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Museum set for lighting upgrades AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter The Gold Pan’s museum is receiving a muchneeded lighting upgrade, thanks to close to $40,000 in federal funding. Last Friday Cariboo–Prince George MP Dick Harris announced the funding under the Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). The investment of $39,905 will be used for renovations, including the installation of new lighting to improve the safety and accessibility of the facility. “ Right now we have fluorescent, office style lighting throughout the museum with a few spot lights added in the new wing,� museum curator Elizabeth Hunter said. “We will be replacing approximately half the existing  fluorescents with new low energy fluorescents for basic ambient lighting and replacing the other half with fiber optic spotlights.� Hunter explained the lighting has several advantages, including environmental as well as helping to preserve precious pieces in the museum. “Finally, with the spots we can direct the light to pick out more significant artifacts, text panels etc. so the exhibits should look better,� she said. Hunter explained the museum will also be installing fiber optic lighting in many of the exhibit cases, ensuring visitors have the best visual possible. “The end goal is lower energy consumption, lower operating costs and add more effective or dramatic lighting,� she said. “By making these investments in local infrastructure, we are helping boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for the region,� Harris added. CIIF is a two-year national program that will invest $150 million to rehabilitate and improve existing community infrastructure across Canada. It works to help modernize infrastructure and provide broad-based economic benefits to communities.  “The upgrade to the lighting in the museum will not only make our facility green, thus reducing energy and operating costs, it will help preserve our treasured collections and visually enhance our striking exhibits, making it even more appealing to visitors,� Mayor Mary Sjostrom said. Lighting is expected to be installed in the fall, once tourist season slows down.
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Proposed B.C. refinery switches technology TOM FLETCHER Black Press Newspaper publisher David Black is revising his B.C. environmental assessment application for a large-scale heavy oil refinery in Kitimat to use a new refining process to reduce its environmental impact. Black gave an update on the project to a B.C. Chamber of Commerce breakfast in Vancouver Wednesday, saying he has found most of the $25 billion in financing needed and buyers for the refinery’s fuel products. He said customer contracts and financing are to be finalized within two months. Black also released a Mustel Group poll conducted in February that shows three out of four people support the idea to refine crude oil in Kitimat. A 57 per cent majority continue to oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway plan to pipe crude to Kitimat and load it on ocean tankers. Black said rejection of pipelines would only push crude oil producers to use rail
transport to reach his refinery and other buyers. The new process makes synthetic fuels from the heavy tar left over from conventional oil refining, instead of extracting the carbon as petroleum coke as is done in Alberta and elsewhere. Black said in an interview there are currently four other heavy oil refineries under construction around the world, two in Africa and two in Saudi Arabia. All are about the same scale as his proposed Kitimat Clean plant, processing about 400,000 barrels per day of heavy oil using “cokers” that extract the coal-like byproduct. A refinery of that size would fill 100 rail cars per day with petroleum coke, which is typically burned for metal production and contains sulphur as well as similar carbon intensity to metallurgical coal. Shell’s refinery at Anacortes, Wa. currently processes Alberta oil sands crude using cokers, selling the petroleum coke for aluminum refining. The new process adds
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Simpson calls for best practices
Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson called for a roundtable process to develop best practices for placer mining last week during question period. Documents released last year via a freedom of information request revealed the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Mines disagreed about the level of regulatory compliance in the placer mining industry. “A Ministry of Environment audit concluded that 74 percent of the placer operations they inspected were out of compliance,” Simpson said. “The Ministry of Mines responded to that audit, saying Environment staff violated the Mines Act when they conducted the inspections and that the placer mine operations that were audited were
actually 94 percent in compliance.” The Indepdent MLA asked the ministers to clarify the discrepancy. Minister of Mines Rich Coleman responded there were “unresolved issues respecting methodology,” but the industry is “expected to adhere to environmental standards.” Simpson asked the minister to bring together stakeholders including ministry staff, placer miners, local governments, and First Nations representatives for a roundtable process to develop industry best practices. “What we need is a roundtable with all the relevant parties to make sure that not only the ministries are aligned, but that First Nations, local governments, and the placer miners are all on the same page,” Simpson said.
