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May Peace Prevail on Earth ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

Peace poles are a natural addition to any garden and volunteers with the Quesnel downtown community garden and the Westside community garden agreed.

“When I saw peace poles in a Chicago garden it also seemed appropriate for our gardens in Quesnel,” volunteer gardener Ellen Boutotte said.

Peace Poles were first erected in Japan in 1955 based on the philosophy of Master Masahisa Goi – universal peace must transcend all differences and relay the message May People Prevail on Earth.

Since that time more than 200,000 peace poles have been planted in 180 countries around the world. Some of the most outstanding examples are at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and the Aiki Shrine in Japan, at the United Nations Peace Park and in the Vatican City.

Peace Poles have been presented by the World Peace Society to the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa and many others.

Peace Poles have also been erected in response to acts of hatred such as in Wisconsin where a 52ft peace pole was

planted at the sight of a large Klu Klux Klan rally.

In Ohio, one of the largest poles in the world weighing many tons and made of granite was erected in response to hate literature left on the driveways of Cincinnati’s Jewish residents.

Peace Poles serve as a constant reminder for all of us to pray for world peace and a symbol of the importance of world peace for future generations.

After Boutotte suggested peace poles for Quesnel’s community garden, the group approached the Quesnel Rotary Club and to their surprise and delight, the club was looking for a project specially addressing the issue of peace. They were interested in the peace pole project.

“Our Rotary Club is proud of this project, we provided people and funding,” Rotary president Rebecca Beuschel said.

“It’s fantastic to live in a community that values food security and the importance of knowing where your food comes from.”

With funding in place, they set to work researching other peace poles, determining what would be on Quesnel’s peace poles and finding an artist to execute their vision.

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One of the gardener’s granddaughter, Jackie Hofmeier-Clark, took on the project and together with some of her own ideas about incorporating images reflecting Quensel’s community garden, she set to work.

“It was wonderful to work on this unique and worldly project,” Hofmeier-Clark said.

“And amazing to have my work on display in the community.”

With the artwork underway, the gardeners determined they would have four languages represented on the poles, English, Carrier, Tagalog (a Philipino dialect) and Punjabi. The phrase May Peace Prevail on Earth in the four languages was ordered from the Peace Pole Project (a way of supporting that organization) which has thousands of language banners and thanks to Mark Josephy and Maureen Trotter for the poles, three peace poles were created for the downtown community garden. There is also a Peace Pole in the westside community garden.

The gardeners would also like to specially thank Sally Hofmeier, Victor Johnson Jackie Hofmeier-Clark was honoured to be part of this peace project in the downtown and Charles McGee for all community garden. their help.

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Whitney Griffiths Observer Reporter After the final vote came in for the arena replacement referendum it was back to the drawing boards to revamp the previous concept for the new arena.

An open house was held July 22 at the Twin Arenas for people in the community to view the design and provide input, with consultants available to answer questions.

The design takes Quesnel’s northern winters into account, with the proposed building having a sloped roof to keep snow away from

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Residents face fines if attractants are not secured

Residents in the City of Quesnel are being asked to take responsibility for garbage and attractants on their properties.

There have been a heightened number of bears sited in the residential areas and they are looking for food. Attractants for bears include fruit, bird feed and domestic pet food.

By keeping your containers in your garage or secured between pickup days, they will have no

reason to stay in the area. Garbage should be secured until the morning of scheduled pickup.

Quesnel City Council recently endorsed the funding to bring the WildSafeBC Program (formerly “Bear Aware”) to the community.

“Summer is here and wildlife is on the move in particular, young black bears looking for food and territory,” local WildSafe Coordinator Dennis Girodat said.

City purchases new fire engine The City of Quesnel has purchased a new fire engine for use at the Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department.

The new “This engine is just engine which $630,000 one way the city can cost is a replacement assist in providing a and, along with the 2009 reliable, state-of-the-art fire engine, machine for our fire now provides the City of fighters and is certainly Quesnel with something we can all a modernized fleet to service be proud of.” the community.

“Our staff Mary Sjostrom, mayor and volunteers at the Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department have shown their commitment to the safety of our community time and time again,” Mayor Mary Sjostrom said.

“This engine is just one way the city can assist in providing a reliable, state-of-the-art machine for our fire fighters and is certainly something we can all be proud of.”

The engine was purchased from Fort Garry Fire Truck located in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the fall of 2013 and arrived in Quesnel on July 11. The model is a 2014 Spartan Gladiator custom cab with a 20in raised roof.

The vehicle is equipped with a Waterous pump rated at 1,750 gallons per minute. It also comes with a compressed air foam system that when used, will reduce the amount of water needed to fight a fire.

With this system we can produce foam and use one-third less water that would normally be used on a house fire. The vehicle is also equipped with an onboard six kilowatt generator, 1,250 gallon water tank and seating for six firefighters.

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“Foraging in communities is a learned behavior that threatens the safety of both the bears and the residents.”

Girodat urges residents to be responsible with their garbage and other attractants and to ask questions.

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representatives Dennis Girodat or Emma Alexander at 250‐992‐5743, e-mail at Quesnel@ wildsafebc.com, or follow them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ Wildsafebc.

The City of Quesnel will make every effort to post any changes to garbage pickup schedules on the website www.quesnel.

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t appears that Prime Minister Stephen Harper intends to avoid testifying in the trial of suspended-senator Mike Duffy, now facing 31 criminal charges connected with his disputed expense claims.

While legal experts claim it’s entirely likely that Harper will be called to testify by Duffy’s defense in response to bribery charges, a spokesman has made it clear this week that Harper feels he has no further information to add to what he has already supplied to the RCMP. This is yet another instance of Harper’s increasing disconnect with the electorate. Whatever reasons he offers, it is obvious that the desire to avoid anything that might prove embarrassing – standard equipment for politicians – has yet again trumped any attempt at transparency or respect for due process.

We’ll leave it to the courts to rule whether Harper can invoke parliamentary privilege to avoid testifying, but he’s not likely to score any points with the ordinary citizen by doing so. Do any of us imagine we could avoid a subpoena to appear as a witness in a trial by claiming we had nothing useful to add? Any judge in this land would tell us it’s not our place to conclude whether our testimony would or wouldn’t be useful.

But then we’re not the prime minister – and not able to avail ourselves of his privileges, parliamentary or otherwise. Harper has persistently sought to distance himself from the actions of the Prime Minister’s Office on the Duffy file – a situation that would be laughable if it did not reveal how tragically flawed our political system is.

Whatever our presumptions with regard to Duffy, the accused deserves his day in court. And Canadians deserve the kind of leader who is willing to endure some personal discomfiture to testify, openly and honestly, in a court of law.

Anything short of that is an insult – to our people, to our principles and, ultimately, to our country.

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he benefit of being a writer in these modern times is that you can virtually do your job anywhere there’s a place to sit: in a car, on a plane, at a coffee shop, in bed, at the park or even on the beach.

The conditions, though, aren’t always ideal.

Currently I’m writing my column right on deadline at a busy Starbucks.

The air conditioning is on too high, the music is louder than normal and the young women next to me are talking about how much they despise girl drama at an extremely high decibel, while the guy on the other side of me talks on his phone.

I would move, except there’s nowhere else to sit and I haven’t the time to relocate to another venue with an electrical outlet.

Today’s just been one of those time-sucker days we’re all familiar with.

It started off this morning with one of my dogs chasing after something and getting lost in the woods behind our house. It took me almost an hour to find him.

