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CRD residents vote in favour of HandyDART taxation increase The Cariboo Regional District’s Chief Elections Officer has declared the results of the North Cariboo HandyDART Referendum held this past Saturday as official. A total of 1,223 residents cast their ballots with seventytwo per cent saying yes to an increase in requisition. The referendum asked residents if they support an increase to the maximum allowable taxation under the North Cariboo HandyDART service from $15,000 to up to $70,000.
‘Tis the season As of press time Thursday a snowfall warning for the Cariboo was still in effect. Close to 25 centimetres was expected, followed by a dip in temperatures over the weekend. Here, a school bus and vehicle were involved in a motor vehicle incident on the corner of Bowron and Kinchant. No injuries were reported. ICBC released winter driving tips, including: • Slow down, increase your following distance to at least four seconds and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination. • When severe winter weather hits, consider alternatives – carpool with a friend who is a confident driver with a vehicle equipped for the conditions, take a taxi or work from home, or wait until the road crews have cleared major roads. Sometimes the best option is to leave the car at home. • If you will be driving, visit drivebc.ca to check road conditions for your entire route and notice of any possible road closures. • The key to winter driving is to be slow and steady – avoid unexpected sudden movements that could cause you to skid. If you are in an accident, a dial-a-claim option may save time, 1-800-910-4222. Karen Powell photo
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Visitors encouraged to enjoy yuletide magic of Barkerville Hanson Family to perform at Victorian Christmas event
Come to Barkerville a fortnight before Christmas and “hear those sleigh bells jingleing, ring ting tingle-ing too….” through the snowy streets of British Columbia’s Gold Rush Town. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 13-15, Barkerville is open – admission is by donation (either monetary or a non-perishable food item for the Wells Legion holiday hamper program) - and the National Historic Site will be bustling with special events and activities for yuletide revellers looking to experience some wintertime magic, nestled under an elegant blanket of white. “Barkerville in December is a totally unique holiday destination,” says Ed Coleman, Barkerville’s chief executive officer. “With our onsite bed and breakfasts booking overnight
stays for the weekend, families and friends can experience a one-of-a-kind immersive stay in a truly historic setting.” Daytime guests can sip some tasty apple cider while shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts and carefully crafted Christmas decorations at the Mason and Daly General Merchants, C. Strouss & Company Dry Goods, and McPherson’s Watchmakers and Jewelry Store. The Cameron and Ames Blacksmith Shop will be offering hand-forged treasures and lumps of coal for those with unusual “naughty and nice” lists to consider, and McMahon’s Confectionary is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of the most carefully hung stocking. The Goldfield Bakery will have soup and sandwiches for lunch, as well as traditional
1930s Christmas goodies to take home, and a stop by the Wendle House is sure to whet the appetite with an atmosphere of traditional Victorian cookery and fireside conversation. Visitors are encouraged to wander among a variety of Barkerville’s beautiful museum displays, take a history-filled guided tour of the main street, attend Sunday services at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, and have a photo taken with Father Christmas in the “Enchanted Forest.” The Hanson Family, an award-winning singing group from Oregon and popular draw at Barkerville’s annual Cowboy and Drover Jubilee, will perform a special concert of traditional Christmas carols at 1 p.m. every day at the Methodist Church.” The beautiful harmonies and vocal arrangements of the
“With our onsite bed and breakfasts booking overnight stays for the weekend, families and friends can experience a one-of-a-kind immersive stay in a truly historic setting.” Ed Coleman, CEO
Hanson Family have gained them recognition in the music world, as well as the honour of winning, among other awards, the 2014 Western Music Association’s Crescendo Award, the 2013 Kamloops Cowboy Festival’s “Rising Star Showcase,” the 2006 Western Music Association Marilyn Tuttle “Best of the Best”
harmony award, and the 2005 WMA “Youth Yodeller of the Year.” They have entertained at the Alaska State Fair, Pendleton Roundup, Paramount Theater in Seattle, New York City Center Theater in New York, and hundreds of other events and venues across the United States and Canada (www. hansonfamilymusic.com). Admission for The Hanson Family Christmas concert is a suggested donation of $5 (or more) per person, all seats. Space in the Methodist Church is limited, and interested guests should plan to come early. For more information on Barkerville’s Old-Fashioned Victorian Christmas, contact Judy Mooring at 1-888-9943332, ext. 29 or visit www. barkerville.ca/events.htm.
