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Simpson sets sights on mayor’s chair AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter

He says we’ve lost the luxury of time during our economic transition – one of many reasons Bob Simpson has announced his candidacy for mayor. “I warned council in 2007 that they had a short window to prepare for the loss of their major industrial base and informed the mayor that mill closures were imminent in 2010,” the former Cariboo North MLA said. “Yet, Quesnel still depends on heavy industry rate payers for 63 per cent of their property tax revenue and the city’s reserve accounts are being depleted.”

Simpson said mayor and council could have ensured reserve accounts were “topped up” and made a gradual shift from heavy reliance on industrial tax base. He also spoke economic opportunities in the biomass, agriculture, agritourism, recreation, mining, health care, industrial services and forest health sectors, adding “we’re well positioned to attract seniors and young families to the region because of its generally affordable real estate.” “However, the community needs to broaden its range of affordable housing options, including transition housing, quality low-income rentals,

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and seniors’ housing and this must be an immediate priority for the new council,” he said, noting current council’s penchant for positivism, when faced with forecasted tough times. “It seems council just wanted to ride the positive mentality,” he said. “If I wasn’t positive about the future of Quesnel I wouldn’t be running for mayor, but we need to work for it and have a deliberate plan.” He pointed to the changing face of employment as a prime opportunity for the Gold Pan City. “The world of work is changing as more people tend to work away from

where they live, that’s a trend Quesnel is well positioned to take great advantage of,” he said. Other major priorities for Simpson include: • Engaging the Auditor General to assist the new council to review every program, service and revenue stream. • Rebalancing the city’s property tax revenue away from industrial ratepayers while ensuring the city has the reserve funds it needs to maintain and/ or replace ageing infrastructure. • Ensuring the new arena is the “right complex at the right price” as a result of active input from the community. • Streamlining and refo-

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cusing all economic development and sustainability planning initiatives. • Reviewing the City’s development permitting process to make sure the process is efficient and effective for investors and Quesnel is attracting capital investment. • Working with the seniors’ community to ensure Quesnel has the full range of quality programs and services seniors need to remain in the community. • Working with youth and young families to ensure the city has a broad range of childcare, youth support services and affordable child and youth recreational activities to retain and

attract youth and young families to Quesnel. • Developing a comprehensive climate change and environmental sustainability plan for the city. “No disrespect to mayor and council,” Simpson said. “But they continue to ride industry and a status quo budget. That time has passed. “I know we have serious challenges ahead but I’m excited and energized enough about the opportunities we have to actively re-invent our community that I’m willing to step back into the political arena and help lead Quesnel through this transition.”

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Two facing charges after alledged RCMP assault

AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After alledgedly assaulting an RCMP member Saturday two Quesnel men are facing charges. The men, aged 67 and 23 years, are facing charges following a police incident on the Barkerville Highway on Saturday night. Shortly after 8 p.m. June 21, police conducted a traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver. The officer made the legal demand for the driver to provide a sample of his breath as part of the impaired driving investigation.

The driver refused to provide the required breath sample and was advised that he was under arrest for refusing to provide a breath sample. At this point, it is alleged that the 67-year-old driver and his 23-yearold male passenger became combative and began striking the officer multiple times to the head. The police officer radioed for emergency backup. A second officer arrived on scene and came to his aid at which point the suspects fled into a residence. Additional police personnel arrived

The injured officer was transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where he was treated for nonlife threatening injuries including head injuries and a dislocated shoulder. quickly on scene and began tending to the injured officer while awaiting the arrival

of BC Ambulance Services. The injured officer was transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries including head injuries and a dislocated shoulder. He is expected to make a full recovery. A perimeter was established around the residence and for the next four hours, police attempted to make contact with and negotiate the two suspects out of the residence. Police entered the residence shortly before 2 a.m. and arrested the two

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males with the assistance of the police dog. The 23-year-old male suspect sustained a minor laceration to his leg after he was bit by the police dog during the arrest. He was transported to G.R. Baker Hospital by police where he received three stitches to his wound. The 67-year-old male driver was arrested and is facing charges of refusing to provide a breath sample and assaulting a police officer. The 23-year-old passenger remains in custody and is facing charges of assaulting a police officer.

