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Under the Sea Correlieu Players are very excited to present, for the first time in Quesnel, Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr., based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story of the Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her beautiful voice to find love. All the beloved Disney characters including Ariel, Sebastian, Ursula, Scuttle, Flounder, Prince Eric and a cast of colour sea creatures are vividly brought to life thanks to the hard work of students on costumes and sets and many energetic dance numbers. A show for the whole family. Tickets are $10 (adults) and $8 (students and OAP) available at Correlieu senior secondary school. Show times are April 9 – 12, Wednesday to Saturday, 7 p.m. in Chuck Mobley Theatre. There’s a special matinee at 2 p.m. April 12. Annie Gallant photo
Quesnel Lions housing project moving forward AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter The Quesnel Lions Club is yet another step forward on their senior housing project. Presenting to council during a delegation session, Lions Club member Mitch Vik provided mayor and council with an update on their goal of
developing an affordable housing project for seniors. “The Lions conducted an in-house survey a couple years ago which asked the community ‘what project do you think we should do?’” Vik said. “The majority of responses indicated that we should be focussed on seniors and specifically a seniors housing project of
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some sort. “Also, through our community involvement we had numerous people approach us about housing issues.” The proposed project is a four-floor, three and a half storey apartment building with up to 30 units; featuring an elevator and other accessibility provisions; located on the corner of McNaughton Avenue and
Reid Street; is intended for “fully independent” seniors needing affordable housing, with an estimated cost: $4.5 million to $5 million, including land and predevelopment costs. Vik pointed to community and council support as big factors in moving forward. “Council was very supportive to our initiative
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during our preliminary planning work,” he said. “They provided us a letter of support which was valuable in acquiring seed funding grants from BC Housing, CMHC and Northern Health. We also received generous support from the Quesnel Lions Club, the local Rotary club and many private donations.” However, he said, the
real test of support will come in the near future when the club asks for variances in zoning, DCC exemptions, property tax exemptions and utility hook ups. “It is essential that we get this assistance from the city as our pending application to BC Housing for funding will be stronger with city support,” he said.
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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION
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OF CITY LANDS/IMPROVEMENTS
Pursuant to Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Quesnel (“the City”) proposes to lease to All-West Crane & Rigging Ltd. (“All West Crane”) undeveloped lands, comprising an area of 3,443.75 square meters, (“the Property”) located at the Quesnel Regional Airport and legally described as:
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PID: 004-784-910 District Lot 290, Cariboo District, Except Parcel A (81423M) The City proposes to lease the Property to All-West Crane for a twenty year term with two additional twenty-year rights of renewal. Rent payable to the City from All-West Crane will be $4,270.25 for the period of May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015, with annual two percent increases, and exclusive of utilities and taxes, for the purpose of constructing and operating a multi-purpose hangar facility at the Quesnel Regional Airport. For more information, please contact the Transportation Manager at 250-992-2208.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Left to right: Teri Mooring, second-vice president; Jim Iker, president; and Glen Hansman, first vice-president to BCTF.
The City of Quesnel is seeking to fill the following positions:
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
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Mooring re-elected to BCTF
Quesnel’s own Teri Mooring has been reelected as second-vice president for the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. Also re-elected, Topley B.C. teacher Jim Iker of the Burns Lake District Teachers Union, is back for a second one-year term as president of the BC Teachers’ Federation. In addition, first vice-president Glen Hansman from Vancouver elementary has also been re-elected to continue in his position. Together, the three teachers will continue to lead the 41,000-member BCTF through the current round of negotiations and in all other areas of the Federation’s work. “BC teachers are committed to reaching a fair and reasonable deal at the
negotiating table,” Iker said. “The 700 teacher delegates at the BCTF Annual General Meeting once again affirmed our leader-
ship approach and bargaining goal; a fair deal for teachers that also provides better support for our students. “That means a rea-
sonable wage increase and improvements to class size, composition and specialist staffing levels within the collective agreement.”
Competition No. 14-19. Application deadline is April 18, 2014.
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR (STUDENT) Competition No. 14-18. Application deadline is April 18, 2014. Full job descriptions are available on the City’s website www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html.
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF CITY LANDS Pursuant to Sections 26(2) and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Quesnel (“the City”) proposes to sell undeveloped lands, comprising an approximate area of 10m wide x 37m length (33’ x 122’), (“the Property”) located in the 700 Block of Reid Street and legally described as: PID: 012-832-341 Lot 29, Block 1, District Lot 385, Cariboo District, Plan 1215 The 2014 assessed value of the Property is $16,100. The Property is being offered for sale in its current condition.