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Premier’s People’s Choice. Since its inception in 2003, the annual Small Business B.C. Awards have become one of the largest and most widelyrecognized contests in British Columbia. Last year, 470 local small businesses were nominated, from 55 communities, across the province. The awards acknowledge the contribution that over
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MLA Oakes delivers letters During the current legislative session, Coralee Oakes, MLA for Cariboo North and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, met with Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone on the 10 year “B.C. on the Move” Transportation Plan. “Over the past months, I have had several meetings with Minister Stone on the proposed truck route,” said Oakes. “We had an encour-
aging discussion on how to engage Quesnel residents on an issue that has been discussed in our community for years. It is our time as a community to come forward and strongly support a truck route as part of the next steps of strengthening Quesnel.” Numerous letters have been received in Oakes’ constituency office since the Transportation engagement process started in October. “I am pleased that
the residents of this community have participated in the engagement process and in such high numbers,” Oakes said. “Establishing a truck route can go a long way in helping our community attract new residents, supporting our current industries, creating efficiencies in the movement of goods and services, improving air quality in Quesnel and reducing risks and safety challenges, especially for our seniors in the
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The Organizing Committee would like to thank the following: For their donations to the supper and dance: • North Cariboo Grower’s Co-op-ticket sales, collection site, donations • Vanderhoof & District Co-op –donations, collections • Quesnel BPO Elks-Hall Rental & Bar, • Circle S Western Wear–ticket sales, donation • Fox Dairy-pork
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Opposition MLAs have renewed their call for Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk to be removed from cabinet, after releasing emails showing Virk took part in discussions about a hidden bonus for a university executive. Virk was on the Kwantlen Polytechnic University board of governors in April 2011, when an offer was made to thenUniversity of Regina dean of business Ann Lavack for the position of vicepresident academic (VPA) for Kwantlen. Emails released by the NDP Monday show Virk, then an inspector with the Langley RCMP and a volunteer Kwantlen board member, participating in discussion to get around the B.C. salary guidelines for the job. NDP leader John Horgan said Monday the emails were provided from a “whistleblower” at Kwantlen, who found printouts in a binder. Horgan said they contradict an internal investigation by an assistant deputy minister that determined board members were not involved in decisions to pay executives more than provincial rules allowed. The Kwantlen VPA salary was capped at $170,000, less than what Lavack was making in Regina. The emails discuss adding $100,000 for moving expenses and a $20,000 “research allowance.” Virk confirmed Monday that he wrote in an April 2011 email from his RCMP account: “Given the low pay level of a VPA at Kwantlen and the difficulty in drawing candidates within the current pay scale, the research leave is one
way to ‘top’ off the pay level.” Virk said he had forgotten the email exchange, and it will be forwarded to Rob Mingay, the government official who conducted the investigation. Asked if he should remain in cabinet, with authority over post-secondary institutions, Virk said that is up to Premier Christy Clark. The government’s Public Sector Employers’ Council (PSEC) set salary ranges for Levack’s position at $125,000 to $175,000. When Levack was hired in 2011, she received the maximum salary, plus a $20,000-a-year research allowance and a $50,000 “consulting fee” before starting work that was not reported to PSEC.
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It is with heavy hearts we mourn the loss of ‘Rik’ Scott, who lost a short fight with Cancer. He past away in the loving arms of his wife and best friend Dede. Rik and his family moved to Quesnel from Vancouver Island in 2004, it was here he discovered his love for the rural life and horses as did his wife and daughter. They spent many memorable hours trail riding together, and met some now, dear and close friends in the process. For the past 10 years, Rik worked at B&A Autobody he was a meticulous body man and took pride in his work. His passion however, was rebuilding and refurbishing vehicles. His last project was his 1996
GMC truck that Rik and his good friend Michael Roy spent countless hours over the summer months refurbishing before Rik was diagnosed with Terminal cancer. Thanks to Rik’s co-workers for stepping up to finish assembling the truck when he was unable to. A very special thanks to Dr. Slabbert for his genuine, caring efforts for Rik. A devoted husband and father and Rik was happiest when surrounded by both his wife and kids. He was a true and considerate friend and will be greatly missed.
Our fondest memories of him will linger forever in our hearts. Rik is predeceased by his mother Suzanne Preiss. Survived by : Wife Leialoha (Dede)Scott. Son- Joey & daughter- Jenna Scott of Nanaimo. Son- Dillan Key of Quesnel and numerous stepchildren and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Father- Robert (Jacquie) Scott. Brother- Bob (Colleen) Scott, Sister- Tina (Gary) Merrick. I love you husband.