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On A Brighter Note Next was my son who unexpectedly needed me to pick him up from a sleepover 45 minutes away.

And then my daughter reminded me that I promised to take her and her friends to the indoor playground, EnergyPlex in Kelowna. Fine, I thought, I’m totally behind the eight ball, but I’ll write my column when I get there.

But wouldn’t you know it?

After I dropped them off, I opened my computer bag and my power cord was missing.

Since my laptop was at less than 10 per cent power I had three choices. I could go to the store and buy a new one for $100, I could spend at least an hour driving home and back to retrieve one of the three cords I already own, or I

power all day – but along with the cord for my laptop, I forgot it at home.

Despite the minor delays, I realize how fortunate I am to have access to today’s technological tools that make my job so much easier.

Back when I was in school I’d have to write an essay out in long hand multiple times and then type it up on my grandmother’s typewriter with a bottle of liquid paper nearby. If I needed to do research I’d have to consult the encyclopedias at the library, and my paperwork had to be physically handed in to the teachers.

Nowadays I can type my column on my laptop or iPad, easily edit as I go, quickly look stuff up on the Internet if needed and then e-mail my column to the newspaper editors that run it.

And, gloriously, I can do all that from wherever I am.

Next time I’m doing it from the beach.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist.

She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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could try and borrow one.

Since the Apple store was close I stopped in there and asked if they’d rent or loan me one for a couple hours.

No such luck.

I then went to my husband’s work but couldn’t find one compatible with my MacBook.

I tried calling a few friends in the area and luckily Dave, the editor of the Westside Weekly newspaper at the Kelowna Daily Courier said the company had one I could use. Phew.

Now that I have my laptop plugged in and I can finally write, I’m not about to leave this loud, chilly place until I’m finished my column.

I might have to stuff my ears with Kleenex to muffle the noisy gabfest that’s progressed to boyfriends and gall bladder removals so I can concentrate on what I’m typing, but that’s fine.

I still feel lucky that I can do my job from almost anywhere.

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BCEHS responds to firefighters association

Editor: A recent op-ed by the provincial fire fighters union president makes several claims about the provincial pre-hospital health care system that require clarification so readers can have a balanced perspective.

To ensure that both ambulance and first responder (fire department) resources are dispatched appropriately and the public isn’t at risk from emergency vehicles driving at high speeds unnecessarily, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) undertook its fifth review of its Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) in 2013.

The RAP outlines which resource(s) to assign to each medical call received and how they should respond – lights and siren or routine.

Our evidence-based review found that there is no clinical benefit for patients to have first responders dispatched for several of the call types that they currently attend.

A formal consensus among EMS physicians is that only patients in cardiac or respiratory arrest, or those having total airway obstruction, benefit from a rapid ambulance response.

An ambulance is still sent to every call in B.C., however, they are responding without lights and siren more often.

Ambulance dispatchers assess the patient’s condition over the phone and prioritize every call for service – people with lifethreatening conditions get the fastest response with the highest trained paramedics available.

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When appropriate, dispatchers notify first responders that there is a patient that would benefit from having fire fighters provide first aid as soon as possible.

This notification occurs in seconds, not minutes as stated.

First responders remain able to upgrade the call if they have concerns about the ambulance response.

With these changes, ambulances are getting to critically ill or injured patients faster and those with non-life threatening conditions have been waiting only a few minutes more on average.

An EMS expert reviewed the process used to update the RAP and found that the methodology was consistent with contemporary best practices nationally and internationally, used robust clinical evidence and is superior to the processes used in many major EMS systems.

BCEHS continues to monitor the RAP changes – which have only been implemented for ambulances so far, not first responders – on a system-wide basis and review individual calls when the response was questioned. To date there have been no negative clinical patient outcomes attributed to the RAP changes.

BCEHS greatly values the role of first responders and will continue to work on strengthening this partnership using medical evidence and facts to enhance care and service for patients.

William Dick Vice President, Medical Programs BC Emergency Health Services

Mural, mural, on the wall The Cariboo Regional District Library, Quesnel Branch unveiled a new mural entitled “The Learning Tree” in the children’s area of the Library. Dorie Havens from Quesnel Friends of the Library, Summer Reading Camp children, artist Leigh Cassidy, CRD Director Jim Glassford and staff were on hand for the festivities.

Artist, Leigh Cassidy also presented a plaque telling the story of the mural. The mural was commissioned and generously donated to the CRD Library by the Quesnel Friends of the Library. Left to right: Dorie Havens (Quesnel Friends of the Library), CRD Director Jim Glassford and local artist Leigh Cassidy.

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To most of the world Ross Douglas is an established Vancouver area musician, who has produced three independent CD’s, acted, wrote toured and sang in such hits as Billy Bishop Goes To War, Angry Housewives, Rocky Horror Show and more.

In addition he’s won international awards for his jazz, folk and roots song-writing skills, and has fans in 115 countries around the world.

For the rest of us, in the Cariboo, you may know Ross Douglas for his nine years as musical director, actor and songwriter at Theatre Royal in Barkerville. During that time Ross also wrote some of the most poignant, funny and honest songs about life in the community of Wells and the Cariboo in general. His songs may be set in the recent past or the present, but they still carry a timeless message.

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31 at 7:30 p.m. at their outdoor stage.

His live shows are a fabulous blend of a wide variety of musical genres.

They are played on a varied collection of musical instruments, from keyboard to mandolin. In addition, Ross interjects history, comedy and theatre in a show that guaranteed to please crowds.

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original songs, but each has made a significant impact in the musical world.

“Two Directions” actually travels in just about every direction musically possible, with songs bent by Folk, Celtic, African, Cajun and Caribbean elements. “Cariboo Eclectic”produced a Golden Prize and Directors Award in the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest, and the song Lovin’ Time was runnerup in the Jazz cateory of the 2003 John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

The third album, “The Art of You and I” quickly produced three audience favourites – the folksy “Town for Tired People”, the darkly humorous “Ukulele Crime” and the shameless “Hard Not to Talk Like Elvis.”

In addition Ross Douglas has been awarded Folk Alley’s ‘Artist of the Month’, and continues to post in the top 10 of Broadjam’s country, blues, folk, jazz, regional and Earth categories.

Ross is promising to play a wide selection of his Cariboo favourites, including

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The lyric; “I’d rather be a miner with a smell, than a disinfected hobo begging nickels in Quesnel”, is just part of a tender and romantic ballad that accurately describes the hey-day of Wells during the dirty 30’s.

“We’re thrilled to have Ross returning to our venue. It doesn’t really matter whether it’s a song with local flavour or any other tune, Ross’s craftsmanship and showmanship

bulge out from his performances and really make his performances special,” Dave Jorgenson, owner of the Bear’s Paw notes.

The Bear’s Paw Cafe, in Wells, hosts a variety of musical and theatrical events through-out the year.

The Ross Douglas show is the final event before the beginning of the 10th Annual Artswells Festival the next day.

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To love and be loved without boundaries, conditions, reason or prejudice

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oday love is spoken of in many different contexts. I love candy my little three-year-old says.

I love this and that. Love is interpreted in so many different ways. Mom, I love you, you are my best friend and then when he doesn’t get his way, my three-year-old says: “mom is not my best friend.” There are changes within milliseconds at times and in our modern day world of our understanding and perception of love. Love is somewhat altered and diminished and tainted by life experiences, circumstances and challenges. We love people, we hate people. We love things, we hate things.