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Sealed bids in a clearly marked sealed envelope reading “Sale of Vacant Lot - 700 Block Reid Street” will be accepted at the front counter of City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, to the attention of the Deputy Corporate Administrator, until Friday, April 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. where there will be a public opening in the C.D. Hoy Room. The City reserves the right to refuse any or all offers submitted for this Property, including the highest offer. Inquiries regarding this Property may be directed to Tanya Turner, Manager of Development Services, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 250-991-7471. 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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Flash Mob hits produce aisle Correlieu senior drama students took their singing and dancing skills to the public when they flashmobbed Save-On Foods and Safeway, Sunday to promote their upcoming production, Little Mermaid, Jr. beginning April 9 – 12. Autumn MacDonald photos
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The public is invited to join in the Walk and Wheel event, Saturday May 3 starting at 10 a.m. from Ceal Tingley Park. Our goal is singular and that is a cure and nothing short of it. We hope people can find the time to come out and do the river front trail with us, meet some new people or bring along an old friend or family member. We will have free refreshments available. At this time it is necessary to thank all the businesses, employees of businesses and the general public that have donated to this cause in the past; your generosity and continued support and belief in our cause is very much appreciated. Research has come along way and continues to move
forward. The hope, as it should be for all charitable groups, is to find an end to a problem and shut down. As you are all aware, life has many challenges and in the case of spinal cord injury, of which I’m familiar, my hope is for those that are not yet injured to never have to live a life of immobility and of non-voluntary body control. Injuries will continue to take place, but with a cure life should be able to continue as was the case before injury. When the time comes for human trials there will not be a shortage of people willing to take part, so pressure is on neurosurgeons to learn all that research has provided and to take the next step and try a non-invasive surgi-
Obituary Tribute
Johnny E. Hamilton March 22, 2014
The family of JOHNNY E. HAMILTON sadly announces his passing on March 22, 2014 at the age of 85. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years Mabel, his 4 children: Linda (Harold) Edgett, Lona (Norman) Saunders, Lanna (Lloyd) Saunders, and Johnny A (Lucy) Hamilton, his sister Della Bolter and brother Louie (Avis) Hamilton, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, as well as several great great grand-
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children and of course many nieces, nephews and friends. There will not be a service as he requested: however, there will be a drop in tea on the afternoon of April 19th at the home of daughter Lanna (Lloyd) Saunders.
cal technique with regards to the spinal cord. lt is not an easy task but one that must be taken. Surgeons are taking a good look at the research that has been done. Dr. Ann Parr, a Canadian-trained neurosurgeon working at the University
of Minnesota, has assembled a team to help work out a solution and do their part in bringing about a cure. Please consider helping us out by getting a pledge sheet so this work continue or by making a donation to the Quesnel Chapter of the Spinal Cord Society.
Feel free to give me a call any time at 250-992-1505(w) or 250-992-5996(h). lt would be great to see lots of people join us at the Walk and Wheel. Remember all are welcomed. –Bill Carter, Quesnel Chapter of the Spinal Cord Society
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This event is Free to enter and focuses of children under 10 years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event provides an opportunity to try stick barrel racing, dummy roping, bucking bull barrels, bean bag toss, coloring, meet the clown and much more.
Hugh Desmond Braden
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June 12, 1922 ~ March 24, 1914 ~91 years “MOUNTAIN DUDE” Born to Winnifred Sadie and Clive Braden in Pouce Coupe, BC, Des spent his younger days in the vicinity of Dawson Creek including Pouce Coupe and Rolla. He joined the army in November, 1943 and was proud to serve overseas in England and Western Europe. While at a dance in Dawson Creek in 1949, he met Violet June Chambers, a Fort St. John gal, and the courtship began. June and Des were married in Fort St. John in 1951 and settled in Dawson Creek where they remained until 1973 with Des employed at Finning Tractor, Coutts Machinery and the Dept. of Transportation (Weigh Scales). In 1973, June and Des relocated to Quesnel as Des had an opportunity to get away from night shift by operating the
April 18th, 19th & 20th Cariboo Memorial Complex
Portable Scales for the Government. He retired in 1986 and continued to live in Quesnel until his passing. Although his job on the scales required him to hand out the occasional ticket he considered many of the loggers and truckers in the area, his friends. He was very active in the B.P.O. Elks, the Legion and the Rodeo Clubs in both Dawson Creek and Quesnel. June and Des purchased property on Puntchesakut Lake and this soon became a “mecca” for family and friends to enjoy camping, fishing, water skiing, sledding and the odd water fight with neighbours. Des ended his life with the satisfaction of having completed his bucket list of things to see and do. He leaves to mourn his wife June, his daughters: Judy (Jim) Renfrew, Kathie (Bill) LaForge,
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SATURDAY CONTINUED 9:00pm BARN DANCE Budweiser Products are back. Music by the talented
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SUNDAY APRIL 20TH 9:30am to 12:00 EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH
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Take the family for Brunch in the small arena with the Lions Club.
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Carol (Allan) LaForge; grandchildren: James (Leanne), Janelle, Brett (Kelsey), Tye, Meagan (Todd) and Lindsay (Andrew); great grandchildren: Jennifer, Julianna, Jimmy, Cooper and Ryder. As well as sisters in law, cousins, nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. Interment at the family plot in Rolla, BC this summer. As per Des’ request there will be no service In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favourite charity.
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New tourism website, one -stop destination
Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation (QCEDC) has created a new tourism marketing tool in the newly re-launched Tourism Quesnel website. The website puts the spotlight on the wide variety of attractions and services that Quesnel and the surrounding area have to offer.
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“The new www.tourismquesnel.com website is a key tool for marketing our community to the thousands of visitors who pass through Quesnel every year,” said Amy Reid, Economic Development Officer for Quesnel. “The aim of this website is to show visitors from around the province and
the world what makes Quesnel such an interesting and exciting place to visit.” The website features a constantly rotating stream of area photos by local photographers, highlighting the visual beauty of the area. Local residents and visitors are able to submit their photos to be
featured on the website through a simple ‘Submit Your Photo’ page. A detailed ‘Events’ page promotes all local events with event information, times and interactive maps to guide visitors to their destination. “The new Tourism Quesnel website is a one-stop destination for tourism
information in Quesnel,” said Quesnel Visitor Centre manager Patty Morgan. “With comprehensive information ranging from accommodations to dining and our rich history, visitors will be able to see everything that our community has to offer.” The website was developed with grant funding
from Northern Development Trust and Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association. The City of Quesnel’s Tourism and Civic Pride committee provided valuable input on the design and content. Event coordinators can submit their event by contacting the Visitor Centre at 250-992-871.
