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Look what you’ve done If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. Observer staff highlight just some of the victims of bullying. Today the public is encouraged to wear pink for Pink Shirt Day as an antibullying statement. Karen Powell photo

NH Growing for Gold program highlights breastfeeding-friendly businesses AUTUMN MACDONALD Observer Reporter Northern Health is encouraging Gold Pan businesses to support breastfeeding on their premises through a new program. The Growing for Gold program would offer businesses the opportunity to display a free decal, saying, Naturally, you can

breastfeed here, which each business can then display in their window, showcasing their support. The decal will also aim to show shoppers and pedestrians they are welcome to breastfeed at that location. Businesses and facilities that participate in the program will also be included on the Breastfeeding Friendly Places

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List on Northern Health’s Growing for Gold webpage, so breastfeeding mothers can look for information before they leave their homes on places where they can comfortably breastfeed. The webpage also features information for businesses and facilities on creating breastfeedingfriendly environments. “Children that are given

a strong start have a great foundation to build on for lifelong health and breastfeeding is one piece of a strong foundation,” Northern Health’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Sandra Allison said. “By identifying breastfeeding-friendly locations in the north through the Growing for Gold campaign, we can improve the health of our children,

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our families, and our environment and positively impact the cultural perception around public breastfeeding.” Northern Health has a number of services available for mothers to support them in breastfeeding. For information and support programs, contact your local health unit, or check out northernhealth.

ca. Additionally, breastfeeding information, tools and resources are available on the Healthy Families B.C. website atwww.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/ If a business in Quesnel would like a decal and to become part of the program, it is encouraged to sign up on the website and a decal will be sent to the business.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

NEWS

Bouchie Lake Recreation requests support

The CRD agreed to support an application from the Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission to the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Regional Development Account, under the Community Halls and Recreation Facilities Program. If approved, the request of $30,000 would be used to undertake improvements to the Bouchie Lake Community Hall including demolition and reconstruction of the hall entrance. The existing concrete stairs will be replaced with a covered wheelchair accessible ramp and handrails, and exterior lighting will be installed to improve safety. The project will support community recreation and event infrastructure and will create some temporary local labour jobs.

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Kimberly VanceLundsbye, Healthy Communities grant researcher, Mark Pugh, from Acute Services for Interior Health and Dr. Glen Fedor appeared before the Board to provide an update on Healthy Communities activities. The presentation focused on results of the recent South Cariboo Mental Health survey. Some of the key areas that were addressed in the survey included geographic isolation, wait lists, cultural differences and barriers. More information about the BC Healthy Communities program is available online at bchealthycommunities.ca

Support The Cariboo Regional District will be writing a letter of support to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada regarding the proposed addition to one of the Williams Lake Indian Band’s reserves. The proposed re-

serve lands are lands to be exchanged with the Province of B.C. for portions of the reserve lands that are related to the Highway 97 road widening.

Proposed changes The Cariboo Regional District reviewed and will be seeking clarification on the recent proposed changes to the BC Fire Service Minimum Training Standards and the ongoing discussions regarding fire inspections in rural areas. The CRD will be requesting amendments to the BC Fire Service Minimum Training Standards playbook to clarify the definition of “authority having jurisdiction.” The clarification will specify that regional districts are only responsible for those fire departments they operate directly and instances in which an exterior operation level service may enter an interior space. The CRD will also be investigating what other regional districts are doing with respect to fire-related safety inspections in the rural areas, and the implications of advising the Fire Commissioner’s office Cariboo Regional District volunteers will no longer act in the capacity of local assistant fire commissioners. Further information about the proposed changes can be found online

at embc.gov.bc.ca/ofc/ index.htm

Toastmasters The Cariboo Regional District has proclaimed March 2015 as Toastmasters month throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin. In 2015, Toastmasters International is celebrating its 90th Anniversary around the globe.

Survey says The Board reviewed the results of the 2015 budget consultation open house surveys and meeting notes. The budget consultation process will be referred to board strategic planning for future consideration.

NCLGA The Cariboo Regional District will be submitting a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association’s (NCLGA) Annual General Meeting and convention. The resolution will call on the Province to deliver the full allowable cut under the BC Timber Sales program, complete a science-based inventory of the available timber supply and move assertively to increase operating certainty on the working forest land base. The AGM and convention is in Prince George, May 6-8. This annual event is focused on connecting communities, identifying common chal-

lenges and facilitating positive change. Further information about the NCLGA is available online at nclga.ca

Invasive plant The CRD Board of Directors received the annual review of the Invasive Plant Management program. Treatment crews completed an inventory on 2,050 sites over the 2014 operational season that began in May. The CRD follows the concepts of an integrated pest management program; employing a whole suite of tools to control invasive plant species dependent on the species and/or site conditions. Treatment activities included mechanical, chemical and biological. In 2014, the Program provided invasive plant management services for the Cariboo Regional District, City of Williams Lake, and District of Wells on private, municipal and regional districtowned lands. Services were also provided on a fee for service basis for the City of Quesnel, BC Hydro, Fortis BC Energy Inc., Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Further information is available online at cariboord.ca or by calling the CRD’s at 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636.

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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 AT 7 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS Public involvement for the Green Spaces, Parks and Open Space Recreation Master Plan takes place on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Quesnel is initiating a Green Spaces, Parks and Open Space Recreation Master Plan. We want your involvement at the March 3rd Open House to be held in Council Chambers at 7 p.m.. An online survey (hard copies also available at City Hall) is being circulated for community input at http://www.quesnel.ca/. Please visit http://www.quesnel.ca/ourquesnel.html for more information on the full project schedule. Inquiries can be directed to Tanya Turner, Director of Development Services, at (250) 992-2111. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)

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REDDEN, Donald Harold March 27, 1943 – February 5, 2015

Captain Don Redden has made his final departure. He died as he lived; calmly and peacefully. Survived by his companion of 13 years, Beth Bressette, daughter Debbi (Rod) Banzer, son Tom Redden, grandsons Rory (Chantel), Ryan (Kim) and Riley Banzer, great-granddaughter Brooklynn, brothers Lloyd (Shirley) and Grant (Joan) Redden. Predeceased by parents Harold and Ellen, son Allan, former wife Lana and sister Reta. Don was born in Lloydminster, and at 12 moved with his family to Quesnel. He married Lana Wilson in 1965 and moved his family to Prince George in the early 1970s to pursue his flying career. Natural skill and passion kept Don in the sky for 50 years, flying over 20,000 hours. Don joked that in his lifetime he went from driving horse and buggy

on the farm to flying Lear Jets at 600 mph. Don’s flying career encompassed bush piloting, forest fire fighting, owning a small flying service, delivering steel for Arctic drill rigs, NT Air passenger runs, air ambulance flights and corporate flying (30 years with Northwood). He was remarkably innovative, creative and skilled in mechanics. Don loved playing guitar and was well known for his energetic flat-picking lead and steady rhythm. He loved jamming with friends, entertaining seniors, playing festivals and dances and going ‘on the road’ with his band, Sound of the North. A long-time member of BC Old Time Fiddlers, he taught himself to play fiddle in his late sixties. Don loved hiking, bicycle trips, kayaking, fishing, camping with friends, and watching the soaring eagles

and loons from the deck of his beloved log home at West Lake.

Join us in a celebration of Don’s beautiful life Sat. March 7 at 1 pm at Knox United Church, 1448 – 5th Ave, Prince George. Musical instruments and stories of Don encouraged!

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It was all Rotarians on deck in Spirit Square on Friday to celebrate 110 years of Rotary International. Savalas was cooking up a storm with burgers and hot dogs while Rotarian Liz Neve handed out Quesnel Bakery cookies with the Rotary International logo in edible icing. Annie Gallant photos

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CITY COUNCIL NEWS Bob Simpson, Mayor

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Next steps are of extreme importance

oving forward, certainly brings back memories of 1986 – when we started to organize and lobby for the small arena. Believe me that was no easy task. This new arena is just like old times, at least for me and many others. After attending the JPC meeting Feb. 17 it was nice to see so many residents out. Very interesting presentation by the architect’s. Certainly does tell the tale of how we don’t have the funds in place to build what we had hoped for. Many comments were made in regards to building on the site of the old arena or barn which ever you wish to call it, there certainly were many unknowns. At least a decision was made to get detailed plans for what is felt wanted by residents. Albeit it appears the seating will be reduced to 1,200, no covered breezeway, no doubt a few other changes as ways to reduce the cost on the new site without jeopardizing the intent. I certainly hope that future discussions will be open to the pubic – not that they are in-camera but they certainly don’t go out of the way to let us know when the meetings are. So let’s hear it for open, honest and transparent

Mary Glassford

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discussions. Of course there is the issue of the referendum question for borrowing $7.5 million dollars, over 20 years, to provide for the construction of a new arena. Nowhere does it

state we can’t spend more than $7.5 million dollars for a new arena. In my opinion if we had more money we could spend more on the arena. I am sure that many would agree that if we can secure $6 million dollars from the Federal Gas Tax Strategic Priority Fund that money could be used toward any cost over runs if there are any. With the balance of funds used to reduce the debt load to the

taxpayer. By being open and informing the public as to when the application has been sent, the citizens can then lobby Dick Harris, our MP to do anything he can in his position to secure that funding for Quesnel. The mayor repeatedly says that they have permissive authority – true but that authority is for the borrowing of the $7.5 million not the cost of the arena. Regardless, the next

steps are so important and this work is going to take months for sure, please keep us informed and in the loop. We will be watching and waiting with baited breath for the outcome. Let’s Go! Mary Glassford is a long-term Quesnel resident, former Cariboo Regional District director and city councilor and president of the Post Secondary Education Council.

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Now that the 2015 budget is near completion, Council is able to turn its attention to other matters, including some house cleaning with respect to the City’s policies and bylaws. While the Financial Sustainability and Audit Committee (FSAC) has been working away on the 2015 budget and will now begin to work on the 2016 budget, another of Council’s permanent standing committees, the Policy and Bylaw Committee (PABCOM) chaired by Councillor Ron Paull, has been slogging through the City’s bylaws and policies with a view to updating and modernizing them. You’ll hear more about the work of PABCOM in the coming weeks as Council will be repealing a large number of bylaws that are no longer applicable, updating many more to reflect current law and practices, and introducing new policies and bylaws to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Like the Finance Committee, the Policy and Bylaw Committee will work throughout the year to assist Council to use its main legislative tools (policies and bylaws) to ensure Quesnel remains a vibrant and attractive community through this transition period. In another modernization initiative, Council will be conducting a strategic planning session with the four Northern Directors of the Cariboo Regional District in mid-March. Both Council and the Northern Directors are keen to review the current governance structure for our main recreation facilities in the City and the recreation facilities in the rural areas surrounding Quesnel. Once we review the governance structure for sub-regional recreation and the North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee, it’s Council’s desire to engage the Northern Directors in further discussions about shared services which are used by North Cariboo residents. In the coming weeks Council will be engaging the public in a comprehensive review of its parks, playgrounds and green spaces. Please join us in Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, March 3 at 7pm for an Open House on this important aspect of our community. The consultants undertaking this work will also meet with interested groups and individuals in order to develop a new Master Parks Plan for the City. On March 4, Council will be holding a public meeting in Council Chambers on the state of the City’s infrastructure. This presentation starts at 9 am. I hope to see you at these public sessions so you can help us to shape the future of our community. For more information about these opportunities to engage with Council please visit the City website at www.quesnel.ca. Mayor Bob Simpson bsimpson@quesnel.ca 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5 www.quesnel.ca

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MLA Coralee Oakes - Cariboo North Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development 644A Front Street • Tel: 250.991.0296 www.coraleeoakes.ca Find me on Twitter & Facebook

Working Together for the Best Care in Quesnel On a quarterly basis I sit down with Northern Health and talk about the health care issues brought up by constituents in Quesnel. I also get the opportunity to hear about the issues facing our doctors and health professionals.

