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Fall Harvest at Cottonwood House Three teams of horses took on the challenge of preparing the field at Cottonwood House for next year’s crop while entertaining guests with a peek into the farming techniques of a bygone era. For more photos see Friday’s Observer. Annie Gallant photo
Pitkin on board for fundraising North Cariboo Arena Replacement Project looking for community support Fundraising efforts are underway to support the North Cariboo Arena Replacement Project with Carol Pitkin leading the way as fundraising coordinator. Pitkin previously held the role of fundraising coordinator for the North Cariboo Multi-Centre
and will be working to convert pledges that were made to the multi-centre into donations to the arena. Businesses, organizations and community members will have the opportunity to be part of the arena project by purchasing a piece of the North Cariboo
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Nature Mural, for as little as $25, a seat in the arena for $250 or sponsor a change room, an office or a seat section for a larger donation. Pitkin is looking forward to getting started on the fundraising efforts. “This is an exciting project that is going to make
our community even more vibrant and attractive for new families and new businesses,” she said. “There are opportunities for everyone to be part of it.” For more information about the fundraising efforts, visit www.ncarenaproject.com or “like”
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the North Cariboo Arena Project Facebook page. Both sites will keep the community updated on the progress made with fundraising. Information about the arena design, open houses and future bid information can be found on the City of Quesnel’s website
at www.quesnel.ca/ArenaReplacementProject. Anyone interested in making a donation to the project, call Pitkin at 250991-2878. Seat sale forms will soon be available at the arena, at City Hall and at the Quesnel and District Recreation Centre.
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The City of Quesnel Utilities Department will run its annual fire hydrant and water main flushing program starting on Tuesday, September 2 for approximately three weeks. This will occur from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Hydrant and water main flushing causes turbidity in the City’s water system. Residents should expect, and be prepared for, discoloured water. If you experience this, leave a cold water tap running until the water returns to normal. For more information, please visit www.quesnel.ca or contact the Utilities Department at 250-9926330. The City thanks you for your cooperation during this important annual maintenance program.
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The City of Quesnel invites tenders for construction of a wildlife compensation pond including bulk excavation, topsoil placement, installation of a pond liner, installation of a pond fill station, and hydroseeding. Contract Documents and reference material for this contract will only be distributed electronically in digital format (pdf format) through the tendering website at: www.merx.com (Private Tenders tab) There will be an optional pre-tender site meeting at the end of Healy Street on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 1 p.m. Please visit http://www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html to view the official Invitation to Tender. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Hall, Contract Administrator, at (250) 374-8311 or by e-mail at mhall@urbansystems.ca. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)
The Quesnel & District Heritage Association which operates the Antique Machinery Park, would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who partnered with us to make our annual Fun Day on August 10th a success: Sharks Club Ian Renfrew Quesnel Iron Savalas P. Scheck Industrial OK Tire Billy Barker Casino West Central Pipe Willis Harper Active Rent-All Canadian Tire JD Meats Bob Graham Napa Auto Parts Cool Creations Signs Dell & Verna Boesem Lloyd Saunders Out of the Woods Halley Anderson Gerry Thesen Cariboo Propane Wal-Mart Beds Baskets & Beyond Toronto Dominion Bank Steve Sawatsky Photography Community Futures North Cariboo To ‘Fran’ for the Military Memorabilia Display And to the Representatives of the Prospectors Car Club
Celebrating a decade Shiraoi House celebrated 10 years with origami, calligraphy, kimonos and cake Saturday.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Patsy Cline, Hank William's, Roy Orbison, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson & more!! at the Quesnel Seniors Centre in Quesnel on Thursday, September 25th ...for another amazing Louisiana Hayride Tribute Show with a NEW special tribute to Glen Campbell & Tammy Wynette! This live music extravaganza will entertain & delight you from start to finish! You will love the songs, you will love the stories... Tickets & full information at Ticket Seller’s Website. Please call 250-549-7469 OR visit www.ticketseller.ca Tickets can also be purchased locally at Quesnel Visitors Centre 250.992.8716 or Circle ‘S’ Western Wear 250.992.2811
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PUBLIC hEARING Cariboo Regional District Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4844, 2013 The purpose of an Official Community Plan is to generally provide a statement of objectives and policies to guide planning and land use management decisions within the area covered by the plan.
Cariboo Regional District North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 4929, 2014 This bylaw is for a boundary adjustment to exclude properties from the Cariboo Regional District North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 3505, 1999. Cariboo Regional District Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4930, 2014 This bylaw is for a boundary adjustment to include properties into Cariboo Regional District Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3504, 1999, delete the Sensitive Hazardous Areas section and (S) annotation from the text and maps (as they are included as a Development Permit Area). The zoning assignments for the included properties are comparable to existing zones with minor differences in zoning regulations. For more detailed maps visit our website at cariboord.ca under Public Hearings and Notices. Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection. Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaws will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) forty eight
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hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing. All verbal and written submissions will become the public record. An information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102- 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from August 22, 2014 to September 4, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected
at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from August 22, 2014 to September 4, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636. Karen Moores, RRP, P.Ag. Manager of Development Services
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Mountain Bluet, a garden nightmare
Treatment options: Small Infestations: Hand pulling but make sure that all parts of the plants are dug up including root fragments. Bag them and dispose
of invasive plant material at designated areas such as invasive plant bins at the Williams Lake, Quesnel, and 100 Mile House landfill sites. Large Infestations: Herbicide can be utilized, but the infestation must be carefully assessed first to ensure herbicide use is appropriate for the site and all instructions on the label must be read and followed. How can you help stop the spread of Mountain Bluet? • Learn to identify Mountain Bluet. • Be cautious when planting this in your garden or avoid it all together. • Cut and bag flower heads before it goes to seed. • Check vehicles and clothing for seeds and plants before leaving an infested area; and stay on trails and roads. • Instead of planting Mountain Bluet in your garden try these alternatives: Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma), Summer Gentian (Gentiana septemfida) or Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata) Report any sites to the Cariboo Regional District Invasive Plant Management team at 250392-3351, or toll free at 1-800665-1636, on visit our website at cariboord.ca. You can also e-mail invasiveplants@cariboord.ca. This is one of several pieces on invasive plants.
