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NORTH CARIBOO RECREATION AND PARKS
Arena replacement referendum set for June 14 Residents within the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks service boundary will be heading to the polls to vote on a proposed North Cariboo Arena Replacement project that would see a 1,600 seat arena with a regulation size ice surface and dry floor space to support arena programs and events. The new arena would feature a structural steel building with wood architectural elements, located adjacent to the existing arenas. Residents will be asked the following question at the advance polls and general voting day: Are you in favour of the Cariboo Regional District adopting Loan Authorization Bylaw 4905 to borrow up to $7.5 million over 20 years to provide for the construction of a new arena as part of the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service? Based on 2014 assessed values, the estimated annual cost to undertake this borrowing translates to a residential tax rate of $26/$100,000 of the net taxable assessed value of land and improvements. There are two advance voting opportunities, in addition to general voting day. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of these advance voting opportunities because there is lower voter turn-out on these days and therefore less time spent waiting in line. Both advance voting opportunities will take place in the CD Hoy Room in Quesnel City Hall on Wednesday, June 4 and Monday, June 9, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. General voting day is Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at
the following locations: • Red Bluff School, 1533 Maple Drive, Quesnel • Parkland Community Hall, 5016 Bjornson Road, Quesnel • Bouchie Lake Elementary School, 2074 Blackwater Road, Quesnel • Barlow Creek Elementary School, 816 Barkerville Hwy, Quesnel • West Fraser Fire Hall, 243 Jackpine Flats Road, Quesnel • Quesnel Legion Branch #94, 262 Kinchant Street, Quesnel When heading to the polls, you must bring at least two pieces of ID. One of them must have a signature. Between the two, they should prove your address, but if you do not have something with your current address you are allowed to make a formal declaration of residency. Picture identification is not necessary. Typical examples of ID that people use are driver’s license, BCID, firearms license, CareCard, credit card, SIN, status card, bank card, etc. Even a utility bill will work as a secondary piece of ID. All eligible North Cariboo residents are strongly encouraged to participate in this important referendum. Questions about the voting process should be directed to the Cariboo Regional District’s Chief Election Officer, Alice Johnston (ajohnston@cariboord.bc.ca) at 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636 or Deputy Chief Election Officer, Gina Albers (galbers@quesnel.ca), from the City of Quesnel at 250992-2111.
Book worm’s bonanza Despite the rainy, cold weather on Saturday, book lovers came out in droves to peruse the Museum Used Book Sale counters and fill their arms as this young lady did. Inside was just as busy with shoppers snapping up the vintage items available.
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Tips for dining out on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and this special holiday serves to honor all those women who devote so much time and effort to their families. While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of children opt to treat Mom to a night out on the town come Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a night off from cooking, but also it presents an opportunity to get dressed up and spend time together as a family. A vast number of families travel to their favorite restaurants for Mother’s Day meals. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year for restaurants.
The National Retail Federation says 54.8 per cent of Americans treat their mothers to a special meal out on Mother’s Day. Billions of dollars are generated by people eating out with their mothers. With large crowds to be expected, diners can follow a few tips when treating Mom to a meal. • Book early – very early. To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your name on the reservation list. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11. • Expect to wait. Even with a reserva-
tion, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush mom out of the door. Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the dining party to be hungry and cranky, which is not a good way to celebrate mom. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained. • Consider dining out a day before or after. Restaurants are generally packed on Mother’s Day, and as a result kitchen and
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The Chair of the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition (CCBAC) announced that the Quesnel Tillicum Society (QTS) will receive $150,000 towards its building renovation project, the Quesnel Tillicum Society – Friendship Centre Rejuvenation. The QTS’ building is 40 years old and requires a number of upgrades to make it more attractive, energy efficient and welcoming. The renovation will create new skills training space for people looking to enter the workforce in the restaurant industry and will allow the Tillicum Society to develop a food security program for low income families. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall with an official opening in the spring of 2015. The project will provide welcome construction work for trades people during the winter months
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Obituary Tribute
Vivian Naomi Parker April 28, 2014
In Loving Memory of Ms. Vivian Naomi Parker of Kamloops, who passed away peacefully from a year long struggle with cancer on April 28, 2014 at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her children Clayton Fehr, Len Fehr and Connie (Norman) Morgan; her two grandchildren Scott Fehr and Lawrence (Michelle) King; her brothers Gordon Parker, Ken (Mary) Parker, Cliff Parker, Lorne (Gloria) Parker and Brad Parker, her sisters Ina Irwin, Gloria (Marcel) Pinette and Fay (Mike) Parker and sister in law Francis. Also many nieces, nephews as well as
many friends and relatives, all shared a huge part in our mom’s life. Vivian is predeceased by her parents Claire and Grace Parker, her brothers Dalmer Parker, Ray (Heather) Parker, her sisters in law Julie Parker and Kathy Parker. There will be a Celebration of Vivian’s life at Monck Park, Nicola Lake (Provincial Park), Merritt, BC on Saturday, June 14, 2014, starting at 1:00 pm. It will be a day honouring mom’s life, to include: singing from her brother Lorne, video’s and pictures, eulogy from her son in law Norm, food and refreshments, releasing of doves or balloons, storytelling and an opportunity for family or friends to share their memories. Camping is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please join the family on this day to remember a wonderful mother, sister, aunt and friend.
