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Simpson’s feedback belies gov’t claim on social services AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Provincial stats indicate a decline in those seeking social services, but a recent tour to local providers indicates otherwise. “My office has been experiencing a greater demand for services and we’re seeing evidence that we have significant gaps in the current service levels,�

Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson said. “Therefore I wanted

to meet with the service providers directly to find out what is really going on.�

Simpson said current provincial projections note not only a decline in need for social services but also a decline in demand for income assistance, children in care and disability recipients. “Therefore, the budget line items for each social service expense is projected to either decline or is held at 2011 levels, most-

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ly in an effort to balance the provincial budget from 2013 on,� Simpson said.

However, after his tour of local service providers, the Independent MLA said services are working off a minimum. “We already only have minimal supports across the whole range of social needs,� he said. “We don’t have enough mental health and addictions counselling capacity, no transition and very few

affordable housing units, long waiting lists for detox beds and income assistance and disability benefits that are far below the poverty level.�

One area in which Simpson said all agencies are seeing an increase is the “working poor.�

Simpson said burgeoning household debt, cost of living and living off credit has many living paycheque to paycheque. “These families are now needing counselling or in-

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tervention due to growing tension within the family.�

Simpson also noted a growing need for food banks, hot meal programs and affordable housing for younger families and seniors. “Even when our economy is firing on all cylinders, there are people who need additional help from their government – senior’s on fixed income who are negatively impacted by inflation, people with multiple barriers to work, those

who have been injured or inflicted by disease and prevented from working,� he said. “Government has an obligation to ensure the most vulnerable in our society are supported and able to live above the poverty line.

It’s obvious we aren’t providing this level of support today.�

Simpson plans to take his findings to the legislature in the new year in time for government’s pre-election budget.

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LOCAL NEWS

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Saturday

A few flurries High:1° Low: -10°

Sunday

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Monday

Variable cloudiness High: -1° Low: -8°

Brokers from across the province attend the launch of DAS in British Columbia.

Tuesday

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Light rain High: 5° Low: -2°

Flyers This issue may contain these flyers: • Staples • Aroma Foods • Carters Jewellers • Rona • Redl Sports Dist.

• Princess Auto Ltd. • Home Hardware • Sears Canada • London Drugs Limit • Red Plum • Source • Extra Foods • Wal-mart Canada • Smartsource Mag • JYSK Linen N’ Furniture • Save-On-Foods • Canadian Tire • Dominos Pizza • The Brick • Shoppers Drug Mart • Safeway • Michael’s • Mark’s Work Wearhouse • Sport Mart • Northern Industrial

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AC&D Insurance launches new policies DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter AC&D Insurance is pleased to announce a new line of policies for customers available from DAS Canada.

These new policies give clients 24/7 access to legal advice from specialized lawyers across Canada.

Sandra Lewis, office manager said this is an advantage to clients, especially since legal fees are so expensive.

“It’s a new type of insurance which is really popular in Europe and is now being offered,” Lewis explained.

“This is a good product and what we have to do

is educate the general public.”

These new policies cover the cost of legal fees to pursue or defend an insured event.

“Many of us don’t go see a lawyer, we can’t afford the time and don’t know if we’re going to win the case,” Lewis said.

“You’re at the mercy of the courts and the lawyers and sometimes you walk away because you don’t have enough money to fight.”

The lawyers in this program each specialize in certain areas, giving an advantage to customers who may not know if they have a case or not.

“If something happens,

“Many of us don’t go see a lawyer, we can’t afford the time and don’t know if we’re going to win the case.”

Sandra Lewis, AC&D Insurance

you can call, get advice and if the event is covered, a claim is started.

“If it is not covered, advice is provided.”

“The costs are covered from start to finish.”

Lewis said this is especially useful in small communities such as Quesnel.

“We don’t have

specialized lawyers here and these policies give you access to specialized lawyers across the country,” she explained.

There are many different benefits to adding this policy to your existing insurance plan.

These policies cover everything from contract disputes, employment disputes and taxation disputes.

“The only thing that isn’t covered is anything intentional,” Lewis said.

Lewis said having the legal advice available sometimes means cases can be settled outside of the courts.

“Most things can be settled with just a letter

from a lawyer,” she said.

Lewis said these policies might be especially helpful to those whose livelihood depends on legal protection, specifically truckers.

“Truckers have to fight all tickets because it affects their licensing and their ability to drive,” Lewis explained.

She added most truckers just don’t have the time or money to fight these cases.

“They’re dependant on their ability to drive, which is their livelihood,” Lewis said.

For more information about these new policies, visit AC&D Insurance at 234 Reid St. or call 250992-5544.

Join us on Saturday, December 1 at noon to watch for Santa’s arrival.

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Photo’s from Allan’s Photo Studio will be available from 2-4pm Dec. 1.

Treats to the first 100 children visiting Santa!

A schedule to visit Santa will be posted at the Mall.

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NEWS

City water project moving forward

Over the past several years, the city has been working with the Lhtako Dene First Nation on a plan that would see the city provide potable water to the reserve lands.

After receiving a formal request from the nation’s new council at an October 15 council meeting, council has approved, in principle, the provision of potable water to band lands.

The parties involved must commit to a number of principles before the project is formally approved, including: •That the water is used primarily for residential purposes.

•The capital and ongoing operating costs will be funded through Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).

•That a detailed review by City engineers and consultants of the existing feasibility study be funded by AANDC. Lhtako Dene Nation taking the lead role in securing cooperation from any required stakeholders.

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City staff are reporting to Council, summarizing the project before it is approved.

Council recognized the importance of continuing to build a productive and respectful partnership with the Lhtako Dene Nation.

More on this story in the Wednesday Observer.

Water provision investigated The city often receives requests from residents who live in areas of the City that are unserviced for sewer and/ or water. Council approved the following steps in response to one such request.

The city will release a recently completed Water and Sewer Servicing study to the public that outlines the areas that are unserviced and the

estimated costs to provide service.

The City will work with residents in the Richards and Woodridge Roads areas to determine if a majority are willing to pay for a service extension and operating costs.

Miss Quesnel The Miss Quesnel Self Development Society is in need of a team of volunteers to work with the program’s participants. The departing committee members are willing to work through a transition period with anyone interested in taking on this rewarding position.

The city provides an annual budget to fund the Miss Quesnel program.

The young ladies act as community ambassadors throughout the year, while developing their own leadership potential.

Those interested should e-mail miss.quesnel@gmail. com for more information.

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Imported Products: To help make this Holiday even more special

Aroma Foods is pleased to bring you , Effervé gourmet French lemonades, imported from the Alsace region of France.

Aroma Foods has imported some of the finest delicacies from countries such as France, Germany, Belgium, Croatia and Slovania: • over a dozen styles of Lebkuchen (soft, ginger-spiced cookies) by brands such as Lambertz and Coppenranth.

• several types of moist and rich Stollen - a traditional German fruit cake made with candied and/ or dried fruits, nuts, marzipan and lots, and lots of creamery butter!

• an assortment of the finest German marzipan by brands such as Mozart, Niederegger and Schluckwerder. We even have marzipan pigs!

• Wurziger traditional spiced wine as well as Ariel premium de-alcoholised wines, available in merlot, savignon, cabernet, chardonnay, white zinfandel and savignon blanc.

• Belgium chocolates and truffles by Duc d'O and many other treats you'll love to share with family and friends.

The Effervé All Natural Traditional Sparkling Lemonades are made using extremely pure spring water, and the artisan making process comes straight from the French tradition of quality and prestige.

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NEWS

Listening to You, Speaking out for the Cariboo

401 - 410 Kinchant St. Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5 Ph: 250-991-0296 Fx: 250-991-0281 Toll Free: 1-866-991-0296 Bob Simpson, M.L.A. Email: bob.simpson.mla@leg.bc.ca (Cariboo North) Office Hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

MLA Musings Lie to Me It’s bad enough that the BC Liberals continue to use taxpayer money to feed us propaganda about the state of BC’s economy, our job growth relative to other provinces, and the supposed benefits of natural gas to BC’s bottom line. They’re now going to further insult our intelligence by delivering a “balanced” budget for 2013 in advance of the May election.

Sign of winter

The February 19th budget will be subjected to minimal scrutiny and will not be passed into law before the May election.

The governing party can say whatever they want about how they’ll balance the budget because they won’t be held accountable to that budget — whether they win the election or not.

One of Quesnel’s signature landmarks, the waterwheel, is blanketed with snow as winter sets in.

Danika Hebert photo

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The pre-election budget will be the ‘big lie’ that best fits the government’s political propaganda needs. In this case, the Liberals are still trying to claw back the conservative vote, so they hope to appeal to the fiscal prudence of these particular voters with a “balanced” budget.

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Recall that during the last election we saw a budget with a projected deficit of under half a billion dollars, no new taxes, and the promise that BC would weather the 2008 financial collapse. After the election, the deficit was over two billion dollars, the Liberals introduced the HST, and we’ve deficit financed ever since!

As long as the fixed election date is in mid-May, regardless of who’s in power we’ll get a propaganda budget every four years. The failure to protect the budget from crass political manipulation every four years dramatically undermines our ability to govern ourselves over the long term in any meaningful way.

This practice must stop. We must change the fixed election date to the fall and ensure that the election year budget is real, debated, and passed into law, so that all political parties have to work from the same, scrutinized set of numbers when they make their election promises.

