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Mining company receives orders from Ministry of Environment AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter As water sample results are anxiously anticipated, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) has issued an abatement order to Mount Polley Mining. This order requires immediate action to stop the further release of mine tailings into nearby waterways. “The order also requires the company to submit an environment assessment impact report,” MOE Jennifer McGuire said during Wednesday’s conference call.
Additionally, the order requires the company to submit a written summary of actions taken to stop the release of mine tailings and to undertake preliminary environmental impact assessment and submit an action plan by today. The company must also submit a detailed action plan by Aug. 15 and it is required to report weekly on the implementation of action plan measures. The latest updates, as of press time, had officials and residents awaiting water sample results.
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“We’re devoting every possible resource to this,” Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett said. The minister gave a brief rundown on the situation, since the breach at the Mount Polley tailings pond released 10 billion litres of water and 4.5 million cubic metres of silt Monday resulting in a water ban and a local state of emergency. These include: • The flow out of the breach has decreased, but has not completely stopped. Imperial Metals continues to work to stop flow out of the
pond. • A small amount of tailings backed into the mouth of Polley Lake and the main slurry flow went down Hazeltine Creek where it meets Quesnel Lake. • The slurry and a large debris pile appear to be stationary at this point. Hazeltine Creek was originally about 1.2 metres wide and is now up to 45.7 metres wide. • Water sampling took place the evening of Aug. 4 and samples were sent for testing early Tuesday morning. Drinking water testing continues and re-
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sults were expected sometime Thursday. Until that point, the environmental impact of the contaminated water on the local watershed remains unknown. • In the meantime, the CRD has issued a water ban advisory not to drink, bath or feed livestock drawn from the following waterways: Quesnel Lake, Polley Lake, Hazeltine Creek and Cariboo Creek. The entire Quesnel River system right up to the Fraser River is under a do not drink advisory. • The cost of the cleanup
of the breach is the responsibility of Imperial Metals, and is not a cost borne by B.C. taxpayers. Minister Bennett also spoke to allegations the company was “repeatedly warned” about water levels in the tailings pond. “That’s not true,” he said, stressing it was one warning in May of this year, after which they pumped the excess out and into an empty pit. “This event was unexpected and unprecedented,” he said. “We will determine how this happened.”
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Flowering rush can displace all flora and fauna in riparian areas Flowering rush is an aquatic ornamental that was introduced to North America from Eurasia in the 1800’s. Also referred to as lilly grass or water gladiolus, flowering rush is appealing to the eye with its tall elegant vegetation and delicate spray of pink flowers. Growing along shorelines and submersed in slow moving waters, this plant is difficult to identify when not in bloom as it resembles the common bulrush. Flowering rush have long pointed leaves that grow over one metre in length
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and have a triangular cross section. Atop the tall stem is an umbrella shaped spray of pink flowers that have three petals as well as three smaller petals, each with darker pink veins. Flowering rush is a vegetative spreader and produces seeds to help with its distribution. This plant has fleshy rhizomatous roots that will fragment and float in water currents and can grow in as much as three metres of water. Because this plant is adaptable to live in the water or on land, it is
capable of taking over wetlands and displacing all flora and fauna in riparian areas. When flowering rush takes over previously open waters, it reduces the ability for recreation such as boating and swimming, as well as spawning ground for certain fish species. It is important to keep this plant species from spreading and causing a negative impact on the region. Please do not purchase, trade, or grow flowering rush as there are alternative native plant species available. If you have this invasive plant
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Quesnel Landfills. If you have any questions or concerns about flowering rush or need some assistance in identification or management, contact the Cariboo Regional District’s Invasive Plant Management team at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636 or visit our website atcariboord.ca This is the another installment of informational pieces regarding invasive plants in the Cariboo. – submitted by Cariboo Regional District
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Online mapping system unveiled The Cariboo Regional District has unveiled a new online public mapping system on the CRD’s corporate website, cariboord.ca. The new proprietary online mapping system, designed and built internally by CRD staff, is an interactive tool which will allow residents and visitors a new way of locating existing facilities and landmarks within the region. It will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the Cariboo Regional District and the services it provides as a local government. This online mapping system is a new public service provided by the Cariboo Regional District. It is a user-friendly, interactive web based tool that allows users to search, analyse and display information provided from the Cariboo Regional District Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Department. This tool provides information on properties (lands and buildings), points of interest, roads, reserves, service areas, and water features. “The Cariboo Regional District has optimized the use of our website to facilitate better communications with all residents and audiences,” CRD Chair Al Richmond said. “This new online public mapping system brings an interactive element to our website that allows residents and visitors the ability to locate different features, services and facilities which they may be looking for.” Earlier this year, the CRD launched its new website which is highlighted by improved
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navigation, search engine optimization, enhanced internal search capabilities, mobile device compatibility, and is compatible with all major browsers in a user-friendly layout. The goal of the redesign was to modernize the look and feel, while making the website more useable, professional, and adaptable. The CRD website has been developed to provide information and interactivity for and with residents, visitors, and the general public who live, work, or play within the Cariboo Chilcotin.
Two injured in ATV incident Aug. 4 at approximately 3:04 p.m., Quesnel RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and Quesnel Search and Rescue were called to the Quesnel River Canyon Forest Service Road, approximately 15 km east of the Highway 97 and Highway 26 Junction for a report of an all terrain vehicle roll over. Initial reports indicated that there were three people with injuries over a steep embankment. The terrain proved difficult for emergency responders who had to utilize 4x4 vehicles to access the injured. While en-route to the scene it was learned that one person, a 28-year-old female, had already been taken to hospital by a passerby with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, responders located a 25-year-old female being cared for by her spouse who was uninjured. The female was stabilized by BC Ambulance Service and transported from the scene with the assistance of Quesnel Search and Rescue volunteers to where she could be transferred into an
awaiting ambulance. The female was then transported to GR Baker Memorial Hospital. Her injuries are not deemed life threatening. Investigation revealed the riders left the roadway down a steep embankment that was covered in brush. The riders were able to grab onto the brush to prevent themselves from falling into the Quesnel River. One ATV went into the Quesnel River and was swept away. The other was located on the steep bank. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the collision. The design and poor condition of the decommissioned roadbed, along with rider inexperience contributed to the collision. Police would like to remind the public to use caution when on an unfamiliar roadway. Luckily in this instance, there were passersby who were able to make it out to where there was cell phone service to call for emergency assistance.