You will be sadly missed. Grandma was there to meet you on her birthday. Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated in memory of Vivian. A special thank you to Ponderosa Lodge for all the great care they gave our mom. There were many staff that went above and beyond their duty. Condolences may be expressed at www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Cremation Centre, Kamloops, BC, phone 250 – 554 - 2429
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NEWS CHAMPAGNE RETIRES
District of Wells welcomes new Chief Administrative Office Katrina Leckovic
The District of Wells is pleased to announce that Katrina Leckovic has been appointed as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the District of Wells. Ms. Leckovic will replace current CAO, Gary Champagne, who had returned to the position after retiring in 2011. “I am very impressed with Ms. Leckovic and have the utmost confidence that she will be able to take on the responsibilities of the position and do a great job for the people of Wells. I am leaving the community in good hands,” said Champagne. While there was some apprehension from past experience that the small town of Wells might not attract many qualified applicants, the Dis-
trict Mayor and Council selected Leckovic from a wide pool of local, regional and national applicants. Mayor Robin Sharpe is happy about the new appointment, stating: “After an extensive search and great candidates, I am pleased to welcome Katrina to our wonderful little town and look forward to working with her. Katrina will add a new dimension to our office and is bringing many new ideas and experiences to the community.” Leckovic comes to Wells very highly recommended by the Town of Antigonish in Nova Scotia where she was most recently the Manager of Strategic Initiatives. During her tenure in Antigonish,
Leckovic was instrumental in modernizing the town’s policies and by-laws and, although they were hoping to retain her for their senior management position, the draw back to B.C. was too strong for this Burnaby, B.C. native. In addition to her municipal experience, Leckovic brings with her a strong educational background. She holds a Master’s Degree in Planning from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from the University of New Mexico. She has completed a certificate in Sustainability Management and is working towards completion of her certificate
in Local Government Financial Administration. Although Wells may not be the best place to practice a golf swing, Leckovic should fit in with the active nature of the town. Leckovic has been involved in many sports and may be most publicly known as a professional golfer, having qualified for the US LPGA tour in 2008. During her brief visit to Wells this April, Leckovic was impressed by the people she met and the sense of community that was apparent. Leckovic will begin in her new position on May 5 and will work with Champagne through a transition period.
Cariboo Regional District
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR SCRUTINEERS
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NORTH CARIBOO ARENA REPLACEMENT PROJECT REFERENDUM
On Saturday, June 14, 2014, qualified electors within the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service Area may vote on the following question:
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“Are you in favour of the Cariboo Regional District adopting Loan Authorization Bylaw 4905 to borrow up to $7.5 million over 20 years to provide for the construction of a new arena as part of the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service?”
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Thank You On behalf of School District 28, Correlieu Secondary School would like to extend their thanks to the following people and businesses for supporting the 2014 P.A.R.T.Y program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) Road Safety Day. Setup John Andrushko, HMC • Ian Coghill, ICBC Driving Examiner Leslie Cameron, Coroner • Diana Poser, ICBC Jen Coghill, Student Correlieu • Mike Adams, Principal Correlieu Julie Mills, HMC • Gary Gronskie, HMC • Jeff Morris, Teacher Correlieu • Dale Carlson Coordinator PARTY Program Road Safety day Kevin Brooks, ICBC Road Safety Speaker Cpl. Banse, Quesnel RCMP Traffic Services Cst. Crammer, Quesnel RCMP Traffic Services Cst. Cross, Quesnel RCMP Traffic Services Diana Poser, ICBC Road Safety coordinator Ian Coghill, ICBC Driving Examiner Mike Adams, Principal Correlieu Lynn Primus, P.G. PARTY Program Leslie Cameron, Coroner Jennifer Langley, Drive Wise Distraction Simulator Instructor Brett Ketler, Drive Wise Distraction Simulator Instructor Dale Carlson Coordinator PARTY Program
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The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1366, 1985 (Quesnel Fringe Area) by redesignating the property described below: Bylaw No. 4783 Part of Lot 1, District Lot 4999, Cariboo District, Plan 30453 from Rural Residential designation to Light Industrial designation Purpose for Redesignation: To rezone in order to legalize an existing poultry abattoir located on a farm.
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The CRD has also received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3504, 1999 by rezoning the property described below: Bylaw No. 4784 Part of Lot 1, District Lot 4999, Cariboo District, Plan 30453, from Rural 2 (RR 2) zone to Special Exception M 3-1 zone (minimum lot size – 0.32 ha (M 3-1); 2 ha (RR 2))(maximum density – 1 lot in M 3-1, 7 lots in RR 2. Not proposed for subdivision.) Purpose for Rezoning: To rezone in order to legalize an existing poultry abattoir located on a farm. The subject property is located at 1020 Wiersma Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Keith and Wilma Watkin.
