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Celebrate Winter by helping with the Sled Dog Mail Run AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter
Sled Dog Mail Run organizers are looking to drum up some much-needed volunteers. Some volunteer positions available include: • coordinating the sale of banquet tickets for the Saturday night banquet at Troll Ski Resort (indoor job); • assisting with crowd control and traffic/parking. Safety vests provided; • snowmobilers are need-
ed to assist with trail preparation and with safety during the event, working under the direction of the Trail Boss; • Wells residents are needed to help with the Barkerville Dash; • assisting with selling souvenir items throughout the Mail Run weekend; • a photographer to document the event. “This is the 23rd year we are running this event,” organizer Margaret Dinsdale said. “The event was previ-
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ously a race, in fact it was a qualifier for the 1,000 Mile Iditarod Race in Alaska at one time. “Over the years we have changed to a participation event, no race pressure, no raising money which makes it much more comfortable for mushers and volunteers.” Volunteers receive participation awards similar to the mushers’ awards. Dinsdale said one of the participation awards for all volunteers and mail carriers in this event
is a Mail Run crest. “Each year we have a theme for the Mail Run weekend. Last year it was Living History, this year it is Celebrate Winter and this year’s crest highlights this theme,” she said. “There are lots of opportunities over the weekend for families to come out and Celebrate Winter,” Dinsdale said. “Watching sled dogs in action on all three days, taking part in the Musher’s Sports at Troll on Saturday afternoon,
coming out to watch the Spirit of the Wind movie on Friday night, meeting the dog owners/mushers and learning about their lifestyle and what is involved in caring for the sled dogs along with meeting the sled dogs are just a few of the many things to do.” Purchasing Mail Run envelopes is also an opportunity to participate, she said. You can mail these envelopes to family and friends anywhere in the
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world knowing they were first carried by dog sled to Barkerville. For envelope information contact barb@dogsledmailrun.ca. Volunteering and having a personal involvement in this unique event is a way to Celebrate Winter. For more, visit www. dogsledmailrun.ca. Or on Facebook at Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Association. Any questions about volunteering e-mail margaret@dogsledmailrun.ca
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In it’s first year, the Wells-Bowron Community Bird Count saw a total of 16 species and organizer Birch Kuch said it wasn’t bad for the first year and figures there’s lots of new places to get to in the future. The largest species sighted was the Steller’s Jay at 23 and the lowest number in a species were one three-toed woodpecker and one northern goshawk. Other sightings include: Red-breasted nuthatch, six; black-capped chickadee, six; boreal chickadee, two; mountain chickadee, two; pine siskin, four; grey jay, eight; pine grosbeak, 19; common raven, four; brown creeper, three; American dipper, three; common goldeneye, five; ruffed grouse, five; and trumpeter swan two.
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What is and activities that Economic “QCEDC has been aid the retention Development? It expansion of tuned in to the many and really comes down existing businesses, to the efforts put conversations that cir- while seeking to forth to stimulate attract new business culated throughout our and investment to economic growth and community community this year...” Quesnel in order to vitality. diversify our local Amy Reid, QCEDC You may not economy.” see the staff Educating at the Quesnel Community consumers on the importance and Economic Development of shopping local is another Corporation (QCEDC) but they essential avenue of stimulating are very busy working behind the the local economy. With this in scenes. mind, QCEDC completed a Shop QCEDC began last year by coLocal survey and developed a hosting Northern Development social media campaign that was Initiative Trust’s Supplier based on the survey responses to Contractor Boot Camp, in encourage greater support for our partnership with Community local retailers. Futures North Cariboo. The The #IBoughtItInQuesnel photo workshop provided local contest was part of this campaign businesses with practical steps to and was carried out in in expanding and taking advantage partnership with the Quesnel and of procurement opportunities in District Chamber of Commerce, Northern B.C. Community Futures North Following the Canfor Cariboo and the West, South and announcement at the end of Downtown Business Improvement 2013, QCEDC knew it was Associations. important to get out and speak In addition to supporting with businesses of all types. existing businesses, QCEDC plays Quesnel’s first Business Walks an active role in attracting new event was launched early in 2014. investment to Quesnel. In 2014, This program was pivotal for QCEDC worked with consultants QCEDC to get a pulse on the to develop an investment strategy business community and develop to gain a focused direction for programs to better meet the needs investment attraction. of business. A new website is now under In the spring, QCEDC accessed development that will display the Labour Market Partnership Quesnel as a business-friendly program and contracted research community that is ready to on camp work opportunities welcome new investment and will for former mill workers and showcase an updated Community contractors, as well as the Profile and video that focuses coordination of a Job Fair that on attracting new business and saw over 900 people come investment to Quesnel. through the doors to learn about In addition, QCEDC has 51 employment and training implemented a Healthcare opportunities. Professional Recruitment When asked how QCEDC Program, holds the contract for chooses the projects that go the North Cariboo Arena Project into their work plan, Economic Fundraising Coordinator, and Development Officer, Amy supported numerous non-profit Reid, responded, “QCEDC organizations through our grant has been tuned in to the many writing assistance program. conversations that circulated QCEDC receives operational throughout our community funding from the City of Quesnel this year and has been working and Cariboo Regional District. proactively to facilitate the This money was more than economic and social growth of all doubled in 2014 with additional Quesnel residents. grant funding for specific projects. (3D) “Recognizing that we6:30 are pm Nightly For more on economic 8:45 pm Nightly (2D) a community in transition, development check out facebook. Sun Matineescom/qcedc. 2:00pm (2D) QCEDC focusesSat on & projects
