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Not guilty AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Robert Mike Mero and Kale Raymond Comeau have been found not guilty. The incident in question involved an alleged drive-by shooting in June of 2012. The decision, handed down by Justice R.Tindale in Quesnel Supreme court Thursday, rested primarily with a wiretap on Mero’s cell phone and testimony from Crown’s main witness. Tindale found the witness “unreliable” and “contradictory”. Noting she wrongly identified one suspect and later changed who it was. Justice also noted his “difficulty” with identification due to poor lighting at the time and the limited time frame to correctly ID the subjects. Both men were facing one count of each of discharging a firearm with the intent to endanger life and pointing a firearm. June 2, 2012 RCMP responded to shots fired in the 400 block of Hartley street. The rounds did not strike anyone, but penetrated a window and siding of a residence.
Suspects sought Sunday (Oct. 5) at approximately 10 p.m. two males forced their way into a business on Two Mile Flat in Quesnel. Once inside, the suspects stole a large quantity of merchandise before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was later located near Boston Bar where it was involved in a collision. The suspects fled from the scene of the collision on foot and remain at large. Forensic identification specialists have examined the scene of the break and enter and the stolen vehicle. Video surveillance has been obtained of the suspects and the file remains under investigation by the Quesnel RCMP. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Quesnel RCMP at (250) 992-9211 or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).
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Shop Quesnel and win big hashtag, “#IBoughtItInQuesnel”. Each posting will be entered in a weekly draw for a cash prize. Each week, purchasing a designated “theme” item will garner an extra entry. Some of the theme items will include: appliances, jewelry, electronics, building materials, recreational vehicles, sporting goods, shoes or boots, automotive, furnishings and clothing. A survey completed by almost 400 Quesnel residents in the spring sparked the idea for the contest. “We wanted to do something to support local retailers, while drawing attention to items people think you can’t buy in Quesnel,” Economic
Correction In the front page story, Topham receives support from OCLA, Observer, Oct. 1/14, the trial date was stated as Oct. 27, 2014. The trial is, in fact, slated for Oct. 26, 2015.
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This creates a ripple effect as those businesses and their employees spend their money in and around Quesnel. Full contest details and a link to the Shop Quesnel survey can be found on the QCEDC Facebook page (www. facebook.com/qcedc).
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Chris and Heather Hartridge are on their nine-month grand tour, on bicycles, to Mexico and Central America and will be submitting their travel stories to the Observer. ontinuing on the Canadian leg of our journey to Central America we pick up the story as we make our way south on Vancouver Island’s Hwy. 19. Camping along the way, after Woss we stopped at Sayward Junction, Campbell River, Miracle Beach and Kye Bay near Comox. Kye Bay was a special destination as it is home to an old friend Dave Spinks and his lovely partner Roz. There, they own and operate a
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very cool beach side resort – cabins and a recently renovated lodge. They offered to put us up for a couple of nights and we happily accepted the offer. Kye Bay is just across the straight from Powell River and with the weather’s blessing we had a super relaxing and rejuvenating
time. It was so great so see Dave again. We’ve known each other for 35 years or so and used to play in the Zig Zag Mountain String Band. During our stay, Dave mentioned there was a jam session at a pub in Qualicum on the day were going to leave. As it was on the way, we hitched a ride there with Dave and Roz so we could get in on the jam. We arrived to a hoppin’’ joint with plenty of players on the chalkboard. Dave quickly rushed up and put our names on so we could get a place in line. Then we sat back and listened to the various celebrities croon their own country song (country music being the day’s theme.) It had been a couple of years since Dave and I had played together and we were pretty pumped about the whole thing. Without a doubt and with a certain amount of pride I can say we rocked the place. I could sense people were itching to hear and dance to some rock n’ roll. Our first song was appropriately enough, Six Days on the Road. Up tempo, heavy on the beat, we had the dance floor full in no time. We moved through some of Dave’s favourites and the set went by way too fast. Thanks Dave! From Qualicum we continued south to