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Mount Polley Mine Incident A truly unimaginable tragedy occurred at the Mount Polley Mine site on Monday. Echoing the comments from Minister Bill Bennett, this event should never have happened, and we need to make sure that something like this will never happen again. I toured the mine site and visited with the residents of Likely on Tuesday. Following the tour, I attended a town hall in Likely with residents, along with Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Imperial Metals executives. I am participating in a healing ceremony that the Esk’etemc First Nation will be facilitating and follow up meeting Thursday with the Likely community to discuss the water test results. Right now, emergency officials are working around the clock to mitigate the damage and monitoring the site from the ground and in the air. Ministry of Environment officials have been taking water samples and results will be posted as soon as they are available. However, the water ban remains in place until further notice in the affected area right up to the Fraser River. In the face of challenges and setbacks, hard work and our determination will help us overcome this obstacle. However, right now the task before us is to ensure that any further damage is mitigated. Our office is providing updates to the public as we receive them and posting information on our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/cariboonorth. We also have email updates available and if you would like to receive those please email Coralee. Oakes.MLA@leg.bc.ca. Thank you to Save-On Foods and Red Cross for their donation of 18,000, 500 mL water bottles and 1,440, 4 litre bottles to the residents. Likely and area residents and businesses are rallying and community events are ongoing. This weekend the 2nd annual Hot Summer Nights on Quesnel Lake at Elysia Resort & Lodge and the Plato Island Resort & Marina Musik Fest are confirmed to proceed. The residents and businesses would greatly appreciate your attendance.
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The importance in remembering from A5 The sad thing is that few people in today’s society care about the First World War – it was so long ago and has no bearing on their lives today. Unfortunately, I feel our education system doesn’t help very much in this regard. People are more concerned with texting on their phones or on checking their Facebook status. They care little about people who they have never met and who are all dead now anyway. This attitude, however, is not entirely their fault, as it is the job of our educators and our education system to inform them why the war is important to remember, why it is important to learn and why war is sometimes necessary. It is important for them
to know, to remember and to care about the actions of those who came before in the service of freedom, as they may be called upon one day to serve it again. Our education system, our educators and our historians have thus failed our veterans. This problem does not exist in the United States, as they place their veterans on a pedestal and sing their praise for their service to their country and their great military triumphs. They are right to do so, and this is the attitude that Canadians and the Canadian education system should adopt. I feel in Canadian high school Social Studies classes, the First and Second World Wars are barely glazed over and even then the focus is not on victories or great
Ujagar Singh Kauldher September 2, 1921 ~ August 2, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ujagar Singh Kauldher on August 2nd in Burnaby, BC. Born in India on September 2, 1921, he immigrated to Canada in 1970, and spent the later part of his life as a founding member of the Cariboo Gur Sikh Temple.
serving West Fraser Mills. Ujagar’s faith in Sikhi, and dedication Ujagar Singh to health and served the British education has had Allied Forces as a a lasting impact on Sapper, throughout those he knew. His North Africa and marriage to late the Mediterranean Amar Kaur for over during WWII. He 70 years exemplified represented his the meaning of true country with valor love and partnership. during Remembrance He is survived by Day Ceremonies, sons Kuldip (Anita), as a member of the Mohinder (Lystra), Canadian Legion and daughter Branch No. 94. Mohinder “Mindy” Ahira (late Gurmail He dedicated 16 “Gerry” Ahira), 10 years of his life to grandchildren, and 11 the lumber industry, great grandchildren.
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triumphs against barbaric foes, but on Canadian casualty figures. The Battle of Vimy Ridge, the battle that forged Canadian identity and gave Canada a sense of pride and individuality, is hardly mentioned at all. Instead the idea is placed into the minds of our youth that Canada is a nation of peacekeepers who should not involve themselves in the affairs of others and should instead stand aside as travesties are committed. Besides I feel this isn’t true, peacekeeping is a useless venture that does not solve anything. Aggressive enemies, those who seek to bring harm upon others, cannot be placated; they need to be stood up to and defeated and this is something that those who lived in Canada
and Great Britain (among other nations) a century ago understood which we have forgotten. So, for the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War, we should not only remember the great tragedy that the war was and the numbers of Canadians who were killed as a direct result of the conflict; we should also sing the praises of those who went off and fought to help protect people who they had never met on the other side of the world, who stood up to an aggressive and tenacious enemy and prevailed. We should remember that their service and their victories were essential in forging a Canadian identity, and in shaping the Canada that we live in today.