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” I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for You alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. Psalms 4:8
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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
Speaker: Ken Kriese
“The Bible: Fairy Tale or Foundation of Truth” Pastor John Nicholson
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St. John’s Anglican Church
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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
Creating An Atmosphere Of Christian Growth
GOD IN JESUS, GOD IN US
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• Sunday Service & Sunday School: ............... 10:30 am • Healing Clinic: ...........................Tues. 9 am - 12 pm Call Lynn LeBlanc at 747-4694 for an appointment 218 Kinchant St. Office: 250-992-2313 “D’em Dry Bones”
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.
“In the Valley”
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Worship Sunday 11:30 am
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elcome to this month’s Rotary Roundup as we inform and engage our community about activities, projects and events of the Quesnel Rotary Club. Each year more than a million Rotarians in 34,000 clubs in more than 200 countries recognize the month of March as Literacy Month throughout Rotary’s world. Our 55 members continue to support literacy projects in the community; in fact our own Rebecca Beuschel, Quesnel’s community literacy coordinator and our incoming club president for 2014-15, spoke at our March 6 meeting about the growing importance of preserving and nurturing literacy at all age levels and making books and written material easily available to everyone. Rotary International president Ron Burton writes in this month’s Rotarian magazine about how in his Oklahoma elementary school pupils were expected not only to be reading by the age of seven or eight, they were also expected to read upside down. Each student took turns reading books out loud to the rest
Rotary Roundup
of the class, and in order to do this and show them pictures, it was necessary to hold and read the book the other way around... upside-down. I found that interesting. Our club aims to hold several major fund raising events throughout the year. In February, our annual Foundation Evening generated over $5,000 for international projects. Rotary’s largest global undertaking is an ongoing effort to permanently eradicate polio. In March, Saturday the 29 to be exact, we hosted a sold-out “Pub Night” at the Cariboo Hotel to benefit CHAAPS or the Cariboo Hoofbeats Assisted Activity Program Society. This is a charitable group here in the Gold Pan City that offers educational and therapeutic riding and handling programs with horses and dogs to assist people from a diverse range of backgrounds with an
equally diverse range of disabilities, challenges, and illnesses. CHAAPS is committed to improving the quality of life of challenged children, youth, adults and seniors. Our next event is a dinner-concert event staged in support of the efforts of the performing arts community to provide bursary and scholarship awards. This will take place the evening of April 12 in the College Atrium. Tickets are available from Bo Peep Boutique at $40 each, very good value for dinner and live local talent. Following that will be the ever-popular Diamond Calcutta – a ladies’ night of fun, food and fab, all culminating in an elimination draw for a dazzling diamond. This event always sells out and is slated for Wednesday, May 14. Watch next month’s column for details on tickets, or ask any Rotary member. Besides hosting fund raising events such as a Pub Night or Diamond Calcutta, our fun and fellowship calendar always has something brewing. Club members and their families recently
enjoyed bowling for fun and next, a very much appreciated afternoon of cross country skiing and snow shoeing hosted by the Cariboo Ski Touring Club at Hallis Lake. Many of us are looking forward to our annual campout and fishing derby in May. Our club is preparing to welcome an inbound international exchange student this coming summer. We do not know yet from which country our guest will hail, but he or she will be here for a year. Many of our former exchange students, now with families of their own, continue to stay in touch with us. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Observer for putting together such an informative and colourful Rotary four-page supplement recently. Community awareness such as this helps us promote and further the service of Rotary here at home and around the world. For more information about Rotary, ask a club member or please visit www.rotary.org or www.quesnelrotary.com. Ron Paull is a twenty-year Quesnel Rotarian.
