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NEWS

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Winter arrives with a vengeance ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

to know the conditions,” he said.

He also wanted Quesnel was to remind the hit hard by an public to be large early snow aware that storm. Beginning plows and other on Sunday and snow removal continuing until equipment are early afternoon now on the road Monday, drivers regularly and were challenged advises drivers with as much as never to pass 12 inches of snow these vehicles, in the Bouchie especially on the Lake area and right side. several inches “It’s hard for elsewhere. our machinery HMC area drivers to manager John Andrushko Front Street was slow-going Monday morning.

Karen Powell photo see vehicles behind them,” said the roads That leaves some salt people check drivebc Andrushko said. were bare south of residue for a bit of website where they “Be patient, they’ll Marguerite Ferry and a jump on the next can not only find pull over when its even Prince George, weather event.” what road conditions safe to do so and where the majority He went on to say exist but also view let traffic get by them. of the snow was they’re now fully on the webcams for our “But personally, I predicted, received winter shifts and all area. prefer to slow down less than our area. their sand and salt “There’s lots of and stay behind the HMC’s winter shifts piles are in place information out plow.” were in place in the along with salt brine there for the public Wells area Oct. 14 also ready to go. and in Quesnel were “We’re watching slated for full winter all the forecasts shifts Oct. 28. and if there’s any However Andrushko question of weather said they were out getting close, we have overnight Friday with people on shift and wet snow and rain on call for overtime already falling. to make sure we are “We were out prepared.”

Saturday, all night With the weather QUESNEL COMMUNITY Saturday night and forecast for much FOUNDATION FAMILY CAMPAIGN Sunday we were out warmer temperatures with everything we by the weekend, Did you know that The Quesnel Community had,” he said.

Andrushko said this Foundation has been offered a matching donation “Every grader is a good wake up of 50,000? There are many founding families or and piece of call for the public and individuals that deserve to be remembered. What equipment was on a good test of their better time than now! If $50,000 is raised by Dec. the road.” equipment.

15th 2012 that matching donation of $50,000 They continued to He remarked about doubles up to $100,000 toward the fund. work on the roads seeing many vehicles right through Sunday The time is now to establish a family fund. $5000 in the various tire night and Monday is the amount needed to set up a family fund but outlets on his way in morning and once you can also build a family fund over time with to town. the snow stopped smaller family or personal contributions. Your “It’s definitely snow for a while Monday money would be invested along with the matching tire time,” he said. afternoon, Andrushko Andrushko advises donation and the Quesnel community will benefit said they took the the public they can from the interest. By creating a Family Fund, you opportunity to do call the office at any will establish a legacy of giving for our community some clean up. time, night or day, that will continue for many years. So if have you “We were salting for conditions HMC been thinking of what to buy your mom, your dad as well, in prep of might not be aware or a friend for Christmas , birthday or anniversary the next snow fall. of and also suggests

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WHY NOT START A FAMILY FUND IN THEIR NAME. Join these families - John T Richardson, the Keis family, Glen & Loretta Barr, Harry & Mildred Keen, Brian & Ann Rankin, the Warden Family and many more you can find listed in the community report.

Why not yours? For more information on how to start a Family Fund, please visit our website at www.quesnelcommunityfoundation.ca or call Dan Canuel at 250-992-6392 “YOU GIVE BECAUSE YOU CARE.”

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

of the Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association will be held on Thursday November 8, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. in the Upper Board Room of G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital.

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HALLOWEEN BY KIDS

Partying with the monsters

AUSTIN WATSON Grade 7, École Baker

KYLE EGGERT Grade 3, Barlow Creek Once upon a time there was a little boy named Timmy.

One day he went for a bike ride to the store to get a chocolate bar.

When he was going home, he heard something in the graveyard. It sounded like screaming so he parked his bike. He went in and it got louder.

He went to the end of the graveyard and saw a huge house. It had slime dripping from the roof and spiders on the wall. He ran to his bike faster than he ever did before.

He was finally on his bike heading home. He got home by dinnertime. He grabbed all the supplies he needed.

At 12 a.m. he left to the graveyard. He went in the big scary house. When he got in, the only light was a candle that wasn’t lit. So he got out his lighter and lit it.

There wasn’t much light so he got a flashlight and turned it on. He shined it on the wall.

There was a door covered in bushes. He went in and got bit by a vampire. He turned into a vampire and partied with all the other monsters.

The ghost is finally caught RILEY CLEMENT Grade 5, Nazko Once upon a time there was a ghost who wouldn’t stop scaring me.

Jake woke up and went to the bathroom it showed up in front of him.

It was white, that’s all.

He saw a monster ghost.

It was very scary and Jake heard kids running around in the hallway. It scared everyone in town.

It went house to house, on and on, each night until someone in this town captured him.

Have a very

The best haunted corn maze yet ALEXI CHRISTIESON Grade 7, Parkland “This is going to be awesome,” said my friend, Jaden, as we pulled into the parking lot of the haunted corn maze.

“Yeah I can’t wait,” I replied.

When we got out of the car, we started to walk toward the colossal field of corn, when we saw some of our ringette friends.