Another example is when I love a spouse or friend when they do exactly as I

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Reformation House would like them otherwise am frustrated and angered when things are not going quite as I would like. Love is most often challenged in us when we are outside of our comfort zone. The close circle we are familiar with, the tried and true and faithful family and friends along the way.

We dare not venture outside of that circle for fear of feeling hurt disappointment, rejection and a sense of defeat in relationships. Trust is

broken easily and on a whim or suspicion. We cast out the possibility of potential new friendships and relationships because of past hurts and pain and disillusionments.

Our world is corroded with self hate, suspicion, envy, jealousy, fear of rejection and betrayal that causes many internal and external conflicts in human relations.

It has been said that one can unknowingly incubate sickness and disease in one’s body due to emotional stresses of unforgiveness, anger and suppressed emotional pain. Everything internal needs an outlet.

One thing I have learned from living with and visiting various cultural groups is this: Humanity has a desperate need to love and be loved in

return and to be fully and completely accepted as we are. Sadly we all have such varied backgrounds and it is harder to accept those and things different to us. So we generally end up throwing the baby out with the bath water.

I have worked and lived with both rich and poor and have had a variety of cultural experiences and can truly attest to my worldview being enlarged through learning to love and accept people as we find them rather than try to change them.

Not necessarily by changing me to fit into the various groups but by allowing the various people and people groups to allow me to see the world differently with a greater and deeper and sincere compassion for why

people are the way they are. Insight understanding and a genuine love without boundaries is definitely needed in our world today.

We are taught to tolerate and respect others in Canada.

Sadly that code is only upheld when it is convenient to do so. Underneath lurk warped perspectives, masked dislikes and prejudice.

Prejudgement before knowing all the facts and we shun those people and things we fail to understand. Love in action is getting out of our comfort zones and making a decision to listen more, talk less, understand and accomplish more, fear less.

My decision to love the unlovely, the downcast and downtrodden, as well as the rich, the arrogant, the self

absorbed, did not come easy and in my own self I had in the past despised so many different things for so many reasons. But when God got a hold of my life things changes and my love or understanding of love expanded in so many directions.

That in laying down His life, Jesus transcended death, hell and the grave and reconciled the world and all the people in it from every nation, tongue and tribe, to Himself.

God places a new desire in us to love with a pure love, a love without boundaries, which is without condition, reason, prejudice or judgement.

Rebekah Harding is a member of the Reformation House congregation.

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382 Anderson Drive Pastor Andrew Baduria 250-983-9700 Service Times Sunday Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm

“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:8

Maple Park Alliance Church Worship Service: 10:30 am Kids On The Rock 11:00 am (dismissed during service) Lead Pastor: Ken Cyr mapleparkalliancechurch.ca For more information call 250-747-3248 2075 Balsam Ave.

Speaker : Roland Caron

Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” Holiday camps for ages 7-17 starts July 7-25th; Teen Camp ages 13-17 July 28 to Aug 1; Moms & Kids Ages 0-12 Aug 5-8th; Music & Arts camp Ages 9-17 Aug 10-16th.

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250-747-3116 - 143 Coach Road Lead Pastor: Monte Harrop FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 am Children’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service KINGS & CASTLES (ages 3-12) 9:15 am www.bethelchurchquesnel.com

Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)

375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112 Pastor Lorne Reddemann Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am Divine Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School & Bible Class: 11:20 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

NORTHSTAR CHURCH Lighting the Way to Jesus, to Life, to Others. (a Fellowship Baptist Church)

Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00 am

301 North Star Road (2 doors from McDonalds) Summer Services - 10am Children’s Church during the Service

Coffee’s On

250-992-8830 - www.northstarchurch.ca

Speaker : Time Rosebush

“How Can I Experience Inner Rest?”

Pastor John Nicholson

St. John’s Anglican Church 465 Kinchant Street • 250-992-6152 Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com Sunday : 10am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10am - Morning Prayer Tuesday : 2pm - Holy Communion

The Rev. Len Fraser : 778.349.2568 Church Hall Rentals : Call Sue at 250.992.2568

Preacher : Lay Ministers

St. Andrew’s United Church Established in 1911

Serving with joy the people of Quesnel Lay Ministry

• Sunday Service & Sunday School: .............. 10:30 am • Healing Clinic : To arrange an appointment Call Lynn LeBlanc at 250.747.4694 218 Kinchant St. Office: 250-992-2313 standruc@quesnelbc.com

The All-Enduring Love of God

REFORMATION HOUSE

Reviving Truth, Restoring Family, Releasing Destiny A community christian church where you’ll experience God’s love and grace to touch your life and impact your family 1518 Maple Drive 250-747-1357

Saturday Services Bible Study 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus peacefully, simply, together.”

Downtown Quesnel Suite 2 - 213 St. Laurent Avenue, Sunday mornings @ 10 am Great Children’s Program - 778-414-2728 WOW - Women of Worth Be the Change You Want to See! Build self-esteem/friendships. Open to all women.

Reformation House, Suite 2, 213 St. Laurent Ave. Wednesdays 10 am - noon - 778-414-2728

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Lifestyles

At the helm at home

Quesnel Cariboo Observer

Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

Debbie Strang began her medical career in Quesnel and plans to finish it here.

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Debbie Strang is the new hospital services administrator ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

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ospital Services Administrator (HSA) Debbie Strang calls herself a lifer, dedicated to medical services and the community of Quesnel.

Her family moved to Quesnel when Debbie was six-months-old, and from a very young age, she accompanied her mother to her job as a care aid, helping to feed residents, brush their hair, write letters and other things appropriate for a young girl.

“My grandma was also my hero, she was a nurse,” Debbie said.

As she grew to a young woman, Debbie joined the first nursing program through College of New Caledonia and was one of the first graduates, beginning her nursing career in Quesnel.

“Some of my 1992 graduating cohorts are still here,” she said with a smile.

Debbie’s chosen field was psychiatric nursing and in 1997 was a staff nurse in Quesnel’s QUESST unit. By 1998, she went in as unit coordinator.

The majority of her career since that time has also been in a leadership role.

Working out of Quesnel, Debbie was an area director for mental health and addictions with a territory that ranged all over the northern interior.

During this time Debbie sat around tables with health service administrators from around the north and learned the various issues facing communities.

Although her specialty was psychiatry, all aspects of the health system interested her and it was

a natural progression to step into the health services administration position in 2011 with Robson Valley.

“The learning curve for all the other hospital services was challenging, especially in light of the remote area and limited services,” she said.

With her appointment as HSA in Quesnel in 2014, coming home to Quesnel is a pleasure for Debbie and taking on this new challenge is proof of her extensive leadership expertise.

She was the interim HSA in Quesnel while still HSA of Robson Valley, splitting her time between the two locations.

“I’m still supporting Robson Valley as they transition to a new HSA, but I’m here in Quesnel for the long term,” she said.

Debbie describes her leadership style as empowering people to

perform to their best abilities while providing support and guidance.

“I’m not a micromanager,” she said with a laugh.

Of course she remains in direct contact with her staff but prefers to meet regularly and allow them to manage their own departments.

Partnering with the community, patients and families is also very important to Debbie and she sees medical services moving more and more towards services delivered outside the four walls of a hospital.

“The medical community must work as a team and within that team are all the people necessary to serve the patient in the best way possible,” she said.

“Partnering on all levels is essential for the entire community.”

Debbie can also be found walking the wards

at the hospital, the halls of Dunrovin Park Lodge and visiting other facilities around town.