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Don’t shrug it off
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t’s not just about Nigerian inheritance schemes, or people stealing credit cards or financial information. Questionable activities touch each and every taxpayer whose hardearned dollars are siphoned by politicians for unjustified “expenses.” If we have learned anything from last year’s Senate expense scandals, and the recent revelations concerning former Alberta premier Alison Redford’s travel expenses, it’s that this is a problem that crosses all party lines and involves all political stripes. A recent example being publication of details of the vacation expenses billed for NDP MLA Jenny Kwan’s family to the Portland Hotel Society, a not-for-profit organization already under fire for its expenses record. Kwan’s subsequent repayment of the sum was a reason for rejoicing on the right. That jubilation has been tempered somewhat by the revelation, also this month, of travel expenses billed by B.C. legislature Speaker Linda Reid, a B.C. Liberal MLA, for her husband – so that he could join her on a trip to South Africa. In addition to issuing a public apology, Reid has also repaid the sum in total. Whatever the mitigating circumstances of each case, neither inspires confidence in our system. Abusing public trust and dipping into public funds is, or should be, indefensible, no matter the spluttering rants of entrenched ideologues on the left or the right, who will always claim that whatever the other party did is worse. Yet oddly, when it comes to political impropriety, our society long ago suspended any notion of justice or punishment that automatically applies to scammers in any other walk of life. With politicians going on to reap the rewards of generous pensions, lucrative posts and valuable consultancies, it’s no wonder so many average Canadians shrug their shoulders and walk in the other direction when urged to exercise their democratic rights. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer
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The future of signatures
y 13-year-old son can’t write his name and most of his buddies can’t either. My 10-year-old daughter and most of her friends can. The reason for this shouldn’t have shocked me since the demise of cursive writing has been covered in the news, but I must have missed it, because I was completely surprised when I saw for myself. We were at the bank at the time. I had just opened individual savings accounts for Sam and Daisy, and the kids were asked to sign on the dotted line. Daisy wrote out her name effortlessly, and then it was Sam’s turn. “Don’t print it,” I said correcting him halfway through. “Signatures are supposed to be written.” “I can’t remember how,” he said after attempting to do it. He couldn’t even recall how to script the ‘S.’ Daisy snorted and offered to write his name. I told him to just print it and we’d talk about it later. And talk we did. “Why can Daisy write her name and you can’t?” I asked when we got in the car. “The last time we learned
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On A Brighter Note handwriting was in grade three I think,” Sam replied. “We never write in middle school.” According to a couple of 16-year-olds I asked, it’s rare in high school as well. The art of handwriting that I used to practice diligently back in my youth just isn’t considered important like it once was. After my initial disbelief, I started to contemplate the significance of its gradual disintegration in this digital age. Back when I was in school I spent countless hours practicing my penmanship so it would look beautiful and impress the reader. Yet I ended up corresponding with more of a speedy chicken scratch in the end. Over the years it’s developed into a hybrid of writing and printing, and while I can easily read it
ago and my students had no idea what it said,” my teacher friend said about her grade 10 class. “This could look bad to a future employer who writes. Kids who know how to read writing might be more marketable.” But many educators argue there are computer programs that can translate basic handwriting and it’s just nostalgia that has some wanting to keep the art of cursive writing alive. “If the kids can communicate by talking, printing and typing, why should they spend precious school time learning handwriting when they’ll barely need it?” another teacher friend asked. “They’re better off learning a second language or something else that benefits their cognition and will become a more useful skill in their future.” It feels kind of sad to see the demise of handwriting happening right before our eyes, but better that than spelling and grammar. We have to pick our battles and for that, I’d put up a fight. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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myself, others have trouble deciphering what it says. That has never mattered though. With greeting cards and notes meant for someone else’s eyes, I’d take an extra minute to neatly print so my message would be understood by the recipient. Additional communications have either been spoken or typed. “What about signatures?” my friend asked when I decided not to mind that kids are no longer engaging in cursive writing. “People can’t be printing their signatures.” Well, Sam just did and it wasn’t a problem with the bank. And his friend just did for his passport application and it wasn’t rejected by the government. Regardless, I would like my children to at least know how to sign their own names and have started working with my son on that. Not being able to write beyond a signature might become an issue the odd time, but the inability to read writing seems more problematic since there are older generations still communicating this way. “I wrote something on the board a couple of weeks
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Time and effort has been immense Editor: Response to Russ Hallbauer. I understand why Mr. Hallbauer and all those who worked so hard in support of the mine application feel so frustrated and disappointed. Please let me be clear, I did not ever think that you didn’t try hard enough. On the contrary, I believe the time and effort invested in this project
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has been immense. And while the ultimate objective of federal approval has not yet been achieved....a vital beachhead has been achieved and that is where all resources should be assembled in order to press on to success. Beach-head, what beachhead? You may ask. Please let me explain. The strength of your second Taseko application backed by Cariboo public
support prompted the Prime Minister to give a most interesting response when questioned about New Prosperity. The Prime Minister recently attended a mining conference in Toronto. While there, he was questioned about New Prosperity. He replied by saying that he turned down the application because it didn’t provide adequate protection for Fish Lake. There lies
the basis for the third application. Address it to the Prime Minister and lead with a detailed but clear description of how Fish Lake would be protected by the New Prosperity project. Mr. Hallbauer, I very much appreciate your response to my article because in it you explain that your plan to save Fish Lake would have come in a later step of the application process. And
that this plan would have proven that Fish Lake would be protected. They never gave you a chance to make your case. Fine, then start by making your case to the citizens of B.C. who wish to see responsible resource development proceed. Show them how your plan will provide more than adequate protection for Fish Lake. If you were to do that, I’m sure a province-
wide campaign could be launched that would get the attention of the Prime Minister. Then submit your revised application which would high-light your protection plan for Fish Lake. It can be done. British Columbia will back you. Jim Shepard is the former CEO of Finning and Canfor and was the spokesperson for CC4BC, email: Mine4bc@gmail. com.
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School District closes Youth Centre A recent Cariboo Observer article informed the community that the Youth Centre Program operating out of Helen Dixon Centre was closing on March 28. Thank you to all the youth and staff who have participated in the program over the last 15 years. In recent years, the Youth Centre ProWE LCOME gram provided after school activities from School Notes 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., three afternoons per week School District and some special event #28 days. Youth had the opportunity to participate in games, floor hockey, crafts and computer time. The special events included skiing, rock wall climbing, cooking, theme days, trips to Cottonwood and participation in Billy Barker Days. The Youth Centre provided a safe and caring place for youth to gather and socialize. Increasing costs and lower enrolment have necessitated the need to change the Youth Centre model. The Youth Centre began with an operating budget of $15,000 from the City of Quesnel and an in-kind donation of space from the School District. Today the Youth Centre budget includes the grant from the city and approximately $25,000 additional expenses covered by the Quesnel School District. The money the School District receives from the Ministry of Education is to be used for the education of students in schools in Grades K – 12. The Youth Centre may be better served to operate under the direction of a non-profit society that could apply for grants. The Quesnel School District remains committed to working with the community and the city to find alternative sources of funding in order to create sustainable programs and services for youth in Quesnel. Cynthia Bernier is director of instruction – curriculum and Sue-Ellen Miller is superintendent of schools.
