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CNC is now offering 16 additional seats in Welding Level C after an infusion of cash from government. The Ministry of Advanced Education is providing the one-time funding of $192,000 to support the additional trades training spaces. “As our region’s economy evolves, we need to focus on diversification in order to be successful,” Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes said. “The critical element to diversification is skills and trades training, which will open up many opportunities for workers seeking employment in the Cariboo.” The Gold Pan’s program kicks off in February of 2015. “Increasing trades’ training seats in Quesnel for in-demand jobs will ensure we have a skilled workforce that will be ready for jobs in a range of industries,” CNC president Henry Reiser said. Williams Lake also benefited from the funding with three additional student cohorts with 16 spaces each. The Ministry of Advanced Education worked with the Industry Training Authority and the local post-secondary institutions to identify training needs. The funding and announcement is part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. “Our government is working with local communities, employers and industry in the Cariboo to make sure trades training seats meet local needs,” Premier Christy Clark said. “We want British Columbians to be first in line for the one million job openings expected by 2022.” More information on B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint is available at: www.workbc.ca/ skills.
On guard for thee Canadian Forces Calgary Highlander veteran Paul Nichols stood on guard at Quesnel’s Cenotaph Saturday to honour the memory of the two recent deaths of Canadian soldiers at the hands of alleged terrorists. Nichols also spent time with the Second Princess Patricia regiment in the light infantry in Istanbul and is currently a Canadian Ranger. He is also organizing a cross-country horseback awareness tour with Communities for Veterans. There was also an RCMP presence at the Cenotaph on Saturday. Autumn MacDonald photo
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Council reviews third quarter reports
Council received the third quarter reports on the following: • Strategic Planning - Highlights include the parkland inventory which is complete and will be tendered in October; public meeting update on the West Quesnel Land Stability program and request for Phase II funding from the Federal Government; improved snow clearing practices to be implemented this winter season; design work on the new arena is ongoing and fundraising efforts have resumed; work on a 20-year model asset plan for Quesnel Works: Capital Reinvestment Program. • Financial update - The City’s financial position at Sept. 30 showed the capital program is well underway and at this point, the overall operating budget is expected to be on target. • Fire Department - Staff, volunteers and active members numbers; fire calls in the last quarter; training sessions; new recruits. • Quesnel Visitor Centre - Statistics re visitor numbers; summer student summaries and experiences. For full report details are available on our website at www.quesnel.ca, click the “Council” link and the “Agendas and Minutes” section.
Lease renewals Central Mountain Aie – A five-year Air Terminal Space Lease and Air Service Agreement with Central Mountain Air for scheduled air service at the Quesnel Regional Airport. Rent for the first year will be $1,896.40 (plus applicable taxes) with annual increases of two percent. Air service fees will also see a marginal increase. Westside Logging Limited – A twentyyear Lease term with Westside Logging Ltd. for a parcel
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approximately 5,600 meters square at the Quesnel Regional Airport. Annual revenue for the first year will be approximately $6,000
with annual two per cent increases.
Financial plan Council proceeded with the first three readings of the
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
City’s 2014 – 2018 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1749. See PAGE A4
Time : 7pm Date : Nov 13, 2014 Place : G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING CITY OF QUESNEL VOTERS
RURAL VOTERS
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Quesnel that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor, six (6) Councillors and seven (7) School Trustees for a four-year term commencing December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received from City voters are: Mayor - One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Name SIMPSON, Bob SJOSTROM, Mary
Residential Address
Surname Usual Name
127 Phillips Rd N, Quesnel 161 Brears Rd N, Quesnel
School Trustee - Seven (7) to be elected AT LARGE
Surname Usual Name CLEMENT, Wendy GUITARD, Mitch JACKSON, Gloria MEZZATESTA, Angela NATALIZIO, George GOULET, Tony SCHONKE, Howie CHAPMAN, David RUNGE, Julie-Anne
Councillor - Six (6) to be elected
Residential Address
Residential Address
BRISCO, John COLEMAN, Ed ELLIOTT, Scott GAMACHE, Ernest JONES, Kyle PAULL, Ron ROODENBURG, Laurey-Anne SIEMENS, Shawna THAPAR, Sushil
640 Higdon Ave, Quesnel 435 Thompson Rd, Quesnel 1944 Maple Dr, Quesnel 382 Rolph St, Quesnel 491 Wilkinson St, Quesnel 1386 Moffat Ave, Quesnel 1844 Kral Rd, Quesnel 207-1241 Lark Ave, Quesnel 806 Avison Ave, Quesnel
114 - 1241 Lark Ave, Quesnel 2149 Churchill Plc, Prince George 8541 West Fraser Rd, Quesnel 2820 Pinnacles Rd, Quesnel 1812 Marble Rd, Quesnel 962 Peterbrook Rd, Quesnel 467 Allard St, Quesnel 106 Lowe St, Quesnel 4053 Green Acres Rd, Quesnel
• Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street • Correlieu Secondary School, 850 Anderson Drive • Dragon Lake Elementary School, 2655 Quesnel-Hydraulic Road
ADVANCE VOTING DAYS Wednesday, November 5 AND Saturday, November 8 FROM 8 AM - 8 PM at: • Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street
Wednesday, November 12 FROM 11 AM - 4 PM at: • CNC/UNBC Campus, 100 Campus Way
Surname Usual Name
Residential Address
CLEMENT, Wendy GUITARD, Mitch JACKSON, Gloria MEZZATESTA, Angela NATALIZIO, George GOULET, Tony SCHONKE, Howie CHAPMAN, David RUNGE, Julie-Anne
114 - 1241 Lark Ave, Quesnel 2149 Churchill Plc, Prince George 8541 West Fraser Rd, Quesnel 2820 Pinnacles Rd, Quesnel 1812 Marble Rd, Quesnel 962 Peterbrook Rd, Quesnel 467 Allard St, Quesnel 106 Lowe St, Quesnel 4053 Green Acres Rd, Quesnel
2014 VOTING DATES and LOCATIONS
GENERAL VOTING DAY
for QUALIFIED City of Quesnel Electors
Saturday, November 15 FROM 8 AM - 8 PM at:
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the RURAL electors of the Quesnel School District (School District No. 28), that an election by voting is necessary to elect seven Trustees to fill the offices of the Quesnel Board of Education of School District No. 28 for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received from Rural voters are: School Trustee - Seven (7) to be elected AT LARGE
for QUALIFIED RURAL electors of the Quesnel School District
2014 VOTING DATES and LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING DAY
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 – BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES* Thursday, November 6 FROM 10 AM - 12 PM at: • Dunrovin Park Lodge, Jack Pine Activity Room 900 St Laurent Avenue
Thursday, November 6 FROM 1 PM - 3 PM at: • Maeford Place Assisted Living, Tenants Lounge 574 Kinchant Street
Friday, November 7 FROM 10 AM - 12 PM at: • Fraser Village Senior Citizens Apartments, Common Room, 401 Front Street
Friday, November 7 FROM 1 PM - 3 PM at: • GR Baker Memorial Hospital, Tenants Lounge 543 Front Street
ADVANCE VOTING DAYS
Saturday, November 15 FROM 8 AM - 8 PM at:
Wednesday, November 5 AND Monday, November 10 FROM 8 AM - 8 PM at:
• Barlow Creek Elementary School 816 Barkerville Highway
• Cariboo Regional District Library 101 - 410 Kinchant Street
• Bouchie Lake Elementary School 2074 Blackwater Road
ADVANCE VOTING DAYS DISTRICT OF WELLS
• Kersley Elementary School 2899 Arnoldus Road
will be available to qualified electors of the DISTRICT OF WELLS as follows:
• Nazko Valley Elementary School 9560 Nazko Road, NAZKO
Wednesday, November 5 FROM 8 AM - 8 PM at:
• Parkland Elementary School 5016 Bjornson Road
• Wells Community Hall 4269 Sanders Avenue, WELLS
• Cariboo Regional District Library 101 - 410 Kinchant Street
Monday, November 10 FROM 8 AM - 8 PM at:
• Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary School 1533 Maple Drive
• Cariboo Regional District Library 101 - 410 Kinchant Street
• Wells Community Hall 4269 Sanders Avenue, WELLS • West Fraser Fire Hall 243 Jackpine Flats
* AMENDMENT Special Voting Opportunities addresses published Oct. 24, 2014 were incorrect. The current addresses shown are correct.