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Become an Organ Donor If you are already an organ donor, you are saving someone’s life. If you have yet to sign up, it is relatively simple to register for your organs to be used for transplant, or research. Most of us have been touched by someone who is in need of a transplant or has been a recipient of an organ donation. A very good friend of mine is currently on a list for a lung transplant. Her story touched me, and I continue to send her my best wishes that she will receive a transplant as soon as possible. Writing this column I read many incredible stories of transplant recipients of all ages. Their outlook on life completely changes, and in some cases true lifelong friendships are developed between organ recipients and live-organ donors. And if the donor has already deceased, transplant recipients are given a chance to live.

After what would seem like endless hours of study graduation day has finally arrived for CNC students. Family, friends and CNC faculty gathered on Thursday, June 19 to celebrate the success and hard work of students receiving the Administrative Assistant Certificate, Adult Dogwoods Certificate, Associate of Arts Degree, Business Administration Certificate, Health Care Assistant Certificate, Job Education Training, Criminology Diploma, Management Diploma, Nursing Year Two, Social Service Worker Certificate, Social Service Diploma, Carpentry Foundation Level, Electrical Foundation Level, Millwright Foundation Level, Power Engineering 4th Class and Welding Level C. Clockwise from top left: CNC graduates walk down the stairs for the ceremony with friends and family; students of the Job Education Training program recognize their instructor; graduate of the Social Service Diploma Eric Depenau; and graduate hugs instructor. Whitney Griffiths photos

Today transplant research and awareness campaigns of the need of organ donors are conducted by B.C. Transplant, through the collaboration of health professionals and health authorities. In every region, and every age category there are thousands of British Columbians on a waiting list for organ transplants right now. While Kidney transplants are by far the most common transplants in B.C., there have been many other advances in transplant medicine including liver, heart, lung and skin. The outcome of any transplant procedure remains the same; someone’s life can be extended for many years. More donors are needed than ever in B.C. So take the time to reflect, discuss with your friends and family, and register. It is a truly selfless act that can help someone live a happy, healthy life. Please visit or contact my office at 1-866-991-0296 for more information on becoming an organ donor or assistance on filling out forms. You may also visit B.C. Transplant website directly at transplant.bc.ca Coralee Oakes, MLA Cariboo North

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Not all happy with happy hour TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government has begun allowing “happy hour” discounts for alcoholic drinks, imposing minimum drink prices that force some outlets to raise their prices. Effective this week, the minimum price for draft beer or cider in B.C. is 25 cents per fluid ounce, which puts a 12-ounce sleeve at $3, a 20-ounce pint at $5 and a 60-ounce jug at $15. Using a oneounce minimum, the lowest permitted price for any alcoholic drink is $3. The release of the regulations Friday was greeted with protests from some pubs that were offering drink specials below that price. The regulations also give licensed restaurants the ability to serve drinks without a food order, although their licence still requires them to offer a full food menu. The B.C. government’s liquor policy review also levels the field between pubs and restaurants by allowing families with children into pubs at mealtimes. The B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association issued a statement reminding its members that the new rules also allow

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Francesco Espedito Pirri, 77, of Quesnel, BC, passed away peacefully June 20th, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. “Franco” was born April 9, 1937 in Bisigniano, Cosenza Italy. He was the 2nd youngest son of four children born to Eugenio and Maria Assunta Pirri.