I also believe BC needs a Parliamentary Budget Officer who can give the public an appraisal of each budget that is free from the petty partisanship of our current budget debates. We should also have access to a specific and public appraisal of the state of BC’s finances in advance of each election so that all political parties can formulate their platform promises on real numbers and not hide behind “surprises” when they form government. www.bobsimpsonmla.ca

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NEWS Council meeting schedule

Important Dates December 8 Santa Parade

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A feature highlighting meetings, proposals and events important to Quesnel residents.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 410 Kinchant Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1712 and No. 1713 NOTICE is given pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act that City Council is considering amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1662, 2009. A Public Hearing on the proposed bylaws is scheduled for December 10, 2012 commencing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1712 is for the purposes of creating a new zone designation for Lodging Use. LODGING HOUSE means a building in which the owner or manager may supply accommodation for their family, and sleeping unit accommodation, for remuneration. It may or may not include meal service. It includes lodges for senior citizens but does not include hotels, motels, tourist accommodation, temporary shelter services, congregate housing, or bed and breakfast homes. .4 A lodging use shall: (a) be completely enclosed within a building used for a residential use; and (b) accommodate not more than 8 boarders, provided that the owner, occupier or lessee must reside in the same dwelling unit. (c) lodging use is only permitted in single detached dwellings only and are limited to a maximum total of 10 residents. (d) lodging uses will use the parking formula prescribed for Convalescent home, private hospital, rest home.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1713 is to rezone the property civically known as 1346 Abbott Drive, legally described as Lot 2, DL 1229, Cariboo District, Plan 22192 (shown as Subject Property “A” on the sketch map)to RS-2L to permit Lodging Use as a secondary use.

Written submissions regarding the proposed amendments may be submitted to City Hall by Wednesday December 5, 2012 to be included in the meeting agenda. Oral and written submissions will be received at the Public Hearing by registering with the Deputy Corporate Administrator prior to meeting commencement. No further information or representations from the public can be considered by City Council after the public hearing has been terminated.

The proposed amending bylaws and further information on the application may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 between 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Telephone enquiries should be directed to the Planning Department at 250-992-2111.

Schedule "A" to ZONING Bylaw No. 1713 1346 Abbott Drive

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The City of Quesnel is looking to fill the following position:

Arena Concession/Receptionist (casual)

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Council approved its meeting schedule for 2013.

Typically, Council meets formally every two weeks on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. On alternate Mondays, council will often meet as a committee (called the Committee of the Whole) to discuss issues or hear presentations from delegations.

There are several meetings of note, including: the inaugural meeting of the 2013 term, on December 3; the first budget meeting on January 28; the public input budget session on February 25 and the final budget adoption meeting on May 6. To view the complete schedule, visit www.quesnel.ca/ Council-Meetings. html • A new City Civic Pride and Tourism Committee was formally established.

The committee replaces the Communities in Bloom committee and is designed to continue fostering civic pride while exploring ways to enhance the tourism experience in Quesnel. The committee will be chaired by Coun.

Scott Elliott.

• Council approved closing Reid Street to traffic on December 8 at 4:30 p.m., allowing the annual Santa Parade to occur.

The event is a partnership between the Quesnel Downtown Association and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS to Provide and Maintain Landfill Transfer Station Bins Bids are requested from local contractors for the supply of eight (8) forty cubic yard metal containers for a monthly rental fee, plus a cost for the emptying (tipping) of such containers on a per-bin basis.

The successful bidder will be required to provide a minimum of $2 million public liability insurance, have a current City business licence, be able to provide a monthly tipping report, and enter into a signed contract with the City of Quesnel which manages the landfill site on Carson Pit Road.

Bids must be submitted on the Bid Specifications Sheet available at City Hall, the Public Works Yard or on the City’s website at www.quesnel.ca/ Jobs.html Sealed bids marked “Landfill Transfer Station Bins” must be received PRIOR TO 12:00 noon on Friday, December 7, 2012 at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender document, and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Enquiries should be directed to Ken Coombs, Director of Public Works and Engineering at 250-992-2111.

The City of Quesnel provides a regional volunteer Emergency Social Services (ESS) Program that provides assistance to evacuees in the event of a disaster.

If a disaster occurs and residents are displaced from their homes and families, ESS volunteers set up a Reception Centre where evacuees can go to receive assistance. These volunteers provide services that enable evacuees to obtain food, clothing, and lodging for their immediate needs following a disaster. In addition, volunteers may provide other assistance such as pet services, medical services, and emotional support. The City provides regular meetings, courses and training exercises for ESS volunteers.

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For more information contact the Emergency Social Services Director Jeff Norburn, at 250-991-7479 or 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5, fax 250-992-2206, cell 250-983-3638, or email jnorburn@quesnel.ca

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hile the release of recent statistics highlighting B.C. as the second highest province for child poverty rates has critics sharpening their political claws, it should be noted it’s an improvement.

Beautiful British Columbia sits second in the worst child poverty rates at 14.3 per cent, with the national average hovering at 13.7. Friendly Manitoba took the unwanted top spot.

However this is the first time in eight years B.C. hasn’t had the highest national poverty rates.

Not that government should be resting on their laurels or touting their “accomplishment” but it should be noted we are improving.

Premier Christy Clark has been slammed for spending big bucks on promoting the BC Jobs Plan, but the key to Junior having enough to eat, adequate shelter and appropriate clothing is putting mom and dad back to work.

The report card, released by First Call, a coalition of more than 90 provincial organizations and 25 communities, says government needs to go about reducing poverty rates with the same tenacity it does its jobs creation strategy.

But doesn’t it stand to reason families will have a much better chance at lifting themselves out of debt if they’re gainfully employed?

We think it does, and considering child poverty rates are down 45 per cent since 2003, obviously something is working.

However, there’s always room for improvement. B.C. is one of only two provinces (the other being Saskatchewan) that doesn’t have a child poverty reduction strategy.

So maybe that’s something else government can look into. (Though this province needs another committee or research council like it needs another pine beetle outbreak.)

The point is, we are improving, it’s a slow, arduous process, but lets take a moment to recognize the success.

–Autumn MacDonald, Observer

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anadians are known for being polite people, but last weekend thousands of spectators at the Grey Cup game in Toronto were anything but when they aggressively booed their nation’s most famous young superstar before, during and after his half-time performance.

Okay, I understand these predominantly male football fans are not remotely interested in Justin Bieber’s singing and dancing, but didn’t they learn in kindergarten that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all?

Perhaps they missed a class.

I have to admit, the 18-year-old singing sensation isn’t my cup of tea either, but I’m sure he’s okay with that.

He has millions and millions of adoring fans all over the world screaming for him the way my generation screamed for Michael Jackson and my mother’s generation screamed for The Beatles.

Since not many football fans have Bieber fever, booking him as part of the

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On A Brighter Note half-time show was clearly a ploy to boost their ratings.

Undoubtedly it worked in that regard.

“The spectators at the game paid good money for their tickets,” one of my friends said in defense of their behaviour.

“They have every right to show their displeasure.”

But who are they displeased with? The organizers that booked an entertainer who was obviously not someone their fans would appreciate?

Or the entertainer who was doing what he was hired to do?

“That is not music,” another friend said angrily.

“It’s bubble gum crap!”

What a coincidence. I heard the same thing about Michael Jackson in the 80s and my mom heard the same thing about The

their behalf as well as his.

In the world of arts and entertainment, what’s considered good or bad is entirely subjective. Pleasing everyone, as we all know, isn’t possible.

Do we really need to get aggressively rude towards someone just because we don’t like them or their work?

Who among us would enjoy that type of treatment?

I guess if the trade-off is fame, fortune and the adoration of millions, most of us would learn to ignore the angry haters and recognize the jealousy, resentment and hostility for what it’s worth: nothing.

As a Canadian, I’m extremely proud of my fellow countryman for his astonishing success and contentious talent.

His music might not be on my playlist and I probably won’t be taking any fashion tips from him either, but the Biebs will never hear any booing from me. Like most Canadians, I’m far too polite for that.

Lori Welbourne is a Black Press syndicated columnist.

She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com.

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Beatles in the 60s.

I wonder if those “crap singers” were treated with such hostility by their native countries after becoming international superstars. I doubt it.

“Bieber is an embarrassment to Canada,” my friend continued.

“Wearing undone overalls and a backwards baseball hat to receive an award from the Prime Minister is an absolute disgrace!”

I have to say, if he were my son, I would have strongly encouraged him to change into a nice suit to receive such an honour backstage during rehearsals, but his questionable wardrobe choice doesn’t warrant the kind of revulsion normally reserved for violent criminals.

The severe backlash against Justin Bieber has baffled me for years and it continues to surprise me as it becomes more intense. I’ll never forget the first grown man I heard spewing venom and practically frothing at the mouth over the young singer when he first became a break-out star.

Being the mother of two children who loved Justin’s music, I felt defensive on

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Editor: Re: Arthur Topham charged with hate crime, Observer, Nov. 23, 2012 Freedom of speech is like a part of a country’s immune system to protect its well being from deterioration from those that try to corrupt and infest it with their own sick purpose.

If someone doesn’t want something to come out by speech or print then it means they are trying to cover up something; if it’s not true then prove it. If they don’t even try then you know there is something sinister going on.

If they succeed in stopping freedom of speech then they will destroy what’s left of the country’s integrity.

Jack Cutting Parksville, B.C.

Huge step Editor: Like many families across British Columbia, our family have been doing our best to support a loved one who lives with the devastating disease of dementia.

We try our best every day to ensure our loved ones maintain the best possible quality of life.

For anyone in this position, you know that this is not an easy task.

We are thrilled with the announcement made by the BC Liberal Government, as part of the BC Government Provincial Dementia Action Plan, to support individuals with dementia and their families with new resources to understand and manage the disease and to provide a better quality of life.

In truth, bringing attention to dementia was a big reason why I decided to put my name forward to be a candidate for the BC Liberals.

I had tried on the Federal front to get a private member’s bill to introduce a national strategy on dementia, without any success.

I and several others had a conversation with Premier Clark this summer on dementia care as well as palliative care.

She listened and asked lots of questions and now she is to be applauded for taking action.

There will always be critics and we still have a long way to go with research and prevention, but today is a huge step in a positive direction.

Next on the agenda, we need to move palliative care from being classified as respite care and changed to acute care where it belongs.