VOTING REGISTRATION FOR ALL VOTERS You will register at the time of voting and must meet the following qualifications: • Canadian Citizen • 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day • Resident of BC for a least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • CITY OF QUESNEL VOTERS – resident of City of Quesnel, or registered owner of real property in the City of Quesnel, for 30 days immediately before voting • RURAL VOTERS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 – resident of rural area located in School District #28 region, or registered owner of rural property located in School District #28 region,
for 30 days immediately before voting • Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting ALL VOTERS are asked to bring 2 pieces of identification when combined show name, residential address and signature at the time of voting. If the second required piece of identification is not available, voters must sign a declaration(s) for residency and/or identify at the time of voting. Picture identification is not necessary. ALL NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY VOTERS must also prove they are entitled to register to vote in relation to the property (i.e. 2014 Property Tax Notice) and WRITTEN CONSENT from a majority of the other property owners of the property. The Consent Form 2-8 must be completed prior to voting and can be picked up from the Chief Election
Office at City Hall (City of Quesnel voters) or School District #28 office (Rural voters). For questions regarding the upcoming Local Government Election in the City of Quesnel, please contact Gina Albers, Chief Election Officer, during normal weekday business hours at 250-992-2111. For questions regarding the upcoming School District #28 Trustee Election, please contact Teri Stoneman, Chief Election Officer, during normal weekday business hours at 250-992-0405. Gina Albers, City of Quesnel, Chief Election Officer Teri Stoneman, School District #28, Chief Election Officer
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Crowds gathered Friday at the future home of Quesnel’s West Fraser Centre (new arena complex) to officially unveil the name of the facility. City officials, government representative and company executives spoke to the appreciative crowd.
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NEWS
Landfill adjustment
from A2 165 of the Community Charter requires the City to adopt by bylaw a Five year Financial Plan. Projects proposed during the year that were not in the original financial plan require approval of an amendment bylaw. Accordingly, in June 2014 Council approved the purchase of Cariboo Fields from the School District and approved the use of $100,000 from the parks reserve for the purchase. Funds used from reserve funds must be accounted for in the financial plan bylaw. In addition to this change, Council was made aware of an expected adjustment to the Landfill liability accrual this year.
BC on the Move The Province of British Columbia is developing a new 10-year provincial transportation plan called BC on the Move and are asking for the public to engage in the discussion to help identify the transportation opportunities and priorities ahead. Their goal is to continue to build our economy, connect our communities, protect our environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and provide infrastructure to meet the growing desire to travel by transit, walking or cycling. Residents are asked to complete a survey which is available online at www.quesnel. ca. The deadline for submissions is December 12, 2014.
Other • Council will send a letter of support to the Chamber for their 2015 Trade Show scheduled for May 8 – 10. The Chamber is applying for a Job Creation Partnership • Council approved the Development Variance Permit for
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a Minimum Lot Size Variance for 1275 and 1295 Highway 97 North, permitting two lots less than one hectare in size without community sewer as outlined in a Plan of Proposed Subdivision. • Council denied a Development Variance Permit and Encroachment request for a building constructed without a permit at 836 Elgin Street.
Proclamations Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 – Veterans Days
Important dates Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day
Oct. 31, visitors brave enough to wander through this haunted national historic site will experience spooky stories and hair-raising tales during a night of frivolity, fright and fun. More than 100 visitors from all over BC make the trek to Barkerville each Halloween and this year there will be a few extra surprises. The self-guided ghostly town tour begins at 6:30 p.m. on Halloween night and participants will explore the shadows of main street afterdark, where monstrous jack-o’-lanterns, traceless spirits, and the secretive pasts of Barkerville’s most notorious residents sometimes lurk. For the bravest of the brave the Blair House of Horror is a must-see experience. Hot dogs, treats and other refreshments will be provided at the Visitors Reception Centre, prizes will be awarded for best costumes and a spook-tacular fireworks display will end the evening with a bang. Guests who want to meet some of the real ghosts of Barkerville’s past can book an unforgettable night at the King and Kelly House B&Bs. For information call Judy Mooring at 1-888994-3332, ext. 29 or visit www.barkerville.ca/ events.htm.
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District of Wells NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the District of Wells that an election by voting is necessary to elect four (4) Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: COUNCILLOR: Four (4) to be elected Surname Dodd Doerksen Kilsby Kozar Leroy Machan Wilkins Wright
Usual Names Kelsey Tyler, Mandy Lorraine Phil Robert Virginia Richard
Jurisdiction of Residence Margaret Avenue, Wells, BC Bowman Crescent, Wells, BC Mildred Avenue, Wells, BC Hardscrabble Road, Wells, BC Blair Avenue, Wells, BC Margaret Avenue, Wells, BC Hong Street, Wells, BC Barkerville Highway, Wells, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the District of Wells on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM at the following location:
The Wells Community Hall Banquet Room, 4269 Sanders Avenue, Wells, BC. REGISTRATION of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting.
Resident Electors
Provincial Legislation requires that you present TWO PIECES OF IDENTIFICATION, one with a signature. If none of your ID shows your address, you will still be required to show TWO PIECES of ID AND ALSO sign a solemn declaration as to your place of residence. You will also be required to sign a declaration in writing that you meet the following requirements: ✔ 18 years of age; ✔ Canadian citizen; ✔ resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; ✔ resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Wells for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and ✔ not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.
Non-Resident Property Electors
You must fill out a non-resident property election application before voting. These forms are available at the polling station. You must bring 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove your identity.
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES An advance voting opportunity will be provided at the Wells Community Hall 4269 Sanders Avenue, Wells, BC on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Voters are no longer required to have a specific reason to vote at an advance voting opportunity. All electors are eligible to participate in the advance voting. Katrina Leckovic , Chief Elections Officer District of Wells
October 22, 2014
2014 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS NON-RESIDENT CITY VOTERS The City no longer maintains a Provincial Voters List, or a Non-Resident Property Elector List, for voter registration. The City is now using Same-Day Voter Registration (you register right before you vote). If you are an eligible Non-Resident Property Elector (person who lives outside of Quesnel, but owns property in Quesnel) wanting to vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections, you are asked to bring two pieces of identification that combined show name, address and signature. Also needed is a Consent Form 2-8 that must be signed by a majority of the property owners of the property. For a copy of the Consent Form 2-8, please visit our website at http://www.quesnel.ca/ Election2014.html or contact Gina Albers, Chief Election Officer, at 250-992-2111 or galbers@ quesnel.ca.