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Francesco and his siblings grew up in Bisigniano before immigrating to Canada in 1958 where he first worked on the rail roads. Franco and his late wife Antonietta owned “Franco’s Italian Imported Foods” in Quesnel, BC for many years and shared a passion for gardening and sharing the fruits of their labor with all their friends and family. Franco began working at Cariboo Pulp and Paper soon after he immigrated and was employed there for over 30 years. Franco was a family man and gave all he had freely and lovingly to his family. He loved his granddaughters and spending time with each of them. He was blessed to raise one of them and see her flourish into an amazing young lady. He was so thankful to see the birth of his first great granddaughter Emily Jean which brought so much joy to his life. Franco loved ice fishing and enjoyed sharing his catch with anyone who got ‘skunked’ on the lake. He was a master at it. He enjoyed making wine, sausages, cheese and smoked fish

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and jerky and sharing it with all. He loved spending time with his niece Carmen Valoroso and nephew George Natalizio. He considered them his children. Francesco is survived by his daughters Romana Pirri-Carreiro of Vancouver, B.C and Gina Parr (Mike Parr) of Quesnel, BC. and son Eugenio Pirri (D.D. Iles) of London, England. He was the loving grandfather of Talisa Pirri (William Bauzon) of Vancouver, BC, Cordell Dunkley (Brett Davis) of Quesnel, BC, Elisa-Maria Carreiro (Brandon Willier) of Vancouver, BC and the youngest granddaughter Valentina Carreiro of Vancouver, BC; and a great grandfather of Emily Jean Davis of Quesnel, BC. He was deeply loved by all his family and many friends. He made an impact in all our lives and will be greatly missed.

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Third party needed

hen two sides in a labour dispute cannot even agree on when and for how long they met on the weekend, how can anybody expect a resolution to more weighty matters? That teachers began their fullscale strike was no surprise given the acrimony between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government (through the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association). Not only were words exchanged over when and how long the two sides met on the weekend, the groups still cannot agree on what each others’ proposal will cost. When a 7.5 per cent pay hike may actually be a seven per cent increase and when a 9.25 per cent lift might really be 14.5 per cent, it is time to call timeout. As one wag put it — the union and government are either inhabited by liars or by people with extremely poor math skills. It has become past ridiculous. By the time the lockout and strike arrived, the school year was all but over. What happens next depends on the resolve of teachers. As was found out when visiting picket lines, the reduced pay is affecting some teachers. But, as many said, they feel what they are doing is worth it. Government has the hammer in this dispute. At any moment, the B.C. Liberals can simply legislate a contract. But, wielding the power does not necessarily come with a white hat. It is past time this dispute was sent to binding arbitration. If the union believes in its fight; if the Christy Clark administration believes likewise, both sides need to be confident enough to have a third party lend credence to their argument. –Black Press

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few things have changed since the last all-out teacher strike in B.C. That was just two years ago, when the B.C. Teachers’ Federation was coming off its second-ever voluntary agreement with a 16% raise over five years and what the union termed an “enhanced” signing bonus of $4,000. Even with special teacheronly top-ups, BCTF members almost rejected the last of the government’s big-spending pre-Olympic labour deals signed in 2006. By 2012, outraged teachers were back on the legislature lawn, howling for another 16%, with backup vocals provided as usual by HEU, CUPE, BCGEU and other public sector unions that settled for less. Teachers had just sailed through a crippling global recession with a series of raises, but were oblivious to all that. Last week the protest venue switched to Vancouver, where both the crowd and the demands looked a bit thinner. The signing bonus target is up to $5,000, but the raise is a mere eight per cent over five years (compounded, for those who passed math),

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B.C. Views plus another huge basket of cash disguised as benefit improvements and so forth. Government negotiators put their total compensation demand at 14.5 per cent. One obvious dodge: they want the bottom two steps of the teacher salary grid dropped. That’s simply a raise for entry-level teachers. Admittedly those are rare creatures these days with shrinking enrolment and ironclad seniority rules that allow retired teachers to monopolize substitute work. Something else that’s changed since 2012 is that the government has granted the BCTF’s wish to bargain directly with the province. The education ministry executed a takeover of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association after last year’s election, and installed veteran industrial