LNG processing and tanker loading facility proposed by consortium led by PETRONAS at Lelu Island, Prince Rupert. Pacific Northwest LNG

Federal government offers tax breaks to LNG producers TOM FLETCHER Black Press The federal government is offering tax breaks for equipment and buildings for liquefied natural gas production. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the tax breaks in Surrey Thursday with Industry Minister James Moore and three B.C. MPs. LNG producers will be granted capital cost allowances of 30 per cent on equipment and 10 per cent on buildings, which reduce their income tax to offset construction costs. The standard rate for capital cost allowance is eight per cent for equipment

and six per cent for buildings. B.C. took a similar approach with its LNG income tax, offering credits on corporate income tax until initial plant investments are paid off. Premier Christy Clark welcomed the federal move, which she said B.C. has lobbied hard to get as international producers have delayed final investment decisions. She said the drop in oil prices has made the decision more difficult for big companies that get part of their revenue from oil, but B.C. is competitive on LNG. “We’re already more competitive than Australia,” Clark said. “Our real main

“If LNG proponents want, as one proponent did, 70 per cent temporary foreign workers, and 70 per cent of the [greenhouse gas] emissions are not being counted, then we don’t support the plan.” Bruce Ralston, NDP

competition in the world is the U.S. and the west coast of North America.” NDP natural gas critic Bruce Ralston said the front-end tax credits are the

right approach to take, but the federal tax break doesn’t change the economic conditions for B.C. trying to enter a global energy market. “Our objections are the same,” Ralston said. “If LNG proponents want, as one proponent did, 70 per cent temporary foreign workers, and 70 per cent of the [greenhouse gas] emissions are not being counted, then we don’t support the plan.” David Keane, president of the BC LNG Alliance, said the federal decision is encouraging and the industry continues to work with First Nations and other local governments to develop.

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During my latest meeting with Northern Health an important discussion on the use of the emergency department services and some of the challenges faced by the doctors and nurses operating the ER was discussed. Before delving into emergency services I want to start by saying that if you or a family member experience a life threatening situation and need urgent care, experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding call 9-1-1 or visit emergency services. Emergency services are designed for these needs. Emergency services at the hospital are not set up for care for routine illnesses, and they do not work on a first-come, first serve basis. A discussion area at our most recent meeting was the increased use of the emergency room and the number of complaints from visitors to the emergency room on wait times. During busy times, individuals with minor illnesses may wait for hours while critical care is administered to others. Patients are seen according to the seriousness of their illness or injury. The emergency department is designed for supporting: very sick children, deep cuts, broken bones, severe bleeding, overdoses, serious falls, choking, abdominal pain, poisonings, chest pain, burns, shortness of breath, blows to the head and eye injuries. Remember that non-emergencies are best dealt with either through home treatment or a wait to see your regular doctor. The hospital becomes bogged down and waits are lengthened when visitors come for minor scratches, cuts, requests for bandages, or slings, stitch removals, medication refills, requests for test results, work or travel related paperwork (Doctor’s note or WCB forms) or for a second opinion after seeing your family doctor. Let us all work together to use good judgment in our visits to the emergency room. Whenever you feel you can apply home treatment safely and wait to see your regular doctor, do so. It is important for each of us to understand the appropriate reasons for going to the Emergency Room, to ensure that anytime we think we need to go to emergency that it is for something that needs immediate attention. I wish to close by thanking our doctors and health care practitioners. Your dedication to our community and the people who live here is admirable and I know all of our residents would want you to know how much we appreciate what you do for each of us. Thank you.

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Be part of the solution Most people claim, at one time or another in their life, to have experienced bullying. However, most didn’t kill themselves and the bullies rarely recognized their actions for what they were. Life goes on. But not for everyone. More and more teens, in this day of electronic and cyber-bullying are finding life intolerable and resorting to suicide. That is unacceptable no matter how you look at it. Each and every person on the planet must take responsibility for reducing and optimistically eliminating bullying. They aren’t just a set of numbers, they’re children, people who never have a chance to reach their potential, never have a chance to contribute to society, never have a chance live. If you aren’t actively fighting against bullying, if you passively consider bullying some horrendous right of passage for most teenagers, you’re just as much a part of the problem. Consider Reena Virk and Amanda Todd’s deaths on your shoulders. Youth of today must look long and hard at how they behave towards others. Have you said hurtful things to someone just because you could, or maybe passively participated when your friends verbally or, God forbid, physically inflicted pain and suffering on another? Have you passed along an inappropriate picture on your cell phone? Facebook? Snapchat? You’re guilty! Just as Isis has no right to bully on such a diabolical level, every bully needs to see the devastation the death of a teenager has on a family. And those workplace bullies need to take stock of their actions, too. Just because you make it through the teen years, doesn’t mean the bullying stops there. Bullies grow up too and continue to inflict their toxic behaviour on others Stand up to bullying. You know when you see it. Be part of the solution. – Annie Gallant, Observer

Why cut taxes for the rich?

he B.C. government’s third straight budget surplus is the main battleground for provincial politicians this spring, with little else on the order paper to argue about. The main conflict is over the tax cut for the rich that results from removing a two-year surtax on personal income greater than $150,000 a year. It’s an outrage, says the NDP, starving our threadbare government services of more than $200 million over the next three years. NDP leader John Horgan set the tone in his reply to Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget speech: “I can appreciate that the minister was celebrating with the champagne-andcaviar set, but the rest of British Columbia saw $700 million in increased fees and taxes on their backs.” Old news, de Jong replied. It was a two-year surtax on high-income earners to help get B.C. out of its postrecession red ink, and it expired as it was legislated to do. This political theatre doesn’t help people

Tom Fletcher

B.C. Views understand what’s actually going on. First, a lot of that red ink was B.C. Liberal blood from dismantling the harmonized sales tax and repaying Ottawa for that failed experiment. Second, this temporary tax on the rich was a political strategy by de Jong and Premier Christy Clark, limping into an election most expected them to lose. De Jong’s debut budget in February 2013 also accelerated a small increase in corporate income tax, stealing two populist planks from Adrian Dix’s NDP platform. Ending the surtax not only kept a promise, it kept B.C. competitive with Alberta on personal income taxes. High wage earners and many of their businesses are more mobile every year, which is why this year’s budget also

extended tax breaks for high-tech and digital media companies. Another tweak in de Jong’s budget was to increase the low-income cutoff for personal income tax from $18,000 to $19,000. Those with the lowest incomes are relieved not only of income tax but also medical premiums, which continue to march up by another four per cent, and are mostly paid by employers. As with the federal election set for this fall, we will hear a lot about the burden on the vaguely defined “middle class.” In B.C. they have to dig deeper for car insurance, hydro, ferry rides and post-secondary tuition, while those top-hatted champagne-sippers party on with their tax holiday? Well, not exactly. Here’s an assessment from Philip Cross, research co-ordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada. Just after the 2013 B.C. election, Cross noted that Canada, its provinces, Europe and the United States have all been

adjusting their tax systems to increase the load on wealthier people and ease it from the poor. This has closed the wage gap considerably in Canada. By 2010, the top 20 per cent of earners were paying 58.3 per cent of all income taxes. That’s up from 50 per cent in 1976, showing how long Canada’s income taxes have been “progressive.” This is the main reason why “income inequality,” that other great cause of the left, started leveling off in Canada around 1998. Cross points to measures like the low-income exemption from income tax. By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian households were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than a third of income tax filers were paying none at all. Cross asks and answers the central question: Should the rich pay more? “If it’s a misinformed attempt to compensate for imaginary losses of low-income people, the answer is clearly no.” Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Are we really planning for the future? Editor: After I read Site decided (Observer, Feb. 20), and Arena ice users granted too much say (Feedback Bruce Johnston Observer, Feb. 2), it hit me: Are we planning for the next two years ... or for Quesnel’s ‘Arenas for the future’? According to Bruce Johnston the JPC has clearly heard from its own project manager “that regardless of what else is done to reduce the cost of the project, tearing down the old arena and building it on that site will always cost $2.5 million less than building it on the proposed (library) site. (*Refer to this statement when reading my last

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three paragraphs.) I happily admit that one of the main reasons I voted against the original “multi-center proposal” was the cluttered, crowded, messy state that it would have created in the present Twin Arenas and Curling Rink area. As well, not that long ago, we, the taxpayers’ paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to have the Plaza built there to enhance that whole area – of which our City Hall was meant to be “at the gate of the Plaza.” That whole project was meant to be a piece of “civic pride,” and with the trees and the big round garden (even though

City Hall was moved), it still can be. But, now, I feel, we’re talking about destroying it entirely – which will cost ‘more big bucks so we can clutter that area instead of beautify it! Also, in my opinion, we are fortunate to have the present amount of parking for both the Twin Arenas and the Curling Rink… we’d be moving backwards to put buildings in the way and end up with almost illegal parking access (seen at one of the new design shows at the arena). Only feet from the Carson traffic lights, etc. with accidents just waiting to happen.