Derek Beningfield is the Observer’s most recent contributor. He hopes to write a variety of opinion pieces concerning historical, moral, social and political issues.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED AIRPORT LANDS REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION City of Quesnel Regional Airport Revitalization Tax Exemption Program Bylaw No. 1740 of 2014 Section 227 of the Community Charter requires that Council must give notice of a proposed revitalization program bylaw. Council has determined that increased investment, job creation and economic activity at the airport is vital to the success of the local economy. The objectives of this bylaw are: •
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This bylaw will achieve the objects of the Revitalization Tax Exemption program by providing relief from general municipal property taxes to Owners of eligible Projects constructed on Parcels within the Tax Revitalization Area on the included Map. Projects include the construction of new Class 5 or Class 6 improvements or the alteration of an existing Class 5 or Class 6 improvement. The maximum exemption under this Bylaw shall be for a term of five (5) years. The amount of a revitalization exemption from municipal property value taxes shall be as follows: Year 1:
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elieving poverty is a charitable cause, preventing it is not. By now, Canadians are aware of the Harper government’s view of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), particularly when their agenda conflicts with the prime minister. Audits are one of the tools the government has used against outspoken critics who receive charitable status. According to Canadian Press, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is conducting audits on at least 52 NGOs, including the David Suzuki Foundation and West Coast Environmental Law, to assure they comply with guidelines restricting political activity. Oxfam Canada is now in the CRA’s crosshairs – over a mission statement. In its application for renewal of non-profit status, Oxfam Canada states its purpose is to “prevent and relieve poverty, vulnerability and suffering…” In response, the CRA has told Oxfam that relieving poverty qualifies as charitable, preventing it does not. The CRA’s logic is that the 50-plusyear-old charitable organization might use its clout to benefit those who are not poor. Oxfam tends to focus on providing knowledge, skills and tools to help people help themselves. It also speaks out against political injustices that fuel poverty, using tactics such as its campaign to get Canada and other nations to take stringent action on tax evasion. The CRA is also attempting to do this via the Offshore Tax Informant Program. This “snitch line” has wound up more successful than anticipated, however, and critics are questioning whether the CRA, which has been severely downsized, can see the job through. This overload can’t help when the CRA is also being tasked with keeping charitable organizations in line. Black Press
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much. My husband and children were thrilled. My family knows camping isn’t my favourite activity, but I do it for them. I’ve even endured the dusty, loud campgrounds that packed us in like sardines in a can. This time, though, we were at Haynes Point, a provincial park in Osoyoos, set up on a semi-secluded site right on the beach. It was absolutely gorgeous and a blissful relief. My plan with our short trip was to relax and have fun, but still go for my long morning walks and get some inspired writing done every day. I accomplished my first two goals – chilling out and enjoying the outdoors – but every morning I slept in hours later than I usually do, and I left my iPad in its case. I’d be lying if I said I was totally fine with that,
Lori Welbourne
On A Brighter Note because I actually felt a bit guilty. “There’s a difference between relaxing and being lazy,” my husband said when I expressed my feelings of slothfulness. “It’s good for you to do nothing once in awhile.” He’s probably right about that. It certainly felt like something I needed. But after four days of swimming, playing cards, reading magazines and drinking coolers, I was ready to return home. My husband, on the other hand, was eager to book another campsite. “You want to go again?” I asked incredulously. “Yes,” he replied.
Another thing I missed was my bathroom. I didn’t mind shampooing in the lake and letting my hair dry in the sun, but I was looking forward to turning on a nice hot shower and plugging in my styling tools. I was also anxious to get back to my enormous mess at home. Initially I was happy to escape it since I was in the middle of a basement overhaul and the clutter felt overwhelming. But once I’d had some time to unwind and take it easy, I felt eager to return and finish what I started. Now that I’m back to my regular routine, I’m warming up to the idea of another camping trip before summer ends. Another few days like the ones I just had would be nice. Electricity, running water and never ending chores can wait. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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“I could do this every day of the summer.” I guess I could too if it was a necessity. Fortunately it’s not. I truly loved our beautiful location and I had a fantastic time with our kids and their friends, but there were a few things I missed. One of them was electricity. Okay, so I know what you must be thinking: wow, that Lori must have really been roughing it out there in the woods. Well, not really. I did sleep in a tent, but only because our motorhome was too hot. If my mom was still alive she would probably say that an RV is just a hotel on wheels and not real camping. And I’d kind of agree with her. I remember what real camping was like from all the times we did it when I was a kid. ut until I can order in room service and have the chambermaids visit the next day, I’ll continue to think of staying in a motorhome as camping.
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Storytellers another big hit on Canada Day
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ood Grief. away as Vancouver, Where running a mile in does the four minutes eight time go? More seconds decades than a month since earlier than Roger Canada Day and Bannister, who I haven’t told you ran it in just under about our wonderfour minutes in ful experiences. 1964. The narrative Our Storytellincluded the medal PAST TIME ers’ Tent was an his Dad received even bigger hit for the championthan it was last year. When you ship. Moffat then went on to have people like Tom Moffat, relate family stories about his Jean Speare and Ruth Scoullar brother carrying on the tradistepping up to the microphone, tion, including anecdotes about there is always a wealth of local running in jeans and cowboy history. boots. Jean Speare had her notes all Another speaker was Norman ready as she told us about cutWilson, as he related his tale of ting ice and getting it ready for rescuing a young woman from the icebox. Harking back to a drowning in the Fraser River in much simpler time, Speare re2005. called what it was like when her After he finished recounting father took her ice cutting for this, people gave him a round of the first time and it was almost applause and were asking him her last time. People nowadays for his autograph. will have a hard time visualizing Our singer/sound man/storysomeone hauling ice blocks to teller Ab McQuillin was there to the ice house and covering them rescue me as usual and he sang with sawdust to preserve the a song or two while people were cold, particularly in summer. waiting for the Tea Tent to open. Ruth Scoullar then proceeded Fortunately, we were able to tell us about the life of Paul to record these stories which Gauthier. Gauthier is 102-yearsare available at the Museum. old and although he is hard Thanks, Dave Sutton, as once of hearing and speaks mostly again, you help preserve QuesFrench, Scoullar related stories nel’s history. about Gauthier that caused Hope to see you as you ‘pass laughter to ripple around the time’ at the Museum. tent. Another writer, like Speare, We make a living by what we Scoullar tells a story very well. get, we make a life by what we Tom Moffat wanted to talk give. about what happened in LeBour–Winston Churchill dais Park exactly 100 years ago Honey Affleck is chair of the to the day. Moffat’s father commuseum commission and regular peted against runners from as far Observer contributor.
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Look but don’t touch The look in the eye of Billy Barker is a gentle reminder to touring patrons of Barkerville that the nugget is for looking at and maybe touching, but don’t try to steal this precious piece of wealth. The nugget, valued at more than $4,000 and found in Williams Creek, is part of the Townsite tour given daily in the historic town. Karen Powell photo
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Little Brown Church reminds us of God’s greatness W
e sing a song at our hymn services at Dunrovin that I once found quite curious. It’s a little ditty I had not heard until I arrived in Quesnel – it goes like this: “Come to the church in the wildwood, O come to the church in the dale. Nothing is so dear to my childhood than the little brown church in the vale.” As soon as I heard it, I pondered its origin. Who had written it, and why? Where was that little brown church? It just so happens that the song predated the church. A settler by the name of William Pitts happened to be travelling from Wisconsin to Iowa in the mid 1800’s when he stopped in a town called Bradford. While there, he saw an empty lot and mused to himself at what a charming setting it would be for a church. It inspired him to pen the poem “Church in the Wildwood,” which he later set to music. Some time passed and the church in Bradford, which had been meeting in places such as abandoned stores, decided it was time to build a dedicated space for worship. The church was completed in 1864, built upon
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the song. Sometimes God works in mysterious ways. He places a thought, a poem, a song on our hearts. He speaks to us in a loud booming voice, or a still small voice. And what a marvel it is when He does! Are you listening for God today? Are you responding to His leading? The story behind this song has proven to be more inspiring than I could possibly have imagined, for it reminds us of a God who is very much alive and who is eager to reveal Himself to us through cosmic wonders, and little things like a can of brown paint. Laura Van Schaick is a lieutenant with the Salvation Army in Quesnel.
