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AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Patrols will be ongoing throughout the Cariboo to ensure total compliance with the campfire ban. A province-wide open campfire ban came into effect Friday, July 3, to “prevent human-caused fires and protect public safety.” “Over the weekend, the Conservation Officer Service conducted patrols on behalf of the Cariboo Fire Centre checking 72 campsites,” fire information officer, Emily Epp said. “They found six campfires, which resulted in one warning ticket and verbal requests for compliance. A light-handed approach was used this weekend in the Cariboo since the prohibition came into effect on Friday and people may have not been aware of the campfire ban. “However, these patrols will be ongoing throughout the summer and the campfire ban will be fully enforced.” The ban includes: open fires of any kind, the use of fireworks, sky lanterns and tiki torches, burning barrels or burning cages, the use of binary exploding targets and the use of air curtain burners. The ban does not include cooking stoves using gas, propane, or briquettes. Since July 2 The Cariboo Fire Centre has responded to 18 wildfires, all but one caused by lightening. Three of those fires were discovered Monday, while the remainder are out or in the patrol stage. “The largest of the three active fires is two hectares in size on the southeastern side of Horsefly Lake,” Epp said. “Airtankers surrounded the fire with retardant to support ground crews. Six firefighters and a helicopter are working on the fire. As of Tuesday morning, there will be 12 fire fighters and two helicopters on scene. The cause of this fire is under investigation.” The other two fires, Epp said, were small lighteningcaused. One is located east of the 108 Mile Airport, it is five by five metres; the other is near Lonne Butte, it is half a hectare in size. Crews are on scene. “Human-caused wildfires divert critical resources away from naturally-occurring fires and they are completely preventable,” Epp said. “With this in mind, the BC Wildfire Service cannot stress enough that the public is our first line of defence against forest fires.” To report a wildfires, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your mobile phone.

At long last Specialty crews from Prince George removed asbestos and sharps from the Brown Cabins before tearing them down and trucking the toxic debris away. The cost for tear down will be added to the owner’s 2015 tax bill. The owner has three years to pay, failure to do so results in the city taking over the property. Autumn MacDonald photo

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LIP SYNC BATTLE! This year there is a new event happening on stage! The Lip Sync Battle will be a contest open to ALL AGES so grab a friend or your boss and sing your hearts out on stage! Watch for more information and be sure to come down to our office to get your entry form today! FIRWORKS! This year the fireworks will be set off on the West Side by the riverbank. The best viewing spot in town will probably still be the Sani Dump. The view from Plywood Hill may not be as good as there a lot of trees up there. PARADE! Did you know that the parade is free to enter? Line-up start time is 7:45AM. Remember you must go through the marshalling point. Judging begins at 9 am with gold pans given to the winners. Music is strongly encouraged; Live is great, recorded is fine. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, July 14 at 4 pm! The parade is July 18, 2015! Are you ready to dance the night away? Join us at the Billy Barker Days’ Dance July 19th at the Senior Center. Tickets are now available at Bumblebee boutique/Barkerville Fudge, Visitor Center, and the Billy Barker Day’s Office. Featuring music by The Young’uns! Safe Drive home program offered. No Minors! Tickets will not be sold at the door. All forms and applications are available on our website www.billybarkerdays.ca, or at our office located next to the Visitor Center. Our office hours are now Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm, we can be reached by telephone at 250-992-1234. Our Headliners for the Festival are as follows: Friday, July 17th Jason Blaine at 7:30 pm Saturday, July 18th The Young’uns at 7:30 pm

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The Lhtako Dene Hoop Dancers from Quesnel will be back at Barkerville Historic Town for the Second Annual Aboriginal Celebration on July 11. Mandy Kilsby photo

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Day features First Nations songs, drumming and dancing Visitors to Barkerville Historic Town will be treated to the traditional sights and sounds of British Columbia’s Central Interior First Nations communities during the National Historic Site’s Second Annual Aboriginal Celebration on July 11. The event, which is a collaboration between the Barkerville Heritage Trust and both the Lhtako Dene and XatśÛll First Nations (on whose shared traditional territory Barkerville rests) will also include representatives from aboriginal communities as far away as Lillooet.

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and the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association. A rousing and uplifting series of song, storytelling, and drumming demonstrations from Xatśûll and Williams Lake will follow, before the stage is turned over to the Lhtako Dene Hoop Dancers from Quesnel, and Bear Dancers from the St’át’ímc territory at Lillooet. More outstanding dance, drum, and song presentations will continue throughout the afternoon, as well as traditional games for kids and Hoop Dance lessons for everyone.

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“Our event organizers were particularly pleased by the number of guests who came out to celebrate

with us in our inaugural year last year,” says James Douglas, Barkerville’s Visitor Experiences manager. “Thanks to the continued partnership and support of our local and regional First Nations communities, Barkerville’s Second Annual Aboriginal Celebration will no doubt prove rival the first.” For more information about Barkerville’s Aboriginal Celebration, or any of the historic town’s seasonal special events, phone1-888-994-3332 toll free, or visit www. barkerville.ca.

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Knotweeds – help stop the spread In the coming weeks, knotweed plants that have spread their roots and stems over the last few months, will begin producing delicate white flowers throughout the region. Be sure to know how to identify the knotweed varieties in our area to help stop the spread of these invasive plants. Though Japanese knotweed is the most dominant variety of Knotweed infesting British Columbia; Himalayan, Bohemian, and Giant knotweed also exist. These bamboo-like plants, especially the Japanese variety, have become one of the most prolific invasive plants in the world with serious infestations in the United Kingdom, the United States, and even here in Canada. In fact, stiff regulations and policies have been developed within the United Kingdom to help address their Japanese Knotweed issue. Within the Cariboo Regional District (CRD), Knotweed is a regulated plant species under the BC Weed Control Act and the CRD’s Invasive Plant Management Regulation Bylaw. Knotweed has the ability to spread very quickly because of its extensive root system which can