Coralee Oakes Cariboo North Candidate for the BC Liberals

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t’s not very often a book like Flyover comes along.

Released in late September, Flyover: British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, An Aviation Legacy is clearly a labour of love for author Sage Birchwater and photographer Chris Harris, who collaborated on this local aviation history-meetsNational Geographic-style book for the last two-and-ahalf years.

“It’s not a conservation book, but it shows the unbelievable beauty and diversity this area holds that you can essentially only see by flying,” Williams Lake author, and writer for the book, Sage Birchwater said.

“It’s quite an investment for Chris (Harris). What a neat thing to work with him.”

For his part, Birchwater gathered old stories and interviewed pilots and historians for new anecdotes to detail the aviation history in the region, which has been woven into the fabric of the extensive, 206-page coffee table book.

“We have a raft of legendary pilots in this area,” Birchwater said, listing off the likes of brothers Gideon and Dan Schuetze, Rudy Johnson, Clarence Moore, the late Monty Exton, the flying fur buyer Darcy Christensen, the flying vet Dr. John Roberts and more.

“They’re just remarkable.”

In Flyover, Birchwater

revisits the storied history of the Dog Creek Airport, built in 1943 as part of the secondary line of defense during the Second World War, he documents the first wheel plane landing in Williams Lake on Sept. 13, 1928 at what is now 9th Avenue and on Johnston’s Field in Quesnel on Oct. 23 and publishes the poem “Ode to the Bushpilot,” written by pilot Floyd Vaughan, who passed away during the making of the book.

Birchwater said the book came to be after Harris was approached about the idea of a book on aviation by pilots Nick Christianson, manager of 108 Airport and Rick Church, an aeronautical engineer in Langley.

The rest is history, literally – with the duo covering legendary pilots, aviation history and pioneering days as well as focusing on the role aviation plays today in ranching, mining, tourism, industry and forestry in the area.

“Preserving the human history of this region and sharing its extraordinary beauty was our common passion and purpose,” Harris writes in the introduction of the book.

Harris’ eye for natural beauty in many forms is evident to the reader throughout, with stunning imagery of remote glaciers, colourful calcareous lakes

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Harris is so good in this book, he can even find the beauty in industry, such as the power lines linking northern dams to the Lower Mainland, an aerial view of Mount.

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This book will surely find it’s way onto the shelves of With your donation to the BC Cancer Foundation, all our proud local pilots and mountaineers. you become a partner with BC’s leading cancer It will also undoubtedly researchers. travel the world many times over in the suitcases of visitors As the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency, who don’t mind venturing to the BC Cancer Foundation funds more cancer research the wilder corners of the earth in BC than any other charitable organization. to see beauty like the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.

The Cariboo Ski Touring Help BC’s cancer researchers Club is hosting a slideshow make their next breakthrough. presentation by Harris on Flyover on Dec. 8 in the Become a Partner in Discovery.

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Good Cheer time ’Tis the season to give

It’s time once again to dig deep for Quesnel’s Good Cheer campaign and the need has never been greater.

In her annual letter to previous sponsors, volunteers and doners, co-ordinator Dianne Greenwood commented on how fast time has flown by since the end of last year’s campaign.

But for many in the community, time has not stood still nor been kind and they find themselves in need at this time of year, often with families to provide for and wishes to try and make come true.

And each year, Quesnel and area residents come through with donations of nonperishable food, toys, gifts and cash offerings, all of which allow the Good Cheer volunteers to lovingly fill hundreds of hampers for distribution to needy families.

The Good Cheer Depot is once again located in the old Zellers store in Maple Park Mall as of Dec. 1, with hours from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday to Saturday

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The hampers go out Dec. 22 – 23, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Greenwood is looking forward to another generous year and is truly grateful for all the support the businesses and individuals provide.

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In the spirit of the season ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter In the spirit of the season, more than 200 Quesnel junior secondary school students prepared and served a free Christmas dinner to approximately 100 guests

Monday night. Students were involved in all aspects of the dinner including, to name a few, peeling carrots and potatoes, buttering buns, preparing stuffing, decorating the gym, setting up tables and chairs and place settings, wrapping gifts and serving the food Monday evening with the assistance of Save-On Foods staff.

The Correlieu Jazz Band and Choir, along with a visit from the local choral group After Eight, entertained throughout the evening. For the fourth year in a row, Santa was able to hand out new toys to the children who attended the dinner, thanks to generous donations from the community. Each year the dinner relies on students, staff and parent volunteers however, without sponsors

it would not be possible. A special thanks to Save-On Foods for donating all the food, Quesnel and District Teachers’ Association which provided food and drinks for the 80 students working the night of the dinner, Integris Credit Union for their donation towards the dinner, McDonalds which donated juice and coupons for all the guests and Jean’s Catering and the Salvation Army which provided the use of their equipment.

Also, thank you to all the local agencies who distribute the tickets each year and all the volunteers, without them this dinner would not be possible.

This year, more than 30 plates of food were sent home to guests who were unable to come to the dinner.

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LIFESTYLES AARON TAFT

Was lost to his family and friends on November 23, 2012.

A Memorial Service for Aaron will be held Friday, November 30, 2012 at 12:15 pm at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Aaron’s memory by way of donation may do so to Crooked Leg Ranch Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, 1609 Ernst Rd. Quesnel, BC V2J 6H6 Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

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In addition to a variety of Nativity scenes in many different media, The Church of Latter Day Saints second annual Nativity exhibit Dec. 5 – 7, 2 – 8:30 p.m. will feature a live Nativity scene each of those nights from 7 – 7:30 p.m. with different children each night.

Doris Lorena Haralson 1913 — 2012

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March 24, 1925 ~ November 10, 2012 The family of Norma Boles regret to announce her passing after a brave battle with cancer.

Norma passed away at home surrounded by family.

Norma is survived by her loving husband Delbert,their four children and seven grandchildren: Brenda (Bob) McCauley, Bonnie (Les) Fallowfield, Richard (Deborah) Boles, Kevin (Melissa) Boles.

Grandchildren: Shalynn McCauley, Nolan & Alisa Fallowfield, Emilia & Taylor Boles, Nick & Cora Boles, as well as many extended family and friends.

The family would like to Thank the nursing staff at GR Baker Memorial Hospital, Home Care Nursing, Dr. McDonald plus on call Doctors, also Karin Lynch(Hospice) & Norm Botterhill (Northstar Church) There are no words to express the care and compassion shown to Norma and her family during her illness.

Thank-You to relatives and friends for the delicious food, flowers, gift certificates, cards and compassionate words. You all made this difficult time a little easier.

A celebration of Norma’s life was held Nov. 24th at the Golden Center.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Norma’s name may do so to the Quesnel & District Palliative Care Association or Charity of your choice.

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

We will miss you.

Love your Children, Shelly (Dave), Shannon (Chris), Kevin (Susan), and Stan (Shelley) grandchildren and great grandchild Memorial held at Masonic Hall on the 12th, November 2012

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Mom, Grandma, the linchpin of our family through four generations, Doris Haralson slipped away peacefully Nov. 22, at Forest View Place, Clearwater, her home since mid - 2010.

Predeceased by her parents, her eight brothers and sisters and her husband of 54 years, she is survived by her two children, Ron (Ivy) Haralson of Port Clement, BC, and Ann Piper of Barriere, as well as two grandsons, Bruce Haralson of Estevan, Saskatchewan, and Don Piper of Little Fort.

Born to Ira and Kate Neeley in Gray’s Harbor County, Washington in August 1913, Mom was the first in her family to graduate from high school and to complete a post secondary education as well: she became a Registered Nurse in 1937. On a summer afternoon a year or so later, she agreed to go on a blind date with the young man who was providing the boat, motor and skis for a group outing — and married him in Reno, Nev., a few months later.

Doris and husband Bob were partners in crime, constantly talking each other into new adventures as the years passed. In the

early 1950s they moved their family from Lebanon, Ore. to Quesnel, BC, where Dad set up the first machine shop in B.C.’s Central Interior and Mom was drawn back into nursing in the face of a shortage of qualified RNs at Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital. She would remain on staff there until the mid - 1970s, joyfully learning and passing on new treatments and protocols and enjoying practical jokes and other mischief, on the job and elsewhere.

She remembered the first year women could vote: her father was delighted; her mother said no respectable woman would do any such thing. She remembered her first automobile ride, her first train and the first plane she saw in flight. As she and Dad reached their late 60s they moved from the Cariboo to Chilliwack Township and enrolled in navigation courses over the winter, then purchased a saltwater sailboat in the spring.

They had fun. Their house was always full: full of nurses, active and retired, “old” newspaper boys, black powder enthusiasts, and younger people in need of

elders prepared to listen, admire them and include them in the next adventure.

Along the way, Mom wrote and published two volumes of regional history.

When Dad died in 1994, Mom remained in Yarrow for three more years, then relocated to Barriere, to be nearer family. She remained independent until 2010, when a broken hip sent her to Forest View Place, Clearwater.

Her family will forever be grateful for the excellent care and companionship she found there.

A small memorial was held at the Church of St. Paul in Barriere, Monday, Nov. 26, friend and co-congregant Leslie Stirling presiding.

Cremation by request, Schoenings assisting. Donations to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Doris Haralson are most welcome.

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LIFESTYLES

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Risen with healing in His wings, Light and life to all He brings.”

The Christmas season has at its heart, a God-given generosity that should be emulated by us, His creation, as we remember and celebrate the greatest Gift of all.

Brian Dean is pastor of Lakeview Church in Quesnel.

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❄ Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus ❄ Fireworks

❄ Caroling with Quesnel Church Choirs ❄ Hot Chocolate Parade entries will be marshalling at the sani-dump loop at 3:30pm.

