as an RFT, or ďŹ ve years forestry ďŹ eld experience. For more information regarding this job listing please refer to the Career section of the IFS Web Page at www.industrialforestry.ca. These positions are only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
Please forward the following to the email or fax listed above: cover letter, rĂŠsumĂŠ of all relevant work, paid or unpaid, and names of three referees (including their current contact information).
Please forward resumes with work related references to:
We would like to thank all applicants for your interest. We will acknowledge receipt of your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
796 VAUGHAN ST.
Regular hours of business are Tues. – Sat. • 9:30 am - 5 pm Perms • Colours • Foils • Razor cuts. Book your appointment with Jeff or Leisa Seniors discount
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APPLICATIONS: Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. Attention: Personnel E-Mail to: jobs@industrialforestry.ca (preferred) Fax: (250) 563-9679 We thank all who applied for the positions. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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This position is regular full-time and may involve some evening and/or weekend work, for an average of 35 hours per week. Wages are commensurate with education and experience. Starting date: July 7, 2014.
Competition Closing Date: 4:30pm, April 25, 2014.
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Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Houses For Sale
Commercial/ Industrial
Commercial/ Industrial
Busy Building Central Location. 443 s/f upper level unit, newer flooring, $425/mo. + tax & 295 s/f bsmt. unit, newer paint & floor, $190/mo. + tax. Both include heat & hydro. Call Terri @ (250)992-7202
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.
Financial Services
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GREAT STARTER HOME
Solid, 2BR rancher on large .31 ac city lot. New kitchen cabinets and lots of newer flooring and paint. Pellet stove. Fenced yard. Priced to sell at $79,900 #4273 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
Rentals
Rentals
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Homes for Rent
Office/Retail
Suites, Lower
Townhouses
For Rent 2Bdrm Mobile Home on large lot. Sundeck & storage. $695/mo. No pets. Call (250)992-7625
Office space avail @ Fraserview medical building next to hospital. Suitable for professional offices: medical, legal, accounting and other consulting businesses. Please call Ideal Properties(250)992-5992
1Bdrm. Suite /w laundry. Down Town next to park. N/S, N/P. Mature person or couple, $650/mo. Incl. heat & hydro. Call (778)414-5003
RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean. Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429
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QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
BRAND NEW 16’ WIDE!
Read this notice carefully. You may be eligible for a refund. Beautiful new 16’wide in a quiet adult park with a lovely riverfront pad. Gorgeous kitchen w/ high-end appl., vaulted ceilings, extra lge windows, 3 pc ensuite and covered deck to enjoy the view. A must see at $119,000. #4353
Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
SOUTHERN HOBBY FARM
31.65 ac. hobby farm approx. 40km south of the city. Lovely 4 BR, 2 bath house & 4 bay shop. Property fenced for animals & several outbuildings, Nice settings.$249,900 #4445 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave. Recent total upgrade 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, large stainless steel & granite family kitchen. Fenced child/pet proof back yard. RV parking. In-law suite. Quick possession possible. Asking $249,900. Call (250)983-8748
Mobile Homes & Parks Moduline Mobile Home 14X70 2Bdrm. Pad rental $165/mo. in rural park. $65,900 Call (250)992-6440 for more info. RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
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Notice of Refund Eligibility Pursuant to a Determination by the Director of Consumer Protection BC
This Notice is to all persons who borrowed a payday loan from The Cash Store or Instaloans located in British Columbia during the period November 1, 2009, to March 23, 2012, and who also purchased a cash card at the time of negotiating the payday loan. Pursuant to a March 23, 2012 determination by the Director of Consumer Protection BC, a related Compliance Order of the same date and a Supplemental Compliance Order dated November 30, 2012, The Cash Store and Instaloans are required to refund to all borrowers with loan agreements negotiated between November 1, 2009 and March 23, 2012, the amount of any issuance fee charged, required or accepted for or in relation to the issuance of a cash card. This Compliance Order applies only to loan agreements negotiated in the Province of British Columbia. A Notice of Refund Eligibility was mailed to all clients of The Cash Store and Instaloans who negotiated a loan agreement between November 1, 2009 and March 23, 2012 who also purchased cash cards at the time of negotiating that loan agreement. The Notice of Refund Eligibility that was mailed to clients included a claim form that eligible claimants can use to verify their identity for the purposes of claiming a refund. If you feel that you may be eligible for a refund related to this Notice you may request a claim form from any branch of The Cash Store or Instaloans.