reach 15–20 metres in length. Growth of new shoots can emerge up to 20m away from the parent plant and when a plant is disturbed, a hormone in the plant is released stimulating the growth of new shoots. Knotweed spreads vegetatively through its creeping root system; it rarely, if ever, spreads by seed. It can grow anywhere from one to five metres tall and crowds out native plants and habitat. Young shoots generally begin to emerge in May and growth rates of eight centimetres per day have been recorded. Knotweed has been observed to grow in environments without sunlight, through building foundations and in as much as five centimetres of asphalt. It is a huge threat to species diversity and wildlife habitat. For the most part, Knotweed is no longer sold in nurseries but is still spread through people sharing garden plants, contaminated soil, and root fragments drifting downstream in water. Knotweed has been found throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin mostly in gardens, but recently many new plant sites have been found in unauthorized garden waste dump sites. To keep this

species from causing widespread impacts in the region, it is important to prevent its establishment in the first place. Do not purchase, trade, or grow Knotweed as there are better alternatives available including native plant species. If you have Knotweed growing in your garden it is important to care for it in a manner that is not going to cause further spread. Be sure to bag any plant material in a

heavy plastic bag and dispose the bag in the designated invasive plant bin at the Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, or Quesnel landfill sites. If you have any questions or concerns about Knotweed or need some assistance in identification or management, please contact the CRD’s Invasive Plant Management department at 250392-3351, or toll free at 1-800-665-1636, or visit our website www.cariboord.bc.ca cariboord.ca.

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Baibe (Bob) Einfeld November 10, 1940 ~ June 17, 2015

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Baibe (Bob) Einfeld passed away at the age of 74 at Vancouver General Hospital as a result of an accident on June 17, 2015. Bob was born on November 10, 1940 in St. Boniface, Manitoba. He was a mechanic and truck owner/driver until his electrocution, then he became a store owner until he retired at 55. Since then he enjoyed camping, boating, and socializing with Good Sam RV Club, the Filipino-Canadian Community of Quesnel, and Lighthouse Community Church of Hixon. Bob is survived by his wife, Sabiniana (Yana); his sister Eugenie Smith; daughters Cheryl (Ted) and Jeanette (Gerry); step children Rochelle, Donna, Michael, and Jason; grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his father, Fred; mother, Jeanne; brothers George and Frank; and sister, Georgina. His Celebration of Life will be held on August 22, 2015 (Saturday) at 1:00 p.m. at Hixon Community Hall (502 Hixon Subdivision Rd, Hixon, BC along Highway 97).

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Single MVI Crews responded to a logging truck roll over on the Quesnel Hixon Road Monday. The incident is under investigation.

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ersonal flotation devices were the topic in our last column, and we ended with a description of inflatable PFDs. It is not only important that you understand how to use inflatables (if they are to work properly), you must also understand for which activities and under what conditions they are approved. Rule number one is that you have to be wearing an inflatable for it to be approved as a PFD in an open boat such as a small aluminum. If the boat is not open then you only need wear it while you’re on deck or in the cockpit. As well, inflatables are not made to be worn: by anyone under 16; by anyone who weighs less than 36kg; on a personal watercraft; or, for white-water paddling activities. Note that the pouch style is approved only for rowing or paddling, not white water or other activities, and that automatically inflating PFDs of either type are not approved for sailboarding activities. Though their inflation time is quite short (about 5 seconds) for weak swimmers

it can seem much, much longer. While all Canadianapproved inflatable PFDs have an oral inflation tube in case the CO2 inflation system fails, it could be hard to use when you are trying to keep your head above water. An emergency is no time to try out a new device. Inflatable PFDs should come with an owner’s manual. Look for it and read it carefully. In all cases, try your inflatable on before heading out to make sure you know how to use it. Rule number two is: Take care of your flotation device! You have made investments, monetarily and in your safety, and to make sure you reap the dividends your device needs proper care. It is important to understand that a lifejacket or PFD that is ripped or in otherwise poor condition is no longer considered approved. As well, older style appliances – those that used foam or Kapok (a light, water-resistant cottonlike fibre) – may over time become useless for flotation as the foam breaks down or the Kapok hardens. If you have any of these, even though they might still work and ‘technically’ meet

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regulatory requirements, it’s very likely time to replace them. Here’s some good advice from Transport Canada: Lifesaving equipment should never be kneeled on, sat on or used as a fender for your boat; check its buoyancy regularly in a pool or by wading out to waist-deep water and bending your knees to see how well you float; ensure that straps, buckles and zippers are clean and in good working order, and with straps tug on them to ensure they are well attached and there is no sign of wear; always dry your device in open air and avoid direct heat sources; store it in a dry, well-ventilated, easily accessible place; use mild soap and running water to clean, never dry clean. The Quesnel Power and Sail Squadron is proud to promote Boating and Water Safety. Please support our efforts by encouraging your friends and family to always be water-safe. If you would like more information about the Quesnel Power & Sail Squadron, talk to any member, or email your comments or questions to: c_rite_n@telus. net with QPSS in the Subject Line.

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BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke. the premier has said that’s problematic due to privacy issues and potential high costs. Lake said he is asking the Ombudsperson to “investigate the events leading up to the decision to terminate the employees, the decision to terminate itself, and the actions taken by government following the terminations, in addition to any other matters he

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MLAs on the committee that oversees the Ombudsperson will fight for broad terms of reference to determine who ordered the firings and why. Chalke is a former assistant deputy minister of justice. Horgan said the NDP will also demand full disclosure of any involvement he had in the issue to ensure there’s no perception of conflict of interest.

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Smarten up Here it is, not even mid July and we’re in the midst of a heatwave with no end in sight. Could it be that the relentlessly hot weather is making our brains soft? Is there another possible explanation why, despite the fact that temperatures have been lingering in the high 20s or low 30s for what feels like forever and despite the lack of rain and resulting in desert-like conditions, people are still flicking their butts? Never mind that carelessly discarded cigarettes are litter and are, therefore, disgusting. Under the right conditions — exactly the conditions, coincidentally, that British Columbians find themselves in at the moment — they have almost unlimited potential for destruction. What we can only hope is a small minority of smokers are giving what is already a widely reviled habit, an even worse name. Whether they’re flicked out the window of a car, or dropped and given a half-hearted turn of a heel during a walk, cigarette butts are being discarded without, apparently, so much as a second thought to the property, lives or safety of everyone around them. In Langley last weekend, it was a tossed cigarillo that ignited a cedar hedge and melted the side of a house. And it could have been so much worse. It’s a problem, of course, for crews, who have to gear up and battle searing hot flames in 30-plus degree weather. But it’s a much bigger issue than that. Even before summer officially arrived last week, the province had all but tapped out its wildfire fighting budget for the entire year. Dry lightning storms in the Interior continue to ignite parched vegetation, leaving crews scrambling. Mother Nature doesn’t need any help from humans in that department. But she’s getting it anyway. June’s unrelenting dry heat was certainly out of character for the typically cool and soggy month, but this is hardly the first stretch of hot weather British Columbians have ever seen. We know better. –BP