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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, 250-9925875 or Carrie 250994-3243. 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 fall volunteer training sessions. Contact ASAP to reserve your seat, 250-985-5815. E C O - S P RO U T S NATURE EXPLORATION, Wednesdays until Aug. 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Come and explore trails while learning about trees, pond life, wildlife safety and more. Suggested donation of $2/child and $5/per family with more that
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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 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, 250992-3369. TO ALL TEACHERS WHO TAUGHT BETWEEN 1962 – 1974 AT CARIBOO HIGH SCHOOL invited to a 40th grad reunion for students of 1974. Reunion set for Aug. 15 – 16. Registration fee $10, ASAP. Contact Trudy Schimelfenig for information, 250-7472025. ADOPTIVE FAMILIES CAMP Oct. 24 – 26, Ness Lake Family Camp, for information contact Selena Weiers, sweiers@bcadoption.com or 250-747-7494, toll free 1-866-303-4591.
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MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, Aug. 30 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available. 8TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE BBBSQ, Sept. 7, Richbar Golf Course, 1 p.m. shotgun start. To register call 250992-7257 or e-mail 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, 250-992-
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ONGOING EVENTS QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HORSE SHOES Monday, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Come and join us. Not professional club, only people having fun. For information call 250-7471872. QUESNEL’S CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY NEW OFFICE 679 Highway 97 South (in the new Fireside Heating Bldg, at the back); 778466-3332. QUESNEL AND DISTRICT LAWN BOWLING Wednesday, 2 p.m., Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. For information call 778-414-7733.
Drop ins welcome at West Fraser Timber Park, next to Rona. QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS every Monday 7 – 9 p.m., every Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m. (except holidays) at Bethel Church, 143 Coach Road, Are you sick? Do you know someone who is sick? Bring them to be prayed for. No appointment necessary.
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Amber Lindsay Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Amber Lindsay and I am in the Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is Candy my 4H doe kid. I enjoy 4H because I get to learn about animals and make new friends. This is my first year raising a doe kid. Our achievement weekend is August 14-16, 2014. Come on down and see the animals. Our sale is August 16 at 3:00pm.
Anni Kurta - Kersley 4H Club I’m Anni and I’ve been part of Kersley 4-H for 3 years now. This is my horse Scout and this is my first year of doing horse 4-H with him. He is so great and the 4-H program is a great way to learn new skills.
Amber Lindsay Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Amber Lindsay. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. I have been in 4H for four years now. Meet my market goat called Luke. Luke is a Nubian goat and this is my first market project. He has been a lot of fun to raise and learn about. Thank you to all of the past buyers at our auction.
Andrew Lefebvre - Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Andrew Lefebvre. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my 6th year in 4H. I would like to take this time to talk to you about my 4H projects. I am doing a market swine, market lamb, yearling doe and a sow and litter. I would like to thank all of the buyers from last year for their support. The dates of our achievment weekend is August 14-16, 2014.
Anni Kurta Kersley 4H Club
Camryn Klassen Kersley 4H Club
I’m Anni and I have been part of Kersley 4-H for 3 years now. This is my Market Swine, Toby. Toby is super friendly and almost 6 months now. I think he has turned out to be a very nice pig and I can’t wait for the show!
My name is Camryn Klassen from the Kersley 4H Club. This is my sheep project Sebastian, he is a Suffolk X Dorset X Charollais. He weighs around 100 Lbs. He is very friendly and loves attention. He is big boned and has a great confirmation. Come see him at the show on Saturday at 11:30am.
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Camryn Klassen - Kersley 4H Club This is my swine project Rufus. He is a Pietrain / Duroc cross. He is about 205 lbs. He is very friendly and loves people. He is long and deep and would make good pork in the freezer. Thank you to Stoney Lake Logging for buying my last years swine project.
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I am a cloverbud and my pet is a goat named Elka. It is a lot of fun! I am in 4H because it sounded interesting. I have had lots of fun and have learned a lot of new things. My favorite things about 4H was our Easter Egg hunt and the crafts that I get to make. I have also learned how to public speak. I look forward to being a junior member next year.
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Chantelle Klassen - Kersley 4H Club This is my horse project Rio. She is a dappled Palomino Quarter Horse X. She has a fabulous temperament and I can practically do anything with her. I have been training her to do the barrel pattern and she is really starting to get the hang of it. She is really social and we make an excellent team.
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Chloe Hawkins Barlow Creek 4H Club
Chantelle Klassen - Kersley 4H Club This is my very first market lamb project. Clive is Suffolk X Dorset and he is a real cute little bugger. He is very playful and entertaining to watch. By the sale I am hoping for him to be between 80-90 lbs. He is a little smaller but does not mean he won’t be delicious. Please come support the 4-H community.
Chantelle Klassen - Kersley 4H Club This is now my 4th swine project named Lobster. She is Pietrain X Duroc. She is a really good looking swine. Her confirmation is amazing and will make some real good eating. Currently she is 215 lbs. I would really appreciate it if you would come support 4-H at our show and sale. Thanks to Tyler Beckman at Make Traxx Recreation for buying my last years Grand Champion Swine.
Christopher Pontius Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Christopher Pontius. This is my second year as a cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4H Club. My pet is a dog. I like 4H because I get to make crafts and learn about animals.
Hi, my name is Chloe Hawkins. This is my first year in 4H. I am a cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4H Club. My pet is a dog. I like 4H because I get to make new friends and learn new things about animals. 4H is a lot of fun. I learned how to do public speaking and how to judge this year.