CALL FOR MEMBERS
MUSEUM AND HERITAGE COMMISSION
The City of Quesnel has multiple vacancies available on the Museum and Heritage Commission. The Commission is a volunteer board reporting to City Council. The Commission plays an active role in providing direction and recommending policy to Council regarding the operation of the Quesnel Museum & Archives as well as a mandate to promote community heritage awareness and conservation. The Commission consists of one Council member, one CRD Northern Director and eight members selected at large appointed for a two-year term. No previous museum experience is required. Of importance is your enthusiasm for local history and community heritage conservation as well as your interest to help establish policy and a vision for the Quesnel museum. The Commission meets monthly or as business requires. Letters of interest will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. November 21, 2014. Please include a brief explanation outlining your specific interest in becoming a member and any applicable training and experience you have that could be considered beneficial for this position. For additional information please contact Elizabeth Hunter, Museum and Heritage Manager at 250-992-9580. Submit applications to: Attention: Jeff Norburn, Director of Community Services By mail: City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 By fax: 250-992-2206 By e-mail: jnorburn@quesnel.ca
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF CITY LANDS/IMPROVEMENTS Pursuant to Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Quesnel (“the City”) proposes to renew a hangar lease to Westside Logging Ltd. (“Westside Logging”), comprising an area of 5600 square meters, (“the property”) located at the Quesnel Regional Airport and legally described as: PID: 004-784-944 Parcel A (16089M), District Lot 291, Cariboo District, Except Plan PGP42763 The City proposes to lease the property to Westside Logging for a twenty-year term. Rent payable to the City from Westside Logging will be $5736.56 for the period of November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015, with annual two percent (2%) increases, and exclusive of utilities and taxes. For more information, please contact the Transportation Manager at 250-992-2208. 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)
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CRD increases Communtiy Works fund The Cariboo Regional District agreed to increase the original budget of $75,000 to $150,000 for the 2014 Community Works Fund (CWF) Community Hall Energy Improvements to accommodate the needs for further energy efficiency works at community halls and other recreation facilities. Recently, a number of organizations have enquired about accessing CWF funding to complete energy efficiency works at their facilities, including the Forest Grove Recreation Society to leverage CWF funding with other grant monies to replace the Forest Grove Community Hall’s severely compromised roof. The Horsefly Seniors’ Activity and Wellness Society is also looking to upgrade the heating system in the Horsefly Seniors’ Centre. Further information about the Community Works Fund is online at www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/ funding/renewed-gas-taxagreement/communityworks-fund.html.
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Town hall meetings
The minutes from the CRD 2014 Town Hall Meetings have now been compiled. The Town Hall meetings saw slightly smaller crowds this year with the highest attendance at the meetings taking place in Areas L with 50 residents. Some of the most commonly discussed topics included Solid Waste Management, Recycling and Library Services. A total of 197 people attended the Cariboo Regional District Town Hall meetings last month. During the Open Houses, residents were also requested to complete a survey about the session, recent experiences with the Regional District and the extent to which they understand the taxation process. The survey results also
establish a baseline of resident satisfaction throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin and awareness of any issues that may be emerging on the local, sub-regional or regional basis. The survey included general questions, a section about the Town Hall Meeting process, and the financial plan. The Board of Directors and staff will now use this information in consideration to help formulate the 2015 budget and five-year financial plans. Full comments from the Town Hall meetings and results from the surveys are available for viewing on today’s agenda online at cariboord.bc.ca.
Financial Literacy The Cariboo Regional District has declared November 2014 as Financial Literacy Month throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin. The request for the declaration in honour of National Financial Literacy Month was received from the Cariboo Chilcotin Partners
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Winter Games The Cariboo Regional District endorsed in principle, participation in the 2015 Canada Winter Games to promote economic development opportunities and tourism of the Cariboo Chilcotin. The CRD will encourage the District of 100 Mile House, the City of Quesnel, the District of Wells and the City of Williams Lake to partner with the Regional District on this opportunity. See PAGE A7
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Grant program supports employee training
The Cariboo Regional District Community Grant Writer wants to remind employers
that the Canada-B.C. Job Grant is a costsharing program that helps employers offset the cost of training
for new or current employees. The grant helps B.C. gain the skills they need to fill available jobs; it helps
employers invest in their workforces, equipping workers with the training necessary to make
their businesses succeed. Employers can receive up to two-thirds of the cost of training
to a maximum government contribution of $10,000 per grant; employers must
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PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the North Cariboo HandyDART Transit Service Area in the Cariboo Regional District as defined on the map following, that assent voting will be held on the following question: Are you in favour of the adoption of Bylaw No. 4917, which would increase the maximum annual taxation for a contribution toward the cost of HandyDART transit services in rural areas to the greater of $70,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate of $0.07233/$1,000 to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area? (Based on 2014 assessed values, this translates to a maximum residential rate of $7.03/$100,000 to the net taxable assessed value of improvements.)
voting dAtes And locAtions ADVANCE VOTING:
GENERAL VOTING:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 -andMONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • CRD Library Program Room, #101-410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • Kersley Elementary School, 2899 Arnoldus Road, Kersley • Red Bluff Lhtako School, 1533 Maple Drive, Quesnel • Bouchie Lake Elementary School, 2074 Blackwater Road, Quesnel • Parkland Elementary School, 5016 Bjornson Road, Quesnel • Barlow Creek Elementary School, 816 Barkerville Hwy, Quesnel • West Fraser Fire Hall, 243 Jackpine Flats Road, Quesnel • CRD Library Program Room, #101 – 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel
BYLAW NO. 4917 – “North Cariboo HandyDART Transit Contribution Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4917, 2014” - If adopted, this bylaw will increase the maximum allowable annual taxation for a contribution toward the cost of HandyDART transit services in rural areas to the greater of $70,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate of $0.07233/$1,000 to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. (Based on 2014 assessed values, this translates to a maximum residential rate of $7.03/$100,000 to the net taxable assessed value of improvements.) ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL TAX BURDEN PROJECTIONS Assessed Value of Improvements $150,000 $200,000 $250,000
Current Taxation $2.31 $3.08 $3.85
New Estimated Maximum Taxation $10.55 $14.06 $17.58
TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaw and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102 – 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or online at www.cariboord.bc.ca For further information on the bylaws or the voting process, please contact Alice Johnston, Chief Election Officer at ajohnston@cariboord.bc.ca or Darron Campbell, Deputy Chief Election Officer at dcampbell@ cariboord.bc.ca or (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636. Alice Johnston Chief Election Officer
Qualified electors may vote at any of the above voting dates/locations.
elector registrAtion There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for voting will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the North Cariboo HandyDART Transit Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration, and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors are asked to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors are asked to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from a majority of the property owners to one owner voting.
MAil bAllot voting The following electors are permitted to register to vote by mail and to vote by mail ballot: (i) those persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; (ii) persons who expect to be absent from their jurisdiction on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities; (iii) persons who reside within the voting jurisdiction but more than 90 kilometres from the closest polling station at which they are entitled to vote. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Between October 21, 2014 and 4:00 pm on November 13, 2014, you must submit the following information to the Cariboo Regional District office by mail to Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4; telephone (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636; fax (250) 392-2812; or email ajohnston@cariboord.bc.ca: 1. Full name; 2. Residential address; 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors); 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at a Cariboo Regional District office; (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address; OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address provided when requesting the mail ballot package; and 5. To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. Mail ballot packages will be sent out commencing on or about November 3, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on November 15, 2014.
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CRD supports Canada Winter Games
from A5 The Canada Winter Games will take place in Prince George from Feb. 13 – March 1, 2015. As part of the games, Northern BC Tourism has organized an
opportunity for areas within the North Central Local Government Association to showcase their regions to the games participants and spectators.