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Why I Volunteer for this community. Someone who accepts that those on the council have spent their time and see the need to step in and offer support. Typically, a volunteer board position then becomes as fulfilling as you want to make it. If you choose to do little more than attend the scheduled meetings, then you won’t get a lot of personal satisfaction and you won’t do much more for the organization than fill a space on the list of directors. But if you find a position that suits you, with a group of people who share your same interests, you can find a tremendous amount of personal fulfillment from that volunteer work. That’s why so many people do it for so long because, even after many years, they still derive a great deal of enjoyment from what they do. Sadly, for those who never make the effort, they may never get that feeling that comes from giving to others, seeing a project through to completion and the culmination of a group’s efforts. As tough as it can be to replace a board member, it can be a lot harder to create a whole board to oversee an organization. In Special Olympics, volunteer boards in local communities oversee the sport programs that are offered, in affiliation with the provincial organization. Sports cannot be offered without that layer of oversight. With that in mind, let me tell you a tale of two cities. In Quesnel, Special Olympics has existed as a non-profit organization since about 1992 when a small group of parents and supporters of individuals with special needs formed a local chapter of Special Olympics. Since that time, Quesnel Special Olympics has maintained a functioning, if sometimes short-handed executive and currently offers training and competition in eleven different sports coached by about 30 volunteers ranging in age from 15 – 78, supporting about 55 athletes. I’m not saying this to brag:
these are simply facts that I’ve gotten used to reciting when people ask about Special Olympics. Being a coach and executive member, I can say that to keep the organization running consumes a fair amount of time and energy but the primary motivation for my wife and I has been our daughter, who’s now 33 years old and has Down Syndrome. For her and others in the community with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics provides an important opportunity to develop physical and social skills. We’ve seen the benefits over the years and that satisfaction in knowing that we’re part of a group contributing to the better well-being of others also motivates us to continue. At the time I joined Special Olympics in 2004, Williams Lake also had a Special Olympics chapter. It was a smaller group than Quesnel, both in terms of the sports it offered and the number of athletes involved, but gradually, in the years that followed, executive members quit, the coaches left, and the organization disappeared. Several attempts have been made by Special Olympics B.C. to restart it, but in the last four years, two full boards of executive members have come and gone. Without a core group, the local cannot function. So what’s going on? If we assume that Williams Lake also has at least 55 potential athletes, each one of them has parents, siblings, extended family, friends and caregivers living in the community. If you were to round them up, there would at least 100 people in the room. Sadly, at this point, no one will step forward to take charge and lead the group. I don’t use this example to slag Williams Lake. I am sure there’s a similar example in Quesnel: it’s just that I haven’t heard about it. But if you can’t get people to step forward to support those they care about, how can organizations hope to attract members to support strangers who need palliative care, might appreciate art, enjoy music or like to have fun at Billy Barker Days? We live in an increasingly self-centred, society where people seem intent on ensuring that their own needs are satisfied before they consider giving to others. And since that need can be insatiable, some adults have trouble even finding the time to provide for the betterment of their own children. See PAGE A6
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Betty Jo Gilbert (Hodgson) Feb. 12, 1946 - Dec. 21, 2014 Betty Jo Gilbert, aged 68, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She will be fondly remembered by her husband Martin Parent, daughter Geraldine Rye (Greg), son Robert Gilbert (Stacey), grandchildren Ashley Schroeder (Cliff), Tamarah Rye (Matt Thomas), Brandon Rye, Christina Gilbert, Emily Gilbert, and many other family members. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, January 10th at 1:00 pm in the West Fraser Timber Room (located in the Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Center – 500 North Star Rd). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Society, the SPCA or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. M. Walker for his compassion and caring throughout this difficult time. We would also like to thank the many extended family and friends who supported Betty Jo and everyone else through this journey.
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from A4 But what they don’t realize is that by giving to others, starting with your child or family members, then extending that to their friends and eventually to strangers, you are in the end benefitting yourself. There isn’t a single volunteer that I know who doesn’t gain some sense of personal satisfaction from what they do, and that can be you too. You just have to make the commitment to do something. A few more notes about the Quesnel Arts Council: The aim of the Quesnel Arts Council is to increase and broaden the opportunities for citizens to enjoy and participate in arts, heritage and cultural activities. Individual voting memberships cost $10, allowing members to sit on one of four standing committees. Groups wishing to join pay a $30 fee. This allows the non-profit, non-political groups access to a webpage, a meeting place and the opportunity to apply for annual grant money. More information is available at www. quesnelarts.ca. Rick Prosk is a long-time Gold Pan citizen and an avid volunteer supporter.
