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Former Quesnel resident facing murder charges AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter He struck him as being “fairly quiet,” someone who kept primarily to themselves. He speaks of Ian Bush, 59, the man suspected of killing three senior citizens and attempting to kill another. Bush was his former neighbour, back in the 1970s in a quiet residential subdivision in the Gold Pan City. Bush and his family moved from Dryden Ontario to Quesnel where his father Bill Bush worked at Cariboo Pulp and Paper, a position he took over after managing the plant in his former town. Feb. 20 of this year, police charged Bush with three counts of first-degree murder in the June 2007 slayings in Ottawa of Alban Garon, his wife Raymonde and their neighbour, MarieClaire Beniskos, all in their 70s. Due to a pre-trial
publication ban, evidence is protected but several news sites have reported the victims were found beaten and tied up with plastic bags over their heads inside the Garons’ Ottawa home. Bush is also facing charges in a case from two months ago in which he is suspected of a home invasion and attack on 101-year-old Ernest CÔté, a Second World War veteran. Côté, who was also left with a plastic bag over his head, managed to free himself and call police. Another former Quesnel neighbour of the accused said the news came as a shock, but noted the family was “different… and that’s putting it mildly.” Bush remains in custody and has been ordered to undertake a psychiatric evaluation, he will remain in custody until his next court appearance April. 7.
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Pink Shirt Day honoured All over the North Cariboo toddlers, students and adults celebrated the anti-bullying message of Pink Shirt Day, Wednesday, by wearing pink clothing and accessories. These young students were with the Ecole Baker flash mob which performed in Spirit Square. For more Pink Shirt Day photos (despite the black and white format) see pages A3 and A7. Annie Gallant photo
SD28 forced to cut administrative costs AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After the announcement of the provincial budget, the Gold Pan’s school board is speaking out. “The budget falls short of our expectations and needs. Most, if not all of the increased education funding is required to pay for additional sal-
ary and benefit obligations under the new collective agreements with teachers and support staff,” SD28 press release states. The board says the district is concerned about government’s further cuts to administrative programs in the amounts of $29 million in 2015-2016 and an additional $25 million in 2016-2017.
Further they maintain the budget fails to include funding for ongoing cost pressures. “Increased costs for medical service plan premiums, WorkSafe BC premiums and hydro rate increases are examples of those that are known at this time,” the release states. “Finally, this bud-
get does not address wages for managers, principals and district administration who have not received wage increases since 2009.” The board says it will need additional time to fully review the impacts the budget will have on the district. In the meantime the board endorsed working with Corner-
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With great pride for her city and how they gave so generously to last years Epilepsy Awareness campaign, Natasha Wasmuth, EpilepsyQuesnel (eQ), right presented $3,242 to the Vancouver General Hospital Epilepsy Clinic on behalf of the Adult Seizure Investigation Unit (SIU). Janice Henrikson, epilepsy resource nurse, left and epileptologist Dr. Tiffany Townsend were thrilled with eQ’s first fundraising effort in 2014. The funds are designated for two more beds in the SIU which currently has only two beds to serve the entire province. Wasmuth also presented the pair with Quesnel Bakery’s purple cookies of which 1,758 were sold in just three weeks last year. City Council declared March 2015 Epilepsy Awareness Month and once again, on Purple Day March 26, the public can purchase purple cookies, bracelets, flowers at various participating businesses. Quesnel Bakery’s purple cookies are on sale throughout the month of March.
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Kozuchar back in court AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Ryan Kozuchar, 23, charged with assaulting a police officer was back in court Tuesday for an arraignment hearing. The alleged incident took place before 8 p.m. June 21, when police conducted a traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver. The officer made the legal demand for the driver to provide a sample of his breath as part of the impaired driving investigation. The driver refused to provide the required breath sample and was advised that he was under arrest for refusing to provide a breath sample. At this point, it is alleged that
the 67-year-old driver and his 23-year-old male passenger became combative and began striking the officer multiple times to the head. The police officer radioed for emergency backup. A second officer arrived on scene and came to his aid at which point the suspects fled into a residence. Additional police personnel arrived quickly on scene and began tending to the injured officer while awaiting the arrival of BC Ambulance Services. The injured officer was transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries including head injuries and a dislocated
shoulder. A perimeter was established around the residence and for the next four hours, police attempted to make contact with and negotiate the two suspects out of the residence. Police entered the residence shortly before 2 a.m. and arrested the two males with the assistance of the police dog. The 23-year-old male suspect sustained a minor laceration to his leg after he was bit by the police dog during the arrest. He was transported to G.R. Baker Hospital by police where he received three stitches to his wound. Kozuchar is back in court March 10.