“I want to learn about the patient experience from the patient and their families, I want to know what impressions and ideas nurses and other medical staff have for the best possible practices,” she said.

“I’m not afraid to get into the trenches.”

With 22 years in the health care field (20 of that in a variety of leadership roles), Debbie feels confident about the career choice she’s made and looks forward to finishing her career in Quesnel.

“I’m here and it feels good to be home,” she said.

Regarding the future of health care in Quesnel, Debbie said integration of hospital and community partnerships in the delivery of health care

services is a priority for Northern Health and the local services as well.

“Patients and the community know what needs doing and we need to be open and learn from them.”

She is also looking at easing some of the immediate problems in the hospital such as better planning on such issues as patient overflow and discharge issues which in turn manages other problems as well.

As she re-aquaints herself with the various services, programs and the people who deliver them as well as challenges Quesnel’s medical system faces, Debbie is ready to roll her sleeves up and get to work.

However, she begins with a love of the community, a fundamental connection to the people and their issues and a sincere desire to get the job done.

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Boogers Monster Run adventures I want tu thank yu for yur covraj of me on the Monstr Run. I had a good time but my bum is sore from the long trip. I had a lot of fun and the wether was grate. I was a litl cold at the start but got reely hot latr that day.

I rode with 3 peepl and we cuvrd ovr 1,670 km in 21 hours. With this beeing my first

trip, I saw a lot of beootifull country. My favorit was Lillooet to Whistler. The rode was twisty and a lot of fun. The 3 peepl rode togethr for most of the trip.

I am very happy that I helped out with the Monstr Run. I raised ovr 400 dollars and want to thank all the peepl that helped me do that.

With the muny

that I raised, the totl money going to Muscular Dystrophy Canada is over 2,500 dollars. I want

to thank the riders for ther hard work and dedicashun to this event. Thank you to the sponsorz

as well.

I think I will do this agen next yeer.

Booger

Above: Booger enjoys the sights in Squamish; left: riders and Booger meet with staff at the Muscular Dystrophy Canada office in the Lower Mainland to hand over the money raised.

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C ommunity C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC...

MONDAY BUY A GOLD BRICK fundraiser Wells Historical Society, For $10 help purchase a new furnace for Wells Museum.

To purchase one or more, call Honey, 250-992-5875 or Carrie 250-9943243.

QUESNEL TILLICUM SOCIETY FRIENDSHIP CENTRE looking for volunteers to help with various upcoming programs. Looking for new ideas and energetic people of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicity. If interested, drop by the Friendship Centre

and fill out a volunteer application (must submit to a criminal record check) then be prepared for a fun time and great experience. Everyone welcome. Contact 250-992-8347 or email dina@qnfc.bc.ca or just drop by 319 North Fraser Drive.

WEDNESDAY QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION his hosting summer and fall volunteer training sessions. Contact ASAP to reserve your seat, 250-985-5815.

THURSDAY

QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS opening reception, Aug. 8, 7 – 9 p.m. for August show, Deep in the Forest featuring Marguerite Whittingham’s oil paintings and Arlene Cave’s wood carvings. The show runs through August at 500 North Star Road.

FRIDAY ARTSWELLS WELCOMES VENTANAS Aug. 1 – 4, a Balkan/ Sephardic/South Eastern European fusion ensemble. For details on ArtsWells visit artswells.com.

QUESNEL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

SELF-HELP GROUP MEETING Aug. 8, 12:30–2 p.m. in CD Hoy Room at City Hall. For information contact Donna, 2560-992-3369.

SATURDAY PACIFIC PILOTS, six advanced ultra light planes dropping by the Quesnel Airport July 26, eta is betweel 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., help make them feel welcome. Also there is a 6 p.m. barbecue at the airport.

The group is flying to Barkerville the next day, then on to Yellowknife on Monday.

WELLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY PUB NIGHT July 26 at

The Occidental, tickets $25 each, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., dessert auction, certificate board, bucket draws, for tickets call Honey, 250992-5875 or Carrie, 1-250-994-3243.

8TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE BBBSQ, Sept.

7, Richbar Golf Course, 1 p.m. shotgun start. To register call 250-992-7257 or email bisques@ goldcity.net. Download pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsistersofquesnel.ca. Incentive prize for pledges collected more than $250. Dinner included.

BERNIE AND RED SHOW Sept. 20, Elks Hall. Tickets are $30 each includes show and dinner. For tickets call Val, 250-9928506.

SUNDAY QUESNEL AND DISTRICT ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK FAMILY FUN DAY AND OPEN HOUSE Aug. 3, gates open at 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Live demos, silent auction, raffle, door prizes, music and concession. Admission by donation. Come out and support AMP, off Highway 97 south of Quesnel.

PADDLING IS AWESOME DAY Aug. 17, Pioneer Park on Dragon Lake. Sponsored by Quesnel Canoe Club, registration begins at 9 a.m. and racing begins at 10 am.

Reg. forms at Rockey Peaks Adventure on Reid Street or Dragon Lake Paddlers Facebook site.

For information contact Doreen, 250992-5717.

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The job of the paddler

ragon boating is a relatively simple sport with a paddler needing only a lifejacket, a paddle and a water bottle.

You can wear whatever is comfortable as long as you realize that you’ll get wet. Either made of wood or carbon fibre, the paddles have a cross bar handle and are straight from the handle to the blade.

Though related to a canoe, a dragon boat demands a different and specific type of stroke that facilitates synchronization. Paddlers sit tight to the outside gunnel of the boat with the inside hand on the top of the handle and the outside hand on the shaft, about five cm above the blade.

The top arm forms a C shape to guide the paddle, keeping it as near to vertical as possible.

The outside arm directs the entry, pulls back in conjunction with the core and then raises the blade sharply out of the water and forward for the next entry. When seen in isolation, the top arm goes up and down with little change to the C shape. The outside arm makes an elliptical motion from paddle entry, through the pull to the exit and them up and forward. Though the arms direct the motion, it is

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the core that provides most of the power for the pull. Once the paddle is in the water, the core pulls the unit back, drawing the paddle through the water. Once finished the stroke, with the paddle out of the water, the core again leans and pivots forward to allow the lower arm to reach to the thigh of the paddler ahead.

There are 20 paddlers in a dragon boat. The front two must be short paddlers with a good sense of timing. These two are called strokes or pacers. They set the pace of the stroke in collaboration with the drummer. The next two rows join the strokes and work as a unit, providing the pace for the rest of the boat.

The next four pairs of paddlers are the mid-section that provides power with stability. They are the conduit that connects all paddlers. The stern section is called the engine room or rockets. These paddlers are usually taller and able to reach further before inserting the paddle. This is important because the 14 paddlers ahead of them are churning up the water with each stroke. The engine room must deliver power despite the turbulence so they reach further and pull through.

Paddlers are familiar with the term “catch” because a coach calls this to familiarize paddlers with the action of paddle entry at the thump of the drum and the sound of the word. When paddlers are not synched, the boat wobbles in the water. The ride will become smoother as paddlers find the timing. The drum cannot be the only indicator for rhythm so paddlers also rely on paddlers that are diagonally ahead for timing. By attending across the boat, our attention is like a zipper, keeping all paddlers attuned to the pace. For the most part, we use the full blade to pull the maximum amount of water on each stroke but if we get lazy the coach might tell us to quit “lily dipping.”

For new paddlers, the greatest challenge is moving from a canoe J stroke to a dragon boat vertical stroke. But, with perseverance and patience, a dragon boater anyone can be.

