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Epilepsy Awareness Month and Purple Day designed to educate the public ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Epilepsy affects 70 million people worldwide and 1 in 100 in Canada. There are more than twice as many with epilepsy in Canada as the number of people with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and cystic fibrosis combined. World Health Organization (WHO) states epilepsy as a worldwide serious health concern, accounting for one per cent of the global burden of disease – equivalent to lung cancer in men and breast cancer in women. In 2014 epilepsyQuesnel (eQ) put the city on the map in a vital provincial endeavour for those with epilepsy, and the secondto-none care at Vancouver General Hospital’s Seizure Investigation Unit (SIU). Though the SIU provides testing for answers which cannot be found through any other avenue, there are only two beds. eQ’s fundraising is to help VGH Epilepsy Clinic’s current goal of beds 3 and 4. Purple Day March 26 started in 2008 when Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, who was diagnosed with epilepsy, asked her principal if she could organize a day where students wore shades of purple. Within four years it became celebrated internationally and on June 28, 2012, the Purple Day Act

in Canada (Bill C-278) received Royal Assent. March 26 became the National Purple Day in our country. Cassidy is now 17 and Purple Day is recognized across 70 countries worldwide. Every day in Canada 42 people are diagnosed with epilepsy. In B.C. more than 40,000 people (approximately 8,000 children, 32,000 adults) have epilepsy and one-third of these patients have refractory epilepsy, which means medication doesn’t work well, or at all, to control seizures. Quesnel has approximately 300 residents who suffer from this disease. G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital’s chief of staff Dr. Dietrich Furstenburg said most people are aware of the disease, but what they’re not aware of is how common epilepsy is. “What needs to be addressed is the stigma around epilepsy.” He added regarding what hospital staff see in the hospital emergency room is usually after the patient has had a seizure. “For the primary physician its about appropriate level of knowledge and appropriately managed. However, we do see a few patients who aren’t responding to medications.” He also said the primary physician is the middleman between patient and specialist to provide the most appropriate

Frontline paramedics often respond to seizure-related calls. In support of Purple Day, March 26, staff are wearing purple ribbons all month and have purple ribbons in the windows and on antennas of their emergency vehicles. eQ founder Natasha Wasmuth, centre, applauds their efforts. Left to right, paramedics Andrew Cheng, Lora-Lee Murray, Jim Sargent, Jeff Zipser, Tyler Dinsdale and Janet Buckingham proudly wear their purple ribbons. Annie Gallant photo care for epilepsy. “As with any chronic disease management by the primary physician and the patient is essential.” The mainstream diagnosis of epilepsy is given after two seizures due to an unknown cause (known causes include stroke, brain damage, diabetes, meningitis, alcohol/drug withdrawal.) In order to receive a class 5 driver’s license you must be seizure free for six months in B.C.

To receive or maintain a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 driver’s licence you must be five years seizure-free. About two-thirds of those with refractory (not controlled by medications) epilepsy are potential candidates for life-altering surgery, which has the goal of decreasing or eliminating seizures,” Dr. Manouchehr Javidan, epileptologist at Vancouver General Hospital Epilepsy Clinic said. “The first step to deter-

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mine if a patient is a brain surgery candidate is the VGH Seizure Investigation Unit (SIU), with a stay of seven to 10 days. Sadly, from the time I was referred to the epilepsy team at VGH to the day I was confirmed as a surgery candidate was almost two years, most of which was spent on the SIU waiting list. In that time I had more than 200 neurodamaging and life-risking seizures,” Natasha Wasmuth, founder of eQ, said.

Currently, the wait to be admitted to the SIU has increased from two years to three. Epileptologist Dr. Chantelle Hrazdil added, “While many people understandably fear the prospect of brain surgery, the cumulative risks of injury or death related to ongoing poorly controlled seizures tends to far outweigh the relatively low approximate five per cent risk of a surgical complication.”

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TOM FLETCHER Black Press Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has handed down his first budget with a massive deficit of $29.4 billion – three times what had been promised during the election campaign – as the new Liberal government embarks on a stimulus program. The budget forecasts more than $100 billion in deficits for the next five years, contrary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s election promise to balance the budget in four years. Morneau billed the budget as a plan to “revitalize the Canadian economy” and deliver a tax break to nine million taxpayers, and a more generous, tax-free child benefit. Conservative leader Rona Ambrose said the finance ministry reported on budget day that the Liberal inherited a $4 billion surplus. “There was still a surplus in January, and they’ve blown through that in the first 100 days,” Ambrose said. “What we’re seeing now is reckless spending without a job creation plan, and no actual

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PATRICIA MATTISON (FAWCETT) MEMORIAL

The family invites everyone to celebrate the life of Patricia Mattison on Sunday, March 27, 2016. There will be a brief tribute to Patricia’s life beginning at 1:30 pm followed by light refreshments, sharing of memories, laughter and perhaps tears. Quesnel Senior Centre, 461 Carson Ave., Quesnel B.C.