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Diamond Forever Jason Scott brings his Neil Diamond Tribute Show to Quesnel Legion, April 12. Contributed photo
Jason Scott’s tribute show more than a nod to Neil Diamond
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rom Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood, through the turbulence of the 1960’s and on into the 21st century, the songs of Neil Diamond continue to attract new fans to go along with the legions of old and many of those fans will be at the Quesnel Diamond Forever, a Celebration of Neil Diamond April 12, at the Legion Hall with cocktails at 5 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. This performance is a dinner and show with tickets at $30 each, available at the Legion. A show such as Jason Scott’s Diamond Forever a Celebration of Neil Diamond is an extremely entertaining recognition to the music and talent of this legendary singersongwriter. “Neil Diamond has recorded his music so many times and changed it so much, that interpreting that music can in itself be an
art,” Scott, creator and performance artist for the one-man live stage extravaganza, said. “When you look at Neil Diamond’s history and career of six decades, you realize the music and the possibilities of that music are unlimited.” The process of interpreting Neil Diamond’s harmonious combination of notes, is not dissimilar to a symphony conductor interpreting the music of Beethoven from a score. Certainly Neil Diamond is not just a simple songwriter, but a composer and performer as well. His music has that universality and timelessness that transcends his own personality and the personalities of anyone performing his music. The proof of this is the audience itself, crossing all generations, with new fans added every year and the songs themselves, which are so well known
as to be archetypal. Scott’s musical resume is impeccable. He began attending the Toronto Conservatory of Music at the age of 5, achieving first degree honours by age 15. In his 20s, Scott toured extensively with nightclub and concert bands and in his 30s was a Canadian record label, signed recording artist, writer and performer. 2005 in Las Vegas, Jason was the first ever Canadian international performer to win the Be a Legend celebrity tribute artist competition as Neil Diamond, at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino. A well-received audition followed with On Stage Entertainment owners of the world famous Legends In Concert. September 2010, Scott was awarded the Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Tribute Artists Best Platinum Showcase Award. In February 2011 he not only won the second place
second Annual Vegas Tribute Artist trophy, but was honoured to be specially invited to perform as the opening act for the headlining Country Superstars show at the fabulous Las Vegas Golden Nugget Showroom. February 2012, Scott returned to Las Vegas and performed his award winning show on the First Street Stage, breaking attendance records at The Fremont Street Experience. As well, he was specially invited to perform at The Reel Awards Show gala held at the Golden Nugget Casino Hotel. During the evening’s event, Scott was surprised, humbled, proud and honoured to win the Reel Award in the Pop and Rock category. Scott has made hit appearances at The Rosen Plaza Hotel as well as The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disneyworld in Orlando Florida and aboard the
Royal Caribbean cruise ship Monarch of The Seas. He has appeared in Las Vegas at the Greek Isles Hotel and Casino, the Southpoint Hotel Casino and Spa, the Imperial Palace and before her demolition, the world famous Stardust Resort and Casino. More recently, for the last two consecutive years, Scott has performed his “Diamond Forever” show on the Las Vegas “First Street Stage” at the Fremont Street Experience. Scott’s performance hands-down personifies and delivers the look, the sound, the moves and the music of icon Neil Diamond. His Diamond Forever a Celebration of Neil Diamond is an exciting, must-see evening’s entertainment event! Enhanced by background stories, humour, authentic costuming, studio recorded audio tracks
and incredibly realistic spot on vocals, this audience interactive show creates a sight and sound experience that transports delighted Neil Diamond fans, old and young, down memory lane! “This music bridge’s generations,” Scott said. “The show is structured but also spontaneous, loose and huge fun as the performance is very audience interactive, sometimes I find myself in the crowd and then other times I’ve found some of the audience on stage with me.” Neil Diamond himself has said, “If I had one message it would be to stay open and receptive to the music and the possibilities without giving it too much thought. Really feel it and it will be a worthwhile experience.” Such a show to experience is Jason Scott’s Diamond Forever a Celebration of Neil Diamond.