Darby Hamel Barlow Creek 4H Club
Emma Pontius Barlow Creek 4H Club
This is my first year in 4H. I am a junior member in Barlow Creek 4H Club. My project this year is a market goat. his name is Jimmy. 4H is a lot of fun and I have made new friends and learned to public speak and all kinds of things about goats. I would like to invite you all to come down to the Alex Fraser Park, August 14-16 to watch the livestock shows.
I have a swine project that is a market swine. I also have a dog project. This is my second year in 4H and I am a junior member. I enjoy 4H because of learning new things. This year I also have learned how to work with and train my dog. It is also my first 4H market swine project. I look forward to participating in our 4H achievement weekend at the Alex Fraser Park.
Grace Pontius Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Grace Pontius and this is my 4H dog project called Tootsie. She is a lot of fun to work with. I have learned how to train dogs and she is an quick learner. I enjoy 4H because I get to learn new things and make new friends. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. I also have a 4H junior due project.
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Johnathan Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H Club
This is my second year in 4H. My projects are horse unit 2 and photography. My horse, Meghan is a morgan/quarter horse and is my baby and my best friend. She is 10 years old. I’m 16 years old and a senior in 4H. As much as I love riding her, photography is my passion. I love capturing the moments and the fun that life brings. This is what I do and I love 4H.
I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club and this is my cow/calf project. My cows name is Sweetie. This is my second year as a senior member. I have benifited by 4H in many ways. I have learned how to public speak and how to look after 4H animals. I have also learned how to get a cow ready for show. The beef show is on August 15, 2014 at the Alex Fraser Park.
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Kayleen Dillabough Barlow Creek 4H Club
Johnathan Pontius Barlow Creek 4H Club
Hi, my name is Kayleen Dillabough. I am a senior member in Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my 12th year in 4H. I enjoy 4H because of being able to learn and experience new things. This year I attended an amazing 4H trip held in Naramata called provincial club week. This is my first year raising a 4H market steer. His name is Spartan. Spartan will be for sale on August 16, 2014.
Hi, my name is Johnathan Pontius and this is my 4H dog project. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club and this is my first year completing a dog project. I have learned how to train my dog properly and would like to say thank you to Lou Dobie for all of her help. I look forward to showing my dog on August 15, 2014 at the Alex Fraser Park.
Kayleen Dillabough - Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Kayleen Dillabough and I am a senior member in Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my 12th year in 4H and I enjoy the program. This is my heifer named Willow. The beef show is on Friday August 15, 2014 at the Alex Fraser Park. The sale is on August 16, 2014 at 3:00pm. Thank you to all of last years buyers and all of the buyers in the past. Your support of the 4H program has been greatly appreciated.
Kevin Lindsay Barlow Creek 4H Club
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Kayleen Dillabough - Barlow Creek 4H Club
Hi, my namme is Kayleen Dillabough and I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my 4H ewe lamb called Cinder. Cinder will be shown on August 16, 2014 at 11:30 am. Our achievement weekend is on August 14-16 at the Alex Fraser Park. Come and see the shows. The sale is on August 16, 2014 at 3:00pm, see you there! Thank you to all of the buyers from last year.
Hi, my name is Kayleen Dillabough. Meet Bart. He is my 4H market lamb and is sulfolk. Bart has been a lot of fun to raise and will be for sale on August 16, 2014 at 3:00pm at the Alex Fraser Park. Our achievement weekend is August 14-16. 4H is a wonderful program for youth aged 6-21. Also, 4H is both agricultural with animals and without animals. 4H is really more than you imagined!
Hi, my name is Kevin Lindsay and this is my dog project Bailey. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club and this is my 5th year in 4H. I am a senior member and I enjoy 4H because I get to make new friends and can travel on 4H trips accross B.C. I also get to participate in public speaking, demonstrations and a speak and show. This year I got to travel to the South Costal Judging Rally.
Kevin Lindsay Barlow Creek 4H Club This is my doe project Snowball. I will be showing her with her babies on achievment weekend. I enjoy 4H because I get to learn new things and it has helped me to grow as a person. 4H is a lot of fun and full of opportunities. Come on down to the Alex Fraser Timber Park and see our projects on August 14-16. The sale will be held at 3:00pm on August 16. Thank you for supporting 4H in Quesnel.
Kyden Kaselkat Barlow Creek 4H Club
Kylie Degenova Barlow Creek 4H Club
Hi, my name is Kyden Kaselkat. I am a cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4H club and my pet is a rabbit. I like 4H because I get to visit my friends. I also get to make crafts
Hi, my name is Kylie Degenova. This is my first year as a cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4H Club. I like 4H because I get to learn about animals and how to do a speech. 4H is LOTS of fun!
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Lucy Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H Club
Lucy Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H Club
Hi, my name is Lucy Pontius and this is my 4H horse project. I like horses and have enjoyed this project very much. 4H is a lot of fun and I have had a great year. My sister and I attended Provincial 4H demonstrations in Oyama this past June. What a great learning experience that was. Our 4H achievement weekend is August 14-16 at the Alex Fraser Park. Come and see our shows!
I am in the Barlow Creek 4h Club and this is my market swine project. This is my first year raising a swine and it has been very interesting and lots of fun. I look forward to showing my pig project and then selling it at our achievement weekend. I have also completed a dog project this year and that has been lots of fun. Our achievement weekend is August 14-16 at the Alex Fraser Park.
Owen Austin - Kersley 4H Club Howdy folks! My name is Owen Austin and I am with the Kersley 4H Club. This year my projects are outdoor living, photography and dog.
Shannon Foley Barlow Creek 4H Club My name is Shannon Foley and I am a member of the Barlow Creek 4H Club. I have been in 4H for 8 years. My projects this year are cow/calf pair, ewe lamb, ewe with lambs and a market lamb that I am going to sell! This is a picture of my ewe lamb. The fun is at the Alex Fraser Park on August 14, 15 & 16. The auction is Saturday August 16 at 3:00pm.
Patrick Foley - Barlow Creek 4H Club My name is Patrick Foley. I’m in Barlow Creek 4H Club. I have been in 4H for 7 years. This is my third year as a junior member. My projects this year include a bunny rabbit named Tilly and a market swine named Frank. I would like to thank Mike at the CO-OP for buying my last years market swine. Please come and enjoy the fun.