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TAKAHASHI, Heather Louise November 29, 1958 - March 16, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Heather Takahashi on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Heather will be deeply missed by her husband Ted, daughter Kimiko (Will Harrower), son Derek (Nicole Russell), mother Jean Kodiak, father Leon Kodiak, sisters Sally Buller, Susan Vachon (Brian), Cindy Amos (John), brothers Melvin Coldwell (Janet) and Ben Coldwell (Sharon), in-laws, aunts, an uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Heather was pre-deceased by her brother Mike Kodiak (Lori Sutherland).

Heather was a caring, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved playing softball, fishing, gardening, vacations and motherhood - arts and crafts with her children and attending their sports and cultural events. Heather had the best sense of humour and could make us all laugh with her ability to see the funny side and joy in everyday life.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26th at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel, 582 Front St, Quesnel, BC, followed by a reception. A service was also held earlier in Langley which would have reflected Heather’s concern for friends and family not having to drive so far. Those wishing to make a donation in Heather’s memory may do so to Canadian Animal Rescue and Extended Shelter (C.A.R.E.S.) at www. carescatshelter.com/ as this will honour her love of pets, especially her rescue cat.

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Choose Jesus, the best choice

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ome 2000 years ago, a man named Jesus stood on trial in front of a decided jury. The charge against him was vague at best, but a guilty verdict was made and he was sentenced to die a horrific death, despite the fact that he lived a life that was free from sin. Before carrying out the charge against him, however, a plea bargain was offered. At that time the Jewish culture was celebrating a

festival called Passover. One tradition of this festival was to release a convicted criminal from prison, no questions asked. Pilate, the standing judge, offered to release Jesus to the crowds despite the guilty verdict. However, rather than accept, Jesus, who had walked among them for the past three years preaching peace and healing the sick, the crowd demanded that a notorious criminal named Barabbas be released, and

Jesus be crucified. This past week, Christian writer Benjamin L. Corey boldly tweeted, 2000 years ago they shouted, “Give us Barabbas! While he goes by a different name these days, people are still picking him over Jesus. On this day, Good Friday, I wonder what choice you are picking? Are you choosing Jesus, or is someone or something else taking priority in your life? Are you choosing wealth

over Jesus? Are you choosing fame over Jesus? Are you choosing an addictive substance over Jesus? Are you choosing laziness over Jesus? Are you choosing selfrighteousness over Jesus? Jesus never claimed that choosing him would be easy. Early Christians were invited to take up their cross when they chose to follow Jesus, and often this was not meta-

phorical. However, the promise of hope and peace and salvation that comes from choosing Jesus far outweighs the challenges in this world. To choose Jesus is to choose freedom from sin. To choose Jesus is to choose peace in the midst of a chaotic world. To choose Jesus is to choose eternity in heaven. And what better choice is that? Laura Van Schaick is a lieutenant with the Salvation Army Quesnel Corps.

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The Salvation Army 246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” Messy Church fun for the whole family! Breakfast/crafts/ games/science fun/music. The last Saturday of each month 9 am at The Warrior’s Song Café. All are welcome. No cost - donations for breakfast gladly accepted. We hope to see you there!

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Volunteer Citizen of the Year Nominees

Josie Whitehead is passionate about her community.

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All about community

Ashley Schmidt is a Citizen of the Year nominee for her dedication to the Miss Quesnel Development Program. Contributed photo

Paying it forward AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter

e need our youth to be emotionally and physically connected to our communities. Ashley Schmidt looks as serious as she is passionate when she speaks to the Miss Quesnel Development program. Schmidt first stepped in as the program’s director in 2012. “I saw they needed volunteers,” she said shrugging her shoulders. “I wanted to give back.” Schmidt is the fourth nominee out of eight for this year’s coveted Citizen of the Year. It all began back in 2004 when Schmidt was a shy, anxious “tom-boy” decided to enrol in the Arrow Lakes

“Those directors helped me, they really did. That program changed my life.” Ashley Schmidt, nominee

Ambassador Program in Nakusp. “I was so shy I didn’t do anything,” she said. “So I decided to join.” To her surprise, she placed and spent the next year promoting her community and speaking at major events. “Those directors helped me, they really did. That program changed my life.” Hence her decision to pay it forward. “I know what this program did for me,” she said. “So if I can do for them what someone has done for me – it’s totally worth it.”

With some slight changes to the traditional program, Schmidt looks to not only promoting the community, but “be actively involved in change.” Volunteering at a variety of events, helping out where they can, attending Children’s Hospital armed with toys – Schmidt encourages the girls to embrace change and love your community. Schmidt also says she is trying to highlight the fact the program is for everyone. “We’ve had participants with autism, a girl with FAS and this year a girl with Down Syndrome – we are all equal and we can all benefit from this program.” And what does she get out of it? “Seeing someone do something they never thought they could… it’s so incredibly rewarding.”

RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter

osie Whitehead has a passion for volunteering and making the community around her a better place to live. She has a well rounded volunteering career with a variety of experience, which includes Big Brothers Big Sisters as a facilitator for seven years, Correlieu Gym After School Program, Take Back the Night, Aboriginal Days and being a vice chair with Dakelh and Quesnel Community Housing. Whitehead says her volunteering started with Big Brother Big Sister. “A big part of it was giving back because I was a foster kid as well so that was my way of contributing back to the community,” Whitehead said, adding her time as a facilitator with Big Brothers Big Sisters was a wonderful experience. “I really enjoyed everything I did in working with the girls, being a leader and a role model was very important to me,” Whitehead said. Growing up she never thought about volunteering. “I think it was more for my children because I wanted to be a good influence,” Whitehead said. “I preach about being a positive role model because you never know who is watching.” There was one particular instance where she had a big impact on an individual, which was a surprise to her. “I didn’t see myself as a role model and that kind of taught me that being a role model is impor-

tant,” Whitehead said. “You don’t know who is watching you and how much of an impact it has on a young person. “It was a big lesson for me because you just don’t know who’s watching you and the impact you’re having on other people because actions speak louder than words.” She also says volunteering is important to get involved in, especially for young people. “I think it’s important because it sets that core value,” Whitehead said. “They say it takes a community to raise a child and I think the more you get involved and care about your community it sort of ingrains that value in the process.” With her broad range of volunteering experience she’s noticed the different type of work involved, in particular with the Dakelh and Quesnel Community Housing and Big Brothers Big Sisters. You are more in a corporate mindset,” Whitehead said. Going from social work to that kind of mindset makes you switch gears and I feel like I have to use a whole different language.” She adds volunteering with Dakelh and Quesnel Community Housing has been a great experience. “I work with a group of amazing people so its been a really neat experience for me to be involved,” Whitehead said. “Also providing low income housing for people which is something that I hold dear to my heart.”

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Good debt verses bad

here is an argument to be made for running deficits sometimes, and it was one the federal Liberals made during their successful election campaign. Originally, the budget deficits were going to be about $10 billion annually, with a return to balanced budgets within three years. Now we’re looking at almost $30 billion in budget deficits, and no return to balance until after the next election, when the balancing job may or may not be the Liberals’ to undertake. There is nothing wrong with good debt. When people say the government should be run like a business, or budgeted like a household, they often ignore the fact that virtually every business, large and small, carries lines of credit, loans, and other forms of debt to finance its start and expansion. Households borrow for mortgages, cars, and education. Good debt turns to bad when it becomes unsustainable, and when it is used to finance day to day expenses that should be covered by ordinary sources of revenue. That’s as true of a family or business as anywhere else. If you’re using your line of credit for clothes and groceries and the heating bill, things are going badly wrong. The Liberals told us that they were investing in Canada, and so they see this as good debt, as debt that will pay off in infrastructure and healthier, wealthier Canadians. Ultimately, if it works, we should see money flow back to the federal government in savings on social programs like EI as well as increased tax revenue as Canadians find good jobs and firms grow. It will take time to see what the return on investment will be. The press and opposition parties will have to keep an eye on that investment over the next few years. –BP

Real life and the movies hen you’re a kid, the end of the world is just

plain fun. Kids today read books about world-ending cataclysms, they watch movies and follow their favourite heroes on television (if their parents let them.) For the more educationally inclined youngsters, there are plenty of documentaries outlining a variety of mechanisms by which humanity could become toast – in many cases, literally. And they role-play apocalypse scenarios, whether amongst themselves or via computer. My generation played out all sorts of good-guy-badguy silliness, with themes covering everything from cops and robbers (with the robbers often the “good” guys) to pirates (a la Errol Flynn and his like from movies that were already old back then, and in which we all wanted to be the pirates), to war, to western gun-slinging mayhem of all sorts.

✍ Bob Groeneveld

GUEST SHOT The way we ran around and made up our own games may seem to have been very creative and healthy, but in fact, whatever the basic premise, and whoever we were pretending to portray, the games were all really the same, now and then. They’ve always reflected the popular culture washed into our brains by current entertainment fads. The only difference is that, back in the “good old days,” the kids eventually grew up (some of them, anyways) and came to a realization that life portrayed in the movies isn’t real. The cowboys weren’t always the good guys and the pirates weren’t always basically good-hearted swash-bucklers who stole

brother hanging around and you knew he’d wander off if all he was allowed to do was play dead for a couple of hours. Today, the chief misunderstanding kids have about post-apocalypse worlds is that nearly everybody dies – or gets turned into a zombie – before the game even begins. If 99.999 per cent of life on the planet is wiped out by a comet plunging into the Atlantic Ocean, or by simultaneous super-volcano eruptions in Yellowstone Park, Siberia and India, or by a solar flare, or by a mutated military virus, or by technology run wild, or by... whatever fantastical imaginings Hollywood scientists offer us next, the likelihood, let’s face it, is that you and I won’t be around to discuss the comparative efficacy of various survival tactics. Same goes for global warming. And Donald Trump. Bob Groeneveld is a columnist with the Langley Advance.