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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.
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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
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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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Pink on parade Top: Quesnel junior secondary students went around town doing random acts of kindness to showcase anti-bullying messages on Pink Shirt Day; middle: EMCON Services Inc., Road and Bridge Maintenance staff exuded the spirit of Pink Shirt Day with all staff in pink; bottom; this student was part of Ecole Baker elementary school’s flash mob which performed in Spirit Square. All these activities took place on Feb. 25, Pink Shirt Day. Karen Powell and Annie Gallant photos
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What age are children that register for Kindergarten? • Children must turn five (5) years of age between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. When can I register my child for Kindergarten? • Registration begins on Monday, February 16, 2015 and continues until Friday, March 13, 2015. Where do I register? • Please register at your neighbourhood school, unless you are planning to place your child in French Immersion Kindergarten (located at École Baker Elementary). What if I want my child to attend a school other than our neighbourhood school? • Please register at your neighbourhood school and fill out a “School of Choice” form. Your child’s placement will be determined based on the criteria laid out in SD 28 Policy 310.4 – Student Registration, Enrolment and Placement. What if I choose to educate my child at home? • Please contact the District Administration Office. What do I need to bring? • Your child’s birth certificate, BC Care Card and proof of your residential address (i.e. Hydro bill) are required at the time of registration. If your child was born outside of Canada, there will be further documentation required for registration. Please contact the District Administration Office for help. • Additional information and registration forms are available on our website www.sd28.bc.ca, but please don’t submit these to your school before February 16, 2015.
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ealtors, homebuyers and sellers, and others can stop hoping that B.C.’s property transfer tax (PTT) will be discontinued. It won’t happen. Why? It’s a major cash cow for the provincial government, needed to balance the budget, and there’s nowhere else to raise that large chunk of cash without raising personal and corporate income taxes. Premier Christy Clark is proud of what she says is the country’s lowest tax rate so this kind of special tax, that only hits buyers of property, is not going anytime soon, even though, as Clark herself says, it’s a drag on the economy. Here’s how it shakes down, according to a recent article by Black Press regional reporter Jeff Nagel: The PTT consists of one per cent charged on the first $200,000 of a property’s value and 2 per cent after that. That means for a $600,000 house, $10,000 is due every time it changes hands. This calculation is not just a painful hit to the wallet when purchasing a home – it’s a major source of revenue, generating $1.04 billion in 2014. Consider that the PTT raises significantly more than forestry – formerly the province’s number one industry – which only brings in about $757 million; or natural gas royalties, which at $542 million, generate about half of what the PTT does. These revenue numbers show how important real estate is to B.C.’s financial solidity. Without a strong real estate market, helped by recordlow interest rates, the provincial coffers would be much poorer. The province also benefits from rising property values, and while there are exemptions for family transfers and first-time homebuyers, it appears the property transfer tax is a necessary evil that raises millions to cover basic provincial services. A strong real estate industry and increased property values, especially in single-family homes, are therefore critical to government budgeting. So unless the much-vaunted LNG industry or another economic sector can provide a windfall, the PTT is here to stay. – Black Press
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n 2002 Jamie Lee Curtis famously posed for a magazine to expose what she really looked like. The mother of two appeared make-up free in a sports bra and spandex shorts, proudly displaying a softer, thicker physique rather than the perfect hard body she was known for. She was 43-years-old at the time and felt compelled to reverse some of the harm she and her profession had subjected a trusting public to with it’s constant parade of impeccably airbrushed photos. She wanted women to discover that we shouldn’t try to look like celebrities and models because even they didn’t look the way they were presented. After the unforgettable photograph was taken, 13 people worked their magic over the next three hours to transform her into the flawless movie star we were familiar with for the pages that followed. The enlightening pictorial made a powerful statement of truth to people everywhere. A couple weeks ago it seemed like Cindy Crawford might be doing something similar when a shockingly untouched image of her began circulating the internet along with a story about it being part of a magazine feature designed to empower women. However, it quickly became unclear