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he first time I was on a plane I was 14 years old traveling to Hawaii with my parents and my 12-year-old brother. I don’t remember much about my introduction to air travel except that my parents smoked cigarettes and drank Mai Tais while Jeremie looked excitedly out the window. All I remember doing is praying we wouldn’t crash or if we had to, it wouldn’t happen until our vacation was over and we were on our way back to school. What can I say? I was a morbid teen. Thirty three years and numerous plane rides later, I just boarded a jetliner headed for Waikiki once again. But this flight I’m bound to remember more. Not because anything amazing or tragic happened, but because my keen sense of smell was on full alert for five and a half hours. Since my three girlfriends and I booked our tickets separately, none of us were seated together. I didn’t care. I was so tired from barely sleeping the night before and welcomed
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On A Brighter Note the chance to read my new book and get some shuteye. At first, my plan seemed promising. As soon as I saw where I’d be sitting I was pleased. It was beside the window just as I requested and directly in front of my friend, Jen. It was also next to a nice, friendly couple. Within less than a minute of sitting down I noticed a rancid odour. I didn’t discover it was coming directly from the mouth of the man next to me until he turned to talk. I decided right then and there that I’d be trying to fall asleep as quickly as possible. Watching out the window as we took flight I kept my eyes in that direction until we were so high there was nothing interesting to look
of gum disease or medical condition. I felt bad for him. With over three hours left to go until we landed, I continued to keep my head turned away as I read my book, hoping I’d eventually nod off. I never did. Of course, this wasn’t my first time enduring a less-than-ideal seating arrangement on public transit. Like everyone, I’ve had many. My most unpleasant airplane experiences were the time I had a college basketball player taking up a good portion of my limited space with his long hairy limbs, and the time I was seated near twins with colic shrieking throughout a four hour trip. This latest uncomfortable flight was smelly all right, but it’s the price we pay for sharing a world with other human beings. At least the airlines aren’t letting passengers smoke on planes anymore. And thank goodness we can still order cocktails. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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at anymore. Even though my head was turned away, I could still smell him and I worried how I’d ever fall asleep. I’d brought my earplugs, but nothing for my nose. If only I had Vicks VapoRub or something to dab on my nostrils. I did have and a pack of gum and some fruitflavoured Certs though. Popping a piece of Trident in my mouth I offered some to the couple. To my relief, they accepted. Excellent. That smell will be gone in no time, I thought. I was wrong - the gum didn’t help at all. The candy also resulted in no improvements, and neither did any of the drinks or snacks that came his way. “How’s it going?” Jen asked a couple hours later when I went for a bathroom break. “The man next to me has the most horrible breath,” I complained. “I know,” she said grimacing. “I can smell it.” If she was getting whiffs of it from where she was sitting, I figured the poor man must have some kind
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Thank you Editor: Thanks to the fantastic generosity and support of local businesses and individuals, the first Cariboo Hoofbeats Assisted Activity Program Society (CHAAPS) Gala held at the Billy Barker Casino Hotel on November 1 was a huge success. The sold out event was attended by over 100 people, who bid on a wide variety of different items in the dessert, live and silent auctions. Entertainment was provided by Tom Bassett and dancing followed. CHAAPS would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support, and would also like to acknowledge our amazing volunteers who have helped so much throughout the year. Without this support, we would not be able to offer the therapeutic riding and dog visiting/dog literacy programs to our local residents. Meriel Wild Quesnel
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Lucky draw Dan Battley was the most recent draw winner at Johnston Meier, taking home a $100 gift certificate. Contributed photo
The environment and the economy are not opposites Editor: I have a pet peeve. It’s people who can’t seem to engage in a rational discussion or find middle ground and compromise. There are countless examples I could point to, but the example that interests me the most here in the context of B.C. is the one that pits the economy against the environment as if they were mutually and diametrically antagonistic concepts. I have news for people: the environment and the economy are
not opposites. They are different forms of the same thing and complexly intertwined. Take a look around. It’s painfully easy to see that our B.C. economy is almost entirely based on our environment. Our land and sea resources are incredibly rich. They sustain us. We are also situated in a highly strategic location geographically with one of the great natural ports of the world. The very rocks that make up our land base contain valuable
metals which can be transformed into endlessly useful products like bikes, lifesaving hospital equipment and safe copper wiring for our homes. Yet there are those on the environmental fringes, people who can’t seem to engage in a rational discussion or find common ground or compromise, who would leave our natural resource wealth locked in the ground. They would shut down all mines and leave thousands jobless. They completely
ignore modern resource extraction practices that tread lightly on the environment and restore sites to their natural state afterwards. Their minds are closed to any view other than their own. Having a rational discussion with these people, as I’ve discovered, will get you nowhere fast. Perhaps I’m an optimist, but I sincerely believe that there is common ground out there to be found if people are willing to engage one
another rationally and respectfully. In fact, I’m certain of it; despite my frustrating experiences with an irrational few. Protecting and caring for our environment and supporting our economy are not diametrically opposed values. They are one and the same. Rational people know this to be true and know that we can value and have both as part of an integrated, sustainable whole. Donald Leung Burnaby
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Shoot the breeze willing to help. Also high on the ugly board for us seniors is shopping in winter. Although this service is invaluable throughout the year, at no time of the year is Safeway’s Shopping Service more in need, I’m thinking. Staffed by volunteers, the
service has been going for 14 years here. Phone in to Safeway, 250-992-6477 and when the prompt comes on the phone, push three to get the Deli department. Marilyn Gibson is the coordinator of this service and she will collect an information card for you. This card will have pertinent info on it and is kept under lock and key at the store for the reference of the coordinator. People who are registered can peruse the Safeway flyer of that week and then on Thursday morning, phone and put in the order. As well as flyer items, you can order your drugs from
the pharmacy and a hot lunch from the deli. The pharmacy operates under a slightly different system of course, but a call to the coordinator will give you the information you need. The order will be delivered to your door and is paid for by either your credit card or cash. Phone in between 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and the groceries will be delivered before 3 p.m. on that day. Please remember that because Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on Thursday this year, the ordering and delivering will be on Monday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 29. see PAGE A11
Lessard, Leon Joseph It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leon Lessard in G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital on November 18, 2014, after a noble battle with cancer. Leon was a graduate of UBC and a Chartered Accountant. He moved his family to Quesnel to become a partner at the accounting firm Rigsby, Lee, Barr & Co. where he worked for nearly 40 years. As a young adult, Leon was an accomplished member of the 4-H Club in the Fraser Valley. He was an avid reader and skilled wood craftsman. He also enjoyed the outdoors, particularly canoeing and fishing with friends and colleagues. Leon is dearly missed by his daughters; Leah (Arthur), Angel (Joe), his grandsons; Sullivan Sartain, Porter Sartain, his sister Frances Stewart, brothers; Raymond (Carol), Paul, many nieces and nephews.