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from rich old men with beautiful daughters who wanted nothing more in life than to marry a courageous pirate. Indeed, presented in that light, the conjurings of our imaginations weren’t any healthier than zombie apocalypses and comet strikes and alien attacks. One of the chief failings of the childish imagination back in the day was an inability to comprehend the true impact of shooting the bad guy dead with a single shot. If you were quick of wit, when your buddy yelled, “Bang! I gotcha!” you’d drop your “gun” (anything from a stick for a rifle to a shiny chrome six-shooter loaded with a fresh roll of caps), grab your arm and shout, “Ouch! You got me in the arm!” Then you’d take up your gun in your other hand, “wounded” arm limp at your side and recommence firing. Nobody died until it was nearly time to go home for supper anyway. Or you didn’t want your little

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Double donation Coun. Ron Paull pledged $2,000 to the Multi-Centre back during the referendum. Now, keeping his promise, Paull donated $1,000 to the theater fund, established for a future community theatre by the North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee (accepting the cheque is Bernice Heinzelman). He also donated $1,000 to West Fraser Centre project. Paull’s $1,000 donation to the arena will be matched by West Fraser, as WF will match dolllar-for-dollar donations up to $500,000. Contributed photo

Now is not the time to be spending money Editor: City council is now considering borrowing $10 million to have decent repair shops and offices that are more conducive to managing public works. The existing yard is very centrally located and there have been more than one option considered a vastly different cost, but the decision to build at the Sword Road location has been made, but in these times of financial austerity, I feel, we should reconsider this decision and look at some relevant facts. Mayor Simpson stated in an earlier message to me that “this all

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started with the previous administration.” But council still looks like five familiar faces to me and, even if we elected two new faces, I feel, we still have the “same old attitude. What, therefore, was the point of having an election? And if the previous administration knew about the cost estimates and did not mention them during the election that wouldn’t be right either. The promise of keeping the arena project on budget, I feel, isn’t happening. In my opinion it is a shell game of moving items out of the budget

and paying for them out of another department. These are still the expenses that are part and parcel of the whole amount that is going to be spent to build the arena. What I’m saying is, that now is not the time to be spending money on yet another capital project when we don’t even know how much the arena and the Westside land stability projects are really going to cost. Cost overruns for both are, in my opinion, very likely inevitable and we can’t always rely on other levels of government to bail us out. I don’t believe it when you say that you’re going to keep costs reigned in

and on budget. A good example of a foggy crystal ball is the Dawson Creek Recreation Center that started out budgeted about $30 million it and ended up costing over $60 million. We haven’t even begun arena construction and we’re already over budget and moving right along as if money is no object. This is in spite of cutbacks for garbage pickup, reduced Christmas lighting, summer beautification, and higher residential taxes to save and retain money. Wouldn’t it be a prudent use of our tax dollars to wait and see how things progress? It’s nice

to be able to say that the government can help with employment during economic downturns. Creating a false economy is great up to a point but the taxpayer can only handle so much. The city gave industry a tax break for three years (which is about to be renewed at the end of this year), but that money could have been used to help with some of the infrastructure. While our resources exist, keep the taxes coming in from the corporations that are making the profits. We have roads, water wells, sewer and water lines,

that need refurbishing at no small cost. In the end, maybe we will have to look at absorbing a greater part of the administration costs for the city but until then I don’t agree in cutting in industrial taxes, while raising residential taxes, and spending more. Now is just not the time. Take for example if everyone left the city and we were left with seven council members (two that don’t even live in the city) split the costs of all of these proposed expenses, you would have four million dollars each to pay for. Ernest Gamache Quesnel

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Quesnel Pipes and Drums have a long history in Quesnel