The Canada Games Plaza is located at the Prince George Civic Centre. It will be the centre for all Games related celebrations including the main stage with nightly concerts,
medal ceremonies, the Games cauldron and other sponsor activities. Through their sponsorship with the Games, Northern BC Tourism has secured space in the plaza,
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notice of election by voting PUBLIC NOTICE IS hEREBy given to the electors of the Cariboo Regional District that an election by voting is necessary to elect Directors for Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘I’ & ‘K’ for a four-year term commencing in December 2014. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: OFFICE OF DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected in each Electoral Area
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available at the stations listed below on Wednesday, November 5th and Monday, November 10th, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
electoral area ‘a’ (red bluff - Quesnel south) Surname ARMSTRONG DELVES MACNEILL
Usual Names Ted Cory Susan
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 3272 Spruceridge Road, Quesnel 2129 Teofil Road, Quesnel 8227 Ross Road, Quesnel
Surname BRUCE DIxON-WARREN
Usual Names Jerry Heloise
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 333 Shepherd Avenue, Quesnel 2861 Nazko Road, Quesnel
Surname DAFFURN FORSETH WIGGINS
Usual Names Pennie Steve Blaine
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 2060 Seibert Place, Williams Lake 204 - 665 Borland Street, Williams Lake 6127 Guide Road, Williams Lake
Usual Names Byron Phyllis
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 3405 Chimney Lake Rd S., Williams Lake 4223 Pacific Road, Williams Lake
ELECTORAL AREAS ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘I’ Cariboo Regional District Library 101-410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel
electoral area ‘b’ (Quesnel West - bouchie lake)
ELECTORAL AREA ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘K’ Cariboo Regional District Board Room Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake
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electoral area ‘D’ (commodore Heights - Mcleese lake)
Surname KEMP WEBSTAD
electoral area ‘e’ (south lakeside - Dog creek)
electoral area ‘i’ (narcosli - nazko) Surname CASh GLASSFORD Surname ANDERSON CHARLEYBOY NEUFELD
Usual Names Dylan Jim
Resident electors are asked to bring 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 1818 Carlson Canyon Road, Quesnel 3178 Glassford Road, Quesnel
electoral area ‘K’ (east chilcotin) Usual Names Betty Geraldine Melynda
There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property within the area in which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Non-resident property electors are asked to bring 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 10281 Lee Road, Quesnel PO Box 31, Alexis Creek 1390 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake
Note: Pursuant to the Local Government Act, no corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote.
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GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Cariboo Regional District on:
The following electors are permitted to register to vote by mail and to vote by mail ballot: (i) those persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; (ii) persons who expect to be absent from their jurisdiction on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities; (iii) persons who reside within the voting jurisdiction but more than 90 kilometres from the closest polling station at which they are entitled to vote.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: ELECTORAL AREA ‘A’ Kersley School Red Bluff Lhtako School Cariboo Regional District Library
2899 Arnoldus Road, Quesnel 1533 Maple Drive, Quesnel 101-410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel
ELECTORAL AREA ‘B’ Bouchie Lake School Parkland School Cariboo Regional District Library
2074 Blackwater Road, Quesnel 5016 Bjornson Road, Quesnel 101-410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel
ELECTORAL AREA ‘D’ McLeese Lake Hall Wildwood School Cariboo Regional District Board Room
6178 Forglen Road, McLeese Lake 4252 Wildwood Road, Williams Lake Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake
ELECTORAL AREA ‘E’ Mountview School Chilcotin Road School Dog Creek School Cariboo Regional District Board Room
1222 Dog Creek Road, Williams Lake 709 Lyne Road, Williams Lake 753 Dog Creek Road, Dog Creek Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake
ELECTORAL AREA ‘I’ Nazko School West Fraser Fire Hall Cariboo Regional District Library
9560 Nazko Road, Nazko 243 Jackpine Flats Road, Quesnel 101-410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel
The Cariboo Regional District will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about November 3, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014.
ELECTORAL AREA ‘K’ Old Riske Creek School Alexis Creek School Cariboo Regional District Board Room
1238 Stack Valley Road, Riske Creek 7651 Yells Street, Alexis Creek Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake
Alice Johnston Chief Election Officer
REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: A person wishing to vote by mail ballot shall apply during the period commencing on October 21st and ending at 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 13, 2014, by submitting the following information to the Chief Election Officer by mail (Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4), telephone (250-3923351 or 1-800-665-1636), fax (250-392-2812) or email (ajohnston@cariboord.bc.ca): (1) Full name, (2) Residential address, (3) Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), (4) Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at CRD office, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, (5) To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.
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One more disruption
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f Kinder Morgan thought they’d have an easier time than Enbridge getting broad community support for its oil pipeline project, they were wrong. Enbridge was a greenfield project crossing great swathes of iconic and untouched wilderness. Kinder Morgan’s is a brownfield project – a twinning of a 62-yearold pipeline in, for the most part, an existing right-of-way. Dig up the ground next to the old pipe, put in a new one and call it a day, right? There is, however, the fear of a catastrophic oil spill with increased tanker traffic once the oil gets to Burnaby. Then there is worry over pipeline leaks or ruptures all the way up the line where it crosses a great number of waterways, including the Vedder River. The National Energy Board (NEB) heard from elders in the local First Nations community this week how this project is another example through history of the Xwelitem – a Halq’emeylem word for nonnatives – displacing people, taking land and taking resources. From the point of contact, the Sto:lo have been hit with smallpox, fur traders, the gold rush, the Indian Act, the Fisheries Act, the railroad, the TransCanada Highway, forestry and, in 1952, the existing pipeline was built. Never mind support from nonnative citizens and environmental groups, Kinder Morgan is in the middle of discovering whether or not B.C.’s First Nations community are willing, after centuries of it, to take one more incursion, one more displacement, one more disruption. –Black Press
Difficult birth for LNG cash cow D
ebate is underway on the B.C. Liberal government’s tax and environmental plan for liquefied natural gas exports, amid the usual political theatre. Most media reported that the government “slashed” its proposed seven-percent LNG processing income tax by half, caving in to demands of international energy giants led by Petronas of Malaysia. The 3.5 per cent tax wouldn’t even take full effect until the massive capital investment is written down, and would rise to five per cent after 20 years of production. All of this casts further doubt on Premier Christy Clark’s extravagant election campaign promise to use LNG revenues to wipe out B.C.’s debt, currently approaching $70 billion, and provide an Albertastyle “prosperity fund” to perform further miracles. The seven per cent figure was the top end of the range presented this spring while negotiations with LNG investors were ongoing, so it’s not really accurate to say it was “slashed.” This cash calf hasn’t been born yet and it remains to
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B.C. Views be seen if it will survive. Finance Minister Mike de Jong pointed out some of the shifts in the global gas market that have reduced expectations. Japan, one of the potential investors, is considering restarting its nuclear plants as it recovers from the 2011 Fukushima earthquake. China’s manic growth is slowing, and it has signed a long-term deal to import cheaper Russian pipeline gas. Oil prices have dropped. The government’s change of tone started with the recent throne speech, which emphasized the fate of B.C.’s only current export market. “Like forestry, B.C.’s natural gas industry has relied on exports to the United States,” the speech observed. But the American shale gas
which B.C. increased to 11 per cent last year. University of Calgary economist Jack Mintz, who supported B.C. on its illfated harmonized sales tax, says this additional LNG tax is wrong-headed at any rate. “If other provinces take the same view with respect to resource taxation, new levies would be applied to oil refining, forest product manufacturing, mining processing and a host of other activities linked to resource industries,” Mintz wrote last week in the Financial Post. If B.C. does get a substantial LNG export industry, it will include gas from Alberta, with royalties going there, not here. And companies are also wrangling with the federal government over its taxes, with local governments and First Nations still in line for their cut. The big question isn’t whether B.C. will get its fair share. It’s whether there will be anything to share. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca
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revolution has meant the export south has dried up – and is never coming back.” So before B.C. gets to that prosperity fund, it’s got to stop the bleeding. You may recall it was a U.S. hurricane-induced spike in gas revenues that allowed the province to spread an extra billion to calm its labour waters for the 2010 Olympics. The finance ministry estimates that after the startup period, a medium-sized LNG export operation would pay total taxes of around $800 million a year to the province. De Jong notes that this is more revenue than B.C. will collect from the entire forest industry this year, from a single plant. There are 18 currently proposed. This new LNG income tax is nowhere near the biggest source. It’s bigger than the carbon tax that LNG producers will pay on fuel use, but only a fourth of what B.C. collects in royalties for selling the gas. The biggest source of revenue from this hopedfor plant is “other taxes,” which include sales tax and corporate income tax,
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elementary school student gets the chance retirement from to play on a teaching, this time school team. of year has me Some schools reminiscing about are now volleyball. too small to Rick Prosk This is when I’d field enough WHY I VOLUNTEER players, and normally hold my first boys’ practice several schools of the season to see who may have dropped their teams was going to play this year. from lack of interest. When I resumed my volunteer Still, some schools have coaching after a few years struggled to find coaches for spent raising young children, their teams. In years past, it was as a boys’ volleyball many of the elementary coach at Voyageur school. school teams were coached by In those days, Voyageur had teachers, volunteering their more than 300 students, and time. I remember Clay Booth and I As I’ve mentioned sharing the coaching of four previously, before teachers teams. Participation among were unionized, principals the students was high, teams could expect teachers to in the district were very “volunteer” where needed competitive, but still, the great in the school, whether it was thing about elementary school directing the school musical sports teams is that everyone or organizing the track team. got to play. After unionization, many Now, while the teams still teachers continued to coach as exist at many district schools, true volunteers, because they the competition and level of enjoyed doing it. play is not what it used to be. Many fewer now do it, and There are fewer students at that’s too bad. each school. For several years I think there are several at Carson, in order to field a reasons for this. Not to team, I’ve invited Grade fives sound sexist, but there are to play with the Grade sixes very few male teachers in the and sevens. Sometimes there elementary system, and it’s the were only one or two Grade male teachers, probably more Seven boys on the team as competitive by nature, who’d many opted not to play. But more often coach the school for those who did, the benefits teams. Older, more established were still the same: much teachers have been the ones needed exercise, a chance to coaching in recent years. wear the school uniform and Younger teachers, many be part of the team. on temporary contracts, For some of the less athletic perhaps don’t have the kids whose parents couldn’t same ties to the school, and or wouldn’t pay for hockey or don’t sense the benefits to soccer, this might have been students of providing them their only chance to wear a with the opportunities to team uniform, and for them, participate on school teams, the experience was priceless. or simply don’t have the Every child should have the time. Whatever the reason, chance at some point, to shoot it does make a difference. the winning basket, or serve Some schools fill the void with the winning point. Last year, parent volunteers, who do an in the district boys’ volleyball admirable job, but aren’t as finals, with Carson and available to run practices, and Dragon Lake tied at one game don’t know the students as each, that chance to serve well as teachers do. and possibly win the title was Many teachers were trained Nick’s. Unfortunately, it didn’t at university to teach those happen, and that winning sports, or have taken coaching point was ultimately served by courses or professional Dragon Lake, but the chance development since then. But, was there, and the unlikely given recent actions by the heroes from Carson almost government, it’s not likely that pulled off the upset. you’ll see more teachers step However, not every up to volunteer, whether that’s
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to coach a team or run the Christmas concert. It’s too bad that extracurricular activities by teachers get tossed around like a political football. Over the past year, when teachers were negotiating a new contract, and job action was initiated, extra-curricular participation was left alone, because for the teachers who choose to do it, it can be just as important and rewarding as the job that they are paid to do. When the government locked teachers out, but said, “Oh you can still do your volunteer work,” it really showed a lack of respect for teachers and what they do. The government said, “We’ll forbid you from doing the job you’re paid to do, we’ll forbid you from working over the lunch hour, but if, while you’re sitting outside for that hour, you want to run long jump practice, we’ll allow you to do that”. Even I, as a fairly devoted volunteer, said “No.” to that. So, sadly, there was no track meet this year, with the eight-year-olds so thrilled to participate for the first time, the Grade sevens happy to have a day off, and the field at Correlieu swarming with parents and grandparents. Even though it may have looked like teachers were there as paid chaperones, the district provided no coverage, and the students those teachers left behind were supervised by other teachers. The coaching of those track athletes, at Carson in any case, was done at lunch and after school by a consortium of staff members. This brings me to another reason why there may be fewer teachers involved in coaching at school. It’s definitely something that I felt at various times over the years: a lack of appreciation. And this brings up an interesting that I’ll explore further next time. Should volunteers expect recognition and appreciation for what they do, or is the experience of doing it enough reward in itself? Rick Prosk is a long-time Gold Pan citizen, an avid supporter of volunteering and the Observer’s most recent contributor.
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Gold Pan City Dance’s Jessie Herman, left and artist Lee-Anne Chisholm jump for joy over the new mural. Annie Gallant photo
Big, colourful mural was just the challenge Lee-Anne Chisholm was seeking ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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ot every artist is a mural artist, nor do they want to be, however when Lee-Anne Chisholm was presented with the chance she jumped at it. Gold Pan City Dance’s Jessie Herman was looking for something to brighten up the West Side and realized the northwest wall of her studio was a huge blank canvas and she saw that as an opportunity for something different. “I’d seen Lee-Anne’s work around for a long time,” she said. “Online and work she’s done for various businesses around Quesnel, a lot of caricatures and such.” At the time Chisholm was worked in a retail
store and Herman had a sense she was also a real character herself. “I phoned her up with my plan,” Herman said. On the other end of the phone, Chisholm was really excited. “I’d never done a mural but had always wanted to do something big and a mural was just the thing.” Herman described Chisholm as pumped. “She was practically jumping out of her skin,” she said with a smile. Herman had a vision but it was somewhat limited. “I wanted a graffiti art flavour, something really bold with bright colours,” she said. “I never even mentioned a dance theme.” Chisholm took Herman’s loose description and let her imagination go. “My thing in my art-
work is faces, hands and people, I love painting people,” she said. “I created a small painting to show what design I envisioned – a woman’s face, a hand and graffittistyle letters being blown from her hand.” Herman was instantly in love with the design when Chisholm presented it. And she offered no changes or additions to the original work. “I wanted it to be her work. I didn’t want to influence her creativity,” she said. Chisholm appreciated Herman’s enthusiastic endorsement of her design. “Jessie is also an artist and her approval was important,” Chisholm said. Knowing painting a mural outside was very different than her other artwork, Chisholm researched mural painting.
“I had played around with spray paint on the chance I would have a use for the skill.” But nothing prepared her for the challenges in scale, in application and the vagaries of the weather which tested her abilities and honed her skills. In preparation for the mural, the artist created an outline of where the face and hand would be. Then she projected an image of her original design on the wall at night to get a fix on where the other details, like the eyes, would need to be. A trip to a local paint store educated her on what type of paint and how to apply it and other information Chisholm would need to complete the mural. “The mural was a combination of spray paint
and rolled paint,” she said. “But even the littlest bit of wind landed the spray paint somewhere other than intended.” It took pretty much the entire month of August to complete the mural and Chisholm admitted the weather was the biggest challenge. “I was away a lot then so each time I came back it was a wonderful surprise,” Jessie said. “I’m just glad its done before the snow comes.” The constant flow of people, asking about the mural also caused a few slowdowns. Lee-Anne started the project with a ladder but was tickled to trade it in for scaffolding. To complete the mural, Lee-Anne applied a coat of anti-graffitti although she had some concern
when that application went on milky white. “I was happy when it dried clear, now I know,” she said with a laugh. Once she put down her brush and spray can, Chisholm needed an expert eye to tell her it was done. Herman was thrilled. “I was even happier with the finished mural than at its inception. “Now I want to wrap murals around the whole building.” She also sees the opportunity to commission youth and kids to transform the random tagging on the alley side of her building into a colourful, bold expanse. Chisholm now creates her artwork full-time and has had several inquiries regarding other murals. If you are interested in her style of artwork, call 250983-9640.
