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Fed funding never on table, Harris says AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After hearing a Nova Scotia community was granted millions in federal funding for their sports centre, elected officials are looking to MP Dick Harris for answers. “We need to be a tad more aggressive with him,” Cariboo Regional District vice-chair Ted Armstrong said. The $38 million facility in Pictou, Nova Scotia received $11 million in federal funding. The complex includes two ice surfaces, an aquatic centre and a fitness room. Funding was possible through the major infrastructure component of the Build Canada Fund, the very same fund Quesnel’s Multi-Centre applied to and was denied. “I can understand why people are disappointed,” Harris said. “I’m disappointed as well.” However, Harris pointed to the process of proposals as the reason behind the lack of federal funding. Under the agreement of funding, the province must first commit to their portion, after which, Harris said, the feds would come on board. “At the time the Nova Scotia project was approved the province had not approved funding for Quesnel’s Multi-Centre,” he said. “So the project was not turned down at the federal level, because it never got there.” Criteria for the funding [now closed and under Building Canada] pot stated: “The Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund targets larger, strategic projects of national and regional significance. “Under the MIC, at least twothirds of funding supports projects that address national priorities and

improve the lives of Canadians. These include projects related to: • drinking water; • wastewater; • public transit; • the core National Highway System; and • green energy. Additionally, the funding criteria also states: “The Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund provides funding for infrastructure projects of national and regional significance. This program supports major infrastructure projects that contribute to – among other things – cultural, economic, sport and tourism development.” “My disappointment is with applications that are being funded under a program that is set aside for water/sewer and roads,” Mayor Mary Sjostrom said. “All programs are most often over-subscribed but communities across Canada should have the same opportunities, not some selected over others to separate funding allotments.” Sjostrom said the city and CRD have submitted two requests, one for $10 million and one for $5 million, under the Build Canada funding umbrella and both were denied. “The provincial government has supported the Multi-Centre with $4 million dollars and all we are asking is the matching funds from the federal government.” Pictou population sits at 21,745, the Gold Pan city sits at 23,000 (10,000 city and roughly 13,00 from CRD.) Harris insisted that while there is not a program in place for funding of cultural and sport facilities, once one is, he will be first in line. “This is on my bucket list,” he said.

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Sydney visits Dunrovin Sydney, a Dogues de Bordeaux, was one of several dogs to visit Dunrovin Park Lodge, including the hospice and respite wing, to bring a little holiday cheer to the residents, including Phyllis Erb. Despite her massive size, Sydney was well-behaved and brought joy to all who met her. For more photos see Friday’s Observer.

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B-Ville exhibit receives funding

With help from a $20,000 B.C. government grant, a cultural exhibit capturing the experience of Chinese immigrants during the Cariboo Gold Rush will begin an international tour with a stop in Vancouver, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett and Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced late last week. During Premier Christy Clark’s BC Jobs and Trade Mission to Asia in 2011, officials from the Guangdong Museum of Overseas Chinese in Guangzhou and Barkerville Historic

Town created an opportunity for the exhibit to tour China in 2013. In December 2012, through midJanuary 2013, the exhibit will be on public display at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver, before going on to China. Barkerville’s Travelling Exhibit to China brings together photographs and archives reflecting the contributions of Chinese people, from Guangdong Province particularly, to Barkerville during the gold rush 150 years ago. Barkerville’s Chinatown, Chinese cemetery and extensive collection of documents and photographs now comprise the largest

collection of Chinese buildings and artifacts in North America. The exhibit tour works to strengthen growing cultural ties between British Columbia and China by honouring the legacy of B.C.’s early Chinese settlers. Provided through the B.C. government’s Arts Legacy Fund, the $20,000 grant will support the exhibit’s unique technological aspect. The exhibit provides software that will enable people in China to input information about their family connections to Barkerville and the Cariboo during the 19th century. “By supporting Barkerville’s Travelling Exhibit to China, we are

“Barkerville is one of B.C.’s largest and most popular historic destinations...” Steve Thomson, Minister

celebrating the important cultural and economic role played by Chinese immigrants in the history of British Columbia,” Bennett said. “Today, Chinese Canadians continue to make key contributions to the development and success of our

province - through business, commerce, the professions and the arts.” “B.C.’s heritage sites bring thousands of visitors annually to all regions of the province,” Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations Minister Steve Thomson added. “Barkerville is one of B.C.’s largest and most popular historic destinations and this exhibit will provide people in both China and B.C. a visual experience of Barkerville and its connection to early Chinese settlers.”