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The feature for this week is not your everyday garden variety, it’s beautiful but can be a pest. Mountain Bluet, also known as Bachelors Button and Perennial Cornflower, is a popular garden plant that we have on our priority list because it is spreading throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin. Mountain Bluet is native to Europe and was introduced as an ornamental. However, it has quickly escaped gardens all over the world and has now become established in the British Isles, Scandinavia and some parts of North America. Mountain Bluet grows up to 46 cm tall, has silvery-green wooly foliage and has blue and purple lace-like flowers at the ends of the stems. It usually flowers from May – August. How can this beauty become a garden nightmare? Mountain Bluet has many invasive plant traits; it is a self-seeder and also spreads rapidly by above ground roots. This plant is tolerant to many different environments such as drought and alkaline soils. It is persistent once it has established, and one plant can live up to 15 years in ideal conditions.
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illian Bennett’s decision to end her life rather than suffer through dementia has touched many of us in a deep, meaningful way. It was poignant, heartbreaking, contentious and brave – but above all else: it was Bennett’s decision to make. Last Monday Bennett, 85, and in the early stages of dementia chose to take her life before the disease left her a “vegetable.” She did it with whiskey, Nembutal and her husband by her side. She chose one of her favourite spots outside her Bowen Island home, dragged a foam mattress to the grass and died in her husband’s arms. Before her decision to end her life, Bennett wrote in her online blog, deadatnoon.com: “I will take my life today around noon. It is time. Dementia is taking its toll and I have nearly lost myself. I have nearly lost me. Jonathan, the straightest and brightest of men, will be at my side as a loving witness.” Bennett’s decision has ignited heated discussion on assisted suicide, something she had hoped would occur through her blog and her decision. “Understand that I am giving up nothing that I want by committing suicide,” she wrote. “All I lose is an indefinite number of years of being a vegetable in a hospital setting, eating up the country’s money but having not the faintest idea of who I am.” Bennett knew her window to choose freely was closing and as her condition worsened she chose to die on her own terms, with her husband at her side. It is time the courts reviewed their ban on assisted suicide. To refuse the right of a person to end their life when facing debilitating, prolonged illness is unconstitutional. It deprives a citizen the freedom of making a choice – a choice to leave this world with dignity. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer
Ruts in road to farmland changes T
he month-long Agricultural Land Commission consultation closed Aug. 22, and the B.C. government is compiling the feedback received from a provincewide tour and invitation to comment. I can’t tell you much about the official input. The consultation sessions were by invitation only, with no media allowed and the submissions via website are also not public. I reached Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick as he was traveling around B.C. with his camper van, conducting his own meetings with farmers. He’s not saying much either, except that a summary of the findings should be made public in September as the government considers new regulations. The aim of this exercise is to consider relaxing rules around secondary farmland uses in the Interior, Kootenay and North regions, as well as food processing and retail sales of food and beverages on farmland. Also under consideration is allowing breweries and distilleries, as wine and cider production are now allowed, and
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B.C. Views relaxing rules to permit more off-farm products to be sold from farms. Letnick defended the 30day summer consultation as adequate. It’s based on 11 questions developed with staff, farm groups and local government. He’s also not counting how many emails were stacked up by proponents or critics. “I’m not conducting a plebiscite,” Letnick said. “What I’m trying to do is come up with the best balance of recommendations to make to government that can hold their own based on the idea and the potential positive and negative consequences.” NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham was more forthcoming. She was invited to the formal sessions, and also won’t talk about them directly. But she’s not backing away
growing until they become the main business. A reader who attended the Kelowna session said even winery operators aren’t thrilled about the proposal to enlarge retail space and allow sales of wine or beer not made on site. He said “not one” participant there liked the idea of increasing industrial activity such as food processing or retailing. And he agreed with Popham that the ALC is doing a good job with subdivision applications. Popham also clarified the situation with the leased craft gin distillery on her own Vancouver Island farm. It started as a winery, and the conversion needed only local government approval because the production facility was already considered and taxed as light industrial. Victoria Gin has been a model for the government’s push to allow distilleries, breweries or meaderies on farmland. Given the B.C. Liberals’ love of liberalized liquor, I expect that change to go through. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.
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from her criticisms. The government is proposing to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for several kinds of decisions, including subdivision for family use or into properties of 160 acres or more. “I think the general idea was that people trust the ALC to make that decision, and it should still go through the commission,” Popham said. “Actually the commission has been making those decisions anyway, and I think they’ve been quite fair when somebody applies.” She said farmers also aren’t sold on the notion of easing the rules for secondary businesses. “You will already find situations where there’s, let’s say a welding shop or something like that attached to somebody’s residence who lives on ALR land,” Popham said. “That sort of stuff has been allowed, but it’s always had to go through the ALC or some sort of process that’s been in place. This leaves that process out, and so I think that’s the problem people are having.” She noted that non-farm activities have a way of
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Farm consultation a farce, industry benefits Editor: Re: Farm changes a great leap forward (B.C. Views, Aug. 13). Tom Fletcher’s opinions are not shared by any farmers I know. The B.C. government’s postfacto “public consultation process” is farcical given that Bill 24, which amends the Agricultural Land Commission Act, was passed this May. An authentic public consultation process should have been multiyear and province-wide, not invitation-only meetings and a onemonth-long token public feedback process which highlight yet again
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the magnitude of our democratic deficit. Fletcher’s analogy to Mao Tse-tung’s Great Leap Forward is apt, however, given B.C.’s democratic deficit and because Mao’s vision gave rise to China’s Great Famine, resulting in tens of millions of deaths. The Great Leap Forward has been defined as “a very expensive disaster.” British Columbians will also pay a high price for the B.C. Liberal scheme to drastically change the ALR, as our food insecurity will increase and farm land even more polluted. The “farming” activities proposed by the B.C.