We exchanged hellos and decided that we would go through the corn maze together.

When we got to the entrance, we slowly started to walk into it.

In the background, you could hear screaming and yelling and the chainsaw.

I heard about the man with the chainsaw from my older brother.

He said he pops out of the corn and revs his

chainsaw at you.

I shuddered at the idea of encountering him.

As we kept walking, we came to a fork in the path.

We looked to the path to our right and saw a zombie guy standing there staring at us!

So we decided to go on the other path.

As we were walking, I looked back and saw the zombie guy following us, so I said “hey guys,” and

they all looked back and screamed so loud that it almost shattered my eardrums.

About two minutes later, the sound of chainsaw sounded like it was one turn away.

So we turned the corner and saw…nothing.

We all said, “oh it must be around the next corner.”

All of a sudden, “VRRAMMM!” He jumped out of the

corn and into the middle of the path!

So we all just booked it through the middle of the corn until we found a path we could take.

Finally we reached the end.

Jaden and I said goodbye to everyone and headed back to her vehicle and her mom drove me home.

That was the best haunted corn maze I’ve been to yet!

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NEWS

Transit fleet gets early upgrade

At its last meeting, council approved upgrading the transit fleet by replacing three aging “Polar” buses with two new “Vicinity” and one “ARBOC” bus.

Staff brought forward a revised plan that would see two additional aging Polar buses replaced by two ARBOC vehicles, one year ahead of schedule.

The additional cost is $8,000 over three years.

It is estimated that cost increase will be offset by savings in maintenance to the older buses.

Once complete, the new fleet of buses will be lowfloor, easy-entry buses, improving accessibility.

Other news The city will provide three loads of gravel for the upcoming Rotary Auction. This falls in line with past practice and costs the

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city about $600.

Council approved the sale of a cityowned property at 1340 Twan Avenue.

The city acquired the property at tax sale in 2001, and leased it out until 2012; it is currently vacant.

Sealed bids will be accepted at city hall until 2 p.m. PST on Friday Nov. 23.

A local volunteer firefighter will be deployed to either Peru or Panama as part of the Firefighters Without Borders Canada program.

It’s an opportunity to share training and experience with a foreign fire service.

Council approved using approximately $1,500 from the volunteer training budget to support the initiative.

A request to create a Community Garden at 325 Lewis Drive (near the skating rink) was approved.

The Climate Action Group, in coordination with the Baker Creek Enhancement Society, made the request, which would see city property used for the initiative.

This same group has run a successful garden at Quesnel Junior School for the past three years.

It provides bags of fresh produce for those in need. Council also approved providing $4,800 to

install a water service at the site.

Council approved the city renewing its Building Inspection Agreement with the District of Wells.

The new contract expires Dec. 31, 2016.

The fee for 2012 was $1,500; that fee will increase by the Consumer Price Index percentage each year.

Proclamations October 28 to November 10 – Veterans Days November 18 to 25 – Restorative justice Week

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Quesnel Community Foundation board members are ready to accept donations for the this year’s anonymous donors’ challenge to raise $50,000 by Dec. 15, which the donor will match giving the Community Investment Fund up to $100,000 in added endowment. QCF has given more than $215,000 from fund income in grants and scholarships since 2001. The Community Investment Fund, which is never spent, now totals $1,350,122. For information, contact Fund Development chair Dan Canuel, 250-992-6392 or president Alex Coffey, 250-992-5495 or visit the website, www.quesnelfoundation.ca. Board directors, champing at the starting line, are: left to right: Dan Canuel; Bob Lebeck; Cathy Briggs QCF co-ordinator; Roy Josephy; Alex Coffey; Heather Wuensche and Kevin McKelvie.

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ON OUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

from the Environmental Advisory Committee

Who are they and what do they do?

The City’s Environmental Advisory Committee (fondly referred to as “EAC”) is a team of 8 and made up of a member of Council, a youth representative, an industry representative and the business community, two members from the environmental sector and two members at large.

EAC provides advice to Council for the development of and achieving of environmental goals that will protect, sustain and improve the environment within the City of Quesnel and would like to share some of their local good news stories.

Please visit http://www.quesnel.ca/ourquesnel-community.html for their first story on the Quesnel River Pulp Wastewater Treatment.

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Money talks

OPINIONS

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ays away from the presidential election our American neighbours are finding out how much $2 billion looks like.

And it’s looking a lot like a massive money-pit, championed by negative spin doctors.

Comparing Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, the New York Times, has an impressive list of money raised, spent, allocated and leftover.

Obama’s team, to the end of September, had raised $934M and spent $852.9M. Mitt Romney’s camp had raised $881.8M and spent $752.2M. As of Oct.17, Obama had reserves of $134.7M, while Romney sat a bit prettier (by cash flow standards) with a total of $193.3M in reserves.

Overwhelming TV ads, doorknocking, mail-outs, pop-up ads, print, radio – name it and the two candidates have covered their campaign bases.

And while no one can scoff at the power of advertising, the massive ad campaigns launched by both parties has turned the election into an ad campaign, rather than an issue-based one.