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It’s time for the17th Annual Country Bluegrass Jamboree ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
Volunteers are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the 17th Annual Country Bluegrass Jamboree slated for April 17 – 20 at the Seniors’ Centre. Before the last note was played at last year’s jamboree, bands were committing to this year’s event and Jamboree president Ken Knoke says the lineup is once again great. With more the 18 bands from Williams Lake to Peace River, attendees can dance the weekend away to the music of some of the finest musicians around. Included in the line up are Cariboo Thunder, New Journey, Country n’ Stuff, Ellaine and Friends, JJ’s Classic Country, Old Time Fiddlers and many more. Jamboree volunteer and musician Ellaine Simpson said one of the most challenging parts of preparing the event is securing the advertising for the program and collecting items for the silent auction. However, each year she and her volunteers manage to get the job done. “We are so grateful for all the community support,” she said. Ken said he can’t wait for the doors to open on Thursday, April 17 at 12:30 p.m. The music starts at 1:15 p.m. with the Williams Lake band New Journey. He said it makes all the hard work leading up to the jamboree worth it. With parking at a premium, priority in the immediate
vicinity of the Seniors’ Centre for RVs is given to outof-towners, musicians and those with health issues. There is also accommodation available within walking distance of the jamboree, but it’s recommended you book as early as possible as its a busy weekend in town. Food for the jamboree will be available all day beginning with pancake breakfasts Friday, Saturday and Sunday and an evening meal Thursday, Friday and
Saturday provided by Jean’s Side Door Catering. One of the most popular activities during the jamboree is the band scramble on Friday night. Musicians wishing to participate, throw their names in a hat and band makeup is decided by luck of the draw. “You never know who you’ll be playing with,” Ken said with a laugh. It’s also an opportunity for some good-natured high jinks. The weekend is punctuated with impromptu jam sessions, sharing of friendship and musicianship, reacquainting with old friends and making new friends, but the bottom line for all participants is a love of the music and a desire for camaraderie. You just never know who you’ll meet at Quesnel’s premier country bluegrass jamboree. “Whether you are local or from out of town, enjoy country bluegrass music, as well as dancing and if you have never attended any of our previous 16 successful jamborees, this is your lucky year to attend and enjoy what you have missed out on in the past. For those who have attended in the past, we welcome you back,” Ken said. Tickets are $30/individual weekend pass in advance at Circle S Western Wear or by calling Ken 250-992-5696 until April 16. Tickets at the door are $35/weekend pass per person or $10/day. For information call Ken 250-992-5696 or visit www. quesnelcountrybluegrass.org.
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17TH ANNUAL COUNTRY BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE April 17 – 20, Seniors Centre, doors open at 12:30 p.m., April 17. Advance tickets $30/each at 250992-5696 or Circle S Western Wear until April 16. At the door $35/person for the weekend or $10/day. For information call Ken, 250-992-5696
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FRIDAY MS SELF-HELP GROUP meeting April 4, 12:30 – 2 p.m. in CD Hoy room at City Hall. For information call Donna, 250-9923369. 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.
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– 11 p.m. Come out for the fun. 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. QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, April 26 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9
a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available.
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 NEIL DIAMOND April 12, cocktails at 5 p.m., showtime 7 p.m., tickets for the dinner and show, $30
SUNDAY SPRING SWAP MEET April 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Rod and Gun Clubhouse, 3398 Nazko Road, admission $2. Sell or swap your unwanted hunting, shooting or fishing equipment. Table rental $10, single items place on common table, pay $ if item sells. For
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A gripping journey through a world both familiar and strange Quesnel Film Club presents Enemy, April 10 at the Carib Theatre, 6:30 p.m. showtime. This is the final movie in the club’s winter series. Brilliantly adapted from the late Nobel Prize winning author José Saramago’s 2002 novel The Double, the latest film from the Academy Award nominated Canadian director Denis Villeneuve breathes new life into the doppelgänger tradition, with a hypnotic, surreal approach that reaffirms him as one of Canada’s most skilled storytellers. Adam Bell, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, is a glum, dishevelled history professor who lives in isolation and seems disinterested even in his beautiful girlfriend, Mary played by Melanie Laurent. Watching a movie on the
recommendations of a colleague, Adam spots his double, an actor named Anthony Clair, in a minor role and decides to track him down, an adventure he quite relishes. The identical men meet and their lives soon become bizarrely and irrevocably intertwined. Gyllenhaal is transfixing as both Adam and Anthony, engendering empathy as well as disapproval while embodying two distinct personas.
He is supported by an excellent cast, including Sarah Gadon as Anthony’s pregnant wife. Marking his first foray into English-language filmmaking with masterfully controlled attention to detail, Villeneuve takes us on a enigmatic and gripping journey through a world that is both familiar and strange. Tickets for Enemy are $9 (regular admission) and $7
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Forestry playoffs
The foresters are in the Twin Arenas this week competing for lumber more important than any that has gone through any mill – past, present or future: The Lumber Cup. The playoffs come to a head this Saturday, with the final games of round robin play in the morning, culminating in the championship game, starting a 3 p.m. More pictures and up to date information on A19 Jonas Gagnon photo
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Going as far as they’ve ever been JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter
Ryan Gagnon in his Royale blues.
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Two years after making the jump from the Cariboo Cougars to the WHL's Victoria Royals, Ryan Gagnon and the Royals will be going the furthest in the post season he and the team have been – it's on to the second round of playoffs. "We started the season off slow this year, but started to gel at just the right time," Gagnon said. That timing helped them storm past the Spokane Chiefs in four straight games in the first, best of seven, series of the playoffs. Like his team, it's been a banner year for Gagnon; the
defence man has posted two goals this year, along with six assists, doubling his assists and posting his first goals in his WHL career. "It's been a good season," Gagnon said. "I've played in most of the games and learned a lot." Gagnon has been busy learning both on and off the ice, managing to excel in school – he won the scholastic player of the year award for Victoria. Now, though, school's over and he can focus on playoff hockey and taking on the Portland Winterhawks, who promise to be a challenge for the Royals and for Gagnon on defense. “Portlan’s a really good team
with a strong offense,” he said. “But we’re a fairly defensive team.” His family also hopes to make the trip down to see Gagnon in action, which will be a treat for both him and his family, as they don’t get to see each other often during the busy hockey season. With a second season under his belt, and a corresponding improvement, Gagnon is hoping to continue his career and maintain his upward momentum through his WHL career and hopefully beyond. And while he does that, his family and friends in the Cariboo will continue cheering for him and hoping for the best.