Nanaimo and a stay with a Warmshowers.org host couple Jim and Cory Kral. We were soon to find out what a small world it is. Kral is a well known family in Quesnel and Jim and Cory were related. It was fun exchanging names of people we knew and learning about their family. They were consummate hosts and we had a wonderful stay with them. Thanks Jim and Cory. The next morning we were off to catch the ferry to Tsawassen so we could visit my mum and brother in Surrey along with other friends we hadn’t seen for a while in the Lower Mainland. We took a week to see everyone including our kids who came to Surrey for a bit of a family gathering. We also restocked the supplies for the next section of the journey – back to Victoria and over the Olympic Peninsula via Port Angeles. On Aug. 27 we took the ferry back to Victoria and spent two days meandering down the beautiful Lochside Trail as it winds from Swartz Bay through Sidney and on to Victoria. On the way we stayed with another Warmshowers.org host and were pampered once more. The next day in Victoria we felt like real tourists cycling past the B.C. Legislature as we made our way to the Black Ball Ferry. By 5 p.m., we
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were in the U.S.A. ready to start the next leg of our tour. And, on our way to another home stay with a host family there. The Warmshowers worldwide movement to promote cycling and provide a safe and friendly place to stay overnight is simply wonderful. From Port Angeles we briefly headed east and then turned south to follow Hwy. 101 down the Hood Canal. The weather gods were still on our side as we camped in state parks with names like Dosewallips and Potlach. This was a busy time as it was the Labor Day weekend. We chose to stay put in one campground for a couple of nights so we didn’t have to battle traffic and it worked. When we emerged back on to the roads, the kids were in school and things had calmed down a bit. Our route after the Hood Canal took us through the towns of Sheldon,
Centralia, Castle Rock and Cahtlamet as we rode over to meet the mighty Columbia River. Say, did you know this river was named after a ship called the Columbia Redviva captained by Robert Grey who entered the river’s mouth in 1792? From Cahtlamet, we made our way via road and ferry to the historic city of Astoria, Oregon. We camped right on the Pacific coast at a super state park with an amazing hiker biker campsite. These campsites will be our home many nights on our way down the Oregon Coast. With all the facilities we need and at $6 per person they’re a bargain. Not to mention very bikerfriendly. In our next story, we’ll take you down the Oregon coast where we visit deserted beaches, see whales breaching just off shore and hear the sea lions bark hello as we ride by.
Above: Chris Hartridge and long-time friend Dave Spinks jam like old times in Qualicum Beach; below: Heather pedals east of Port Angeles, Washington State.
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Are you (or know someone) between the ages of 16-21 with political aspirations, a desire for intellectual debate and possible change? If so, the provincial government has a program for you. The British Columbia Youth Parliament is after 95 fine young men and women to visit Victoria this Christmas, debate important service projects to benefit the youth of the province, and put those plans in place in 2015. For the next three weeks, BCYP is calling on community and youth leaders across the province to nominate exceptional young people to take part in this important opportunity.
“BCYP is education and community service in action,” Premier for the upcoming year of BCYP Darya Ali said. “We’re looking for young people who want to learn more about our system of government, make lifelong friends, and take part in projects that benefit our province’s youth. “We’re asking community leaders, elected officials, and others to think about young people who’d be great members of this organization and make sure those youth are aware of this opportunity.” The British Columbia Youth Parliament is a non-partisan, nondemoninational, non-profit
service organization. BCYP plans, fundraises for, and puts in place service projects that help improve the lives of young people. These include group community service events, partnerships with community service organizations, regional model parliaments, and individual youth volunteer projects. BCYP members spend time at the BC Legislature in Victoria between Boxing Day and New Years Day every year to debate and vote on the organization’s proposed activities and issues of local, national, and international importance. All members sit as
independents, and are free to vote according to their conscience on the issues. Potential BCYP members will be: • Between 16 and 21 years of age; • Residents of the province for the past year; • Able to commit to a year’s worth of service; and • Interested in learning more about how our democratic system works. Additional information and membership applications are available on-line at www.bcyp.org. This year’s application deadline is Oct. 29. BCYP is sponsored by the Youth Parliament of BC Alumni Society, a registered, non-profit organization.