journey down Memory Lane all started when someone (and I can’t remember who!) handed me a picture of Branch#94 Pipe Band from the ‘60’s...no names on the back, of course. Whereupon I handed it over to Tom Moffat, who named a few ...who handed it over to Moira Clayton who named the rest ...and then it was tea and cookies at Moira’s as I collected more information on the Pipe Band. Moira naturally had more pictures and an article from the Cariboo Observer January 1982 who had the story of the origins of that same band. Copies of those pictures are now at the Museum and the Legion. The history of Quesnel’s Pipe Band started with Adam Smith and a dedicated band of men (most of whom could not even read a note of music!) It all started in 1953 which makes our pipe band 63 years old. The original members consisted of Adam Smith, Albert Fowlie and Colin McLaughlin as pipers; John Clayton bass drummer and snare drummers Harvey Copeland, Murray Hume and Dave McWhinney. Dave had drummed in a boys’ brass band PAST TIME so he was appointed lead drummer. The pipers were fine, as they had previous experience and could read music. Not so with the drummers... none of them could read music! Drummers would listen to a recording of a pipe band and try to copy the accompanying drum section. I do believe there might still be one or two others who do that same thing today! Over the ensuing years, the Pipe Band has been invited to many special occasions. From piping at funerals to celebrating Robbie Burns Night, the band has been kept busy – Grand Openings, Legion Trades Fairs, Cariboo Highland Games, Billy Barker Days Parade and it seems every major event in town as well as Remembrance Day Services at the Cenotaph. The band has had its ups and downs, its highs and lows when it comes to membership and participation but it continues on nonetheless. As long as there’s a Scotsman or a wannabe Scot, the pipes will carry on. For the original story written by Howard Harris, check out the Cariboo Observer digitized version January 27, 1982 on the Quesnel and District Museum and Archives website. History is only kept alive if there are those who value it and we have many in our community who do just that. But we must make a point of preserving that history which is precisely why the Friends of the Museum have an Oral History Project. Members are only too willing to interview you and/or your family as they record your family’s history in and around Quesnel. Do you or anyone in your family have a story to tell? And don’t forget...saying ”Oh, we only came here in 1964 or...’65” it doesn’t mean you are not part of Quesnel’s history! That was more than 50 years ago. Have your story recorded for posterity. You too are part of history. Call 250-992-9580 to arrange an interview. Do you have pictures to go with it? Great! And in the words of the immortal bard, Robbie Burns, Oh wad some power the giftie gie us to see oursels as ithers see us! It wad frae mony a blunder free us, and foolish notion. Hope to see you as you “pass time” at the Quesnel Museum. Honey Affleck is chair of the Museum Commission and regular Observer contributor.

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1962 (approximately) Quesnel Pipe and Drums; left to to right, back row: Adam Smith, Albert Fowlie, Howard Harris, unknown, John Clayton, Gordon Adlard, Willy McClachlan, Jim Forbes; kneeling front; Billy Fawcett and Elmer Polechek.

1950s Quesnel Pipes and Drums, left to right, back row: Willie McLachlan, John Clayton, Albert Fowlie; middle row: Dave McWhinnie, Bill Spear, Robbie Robertson, Howard Harris; front row: Les Chapman and Adam Smith. Contributed photos

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The third annual Central Interior Youth Challenge which included bowlers from Williams Lake, Quesnel and Prince George finished on a high note with everyone having a great time and learning lots. Contributed photo they cannot exceed (with a plus or minus 25 leeway.) Not to get too technical, the system has worked very well in the past three Central Interior Youth Challenge (CIYC) tournaments and Taylor is already preparing for their fourth tournament. CIYC was never designed to replace any existing tournaments and bowlers still participate in sanctioned tournaments. “The goals for my tournament were simple,” Taylor said. “First and foremost was skill development, bowling with all skill levels helped everyone improve. Second was socializing with bowlers from different communities where the emphasis was on fun and getting to know bowlers from outside their regular bowling crew. This also eliminates the them and us mentality. The third goal was to provide the top average bowlers an opportunity to develop leadership and mentoring skills which benefits the less-skilled bowlers.” Taylor was satisfied with the success of CIYC tournaments and hadn’t given much thought to sharing his tournament format. However, while attending the YBC National Championships in Oshawa in the spring of 2015, in conversation with another delegate from New Brunswick. “I had been struggling to find a tournament format that would engage youth bowlers in my area to assist in getting them tournament experience and a chance to compete outside their regular comfort zone,” program director for Youth Bowling Oromocto, NB Rodney Nitz said. “Brent detailed his tournament and offered assistance If I would like to start something similar here on the East

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Brent Taylor has been a bowler for about 35 years. He began as a youth bowler, then adult and a member of Youth Bowl Canada. Over the last seven or eight years, Taylor has ruminated on a better tournament format. Currently, there are three sanctioned (by YBC) traditional formats for qualifying tournaments. First the Scratch format which calculates the overall totals over a set number of games. Second is the Handicap format which sets a benchmark and allows lower average bowlers to compete more evenly and third is Pins Over Average which calculates how many pins over your average. “None of these formats are really fair, they are all slanted towards different bowlers,” Taylor said. “That’s why they hold many styles of tournaments, attempting to level the playing field.” Taylor believed there was a better way. Being a logistics kind of guy, he spent many hours developing what he calls the Bracketed Match Play format. Not sanctioned by YBC, Taylor knew this would be a fun tournament and could see huge benefits to his format. “Basically it takes the best of all the existing formats,” he said. “Scratch works if everyone is at the same skill level which is rarely.” So Taylor began with one primary factor, skill level which eliminated gender and age selection. Prior to the fun tournament, all participants need to submit their average bowling score. Then the number of players are divided into divisions based solely on their skill level with the top division being the highest average scorers. Teams are formed with all skill levels and evenly divided. The top division bowlers (with the highest average score) are the team captains and they select their teammates from the lower division. But this also has a wellthought-out system with the lowest in the top division choosing first. However, in order to prevent teamstacking, each team has a maximum average score total, so if a captain chooses a high average score from another division, the captain, on their subsequent selections must keep in mind the total because