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QCEDC presents strategic plan DANIKA M. HEBERT Observer Reporter

Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation (QCEDC) presented their budget and strategic plan at the Dec. 10 Committee of the Whole and Delegation meeting. The QCDEC’s mission is to facilitate the economic, social and environmental wealth of all residents. Through this mission, the QCEDC plans how it sees Quesnel growing in those areas into the future. In the report presented to council, QCEDC said its vision “in 2030, the Quesnel area is business friendly and is an economically thriving community in British Columbia.” “Foreign and domestic investors abound and further diversify the economy,” the report added. “Agriculture, forestry, mining, tourism, small businesses and energy have ensured a prosperous and sustainable future in Quesnel.” The strategic plan was broken down into five core values, each with action

points to bring the core value to fruition. In terms of jobs, the QCEDC would like to continue to “actively participate in undertaking the attraction and development of employment and wealth creation in the Quesnel area,” according to its strategic plan matrix. Another core value the QCEDC wants to see developed is training. It wants to “encourage and develop partnerships between education services and employers, while assessing global opportunities,” the matrix explained. Other core values include sustainability, partnership and excellence. QCEDC also identified several key sectors it would like to see developed. The first key sectors mentioned in the presentation are agriculture and tourism. According to the presentation, the QCEDC wants to see agriculture and tourism developed and to build partnerships to expand and diversify all aspects while developing and expanding

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training providers and local and national employers to ensure employment for emerging needs is available in Quesnel to retain the skilled workforce. A big part of the strategic plan is working with small businesses while supporting the businesses and business improvement areas to “retain and attract employers and market Quesnel as a desirable location to operate a small business. In terms of community development, the QCEDC said priorities include multicentre fundraising management as well as to pursue opportunities for supportive funding. See PAGE A6

Your Health Naturally Holidays and Happiness As the snow falls with a sprinkling of white to cover the ground and the end of the year fast approaches we are guided into the season of giving and receiving. The whole reason for the holiday is based on a religious event that many have forgotten or do not understand and add to that the current news sensationalizing the end of the Mayan calendar there seems to be a general restlessness and confusion. With that said and from a non-judgmental point of view I say this, do what is in your heart and with love! Whether you are doing something for yourself or someone special there is no reason to follow the rest of the masses and stress yourself out and panic. If you were to talk to most people the opportunity for a social get together with good food, music and heartfelt gratitude for all that you already have is more than enough. Things that are made or done with love like shoveling the driveway, a yummy hearty soup, a hand knitted scarf or grandma’s favourite cookie recipe are truly appreciated for the thought and intent that they are meant. We are human beings with a heart that should be used more than for when there is a date on the calendar. Think of the people in your life that give of themselves and support you through out the year and be conscious of saying how much you appreciate that by doing something for them or pay it forward to someone at a time that they truly need it. Think of those who have little or less than you and give of yourself, do something of service that will give them a helping hand during a time of need. Then when the season comes to an end the celebration of life and all it’s glory is there for you and those that surround you in a Natural, healthy way~ I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to you the customer, the friend and family member for your continued support and patronage. On behalf of our family at Green Tree Health & Wellness we wish you many healthy blessings and abundant joy in the year to come and much heartfelt gratitude from Marilyn, Cassy, Tamarah, Lucy, Dani and Tia with love.

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Tourism and Civic Pride Committee

The Tourism and Civic Pride Committee is a new volunteer committee that will provide advice and make recommendations to Council regarding tourism issues and will work on projects and develop initiatives to help attract visitors to Quesnel and enhance the quality of life of residents by promoting community involvement, fostering civic pride and making Quesnel a more appealing place to live, work and play. The Committee has vacancies for five to ten community members who will be appointed for two-year terms. Letters of interest will be accepted until January 9, 2013. Please include a brief explanation outlining your specific interest in becoming a member and any applicable training and experience you have that could be considered beneficial for this volunteer committee appointment. For additional information please call Jeff Norburn, General Manager Community Services at 250-991-7479. Submit applications to the attention of Jeff Norburn, General Manager Community Services at City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, by fax to 250-992-2206, or by e-mail to jnorburn@quesnel.ca

GARBAGE PICKUP CHANGES during the Holiday Season

Residential garbage pickup changes for the weeks of December 24 and December 31 as follows: regular Tuesday pickup will be on Monday, December 24 and Monday, December 31 regular Wednesday pickup will be on Friday, December 28 and Wednesday, January 2 regular Thursday pickup will remain on Thursday, December 27 and Thursday, January 3