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No gas pipeline conversion to oil, B.C. vows TOM FLETCHER Black Press
The B.C. government has adopted a regulation to prevent natural gas pipelines from being converted to carry oil to the North Coast. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman announced the regulation Tuesday, covering six pipelines proposed to link to liquefied natural gas export facilities in the Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Squamish areas. He said other pipelines could be added if necessary. The move comes after the Energy East proposal to switch a gas pipeline to carry oil from Alberta to refineries in Quebec and New Brunswick. Chief Barry Nikal of the Moricetown Indian Band endorsed the new regulation, but other aboriginal leaders and the NDP aren’t satisfied with a cabinet order that could be quickly changed. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson says Coleman first promised legislation to prevent oil sands crude from being carried in pipelines built for gas at a public meeting in
Moricetown in April 2014. In November, Donaldson presented his own private member’s bill to have the legislature endorse the move, after Coleman said he would use regulation instead. “We do not want to see this used as an end run by Enbridge Northern Gateway to be using any proposed natural gas pipelines to transmit diluted bitumen from the Alberta tar sands to the North Coast,” Donaldson said. He was supported by Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief John Ridsdale, who visited the B.C. legislature before joining anti-oil pipeline protesters on Burnaby Mountain. “The proposed routes are actually all in our major spawning beds,” Ridsdale said. “And you’ve got to realize that the water that comes from Wet’suwet’en territory also goes to the Fraser River and to the Skeena River. So what we’re doing is protecting everything on behalf of British Columbians.” Ridsdale is the highest ranking member of the Tsayu Clan, one of five clans and 38 house
Doug Donaldson, NDP MLA for Stikine, says regulation is not enough, and the government promised legislation. territories of the Wet’suwet’en. The Tsayu have rejected both oil and gas pipelines crossing their territory, and another house, the Unist’ot’en, has built a settlement with the help of outside environmentalists in an effort to block any pipeline development. The regulation
prevents the “automatic conversion” of pipelines, Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad said in a statement. It covers the following proposed projects: • Coastal GasLink, to supply the Shell-led LNG Canada project at Bish Cove near Kitimat
• Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project, to supply PETRONAS-led Pacific Northwest LNG at Lelu Island • Pacific Trail Pipelines Project, to supply Chevron-led Kitimat LNG • Pacific Northern Gas Looping Project, to supply Douglas Channel LNG,
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The pest management methods proposed for use include physical (non-chemical) treatment methods (selective slashing, girdling, hand pulling, weed trimming, mowing, pruning, geotextiles and stump removal), the release of biological control agents (insects), cultural control methods (grass seeding), and the use of pesticides (herbicides). The common name (and examples of trade names) of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid, aminocyclopyrachlor, chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Transline), 2-4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, dicamba (Vanquish), diuron (Karmex), flumioxazin, fluroxpyr, glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage, Vantage Plus), hexazinone (Velpar),indaziflam, imazapyr (Arsenal), metsulfuronmethyl, picloram (Tordon 22K), simazine (Simadex, Princep) and triclopyr (Garlon 4 or Garlon Ultra). Application methods include: foliar, soil, wick/wipe-on and cut surface, using backpack, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle, injection tools and handgun (power hose and nozzle). The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at fortisbc.com or by contacting the Applicant listed above.
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Today in Williams Lake saw excellent volume with just under 450 KAMLOOPS MAYbulls 27 showed a steady sale. head! Well overSALE—TUESDAY 250 butcher cows and Another exciting sale today as we saw another headof hit the The Gang Ranch today set a pace as they showcased550 a load butcher sale ring. Today cow/calf pairs made up almost half of the sale cows, the young pen ofput24the head power of heiferettes lbs trade powered receipts. Don Moses to our 1024 butcher withto 107.00 885 lbbulls at 119.00. The 126.50. mature butcher 2235 lb.with butcher marking Mel & cows Vickiereached Hough 71.75. from Falkland hadhit 1705 lb. butcher markRanch 106.002010 andlb1950 lb. cows 1898 lb bulls 86.00. The Charcows Springs butcher bulls at 105.50. The Hiwan Ranch today had 1538 lb. butcher cows mark marked 83.75. Gordon & Linda Watts 2125 lb butcher bulls topped 104.75. The Rosebank Ranch 2380 lb. butcher bulls hit 126.50. 85.00. & Ginger topped our bull at 2045 hitting FeederKen cattle were Cameron strong. Cam Ensign fromtrade Kelowna hadlbs825 lb. Hereford Clausen from1335 Clinton had cows 753 87.50 andsteers 2020 notch lb bulls166.00. at 88.00.Dennis The Harris Ranch butcher lb. 74.00. heifersGeorge trade toDinwoody 179.75. also Earlhad Joe 1602 had 715 lb. Redcows baldie hit lb butcher hitsteers 74.50. trade to 206.50. Ray & Joyce Doll with a top load of feeders today. Garrett Ranches liner load of kill cows weighed 1329 lb and brought Their 695 lb. steers hit 212.00, their 405 lb. s/c raced to 239.00. 72.50. 130 Mile had 1330thelb 300 butcher cowsrolled to 74.25. DoreenThe Harry’s 340 Ranch lb. s/c also hit 231.00, lb. h/c’s to 220.00.& John lb. RedGeorge steerssaw hit 213.50. Walter SusanIssler's Stidall700 of Prince their loadTheof Coldstream fancy 750 lb Ranch filled the ringthe with 1074 lb. open tradedpen to red steers hit 134.00, 825heifers lb steers sold toheifers, 130.25they a beautiful 134.50. Their 1168 lb. open reached 134.00. Cow/calf pairs oftoday theirput 760the lb heifers andofthetheir heavy heifers 809 lb traded buyersmet on 125.00 the edge seats as Wayne & Jill Hughes a beautiful of Angus to 115.00from theirLumby pen ofshowed 647 lb heifers tradedpen to 127.00. Davecow/calf Wootten pairs18 trading 2400.00 pair. The 3 year reached 2525.00 with head ofto top qualityper800 lb heifers they olds traded to 112.25. Vic & with the 4 year olds marking 2625.00. The Rosebank Ranch today Sue Meyer had lb steerspen topof143.00 theircow/calf 558 lb steers showcased a 683 beautiful Red and baldie pairs,notched they traded with to 2325.00. Greg Goodanetz also&had cow/calf pairshad trade 162.00 612 lb heifers at 139.50. John Denise Trueman 675 2350.00. Ed Shook’s 783 lb. steers hit 190.00. lbtosteers top 144.50.