I’ve been a curler and a very keen hockey-gramma for more than 15 years. I have attended several meetings regarding ‘the arena. At one of those meetings, Ron Paull (not then on council) suggested a temporary covered outdoor rink in the parking lot in order that skaters would not miss an entire season. He was immediately questioned about the cost of that; but, without any statistics myself, I would tend to believe that the $2.5 million that will be saved by building in Rink 1’s present location would more than cover the cost. Nobody would have to miss a full season

of hockey/figure skating, etc.; nor would we go without parking places; and neither would we pay-out many mega dollars to destroy our Plaza. But now, let’s look at Paull’s suggestion again. If such a covered rink were constructed near our Recreation Center that could be the second ice surface for this next season while the new Rink was being built in the present location and we could eventually still enjoy Quesnel’s Twin Arenas again. Plus, looking towards the future, permanent housing could be built over the ice surface near

the Rec Center (selling the temporary roof to another town/city who is going through similar circumstances?) which then could become our third arena. I feel that is truly saving money and truly looking to the future. Are all of you happy with just planning for the next two years while we mess up that terrific downtown sports area? Or, would you rather our mayor, council and Joint Planning Commission lead us into “our arenas’ future” for probably the same or very similar amount of millions? Ruth McClounie Quesnel

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Betsy Van Halderen loves all things aviation and that includes Skyfest 2015. Annie Gallant photo

Skyfest 2015 success will depend on the commitment of volunteers ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Her passion for aviation was borrowed from her husband Jerry Van Halderen Sr. but soon was imbedded in her heart as well. A former pilot in the Dutch airforce, Jerry Sr. never lost his love for all things aviation and it lives on in his widow Betsy, son Jerry Jr. and daughterin-law Barb. In 2002, Jerry Sr. purchased a Long-EZ plane, built and piloted by Swiss pilot Hans Schmid, which had broken more than 100 flying records by circling the globe twice to celebrate the Millenium. Ten years ago Betsy and Jerry Jr. learned to fly and have maintained their love of aviation ever since. Jerry and Barb soon bought

their own plane and joined the Quesnel Flying Club which organized the first Skyfest in 2010. A separate, non-profit society, Quesnel Skyfest Society was formed to produce the next Skyfest in 2012 and the highly successful Skyfest 2013. Betsy helped out in the VIP area in 2010 and with the organization of the 2012 show even though she wasn’t able to attend the show itself. However, 2013’s Quesnel Skyfest was a different story. “I was in it from the beginning and really stepped up with the volunteers,” she said. “And I’ve been working on Skyfest 2015 since the gates closed on 2013.” Planning for Skyfest 2015 has been very different. Quesnel has

established itself as a airshow destination and performers and regulatory officials are now requesting to come to this show. “We have arrived,” Betsy said. She added being featured on the current Discovery Channel AIRSHOW, which is airing in more than 100 countries worldwide, hasn’t hurt either. The public also embraced the 2013 Skyfest with large, appreciative crowds on both days of the event. The weather was perfect and the show flawless. Upon reflection, Betsy admitted her favourite moment is the pyro show with Quesnel Airport’s fabulous treeline in the background especially when you throw in a couple of planes criss-

crossing in front. The community including business, industry, individuals and community groups all embraced Skyfest 2013 and Betsy said it was the first Quesnel airshow to actually come out in the black. “Community sponsorship, together with the gate receipts carried the show,” she said. For Skyfest 2015 there’s a 12-person board of directors who are devoting a huge amount of time and energy organizing the event. “We all work on Skyfest every week (if not every day) and we meet regularly to report on progress” she added. “People don’t realize the huge commitment by this board of directors.”

As with any community event, volunteers are the backbone and Betsy is looking for many, many volunteers. There’s a meeting March 18 at the BW Tower Inn and anyone interested in Skyfest 2015 and how to get involved is invited to attend. Even if you can’t attend Skyfest 2015, Aug. 1 – 2 (Betsy was absent Skyfest 2012) there’s lots to be done before hand. Some of the jobs that might interest you include: •traffic control managing vehicles coming into the airport as well as parking •event set up and tear down •recycling and garbage •tickets and gate •hostessing – selling programs – information – greeting

•security • EMT •feeding volunteers and performers – keeping them hydrated as well •collecting milk jugs for the pyro events •Mustang ticket sales •Billy Barker Days/ Williams Lake Stampede parade preparation •coordinating school students ticket distribution •coordinating food vendors – looking for businesses to get involved with either products or services . “If you can imagine a volunteer position, it probably exists, so step up and be part of this amazing event,” Betsy said. Contact Skyfest through their Facebook page or the website quesnelskyfest.ca.

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Big Dog Comedy presents Tim Nutt

Big Dog Comedy welcomes Tim Nutt for two nights at the Occidental Feb. 27 – 28, showtime 8:30 p.m. Big Dog Comedy owner Tom Bassett admits Nutt is a hard act to follow, so this time Nutt has agreed to do the opener and the headliner time and give the audience what they came for, Nutt’s brand of quality comedy. “This is Tim Nutt as you have never seen him,” Bassett said. “You will not forget an evening with Tim Nutt.” Nutt is a comic who can’t be

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around the edges”, audiences expect Nutt’s material to match. But he surprises with razored-down punch lines and well conjured-up premises that place him as one of the top comics working today. His appearance at the 2006 Just For Laughs was so impressive he was named one of the “Best of the Fest” and reviewers asked “where have they been hiding this guy?” The answer was, in comedy clubs across Canada where Tim has established himself as a top-draw for the past 16 years.

Celebrate World Day of Prayer, March 13 The World Day of Prayer 2015 celebrates the Women of the Bahamas and is being held in Quesnel March 13 at 7 p.m. in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, across from Red Bluff elementary school. Refreshments to follow the service. This year’s World Day of Prayer was written by the Women of the Bahamas and everyone is invited to join with them in a celebration of their culture and history, their land and their legacy. The sounds of the ocean breeze, of Junkanoo, of rake

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March 3, 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and ThursInvitation to informaTHURSDAY Chuck Mobley Thedays, 11 a.m. – 1 tion session. Please 29TH ANNUAL QUESNEL FILM atre. Tickets available p.m..To book an apRSVP to attend one DUCKS UNLIMat Save-On Foods, pointment call Susan, CLUB PRESENTS of two events, Feb. ITED CANADA Force Majeure Feb. Green Tree Health, 250-991-9664. 28, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 BANQUET AND 26, 6:30 p.m. Carib at the door or in p.m., Parkland ComAUCTION April Theatre. Tickets are advance by calling SENIORS’ SOCK munity Centre or 25, Quesnel Seniors’ $9 (reg. admission) 250-747-2207. Cost HOP ATEVENTS THE LEMarch 7, 11:30 a.m. ETC... Centre, doors open at SPECIAL & MEETINGS is $25/show/each GION every Tuesday, and $7 (seniors.) For – 2:30 p.m., Bouchie 6 p.m. Tickets $50/ information call 250- Lake Hall, lunch will (adult) or $20/show/ 2 – 4 p.m. in the person. Call Russ, 747-7422 or 250each (seniors and lounge. No charge. be served. To RSVP 250-992-3485, Ray, 747-3979. youth.) Come down and call Pam, 250-747250-747-8313, Darcenjoy an afternoon 0088 or Linda, 250ey, 250-992-7763, FRIDAY ROLLER DERBY dancing to the oldies, 991-0923. Sherry, 250-747-4668 WORLD DAY OF PUB NIGHT, March playing darts, pool or online at ducks.ca/ PRAYER, March 13, 7, 6 p.m., The Ocand crib. FIRST ST. PATevent 7 p.m., Seventh-day cidental, Buffet RICKS DAY PACE Adventist Church, dinner, silent auction, ALZHEIMER SOAND PINT 5km LIONS CLUB 1518 Maple Drive, dessert auction, door CIETY PRESENTS walk or run around GARAGE SALE, the refreshment to follow the Riverfront Trail, prizes. Tickets $30 (in FAMILY CAREGIVlast Saturday of every the service. advance) at The OcER SERIES WORKMarch 14, 11 a.m. month at Maple Park cidental or from any SHOP April 21, 10 (start and finish at Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. SATURDAY Gold Pain City Derby a.m. – 3 p.m. GR the Cariboo Hotel). Hot dogs and coffee QUESNEL FIDgirl. Enjoy DJ music Baker Hospital upper Entry fees are $25 available. At the Feb. DLERS REGUand try your luck boardroom. Cost is (before Feb. 28) or 28 and March 28 gaLAR MONTHLY with 50/50 draw. by donation. Pre$30 (after March 1) rage sale Lions Club DANCE, March 7, 8 registration required. Registration at Reaalso taking orders for p.m. – midnight, Me- son2Run, 424A Reid SENIORS ADVOPrograms without Vessey’s flower bulbs. tis Bingo Hall, West CACY SERVICE will sufficient registrants Street, 250-992-2786 ONGOING EVENTS Quesnel. Admissions be servicing the comwill be cancelled. To or Healthy Transfor$10 includes lunch. munity at City Hallregister call 1-866mations, Maple Park QUESNEL AND Main Floor, left hand 564-7533 or email, Mall, 250-991-2213. DISTRICT HERITELL US YOUR side for the month of ljones@alzheimerbc. All proceeds to Ques- TAGE ASSOCIASTORY PROJECTS February, hours are org. nel Cancer Care Unit. TION, ANTIQUE

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QLA presents Ballet Jorgen’s Cinderella

Quesnel Live Arts’ (QLA) final presentation for the season is Ballet Jorgen’s Cinderella, March 3, 7:30 p.m. at Chuck Mobley Theatre in Correlieu senior secondary school. Cinderella, the ballet by Bengt Jorgen is an innovative take on the classic fairy tale. Jorgen’s choreography takes the audience through the misfortunes and fortunes of Cinderella and her stepsisters. Cinderella is tormented by her sisters until her life is changed by the appearance of an old woman, a seed and magical fairies. When Cinderella wins the hand of her prince, her stepsisters find their world turned upside down. Framing the action are sets by Glenn Davidson that create a

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fantastical environment based on the idea of the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. Costume designs by Robert Doyle playfully echo each character’s personality. This production is a must see for all those in Quesnel who enjoy live dance performances on a first-class calibre level. Tickets for Cinderella are $25/ show (regular admission) or $20/ show (seniors and youth) available at Save-On Foods, KMAX, Green Tree Health, at the door or in advance by calling 250-747-2207. This is a very popular show and QLA is confident it will sell out so rather than count on tickets at the door, check with local ticket outlets as soon as possible.