Liberals will reduce the land available to grow food. Alcohol has very limited nutritional value. The B.C. Liberals’ continued support for industrial agriculture, one of the world’s biggest causes of greenhouse gas emissions, combined with fracking, oil development and anaerobic digesters will further pollute farmland. Manure from organic farms is worth far more as fertilizer than as fodder for anaerobic digesters; only conventional farmers would seek to use their contaminated manure to generate power. The B.C. Liberals need to remember that we
all eat, including their buddies in the petroleum and the liquor sectors. Louise Taylor Grand Forks
Sensationalize Editor: I fail to understand why special interest groups continue to sensationalize the Mount Polley mine incident. Yes, a damn failed and thousands of litres of water and mud knocked out a swath of trees and deposited them into Polley Lake. However, the water was not toxic as many claim and, from my understanding, the
mixture contains minimal amounts of naturally occurring minerals, metals, rock, sand, silt and mud. Yes, the site looks horrendous. But it’s not unlike any other naturally occurring mud slide that happens regularly all over B.C. Thankfully no one was hurt or injured, and the water tests continue to confirm that the water in the creeks and lakes is fit for human consumption and perfectly safe for fish. Scientists also continue to confirm that arsenic, mercury and lead levels fall well below the maximum allowable limits for drinking water.
Today, people are once again watching fish jump in the lake and can drink the water, and there is every reason to expect that in a year natural vegetation re-growth will render the incident almost undetectable. Yes, we need to find out why this happened and do what we can to ensure that it does not happen again. But I am not going to let all the “anti-everything” alarmists out there continue to suggest that we shut down an industry so many families rely on. Instead, let’s make it better. Donald Leung Burnaby, B.C.
Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number and should be 250 words or less. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality. Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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Peak of perfection With booths overflowing with produce from local gardens and baking to grace any table, along with value-added products like canning and bread, the Quesnel Farmers’ Market offers Saturday morning shopping at its best on the grounds of Helen Dixon in downtown Quesnel. Annie Gallant photos
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
With Ukraine in chaos, Natasha fears for her country’s future
A cry for her
homeland Far left: the town hall in Kramatorsk in Donetskay region was flying the Russian flag; centre: Natasha Williams says she can’t put on a helmet and uniform to defend her country but she wears the cultural headdress and invites people to ask her why: far right: on her recent visit to Ukraine she took this picture of her granddaughter standing in the field Natasha’s grandfather used to work. Annie Gallant and Natasha Williams photos
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atasha Williams has lived in Quesnel for five years and loves her adopted country, the community and the husband she moved to be with. However, her heart belongs to her home country of Ukraine and right now she’s fearful for its future. Tears well up in her eyes as she describes the unfolding conflict and the affect it’s having on the people. But her eyes flash when she speaks of what she describes as the international terrorists and her belief the military actions in the Ukraine are all being orchestrated by Russia. “The world is not such a large place, what happens in the Ukraine affects the entire world,” she said. Williams is desperate to let the world know how important it is to listen and learn what is going on. She also wants to put together a team of people in Quesnel
who will work towards awareness of the situation in the Ukraine and raise money to help the Ukrainian people. She recently returned from a visit to the Ukraine where she was looking to reconnect with former colleagues who work with street kids and other social issues as well as visit her daughter, sonin-law and granddaughter. “I was born to a Ukrainian father and a Russian mother, we accepted both in the family and I spoke both languages,” she said. She also has sad memories of growing up in a country severely affected when the old Soviet Union collapsed. She spoke of the hardships her family and other Ukrainians endured. “Food was rationed and the lineups to
get what was available were very long,” she said. “Everything was difficult. All our money disappeared from the banks.” She fears these conditions may return with the chaos in her country. But it also breaks her heart to see such tragedies as the downing of the Malaysia commercial airline and the death of protesters. Williams spent from March to June of this year in the Ukraine and while in her home city of Danetsk, in the heart of the current conflict, Natasha moved her daughter and granddaughter to inside the Ukraine, away from the fighting but knows the entire country is in turmoil. “We saw many small communities
closed and guarded by the rebels,” she said. “There were barricades and weapons and people in camouflage everywhere.” In Canada, Williams wears a head wreath of flowers, which draws attention to her everywhere she goes. “I can’t wear a helmet and uniform and fight for my country but I can wear this uniform which is a symbol of my culture and love of my country,” she said. “I want people to ask me why I wear this. I want to tell them what’s going on and help the world understand.” She believes Russia will not stop with the Ukraine. “They’ll move into other countries,” she said. “People need to wake up and see this is a Russian march across Eastern Europe.” If you would like to contribute your efforts to Natasha’s cause, e-mail her at nata.69@i.ua.