Simpson noted the District of Wells had raised concerns about increased placer activities. Minister Coleman noted that the ministries have been working with the Cariboo Mining Association “to bring awareness of current safety and environmental standards,” and in response to Simpson’s questions he pledged that those conversations would continue outwards to include First Nations throughout 2013. “Mining development is an important part of diversifying our regional economy and placer mining has been a significant contributor to our region for over 150 years,” Simpson said. “Placer miners need clarity on the exact
regulatory framework they are to adhere to, and the community needs to know that placer activities will always reflect and be held accountable to the best possible practices.”
DriveABLE Simpson tabled a petition in the Legislature signed by 1,001 residents who want a DriveABLE testing centre in Quesnel. “Seniors are tested to ensure their safety and the safety of their fellow drivers, but those tests have to be done in a fair and accessible way,” said Simpson. “Right now we don’t have a DriveABLE testing centre in Quesnel, which means seniors have to travel to be tested in either Prince George or Williams Lake, which is
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LOAD RESTRICTIONS As per resolution by City Council, Load Restrictions are in place as of March 5, 2013. All roads and streets in City Limits are restricted to 70% of legal axle loading except the following roads, which remain at 100% legal axle loading. • • • • • • • •
Rome Avenue McLeod Avenue Commons Avenue Brownmiller Road Pinecrest Road Quesnel Hixon Road Carradice Road Campbell Crescent
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Local artist assists McNaughton students in carving totem pole McNaughton teacher, Chad Palmer, has been working with his art/shop students on carving an eight-foot totem pole. McNaughton Centre received a grant to purchase the tools needed and Palmer; Corinna Goodwin, First Nations Youth Care Worker; local carver, Ted Stahl and students have been working on it ever since. The project is expected to be completed some time next year and put on display in McNaughton Centre’s common area. Contributed photo
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So many reasons to relay
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magine yourself standing in LeBourdais Park. It is a bright, sunny morning in May, hundreds of people lining a track laid out with pylons and flagging tape. There are decorated tents everywhere, a giant balloon arch marking the start of the track, and a feeling of excitement in the air. What captures everyone’s attention, though, is the group of people in yellow shirts gathering at the balloon arch. They’ve washed the paint off of their hands after signing their name and their cancer-free years on the banner of hope. They line up under the arch as the music swells and the local paddling clubs raise their paddles high in the air. These are the survivors, people of all ages who have battled cancer and forced it into remission. As they walk the track with pride and happiness, some walking strong on their own feet, others with the aid of friends or family, and others in wheelchairs, the other Relay For Life participants cheer, clap, wave, and even cry. Watching the survivor lap brings a rush of emotion as hope infuses all
those at the event, a soft whisper from the heart that says, “This is why we relay; so that anyone diagnosed with cancer will be able to celebrate their continued life year after year and need not live in fear.” Imagine yourself standing in LeBourdais Park. It’s a cool evening in May after sunset, hundreds of people gathering in front of the Friendship stage. Each person holds an unlit candle, while behind them the tents have been taken down and the park is nearly empty but for the luminaries which now mark the track with their light. From a single candle all the others are lit, and a solemn walk begins along a path lit by the soft glow of hundreds of luminaries. As people pass these small white bags illuminated by a candle, highlighting the names of loved ones, some stop to smile, to hug, to mourn, and to cry. As we witness this emotional ceremony, as the candles glowing on the hillside shift from “hope” to “cure” to “life,” and as the music lifts to a hopeful tone, a truth is known among all gathered. “This is why we relay; to remember
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or how you can get involved, contact Michelle Godfrey at 778-414-1222 or 250-983-8815, or Kara Perdue at 250-983-4241. You can also email quesnelrelay@ bc.cancer.ca. For questions about Teams contact Cathy Briggs at 250-747-
1739. You can also visit the Relay For Life website at www.relaybc.ca/ quesnel2013 for information on the Canadian Cancer Society, to register your team, and for online donations. Kara Purdue is a Relay for Life volunteer.