The discovery of the microscope in the 1600s was a leap forward in medical science. It allowed scientists to see bacteria. Now, with the Nobel Prize being awarded in chemistry for the discovery of the fluorescent microscope, scientists are able to see inside an individual cell. This heralds the age of “nanoscopy” and will be very useful in discovering the causes of disease like Parkinsons, Huntingtons and Alzheimers. Here’s a hint when reading those nutritional labels on food products. Anything ending in “-ose” usually indicates a sugar of some type, like glucose. If a word ends in “-ase”, it usually indicates an enzyme like protease. Normally, our salivary glands produce about one litre of saliva every day. Some people produce less and the uncomfortable condition of dry mouth can occur. Sometimes, medications can be the cause. These can include antihistamines, heart and blood pressure drugs, cancer drugs, and drugs used to treat Parkinsons. Talk to our pharmacists for advice about any of your medications. Bill Wang photo

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The very successful Complete Health Improvement Program program is about to begin March 2 and anyone looking to improve their health and live a fuller, healthier lifestyle is invited to participate. Chronic diseases are on the rise and account for 84 per cent of the current national healthcare expenditure in the US. Nearly 18 per cent of the US Gross Domestic Product, or $2.7 trillion, is now being spent on healthcare. This is by far more than any other nation, but Canada is not far behind. Yet many of these chronic diseases have lifestyle underpinnings and are responsive to lifestyle modification. It is estimated that nearly 40 per cent of all cancer deaths

and 82 per cent of cardiac deaths could be prevented. In addition, 71 per cent of colon cancer, 71 per cent of strokes and 91 per cent of the cases of diabetes could be avoided through appropriate lifestyle changes such as: adopting a simpler, healthier diet, following a consistent physical activity program and avoiding tobacco. The CHIP is an intensive community-based lifestyle intervention educational program that has been shown to offer significant benefits for the prevention, control and even reversal of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, stroke, some cancers, hypertension and depression. This program is largely attractive to middle-class people,

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Dave has lost his hard fought battle with cancer. He was blessed to be able to live his life doing what he loved best, to work hard caring for his family and friends, his land and his livestock. His family extends an invitation to join them in a Celebration of Dave’s Life on May 9th, 2015, an exact time and details to be announced. It was his wish that we gather together where he loved to be, on his beloved farm. We will treasure his strength, dedication and love. We miss him so very much, now he is free of pain and at peace.

but people of all classes, ages and interests are looking to improve their health and so almost every person in our society could and would be benefited by the program. It is inexpensive yet very comprehensive in its nature and content and some feel even exceeds the content and expectations of the resident programs that it mimics and for a fraction of the cost. Instead of learning to live in some other controlled environment (eg. resident program facilities), CHIP teaches us how to implement better choices in the context of our own homes with our families

helping and taking part so they too may enjoy a healthier, longer, happier life. Several of our Quesnel CHIP graduates have reduced their risk of heart attack by more than 80 per cent and in fact have joined the ranks of those referred to by some as “Heart Attack Proof.” I like the sound of that and want to stay in that category. On taking the course myself, my cholesterol dropped from “Dangerously high” to “Perfectly normal” within 28 days and I would recommend the program to anyone, especially those having heart issues or who may be on sustain drugs, as

you may be able to avoid taking them. If I do not need the medication to sustain good health, I am not interested in paying for them, nor am I interested in living with the side effects. Healthier, happier people graduate from our CHIP program. If you think you or one of your family or acquaintances could benefit from this course, the program begins March 2 – April 2 including two health screens. Call Dr. Corbett at 250992-3444 or 250991-9297 for details. You will never regret it and you may save someone’s life, maybe even your own. – submitted by Keith Corbett

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In 2007, in recognition of Island Mountain Arts’ 30th Anniversary, IMA established an Endowment Fund with the Quesnel Community Foundation to provide funding for scholarships and bursaries for its programs. Funds for the endowment were raised through the generous donation of artworks by over thirty artists who took part in IMA’s 30x30 exhibition and auction. With matching funds from the Quesnel Community Foundation, the Vancouver Foundation and Heritage Canada, IMA’s endowment grew to $50,000. In 2011 IMA held the Ripe Auction and Exhibition, which celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Toni Onley Artists’ Project. Over thirty artists donated works to raise funds for the IMA Endowment Fund, and with the help of these artists, as well as, Heritage Canada and some key individual donors such as The Iredale-Gray Family, Joseph Plaskett, Kate Sulis and Bill Graham, IMA has added another $20,000 to the fund. IMA is dedicated to making all programs accessible to those that could benefit from them; therefore all programs offered through IMA can be subsidized by applying for a scholarship or bursary. Forms can be found on the IMA website and the deadline is May 15th for most programs and May 1st for the Toni Onley Artists’ Project. IMA is pleased to recognize important artists from the Cariboo and beyond through creating scholarships in their name. In 2011 IMA created the Sylvia Regehr Scholarship for the Artists’ Project. Sylvia Regehr (1962 – 2011) was a Quesnel artist and worked for many years for West Fraser, she was also a past IMA board member and the 2010 recipient of the Sonia Cornwall Scholarship. She passed away in 2011 after a long battle with cancer. IMA is pleased to honour important artists in our community through its Scholarship Fund. For more information on all IMA’s programs and to apply for a scholarship or bursary, please visit the IMA website at www.imarts.com

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Supporting our athletes Local para-athlete Landon McGauley is taking on the Winter Games in Prince George and will be representing Team B.C. and Quesnel for para-alpine skiing. In order to help support the training and travel costs Troll Ski Resort will host a fundrasier – dinner, basket draw and live auction – for McGauley Feb. 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Come out and show your support for one of our local athletes. Observer file photo

Good effort and better luck next year WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The ‘Roos left the playoffs with a bang with back-to-back nail biting away games against the Williams Lake Stampeders, Feb. 8 – 9. The Saturday night match was a game of tug-a-war, each team trying to advance on the other with neither ever managing to take more than a two point lead. The Stampeders took the first two goals of the night, but the visiting ‘Roos quickly fired back with a goal of their own. Only minutes before the end of the first period Joey MacDonald skated in with Waylon L’Heureux assisting, scoring Quesnel’s first goal of the night on a power play. As the second period began the Stampeders seems determined to establish a firm lead, but the Quesnel boys were on the defensive and held the Stampeders at bay.

I am pleased with the efforts. The guys did a good job with what we had, we were often short-handed when we travelled but we had a good core group of guys.” Coach Win Winofsky

It wasn’t until 13 minutes and 15 seconds into the second period that the first goal was scored. But this small victory was short lived as ‘Roo Ryan Hanes, with the help of MacDonald, scored the Quesnel’s second goal of the night soon after. The ‘Roos tied the score 3-3 at 18 minutes and 58 seconds into the second period, leaving the Stampeders a very small window to advance before the buzzer sounded. This small window was enough and the Stampeders skated in for two

consecutive goals. Entering the third period, now two goals behind, the ‘Roos quickly stepped up their game with goalie Ryan Madnerson saving shot after shot while his team mates brought in two more goals before the third periods end. The first was scored by Hanes, assisted by Curtis Gassoff. With only second left on the clock Gassoff, with the help of Coltin De Frais and Ryan Skinner tied the score 5-5, launching the game into overtime. Five minutes and 21 seconds into overtime the game was decided when the Stampeders took aim and fired, the puck slamming into the net and ending the match with a final score of 6-5. The ‘Roos followed this up with a Sunday afternoon match, that would be the deciding game as to which team would advance further into the playoffs. The Stampeders took the lead in the first period, but netting only one goal. This left a lot of room for the ‘Roos to advance in the next period. It was a slow start in the second period.

It wasn’t until 11 minutes in that the first goal was scored. This goal went to ‘Roo Alessio Tomassetti, unassisted. ‘Roo Hanes, with the help of Josh McDonald and Ashton Rai, followed up with another goal taking the lead for a short period of time. Though before the clock had timedout, the Stampeders scored another goal, tying the score 2-2 going into the third period. As the buzzer called the players onto the ice for the third period it was Williams Lake that advanced. One goal behind and the seconds counting down it was now or never for the ‘Roos if they wanted to take the win and continue in the playoffs. De Frais, assisted by Mitch Galbraith skated by their opponents to score the final goal of the third period at 19 minutes and 10 seconds in. This tied the score 3-3, launching the Stampeders and the Kangaroos into yet another overtime match. See PAGE A14

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From A13 Try as they might the ‘Roos couldn’t hold the Stampeders back and two minutes in the Williams Lake Stampeders scored the final goal of the night to claim a 4-3 victory over the ‘Roos. With the ‘Roos out for the

season coach Win Winofsky took time to reflect on the teams work, expressing that while he would have liked to go one deeper into the series, overall he is pleased with the effort of the Kangaroos. “I am pleased with the efforts,” Winofsky said.

“The guys did a good job with what we had, we were often short-handed when we travelled but we had a good core group of guys.” Winofsky is hopefully for next season, explaining that the fans can expect to see many returning players and given the opportunity,

Winfosky would enjoy returning to coach. “I thought we were the better team,” Winofsky remarked on the final games against Williams Lake. “We out-shot Williams Lake in both games.” That’s all for now, good game.

chipped in with one assist. Skating as many miles as the rest of the other four forwards combined was Kieron Youngblood Langon who scored twice and assisted on a pair as he barely worked up a sweat in the losing cause. The other contest reinforced that BCS will be the team to beat in the play-offs as despite missing their top two forwards they still managed to pull out a 6-4 victory over Serenity. Continuing to slurp from the fountain of youth, that has seen him score more goals so far this year than the last two seasons combined, was Colin all cars Keis who scored the hat trick to give him 21 in 21 games. A trio of grinders

put the game out of reach as Hot Rod Albers and Bruce Is Loose Broughton scored singletons to go with an assist each with Rocking Rob Lentz adding a pair of helpers. Making a welcome return to the Serenity line-up was Chad The Comet Swanson who scored the natural hat-trick as Curious George Ryan notched his third goal in February after a slow start to the season. Adding a pair of assists was Chris Crown Royle who continues to perform despite a nagging lower body injury that limits his performance off the ice. Steve Dodge is a defensive winger with Bear Communications and an Observer contributor.

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raser Rivers first place dream is alive with a pounding of Bear as BCS rolls back into the win column with a gutsy 6-4 victory over Serenity. Eight skaters were enough for the Chevy Crew as the Bear eight couldn’t keep up in the 10-6 victory. All but one of the Fraser River skaters registered points with Jason Junior Johnson the leader with a pair of goals and four huge assists. Also adding offensive punch when their team need it the most was Eric Lindros Stanick who moved up from his D position to score two which included the winner as Brian Propp Domeris added a pair from his office adjacent to the right post.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, plan an excursion or a get-together with friends before boredom sets in. This will give everyone a chance to reconnect and engage in some lighthearted fun. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it will be very easy to get pulled off course this week. All you have to do is daydream for a while and time will fly. Make a to-do list so you can maintain your focus. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Stay put for a while, Pisces. Now is not a good time to make changes. Stick with what has been working for the time being. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 22 - Mia Michaels, Dancer (49) FEBRUARY 23 - Josh Gad, Actor (34) FEBRUARY 24 - Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Boxer (38) FEBRUARY 25 - Lee Evans, Actor (51) FEBRUARY 26 - Nate Ruess, Singer (33) FEBRUARY 27 - Chelsea Clinton, Journalist (35) FEBRUARY 28 - Patrick Monahan, Singer (46)

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Stand up against bullying… slapping, hitting or spitting. • Theft of personal items - like a backpack, books, electronic devices, etc. • Harassment - repeated tormenting online, with texts, phone calls and/or emails. • Sexual Exploitation - sharing videos or photos with nudity of people under 18. • Hate crime - bullying based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc. For all of these criminal offences, it is important to notify your local police detachment or report it to CYBERTIP.CA. Based on the available information, police will decide if an investigation is warranted and whether charges may be laid.

On Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 be sure to wear your Pink Shirt Day t-shirt and say ENOUGH to bullying! This special day takes place in schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods across the nation, and features individuals like you bringing awareness to the cause. The goal of the Pink Shirt Day campaign is to raise $300,000 to fund local anti-bullying programs and you can be a part of this amazing campaign!