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Over the last few years decorative contact lenses have become a popular part of Halloween costumes. Although their effects can be startling, their impact on your eyes can be horrific. Not all contact lenses are equal. Decorative lenses from unlicensed manufacturers may be made from inferior materials or may contain toxic dyes. Without proper training people may not use proper hygiene in inserting, cleaning or removing the lenses. The result can be eye infections which in some cases may even lead to vision loss. The challenges posed by cosmetic contact lenses have become so acute that government regulation has been proposed by M.P. Pat Davidson. Health Minister Rona Ambrose recently announced that Health Canada will
be consulting on new guidance for industry that will lead to non-corrective or ‘cosmetic’ contact lenses being regulated as medical devices. Canadians are advised that if they have used a pair of cosmetic contact lenses and blurred vision, redness, discomfort, swelling or discharge occurs, they should stop using the lenses immediately and see a doctor of optometry. Dr. Paul Geneau, President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) warns, “If you can’t resist the allure of cosmetic contact lenses, make sure you purchase them from a licensed eye care professional.” A doctor of optometry can ensure that lenses are ordered from a licensed manufacturer. Although cosmetic contacts pose a significant concern, the CAO advises Canadians to think
Edward W. Law
March 20, 1926 ~ October 16, 2014 The family of Edward Law are sad to announce his passing on October 16, 2014. Ed was born in Beechy, Saskatchewan on March 20,1926. He lived in the Quesnel and Nazko area for 60 years and worked for Ministry of Transportation and Highways. Ed is survived by his children: Carolyn (Bruce) Deptford, Wesley (Denise) Law, Debra (Don) Bordeleau, Melanie (Dave)Hislop, Kelly (Lloydd) Huxley, Todd Law, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Ed was pre-deceased by his six brothers.
No service, honouring Ed’s request. On behalf of the family we would like to thank Dunrovin Park Lodge and Dr. Dercksen for the incredible care they gave father over the past years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
about their overall safety at Halloween. Additional Safety Tips When choosing makeup, stick to products that are hypo-allergenic and make sure that any additives to face paint are approved (check the recalls list at Health Canada if you are unsure). When applying makeup near or around the eye, stay away from the lid and lash line – the area where you would normally apply eyeliner. If you are
applying makeup very close to the eye, use only products approved for use in that area such as an eyeliner or eye shadow. Do not use blush or lip-liner to create a “red” effect, as some ingredients may not be approved for use near the eye and bacteria from the face and mouth can be transmitted to the eye. Avoid sharp or pointy objects such as swords in costumes. If your child must
carry a sword, makes sure it is secured to the outfit. If your child does get poked in the eye, thoroughly inspect it for any signs of redness, decreased vision or pain. Eye injuries may be more serious than they appear. If your child reports pain or blurred vision in the eye or if the eye is discoloured or bloodshot, you should take your child to see a doctor of optometry as soon as possible.
Obituary Tribute
ROBERT JOHN PATRICK November 11, 1928 - October 20, 2014 The family of Bob Patrick sadly announces his passing on October 20th at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital. Bob was born November 11, 1928 in Creston, the oldest of three children of John and Margaret Patrick. During his schooling, he was active in a variety of sports; basketball, softball, track and field, duck hunting and fishing on Kootenay Lake with his dad. Following the completion of his Secondary Education, he graduated from Normal School in 1948, taught for two years and then completed his undergraduate years at UBC - B.A. in 1953 and B. Ed. in 1958. He returned to teaching in 1953 and taught in Nelson Junior High, where he met Joy McPhail at a Teachers’ meeting which led to their marriage on April 15, 1955. Following the birth of their son Mark, Bob & his family moved to Kamloops as Vice - Principal of Lloyd George Elementary, 1961 - 1963. Once again he returned to the Kootenays to become the Vice - Principal of Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar, assuming the principalship in 1970. In 1974, Bob was appointed Superintendent of Schools for Quesnel, a position he held until his retirement in 1986. In his span of 35 years as an educator, Bob taught all grade levels from grade 5 to grade 13, major subjects - English, History, Geography and Latin. He enjoyed his relationship with his former principals, teachers and District staff, happily
conversing with them whenever they met. Bob, joined Rotary in 1975, was an active participant in the affairs of the club and it’s community projects for over 30 years. He was named a Paul Harris fellow, and a life member of Rotary. His favorite pastime was reading, golfing and senior curling. Bob is survived by his wife Joy, son Mark Vancouver, his sister Irene - New Jersey USA, his brother Ralph - Ontario and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Stals and the 3rd floor nursing staff at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care they provided as well as Rotary members, friends and neighbors for your thoughtfulness and kindness. A grave side service will be held interment in the family plot, Forest Lawn, Burnaby. October 27th at 11am.
with Lee-Anne Williams B.Sc. (Pharm) People with heart conditions are at a greater risk of dying from the flu than those with any other chronic condition. They have a greater chance of having complications from the flu so it’s important to have that layer of protection that the flu shot provides. Flu shot time is here. Get yours soon. Ever wonder why we link colds with cold weather? Our mothers always told us to button up….or you’ll catch a cold. But the cold is caused by viruses not cold weather. Colds are more common in winter because people spend more time indoors, living closer together giving the virus a better chance to spread. Frequent hand washing will minimize that spread. To get the most of your time in your doctor’s office, be prepared. Make a list of symptoms regarding your problem including what it is, when it occurs, for how long and how often and anything you’ve tried that helps or worsens the problem. Bring your medication list as well. These ideas help you and help your doctor to help you better. The pipeline containing new antibiotics is rather uncrowded right now even though The Infectious Disease Society of America urged researchers to come up with at least 10 new antibiotics by 2020. That was in 2010 and so far there has been only three approved. A Canadian researcher has found a possible new one in a Nova Scotian soil fungus. It shows promise but time and money will tell. New drugs? We will know about them. Pick our brains for knowledge.
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ROGER H. TOLOFSON June 5, 1944 - October 23, 2014 Roger Helmer Tolofson of Quesnel passed away on October 23, 2014 in the PG Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. Roger was born June 5, 1944 to Helmer and Ruth Tolofson. He grew up on the family farm in Brockington, Saskatchewan. Roger started his first job at 15 driving tractor on a local farm. He moved on to do masonry work with his uncle and then in his late teens, he worked on a construction crew building grain elevators, doing repair work with the Wheat Pool. On February 25, 1967, Roger married Loretta Nelson. In 1971 Roger and Loretta moved to Quesnel, B.C. Roger worked at Ernst Forest Products for 10 years and then went into a partnership carpentry business known as City Contractors for 6 years. In 1986 Roger started his own carpentry business called Tolofson Contracting. He retired from this business in 2008 but continued to snowplough for various businesses until 2012. Roger was a very hard worker who took great pride in his work. Integrity in his work was of the utmost importance to him. If you needed a job done well you called Roger.