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The Liberal government has been facing uncomfortable questions about leaked internal emails outlining their “multicultural outreach” strategy. This completely inappropriate votegetting plan would have mixed party and public resources to court different cultural communities across BC, and it appears to have been coordinated by high-level staff in the Premier’s inner circle. What’s interesting about the leaked documents is that the email addresses were all private accounts, putting them outside the reach of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Earlier this week the Information and Privacy Commissioner released a report on the increasing number of FOI requests that come up blank. Requests to the Premier’s Office resulted in “no responsive records” 45 per cent of the time in 2011/12, up 15 per cent over the previous year. Twentyfive per cent of requests government-wide also return no results. When Christy Clark ran for the Liberal leadership, she made a number of commitments to “open government” and transparency, but the Privacy Commissioner says there’s a culture of verbal government in the Premier’s Office. Emails are only used to set up phone calls and in-person meetings, and those “transitory” records are deleted. When no records exist, British Columbians might never learn the details behind important government decisions. You may remember that there were apparently no records created during the removal of the Premier’s Chief of Staff, Ken Boessenkool; Deputy Chief of Staff Kim Haakstad, who resigned over the most recent scandal, says those records probably did exist, but they were deleted. According to another FOI request, apparently no emails or letters were ever exchanged between the Premier and the Finance Minister or Prime Minister about the HST. Right.
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those who have lost their lives to cancer and fight for a world where we no longer lose our loved ones to this terrible disease.” Imagine holding your loved ones close when they tell you they have been diagnosed with cancer. Imagine the fear, the uncertainty, the worry, the desperation. Now imagine a world where a cancer diagnosis no longer carries those fears and emotions. A world where cancer can be treated easily and effectively and a cancer diagnosis does not alter your life expectancy. This is the world the Canadian Cancer Society is working towards. This is why we Relay For Life. It’s Time for a Cure. For more information on the Relay For Life event
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Freedom of Information legislation should make it easier to do my job, but our requests also come up dry, even when we have evidence that records must exist. When there are documents, we’re frequently told there will be stiff fees – sometimes thousands of dollars – to cobble together what we’re after. If we pursue one of those large requests, public money starts to move around in a weird cycle – from our office back to crown corporations and ministries – just so we can get the information we need to hold government to account. It’s hardly “freedom of information” when written records don’t exist and information isn’t free. What happened to the promise of open and transparent government?
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Friday, March 8, 2013 Quesnel Cariboo Observer
What’s an hour worth to you?
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he concept of time is just as subjective as the concept of flavour... or the concept of what good music is. We’ve all got our own ideas and we’ve all got a date with a changing clock this Saturday night. The fact that some folks don’t think it’s a big deal only goes to illustrate the point made above. What’s widely accepted is that one hour makes a pretty extreme difference across the board. It’s like the difference in one or two degrees spelling the difference between a bumper crop and a famine. Authorities will likely report a spike in car accidents during morning commutes following Saturday night’s seasonal adjustment to our clocks. People who study such things in extreme depth can estimate the dollars lost to society by way of eroded productivity thanks to that lost hour of shut-eye. Some of us are not likely to lose too much sleep worrying about such things, we’re already consumed by enough critical points to ponder. The main thing is that we’ve got more daylight with which to revel in the joy of North Cariboo living, and that more than makes up for an hour of lost wink-time. Don’t think we won’t appreciate getting it back next fall, by then, we’ll need it. –Black Press
How to handle backhanded stinkers
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ast week I was told that I looked really good for my age. A couple of days later a friend said that I was probably a real stunner when I was in my twenties. On both occasions I believe these people intended their remarks to be compliments. But to me, neither of them felt exactly like that. I thought it odd they tainted a perfectly nice thing to say by bringing age into the equation, but remarks like these are nothing new. As with many things that amuse and/or puzzle me, I put the comments on Facebook and asked people which of the two they’d rather be told. Most saw the remarks as backhanded compliments, and didn’t like either. Some offered up funny things they’d been told themselves: “You look good for someone your size. ” “I like your haircut, it’s 10 times better!” Also: “You look slim from the front.” Backhanded compliments have continued to fascinate me ever since I received one from my first boyfriend.