Bullying and Cyberbullying Bullying Bullying happens when there is an imbalance of power; where someone purposely and repeatedly says or does hurtful things to someone else. Bullying can occur one on one or in a group(s) of people. There are many different forms of bullying: ◼ Physical bullying (using your body or objects to cause harm): includes hitting, punching, kicking, spitting or breaking someone else’s belongings. ◼ Verbal bullying (using words to hurt someone): includes name calling, put-downs, threats and teasing. ◼ Social bullying (using your friends and relationships to hurt someone): includes spreading rumours, gossiping, excluding others from a group or making others look foolish or unintelligent. This form of bullying is most common among girls (Canadian Children’s Rights Council).

Cyberbullying Cyberbullying involves the use of communication technologies such as the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging and instant messaging to repeatedly intimidate or harass others. Cyberbullying includes: • Sending mean or threatening emails or text/instant messages. • Posting embarrassing photos of someone online. • Creating a website to make fun of others.

• Pretending to be someone by using their name. • Tricking someone into revealing personal or embarrassing information and sending it to others. Cyberbullying affects victims in different ways than traditional bullying. It can follow a victim everywhere 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from school, to the mall and all the way into the comfort of their home - usually safe from traditional forms of bullying.

Impacts

Over time, youth who are bullied or bully others find their own ways of dealing with it. While some victims/bullies may become depressed and begin to withdraw socially, others react aggressively and turn to violence. Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Are Bullied: • Depression • Social anxiety, loneliness, isolation • Stress related health problems (e.g., headaches, stomach aches) • Low self esteem • School absenteeism and academic problems • Aggressive behaviours • Contemplating, attempting, or committing suicide Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Bully Others: • Not knowing the difference between right and wrong • Delinquency and substance use • Academic problems and increased school dropout rate • Aggression • Sexual harassment and dating aggression • Gang involvement and criminal adulthood • Difficulties in their relationships with others • Being bullied at the hands of others

Bullying and the Law Bullying can be a traumatic experience, and some forms of bullying can even be considered illegal. These include: • Threats - whether done face to face, online, over the phone or through text messaging. • Assaults - including pushing, tripping,

What You Can Do Youth If you are a victim of bullying • Walk away or leave the online conversation. • Keep track of the bullying (write it down and/or save a screenshot of the online message). • Tell a trusted adult. If you don’t trust anyone or need to speak with someone urgently, contact the confidential and toll-free Kids Help Phone. • Report the bullying to school administrators. • Report criminal offences, such as threats, assaults and sexual exploitation to the local police detachment. • Report unwanted text messages to your telephone service provider. • Report online bullying to the social media site and block the person responsible. • Facebook • YouTube - Safety Centre • Twitter • Instagram – block a user or report something • Tumblr – how to “ignore” (block) someone

• If you feel it’s safe to do so, tell the bully to stop. • Find friends/students/youth or an adult who can help stop it. • Befriend the person being bullied and lead them away from the situation. • Report it to a teacher or school staff. • Fill out an anonymous letter and drop it off to a teacher or any adult you trust. Adults If you know or think that a child is a victim of bullying... • Talk to them - Let them know that they can trust you and that they shouldn’t deal with bullying alone. • Help them: • document the bullying; • report unwanted text messages to their tele phone service provider, or cyberbullying to social media sites; • report the bullying to school administrators; and • report criminal offences, such as threats, as saults, harassment and sexual exploitation to the local police detachment.

Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bully-free lifestyle and wear pink on Wednesday, Feb 25

If you know someone who is being bullied... Most ost types of bullying go on as long as someone is watching and laughing. As a bystandand laughing. As a bystander, know that you have the power to stop the bullying. 60% of the time, bullying stops in less than 10 seconds when someone steps in (Kids steps in (Kids Help Phone). Phone).

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Leslie Johnson

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Ph. 250-992-6032 C.250-991-9405

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4819 - PICTURESQUE, PRIVATE 150 ACRE PROPERTY with a 3 bdrm, 2736 sq ft home is ideally suited for someone wishing to live out of the city. Pastures and hay fields which makes it well suited to accommodate horses or cattle and is centrally located allowing for easy commuting to Prince George or Quesnel. Several outbuildings including a large heated shop, hay barn, quonset, shelters, corrals and of course a paved driveway and large parking area. Ample water from 10+ gal/min drilled well. The owner estimates that there is still 5000 m3 of standing timber still available. Call Bob Granholm. $449,900

4818 - BEAUTIFULLY MODERN RANCHER-STYLE HOME set up on nearly one acre in Kersley. Situated on a quiet, no-thru road, this spacious floor plan and ample-sized rooms are sure to please. The master bedroom boasts lots of sunlight and an ensuite with a soaker tub and separate shower. The outside is as pleasing as the inside, with a nicely landscaped, 0.99/acre with raised garden beds, fruit trees, and storage shed. Shop is 28 x 28, wired, heated, and has 2-pcs bath and hot water. Truly a incredible set up with something for every member of the family. Talk to Terri to tour. $238,900

4815 - RANCHER AND SHOP! Great 3 bedroom, 2 full bath double wide mobile home on .72 acres south. Nice open layout, fireplace,addition, 2 covered decks. Also a 24 x 28 detached shop with 10 ft doors and radiant heat. Lovely, private yard. Call Randy today. $165,900

4813 - INVESTORS OR ANYONE WHO WANTS A MORTGAGE HELPER! Currently rented home with legal suite close to park, shopping, transit and schools. Spacious 4 bedroom main floor recently updated with flooring, paint and more. Basement features a family room and laundry for the main house. 2 bedroom suite is spacious, has separate laundry facilities and has separated utilities from the main house. Open parking in front and double carport with large deck out back. Many updates and many newer appliances. Call William today. $189,000

4812 - SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME totally updated on main floor. Very bright and open. Massive sunken living room. Large dining room with patio doors to wrap-around deck. Oak kitchen (appliances included). 2 bedrooms on main. 1 bedroom in-law suite downstairs. Large (31 x 12), unfinished area would make a great rec room. All this on a flat, usable 1 - acre lot just past 4 - Mile Supermarket. Only a short distance to town and work. Carport. Old home on property for a shop or storage. Give Bob Marsh a call today. $152,500.00

4811 - GREAT FAMILY BUSINESS WITH MAJOR FIREWORKS SALES. This is an asset sale of Cinema 2nd Hand Store Ltd. Approx. 5950 sq ft of retail space on 4 levels which includes 500 sq ft room for fireworks. Owner residence is 4 bdrm, 1230 sq ft, 2 full bath home above retail. . Retail store, 24x40 shop and wood shed. Also included in sale is a separate 69.66 ac zoned RR1 which fronts highway and wraps around store property. Owner is retiring but will stay to assist buyer. Call Bob Marsh today! $595,000

4810 - HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO LIVE IN A DESIGNER’S SHOW HOUSE..well, here is your chance! Absolutely gorgeous home in a private and convenient location. From the Zebra wood floors to the immaculate master bathroom with heated tile, this home will blow you away. Double garage, private backyard only minutes from everything, new 18x24 deck for entertaining, and a fully fenced yard for your four legged family members are just a few of the characteristics of this beautiful home. Call William today before this one is gone! $384,900

4809 - LOCATION! LOCATION! Very comfortable 3 bedroom home overlooking Dragon Lake. Property is located a stones throw away from the lake and is ideal for the avid fisherman. The home features a large sundeck great for barbequing in the summer and taking in the beautiful view of the lake. Rear of property has storage shed and greenhouse as well as access to Crown Land great for ATV’s. This property will sell quickly. Give Bob Granholm a call today. $269,000.00

4808 - IMMACULATE RANCHER ON ONE ACRE. Cozy as can be one floor living with too many updates to mention. New deck, new roof, newly redone addition, and so much more. There is nothing to do but put your feet up and enjoy the pride of ownership that this home has had over the years. Double carport, plenty of space, just a handful of minutes to town..this is a definite must see. Don’t let this one get away! Call William today. $204,900

4806 - SNOWBIRD ALERT! A very affordable and desirable lot is available in the quiet community of Ashland Meadows. Located just minutes south of Quesnel, near great shopping, recreation and bus routes, this gated community offers peace-of-mind living with community services. Act now before you miss out! Give Jasper a call today. $22,995

4805 - NICELY TREED 170.5 ACRE PARCEL located alongside West Fraser Road only minutes drive to West Quesnel. property has significant timber value and would make a great home site. Adjacent property has water rights on Leo Brook Creek that crosses this property. Water license allows weir with water intake on Leo Brook Creek for supplying adjacent property with water pipe infrastructure. Call Bob Granholm today. $380,000

4803 - WELCOME MAT IS OUT! Walk through the front door to discover the pride in this 2 storey basement home in the Dragon Lake area. Vaulted ceilings enhance the beautiful floor to ceiling rock fireplace that adorns the living room. Bright kitchen is home to spacious island with eating bar. Wide open spaces lets you enjoy the many features of the fabulous main floor space. Master boasts ensuite walk in closet, entrance to deck and vaulted ceilings. Walkway to ample games room overlooks the main living space with many windows. Call Terri today. $399,900

4802 - SPACIOUS SOUTHILLS RANCHER! Lovely 5 bdrm, 4 bath executive home that offers a great kitchen with B/I oven and range, plus adjoining family room. Spacious living and dining rooms, 2 fireplaces, jacuzzi tub, pellet stove, den and much more. new roof in ‘14 and deck in ‘13. Great yard. Call Randy today. $299,000

4801 - BEAUTIFUL SOUTHILLS LOT. Perched on a corner location is this spacious 0.506 acre lot with full city services. Many trees will provide great privacy for this no thru road location. Not many lots still available in Southills so this area is a rare find. Buy your lot today and start choosing house plans tomorrow. Give Terri a call today! $57,500

4799 - A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY AND A WHOLE LOT OF HOUSE for the money. No work needed here, so move in and enjoy the spacious kitchen, sunny living room and full basement. The massive wrap around deck lets you choose sun or shade while entertaining or relaxing. New flooring, new bath and great outbuildings. Wood stove keeps heating costs low and make this an affordable home in Bouchie Lake only a short walk from the school. Give Leslie or Claudia a call today! $219,900

4798 - SPACIOUS, FAMILY HOME with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on a private 1.72 acres located in the Bouchie Lake area. Large country kitchen with built-in appliances, huge family room with wood fireplace. Large yard with breezeway and attached single garage. Unfinished basement and home are awaiting for the right owner to put those finishing touches and make this home a dream home! Give William a call today. $191,430

4797 - FAMILIES GROW HERE! Give your family all they could ask for with this fully-finished, well-looked-after home. Ideally located, half-acre professionally-landscaped yard helps soothe life’s challenges and offers room to run. Open kitchen w/eating area, formal D/R, tons of cabinets and countertop space, overlooking the fenced backyard. Formal living room is there when needed, and the cozy family room. 4 bdrms up, 2 full baths up, 2-pc on the main as well as 1 off the rec room downstairs. Space for entertaining, family living and just laying back. Call Leslie or Claudia today. $349,900

4796 - DRAGON LAKE VIEW AND BEYOND! This custom built 2-storey charmer is near new and has every feature you can imagine, yet still feels cozy. From the eating area to the cook’s delight kitchen, to the family room, spacious sundeck, you will see the beauty of the lake and mountains. Formal dining and living space is here as well, all bathed in natural light and comfort. The upstairs master bedroom has its private deck and an ensuite with soaker tub and separate shower. The walk-in closet tucks everything neatly away. It’s a keeper!! Call Claudia or Leslie today! $419,500

4795 - INVESTOR ALERT!! Opportunity to own a very well maintained and nicely updated 4 plex in North Quesnel, with four separate meters. Two 3 bdrm 1334 sq ft units on two storeys and two 1 bdrm units in the bsmt level. Washer and dryer hookups on both upper 3 bdrm units, fridge and stove in all units. Custom kitchen on upper floor, with many updates throughout including paint, windows, baths and trim. Overlooks the Lebourdais Park with major curb appeal. Blocks from historic downtown Quesnel with schools and churches nearby. Priced to sell!! Call Jasper Today.$359,900.