Give it a try.

Recreational paddling is on Wednesdays and Paddling is Awesome Day will happen Aug 17. Both are great opportunities to ride on the lake in dragon style.

Let us know

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Lucille Vaton

Oct. 2, 1915 - May 14, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great grandma and great-great grandma. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews, sister-in-law and many friends from working days at the Spencer Dickie Drug Store.

She is survived by three of five children Lil, Bob & Jim. Predeceased by Bill and Art Jackson. She was laid to rest with her late husband Hank Vaton in Quesnel B.C. with a family gathering.

Francine Gaetz In Loving Memory of

May 5, 1953 - July 20, 2013

We think of you often!

Butch & Mary, Family & Friends

– submitted by Liz-Anne Eyford

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HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced.

“The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small.

I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.”

Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.”

Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home.

The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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Obituary Tribute

Orleane Yvonne Warner

November 14, 1927 ~ July 20, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Orleane Yvonne Warner on July 20, 2014 at Dunrovin Park Lodge.

Mom was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Turner.

She is survived by her son Mel Armstrong, daughters; Carol Kinakin (Max) and Charmaine Bird (Norman). 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Mom was born in Vernon B.C. November 14, 1927 where she lived until coming to Quesnel with her husband in 1956.

In 1971 she returned to Vernon where she worked at Fields and Woolworths before retiring. After many years Mom decided to move back to Quesnel where Autumn MacDonald, Whitney Griffiths, Karen Powell and Annie Gallant photos

she would be closer to her children in her later years.

Mom loved to knit and we will all miss the countless amounts of dish clothes and slippers we have received over the years. She also donated many knitted and crocheted blankets to both the Vernon and Quesnel SPCA’s for the cats and dogs there.

The family would like to thank all the staff of Dunrovin Park Lodge for the kindness and care given over the last three years.

Obituary Tribute

CASE DE VRIES

June 28, 1944 - July 19, 2014

Obituary Tribute

JOSEF SCHOLTHAUS

Sept. 30, 1928 - July 4, 2014

A pioneer leaves the Cariboo but the legend remains. Predeceased by his parents, brother and sister in Germany. Josef immigrated to B.C. on July 7,1952.

Obituary Tribute

Marshall James Hanson 1923 ~ 2014

The family of Marshall Hanson announce his passing on July 18, 2014.

Marshall is survived by his daughters; Sharon, Deanna (Frank Perseo), Marsha (Ken Holley), Laurie (Kelly Anderson) son Christopher (Judith Charron), sisters; Leota (Mark) and Rita.

He was predeceased by his wives May, Wilma and Helen, son Jeff, loving to brother to Jean, and son-in law Robert Beach .

Marshall has many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A service will be held at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel, Friday, July 25th, 11 am with a tea to follow at the Legion Hall from noon to 3 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Marshall’s memory to Season’s House and/or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

He became a labourer on CPR and CNR Railway for 56 cents an hour with room and board at Spences Bridge. From there Josef moved to Quesnel and got a job at a planer mill and acquired land and became a farmer; he also built a saw mill out on 3100 Rd. past Wells B.C. He was the operator of cats, skidders, loaders, and logging trucks, but always had a passion for gardening and making sauerkraut and moonshine.

Most people will remember Josef from picking potatoes out on his farm, buying firewood before natural gas arrived to Quesnel or

buying cedar boards from his mill out on 3100 Rd. Josef also sold vegetables, from a root cellar 40 feet by 80 feet at the Quesnel Farmers Market. He also knew where to find all the wild herbs in the forest for healing and making tea and enjoyed picking berries, fishing and making honey.

He will be missed by many, many friends throughout the Cariboo.

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Cornelis (Kees or Case) de Vries passed away peacefully in hospice on July 19, 2014.

He was born June 28, 1944 in Amersfoort Holland. His family immigrated to Canada in April of 1953 and he became a proud Canadian (not a Dutch Canadian, but a Canadian of Dutch descent). He grew up in Vancouver and went on to the University of British Columbia where he became a teacher. While attending UBC in his carpool he met his wife Diane, and as her brother said “They got in the car and got in love.” Graduation found him with interviews with thirteen different school districts. The first interview was for the Quesnel school district and when Andy Motherwell offered him a job he left the interview and told Diane “Guess what, we’re going to Quesnel.” That was 1969 and he grew to love Quesnel where new friends became extended family. There were great dinners, evenings of cards and games, and numerous camping trips. His favourite place to visit when his children Jen and Darren were growing up was Long Beach on Vancouver Island. Many Spring Breaks were spent there.

His passion for teaching never faded during the 36 years

he taught and he only ever wanted to be in a classroom.

After taking his Masters Degree in Classroom Teaching at Gonzaga University he was asked what he taught and replied “Students.” He loved nothing more than to read and act out stories for his students such as To Kill A Mockingbird, Moonfleet, and The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty with much enthusiasm, pomp, and often excessive noise. He wanted his students “To think, to write, and to love learning.” He said “They won’t remember what you taught them but they will remember HOW you taught them.” Only on rare occasions did he have cause to do “The Turtle.” To all his students; he loved you and liked nothing more than when you would stop him on the street to tell him about your families. He was often heard to say “See, I didn’t get mad, I just got even.”

In his retirement, Case became

an avid gardener and created a sanctuary for birds and squirrels in the backyard of the de Vries home in Quesnel. He spent many hours collecting river rocks and incorporating them into his design, but had the unfortunate habit of ruining good clothes in the garden.

Case was a passionate collector of Magic The Gathering Cards and funded this habit (to the chagrin of his children) by collecting bottles to recycle and returning buggies to Safeway and Save On. He was a member of the Oinkers and enjoyed all their gatherings. His family will remember him in games of Canasta where he was the only winner of both family Canasta Trophies. He can also boast at having had two 29 hands in crib. He loved good scotch and hated all cheeses.

Case is survived by a large extended family and group of friends. At his request there will be no service. At the request of his wife, who has already received several beautiful bouquets, please consider donations in Case’s memory to Quesnel Community Foundation instead of flowers.

Stories of remembrance are welcome. Please send stories to cddevries@shaw.ca

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Whitney Griffiths Sports Reporter

Billy Barker Slam Jam Whitney Griffiths Observer Reporter

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From the rodeo to the skatepark there was something for everyone this Billy Barker Days.

The West Side Business Association hosted the first Billy Barker Slam Jam at the skateboard park Sunday July 20.

This event was open to all levels from beginner to advanced skateboarders, with the judges watching carefully to determine which boarder stood out amount their competitors.

“The crowd enjoyed watching the tricks, the jumps and even the falls,” West Quesnel Business Association Executive Director Deb Burton said.

In the time leading up to Billy Barker Days, the West Quesnel Business Association worked alongside the community to help spread the word about this years new event.

Several skateboarders, who frequent the skateboard park, offered help in judging the event and picking prizes for the winners.

Event prizes included an assortment of skateboarding apparel from various outlets, including local business Keen’s Sports.

Including spectators the Slam Jam was attended by approximately 100 people.

There was music, food, free giveaways and competition prizes.

The event was attended by the 7-11 mascot Mr. Slurpee, giving away free slurpee coupons and even jumping on a skateboard and taking a quick roll around the park.

First place in the beginner competitions went to Tyler Podger, with second place going to Aaron Cunningham.

Boarding his way into first place in the intermediate category was Robert Clark.

Andrew Deryck took second place and third place winner was Dymeyien Brekke.