And it seems both camps knew it from the get go.

This is the first year both presidential candidates agreed to opt out of a system that sets limits on how much each party can raise and spend. Had they went with the financing system of capping funding efforts, both would have been tied to a maximum of approximately $100M. But it seems both knew they would raise and spend much more.

It raises concerns of outside money sources, influential big-money backers and reeks of a need for financing reform.

The American people should be paying attention to the issues, the candidates and their platforms, not who had the most commercials or the best zingers.

This type of over-financed, unregulated campaigning leaves far too much room for further corruption and big money controlling our already endangered democratic system.

–Autumn MacDonald, Observer

Little new in B.C. Liberal renewal B

.C. Liberal delegates gathered for their convention on the weekend at the Chateau Whistler, the same luxury hotel where Gordon Campbell fired up the troops in 2008.

Back then the advertising slogan was “Keep B.C. Strong.” Unveiled at Premier Christy Clark’s pre-election pep rally: “Together.

Building BC.” This slight change hints at the big difference. Campbell led a front-running party to a third straight majority, while Clark is a struggling underdog pleading for unity to turn back an NDP tsunami.

Hence “Free Enterprise Friday,” a discussion open to non-party members.

Clark began with an upbeat speech urging party members to “reach out our arms, open the tent and be as big as we can possibly be.”

So did they?

Dashing between three concurrent sessions, I missed a fair amount of it, but there were some provocative suggestions to appeal to those inclined to support the resurgent B.C. Conservatives.

An accountant spoke to a packed room about the

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B.C. Views growing unfunded liability of public sector pensions, most of which are still of the “defined benefit” variety.

Based on bond interest rates that have since sunk to all-time lows, these government-guaranteed pensions are now a free ride for those lucky enough to have them, funded by the taxes of private sector workers who, in many cases, have no pension plan at all. There was talk of passing a law that all new public sector hires be restricted to a “defined contribution” plan where the employee and employer contribute equally and the pension is based on what those contributions yield.

This would provoke the mother of all confrontations with the B.C. Federation of Labour, but there was no evidence yet this is going beyond the talking stage.

The resolutions continued

confrontation that have defined that relationship since teachers were relegated to the industrial union model of labour relations.

There was a brief debate on a motion to scrap the carbon tax, sponsored by northern members who see it as unfairly punitive on those who endure cold weather and long highway drives for themselves and the goods they need to have trucked in.

This was rejected too, after delegates were reminded that the tax now takes in more than $1 billion annually that is used to reduce business and personal income taxes.

Scrapping it would amount to announcing across-the-board income tax hikes, contradicting 12 years of B.C. Liberal policy just before an election.

The good news for Clark is that the 2012 convention was a high-energy, wellattended event that contradicts the notion of a party in disarray.

The bad news is, nothing has really changed.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the theme of confronting the labour movement, ritual combat that seems to be an inescapable part of B.C. elections.

Delegates passed two motions, one calling for public sector unions to disclose what they spend on salaries, political activities and lobbying and another advocating a ban on unions spending compulsory dues on political campaigns.

This is a pet project of Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, whose constituency sponsored both motions.

Rustad presented a private member’s bill last year to require detailed disclosure, but it was left to die on the order paper.

Like all the policy resolutions debated at the convention, these ideas are not binding on the government.

Again, there is no actual change on the horizon.

Delegates rejected another motion that would have made membership in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation optional.

This would have been a declaration of war on B.C.’s most militant union, just as Clark and Education Minister Don McRae embark on a long-shot bid to end the decades of

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Lack of safe water devastating Editor: An open letter to mayor and council.

I am writing because I was absolutely devastated to discover the conditions that my neighbours in Red Bluff have been living in.

I thought lack of access to potable “If the Lhtako Dene water was a third Nation is willing to world problem. contribute all costs, Apparently not.

The Lhtako Dene I do not see how Nation has been anyone with drop of requesting that they be able to pay for humanity in them access to city water for seven years now. could say no.”

I have heard the argument that Lha tako Dene should not be given access to City water while there are still residents within City limits without it. (Racing Road, Dragon Lake etc.) However, these residents all have access to safe water.

If the Lhatako Dene Nation is willing to contribute all costs, I do not see how anyone with drop of humanity in them could say no.

This is injustice. We have an opportunity here to build some bridges.

Everyone can safely shake their heads at historical wrongs, but let’s do something now before we go down in history as the next generation who didn’t give a damn.

Thanking you in advance, Christine Kinnie Quesnel

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Just as Drake was about to leave, his older brother Parry asked if he could go to his friend Evan’s house, of course he got to go, his brother got everything.

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Comfort and compassion

Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

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QDHPCA volunteers serve with companionable listening and bedside respite ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

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eath comes to everyone.

It takes compassion and understanding to be a hospice/palliative care volunteer who is trained to be a companion with a listening role for both the dying and their family.

Susan Peck has volunteered for the past year.

“I always felt I wanted to do this type of volunteer work,” she said.

“I lost both my parents suddenly and didn’t have a chance to say goodbye, however I did get that chance with my stepmother and it was a very different journey.”