City Landfill Transfer Depot will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through the Holiday Season however the landfill gates will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 as well as Tuesday, January 1, due to the statutory holidays. We appreciate your co-operation and wish all Quesnel and area residents a safe and happy holiday season. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 250-992-6330 during regular office hours. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)

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CRD promoting family literacy

The CRD Library will be hosting its annual fines amnesty during “Family Literacy Week” at all branches from January 22 26, 2013. Family Literacy Week is a national initiative intended to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacyrelated activities as a family. The library’s fines amnesty will apply to participating members returning overdue materials, along with donations of recommended non-perishable foods, to be provided by our library branches to local area food banks. Further information is available online at crdl. bc.ca.

Recruitment policy The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District endorsed a resolution to maintain the funding for its Recruitment and Retention program at $120,000 for fiscal 2013 through 2015 to allow contributions of $30,000 annually towards recruitment contracts in the north, south and central Cariboo. An

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annual contribution of $30,000 to the Northern Medical Programs Trust is also included within this envelope. Both programs will be reviewed in 2015 to consider whether or not to continue these contributions beyond 2015. In 2009, the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board adopted a Recruitment and Retention policy with the proviso that it be reviewed in three years to determine its effectiveness and appropriateness. Several months later, the Board approved an annual contribution to the Northern Medical Programs Trust, again with the stipulation that the contribution be reviewed in three years.

Provisional budgets The Cariboo Regional

Hospital District (CRHD), the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) and the Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) 2013 provisional Budgets and Business Plans were endorsed by the Board. The provisional budget will then be presented to CRD residents in 2013 through three sub-regional consultation meetings taking place in the south Cariboo (100 Mile House at Creekside Seniors’ Centre) on January 30; north Cariboo (Quesnel at Quesnel Legion Hall) on January 31; and the central Cariboo (Williams Lake at the Pioneer Complex) on February 2. The CRD’s traditional Town Hall Meetings for 2013 will be held at the beginning of the budgeting process in September and October in each of the electoral areas and municipalities. The budgets are currently listed on the CRD website on the Dec. 14 agendas at cariboocrd.bc.ca.

Stove

The Cariboo Regional District Board will be supporting the 2013 Wood Stove Exchange program. The program encourages residents to replace their old inefficient wood stoves with cleaner burning models that improve personal health and air quality by providing funding incentives. The Cariboo Regional District will refund wood stove inspection fees to participants of the program after installations are approved by CRD staff. The program is a partnership of the Ministry of Environment and the BC Lung Association, and will be administered in 2013 by the Williams Lake Air Quality Roundtable.

Works approved

Up to $10,000 of Community Works Funds were approved for energy efficiency upgrades to the Lone Butte Community Hall. Work will include replacement of the current heating system, which is electric infrared heat with gas infrared heaters. program See PAGE A6

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Search and Rescue facelift from A5 The gas infrared heaters will operate at approximately 95 percent efficiency. During the meeting, the CRD Board of Directors also authorized up to $50,000 to perform energy efficiency upgrades to the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue facility in Williams Lake. Projects scheduled for this building include a heating system retrofit, door replacements and ancillary heating upgrades.

Elected The CRD’s Area G Director Al Richmond, and Area A Director Ted Armstrong were reelected during today’s meeting as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. This marks the fifth consecutive terms as Chair and Vice-Chair for Richmond and Armstrong. A full list of the 2011-2014 CRD Board of Directors is available online at cariboord.bc.ca

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QCEDC budget requests from A4 A number of key strategic points are also aimed at making the region more environmentally sustainable. The QCEDC would like to “develop a strategy for elimination of plastic bags” and “develop a strategy for recycling programs,” according to the report. QCEDC also presented their budget request for 2013 at the Dec. 10 meeting. The requests were as follows: • $2,650 for board development; • $13,950 for communications; • $1,500 for meetings and hospitality;

• $4,900 for office expenses; • $6,500 for out of office expenses; • $1,700 for professional services; • $22,000 for rent and utilities; • $138,500 for staffing; • $7,000 for telecommunications; • $146,000 for projects; for a total of $344,700 for their operating budget. To view the strategic plan and budget proposal in its entirety, visit https://quesnel. civicweb.net/Documents/ DocumentList.aspx?ID= 33583.