For the advance challenge Cody Neigum’s skill earned him first place , with fellow boarder Taylor Norris rolling into second and Jared Olson following behind in third.

“It was a great afternoon and the West Quensel Business Association hopes to make it an annual event during Billy Barker Days,” Burton said.

“Thank you to all that attended and competed. See you next year at the Slam Jam.”

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Sports

Gold Pain City girls roll U5-18 in forSPONSORS the win Whitney Griffiths Observer Reporter

Gold Rush Rumble Friday July 18.

Gold Pain City went into the rumble shorthand with only ten blockers and two jammers, as opposed to 11 and three.

“A shortage of gamers is exceptionally tough because they have to skate so hard, so having to go out every other jam is exhausting,” Lamarche said.

Though even having been shorthanded all season the Quesnel derby girls have been blazing through the competition, having won four of the six bouts this season.

In the first half of the rumble against the TCDD the Quesnel derby girls lost one of their two jammers, after number 24, Killswitch rolled her ankle.

It was all up to the second jammer CraZtrain from then on, with the help of her fellow teammates with jamming

experience as relief when necessary for the remainder of the first half.

Before the second half could begin, Gold Pain City needed to find another jammer to take some of the heat off CraZtrain.

“With a bench of girls with everything from cramped hams and pulled quads to rolled ankles and sick stomach, it would seem there wasn’t much that could be done,” Lamarche said.

“But, I have a really strong team and we train every position in practice so I know who I could call on.”

It was Secret Whippin’ who stepped in as the second jammer alongside CraZtrain, with each of the jammers switching off with fellow Gold Pain City Girls Pocket Rocket, Reg the Sledge and Moshin’ Momma Jezebelle.

With many of the blockers providing relief for the regular

jammer and that night’s temporary jammer as well as already being shorthanded it was a tiring night as the Quesnel girls smashing their way through the competition.

As the night came to a close the Gold Pain City girls rolled in for the win, with a final score of 186-117.

It was a night of struggle and perseverance for these tough athletes, getting knocked to the floor more than a few times and returning to the track to take the win.

The team effort after losing a jammer took a toll on the derby girls, having to struggle through exhaustion and pain as they fought to claim another win.

Ending the fourth

annual Gold Rush Rumble in a bang.

“We don’t have rivalries, we don’t have grudge bouts, we don’t look at the opposing team as our enemies, we don’t play that way, we play because we love this sport,” Lamarche said.

“We play because of what it does for us as individuals , replay because of who it helps us be.

I teach my girls to work hard, work together and have fun. Anything less and we’re wasting our time.”

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SPORTS

Off to the track Whitney Griffiths Observer Reporter

The Fireworks Warehouse Mini Stocks and Quesnel Iron Street Stocks took over the oval track for Billy Barker Days on Saturday night, hosted by the Quesnel Auto Racing Association (QARA).

For the Fireworks Warehouse Mini Stocks Mike Garcia raced in for the fastest time.

Driving in from Williams Lake to take home the win in the A Dash was Tim Westwick.

QARA racer Sage Howlett knows the track well and used that to his advantage as he raced by his opponents to place first in the B Dash.

Winning the C Dash was Quesnel’s Ben Stromme. In the A Heat, it was Prince George driver Nathan Linfit racing away from the track victorious Saturday night. Driver Ben Stromme raced in for his second win of the night in the B Heat.

First place in the mini’s main event was Tim Westwick of Williams Lake, followed by Prince George racer Nathan Linfit and third place winner was Dustin Brown.

Overall standings in the season so far for the mini stocks; racing in first place with a score of 152 points is Terry Braman, second place is Dustin Brown with 115 points and following in third with 103 points is Mike Garcia.

For the Quesnel Iron Street Stocks fastest time went to Byron Hesselgrave. Winning the A Dash was Williams Lake’s David Brown.

QARA’s Leigh Ford raced ahead of the other racers in the B Dash, coming in first place. As the checkered flag was waved it was Williams Lake driver Arnie Kunka who took home the prize in A Heat.

In the street stock main event, first place went to David Brown, followed by Arnie Kunka in second and Jesse Fisher in third.

Overall standings in the season so far for street stocks; first place, with 124 points, is QARA driver Byron Hesselgrave, Williams Lake’s David Brown is following behind in second with 116 points and third goes to Quesnel’s Henry Peterson with 104 points.

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GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. ≠0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 36/60/84 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sonic, Malibu/Equinox, Camaro (excl Z28)/ Cruze (excl Diesel). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $278/$167/$119 for 36/60/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‡0.9%/2.9%/0.9% for 48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze (excl Diesel)/2014 Equinox/2014 Trax based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Equinox LS FWD/2014 Trax LS FWD lease pricing including Freight and Air Tax is $19,679/$25,801/$19,436 at 0.9%/2.9%/0.9% APR, with $600/$2,600/$2,300 down payment, bi-weekly payments are $99/$139/$99 for 48 months. Total obligation is $10,913/$17,241/$12,608, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,284/$10,669/$7,306. ‡‡0% for 36 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excl. Diesel) , Sonic, Malibu, Impala, Trax, or Encore based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. ¥$1,500/$500 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze LT/Equinox LS and has been applied to the offer. †$500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $1,350 manufacturer to dealer cash delivery credit has been applied to the cash purchase offer. Other credits available on select models. Offer ends July 31, 2014. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. XComparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. <>Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Equinox models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Equinox LTZ model awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick + Award. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. 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Eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. $1,500 credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/ 2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle, 2015MY Chevrolet, Suburban, Tahoe, or Traverse. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and is valid for vehicles delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. $1,500 credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one 2013/ 2014 model year Chevrolet Equinox or Trax delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). 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Billy Barker Days was off to a smashing start with the annual Bob Willson Memorial Crash to Pass. The stands were jam-packed with excited fans, the smell of burning tires and the deafening roar of engines, screeching tires and crumpling metal filled the air as drivers road around the oval track.

Drivers Neil Rusk and

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Bob Willson Memorial Crash to Pass Patrick Fuhrer were the Crowd Pleasers of this event, with Byron Cody driving in for Best Appearing.

In the A Dash, first place went to driver Brodie Thibault, with second place going to Jason Howlett and following in third was Byron Cody.

Crashing through his opponents to win first place in the B Dash was Shane Vanderberg. Justin Price raced in for second with Kael Dagneau

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placing third.

Driver Neil Rusk received more than a few hits on his way to first place in the C Dash, with racers Patrick Fuhrer following behind in second and Ron Penner finishing in third.

In the D Dash, it was driver Kayla Wilson that left the track victorious taking home first place, with Steven Klein slamming into second place followed by third place driver Colin Trask.

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First place in the Mini Dash went to Sam Patchett, following behind in second was Terron Atchison and it was driver Abe Stegner that raced in for third place.

Tyler Beckman took first place for the A Heat, second place went to Brodie Thilbault and racing in third was Shane Vandenberg.

Driver Kayla Wilson crashed through her opponents to take home yet another first place

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win, this time in the B Heat. Second place winner was Phil Lindsay and driving in for third was Dusty Mack.

Winner of the Mini Main Event was Terron Atchison.

Finally, after having already taken a beating in the early races – losing bumpers, burning tires and, of course, crashing into other racers – the cars took to the track again for the main event.

Collision after collision

left the track littered with vehicles and one by one the number of vehicles circling the track dwindled until finally there was only one.