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he plummeting price of oil may have a big impact on the Canadian and B.C. economies in the next year or two. Some of that will be positive, but it is likely that it will be mainly negative. The price of gasoline (but not diesel fuel) is falling, and that means more money in the pockets of consumers. This helps them meet other obligations, such as rent, credit card bills and child care. If the provincial and regional governments can avoid the temptation to tax this newly-found money out of people’s pockets, the fall in prices will be a good thing. One other bright spot may be a boost in exports if the dollar remains low. The negative implications are widespread. There will almost certainly be a fall in economic activity, and particularly jobs. Many well-paying jobs are concentrated in the oil sands. Many Cariboo residents either work there or work for companies that supply the oil sands. There will be no new construction projects in that area, as long as oil prices stay at the $60 to $70 per barrel level. It simply costs too much to produce oil from the oil sands. As economic activity is reduced, it impacts taxation to the federal and provincial governments. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and B.C. all are dependent on revenue from oil and natural gas. In B.C., one LNG project has been delayed by the falling price of oil, as Asian natural gas prices are tied to oil prices. More could be delayed or even cancelled. It is significant that none of the major LNG players are ready to commit. A fall in economic activity likely means that 2015 will see much lower growth than anticipated, which won’t help the overall Canadian economy. –BP
The weather is up to snow good O
n January 5, 2015 my children received something I always wanted as a kid but never got: a snow day. “Wouldn’t it be cool if school is cancelled tomorrow?” my 14-year-old son had asked as he watched the flurry of flakes falling outside our living room window on the last Sunday of the winter break. “Keep dreaming,” I said. “My brother and I used to wish for the same thing and it never happened.” Monday morning, on their first scheduled day back after their two-week hiatus from school, I was anxious to have the house to myself. I woke Sam and Daisy up, fed them breakfast and made their lunches. As my husband shovelled the driveway for the fourth time in the last 24 hours, I started the truck and the kids got dressed. “Chelsey said school is cancelled,” my 11-yearold daughter said excitedly as I walked back inside. Skeptical, I looked online at a local news site to prove that her friend’s text must be mistaken.
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On A Brighter Note “The superintendent says they haven’t declared a snow day in 35 years,” I read from the report. “So unless there’s a major power outage or road closures, schools will be open as usual.” Daisy looked disappointed. “Jake said school’s cancelled!” Sam said, bounding up the stairs with a big grin on his face. “It’s not,” his little sister grumbled. And then Sam looked bummed out as well. With my boots and coat still on, I decided I’d better double check with the Central Okanagan School District’s website before we left in the truck. To my surprise the site announced a district-wide snow day. After reading the report aloud I stood there
were in grade ten and the dress code at their public school in North Vancouver was temporarily altered. “It was freezing cold so the girls didn’t have to wear skirts or dresses that week,” he said. “But our principal announced on the intercom that even though they were allowed to wear slacks during the storm, they still had to wear their girdles underneath.” Up until then my dad didn’t even know girls wore those uncomfortable looking compression garments he’d seen on his mother. “I guess there was a fear of jiggling bottoms or something,” he said, laughing at the ridiculous double standard he and my girdle-wearing mom never questioned back then. For better or worse times have definitely changed. I believe keeping our kids safe and attempting to equalize the genders are both positive steps in a preferable direction. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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in shock as my kids did the happy dance. When I shared the notice on my Facebook page the reaction was mixed. Some were as stunned as I was, others said they saw it coming and a few thought it was ludicrous. “We treat our kids today like fine china,” wrote one friend who grew up in a much snowier area with no sidewalks during the ‘50s when they had to walk to school during blizzards. “Give me a break. It’s time for kids to face the inevitable of life’s challenges, such as a snowfall.” But if enough roads and sidewalks weren’t plowed and the school district’s superintendent deemed it unsafe enough to call for a snow day, I was okay with that. About an hour later, while Sam, Daisy and our dogs played in a foot and a half of the fluffy white stuff in the back yard, I called my father to ask him if he’d ever had a snow day. He hadn’t either, but he did remember the winter of 1964 when he and my mom
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On a clear day The North Cariboo hasn’t had a lot of clear days lately. But, when they do the blue sky, crisp air and beautiful scenery make up for the drab, dreary days. Autumn MacDonald photo
Looking at the bigger picture Editor: There has been much talk lately on whether B.C. should forge ahead with the building of the Site C Dam. The NDP argue against it while other people say we should avail ourselves of green energy from independent power producers. Some say we need neither and I would disagree with them. In my opinion, doing nothing would be very short sighted and would
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repeat a costly mistake made by the NDP government of the 1990s. Back then, the NDP government froze BC Hydro rates for purely political reasons and starved BC Hydro of the financial resources needed to expand and maintain the province’s aging hydro dams and keep electricity distribution and transmission systems in top working order. BC Hydro has more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure upgrade
and renewal projects that have either already been completed, are in progress or under consideration, including the $8 billion Site C dam project. These infrastructure renewal projects, including Site C, along with conservation efforts and acquiring renewablysourced electricity from independent producers, are key to restoring B.C. to electricity selfsufficiency and allowing our province to regain its status as a net electricity