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Kerlsey Players take to the stage with the Willy Factor It’s election time in Nestor Canada and for the first time in living memory someone is running for mayor besides The Mayor. Panic! Consternation! Spelling Bees! All this and more as the debilitated remnants of a Nestor tailgate party rally to re-elect the incumbent. So begins this spring’s Kersley Players production of The Willy Factor, another moderately funny play by the Kersley Players’ indentured playwright. It’s dinner theatre on April 1, 2, 8 and 9 at the Kersley Hall with a performance only show on April 7. Tickets are available at KMAX and Cariboo Propane. And did you know that it’s just one year short of 30 years that the awardwinning Kersley Players have been bringing you some of the best original theatre in the province. Time flies when you’re being crazy. Be there for The Willy Factor. – submitted by Roy Teed

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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY QUESNEL NURSING STUDENTS ASSOCIATION FLIP FLOP PROJECT collecting new flip flops for youth and children as well as colouring books and crayons for orphaned children in Bangalore, India. Drop off box in CNC atrium. QUESNEL WORDSPINNERS (writing group) meets once a month in members’ homes. No matter what your level of experience, if you have an interest in writing we would love to hear from you. For information call 250-992-1567.

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THURSDAY ROMANTIC ITALIAN SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER, DANCING AND ENTERTAINMENT Seniors’ Centre, March 31, $15/person, doors open at 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. For tickets call 250-992-3991.

FRIDAY ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE’S TRADES AND TREASURES April 1, 6 – 9 p.m. and April 2, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in

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The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) was established in 1989 to meet the needs and represent the Tsilhqot'in communities of Tl'etinqox, ?Esdilagh, Yunesit'in, Tsi Deldel, Tl'esqox and Xeni Gwet'in in their strive to re-establish a strong political government structure. The Tsilhqot’in National Government is currently seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads the organization and its personnel in achieving the organizations mandate, through the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s goals and vision. The Executive Director is responsible for the over-all development, implementation, administration and management of day-to-day operations within the current policies, by-laws and procedures under the direction of the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will: • Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, commerce and/or Masters of Business Administration. Equivalent combination of related education, training and managerial experience with the public or private sector may be considered • Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s needs, issues, concerns, and aspirations; as well as experience with various levels of government and stakeholders. • Knowledge of the Indian Act and other relevant legislation/ policies as the pertain to First Nations • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management with a minimum of five years’ experience in governmental accounting and experience with Tribal government and funding agencies • Requires advanced knowledge of governmental, business accounting and auditing standards and practices • Proven experience in a non-profit funding accounting procedures • Minimum of five years proven senior management experience • Excellent verbal and communication skills, strong leadership qualities • Valid BC Driver’s License, and be willing to travel as required Deadline: April, 8, 2016 Please submit a cover letter, resume and three employment references marked Confidential and emailed to: Betty Derksen, Office Manager Executive Director Employment Position Email: finance@tsilhqotin.ca Preference will be given to an Aboriginal candidate as per the Canadian Human Rights Act Section 16 (1), and the Human Rights Code Section 41 & 42

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GARAGE SALE Saturday, March 26, 2015 Come to our Easter Garage Sale at Maple Park Mall. Sponsored by Quesnel Lions Club.

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GALLERY QUALITY CARVINGS in South Hills

8’ Cedar eagle pole -$1200 8’ Standing canoe shelf w/eagle on top, all one pc. $2000 5-6’ Swan mural - $1200 4’ Cedar eagle-moon-tree-mural -- $675 & fish. call 778-466-5128

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Tree Services Tree Removal Expert. Fully insured. Call Charlie @ 250-267-8640

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Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030. We can make House Calls!

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Medial Office Assistant Permanent half day M.O.A. position available immediately at busy clinic in Quesnel. Need to be a computer literate, with demonstrated excellent phone and people skills. Experience in medical office environment with billing and / or M.O.A. qualification preferred. Fax full resume to 250-992-2967 or e-mail to heiho@shawbiz.ca Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Competition No. 16 -12. Application Deadline: April 1, 2016 at 4 p.m. The Leisure Services Department requires a Casual Clerk/Receptionist to provide coverage for vacations, sick time and other leaves. This position reports to the Recreation Manager and involves on-call evening and/or weekend shifts at the Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre. This position plays an important role as the first point of contact between the general public and Leisure Services. Full details are available at www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html. Submit your resume outlining skills and qualifications to the Human Resources Department, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 or by email to ncoe@quesnel.ca (microsoft word or pdf only).