Justin Price’s car had more than a few dents to commemorate the crash to pass as he finished the final lap, claiming first place. Second place went to Steven Klien and it was Tanner Powers driving in for third place.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Forestry EXPERIENCED LOG PROCESSOR OPERATORS REQUIRED FOR THE QUESNEL AREA. CAMP JOB.

Lost Dog, July 14, Black & Tan, Doberman Pinscher, wearing collar with tag, Black harness. Between Blue Ridge Rd and Barkerville Hwy. Name is Sable. Very friendly. Call 250-992-5025 or cell 250-2554105

Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

CLASS 1 DRIVERS w/ AIR Req. for DH Manufacturing, Houston BC. BC & Alberta routes to be determined based on experience.

Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full Benefits After 3 Mos. Apply with resume & abstract by emailing: dhmnfg@gmail.com

EXPERIENCED Class 1 Drivers, earn $70,000.00 plus per year with Sutco, plus many benefits. Drivers needed for our Flat Deck division apply on line at sutco.ca or call 1-888357-2612 ext 230

Education/Trade Schools APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

Call Blackwater Timber Ltd: 250-992-9381 or Fax: 250-992-5807 1290 N. Fraser Drive Quesnel, BC V2J 1Z9

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LOG Truck Drivers Needed at JD Haggart Contracting Ltd, Carrot Creek, Alberta. Minimum 3 years driving experience. Apply by fax 780-7952130 or email jdhc@telus.net.

Ulysses Restaurant has immediate openings for servers & cooks. Apply in person @ 122 Barlow Ave.

MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS:

RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs.

Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Quesnel and surrounding. Venipuncture experience required.

Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance.com

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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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YOUR NEWSPAPER:

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

Waitress & delivery driver wanted. Apply with resume in person. Golden Bamboo Restaurant. 130 Barlow ave.

(250)992-7828

Help Wanted

Requiring skilled, energetic caregiver for 24hr support for an adult w/ complex needs within your home. Applicant must have education or extensive experience either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicants will undergo suitability screening, criminal record search, reference checks, home/family study, etc. Training & ongoing support provided. If interested, please forward resume to Grace Polywkan at gpolywkan@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 250-992-7909 or mail Attn: Grace P.O. Box 4528 Quesnel, B.C. V2J-3J8 If you have any questions call Grace at 250-9927900 ext.103

Help Wanted

Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation is seeking applications for the temporary position of

Fundraising Coordinator

for the North Cariboo Arena Replacement Project.

Closing Date: July 30.

See www.quesnelinfo.com/liveJobs.htm for a complete Job Description.

Email: areid@quesnelinfo.com

Service Advisor Service Advisor required by domestic auto dealership. Successful candidate must have excellent sales skills and proven customer service record.

Please Bring resume to Rob Gardner (266 Carson Ave.) or email rgardner@caribooford.com DL #10723

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Full time or part time Receptionist wanted for busy family dental practice.

Competitive wages!

CDA new grads welcome.

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Contact us at jobs@williamslakedental.com or drop off resume to 440 Comer Street.

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You can view all skilled trade and construction management positions and apply via

www.flatironcorp.com or forward your resume:

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Pioneer Technologies is a full service Hydraulic company We have a career position available for a Hydraulic technician.

We will train the right applicant.

Some pre-apprenticeship training in Heavy duty Mechanics, Millwrighting, Machining or Welding is preffered.

A valid drivers license, some heavy lifting and out of town work is required.

Excellent wage and benefits are offered to the right candidate.

Apply through our facility in Prince George or to Rob Seguin cell: 250-255-1331 bus. 250-614-1331 Pioneer Technologies e: rseguin2@gmail.com

Work Wanted Looking for job on cattle ranch. Exp. with cattle, haying, equip. operation & maintenance, welding & have class 1 drivers licence. 250-747-1244 Work wanted certified machine operator experienced on backhoe loader excavator skidsteer grader & dozer + extra construction safety tickets from school cell 250-255-9749

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Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Quesnel, British Columbia JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a proactive attitude to join our accounting team. The Intermediate Accountant will report to the Accounting Supervisor located in our Vancouver head office. Occasional travel to the Vancouver office will be required for training purposes.

Wanted Garth’s Electric Co. Ltd. - locally owned and operated since 1981 is looking to hire an experienced journeyman electrician for work in the100 Mile House area.

Qualifications: • solid understanding of electricity • good customer & organizational skills • troubleshooter • ability to estimate • must work well with minimal supervision • valid driver’s license • airbrakes cert. an asset Secure position with medical and dental benefits and competitive wages depending on experience offered.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Payables – Insurance companies and vendors - Receivables – Deposits, client & insurance company reconciliations - Resolve accounting discrepancies - Maintain vendor files - Prepare payments for signature - General ledger, bank and various monthly reconciliations - Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements for month ends - Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes - Batching ICBC documents QUALIFICATIONS: - Mid level CGA or equivalent - Attention to detail and accuracy - Must be able to work independently with limited need for direction or supervision - Above average communications skills required (both written & verbal) - Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task - Proficiency with Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook - Office experience an asset - Type at least 40 wpm Please forward resumes to resume@insurebc.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For company information please visit www.acdinsurance.com and/or www.insurebc.ca.

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Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for a:

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN

The successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision.

Rotating shifts will be required.

QualiÀcations:

Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset.

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career in a modern mill environment. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent beneÀts, and an outstanding pension plan. Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging stable work environment with career development opportunities.

Interested applicants should, before August 15, 2014, forward a resume to: qsawmill@westfraser.com Attention: Mike Moody – Head Electrician 1250 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5

For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs

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1.96 ac. south & a lovely 2 BR home with hardwood floors, large master BR, and all new windows. Great 54x40 building with 2 shops & storage. Plus a 12x20 shop & RV storage. Beautiful private yard. $209,000.00 #4569

Lovely bungalow with 80 feet of private lakeshore on Bouchie Lake. 3 BR plus a den, 2 bathrooms, lovely kitchen with island, 2 covered decks.

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Gorgeous executive home on Bouchie Lake. All 3 spacious bedrooms have a view of the lake. 2½ baths, vaulted ceiling, formal dining room.

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“What many people might not realize is the basis of the Durango was developed

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Trucking in style through the big wide open There’s nothing like a the big doors and the easy-to-access back seat, summer road trip in British and were surprised at Columbia, where we are how huge the cargo area spoiled with some of the is when the third row of most scenic beauty the seats is folded flat. My world has to offer. youngest Charlie helped My last adventure was me load and unload from Vancouver to Kelowna to visit some friends City fuel economy and he noticed the low power lift gate switch and hang by the lake, get that shorter people can a bit of tubing time behind can be frightening our gracious host’s boat but I was surprised at access easily. and take full advantage of how good this truck Inside some B.C. wine. time you get four is, even when taking Any The wonderful thing people in a car for over about my job is that I get advantage of the new four hours the high and to hand pick the vehicle 120 km/h speed limit low points of the interior for heading out on the design bubble to the on the Coquihalla highway, and I always surface. My wife instantlike something roomy and highway. ly loved the two-tone powerful with cars – with Zack Spencer black and beige leather German often on the seats that are heated top of my list. Instead of and, more importantly, an Audi A7 diesel, this time around I cooled for hot summer days. She also selected the full-size, truck-based Duappreciated the big 8.4-inch uConnect rango SUV from Dodge and surprisingly screen that is only offered on this top it does have some German roots.