Outlook cloudy for climate policies

iberal Leader Justin Trudeau came to Vancouver last week to unveil his environmental platform for the Oct. 19 federal election. Trudeau promised an overhaul of the National Energy Board and a vaguely defined intention to work with provinces to impose a “price” on carbon dioxide emissions across the country. Trudeau’s media tour took him to the Burnaby facilities of General Fusion, where, like Premier Christy Clark a few weeks before, he stood at his podium before a prototype fusion reactor. This massive octopus of pistons and wires is an attempt to capture the nuclear reaction that powers the Sun and other stars, containing its fury within steel walls and magnetic fields. The old joke about controlled fusion is that every 20 years, scientists tell us it’s just 20 years away. If it ever is developed, such a process could quickly put an end to our handwringing about fossil fuels, largely replacing them with endless, emission-free energy. This is the type of

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B.C. Views technological revolution that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s officials indicated would be needed, after Canada announced a pledge with other G7 leaders to make their economies carbon-free by 2100. That’s right, some time within the next 85 years. Clark visited General Fusion in May to announce her new climate action advisory panel, which has to give her a plan to take to Paris next December. That’s the next big United Nations climate summit, where Trudeau hopes to lead a delegation of premiers to stop the flow of “fossil awards” given to Canada by people in polar bear suits. Asked about the fusion reactor she had just toured, Clark laughed off the question, comparing it to the “flux capacitor” used for time travel in the Michael J.

authority” to impose order on the greedy capitalist humans that infest our beautiful planet. Presumably this would be the run by the UN, so my advice is to start hoarding candles and cat food now. B.C.’s frozen carbon tax has ceased to have much effect, with gasoline consumption back up over 2008 levels amid the usual volatility of prices. Gasoline is going for around $1.30 a litre, despite the prolonged slump in crude oil prices, and people have basically forgotten about this tax on top of all the other gas taxes. Perhaps B.C. can brag in Paris about the Pacific Carbon Trust, which limps along after its near-death experience in 2013. The trust continues to divert tax dollars from B.C. government operations to purported carbon-saving activities, including paying coastal First Nations not to log the portions of forests that they demanded be preserved. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca

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Fox movie <I>Back to the Future</I>. Trudeau recently told university students that we need to change our concepts of time and space, and he didn’t seem to be kidding. The point here for voters is that all these leaders, Harper, Trudeau, Clark and many others, are talking down to you. You aren’t sophisticated enough to understand this climate business. The Pope has weighed in, assuring us that carbon trading systems are not going to cut it. This is a rebuke to California, Quebec and the European Union, where effective carbon trading is, like controlled fusion, just around the corner. Pope Francis warned that our “throwaway culture” views nature “solely as a source of profit and gain” and so people won’t voluntarily do the right thing. (The results of the Metro Vancouver transit plebiscite could be interpreted this way, if you ignore the bumbling, waste and political posturing that really did it in.) The Pope concludes that there is “an urgent need” for a “true world political

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All for the animals Colleen Stoker of West Fraser Mills presents a cheque for $164 and a sling of wood to Willow, Christy and Fauna from Crooked Leg Ranch. The wood will go towards the building of a new shelter. The funds were raised through the piggy bun sales. Tracey Roberts photo

Letter writers extend heartfelt thanks Editor: Thanks to all your support Family Fun has had another successful fund raising year. This year we have again exceeded our goal and raised $23,868.70 for Relay for Life 2015. This brings us to a grand total of $171,473.39 in the past 14 years. We are thankful for the tremendous support we receive. Thank you again. We look forward to continuing our fund raising efforts. There are

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many important causes to choose form. We have chosen the Terry Fox Foundation as our next fundraising adventure. We sincerely hope to continue with your generous support. Again, thank you very much. MaryAnn Kopetski, Family Fun

City with heart Editor:

Having left Quesnel two years ago, I had no idea what the response to my wife’s passing would be at her Celebration of Life, June 13. I should have known better; it was overwhelming. The flow of love and friendship that you all shared will never be forgotten. Marliss lived by the principle that you should never judge people out of hand because you never know what might be going on in their lives. Obviously, by the

hundreds of hugs and well wishes you shared at her Celebration of Life, her message was wellreceived.; it shows just how much she was liked and respected. In my photo book on the city, I referred to Quesnel as the “city with a heart.” You have proved me right a hundred fold. God bless. Gord Perry and family

Thank you

Editor: We are just leaving your lovely city after a brief, four-day visit of the many historical sites you can rightfully boast of. We did not want to leave without a very heart-felt thank you all. One of us has a disability and a lot of health issues. The great assistance and care we’ve received has been phenomenal at the Airport Inn Motel, Ulysses Restaurant, Tokyo Restaurant, Willis Harper

Hardware, Barkerville, Xat’sûll Heritage Site, Quesnel Rec Centre and one truly amazing police officer, who is a hero to my friend, all made an extraordinary effort to welcome us and offer assistance. I know I missed a few places and people, but please give yourselves a collective pat on the back for giving us a very memorable time. Thank you. Leslie, Karen and G.B.

Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality. Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

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Tony never stops looking for anyone who may have word on Linda, the Billy Barker Hotel Casino giraffe who skipped town with the CF-18 demo team in 2013 to see the world. Her posse of friends in Quesnel are looking forward to her return for Skyfest 2015, July 31 – Aug. 2. Here Tony scoured LeBourdais Park during Canada Day asking everyone if they’ve “seen Linda.”

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The family of Bea Preston are sad to announce her passing on June 25th, 2015. Bea was born on her grandparents farm at Dragon Lake on May 24, 1925, the first child for her parents, Jim and Helen Moriss. Bea and Jack were married in Kamloops on March 31st, 1945. They have resided in their home on Dragon Hill Road for 48 years. Bea is survived by Jack, her loving husband of 70 years; her children Bob (Lorraine), Don, Colleen (Russell), Dave (Nancy), Ken (Michelle); 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; her 3 sisters Inez Jacques, Phyllis Black (Jim), Lillian Hansson (Harry) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Gary and her parents. Bea was a cub leader. She volunteered at the Cancer Office in Quesnel for 41 years. She was a substitute teacher for the Quesnel School District. At Bea’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Cancer society or a charity of your choice.