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Fraser River v. Serenity Two humdingers played in the first night of the 20th Lumber Cup as BCS scores and empty netter to make the final 4-1 over Fraser River, while Serenity scores in the last 90 seconds to tie up Bear, 3 all. Jonas Gagnon photos
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Texting and driving is the new drunk driving Another statistic that caught Anton's attention was the 51,000 distracted driving statistics
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Glynis Marie (Betty Frank) Cox Aug. 5, 1931 – Mar. 29, 2014 Passed away at Campbell River Hospital on Saturday, March 29th, 2014. She is survived by her wife-in-law Theresa Frank (Gordon Frank), sons Duffy Frank (Michelle), Joey Frank (Melody), Coby Thayer (Shaylyn), Jamey Frank (Jeanine), daughters Barbara Frank (Billy), Julie Frank (Ian), grandchildren Jordon Frank, Devon Bashor, Dustin Krook, Kybor Dubois, Eliot Dubois, Micky Mowat, Erin and Matt Mowat, Anthony Thayer, Tanner Thayer, Taylor Thayer, Jillian Frank, Emily Yates, Elijah, Carter Frank, Jackson Frank, brother Derek Cox (Donna), sister Ellen Nelson (Barry), together with many nieces and nephews. Betty enjoyed her life in the Cariboo, hunting, trapping and dog teaming and recently published her stories in her book “The Legendary Betty Frank�. She spent her last years near her three children on Quadra Island. Betty was outgoing, energetic, dancing to the end. Flowers gratefully declined in consideration of donations in Betty’s memory to the SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society. A celebration of life for Betty will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 3:00 pm at Quadra Legion (potluck dinner at 5:00 pm) music to follow.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup. Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships. The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego. The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast. Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite
front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice. Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use. Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package reason to believe the dimming rearview mirrors, power is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end. The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class. Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395
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Confessions of a Curber... Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber. Walt has no shame! This week he sells a stolen car.
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Pic of the week The world’s most fuel-efficient hybrid car, the Volkswagen XL1, will go on display in in London alongside other Designs of the Year award nominees. A team led by Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design for VW, designed the Volkswagen XL1. It is a limited series production two-seater car that explores the limits of energy efficiency for a road-legal production vehicle. The design brief for the XL1 was to produce a ‘one litre’ car – that is to say, a car that uses one litre of fuel per 100 km.
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The Dodge Dart has held its own in a sporty compact segment where competition is fierce. Perhaps it is because of its value, the various engine choices or that it has some pretty cool features (like available under-the-frontseat-cushion storage) and a fresh style – inside and out – the Dart seems to be a hit. Two years in, Chrysler has loaded it up with an engine full of gusto, unique styling cues and added a couple of letters on the back and now we have the Dodge Dart GT. What sets it apart from its siblings are a stretcheddown grille and LED headlights. You’ll find the rear clad with the ‘Racetrack’ LED lights that run the full length of the trunk. Then there’s a set of 18inch wheels come standard on this vehicle along with a 2.4L, MultiAir, 4-cylinder Tigershark engine, matched
with a 6-speed manual transmission, that brings to the pavement 184 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. Of all the characteristics I like about this trim of Dart, I think its transmission is the weakest link. In previous reviews of other Dart models – like the 1.4L, Turbocharged version with 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque – the gear throws are, in my opinion, too long to really give it that edge and sporty vibe that it needs to compete with vehicles like the VW GTI, Honda Civic Si or even the Ford Focus ST. The gear throws are long and the clutch has little weight to it, taking away the performance aspect of the GT that it should have. On the flip side, the light clutch works favourably in the urban environment. This setup makes being stuck in traffic bearable. Getting back to the gearbox, I really wanted to like the Dart more. I really did. So I concocted scenarios in my mind to figure out a way to not be so sad about its lack of panache. I think I found one. Buyers of the GT will like what they get for the value. After all, it has a starting MSRP of $21,995. That’s thousands less than the aforementioned competitors. And some buyers of vehicles who want that extra kick don’t necessarily need all the sports sedan-like
characteristics. They want power but in a comfortable and affordable package. Furthermore, they enjoy added touches like a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, GT specific sport leather seats, a Parkview rear backup camera and more. The interior has a pleasant look to it and it’s very agreeable to drive. On the highway, special attention from designers and engineers were paid to make sure you drive in a quiet cabin. Minimal road noise entered the GT’s cabin, allowing my passengers and I to enjoy the musical stylings of various bands being listened to on the Alpine premium stereo system with nine speakers (an additional $1,295 for this sun and sound package.) The sun portion of the package adds
a power express open/close sunroof to the mix. After I switched into this mindset, I found I was able to alleviate my frustrations of what the GT didn’t have, but what it did have. Additionally, a feature that I love about the Dart – and all other Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler products – is the Uconnect media interface. The GT comes standard with the 8.4-inch touchscreen and is a dream to work with. Large icons, easy prompts and a no-fuss approach to pairing your handheld device to the Bluetooth system all come standard. Whether taking the GT for a drive in the city or on the open road, it does have some solid legs to stand on. Visit www.dodge.ca for more information alexandra.straub@drive-
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The resulting vehicle uses just 0.9 litres per 100 km. To achieve this fuel consumption figure, the XL1 was aerodynamically optimised, adopting the classic ‘tear drop’ shape and utilising innovations such as removing traditional wing mirrors and replacing them with small cameras called e-Mirrors which transmit exterior images to interior displays. For more details on the XL1, visit www. volkswagen.co.uk. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer. Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals. My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend. I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist. Of course my ads said they were all real gems. You’d think people might see through my ads. “Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.” And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice? The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly. The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask? Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last. So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.” I knew I had to sell it fast. I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back. Four days later, I got a call from a young
“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed. I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice! I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me. Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved. Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine. I quickly changed my phone number (again). Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter. Apparently, the car was towed away by the police. And yes, she was trying to find me. Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.