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On A Brighter Note as to whether she intended it to be seen publicly or it was leaked without her permission. Regardless, the imperfect body shot of her wearing lingerie was out there for anyone to criticize or praise. Also a mother of two, Cindy Crawford was 47-years-old at the time the picture was taken, and in contrast to the one of Jamie Lee Curtis, she was fully made up and only needed some digital tweaking to smooth out her visible flaws and make her look the way we’re accustomed. I shared the photo with friends and posted it on Facebook asking people if they’d rather see real pictures like this in the magazines, or the thoroughly altered images of perfection that have become the norm. The reaction was mixed. The vast majority of women said they’d prefer to look at un-doctored photographs, and many felt that seeing this iconic fashion star in a more honest state helped loosen the
by the paparazzi – but until there’s a reputable magazine with a person of prominence leading a mission to present more truthful pictures, I don’t think attitudes will change much more than they have. This is where someone like Oprah Winfrey could easily make a positive difference. Her popular self-titled magazine is heavily photo-shopped from cover to cover. What would happen if she put a stop to that and started representing all kinds of people, including herself, without post-production tampering? Would sales drop or increase? Being a billionaire megastar intent on making constructive improvements to humanity, she’s in an optimal position to take the small risk and find out. If my friends who prefer real over fake prove to be a good reflection of what the general public wants, her sales would increase and other magazines would follow suit. For a woman who has personally suffered the ill effects the media has played on her own image, this seems like an amazing opportunity for her to reverse some of that damage, and help boost the self esteem of millions. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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expectations they had for themselves measuring up to an unattainable standard of beauty. Some of the men agreed and added that the excessive use of trickery before, during and after a photo shoot wasn’t lost on them. Others, though, were revolted and one male friend responded with: “I just threw up a little.” If that’s the immediate reaction an incredibly gorgeous super model gets from an authentic picture of herself, what chance do the rest of us have? In this day and age most people realize what’s involved in attaining the flawless images we’re used to seeing, but is that knowledge actually alleviating some of the unhealthy and unrealistic pressures we place on our own aesthetics? I think it’s helped slightly, but as a society we continue to be negatively affected. Even without the issue of airbrushing this makes sense when we consider the average North American woman is 5’4” and weighs 166 pounds, yet the average model is 5’11” and weighs 117 pounds. A few celebrities might offer bona fide images of themselves, and there will always be unauthorized shots posted on the internet, or unflattering ones taken
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Loss of habitat at heart of the issue Editor: I feel compelled to write this letter to lay out the facts on the allocation split in the Cariboo Chilcotin. There has been much in the papers, Facebook, radio, etc., on how the BC Wildlife Federation feels they have lost much to the guiding industry. This attack on the guiding industry is based on half truths and lies. There is a few in the BCWF whose goals are to destroy the guide outfitting industry, and will say what they have to accomplish their goal. I would like to set the record straight with numbers direct from fish and wildlife. The BCWF is claiming the big reduction in LEH permits is because they are giving them to the guides. False. The main reason for large LEH reductions is because of population change. There just is not the moose population there used to be. The guide outfitters get reduced in percentage just as much as the residents do. A healthy moose population is key to high LEH permits and viable guide quotas. I feel I should explain where this all started. In 2007 an allocation policy was put in place with a very complicated matrix table based on utilization and importance.
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The concept was good, but the outcome was unexpected. The system was supposed to result in very little change between resident/outfitter splits. When it was run it showed devastating decreases in guide quotas that would result in half the outfitters in region five becoming unviable and put out of business. Temporary checks and balances were put in place to offset the hardship while there was much time and effort put into figuring out a better system. As that system was bashed on — use it or lose it — a terrible system for the conservation of our wildlife, guides were forced to try and kill all their quota whether they wanted to or not and fish and wildlife would pump out more and more LEH permits to have the residents reach their percentages on a dwindling moose population. Residents went from 12 hunter days to harvest a moose in 2005 to more than 25 hunter days, now. There just isn’t enough moose. But that is another topic, for another day. The way it was pre 2009 in region five, outfitters had 22 per cent of the non First Nations AAH (annual allowable harvest) in the region and they had a success factor, of 10 per cent, where you
are issued more quota than you are allowed as there are always outfitters that are inactive for one reason or another and never reach the allowable harvest. The LEH system is the same, where many more LEH permits are issued than the allotted number of moose they want killed, as not everyone is successful or even goes out hunting. Success factor was critical as outfitters had severe punishment if they went over their quota by even one animal. With resident LEH permits, they could go more than 100 animals or more with no consequence, other than a few less LEH permits the next year. Outfitters have no lost their success factor. About 20 per cent or more of this region is vacant guide territories. The 22 per cent of the non First nations AAH split we used to have included that vacant area, which added many more moose to be split between the 54-plus guides in region five. We have also lost that, so just between those two things we went from 340 moose regionally in 2008, to 208 moose (if at full implementation) in 2009. Now we are only going to get two per cent of what is in our guide territories back and with the population change
we are down many more moose permits between all guides. I’m afraid there is still going to be a lot of outfitters going out of business. Between all category ‘A’ species in region five, with the original 2007 policy, we would lose 138 animals in our region. With the new decision we get back about 16. I would also like to point out the true percentages of the moose AAH. The first 55 per cent goes to the first residents of this province (First Nations), about 20 per cent or more of the region has no guides in it. All the moose in this zone goes 100 per cent to the residents, and as it is not all good moose habitat it is about five per cent of the AAH. Of the remaining 40 per cent
which is in guide territory only, it is split 75/25 with the non-First Nations residents. This is 30 per cent to non-First Nations residents and 10 per cent to the guides. In summary of the split in AAH, 90 per cent goes to all residents (First Nations and non-First Nations) and 10 per cent goes to the guides. The outfitters certainly recognize First Nations as residents of the province, does the BCWF not recognize this? Another note, guides also take out some resident hunters — so some of their 10 per cent also goes to residents. Outfitters are generally residents of this province that have a passion for abundant wildlife — a passion for wild places, a passion for the hunt and want to make their living
doing so. We certainly are not getting rich; it’s a way of life. We have to stop bickering over a few animals and get on with the real issue, which is loss of habitat and growing our most valuable resource — wildlife. When I started outfitting in 1981 there were 180,000 resident hunters and many more guides than today. There were no LEH permits and no quotas for guides. There was an abundance of wildlife and for the most part everyone got along. I want the good old days back, but we have to work together to get it. Resident hunters, First Nations and outfitters, or we will all lose in the end. Stu Maitland Guide Outfitter Williams Lake
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Students urge safe social media strategies TOM FLETCHER Black Press Students celebrated Pink Shirt Day at the B.C. legislature Wednesday with poetry, drama and advice for students to avoid bullying and exploitation from predators using social media. The featured guest was Travis Price, who started Pink Shirt Day as a high school student in Nova Scotia in 2007. “Travis is a hero of the anti-bullying movement in this country, and he started something that won’t be stopped any time soon,” said Premier Christy Clark, who took up the cause after reading news reports about Price’s effort. Price saw two of his fellow grade 12 students harass a younger student for wearing a pink shirt, so he and his friend bought 75 pink tank tops and handed them out at the school the next day. They promoted the idea on social media and it caught on, with hundreds of students wearing pink to school. “It is hard to stand up for people, but it’s all about taking that risk and hoping you can make somebody’s life better,” Price told a group of students and politicians at a
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ig Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel is busy planning their annual Bowl for Kids Sake on Sunday, April 26. The theme for this year is Being a mentor is out of this world (space/aliens/ planets). Seven lane sponsors are still needed. Give Joanie a call (992-7257) to learn more about how you can contribute. Teams are needed as well! You can register and collect pledges online at bigbrothersbigsistersofquesnel.ca. If you would like to participate, call Joanie to book your team for the hour and a half session. Co-workers, families and friends can form five-member teams, collect pledges and come out and bowl at Rev Bowling Lanes. For every $100 collected in pledges per person (19 years and older), your name goes into the incentive draw. If you are unable to play, you can still pledge or send a tax deductible donation. Step up to Strike out bullying!! Our agency served
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The shrinking world of dementia Two caregivers tell their story of sacrifice and devotion small bedroom. Mine however has slowly begun to expand again, with new friends and time to pursue new interests. There is hope after dementia, but sadly, for now it is hope only for those left behind.
Pete Drewcock and Mary Ann Sturdy are both caregivers of partners suffering with dementia. In the coming months, they will be contributing their perspectives of dementia and how it is affecting them as caregivers and the community as a whole. They are sharing their very personal experiences in hopes that the community will come to a better understanding of what it is like to live with this devastating disease and care for a loved one who is suffering with it. They also hope to provide information and support to those seeking answers to their questions on this terrible subject that no one wants to talk about. This article is the second in the series. The first article, The Diagnosis, can be found in the Friday, Feb. 13 edition of the Observer.
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fter our world-shaking dementia diagnosis, things began to change rapidly for Lucy and me. We told ourselves that we wouldn’t run from this or keep it from others. We knew that it would be dishonest and unfair to withhold Lucy’s diagnosis from our friends and family. Besides, they would find out eventually. We were also somewhat aware that if we were going to get through this, we would need all the help and support we could get and that couldn’t happen in secret. We tried to live our lives as normal as possible. We weren’t denying the inevitable, but trying to enjoy life the best we could. This wasn’t easy. The first thing that we noticed was that most of our mutual friends began to fade away. It was as if we got a divorce. People were obviously uncomfortable being around us. I understand this now, but at the time it was exactly what we didn’t need. We were losing the support that we had hoped to gain. As Lucy’s disease progressed, her abilities to do things on her own gradually diminished. I was working a busy, high stress job and was sometimes having to drive home three times during the day in order to help her with one thing or another. I could no longer even consider stopping for a visit on my way home or accept a rare invitation to dinner at the home of one of our ever-shrinking list of friends. If I wasn’t at work, I was caring for Lucy. My outside interests became irrelevant. If I did have a moment to myself, it was to shop for groceries or pay the bills. Other tasks I had to take on were housekeeping, laundry, cooking and buying birthday and Christmas gifts for family. I had to learn to do all that quickly and still hold down a full time job. I know some would say that they do this every day, but it was a new and terrifying experience for me. By far the biggest task was caregiving. There were days that Lucy required 24-hour care. She often didn’t sleep during the night and I had to go to work with only one or two hours sleep. I know, it sounds like
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what a single mom does every day and, believe me, I now have a new-found respect for single moms. Lucy’s world shrank more rapidly than mine. After she could no longer drive, she stopped going out. Social gatherings were too busy and confusing for her, and she became anxious, irritable and easily confused. Even family gatherings such as birthdays and holidays became things to avoid. In a short time our world had shrunk to the size of our home. We couldn’t even watch the news on TV because it was too upsetting for Lucy. Friends never came around and the few we had gave up asking us to visit. I had to start prioritizing tasks that were absolutely essential in order to stay sane. Things such as weeding the garden, or mowing the lawn became a distant memory. I began to think I was losing my own mind. I couldn’t think straight, I was forgetful, my work was suffering. I realize now that it was brought on by stress and that almost all caregivers experience this. Finally, an angel appeared. She appeared in the form of our daughter who left her life in Texas to help with her mom. From that point on, our daughter and I played tag team. When I was at work, she looked after Lucy and when I came home, she took a breather. Our world didn’t get any bigger, but at least we didn’t implode into a black hole. Today, Lucy’s world has shrunk to the size of a
My husband was diagnosed with vascular dementia plus Alzheimer’s, but it doesn’t matter to us what the type is: the effects are devastating. Sometimes, dementia takes its host and strangles him/ her in a very short time and in other cases, the disease spreads slowly, enabling the host to live a relatively productive life while it progresses. This is the case in our home. My husband is still driving, he looks forward to a productive summer doing the hobby that is beloved to him and, in short, he carries on with his life as if he had not been diagnosed with this disease. That’s not to say he doesn’t suffer. Having to deal with any terminal illness – cancer, ALS, AIDS – is frightening to the person with that disease. He’s frustrated when he can’t do something that he’s done hundreds of times before or angry when he can’t remember something that used to be ordinary. Bad for him, yes, but it is also a terrible experience for the caregiver, including the caregiver of the dementia patient. It’s a lonely job, this caring for a sick loved one. Understandably, family and friends are often in denial and can’t bear to think of the sufferer being in that condition. No one can blame family. How terrible to find out your relative has Alzheimer’s disease. And no one can blame friends, either. It is what it is. Acceptance is very difficult for everyone involved. This lack of acceptance is not helped along by the fact that sometimes, there is very little change on the outside, making a diagnosis extra hard to accept. That’s my husband. He still has his great sense of humour, still has that twinkle in his eye, still gives great enfolding hugs. I often get the remark: “He looks so normal!” or “I don’t believe he has dementia! I don’t think they can know that until after the person dies.” I used to get furious at this. My husband has never denied that he is a dementia sufferer and he has never hidden that from others. I admire him greatly for having the courage to share. So to tell him that he looks “normal” or to say they can’t believe he has dementia is to make him and other sufferers feel ashamed for what is, after all, a disease, deserving of the same respect as any other disease. However, I’m not sure that friends usually drop away when other kinds of illnesses are involved. Our friends seemed to. See PAGE A17
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Robin MacEwan amongst Final Five in Storyteller Challenge ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter One of Quesnel’s graduates, Robin MacEwan, was recently chosen as one of the Final Five in the national Storyteller Challenge award recipients from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC.) The competition was held at Brock University in May 2014 as part of the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences annual meeting. Of the 25 in consideration for the Final Five, MacEwan, who is
pursuing her master’s in Social Work at Carleton University in Ottawa, was selected and is invited to deliver her presentation, along with the other four members of the Final Five, before a VIP audience at SSHRC’s 2014 Impact Awards ceremony, taking place this fall in Ottawa. The first part of the Storyteller competition called on students to produce a video, podcast, editorial or infographic promoting a SSHRCfunded research project. Post secondary students from across Canada were invited to show the world how the very best ideas in social sciences and
humanities – research about people, behaviour, human thought and culture – are helping people understand and improve the world around us, today and into the future. Of the 150 entries, MacEwan won one of the top 25 places. Her video examined social support networks of former foster youth, with a focus on youth who have spent time in group homes. “Children raised in the foster care system are an extremely marginalized group and they lack supports upon entering adulthood,” MacEwan
care system. Not a lot of people know about foster care and the trouble faced by these youth. The Storytellers Challenge is helping spread the word amongst academics, policy-makers and the general public.” MacEwan began working with vulnerable children and youth in the foster-care system, after she completed her undergraduate degree in 2009. This experience inspired her research interests. She hopes to use the findings from her research to improve policies and support programs in place for these young
Robin MacEwan said. “My research seeks to show that youth in care require further social and financial supports after they leave the foster
people. SSHRC president Chad Gaffield had the following comments on the submissions, “the students who chose to submit to the Research for a Better Life: “The Storytellers competition shines a spotlight on Canada’s brightest, most creative you minds. These students represent Canada’s next generation of leaders and communicators and their stories have inspired us all. “If these students are any indication, the future is bright for Canadian research and for the social sciences and humanities.”
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TUESDAY QUESNEL LIVE ARTS PRESENTS BALLET JORGEN’S CINDERELLA March 3, 7:30 p.m., Chuck Mobley Theatre. Tickets available at SaveOn Foods, Green Tree Health, at the door or in advance by calling 250-7472207. Cost is $25/ show/each (adult) or $20/show/each (seniors and youth.)
ROLLER DERBY PUB NIGHT, March 7, 6 p.m., The Occidental, Buffet dinner, silent auction, dessert auction, door prizes. Tickets $30 (in advance) at The Occidental or from any Gold Pain City Derby girl. Enjoy DJ music and try your luck with 50/50 draw. SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE will be servicing the community at City Hall-Main Floor, left hand side for the month of February, hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m..To book an appointment call Susan, 250-9919664.
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FRIDAY WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, March 13, 7 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1518 Maple Drive, refreshment to follow the service.
SATURDAY QUESNEL FIDDLERS REGULAR MONTHLY DANCE, March 7, 8 p.m. – midnight, Metis Bingo Hall, West Quesnel. Admissions $10 includes lunch. TELL US YOUR STORY PROJECTS
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Invitation to information session. Please RSVP to attend one of two events, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Parkland Community Centre or March 7, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Bouchie Lake Hall, lunch will be served. To RSVP call Pam, 250-747-0088 or Linda, 250-9910923. FIRST ST. PATRICKS DAY PACE AND PINT 5km walk or run around the Riverfront Trail, March 14, 11 a.m. (start and finish at the Cariboo Hotel). Entry fees are $25 (before Feb. 28) or $30 (after March 1) Registration at Reason2Run, 424A Reid Street, 250992-2786 or Healthy Transformations, Maple Park Mall,
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QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., 3055 Dragon Lake Road. Membership is $5/year and new members are welcome. For information, contact Del, 250-747-2857 or leave a message at 250-747-4621.
29TH ANNUAL DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA BANQUET AND AUCTION April 25, Quesnel Seniors’ Centre, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $50/person. Call Russ, 250-992-3485, Ray, 250-747-8313, Darcey, 250-9927763, Sherry, 250747-4668 or online at ducks.ca/event LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE, the last Saturday of every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee available. At the Feb. 28 and March 28 garage sale Lions Club also taking orders for Vessey’s flower bulbs.
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Dementia caregivers must remember to take care of themselves From A15 We have few visitors; we seldom go out and then rarely as a couple anywhere to visit. We used to go play cards with friends and take in the occasional movie with friends or any of the other things couples do. But now, crowds make him extremely anxious, thus cutting out most of
our outside social life. Occasions such as family weddings or birthday parties are cut short, often not attended at all. I’m lucky. I have lots of interests I get around to during the days. I play the harp with friends and take piano lessons and sometimes play with the Bell Choir at the Seniors’ Centre. I enjoy my quite
large family when I can. Evenings, though, are when the concerts happen and movies are on and gatherings occur at my friends’ houses. But I forgot them, and do it relatively willingly because I don’t really enjoy the evenings away from home. I worry too much. His mantra to me is, “don’t worry!”
Oh right. I’ll just turn that little switch off! Luckily, Quesnel has many distractions for a caregiver not as fortunate as I am who feels loneliness or desperation. There is respite care where the sufferer is looked after for a few hours while the caregiver whips out and plays a game of cards at either
of the excellent seniors’ facilities we have or just goes to visit with a friend. More on respite and the facilities available in Quesnel in later articles. Next time: an interview with Dr. Fine of the Elderly Care Team in Quesnel. For more information, visit www.alzheimer.ca/en/
bc or phone Leanne Jones at 1-866-564-7533. The Alzheimers Society of B.C. hosts a Caregivers Support Group once a month. If you are caring for a friend or family member with dementia, call Leanne Jones at 1-866-564-7533 or Pete Drewcock at 250-9910058.
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Worship ........... Sunday 11:30 am Kids City ................. Sunday 10:00 am Life Group ............... Tuesday 7:00 pm | | www.lpcbc.ca Pastor Brent Cletheroe Like us on Facebook
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Victory Way Community Church
Pastor Leonora Buthge Sunday Service - 11:00 am Saturday Outreach - 1:00 to 3:00 pm
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“ Jesus is Lord ”
Maple Park Alliance Church Worship Service: 10:30 am Kids On The Rock 11:00 am (dismissed during service) Lead Pastor: Ken Cyr
mapleparkalliancechurch.ca For more information call 250-747-3248 2075 Balsam Ave.
The Lords Prayer: Part 5 “Forgive Us Our Debts” - Matt 6:12
246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” Ladies Bible study with Lt. Laura, Thursdays 10 am @ 751 Reid St.; Pioneer Clubs for all kids Grades 1-6, Tuesdays 3-4:30@Warriors song Cafe. Call 250-992-8784 for information.
BETHEL CHURCH In South Hills
250-747-3116 - 143 Coach Road Lead Pastor: Monte Harrop Youth Pastor: Nate Siebert FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 am Children’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service www.bethelchurchquesnel.com
Saturday Services Bible Study 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am
“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus peacefully, simply, together.”
375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112 Pastor Lorne Reddemann Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am
Divine Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School & Bible Class: 11:20 a.m. Everyone Welcome
NORTHSTAR CHURCH Lighting the Way to Jesus, to Life, to Others. (a Fellowship Baptist Church)
Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00 am
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Guest Speaker Marvin Kempner
“God’s Plan For A Healthy Church” Part 4 Pastor John Nicholson
St. John’s Anglican Church 465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152 Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com email : stjohnsquesnel@shaw.ca Sunday : 10am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10am - Morning Prayer Tuesday : 2pm - Holy Communion Hall Rentals: Honey Affleck 250.992.5875 Secretary: Honey Affleck 250.992.6152 Minister: Len Fraser Deacon: Margot Rose
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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends - John 15:13
St. Andrew’s United Church Established in 1911
Serving with joy the people of Quesnel Lay Ministry
• Sunday Service & Sunday School: .............. 10:30 am • Healing Clinic : To arrange an appointment Call Lynn LeBlanc at 250.747.4694 218 Kinchant St. Office: 250-992-2313 standruc@quesnelbc.com The Second Sunday of Lent The Scriptures Give us Hope – All We Need is Faith
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Whitney Griffiths Sports Reporter
WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter Starting on Monday, Feb. 23 the Prince George Cougars began their southern roadtrip four days early, because this trip had have three more stops than usual; Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. Stop one on the trip is Quesnel on Monday, Feb. 23. The Cougars took to the ice with the Quesnel Atoms Select, the 2015 winners of the Home Depot’s ‘On the Bench’ Coaching Clinic. It was Ty Slenay who entered his team into the running for the clinic. The Cougars followed this up with a meet and greet in the arena lobby at 7:30 p.m. “We really think that it’s important to reach out into the region, we know we have a lot of supporters here in Quesnel and we felt it was our opportunity to give back,” Marnie Hamagami director, sales and marketing for the P.G. Cougars explained. Taking this opportunity to give back to the communities within the region Quesnel Minor Hockey also received a donation of $1,500 from the Cougars. “We are grateful for the support that the Cougars are giving us, it is overwhelming actually,” Quesnel Minor Hockey president David Greenwood said.
Quesnel Minor Hockey was presented with a cheque for $1,500 from the Prince George Cougars. From left to right: Tyler Mrkonjic, Marnie Hamagami, David Greenwood and Aaron Macklin. For more photos see page A19.
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Local boxer represents B.C. at the National level WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter Local boxer Olin Lee helped to represent B.C. and 2 Rivers Boxing club on the national stage at the 2015 Canadian Nationals in Quebec City. With only seven fights under his belt going into the competition Lee had his work cut out for him, facing fellow boxers that were going into the matches with more than 50 fights, with some even holding records. Despite the tough odds Lee triumphed, bringing back a silver medal. “It was a little nerve wracking at first,” Lee said. “I was one of the first fighters to go, but once I got the first fight down and won it I was pretty good from there.” Preparing for Nationals required a strict regiment; training six days a week, both running and boxing, as well as a strict diet. Lee also attended a week
Olin Lee stands victorious after a boxing match at Nationals in Quebec City. long training camp in Victoria. This is not the first event
Lee has attended, during his three year long boxing career Lee competed in
Silver Gloves, Bronze Gloves, Golden Gloves and B.C. versus Alberta.
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However this is the first time Lee has boxed at the National level and it was
a resounding success. “It was pretty cool going because I got to go and meet the Canadian champions,” Lee said. “I got to fight one of them and one of the guys that was helping us, Kenney LaLay is the six time National champ.” It was a triumphant weekend not just for Lee but for all members of team B.C. All seven members of the team medalled at the competition, they were the only team to achieved this feat. Nationals is not the last step for Lee. Lee has aspirations to become a professional boxer, though by taking small steps. First working his way up through the ranks to fight for the Canadian National team. Lee sends his gratitude to all those who helped him prepare for the competition; Spencer Lee, Bob Pegues, Kenney LaLay and 2 Rivers Boxing.
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Well WILLIAMS overSALE—TUESDAY 250 butcher cows and Another exciting sale today as we saw another head the Thereceipts Ganghere Ranch todayLake settoday, a pace as they a load of hit butcher Huge in Williams as 1600 headshowcased of cattle hit550 the sale ring. The quality sale ring. Today cow/calf pairs made up almost half of the sale today was incredible start to finish! Every buyer chair in the place was filled. The C1 Ranch cows, the young pen ofput24the head of heiferettes lbs powered to receipts. Don Moses to our 1024 butcher from Alexis Creek showcased just under 400 power head of powerful Angus crosstrade calves. with The first 107.00 885 lbbulls ats119.00. Thethe126.50. mature 2235 butcher marking Mel &52cows Vickie from liner load lb. ofwith Black Angus s/c’ , 629 lbs set trend atbutcher 285.75, head reached ofHough their 61771.75. lb. s/c’s Falkland had 1705 lb. butcher 106.00 andlbpen 1950 lb. powerful cows marked 296.75. Thehit heavy boys, 715 lb.Char s/c’cows s Springs racedmark to 259.25! The2010 lighter of 115 1898 lb bulls 86.00. The Ranch butcher bulls ats traded 105.50. The Hiwan Ranch today had 1538 lb. butcher cows mark s/c’marked to83.75. 333.25. 36 head of 484 lb h/c’ s powered to 301.00. The Douglas Lake Cattle Gordon & Linda Watts 2125 lb butcher bulls topped 104.75.LakeThe butcher bulls their hit group 126.50. Co.-Alkali RanchRosebank Division saw Ranch their 705 2380 lb anguslb. x steers mark 259.25, of 845 Ken & Ginger topped our saw bull trade lbs825 hitting Feeder cattle were strong. Cam from Kelowna lb.hit lb85.00. steers saw 226.50. Scott &Cameron Janice Meyer ofEnsign Quesnel their loadat of 2045 749had lb black steers 248.25, their lb black hitat229.25. 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On September 26, 2013, at 584 Carson Avenue, Quesnel, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Quesnel RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,850 CAD, on or about 08:36 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2674, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute
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Freeing the heel, to free the spirit at Troll Telefest accomplishment when executing a Telemark turn. As tiring as the lessons were I discovered that eventually the outcome could be well worth the effort as I watched the more experienced Telemark skiers glided down the slopes, beautiful, fluid movements that come with days, weeks, months and even years of practice... so a few more lessons may be in order. The day concluded with a party at the Lodge with Joey Onley performing and the Telemark skiers resting their weary legs after a day on the slopes.
Call Fraser River Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-992-5515, or visit us at 340 Carson Avenue, Quesnel. [License #10901] A day on the slopes, the more experienced Telemark skiers took on the challenging routes. Josh Trotter-Wanner photo
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from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a purchase price of $19,998 financed at 6.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $91 for a total obligation of $23,709. Some conditions apply. Down
>3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. The equivalent of $7/day for the 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) is equal to a Purchase Price of $17,498 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $48 with a cost of borrowing of $2,557 and a total obligation of $20,055. §Starting
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fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014/2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2015 Dodge Grand Caravan models
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