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Complete Bandsaw & Round Saw Sales & Service & Sharpening “We Sharpen EVERYTHING” • Carpentry Saws & Tools • Household Saws & Tools • Carbide Service • Knife Grinding • Electric Shears • Bandsaw Sharpening 2680 Campbell Cres. (Industrial Park - end of road) 250-992-9119

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Required full-time for Quesnel Toyota. Must have a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. Opportunity for advancement. Must provide clean drivers abstract. Attention to detail a must, we provide the “White Glove Treatment” the Toyota way. Competitive Wages Offered. Benefits Offered After 3 Months Please apply in person: 201 Anderson Drive, Quesnel BC V2J 1E9

COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Quesnel Campus

PART TIME FACULTY POSITION(S) The College of New Caledonia, Quesnel Campus has opportunities for part time instructors to teach in the following area: CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES If you are a qualified instructor or accomplished in your field and dedicated to sharing your skills, knowledge and expertise, consider joining our team of instructors! As a result of our continued growth and emerging demand in the marketplace, we are seeking experienced instructors to facilitate courses within our Work Skills Training & Continuing Studies Department in the following areas: • Life Skills – Interpersonal & Communication • Essential Skills • Business Courses • Industry Training • Computer Software Training Interested applicants please submit resume to Sonya Spiers at spierss1@cnc.bc.ca or fax 250.991.7502

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Available Mid-April to responsible tenant. 3Bdrm/1Bath Unit in 4-Plex, f/s, w/d incl. New reno’s, fresh neutral colours. N/S or no pets, $750/mo. Call (250)992-6629/(250)255-4744

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, NQ, N/S, N/P, no parties. Adults only. (250)992-6593

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1200 sq/ft newly renovated office space for lease. Includes kitchen/conference room, bathroom, private manager office with open concept foyer. $800/mo. Call (250)255-5990 Commercial Space for Lease. 1700 sq ft unit or more, up to 5000 sq ft avail. Good Location, lots of parking. Contact for more information 250-9839813

Duplex / 4 Plex Clean, desirable 2bdrm apartment in North Quesnel. Suitable for mature working person/couple or seniors, n/s, n/p, washer & dryer included. ref.’s required. (250) 992-5992

2004 FORD FREESTAR 164,400 KM’S 4 studded winter tires, 4 summer tires - ALL ON RIMS, Remote Start, Electric sliding back doors.

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Homes for Rent 4 bdrm, big lot. Close to Maple Park Mall and Red Bluff school. Call (250)747-3878 or (250)747-3069. FOR RENT 2Bdrm. & 3Bdrm, w/d hookup, separate entry, separate parking, & 5Bdrm. House w/d hook-up. Inside renovated. Call 250-992-7929. N. Quesnel - 5 bdrm/2 bath House, garage, fenced yard, paved drive, w/d, f/s, $1200 mnth + Utilities . Avail immediately. Call 250-991-3667

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BY virtue of the Repairmans Lien Act and on behalf of New Technology Collision, we will dispose of goods, namely (1) 1972 OLDSMOBILE -VIN3G87H2M120725 DEBTORSCOTT MOORE To recover $1904.00 plus accuring storage and any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made for sale April 8, 2016. Unit is currently being stored at New Technology Collision 1315 Jade Street, Quesnel, B.C. 250-747-3883

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The woodlot licence plan for W1052 will be available for public review and comment at 1310 Nagra Ave, Quesnel, BC beginning March 11th. Inquiries will be received between 16:00 and 20:00 for 30 days ending April 11, 2016. Woodlot W1052 is located south of Quesnel near Deering road and Hwy 97C. Written comments will be received by Jesse Hodgins, RPF at 1310 Nagra Ave, Quesnel, BC, VJ2 6P6 until April 11, 2016. Electronic copies of the plan are available upon request to jesse.k.hodgins@gmail. com

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Softball training camp held in Quesnel RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter The Quesnel Girls Softball Association (QGSA) held a training camp at the Quesnel Indoor Sports Centre March 12 – 13, which was instructed by coaches from Beyond the White Lines Softball Academy. There was a total of 50 girls participating with 46 from Quesnel and four from Prince George.

The camp offered girls from 6-17 years of age an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of softball, which are batting, throwing, back catching, and pitching. Organizer, Debbie Bautista says a camp like this is great for the girls. “It’s a really good warm-up to our season because a lot of the girls don’t have the opportunity to practice softball, until they actually get onto the field,” Bautista said.

Head coach Jodi Frei gives instruction to the girls during the training camp at the Quesnel Indoor Sports Centre. Ryan Graham photos

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March 27 - April 2, 2016 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, expect quite a few opportunities to have fun this week. Just do not disregard any work or other personal responsibilities in the process. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, an energy is growing between you and another person who recently entered your life. Others will soon begin to notice the sparks are flying.