(Based on 2014 assessed values, the estimated annual cost to undertake this borrowing translates to a residential tax rate of $26/$100,000 of the net taxable assessed value of land and improvements.) Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufficient applications are received. Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer during regular office days and hours at the office of the Cariboo Regional District, Suite D - 180 North Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC during the period: 9:00 am, Monday, May 12, 2014 to 4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Application forms are available at: - Cariboo Regional District, Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake - Cariboo Regional District, #102 – 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel - Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel - Online at www.cariboord.bc.ca Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the following persons: Alice Johnston, Chief Election Officer, CRD Office (phone: 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636) Gina Albers, Deputy Chief Election Officer, City of Quesnel Office (phone: 250-992-2111) Alice Johnston Chief Election Officer Cariboo Regional District
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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection. Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) fortyeight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing. All verbal and written submissions will become the public record. The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102-410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from May 7, 2014 to May 14, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from May 7, 2014 to May 14, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636. Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag. Manager of Development Services
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Canucks now free to fix
OPINIONS
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ight away, we felt bad for John Tortorella. We felt bad for him when everyone in Vancouver watched the fiery head coach turn every bit contemplative in his assessment of the Canucks and their core. This firing seems like a necessary disaster to avoid a catastrophe. Truth is, the Vancouver Canucks did John Tortorella a favour and good on them. It was a slice of euthanasia for a sensitive, emotional coach – a guy who admitted to that he “crawled into a hole a little bit” last summer when he was handed his papers in New York. And really, that’s what held Vancouver back from that Cup in 2011, and any Cup in the years around it. They were lethargic at the worst moment. Their fate was never in their own hands because they refused to take it by the horns. Tortorella, in the right situation, would have been the perfect diagnosis. But he inherited an infected body and he wilted away without white blood cells. Now, he’s free. And he’s a lot richer. We don’t know whether he’ll collect the full total remaining on his contract – $8 million, which was to be paid out over four years – or whether there’s some sort of buyout clause in his scroll, but we know he’ll be okay. And the Canucks cut him loose while his dignity was still (partially) intact. It’d be easy for Tortorella to explain this season to future employers, if he wants back in. The guy’s only 55, which means he’s got a longtime left in this business, if he wants to. And, if anything, this past year in Vancouver – where he appeared most every night calm and friendly and easy to speak with – has rehabilitated his image. Well, the Canucks turned the page on the worst year in franchise history – all things considered – and they distanced themselves from the supposed reasons why. There’s a lot of work to do, but at least they’re free to do it now. –Black Press
Vocational school back in style T
he B.C. government has rolled out its ambitious overhaul of the public education system, from kindergarten to graduate school, much to the horror of its left-wing establishment. The formal title is B.C.’s Skills For Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training. It’s designed to dovetail with the Harper regime’s Canada Job Grant that requires employers to co-sponsor training spaces so they will hire the students at the end. Elementary and middle school curriculum is being revised to increase emphasis on hands-on experience. High school and postsecondary skilled trades programs are getting more money, but it’s going to be shifted from underperforming programs that don’t lead to jobs. Premier Christy Clark took another swipe at the bias of B.C.’s system before heading to Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong on another liquefied natural gas sales trip. She noted that 20 per cent of B.C. students and nearly half of aboriginal students, don’t finish high school. “Not only are there kids who don’t graduate, there are kids who graduate, go
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B.C. Views out and get one or two credentials before they finally find their way into a skills training program,” Clark said, who had her own wander through university campuses before going into politics. A couple of weeks ago, Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter downplayed the “relatively small” skilled trades shortage for B.C. industry. “We should not be engaged in a zero-sum kind of battle for dollars,” Petter protested. That’s exactly what he and other university executives are looking at and it will be based on the latest graduate employment data and labour demand forecasts. One of the key architects of this sweeping plan is Jessica McDonald, who shook up the public service while serving as Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister. Her report on trades
status they received in a culture fixated on university for two generations. That culture has created glaring problems. There are too many institutions offering the same courses. As with health care, block funding is handed out without any serious effort to measure the results. For many students, university has become an extension of adolescence, finding one’s self through philosophy or film studies. Employers get their share of blame from McDonald. Not only did they chop up trades training to make it cheaper to obtain, their preferred source of skilled workers has been to poach from other employers who paid to train them. Skills-based employment data will be made public for students to make career choices. Finally, students coming out of high school will have a way to assess what they can expect after $50,000 or more is spent on higher education. It’s about time. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.