an hour, plus a suite of benefits that most private sector employees can only dream about, starting with three months of prime-time vacation. I am occasionally lectured by teachers that the job goes far beyond five hours in the classroom and an additional four hours a day preparing and marking. They throw out different estimates, variously defined. Alas, it’s a salaried job, and we salaried employees in the real world don’t waste a lot of time counting hours. Here’s the work, here’s the deadline, here’s the pay. Take it or leave it. Consider another union demand that seems to be just another thinly disguised raise. The BCTF wants a large increase in preparation time for elementary school. There are no duties being added here. For this one item, government negotiators calculate the cost to taxpayers at $86.2 million every year by the fifth year of the BCTF proposal. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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union negotiator Peter Cameron. He’s backed up by long-time labour specialist Lee Doney, whose task is to keep the teacher deal within Treasury Board limits that have defined all other public sector union settlements. Doney made it clear last week that no mediator is going to come in and “split the baby” as long as the BCTF position is so far beyond the current compensation framework. Despite constant union complaints of low wages and deteriorating working conditions in B.C. schools, education grads remain lined up around the block hoping to get in. Why is that? For those who have been exposed to life outside school for a while, it’s fairly simple. The job market out here in the real world is tough. And here’s how the real world evaluates a teaching job. Start with 189 working days, each nine hours long as per the accepted definition, and the topheavy seniority list that places the average teacher salary at around $72,000 a year. That works out to $42.32

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Citizen honoured Left: Citizen of the Year Liane Kimmie plants the traditional tree in honour of her community service. Right: Past Citizens of the Year as well as Mayor Mary Sjostrom, some members of council and Observer publisher Tracey Roberts, congratulate Kimmie. Autumn MacDonald photo

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You’re not alone QWRC’s Jennifer Love, left and Ovista’s Melanie MacDonald hang posters in Spirit Square. Annie Gallant photo

The help they need, when they need it ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

he message of the OVISTA project (Our Vision Is Stopping the Abuse) to survivors of violence and abuse is you’re not alone and there’s help available. In 2012, the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre was award a three-year contract through the Status of Women Canada with the goal, based on research, to address the specific needs around violence and abuse against women and girls in Quesnel and surrounding areas. During the first two years of the project, OVISTA identified gaps and barriers in services to survivors of abuse. “We interviewed service providers, women and girls and held a communality forum to gather information on what was needed,” OVISTA’s Melanie MacDonald said. “We found the biggest gaps were lack of

knowledge of services available.” She added violence doesn’t happen just between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and availability of services after hours is an issue. Another barrier in the service delivery area is lack of communication between services and agencies. “We hope to improve service communication, however, overall our community has a lot of strength and works well together,” MacDonald said. For the most part, the days when teams of service providers would get together are gone. “With limited resources and higher caseloads, the team approach has become more difficult, but in a smaller community like Quesnel, networking works very well,” she went on to say. Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre’s Jennifer Love said in this last year of the project they still have much they plan to achieve. “We’ve developed an anti-

violence resource pamphlet to be distributed to various agencies,” she said. “Every service provider is listed on our website, www. ovista.ca, with an outline of all aspects off the services.” The website also includes small informational videos from each of the services, providing those visiting the site with a visual of the people they could be dealing with. The website also makes every effort to encourage women to reach out, tell their story, get help and make a better life for themselves without violence and abuse. Ovista has also launched a poster campaign to raise awareness, decrease shame guilt around violence, encourages others to speak up if they witness violence and empower survivors of violence and abuse. In addition to the awareness campaign, OVISTA has training for service providers planned. This training is specifically

designed to help reduce barriers and how providers can reach out to minority groups and further reach out to women with mental health and addiction issues. “The goal with training is to assist service providers to look at policies and programs to see where they can reduce barriers to access,” Love said. MacDonald agreed OVISTA has been a success. “Hopefully we’ll see the positive results in how women see access to services and the communication amongst service provides will be strengthened,” she said. “Service providers will have more education as to how to better serve survivors of violence.” Both women agreed it’s all about women getting the help they need, when they need it. To find out more about OVISTA project, visit www.ovista.ca or call the Women’s Resource Centre, 250-992-8472.