Meghan Mufford - Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Meghan Mufford and this is my 14th year in 4H. I have a market steer and a market lamb for my 4H projects. 4H is an amazing program and I have learned so much. I can public speak and have the ability to get the animals ready for the show ring. I would like to thank all of the buyers from last year. A big thank you to the buyer of my last years steer.
Pieter VandeReep - Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Pieter VandeReep and I am in the Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my 9th year in 4H. My projects this year are my market swine and a market steer. I enjoy 4H because I like working with animals. I also enjoy achievement weekend. I would like to thank West Fraser for buying my steer last year. I would also like to invite everyone to come to Alex Fraser Park to watch our shows.
Sydney Holbrook Barlow Creek 4H Club Hi, my name is Sydney Holbrook. This is my first year in 4H. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. 4H is lots of fun. I learned how to do a speech and about all kinds of animals this year.
Tyson Roberts - Barlow Creek 4H Club This is my first year in 4H and I am a cloverbud. My pet is a lamb. She is going to be a replacement ewe. Her name is Laval. I am in 4H because I want to learn about animals. I live on a ranch and want to learn how to take care of them.
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Nice shootin’ Tex The Quesnel Rod and Gun Club hosted their annual Cowboy Action Shoot, inviting people far and wide to get dressed up in their best western apparel and join in on the action, July 25 – 27. For results see next weeks Observer.
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Fall wind-up horseshoe tournament Whitney Griffiths Observer Rporter The Quesnel Horseshoe Club hosted their fall wind-up tournament, Aug. 2 – 3. It was a tough competition for Prince George’s Mike Cunningham, playing off against Quesnel’s own Lorenzo Ferrara for first place in men’s Class D. In the end Cunningham’s aim earned him first place with a final score of five wins and two
losses. Ferrara followed in second and throwing for third place was Phil Erickson with three wins and three losses. Taking home first place in women’s Class D, ending the competition with no losses and two wins was Mavis Reid from Kamloops. Ringing in a second place win was Benita Karlson and following in third was Joyce Hamel. In women’s Class C, leaving the competition victorious was Quesnel’s
Helene Boudreau taking first place with her score of two wins and one loss. Second place went to Jeanette Ferrara. Lorenzo Ferrara’s final score was five wins and one loss, earning him first place in men’s Class C division. Second place went to Mike Cunningham and Phil Erickson’s aim earned him third place. Taking home first place for women’s Class B was competitor Helen Boudreau. Boudreau
also rang in another first place win for Senior Ladies, ending the event undefeated with four wins and no losses. Tying for second and third place with a shared score for two wins and two losses were competitors Doris Wilton and Mavis Reid. It was another first place win for Lorenzo Ferrara, his aim earning him five wins and two losses in the Senior Men 40ft division. Second place went to Mike Cunnigham, finishing with four wins
and three losses and ringing in three wins and three loses for third place was Phil Erickson. Winnfield’s Bernie Lepper remained undefeated in Mixed A, claiming first place with a score of three wins and no losses. Second place winner was Doris Wilton and following behind in third place was Maurice Carpenter. Bernie Lepper and Maurice Carpenter faced off with a final tie breaking round for first
in the Seniors Mixed. It was Lepper who left the competition victorious, five wins and only one loss earned this Winnfield competitor first place. Carpenter rang in for second place and following in third was Doris Wilton. Carpenter and Lepper faced off again in the Elders 30ft division, and this time it was Prince George’s Carpenter who took home first place, winning two of the three games played.
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Team BC welcomes first female lacrosse player from the north
Elizabeth Davies, well known in Quesnel for her athleticism and her spirit, has played lacrosse with the Williams Lake Bighorns since 2009 and has always played on boys teams. Last year she had secured a spot on a Northern BC Zone Female team that was going to travel to the Lower Mainland to play in tournaments. This was exciting as it is very hard to continue with a contact sport when the boys in the age group are so much bigger in midget. The requirement to play on the female team was that Davies would have to play on a local boys team as well. In the second game of the season, May 5, she was hit at a bad angle and ended up with a very serious knee injury. Aside from the tears and damage, she suffered a double bone marrow contusion that resulted in a full leg brace and crutches for 11 weeks. Physio therapy was painful and difficult due to the severe pain.
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By September, Davies was walking on her own and able to start working out with the trainer at Total Ice. Her confidence grew as she became stronger and she began to walk straighter. In January, eight months to the day, after her injury, she put on a pair of skates and very cautiously attempted the skating treadmill. The reality that she may again play hockey and lacrosse was again igniting a competitive flame inside. She travelled to Coquitlam in March and attended a Team BC female field lacrosse camp. The coaches and players were welcoming and the experience was great. All of the trainers at Total Ice encouraged her to push her way back into the competitive world of sports. From that camp, Davies worked harder, pushed harder in the gym and started on-ice early morning sessions before school. She was determined to not miss an entire year of lacrosse
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The honor has come along with an expense that she has been looking to the community to support her with. Davies works at Staples and has saved a good portion of the trip costs and has had great support from her sponsors, Tyrell and Kayla Lucas and Total Ice Training Center. To complete her fundraising obligations, she is looking for another $1,000 sponsorship that is tax deductible and can be split up into 10 individual $100 sponsors. –Submitted by Joanne Davies, e-mail perfect5@shaw.ca
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of 3.0 and coming in third with 3.1 was McKenzie Wills from Kamloops. Quesnel took first place in junior breakaway roping, Dyson Leneve roped in a final score of 3.3. Second place went to Cache Creek’s Harley Antoine, followed by third place winner Taylor Cherry. Taking home another first place win was Taylor Cherry, riding in for
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Interlakes hosted the cowboys and cowgirls of the British Columbia Rodeo Association (BRCA), Aug. 2–3. In breakaway roping, Quesnel’s Taylor Cherry would settle for nothing less than first place with a final score or 2.4. Peachland rider Candace Chevallier followed in second place with a score
the win in junior barrel racing. Brooke Call, from 150 Mile House, took home second place and Williams Lake rider Brianna Billy followed behind in third place. Flint Gordon of Quesnel held fast to the rein as he competed in junior steer riding, finishing in first place with a final score of 75. Emmett Beeds, rider from Williams Lake, followed in second place
with third place going to Clinton’s Dakota McCall. In bull riding, 150 Mile House rider Colton Manuel claimed first place. Quesnel’s Levi Lawlor rode in for second place and Justin Davis from Barriere followed in third. Kamloops rider Cash Kerner rode in for first and second place in bareback, with a score of 76 and 68. It was 11.6 across the
board in tie-down roping, with riders Blake Herman of Chase, Cody Braaten of 150 Mile House and Cash Isnardy of Cache Creek shared first, second and third place. In the saddle bronc, first and third place went to Riske Creek’s Wacey Marr . First place in pee wee barrel racing went to Zoey Hamming of Vernon. Cache Creek’s Ginelle
Talarico’s riding earned her first place in ladies barrel racing. In steer wrestling, first place winner was Cole Scott of Kamloops. Pairing up to capture the first place win for team roping was Cache Creek’s Cash Isnardy and Vanderhoof’s Dustin Shields, finishing the event with a final score of 5.9. Next up for the BCRA is the Chilliwack Fall Fair and Rodeo Aug. 8 – 10.