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On A Brighter Note “You’re pretty,” he said. “You could never be on a magazine cover or anything like that, but you’re pretty.” I remember sitting there dumbfounded, trying to figure out if he intended to be insulting or if he was simply clueless. I found a smarter boyfriend after that. Over the years I’ve encountered many incidents where I was left wondering what was meant. I finally got up the nerve to ask when I was 25 years old. “You have a nice figure for such a big-boned girl,” a coworker had told me. “I can’t tell,” I said timidly. “Did you mean that as a compliment?” “What are you talking about?” she responded, confused. When I said it would have felt more flattering if she hadn’t added the big-boned
was left feeling that I was some old hag giving her a backhanded compliment, exactly the way I felt when the woman commented on my “big bones” 20 years before. The point is, we never truly know what people are thinking or if their words are sincere. But it shouldn’t matter. What matters is what we think of ourselves. I’m trying to teach my nine-year-old daughter that concept, since she’s at that age where backhanded compliments and in-yourface insults are a frequent occurrence. Life is too short to take negative, or perceived negative comments, personally. What others say and think about us is their business, not ours. As the former First Lady of America Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” She couldn’t have been more right about that. Those are words worth living. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist, Lori Welbourne.com
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part, she looked at me like I was a raving psycho, so I dropped it. When this kind of thing happens now, I might wonder their intended message, but I rarely bother to ask, because it’s not important what they think of me. I must confess though, I have also said some stupid things. A few nights ago I met a gorgeous, young lady with super long, brown hair and I told her she looked like Alanis Morissette. I wanted to add that she was an even prettier version of the singer, but instead of saying that, I said this: “You look like Alanis Morissette – but less horsey.” Everyone around us laughed, including her, so I felt safe that it was regarded as funny and nothing more. But it occurred to me later that I may have insulted her, which was not my intention at all. The fact is, I think Alanis Morissette is beautiful and I thought the girl I met was even more beautiful. But how would she know that? Maybe she
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hether we talk about projects we need to do this year or projects we’ll need to address 30 years from now, the common refrain in those discussions is sustainability. As I’ve written before, a common definition of sustainability is being able to meet our needs without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Over the past year, we’ve been working on defining what a sustainable future for our community looks like. We put together a task force under the leadership
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE of Coun. Ed Coleman to envision that future and to draft a roadmap for how we get there. That work culminated this week with the release of the ourQuesnel: Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. This document provides a vision for a successful and sustainable future; describes our priorities for
success in the long term; and lays out strategy areas that contain actions that will help us reach that sustainable future. The task force created this document, informed by an advisory team made up of citizens, Council, staff and partner organizations. We received a lot of public input at several steps in the process – thank you! Through this document, we’re focusing on 10 strategy areas: economy, work, education and skills training; transportation and mobility; energy, water, resources and waste; food; social
and community wellbeing; ecosystems, natural areas and parks; communications and connectivity infrastructure; buildings and sites; arts, culture, recreation and leisure; and housing and land use. We’ve also created a series of 2013 actions in these areas to lead us to greater sustainability. The goal of this process was not just to create another plan; rather, it was to create a new approach to strategic planning for the community. City Council as well as the Quesnel Community and Economic Development
Corporation have already adopted the approach in their strategic planning processes. I hope other organizations will look at this document and process and refer to them in their own planning as well. What we need now is to hear your thoughts about where we stand. Do you like the approach? Do you want to learn more about how your organization can use the ourQuesnel process? Do you have ideas on how we can improve it? Let us know – we want to hear from you. You can view the draft ourQuesnel ICSP at www.
ourquesnel.com. You can direct your comments to tturner@quesnel.ca or ourquesnel@quesnel.ca You can also like us at www.facebook.com/ ourquesnel. Today’s generations have a responsibility to those of the future to create a more sustainable decisionmaking process. I’m excited to hear what you think about it! Do you have a question for Mayor Mary Sjostrom? E-mail it to us at newsroom@ quesnelobserver.com and we’ll forward it to the Mayor so she can answer it in an upcoming column.