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Key to your Christmas Shopping Is in South Quesnel From Nov 24th - Dec 1st pick up your keys at: A&W, Ricki’s/Bootlegger, Wal-mart, Franks Supermarket & Ashley Furniture Then test your keys Saturday Dec 1st at Ashley furniture between 5pm and 8pm Prizes: Mystery Box, Ashley Furniture recliner, South Quesnel bucks worth $750, $500, $250

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REGIONAL NEWS

For church directory information call Danika at 250-992-2121

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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

288 Flamingo Street • 250-992-1001

Pastor Jody D. Schlottman

Environment minister Terry Lake.

Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:30 am Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Youth Ministry

Helping people find their way Black Press photo

B.C. eyes pipeline tolls for spill fund TOM FLETCHER Black Press

The B.C. government is considering following the lead of Washington state and putting a toll on pipelines to fund better leak prevention and spill response programs.

Environment Minister Terry Lake announced Wednesday that the government is seeking public and industry input into a new plan to ensure a “polluter pay” system for oil and gas pipelines and other forms of hazardous material transport.

“For instance, in the state of Washington, a five-cent a barrel tax is applied to the owner of the oil product received into a storage tank,” Lake said. “Four cents of that is put into an oil spill prevention account and another one cent into oil spill response account.”

He added that this applies to the Trans Mountain pipeline that moves oil from Alberta to tanker port at Burnaby and carries on south to supply Washington state refineries. The state toll applies to all oil crossing the U.S. border.

Brenda Kenny, president of the Canadian Energy Pipelines Association, said the industry supports the concept of polluter pay and is looking forward to discussing the toll proposal and other suggestions.

She said B.C. already is home to 6,000 km of natural gas pipelines and another 2,500 km carrying oil and other liquids and more safeguards are needed if that network is to grow.

Lake said the initiative is not tied to the Enbridge Northern Gateway proposal across northern B.C., or Kinder Morgan Canada’s plan to twin the Trans Mountain line.

Resource development is increasing, with many kinds of hazardous materials being moved by rail car and truck as well as pipelines, he said.

A discussion paper has been posted on the environment ministry website at www.gov. bc.ca/env/. Lake said submissions from the public and environmental organizations will be accepted until Feb. 15.

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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”

Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)

375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112 Pastor Lorne Reddemann Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am Divine Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School & Bible Class: 11:20 a.m.

“Great Promises”

BETHEL CHURCH In South Hills

250-747-3116 - 143 Coach Road Pastor: Cliff Siebert Associate Pastor: Monte Harrop FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 am Children’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages 9:15 am www.bethelchurchquesnel.com

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Through the blessing of the upright a city is exhalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed. Proverbs 11:11

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Maple Park Alliance Church

NORTHSTAR CHURCH Lighting the Way to Jesus, to Life, to Others. (a Fellowship Baptist Church)

Worship Service: 10:30 am Kids On The Rock 11:00 am (dismissed during service)

Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00 am

Lead Pastor: Ken Cyr mapleparkalliancechurch.ca

250-992-8830 www.northstarchurch.ca

For more information call 250-747-3248 2075 Balsam Ave.

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St. Andrew’s United Church Celebrating 100 years 1911-2011

Lay Ministry • Sunday Service & Sunday School: ............... 1030 am • Healing Clinic: .......................... Tues. 9 am - 12 pm Call Lynn LeBlanc at 747-4694 for an appointment 218 Kinchant St. Office: 250-992-2313

This Sunday we celebrate Communion and 1st day of Advent with Rev. Rob Smith. “Choosing Hope.” All welcome!

301 Northstar Road (2 doors from McDonalds)

“Let’s shine like stars”

St. John’s Anglican Church 465 Kinchant Street • 250-992-6152

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Part time Incumbent - Rev. Len Fraser 778-349-1528 Wardens: Wes Allen 250-992-9640 Nadine Kirby 250-992-8960

Sunday Morning - 8 am Holy Communion - 10 am Family Eucharist Anglican Church-Hall Rentals-call Sue at 250-992-2568

Celebrant and Preacher - The Rev Len Fraser

A Place To Call HOME

382 Anderson Drive Pastor Andrew Baduria 250-983-9700 Service Times Sunday Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm

“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:8

1518 Maple Drive 250-747-1357

Saturday Services Bible Study 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus peacefully, simply, together.”

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Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association

thanks all our wonderful volunteers, local merchants, artists, donors and supporters for helping us support ongoing Hospice Palliative Care services in Quesnel by raising $19,811.00 at our Taste of Quesnel, Variety Dinner and Artisan Auction Please show your appreciation to them by shopping local.

Winner of Pat Hartley’s watercolour “Blackwater Country” framed by “Carrie’s Custom Picture Framing” is Cindy Osip.The VIP table raffle was won by Linda Olsen.

This year our annual event sponsors are:

The Novak Family Foundation • Quesnel Cariboo Observer • Service Electric Ltd. Our THANKS to the amazing artists, donors, merchants and supporters for their contributions.

Finance minister Mike de Jong delivers a bleak deficit forecast.

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B.C. deficit forecast grows again TOM FLETCHER Black Press

The B.C. government has increased its deficit forecast for the second time this fiscal year, citing lower revenues from coal sales and continuing low price and sales volume of natural gas.

A slow real estate market has also reduced provincial revenues from the property purchase tax and provincial property tax for schools, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Wednesday.

De Jong released the finance ministry’s second-quarter update, forecasting that the deficit will reach $1.47 billion by the time the fiscal year ends March 31. That’s an increase of $328 million from the first-quarter forecast released in September.

The September deficit forecast was up $173 million from last February’s budget, attributed mostly to a drop in natural gas prices and sales volume due to oversupply in the North American market. The finance ministry says natural gas prices and revenues have been flat since September, but coal and property tax revenue are driving a drop of $202 million in expected revenues to the provincial treasury since then.

De Jong said despite the slide in revenues, he is still on track to balance the 2013 budget when he presents it in the legislature on Feb. 19. That promise is also featured in the government’s current round of advertising to promote its jobs plan.

Speaking for the NDP opposition, MLA Carole James said she does not believe the next budget will be truly balanced, despite a plan to sell government assets that she likened to “selling the family farm.”

James noted that the forecast deficit has grown by about 50 per cent since the last budget and the B.C. Liberal claims of strict spending control are contradicted by spending $15 million on ads that mainly promote the B.C. Liberal party in the run-up to the May election.

In September, De Jong announced a government-wide hiring freeze and restrictions on travel and other discretionary government spending. Wednesday he said $176 million in savings have been identified.

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• Glenda Graham • Merna Hardie • Edna McCauley-Harris • Pat Hartley • Helen Dixon • Muriel Hong • Integris Credit Union • Cheryl Jefferson • Betty Johannesen • Kim Kolenchuk • Christine Kraayvanger • Carol & David Law • Julie Law • Roy Lecomte • Michelle Lessard • Jan L’Heureux • Magnetic Creations & Gemstone Jewellery (Laura Hills) • Larry & Vi Martens • Bonnie May • Lisa McCarger • Lorraine McClelland • Bobbi McCulloch • McDonalds Restaurant • Nora McMuldroch • Joe Megyesi • Helen Mickey • Judy Monych • Moose Meadow Farm(Heloise Dixon-Warren) • Pat Morton • Jean Muir • Sybille Muschik

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Billy Barker Casino Hotel • Boston Pizza • The Cariboo Hotel • J.D. Meats Jean’s Side Door Catering • Savalas Steakhouse • Tokyo Sushi Please show your appreciation of this great night by shopping local.

An evening such as this would not be possible without our:

M.C: David Law Auctioneer: Wayne Wark assisted by Julie Wark Spotters: Ron Paull and Rob Weremy Entertainment: Kim Kolenchuk Your Hosts: Rob & Carol Weremy, Miss Quesnel Royalty: Parveen Pannu, Katey Generoux, Cassie Knorr & chaperone Kara Purdue The Planning Committee: Eileen Cindric, Pat Crerar, Carol Law, Percy Flegel, Judy Monych, Louise Scott, Sally Service, Carol Weremy and Vicki West Decorating Committee: Carol Law with help from Colleen Armstrong, Margaret Gale, Glen Good, Maureen Harrington, Edna McCauley-Harris, Pat Hartley, Jennifer Hay, Cheryl Jefferson, David Law and Julie Law Reindeer Decorations: Designed and constructed by David Law and painted by New Tech Collision V.I.P. Table: Pat Hartley The Artisan Donation Committee: Louise Scott with help from Ralph Scott The Food Committee: Percy Flegel and Eileen Cindric Helpers: Marissa Holley, Brigette Kollner, Colleen Traue & Vicki West Caterer: Jean’s Side Door Catering The Bar: 123 Bartending Service Centrepieces: Blumko Flower Art Program: Judy Monych Art Cards: Julie Law Gift Basket Wrapping: Leah Jawanda Front of House: Pat Crerar and Pat Morton Cashiers: Sandy Brunt, Nancy Cawood Integris Cashiers: Loretta Cameron, Julie Carlson, Lisa Frees & Macky Pierce Interac Machine: Bumblebee Boutique & Barkerville Fudge Raffle Sellers: Faye Dredge, Diane Kotzer & Miss Quesnel Royalty Door Prizes: Poinsettias from Northern Flowers Refreshments: Kay Redden, McDonald’s Restaurants, Carol Weremy Work Crew: Set Up and Take Down: Sandy Brunt, Nancy Cawood, Pat Crerar, Eileen Cindric, Percy Flegel, Beverley Klassen, Megan Knorr, Diane Kotzer, David and Carol Law, Julie Law, Adrian and Judy Monych, Pat Morton, Ron Paull, Russ Pomeroy, Louise Scott, Doug and Sally Service, Vicki West , Carol Weremy.

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Sports

Friday, November 30, 2012

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Above; curlers from last year’s winning team, the Yamada rink, sweeping hard. Right; a local rink discussing and strategizing at the end of the sheet. Below; A Williams Lake Groundwater team member throws her rock.