Citadel trim; the lower trimmed cars get a 5-inch unit. The boys in the back Looks noticed that the seats recline for more My family and I are no strangers to the comfort and legroom is massive. On the latest Durango; we had the very same way out of Vancouver, Charlie instantly grey Citadel version over the Christmas fell asleep and didn’t wake up until break last year. Same thing, I wanted Chilliwack for a Tim Horton’s break, so something big to move people around the seats must be comfy. Jack on the over the holidays. That stretch was other hand spent the better part of mostly city driving – this time it was the trip playing on his iPhone but the wide-open road. What many people Citadel is equipped with flip-up screens might not realize is the basis of the for gaming consoles and DVD movies.

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the 5.7L Hemi V8 with 360hp, moving all that power to four wheels through an 8-speed automatic. City fuel economy can be frightening but I was surprised at how good this truck is, even when taking advantage of the new 120 km/h speed limit on the Coquihalla highway. The Durango put in a solid 11.8 L/100km, with more than 900 km driven. Keep in mind I didn’t soft foot my way to or from Kelowna. I did notice that the fuel economy improved vastly the closer I stayed to 100 km/h.

The handling is a bit top-heavy in the corners, especially at higher speeds, but after some initial body roll, the Durango is very stable. One notable feature is the automatic fantastic adaptive cruise control, making the ride very enjoyable.

Verdict If you drive in the city, the base 3.6L V6 engine might be a better choice based on fuel consumption but, if you drive a lot on the highway or tow a boat (3,265 kg towing capacity), the

Hemi is the right choice. Power was always there to pass and pull up a hill and the fuel economy can be good if the driver watches their speed. The V8 has the ability to switch off four of the eight cylinders when the truck is under light load and accessing this as often as possible makes a big difference.

Another thing to consider is price: the Durango is not inexpensive, starting at $39,995 for the V6 and running up to $52,495 for the top Citadel V8.

My family loved spending time in the Durango, we all had a lot of space and the trip was effortless. Our next adventure is to Portland, Oregon in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. I can’t wait to see how that new truck compares.

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Five automotive tragedies from the big screen Bad things often happen to good cars in the for the film) meets a fiery movies. end when the protagonist Here are five that make car lovers squirm. of the film (played by Barry 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder Newman) drives it into a (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”): This scene is bulldozer being used as a police road block. perhaps the most famous bit of classic car 1967 Lamborghini Miura mayhem in all of moviedom. In it, the FerP400 (“The Italian Job”): rari is seen placed on jack stands running The Miura is probably the in reverse in a hilariously stupid attempt to This scene from remove the miles that had been put on the “Ferris Bueller’s Day most beautiful mid-engine sports cars of all time. And car during the day’s class-cutting good fun in that’s what makes this scene Chicago. In a fit of frustration directed at his off” is perhaps the so hard to watch. In the misplaced-priorities jerk of a father, Cameron most famous bit of Frye (Alan Ruck) accidentally kicks the car classic car mayhem in opening scene of the movie, mobsters destroy heist-plotoff the jack stands and it sails out of its glass ter Roger Beckerman’s enclosure into the woods below. Happily, as all of moviedom.

(Rossano Brazzi) Miura with with the Miura and the Aston, it wasn’t a real Rob Sass a backhoe and push it over California Spyder. a cliff. A small consolation is the fact that an actual 1970 Dodge Challenger (“Vanishing Point”): intact Miura wasn’t destroyed. Just body panels The ’70 Dodge Challenger (one of about five used

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over an empty accident-bent chassis. Interestingly, when the producers went to clean up the mess the next day, the remains had disappeared. Neither the chassis tag nor any of the pieces have surfaced to this day.

1979 Porsche 930 (“Caddyshack”): This scene is an object lesson as to why you should never park your car with the sunroof open within a half-mile radius of where alcohol is being served: Young Spalding Smails, suffering from a case of ‘affluenza’ combined with Johnny Walker, staggers up to Dr. Beeper’s parked 930 and empties the contents of his upper GI tract into the open sunroof. The squishy sound-effect of Beeper sliding into the seat never fails to make one cringe.

1979 Porsche 928 (“Risky Business”): This scene reminds us all why we should use the hand brake.

Those of us who are old enough to have seen this in theatres didn’t see this one coming: Tom Cruise is enjoying a night out with the typical “Pretty

Woman”-like, non-drug addicted, hooker, played

by Rebecca de Mornay, of which Hollywood is so fond. Her handbag strap pulls the gear shifter into neutral as she’s exiting the car. It rolls down a hill heading toward Lake Michigan with Cruise on the hood in a futile attempt to arrest the forward motion of the 3,800-pound 928. It ultimately comes to a stop at the edge of a wooden pier. Just as Cruise breathes a sigh of relief and starts to make his way to the driver’s door, the entire pier collapses, taking Cruise and the car for a swim in the lake. Audiences everywhere gasped audibly. The scene at the dealership where the service manager enters the waiting rooms and asks, “Which one of you is the U-Boat commander?” is priceless.

Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance.

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The Kia GT4 Stinger concept has received a prestigious design award from the Industrial Designers Society of America.

The car, first introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is an authentic rear-drive 2+2 sports car. Beneath the hood resides a tuned version of Kia’s race-proven 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) four-cylinder engine, which puts out an impressive 315 horsepower. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Drives-U-Crazy The Kia GT4 Stinger concept.

Solid green arrow rules If an advance left turn arrow changes to solid green, it’s okay to pull out into the intersection and wait.

So many people treat these intersections as though the green is a red for left turners!

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Photo Credits: Autumn McDonald, Whittney Griffiths, Annie Gallant and Karen Powell

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Entry is on the ground floor, through a covered area that leads to a spacious foyer with a den to one side. Directly ahead is the staircase to the second level. Behind the den is the laundry room, and behind that is a large unfinished basement with a roughed-in three-piece bathroom. This valuable space could be used in many ways: as a recreation room, an in-law suite or for storage and hobbies.

The second level is bright and spacious, boasting nine-foot ceilings throughout and the potential for wonderful views. The great room has a built-in display case and entertainment unit along one wall, with a gas fireplace between them.

An angled railing overlooks the foyer below.

Sliding glass doors from the dining room access the partly covered deck at the front of the house, ideal for year-round grilling.

The kitchen has a large square work island and eating bar, a double-door pantry, a phone desk and a greenhouse window that looks over the back deck to the garden beyond. This room is bound to be the centre of family life. In summer, gatherings can spill out on to the sundeck. In winter, there is plenty of room around the fireplace in the great room to read, play board games and watch TV. From the great room, a corridor leads to the bedroom wing. The master bedroom features a make-up area, separated from the four-piece ensuite by a sliding pocket door.

A large walk-in closet with built-in shoe storage completes the dressing area.

Two additional bedrooms overlook the back yard. Both have boxed out windows with wide sills that are great for displaying children’s trophies and keepsakes. A second bathroom, with a tub placed beside a window wall, is located between these bedrooms.

This house measures 47 feet wide and 47 feet deep, for a total 1,496 square feet of finished living space.

Plans for design 2-3-707A are available for $595 (set of 5), $680 (set of 8) and $748 for a super set of 10. B.C. residents add 7% Prov. Sales Tax. Also add $30.00 for Priority courier charges within B.C. or $50.00 outside of B.C. Please add 5% G.S.T. or 13% H.S.T. (where applicable) to both the plan price and postage charges.

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259250.992.9293 McLean St. •• Find Top us Loton150 Juniper Rd. www.regencychrysler.com 250-992-9293 • www.regencychrysler.com Nobody beats a Regency deal.... Nobody!

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