Researchers release Mount Polley findings
Researchers and staff at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) have released some initial findings regarding the tailings pond breach at the Mt. Polley Mine. The results were presented and discussed at an Open House held on Saturday at the UNBC Dr. Max Blouw Quesnel River Research Centre (QRRC) near Likely. When the tailings pond at the Mt. Polley Mine breached on Aug. 4, staff and students at the QRRC initiated a sampling and monitoring program the same day; the monitoring has continued since. The QRRC is located 23 km from the Mt. Polley Mine and 10 km away by boat from where Hazeltine Creek enters Quesnel Lake. “In a matter of a few hours, the watershed was affected at an extent never
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before seen, and that will possibly last for decades,” Dr. Phil Owens said. “There have been few occasions in B.C. where so much information was required in order to determine the environmental impacts of a major industrial disaster.” “Fortunately, the existing research activities that the QRRC has been undertaking in the Quesnel watershed over the last decade, and the expertise and capacity of staff and students at the QRRC, allowed for prompt action,” Dr. Ellen Petticrew added. A number of key findings to date have been issued based on research by the QRRC and their collaborators: • There is a plume of fine sediment that extends over an area of many tens of square kilometres that is concentrated
at depth in the water column (typically below 25 m deep) of Quesnel Lake and centred around the area where Hazeltine Creek enters the lake. The plume is moving both down the lake (towards the town of Likely) and up the lake (past Cariboo Island). • Water sample analyses show that the plume is composed of very fine particles with a median diameter of approximately one micron (a human hair is 40 – 50 microns wide). • Further analysis shows that the water in the sediment plume is higher in metals concentrations compared to water samples collected above the plume, and that the metals are mainly associated with the fine sediment. • The data suggest that the plume of fine sediment derived
HOY, GERALDINE (GERRI) Peacefully passed away on September 20, 2014 , age 75, at Kelowna, B.C. She is survived by her loving family and many friends. The family would like to thank all the staff of the Kelowna General Hospital and Cottonwoods Care Centre, as well as the many friends & relatives for their care. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 94, Kinchant Street, Quesnel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Gerri’s memory.
from the breach is moving from the lake into Quesnel River. Monitoring of water and sediment properties in the Quesnel River at the QRRC show that there are pulses of cold water moving into the river from deeper lake water. The pulses occur quickly with sharp drops in water temperature and changes in water colour over a few days, before returning to ambient conditions. These pulses are associated with increases in fine mineral sediment, and some geochemical properties (including metals).
Preliminary research suggests that these pulses in water and fine sediment originate from the plume in the lake (described above) and are a result of vertical displacement of deeper, cold water from the lake. Researchers and staff at the QRRC, along with their colleagues at UNBC (at the Prince George campus), UBC and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), are continuing their research activities in the Quesnel River watershed and will report further findings.
Margaret Ransome
May 3, 1936 ~ October 6, 2014 With great sadness the family of Margaret Ransome would like to announce her peaceful passing at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital on October 6, 2014. Margaret was born in Saskatchewan on May 3, 1936. Her marriage to Arthur Ransome of over 62 years gave them a great family of four children, ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Margaret will be sadly missed by her husband Arthur, son Randy (Loretta) Ransome, daughter Wendi (Geordie) Futer, daughter Chicgaila (Ray) Wood, son Mike (MaryAnn) Ransome, sister Caroline (John) Brienen and many nieces, nephews and friends. Margaret was a
wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. There will be service for Margaret on October 18, 2014 at 2:30 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 621 Abbott Drive in Quesnel. The family would like to thank the staff at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital and Dunrovin Park Lodge for the loving care she received.
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ERNEST C. BRADFORD Ernest passed away peacefully in Dunrovin’s Maple House on September 23, 2014 with his family at his side, after his battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia. A Memorial Tea was held October 4, 2014. Ernie was survived by his sisters June McKinley and Rose Smith of Carstairs Alberta and sister Doreen Ryman of Penticton. He is also survived by his children Brian Bradford of Water Valley, Alberta, Diane (Ray) Greenough of Quesnel and Rick Bradford of Gibsons BC and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ernie worked as a butcher earlier in life and in the mid sixties, moved his family to Quesnel and began his career in the Logging Industry until he retired. Ernie also served many years as a volunteer firefighter for the Bouchie Lake Fire Department. Ernie
loved life and he believed in living it to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by family and friends and remembered as a kind, hard working, fun loving individual. We would like to extend a heart filled thank you to the staff at Dunrovin’s Maple House, Dr. G Martins and Dr. J Fine for making our Dad feel at home and the care and kindness that he received this past year. We would also like to show our appreciation to the Daycare program at Dunrovin, we are grateful this program exists.