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Legion asking for gently used treasures
Top, left to right: Ken Lewington, Jean Johnson and Coletta Telford are the three primary flea market volunteers; below, left: unusual items can be found on the tables in the lower level of the Legion; below, centre: a shopper takes her time. Annie Gallant photos
Legion Flea Market is a great resource for all sorts of gems ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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or the past 20 years, discerning consumers have made the Legion Flea Market one of their shopping musts. Various quality gently-used items are clearly displayed on tables in the lower level of the Quesnel Legion hall, ready for that special person to purchase. Perhaps the most important aspect to this shopping experience is where
the money is put to use. Every penny is income for the Quesnel Legion for services to veterans and their families. “The flea market is a critical part of keeping the Legion doors open and providing services to veterans and their families,” flea market volunteer and long-time Legion member Ken Lewington said. However, donations are key to the success of the flea market, which is now open Wednesday – Saturday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lewington, who is the pickup and
delivery man, says he’ll pickup anytime, seven days a week, anywhere in the Quesnel area, just call him at 250-7474591. The only items the Flea Market doesn’t sell is clothing and for those donations, Flea Market manager Coletta Telford said, give them to either the Salvation Army or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel. The Legion Flea Market is a victim of its own success. At one time their storage room was packed to the rafters with donations but now, with their extended hours and excellent bargains, they are in
need of donations and encourage anyone with items to drop them off anytime Tuesday – Saturday in the Legion foyer, where Lewington will then move it to the lower level for sorting and sales. Telford and Lewington, along with the third in the flea market trio, Jean Johnson, thoroughly check all donated items and electrical items, such as small appliances, are also inspected and tested. “The public has been very good to us and we want to thank everyone for their support and look forward to that support continuing,” Telford said. She encourages the public to drop in and find that perfect item or take this early springtime to finally purge those unwanted items. “Coletta is so good with the public, people come back because of her and the great service along with her limitless compassion,” Lewington added much to Coletta’s humble embarrassment. To find out more about donating to the Legion Flea Market call Coletta, 250992-6140, Ken, 250-747-4591 or the Legion office, 250-992-6819. Fundraising is critical to the Legion and in addition to the flea market, there will be pie and layer cake sales, March 30 in the Legion foyer, noon – 5 p.m., where the public is welcome to shop for a special baked item. Watch for other fundraisers as the season progresses.
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QFC presents a compassionate French film Quesnel Film Club’s fourth film presentation Amour, is an awardwinning movie and an official selection at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Amour is scheduled for March 14 at the Carib Theatre. Master director Michael Haneke draws on the extraordinary talents of two of the finest and most legendary performers in the history of French cinema – Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva – to create a powerful and moving portrait of an elderly couple struggling with their mortality. Ensconced in an apartment that fits them like an old glove and settled happily into their long-established domestic routines, retired music teachers Anne and Georges Laurent have their comfortable world cataclysmically upended when Ann suddenly displays symptoms of a stroke. With Anne now partially paralyzed, Georges struggles to care for her at home, with each day bringing new, painful challenges. A visit from the couple’s dutiful daughter Eva only further indicates how distant Georges and Anne’s lives now are from the rest of the world – a private realm that grows even more solitary as Anne slips slowly,
Amour is the story of an aging couple who face the reality of their mortality. unbearably away. It would have been easy, with material such as this, to slip into the conventions of a tearjerker, but Haneke unerringly steers clear of sentimentality, cliche or pathos. Humane, compassionate and featuring exquisite performance from three of cinema’s greatest actors, Amour is a magisterial work from
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Melanie was born in Saskatoon Sask. to Clifford and Marion Cave. At 2 years old her family moved to Southern B.C. Melanie did most of her schooling in Burnaby, until grade 12 when they moved to Moose Heights in Quesnel. I couldn’t believe my good fortune to have a gorgeous 17 year old move in next door. I was lucky enough to marry that girl and we spent 42 years as best friends. We were blessed with two beautiful daughters Laurel and Amber. Later we welcomed three grandchildren; Nicholas, Jalen and Annika. Melanie touched so many hearts; her family, friends, and throughout her career at Save On Foods, that includes all of her co-workers and countless customers over her 22 years there. The loss we feel is immeasurable and there will always be an ache in our hearts, but knowing she was loved by so many people will, hopefully, somewhat ease the pain. She will be missed by all that knew her. There are so many people we would like to thank for their outpouring of love and support, it is mind boggling! To my sisters Colleen and Debbie for their amazing work helping me, to Cole Petersen for all his help and outstanding Eulogy, all of our families and friends, Dr. Dorothy Craig, Dr. Gerald McFeteridge, Dr. Michelle Evans and her entire staff at Ambulatory Care, all of the staff at G.R. Baker Memorial, to the Dunrovin staff and the Palliative Care staff at the Hospice House, OMG! Words alone are not enough to express our gratitude for the care Melanie received while there. To Save On Foods, Arrow Transport, The Kotzer family and kitchen staff at the Billy Barker, thank you for all you have done. To the countless people that have sent food, flowers, made donations in Melanie’s honour and support of all kinds, you know who you are, Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. Joe, Laurel, (Shane) Amber, (Cole), Nicholas (Colleen), Jalen, Annika and the entire Mighton and Cave families.