Peck’s role with hospice/palliative care is to visit people in the Hospice/Respite unit at Dunrovin Park Lodge where she introduces herself and is available should the person or their family need anything.

“Hospice is the best environment for both those dying and their families,” she added.

“Everyone gets a lot out of being here and it eases many of the issues including medical.”

Peck also commented that today’s society is a death-denying one.

“150 years ago people died at home with everyone around them.”

James Waldon has been a hospice/palliative care volunteer for the past 12 years and sees his role as reaching out to the community and helping people at the worst time in their lives.

His volunteer work takes him mostly to home visits as well as co-facilitating the grief recovery group.

“It keeps me going, I know the pain and suffering and I want to help others,” he said.

Once families request a volunteer, that volunteer becomes part of the patient’s health care team and

provides ing able to We’re a death-denying society. handle death input on the patient’s 150 years ago people died at home in the conhealth mantext of their with everyone around them.” own lives. agement.

A request “We’re a Susan Peck, hospice/palliative care volunteer for hospice/ happy lot in palliative general and volunteer we laugh a but often its just conservices can result lot,” Peck said. versations about life. from information Upton added everyUpton said it was an supplied by medical thing said to a volunhonour to be the perstaff, word of mouth teer is confidential. son the dying person or other sources and “We’re not known confides in. as a result, volunteers as chatty,” she said.

Waldon added volare assigned to the Karin Lynch, co-orunteers help families person living with a dinator of volunteers in the transition from life-threatening illness this life to the next. and grief support for and their family. the Quesnel and Dis“As they progress Maureen Upton trict Hospice Palliaand get sicker, famialso has 12 years of lies get exhausted and tive Care Association hospice/palliative care we’re there to sit with (QDHPCA), said bevolunteer experience. ing comfortable with the person,” he said.

“Sometimes the first discussions about “We are a comfort thing they need is a death and dying is to those who don’t bit of respite from important for those want to die alone. the bedside of a loved Providing comfort, grieving. one,” she said.

However, she added even just the presence “Death has no time part of her role is of another person or line and families can a hand on their shoul- monitoring volunteers burn out.” der, can be a help and and keeping them She added many refreshed. its very rewarding to don’t have family “Volunteers have the volunteer knowclose by and volunsaid that being a ing they’ve been of teers fill the gaps volunteer has helped service.” when family can’t be them through their Every volunteer there. own grieving,” Lynch receives a minimum As a companion said. of 30 hours training with a listening role, “Learning and exbefore they take up Upton said they periencing death this their duties and part certainly talk of dying of that training is beway is non-stressful.”

Peck said often, for the volunteer, it’s giving back, especially if they’ve reaped the benefits of a palliative care volunteer.

But every volunteer’s primary concern is what the patient wants or needs.

“Not all patients are maudlin,” Upton said.

“Some just want to talk about their life.”

She said they often read to patients and they also sing and pray if that’s what the person wants.

Waldon added each situation is different and volunteers use their own judgement as to what patients’ needs are and how personal the conversation becomes.

Lynch said they always advise families to come visit sooner rather than later while the dying can still communicate.

“However, at the moment of death the goal is to have peace – whatever that means to the person,” she said.

If this kind of volunteering appeals to

you, sign up is ongoing. Each potential volunteer must have a criminal record search, references, be interviewed and participate in 30 hours of training before volunteering begins.

The program focuses on the philosophy of hospice palliative care, the role of the volunteer and the health care team.

Communication skills, self-awareness and issues surrounding death and dying, spirituality, cultural awareness, grief and loss and self care are explored. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of three hours a week.

QDHPCA volunteers support individuals and families in their homes, in hospital, in the hospice unit, in residential care and also offers a bereavement support group.

For information on becoming a volunteer or those in need of volunteer services, contact Lynch at 250985-5815.

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From Sydney, Australia to Sydney, Nova Scotia, multipleaward winner David Myles is bringing audiences to their feet with his spirited songs, flawless musicianship, and his warm and engaging stage show.

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June 27, 1971 - Oct. 20, 2012

A beautiful and vibrant lady, a strong and independent horsewoman, mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of her life was held on October 21, 2012.

Born June 27th 1971 passed away October 20th 2012.

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Jonas Gagnon

‘Roos face ups and downs

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Steelheads hard as their name Luckies not so lucky JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter

A snazzy ‘Roos team, decked out in new hockey pants, faced off against two very different teams, for two very different games, over the weekend, with a win and a loss to show for it.

Going into Saturday’s game the coaches and the players knew it would be difficult, citing last year’s unbeaten streak in the regular season.

And the game proved to be a tough one, with the ‘Roos going down 5-1 to a strong Steelheads team, backed by a very strong goalie in Mike Wall.

“That’s the standard. That’s what the league is right there. That’s the best team and if we want to do something that’s the team we have to beat.” Coach Brian Kozak said, adding the team had the rest of the season to grow.

The ‘Roos came out strong. The first saw some very fast, competitive hockey from both teams, with some nice chances and nice saves on both ends.