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training confirms what Campbell’s critics in the labour movement have long said: the government’s 10year experiment with the Industry Training Authority is a rudderless mess. “Certain partners, particularly organized labour, feel marginalized,” McDonald wrote. “Others, particularly employers and employers’ associations, do not feel heard within the system. Over the recent past, several new directions have been introduced such as deregulation of trades and modular training that have caused strain because they were not fully inclusive during development, were seen to benefit single interests and they impacted the whole system.” The ITA board is being replaced, with union representation restored, and advisory councils from industrial employers will update their hiring needs. The B.C. Federation of Labour and the construction unions have all but abandoned the NDP after Adrian Dix’s disastrous pitch for urban anti-industry votes last year. B.C. Fed president Jim Sinclair was an early advocate for rescuing skilled trades from the second-class
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We need a carefully considered official community recreation plan
Editor: I support a new arena and, secondly, a performing arts venue – affordable, but not cheap on both counts. I write in response to two recent letters. Mary Glassford encourages us to vote “yes” in the June 14 arena referendum and Ernest Gamache proposes to simply build a new roof over the existing arena floor. To Mary, I say “not so fast” and to Ernest, I say “thank you” for blowing the dust off of a long forgotten plan. When the arena floor failed in the late ‘70’s, the foreword thinking council of the day purposely ensured that the new “super slab” could support future replacement of the arena superstructure, widened to join the curling rink. John Panagrot was the mayor and I was on staff at the time. John and I, and likely others, recall that the subfloor was excavated deeper than necessary for reliable, permanent drainage and stability. The actual concrete floor was made thicker, with extra rebar, extra hardening agents and heavy duty ABS plastic brine pipes. At the time, the “pour” was reported as the longest continuous concrete pour in Quesnel Redi Mix history. That floor will last forever and I am sure it can be enlarged to NHL size. In fact, I just learned that Boston Garden, home of the NHL Bruins did not even have an NHL sized rink until recently. Mr. Gamache’s recycled plan has merit and deserves due diligence. It would see the two arenas and curling rink enjoined as a well laid out community recreation complex with easy access and ample parking. And to refer Mr. Gamache’s proposal
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for opinion to the very architect that may potentially be retained to design a totally new arena is a bad move. Talk about putting the proverbial fox in charge of the hen house! To the naysayers who argue building new over the existing floor will mean the loss of an ice season, I ask if the NHL can put in one-game ice for their popular Heritage Classics, why can’t we? We could use a temporary air-supported structure, or how about offering to rent the indoor soccer field for a season at a rate that would give them a healthy financial boost? Or offering to put an ice plant in the Kersley arena that they would inherit at the end of the day? These and ideas of others should not be casually dismissed out of hand without fair assessment. What about those theatre folks that worked so hard, so long and so passionately in support of the Multi-Centre? Seems to me they’ve been blown off and conveniently disposed of. If we get into 20 years of debt for an arena, many of us won’t be around to see a community theatre. Maybe, just maybe, if we pause and think about this; if we play our cards right, we just might save enough on the arena to buy Gold’s Gym for a future theatre. Less than a million dollars will buy a virtually new 12,000 square feet with 23-foot ceilings and tons of parking. Turn our community loose on converting it into a modest theatre and it will happen! Quesnel is good at that stuff – just look at the CT scan, indoor soccer field and hospice. Maybe some refunds from the Multi-Centre seat sale could be rounded up. My $2,000 stands!
Could the college be a partner or a periodic tenant? No? Who says? Let’s at least explore our options. No time? Both Premier Clark and MLA Oakes recently assured us there is no short-term time limit on the Province’s $4 million share. And think about this, the federal government’s surplus is forecast at up to $9 billion in advance of next year’s federal elections. Go figure, Dick Harris may be able to make his long overdue federal funding announcement after all! The mayor and her cohorts have repeatedly chastised me for touting a Plan B. I hesitate to say “I told you so” but they now want us to vote for their own quickly cobbled Plan B. I respectfully ask them to put the long-term future of community recreation ahead of their short-term race to a June 14 referendum. Only 154 days separate the June 14 referendum from Nov. 15 elections. Let’s spend those five months in meaningful consultation, taking an honest look at our infrastructure needs, our changing social and economic demographics, to develop a needed Official Community Recreation Plan, a solid strategy for future community recreation. Let’s spend a short time sharing ideas and weighing our many options and opportunities. Time is on our side. If we work and plan together as a community over the next while, who knows? We may not even need a $7.5 million referendum come November. Ron Paull Quesnel
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Walk for MS Quesnel’s second annual walk for MS is taking place Saturday May 10, 1 – 4 p.m. at Ceal Tingley Park. Participants can walk, bike or run the riverfront trail with all donations going to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Any donations more than $20 will receive a charitable donation receipt. Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual will be on site at Ceal Tingley Park. People coming down to support this cause can get a Mike burger for a minimum donation of $5. The MS society will receive 100 per cent of the proceeds. Along with the onsite food, walk participants can also enter to win draws from Wal-Mart and Ron’s Driving School. Last year the walk raised more than $2,600 for the MS Society of Canada and organizers are hoping to beat this target for 2014. To donate, visit www.mswalks.ca and search for Quesnel Self Help Group.
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Celebrate Mental Health Week with healthy activities and attitude Since 1951, the national office of the Canadian Mental Health Association has commemorated Mental Health Week. It is designed as a celebration of mentally healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes, as well as a source of information and support. This year Mental Health Week is from May 5 – 11. On Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., in Spirit Square,
Dr. John Havens, of Northern Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Team, is to be honoured for his 51 years of contributions and services within the community of Quesnel. Dr. Havens is retiring this year. The ceremonies include local speakers, information and music with Quesnel’s own Sweet Harmonies. Snacks will be available and raffle
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llen Winofsky, a Social Work instructor who began her career as a student here, gives CNC students a great foundation as they begin their careers. Winofsky started teaching at CNC Quesnel in 1997. After completing the Social Work Certificate (SSWK) program here, she completed her Bachelor’s of Social Work at UNBC and today, she is finishing her thesis for the Master’s of Social Work degree. Her main interests in the field include mental health, homelessness, addictions issues and child welfare. She has been an ongoing instructor in our Social Service Worker Program and provides additional support to students. “My belief is that social work is being
able to be with people, work with people, and help them develop skills that have a practical application. At CNC, we guide students in these skills and give them an academic foundation. And since students have a practicum in their first year of our program, they gain an understanding of the work required for our field,” she said. CNC Quesnel provides varied options for students. “The certificate and diploma both lead into the bachelor’s degree quite well because of our incredible partnership
with UNBC. This arrangement is very positive for our students – they can see in their first year if this is what they want to do or not,” she added. Winofsky also works as a family group conference co-ordinator in the area of restorative justice for the North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society. In this position, she assists families with developing a plan to keep children safe. She is also on the board of the Dakelh and Quesnel Community Housing organization, which provides affordable housing for our community.