The Board of Directors and staff of the Cariboo Regional District wish residents of the Cariboo Chilcotin a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The CRD offices will be closed from December 24 through to January 1, 2013. CRD offices will re-open on January 2, 2013.

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Dec. 16 - Dec. 22, 2012 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to take a leap of faith when someone close to you asks for your assistance. Act first and ask questions later. It will be worth it. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there is bound to be a learning curve when you begin a new job or a new task. Do not be hard on yourself if it takes you a little longer. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, thoughtful reflection certainly may provide some of the answers you seek. But another way is to simply get out there and ask other people what they think. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, sad situations may come up, but you have a way of deflecting the situation and showcasing the bright side of things. You may find you are a person providing support this week. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, many opportunities to entertain family and friends are on the horizon. Honor all of your commitments and enjoy all of the festivities. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, while you aspire to have many friends, you just may find that there are only a few special people who hold the strings to your heart. It is okay to keep them close. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, sit down and enjoy some peace and quiet. You may enjoy the break from the frenetic pace you have been keeping the last few months. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Ever an ideas person, Scorpio, now you have to put some follow-through into those plans. You can likely find a few friends to join you on your next adventure. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, things certainly go on when you’re not around, but others may notice they just may not be as fun. You often lend joviality to anything you attend so spread your cheer. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, bide your time and you just may end the year on a bang. Don’t be afraid to add other things to your last-minute wish list because your goals just may be met. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you enjoy social situations but that doesn’t mean you have to be the life of the party. Keep this in mind as you attend holiday gatherings. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, while others are thinking about what presents they want under the tree, you may be thinking of how to give back to others. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 16 - Hallee Hirsh, Actress (25) DECEMBER 17 - Bill Pullman, Actor (59) DECEMBER 18 - Christina Aguilera, Singer (32) DECEMBER 19 - Alyssa Milano, Actress (40) DECEMBER 20 - Jonah Hill, Actor (29) DECEMBER 21 - Ray Romano, Comic Actor (55) DECEMBER 22 - Diane Sawyer, News Anchor (67)

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he horror of the mass murder at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., will resonate for some time to come. The fact the killer targeted 20 little boys and girls among his victims only lends more gravity to the incident. The shooting spree was the worst ever committed in an elementary school in the United States and was, as President Barack Obama noted as he spoke in Newtown on Sunday, Dec. 16, the fourth such mass shooting at a school during his four years in the White House. While Americans continue to debate gun control and try to explain why their country alone is plagued with so many repeat incidents, the rest of us are left to determine how to explain such horror to our kids. We would hope, however, that teachers in classrooms throughout the school district are also talking to their students about Newtown, educating their students about what happened, explaining the best they can and reassuring the kids that such events are extremely rare. Teachers spend an enormous amount of time with students. They are able to see the students as parents often cannot as various situations present themselves. While it may be advisable, as the memo stated, to limit your child’s exposure to social media and news about the Newtown mass murder, we would hope teachers are adopting an open-ear policy for students who wish to talk about the tragedy and ask questions. Yes, it is terrifying, but we can all help place everything in perspective. –Black Press

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remier Christy Clark has completed the traditional round of year-end interviews with legislative press gallery reporters. Here are excerpts from my discussion with her, dealing with the Enbridge oil pipeline proposal and the balanced budget her government has promised to present in February. TF: On the Enbridge project, are you getting the answers you want on safety? PCC: No, we’re not. We’ve set out our position. The five conditions need to be met, period. [B.C.’s conditions are “world-class” land and marine spill prevention and response, meeting legal obligations for aboriginal consultation, passing federal-provincial environmental assessment and a “fair share” of financial benefits.] PCC: We need the oilpatch producers, the Alberta government and the federal government to come to the table. We’ve been crossexamining Enbridge. We have not been getting any of the answers that we hoped

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B.C. Views to get. We haven’t gained a lot of comfort from that process. And none of the other conditions are even close to being met. We are doing our own study of marine traffic. We want to understand the total number of ships that are out there plying our coast right now. Because all of them have fuel in them, and some are cargo ships that are big enough to have enough [bunker] fuel as a mini-tanker would. Part of this is trying to understand where our level of Coast Guard protection needs to be today, in order to protect us should there be a spill from the existing traffic. TF: Balancing the budget: the finance ministry’s current projections call for an upturn in natural gas