The period stayed tight through the first ten minutes until Mike Kaluzny, in his first game with the ‘Roos, took a shouldering penalty, leaving the ‘Roos down a man, which the Steelheads took advantage of, with Ryan DeVries taking the shot that finally made its way past ‘Roos’ goalie Ryan Manderson, putting the ‘Roos under pressure.

Manderson did his best to keep his team in the game, logging 16 saves through 20 minutes, but the ‘Roos couldn’t find the back of the net, despite some chances that had Wall standing on his head.

In the second, the Steelheads found momentum, keeping the ‘Roos on their heels for the duration of the period.

The Steelheads’ Jody Pederson opened up the scoring in the second with Above; Ryan Manderson snaps his glove closed on a shot from a shot from the point four game sent many players into the air against the Luckies. and a half minutes in. Three minutes later Bobby Smith with Justin Fulton feeding a pass on a would get another through some heavy rush to Levon Johnson in front of the traffic in front of the net. Their third of net, who one-timed it past Wall to break the period came Courtesy of Rob Miller, the shutout. on quick wrist shot through traffic.

Sunday’s game opened with the ‘Roos The ‘Roos posted a couple nice chances hitting the ice with everything they had, with some nice rebounds, but Wall made in a fast, rough win over the Houston like his name and stopped everything Luckies, 8-3. that came his way.

“Nobody should come into this rink In the third, things got rougher, with a and feel comfortable and I think the bevy of penalties being handed out in an guys did that well,” assistant coach Bob otherwise free-flowing game.

Marsh said.

The ‘Roos kept the period even, with Mike Kaluzny got the opener not quite each team netting a goal a piece. three minutes in, burying a rebound The Steelheads’ came courtesy of a which pinged off a post. wrist shot from Mark Arnold at 11:38, A three man rush got the ‘Roos their while the ‘Roos got their point in style, second, with a soft shot by Fulton dribbling through the legs of Colton Wardrop three quarters of the way through the first.

Not two minutes later Johnson got another one through on a rush with Fulton, who fed it to Johnson in front of the net for the assist.

The second began with a couple of fights, and a couple of game misconducts, which decimated the Luckies’, already shallow, bench, leaving the team with only four skaters on the bench.

The bumping

a Steelhead in Saturdays loss. Below; a rough Jonas Gagnon photo

continued for the rest of the second, with the ‘Roos down to three skaters at one point and fights breaking out, or threatening to break out, for much of the second.

The ‘Roos continued to score through the second, piggybacking goals with two early and two late.

The first flurry of goals came within a minute of each other with Fulton scoring his second of the night, followed by the Luckies’ Tyler Poznikoff scoring not 15 seconds later. Joey MacDonald capped the flurry within a minute with a quick wrist shot past Wardrop.

Scoring didn’t resume until late in the period, with Fulton finishing up a hat trick at with two and a half minute left, followed by Johnson netting his second 15 seconds later.

In the third, the game calmed down as the Luckies didn’t have players to spare.

The Luckies opened up the scoring, with two goals in the first seven minutes, closing in on the ‘Roos.

The ‘Roos wound back up in the last half of the period, with Curtis Gassoff netting his first of the night at 11 and a half minutes and Joel Boyetchko netting a goal in the final two minutes.

Ted Law was escorted off after getting hit by a stray stick on the bench, which resulted in bleeding from the neck area.

After cleaning it, John Norman, the team’s trainer, saw the cut was on his jaw line. Law stayed out of the game due to a concussion from the incident.

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Streaks on the sheets JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter

A pair of teams have kept themselves on top of the Quesnel Super League for the first three weeks without a single loss.

DLE and A&W both have kept their 3-0 record stirling.

DLE kept their record shiny against wily Willis Harper.

The DLE boys pulled off a big come from behind win over Willis Harper scoring four in the last two ends for a 6-5 stinger over the new team. Harper now sits at an uneven win and two losses.

A&W shone their record against Frank's Supermarket.

They continued their winning ways with an 11-3 convincing win over Frank's (previously Handi Self Storage). A&W scored four in the second and three in the fourth for a 7-3 lead going into the fifth.

Stealing four more in the fifth, the boys from Frank's didn't feel like having ice cream that night, with their record a now lopsided win with two losses.

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It was Karin's Health Foods, notching their first win of the season, that brought the first marks to CDC's near-steak of wins, the first notch in Karin's win column.

They controlled most of the game, with the score sitting at six to three after six ends. Which the health girls scored three in the seventh to end the game.

On sheet E Cariboo Pulp were shining up their record, with a win over Billy Barker, their second loss of the season to put them at 1 win and two losses, with Cariboo Pulp having the exact opposite record – two wins and a loss.

A key three-ender in the sixth end allowed Cariboo Pulp to coast to a 7-6 win over Billy Barker.

Investors Group made short work of JAR Tansportation to get their first win of the season.

JAR has yet to see victory on the sheets.