*How can a stolen vehicle be sold? Curbers often break the law by bridging a title. Instead of registering a vehicle in their name within 10 days after a purchase, as required, they leave it in the name of the previous owner. This keeps their name out of the chain of title and from being caught with a stolen vehicle or one that would not be able to be registered or insured for another reason.
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The Quesnel Board of Education is pleased to offer a public forum on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the School Board Office, 401 North Star Road beginning at 4:00 p.m. for input and discussion regarding the 2014/2015 Annual Budget. Trustees are interested in hearing the Community’s views on the key areas that the School District should focus its resources, as it prepares the 2014/2015 Preliminary Budget. The District is projecting enrolment decline of 76 school-aged students and 90 FTE adult learners. Enrolment decline and increasing cost pressures make the financial decisions very challenging for the Board of Education. This is an opportunity for the Community to contribute their views to budget discussions. District Staff will be sharing demographic and financial information, enrolment projections and comparisons to similar sized Districts. Your comments and feedback are appreciated, we hope to see you there or send comments/suggestions to: budget@sd28.bc.ca For further information contact Sue-Ellen Miller, Superintendent of Schools, CEO (250-992-8802),Teri Stoneman, Secretary-Treasurer (250-992-8802) or Tony Goulet, Chairperson of the Board (250-983-3519).
Cook – Full Time, Day Shift Custodian – Full time Casual on-call coach, afternoon shift Casual on-call assistant cook Nenqayni Wellness Centre A residential alcohol and drug treatment centre providing holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth, families and communities in a safe and secure environment. Currently seeking qualified candidates for: • Full time cook on permanent day shift. Cook training certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of nutrition requirements and the Canada Food Guide. Currently valid Food Safe Certificate is mandatory • Full time custodian on permanent over night shift, 10:30pm to 9:00am, four days on, four days off, previous custodial experience required • Casual, on-call coach for afternoon shift, 3pm to 11pm, week days. Previous coaching experience required • Casual, on-call assistant cook, valid Food Safe Certificate required Preferably, the successful candidates will be of aboriginal descent. A Class 5 Driver’s Licence and reliable transportation to and from Nenqayni are required. For the full time cook and custodian positions, a Class 4 Driver’s Licence must be obtained during the six month probationary period. Deadline for submissions is Friday April 11, 2014
Bevz Broughton & Company Chartered Accountants LLP is pleased to announce we have merged with Mr. Kane Fraser, Chartered Accountant of Williams Lake. We now have offices in Williams Lake, Quesnel and Prince George. The new firm, Fraser Bevz Broughton Chartered Accountants LLP (FBB) located at 223 Reid Street, is also pleased to welcome Dawn Fraser (ACIA) and Ron Rasmussen, CA. Ryan, Dawn and Ron will be happy to take care of all of your tax and accounting needs in Quesnel.
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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
Sports Reporter/ Photographer The Quesnel Cariboo Observer has an immediate opening for a full-time reporter/photographer to join its award-winning team. The Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a Black Press newspaper published twice a week. Reporting directly to the Editor, the successful candidate will possess strong writing skills and a air for reporting everything from sports to news, feature and special section stories. Key attributes include the ability to work well as a self-starting member of a WKUHH-person newsroom. You will be expected to contribute to weekly newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to our readers through both your writing, and your photography. As a news journalist you have: a strong desire to succeed; a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and lay-out; a mature approach to problem solving; ability to work independently and as a team member; show keen attention to detail; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict deadlines and a lively, energetic and outgoing personality. Knowledge of, and adherence to, Canadian Press style is key, as is ability to take, follow and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Quesnel is a city of 11,000 with 10,000 people in the surrounding region located in the heart of Cariboo country in B.C.'s beautiful Central Interior. Many summer and winter recreational opportunities exist including shing, hiking, camping, boating and cross-country skiing. There is also a lively arts and culture scene. Forward resume, including three references, published examples of your work, and a cover letter to: Autumn MacDonald, Editor Quesnel Cariboo Observer 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 E-mail: editor@quesnelobserver.com Fax: 250-992-5229 Closing date for applications, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April , 2014.
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Billy Barker Casino Hotel CAREER OPPORTUNITY “HEAD CHEF” position is a Full-Time Management job for a hands-on managing Chef to handle all aspects in the Kitchen at the Billy Barker Casino Hotel in Quesnel, BC. Must lead the kitchen team, possess excellent communication skills, leadership, and time management skills. Chef experience of no less than 5 years with a history of loyalty to one employer. Experience in hiring, training, supervision of up to 15 kitchen personnel, discipline and terminating exercises. Ordering supplies, scheduling of kitchen help. Must hold a valid WHMIS and FOODSAFE, and First Aid Level 1 certificate. Salary range is $40,000. to $48,000. per year, depending on experience. Apply via email to glizotte@billybarkercasino.com with detailed resume complete with references.
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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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