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ayors and councillors didn’t get much in the way of joy or love from the provincial government last week during the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual conference. A resolution was passed unanimously by UBCM delegates asking the government to rescind recent B.C. Ferries fare hikes and service cuts. Minutes after the resolution passed, Transportation Minister Todd Stone kiboshed the idea. “That’s not going to happen,” he told a reporter. The UBCM was asking for a rollback in fares to 2013 rates. They were too high then, as well. The motion put forward by UBCM delegates came on the heels of a report suggesting B.C. has missed out on more than $2 billion in economic activity over the past decade because of rising fares. Stone labelled the report “irresponsible” and “unsubstantiated.” When he wasn’t keeping the socialist hordes away from the gates of British Columbia, Premier W.A.C. Bennett essentially created B.C. Ferries in the late 1950s. A strike by employees of the private Black Ball Line was the impetus for Bennett’s plan to create a government-owned ferry service. Bennett saw it as an extension of the highway system. Say that now and watch federal and provincial politicians run for the hills. Back at the UBCM last week, delegates passed an emergency motion related to the sharing of tax revenue by the province. This is mostly about infrastructure upgrades and the increasing difficulty municipalities have funding projects. The emergency motion was thought to be required because the provincial government has ignored, for 12 months, a report detailing a partnership proposal between the province and municipalities. No word, no love, from the province on this one, either. Makes one wonder just how serious the provincial government takes the UBCM.
Time for truth in B.C. treaty talks T
hree years ago, long-time chief and band administrator Sophie Pierre sought an extension of her term leading the B.C. Treaty Commission and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this long and costly effort seriously or “shut ’er down.” Last week Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commissioner on a slightly more hopeful note. This year, the Tla’amin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa. They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Tsawwassen First Nation in leaving behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-government. Tsawwassen in particular has moved ahead aggressively. Its shopping centre development near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now. All of these treaties were negotiated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian
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B.C. Views First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere. The need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s 22nd annual report. In it, former chief commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influential voices, urging aboriginal communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries. Another hopeful sign is that after seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has finally given its negotiators a mandate to negotiate fisheries. This is the main reason why the Tla’amin waited five long years for Ottawa’s blessing after their treaty had been hammered out.
gotiations. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties. Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering. This would leave them free but broke. Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said. The commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity. There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward self-government. Federal and provincial governments must recognize the successes, and the failures. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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This year’s landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa. Pierre noted the “flurry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs 150 years ago. Pierre said this court ruling “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both financial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.” That’s the good news for B.C.’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province. It’s also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqot’in ruling is unique. It’s unlikely to be repeated by most other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it. Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty ne-
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Great program Editor: In response to your headline of October 3 Immersion numbers down and the subsequent rather negative article, I would like to clarify a few things. Enrollment in the entire Quesnel School District is down. The district total enrollment went down by 76 students, and four of those were in the French Immersion program, so as a percentage of total students enrolled, it only went down by .3 percent. As a parent of a child in the French Immersion program at Ecole Baker, I can tell you that the handful of children that left this year left because their parents had work opportunities elsewhere. Those children are still in the French Immersion program, just not here in Quesnel. We, like probably every other public elementary school in the district, lost children due to the strike. St. Ann’s and NCCS both gained students this year, not necessarily because their parents were unhappy with their schools (and in our case, the opportunity to learn a second language), but more likely because they were concerned about their children missing out on education, or because they could no longer afford childcare. Baker has had full (or overfull) K French Immersion classes for the past four years. Many parents in this district believe in the program and there are some who continue to support it even after their children have graduated with their Double Dogwood from Correlieu. We continue to have an excellent program here, supported by active and involved parents. If anyone would like more information, please contact Ecole Baker at 250-992-8383. “Darn! I’m proficient in two languages!” said no-one ever. Sarah Shipley CPF Quesnel Chapter President
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CARIBOO’S GRAND OLD MAN CROSSES DIVIDE