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It would be several months before all the insurance details were worked out but eventually Colin Ketchum of Ketchum Enterprises was hired as the general contractor and he in turn, hired all local trades to complete the job. “When I was first on site the bar, part of the ceiling, walls, floors and cooler areas were destroyed,” Ketchum said. “Also all the basement ceilings were ruined.” The job included insulation, drywall, texturing and painting damaged areas to match existing decor. New maple hardwood was laid

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SATURDAY FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF June 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Safeway parking lot. Will pick up cans and bottles anytime, call Mary Ann, 250-2495720. QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, June 28 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9

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SUNDAY Quesnel Art Gallery presents GARDEN GALLERIES, July 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Local musicians will perform and artists/artisans will display their work

in six of Quesnel’s loveliest private gardens. Tickets will be on sale beginning July 2 at the Quesnel Art Gallery, Arts and Recreation Centre, Quesnel Music and the Quesnel Museum. Ticket price is $15/ person; $20/family (two adults). No charge for children under 12. More information at 250991-4014, quesnelartgaller@gmail.com and www.quesnelartgallery.com.

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Whitney Griffiths Sports Reporter

Soccer teams from Williams Lake, Prince George and QYSA took to the fields in Quesnel June 8 and June 15. Clockwise from top left: Prince George and Williams Lake players face off; goalkeeper jumps stopping an opponents attempt to score; and Williams Lake players rush in to steal the ball. Whitney Griffiths photos

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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a busy season for the Quesnel Youth Soccer association (QYSA). Prince George hosted games May 31, with two members of the QYSA returning home injured and the QYSA teams having won some and lost some. Quesnel teams dominated P.G. though their matches against

Williams Lake would prove to be a bit more challenging. The U12 boys played two games in P.G. losing to Williams Lake but taking home a victory against P.G. It was another loss to Quesnel for P.G. as the U12 girls rang in another win. However, the game against the Williams Lake team was a combination of loss and injury, being called short when a

member of the QYSA was hurt. It was a rough weekend for the U14, losing games against both Prince George and Williams Lake. Taking on the P.G. team and winning were Quesnel's U14 girls. Unfortunately it was another loss to Williams Lake with another QYSA member being injured on the field. Williams Lake returned home with another

victory against Quesnel as they faced the U16 boys. However, Quesnel's U16 boys didn't go home without a win, facing off and winning against P.G. Finally after travelling for several games, it was time for the QYSA to take on competitors on their own field hosting playdowns June 8. It was a tough game for Quesnel's U16 boys. Try as the might, they were no match for the P.G. teams, losing both games 7-2 and

11-2 in favour of P.G. Quesnel hosted soccer teams again on June 14. The Quesnel U14 girls lost their games. Although the team played with all their might it seemed that with more players on the bench P.G. was faster and more organized on the field with the fewer Quesnel players tiring as the matches wore on. The matches against P.G. for the U15 were similarly met with a loss for

Quesnel, in the morning P.G. pulled ahead with a final score of 2-0. In the afternoon game, P.G. was given even more of a challenge each team holding their own against opponents, neither gaining the upper hand until finally the match ended in a draw with 0-0. It will be Prince George representing the Cariboo North for U14 and U15 girls at the Provincial B Cup hosted in Chilliwack this July.

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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter

Several of Quesnel senior residents are already preparing for the B.C. Senior Games, in Langley Sept. 9 - 13. Established in 1988, these games provide an opportunity for people 55 years of age or older to stay healthy and active, with two age categories 55–59 and 60-year-old and up. There are a number of sporting events to choose from such as archery, darts, golf, horseshoes, tennis and many more. Teams are made up from 12 provincial zones across B.C. with Quesnel part of the North Central or zone nine. This zone is made up of participants from Mackenzie to 70 Mile house and out to McBride.