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he Daffodil yourself or give to Campaign someone special, is taking or even make an place and you can anonymous gift to pre-order your a cancer patient. flowers now! Everyone is Daffodil pins touched by cancer Ivana Topic will also be availat some point in Cancer Clips able at numerous their lives. businesses around This could be Quesnel. Flower orders may you or someone you know. be placed now until March Through cancer we learn what 15 by calling The Canadian is important and what is not Cancer Society Quesnel Unit and we are reminded of the Office at 992-6551, through love and support of others. fax/e-mail or dropping by. The yellow daffodil pins Delivery of flowers is March help raise money for cancer 28 to local businesses and research and programs, but it individuals can pick up their is also a symbol that individuflowers at the Quesnel unit of- als suffering from cancer are fice anytime between 11 a.m. not alone. – 3 p.m. on Thursday. Order your daffodils and The fundraiser celebrates show your support by wearthe Canadian Cancer Society’s ing a yellow daffodil pin; mission to fight cancer and we need to show those afraise awareness. fected by cancer they are not The daffodil is one of the alone and we are fighting with first flowers of spring and was them. chosen as a symbol of hope. The Canadian Cancer SociYou may order daffodils for ety is also actively recruiting
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June 23, 1926 ~ February 7, 2013 Irene Julia Kopetski passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2013 at the age of 86. Irene was born near Fulda, Saskatchewan to Frank and Mary Yager, the second of ten children. She was a young child when her family homesteaded in the Loon Lake area. Irene loved school, she completed grade 8 and hoped to become a teacher, however she was not able to continue as higher education was not available. In November 1945 Irene married Joe Kopetski, they moved to Barthel where Joyce was born. After farming a short time, they packed up and moved to BC. Elmer, David, Judith, and Rosemarie, were born in Kelowna. Irene worked in the orchards and packing house while raising their young family. In 1952 they moved to Quesnel and eventually settled in Moose Heights, where MaryAnn, Elaine and Janice joined the family. In addition to running the Moose Heights Store, Irene was involved with community and school activities. In 1970 the move was made to the gravel pit on North Fraser Drive. Now Irene took on the role of secretary, bookkeeper and dispatcher for their growing trucking business until they retired 30 years later. Irene always loved growing her gardens and flowers. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and baking cookies for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Irene liked to travel and loved visiting with family and friends. Irene survives in the hearts of her husband of 67 years, Joe Kopetski. Her childrenJoyce Standbridge, Elmer Kopetski, David Kopetski, Judith McKenzie, Rosemarie (Stan) McKay, MaryAnn Kopetski, Elaine Kopetski, Janice (Gary) McLean and Irene Kopetski.
Her grandchildren - Marvin (Shawna), Melinda (Troy), Katherine (Dustin), Shawn (Geneva), Jennifer, Scott (Kathryn), Chris, Eric, Blair, Adrienne, Jeremy and Matthew. Her great grandchildren - James, Hailey, Jacob, Lucas, Carly, Emily and Daryl. Her siblings - Elmer Yager and Coletta (Dale) Telford. Her in-laws - Berna Yager, Joseph Theisen, Allen Morgenstern, Ann Yager, Lynn Rawling, Mary Morgenstern, Bill (Betty) Kopetski, Jim (Grace) Kopetski, Lena Chore, Frank (Esther) Kopetski, Emma Throssell, Anna Kopetski and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Greeting her in Heaven are her parents, Frank and Mary Yager. Her sons-in-law Jim McKenzie and Mike Standbridge. Her siblings - Clarence Yager, Annabelle Rawling, Germon Yager, Vincent Yager, Estalene Theisen, Eugene Yager, Evelyn Morgenstern. Her in-laws - Josef and Katherine Kopetski, Alvin Morgenstern, Kay Meise, Cele Kopetski, Ernie Meise, Alex Chore and Roy Throssell. Our family would like to thank family and friends who were so supportive during this difficult time. Also thank you to We Care staff Debbie, Tina and Dana who took such good care of Mom in her home.