exporter; something which has always been to the financial advantage of the province. However, we must also prepare for increased energy demands that go beyond Site C. For example, new mines and port expansions, and the likelihood of an emergent LNG industry, that will consume more electricity than our current and planned generating capacity. Repeating the NDP’s mistake of the 1990s and
postponing investments in our province’s valuable but rapidly aging clean energy assets, including Site C, is short sighted and not fair to future generations who will end up paying the price. We must move ahead with Site C as well as independent renewable energy projects so that we can meet the future needs of a growing province. Staying the course with the forward-thinking policy of electricity selfsufficiency will allow
us to leave a legacy of clean energy for future generations at affordable hydro rates. Let’s not allow ourselves to fall into the same short sighted trap the NDP did in the 1990s. The true cost of such a mistake is inestimable and it should not have to be borne by future generations due to negligence on our part. David Field Co-spokesperson B.C. Citizens for Green Energy
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How Relay for Life fundraising helps CCS do its good work, both nationally and locally
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he funds from Relay For Life are designated for research, advocacy, prevention and support programs that benefit all Canadians. In 2013, $38 million was directed toward cancer research in Canada and $6.2 million was invested in research in British Columbia. Locally, our community office offers numerous services for those affected by cancer – information, fundraising, wigs/ prosthetics, suggested services for help and emotional support. More than 100 Quesnel residents have stayed in the Kordyban Lodge in Prince George since it opened in 2013 and in the past four years, 65 applications for financial support from Quesnel have been fulfilled. In the past 12 years, Quesnel’s Relay For Life has raised more than $1.6 million. We are making a difference. Every single participant in Relay For Life has hope – the little reminder that things can get better. When we read, hear, see and think about something motivating and inspiring, it is usually a strong pull toward something greater than you can imagine. Always remember that movement is movement. The beginning is now. 2015 is a new year and I hope you find the motivation to do something, to follow through and accomplish whatever it is you want. I hope you take action toward something that gives you a sense of meaning and I hope it serves a greater purpose. Volunteer, donate and learn. Hold yourself accountable. In addition to local resources, the Canadian Cancer Society’s website is also a great tool for anyone affected by cancer. There is an amazing online support community, financial help, transportation, travel and accommodation information, as well as other support services. All of the Society’s brochures are
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Quesnel Community office at 778-4663332. Thinking of registering for Relay For Life? Volunteering? Call Pam at 250-
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Fireside building across from Tim Hortons.) Ivana Topic is a volunteer with Canadian Cancer Society Quesnel office.
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Hip with hip-hop stars and seniors too Inside When Chrysler resurrected the 300 It is amazing to see how much has nameplate (originally sold from the mid changed inside a modern sedan in the 50s until the late 70s) back in 2005, it was past 10 years. When the 2005 Chrysler met with the kind of enthusiasm of which 300 was introduced, the company was automakers can only dream. still addicted to hard, cheap looking plasHip-hop stars all the way to seniors chose tic. Today, the 300 is fitted with upscale the car with aggressive exterior styling materials and the latest infotainment. and full-size dimensions. In fact, the 2005 The changes for 2015 include a new inChrysler 300 wasn’t just a sales hit — it Much has strument cluster display that is bold and won more awards than any other vehicle bright. My preference would be to have to date. When Chrysler updated the car for changed in 10 years the ability to dial down the brightness 2011, the intention was to make the car for the 300, but the of the glowing instrument rings during less “brutal” looking, making it more ele- same goodness that the day, something that can be adjusted gant and sophisticated. This was achieved was in the 2005 at night when the headlamps are on. by opening up the glass area for better The award winning 8.4-inch uConnect outward visibility and minimizing the model is still here; infotainment screen is standard on all bold front grille. Now, for 2015, Chrysler is it is the refinement trim levels and it is a snap to learn. Also retracing its choices and going back to a that makes this a included now, on all models, is the rotary blunt look again. modern sedan. transmission controller, something that Looks becomes second nature after a few days The people who drove the 2005 model Zack Spencer of use. The rest of the interior is tailored welcomed some of the changes made in depending on the trim. The sportier S 2011. The glass area was improved by 15 model is covered in black with bold white stitching. It is per cent and the top of the front window was raised, the top Platinum models that get the opulent diamond making it easier to see traffic lights. This has not been stitching in the seats, a two-tone leather steering wheel adjusted for 2015; the revisions are kept to the front and open grain wood accents. and rear of the 300. The most noticeable update is the Drive return of a big, bold grille, which is 30 per cent bigger The reason for the standard transmission controller is than the aggressive grille found on the 2005 model. the standard 8-speed automatic transmission for both The way it is integrated is more polished, thanks to V6 and V8 equipped cars. The base engine is the same three distinct grille inserts depending on the trim level. 3.6L V6 with 292hp. The optional 363hp Hemi V8 is a The S trim (seen above) receives more black trim, not powerful upgrade but this car is no longer available just on the grille, but also the side window trim and with all wheel drive (AWD), this is something previous smoked 20-inch alloy wheels. This car has some of the V8 owners didn’t choose in great numbers, so it was attitude of the Dodge Charger in a slightly more upscale dropped. The 300 is now available with a sport setting package. Other refinements include LED lighting for for the transmission, engine management and steering daytime running lights, rear tail lamps and available feel, taking advantage of computer algorithms to LED fog lights. The rear bumper has been raised slightly extract the most out of the car’s strong engines. Unlike to make it look less heavy and integrated exhaust tips the sportier Dodge Charger, there is not an adjustable help refine the look.