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Obituary Tribute
Never forget the path you’ve taken
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n average, 524 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer every day and 210 Canadians die from it. More than 500 individuals each day, headed down a path they never expected to be taking. It’s a hard reality to face and there is no pause button. For each and every survivor – you are a miracle, you give hope to so many. The scars you have are proof of a body that has survived and the pain you’ve endured. The lines around your eyes from worry during troubling days, blemishes, stretch marks, grey hair – all proof of a life lived. For each and every person battling cancer right now, I know you have awakened to unexpected events and you are looking for a way back to your old life, before cancer. Maybe all seems lost and this hope you once had does not
exist. I know passionate and there is a light committed within; an inner volunteers who strength. are here to help You may find you. You may it within family, also contact the friends, love, Society’s free books, religion, line 1-888-939heroes, songs. 3333 for cancer Ivana Topic But no matter information and Cancer Clips where you look, support services. this strength will Never forget to evade you. You are strong, nourish your body, exercise you are brave and you are and get plenty of sleep. a fighter. And for those who Be kind. There is beauty have lost someone to cancer – in smiling to a stranger, in the truth is I don’t think any offering a helping hand and of us ever recover fully from showing kindness towards a loss. But I promise you, others. there is something stronger The mark we leave on the than fear, anger, and despair, world, that is what will truly memories. Do not lose them. define us. Hold onto them. This article is dedicated to The Canadian Cancer Mr. Devries and family. Rest Society provides support in Peace. programs and information as Ivana Topic is a volunteer well. The Quesnel Community with Canadian Cancer Society, Office is run by a group of Quesnel office.
Della Minnie Hubensky January 6 , 1929 ~ August 18 , 2014 th
Della Minnie Hubensky passed away in the early morning of August 18th, 2014 at Dunrovin Park Lodge in Quesnel. Della was predeceased by her parents; Martha and Levi, her brothers; Bill, Gordon and Cliff, her sisters; Edith and Florence (Flossie), her husband, Charlie and her son, Dale. She is survived by her daughters, Leah (Phil) and Leanne (John) and by her sister Irene Gingrich and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Della was born on the family farm near Plunkett, Saskatchewan on January 6th, 1929. She was the youngest of seven children born to Levi and Martha Habermehl. Sadly Martha passed away in June 1930, when Della was only 18 months old. Although, she was raised during the hard times of the 1930’s, Della always had happy memories of life on the farm in Saskatchewan. Her older siblings affectionately called her
“Bug” and often recounted tales of how they were responsible for ‘babysitting’ her while trying to get the farm work done. Some of Della’s favourite memories of her childhood were of trips to Manitou Beach and to the community hall there called Danceland. Della moved to Chilliwack, BC in the late 1940’s, were she worked for Canada Packers in the poultry plant and as a cashier for Overwaitea. It is in Chilliwack, where she met and then married Charlie Hubensky. They moved to Wells in the 1961. Della spent 43 years in Wells, first building and operating the Hubs Motel and then working the summers at the information desk in Barkerville. She often remarked that this was one of the best jobs she ever had as she got to talk to people from all over the world and she could provide information about her favorite places, Wells and Barkerville. Della loved the community of
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Wells and will be remembered for all of her tireless hours of volunteer work and fundraising for many community organizations. She was seldom seen without a book of raffle tickets that needed to be sold. The family would like to thank all the staff of Dunrovin Park Lodge and Maple House for the kindness and care given over the last six years. Della requested that there be no service. Donations in Della’s memory can be made to the Wells Community Hall or a charity of your choice.
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MONDAY BC SCHIZOPHRENA SOCIETY – A FREE 10-WEEK MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, Your Recovery Journey, beginning Oct. 6, 5 – 7 p.m. at upper board room, G.R. Baker Hospital, seating is limited so early registration required. Contact Gail Rutledge, 250-316-4111 for details. All course materials supplied.
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But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.
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QUESNEL TILLICUM SOCIETY FRIENDSHIP CENTRE looking for volunteers to help with various upcoming programs. If interested, drop by the Friendship Centre and fill out a volunteer application (must submit to a criminal record check). Everyone welcome. Contact 250-9928347 or email dina@ qnfc.bc.ca or just drop by 319 North Fraser Drive.
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QUESNEL ROTARY CLUB’S ANNUAL SENIORS’ TREK TO BARKERVILLE, Sept. 10, includes free transportation, admission to Barkerville, lunch, admission to Theatre Royal. Sign up at Seniors’ Centre or Golden Age Centre. QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION is hosting fall volunteer training sessions. Contact ASAP to reserve your seat, 250-985-5815.
FRIDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS artwork by James Savage, beginning opening night 7 p.m. on Sept. 5 and running until the
weekend of Sept. 27. The show is a visual exploration of the iconic West Fraser Road through paintings of human and natural landscapes.
Family Camp, for information contact Selena Weiers, sweiers@bcadoption.com or 250-747-7494, toll free 1-866-303-4591.
QUESNEL TILLICUM SOCIETY 42 ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW Oct. 10 – 12 at the Native Friendship Centre on North Fraser Drive. This is a free event, the community is welcome. It is also an alcohol an drug free event with security on site. Vendors and concessions on site, to book a table at $30 for the weekend call the Friendship Centre, 250-992-8347.
FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF (Relay for Life team) Aug. 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Safeway parking lot. For pickup of cans and bottles anytime call MaryAnn, 250-249-5720.
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES CAMP Oct. 24 – 26, Ness Lake
2ND ANNUAL SENIORS DAY AT MARKET Sept.
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QUESNEL LIONS 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.
6, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Helen Dixon grounds. Healthy breakfast $5; free seniors health screening (requires booking) call 250-991-7477; visit multiple info booths on display. Seniors can enter to win Farmers’ Market Bucks to redeem for fresh produce at the market. QUESNEL LEGION PRESENTS BASICALLY BROOKS tribute show, Sept. 13. One man Garth Brooks tribute show. Tickets $10 each, call 250-992-06851 for information. BERNIE AND RED SHOW Sept. 20, Elks Hall. Tickets are $30 each includes show and dinner. For tick-
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SUNDAY 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. Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.