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Win this ride Mayor Bob Simpson and Liberal MLA Coralee Oaks encourage everyone to get their tickets before they’re sold out. With only 1,000 tickets available, they’re going fast. Skyfest 2015 is raffling off this 2001 V6 Coupe Mustang for just $20 a ticket. Purchase your tickets from Cariboo Ford, Integris Credit Union, Circle ‘S’ Western Wear, Cap-it, Quesnel Visitor Centre or any Skyfest director. Annie Gallant photo

Appointment Notice Rick O’Connor, President and CEO of Black Press Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Franklin as Director of Digital Development for the Black Press Group British Columbia Divisions. Andrew will be responsible for developing, implementing, tracking and optimizing digital marketing and audience development across British Columbia. He will work with digital staff and group Presidents to further develop our websites and mobile platforms as we continue to grow the digital part of our media business. Andrew has managed award-winning teams over his 30-year newspaper career and has received North American-wide industry recognition for innovative digital initiatives over the last five years. Recently he has taken a lead role in launching new products including the crowdfunding program BlackPress4Good. Andrew currently serves as director of both the CCNA and BCYCNA newspaper associations and will continue to hold his position of Publisher at The Abbotsford News and Mission Record. He also serves on multiple committees and boards in the community. He has been awarded Rotary’s coveted Paul Harris Fellow on two occasions. He is married and lives in Abbotsford. Andrew has a passion and a key understanding of the steps we need to take to further enhance Black Press’ s’ capabilities in the digital space. Please join me in congratulating Andrew ulating An ndrew in this new role with Black Press. Rick O’Connor President and CEO Black Press

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Stories brings one woman’s experiences to canvas in July gallery show

Commonalities in the female adventure

Donna Morrison with her painting of a woman lost in her dreams in a South Korean hospital. Annie Gallant photo

ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

onna Morrison’s revelations through her oil on canvas artwork hangs in the Quesnel Art Gallery for the month of July. Viewers will experience her interpretation of the human condition and her personal journey with an emphasis on motherhood from a world perspective. From her earliest memories, art has been an important element in Morrison’s life. One of seven children with artistic parents, she proudly said each and every sibling is artistic in some fashion including musicians. “We lived a creative life,” she said. “We were poor but if we needed something, we made it. My mum built an addition to our house and my dad was something of an inventor.” Morrison said from the beginning, the human condition was her inspiration. “The older I get though, I’m discovering the beauty of painting nature,” she said. “If I can see it, I can paint it. I really enjoy the painting process.” Currently, Morrison also runs Life Lessons Studio in Prince George where she practices art therapy as well as providing painting lessons. However, her art experiences have led her around the world where she applied her creative

spirit to many global projects in such exotic countries as Guatemala, South Korea and Australia. The Quesnel Art Gallery show, titled Stories, showcases three aspects to Morrison’s experience, “Stories I’ve Told”; “Stories I’ve been Told”; and “Stories that need to be Told.” “They all relate to my experiences and those experiences taught me that everything is related to everything else, we all share commonalities, especially women and the female adventure,” she said. Morrison spoke of women’s roles around the world and how, for example, you can always find a woman searching a fridge or a larder, or some domestic source for the common question, “what’s for dinner?” She also found universal issues plague women such as their children’s future, regardless of social status or country. The second set of stories which were told to Morrison related to First Nations

and the residential schools. “I spent time on reserves and have many close native friends but I never wrapped my head around the native residential school experience,” she admitted. “I was working on a remote reserve as a health representative and was told stories of their experiences. I felt compelled to pick up a paint brush and paint out what I saw and heard. It was my reaction to oppression. I started painting and sometimes I cried so hard I couldn’t see the canvas.” Morrison said she finally realized that in some ways the story was also her story. “I have many Indian relatives close to me and finally figured out I never listened to them well enough,” she said. “I worked through my own understanding, awareness and reconciliation of those traumatic experiences. This show is also interactive and I encourage the public to add their

name to having listened and heard what was being said by my work. I’ve had very good feedback from natives on my work.” The third set of stories are ones still needing to be told such as the cycle of abuse. “People need to recognize being in that cycle,” she said. “I’m also passionate about the plight of salmon depletion.” Perhaps the most enigmatic painting in the entire show is entitled Klunderstruck. Morrison describes it as the painting that will never be finished. She spent time with Canadian abstract artist Harry Klunder in his Montreal studio where she gained a entirely new perspective on creating art. “Every time I need inspiration, or a new vision, I go back to that painting and reinvigorate my soul, it loosens me up, I gain a new freedom,” she said with a smile. Morrison will continue to do what gives her pleasure and peace but admits she’d like to possibly return to another love, marble sculpture. However, she’ll continue to teach because one of her passions is to pass on the creative love of art. Stories is sponsored by West Fraser Mills and hangs in the Quesnel Art Gallery at the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre until the end of July. Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Fill the Dodge Ram proceeds Quesnel Rodeo Club and Regency Chrysler present a cheque for $417.25 to the Quesnel Salvation Army. Funds were collected at the 2014 BCRA Finals through the Regency Chrysler Fill the Dodge Ram campaign to collect donations for the Salvation Arm. Left to right: Gus Cameron, QRC president, left and Jeff Prior, Regency Chrysler general manager present Salvation Army’s Sharon Mindel, middle, with the proceeds. Karen Powell photo

Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 6 – 10, free, drop-in. BBBSQ WESTJET TICKET RAFFLE Nov. 2. First prize Westjet return tickets for two to any scheduled Westjet destination; second prize garden cart; third prize $100 gas gift card. Tickets are $5 each at Little Big

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But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.

Call 747-3178. Ask for Kim.

House on Vaughan St. For details call, 250-992-7257. DRAGON BOAT PADDLING if your interested in this activity either once or twice a week contact Doug, 250-747-2148 or Jill at 250-7472013 for more information.

WEDNESDAY ECO-SPROUTS NATURE EXPLORATION SUMMER PROGRAM, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through to Aug. 26. Learn about trees, pond life, wildlife safety and more. Suggested donations $2 per child and $5 per family with more than two children. Snacks provided, bring water bottle, reusable dish, hat, sunscreen, bug repel-

lent and an attitude for adventure. For information or to get a summer schedule, call Laurie 250-255-7513 or email ecosproutsbces@gmail.com.