From Cariboo Observer newspaper February 29, 1936 Harry Jones, whose death occurred in Vancouver Sunday morning, Feb. 25, 1936, was one of Cariboo’s outstanding pioneers. He came to Cariboo in the summer of 1863 with a company of 27 Welshmen headed by the late “Captain” John Evans to mine gold on Lightning Creek. He was in his 23rd year at the time. Talisien Evans, son of the leader, and Harry were the two youngest members of the “Adventurers” company. To distinguish Harry Jones from eight other Jones in the party, he was known as “Henry VIII.” All of the men in the company were given a number. The Adventurers broke up in the fall of 1864 and about half of them returned to Wales. Some scattered to other parts of the Province and a few remained in Cariboo. Harry Jones hiked out to the coast in the fall of 1884 and returned to Barkerville early in the following spring. One of his first jobs was in the famous Ericcson claim on Conklin’s gulch. In a few years, working under some of the ablest deep diggings men in the country, he became an expert, face man himself. One of his outstanding accomplishments was the Van Winkle drain tunnel in the early 1870’s which not only brought wealth to the Van Winkle shareholders but to the owners of three adjoining claims as well. Driven out by water, the crews of the Victoria, Vancouver and Vulcan stood by until the drain tunnel tapped the Van Winkle shaft. The tunnel then acted as a drain for all four claims. When the best miners in Cariboo failed, Harry Jones took on the job and drove his tunnel through slum by reversing the accepted methods of timbering. Mr. Jones went home to Wales in the winter of 1875-78 and returned again in the summer of 1888 and 1899 when he accepted a position where he was able charge of shaft operations for quite a long period. – submitted by Lana Fox
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Gravekeeper at work Premier Richard McBride & Barkerville MLA Harry Jones ca.19031909. Barkerville Archives Collection P-1010
John Mitchell visited the Stanley Cemetery two years ago and noticed that Harry’s headstone had no marker and decided then he would try raising money to replace a new marker for Harry’s headstone. Recently, John completed this task with the assistance of Friends of Barkerville members; John in final stage of placement. Connie Mitchell photo
Keeping the history Harry Jones was born at Caernarvonshire, Wales, September 29, 1840 and arrived in BC in 1863. He died February 25, 1936 and is buried at Stanley, BC. (from Richard Wright book, “Barkerville, Williams Creek, Cariboo.)On your next visit to Barkerville, take a detour through Stanley and stop at the cemetery. You will find Harry Jones new marker. He is right beside Capt. John Evans. Not only do the Friends help support Barkerville projects such as the newly restored Canadian Claim display which opened this summer but also help to “preserve, protect and promote” other sites within the Cariboo Goldfields. The Friends of Barkerville for a number of years have spent many volunteer hours fixing up the Stanley cemetery by restoring and painting picket fences around the graves, repairing the fence surrounding the cemetery and with funding from the CRD have made it wheel chair accessible and installed an outhouse nearby. Left to right: Gary Fox, Grant Johannesen, Robin Grady, Lana Fox, Loretta Grady and John Mitchell.
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October is once again declared Foster Parent Month and several people involved with Foster Parenting were on hand as Mayor Mary Sjostrom, centre front, signed the official city document. Left to right are: Sandra Ritchot, Ed Barry, Teri Young, Lisa Shearer and Tracy Nygaard. Watching the process from a close vantage point are Maia Nygaard-Cook and Ella-Marie Nygaard-Cook.
FRASER VILLAGE HOME SOCIETY Annual General Meeting October 16 - 7:00 pm The Common Room 451 Front Street
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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY WINTER OUTERWEAR FOR KIDS AND ADULTS now being accepted at Super Suds Laundromat, 415 McLean St.. Cleaned items will be available at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. For information call 250992-7257. BBBSQ GARDEN BENCH RAFFLE
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TUESDAY SENIORS CURLING begins Oct. 14. New members welcome, no experience necessary. Regular on-line or phone curling rink for more information. CHILDREN’S CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS RAINBOW DANCE THEATRE’S “iLumiDance” Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., Chuck Mobley Theatre, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 each or $30/family of four or more at Bo Peep Boutique, Arts and Recreation Centre and at the door.
WEDNESDAY LETS KNIT, for those interested in getting together to knit and share skills. Open to beginners and experienced knitters beginning Oct. 15, 1 – 3 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre boardroom. For information contact Marion DeWeese, 250-992-7655.
THURSDAY QUESNEL FILM CLUB PRESENTS Land Ho!, Oct. 23, Carib Theatre, 6:30 p.m. Reg. admission, $9, Seniors, $7. For information call 250747-7422 or 250747-3979.
FRIDAY DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN PARADE Oct. 31 beginning behind Big Country Print-
ers, 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. PLANNING AN EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. John’s Hall newly renovated space. For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152. Quesnel Art Gallery presents Flights of Fancy, featuring the work of 13 members of the Thursday Painters group. The show runs until Friday Oct. 31 at 500 North Star Road. The Gallery is open from 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. BIG DOG COMEDY PRESENTS TWO LIVE COMICS Christina Walkinshaw and Kathleen McGee Oct. 17 – 18, 8 p.m. at the Occi-
dental Hotel. Tickets are $20 at Quesnel Music, The Occidental and Cariboo Truck and Auto Sales. ST. JOHN THE DIVINE ANGLICAN CHURCH ANTIQUES AND UNIQUES SALE Oct. 24 (4 – 8 p.m.) – Oct. 25 (10 – 3 p.m.) at the Anglican Church Hall, 465 Kinchant Street. For information or table rentals call Honey, 2lk50992-5875. 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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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. #13 – 665 Front Street( Fraserview Medical Bldg) Anyone interested in serving on our Board of Directors or being a Society Member is invited to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served. Please email qcyss@shaw.ca for more information.
ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter After securing the property on the corner of Reid Street and McNaughton Avenue, the Quesnel Lions Club have made fundraising for the construction of affordable, independent living for seniors a priority. “We’d like to ultimately see a 30unit building on that property,” Seniors Housing Society’s Peter Nielsen said. Preliminary concept plans have been drawn up for the seniors housing complex and fundraising efforts have already topped $65,000 of the $1.5 million in cash and in-kind donations needed. “The total cost is about $5 million but if the Lions can put together about $2 million, B.C. Housing will hold the mortgage for the balance,” Nielsen said. The next phase
is creating official architectural renderings, traffic flow and the influence such a complex will have on local traffic and finalizing zoning, permits and bylaws. “Optimistically, we hope to break ground in 2015 and be renting the suites by 2016,” he said. “We’re looking at construction and supplies being procured as local as possible.” The rental suites will be a mix of one bedroom and studio rentals with parking, a drop off and pick up area as well as a very walkable neighbourhood close to downtown amenities. Knowing they have a long way to go doesn’t daunt Nielsen who has confidence this project will be a success. Nielsen added the society is applying for grants from both the federal and provincial government as well as discussing options with large
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There is much hype in the popular media about magic methods of losing weight. These can be herbal-based, like garcinia or fad diets where you cut out certain foods and eat only others. The secret to weightloss is to eat regular foods in smaller amounts (except your veggies), choose sensibly when eating out in restaurants and choose daily exercising which is fun for you. It’s no magic! It’s well-known that diabetes is on the increase in North America. Some ethnic groups seem to be more susceptible to getting diabetes than others. These include people from India and Southeast Asia and First Nations people in Canada. Recent studies have shown that the incidence of the disease has risen more sharply among Chinese-Canadians. Reasons for this include more urban lifestyles, dietary changes and to some extent obesity is the cause. Eggs have in the past got a bad rap. However, eating an egg a day certainly won’t increase your risk of heart attacks and do content good nutrients for good health. When you get a new prescription from our pharmacy for the first time, we will let you know if there are any side effects that may affect your quality of life. Some side effects may not show up till later. As we age, some medications may affect our sense of balance. Antidepressants, some heart medications, pain relievers, sedatives and some antihistamines may cause this. Our pharmacists will be happy to talk to you anytime about your medications and any concerns you may have about them. It’s part of our job to keep you informed on all matters pertaining to your medications. We’re good listeners!
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Funded in part by the Warden Family Fund, Quesnel Community Living receives a grant of $5000 for the fencing of the Racing Road property. This property is used for a number of different activities including a residential group home, a day program along with a number of social and recreational activities. For safety and security reasons the property needs to be fenced so that QCLA can continue to invite and host activates and ensure the safety of their residential clients and event participants. QCLA provides services to adults that require support in a variety of settings. They provide access, acceptance and assurance to adults living with developmental disabilities. The service can range from a few hours assistance in doing banking or shopping to a residential setting with 24 hour care. The people served are often the most vulnerable members of our society and with the support of QCLA they can achieve the independence they wish in their daily lives. QCLA has been working in Quesnel since 1959 striving for the best and most appropriate care for the consumer. Their members include people with developmental disabilities, advocates, families and caregivers, and community members who are interested in making a difference. More information on Quesnel Community Living Association can be found at www.qcla.ca SUSTAINING PARTNERS
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Back to back action It was a busy weekend for the ‘Roos, facing off against the Williams Lake Stampeders for the second time this season at the home opening game, Oct.11. The ‘Roos followed up with an afternoon on the ice taking on the Smithers Steelheads, Oct.11. For story see Friday’s Observer.