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The next Social Worker Certificate program starts this September. It provides students with the basic skills and knowledge needed for work as a social service paraprofessional. A social service certificate leads to work in residential care services, women’s programs, group homes, shelters, First Nations social services organizations and more. The certificate program is a stepping-stone to the Social Service Worker Diploma, which leads to the Bachelor of Social Work and Child and Youth Care degree programs at UNBC, TRU and UVic. For information about Social Work program options at CNC, call Kathy Jaffary at 250-991-7500, ext. 7601. – submitted by Nancy Lilienweiss
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Judy Monych retires from QDHPCA with warm memories of worthwhile service
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Judy Monych has devoted the last 14 years in her career to serving the Quesnel and District Hospice and Palliative Care Association (QDHPCA) with a commitment that continues even as she sets her retirement plans in motion. When Judy’s mother was dying in Vancouver General Hospital in 1997, the family found the experience horrible. “There were no services and no respectable place for us to grieve,” she said. So when palliative advocate Carol Weremy asked Judy to be on the Quesnel palliative care board, she said yes without hesitation. “I knew the basics about palliative care and of course had the experience with my mother, however I learned so much in those first couple of years on the board,” Judy said. At that time services in Quesnel included a couple of rooms (not designated as palliative care beds), a quiet room and palliative volunteers were in place. Quesnel offered some services and plans were already underway for a dedicated hospice facility. In 2005, Judy
immersed herself even further in the organization, taking over as executive secretary. “Shortly after I took the job, QDHPCA signed a memorandum of understanding with Northern Health for a hospice wing within the Dunrovin Park Lodge expansion,” she said. With the establishment of a dedicated hospice facility, those facing the end of life journey, both patient and families can now experience a more tranquil, warm and supportive environment. Hospice is not about acute medical intervention but rather quality, comfortable care by medically-trained palliative care staff in an open, welcoming, modern, fullyequipped setting. For Judy a big part of her job was fundraising but she readily admits she couldn’t have done it without QDHPCA, the volunteers, the community and all the generous contributors. “The community is very supportive and everyone appreciates that all funds raised stayed in Quesnel, not to mention all the services we provide such as grief support,” she said. Last weekend was Judy’s last official
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event, Hike for Hospice. “I know I will miss all the activities, but I’m looking forward to passing the reins on to the new executive secretary Susan MacNeill,” she said. “Susan has lots of community experience and will be able to step into this position with ease.” “For now I’m stepping away completely and plan to spend my time on leisure activities, time with my family and just time for myself.” Looking back
on her years with QDHPCA, Judy said one of her favourite moments was the day the hospice facility opened. “It was an exciting day and a special moment for the association. I had worked thousands of hours helping to bring that project to completion and it felt good.” However, she said she will miss the people the most. “The interaction with the business community, all the people I’ve met and of course all the
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CHAOS, an exhibition showcasing the amazing results of the Quesnel Quilters Guild’s challenge to make half-square triangle quilts. Opening reception May 9, 7 – 9 p.m. at Quesnel Art Gallery. Show runs to June 3. AT T E N T I O N : TEENS 13 and UP, learn to be a summer day camp worker, free training May 9, 6 – 9 p.m. and May 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at indoor soccer field, must register with Terri Stewart at 250992-8347 or email terri.stewart@qnfc. bc.ca.
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Clockwise from top left: Quesnel rider Levi Cahoose and Kyle Bell of Houston work together in team roping, rider Sarah Mack competes in pole bending, rider Brittney McIntrye participating in barrel racing, and Sarah Mack finsihing in goat tying. Karen Powell photos.
BC high school rodeo ropes Alex Fraser park WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter Cowboys and cowgirls around B.C. rode to Alex Fraser Park to compete in the B.C. High School Rodeo in Quesnel April 26/27. On Saturday, for High School North, Kellie McKenzie of Quesnel rode in to place first in barrel racing, followed by Chetwynd rider Rylee Trenholm and coming in third was Anna Rorison from Dawson Creek.