THURSDAY SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE OFFICE CLOSED JULY 16, as they will be in attendance at the Billy Barker Days, Seniors Day. Join them onsite for lunch and entertainment 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in LeBourdais Park under white tents. THE LIONS HOUSING BRICK CAMPAIGN is really going well and they thank those that have supported them to date. To get involved or buy a brick, contact Ron Silver, 250747-3758 or Dennis

Asher, 250-992-3593.

FRIDAY BIG DOG COMEDY PRESENTS LIVE COMEDY SHOW July 17 – 18, at Quesnel Legion with Damonde Tschritter and Justin Nichols. Tickets are $20 at Quesnel Music and the Legion. QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS the July show, Stories, featuring a collection of the work by painter Donna Morrison. The show continues through July, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

SUNDAY BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) North Cariboo temporary chapter meets 1 p.m.

RiverRock Pub, first Sunday of every month. For information contact 250983-9226.

ONGOING EVENTS QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS, are you sick, discouraged, in need of healing? We are a group of interdenominational Christians who pray powerful, faith-filled prayers for the sick and discouraged. Open Monday’s 7 – 9 p.m., 143 Coach Road., Bethel Church. Free. Confidential. Effective. Drop in, no appointment necessary. Contact Angela, 250-983-8491, visit quesnelhealingrooms. com or email: Quesnelhealingrooms@hotmail.com. SENIORS’ SOCK

HOP AT THE LEGION every Tuesday, 2 – 4 p.m. in the lounge. No charge. Come down and enjoy an afternoon dancing to the oldies, playing darts, pool and crib. 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, 250747-2857 or leave a message at 250-7474621. We are more than just tractors! So if you like machines and antiques, come out and volunteer. We reserve the right to

choose. KEENAGERS FITNESS CLASS at the Legion, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. lead by fitness instructor Cindy Paul. NOTE: classes are cancelled when school buses are not running. PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext. 225 at Axis Family Resources. Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-proﬁt Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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meals. At first, I was surprised by the burst of cats that scrambled when a bag was thrown into a bin but after a few times, it became a normal event. We found a ragged bunch sitting beside a mosque. Though surrounded by many people, these kittens were starving. Heart strings tugged, we found some milk and meat and helped them through another day. Down by the docks, stray cats congregate with great hopes. Mid-summer, while walking the busy road nearby, we heard a mewing coming from the central divider. The dividers are often thick with vegetation and the mewing was coming from deep within a bush. We found a tiny kitten there, frightened and alone. Thinking that the mom was nearby, we watched but also feared that the kitten would run into traffic. This little one finally came to us, an amazing act for a feral. It could not walk properly and was malnourished. So, home we took this kitten; washed it up and fed it milk. Within a week, the back legs grew stronger and ‘Princess’ became a normal, playful kitten. A local veterinarian helped us find loving Turkish parents for her. The dogs are another story. In Kusadasi, they most often frequented the beach area and the markets. Some were very skittish, obviously having been run off many times while others were fat and lazy. One, on a main street of the market, lazed at the feet of tea drinkers. The dogs cruise the streets by night, after people have dropped bits of food. The next morning, you can see them sleeping on the warm sand but a major concern is the numerous piles of droppings that litter the beach, the sidewalks and park lawns. You can guess what happened to those droppings in a town where garbage was also a low priority. In Cankaya, a suburb of Ankara, there are few cats but

large dogs can be found by the dozens. This area is more progressive and since it is mainly a housing community, maintenance of their parks is a focal concern. These dogs are tagged and sometimes collared. They are all calm and friendly and I hope they have been fixed. At my favourite condition park, the resident dogs spent their mornings lazing on the walking track, making humans veer around them. They truly enjoy belly rubs from anyone passing by. This park has a regular maintenance crew and the animals know that workers and walkers will bring daily treats. A mom and two pups claimed one section of the park, near a water station, and the cute factor ensured that they were offered many tasty bits. There are signs asking these dogs not to poop in the park but I am not sure they can read. What to do about strays? I did hear of a few resident foreigners who lead the push for spaying and neutering in Kusadasi but their efforts are tiny compared to the need. There are groups working to rescue strays but I don’t think there is an SPCA type of society here. Until recently there has been a trap, neuter and release directive but it seems to have been attempted haphazardly. One site states that municipalities have now been directed by the government to round up free roaming animals and place them in ‘Dogal hayat parklari’ (natural life parks) but some locals do not believe that this will work well. In Golbasi, another town near Ankara, there does not seem to be a stray problem so perhaps this city has acted on the directive. This country really needs a Crooked Leg Ranch. They could employ hundreds of rescuers to deal with the countless strays that wander the streets. – Submitted by Liz-Ann Eyford

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I have the good fortune to know some Turks who love to travel and share their culture. Each trip has afforded new sights and delightful cultural differences. Snippets from Turkey are just a few of my observations from this amazing historical world that tries to blend modernity with tradition. herever you go, village or city, it is highly likely that you will notice a stray cat or dog, sleeping or in search of food. A few Turks have pets and they can be seen out walking their dogs but for the most part, the animals seen are street critters. The issue seems to vary by community. In Kusadasi, a southern coastal town with a cruise ship port, the street animal problem is blatant. The authorities focused attention on business since this city is a gateway to Ephesus, a well-known ancient site. That meant other city issues, like animals and garbage, were neglected. In the housing complex where I stayed, there were at least four families of cats. One litter was born among a neighbour’s pepper plants. Another batch was born in an abandoned swimming pool and was safe until it came time for the mom to move them. Many attempts at rescue failed because their feral nature drove them to safety, far from reach. Finally, one bright person place a length of board from the pool bottom to the grass and by the next morning the cats were no longer mewing in the pool. These cats frequented these houses because they found kind souls to feed them. One family adopted us, a mom and three kittens. They came regularly and when their tummies were full, they would lounge on our deck, in the shade of the grape vines. For them, life was deluxe. Other cats used the overflowing garbage bins for their