C ommunity C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS KETTLE CAMPAIGN runs Nov. 29 – Dec. 24. Seeking volunteers to ring the bells at kettles around the community. To help out contact 250-9928784. HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE Nov. 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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.
WEDNESDAY NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IN WELLS, with DJ, Adham Shaikh, also includes, refreshments, champagne at midnight plus a cash bar, kids zone, prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds to IMA, ArtsWells Festival and Caws for the Nest capital campaign. Early bird tickets (before Nov. 30) $35/person, $75/ family, regular price is $50/person and $100/family. Kids under 12 are free and teens (13 – 18) must have parental supervision. Visit www.imarts.com to purchase tickets.
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FRIDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS Beaux Arts, their Annual Christmas Show and Sale at the Quesnel Arts & Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road. The show and sale continues throughout November and December. The Quesnel Art Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE Nov. 28 – 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in library meeting room. Book donations accepted
beginning Nov. 18 (no magazines or encyclopedias accepted.) FARMERS’ CHRISTMAS MARKETS Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, at the Arts and Recreation Centre, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
SATURDAY DINNER AND DANCE Legion lounge, Nov. 29, dinner at 6 p.m., chicken parmesan, veggie alfredo, garlic bread, dance to follow at 8 p.m., featuring the Wranglers, $14/per person. QUESNEL DOWNTOWN SANTA PARADE Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. beginning under Moffat bridge and travelling down Reid Street.
GOLDEN CENTRE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE Dec. 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Christmas baking, decorations, crafts, raffles. Lunch available. To book tables call 250-991-0090. SALVATION ARMY SANTA SHUFFLE & ELF WALK Run 5k or walk 1k, Dec. 6, race starts in LeBourdais Park at 10 a.m. and follows the Riverfront Walk. To register or for information visits www. santashuffle.ca. NERC afternoon of holiday decorations Dec. 13, 1 – 4 p.m. Create unique holiday decorations from sea shells, pine cones and other natural materials. Asking
for a $2 donation for this event. Kids of all ages can bring their parents to the NERC for this creative afternoon. For information call Erin, 778-414-2444. SALVATION ARMY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dec. 20, Legion hall for in-need children and their families, complete with crafts, activities and a visit from Santa. The event is free but tickets are required. Call 250-992-7079 to register.
SUNDAY 102ND GREY CUP PARTY Nov. 30, East VS West, at the Legion, doors open at 1 p.m., kickoff at 3:30 p.m., football pools, $1 and $2 games. Tickets $10 each,
includes beef dip, a beer and the game. CELEBRATE THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS with Carolfest Dec. 7, 7 p.m. at Correlieu secondary school. All donations of non-perishable foods and cash donations to Quesnel Good Cheer. Refreshments courtesy of Quesnel Evangelical Ministerial. Christmas carols, Correlieu choir and band plus so much more.
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during this coming month to keep us away from the blues, from pot luck lunches to reading groups to special activities for seniors at both the Golden Centre on Front Street and the Seniors’ Centre on
Carson. And, don’t forget the Seniors’ Art classes. A call to Elizabeth at the arts and recreation centre will put you in touch with the week’s activities. There’s a potluck lunch at the Seniors’
Centre on Nov 30. Doors open at noon and lunch will be at 1 p.m. Also at the Centre will be a Christmas dinner on Dec. 4 for $20 a person and the delicious and popular pancake breakfast
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elcome back to our journal following our “Grand Adventure” cycling south from Quesnel to Central America. In our last stories, we took you through the Chilcotin to Bella Coola, down Vancouver Island, south through Washington State via the Hood Canal and over to Astoria Oregon where we followed the Pacific Coast all the way to San Francisco, California. We were very fortunate to meet a couple of friendly Californians in southern Oregon who invited us to stay with them. They lived in El Cerrito in the East San Francisco Bay area – right near where John Fogerty from Creedence Clearwater grew up. We had five wonderful days staying with our new friends. They insisted in taking us on tours of the area and feeding us with wonderful food. Yes, we were lucky. We also met another couple of San Francisco natives on the road. They were cycling the Pacific Coast as well and offered to let us stay on their Heather and Chris Hartridge pose beneath the famous San Francisco corner. cruiser moored in the SF harbour just