Each of the 12 zones are responsible for sending a team to the senior games. Unlike most senior games held across Canada the BC Senior Games are held every year, rather than ever two years. Bob Hesketh, this year's coordinator for Quesnel, regularly attends the senior games and is expecting some of Quesnel's senior residents to be participating in several of the sporting events such as golf, track and field, base ball, horseshoes and darts. "The thing I like most about the games is meeting new people and renewing old friendships with people from all over the province," Hesketh said Teams for these events often vary from sport to sport, with various age and handicap requirements. There are three medals

awarded for each activity. In order to qualify for the Canada wide senior games that happen every two years, participants must have won a medal at their provincial senior games. Along with new members there are several regular participants from Quesnel, returning to the senior games year after year taking part in the fun and commarderdie offered. "I enjoy the sport and all the participants have a good attitude, not really competitive." Helene Boudreau Quesnel horseshoe player and regular participant of the senior games said. "They are all there for the good times. I've made many friend that I see once a year. These games are not only a sporting event but a social occasion providing a great way to meet new people or

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The Quesnel Rod and Gun Club would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped make our 6th annual Family Fishing Day at Ten Mile Lake, Saturday June 14th a huge success.

We would also like to extend a very big thank-you to all of the local businesses that donated gifts for our prize draw. Please check out the “Family Fishing Day 2014” album in the photo gallery on our Website (Quesnelrodandgun.ca) to see the smiles on the faces of all that attended. We couldn’t have done it without you, Thank-You very much. I would also like to take a moment to thank two businesses that donated last year but were somehow missed in last years ThanksYou, so a very belated but sincere thanks to Safeway and Super Save Gas. THIS YEAR DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING. • CAP-IT Quesnel • Integris Credit Union • Circle “S” Western Wear • Darcy’s Glass • Fountain Tire • Save On Foods • Active Rent-All • West Fraser Mills • Eldorado Recreation • Cariboo Pulp and Paper • Cariboo Ford • Willis Harper Hardware and Furniture. • Cariboo Propane • Conservation Officers • NAPA Auto Parts Service • Taylor Automotive Supplies • Regency Chrysler

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June 15 - 21, 2014 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, let your creative side take over this week. Your imagination is ready to run wild, and this burst of creative energy will have long-lasting positive effects. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, though you are known for being a tad stubborn, this week you are open to any and all suggestions. You may surprise a few people by being so open-minded. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, while you may have natural leadership abilities, most of the time you do not want to pull rank. This week you may need to step things up a bit. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, now is a good time to travel, even if it means just a quick jaunt. But if a big vacation is on the horizon, know that you will likely have a smooth trip ahead. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Your powers are magnetic this week, Leo. Others find you simply irresistible, which can bode well if you are looking for a romantic partner or want to step things up. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a busy week at work will require lots of cooperation among you and your coworkers. If ever there was a time to summon your leadership abilities, now is the time. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, many things are in disarray and you may need some help getting back to efficient living. Download an app to help you track expenses or keep tabs on your responsibilities. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You are bound to be the center of attention, Scorpio. Get over any shyness early on because you will be spending time with coworkers for most of the week. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You will do some of your best work at home this week, Sagittarius. Spend ample time getting the house in order. A few days working from home could kickstart plans. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, quickly curb any feelings of boredom by exploring a new hobby. Try taking a new fitness or art class. You’ll have chances to mingle, too. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Put the brakes on impulse buys, Aquarius. This week you may be tempted to spend more money than you have, and that will only lead to long-term financial concerns. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it is time to rebrand yourself. This may start with a mini-makeover or more significant changes to your life and career. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 22 - Cyndi Lauper, Singer/Songwriter (61) JUNE 23 - Frances McDormand, Actress (56) JUNE 24 - Mindy Kaling, Actress (35) JUNE 25 - Busy Philipps, Actress (35) JUNE 26 - Derek Jeter, Athlete (40) JUNE 27 - Sam Claflin, Actor (28) JUNE 28 - John Cusack, Actor (48)

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In Memoriam

Sidney David Wasstrom

A Celebration of Life Memorial Tea June 29, 2014 at 1 pm, Red Bluff Hall, Lust Road In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Sid’s memory to the Quesnel Branch of The Salvation Army. A plaque and a tree will be planted for Sid in the Wilma Hanson Memorial Park Career Opportunities

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We currently have the following career opportunity available:

LOG SCALING COORDINATOR (12 month term posiƟon) Williams Lake, B.C.