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suspension but the S model does run on 20-inch wheels and tires making it feel very connected to the road. This will not be the choice of traditional luxury buyers; they will like the more upscale 300C for grand touring. Verdict Starting at $37,395 and maxing out at $45,295 for an AWD platinum V6 model, there are many trims to choose (V8 equipped cars run roughly $2,000 more). The base is the value leader, the S is the sporty model, with standard 20-inch wheels, and the 300C Platinum is the one featuring the opulent interior. Chrysler believes that the S model will be the volume leader thanks to the aggressive black trim and chunky wheels. This is a surprise because the Dodge Charger is based on the same platform and has the whole “bad boy” attitude in spades, something the 300 looks to be mimicking. The top Platinum would be my choice because it’s interior is so different from the Dodge, something that truly separates the two cars plus it has all the latest safety features including the autonomous braking system when a crash is detected. Much has changed in 10 years for the 300 but the same goodness that was in the 2005 model is still here; it is the refinement that makes this a modern sedan. The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 185hp or 2.0L Turbo with 245hp Fill-up: 9.8L/6.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23,999-$34,799 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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Desert travellers
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Left: Heather heading into the Viscaino Desert; right: moving into a little shack on the Bahia Concepcion. Contributed photos
How the Hartridges spent Christmas in Mexico
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n our last story we had crossed the U.S.A – Mexico border at Tijuana. What an experience. It all went well and since then we’ve cycled down the northern half of Baja and have crossed over into Baja South (Sur) into a town called Guerrero Negro. To get there, we needed a little help though. In a remote desert area 300 km north of this city, we faced a major challenge. Baja was experiencing a patch of weather characterized by extremely high winds in this area. Dust was being driven across the desert and in one place the high winds blew Heather off her bike. She was okay but had a nice road rash to show for her effort. We chose to walk the bikes until the winds were in our favour. We ended that day in a dusty little restaurant truck stop called Chapala in the high desert. It took a lot of teamwork just to pitch the tent next to the building in the high winds. Overnight the wind subsided and we woke the next morning to calm conditions. They were short lived and the
winds soon picked up to the point where we chose not to ride for our own safety. Luckily we had another option – to hitch a ride south. The owner of the restaurant Javier, spoke English and between the three of us we made a plan to wait for the next truck and he would ask if we could tag along. Within a half hour the first truck pulled up. It was a well used cattle truck. It wouldn’t have been our first choice but we thought a little cow dung wouldn’t hurt the bikes and we’d ride up front in the rig. Unfortunately, the driver had his family riding along with him. Oh well, we’ll wait for the next. Just then Lady Luck stepped up. A beautiful passenger bus headed south pulled in, just so the driver could get a cup of coffee. This wasn’t a usual stop. Javier asked him immediately and it was agreed, we could jump in. The bikes were laid on their sides underneath and we hopped in the plush seats above. The door closed, we wiped the dust from our eyes and thanked our lucky stars we were on our way. Guerrero Negro
reminded us a little of our hometown Quesnel as it’s a resource-based community. It’s home to the largest salt producing facility in the world. Through an evaporation process that involves more than 33,000 hectares of land, the company reclaims the salt via an evaporation process. Amazing. South of Guerrero Negro, we spent days crossing the Viscaino Desert stopping along the way to camp or if possible to stay in a hotel. Small towns provided water and food so we shopped when we could. One town, San Ignacio is home to a very old Mission that was originally constructed in the early 1700’s. In total contrast, it’s also a major stop for the Baja 1000 off road race that had just finished. We stayed in a very clean and upbeat hotel called Rice and Beans. From the memorabilia on the walls in the bar-restaurant, we could see many racers have stayed there over the years. The highway then took us east to the Sea of Cortez to the town of Santa Rosalia. Another resource-based
community, it was hard hit by the recent hurricane. People lost their lives in the ensuing floods and parts of the city were destroyed including the marina which was totally washed away. The old downtown with it’s French colonial style buildings was fortunately spared from the storm’s fury. We knew of one special building and it didn’t take long to find it. Alexander Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame) had designed a prefabricated metal church in 1884 as a prototype for missionary churches in France’s tropical colonies. Built in 1887 to be strong enough to withstand severe tropical weather, the church is made from galvanized iron. In 1889, the church and the Eiffel Tower were put on display at the Paris World’s Exposition. Gustave won first prize for the church’s design. Years later, an official for the French Boleo Mining Company active in the Santa Rosalia area, learned of the church being stored in a Brussels warehouse. He purchased it and had the church shipped to Santa Rosalía where it
was reassembled in 1897. It was given the name ‘Iglesia de Santa Bárbara.’ We had a look around it and it’s quite wonderful to see the Eiffel designed metalwork so far from his famous tower in Paris. We continued south along the sea and came to the beautiful bay called Bahia Concepcion. This narrow protected bay is a favourite place for Snowbirds from Canada to locate their RV’s on the water’s edge. Secluded beautiful places dot the coastline. The bay is part of the Sea of Cortez which is the richest body of water on our entire planet. This diverse sea supports more than 900 varieties of fish and more than 2,000 species of marine invertebrates. It is home to many species that exist only within it’s waters. We found one such beautiful place called Playa Buenaventura and stayed in a very reasonably priced house for three nights to rest up for the final push to La Paz a few hundred kilometres south. Apart from the in-house scorpions it was a lovely refuge. The next morning we moved out and camped two nights on the