Contributed photo near Fort Mason and The Golden Gate Bridge. They were much younger than us shops, baked chicken-with-head-on meat tural areas growing select crops such as shops, wonderfully smelly fish shops Brussel sprouts, artichokes, strawberries and knew of the ‘hot spots’ to take us. with live residents like crabs and ooey and pumpkins just in time for HalWe rode with them on a Sunday aftergooey mussels and clams, nick nack loween! We came upon a roadside stop noon cycle tour of SF that took us over shops with every kind of brush imaginecalled Stanton’s Berry Farm advertising to Golden Gate Park. We hit the Roller able along with plastic fly swatters in “Jam Tasting.” How could we pass that Disco Party and even visited “Hippie a multitude of colours, a cutlery and up? We walked through the old screen Hill” where alternately focused folks dish shop down some secret-looking door and were welcomed by Bob Marley met in the 60’s (and to this day for that stairs, dim sum galleries, produce shops music, great coffee and quite a selection matter) to live in peace and harmony with plenty of unknown veggies, travel of pie slices, chocolate covered goodies albeit in various altered states. We even agencies ready to whisk you away to far and various crumbles. It was all on the saw Janis Joplin’s tree said to be just off exotic lands and of course, banks – honour system. No change was made, big enough on top “for a girl and her some up long flights of stairs to a level you put your cash in an old cash register guitar.” We finished the ride by cycling overlooking the busy street. It was very tray and took what you wanted. Nice. down Haight Street and stopping at invigorating. One thing was very apparent though. the corner of Ashbury for the requisite We left SF and started down the CaliThe four year drought experienced by photo. It was a lot of fun. fornia coast. In short we witnessed both California is taking its toll. We passed The next day we took the SF transit rugged natural scenery and windswept over numerous bridges with nothing bus from the marina to Stockton St. in surfing beaches pounded by huge waves below. No water – anywhere. It’s a critithe thick of Chinatown. We jumped off rolling in. As we rolled along past these cal situation and water conservation is and were immediately transported to beaches we thought about James, our in full swing. We’ve seen less lawns and another country. SF’s Chinatown in the young cycling friend from Brighton, more rocky desert type gardens, plenty morning is humming with the business England with his surfboard strapped of signs urging people to conserve and of the day. We saw all sorts of shops as to his bike. We also discovered agriculeven folks we’ve stayed with have asked we jostled with the crowds. Apothecary
us to be careful when we use their water. We’re very lucky in B.C. to have so much water – but we should still realize what a precious resource it is. South of SF there aren’t many big towns but we did manage to visit Monterey with its incredible Aquarium, Carmel with it’s o-so-fancy shops and finally San Luis Obispo where we stayed for a couple of nights at the SLO Hostel. Over the two days we’ve done a lot of future planning, contacting Warmshowers hosts in Mexico, preparations for crossing the border at Tijuana and making reservations for accommodations over the Christmas season. We’re going to stay in Los Barrieles south of La Paz at a small family run hotel. Right after that our Spanish lessons start in La Paz Jan. 5, 2015. Thoughts on the Pacific Coast? Well, the one thing that in inescapable about the route is the enormity of the ocean. We have been with this ocean since we arrived in Bella Coola in August. The breathtaking views from high up on the ridges of Oregon and California are something that everyone should see at least once from a bike. We can also say without hesitation, the people we have met have been friendly, courteous, helpful and so very interested in what we’re up to. Often when we’ve told them where we’re going they’re very surprised and wish us well. Our tour so far has been fantabulous as Heather says. Interesting, challenging, rewarding and personally inspiring when we look back at the route and what we’ve faced. We take each day as a small piece of the journey and every pedal rotation a small part of the day’s progress. This type of cycle touring gives one plenty of moments to ‘be’ – to enjoy where you are and all the things you sense. We have said it before and will repeat it again, we are very fortunate to be able to do this and we’re grateful. We’ll keep you posted as we head south though Baja, Mexico.
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Turtle doves alive and well in the Cariboo
These ringed turtle doves have a history back to Biblical times but in modern times are native to northeast Africa and Saudi Arabia. Much to Judy Traub’s surprise these birds were around her South Quesnel home all summer. Expecting the birds to migrate somewhere warmer, Traub was surprised to see these two in her trees on Tuesday. There is considerable concern for the birds ability to survive in the North Cariboo.