Jonas Gagnon photos

Curling for cash A curiously triptych bonspiel JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter With three local finalists in three finals over three days in the 33rd annual Cash Bonspiel, held over three days, the weekend tournament was clearly branded.

Eighteen teams took part in the bonspiel, with six of those from out of town. Teams from Vanderhoof, Prince George, Smithers, Williams Lake and two from Kamloops were in town to take part.

With only one team from both Prince George and Williams Lake, as well as a couple local teams that didn't take part, the amount of teams taking part in the tournament was down this year, said Dave Plant, the manager of the curling rink.

Though teams were down, Plant was happy that a crowd of spectators gathered to watch the action from the viewing section.

Each win netted the winners a cash prize, with the prizes getting progressively bigger with each step up the tournament ladder.

The 'A' event final was a face-off between local Vic LeBlanc and the Kamloops-hailing Mike Smith.

Mike Smith would lead his team to curling supremacy, with a 5-3 win over the local LeBlanc rink, though not without a struggle.

The match was a great contest, tied after five ends at 2-2. In the sixth end, Smith earned two with a great draw

shot. In the seventh end LeBlanc earned a single and was down only one coming home.

The eighth and final end saw the Smith rink get one, avoiding extra ends and earning the win with a thrilling draw shot to the button.

The 'B' event final was another local versus out-of-towner contest, with the Super League's Child Development

Centre, skipped by Ben Ruether, taking on Ron Vanderstar's rink from Smithers.

The Vanderstar rink got off to slow start, but took the game in the end, 5-1.

The game was close after three ends, but the home owners struggled with the "keen" ice and gave up four steal points and the game, over two ends.

In the 'C' final, a local team finally found some luck, with the local Blair Hedden rink coming out over Bill Lim's Prince George rink, 5-4.

In the thrilling, low-scoring game, Blair Hedden tied it up in the seventh end, at 4-4. In the eighth and final end, with Hedden sitting one, Lim had the hammer and attempted to draw to the form foot, missing by an inch, resulting in a steal for Hedden.

The curling rink is done for tournaments this year, hosting its next tournament in the new year, but the weekly action continues with the super league on Wednesdays as well as the other local leagues..

Kids will descend on the rink this Saturday to learn a little bit more about curling, hopefully stirring the passion in their generation.

QUESNEL KANGAROOS ARE ON THE ROAD Fri. Nov. 30, 2012 - VS Williams Lake Stampeders @ 7:30 pm

Go ‘Roos Go

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Taking their game down south

JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The Correlieu Clan soccer team made their annual pilgrimage to Burnaby to take on the bog dogs from down south in provincials.

The Clan fought through five matches in three days last weekend, ending up in fourteenth in the sixteen team tournament.

Rob McGregor, the team's coach, was happy with how the team performed in the tournament.

"We were in a pretty tough pool," he said.

That pool included Dr. Charles Best, who would go on to prove their namesake by winning the tournament.

Derek Scott was chosen from the team for the Commissioners 11.

The team started the tournament last Thursday against the top ranked team in Vancouver, Kitsilano, to whom they lost 1-0.

The Clan fought hard against the southern team, but lost a single goal in the first half they couldn't gain back, despite some nice chances.

Konrad Teetzen in goal made sure the Clan didn't lose another goal.

"Teetzen made some outstanding, athletic saves," McGregor said.

Later on that Friday, the team faced off against Handsworth, losing 5-0.

Correlieu got off to a slow start, with three students slowed by nagging injuries, said McGregor, which allowed Handsworth to get out in front.

Then they fell into some penalty trouble in the game, garnering quite a few yellow cards, including one inside the box that resulted in a penalty kick, which hampered the teams ability to play their hardest.

The Clan faced off against the eventual tournament winners in their third game of the tournament, early Friday.

The team looks on during the penalty kicks.

Marcia Graham photo

"They were a quick, tough disciplined team," McGregor said.

"They were probably the most disciplined team we've ever played against."

Charles Best proved their skill with a 6-0 win over the Quesnel squad.

The Clan came back after the difficult game, beating Oak Bay later that day, 3-2 after penalty kicks.

The game itself was a back-and-forth affair, with Correlieu opening the scoring early in the first half.

"We had a really good game," McGregor said.

"We took it to them in the first."

After Correlieu opened, Oak Bay

came back to tie it up, which was followed by a Correlieu goal that just snuck in.

Leading into the final ten minutes, it looked like Correlieu would take the game in regulation time, but that wasn't to be as an Oak Bay player got the all important equalizer to push the game beyond.

After regulation time ran out, the game went into two seven and a half minute OT periods that saw no resolution, which pushed the game to penalty kicks.

The game stayed tied through four rounds of PKs, with every goal met with a goal by the other side and every miss met with the other side's miss.

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"It was quite a highlight for the kids and for me as well," said McGregor.

A very tired Correlieu Clan faced off against Dover Bay, who were ranked number one on Vancouver Island, to a 9-1 final in favour of the Bay. With a team whittled to inexperienced players due to the previously nagging injuries coming back to sideline players, the team didn't do well.

A tired Correlieu team, combined with Keegan Lang, who received the Golden

Boot, saw Dover Bay run the score as far as they could, passing to Lang to cushion his lead for the Gold Boot.

Despite the rough record, McGregor said the tournament was a good experience for the team. Now, he's looking forward to next year's season, with his eyes on a few boys coming out of QJS. Though he is optimistic about next year's team, he knows through experience that poachers from down south can come in and steal a starter out from under him.

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WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURS. NOV. 22nd Wilf & Wade set another huge sale on fire here in Williams Lake as 1800 head of cattle were sold. Calves by far dominated the sale receipts and our quality today was 1st class start to finish. The Woodjam Ranch created the action today as they showcased 29 head of 456 lb. Red & Black s/c trading to 175.75. 17 head of their 402 lb. s/c powered to 193.00, their 483 lb. h/c’s saw a top of 145.25. The Charsprings Ranch with 140 tremendous calves. 21 head of their 532 lb. Red & Black s/c traded to 161.75, their 469 lb. s/c raced to 176.00. Australian Ranch came to town with 702 lb. Red s/c hitting 133.75, the 613 lb. s/c hit 143.50, while the 583 lb. Red h/c hit 145.50. Gordon and Linda Watt’s 708 lb. Black s/c hit 135.00, the 607 lb. s/c rolled the 144.50, their 560 lb.

Black h/c sold to 140.50. Stafford’s 780 lb. Char s/c topped 132.00 and their 528 lb. Char s/c hit 159.00, his 657 lb. Char h/c’s marked 130.00.

The Pickard Creek Ranch/Lyle & Sandy Alberts presented well over 200 powerful calves today. The 1st group of 562 lb. Red & Black Angus s/c hit 153.25. 22 head of their 473 lb. s/c set a pace today of 176.50, their 700 lb. Black Angus s/c marked a notch at 136.50. 45 head of their fancy 492 lb. Hereford s/c marked 164.50. The Stirrup Ranch today with a top group of calves. 45 head of their 623 lb. Black & Bwf s/c saw 144.00.

Dale & Teresa Smith’s 611 lb. Red s/c rolled to 142.75, their 715 lb. s/c traded to 133.00. Baur Ranching heavy 787 lb. Black & Red steers topped their weight range 130.00. The San Jose Cattle Co. saw their pen of fancy 471 lb. Black & Bwf s/c trade to 172.50. Mike Bailey 518 lb. Bwf s/c marked 159.50. The Gang Ranch liner load of young 900 lb. feeder cows traded to 85.00, their 821 lb. Black heifers hit 123.50. J & J Cattle Co. had 1518 lb. butcher cows top 64.00. The Felker Lake Ranch saw their 1023 lb. steers top 115.75.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a casual encounter with an old friend goes by like no time has elapsed at all. Agree to keep in touch and spend more time together going forward.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You may find that things that are beneficial for others may not always be beneficial for you, Libra. But often you have to make sacrifices for the benefit of the entire group.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Certain challenges may be tough to conquer, Scorpio. But with the right help you can get the job done. Gemini may be your shining light this week.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Now is not the time to leap without looking, Capricorn.

You have to be cautious with your choices and actions this time of the month. Don’t make waves so close to the holidays.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although you do plenty, someone around the house could really use some more assistance from you. It may take some juggling of your schedule to accomplish.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Usually your outpouring of creative juices is unstoppable, Pisces. This week you could have a little trouble thinking up new ideas.

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Last weekend Madison Nickolet and Selena Van Aert were in White Rock for the Jingleblades competition.

Nickolet competed in the STAR 4 over 13 category (group two). She placed first in her group, with a score of 17.62.

“I think it was the best skate of the season for me,” she said.

Van Aert competed in the Gold Ladies event, taking third with 29.95 points for the Pond to Podium STARSkate Super Series, which she hopes to improve on.

“I felt like my performance was good, but I didn’t do well on my jumps,” she said.

Last year she finished second over all in the category and hopes to best that this year.

With a third after an unsatisfactory skate, she believes she has the potential to achieve it.

“I’m imagining what I could do with a clean skate,” she said.

The skaters accumulated three highest tournament scores by March 2013, at the Super Series Final, will determine their provincial ranking.

Olivia Marleau kicked off the month with a trip down to Parksville, Nov. 8-11 for the BC/ YT Sectional Championships.

Marleau placed 16th in the competition, a placement she wasn’t quite happy with, having placed as high as fourth in previous competitions. She finished tenth over all with her long skate, but stumbled during her short.

“My jumps just weren’t there that day,” she said.

Accumulating points over the course of three competitions, Marleau finished seventh in the Pre-Novice Category in the BC/YT Section, her earlier places pushing her score up.

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Santa’s scheduling challenges mess up the magic This is the third installment of the Cariboo Observer’s Cariboo Critters Christmas. Watch for the continuing story. he elves, despite the furor with which they set to work, didn’t tell Santa of this new development.