POSITION OVERVIEW: As part of the Cariboo Woodlands, Environment and Forestry Team, the Log Scaling Coordinator will ensure consistency, compliance with regulaƟons, and provide direcƟon for log scaling acƟviƟes in the three scaling sites within the Cariboo Region. This posiƟon will work with the scaling team as a mentor and moƟvator, with the goal of improving consistency and applying best pracƟces. The candidate will possess a solid understanding of log scaling acƟviƟes and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to troubleshoot technical log scale system challenges • Log scaling Ɵcket would be an asset • Excellent communicaƟon skills • Desire to work in a team environment • A proven commitment to safety • Demonstrated organizaƟonal skills Our tradiƟon of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and conƟnuous development. Apply online today at www.tolko.com. ApplicaƟons will be accepted unƟl June 29, 2014. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Medical/Dental

THERE IS still a huge demand for Canscribe Medical Transcription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great workfrom-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 or email to: info@canscribe.com.

Full time or part time CDA wanted for busy family dental practice. Competitive wages! New grads welcome and experience is a plus. No evening or weekend shifts. Contact us at jobs@williamslakedental.com or drop off resume to 440 Comer Street.

Professional/ Management

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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Permanent, F/T for Ok Tire in Prince George. Come join our family. We offer competitive wages and benefits. For full details visit: www.LocalWork.ca E-mail resume to: oktirepg@shaw.ca Go-fer Contracting & Disposal requires casual roll off truck driver. Must have Class 3 drivers. Contact (250)747-3331

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PRINCIPAL, St. Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Montessori School, Victoria, BC, beginning August 2014. One of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most established Montessori Schools. Quaint two-classroom school house caters to 80 Pre-K and K children. Current BC teaching cert. or equiv.; min 5 yrs teaching; team & admin. leadership; excellent interpersonal skills; computer, budget & supervisory experience. Montessori cert. highly desirable. Send CV by July 11, 2014 to ellen.9664@shaw.ca.

Trades, Technical IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) with truck experience and also a trailer mechanic. Fax or email resume and references to: Calnash Trucking, Lac La Biche, 1-780-623-4051; calnash@telusplanet.net.

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

F/T position available for a journeyman or 3rd or 4th year apprentices. A background in heating, plumbing or electrical would be an asset.

Local Construction Company requires carpenters &/or carpenter apprentice. Email resume to: wawrykco@telus.net

We Offer Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts. Send resume: polarrefrig@telus.net

Help Wanted

Quesnel Industrial Transportation is currently hiring log truck drivers for upcoming season. Drivers must have clean abstract and able to pass a substance test. Above average pay and benefits package, steady year round work available.

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Farm Services Will Custom Hay, Cut, Rake & Bale. All John Deere Equipment. Located in the Kersley Area. Call Mike (250)747-1244 or (250)267-8486

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay HAY for Sale. 2014 Crop. 1200 - 1500 pound rounds bales. Call 250-612-2226 or 250-612-1062

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions AUCTION. Commercial Picture Framing Equip & Inventory. July 5th, 11 AM, On Site Kelowna. (250)545-3259 doddsauction.com

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Lots

Homes for Rent

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com

BOUCHIE LAKE - Beautiful 3 acre treed lot. 1957 Bradford Road. $25,900. 604-808-1171

4Bdrm/2Bath Home for Rent. N/S, Pets OK, $1600/mo. Call (250)983-1226

Mobile Homes & Parks

5bdrm house in W. Quesnel closeto schools,n/p,$1200/mo. + utilities. Call (250)983-9813.