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LIFESTYLES CROOKED LEG RANCH
Pets can have allergies too
Consult your vet about potential allergic issues
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eet Buster, a fouryear-old pitbull mix. We first learned of Buster when he strayed from home and was taken into the Quesnel SPCA last fall. He was in terrible shape, almost bald and covered with oozing scabs. When claimed, his owners were directed to provide veterinary care. But, just months later, Buster was again picked up as a stray. This time, his condition was worse. There were more oozing scabs, his ears were swollen shut and his feet looked like cauliflower, making it very hard to walk. He was riddled with infection. All of this created such a wretched odour that people gagged when they got close. Buster had little energy and his soulful eyes begged for help. Rescuers gave him daily medicated baths, special food, supplements and medications. With this, they witnessed great improvements. The cauliflower growths on his feet fell off like chunks of Feta cheese. His sores were healing and the pain was subsiding. Soon, Buster was feeling well enough to show his fun loving personality. His eyes sparkled and his hair shone. Buster was put on an elimination diet and eased off of the medications a few months ago. All seemed fine until he started to lose hair again. Scabs and puss reappeared. Buster is sweet, gentle and well behaved. All he wants to do is cuddle, but people are reluctant to touch him. What could Buster be allergic to? Since no one understands what is causing these symptoms, the team at CLR reached out to the Victoria Humane Society (VHS.) The VHS has arranged for Buster to see an Animal Dermal Specialist in Vancou-
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ver and has agreed to cover the costs. After that, a new Island home will be found for Buster. Just like people, dogs can show allergic symptoms when their immune systems cannot handle normal, everyday substances. Even though the allergens are common and harmless to most animals, some dogs, like Buster, can have extreme reactions. The allergens might be inhaled, ingested or skin contacted. As the dog’s body tries to rid itself of these substances, a variety of skin, digestive or breathing symptoms might appear. Some symptoms include: • itchy, red, moist or scabbed skin with increased scratching; • itchy, runny eyes, ears and ear infections; • sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea; • snoring that is caused by a swollen throat; • swollen paws; • constant licking; • skin infections which may cause hair loss, scabs or crusts
on the skin. Any dog can develop allergies at any time during its life, but allergic reactions seem to be especially common in terriers, setters, retrievers and flat-faced breeds such as pugs, bulldogs and Boston terriers. A few common allergens include: • tree, grass and weed pollens; • mold spores; • dust mites, dander; • feathers; • cigarette smoke; • food ingredients such as beef, chicken, pork, corn, wheat or soy; • prescription drugs; • fleas and flea-control products; • perfumes, shampoo and cleaning products; • fabrics, rubber and plastic materials. Dogs can also have allergies to foods that may show as itchy skin, ear infections or stomach problems. To isolate which foods cause problems for your pet, your vet will probably use an elimination diet, followed by a food challenge. First, only one or two foods, such as ground turkey and rice, are fed to your pet. Once you know that your pet does not react to those foods, the food challenge is started. You gradually add in more items until you notice any allergic
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reaction. By keeping a record, you should be able to identify which foods cause reactions. When you know which diet is best for your pet, please include this information on your Pet Plan and keep specific food in your grab and go bag. If you think your pet has an allergy, please visit your veterinar-
ian. We’ll give you an update on Buster after his trip to Vancouver. I wonder if he can hop on the Northern Health bus on its next trip south. Photo thanks to Michelle Taylor at Faithful Friends Pet Photography. Liz-Ann Eyford is a volunteer with Crooked Leg Ranch.
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The banning of smoking in public places is starting to see positive changes in many areas of healthcare. One benefit is a 10% drop in the rates of pre-term births and childhood asthma where smoking bans have been initiated. Unfortunately, only 16% of the people of the world are covered by these non-smoking laws and 40% of the world’s children are still exposed to secondhand smoke. A peptic ulcer is a breakdown in the protective lining of the stomach or part of the small intestine. In the “old days” prior to the 1970s, treatment consisted of dietary changes, lots of antacids and possibly even an operation. Today we know that most peptic ulcers are caused by the bacterium, H. Pylori. It infects 1 in 4 people but most don’t get an ulcer. Those that do can be treated with antibiotics and a powerful acid-reducer. No more bland diets or surgery today! Pharmacists are asked about the benefits of eating garlic or supplements to help certain ailments. It has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in India, China and Egypt. The current scientific evidence says it may possibly be effective for reducing high blood pressure, keeping arteries healthy, reducing the risk of colon, rectal and stomach cancer (if eaten raw). It is unlikely to help those with diabetes, peptic ulcers, high cholesterol or preventing breast cancer. Some people say that garlic helps prevent the common cold. If it works for you, that’s great. There is not a lot of high quality evidence that this is so but the side effects are minimal if you take it. Our pharmacists can add a balanced perspective to many of the popular herbal treatments. There’s a lot of hype out there. We can add some common sense to it all. Consult your doctor, too.
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Buster thrived once his issues were uncovered.