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In week four of the FHL season Bear Communications’ Randy Crofts has proven that he is the player to beat. With six goals and seven assists Crofts has held onto his standing as first place scoring leader. Also skating in for Bear Communications is Lee Naeth. Naeth has earned a total of 10 points so far, with seven goals and three assists. With four goals and six assists Blue Collar’s Colin Keis is ranked among the top scorers with 10 points. Justin Rasmussen, Blue Collar and Kevin Hesselgrave, Fraser River remain tied for the time being both skating in with six goals and three assists for a total of nine points. Also scoring nine points, with two goals and seven assists, was Bear Communications Glen Boudreau. Fraser River’s Jason Johnson followed with a total of eight points, four goals and four assists. Wade Fenton of Serenity Builders has scored a total of three goals and five assist so far in the season, for eight points overall. Skating in with a total of six points, four goals and two assists, was Blue Collar’s Les Nylen. Scott Fairless and Wade Price are tied up with two goals and four assists, bringing their total up to six points overall. Serenity Builders Chad Swanson is holding strong at five points, with four goals and one assist. Also skating into the fifth week with five points is Blue Collar’s Bruce Broughton, two goals and three assists and Mark Courtney, with five assists. Skating with four points overall is Blue Collar’s Ian Hannah, two goals and two assists, Fraser River’s Derek Burdikin and Bear’s Bob Merta both with one goal and three assists. Serenity Builder’s Chris Royle finishes off the top scoring leaders with three points, two goals and one assist.
One last lap decides QARA’s season winners WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter After a season of taking to the oval track it was all down to two final races for the Quesnel Auto Racers Association (QARA) to decide the 2014 points winners. The drivers revved their engines, tires screeching as the rounded corners at break-neck speed for the last event of the season, the Fall Classic Invitational Sept. 27 – 28. For the Quesnel Iron Street Stocks driver Byron Hesselgrave raced in with a tough to beat 65 points
the first day of racing, followed by 57 points the next day. Hesselgrave has shown himself to be tough competition, taking first place overall with a total of 277 points, a staggering 78 points more than this years second place winner. Jason Howlett brought in a combined score of 66 points for the final two days of racing, boosting his final score up to 199 points for a second place win. Third place overall went to driver Jesse Fisher. Though Fisher scored higher than Howlett
during the final days of racing, adding a total of 76 points to his final score count, he was unable to knock fellow QARA member Howlett out of second place. For the Fireworks Warehouse Mini Stocks driver Dustin Brown flew by his opponents with a final 34 point lead after the Fall Classic, taking first place overall with a final score of 296 points. With a grand total of 265 points driver Brian Zipser raced in for a second place win overall. It was a close call for Mike Garcia, falling
only four points short of second place with a total of 261 points. QARA awards dinner and dance to celebrate
the 2014 points winners will be held at the Billy Barker Casino Showroom Saturday, Nov. 22. With frost soon to be
settling on the track drivers will pack away their gear and store their cars until next years racing season.
Driver Byron Hesselgrave, first place winner in the Quesnel Iron Street Stocks for 2014.
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Seeing grey It was a great day for football fans in Quesnel after a visit from the Grey Cup at Douglas Lake Equipment, Oct. 2. It was the perfect opportunity to get a picture taken with the trophy as it makes the rounds across Canada. Quesnel will be the cups only stop in British Columbia until it makes it’s way to Vancouver for the 102th Grey Cup tournament Saturday, Nov. 22. After Quesnel the next stop for the cup was Calgary. Employees from Douglas Lake Equipment and Kubota, CFL sponsor take a picture with the infamous Grey Cup. Whitney Griffiths photo
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT Personnel required. Busy expanding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individuals to fill the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians. Flat rate system. Wages commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experience preferred but not essential, apprentices considered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-3495566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention: Dale Marshall or dfm@brownschrysler.com
661262 BC Ltd. (o/a Tim Hortons) 685 Newman Road. & 382 Front Street, Quesnel BC V2J 7A4. Is looking for Food Counter Attendant(NOC:6641)permanent, full-time, part time, shift worker, weekend/Day/Night evening shifts, ASAP. $10.25 hourly plus medical, dental, extended package. 6 vacancies. No experience, some high school required. Must be able to multi task, serve customers, handle money, prepare foods & cleaning. For full job description contact (250)2551246, fax - (250)747-2476 or email: quilt2421@gmail.com Experienced buncher & skidder operator needed. Must have valid driver’s license. Fax resume to (250)747-3002 The Cariboo Hotel is now accepting resumes for the position of cooks/chefs. Please apply in person with resume to 254 Front Street, Quesnel
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Local company requires a motivated self starter who is able to work alone to perform repairs and installation of well pumps, water systems and water treatment equipment. Perm. position-variable hours. Pump/plumbing experience required and must hold a valid BC Class 5 drivers license. Wage negotiable depending upon experience. Resume required. Call (250)747-3338 Ulysses Restaurant has immediate openings for servers & cooks. Apply in person @ 122 Barlow Ave.
CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT Fraser Lake Sawmills, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. is looking for a certified millwright. They will be a highly motivated Journeyman that had demonstrated the ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively. They will also demonstrate good interpersonal communication and organization skills. Steelworkers union rates and benefits will apply. Rotating shifts will be required. Please send resume to: Fraser Lake Sawmills Box 100 Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 Fax (250) 699-8821 Email: jim.fehr@westfraser.com
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A Memorial Service for
LYMAN WINDERS JR August 22, 2014
Interment at Tranquility Gardens, October 18th at 10:30 am. Remembrance Tea 12:00 (Noon} at Quesnel Legion Lyman’s family would like to thank the Home Support staff and Dunrovin Park Lodge staff for dad’s compassionate care.
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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
Pets & Livestock
Livestock Horse & Tack Auction Sunday October 19th, 11:30AM 4071 McLean Rd., Quesnel Please Consign Early Phone BC Auctions (250)992-2459
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Vehicles, Tools & General Merchandise. Pickups, Vans, Cars, Tools, Furniture, 6 - 25x13.00-9 ATV Tires On Rims, Warn Winch, Wall Mount Propane Heater, Air Compressors, 25 HP Mercury Outboard, Wood Heater, Snow Thrower, Ladders, Bldg Materials, Coins & More. Consignments Welcome.
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Farm Equipment 165 Massey Ferguson Tractor(1975)Perkins Diesel (48hp,pto)540 live pto,3 pt. hitch, front end loader w/bucket, hay spike. Tires 75%,2 rear hydraulic ports, set of chains 5200hrs.$6500 747-3600
Misc. for Sale Ornamental Piggy Collection; Large Salt & Pepper Collection. Call (250)992-9836 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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Suites, Lower
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Southills 1Bdrm. Suite newer, spacious, all utilities/cable/wifi included, washer/dryer supplied, quiet area, n/s, no pets, plenty parking/storage, no couples. $650/mo. Call (250)991-8954
‘79 Ford Ext. Cab F150 6 Cyl/4Spd. pickup. $1700 OBO. Good shape. Good All Season Tires. Antique Insurance??? Call 250-255-6733.
Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Adult Orientated
UPSTAIRS 3 bedroom house for rent. Laminate flooring in living room and hallway. Dining room repainted with cheery kitchen. Lots of large windows,with small deck. One large renovated bathroom and one smaller bathroom joined to the master bedroom. Natural gas heat,shared laundry room and 2 fenced yards. Small pet okay....no drugs no parties. $700.00 a month, and utilities not included. References required. Please contact Steph or Kathleena at 250395-7779.
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Spacious 2Bdrm DownTown Apartment, $650/mo. + Utilities. Phone (250)991-9297 for more information or to view
100MH 3 bed, 1 bath on fenced 3/4 acre. d/washer, w&d, n/s. Pets ok w/deposit. Ref’s req’d. Call 778-388-5990 for viewing. $900/month Avail. Nov 1st
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2bdrm. Suite /c fireplace Close to MP Mall & school, Avail. Immed. Call 747-3878 2Bdrm. Suite in 4-Plex. New Reno’s, $700/mo.+ Utilities. Avail. Oct. 1st, (250)992-5113 FOR rent 2 bedroom basement suite in the Uplands. Laminate flooring in living room, natural gas fireplace, quiet neighborhood. Shared washer and drier,and fenced yards. $500. Utilities not included. References required. Contact Steph or Kathleena at 1-250-395-7779 WestSide small 2bdrm. bsmt suite, $675/mo. heat, hydro & Sat. TV incl. Shared laundry, (778)466-0998 Avail. Nov. 1st
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Vehicle Wanted WANTED: VW dune buggy with fiberglass body. Please call 604-883-9768. Quad cab, dually, leather, loaded, 140,000 km’s, sunroof.
Recreational/Sale 1982 ITASKA 26’ Class A Motor Home with 1998 6.5 Diesel, new roof, $5,000 Call (250)992-7901
$22,000 obo. Call (250)697-6238
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Quesnel Sawmill Division Located in the heart of British Columbia’s “Cariboo Country�, Quesnel is a growing city boasting numerous community amenities and outdoor recreational activities. Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN The successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required.
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Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset. We wish to thank you for your interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interested applicants should, before November 8, 2014, forward a resume to: quesresumes@westfraser.com Attention: Mike Moody – Head Electrician 1250 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5
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