Roger had a love for hockey and old cars. He could often be found in his garage dismantling “something”! He would take it apart... vehicles, tractors, etc, have all the parts and pieces out, cleaned, sandblasted if need be, then repainted and put back together better than new. Roger and Loretta’s union bore three beautiful children, Rhonda Rowan, Kim Tolofson and Malanie Besuijen (Tim). Roger is survived by his loving wife, Loretta; his children, Rhonda, Kim and Malanie; his grandchildren, Darian, Ryan, Beka, Kieran, Emily, and Nathan; his brothers, Ronald (Sharon), Dwayne (Cheryl), Eldon (Terri) and Gary. Roger was predeceased by his father, Helmer (1997); mother, Ruth (1998); brother Lyle (1974) and sisters, Beverly (1961), Betty (1995). A small family service will be held in the near future.
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KERSLEY MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS THE FANTASTICKS Nov. 2 – 8, Kersley Hall. Tickets at $20 each are available at Tourist Info Centre, Kersley General Store or Bo Peep Boutique.
QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION is hosting fall volunteer training sessions. Contact ASAP to reserve your seat, 250-985-5815.
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.
BILLY BARKER DAYS SOCIETY monthly meeting Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m. Rm N212 (upstairs) CNC.
BBBSQ GARDEN BENCH RAFFLE $10/ticket bench can be seen at Better at Home, 275 Reid St. Tickets available from Big Bros/Big Sis, 368 Vaughn St. or Better at Home. BUY A GOLD BRICK fundraiser Wells Historical Society. For $10 help purchase a new furnace for Wells Museum. To purchase one or more tickets, call Honey, 250-992-5875 or Carrie 250-9943243.
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FRIDAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE Oct. 31, 2 – 4 p.m., 335A Vaughan Street. Wear your costume and enjoy snacks and some Halloween fun. Prizes for best individual costume and group costume will be drawn at 3 p.m. DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN PARADE Oct. 31 beginning behind Big Country Printers, 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. QUESNEL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELFHELP GROUP
meets Nov. 7, 12:30 - 2 p.m., in the CD Hoy Room at City Hall. For information call Donna, 250-9923369. SENIORS’ CENTRE CRAFT FAIR 2014 Nov. 14, 1 – 7 p.m., Nov. 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tables, $10/day, phone Marion, 250747-1746 or Seniors’ Centre, 250-9923991. Lunch will be available.
SATURDAY ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH BAZAAR AND LUNCH Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. QUESNEL FIDDLERS REGULAR MONTHLY DANCE Nov. 1, Legion Hall, 8 – 11 p.m. Admission, $10, includes lunch. For details contact Jean 250-992-5081. CHAAPS GALA FUNDRAISER Nov. 1, Billy Barker Casino Hotel, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Live/silent auction, dancing, comedian entertainment and much more. Tickets are $35 each, for tickets and information contact Anita Reid, 250-7471583. 14TH ANNUAL TASTE OF QUESNEL VARIETY DINNER AND ARTISAN AUCTION Nov. 22, Seniors’ Centre, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:45, auction, 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $50/each,
on sale beginning Oct. 15. Early (before Oct. 31) ticket purchases eligible for Bert DeVink sculpture draw. For ticket information or to purchase contact judymonych@gmail. com or phone 250747-1110 or call Pat Crerar, 250992-8537. Tickets also available at the Quesnel Cariboo Observer.
dart league (two men, two women.) No experience necessary. Play is every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.
QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, Nov. 29 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available.
LETS KNIT, for those interested in getting together to knit and share skills. Open to beginners and experienced knitters, Wednesdays 1 – 3 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre boardroom. For information contact Marion DeWeese, 250-9927655.
ONGOING EVENTS PLANNING AN EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. John’s Hall newly renovated space. For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the program room at the Quesnel Library to discuss books members have read. New members are welcome. Call 250-747-3547 for information. SENIORS CURLING New members welcome, no experience necessary. Regular on-line or phone curling rink for more information. DARTS Calling new dart players for 2014-15 season. Mixed
KEENAGERS FITNESS CLASS at the Legion, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. lead by fitness instructor Cindy Paul.
TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meets every Thursday evening, weight loss programs and contests. Make weight loss fun with a support group. For details call Janet 250249-5585. GRIEF SHARE weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them, Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 2 at Northstar Church, Room 109, use lower parking lot entrance. For information call Carol, 250-992-5369 or Debbie, 250-7471500. QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS every Monday 7 – 9 p.m., every Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m. (except
holidays) at Bethel Church, 143 Coach Road, Are you sick? Do you know someone who is sick? Bring them to be prayed for. No appointment necessary. CELEBRATE RECOVERY a program for hurts, habits and hang ups. Located in the basement of Remax Building, Every Friday, 12 – 2 p.m. Contact 250-9919697. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m. in library activity room. New members welcome. For information call Amanda, 250-7472558 or Martha, 250-747-1606. CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers group meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital upper board room from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info call Leanne at 1-866564-7533 or Pete at 250-991-0058. SCRABBLE at the Quesnel Seniors Centre, Thursdays 1 p.m., for information contact Jean 250992-5051. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peer-facilitated programming for adults with a mental illness and/or
addiction. Groups currently run every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the large group room of the Westside Mental Health & Addictions Centre (395 Elliot St.). For more information please call (250) 985-5832 or e-mail us at QUE-peerdev@ northernhealth.ca. BILLY BARKER DAYS SOCIETY meets the third Thursday of every month, room N212, CNC Quesnel campus at 5:30 p.m. SENIORS CENTRE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, first and third Sunday each month, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SCANDANAVIAN CARDS first and third Wednesday of the month at Seniors Centre, 7 p.m. Meeting second Wednesday of the month at Seniors Centre. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon at the Dragon Gate Restaurant, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.
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Blood, sweat and ice It was a night of scoring goals and fist fights for the ’Roos as they facedoff against the Lac La Hache Tomahawks. Both teams would leave the arena with more than a few players nursing cuts and bruises after several fights broke out during the final period. In the last minutes of the game Kangaroo Ryan Manderson left his net throwing down his gloves to take on the Tomahawks’ Mike Judd for a rare goalie fight. Whitney Griffiths photo
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he Blue Collar weevils continue to eat through the opposition, this time in a 7-6 see-saw battle over Serenity as GM jumps out early and then cruises to a 7-3 win over Bear. Entering week six, it didn’t make much sense that Blue Collar wasn’t in first place as they were boasting a three game winning streak and easily had the best goals for and against differential. Now with a 7-6 victory over the last place Builders in the books, they are in top spot and by all accounts should get comfortable in the luxurious Kingpin’s suite.
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PAPERBACK WRITER For the Serenity side it was another close but no cigar ending as they held the lead late and had a chance to ice the victory before lady luck fluttered her eyelashes and set her gaze on the Men in Black. Scoring the winning goal in what has been a dream start to the season was Colin “King of Clubs”
Keis whose second of the game gives him seven in six. Dominating the score sheet in all the respectable columns was Scott “four of a kind” Fairless who scored twice and used the Gretzky touch to earn four assists. Scoring one goal short of a full house was Ian “Jack of Hearts” Hannah with a double double as Darcy “Deuces Wild” McGillivray hit the jack pot with a goal and an assist. Meanwhile for Serenity who are celebrities in places like Reno and Laughlin, Chad “Snake Eyes” Swanson scored a pair and assisted on a
couple as Jeff “The Joker” Needham scored his first ever FHL marker. Also collecting memento’s were Wade “Slots” Fenton and Grant “Blackjack” Johannesen who despite their four game losing streak remain optimistic they’ll strike it rich soon. Meanwhile in the Barn on Barlow, the Vault on Vaughan, the Ice Palace at the Park, the high octane Fraser River GM squad proved to have much more horsepower than Bear could bear as GM rolled to a 7-3 victory. Once again leading the charge for the dapperly dressed Blue GM boys
was Kevin “Nightrider” Hesslegrave who seemingly scored at will with another hat trick to go with a trio of assists. The six point outburst catapulted the GM captain into first place in the scoring race with an impressive 10 goals and six assists. On the other side of the goal scoring mastery multimeter, Rob “Sparky” Courturier used his impressive speed to collect his first two tallies of the year. Also scoring for the Chevy Crew were Jason “Double J” Johnson and Wade “Half” Price who despite a three point morning wasn’t content
with his performance. Somehow Bear is going to have to come up with an alternate warm-up routine as their current trend of allowing the first two opposition shots into the net has them struggling to contend. Despite the early deficit, Bear did manage to muster a growl (might have been their stomach’s calling) as Lee “Nitro” Naeth with two and Randy “Killer” Crofts made it look respectful for a while before GM executed the kill shot. Steve Dodge is a defensive winger with Bear Communications and an Observer contributor.