1982 3Bdrm/2Bath, 14Ft. X 66Ft. Mobile /w 7Ft. X 35Ft. addition, Updates include: kitchen, windows & furnace. Pet friendly /w storage shed, close to shopping, located in adult oriented park. Call (250)992-9444 for more info.

Private 5Bdrm/2Bath Home close to town. Includes F/S, W/D.$1200/mo.(250)992-2388

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.

WestSide small 2bdrm. bsmt suite, $675/mo. heat, hydro & Sat. TV incl. Shared laundry, (778)466-0998 Avail. July 1st

Rentals

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030

Suites, Lower

Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Adult Orientated

Real Estate Acreage for Sale WATERFRONT LOG Home with Acreage Lone Butte Area photos and contact at www.loghomebythelake.com

2Bdrm/2Bath corner unit apartment in Kelowna. Minutes to all shopping. F/S, W/D, sunroom & new seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk-in-jet tub are just a few of the many features. Affordably priced @ $98,500. Call Carol @ (778)414-1452

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Apt/Condos for Sale

Updated & spacious 2 Bed, 1 Bath ( 1700 sq ft.) Beautiful view of Horse Lake, fantastic deck, 2 car carport, close to school. F/S/W/D. N/S References required. Available July 1st - $875 per month. Please call 250-395-8116

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Call 250-992-8949 FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593

NQ 3Bdrm/ 1Bdrm Apartments in 4 plex, next to park. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d , $900 & $600 per mo. + Utilities. Lease & references. N/S only. Call or text (250)328-8747.

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Recreational/Sale

Boats 26 Ft. North Sea Hull

with 10Ft. beam on Trailer. 9 Ft. Zodiac on davit. 4 Cyl. Nissan diesel, 9.9 Merc. Aug., vhf-gps-radar-depth sounder, Great Sea Boat! Selling due to health.

2000 Golden Falcon

Very clean 25Ft., no leaks, heated tanks, new tires, new fridge, 1 slide out, A/C Inverter

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2006 Citation Supreme 30 RLS(Rear LR Slide)

Top end travel trailer, 34’ 11” total length. Lots of extras. Winter Polar Package. Unit stored under cover when not in use. Call (250)992-8117 or cell (250)983-2432

Phone (250)395-3198 or email: dgesking@shaw.ca

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Legal Notices

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On May 12, 2014, at Anderson Drive and Abbott Drive, Quesnel, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Quesnel RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $5,102 CAD and $1 USD, both on or about 23:14 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2193, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

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Quesnel Cariboo Observer

Celebrating Canada Day BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR FOR OPENING CEREMONIES AND ENTERTAINMENT.

SCHEDULE FOR CANADA DAY Tuesday, July 1st 11am - 4:00pm at LeBourdais Park

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11:00 - 11:25 am ................... Dale Brown 11:30 - 11:55 am ................... Mike Nelson & Linda Ritter 12:00 - 12:30 pm................... Opening Ceremonies 12:35 - 12:55 pm................... John Goodwin and Floyd Tolman 1:00 - 1:25 pm................... Deni Johson and Eddie DeSoua 1:30 - 1:55 pm................... Terry Boyd: Native Dancers & Drummers 2:00 - 2:25 pm................... Benson Munch 2:30 - 2:55 pm................... Julie Joly 3:00 - 3:25 pm................... John Briscoe 3:30 - 3:55 pm................... Harmonhicks Quesnel Community Access TV.ca http://qcatv.ca/

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Enjoy some of Quesnel’s multiculturalism

Cool Cat Recording Studio BOUNCY CASTLE, SLIPPERY SLIDE, KIDS GAMES BY THE MUSEUM STAFF “STORY TELLING TENT” WITH STORIES TOLD OF OUR PIONEER PAST - NOON - 1:30 PM

SENIORS’ TEA - 1:30-3:00 MUST BE SIGNED UP FOR IN ADVANCE CONTACT PERSON IS HONEY AT 250-992-5875

Let’s celebrate together and show why we are proud to be Canadian!