Perhaps they thought they would have it all fixed up by the time Santa took the reins, or perhaps they were worried that they would get in trouble for not keeping the sleigh in tip-top shape during summer slump, or maybe it just didn’t occur to them in their panic state.

Either way, Santa remained completely unaware of the potentially Christmas-killing defect.

In fact, until about November, Santa remains willfully ignorant of most things except his list of good and bad little boys and girls, chimney shooting training and hot cocoa with cookies.

Santa, in all his years as ‘The Santa Clause’ has always taken a more laissez-faire managerial tact, allowing the elves leeway to do as they

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please, concerning himself only with keeping himself in shape (round), making sure he knows which gift to give to whom and the actual delivery of the product (gifts through chimneys.)

When November does come, Santa begins to check on how things are going, but mostly his time is taken up with re-energized training with regards to sliding down chimneys and child-name memorization. All of which is why, in early November, Santa had no idea it would take him near a year to get around to delivering all the presents (even if he just skipped giving bad boys and girls a lump of coal in favour of the speed not going down their chimney would net him).

So, instead of tearing his beard out in the garage like the mechanic elves were, Santa has his flash cards out and was memorizing children’s names and crossreferencing them with the good/bad list and whatever early Christmas Wish Lists that had come

in and cross-referencing all that with his list of the North Pole’s inventory so he could be sure they had the right amount of toys and order more of any certain type if necessary.

All of this he was doing at such speed that all you could see of Santa sitting in front of a huge wooden desk on a redupholstered swivel chair, was a flurry of papers reminiscent of a snow storm (there being no computers in the North Pole except the ones that were in the Playstations etc. that the elves had reverse engineered after sneaking into Sony’s headquarters the minute after the product was fully developed).

If you were to get curious enough to ask Santa, perhaps as an addendum to you Christmas Wish List, why he doesn’t switch to computers he would look up from his papers with one eye, while the other eye continues to feed information to his brain, and say to you: ‘Why, computers don’t work

‘round these parts.’

The lack of computers is largely attributed to the lack of logic in a flying reindeer cancelling out the logic of a computer and causing them to fry their motherboards, or at least that’s the gossip that goes around during the elves coffee break when they try to boot up the Nintendo Wii they just finished.

Without computers, Santa relies on the magic inherent in the North Pole to make everything work.

Now that is a scary proposition, being that no one in the North Pole has any idea how the magic works, it being there before Santa ever set up shop.

The arcane byways and alleys of North Pole procedure did their best to work around this handicap, but they couldn’t save Santa from the times when the magic decided it simply did not want to work.

When this happens, like the sleigh’s almostfailure seemed to be foreshadowing trouble.

The North Pole began to

look less like organized chaos and more like a licked anthill and Santa’s elves would start to lose patience as the toy inventory started to look take on the appearance of being coloured in by a two year-old.

Then Santa would lose his jolly demeanour as things started to slip and slide and the pressure mounted, so kids would start to find their name migrating from the ‘good’ list to the ‘bad’ list for minor infractions.

It was a situation that every child would fear if they only knew the potential disaster and about the repercussions that would have on what they found underneath the tree.

What started in the garage, the chaos of magic turning it’s back on it’s harness, made its way to the very heart of the North Pole: Santa’s hearth.

The letter that stop Santa in his tracks read thusly: Dear Judy, I’ve been having a wonderful winter down

here in Arizona. I know you love the snow up there in Quesnel, but my old bones just don’t seem to like the cold anymore so I’m willing to trade all the fun that comes with winter for relaxation under the sun down south here.

Though the letter went on for quite a few more pages, extolling the virtues of Phoenix and the warm weather and sun, it was there that Santa stopped reading and checked the envelope.

“Quesnel,” he muttered to himself after reading the address the letter was aimed at. “We shouldn’t be getting any letters but the ones sent to me.”

Any letter, even addressed simply ‘To Santa’ will find its way to Santa’s workshop courtesy of North Pole Magic. North Pole Magic didn’t usually commit mail theft, however.

“If I’m getting Judy’s letter,” wondered Santa aloud, “is Judy getting letters addressed to me?”

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for an AREA MANAGER in McBride, B.C.

21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: • • •

ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certificates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • Traffic Control • First Aid Reserve your seat for January 14, 2013.

Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

You will be responsible for a small road maintenance crew for the highways and public roads around McBride. Highways maintenance experience and management experience are an asset.

Apply in person at the Burns Lake or Tête Jaune Cache Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For more details on this posting and more, please visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Information

Information

Quesnel Museum Gift Shop Sale

Employment

HIRING

• People Person • Immaculate cleaner Apply in person.

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

FullTime supervisor required. $12/hr. Apply in person with resume to Robins - 241 Pizza, 626 Front St. or Email: lamvinnie@live.ca

Financial Services Manager

Williams Lake, BC Applicant should excel in sales or a have a proven sales record with exceptional customer service management. Chemo offers the best commission/ compensation in Northern BC. Join a fun, professional team Submit applications to Jason Bell Jason@chemorv.ca

Career Opportunities

9:30 am - 4 pm

Jewelry • Housewares Quesnel Clothing • Toys Local Authors, Artisans & History Books Special guests the Quesnel Wood Turners’ Guild

Christmas Tea Saturday 1-3 pm, $3.00/person Book signing by Doris Lee & Sage Birchwater

705 Carson Ave.

Career Opportunities

250-992-9580

Career Opportunities

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year!

Study online or on campus Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital Pharmacy Technician – 8 months - The first CCAPP accredited program in BC Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

Call Today For Free Info Kit

1-877-840-0888 www.ThompsonCC.ca

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International Forest Products (Interfor)

Apply today at www.tolko.com

Work Wanted Soon to be married man wishes to re-locate to Quesnel, Spring 2013. HD Equipment Operator, 60 yrs old. Many years of experience on all types of machinery(Prefer grader). Class 1 Dr. Licence, clean abstract. Able to work with minimal supervision. References available. upon request. Call (250)804-5544

Looking for student in North Quesnel to do shovelling at commercial property and private residence. Call Wes, 250992-5665.

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: 780725-4430

Planer Technician Millwrights • Electricians

Older woman in rural area willing to provide free room and board in exchange for assistance. Call 992-1567.

for our Adams Lake Division located between Salmon Arm and Kamloops in the beautiful Shuswap region of B.C.

Help Wanted

For details on this job opening, please visit www.interfor.com/careers

Discover A Sustainable Career Path.

Millar Western is an Alberta-based forest products company, committed to the sustainability of our business, resources and communities. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program, and exciting career development opportunities, within a collaborative and respectful work environment.

Our Fox Creek Wood Products Division is now recruiting:

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing management of preventative maintenance processes at the company’s Fox Creek, Alberta, sawmill while coordinating day-to-day maintenance activities for the operation. He/she will work closely with the maintenance team and production personnel to ensure key performance targets are met in a safe, cost-effective manner.

Applicants will have a trades qualification, complemented by several years of progressively responsible experience in a lumber manufacturing environment. Experience with SAP and/or other computerized maintenance systems is required. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal, communications and computer skills are essential.

Qualified candidates should send a current resume to: Human Resources, Millar Western Forest Products Ltd., P.O. Box 429, Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0; e-mail: dadamson@millarwestern.com; or fax: (780) 622-4297.

CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2012 Millar Western is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD.

www.millarwestern.com

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Trades, Technical HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley).

We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our fleet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment.

Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to field service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive benefits package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net

Home Care/Support

is looking for full time, part time

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20% off everything

Help Wanted

University/College Students wanted for summer management positions with Student Works. Full business training provided. Challenging learning experience, huge resume builder. Average earnings from summer 2012 were $20.50.

Info at 1-800-665-4992 or online at: www.studentworks.ca.

Deadline December 10.

Fri. November 30 & Sat. December 1

Employment

Comark Security is currently hiring Full Time and casual positions. All applicants must have B.S.T. or have a security guard licence. Please send resume and cover letter to guard@comarksecurity.com or fax to (778)414-9101

Ulysses Restaurant has immediate openings for servers. Apply in person @ 122 Barlow Ave.

Career Opportunities

Employment

TERA ENVIRONMENTAL Consultants (TERA) has immediate openings for positions in the environmental field.

TERA is an environmental consulting services company specializing in the Canadian pipeline, power line, and oil and gas industries. TERA provides its employees with competitive compensation and benefits, flexible working schedules, career growth opportunities and more. For current and future opening visit our website www.teraenv.com.

To apply e-mail your cover letter and resume to careers@teraenv.com

Help Wanted

Newco Logging Ltd. requires an experienced Buncher or Processor Operator immediately.

This is a camp job in the Williams Lake area. A valid Class 5 is preferred. Please apply by fax: 250-392-3504 or email: eldoent@telus.net.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

LEDCOR RESOURCES & TRANSPORTATION Is looking for trucking contractors to haul hog from our bush operations in the Burns Lake, and Huston ares. Competitive rates offered.

Interested parties please contact Ledcor Resources & Transportation Williams Lake Division at 1-250-392-5737, or email Joe.Webster@ledcor.com

ELECTRICIANS

Recruiting journeyman and apprentice electricians for contracts throughout BC. Industrial experience an asset. Clean Drivers Abstract and Drug/Alcohol Test are essential.

We offer competitive rates, company paid benefit package and a RRSP plan.

Services

Financial Services

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Misc Services Custom blueprints.Vist: wwldesigns.ca Save! Save! Save!

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Alfalfa/Timothy hay for sale $70/Ton, 1400 lb round bales, 14% protein. Year old hay also available. 250-546-3812, 5679121. Located in Vanderhoof.