artificially raising it? You either accept the advice of your experts or you don’t. And they’re the experts, not the politicians. TF: Right now we have a deficit gap of more than a billion dollars. Can that be closed without significant spending cuts, or tax increases, or both? PCC: You will see when we get to the budget. And it will be absolutely transparent how we got there. [Laughs] Nice try. TF: If the B.C. Liberals form a government in May, will the election date be changed so we don’t have to have this discussion about questionable spring election budgets? PCC: It’s not part of the plan today, but I’m sure it’s a discussion we’ll have in the next four years. I know that people have talked about it. I’m open to it. I’m not wedded to this particular date. Next week I’ll have highlights from my year-end interview with NDP leader Adrian Dix. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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royalties in the coming year. With the current glut of gas, isn’t that kind of farfetched? PCC: It is going to be difficult to present a balanced budget, but I think, because we’re going to build in some [forecast] allowance, as we always do, and because we’re going to be completely transparent about the assumptions that have led us there, and because we aren’t going to fiddle with any of the assumptions that we receive from the experts in the Ministry of Finance, it’s going to be quite clear that we have done it. We have come by a balanced budget honestly. So when it comes to natural gas, you know that the assumption we use in the budget is based on a fairly complex formula that the Ministry of Finance has relied on for probably a decade now. We don’t fiddle with that. There are those who would say we should artificially lower the [revenue projection] number that we use. But if you artificially lower it, what’s to stand in the way of

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Big win Santa Claus is selecting the winning ticket for the Lions Club Shopping Spree draw, with Save-On Foods Store Manager Neil Guardiero looking on. The winner of the five-minute shopping spree is D. Pagliaro of Quesnel. The three-minute shopping spree was won by Lenore Yorston, also of Quesnel. As well, Save On Foods donated gift cards and Kelly King of Quesnel won the $100 card, and Quesnel resident Lynn Mamic won the $50 card. Contributed photo

Reflecting on 2012’s accomplishments Editor: Looking back over the past year, our region can be proud of its achievements. The CRD experienced many successes in 2012. The year started with our annual Town Hall meetings in January and February throughout the 12 electoral areas and the four member municipalities. During these meetings we presented the proposed 2012 budget to our residents to seek feedback from them, before the budget was adopted at the end of March. May of 2012, the CRD and the District of

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100 Mile House hosted representatives of the North Central Local Government Association who congregated in 100 Mile House for the association’s AGM and convention. Under the theme of the “Log Home Capital,” delegates and their partners were hosted to some great workshops, business sessions and of course some spectacular entertainment and social events. I would also like to take this opportunity to again thank the many volunteers from South Cariboo who dedicated their time and efforts to make this event successful. One of the

highlights of the NCLGA Convention for our region was when CRD director and 100 Mile House mayor, Mitch Campsall was elected as the new NCLGA president. Overall, the NCLGA was an extremely successful event for the CRD and the District of 100 Mile House, and most importantly the region. June, the CRD board of directors and staff travelled to Barkerville. During the two-days of meetings, the CRD held the first joint meeting with the Regional District of Fraser Fort George and signed the Barkerville Accord – a document

which commits both local governments to work in collaboration to address issues of mutual concern and to promote the sustainability and economic vibrancy of the north central interior of B.C. The traditional Board on the Road BBQ was put on in support of Barkerville’s 2012, 150th anniversary celebration. Over the summer months, the Cariboo Regional District lobbied for our region on two critical issues including a presentation in Prince George to the provincial committee regarding the Timber Supply on July 5. Many

of the recommendations coming out of the final report published by the commission included CRD recommendations such as using a science based approach, promoting utilization of marginally economic forest lands, better fibre utilization and more. The second issue was focused on the proposed federal electoral boundaries redistribution. Again, the CRD lobbied with a strong voice at the public consultation meeting held in Prince George on Sept. 17. Sept. 13-14, we were on the road again with our second of two Board on

the Road meetings for 2012 – this time Kersley was our destination. On Thursday, during the community BBQ, we also took the opportunity to celebrate Director Ted Armstrong’s 35th anniversary as the CRD representative for Electoral Area A and Kersley. In September 2012, the CRD attended the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference in Vancouver. During the convention, nine of 10 CRD resolutions saw success on the resolution floor. See PAGE