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2nd Annual
Seniors’ Day at the Market hosted by the Quesnel Healthier Community Committee Saturday, September 6, 2014 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Farmers Market
EVENTS INCLUDE Lion’s Club Healthy Breakfast - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, COST: $5 (All proceeds go to the Lions Club Housing Society)
FREE Seniors Health Screening: Book your spot! (no drop ins) Call 250-991-7477
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Quesnel Woodlot Association – Ted Kennedy Memorial Award is awarded to 2 students pursuing careers in the forest industry or forestry related studies, including but not limited to Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Fisheries, Mining, from a commerce, business or technical aspect. Academic achievement, financial need, school and community involvement are all considerations. This year’s recipients are Nicholas Doherty who will attend CNC in Quesnel for Applied Science/Engineering, and Tristan Baker, who will attend CNC in Prince George to obtain a diploma in Natural Resources and Environmental Technology. For more information on this and other scholarships available through the Quesnel Community Foundation, visit our website at www.quesnelfoundation.ca SUSTAINING PARTNERS
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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter Regina hosted the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) July 20 – 27. The theme of the 2014 Games was Raising the Bar. Along with the 14 different sports athletes could enter the NAIG also celebrated North American Indigenous Culture with traditional art, dance at the opening and closing ceremonies. Team B.C. took home first place at the Games with a total of 160 medals; 63 goal, 49 silver and 48 bronze. Four of Quesnel’s accomplished young athletes added to the medal count at the NAIG, travelling to Regina for the event. Swimmer Brad Swyers returned home with five medals, diving in to claim bronze in the 100m backstroke, 200m freestyle and the 100m breaststroke. As well as winning a gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay. “During the week we spent our free time practicing with our team, competing or taking in the Cultural Village that was set up outside of the First Nations University of Canada,” Swyers said. “There we learned many things about our heritage. The experience is one I will never forget and the people I met were amazing.” Taking on the athletics division was 18-yearold Brayden McCall, winning a silver medal in the javelin throw as well at coming in eighth place in discus. Chase Ballendine played on team B.C.’s lacrosse team for the event, working alongside players from all across B.C. to win fourth place overall. Quesnel softball player Kyra Buchan also attended the NAIG, helping team B.C. take the gold medal in softball. Buchan played five games throughout the event, losing only one of the five games played. With players across B.C. and only 12 hours of practice to prepare for the event softball’s team B.C. took on the competition. During the first game Buchan’s swing scored the tying and winning runs, earning her the game saver award for the first game of the event. After her experience at the Games Buchan has every intention to return in three years, this time trying out for the U19 team. Many friends and family supported Buchan on her trek down to Regina for the Games as well as local businesses, giving donations and gas cards to help support Quesnel’s local athlete. In preparation for the Games, Quesnel softball coach Pat Jones spent extra hours on the field with Buchan as well as the regular training for the house league games. “It was bigger than I thought it would be,” Buchan said. “After we won our medals we went to the mall and on our way there people were stopping and asking for pictures with us. They knew who we were and exactly what team we played for.” A week of culture and competition, the NAIG ended in a final closing ceremony celebrating the efforts of all the teams and athletes.
Down, set, hut! Quesnel Minor Football season has started with the hopes of making Atom 1 and 2, Pee Wee and Junior Bantam teams for this year’s games. The players are geared up and ready to go but the numbers are struggling, with more players needed for the Junior Bantam and Pee Wee divisions. Players are at the Cariboo Field Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 – 8 p.m. Quesnel’s minor football league will be accepting registration until the first week of September, stop by the field during practice or contact Quesnel coordinator Jorleen at 250-255-8855 to register or ask questions. Whitney Griffiths photo
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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The Waveriders missed the AAA championships this season when AAA swimmer Garnet Currie went in for an appendix operation. Despite the healing process this persistent swimmer was not about to let this minor set back stop him from participating in one final event of the season but there was a catch. If Currie was well enough to swim Waverrider coach Jerrit Brink was going to as well. “I saw him out of the hospital with the surgery marks looking great,” said Brink. “He said to me that if he got healed in time for Kelowna’s Open Water Apple event that I’d have to swim it.” After a brief healing period Currie and Brink were entered in a 1500m open water swim, Aug. 15. The event saw 52 swimmers, ranging from 12-years-old to 69-years-old and both Quesnel competitors faced tough challenges for the event, with this being Currie’s first event after his surgery and Brink’s first long distance completive swim in nearly 15 years. “The kid is inspiring that’s for sure,” Brink said. “To recover and swim in a month and a bit after an emergency appendix operation is nuts. How could I not keep my end of the deal.”
Swimming ahead of his group was the Waverider coach and despite his long break from competitive swimming Brink placed first in his age group with a time of 29:06. As Brink had expected Currie performed excellently at the event, taking third place in his age group. Currie finished the 1.5km swim with a time of 25:24 coming in eighth place overall in the men’s division. “Out of about 52 total swimmers I was happy that both Garnet and I made the top 25,” Brink said. “I knew Garnet would do smashing. It was me I was worried about. The other men I beat were way more for and obviously been swimming but it was purely swim technique and my wanting to show Garnet that his coach kinda knows a thing or two.” Brink may continue to swim and train with the hope of entering an event with a group of Waveriders in the upcoming season. Preparation for the new season has already begun. Tickets for the Waverider’s fundraiser at the Cariboo Hotel Sept. 6 are nearly sold out and central registration for the upcoming swim season’s will be Sept. 3 6 – 8 p.m. As part of the registration swimmers will have the opportunity to sign up for a swim camp with Brent Hayden. For information visit www. quesnelwaveriders.ca.