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ince the Eyford family began rescuing animals more than 20 years ago, well over 1,000 animals have spent time in their care. There have been dogs and cats, yes, but so much more. Horses, ponies, llamas, cattle, a zebu, a donkey, birds, ferrets, rodents, bats, squirrels, a lizard and more. Most of the rescues have been done using the corrals and small buildings in addition to a few volunteer foster homes. Now, the demands and requests have increased significantly as Crooked Leg Ranch (CLR) has become a hub in the province. Rescues have come from local and remote reserves, from estates, from hoarding, from fire evacuations, from defunct petting zoos and from owner surrenders. With this increase, CLR needs an animal shelter desperately. Ten acres have been dedicated to this project and we are seeking support to make the shelter a reality. The team has a chance to win financing from the Aviva Community Fund, a competition that seeks to support worthy local endeavours. Our Animals in Need Shelter idea has reached the finals which begin on Dec. 1. We need people to sign on to the Aviva site, register and vote for our idea. There are only 10 days during which to vote and in order
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to do well, we need people to vote each day and dedicate all of their 10 votes to CLR. Registration is easy and you can tick a box that denies any spam e-mail. Once registered, just bookmark the site, sign in, vote for CLR and it is done within a minute. While on the site, please add a comment to the bottom and check out the
photos and plans. Avivacommunityfund. org is where you will find our proposal and be able to vote. Our idea is ACF20081 • Crooked Leg Ranch. This is a very easy way to support a great organization that is working hard to ensure animals in need are well cared for. If successful, the shelter can also be accessed by the
Pet Safe Coalition Society of Canada as temporary shelter for animals that have been displaced by disaster. As well, there will be Community Living interaction with animals and school visits will be welcomed. Please visit www. avivacommunityfund. org/ideas/acf20081 and join our drive to win a shelter. –submitted by Liz-Anne Eyford
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Fields store returns to West Park Mall
Fields department store is returning to the Gold Pan City. To celebrate the occasion, Fields has prepared a great line up of merchandise and door crashers with the community in mind. “We are thrilled to come back to Quesnel; we are committed to ensuring
people have great options at great value” Fields president, Jason McDougall said. Fields will be returning to its original location at the West Park Mall and will offer great quality products at great value. With a strong emphasis on name brand apparel at deeply discounted prices
(up to 60 per cent off regular retail price), Fields Quesnel is poised to be a destination place to find great items for the entire family. In addition to fashion, Fields will also offer a wide selection of goods, including hardware, groceries and home décor. The Grand Opening
is scheduled for Dec. 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. The Quesnel community is invited to come and celebrate with Fields; meet the team in a friendly and welcoming environment; and enjoy great discounts and prizes during the event. “We are looking
forward to servicing and becoming an integral part of the Quesnel community,” McDougall said. While Fields stores have been around since 1948 and are rich in history, we have been under new management since May 2012. Our vision is to proudly serve our
commnity, customers and each other – and to help our customers live a better life for less. We’re Canadian owned, growing quickly and are looking for amazing people to join our Fields family. For more information, please go to www.fields. ca.
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Whitney Griffiths Sports Reporter
High scoring Kangaroos WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter
High scoring ’Roo Justin Fulton plays keep away with a Smithers Steelheads player. For more photos see page A17.
Whitney Griffiths photo
Ten games into the season, with five wins and five losses the points are stacking up for the members of the Quesnel Kangaroos. ‘Roo Justin Fulton is taking the lead with a score of 21 points, skating in for 14 assists and seven goals. Following closely with 11 goals and nine assists for a grand total of 20 points so far in the season is Alessio Tomassetti. Skating in with 16 points, 10 goals and six assists, is ‘Roo Coltin De Frais. Taking two of the high scoring spots with eight points are Ryan Hanes and Curtis Gassoff, Hanes with three goals and five assists and Gassoff with two goals and six assists. Earning seven points is Josh McDonald, skating in for four goals and three assists. Harley Gilks and Mitch Galbraith are tied at six points. Gilks skating in with one goal and five assists and Galbraith earned all his points so far this season with assists. Earning five points with three goals and two assists are ‘Roos Ryan Skinner and Tyrell Turgeon. Paul Girodat skated in for two goals and thee assists, bringing in a total of five points for this ‘Roo. Ending the tenth game of the season with three points are ‘Roos Matt Powell, one goal and two assists and Nick Tomassetti, with three assists. Daryl Gagnon, Cam Kilbreath and Kris Mattice all hold steady with two points. Gagnon with one goal and one assist, while Mattice and Kilbreath bring in two points each for assisting. Devon Whalen and Kyle Schisler both bring in one goal, for one point each. All tied with one point, earned by assisting, are ‘Roos Ryan Manderson, Waylon L’Heureux, Corey Petrie and Shane Mainprize. The ‘Roos take to the ice again for an away game Nov. 29, against the Lac La Hache Tomahawks.
The 'Roos take a hit from the Tomahawks WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The Quesnel Kangaroos took to the road for an away game against the Lac La Hache Tomahawks, Nov. 22. The teams, having already faced off against each other two times in the season on the 'Roos home ice, were paired up
once again for another round. Try as they might neither team could gain the upper hand in the first period and when the buzzer called the players off the ice the score held steady at 0-0. The first goal of the night was score by the Tomahawks two minutes into the second period. 'Roo Allessio Tomassetti,
with the help of Justin Fulton and Nick Tomassetti, skated in for Quesnel's first goal of the night. The game quickly turned into a back and forth struggle for either team to remain even one point ahead, one goal for the Tomahawks was followed closely by one goal for the 'Roos. Quesnel's Matt Powell
and Kris Mattice assisted 'Roo Ryan Hanes to score their second goal of the night. Coming into the third period the score was 3-2 in favour of the Tomahawks. Curtis Gassoff, assisted by Mattice and Hanes, skated in for the first goal of the third and final period. The score was briefly
tied 3-3, but the Tomahawks were not about to lose the upper hand and quickly skated in to reclaim their one point advantage. The 'Roos fired back with Alessio Tomassetti skating in unassisted for Quesnel's fourth and final goal of the night, but this victory was short lived as the Tomahawks skated in for another goal.