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

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The CRD, along with the District of 100 Mile House, the City of Quesnel, the District of Wells and the City of Williams Lake and our neighbours from the Regional District of Fraser Fort George and the City of Prince George, lobbied provincial ministries. One such meeting was with Premier Christy Clark and the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and the Minister Responsible for Labour, the Honourable Pat Bell. During this session, the CRD discussed its Strong Regions report and the need for increased alternative revenue streams for local governments. The province has committed to working with the CRD to potentially act upon some of the recommendations laid out in the report. The CRD also met with the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, the Honourable Steve Thomson to discuss the Cedar Dam on Nina Lake. Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) Chair, John Massier and staff also had the opportunity to meet with the Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid to

ensure the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Master Plan be given priority. Our success was not limited to the resolutions or minister meetings either, as three members of the CRD Board of Directors were elected to the UBCM Executive Board including Quesnel Director, Mayor Mary Sjostrom as President; myself, Chair Al Richmond as Third Vice-President. 100 Mile House Director, Mayor Mitch Campsall was also appointed to the UBCM Executive as the NCLGA representative. We will continue to follow up with the issues discussed at UBCM and will collaborate with our regions’ provincial MLAs and federal MPs to ensure the people of the CRD have a voice in Victoria and Ottawa. In 2012, the CRD successfully applied to a number of different provincial and federal funding programs such as the Building Canada Fund, the Towns for Tomorrow program, Northern Development Initiative Trust, the Community Tourism Opportunities program and UBCM’s Fuel mitigation fund. For example, our fuel management projects and water and sewer systems received approximately $1.3

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Salvation Army serves Christmas dinner Thanks to the generosity of Ashley Home Store, turkey and all the trimmings were served last Wednesday. Helping prep for the meal are clockwise from top left: Donald Fieber; Douglas King; kitchen manager and birthday girl Daniela Hanson; Ashley Home Store owner Rami Pannu; Kelley Bingham, left and Ben Wright; and carving the turkeys, Kevin Hames.

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ig Brothers Big Sisters is asking for caring individuals to consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister to one of the 27 children currently hoping for a special friend in their life. After a screening and training process, a volunteer can share fun activities with a young person and be a kid again. The agency provides support and monitoring throughout the match. There are so many children in our program that would appreciate and benefit from a one to one friendship and the opportunity to experience new adventures.

Even though Quesnel for each of the funding this children fun event. is special The with their Christmas bags own unique were greatly personality appreciated Big Brothers/ and interests, by the Little Big Sisters they have the Brothers of Quesnel same wish – SHARING A LITTLE MAGIC and Little to have a Big Sisters. Thank Brother or you also to Big Sister. Do you have a Northern Strike Paintball Little time for a ‘Little?’ for donating toys and games Think BIG for your New for the bags. Year’s Resolution. Consider Many people and groups becoming a mentor. have donated generously Our group enjoyed a great to us lately – special thanks time at the matinee last to former board member week. Thank you to Carib Wayne Strang, Big Sister Theatre. We would also Amaris, West Fraser like to thank Community Mills and Quesnel River Policing and the City of Pulp.

If you would like to donate to our organization, call us at 250-992-7257 or drop by 368 Vaughan Street. Income tax receipts are available. The Penny Drive is continuing. Thank you to everyone who has dropped off their pennies. Check out our new facelift at the Little Big House. Thank you, Allan McDonald, for giving us new siding and windows. A Merry Christmas and special thanks to our Mentors, our “Little” families and our community volunteers. Maggie Bello is executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel.

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Don’t forget to give Salvation Army’s Lieutenant Laura Van Schaick entertains on her fiddle as she collects donations in one of the many Salvation Army kettles around town. Look for the kettles at various locations and remember to give generously. Dave Sutton photo

Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY OLD TIME FIDDLERS NEW YEAR’S DINNER AND DANCE, Dec. 31, Legion Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m., supper at 6:30 p.m., dance to follow. Admission $15. Contact Jean 250992-5081. 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

The Quesnel Church

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

Call 747-3178. Ask for Kim.

help provide quality nature education programs for youth and adults. For information call 250-9925833 or email bces@ telus.net.

TUESDAY FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER Dec. 25, St. John’s Anglican Church hall, all are welcome, 1 – 4 p.m., for information or to volunteer contact Reg or Eileen, 250747-2109 or leave a message, 250-9926152.

WEDNESDAY NOTE: CONCERT MOVED TO SCHOOL PREMISES. NORTH CARIBOO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PRESENTS CINDERELLA MEETS HER PRINCE, Dec. 19, 12:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m., in NCCS SCHOOL GYM, admission by donation.

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, 250992-0090.