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No. 16055 QUESNEL REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK
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CORY RYAN GIBSON also known as CORY RYAN ERNEST GIBSON RESPONDENT ADVERTISEMENT To: CORY RYAN GIBSON also known as CORY RYAN ERNEST GIBSON TAKE NOTICE THAT on July 14, 2014 an order was made for service upon you of a Petition issued from Quesnel Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 16055 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Petitioner seeks foreclosure of property at 1315 Lust Road, Quesnel, British Columbia and judgment against you. You must file a response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Quesnel Registry, at 305–350 Barlow Avenue, British Columbia, a copy of the petition and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This ADVERTISEMENT is placed by Salman Y. Bhura, Lawyer for the Petitioner of HARPER GREY LLP, whose address for service is 3200–650 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4P7, File 128680/hmw, Fax: 604.895.2891.
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Visit the 2015 Escalade gallery at DrivewayBC.ca
An Escalade worth the wait Cadillac recently held the introduction of its all-new Escalade in the heart of Toronto, specifically the heart of Yorkville. This upscale slice of Toronto real estate is home to spendy shops, exclusive restaurants and luxurious hotels. This is a place to be seen or be seen in a vehicle that projects the image one wants to portray. Media guests for the Escalade launch stayed at Toronto’s very first boutique hotel, The Hazelton. As one Torontonian put it, “that’s about the fanciest place in town.” It certainly draws an upscale crowd of rich people, or posers, looking the part. With a steady lineup of Ferrari, McLaren and other exotics parked outside, Cadillac was front and centre showing off its new full-size luxury SUV to a young, well-healed crowd of Toronto socialites and business people. Looks Getting a full-size truck into a boutique hotel is like trying to park in one of those parking spots labelled “small car”. To get around this, the party part of the launch was held on a garage rooftop, transformed into a nightclub, complete with gourmet finger food, fancy
cocktails and live performers, including Escalade is wonderful as there is plenty the requisite fire-twirling entertainers. of room to stretch out when the long There was even an Escalade-inspired golf wheelbase (ESV) model is chosen. cart to shuttle guests to the roof. The Granted about 70 per cent of all buyers star of the show was the all-new 2015 choose the shorter wheelbase as it Escalade, a vehicle Cadillac hopes will looks less imposing and some might make up about 20 per cent of its overall not need the interior vastness. Under sales. With a $6,000 price drop and very the hood is GM’s premium 6.2L V8 with competitive packages, they hope even a whopping 420hp and 460 lb.-ft. of It has been wealthy shoppers will stop to see the torque. This might seem like overkill seven years since value in this SUV. It sure got attention, but this larger engine can switch off we’ve had an all-new to just four cylinders under light load, thanks to the fabulous LED projector headlamps and taillights. The angular Escalade…the wait more often impacting fuel economy. The shape is very contemporary and the power goes to just the rear wheels, all was worth it. sleeker sheet metal looks up to date. four wheels or automatically controlled, Zack Spencer Inside all by a switch on the dash. My experiThe Escalade has always made an impact ence driving for the day returned about when it arrives at any destination; the sheer size and 12L/100km in mostly highway driving. Not bad for a attitude it projects says a lot about the person driving big truck. it. It is inside that needed to be refreshed the most, Verdict and the attention to detail Cadillac infused in its new The new Escalade adds about $10,000 worth of new truck should pay dividends. Any luxury buyer expects equipment like standard magnetic ride control for a leather, wood, and smart infotainment and Cadillac more nimble ride. The cabin is much quieter, for doing delivers on all of these. The dash and doors are covbig business deals on the phone, and the ride overall ered with hand cut leather. The open-grain wood and is much more refined than before. Starting at $79,900 contrasting interior materials like faux suede all make the Escalade is for the well healed, but Cadillac it look as rich as the buyer expects. Front and centre is representatives told me that most buyers shoot for the Cadillac’s CUE entertainment system that I find easy moon and buy the top Premium model for $90,500. to operate and interact with. The buttons below it are The new Cadillac is fresh and much more refined, touch sensitive, there are no knobs or switches. The with features like never before. Do young wealthy front passengers just swipe over the surface to change buyers like the Cadillac brand and where it is going? the volume and heat controls. The short answer is yes. GM claims this is the fastest Drive growing luxury brand in Canada and B.C. is a hot spot One reason to buy a big truck-based SUV is to move for the Escalade. It has been seven years since we’ve people in numbers or tow a trailer to a cabin or had an all-new Escalade… the wait was worth it. cottage. That latter experience came with the drive
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The Lowdown Power: 6.2L V8 with 420hp Fill-up: 16.2L/11.4L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $79,900-$90,500
Question of the Week Driveway Editor Keith Morgan writes today about his first vehicle – a 1960s Mini. What was your first car? Share your memories of that car or truck and a picture if you have one. Go to DrivewayCanada.ca to submit your answer. QUESTION
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Safety Tip: Children are often transported by relatives, friends’ parents, and other caregivers in the summer. Parents know the law requires children be secured in car seats or booster seats until they are 4.9” tall or at least nine years old. Make sure their seat or booster goes with them.