4794 - COME TAKE A LOOK! This home just screams welcome! Totally renovated, with lots of character. Close to Dragon Lake School on 1.6 acres, fabulous acres. Open floor plan, and there is no telling what you will cook up in this dream kitchen. 3 bdrms on the main floor, cozy rec/games room complete with a pellet stove, & 3 baths. Your patio furniture will feel right at home on your wrap around veranda. Single carport, plus a detached 30x50 heated, wired shop. Once you view this home, there is no doubt you will want to own it. A fabulous find. Call Leslie or Claudia today. $324,900.00

4768 - SUNSHINE STREAMS INTO THIS IMMACULATE HOME. Fully finished with newer flooring and sundeck, generous room sizes and a double garage plus storage. The big backyard will provide endless hours of entertainment and exercise. Great space for a busy, growing family in a desirable neighbourhood, at a great price. Call Claudia or Leslie today! $229,000

4767 - PROGRAMMED FOR PLEASURE! Fabulous family home when only the best will do. From the bamboo hardwood floors, to the stunning granite countertops, this home truly has it all. Top of the line cabinetry, heated tile floors, designer concrete/aggregate driveway and easy care mature landscaping are just a few of the features your family will enjoy. Heat pump for affordable heating and air conditioning, designer paint and decor. The clincher here is the home is located across the street from the 11th tee box, so golfing every day is an option too. Call Leslie or Claudia today! $364,900

4690 - DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY WITH GREAT TIMBER POTENTIAL. Mixed elevation with some flat land and some sloping, to offer a view. Access off both Blackwater and Patchett Road. Check out the possibilities! Call Claudia or Leslie today! $369,900.00

4684 - AFFORDABLE PROPERTY THAT IS MOBILE FRIENDLY! Peacefully quiet and yet near to corner store, gas and Bouchie Lake. Treed so you can choose your building spot and keep the world at bay on this 0.46 acre lot. Only 15 minutes from downtown, it is close yet a little bit country. Call Leslie or Claudia today!! $27,900.00.

4533 - SOUTHERN BUILDING LOT. 1.15 acre lot just South of the city. Drilled well on property which is leveled, cleared, and fenced. Estimates of site for septic system and site preparation for a mobile home. Minutes from shopping and schools. Call Randy today! $34,900.

4516 - GORGEOUS CORNER LOT in great little gated community. Set yourself up for easy living and a newer manufactured and enjoy the convenience of this location. Take a drive-by today and see for yourself. Call William! $17,500.

4510 - BEAUTIFUL, flat lot in popular neighbourhood. Come and build your dream home in Quesnel just minutes away from everything! Close to downtown the University, elementary and high schools, shopping...an ideal location! Call William today! $49,900.00

4481 - GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY or move in & have a big mortgage helper. 2 updated homes on a 1.32 ac lot on quiet Red Bluff St. Front home is 3 bdrm w/lam floors & recent roofing. Rents at $800. Home at rear is a modular w/addition & rents for $900. Updates include bath in 2013, floor & roofing, large sundeck, backyard has to be seen w/room for a pitching green. Shared water agreement with neighbour to be carried forward. Copy in file. Community sewer, electric Inspection for addition in file. Give Bob Marsh a call today! $199,500

4414 - QUESNEL’S POPULAR WINE SHOP “QBREW” IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN TURN KEY BUSINESS. With successful growth numbers and an expanding client base, all that’s needed is your enthusiasm and energy. Sole reason owner is selling is due to health reasons. Owner will even stay on and show you the ropes. Be your own boss today! Give Leslie or Bobbi a call today! $75,000

#4294 - A GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY awaits you. C6 - Commercially zoned property in the desirable South Quesnel area. Tons of potential whether it be developed now, or in the future. Call Jasper, Leslie or Claudia for more info today! $45,000.00

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#8458 - BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM HOME ON 108 MILE LAKE Great family home with endless recreation possibilities at your doorstep. All appliances included. Airport, school, firehall and groceries all within 4 km. Transit bus within 1 block. Listed for $275,000.00 Call Archie today at 250 992 8818.

#8559 - 2 BEDROOM MOBILE, 2 wheelchair ramps, one to the addition, one to the kitchen/dining area. 4 skylites, adult oriented park. Must be approved by park owner. Listed for $89,000.00 Call Archie today at 250 992 8818.

#1014 - THIS VACANT BUILDING WAS ONCE A CHURCH, then an art gallery, then a store for antique furniture. Good for multiple uses or businesses. The owner will consider carrying a first mortgage at $50,000 down payment, 6% interest, 3 year term. Terms may be negotiatable thereafter. Listed for $319,000.00 Call Archie today at 250 992 8818

#7934 - NEAT, CLEAN HOME IN WELLS - 1 BLOCK TO SHOPS and hotel. Newer appliances, H/W tank new in May. Currently occupied by long term tenant (15+ years). Please allow 24 hour notice. Listed for $59,900.00 Call Archie today at 250 992 8818

#8514 - COZY & CLEAN 2 + BEDROOM FULL BASEMENT home on 1.85 acre. 2 car garage, separate shop and storage buildings. Listed for $195,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

#1006 - VACANT 3 BEDROOM HOME IN MCLEASE LAKE Sold by province of BC. Needs work, been vacant for some time. Listed for $55,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

#1034 - NEAT 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH MFG HOME IN GOOD park. Master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite. New dishwasher. Garden shed. Motivated seller. Listed for $79,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

#1021 - NEAT 2 BEDROOM FULL BASEMENT HOME ON A corner lot in Wells. Close to everything. Listed for $90,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

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SOLD #1003 - GOOD STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT HOME. Close to schools & shopping. New windows, doors, roof, countertops, electrical panel, baseboards & flooring. Upgraded insulation in attic. Paved driveway & fenced yard. Listed for $68,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1032 - IMMACULATE HOME IN ADULT PARK. Many extras including paved driveway, covered deck, gas f/p, carport, wheelchair accessibility. 2 bedroom + den with 3 piece ensuite, large rec room with n/g fireplace, new roof. Listed for $112,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1037 - ACREAGE MINUTES TO AMENITIES. Family home on nearly 5 acres. Park like yard, large deck, green house, paved drive, good storage buildings. 3 bedrooms up, spacious living room and work shop down. View of city, nice quiet location. Listed for $257,500.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1033 - PRIVATE BACK YARD WITH GREEN SPACE BEHIND is just one of the many favourable features of this family friendly home in Southills. 3 bedrooms & 3 baths with room for another bedroom in fully finished basement. Nice deck & patio, double garage, paved driveway, 2 N/G fireplaces. Air conditioning, fenced yard and more! Listed for $215,000.00 Call Ray today for more details @ 250 991 2787

#1027 - EVERYTHING NEW ON THE INSIDE! New light fixtures throughout, kitchen, 2 new bathrooms, flooring, doors & windows, upgraded insulation, new septic tank and lines to house + rock pit. Open floor plan with movable island, pantry and heated floor. All new drywall, insulation and vapour barrier on main. NEW ROOF! Workshop & greenhouse. Listed for $219,900.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1010 - HOBBY FARM HEAVEN! Home has received many upgrades over the last 5 years. Including log refinishing inside and out. New windows, boiler for hot water heating system, main bath & fresh paint. Property also has garden spot, green house, wood shed, perimeter drainage, heated animal enclosures, new water hydrants. Yield 2200 Square bales on a good year. Listed for $349,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1025 - PRIVATE LUSH YARD SURROUNDS THIS CHARACTER log home on 5.26 acres about 10 min from downtown. Access to trails for the adventurist....4 bdrms up with 2 baths. Spacious living areas. Vendor says great water. Includes fully serviced cabin that has been used only as storage for many years. Listed for $280,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1019 - STEP OUT OF THE DOOR AND ONTO THE DOCK! What a great lifestyle for the person who enjoys lakefront living. Fish right from the dock or enjoy the peaceful serenity of the view. 1095 sq ft rancher is well cared for and has an open layout with 2 bedrooms and a den. Woodstove and forced air furnace keeps it cozy. Reduced to $190,000.00 so come take a look! Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1029 - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in popular Johnston Sub is where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find this affordable 4 bedroom family home. Recent updates include kitchen and main bath. Detached garage, paved driveway and more. Build your equity here. Listed for $150,300.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1026 - THIS COMFORTABLE FAMILY HOME situated on 5.99 acres boasts many extras! 3 bay 32x32 shop, guest cabin, green house, covered patio, chicken coop, hayshed and more. Beautiful master suite and plenty of space for home owner who needs room inside and out. Listed for $325,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1031 - RENOVATED UPPER FLOOR WITH NEWER BATHROOM, windows & flooring. Just under an acre, fenced & x-fenced. Large storage shed, barn & double garage. Close to elementary school, firehall, pub, community center & general store. Subject to court approval. Listed for $94,500.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1022 - BEAUTIFUL LOG HOME ON 10.6 ACRES. Less than 10 minutes to downtown and only a couple minutes to schools, shopping and gas station. Set-up for horses. Detatched 28x26 shop, 20x40 barn and a 20x40 workshop. New bathroom and flooring thru-out, fenced and x-fenced. Includes appliances. Listed for $299,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1024 - GOOD AFFORDABLE 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME close to schools & shopping. Detatched garage with alley access/ New kitchen and main bath. Professionally painted up and down recently. Listed for $149,900.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1028 - FRESH AIR AND PRIVACY are just a few of the benefits of this newer 1 1/2 story machined log home in the Milburn Lake area. Needs a little bit of finishings, but nice quality so far. Good cell phone reception! Good cabin and storage shed, plus a green house. Listed for $142,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1012 - JUST MOVE IN! 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms. Central location. Close to schools & shopping. Park close by. Clean & good condition. Gas fireplace. Quick possession. Listed for $129,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1001 - NEARLY NEW 1485 SQ FT RANCHER! +5 ACRES in South Quesnel. Private yard with play house. Open concept design with custom cabinets, large island with eating bar. Hardwood throughout. 3 large decks with metal walk way to play house. On demand hot water, double garage and 3 full bathrooms. Listed for $469,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1004 - WELL BUILT HOME with spacious 2 bedroom legal suite. Close to schools and shopping. Nice private yard with fruit trees and storage shed. New flooring and paint. Paving stone driveway, single carport. Listed for $185,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1036 - FULLY RENOVATED HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE in basement. Tile and laminate flooring throughout. Main house has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, large covered deck and fireplace. Legal suite in basement has 3-4 bedrooms, covered patio, seperate parking and 2 entrances. Garage was enclosed and made into additional living space. Close to schools and shopping. Listed for $199,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1013 - SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN. Bright open oak kitchen. New flooring and paint throughout. Huge yard is fenced. Front and rear decks. Across from park. Listed for $195,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1030 - NICE LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN YET PRIVATE. Rancher with full basement on 2 separate 0.44 acre lots in Red Bluff. Some renos have been done over the past years such as windows, bathrooms and deck. Good outbuildings for workshop or toy storage. Listed for $144,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1009 - UP + DOWN DUPLEX, EACH WITH 2 BEDROOMS Lane access for parking. New flooring & paint, vinyl windows, gas cook stoves. Fenced yard. Listed for $129,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1002 - EXECUTIVE HOME ON THE FRASER RIVER. New hard wood floors on main, granite countertops and roof all in last year! On demand hot water, high efficency furnace and a heat pump. 4 bedrooms up with a fully equiped theatre room over the garage. Huge master bedroom overlooking the manicured & fenced yard to the Mighty Fraser.... Listed for $345,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1020 - HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE RIVERFRONT HOME! Gorgeous yard and view from the large covered deck. 2 sided fireplace between livingroom and family room on main. 4 bedrooms & 2 baths, carport and fenced Yard. Listed for $247,500.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1017 - 10 MILE LAKE WATERFRONT LOG HOME with spectacular southwesternly views across the lake from the deck, kitchen, living and dining rooms! Terraced yard with access to the lake, year round activities. 1 and 1/2 storey home with full unfinished basement will accomodate any sized family. Recently upgraded with log chinking, windows and exterior doors. Listed for $299,900.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1005 - WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO! Impeccably remodeled home. Open floor plan with full length white granite countertops & and equally impressive island. 2 big bedrooms on the main with another bed and bath downstairs. Sundeck with workshop underneath. Drive-thru carport with alley and street access. Listed for $299,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1042 - SPACIOUS, PRIVATE ONE OWNER HOME ON over 7 acres in town. Property is in 2 separate titles. 2800 sq ft Residence features 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Hardwood and tile flooring throughout. Gas and wood heat. Detached workshop and a large barn, multiple carport, park like yard, new roof. Very clean! Listed for $349,900.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1043 - GORGEOUS 2 STOREY HOME ON PRIVATE double lot in great Johnston Sub Neighbourhood! Grand entrance with curved staircase to upper floor with 4 big bedrooms including spacious master suite with 5 piece en suite. Updated windows, kitchen appliances and counter tops.In floor heat throughout (even in Garage), 2 NG fireplaces, tile and hardwood flooring. Listed for $358,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#1041 - WATER FRONT PROPERTY WITH R.V. SITE and power. Recent geo-tech report on file for building site. (Also a recent appraisal available from Oct. 24) Enjoy the year round recreational opportunities that Bouchie Lake offers such as fishing, conoeing, bird watching and other aquatic endevours. Priced to sell at $59,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1007 - VERY GOOD BUILDING LOT. SEASONAL CREEK runs through property. Lightly treed. Corner lot. Your new house could face any direction. Priced to sell at $28,000.00 Call Archie today for details @ 250 992 8818