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions KWIKAUCTIONS.COM New & Used Restaurant Equipment Auction, Sat, Dec 8th @11am 7305 Meadow, Burnaby BC

Firewood/Fuel Firewood for Sale! Cut to order,$135 a cord. Delivery available. Call (250)991-1979

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

www.pitch-in.ca

Heavy Duty Machinery 1993 Diesel Kubota

Please fax 250-992-7855 or email jobs@summitelec.com Front End Loader 16 Horse Power 4 Wheel Drive

$6,990

Good Condition!

(250)747-2962 A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

4 2 yr old Motomaster winter high traction radial tires w/ rims. 75R16. $600. 250-747-1610.

CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Queen size deluxe water bed mattress with heater. $50 OBO. 1-250-925-0110.

Set of drapes w/ foam backing 96â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 84 -off white $60.00 / 2 tri- light swing arm wall lamps $80.00 pr / moen tub& shower faucet in pkg still $50.00 / igloo fisherman ice chest $ 100.00 call 250-992-9444

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Real Estate Houses For Sale IMMACULATE!

Beautiful executive home on .37ac in Johnston Sub. Lovely maple kitchen, tile & hardwood floors, new 3pc ensuite, and freshly painted in & out. 4 large BR, 3 FP, gorgeous yard. $329,900 #3962 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 â&#x20AC;˘ 250-992-7202

QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

MUST BE SEEN!

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.

Call Shawna

250â&#x20AC;˘992â&#x20AC;˘7868 Members of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

References required.

FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593 N Quesnel 2bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $615/mo. Available immediately.

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

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Commercial/ Industrial

Retail/OfďŹ ce 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.

Duplex / 4 Plex 1 bdrm suite $575.mo utilities & cable incl avail Dec 1 call 250-747-8444 or 250-2555922

Homes for Rent 3Bbdrm/1Bath House - Large fenced back yard, W/D included, N/S, $800/mo. + utilities. avbl immed. Call (250)6127841 or (250)316-0221 Bright modern house over looking 10 mile Lake. Fully & nicely furnished . Backs on to park trails. Nice gym, N/S, N/P. Available until April $1000/mo. Call 1 (250)9250110.

Suites, Lower Bright 2 bdrm ground level basmt suite on Baker Dr. W/D hook-ups. $550/mo +util. N/S , no parties, no pets. Leave message 250-992-5128.

NQ 2Bdrm. Bsmt Suite. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d separate entrance. Single working person, n/s, no parties, n/p. $575/mo. utilities incl. 991-8107 or 983-3179

Townhouses

For Rent or Lease

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

RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean.

Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Bring a donation for Good Cheer and receive 30% off Retail Products Have some fun and wear your PJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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ALPACAS

Offering you everything to keep you warm and cozy for our Canadian Winters.

Scarves, hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, capes, jackets, duvets, and more...

2253 Pearce Rd â&#x20AC;˘ Quesnel, BC â&#x20AC;˘ 250.249.5423

We have an apartment to suit everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

This 3 BR, 2 bath house has been almost completely remodelled. New hardwood & ceramic floors, remodelled kitchen, new paint, doors, light fixtures and more, Just $224,500. #3971

Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 â&#x20AC;˘ 250-992-7202

QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

WANT SOUTHHILLS?

Bachelors from only $525, one beds from $575, two beds (2 bath in selected suites) from $600 and threeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with 2 baths from only $700. We have a limited Apts available with fireplaces to cozy up to on these cold winter nights.

Call today for availability and to arrange a personal tour!

250-992-1195 250-992-2806

REDUCED Lovely 4 or 5 Bedroom house. Nice & bright, freshly painted and lots of updates. Bay window, 2 fireplaces, and more. $269,900 #3972

Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 â&#x20AC;˘ 250-992-7202

QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

PERFECT STARTER HOME

REDUCED Great 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. South of the city.

Hardwood floors, finished basement with pellet stove, fenced yard, and garage. Close to shopping and transit. $164,500. #3937 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 â&#x20AC;˘ 250-992-7202

QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bdrm apartment in 4 plex , North Quesnel area -next to park .Newly renovated , $575./mo + Utilities . N/S call or text 250-328-8747.

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Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

Trucks - Logging

Boats

2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4

CENTRAL RV - now buying Pontoon, Patio and Personal Pleasure craft boats. Contact Dan at 250-395-4331 or dan@centralrv.ca

ONE OWNER! 1994 BUICK

4Dr. Mid Sized Vehicle V8 Fully Loaded 38 Miles to the Gallon Recently Mechanicalized $2,950 Call (250)255-4509

29 ft - 450 V-10 Ford Motor Home -2003 Has been pampered - very good shape Never been down dirt roads Generator - 3500 Gen-set Queen size bed, nice love seat, lots of storage, cupboards, shower, bathroom, stove, large fridge, new TV, A/C, new batteries, tires in excellent shape (7) $31,500 Call (250)991-7008 or view 1253 Larch Ave. Uplands

Sport Utility Vehicle

Transportation

Legal Notices

SHAUN'S Legal Notices

COURT BAILIFF SALE 4Dr., Short Box 166,000 Miles, 20” Snow Tires, Deluxe Rims, Box Liner, Legend Canopy 5.9 Automatic, Leather Interior, Fully Equipped This is a nice truck! $9,950 Call (250)255-4509

Sport Utility Vehicle

www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca

The Court Bailiff offers for sale by tender, interest in the following goods of Judgement Debtor: David George Massey., purported to be: Goertzen Flat Deck Trailer, Twin Disk Wood Chipper, Bobcat Snowblower Attachment, Bobcat Bucket Attachment, 100 inch Drag Harrow, 2 Bobcat Tracks, Buhler Rock Rake, Fork Attachment, Engine Hoist w/engine and two spare heads, several tool boxes with misc tools including heavy duty tools, Honda water pump, plasma cutter, Bombardier Skidoo, Many other items.

Picks of the week

3 months On* us

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Retail price: $22,365

To view full inventory attend in person at 2706 Jasper Street Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm.

Motorcycles DIRT Bikes, ATV’s, UTV’s & Golf Buggies. Cartsplus Kamloops.

888-371-3946 www.cartsplusbc.com kamloopscartsplus@shawbiz.ca

1996 Chevy Blazer

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

Cars - Domestic

Closing date is open. Highest or any other bid not necessarily accepted. Bidders are solely responsible for determining the make, model, year of manufacture, condition, qualities, sets and/or usefulness of all items for tender. All items are sold on an “as is, where is” basis with no warranties expressed or implied.

Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment at any time without notice. Terms of sale: Immediate full payment in certified funds or cash only upon acceptance of successful bid plus taxes if applicable.

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2008 Chevy 2500 Diesel #2168A Retail price: $34,875

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PRESERVING QUESNEL HISTORY

BEFORE

Loloff House on firm foundation AFTER

After moving the 1930 Loloff House out of the path of the new four-lane just north of Dale Lake Road to its new home at the Antique Machinery Park, volunteer members set about securing the building beginning with replacing the bottom row of cabin logs. Below: Del Boesem secures the log; Willard Strachan and Arnold Kilsby prepare to begin peeling the log; Strachan gets busy with the job. Also involved with this project, Doug Lowe said they are now beginning to renovate the interior and are looking for donations of coal oil lamps, old vintage tablecloths, curtains and other period items. “Now we can begin applying for heritage status and financial aid,” Lowe added.

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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS

MONDAY GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING – Baker Creek Enhancement Society is offering limited edition art prints with $40, tax deductible donation as a fundraiser for environmental projects in the area and to help provide quality nature education programs for youth and adults.

For information call 250-992-5833 or email bces@telus.net.

JESSE PETERS presented by Quesnel Live Arts Dec. 17, at Chuck Mobley Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 (adults), $20 (seniors/youth) at Bo Peep Boutique, Quesnel Music, SaveOn Foods, Attitude South Salon and at the door.

TUESDAY OAPO GOLDEN CENTRE Meeting, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m. at Golden Centre.

SALVATION ARMY LADIES BIBLE STUDY with Lt. Laura, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. For information call 250-992-8784.

ORIENTATION FOR ONLINE DRIVING ASSESSMENT Seniors’ Advocacy Service is booking 30-minute appointments on a touch-screen computer to help prepare people for the computer assessment process. This is ongoing, phone 250747-8363 to book an appointment

WEDNESDAY SOUTH HILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOC. MEETING Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Dragon Lake School FOR DECEMBER ONLY, WORDSPINNERS MEETING Dec. 12, noon at Lynne’s as a finger food potluck, card exchange. Call 250-9921567 for information.

SALVATION ARMY BIBLE STUDY at Warrior Song Cafe, Wednesday, 7 p.m. For information, call 250-9928784.

THURSDAY OAPO GOLDEN CENTRE POT LUCK LUNCH, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Whist at 1 p.m. For details call Golden Centre, 250-9920090.

FRIDAY QUESNEL MUSEUM GIFT SHOP ANNUAL SALE, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the museum, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Also Tea Party, Dec. 1, 1 – 3 p.m. ($3 for tea and sweets) with authors Doris Lee and Sage Birchwater booksigning.

QUESNEL MS SELF HELP GROUP MEETING, Dec. 7, 12:30 –2 p.m., C.D. Hoy room at City Hall.

SATURDAY QDHPCA Celebrate a Life, Dec. 1 – 9, Memorial Christmas Trees will be on display at West Park Mall. Afternoon of Remembrance is Dec. 9, 2 p.m. at Northstar Church.

QUESNEL FARMERS’ CHRISTMAS MARKETS, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 at the Arts and Recreation Centre, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with vendors throughout the centre, including ready to eat food and great gift ideas.

NEED A GIFT FOR THAT HARD TO BUY FOR PERSON? Quesnel Wordspinners will be at the Farmers’ Christmas Market, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 with their new cookbook, Wordspinners collections and books by Quesnel authors. For information contact Lin Weich, 250-747-

3312.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec. 1, doors open 5 p.m., Santa at 5:30 p.m., potluck supper and dance to follow. Bring a gift for Santa to give to your child and an item for Good Cheer. For information contact Jean, 250-992-5081.