Quesnel rider Clay Waterhouse placed first in bull riding, with Fort St. John’s Jake Gardner coming in second and a rider from Erickson, Zachary King, placing third. In pole bending Britney Swaffield of Dawson Creek placed first. Second place going to Morgan Plumridge from Prince George and Quesnel’s Perri-Lynn Leneve placing third. Kyle Bell, from Houston, placed first in team roping, with Levi Cahoose of Quesnel following
in second and Jess Robinson of Fort St. John coming in third. Placing in second for High School South on Saturday was Quesnel bullrider Clay Waterhouse for bull riding. Kamloops rider Jackson Scott placed first and Jake Gardner of Fort St. John rode in for third. For high school north on Sunday Rylee Trenholm, placed first in barrel racing, with Quesnel’s Sarah Mack racing in to second place and Jordan Wolsey of Fort
St. John coming in third. In pole bending Sarah Mack of Quesnel placed first, followed by Rylee Trenholm and coming in third was Monthney rider Jenna Hiebert. Kyle Bell roped his way into first and third place for team roping, with Quesnel’s Levi Cahoose riding in for second. For High School South Quesnel’s rid Mariah Mannering placed first in barrel racing, with Kamloops’ Brett Wills following in second and Odessa Gerard of
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Savona placing third. In bull riding Pentiction’s Shaun Greenhough placed first, rider Jackson Scott of Kamloops came in second and Quesnle rider Dustin Spiers rode in for third. Troy Gerard of Savona placed first in tie down roping, followed by Qusenel’s Dustin Spiers and Jake Herman of Chase placing third. The next B.C. High School Rodeo is in Dawson Creek May 9 – 11 and Merritt May 10 – 11.
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Crossfire burns Prince George WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The Cariboo Hotel Crossfire’s season is off to a blazing start, with the team winning their second game of the season. The team played this first home opening game against Prince George’s Cowboy Ranch Stylers on Thursday May 1. The game opened with a brief dedication to previous Crossfire team member Brandon Smith, who recently passed away. One of Brandon’s sisters Vanessa Smith and Devon Whalen, fellow lacrosse player and close friend, along with Brandon’s family members and other teammates helped to honour the memory of the young athlete. The team had wanted to have the dedication for Brandon take place at the season opening game but as the first
game was played in Prince George they waited until the home opener. The Crossfire had a victorious start to the game with Devon Whalen, assisted by team member Brody Lawlor, slamming his way through the opposing team’s players to scored the first goal of the night. Though Prince George was not far behind, working quickly to catch up and score their first goal of the night, kept the home team on their toes for the first period. At the end of the first period the score was 6–5, with the Crossfire’s keeping the guest team one step behind. The home team held onto the lead in the second period. One of the new lacrosse players for the Crossfire team Braeden Doerksen scored his first goal of the season on his third break away of the night.
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The arena was filled with shouts of excitement as Crossfire player Benn Taylor took aim and fired the ball into the opposing team’s net with only seconds left ton the clock scoring his first goal of the season. This goal brought the score to 10–7 and the final period of the night started with Crossfire in the lead. The final score was 18–11 in favour of Crossfire, stopping 34 of the 44 attempted shots, sending the Cowboy Ranch Stylers back to Prince George without a victory. With the success early on Crossfire fans can hope for more exciting games throughout the season. “I would like to win the game at the end of the year, that gold medal game,” coach Pat Gibbs said concerning the Crossfire’s success in the current season.
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Quesnel & District Minor Hockey Is now accepting applications for Coaches for 2014/15 season. The deadline for Rep Team Coaching applications is May 31st. They can be found on our website at www.qdmha.com. We are missing 3 people for our Executive Committee:
Secretary Coach Coordinator VP House These are key positions that MUST be filled prior to next season. Please step up and help out. Have a Vote!!!! Call the office at (250) 992-2119 or email us at qdmha@shaw.ca for more information
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PARTY Program Continues to Teach Our Kids Funded in part by the John and Gloria Lazzarin Fund, the Quesnel PARTY Program received $1500 for a workshop on simulated distracted driving. The workshop was held on April 7 to instruct new and inexperienced drivers about the hazards of driving while they allow distractions to occur during the time of operating a motorized vehicle. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes causing injury and death among youth today between 16 to 25 years of age. We all know that driving is a complex task and requires your full attention. You are 4 times more likely to have a crash when talking on a hand-held phone while driving, and 23 times more likely to get into a crash if you are texting while driving. With the use of the Drive wise Distracted Simulator, they were able to put students behind the wheel of a vehicle in a simulator, which allowed them to experience a real situation without being on the road. While students were waiting for the simulator there was also a walking distraction course set up in the gym for them to experience. Members of the RCMP, and the ICBC driving examiner were also in attendance for interaction with the students. PARTY stands for Preventing Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth. The target age group is grade 11 students who spend a whole day with at G R Baker Hospital with presentations by Quesnel RCMP Traffic Services, BC Ambulance Attendants, G R Baker Emergency room trauma Nurses, BC Coroner Services, Quesnel Victim Services, Claytons Funeral Home, Quesnel Mental Health and Addition Services, and two Injury Survivors. Students also tour the G R Baker emergency trauma room and the morgue, as well as go to Claytons Funeral Home. SUSTAINING PARTNERS
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NAZKO FIRST NATION Position: Community Health Nurse Team Leader Nazko First Nation provides health services to approximately 150 First Nation members on several reserves along the Nazko River. Nazko First Nation is currently seeking a nurse from Monday to Thursday. Qualifications & Requirements: t t
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NAZKO FIRST NATION Position: Home Care Nurse Nazko First Nation provides health services to approximately 150 First Nation members on several reserves along the Nazko River near Quesnel. Nazko First Nation is currently seeking a home care nurse from Tuesday to Thursday. Qualifications & Requirements: t t t t t
Member in good standing of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC). Preferred qualifications Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a Canadian University or recognized equivalent. Experience in public health or community based setting. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract. Complete Criminal Record Check.