St. Patrick’s Day bonspiel a success A team during the bonspiel sweeps hard looking to earn the point. The Dave Plant team ended up winning the tournament defeating the Len Gamache team 10-2 in the final. Ryan Graham photo

Canadian women’s team holds camp in Penticton RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter The Canadian National Women’s team headed to Penticton, B.C. last week in preparation for the 2016 women’s World Championship. Team Canada took the ice at the South Okanagan Events Centre from March 19 – 25, which will include

practices that are open to the public and two pretournament games against the Okanagan Hockey Academy Selects. Canada will be hosting the eight team World Championship in Kamloops, B.C. from March 28 – April 4. The teams competing are Sweden, United States, Russia, Finland, Switzerland, Japan, Czech Republic and

Canada. They will play one exhibition game against Sweden on March 26 and open the tournament on March 28 against the United States. They will also play Russia (March 29) and Finland (March 31) in the preliminary round before they begin the elimination round with both the gold and bronze medal games being played April 4.

The team will bring an experienced roster as it has 17 players returning from last years tournament that won silver in Malmo, Sweden, along with 16 players from the 2015 Four Nations Cup team. This year’s World Championship will be the 17th since the tournament began in 1990. During that time Canada has appeared in every gold medal game.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, make a good impression on everyone you meet this week by beginning your conversation with a smile. Remember, accepting others and being polite can help you make friends. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Responsibilities at work leave you feeling more frazzled than before, Virgo. Remember to take a step away every so often so you can regroup and recharge. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, certain aspects of your life may prove a little topsy-turvy this week. This unpredictable period may change your perspective for the better. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, embrace a new responsibility for the challenge it presents. This is a unique opportunity to illustrate your ability to adapt and handle something new. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t expect to be surprised this week. You are locked in and can see whatever is coming long before it arrives. Use this to your advantage. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, take a step back if your approach to a problem is not leading to a solution. Some time away might provide the new perspective you need to find the answer after all.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 After coming up with a few dead ends this week, you soon realize you have to take another approach, Pisces. Gemini can guide you.

•Only Only22times times per per week, week, Wednesday Wednesday&&Saturday Friday • Looking for seniors and adults as well as kids too! • Earn your own money to buy things you like

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, while working on a big project, you may be frustrated by the pace others are working at. But exercise patience, as this is a task that requires considerable cooperation.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, do not procrastinate when others request your feedback. Give a prompt answer and be definitive in your explanation so there is no chance for misinterpretation.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You are in a good position to help a friend or coworker this week, Gemini. Although the offer may not be immediately accepted, after time this person will seek you out.

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Bear Communication wins in shootout

eek 24 of Season 22 will go down in the FHL records thanks to a historic comeback for Bear that featured not one, but two goals with their net empty for an extra attacker to force a shootout versus Fraser River. The defeat in the shootout by the Chevy Crew could ultimately cause more devastation in their ranks than the Fraser River did to the West Park Mall in 1972. The improbable 6-5 victory by Bear combined with the BCS tie versus Serenity assures Bear of first overall in the standing’s and the luxury of playing last placed Serenity twice in the playoff round robin. The dynamic trio leading Bear to victory need no introduction as a two goal and two assist performance by Colin “Clutch” Keis set the table for Brody “Good” Neighbours hat trick tying goal as Jason “Firecracker” Forman set up both last minute markers. Playing an almost perfect game for 59 minutes won’t be much of a solace for Fraser River who re-

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PAPERBACK WRITER ceived an exceptional performance from Tyler Coleman “Stove” who earned assists as “Mad” Matt Powell and Jason “Junior” Johnson each scored a pair. The other contest also went to a shootout which ended in an eight all draw as none of the three shooters for each side could find the twine behind the sunburnt opposition goaltenders. Shootouts aren’t a bad thing for Serenity who have had seven this season in which they sport a respectable 2-2-3 record. It is however, the fashion in how they occur, as they usually give up a late equalizer and have to knot up the score. That was the case against BCS as the Builders held several leads until BCS threw out a power play unit that swarmed the Serenity zone before they scored to keep their short lived first place dream alive.

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Giving their newly adopted Serenity squad everything they could hope for was Dan “Beverly” Hills who potted four goals thanks to his blazing speed as Rob “Wildman” Weremy scored on a onetimer from the slot. To much maligned Serenity wingers also had breakout games as Rob “Sparky” Couturier dished out three assists as Doug “Wickenheiser” Mack scored once and added a pair of helpers. Also having a fine game was Kevin “Nightrider” Hesslegrave who scored a couple of beauties to go with a pair of assists. Dominating the Serenity defence seemingly at will was Eric Lilley “Hammer” who scored the natural hat trick which included the tying goal as he matched “Beverly’s” four goal morning. Combining for three goals and three assists and a ton of near misses was Lee “Nitro” Naeth and Justin “Time” Rasmussen as nearly retired “Big” Bob Merta also had a couple of go-gogadget assists. – Submitted by Steve Dodge

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