SUNDAY FOR ALL YOU BIRD LOVERS, Annual Bird Count, Dec. 23. Call your sightings into 250249-5561 or email qabis4@gmail.com

ONGOING EVENTS OAPO ACTIVITIES (CLOSED DEC. 22 – 30) 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, 250-991-0090. 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.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoon, 1 – 3 p.m. in the library activity room. 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. QUESNEL ABORIGINAL ARTS GROUP, looking for Aboriginal artists and crafters interested in joining a group to

support and promote local Aboriginal arts and crafts entrepreneurs. Anyone interested in joining contact Sandra Moore, quesnelaboriginalartsgroup@ gmail.com or 250925-1069. FRIENDS OF BARKERVILLE regular meetings, first Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Wee Chippee Restaurant. For information call 250-992-2008. 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, 250-992-9520. 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. 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 250-747-1180 or rubydksn@telus.net

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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A weekend of steel and ice ‘Roos notch a close loss and a big win JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The ‘Roos faced a tough weekend, a double header on the road, starting with the unbeaten Smithers Steelheads, followed by a Sunday game against the Omenica Ice. The ‘Roos notched one in each category, keeping the gap close in the loss and wide in the win. The ‘Roos faced off against Steelheads Saturday night at The Pond in Smithers. “We were a little short-handed but the guys played really hard,” assistant coach Bob Marsh said. Smithers came out fast in the first, peppering Ryan Manderson, the ‘Roos goalie, with 23 shots over the course of the period. Manderson did a solid job in net keeping the score down, until a hooking penalty had the ‘Roos down a player, which the Steelheads took advantage of, a theme which continued throughout the night. The Steelheads’ Ian Smith put the puck behind Manderson at 4:21 to put Smithers ahead in the game. After that stumble, Manderson kept the goal puck free. At the other end of the ice the ‘Roos couldn’t put anything together, tossing the puck towards the net only ten times over the 20 minutes. The third saw more activity on the scoreboard. The ‘Roos, anxious to not be left behind, were the first to put numbers up in the second. Levon Johnson managed

to crumble Mike Wall, the Steelheads goalie, at 3:16, putting the ‘Roos on even footing. The goal gave the ‘Roos steam. A mix up on the Steelheads bench put too many men on the ice, which netted the team a bench minor and opened up ice for the ‘Roos to sneak ahead. At 6:06, Justin Fulton took advantage of the penalty and gave the ‘Roos the first taste of the lead. Sixteen second later, Daniel Hills put in the ‘Roos third of the night, giving the ‘Roos that dangerous two goal cushion. The Steelheads’ Adam DeVries started the Smithers comeback with eight minutes left of the first, taking advantage of the ‘Roos penalty handed out to Devon Whalen for tripping. The Steelheads then went looking for the equalizer, which the ‘Roos kept firmly out of their reach until the closing minutes of the second. Smithers’ Darryl Young scored an unassisted goal with 15 second left in the second to even up the game going into the third. The first half of the third kept the crowd on edge, without either teaming breaking the stalemate, despite a couple ‘Roos penalties. The Smithers gave up no such chances to the ‘Roos, keeping their play disciplined. On the ‘Roos third penalty, Lane Perry finally found the way past Manderson, giving the Steelheads the lead with just over half the period left. The ‘Roos couldn’t make any

magic in the last minutes of the game and ended by taking Manderson out of the net for the extra skater, which resulted in a goal in the last minute, as the Steelheads’ Spencer Brooks put the puck in the empty net to give the Steelheads a 5-3 cushion the ‘Roos couldn’t get back in the last thirty seconds. The four penalties really hurt, said Marsh, and are something the ‘Roos focusing on decreasing. Sunday in Vanderhoof was a different story altogether, with the ‘Roos coming down hard on the Omenica Ice. The ‘Roos dominated the first, putting them well in the lead after 20 minutes. Korban Paine netted the first goal at 16:48, Levon Johnson finds his way past MIke Wall followed by a second for Dan Hills just over a Steelheads minute and a half later. no Ice skater able to find a way The back-to-back early goal past Manderson. On the other gave way to more even play, end, however, the ‘Roos offence with no more goals until deep continued to rack up goals. the closing minutes of the first Dan Kirkham got the first of when the Ice’s Kalen Bird found the period, not three minutes in. the back of the net at 3:31. Just past the 13 minute mark The one goal gap was shortCurtis Gassoff netted on of his lived, however, as the ‘Roos own and then Hills found his Billy Ferster rendered the second of the night at the before previous goal moot with a the ten minute mark. goal of his own less than half a The third found the ‘Roos minute later. backing off, which the Ice tried, Joel Boyetchko ended the and failed, to capitalize on. period with another goal for The beginning of the period the ‘Roos with just under two looked good for the Ice as Cole minutes left. The second was all ‘Roos, with Prince finally solved Manderson before the first minute was up.