LIVE MUSIC JAM NIGHT, Dec. 7, Elks Hall, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Everyone welcome to play, sing or listen, $3/person, RCMA members free. For information contact Russ Watson, 250992-3452.

HOLIDAY CRAFTS INSPIRED BY NATURE Dec. 8, 2 – 5 p.m. at Nature Education and Resource Centre, West Fraser Timber Park. Also come see the new baby sea anemone and enter the contest “Name the New Anemone” that runs till end of January 2013. There’s a $2 donation for this event.

FRIENDS OF BARKERVILLE CELEBRATE VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS at the Barkerville Hotel, Dec. 8, 9, 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All prices reduced, cash or cheque only.

OAPO CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tables are $10/ each, to book space call 250-991-0090.

Lunch available, raffle and Christmas bake table.

QUESNEL PARTNERSHIP FOR STUDENT NUTRITION CRUISE TICKETS SALE available from any QPSN member at $20 each to win a trip for two. Only 250 tickets to be sold.

Draw date is Dec. 15, 1 p.m. at Wal-Mart.

For information call 250-983-2423.

OAPO GOLDEN CENTRE CHRISTMAS DINNER, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. Tickets $12 members, $18 non-members. For details call Golden Centre, 250-9910090.

A WINTER’S EVENING IN WELLS with After Eight, Dec. 15, Jack O’ Clubs Music Hall, 4 p.m. cocktails, 5 p.m, turkey and trimmings, 7 p.m. evening’s entertainment. Tickets $25/person, available at Wells Legion, 1-250-994-3208 or Honey Affleck, 2509921-5875.

QUESNEL LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE the next two Saturdays at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

PLAN AHEAD. ALL PIONEER DAY AT ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK July 27, 2013. Those wishing to perform contact John, 250747-4526.

SUNDAY NAZKO CHRISTMAS MARKET Dec. 2, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nazko Community Centre. Lots of crafts and goodies, lunch available at concession. For information or to book a table call Deanna, 250-2490235.

BOUCHIE LAKE COMMUNITY POT LUCK CHRISTMAS DINNER Dec. 9, doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert.

Donations also to be accepted for future community events.

Volunteers needed to help with set up, call Jen 250-249-5845 and clean-up, call Mary 250-249-5525.

Santa is expected.

ONGOING EVENTS OAPO ACTIVITIES Monday – cribbage, pool; Tuesday – floor bowling, floor curling, pool; closed

Wednesday; Thursday – cribbage, whist, pool; Friday – whist, pool; regular monthly meetings 1:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month; potluck lunch, third Friday, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; generous lunch served days Golden Centre is open, $4/members, $5/non-members. For details call Golden Centre, 250-9910090.

CLIMATE ACTION GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at Alex Fraser Timber Park’s Nature Centre, 7 p.m. People interested in helping create a self-sufficient, resilient community, join the group.

DARTS! New dart players sought for 2012-13 season.

Mixed dart league.

No experience necessary. Every Tuesday night at 6:45 at Elks Lodge. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.

GRIEFSHARE weekly sessions Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., workbook is $15.

For information and registration contact Carol, 250-992-5369, Debbie, 250-7471500 or Northstar Church, 250-9928830.

RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? NEED HELP WITH A BRICK WALL? Quesnel Genealogy Society meetings are the second Tuesday of the month, September to June at 1490 Beryl Street, 7 p.m. For information contact 250-992-7211.

YOUTH CENTRE open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Rock climbing bookings accepted for Saturday birthday parties, call 250-9836920 to check availability.

FRIENDS OF

BARKERVILLE regular meetings, first Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Wee Chippee Restaurant. For information call 250-992-2008.

VOICES FOR NORTH CARBIOO SENIORS every third Thursday at Legion Hall, 2 p.m.

AUXILIARY TO G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. Meetings are first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. in hospital lower boardroom. Orientation provided, police record check required.

Pick up application at Hospital Gift Shop or contact Florence White, 250-992-5635 or Barb Glover 250992-5298.

PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free, peerfacilitated programming for adults with a mental illness. The group runs every other Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon. For information call 250-985-5832 or email QUE-peerdev@ northernhealth.ca.

SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE hours Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m. Call 250992-9330 and leave a message, someone will get back to you shortly. SAS is located in Century 21 office in the back. Sandwich board on sidewalk means a consultant is in to serve you.

CNIB LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS in the Quesnel area for occasional social visits with local clients, help with shopping or getting to appointments, organizing in the home and reading. Orientation provided, police record check and references required.

Prefer one year commitment. Email: anne. mcnicol@cnib.ca or

call 250-653-1702.

EXODUS 4:10 TOASTMASTERS meet Thursdays.

Meetings are 7 p.m., in multi-purpose room at Northstar Church, use lower parking lot. For details call Rose, 250992-9520.

QUESNEL ELKS HALL available for rentals, call Tim Patchett, 250-9925082. If you’re interested in joining the Elks call Ralph Scott, 250-747-8566.

PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext.

225 at Axis Family Resources.

QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m.at the College of New Caledonia.

Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected.

Contact Ruby at 250747-1180 or rubydksn@telus.net SEASONS HOUSE provides support and advocacy for individuals in need of short term emergency shelter. To access services come to 146 Carson Ave., Quesnel or contact us, 250991-0222.

Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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Dominion Day support In July, Scotiabank manager Brian Harrison, right, handed over a cheque from the Quesnel Scotiabank branch for $1,500 to Barkervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Judy Campbell to be used for Dominion Day celelbrations.

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Amata House support Amata House board member Blanca Schorcht, left accepts a cheque for $3,000 from Scotiabank manager Brian Harrison on behalf of the Quesnel branch employees to be used for client services.

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Bantam Thunder support Quesnel Scotiabank manager Brian Harrison presented $1,000 to coach Allan Slaney for use by the team players and coach.

This donation is part of the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual commitment to hockey in Canada.

Danika Hebert photo

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Thank you to the following poets who submitted their poems.

Poet’s Corner will run the last Friday of each month (providing we get submissions).

Drop off your poems at the Cariboo Observer Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email to publisher@quesnelobserver.com. Fax 250-992-5229

A Foreign Dream

The Frog on the Log

Regardless of a perfect ending I pour my life into these entries My initial thoughts are filled with envy My closing words are never mending

I went for a walk through the forest today, Looking to see what I’d meet on the way.

I found a wee pond, and across it a log, On that old log, sat a little green frog.

More than often I’m merely venting Describing days that seem unending When all the veils are pulled away These daily entries look the same

I said to the frog, “Would you like to play?”

He just there looking, he had nothing to say.

I picked up the frog in the palm of my hand, And then put him into a bucket of sand.

Some pages speak of good intentions With a shred of hope in every sentence But it’s sad to say at times I’m tempted To take my life before it’s ended

I’ll take this frog home to show to my brother, But yes you can guess it, I was met by my mother.

I said, “This frog’s dry, he’s no longer wet,” I’ve brought him home to be my new pet.

As faded as each line appears Between them all disclose a tear What’s kept me going throughout the years Is a foreign dream of someone near

She said, “You can’t keep it, he likes the outside’ It needs water and mud, and places to hide.”

You must take him back to where he was found, So he can have water and just hop around.

But regardless of a perfect ending I pour my life into these entries And more than often I’m merely venting Waiting for the day love’s mentioned ~Matt Merna

Product of Abuse Her rosary on her bedpost Hangs above her head Where the sunlight hits her pillow Where all her tears are shed

Distant is the word That describes her mother best Alcohol’s been the headline To this chapter of regret

Her father’s just a picture Of a man she’s never met Fading on her night stand Like the corsage from her dress

She’s a product of her upbringing Who’s been battered by the truth She’s a child of neglect Just a product of abuse ~Matt Merna

Sapphire Night His ways unfold A dead end road From the doorstep Of his broken home

No welcome arms From the northern wind Will ever calm Or comfort him

A thousand doors From where he lived And a thousand more From where he’s been

As the full moon bleeds Beyond existence A clean slate now Could be his difference

On the streets below The sapphire night He struggles through His endless fight

But his hindsight sheds No lasting light As the north wind Greets the sapphire night ~Matt Merna

Me and my friend, we were doing just fine, Till mom came along, now you’ll never be mine.

I want my pet frog to stay in the house, He does’t make noise, like that pesky old mouse.

I said to the frog, in a voice that was low, I guess that our friendship is not meant to grow.

I must take you back, mom said that is best, Put you back on that log for some long needed rest.

So now I am off with my frog in the tow, Back to the pond with the log we must go.

Once we are there, I must set you free, That’s the agreement that mom made with me. ~Elaine Couldwell

Fraser River Trip Past the deer that came to drink Along the unchang’d shore; Past the West Road river And Indian house of yore, So we swiftly sped.

Down to Alexandria, The Fort of long ago; Along the craggy spire And creeks that tumbling flow; We bounded ahead.

‘Round the treach’rous rocks and through The narrow canyon, fast; Past the Cotton river And islands gliding past, Thus our journey led.

Past the church that stands alone In meadows, peacefully; Past the cable ferry And hills of history; So then, we landed.

By canoe upon the stream, We ran by West Quesnel; Past the Baker river And trees along the swell; Down the watershed.

~Dwight Dodge

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Three more bedrooms occupy the second floor, and the bathroom features both an enclosed shower and a soaker tub. The foyer on this floor, open to the great room below, boasts a vaulted ceiling and french doors to a covered deck. There are linen closets on both floors.

The ground floor is unfinished. However, with its own entrance, this area could provide space for the in-law or an adult child’s suite, or provide extra income as a rental unit or bed and breakfast.

Exterior finishes include stone, vertical wood siding and wooden pilasters with stone bases.

The home measures 32 feet wide and 62 feet deep, for a total of 1,899 square feet of living space.

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