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Thank You On behalf of School District 28, Correlieu Secondary School and McNaughton Centre would like to extend their thanks to the following people and businesses for supporting the 2015 Graduation Ceremonies, Promenade and Ball Celebration. • A & W Restaurant • ABC Communications • Aroma Foods Market & Deli • Attitude South Salon & Esthetics • BC Liquor Store – Quesnel • Begbie’s Bar & Bistro • The Bistro • Bliss • Booster Juice • The Breeze Goldsmith & Gallery • C & C Wood Products • Canadian Tire Quesnel • Cariboo Hotel • Cariboo Water • Carlos Place Fish & Chips • Carters Jewellers Ltd. • Circle “S” Western Wear • City Furniture • Connects Wireless – BELL • Costco • Crystal Glass Canada Ltd. • Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. • Design Flooring Ltd. • Domino’s Pizza • Dr. B. Cervienka • Dr. M. Jawanda • Dr. M. Pellizzarri • Dr. E. Scheepers • Eldorado Rec Yamaha

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Annual swim meet saw Quesnel triumph in pool action The Quesnel SeaLions held their annual swim meet June 27 – 28. In addition to the local swimmers, there were teams from Prince George, Mackenzie and Dawson Creek; in all 130 participated in the event. Quesnel was victorious winning the meet with 660 points. Dawson Creek was second followed by Prince George and Mackenzie. Among the competitors for Quesnel were some first time swimmers in the pups (under 6 years old) division. Congratulations to Janaya Druet, Camille Boudreau, Madison Lindblom, Anja Sales, Jack Sales and Hunter Williams on their first swim meet. Liv Boudreau and Gizelle McDonald each had great swims in their first attempt at 50m distances. The fast-paced racing saw Audrey Jesperson break a pool record in the Girls Division 4, 200 IM that had stood since 1999, an amazing accomplishment. Many other swimmers had personal bests and swam provincial qualifying times. The SeaLions would like to thank all their sponsors

for providing food for the dinner on Saturday night and the many prizes that were raffled off during the meet. Individual aggregate winners included Division 1 girls – Ava McGillivray – gold: Division 2 girls – Natalie Bergeron – gold; Taylor McGillivary – silver; boys – Owen Larsen – gold: Division 3 girls – Lauren Pastachak – gold; boys – Shawn Fisher – gold: Division 4 girls – Audrey Jespersen – gold; Lucy Jesperson – silver; boys – Michael Greenwood – gold: Division 5 girls – Olivia Crocker – gold; Sarah Milligan – bronze; boys – Dawson McGillivary – silver: Division 6 girls – Baylee McGillivary – gold; Felicity Murray – bronze; boys – Logan Nixon – gold; Josh Salmons – silver: Division 7 girls – Telise Gauthier – gold. The next competition is July 18 – 19. There are two meets – some swimmers will go to Dawson Creek and others will travel to Salmon Arm to get some out-of-region races in as a warm up for provincials meet in Victoria August 21 – 23.

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Marinading is the best idea ever. Seriously. Whisk up 3 – 6 ingredients, pour it over your future dinner and pop it in the oven. There are endless tricks out there to get your tastebuds wrapped around; instead of plain old crusty boring chicken. Chicken in the oven, bbq’d, wrapped, sauteed, stir-fried..... there’s always something different you can do with chicken. But the best is a simple and easy marinade. Health comes first, but easy isn’t too far behind in the art of favouritism. We all have nights when time is not our friend. The most epic reason for bathing

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With all the talk about vitamin D during the past couple of years, it’s understandable to be a little confused over how much we need each day. It used to be that 400 IU daily was the right amount. Now, doses of 2000 IU to 4000 IU are being recommended and some sources say as much as 8000IU is the answer. The right answer is probably in the 2000IU range. What is known is that people that are overweight should take a little more. If you have questions about vitamin D or any other vitamin, our pharmacists can give you the answers.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, changes on the horizon have you excited. Something may come up that appears to compromise your plans, but keep an open mind and everything will work out. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, give into your feelings and throw caution to the wind this week. You might shock someone by doing something risky. Explore this boldness if it suits you. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You are a born leader, Gemini. You are normally comfortable designating tasks and overseeing their completion, but you may have to get your hands dirty this week. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You may experience a breakthrough this week, Cancer. You have been toiling over something for some time now, and you finally have the information you need. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have a lot of enthusiasm and are ready to share it with others. Devote your time to a worthy project or host a social event to bring friends together. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you normally like to take things step-bystep, but excitement this week may find you taking a less careful approach. Ask a friend to keep you in check.

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Funded by the City of Quesnel Fund, the Quesnel Motocross Association (QMA) received $5000 towards water system upgrades. At the annual Gala on April 11, Mayor Bob Simpson presented the cheque to QMA volunteer Gerri Shepperd. The QMA exists to provide a safe, learning, family environment for the development of motocross enthusiasts of all skill levels. The members are comprised of families, youth, and adults. The site is also a host to hundreds of motocross riders province wide during races, schools, and practices. With the rising numbers of riders at the track the club is committed to continue to develop the track while promoting the growth and development of family recreation and outdoor activities. The watering system is essential to track safety and to improve riding conditions and visibility. Controlling the dust levels also improves the conditions for spectators. Quesnel was nominated to host the very first Provincial Championship Cup race this year. 3 Regions, BCMA (Northern BC), Future West (Lower Mainland) and Vancouver Island MX, are coming together for the first time to what will be one of the largest amateur motocross races in the province right here in Quesnel. They are expecting 200-250 entries!! QMA will be hosting the Championship Cup during Billy Barker Days, promoting it as a public event for the community to come out and watch. For more information on the Championship Cup and Quesnel Motocross Association, find them on Facebook under Quesnel Motocross or contact Brandi 250-747-3004 or email brandi.swaan@gmail.com SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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The family of Darryl Lee McKenzie (Bubba), with great sadness, announce his sudden passing on June 27, 2015 Graveside service will be held July 11, 2015, 1 p.m., Quesnel Municipal Cemetery. Celebration of life to follow at Quesnel Seniors Centre at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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Quesnel Shelter and Support Society 146 Carson Ave Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 (250) 991-0222 Fax: (250) 992-6573