As the buzzer sound bringing the game to a close the score was 5-4 in favour of the Tomahawks. The 'Roos left the arena in defeat returning home to get in a few more practice time sessions before taking on their next game. It’s another away game for the Kangaroos as the face off against the Tomahawks, Nov. 29.
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Ten games in the season the points are starting to stack up. Some of the high scorers include Alessio Tomassetti, Coltin De Frais and Curtis Gassoff. Clockwise from top left: De Frais out-skates his opponent in the ’Roos first match against the Tomahawks; Gassoff faces off against Ice Demon in the puck drop; and high scoring ’Roo Tomassetti skates by a Smithers Steelhead. Whitney Griffiths photos
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D1/D2 100.00 - 122.50 ButcherJUNE Bulls20TH 128.00 - 143.50 WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURSDAY Bred Cows/Heifers 1500.00 2825.00 Today in Williams Lake saw excellent volume with just under 450 SALEcows - TUESDAY 25TH head! WellKAMLOOPS over 250 butcher and bullsNOV showed a steady sale. WellGang again Ranch today numbers werea huge to finish with 1560ahead on The today set pacestart as they showcased loadofofcattle butcher offer. Butcher cowspen and bulls and then 1024 again rolled into calvesto cows, the young of 24started headthis of sale heiferettes lbs powered and then Bred cows and Bred heifers. Don Moses put the power to the butcher 107.00 with 885 lb at 119.00. The mature butcher cows reached 71.75. trade with 1510 lb. cows to 117.25. Barry Teagle showcased the calf sale with 1898 lb bullsAngus hit 86.00. CharDan Springs Ranch lb butcher bulls 577 lb. Black h/c’s atThe 250.00. & Janette Speller2010 also with 583 lb. h/c’ s marked & 269.50. Linda Watts 2125Ranch lb butcher bullshad topped at 251.0083.75. and 517Gordon lb. h/c’s at The Quesnel from Lumby 788 85.00. Ken & Ginger bull trade at 2045 lbss/c hitting lb. steers mark 238.00.Cameron 13C Ltd. oftopped Princetonoursaw their 518 lb. Red neck top 294.50and to 441 lb. s/clbtopped andThe theHarris 353 lb. Ranch s/c hit 354.00. Spiyu7ullucw 87.50 2020 bulls at330.50 88.00. 1335 butcher cows Ranch of Kamloops lb. Black s/c at 256.50, their outstanding 617 hit 74.00. Georgeshowcased Dinwoody644also had 1602 lb butcher cows hit 74.50. lb. Black h/c rolled to 257.25 the 553 lb. h/c hit 264.00. Mitchell Cattle Co. with Garrett Ranches liner load of kill cows weighed 1329 lb and brought 683 lb. Sim X s/c notching 251.00. The Nicola Ranch today with a top pen of 23 72.50. 130& Mile Ranch had 1330 lb butcher to615 74.25. s/c 516 The lb. Black Bwf they racedalso to 297.00. Rod Jules saw his topcows quality lb. Walter & Susan of Prince George saw their loadheavy of fancy fancy Hereford h/c’Stidall s mark 226.00. Doug & Lois Miller saw their 688 lb.750 Charlb s/c trade 249.00 and their h/c’ssold also to hit 130.25 249.00. The Frolek Cattle red steerstohit 134.00, the582 825lb.lbChar steers a beautiful pen ’s load760 of 846 spayedmet heifers racedand to 220.50. Well today the 809 Bred lb Cowtraded and ofCo.their lb lb. heifers 125.00 the heavy heifers Bred Heifer Sale opened very strong. The Mullin Ranch started this top notch tosale115.00 their pen of 647 lb heifers traded to 127.00. Dave Wootten with their bred heifers. Jim & Pat Mullin’s powerful Black Angus bred heifers with 18 head top baldy quality lb heifers traded to 112.25. Vic & hit 2775.00, theofBlack bred800 heifers sold to they 2750.00. Wayne Fipke of Buck Sue had 683 lbansteers topAngus 143.00 their lb steers notched LakeMeyer Ranch Dispersed incredible cowand herd. The558 1st calvers hit 2775.00 with thewith 2nd and to 2750.00, 2700.00 162.00 6123rdlbcalvers heiferstrading at 139.50. John5th&calvers Denisebrought Trueman hadand 675 up to 2450.00. lbmature steerscows topselling 144.50.