#1008 - NEW SUBDIVISION. WALKING DISTANCE TO REC centre and college. All newer homes in this area, Level lot. Underground services. Could be an ideal site for retirement. Listed for $34,000.00 Call Archie today @250-992-8818.

#1016 - NICELY TREED 3/4 ACRE BUILDING LOT IN south of Quesnel. Close to Richbar Golf & Gardens. Only 5 minutes to town or Wal-Mart. Paved road. Hydro & Gas available. Priced to sell at $25,000.00 Call Ray today for details @ 250 991 2787

has relocated down the street to

456 Reid St. ( between Booster Juice & Subway )

#1018 - THIS 176 ACRES WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT hobby farm. The old highway used to run through the property. Part of property is zoned ALR. The majority is zoned RA. A creek runs through the eastern portion of the lot. One corner touches Dunkley Rd. Property used to have a house. Was $139,000.00 NOW ONLY $119,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

Come down and talk to us today! #1023 - LIKE THE NAME IMPLIES, THIS LOT HAS A panoramic view of the city. This area has very impressive homes and has a community water system. It is a strata lot that costs $400/year to maintain water system and road maintenance. Build your dream home here and live the dream. Listed for $74,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#1015 - BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE AND ENJOY the conveniences of the golf gourse, without the golf balls flying into your yard. Just across the street with a cleared home site and a nice .6 acre lot that borders Bouchie Creek. Take a look today! $55,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

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#8514 - COZY & CLEAN 2 + BEDROOM FULL BASEMENT home on 1.85 acre. 2 car garage, separate shop and storage buildings. Listed for $195,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

#1006 - VACANT 3 BEDROOM HOME IN MCLEASE LAKE Sold by province of BC. Needs work, been vacant for some time. Listed for $55,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

#1034 - NEAT 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH MFG HOME IN GOOD park. Master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite. New dishwasher. Garden shed. Motivated seller. Listed for $79,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

#1021 - NEAT 2 BEDROOM FULL BASEMENT HOME ON A corner lot in Wells. Close to everything. Listed for $90,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

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#1009 - UP + DOWN DUPLEX, EACH WITH 2 BEDROOMS Lane access for parking. New flooring & paint, vinyl windows, gas cook stoves. Fenced yard. Listed for $129,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

has relocated down the street to

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Quesnel Cariboo Observer

North Cariboo

REALTY

Ltd.

LICENCED PROPERTY MANAGER ON SITE

newe Pric

139,900

184,900

1381 Sam Toy Rd – “Development Potential” Corner Lot. Just off Hwy 97, corner of Gook Rd & Sam Toy. Chain Link fenced on 3 sides. Gravel lot. Level, ideal for development. Currently used as vehicle, RV & storage. Zoning is Institutional (P) w/ various commercial, retail, & eight industrial properties nearby. Call Rick.

1855 Rawlings Rd. – Bright, clean & spacious 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath bungalow on 2.07 acres in Bouchie Lake. This treed property creates lots of privacy. Nice oak kitchen has lots of storage & space to add a dishwasher. High ceiling & open concept creates a sense of space. Area in back fenced for horses. This newer construction home is perfect for new owners, retirees, or for those looking to downsize. A must #2545 see. Call Amber to view. MLS#N242238 NCR#2546

MLS#4507270

439,000

179,000

687 Kinchant St. - Immaculately maintained & unit apartment in North Quesnel. Two x 1 bedroom approx. 500sq ft per unit, four x 2 bedroom unit approx 600 sq ft per unit. Bathrooms have all be recently updated. Gross income $43,716 per annum. Inquire. MLS#N233828 NCR#2487

379 Willis St. - Investment Opportunity!! Upstairs: 3 bdrms bright & spacious, fireplace in LR, & recently updated (incl new paint, flooring, light fixtures & pass-through.) Currently rented for $1,200/month. Down: 2 bdrms, some updating (incl new flooring in LR, new fride & stove). Currently rented for $725/month. Level fenced yard, single grg, shared laundry & great earning potential. Call Lisa. MLS#N241524 NCR#2540

885,900

SOLD

79,900

174,900

6721 Cariboo Hwy 97N - Waterfront Resort!! McLeese Lake Resort is located on 4+ acres & 750’ of waterfront on beautiful McLeese Lake in the heart of the Cariboo. This Resort boast 20 camping/RV sites, 10 unit motel, 4 cabins, 3 bdrm 1800 sq. ft. log home & several outbuildings. The setting is spectacular! The fishing is abundant & the location is convenient right off Hwy 97 between William’s Lake & Quesnel. Call Amber or Lisa to view. MLS# 4507217 #2542

1219 Hwy 97 N – Turn-key, U-Brew business opportunity in a convenient location on 2-Mile flat! Currently only brewing wine, ther is room for expansion to the empty space next door (w/approval) to set up shop for brewing beer &/or cider (Serving-It-Right is required by law). This is fun & creative business opportunity ready to go. Seller is motivated. Includes inventory & equipment. Contact Amber today to view! MLS#N4507033 NCR#2526

3278 Blackwater Rd. - Country Cute! 27.6 acres of treed privacy. Unique layout. Absolutely beautiful yard, complete w/ garden, flowers, shrubs, trees & so many outbuildings for all those hobbies. so bring you pets, critters, kids & breathe in the fresh air. Down a trail to find the well. 2 bdrms + loft. Master is huge w/patio door (perhaps add a deck). Lots of storage. 15 min from town, down Blackwater Rd, just before end of pavement, across from Rawlings Rd. Call Rick to view. MLS#237063 NCR#2508

325,000

358,500

269,900

288 McNaughton Ave. - 1940’s character home full of charm w/ 3 attached mortgage helpers in North Quesnel! 3 bdrm, 2 bath main home has recently undergone extensive remodelling. The 3, 2-bdrm units attached are currently rented, at $550, 600 & $650. Property is currently being managed by a licensed property manager. 24 hour notice is requires. Call Amber today to view! MLS#N240454 NCR#2533

444 Bowron Ave. - Very nice 4-plex in downtown North Quesnel. Features two x 1 bedroom suites & two x 2 bedroom suites Several updates done in 2010 & 2011. Total monthly rents are $2,250. Tenants pay their own utilities. Very close to schools, parks & the riverwalk. Call Amber today to view. MLS#241531 NCR#2541

805 Avison Ave. - Fresh paint on the outside, good tenants in the inside, ready for your investment! All 1 bedroom units with upper units having 4 x 10 balcony. Building is full rented. Call Linda to schedule your appointment! GST may be applicable.