Part-time Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper The Quesnel Shelter and Support Society is a non-profit society and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Society advocates for and provides minimal-barrier housing and support services to those in the Quesnel region who are destitute or low-income and who are hard-to-house for a variety of reasons, including mental illness, drug use, racism, or abusive family situations. We are seeking a part time Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper to join our team. The position will include working as a team with the current Administrative Assistant, maintaining records of all financial transactions in accordance with standard bookkeeping practices, assisting in preparing accounts for annual audit, supporting the management of information systems including electronic data and back-up, maintaining documents of personnel information, assisting in maintaining file and office systems and preparing payroll in accordance with Provincial Employment Standards Act and Federal and Provincial tax laws Qualifications: Post secondary education equivalent to two years of study in bookkeeping/ accounting or, or post secondary certificate or diploma in a related field. More than two (2) years of experience in a related field including at least one (1) year of experience working in a non-profit environment. Superior computer skills with knowledge of Simply Accounting and Excel necessary. This is a permanent position of 8 hours per week with the possibility of increasing those hours in the future. For a complete job description email executivedirector@seasonshouse.ca. Please forward application through email or the address listed above. No phone calls please. Deadline for applications is July 15th, 2015

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Downtown Quesnel 2 Bdrm Home, 1Bdrm suite & workshop in basement. Large deck & carport, garden shed. Many updates $250K, 250-991-0040

Auctions Saturday, July 11 10:00 AM ESTATE OF ART ROBERTS 2125 Williams Road, West Quesnel, B.C. Partial List: 1993 Dodge Diesel 4x4, 1947 Dodge Flat Deck, 1985 Yamaha Bike, Yamaha 250CC Moto4 ATV, Car Trailer, Farmall A, Farmall Cub, Ford Tractor C/W Loader, McCormick Steel Wheel Tractor, Allis Chalmers Tractor, John Deere Tractors, Disc Harrows, 3 Point Plows, Sickle Mowers, Chisel Plows, Snap-On Tool Chest & Roller Cabinet &Contents, Power Hack-Saw, 1300W & CG 2900W Generators, Parts Washer, Hyd. Engine Hoist, Atlas Metal Lathe, Acetylene/ Oxygen Tanks, Hoses, Torch & Cart, Drill Press, Bench Grinder, Etc. Collectables: Cream Separators, Old Saddles, Harness, Pioneer 600 Saw, Firestone 3.6 Outboard, Stationary Engines, Viking-Duplex Fan Mill, And much more.

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For Sale! Well maintained house in Southills(258 Brears Rd) 4bdrm/2bath, double garage plus carport on 3/4 acre. Call (250)747-3278

Apt/Condo for Rent 1200 sq. ft. Apartment Loft available July 1st. Call Mark 250-255-5990 Beautiful, spacious one bedroom apartment loft. Freshly painted with all new bathroom. No maintenance. Potential to be a two bedroom if there is interest. $1,000/mo. Call (250)255-5990 WILKINSON APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites. Adult Oriented, No Pets. References Required. Call (250)992-8949

Busy Building City Centre 2nd floor 470 sq/ft, $400/mo. or 260 sq/ft, $215/mo. Both adjoining 730 sq/ft,$600/mo. Bsmt. 295 sq/ft, $190/mo. Rates include all utilities. Call Wes @ (250)992-5665 or Teri @ (250)992-7202

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Homes for Rent 2Bdrm Mobile home on private lot. Sundeck and some storage, $700/mo. N/P, Avail Immediately, 250-992-7625 North Quesnel 4Bdrm/2Bath house, fenced yard, only 2 blocks from downtown, N/P. References Required, $1100/mo. Available August 1st. Call (250)992-7149 or (250)255-7649 North Quesnel - For rent 2 Bdrm House, N/P, $700/ mo. Available Sept 1st Call 250992-7149 or (250)255-7649

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ESTATE SALE Interlakes area off of Highway 24. 7020 Colgan Road. Signs will be posted. July 4th and 5th. 9 am. Complete household and garage. Tools, household items, furniture, dishes, tvs, stereo, beds, couches, dining table & chairs. Everything is in excellent condition. Everything must go.

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$329,000.00 Immaculate 6 year old rancher (no stairs) completely finished home on a fully landscaped and level .6 acre lot just south of town. 1386 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms and a den. The master has a large walk-in closet and both ensuite and main bath have heated ceramic tile floors. N/G fireplace and cork flooring add relaxation to the open living and dining rooms. A 20x20 attached heated garage, a hot water on demand system, and lots of large windows are just some of the extras of this quality built home.

Serious Inquiries only please, to view call:

778-466-0045

Misc. for Sale STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422, www.pioneersteel.ca

Real Estate Business for Sale Rare Opportunity Two very successful businesses for sale in Barkerville, to be sold as a package deal. Eldorado Gold panning has been in operation for well over 35yrs. McMahons Candy Store in operation for around 20yrs. Both are extremely successful and have supported our family for the past 25yrs. The businesses have allowed us to enjoy winters off. We are ready to retire. Serious enquires only. 250-992-5371 mrea@telus.net

Commercial/ Industrial Property 4 Bay Shop in West Quesnel showroom, offices, compressor, paved lot across from shopping mall. Suitable for auto sales & service, detail shop or second hand store. 285k. Will take trade vehicle, trailer, motor home or WHY. 250-992-8334, 250-981-3583

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Incredible 3-bedroom home set on manicured grounds in north Quesnel. Double garage, sunroom, house has been completely renovated. References required. Call Leslie at 250-992-7202. Available now! $1700 per month.

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Think grapes for easy entertaining ideas Planning a barbecue, backyard evening dinner or casual get-together with friends to celebrate the summer season? Think grapes for easy entertaining. They’re a versatile and delicious way to add colour and taste to everything from the table itself to the foods you serve. Try these great grape ideas and let the party begin: • Add signature and flair. Grapes add an unexpected pizzazz to dishes, not to mention a sweet taste and healthy boost, from appetizers to desserts. Update caprese salad skewers by threading small balls of mozzarella, basil leaves and grapes, instead of tomatoes. Add sliced grapes into grainbased salads, sauté grapes with prawns or poultry, skewer grapes on beef or chicken shish kebabs, and blend them into salsas and sauces to complement entrees. • Elegant and edible. Grapes add colour, beauty and interest to centerpieces. Tuck green grapes into a table garland of greenery, big white flowers and white votive candles. Use grapes instead of stones in the bottom of flower vases. And there’s nothing prettier or simpler than a lovely bowl or platter piled with colourful grapes. Grapes also make a great garnish. They’re a natural complement to a cheese tray, adding a sweetness to bal-