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That, however, was only matched in the very last minute of play, with assistant captain David Gordon netting the Ice’s third and last of the game to put the score at 7-3 in favour of the ‘Roos. After the weekend, Marsh was happy with how the team is playing. “They’re starting to buy into the systems we’re coaching out on the ice,” he said. The ‘Roos are back home after Christmas, on Sat. Dec. 29, facing off against the Williams Lake Stampeders.

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Carmen Huang practices figure skating last Wednesday. Huang, along with fellow Quesnel Figure Skating Club members Cassandra Greenwood and Selena Van Aert placed first in Williams Lake last week, along with impressive performances by other members. Look for the full story in Friday’s Observer.

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With Christmas on the prowl, the super leaguers took time out from gift shopping and Christmas cheering to throw stones. On sheet 'A'way in a Manger, Billy Barker filled Frank's defense with holes in a 9-2 rout. In the feature match of the night, Frank's super market got lost in the woods as the Billy Barker Bandits used the Frank's boys for target practice. Frank's folded their tents early and were first off the ice, playing only six ends. DLE ran smooth and fast in their 9-3 victory over Cariboo Pulp on sheet 'B'ring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella. Douglas Lake added two snowbirds and a Kubota girl to help them hit on all four cylinders and take over Cariboo Pulp 9-3. A big three in the seventh end 'sowed' up the win. On sheet 'C'arol of Bells, tofu beat

burgers in the food fight of the night. Karin's health food beat A&W's fast food again. It was a tight game, with Karin's stealing on in the eighth end for the 7-4 win. Investors Group did away neatly with JAR, 10-3 on sheet 'D'eck the Halls..

A half empty JAR could not match the bull market and succumbed to Investors Group after seven ends. A close 7-6 win by CDC over Willis Harper had the children celebrating on sheet Jingle B'E'lls (you try finding a carol that starts with

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JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter It's been a long strange trail Cody Cole has blazed through Alberta and B.C., but the dedication through rambling may be paying off with Toronto, and its avian team, now on his itinerary. The right handed pitcher grew up playing baseball in Quesnel, starting in the minor leagues before working his way up to the Jacks. Cole, now 19, started playing ball before he started school. It took him four years to figure out where he should be on the diamond. "I started pitching when I was 8 because I liked to be in control of the game," Cole said. He has stuck with it ever since. After eight years playing with little league teams, Cole graduated to the Jacks, for whom he played two seasons. The team, during his stint with them, made the arduous move from the lowest team to the very top in his second year, Cole said. "Cody played for me at 16 in an 18 and over league and still stood out as a great player," his erstwhile coach, Randy Enns said of him. "He would pitch and catch and do whatever the team needed him to do. I immediately took a shine to Cody and tried to mentor him as best I could He would meet me at the diamond early and he would prep the field, even mowing the field for a truer hop on grounders." Last summer, however, the Jacks folded their hand, leaving Cole searching outside his hometown to continue his passion. Cole, 18 years old at the time, settled on Lethbridge after their coach invited him to come play for the Lethbridge Giants, a Big League division team in the Alberta Little league. He spent last summer in Lethbridge, honing his skill on

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of players culled from all over the world, with players from New York and even Japan joining Cole on the diamond. Playing with that calibre of player, with such a diverse array of players was a bit of a change for Cole. "It was different at first, but as soon as we get to know each other and mesh, it's back to baseball as usual," Cole said. Cole is still fresh, having played only the autumn season, a tour down to the west coast, with a couple games out in Alberta. The team though has a pretty impressive record for that short stint, with 29 wins and just three losses Though he's not getting as much play as he did in Lethbridge, Cole is happy with his time on the diamond. During the run down the coast, in New Westminster, Cole was offered a chance to take the next step, by a scout from the Blue Jays. "It was awesome," Cole said of the moment he got the offer. "I didn't even really know who he was at first because he just came up and started talking to me. It was kind of a shock." The scout offered him a door into dream for every kid to pick up a bat and a mitt: playing in the big league. For now though, Cole isn't getting to worked up about things and isn't making any decisions about anything quite yet, not knowing how it will play out and still waiting for the final details of the camp. "It's basically a play it by ear thing," he said. "Until the camp I'll keep doing my thing and going to school."

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