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CLASS 1 DELIVERY DRIVERS AND OWNER OPERATORS. We will be conducting interviews for Williams Lake based drivers on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in the Coast Fraser Inn Boardroom at the Coast Fraser Inn, 285 Donald Road between 8am and 12 noon. Employees enjoy than average pay, benefits, a pension plan and great people to work with. Owner/Operators average earnings after expenses 90K+. Come meet us and see why we are the leader in our field!

MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources Officer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430 Required Immediately: Full time heavy Duty mechanic and/or Lowbed operator to work in shop and field environment. Combined experience an asset. Competitive wage and benefits package. Please send resumes to webbsranes@shaw.ca or contact Jerry at 250-983-9293.

Small Ads work!

SYSCO Kelowna is currently seeking physically fit Class 1 Owner/Operators. Owner/Operators enjoy free weekends, performance awards and local based delivery runs - home every night. Average net income after expenses: $90k + Class 1 Delivery Drivers seeking employment are also welcome to apply: Apply to: frank.donald@kelowna.sysco.ca

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy Computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

Trades, Technical FALLERS needed for Seismic Line Cutting: Must be BC or Enform Level 3 Certified. Start mid to late November until March 2013. Call (250)2294709 panosil@telus.net www.wildfireinterface.ca JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must.

Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com SIBOLA MOUNTAIN FALLING is looking for Certified Fallers for seismic work in BC & Alberta. For more info contact Jordan at 250-5969488 or jordan@sibolamountainfalling.com

Work Wanted Norm’s Handyman Service Snow blowing and shovelling Call (250)255-1874

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Services

Home Repairs

Pets & Livestock

Financial Services

Financial Services

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FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

SYSTEMS

Small Ads work!

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

HEATING

VENTILATION

An independent

24 HR. SERVICE

AIR CONDITIONING

dealer

250-991-0033

DISPOSAL OF HOUSE and PROPERTY at 1340 Twan Avenue

by Sealed Bid

Sell your vehicle in the Cariboo Observer

Private party ads only (non-commercial) under cars, trucks, SUVs or vans.

all w wheel drive, low whee wh kms, Great Price Call today

555-555-5555 after 4 p.m.

1 column x 2” ad

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Rentals

Livestock

Misc. for Sale

Horse Sale!

Sat. Nov. 10th @ 11:30 AM 4071 McLean Rd. Quesnel Please consign early.

Phone BC Auctions (250)992-2459/(250)983-1239

SHAVINGS: Clean, compressed. 2 sizes. New Cal Rabbit Farm. 250-395-3336.

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial Space for rent in Quesnel City Centre , excellent for retail restaurants, office or medical. 7 Room office in one existing space @ 269 ,279 Barlow Ave call 1-604731-8389

276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177

Merchandise for Sale Firewood for Sale! Cut to order,$125 a cord. Delivery available. Call (250)991-1979

Heavy Duty Machinery 1993 Diesel Kubota

95

plus HST

Just bring in or email your picture to classifieds@quesnelobserver.com Attn: Trina

classifieds@quesnelobserver.com 188 Carson Avenue 250-992-2121

STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Front End Loader

Acreage for Sale

$69,900

PANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser RD. 35 Acres in Hay. $135,000. 780-394-7088

(250)747-2962

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

For sale: alfalfa and grass mix hay. 250-747-8389.

Set of 4 winter tires on rims.Toyo P215 160 R16 Observer G02+. Good condition. $400. 250-992-5066.

DownTown NQ 2bdrm. Apartment, underground parking, elevator, storage room & much more. $75,000 firm. Serious enquiries only. (250)991-7008

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

1996 Chevy Blazer

Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.

$1,200. obo - 250.255.6569

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF WOODLOT LICENCE AMENDMENTS Please be advised that the Woodlot Licence Plans for the woodlots listed below are being amended as per Section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation Regulation to to address address Land Land Use Use objectives objectives in in the the Ministry Ministry of of Agriculture Agriculture and and Lands Lands Integrated Integrated Land Land Management Management Bureau Bureau Ministerial Ministerial Order Order of of April April 18, 18, 2011, 2011, and and also also for for the the area covered under under the the plans plans due due to to removal removal of of private private land land area covered and/or and/or additions additions of of Crown Crown land land as as noted. noted.

Woodlot Geographic Location Woodlot Geographic Location Licence Licence W0526 W0527

W0528 W0527 W0803 W0528

W1441 W0803

32km south of Quesnel via West Fraser & 37km south of Quesnel via Hwy 97 & Moffat Narcosli Pit Road and 30km southeast via Lake Ernst Road. and 10Crown Roadsland nearadded.

Webster Lake.

Proposed removal of private land97 and 32km south of Quesnel via Hwy & addition of Road.

CrownProposed land.

Australian addition of Crown land. of Quesnel via Hwy 97 & Moffat 37km south Lake Road.

Crown land added.

19km northeast of Quesnel via Hwy 97, Bjornson andofKirby Roads.

Crown 32km south Quesnel via Hwy 97land & added.

Australian Road. Proposed addition of Crown land 17km northeast of Quesnel via Hwy 97,

Bjornson and Kirby Roads. Crown 19km northeast of Quesnel via Hwyland 97, Bjornson Kirbyland Roads.