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Baby Calves ............................. $ -$ -Veal Calves .............................. $ -$ -Heiferettes............................... $ -$ -D 1-2 Cows ............................. $ 105.00 $ 120.00 D 3-5 Cows ............................. $ 90.00 $ 105.00 Holstein Cows .......................... $ -$ -Bulls ........................................ $ 130.00 $ 145.00 Bred Cows (% by head)............ $ -$ -Cow Calf Pairs (% by head) ...... $ -$ -FEEDER CATTLE DIVISIONS (prices quoted per 100 lbs.) Steer Calves 300 - 400 ............ $ -$ -Steer Calves 400 - 500 ............ $ 249.00 $ 272.50 Steer Calves 500 - 600 ............ $ 230.00 $ 242.00 Steer Calves 600-700 .............. $ 212.00 $ 228.00 Feeder Steers 700-800 ............ $ 208.00 $ 218.00 Feeder Steers 800-900 ............ $ 199.00 $ 208.00 Feeder Steers 900-1000 .......... $ 191.00 $ 204.00 Heifer Calves 300 - 400 ........... $ -$ -Heifer Calves 400 - 500 ........... $ -$ -Heifer Calves 500 - 600 ........... $ 215.00 $ 223.50 Heifer Calves 600 -700 ............ $ -$ -Feeder Heifers 700 - 800 ......... $ 191.00 $ 203.50 Feeder Heifers 800 - 900 ......... $ 188.00 $ 198.75 Feeder Heifers 900 - 1000 ....... $ 170.00 $ 180.00 HOGS, SHEEP & GOATS Sows ....................................... $ -$ -Weaner Pigs ............................ $ 107.00 $ 132.50 Feeder lambs ........................... $ 90.00 $ 117.50 Lambs & Ewes ......................... $ 35.00 $ 80.00 Goats ....................................... $ 30.00 $ 100.00
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August 10, 1967-January 10, 2014 The family of Dawn Mero would like to invite family and friends to join them in the inerment of Dawn’s ashes. A brief service will take place at the Prince George Mausoleum at 2:00pm in August 31, 2014 Dawn passed away January 10, 2014 at the age of 46, She is survived by her daughter Kylea Mero/Murdin and granddaughter Fable, her parents William(Bill) and Margaret Mero, Liane (Bill) Kimmie, Bill (Barb) Mero, John (Rosalyn) Mero, Alana Mero, Bob Mero, Andrina (Gerry) Wessel, Melinda(Richard) Davis, Myra Mero (Cameron McIntyre) and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Dawn was born in Quesnel, BC. She attended the College of New Caledonia and The University of Northern British Columbia, graduating in 1998 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. Her career in sales saw her live in Quesnel, Kelowna and Prince George. Dawn’s love for ancient history, reading and travel brought her great joy. May we be reminded of Dawn in every purple flower we see.
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Information
Inside Sales/ Business Development (Based in Prince George)
Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Inside Sales Specialist working out of our Prince George Office. You will work with our business development team located throughout BC to identify new business opportunities and ensure potential new business and service existing clients. The successful applicant must be a mature, stable individual with above average organizational, computer and customer service skills. In addition you should be self-disciplined, goal oriented and driven with passion to be a part of a positive, growth mode team. Sales background and knowledge of the transportation industry is an asset. Send a detailed resume to:
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted
GORDON H. WILLIAMSON Born: April 3, 1929, Sexsmith, Alberta Passed away: August 24, 21, 2014, Prince George, BC
Will be held at OAPO Golden Centre, 104 Front St. Quesnel, BC Saturday, Aug. 30th from 1 pm til 3pm Eulogy and Prayer by Urusla Williamson
~ Sharing time by family and friends ~ Tea and Refreshments to follow.
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Help Wanted
Needed for full time employment, in all phases of logging in Quesnel area. Competitive wages and benefits. Fax 250-392-1955 or phone 250-392-1904.
Automotive
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for Structural Work on the Eldorado Goldpanning – Barkerville, BC The Barkerville Heritage Trust is holding a mandatory site viewing on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at 11 am PST for structural work on the Eldorado Goldpanning building to be completed in the fall of 2014. Please assemble at the Administration Building in Barkerville Historic Town. Bid packages will be supplied at the viewing. For more info, visit barkerville.ca/employment.htm For inquiries, contact Lynn Berlin, Manager of Operations, at Lynn.Berlin@barkerville.ca or call 250-994-3332 Ext 36 or Toll free 1-888-994-3332 Ext 36. MANDATORY SITE VIEWING DATE: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 – 11 am PST.
River Rock Pub & Steakhouse is now accepting applications for line cook. Interested applicants email resume to: riverrock@telus.net or drop off resume to 290 Hoy St., Quesnel.
Operators Required
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A Memorial Service for
Full Time Mechanic required for busy Logging Truck Company. Minimum 5 years experience, valid drivers license, afternoon shift, competitive wages with benefits package. Apply to: Box 4064, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J2 Before September 6th, 2014
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
careers@vankam.com or Fax 604 587-9889 www.vankam.com Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility.
Help Wanted
Automotive
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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Quesnel Campus BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR REFERENCE NUMBER:
14-076FQ
The successful candidate will be required to teach theory and labs. Qualifications include a minimum of a Master’s in Science in Biology or a related field with specialization in human anatomy and physiology, or microbiology preferred; a PhD would be preferred. Demonstrable ability to convey the conceptual and applied aspects of knowledge to a broad range of students. To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/Human_Resources/employment.htm
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Employment
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Farm Workers
John Walker Consulting is a forestry consulting company in Williams Lake, BC and has an immediate opening for a full time compass person. Duties include, but are not limited to: block and road layout, GPS traversing, beetle probing, and cruising. Camp work will be required. Previous experience or training in forestry is an asset. Wages will be based on experience. Please fax resume with work related references to (250)392-3636 or email jcwalker@telus.net. Closing date is Sept. 5, 2014. Required: Part time-leading to full time, account’s receivable ofďŹ cer. The successful candidate must have a strong A/R experience and background, good computer and typing skills, motivation to research pricing and work independently. Experience with spread sheets and invoicing small to large projects a must. If you are a team player and ďŹ t this description please call Avis at Canadian Western Mechanical to set up an interview: (250)992-9807 Scheiber Installations Quesnel has openings for the following fulltime positions for shop & field pulp & paper work. Pressure Welder, Millwright, Pipefitter & Field Supervisor. Competitive wages & benefits apply. Email resume to scheiberinstall@shaw.ca
Trades, Technical LABOURERS PCL Energy Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-398-0725.