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Medical Services
Provided here in Quesnel • Allergy Testing • Circumcisions • Vasectomies Call to book your appointment Dr. Pieter Slabbert Inc. Fraserview Medical Associates Suite 32. 665 Front St. (250) 992 3636
Claim forms may also be downloaded from www.cashstore.ca or www.instaloans.ca. If you arrange to receive a claim form, your completed claim form can be submitted: • • •
By fax to Cash Card Refunds B.C. at 604-320-1655 Or by attachment to an email sent to claims@cashcardrefundbc.ca Or by mail to: Cash Card Refunds B.C. #200, 4946 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V5G 4H7
Completed claim forms are to be submitted by July 31, 2014.
Mortgages FIXED 5 YEAR RATE
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Northland Mortgages
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Adult Orientated Call 250-992-8949
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Transportation
Transportation
Cars - Domestic
Trucks & Vans
2008 Dodge Caliber, royal blue, 50,000 km’s. Brand new winter tires. Like new inside & out. $6,000. (250)992-9731 CHEV IMPALA 2013 LT Q1336218 $17,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 DODGE AVENGER 2012 SXT Q1251230 $16,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277
GMC SIERRA 2011 2500 Q1179356 $26,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 GMC SIERRA 2011 4WD Q1179335 $21,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 GMC SIERRA 2012 1500 Q1239238 $26,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277
Cars - Sports & Imports HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011 Q1181148 $12,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 MAZDA TRIBUTE GX 2010 Q1099344 $14,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 NISSAN ROGUE SL 2011 Q1199250 $21,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 SUZUKI SX4 2010 Q1099348 $12,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 TOYOTA YARIS 2007 RS, HB, Q2799265 $6,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277
Trucks & Vans DODGE CARAVAN 2009 GRD SE Q2959340 $12,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 DODGE JOURNEY 2012 RT/AWD Q1259355 $22,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 DODGE RAM 1500 2012 Quad Cab Q1259350 $33,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 DODGE RAM 2009 3500 Q2959255 $29,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 DODGE RAM 2011 Mega Cab Q1159299 $29,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 FORD EXPLORER 2010 SPORT Q1011229 $19,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 FORD F150 1998 XLT Q9819272 $6,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 FORD F150 2010 XLT Q1019342 $24,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 FORD F150 2011 XLT S/C Q1119333 $26,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 FORD F350 2005 XLT Q2519334 $19,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 FORD RANGER 2010 4WD Q1019305 $17,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 GMC SIERRA 2008 REG CAB Q2879318 $15,888 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 GMC SIERRA 2011 1500 Q1179346 $22,495 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277 GMC SIERRA 2011 1500 Q1179347 $25,995 Cariboo Truck & Auto Sales (778)414-2277
Legal
Legal Notices Notice to Remove Private Land From Woodlot Licence W1633 Please be advised that Munn Creek Forestry Holdings Ltd. is proposing to remove 134 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1633 located in the vicinity of Price Road, north of Quesnel, B.C., and Glassford Road, south of Quesnel. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Cariboo Forest Consultants Ltd., PO Box 4629, Quesnel, BC, V2J 3J8, Attn: Steven Curtis, R.P.F. by April 21, 2014. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Steven Curtis, R.P.F. at 250747-4382.