Crown land added andand private removed. added.

W1442 45km south of Quesnel via Hwy 97 & W1441 17km northeast Quesnel via Hwy 97, Moffat Lake and of James Mountain Roads, Bjornson Kirby Roads. Crown land and 48kmand south of Quesnel via West Fraser added and Taharti private Lake, land removed.

Road near and 60km southwest W1442 45km southofofQuesnel Quesnelnear via Maquoi Hwy 97 Lake. & Moffat Lake and James Mountain and W1523 35km southeast of Quesnel viaRoads, Quesnel 48km south of Quesnel via West Fraser Hydraulic Road near Beaver Creek.

Road near Taharti Lake, and 60km southInquiries or comments to thisnear proposal must be submitted west of Quesnel Maquoi Lake. to Chris Elden, RPF, at 938 Yorston Avenue, Quesnel, BC, W1523 35km southeast of Quesnel via Quesnel V2J 3B1 by Hydraulic NovemberRoad 30,near 2012.

Only Creek written inquiries Beaver received by the above date will be responded to. Information Inquiries comments thisobtained proposalbymust be submitted about thisorproposal cantobe contacting Chris to Chris RPF, at 938 Avenue, Quesnel, BC, Elden at Elden, 250-992-9769, orYorston at the above address.

V2J 3B1 by November 30, 2012. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Chris Elden at 250-992-9769, or at the above address.

For Rent or Lease

Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

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Misc. Wanted

Real Estate

Good Condition!

Farms

Woodfired Boiler. Tarm Innova 50 controls & storage.

250-344-2603 evenings. jcross@redshift.bc.ca

WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

16 Horse Power 4 Wheel Drive

The City of Quesnel invites interested parties to submit a sealed bid/ offer on a City owned house and lot located at 1340 Twan Avenue.

The 2012 assessed value of the property and improvements is $107,600. The interior of the house can be viewed on Tuesday, November 6 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. or call the undersigned to arrange an appointment. This property and improvements are being sold on an “as is, where is” basis.

Sealed bids in a clearly marked envelope reading “Sale of 1340 Twan Avenue” will be accepted at the front counter of City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 until Friday, November 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

At that time, there will be a public opening.

The City of Quesnel reserves the right to refuse any or all offers submitted on this property including the highest offer.

Inquiries regarding this property may be directed to Ken Coombs, Director of Public Works and Engineering during office hours at 250-992-2111.

E L P M A S

Real Estate

Firewood/Fuel

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Merchandise for Sale

24/7 • anonymous • confidential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

35 acre hay/pasture farm on Hwy 97 south of Quesnel. 1640 sq ft house with attached garage, large heated shop, metal Hay barn, pond out back of house.

Very close to town and all conveniences. Contact Richard Poitras @ 780-217-1591 or email eagleoilfield@live.ca

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Duplex / 4 Plex N Quesnel 2Bdrm suite in 4Plex. Walking distance to all amenities. Ideal for older or working couple. Private drive & entrance. Avail. immediately. Call (250)992-5796

Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm. unit in quiet park. $650/mo. + utilities. Includes W/D. Available immediately Call (250)747-2951

For Sale By Owner

Homes for Rent

FULLY Renovated Family Home in South Hills. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement. Large carport, fully fenced yard for kids. Walking distance to school. For inquiries please call 250-747-0732 NEWLY renovated 1700 sqft Bungalow on 3.65 acres. $149,900. Phone 250-7471077 or email s.b.bailey@shaw.ca

Nearly new 3 bdrm. rancher in quiet, friendly S. Quesnel neighbourhood. Near Lakeview School, shopping, etc.

N/S, no dogs. References required. $900/mo.

Available Nov 1st. Call (250)747-5239

Mobile Homes & Parks

Suites, Lower

2 bdrm trailer in quiet adult park. References required. $550+util. 250-992-5066.

MODULAR HOMES and park model homes factory direct wholesale. New single wides $37,209 doubles $73,486 Special winter discounts! Call The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or www.hbmodular.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

Elevator & laundry facilities.

References Required.

Move-In Incentives Available.

Call 250-992-8949

WOODGROVE MANOR 1241 Lark Avenue Located in the desirable Uplands area Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath suites Free Hot Water FROM $600/mo Quiet. Secure. Clean.

Seniors and families welcome.

RED BLUFF 3bdrm. house on 1/2 acre, n/s, references required, $700/mo. Available immediately, call (250)992-1592

1Bdrm bsmt suite near west park mall, N/S, N/P, Ref required $475/mo 250-992-8715 1bdrm. suite in brand new house. Close to MP Mall. N/P, N/S. Call 747-3878 2Bdrm.

Suite in 4Plex. $625/mo. Available Nov. 1st, call (250)992-5113 GOOD WEST Quesnel area, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground level entry, washer, dryer, fridge, stove included, fenced yard. $650 mo. Call 1-877-449-6622 or gclark@goldcity.net Large 2 bdrm gr. level suite with w/d hookups. Short term rent. Can be rented to end of May/June. Avbl immediately. $500+dd.Or $550 with washer/dryer. No smoking/parties.