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Completes and submits service delivery data and reports as required by FNIH Home and Community Care Program and Adheres to infectioncontrol guidelines. Provides in-home direct nursing care as required and back up support for the Community Health Nurse. Documents the assessments, care plans and service delivery on the clients personal Home Care Health Record also maintains client confidentiality and ensures all records are stored securely. Ensures that clients admitted to the Home and Community Care Program has access to medical supplies and equipment. Establishes internal and external linkages with other professionals and community resources. Provides mentoring, direction, guidance, support and supervision and team building for Nazko First Nation Home Support Workers.
Wages will be dependant upon experience and qualifications. Open till position is filled. Please submit your cover letter and resume by e-mail to: (Irene@nazkoband.ca) or fax (250) 992-7982 Attention: Irene. We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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HAY FARM/RANCH: Caretaker wanted at Little Fort, BC. Duties include operating irrigation system, haying help, yard maintenance, etc. Some mechanical aptitude would be beneficial. Salary commensurate with experience, but we can train. Ideal for semi-retired farmer/rancher. Good housing available. Reply by email to: fschlueter@xplornet.ca or phone Frank at 250-456-2387 or 250-706-9005. Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416
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Wages will be dependant upon experience and qualifications. Application Deadline: May 16, 2014 Please submit your cover letter and resume by e-mail to: (Irene@nazkoband.ca) or fax (250) 992-7982 Attention: Irene. We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Commercial/ Industrial 3 Commercial Units for lease in WQ, good location on main street. Each over 1700sqft. Call (250)983-9813 or (250)983-5298. 4000 sq. ft. Shop, 16’ ceiling, 2 bath, includes 1 bdrm. suite. Lots of parking. $850/mo. Call (250)992-7625 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
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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
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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1442 Please be advised that A & P Timber is proposing to remove approximately 65 hectares (all) of the private land from Woodlot Licence W1442 located in the vicinity of Taharti Lake, approximately 60km southwest of Quesnel via the Garner and Ramsey-Tzenzaicut Forest Service Roads. Inquiries or comments to this proposal must be submitted to Chris Elden, RPF, at 938 Yorston Avenue, Quesnel, BC, V2J 3B1 by May 23, 2014. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Chris Elden at 250992-9769, or at the above address.
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QUESNEL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK MAY 5 – 11, 2014
SOLIDARITY... The Wellness Way Presents.........
Friday, May 9 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in Spirit Square, (across from Granville’s Coffee on Reid). Join us to honour retiring Dr. Havens, of Northern Health’s Mental Health & Addictions Team, with a plaque of Appreciation for 51 years of contributions and services within the community of Quesnel. Plaque presentation to occur at 12 pm. Local speaker, Charmaine will share her experience, we will have snacks, chances to win raffle prizes, information available and the musical stylings of Quesnel’s own Sweet Harmonies! Physical activity can strengthen mental health. In support of this message, local Quesnel partners are offering free classes to the public!
Begins with local shopping, particularly in this difficult economic climate! Sun & Sage Studio, 654 Reid Street, 250.983.5077
www.sunandsage.com Monday, May 5- 10:00 -11:00 am Free class 11:00- 11:30 am Sun & Sage open house for questions/ orientation Thursday, May 8- 7:00 - 8:00 pm Free class 8:00 – 8:30 pm Sun & Sage open house for questions/ orientation
Gold Pan City Dance, 352 Anderson Dr, (250) 992-2292
For more questions please contact us! goldpancitydance@gmail.com Tuesday, May 6 – 7:30-8:15 pm Free Intro to Zumba!
Quesnel Community Garden Initiative
The West Village garden is beside the outdoor rink, 325 Lewis Dr. Work Bee Hours Monday, May 5 – 1:00 - 3:00 pm Saturday, May 10- 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Gold City Fitness Ltd., 462 Reid St, 250.991.0303 Tuesday, May 6 – 11:00-1:00 pm Free Charge Work Out! Wednesday, May 7- 11:00-1:00 pm Free Charge Work Out!