beach in the safety of our tent. Problem solved. Our route took us further south along the Bahia Concepcion and eventually overland towards an area popular with many Canadians. We had one more night on the road camped in a small truck stop called Las Palmas Oasis. It was a hoot as we camped out back with the chickens while the big rigs were coming and going to all hours out front. The next day we pushed on to Loreto. This little town of around 30,000 people is home to many snowbirds when the snow starts to fall back home. We met people from Vernon, Campbell River, Sydney, Fort St. John, Calgary, Montmangy, Quebec and yes, lots of U.S. folks too. We even met Santa Claus. Under the guise of a man from New Mexico named Keith, every year at this time he comes to town to bring joy to the kids and their families. We liked the town so much we stayed ten days to rest up after our challenges in the desert. Unfortunately, our stay was marred by another unexpected event. See PAGE A14
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Whiplash straddles the fine line between passion and obsession Quesnel Film Club presents Whiplash as the first in their winter series, Jan. 15 at the Carib Theatre. An exhilarating study of the thin line between passion and obsession, Whiplash has all the tension of a psychological thriller as it explores the true cost of greatness. Brilliantly realized by writer-director Damien Chazelle and driven by fierce, searing performances from Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, this film is a potent drama about just how far someone will go to be the best. Andrew is a promising 19-yearold drummer at the Schaffer Music Academy, one of the best music schools in the country. Haunted by his father’s failed writing career and plagued with the fear that mediocrity might be genetic, Andrew practices until his hands bleed. The pressure to succeed becomes all the more intense when he is picked to join the school band led by the infamous Terence Fletcher, a ruthlessly
disciplinarian music instructor who will stop at nothing to make his students realize their potential. Under Fletcher’s tyrannical direction, Andrew determines to attain perfection in his art at any cost – even his humanity. Packed with great jazz standards, dazzling musical recitals and performances of nerve-wracking intensity, Whiplash will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way to the blistering climax. Whiplash scrapes the far edge of crazy passion. It never apologizes. Tickets for Whiplash’s 6:30 p.m. showing are $9 (regular admission) and $7 (seniors.) Film Club memberships are included in the ticket price. For information, call 250-747-7422 or 250-747-3979. Join the Facebook page at Quesnel Film Club or visit www. quesnelfilmclub.ca. Film Club films can be rented at K-Max Games and Rentals on Reid Street.
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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 250-9927257.
SATURDAY TELUS is sponsoring a free skate at the twin arenas Jan. 10, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and coffee available.
SUNDAY GOLD PAN GRANNIES present African Grannies Tribunal: Seeking justice at the front lines of the AIDS crisis. Jan. 18,
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s Community Hall. This documentary follows 3 grandmothers from Uganda and Swaziland as they prepare to testify at the International African Grandmothers Tribunal held in Vancouver in Sept. 2013. Admission is a suggested donations of $5 and includes refreshments.
ONGOING EVENTS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon at the Legion, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250-7471130 or Cora, 250992-9344. 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 250-7473547 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 201415 season. Mixed 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. KEENAGERS FITNESS CLASS at the Legion, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. lead by fitness instructor Cindy Paul. 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, 250-992-7655. TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meets every Thursday evening, weight loss programs and contests. Make weight loss fun with
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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, 250747-1606. CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a demen-
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tia 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 1-866-564-7533 or Pete at 250-9910058. BILLY BARKER DAYS SOCIETY meets the third Thursday of every month, room N212, CNC Quesnel campus at 5:30 p.m.
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Heather and Chris have found a slice of paradise on Baja Sur
From A12 Heather was riding her bike back from the grocery store when a really vicious dog ran out from a driveway, chased her and eventually bit her in the calf. She was only blocks away from our campground and when she arrived blood was streaming from her leg. Fortunately there were two nurses (from Campbell River) staying at the campground. First
aid was administered and for the next couple of days we adopted a routine of changing dressings, butterfly bandages and keeping the whole thing clean. Before we left on our journey we made many trips to both our doctor and the Travel Health Clinic to receive the required immunizations including Tetanus. Rabies is not technically required but we chose to go have
the series of expensive shots and we’re glad we did. Her leg is healing well. This little episode and a bout of stomach upset for me effectively put us behind in our schedule that included hotel reservations for Christmas in a town in Southern Baja. The same people from Campbell River came through for us and gave us a ride to a large town half way to La Paz called Ciudad
Contitucion. Getting ready for the last three days of riding before La Paz, we thought all was well. Not quite. On the day we were to leave, we quickly realized we both were suffering from food poisoning. Pizza the night before seemed safe enough but it clearly wasn’t. Delayed again, we were forced to make another decision and accepted a ride from some more good samaritans,
this time from Germany. It wasn’t the arrival we had anticipated into La Paz but we were very happy to be there. Our journey on Baja will continue after La Paz. For Christmas we’re staying at a small family run hotel in Los Barielles on the east coast of Baja. After that, the plans are open-ended. We’ve grown to love the “tranquillo” feeling of southern Baja and we’ve yet to discover
many of the small seaside hideaways we’ve learned about during our ride south. Also, from what we’ve learned from a cross section of people, it’s widely accepted to be safer here than on the mainland. We left on this tour in agreement that if we found a place we really liked, we’d stay longer. Baja Sur may be that place. In our next story we’ll let you know what treasures we found!