ance the saltiness of cheese. Frosted grapes make a pretty topping for desserts or displayed on dessert platters: brush small clusters of grapes with pasteurized liquid egg whites, place on a rack set over wax paper and sprinkle grapes with superfine granulated sugar, turning clusters to lightly coat. Gently shake off excess sugar, and let grapes dry, uncovered, at room temperature for about two hours. • Think drinks. Garnish cocktails with grapes: float thinly sliced grape rings in a glass of bubbly. Skewer a stack of grapes on a stirrer for fruity drinks. Or use frozen grapes instead of ice cubes for a splash of colour and taste. Grapes make a delicious ingredient in drinks, too, like this lovely Black Grape Margarita. Rim the glass with coarse salt if you like it; otherwise, just garnish with a slice of lime. • 1 cup black grapes • 2 shots (3 ounces) tequila • 2 shots (3 ounces) sweet and sour mix • 2 cups ice • Lime slices for garnish Place all ingredients into the bowl of a good blender and purée until blended and slushy, about two minutes. Serve in margarita glasses and garnish with a lime slice. – newscanada

Make way for new burger classics on the barbecue Make way for new burger classics Nothing feels more like a summer day than dining outdoors and enjoying a juicy, hand-pressed patty, topped with ‘dill’-icious and tangy garnishes between softly toasted buns. Give your burger an irresistible makeover with some creative twists on classic recipes. From buttery lobster claws to sweet mango slices, launch your taste buds on a mouth-watering journey with these ideas for spicing up your next burger. Sinfully sweet is balanced with blazing heat in the Lost in the Jungle burger. Mango slices and hot pepper rings create a sweet and spicy union, while sliced mini crunch’ems garlic rush pickles add a juicy crunch that takes this grilled chicken burger to new heights. Oh my mango: Lost in the

Jungle Burger Ingredients: • 1 toasted hamburger bun • 1 cooked chicken breast • ½ tsp (1 mL) mayonnaise • 1 tsp hot pepper relish • 2 slices of red onion • 3 – 4 pieces of salad greens • ¼ of a mango, sliced • 5-6 hot pepper rings • 3-4 mini crunch’ems garlic rush pickles (sliced) • 1-2 cocktail onions for garnish Top the bottom half of the bun with mayonnaise, relish, red onion and salad greens. Top with chicken and remaining ingredients. Garnish with cocktail onions. Bring a taste of the sea to your next grilling session with the Lost at Sea burger. This flavourful combination pairs a salmon fillet with an array of tangy and sweet toppings. The fusion

of rich lobster and shrimp with the refreshing, dill taste of tangy dill relish and garlic baby dills pickles, creates a seaworthy blend of zesty flavours. Seafood Treasure: Lost at Sea Burger Ingredients: • 1 toasted brioche bun • ½ tsp (1 mL) mayonnaise • 1 tsp (2 mL) tangy dill relish • 2 slices of red onion • 1 cooked salmon fillet • 3-4 50 per cent less salt garlic baby dills pickles (sliced) • 4-5 pieces of salad greens • 1 cooked lobster claw, chopped (optional) • 3-4 pieces of cooked shrimp (optional) Top the bottom half of the bun with mayonnaise, relish and onion. Top with cooked salmon fillet and remaining ingredients. – newscanada

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Optimal aging: how to combat signs of frailty As we age we begin to lose a lot of what we took for granted when we were younger, such as strength, speed, endurance, balance and flexibility. Seniors who become frail are at greater risk of falling, getting hurt, becoming disabled and being hospitalized. For seniors and their families, symptoms of frailty seriously detract from a good quality of life and enjoyment of those “golden years.” Frailty, however, is different from simply growing old, since some individuals live to an old age without becoming frail. The term frail has yet to be clearly defined but it generally refers to older adults or aged individuals who are lacking in general strength and are unusually susceptible to disease or to other infirmity. What can be done to combat the signs of frailty? Research evidence, summarized on the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal, has shown that certain interventions may prevent or delay frailty and perhaps even treat it once it has occurred. These interventions include: • Exercise: muscle strengthening and aerobic exercises Walking is a popular, accessible and low-risk physical exercise that can

contribute to improved health. Walking in groups offers additional benefits, including increased motivation and social opportunities. Tai Chi is practiced worldwide and is an appropriate physical activity for older adults due to the low risk of injury. • Proper management of multiple medications Adults are advised to regularly review their medications with their family doctor. Certain drugs (e.g. for sleeping problems, depression and anxiety) increase the risk for falls and confusion, particularly in older adults who are already prone to falls and cognitive issues. Reducing or stopping these medications can help decrease risks and improve mental function. • Improved diet: added protein and calories Adults should be sure to follow a healthy diet, with guidance from their doctor or dietitian. • Early detection of chronic disease Early intervention and better management of chronic disease can help prevent or delay frailty. Take action now to prevent, delay or perhaps even treat frailty. – newscanada

How senior travellers ace airport security checkpoints July and August are by far the busiest months of the year in Canadian airports with more than 10 million travellers going through security screening. The peak starts in the last days of June and continues all the way to Labour Day. If you’re a senior, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has tips that can help you navigate busy security checkpoints this summer. Tip #1: The biggest hold-up at the checkpoint is caused by containers of liquids, gels and aerosols that exceed the 100 ml limit for carry-on baggage. Pack items like shampoo, toothpaste, creams, shaving cream, perfume and suntan lotion over 100 ml in your checked baggage. Tip #2: There’s an exception to Tip#1. The size restriction on liquids, gels and aerosols in your carry-on doesn’t apply to medication – whether it’s prescribed or over-the-counter. However, containers should be properly labeled. Keep medication in the original manufacturer’s packaging and ensure pharmaceutical labels are intact so they can be easily identified. Tip #3: Arrive early and ask for help, if needed. The more time you have to go through security, the less stress you’ll feel. If you have difficulty lifting or carrying your bags, advise airline staff when you check in. At the checkpoint, look for the Family/Special Needs line if you need more time or assistance to move through security. Tip #4: Be security savvy. Have your boarding pass ready to present to the screening officer; place your cell phone and other electronic equipment, coins, keys and small metal items in your carry-on; and let screening officers know if you have any medical devices or metal implants that may impact your screening. If you still have questions about security screening, visit CATSA’s website (catsa.gc.ca) or call toll-free 1-888-294-2202. – newscanada

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