Meditation Plus @ The Bahai Meeting Room, 334 Front St (use rear door up stairs) For questions contact : dorisstonehouse@hotmail.com , (250) 992-8990 Friday, May 9 – 7:00-8:00 pm Meditation Plus @ The Bahai Meeting Room
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Let kids get their hands dirty H
ow do you get kids away from TV and computers and outside into the garden? Pull the plug and let them get their hands dirty. Food always tastes better when you grow it yourself. At any age, kids love eating straight from the garden patch, dirt and all. Start small kids off with small projects like growing edibles in hanging baskets or patio tubs. There are so many varieties of vegetables and small fruits that are ideal for container gardening. ‘Eversweet’ strawberry is an everbearing strawberry that produces flavourful berries all summer long. They are easy to grow and the kids will pick the plants clean once they get a taste. Plant them in a sunny location as all strawberries prefer full sun. This variety was developed to withstand very high temperatures. Other plants that do well in hanging baskets are the cascading tomatoes ‘Tumbler’ and ‘Fanfare’ cucumbers. If you have a larger container, plant strawberries around
the perimeter so they them into garden will cascade over the gold. Red wiggler side. That leaves the worms are the best at centre open for other making short work tasty plants. Kids of those scraps. A might stick up their compost container noses at tomatoes at doesn’t have to be the dinner table but large and it won’t once they have picked smell, unlike those them off the vine, I hamster cages! You think they will change can purchase red their minds. Little wigglers online or Sun Yellow is a new inquire at the nursery variety that is perfect for a local source. for patio pots. This Fairy gardens are vigorous little plant a big trend these sets up fruit close to days. They can be the central stem so started anywhere, no need for stakes or just let kids use their cages. The cherry fruit imaginations. Turn is a charming golden old broken pots yellow colour with into a garden get sugary sweet flavour. together for the wee Beans can also be folk. Plant a few fine grown in a container textured plants in this and it’s always more miniature landscape fun if they think they alongside interesting are magic beans. rocks, cones, shell What could be and moss. Sprinkle more fun than worm some pixie dust and f lowers composting?&This have fun with all the greenhouses is a great way to accessories. I think teach kids all about these might be just as recycling kitchen fun for adults. scraps and turning Every year Richbar
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On offer at Valley Auction Ltd. April 24, 2014 Head of Livestock 758 Number of Buyers 47
Baby Calves ............................. $ -$ -Veal Calves .............................. $ -$ -D 1-2 Cows ............................. $ 90.00 $ 102.00 D 3-5 Cows ............................. $ 75.00 $ 88.00 Holstein Cows .......................... $ 75.00 $ 90.00 Bulls ........................................ $ 111.00 $ 126.50 Bred Cows (% by head)............ $ 1,250.00 $ 1,400.00 Cow Calf Pairs (% by head) ...... $ 1,750.00 $ 2,500.00 FEEDER CATTLE DIVISIONS (prices quoted per 100 lbs.) Steer Calves 300 - 400 ............ $ -$ -Steer Calves 400 - 500 ............ $ 215.00 $ 235.00 Steer Calves 500 - 600 ............ $ 210.00 $ 230.00 Steer Calves 600-700 .............. $ 195.00 $ 216.00 Feeder Steers 700-800 ............ $ 172.00 $ 195.00 Feeder Steers 800-900 ............ $ 155.00 $ 163.00 Feeder Steers 900-1000 .......... $ 138.00 $ 147.00 Heifer Calves 300 - 400 ........... $ 200.00 $ 215.00 Heifer Calves 400 - 500 ........... $ 195.00 $ 220.00 Heifer Calves 500 - 600 ........... $ 198.00 $ 211.00 Heifer Calves 600 -700 ............ $ 185.00 $ 199.00 Feeder Heifers 700 - 800 ......... $ 180.00 $ 189.00 Feeder Heifers 800 - 900 ......... $ 160.00 $ 170.00 Feeder Heifers 900 - 1000 ....... $ 130.00 $ 145.00 HOGS, SHEEP & GOATS Sows ....................................... $ UP TO $ 100.00 Weaner Pigs ............................ $ -$ -Feeder lambs ........................... $ 120.00 $ 145.00 Lambs & Ewes ......................... $ 40.00 $ 80.00 Goats ....................................... $ 45.00 $ 190.00
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Excessive speed can have costly consequences
Seven motorists travelling in the North Cariboo during the month of April, know firsthand the legal consequences of excessive speed. Members of the Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Service Unit report impounding seven vehicles and issuing seven tickets for excessive speed during the month of April. • April 8 at approximately 2:35pm, RCMP stopped a vehicle travelling 78km/ hr in the 30km/hr school zone on Maple Drive near Red Bluff Elementary School. The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver of the vehicle was issued a violation ticket for $368. • April 13 Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services stopped a vehicle travelling 148km/hr in the 100km/hr zone on Highway 97 North near McLean Road. The driver was issued a $368 fine and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. • April 18 RCMP stopped a vehicle on Highway 97 North near Dunkley after locating a vehicle travelling 150 km in the 100 km zone. The driver was issued with a $368 fine and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. • April 18 police stopped a vehicle on Highway 97 south of Quesnel travelling 163 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone. The vehicle was driven by a new driver was issued a $483 fine and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. • April 18 police stopped a vehicle on Highway 97 just south of Quesnel travelling 152 km/ hr in a 100km/hr zone. The driver was issued a $368 fine and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. • April 23 RCMP stopped a vehicle on Highway 97 North near Hush Lake travelling 171 km/
hr in the 100km/hr zone. The driver was issued with a $483 fine and the vehicle was impounded for
seven days. • April 26 Traffic Services stopped a vehicle on Highway 97 near Hixon
travelling 161 km/ hr in the 100 km/hr zone. The driver was issued a $368 fine and the vehicle was
impounded for seven days. Police urge drivers to slow down and to obey the posted speed
limit. Drivers who exceed the posted speed limit by 41km/ hr or more face steep penalties associated
with excessive speed and will have their vehicle impounded for seven days.
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