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Close, but no cigar WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter
Winter paradise Take time to enjoy the snow days at Hallis Lake Lodge Open House this Sunday, Jan. 11. Starting at 10 a.m. Hallis Lake welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities to join the fun of cross-country skiing with a free ski day which includes, a free ski pass, tours, lessons and rentals. And for only a toonie you can get a pancake breakfast at the lodge. It’s the perfect day for beginner skiers to test out the trails or for returning skiers who wish to stretch out their cross-country skiing muscles. This fun-filled winter activity is sure to capture your interest, helping pass the long cold winter months so come out and give it a try. Observer file photo
After weeks away, the Quesnel Kangaroos finally brought the game home, facing off against the Williams Lake Stampeders, Saturday Dec. 27. Taking the lead in the Central Interior Hockey League (CIHL), the Stampeders provided tough competition for the ’Roos. The visiting team took the lead, scoring three goals in the first period. The ’Roos fired 25 shots at the opposing goalie in the first period, but to no avail. The first period ended with the Stampeders skating away with a three-goal lead. It was clear that the ’Roos would have to skate their hardest to catch up to the Stampeders, but they seemed more than up to the task. As the buzzer sounded, calling the players back onto the ice the ’Roos jumped into action with a renewed determination. Win or lose the ’Roos were going to provide a tough challenge for their competition. Alessio Tomassetti skated in only two minutes and 48 second into the second period to score the ’Roos first goal of the night, assisted by Justin Fulton and Coltin De Frais. The home team quickly followed this up with yet another goal, scored by Mitch Galbraith with the help of Nick Tomassetti and Ryan Skinner. Only seven minutes and five second into the second period the ’Roos had managed to bring the score to 3-2. Feeling the pressure of the advancing ’Roos, the Stampeders seemed determined to keep the lead. Stampeders Matt Lees skated by his opponents nearing the end of the second period to score the visiting team’s fourth goal of the night this time on a power play, with the help of fellow Stampeders Kurtis Bon and Aaron Zurak. The visiting team still held onto the lead, but this time only by two points and the ’Roos were not backing down just yet. The third period started with a score of 4-2 in favour of Williams Lake, but this would the ’Roos period to shine. Though Williams Lake scored the first goal of the final period, bringing in their fifth goal of the night the ’Roos quickly retaliated, goal after goal. See PAGE A16
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’Roo Paul Girodat, assisted by Galbraith and Nick Tomassetti, skated in for what would be the first of many consecutive goals for the ’Roos. Alessio Tomassetti quickly followed this goal with one of his own, scoring the fourth goal of the night for the ’Roos unassisted. Bringing the fifth goal and tying up the score was Daryl Gagnon with the help of fellow Kangaroos Ashton Rai and goalie Ryan Manderson. However, a tied score was not enough for the determined ’Roos and Coltin De Frais skated in, unassisted, for the ’Roos sixth goal. This put the home team one goal ahead of their opponents. This victory was short lived however as the Stampeders skated in to tie up the score once more. With neither team able to advance in the final minutes of the third period the game went into overtime. The score was 6-6 and only one goal was needed to decide the victor and only 48 seconds in the Stampeders scored their seventh and final goal of the night just barely taking the
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January 4 - 10, 2015 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don’t be afraid to embrace your lighthearted side this week, Aries. Laughter is the best medicine, and those around you will enjoy your sense of humor. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, embrace your desire to be close to friends this week. Spend as much time as you can with your friends, especially those you have not seen in awhile. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A great week with regard to matters of the heart is on the horizon, Gemini. If you have been in a relationship for some time, now is a great time to talk about the future of that relationship.
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win in this nail-biting event. The next game for the ’Roos puts them face-to-face against the Lac La Hache Tomahawks, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Arenas. This is the final home game before the playoffs begin, it’s a must see for ever fan of the Quesnel Kanagroos.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You harbor desire to spend some time alone this week, Cancer. You are a social person, but even you need some moments to retreat into your own mind for a while. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You may be noticing all of the good vibes surrounding you this week, Leo. Expect some positive changes in the days ahead. It may just be a new romantic relationship or friendship. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a work opportunity could spring up this week if you are willing to expand your horizons. It may be a bit outside of your comfort zone, but you can handle it. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are in a relatively optimistic frame of mind this week as you try to see the bright side of things. You may find that many new opportunities are headed your way. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t spend too much time lost in your own fantasies, Scorpio. You need to maintain your focus on the tasks at hand, both at home and at work.
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