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Ford Super-duty.
A forest firefighters’ truck of choice Forest fire conditions in this province are at an all-time high and the wood is very dry. The men and women that fight these fires every year rely on their vehicles to take them to the battlefield. Remote back roads and sometimes the forest floor are the roads on which they must travel. There is a variety of vehicles in the firefighter There is a variety fleet but lately they have been using the Ford of vehicles in the Super-Duty as the prime support vehicle. The new 2015 version is powerful enough to haul firefighter fleet but heavy trailers and large enough to double as lately they have been a mobile office. using the Ford SuperThe 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, with higher power ratings for 2015, coupled with Duty as the prime a 6R140 heavy duty Torqshift six-speed auto- support vehicle. matic transmission delivers improved torque, Ian Harwood horsepower and fuel economy. The engine pumps out a whopping 860 ft.lb of torque at 1,600 rpm and 440 horsepower at 2,800 rpm. It has lots of get up and go. Ease your way into the throttle and before you know it, you are at highway speeds. Power and acceleration are smooth and effortless. When properly equipped the Super Duty has a maximum tow rating of 14,152 kg (31,200 lbs) and a total payload of up to 3,293 kg (7,260 lbs) The interior is very functional. The available LCD productivity screen keeps you up to date with vital information, for example fuel economy numbers, towing, off-road information and voice command navigation. A rapid heat supplemental cab heater is available for those cold days that you need interior heat quickly. When you leave your mobile office, it is nice to know you have options with storing your valuables. Under-seat locking storage compartments beneath the first and second row seats provide space for laptops and other
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important things. I really liked the layout of the gauges and controls in this vehicle; all are easily read and accessible. There are 12-volt outlets everywhere, two in the dash, one in the centre console, one in the back of that console, right beside the newly added 110V/150W power inverter and there’s a supply located in the rear under seat storage bin on the driver’s side. The front seats I found very comfortable and perfect for a long day at work. The rear seating positions were also very comfortable with lots of legroom. Noise levels in the cab, or lack thereof was amazing. This is must be the quietest diesel on the planet. It runs as quietly as a gasoline vehicle. You can easily hold conversations in the cab at any speed with no interference from outside sources. It was also a treat to be able to order from a drive thru window without having to shut the truck off! Remember, when travelling the back-roads this summer, pay attention to the Fire danger rating, follow any camp fire bans, and report any fires you see too 1-800-663-5555 or *5555. Help the firefighters keep their trucks clean and shiny for longer! ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca
Drives-U-Crazy Cyclists Here’s a summer time teaser for those with designated bike lanes separated by a physical barrier – curb stone – in their community. On a regular road if a bike flies by on the right, just as you are making a right turn on a green, it’s a ticketable offence for passing on the right. However, these new separated lanes seem to have given cyclists a false sense of security because they ignore the rule. They just assume drivers will yield the right of way as they zip by. kmorgan@blackpress.ca
PIC OF THE WEEK B.C. forest fires.
There’s a sight for a sore eyes on these very hot summer days – a monster ice cream truck. The almost six-metre high truck was featured in an award winning series of TV ads in Europe for the new Skoda Octavia vRS model. It proved so popular with viewers that the Czech manufacturers toured the UK serving free ice cream to all comers. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
Pic of the week, Skoda Octavia vRS model.
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Thank you to the following poets who submitted their poems. Drop off your poems at the Cariboo Observer Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email to publisher@quesnelobserver.com. Fax 250-992-5229 A View From My Window I look out my window, and what do I see While glancing all over, and drinking my tea. I look up above, the sky may be blue, There may even be birds, passing on throughout I look to the east, and away to the west, There’s some busy squirrels, doing what they do best. They’re gathering food, and hiding it well, How long is it hid, it’s time that will tell. Somedays, the sky, may be cloudy or gray, Wild animals are grazing, far off in the hay. They look so contented, as they wander about, They’re happy in their world, in my mind there’s no doubt. I look to the south, there’s a moose standing still, He has just wandered down, from over the hill. And then up above, an eagle soars by, He looks down for food, from up in the sky. The coyotes are playing, and looking for prey, They wander about, and are out every day. The deer are quite tame, they’re up in the yard, They look all about, and are always on guard.
Max The Cat In the still of the night, When the moon is bright, The path ahead awaits me. ...It’s my neighbour you see, she’s crazy! She’s a bit of a riddle, She’s fit for a fiddle, And she’s a muddle of a puddle to see. My prowls for dinner, On her lands make her simmer, Her plans for me – trap and lure. ...She’s so mean – she’s so evil... But my revenge is in sight, Her body in moonlight. I hope her plans of Mayhem may hem her. So... with the whore of a roar, And sounds of a dying lion, She became my prey. I ate her! Signed: Max the Cat! Long live the cat! Larry Ritco
And north on the highway, headed for town, Is a streamline of logging trucks, all loaded down. So, as you can see, life’s not a bore, Just look out the window, there’s excitement galore. Elaine Couldwell
The Weak The weak are not forgotten,Their will it shall live on; For each of us will use it, A spirit to carry on. The strong are not forgotten, Their strength it shall live on; For each of us will use it, A force to carry on. The powerless are not forgotten, Their fight it shall live on; For each of us will use it, A battle to carry on. Be thankful for one another, Together we tie a bond, For each and every one of us, Give meaning to carry on. Laurie Heppner
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Q & D Hospice Palliative Care Association Invites you to participate in our Chili Cook Off with the Prospectors Car Club
August 24, 2014 on Reid St. Time: 11— 3 pm for Cooking Judging @ 3:30 pm Top Adult Chili Winner will have their recipe showcased in Granville’s Coffee over the next year! Thanks Ted & Staff!! Adult Division has prizes for 1,2,3 Prizes! CMA - 2 tickets round trip YVR for 1st Prize Public’s Choice is available with purchase of a taster’s bracelet for $5 each — Draw Prize too!
Registration $50/adult team Youth 15 yrs & under $20 Register & pick up your package @ the Cariboo Observer Office by Aug.16th
Youth Division Sponsor for 1,2,3 Prizes!
We are fundraising for two Special Wheelchairs for Hospice House Quesnel! Call Susan for more info @ 250 - 991 - 9664