MLS#N 4506394

NCR#2459

K QUIC N S S E IO POSS

235,000

94,900

801 Spruce St. – Terrific Project House, quick possession, compact rancher. Ideal for investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is close to shopping, Gymnastics club & Elem school. Large yard to enjoy, lovely trees. South, 0.71 acre, great for gardeners. Income producer or downsize to one level living, w/ all the conveniences of South Quesnel. Call Rick to view #2543

1320 Twan Ave. – Clean & well maint’d rancher w/ full bsmt on quiet cul-de-sac corner lot. Fts a spacious kitchen, walk-out to private sundeck fr DR & 3 bdrms & 1.5 baths up (2pc ensuite off master). In-law suite down fts full kitchen, 4 pc bath & seperate entrance. Private, fenced & landscaped backyard w/ hot tub on the deck, children’s playhouse & nat gas (radiant heat). Call Rick. MLS#N242134 #2544

108,900

236,500

194,900

1943 Poplar Ave. - CUT LOG HOME WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL ON VERY PRIVATE 1.2 ACRES. Needs some TLC, but there is good value here. Open floor plan with large kitchen and 2 good sized bedrooms. Large deck faces west. Large storage shed and lots of room to park. Very spacious private yard is beautiful all year round. Call Lisa or Amber to view. MLS#N241397 NCR#2538

470 Patchett St. - This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located in a family oriented neighbourhood & close to the park, perfect for the kids. Some of the features include paved driveway, double garage, fenced backyard, hardwood floors on the main, gas fireplace in the living room, SGD in dining room leading to deck, open kitchen, huge rec room. Call Linda to view MLS#N227407 NCR#2428

Lot 15 Parkland Rd. - LAKESHORE on TEN MILE LAKE! Great building site w/rec cabin for immediate use. Rustic Log cabin is approx 24x28, full of charm, solid const & totally enjoyable. Elect, kitchen (no water/septic), bdrm & loft. High vaulted ceiling lets light flood in, wood stove to warm the winter chill & tiered decks down to beach. Fire pit, privacy & unbelievable view. Dare to Dream! Call Rick MLS#N231169 #2461

LOTS

Quick Possession 48,000

134,900

Lot 1 Nazko Rd. - Build your log home. Enough trees on 4.83 acres ready for development. Ideal as unique building site w/southern exposure. Beautifully treed, nice elevation. Frontage on Nazko Road at corner just past Rawlings Rd., high side of highway on curve. Private with highway frontage. Easy commute to town, approx. 15 min. drive west of Quesnel. Call Rick for more info. MLS#N177687 NCR#1907

LOTS

99,900

129,900

1892 Hemlock Ave. - Mini Rancher Priced to sell! Tons of character, needing some TLC. Huge screened porch to enjoy the summer evenings. Just shy of ½ acre w/tons of work shop style storage & outbuildings. Property has access off Hemlock & Birch. 4 bedrooms, 1½ baths all on one level. Cute not so little house, come & see. Call Rick to view.

1881 Birch Ave. - Updated & ready to move into 3 bdrm bungalow in Red Bluff area. Could easily be wheelchair accessible w/all living space on one floor. Nice private backyard, storage shed & easy maintenance throughout. Master bdrm is large & living room/kitchen area makes for easy entertaining & family MLS#N230013 life. Call Linda to view. MLS#N229670 NCR#2441

OUT OF TOWN NORTH/SOUTH

NCR#2448

3023 Wheeler Rd. – Little treasure sitting on 1.84 acres South of town. Great place to live & think about what you would like to do on this level property. Close to shopping, amenities & Dragon Lake. MFD home pad w/ water, NG hookup and power beside house. Possible to subdivide & sell other property. Inquire. MLS#N236093

PARKLAND

W/CABIN $236,500.

N231169

NCR#2502

IN TOWN

RACING RD SOUTH ½ AC $19,000.

N227183

RACING RD SOUTH ½ AC $19,000

N227185

CROFT SOUTH W/SHOP

$69,900.

N226691

MILLS RD

West . ¾ AC

$19,000.

N232297

TATCHELL

SOUTHILLS 1AC $75,000.

N239876

71,900

19,000

Racing Rd - UNBELIEVABLE PRICE! ½ ACRE BUILDING LOT ON RACING RD. Complete w/paved roads, city water & close to shopping, recreation in South Quesnel. Better yet, also buy the ½ acre next door for another $19,000 for a full acre! Start planning your dream home! Call Rick Lot 1 MLS#N227183 Lot 2 MLS#N227185 NCR#2424-5

19,000

4053 Mystic Ave. – Little home on nice acreage off Barkerville Hwy. Newer cabinets, counter tops & sink. Park-like property is very private at back and would be a good investment for starter home or rental. Call Linda to view MLS# N235734

#2499

1632 Mills Rd. - Peek-a-boo view of Fraser River! ¾ acre on Mills Rd. Overlooks south portion of Dyke Rd. City water available. Contact City works regarding sewer connection, as may need septic system. Close to golf course, in city limits. Nicely sloped for homesite. Enjoy a drive along North Fraser Dr., just past Titus Rd., right onto Mills Rd. Lovely building lot ready & waiting. (No mobile homes as per city by-laws.) MLS#N232297 NCR#2472

LOTS

OUT OF TOWN WEST CRN NAZKO/RAWLINGS 4.82 AC. $48,000. BLACKWATER RD 25+ AC. $55,000.

+GST

BLACKWATER RD BLACKWATER RD KOHANKO RD

10 AC. 10 AC. 24 AC.

$45,000. $45,000. $75,000.

+GST

N226910 N214273/ N214274 N223598 N223599 N237006

120,000

152 Bouchie St. - GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 2 bedrooms up & 2 down with walkout basement. Covered deck with view of the city off the dining room. Recent updates include decks, roof overhangs, siding, retaining wall, chain link, too many to list. Call Lisa to view or for more info. MLS#N240922 NCR#2534

389,900

2317 Gook Rd. - Commercial (C4 zoning), excellent highway exposure corner of Hwy 97S & Gook Rd. Cleared level, 3.26 acres. Access off Beryl St. (turn off Hwy 97 to Gook, to Beryl. Quesnel’s commercial district expanding along highway. Near Walmart, Extra Foods, Sandman, Tim Horton’s, just to name a few. Out side city limits, in CRD, ideal location for your service commercial business. Call Rick. MLS#4506928 NCR#2512

$55,000

2 BDRM ground level bsmt suite.

Back yard access. $600/month

3 BDRM, 1 ½ BATH, 1300 sqft

ground level suite. W/D hookups, shared fenced backyard, newly updated. Hydro only. $750/month

2 BDRM, 2 BATH APARTMENT.

Blackwater Rd- Land-Lots of land! 26+ acres of privacy, trees, nature views & only 15 min. west of Quesnel. Great holding property or build/develop. Plenty of room to collect toys - 4 wheelers, horses, pets, chickens/livestock & especially kids. Nice terrain, nice trees, nice price. Newly subdivided. HST applies. Call Rick Lot 2 -MLS#N214274 Lot 3 -MLS#N214273 NCR#2247-8

Free on floor laundry included. Starting at $640/month

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PLAN NUMBER 2-2-721 CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME One of the many thoughtful touches in this Craftsman-style home, with two bedrooms plus a den, is a three-way fireplace that will cast its rosy glow into the great room, the dining area and the kitchen. Entry is through the ground floor into a roomy foyer. Space for a home office is to the right. Up a flight of stairs is the main-floor great room, which features sliding glass doors to a large L-shaped sundeck. The kitchen’s convenient U-shaped counter configuration and large walk-in pantry will make for a contented cook. The kitchen boasts a bay window and an extra-wide sill over the sink, the perfect spot for a plant collection. The dining area’s window, which overlooks the front garden, also has an extra-wide sill. A roomy walk-in closet and access to the sundeck make the master suite inviting. In the generous en-suite, a soaker tub with a tiled surround is placed at an angle both to save space and allow natural light to flood in through windows on two sides. The den overlooks the back garden and enjoys access to a patio. Adjacent to it is the full bathroom that serves the second bedroom. The laundry room is conveniently located across the corridor from the second bedroom. The double garage has access to the groundfloor foyer, as well as to the side garden. There is enough space for a compact work bench. The plans include an unfinished basement with space for two more bedrooms, as well as a home office. The attractive exterior is finished with board-andbatten siding, painted trim and spindle railings, as well as river-rock accents. This home measures 46 feet wide and 49 feet deep, for a total of 1,539 square feet of living space. Plans for design 2-2-721 are available for $725 (set of 5), $820(set of 8) and $896 for a super set of 10. Also add $35.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $60.00 outside of B.C. Please add 12% H.S.T., 13% H.S.T. Or 5% G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges. Our NEW 47TH Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 400 plans is available for $15.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheque and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design” and mail to: JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LTD. c/o Quesnel Cariboo Observer #203- 151 Commercial Drive Kelowna, BC V1X 7W2 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans@jenish.com

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Current Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year 2013 - Liane Kimmie

Past Quesnel Volunteer Citizens of the Year 2012 - Jean Stimpson 2011 - Liz Miller 2010 - Dianne Greenwood 2009 - Lynne Wright 2008 - Carol Weremy 2007 - Marion Gordon 2006 - Grant and Gerry Knauf 2005 - Gus Cameron 2004 - Marie Skinner 2003 - Bob Zimmerman 2002 - Ron Silver 2001 - Helen Flynn 2000 - Stan Phillips 1999 - Doreen O’Brien 1998 - Vera Peever 1997 - Jack Nelson 1996 - Gloria Lazzarin 1995 - John Pritchard 1994 - Betty Motherwell 1993 - John McKelvie 1992 - Mel Dunleavey 1991 - Susan Maile 1990 - Helen Kuhn 1989 - Grace Steele 1988 - June Wall 1987 - Ruth Scoullar 1986 - Frank Hennessey 1985 - Joan Huxley 1984 - Cathy Walsh 1983 - Marie Weldon 1982 - Margot Rose 1981 - Mac Grady 1980 - Rev. Gary Landers

Lifetime Achievement Awards 2013 - Francine Gaetz [Posthumous] 2012 - Ron Paull 2011 - Peter Couldwell 2010 - Janice Butler - Cathy Heinzelman - Bev Pontius

Silent Hero Awards 2013 - Marjorie Hessels Norma Malic 2012 - Jean Gelinas Jean Muir Gene Pascuzzo

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Quesnel Cariboo Observer

Who do you think should be Quesnel’s

2014

Volunteer Citizen of the Year? Deadline March 26, 2015

2013 Volunte

er Citizen of the Year Liane Kimm ie

Do you know an outstanding volunteer, someone who works tirelessly to make our community a special place and who deserves recognition? If so, submit your nomination today! The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award recognizes outstanding area residents who volunteer their time to the betterment of our community and thanks them for their dedication and service. Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: • Have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all. For further information, please visit the City of Quesnel website at www.quesnel. ca / Arts & Culture / Citizen of the Year to view the regulations for a Nominee • Of note: • The Nominee must be in agreement and endorse the nomination form. • There is a time commitment involved, which includes a 1 hour monthly meeting from November through May, attendance and assistance at the annual banquet, participation in community events, including but not limited to the Billy Barker Days’ Parade, Santa Parade, Remembrance Day Ceremony, Tree Planting Ceremony and School District #28 Bursary Awards. Submitting a nomination: • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, and the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Committee, may make a nomination. • For detailed information or for a copy of the Nomination form, please visit the City of Quesnel website as noted above. For a printed copy of the Nomination form, please attend City Hall – 410 Kinchant Street or the Quesnel Cariboo Observer – 188 Carson Avenue, during business hours. Deadline to apply: March 26, 2015 by 4:00 p.m.

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2015 Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Banquet & Award Ceremony [Selecting the 2014 Citizen of the Year]

DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2015

TIME: 5:30 pm – Doors open; 6:00 pm – Dinner service starts; 6:30 pm – Ceremony; Followed by Music by Dream Girls LOCATION: Royal Canadian Legion Hall; 262 Kinchant Street, Quesnel TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT CITY HALL IN EARLY MARCH Sponsors: