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Cariboo Fire Centre update and summer forecast
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higher-than-normal temperatures. “However, warmer-thannormal conditions alone do not necessarily indicate an intense fire season,” Epp said. “The nature of the fire season will ultimately depend on the amount of precipitation over the next month.” For more information call 1-888-336-7378, or www.bcwildfire.ca. To report a fire, 1-800-6635555. Text begins here. . .
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the public to exercise caution in the back country and with all types of fire use,” Epp said. “Not only are humancaused fires preventable, they divert critical resources away from naturally occurring, lightningcaused fires.” The fire danger rating is currently a mix of low and moderate throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre. The current long-term outlook for the summer indicates a potential for
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in height and three metres in width; or • material in one or more piles, each exceeding two metres in height or three metres in width; or •one or more windrows; or • stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares (more than 2,000 square metres). “However, with the increase of naturallyoccurring fires, the Wildfire Management Branch is reminding
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Epp said. “Twenty-seven of these have been ignited by lightning. Based on data from the past 10 years, there are usually only one or two lightning fires at this time of year.” Residents are reminded Category 3 burning is restricted in the Cariboo Fire Centre. Specifically, this order prohibits fires that burn: • material concurrently in three or more piles, each not exceeding two metres
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With 63 fires so far this season, the Cariboo Fire Centre is thanking the public for their input. “The majority of last weekend’s fires were reported by the public which enabled crews to keep the fires small and put them out quickly,” communications for the Cariboo Fire Centre Emily Epp said. Last weekend, crews
from the Cariboo Fire Centre responded to 12 new fires. Of those 12 incidents, 10 were caused by lightning. The majority of the fire starts were in the 100 Mile House area. All of the incidents have been extinguished. The largest lightningcaused fire was 1.4 hectares in size and located southwest of Young Lake. “The Cariboo Fire Centre has responded to 63 fires since April 1,”
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Council passed three resolutions regarding the purchase of lands, located in the Province’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), by companies to be used as carbon offsets. Often the ALR lands being purchased are highly productive agricultural lands that are now being planted with spruce trees. Further, it has been discovered that 100Year Covenants are filed on these properties restricting the use of these lands. Council resolutions include: inviting the UK Company, Reckitt Benchiser, that has been purchasing ALR lands in the area, to speak with stakeholders; asking the Minister of Agriculture to consider changing provincial policy to restrict companies from purchasing highly productive ALR lands for carbon offsets; and forwarding a resolution to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities outlining Council concerns regarding this matter.
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Council will weigh-in, by forwarding a letter to the Minister of Education, outlining concerns with the 2015/16 budget shortfall that negatively affects the Quesnel School Board’s ability to meet operational and capital needs. Further, the province’s shortfall negatively affects the Quesnel School District operational and capital needs, but also has a negative impact for Quesnel economy. The estimated shortfall for the 2015/16 budget is $901,000; with $699,000 coming from declining enrolment and cost pressures; and a further $202,000 from the Ministry of Educations targeted administrative savings.
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Council approved a Sidewalk Food Vendor Permit for the corner of Reid Street/St. Laurent Avenue located near Spirit Square to Mr. Warren Miller, owner/operator of Golden Boy Dog, after the previous Sidewalk Food Vendor Permit was not able to proceed. The proposed menu includes hotdogs and hamburgers, but also a healthier choice menu.
Development permit Council approved a detached accessory building of 161m2 for 246 Giesbrecht Road. An accessory building is restricted to 150 m2 in the Country Residential (CR-1) zone on lots under 2 hectares.
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Purchase Council approved the purchase of a $215,712 Rubber Tire Backhoe Loader which will be used primarily in the Utilities departments when working on water and sewer lines.
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Obituary Tribute
Victor (Vic) Blair Fulton
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of
September 24, 1945 – May 23, 2015
Heather Rae James on May 14th, 2015
A tea will be held in her honour on May 31st at the Masonic Hall 514 Front St., Quesnel, B.C. Between 1 pm - 3 pm
Marliss Shannon Perry (nee Clark) January 5, 1942 – May 18, 2015 The family of Marliss Perry deeply regrets to announce her passing on May 18, 2015 at her home in Campbell River, BC, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Marliss was born in Matsqui, BC on January 5, 1942 and lived in a variety of communities before moving to Quesnel when she was in grade 7. In 1959 she graduated from Quesnel High School. She married Gordon Llewellyn Perry on March 4, 1961 and was happily married to him for 54 years. Marliss was a certified professional picture framer and, together with her husband Gordon, owned and operated Perry’s Picture Place for over 30 years until their retirement in 2012. In October, 2013 she moved with Gordon to a new home in Campbell River. She loved her new community, especially the ocean air and the milder winter weather! During her nearly 50 years in Quesnel, Marliss was a much-loved and respected member of the community. She was honoured to be crowned Miss Quesnel 1959 and later served on the executive of the Miss Quesnel Self Development Society. As a young girl she became involved in the CGIT program and went on to become a dedicated CGIT leader. She was instrumental in helping organize two very successful high-school reunions and was also a member of the Museum and Heritage Commission for a number of years. Marliss loved doing crossword puzzles (the more challenging, the better) and was a masterful Scrabble player known for her ability to score multiple points with the strategic placement of a single tile! She was an avid reader and fervently believed that no e-reader could replace the smell and feel of a “real” book. Her favourite TV shows included Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She also enjoyed travelling whenever she could. In 2004 she fulfilled her dream of travelling
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to the Yukon and in 2011 she and Gordon celebrated their 50th anniversary on a Caribbean cruise. Marliss’s life is celebrated by her husband Gordon; children Rae (Brad), Shannon (David), and Scott (Brandy); grandchildren Kevin, Matt, Hans, Amy (Bryan), Jared (Miranda) and Andrea (David); twin brothers Fred (Pat) and Ted; and sister Dianne (Richard); as well as numerous extended family members and cherished friends. At Marliss’s request, an informal gathering to celebrate her life is planned for Sat., June 13th at the home of Wayne and Honey Affleck, 679 Wilson Street, Quesnel. Please feel free to drop in anytime between 1:30 to 4:30 pm. One of the oncologists at the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre in Victoria told us that lung cancer research is seriously underfunded even though lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer for both men and women in Canada and the five year survival rate for lung cancer is just 14-20% according to Canadian Cancer Society statistics. In light of this, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Donations in Marliss’s memory can be made online at http://www.cancer.ca/ en/?region=bc or mailed to 565 W. 10th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4. Please ask that your donation be designated for lung research. Thank you!
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Survived by his loving wife Tracey, daughter Shavanna, grandson Levi, also his siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Predeceased by adored mother Vivian Ruth Chalmers Hill Ashe and father David MacLean Hill. Celebration of life to be held at the Hixon Community Hall on Sunday May 31, 2015 at 1 pm to 5 pm.
The fight has ended, but only after a lengthy battle as Vic fought hard. It is with sadness that his family announce his passing at GR Baker Memorial Hospital, on May 23, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Vic is now with his beloved dogs, Gabby and Teddy. Vic was not one for much fuss or attention, so this will be brief. Vic’s early years were spent in Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia. Vic had a richly varied life, which included being a licenced heavy duty mechanic and working in construction, logging, and mining. But Vic’s biggest accomplishment was his family. He and Judy married on April 21, 1967. Together, they raised 4 children. Vic always knew the true meaning of “being right” and loved nothing more than a good argument. He was a proud man. What you saw was what you got. He did not beat around the bush, but was a straight shooter. Vic is pre-decreased by his parents, Florence and Graham, brother Hugh and grandson Randy. He is survived by his wife, Judy, his children, Victoria Studley (Art), Sam (Carla), Scott (Kyla) and Danny (Carri-anne); sister Janice (Ronnie) Cleveland; sister-in-law Miriam, along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend our thanks to Dr. Smit and all the nursing staff who took such great care of our father during his hospital stay. Donations in Vic’s memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation if so desired. The family invite friends to join in honoring Vic’s life on June 5, 2015, 1:00 PM, at Clayton’s Funeral Home, 582 Front Street, Quesnel, BC.
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David Franklin Norn June 24, 1943 ~ April 23, 2015 David was born in Quesnel, B.C. to Ruby and Ralph Norn. He was the third oldest child of eight and was raised in “Old Cinema” as some remember. David worked in the logging industry for 20+ years and then moved on to work for the department of highways for 25 years. He retired from HMC at the age of 67. He met his wife of 50 years in 1964 at the Quesnel Bus Depot and together Dave and Penny raised a family in Yendry’s subdivision. He was always focused on his family and being a committed employee in all he did. In 2009 he was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was forced to slow down. In 2013 he and Penny moved to Kamloops to help him with his breathing. In 2014 he was diagnosed with cancer but continued to focus on his grown children, his siblings, grandchildren and his spouse Penny. We were all proud of him for fighting for life as long as he did. He passed with dignity surrounded by his family and that is what he wanted. He is survived by his wife Penny, daughter Donna (Richard); sons Todd (Cidalia), Gord (Tara); siblings Ron (Suzie) Norn, Josie Norn, Sheila (Hal) Nicholson, Sharlene (Sandy) McLean, Butch (Pat) Norn, Janette (Larry) Lovell, Wayne (Gina) Norn; also eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A service was held at Clayton’s Furneral home on Thursday, April 30th followed by internment at Quesnel Cemetary. We will miss him very much.
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Timber Kings to film in Barkerville from A3 The popular HGTV television show, Timber Kings, will be filming in Barkerville on June 9 to 11, 2015. The episode will feature Pioneer Log Homes, based out of Williams Lake,
building a replicate of the Billy Barker mineshaft and shaft house.
Bylaws Council approved final adoption of the following bylaws: • Bylaw 1761 – repealing bylaws
Proclamations
• Bylaw 1762 – sewer regulation • Bylaw 1763 – water use regulation • Bylaw 1764 – OCP amendment (224 Doherty Drive) • Bylaw 1766 – zone amendment (2330 QuesnelHydraulic Road)
• July 16 to 19, 2015 as Billy Barker Days Important Dates for 2015 • June 3 – Tim Horton’s Camp Day • Aug. 1 and 2 – Skyfest International Airshow
Clarification In the May 22 edition, Page 6, Local businesses look to the future, we inadvertently left out the Quesnel Downtown Association as a participant in the meeting. The forum worked to look at retaining and enhancing current businesses and attracting new businesses to town.
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s we age, our ability to live independently is gradually stripped from us. But a new report from the B.C. Seniors’ Advocate suggests that is happening faster than it needs to. According to Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie, many seniors are being moved into residential care facilities before they need that level of care thanks to what she calls outdated and restrictive regulations. Many seniors could instead be accommodated in assisted living programs and facilities, retaining more of their independence later in life. Independent, active seniors are a big part of the community in the Gold Pan City where they make up a significant portion of the population and are still contributing members of the community and economy through countless hours of volunteer effort. Helping them maintain that independence should be the goal, rather than encouraging them into residential care, sometimes forcing them to leave their homes and community to find an open space. Mackenzie’s report calls for a “fundamental redesign” of regulations for registered assisted living, to change spousal eligibility and reduce the number of higher functioning seniors moving to residential care. The report recommends changes like allowing seniors to apply for a provincial loan against equity in their home to pay for repairs, again allowing them to stay in the home and community they have loved for decades. Many of those homes are valuable, but that doesn’t mean much to a senior living alone on a fixed income, without spare cash to pay for repairs. It’s easy to think of seniors as not having much of a part in society other than playing with their grandchildren, but here, it’s common for a senior to mention that they have been busier since retirement than in their working life. It’s time the government recognized that becoming a senior doesn’t mean you are no longer a vital part of society and helped support seniors in their quest to remain independent. –BP
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ave you ever driven from one location to the next and realized once you reached your destination that you didn’t remember getting there? I have. And when I do, it freaks me out. How is it possible that I could get behind the wheel of a vehicle made up of thousands of pounds of steel and operate it without being completely attentive in every sense of the word? It’s not like I haven’t witnessed the horrific destruction of a car crash and its everlasting aftermath. You’d think the first tragic one I knew the victims of would have whipped me into shape. I was 23 years old at the time and had just started a job at a grocery store, where I worked with a beautiful young woman named Lisa Maier, a sweet and helpful cashier. We had attended the same high school – she was a grade older and I looked up to her. Lisa welcomed me with open arms and told me to ask her anything anytime. “Don’t worry about a thing,” she said, when I told her how nervous I was. “We’re going to have tons of fun. You’ll see.” Buoyed by her friendly confidence, I looked for-
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On A Brighter Note ward to working there and getting to know her better, but that never happened because she and her sister Linda, a gorgeous girl one grade younger than me, perished in a head on collision days later. The horrific car crash rocked the community of Deep Cove in North Vancouver where we grew up, and I was deeply affected by their deaths even though I didn’t know them well. Just knowing them at all and being witness to the devastation their younger sister Lori and their heartbroken family and friends endured made their story in the news so much more intense. It also made me realize that as young and immortal as we often felt, any of us could die in the blink of an eye. I drove more attentively after that. I’m not sure how long that lasted, but it definitely wasn’t long enough. There have been so many
and unacceptable. Those injured and the families of the 1,923 people who lost their precious lives in just one year would agree. “Even one crash is too many,” Paul says. “If we could just open our eyes to the immense personal losses in injuries and deaths, those crash statistics would be slashed significantly.” The RCMP doesn’t refer to them as car accidents anymore. Staying awake has always been a challenge for me when overtired or driving too long, so I’ve learned to pull over and take a nap if tricks like opening the window, playing music or eating sunflower seeds doesn’t keep me alert. We all know our strengths and weaknesses when it comes to driving. The key to preventing car crashes, though, seems simply to be paying continuous attention to the road ahead of us. By doing so, we can help keep everyone safe, including ourselves. For more tips and information on preventing injuries and deaths due to car crashes, please visit OneCrashIsTooMany.com. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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car accidents since then that have reminded me that our vehicles are potential killing machines and should be thought of in that way every time they’re in operation. So what can I do personally to stay focused, alert and defensive while driving? For years my friend Paul Hergott’s been recommending putting our hands at the ten and two position on the steering wheel. “Some argue that the nine and three, or the eight and four makes for better positioning,” says the personal injuries lawyer located in West Kelowna. “What’s optimum for driving is debatable, but what matters to me is that the ten and two position is the least comfortable, requiring conscious attention to keep them there. When my mind wanders, so do my hands, and that movement to a more comfortable position alerts me to refocus my attention on the important task at hand.” According to Transport Canada more than 165,000 people were injured in car crashes in 2013 – that’s 452 per day. These numbers seem to drop every year with safer vehicles and mandatory safety laws being implemented, but the numbers are still staggering
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GUEST VIEWS show a bottle of pain pills that were subscribed or an antidepressant bottle. Most don’t require a medical marijuana prescription. Exactly how do these dispensaries acquire their product – from a licensed medical grow op or is it illegal? Cigarettes are legal –yet, you can go into a store, they are not displayed – have you seen a brand or advertisement that identi-
fies there are cigarettes for sale, who has any idea of a brand name or anything? I have seen a picture of a board from a Vancouver dispensary that advertises the many different types of cannabis for sale, you can choose from many kinds, even goodies, etc. I never knew there were so many different products. One shop was closed recently after a young person had to be taken to hospital after eating marijuana cookies. How did they acquire the product? Local governments pass by-laws to ban second hand smoke, what about smoke from marijuana? Is it smokers are an easy target, wishing in many ways they didn’t smoke, had
never started many years ago, when the health implications weren’t known? They don’t want young people to smoke. Perhaps smokers accept the fact they shouldn’t smoke in public, as the public is totally against them. You can be rest assured there are health effects from cannabis – but heaven forbid we don’t want to discuss that. Smoking a cigarette is not illegal, would smoking a cigarette alleviate pain? NO! Smoking a cigarette doesn’t impair one’s ability to drive a vehicle or operate equipment, yet drugs impair one’s ability to do exactly that. Scientific research has shown time and again that cannabis
use by young people impairs development, affects memory for the long term. Most prescriptions drugs for pain, etc. usually state that equipment shouldn’t be operated, may make one drowsy, etc. Would a doctor prescribe a cigarette? NO! I am not referring to medical marijuana users, perhaps other marijuana users feel they have the right to use drugs, because that is what it is. It makes them feel good, gives a feeling of what? Euphoria? They have a pot day (4:20) every year where they publicly smoke pot and defy the law. As a matter of fact the next one scheduled for Vancouver is at the Art
Gallery apparently July 1. Now Whistler is considering passing a by-law prohibiting Marijuana and cigarettes everywhere – H’mm very interesting. Hypocritical or what. I read somewhere that perhaps cigarette smokers should unite and have a smoking day of protest. I always thought governments were elected to up hold the law and are expected to have a higher standard. Maybe it’s me but something seems wrong with this picture. 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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Jake’s Gift at Quesnel Legion Destined to become Van Stralen, have a perennial favourite, toured Jake’s Gift to Jake’s Gift returns to more than 200 commuthe Quesnel Legion nities across Canada, June 6 to commemoincluding international rate the 71st anniverstops in the U.S. and sary of D-Day. Local UK and to Normandy, veterans will be in atFrance for the 70th antendance for the show niversary of D-Day in and the Legion is planJune 2014, where Julia ning for a full house as performed the play in they play tribute and French in a venue right remember the sacrifices on Juno Beach. so many Canadians Julia and Dirk remade on D-Day and cently returned from a beyond more than 70 very successful Legion years ago. tour of Alberta and Jake’s Gift is a movthe Quesnel Legion is ing and powerful tribthrilled they are able to ute to our veterans. It’s help them commemoa multi-award winning rate the 71st anniverone act, one-woman sary of D-Day here. play about a Canadian Show time is 7:30 Second World War vet- Julia Mackey as Susan in Jake’s Gift. p.m. with doors openeran’s reluctant return Contributed photo ing at 6:30 p.m. The to Juno Beach to find show runs 65 minutes the grave of the brother with no intermission her own journey to Norwho never came home. and tickets are $20 each at the mandy, France for the 69th The play is written and Legion and Circle ‘S’ Western Anniversary of D-Day in June performed by Wells based Wear. 2004. playwright and actress Julia Suggested audience is for Since 2007, Julia and direcMackey and was inspired by those 10 years and older. tor and stage manager Dirk
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With the help of husband caregiver Tony, Sandy is able to remain positive ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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andy Koett sits well-dressed, dignified, intelligence shining from her alert eyes. Her chariot is her wheel chair, her affliction is multiple sclerosis (MS). Although her father suffered from the same autoimmune disease, there was no indication it was genetically transmitted. However, after two years of diagnostic testing, in 1990 Sandy was told she probably had MS. The road she now travels began with a diagnosis of optic neuritis, which caused her extreme pain in moving her eye as well as cloudy, blurred vision. “It’s not unusual to have one eye affected but when the second eye became affected they suspected MS,” Sandy said. Painful diagnostic testing including a lumbar puncture followed looking for a number of markers. “When the scales tip one way they say you have MS.” Sandy admitted she went home and cried. She’d been working as a sheet metal fabricator for an HVAC company, was married and raising a busy family. Despite having no other symptoms, she was certainly aware of the disease, having seen it with her father. After drying her tears, Sandy set to work reading everything she could find on MS, determined to face her disease head on. In 1992, her sister was also diagnosed with MS.
Still the medical professionals denied it was genetic. After Sandy’s marriage dissolved, she met Tony Koett and one of the first revelations was her MS. “I couldn’t not tell him,” Sandy said. Tony admitted he had no idea what that meant and what the future would be. Sandy treated her condition symptomatically but remained fairly active. The family moved to Lac La Hache in 1997 and then Quesnel in 2004 for Tony’s career where he works for West Fraser Mills in their IT department. “I was still able to drive, do the gardening I loved but was having some stability issues,” Sandy said. They had a traditional relationship, Sandy the domestic queen and Tony Tony and Sandy fight the battles presented by multiple sclerosis. Annie Gallant photo the breadwinner. “It was a paradigm shift Sandy’s disease. as much of her abilities when our roles changed,” There are several types as she can but the mental Tony said. of MS but they all stem torment is relentless as “But the change was from the same medical to the inevitability of the gradual. Would I have condition, the body atdisease. stayed if I could have seen tacks the nerve end cover“I’m in pain every day the future? But love grows ing called myelin sheath from the disease, I have and closeness evolves. and the damage creates a surgically implanted Now I see it as a privilege scars and lesions which pump to administer the to care for Sandy.” interrupt the signals from drug I need to control the And care for her he the brain down the spinal spasticity (muscle tightmust. Sandy moved from cord to various body ness) and a suprapubic using a cane to a walker functions. catheter for my bladder and finally confined to a “They believe most of functions,” Sandy said. wheelchair and Tony has the damage was done For Tony, it’s all about adapted as her condition early in my disease,” she Sandy’s comfort and changed. said. maximizing her functionWorking for West Fraser “I have secondary proing. He purchased a truck has been very good for gressive MS which means which has the ability Tony providing not only I continue to deteriorate.” to drop down making medical benefits but flexFor Sandy, its about transferring Sandy easier. ibility for the demands of continuing to claw back Around the home Tony
facilitates all her needs, although they are both grateful for the Handidart service which allows Sandy some independence. When asked about living in the Cariboo and the limited medical services and specialists, both Sandy and Tony agreed they’ve been happy with the medical services. “Not everything is here but we can be referred to what we need,” Tony said. Throughout the interview both Sandy and Tony displayed flashes of humour and it was evident laughter and a good sense of humour helps them both get through. “Sandy is a warrior with an amazing mental state,” he said. “There’s no time for whining and complaining, you just have to stay as positive as possible. “We live for today, but plan for the future. We’ve accumulated debt because of MS but it’s not about the money, it’s about what Sandy needs.” Tony added the couple discusses everything, nothing is left unsaid. He said they talk about how Sandy often feels inadequate and if there’s any thoughts of suicide, among many other things. “I had no idea when I met Tony he would be exactly what I’d need,” Sandy said with a huge smile for her life partner and compassionate care giver. Tony also admitted he was once an active vol-
unteer with various local groups but as Sandy’s abilities decline his volunteer time declines. “Again, I feel it is a privilege to care for Sandy.” Sandy is a member of the local MS self-help group and was honoured, along with other members of the group with a recent 2014 Certificate of Exceptional Achievement Volunteer Advocacy award from the BC/Yukon division of the MS Society of Canada. She also recently participated in the MS Walk to bring awareness and help raise funds for the group activities. With few answers as to why, Canada has the highest ratio of MS patients in the world. Nearly 100,000 Canadians have the disease, a rate that’s 28 per cent higher than the country with the second-highest mark, Denmark and nine times higher than the global average, according to the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation. Even people new to Canada are susceptible but the reasons remain obscure. Of Canadians with MS, 80 per cent are unemployed (not by choice.) The diagnosis of MS in women is 3:1 compared to men and the earliest age MS is being diagnosed in children is two years old. For more on multiple sclerosis visit mssociety.ca or contact local self-help group’s Donna Jagusch, 250-992-3369.
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ig Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel (BBBSQ) would like to send out a big thank you to all the sponsors, participants and businesses that made this year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake a huge success. More than $14,500 was raised for services and programs in our community. A special thank you to Panago Pizza for providing hot, delicious pizza’s at every session – you turned our fundraiser into a part. Congratulations to little brother Sabastien on winning the signed Canuck’s T-shirt. BBBSQ provides individual and group programs to children in our community at absolutely no cost to the child’s family. The four programs we staff and fund are: •Traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters matches: a oneon-one mentoring relationship between an adult and a child/ youth. Serving as role models, our mentors teach by example the importance of giving back, staying in school and having respect for peers, family and community. A life-changing relationship built on friendship, trust and empowerment. •Adult and Teen In-
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School Mentoring: a one-on-one match at the child’s elementary school, one hour per week. The Teen Mentoring program had 51 mentors involved this year, gaining valuable experience and volunteer hour credits for graduation. •Go Girls/Game On: a 7 – 10-session program for girls or boys. A mentor approach to provide
boys and girls with the information and support they need to make informed choices about healthy eating, active living, and self-image. These group programs are held at various elementary schools and agencies during the year. •Big Bunch Group Outings: all children on our wait list and those who are matched, are invited to participate in group activities throughout the year. Some of the amazing outings we have experienced are cross country skiing at Hallis Lake, the BCRA Rodeo Finals, bowling and seeing a
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irshow season is coming and volunteers are working very hard to make Quesnel’s Internaitonal Airshow, Skyfest 2015, the best event of the year. The performance by the RCAF CF-18 Hornet fighter jet in Skyfest 2013 showed the crowd was an amazing performer that plane is and it was a triumph to successfully book the demo team for this year’s airshow. The team thrills audiences with daring displays showcasing the skill, professionalism and teamwork inherent in the women and men of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the Canadian Armed Forces. As in many of their performance venues, the team shares the spotlight with the Snowbirds demonstration team in Quesnel for twice the RCAF thrills. Every year, the CF18 Hornet Demo Jet is painted in a special design commemorating a special event or
aspect of the Canadian Armed Forces. This year’s paint scheme, honchoed as usual by the talented Jim Belliveau, a veteran design director from 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, was revealed recently. The design commemorates the Battle of Britain, which took place 75 years ago from August to October. During the engagement, British, Canadian and other Allied fighter pilots, supported by ground crews, pushed back the Luftwaffe who were attempting to take control of the skies over the English Channel and southeastern England so that Hitler’s forces could invade. Against huge odds, more than 2,300 allied airmen, operating under the banner of the Royal Air Force, were victorious. As a result of this first conflict won entirely in the air, Hitler dropped his plans to invade England. The Battle of Britain changed the course of the Second World
War and aviation history. This year’s demo Hornet pilot is Captain Denis “Cheech” Beaulieu, who is a member of 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron located at 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec. “This job gives me the opportunity to celebrate aviation with audiences all over, while flying the Hornet in way that few pilots get to fly,” he said. But Captain Beaulieu can’t do it alone. He is supported by a highly capable crew of RCAF personnel from 3 Wing and 4 Wing who are hand-picked for their superior performance and dedication to excellence. Without the hard work of each and every team member, the CF-18 Demo Hornet would never get off the ground. “Best of all, I get to do this all with a team of highly talented professionals who work together to put on a great show,” said Captain Beaulieu.
And when they arrive in Quesnel, the demo team will have a very special passenger on board, Linda. The globe-trotting giraffe returns to her home town with stories and memories from her amazing two-year journey with the CF-18 demo team. Follow Linda’s travels on the CF-18 Facebook page or click the link on Skyfest2015 Facebook page. Tickets (adult, youth, family and weekend camping package) for Skyfest 2015 are available at Circle ‘S’ Western Wear, the Tourist Bureuu or online at www.quesnelskyfest. ca/tickets. Mustang tickets can be purchased at various venues around town or contact any Skyfest director. Download the Quesnel Skyfest app to your smartphone and receive updates as they are posted or visit the Skyfest 2015 Facebook page.
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Entry Deadline June 3, 2015 Circle the number which corresponds to your answer for each question. Bring your completed page to the Quesnel Cariboo Observer office at 188 Carson Ave. All entries will be placed in a draw box and the first 3 entries drawn with the correct answers will be the winners. 1 ) Who was the founding member of the Quesnel Rodeo Club? 1) 2) 3)
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5 ) How many barrels are included in the Barrel Racing Event? 1) 2) 3)
2003 2005 2004
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1 Minute 8 Seconds 5 Seconds
6 ) Who is the Junior Barrel Racing Event named in honour of? 1) 2) 3)
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9 ) What was the first year the BCRA Finals were held in the Quesnel Arena? 1) 2) 3)
2 ) What is the time limit a rider must stay on the animal in Rough Stock Competition?
Jenna Wills Brooke Wills McKenzie Wills
10 ) Who is the President of the 50th Annual Quesnel Rodeo? 1) 2) 3)
Scott Kirk Gus Cameron Ray Jasper
3 ) In Bull Riding, what percentages of the score is given to the bull and the rider? 1) 2) 3)
50/50 70/30 60/40
7 ) What is the rider called that directs the steer in the Steer Wrestling Event? 1) 2) 3)
Heeler Hazer Hauler
4 ) Which Quesnel cowboy went pro in the Tie-Down Roping? 1) 2) 3)
Jeff Wills Steve Lloyd Steve Hohmann
8 ) Where was the Quesnel Rodeo held prior to Alex Fraser Park? 1) 2) 3)
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Batter up Quesnel Girls Softball Association (QGSA) invited teams from Prince George to come down for a weekend of fun-filled competition at their annual invitational tournament, May 23 – 24. Five teams from P.G. made it to the event; three teams in the U12 division and two teams in the U14 division. Gold for U12 went to the Kada Royals, with silver going to the Elks Maroon. For U14, Service Electric Pink earned gold and CPP Blue took home silver. Karen Powell photo
Local cowboys and cowgirls challenge the competition WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter Cowboys and cowgirls took on the Keremoes Elks Rodeo and the Clinton May Ball Rodeo this month. For the Keremoes rodeo, May 17 – 18, Quesnel riders dominated in junior steer riding taking first and second place. The talented Tyler Cherry's score of 76 earned him a first place win, while fellow Quesnel racer Lane Paley rode in for second with a score of 72. Following behind with a third place score of 70 was
Owen Hawkings. Avid rodeo member Steve Hohmann brought back two third place wins of the weekend, one in the saddle bronc with a score of 66 and another in bareback with a score of 68. Taking first and second place in the saddle bronc was West Kelowna rider Cash Kerner. In the saddle bronc, first and second place went to rider Kaila Mussel of Chilliwack. For the Clinton May Ball, May 23 – 24, Steve LLoyd brought back first place in tiedown roping with a score of 9.4.
Following in second was Merrit cowboy Derek Mobbs and roping his way to third was Jonah Antoine of Cache Creek. Representing Quesnel in the saddle bronc was Hohmann. His skill brought in a first place win with a score of 63 and following in for second was Clint Quesnel of Lumby. Capturing first place with a score of 12.7 in junior breakaway roping was Quesnel's Dyson Leneve and Cache Creek rider Gracie Antoine roped in second place. Bringing in a first place score of 83 in bull riding was Matt
O'Flynn of Quesnel. Second place went to Brady Smith of Armstrong with Nick Smith from Williams Lake following in third. Quesnel rider Ryan MacNaughton teamed up with Dustin Shields of Vanderhoof for the team roping events, bringing in second place with a score of 6.5. First place went to Chilliwack and Langley pair up Levi Hughes and Tim Pellam, while Ralph Myers of 150 Mile House and Riley Isnardy of Cache Creek took third. Riding to second place in
junior barrel racing was Taylor Cherry with her time of 17.586. Williams Lake racer Callie Hume earned first and coming in for third was Shaneka Lepine of Mount Curry. Racing in on his mount Trouble Maker for the bareback event was Hohmann. Hohmann tied for second and third place with Kamloops rider Denver DeRose with a shared score of 70, while Kerner placed first in this event. Up next for the cowboys and cowgirls of the BCRA is the 68th Annual Kispiox Valley Rodeo, June 6 – 7.
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New BACA chapter in town WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter
Quesnel has gained more supporters in the fight against child abuse as a new chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) rides into town. Founded in 1995 by John Paul “Chief” Lily BACA exists to create a safer environment for abused children and works to empower children not to feel afraid of the world they live in. BACA works at bringing support to children who have been abused in a unconventional fun environment with a groups of rowdy, laughing, joking bikers rather than a clinical office setting. “We are bikers that exist to enable children to no longer live in fear,” member and public relations officer of local BACA chapter Gutz said. “We are there to be that structure for them that they know will never leave. We will always be there for them. We are there from six months to eighteen years old.” BACA mission statement: Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield
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North Cariboo Temporary BACA chapter. these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle. BACA works in four levels of intervention. The first step involves taking on an ‘adoption’ where the BACA chapter goes to ‘adopt’ a child into their family of bikers. Once it has been determined that the case is before the appropriate authorities and the nearest BACA chapter has been contacted the first step involves the entire chapter, and visiting chapters, riding as a group to meet the child where the parents or guardians help to present the child with a patch, stickers and a photograph of their new biker family and two bikers are assigned as the child’s primary contacts. “They can call us at anytime, anywhere and we will be there for them no matter the time of night day rain, snow, doesn’t matter we will be there,” Gutz said. If level one doesn’t work to deter any further harassment
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or abuse, the BACA chapter will create a visible 24-hour presence to protect the child, escorting them to school, to the park, etc. The third level of intervention involves the chapter sending a letter, drafted by the chapter president or vice-president on
behalf of BACA to the area the perpetrator lives. The fourth and final official level of intervention is conducting a “Neighbourhood Awareness Ride.” Though it is against the purpose of BACA to engage they are given the general
location or the perpetrator and in this final stage the local BACA chapter will ride in this location, going door to door during this “Neighbourhood Awareness Ride” to distribute information on BACA and their mission statement. See PAGE A18
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It’s all for the kids from A17 The chapter will also attend any court appearances if it is requested by the child. Once adopting a child, the chapter is not given the name or address of the perpetrator, the purpose is to support the child rather than engage. Though each member has their own individual story for getting involved with BACA, everyone agreed the major reason is for the kids. Child liaison Nemesis remarked on the chapters ability to make changes and do things that organizations and agencies are not. “Part of it is finally being able to make a difference in a world where you feel helpless to make any positive changes,” BACA member Gypsy said. In order to keep a fine line between personal life and BACA involvement, all members go by road names once accepted into the chapter. Becoming a member involves a screening process, as well as working as a supporter for a year
before receiving their full patch. Members are also required to complete a four-step training program BACA 101, followed by many other in-depth training webinars. “There is an RCMP check as well as we are now implementing international protocol for fingerprinting. When we get that back we will look at it and get approval,” local BACA chapter security officer Rider said. Quesnel’s local chapter started in August 2014 and currently serves as the North Cariboo Temporary Chapter, has 14 original members and is growing. Meetings are open to the public and held the first Sunday of every month 1 p.m. at the River Rock Pub. Local chapter representatives include president Layz, vicepresident Bear, security officer Rider, secretary Melvedere and Jax treasurer. For more information contact layz@baca-nc.com Additional contact information BACA help line 1-877-778-5806 or www. BACAworld.org.
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February 23, 1949 ~ May 27, 2013 I thought of both of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you both yesterday, and days before this too. I think of you both in silence. I often speak your names. All I have are memories and your picture’s in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part. God now has both of you in his keeping, I have you in my heart!!! Forever and always,
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Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation is seeking a experienced, mature & responsible individual to assume the responsibilities of Health Director on a 1-year assignment, with the option to extend the contract beyond 1 year. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, start date June 10, 2015. This position reports to the Band Administration and will be responsible for the operation and management of all departments within the Health Services division. The selected candidate will implement the Lhoosk’uz Health Management Plan while continually ensuring that community members have access to efficient and quality health services. The position requires substantial operational planning and financial budgetting skills as well as human resource management and knowledge of all health programs currently on offer by LDN. Preferred Attributes: The successful candidate would possess a strong combination of the following attributes and experience: t Demonstrate program management and administrative skills, including, but not limited to personnel deployment, program budgeting, government reporting, community reporting, proposal development, developing and managing work plans; program implementation and evaluation; policy development and enforcement t Skilled in all aspects of managing people, including recruiting, assigning work, monitoring and evaluating work performance, coaching, communicating, training and promoting professional development t Have strong proposal writing skills with demonstrated ability to secure as well as maintain funding for programs and services t Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing t Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment and foster effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders t Demonstrate proficiency working with computer software related to spread sheets, word processing, etc. t Knowledge of Federal and Provincial funding partners t Knowledge of First Nation Community and Culture t Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks efficiently t Demonstrate initiative and forward pro-active thinking t Ability to communicate effectively with team and clients t Adaptable and able to work with tight deadlines t Effective listening skills t Ability to collect and maintain confidential medical files and information How to Apply: All applicants must submit their resume to: Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation Attention: Anthony Gill, Band Administration Tel: (778) 988-6000 / Fax: (604) 263-8646 / E-mail: apgill@ganhada.com Applications must be received by Sunday June 7th, 2015 @ 4:30 pm PST
NCCS Annual Garage Sale! Saturday June 6th, 10 - 3pm 2876 Red Bluff Rd Tables are free to use, so come sell your items. Donations accepted, Concession on site!
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4200 sq.ft. building with 4 residential rental units and a small office or retail area. On a half acre zoned commercial south of the city with good highway exposure. Good revenue. More than pays for itself. Just $179,000.00 #4958
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Everything is on the main in this lovely executive rancher. 1900 sf with 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, great family room, new roof and lots of updates. Full partially finished basement and private yard. $279,000.00 #4848
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ROOM FOR EVERYONE! REDUCED Spacious executive home on 1.13 ac. Just 9 yrs old with a near new addition offering a new master bdrm, dining room, deck and 24x40 garage. 7 BR’s plus a den, all with walk-in closets. Custom Kitchen, large livingroom and more. Just $319,900.00 #4882
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COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Quesnel Campus REGIONAL PRINCIPAL REFERENCE NUMBER:
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As both educational and operational administrator, the Regional Principal must be a dynamic leader and have management philosophies, educational qualifications, and leadership experiences that inspire confidence and motivate others. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree and a relevant Master's degree, with a minimum of three years’ teaching and/or curriculum or program development experience in a public post-secondary institution, including instruction within a community-based education environment and work with Aboriginal students and communities. To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/Human_Resources/employment.htm Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.
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Lovely 3 yr old 16 ft wide mobile home in a quiet park. Very spacious and bright w/a great layout, 2 BR, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling & beautiful kitchen. $94,900 #4313 Randy Derrick r 250-992-7202
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Mobile Homes & Parks ‘82 - 2BD/2Bath, 14’ x 66 ‘ Mobile w/7’ x 35’ addition. Updates_kitchen, windows & furnace, pet friendly, shed, shopping close. Adult Oriented park. More info call 250255-0009
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent North Quesnel - 1 BDRM apartment $550/mo. Available immediately. Close to DownTown. Call (250)925-0540 WILKINSON APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites. Adult Oriented, No Pets. References Required. Call (250)992-8949 WQ 2Bdrm. Suite close to West Park Mall, available immediately call (250)983-9813
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What is the recipe for a great day in the City of Quesnel?
More than 230 participants, children, parents, grandparents and corporate teams found out on May 23 just how much fun can be had in Quesnel. North Cariboo Christian school (NCCS) hosted a fabulous and fun filled Foam Run to raise funds for the students of the school. Runners took to a 2.5km circuit which they ran twice totalling a 5km run. This was the first Foam Run held in Quesnel and only the fourth one held in all of Western Canada. Runners were challenged by eight obstacles including four climbing walls. The Circuit ended with the Body Washer in which suspended bouncy balls at the
end of swim noodles thwacked you as you made your way through the foam. Then participants doubled their fun and did it all over again Mix in many prizes thanks to event sponsors, almost two dozen volunteers, complimentary refreshments with the running circuit and you have one of Quesnel’s best Family fun days ever. All those ingredients on top of smiles and foam by the metre, on a bright and sunny day at West Fraser Park produced joyful memories to last a lifetime. The students at NCCS are the big winners as approximately $10,000 was raised for them. – submitted by Sandi Evjenth, business administrator, NCCS
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LAWN & GARDEN Changes to the Canadian plant hardiness zones
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imes, they are a changing and so are plant hardiness zones. To some of us it seems obvious that climate change is happening and I think gardeners are especially sensitive to these changes. Significant changes along with improved data collection means that it’s time to update the Government of Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones. You may not be aware of or understand plant hardiness zones, so here is a bit of a refresher. Zones are very important to gardeners as they help determine which trees, shrubs and perennials will most likely survive in your area. The old map was developed in the 1960’s by Agriculture Canada. Researchers used survival data for 174 woody plants and shrub species at 108 test stations across Canada. Using this data along with variables such as mean minimum winter temperatures of the coldest month, mean maximum temperatures of the warmest month, length of frost free days, rainfall June through November, mean maximum snow
depth, January rainfall and maximum wind gust in 30 years. All this data was put into a formula and then a hardiness index value was calculated. Nine major zones from 0 – 8 were plotted on the plant hardiness map of Canada. Zone 0 being the harshest, e.g. Rankin Inlet. And zone 8 being the mildest e.g. Victoria. Each zone was further divided into two sub zones, indicated by letters a and b. (2a, 2b, 3a, 3b etc.) The new plant hardiness map has significant changes with the appearance of new zones (8b and 9a) and shows small increases of up to one zone in eastern Canada and from one to three zone changes in western Canada. According to the site www.planthardiness. gc.ca, Quesnel was classified as 4b (1961 – 1990) and now is 5a (1981 – 2010). Williams Lake has increased slightly more from 4b (1961 – 1990) to 5b (1981 – 2010). Sorry Wells, but you are still a zone 3a. For a more local insight, this is a good read: Ministry of Agriculture and
Land’s – Preliminary Analysis of Climate Change in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Area of B.C. http:// www.pacificclimate. org/sites/default/files/ publications/Werner. ClimateChangeCaribooChilcotin. Sep2008.pdf “The Quesnel weather station provides the longest continuous historic climate record within the Cariboo-Chilcotin area. In Quesnel, the mean annual temperature increased at a rate of 0.9C/century over the period from 1895 – 2005 and 3.2C/century over the shorter recent period from 1950 – 2001. Both of these warming trends are statistically significant despite large year-toyear variability. Night time temperatures have increased more quickly than daytime temperatures. While both spring and summer temperatures increased consistently for the majority of the climate stations in the region. Winter minimum temperatures in Quesnel and Prince George have increased dramatically over the past 50 years. These temperature changes and those projected for the future have
important implications for management of watersheds and ecosystems for agriculture, fisheries and wildlife bio diversities.” I think my best advice would be to get to know your own garden intimately because, unlike the Criminal Code of Canada, plant hardiness zones are only guidelines.
Each site has specific characteristics such as windbreaks, frost pockets, variations of snow cover and of course your own gardening techniques will all have a significant impact on plant survival. Jean Atkinson is a horticulturist with Richbar Golf and Gardens and regular Observer columnist.
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B.C. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE MARKET REPORT FOR May 21st
STEERS 0-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900+
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HEIFERS 0-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900+
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Butcher Bulls: 160.00 - 180.00 D1/D2 Cows: 125.00-146.00
WILLIAMS LAKE SALE—THURSDAY MAY 21ST
Well another top sale here in Williams Lake as 600 head of cattle hit the sale ring. Chris & Christina Johnson put the fire to our feeder trade as they saw their steers from Forest Grove set a pace. Their 944 lb. steers marked 224.00, their 684 lb. steers hit 298.00 with the 585 lb. steers at 320.00. Roy & Kathy MacDonald saw their 578 lb. steers mark 340.00, their 505 lb. steers hit 355.00, their 635 lb. steers saw 316.00, their 622 lb. heifers marked 275.00, their 533 lb. h/c’s saw 295.00, their 378 lb. Hereford h/c brought 350.00. Vic & Sue Meyer saw their top 632 lb. steers from 100 Mile House trade to 317.00, their 580 lb. Angus cross heifers mark 302.50, they also had 595 lb. Char cross steers mark 340.00. Susanne Langan from McLeese Lake saw her 443 lb. steers race to 366.00. Their 364 lb. steer calves rolled to 374.00. Denavo Red Angus saw their 637 lb. heifers mark 315.00. Keri McDonald’s 331 lb. Red baldy h/c topped 364.00. Woodjam Ranch’s 455 lb. Black heifers sold to 332.50. Marguerite Ranchs 2135 lb. butcher bulls hit 180.00. Ron & Judy Emmelkamps 900 lb. replacement heifers sold to 228.00, their 1733 lb. kill cows brought 137.75. Lance and Kristine Brownscombe’s 878 lb. 2 year old heifers brought 226.00. Royce & Joanne Cook dispersed some powerful Black Angus Purebred and Commercial cow/calf pairs. The cows were young and the calves huge as some were born in January of this year. The purebred pairs traded to 9900.00 selling to the Cutting Edge Cattle Co./Wayne & Tiffany Pincott of 100 Mile BC. The Mountain Ash Angus Ranch selected a beautiful 2 year old with a top bull calf at foot for 5250.00. Rick Clauson’s 1550 lb. Gelbveih butcher cows sold to 150.25. Thank you to all our contributors and buyers for one incredible sale of quality cattle. NEXT WILLIAMS LAKE SALE THURSDAY JULY 23RD
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$
Bi-Weekly 239.00
CREW CAB 4X4
2013
2013
SUPER CAB 4X4
2011
Ford F350
Ford Fiesta
Chev 2500
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Taurus
Was 31,990 STK#15t147a
Was 14,990 STK#9372
Was 32,990 STK#9404
Was 18,990 STK#9409
Was 18,990 STK#9411
$
$
27,960.00 LD
Was 18,990 STK#9407
$
$
$
$
24,760.00
13,392.00
Bi-Weekly 233.00
Bi-Weekly 129.00
SO
Bi-Weekly 262.00
14,604.00
14,425.00
Bi-Weekly 140.00
15,200.00
Bi-Weekly 139.00
Bi-Weekly 146.00
CREW DIESEL 4X4
4 DOOR GAS MISER
CREW CAB 4X4
4 DOOR SEDAN
4 DOOR SEDAN
CLASSY 4 DOOR SEDAN
2013
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
Chrysler
Ford Escape
Ford Escape
Was 25,990 STK#9426
Was 34,990 STK#9427
Was 34,990 STK#9428
Was 18,990 STK#9429
Was 27,990 STK#9431
Was 33,990 STK#9435
$
$
$
$
20,628.00
$
Bi-Weekly 195.00
29,452.00
$
28,702.00
Bi-Weekly 275.00
Bi-Weekly 268.00
Ford Fiesta
13,946.00
Bi-Weekly 135.00
Ford Escape
22,639.00
Ford F150
27,665.00
Bi-Weekly 259.00
Bi-Weekly 213.00
TOWN & COUNTRY VAN
4X4 SUV
4X4 SUV
SPORTY 4 DOOR
2WD SUV
4X4
2011
2014
2014
2014
2014
2008
Ford F150
Ford Fusion
Ford Edge
Mustang
Ford Edge
Ford F150
Was 32,990 STK#9439
Was 24,990 STK#9440
Was 31,990 STK#9444
Was 32,990 STK#9445
Was 37,990 STK#9446
Was 28,990 STK#9447
$
$
$
$
$
$
26,290.00
Bi-Weekly 252.32
18,938.00
Bi-Weekly 180.00
26,290.00
Bi-Weekly 246.00
28,261.00
Bi-Weekly 264.00
33,126.00
Bi-Weekly 308.00
24,320.00
Bi-Weekly 229.00
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