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Its off to the races as Quesnel’s young athletes participate in cross-country running Zone championships in Vanderhoof.
Run, run as fast as you can WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter
running and the CSS girls were just shy of this number. “The girl did really well individually,” track and field coordinator Pat Marsh said. “If we had one other runner we would have won the zones, so it was just a shame.” Also tagging along for the competition were QJS runners Avery Drew and Abby Fisher. During the race all participants run together for an overall score, which is then divided into age categories. The first category, Bantam, is open to runners that are 13 years old; 14-year-olds are place in the juvenile division; junior is the next division where all 15-year-old racers are placed; and the final division is senior, which includes runners aged 16 – 17. OJS runner Drew ran along the course, passing all runners in her See PAGE A17
It has been a tough year for the local cross-country running teams at Quesnel junior school (QJS) and Correlieu secondary school (CSS). With school starting later than normal it cut training short for the junior and high school athletes. Regardless of this minor setback, in training the team ranked as some of the top runners at the Zone championships in Vanderhoof. CSS sent a team of five boys to compete at Zones. Unfortunately, because only four girls from CSS were able attend the event, they did not have the numbers to make a team and instead all ran as individuals. There is a minimum of five racers from the same school required to create a team for cross-country
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A brief history: Quesnel Community Foundation was established in 2001 with an initial gift of $50,000 from the BC Winter Games Legacy Fund, matched with $50,000 from the City of Quesnel. In 2005, West Fraser Timber along with banking partners donated $100,000 to the Endowment Fund for a total of $455,431. In 2010, in a special Double Your Gift campaign, donations up to $20,000 were matched dollar for dollar. This continued for the next three years, contributing over $178,000 to the Endowment Fund. In 2011 the Endowment fund passed 1 million dollar milestone with $100,000 from CRD Areas A, B, C, and I, along with matching grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust. The funds continue to grow, thanks to the great support and generosity of you, the people of Quesnel. Last year the Foundation gave out close to $65,000 in grants, scholarships and agency funds – almost 10 fold of what was distributed in 2002. You will find more stories of success in the Community Report – happy reading! If you do not receive a copy of the Community Report in the next few weeks – or would like an extra one to share with family and friends, please email us at qcf@shaw.ca SUSTAINING PARTNERS
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Quesnel athletes triumph
The Annual General Meeting of the
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will be held on Monday, November 3rd, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre. All are welcome to attend. was Mia Kozak, placing sixth for senior girls. Runner Olivia Moody raced to third place in the junior girls division. Second runner from QJS was Abby Fisher, running for sixth place in bantam girls. The Quesnel boys took on the competition despite several injuries, with the team taking a silver medal win at zones. Top runner overall went to senior boys competitor Cole Dinsdale, despite having being injured for several weeks and being unable to train regularly. Also running for senior boys was Dylan Cathcart. Cathcart was racing with an injured knee and still managed to claim a fifth place
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win in his division. Quesnel final racers for senior boys was Konrad Teetzen, also running with an injury Teetzan was told a week before Zones that he would be fit to run again. Teetzan raced for sixth place in senior boys. Running for junior boys was Dane Jacobsen, placing third, Ryan Elden who ran for fourth place and fifth place runner Jared Fisher. It was a successful day of racing for Quesnel’s athletes with all racers heading to Victoria for Provincials this weekend.
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OJS and CSS athletes took on zones in Vanderhoof. Clockwise from top left: two Quesnel racers fight for the upper hand; local runner starts off with a bang; Correlieu runner take a moment to pose for the camera
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From A16 division to race alongside her older counterparts. Drew placed fifth overall and first in juvenile girls. Marsh is confident had Drew been categorized alongside the CSS girls to make a team they would have won the zones team competition. Racing in for junior girls was CSS student Olivia Baptiste. Baptiste not only placed first in her age category but also ran for a first place win overall. There was no slowing these Quesnel athletes down. Runner Kyra Teetzen followed just behind Baptiste winning first place in senior girls and second place overall. Also running in the senior girls division
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IT’S NOT A TRICK IT’S A TREAT JUST FOR YOU The Quesnel Downtown Association and participating members would again like to invite parents to dress up their children and bring them downtown for treats. Businesses will be opening their doors to hand out treats in a safe and friendly environment. Look for the orange signs posted in the windows of participating merchants. We ask that an adult accompany all children. Come out and enjoy the fun!
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Quesnel Community Living Association is looking for a General Handyman to start immediately to complete light maintenance duties. Must complete maintenance reporting and other documentation as required. Must have own tools and vehicle. Approximately 5-8 hours weekly with some on-call required. If interested, please send a letter stating your qualifications, contact information and your hourly rate. Fax (250-992-6651), email (lynn@qcla.ca) or drop off (658 Doherty Drive)
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EXTERNAL POSTING The Barkerville Heritage Trust is seeking one Full-time Seasonal Heritage Conservation Worker – 1 to perform carpentry, plumbing, maintenance, operational, general labour duties and machine work at Barkerville as assigned by the Manager of Operations, Heritage Projects &Trades. Term: Ten-month per year seasonal position. Hours: 7:00 am to 4:15 pm, 4 days per week (35 hrs/wk) at $22.86 per hour plus benefits as dispersed according to the Collective Agreement between the BC Government & Service Employees Union & Barkerville Heritage Trust. Qualifications: Requirements needed to perform the job ‹ Successful completion of a recognized program in heritage building conservation; or equivalent knowledge, education, and/or experience. ‹ Successful completion of the Carpentry or Plumbing Foundation program; or Level 1 Carpentry or Plumbing and one year experience; or equivalent knowledge and experience in these areas. ‹ Good understanding of heritage conservation principles as defined in the Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. ‹ Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and specifications. ‹ Ability to safely operate power & hand tools, equipment & machinery. ‹ Good understanding of WCB regulations and safety policies. ‹ Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license. ‹ A grade twelve education or a recognized equivalency. ‹ Must possess and maintain Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification with a Transportation Endorsement or be willing and able to successfully complete these certifications within 5 months of start date, and maintain certification of same. Training will be provided by the employer as required. ‹ In good physical condition and able to work independently. ‹ Ability to meet performance expectations as described in the Performance Expectations Letter. Those applying with a Red Seal Carpentry or Red Seal Plumbing certificate may be considered for a higher rate of pay under the classification Heritage Conservation Worker 2. For more complete information see the job description and performance expectations found on our website at http://www.barkerville.ca/employment_link.htm or if you have any questions please email lynn.berlin@barkerville.ca or call Lynn, Mon-Thurs, at 250994-3332 ext 36 or toll free at 1-888-994-3332 ext 36. If you leave a message I will return your call promptly. Send a cover letter and resume by email to: Lynn Berlin, Mgr. Operations, Heritage Projects & Trades, at Lynn.Berlin@barkerville.ca or deliver to the attention of: Lynn Berlin, Barkerville Heritage Trust, Box 19, 14301 Hwy. 26 East Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0 CLOSING DATE & TIME: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm PST.
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