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Services
APIARY TECHNICIAN
Required F/T, Pmt. year round for Sweet Nechako Honey 395 West Fifth Street, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0. Must have 1 year previous experience and be able to drive standard transmission. Duties; facilitate the operation of beehives to produce honey and related products such as bee pollen, replace Queen Bees and divide colonies when necessary. Perform maintenance on equipment, especially for extracting. Lead harvest / extracting crew as needed. Will be able to work varied hours and in varied weather conditions. Must be able to lift 32kg. boxes & withstand bees stings. Wage starting at $16.00/hr. negotiable dependant on experience. Housing is available! Send resumes: juanaebis@ sweetnechakohoney.ca
Pets & Livestock
Financial Services
Boarding
Misc. for Sale
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RIDGETOP KENNEL, a secure, friendly place for your dog. Just off the Barkerville Hwy.on Blueridge Rd. 7 mins. from the airport. Kennel is open April thru October. For info or bookings email : boardingbarkers@hotmail.com or call 250-2554105
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Education/Tutoring
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
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Merchandise for Sale
Garage Sales Garage Sale - August 30th, 9AM-3PM, 2149 Barker Rd. Bouchie Lake. HouseholdClothing-Fishing-Furniture.
Misc. for Sale KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com TV Stand, $40; 12 Concrete Blocks, 24� X 24�, first $40 takes them. (250)992-8181
Misc. Wanted
Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employer’s two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Quesnel Plywood, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. is a union operation and has an opening for a:
CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Manufacturing Process And Preventative Maintenance • The Operation Of Hoisting Devices • Inspection And Examination Of Operating Equipment • Repairs Of Hydraulic Equipment And Cylinders • Identifying Opportunities For Improvements And Savings • Documentation Of Work Performed
QualiÀcations:
• A valid inter-provincial certiÀcate • An ability to read and interpret blue prints, plans and schematics • A commitment to work safely • Flexibility for day, afternoon, g/y and weekend shifts.
Interested applicants should, before August 22nd forward a resume to: qplywood@westfraser.com Attn: Mike Moleski, Maintenance Superintendent PO Box 2000 Quesnel B.C. V2J 5W1
For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs
Houses For Sale
Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030
Johnston SUB 3Bdrm. full bsmnt. home for sale. Call (250)992-8195 for more info.
Mortgages FIXED 5 YEAR RATE
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Northland Mortgages
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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!� 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit online at: www.pioneersteel.ca
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Call Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. 250-562-5562 ext. 2205 Houses For Sale
DISPOSAL OF HOUSE at 442 Kinchant Street Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies?
Real Estate
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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Houses For Sale
Merchandise for Sale
by Sealed Bid
The City of Quesnel invites interested parties to submit a sealed bid/offer on a City owned house only located at 442 Kinchant Street. The house is to be moved off of the existing site by October 30, 2014. (This purchase does not include any property). The interior of the house can be viewed during normal business hours by appointment only. The house is being sold on an “as is, where is� basis and includes all attached landings, stairs, carports, etc. Sealed bids in a clearly marked envelope reading “House sale of 442 Kinchant Street� will be accepted at the front counter of City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 until Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. At that time, there will be a public opening. The City of Quesnel reserves the right to refuse any or all offers submitted on this building including the highest offer. Inquiries regarding this building may be directed to Ken Coombs, Director of Public Works and Engineering during office hours at (250) 992-2111 or Kyle Russell, Facilities Maintenance Foreman, at (250) 255-7516.
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Cherries - Peaches Apricots - Plums Available on site at Super Save Gas Hwy 97. N Quesnel
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Rentals
Legal
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Tenders
Tenders
Cariboo Regional District
WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Adult Orientated Call 250-992-8949
Commercial/ Industrial Busy Building Central Location. 443 s/f upper level unit, recent reno’s, $400/mo. + GST includes everything. 295 s/f bsmt. unit, $190/mo. + GST. Call Wes @ (250)992-5665 or Terri @ (259)992-7202
Rooms for Rent Room For Rent Kitchen access in town, quiet stable home. $375.00 mo. 778-414-4025
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Quesnel Cariboo Observer
MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL
Celebrate Chinese heritage
Obituary Tribute
EDWARD (TED) WILLIAM LITTLE Nov. 14, 1924 - Aug. 7, 2014 Our father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather left us on August 7, 2014 in his sleep.
It was a day-long display of Chinese heritage as Barkerville celebrated the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival last weekend. The events started with opening ceremonies that included lion dancers, martial art demonstrations, as well as a Chinatown trivia challenge and issuing tickets for the Chinese lottery. Throughout the days Barkerville visitors could enjoy Chinese culture with lantern workshops, trivia challenges, tasting of traditional food and drink, games and performances. The festivities concluded with evening performances followed by a lantern parade. For the grand finale, a firework display lit up the sky. Clockwise from top left: Barkeville’s Noodle King wow’s the crowd with a noodle demonstration; visitors had the opportunity to learn about Chinese tea culture with this traditional tea ceremony; a lion dancer is off the stage and walking towards assembled crowd; the Noodle King demonstrates the different ways to cut noodles; lion dances take to the stage for their mid-day performance.
Born November 14, 1924 in Rosemonth, Ontario, Dad lived most of his life in central Ontario. Predeceased by daughters Marie (2003), Judith (2008). Survived by John (April), Elaine Eddy, Mark (Pat) and Ian (Corinne), son in laws Don Powell and Wayne Bessey. 24 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren will all miss Grandpa Ted. Dad lived his last year on Ian and Corinne’s hobby farm in Quesnel where he often said he was back to
his roots. He was lively, busy, contented and happy to the last day. Still driving, socializing and looking after his chickens. He joined the seniors club and enjoyed many afternoons of cards and evenings of pot luck dinners. Thanks to the community for being so gracious and welcoming.
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