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Lifestyles
The miracle of parental love O
n Friday, March 1, my husband and I welcomed our first child into the world, a daughter who we named Vanessa. While we have both been anticipating this day for the past nine months, and even beyond that, nothing could have prepared us for the moment we first laid eyes on her beautiful face. In that moment, we both acquired a love for her that can not be put into words, but must be experienced in order to be understood. A parent’s love – now I get it. I also now understand all the passages in the Bible where God calls us each His beloved child – and there are a lot of them! While I appreciated the concept Lieutenant Laura Van Schaick before – I am Salvation Army blessed enough to have experienced my parents’ love for me – it is only now that I can truly marvel at the depth of our heavenly Father’s love for us. First John 3:1 states, “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are!” How wonderful it is to be loved in that way by the Creator of the universe. How awesome it is that the God who holds the whole world in His hands also looks down on each and every one of us with the deep love of a new parent for their child. As I hold my sleeping baby girl, I picture myself being cradled in the arms of my heavenly Father in a similar way and find comfort in the fact that I am as loved and cared for by Him as I love and care for my daughter. If you have not yet experienced this type of love in your life, look no farther than God, who calls you His beloved child and longs for you to call Him “Daddy.” Laura Van Schaick is a lieutenant with the Salvation Army in Quesnel.
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Past Volunteer Citizens of the Year - Rev. Gary Landers (1980) - Mac Grady (1981) - Margot Rose (1982) - Marie Weldon (1983) - Cathy Walsh (1984) - Joan Huxley (1985) - Frank Hennessey (1986) - Ruth Scoullar (1987) - June Wall (1988) - Grace Steele (1989) - Helen Kuhn (1990) - Susan Maile (1991) - Mel Dunleavey (1992) - John McKelvie (1993) - Betty Motherwell (1994) - John Pritchard (1995) - Gloria Lazzarin (1996) - Jack Nelson (1997) - Vera Peever (1998) - Doreen O’Brien (1999) - Stan Phillips (2000) - Helen Flynn (2001) - Ron Silver (2002) - Bob Zimmerman (2003)
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Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: • have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all. • have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, community service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community. • have lived in Quesnel, or area, for a least the past calendar year. Submitting a nomination: • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, may make a nomination. • Complete an official nomination form. • Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should include a nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award. • Letters of support should include other accomplishments and relevant information that may be helpful in evaluating the nominee. Please limit each letter of support to one page. • No other supporting material will be accepted. • Nomination forms and letters of support must be delivered no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 to: City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 or Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 There is a time commitment for the award winner, who will participate in an organized committee, which meets approximately six times per year.
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Farm leaders share expertise Farm leaders from across Canada met in Ottawa late last month for the annual general meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) – Canada’s largest national farm organization – to discuss policy priorities for the sector. “The meeting brings together expertise and insights from across the country. Our members bring forward concerns and solutions from within their memberships to develop common positions at the national level, reflecting the voice of farmers across Canada,” said CFA President Ron Bonnett. Many of the discussions this week focused on policy obstacles affecting the growth of the industry, including: concerns around large-scale farmland purchases by farmland trusts, foreign entities, and private financial sector investments; the need for a clear understanding and transparency around the five-year agri-
cultural policy framework – Growing Forward 2 – in order to properly inform the next suite of federal agricultural policy; the impact of employment insurance changes and its impact on farmers and their seasonal workers; the need for increased commitment to agricultural research funding and capacity; the need for an impact assessment and proper consultation with affected players on changes to container standards; and the need for a rail costing review and concerns around amendments to the Canada Grain Act. The delegates were pleased to hear from Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz who provided details on the Outlook on Farm Income released later that morning, as well as answering a variety of producers’ questions dealing with the winding down of the Shelterbelt program, changes in regulations of container size,
research, succession planning and concerns related to Agri-recovery limitations in assisting those who experience severe drought in Eastern Canada. The delegates also appreciated the opportunity to have an open dialogue with NDP Agriculture Critic Malcolm Allen and Liberal Agriculture Critic Frank Valeriote. The delegates heard from former president of the Canadian Auto Workers trade union Buzz Hargrove, who spoke to the power behind the collective voice. Huw Williams, President of Impact Public Affairs, shared best practices for government relations for Canadian associations. Representatives from the Conference Board of Canada, the National Food Strategy® (NFS), and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada presented on the panel, “Uniting the Vision of Agriculture and Food in Canada”. The panel highlighted the