Util. separate. Location on Baker Dr.Call 250-992-5128 or 250-983-4213 and lv. msg.

North Quesnel - Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite, utilities included, w/d, $550/mo. (250)992-2362

Townhouses Pet friendly 3bdrm. townhouse.

Avail.

Nov 1st, $735/mo. + Hydro. (604)5103252 or (250)649-8439

RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean.

Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

Transportation

Cars - Domestic FOR SALE! 1992 Cadillac. $500. Call (778)414-7472

Trucks & Vans 2004 Dodge Ram 4X4

Call Shawna

250•992•7868 Members of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

References required.

N Quesnel 2bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $625/mo. Available immediately.

Call (250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.

New Condition!

141,000 km’s $13,500 Lots of Extras.......

Tona cover Phone (250)992-8181

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HALLOWEEN BY KIDS

SHAUN'S Picks of the week

BROOKLYNN NOVAK Age 6,Parkland

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2009 PONTIAC VIBE stock # 21689A color: red Standard trans.

4 door all wheel drive

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2005 TITAN Used vehicle trial #21719B 4.4 Crew Cab Automatic 4 door

$19,895 REESE HAMELIN Grade 3, Parkland

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2010 CHEVY 1500 Used vehicle trial stock # 21713B color: blue Automatic trans.

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2006 YUKON Used vehicle trial #8577A 4x4, SUV Automatic

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IT’S NOT A TRICK IT’S A TREAT JUST FORYOU

The Quesnel Downtown Association would again like to invite parents to dress up their children and bring them downtown for treats.

Businesses will be opening their doors to hand out treats in a safe and friendly environment.

Look for the orange signs posted in the windows of downtown merchants.

We ask that an adult accompany all children.

Come out and enjoy the fun!

WEAR A COSTUME INTO ANY PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN BUSINESS

ON OCTOBER 31 AND GET A HALLOWEEN TREAT ST

PARADE AT 4PM line up at corner of Carson and Reid

For more information call Alex at

250-991-0527

2006 Chevy Avalanche

QUESNEL & DISTRICT SENIORS CENTRE

NOVEMBER 26, 2012 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Available only at Circle S Western Wear $35 (cash only)

7:30 PM

PRODUCTIONS

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Win 2 Tickets to Jason McCoy

2009 CIVIC Used vehicle trial #8574A 4 door Sedan Automatic

$15,875

NAME: PHONE: DRAW DATE: November 16, 2012 at 4 pm Drop off entry at Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, B.C. The winner will be drawn from the entries received.

Employees of the Quesnel Cariboo Observer are not eligible. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. Judges decision final. No Photocopies.

250-992-5515 DL# 10901

esnel Observer - August 20, 2010

ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. GMC.GM.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */††Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Sierra Light Duty Crew Cab, Terrain SLE-1, based on a purchase price of $26,295, equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices.

Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Financing Services/Ally Credit. 2.99% financing offered on new or demonstrator Terrain SLE-1 models for 84 months. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 2.99% APR, the monthly payment is $132 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,088, total obligation is $11,088. ▼Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ^* For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ^5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. Conditions and limitations apply. Based on most recent published competitive data available for WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segmentation. See dealer for details. ¥¥ 2012 GMC Terrain FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Comparison based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide and Ward’s Middle Cross/Utility Segment. Excludes other GM models. *†Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. u$11,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2012 Sierra Light Duty Crew Cab/Terrain for retail customers only and are tax exclusive. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GMC dealer for details. †*To qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 3 months (2) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2012 or 2013 MY Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Chevrolet Avalanche delivered between October 2, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Incentive ranges from $1500 to $3,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice.

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MODEL YEAR-END EVENT

LOWEST PRICES AND PAYMENTS OF THE YEAR ON SELECT MODELS UP TO

11,500

GMC.GM.CA

$

3,000 †*

Recycle your 2006 model year or older vehicle and receive up to $3,000 towards the cash purchase, financing or leasing of an eligible 2012 or 2013 Sierra (HD amount shown).

SIERRA CREW CAB

NOW WITH

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LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR

- Proven V-8 Power with Best-in-Class Fuel Efficiency▼ - Best-In-Class 5 year/ 160,000km Powertrain Warranty^

DENALI MODEL SHOWN

9.4L/100kM HWY 14.3L/100kM CITY▼

HIGHWAY

30 MPG

TERRAIN SLE-1 ^*

SLT MODEL SHOWN

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BI-WEEKLY/ 84 MONTHS/ $1,999 DOWN††

- Better Highway Fuel Efficiency than CR-V, RAV4 or Santa Fe¥¥ - Best-In-Class Rear Legroom (1013mm)*†

HIGHWAY

46 MPG

6.1L/100kM HWY 9.2L/100kM CITY▼

VISIT YOUR BC GMC DEALER TODAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE LIMITED TIME OFFERS

SCAN HERE TO FIND YOURS

Call Fraser River Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-992-5515, or visit us at 340 Carson Avenue, Quesnel. [License #10901]

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