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Help Wanted
FRASER RIVER CHEVROLET Fraser River Chevrolet is looking for Sales Representatives to join our team. You will be retailing Canada’s best selling vehicles at a well established dealership in Quesnel. You: • Are motivated with a strong desire to succeed • Can interact comfortably with customers • Will be positive and upbeat in the work environment We offer: • Base guarantee • Complete bene¿t package including medical, dental, life insurance • RRSP plan • Training for anyone new to the business A valid BC drivers licence and a copy of your drivers abstract is required. Please email your resume with a phone number where you can be reached to; admin@fraserrivergm.com attention Shane or Dave. DL# 10901
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Legal Notices Application No. 311539
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE
Application for a(n) Permit Amendment under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, P. Scheck Industrial Electric LTD, 205A Lear Road Quesnel BC V2J 5V5, intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA13326, issued December 5, 2013, which authorizes the discharge of air emissions/from a BAYCO BURNOUT OVEN. The land upon which the facility is situated 205A Lear Road Quesnel BC V2J 5V5 is Lot 2, Dist. Lot 5014, Cariboo District Plan #12812 located at/on/near Lear Road, with in the Quesnel municipality. This amendment requests that the following conditions be changed from intermittent use from Monday to Friday to intermittent use Monday to Friday burning larger batches of motors less often to increase efficiency. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Ministry of Environment Suite 400 640 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4T1. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 18th day of March , 2014.
John Scheck Business owner/operator for a motor winding shop Telephone: 250-992-2316
Please join us at the
Annual Awards Gala Saturday, April 5
Quesnel Seniors’ Centre Cocktails 5:15 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Local charities will receive grants for valuable community projects. Enjoy a live auction and entertainment after a great meal catered by Jean’s Catering.
Tickets $50 each
You can pick up tickets at Carvers Clothing Co, Sun Life Financial, or by calling Cathy at 747-1739 or emailing qcf@shaw.ca. We encourage you to get your tickets early to avoid any disappointment! Acoustic Appearance by
Rockin’ Chair Supported by our sustaining partners
Fraserview Pharmacy
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2011
2010
2010
2010
2010
Was 27,990 STK#9335
Was 42,990 STK#14T044A
Was 23,990 STK#13T203A
Was 27,990 STK#14T001A
Ford F150 crew
Ford Focus
Was 18,990 STK#9320A
Was 26,990 STK#14T050A
15,981.99
22,599.92 XTR
2009
Honda FIT
Was 12,990 STK#14T015A
9,848.32
22,975.62
$
2009
Pontiac Vibe Was 9,990 STK#14T027A
6,493.27
$
ECONOMICAL
ECONOMICAL
2007
2007
Was 17,990 STK#14T005A
Was 10,990 STK#13T123A
Dodge Durango Dodge Caravan
5,996.33
$
38,189.00
$
2009
Ford F150 crew Was 33,990 STK#13T224A
28,484.36
$
2009
Ford Edge
Was 18,990 STK#13T032B
14,720.15
$
Ford Freestyle Was 12,990 STK#13C024A
8,624.96
$
2006
Ford Explorer Was 12,990 STK#11C006A
8,741.67
$
22,983.68
$
XLT
XLT
2009
Dodge Caliber Was 7,990 STK#13T188A
6,652.00
$
SLE
PLATINUM
2007
18,300.67
$
LARIAT
XLT
SES
$
14,299.77
Ford F150 crew Ford F350 crew Ford F150 CREW Ford F150 crew
$
$
$
Was 18,990 STK#9372
Was 19,990 STK#13T214A
$
20,907.90
$
Ford Fiesta
Ford Focus
Titanium
2012
2013
2013
2013
2008
Ford Escape Was 14,990 STK#9379A
10,796.28
$
SXT
LIMITED
2004
Ford Mustang Was 7,990 STK#14C003A
5,997.00
$
2002
Jaguar
Was 6,990 STK#13T156B
2,980.36
$
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