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Getting your kicks on Route 66 I recall watching the TV show Route car parked on the forecourt. I thought we would Riding the highway west along Route 66 for around 4,000 kilometres is on 66 in the 1960s but today tens of have the first crash of the trip when the first Rogue many people’s bucket lists. thousands are drawn each year to the Altima, or maybe Altimate Rogue (referring to the After completing the epic journey from highway by the 2006 animated movie drivers, of course), screeched to a halt at the Chicago to Santa Monica, California, I Cars. The movie action takes curb in Galena, Kansas. There at the front must say there were times during the place on the route, many of HISTORIC of the service station was the ‘real’ Tow 56 hours, 36 minutes of driving that the fictitious locations are Tater truck, on which the Cars’ character DRIVEWAY I figured it might be the last item on based on actual places, and Tow Mater was based. my list! real people inspired some of On the way to Amarillo, Texas, we pulled On the Nissan Altimate Rogue Trip we the characters. into the U-Drop Inn – a building that is the saw the spectacular in spades. And Space limitations permit just exact replica of Ramone’s Body Art Shop in when the dozen journalist participants a sampling here of what we ROUTE the movie. I guess that could be the other pulled up at the end of the road by the saw and did along the way. way round. Santa Monica Pier, we shared a great However, you can The next day, some of the sense of achievement. We all knew find a complete each other from new vehicle launchreport of the group spray-painted messages On the Nissan es around the world, but this was journey, gallery of (that’s the tradition) on the different. This hardened, cynical bunch Altimate Rogue photographs, vidCadillac Ranch art installation developed a greater camaraderie along Trip we saw the eo links and how of ten Cadillacs, sunk nose the way and some even hugged as the vehicles fared first into the red dirt. Seen spectacular in we gazed at the lapping waters of the as long-distance from a distance they bore an spades. And when Pacific. transportation at uncanny resemblance to the Cadillac the dozen journalist drivewaybc.ca. ROADSIDE We climbed aboard the 2015 model Mountain Range from, you guessed ATTRACTIONS Nissan Rogue crossovers and Altima Our first contemporary participants pulled it, Cars. AHEAD sedans one very chilly Chicago Sunday culture reference came up at the end of the The semi-desert from Albuquerque, DrivewayCanada.ca and set out to retrace the route of this on the first day in Joliet, New Mexico, to Williams, Arizona road by the Santa historic highway, which was decomIllinois, where we were offered stunning vistas and yet missioned in 1985, and replaced by the Monica Pier, we treated to action figures another movie reference. The rooms I-40 freeway. Actually, routes – plural of the Blues Brothers shared a great sense – would be more accurate as the road, dancing above a building close to of the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook are concrete of achievement. which carried hundreds of thousands where some of the movie action took teepees. (Cozy Cone Motel in Cars.). seeking prosperity out west, has place at the local penitentiary. The Side trips to the Petrified Forest and Grand Keith Morgan followed a number of paths since the Bluesmobile was also on view, sitting Canyon National Parks left us all in awe and late 1920s. atop a pole. The early part of the stunning views soon filled our camera memory The Mother road, as it is known, carried us through route features many giant-sized statues of historic sticks. The gold rush town of Oatman gave us Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New figures, such as Abe Lincoln, and not so historic an excellent send off for our last day though the Mexico, Arizona, and finally California. For most of figures promoting various products. Mojave Desert and down into Los Angeles. us, it was an adventure musically inspired by many Local communities have funded the restoration of versions of the song “Get your kicks on Route 66”. many old service stations and many have a classic keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Year
Description
9407
2013
Ford Focus
9394
2013
Ford Fusion Titanium
$34,990
15C001A
2013
Ford Focus
$18,990
9409
2013
Ford Focus
$19,990
9372
2013
Ford Fiesta
$18,990
14C035A
2012
Ford Fusion
$19,990
14T116A
2012
Ford Focus
$16,990
9391
2012
Ford Fiesta
$16,990
9392
2012
Ford Fiesta
$16,990
9411
2011
Ford Taurus
$19,990
14T073B
2011
Chrysler 200
$19,990
14C009B
2010
Chevrolet Cobalt
$13,990
14T046A
2009
Pontiac G5
$12,990
14T184A
2007
Ford Fusion
$ 9,990
14T194A
2007
Honda Civic
$ 9,990
Cars
Was Price
$19,990
Trucks
$44,990
9396
2013
Ford F150 Crew FX4
14T219B
2012
Ford F150 Crew XLT
$28,990
9404
2012
Chevrolet 2500 Crew
$34,990
15T017A
2011
Ford F350 crew diesel
$42,990
15T041A
2011
Ford F350 crew diesel
$38,990
14T173A
2011
Ford F150 crew XLT
$26,990
14T147A
2010
Ford F250 supercab XLT
$17,990
14T216A
2010
Ford F150 crew XLT
$22,990
14T140A
2010
Dodge Dakota Crew
$19,990
14T177A
2009
Ford F350 crew
$19,990
14T131A
2008
Nissan Titan Pro4x
$15,990
14T094A
2008
Ford F150 Crew XLT
$21,990
15T006A
2008
Ford F350 Crew Diesel
$23,990
SUV
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9413
2013
Ford Escape 4x4
14C028A
2012
Ford Explorer limited
36990
9398
2011
Ford Explorer
31990
14T137A
2011
Ford Escape 4x4
17990
14T123B
2008
GMC Acadia
16990
15T018A
2008
Ford Edge 4x4
16990
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$270.00
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