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armers have a reputation for being “strong, silent types.” Growing up on a farm and getting my hands very much dirty alongside my father, I don’t disagree with some of this “salt of the earth” mystique, but I also think it’s time to move beyond the stereotypes. Farms nowadays can be complex, highly industrialized businesses with product to develop and markets to access. But I know you know that already. What you might not know is how important communication is in this new world of complex, production agriculture. When working with producers on developing written health and safety plans, I always tell them that safety policies, standard operating procedures, and other critical workplace safety documents are not worth the paper they are written on if they aren’t communicated effectively to employees and contractors. It seems sensible but
it’s harder said than done. The best bet for achieving outstanding communication is to start off on the right foot. Stress that employees are valued and their health and safety is a priority. Ensure they understand the importance of working safely. Ask them about their previous work experience. Did they receive any training? Remember to get copies of any certifications or accreditations they may have for your records. If they are a new hire, check their references to ensure they have a positive safety record. Set a positive example. Make sure your safety policy is communicated to new hires and is posted openly for
everyone else to see too. As a farm owner, you set an example for health and safety on the farm. So be clear about your responsibilities and live up to them. Safety is a two way street though. Workers will invest in a safe workplace if they feel comfortable raising questions, contributing to safety solutions, participating in safety inspections, and openly discussing safety concerns, incidents and near misses. If you make pre-operational checks on tools, machines, and equipment nonnegotiable, and insist on providing your workers with adequate safety education and training, safety will become a part of your
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everyday workplace culture. In the event of a near miss, don’t forget, reflect. Conduct an investigation and ask your workers several questions: Who was involved? Where did the incident happen? When did it happen? What were the immediate causes? Why did the incident happen? And how can a similar incident be prevented? Everyone has a role to play in ensuring the safety of your farm, so cultivate an open, positive working relationship with your employees based on communication and trust. For more information on communicating farm safety information
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Top: Doern gives Kyle Tessier, one of his boxers, advice during the intermission. Below left; Doern today, with dukes up; right: Doern in ‘69 in similar pose.
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n the back room of the Native Friendship centre on North Fraser Rd., at the Two Rivers Boxing Club, Wally Doern trains young men and women, developing their strength, self control and instilling pride in their abilities. The room is simple, with years of use showing in its walls and floor. Booms, with heavy bags hanging from them during training, are the only specialized equipment, other than a temporary ring the boxers set up when it’s time to spar. It’s something of a spartan environment, but it warms up when the athletes file in. The young boxers line up to throw a series of punches at Doern or one of the older athletes, or gather in large circles to do jumping jacks to music, the bass of which rebounds around the room. Doern at intervals sits back and watches, takes part in the training and encourages the boxers in their efforts. Many of the boxers, from the pre-teens to the over thirties, dream of getting to the real ring, the one on a dais that people gather around and the air turns electric when a bout opens up and the boxers deliver jab after jab, swing after swing, chasing opponents to corners, or being chased themselves. Before that happens, Doern has to gather outside boxers, organize the event and promote the bout. Only after all that work by Doern will boxers find themselves in the ring, with Doern sitting ringside and proffering words of encouragement and advice to his boxers each time he unfolds their stools for their break. For that work, in the gym,
in the city and ringside, Doern has been inducted into the B.C. Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame. The induction is a cap on a long career in boxing, both inside and beside the ring. “A real honour,” Doern calls it, “ in the twilight of my career.” The boxers he trains are happy to see their coach get some recognition. “I think Wally greatly deserves this honour,” Kyle Tessier, who joined the club three years ago, said. Tessier credits Doern’s teaching with an improvement in self-confidence and skill. “He’s never harsh; he’s patient and he gives everyone a chance to compete when they say they’re ready.” Dan Mott, a Two Rivers Boxer of three years, said of Doern. It’s the patience and the gentleness in criticism that Doern feels has found him success with his boxers. Boxing, for Doern, started in Hope, where he grew up. Terrorized by bullies in school, Doern hated to go to school and hated coming home from school as bullies often waited for him along his route. The answer to the bullying, for Doern, was boxing. In the ring and in the gym he found pride and the ability to gaining stick up for himself. The empowerment he felt when he started training hasn’t left him; now he tries to instill that in the young people he trains, giving them somewhere good to be on Friday nights, along with skills to be proud of and a dose of confidence. In 1964, Doern came north to Quesnel and three years later he opened his first boxing club. Since then, he’s had a string of clubs, opening them when he could, working around career
constraints as much as possible by taking flexible jobs, and closing them when family or career required him to put his passion on hold. The last hiatus was in 2004, when Doern worked the oil patch for five years prior to retirement. Now retired, Doern doesn’t have to juggle the gym with a job. After years of pouring energy and passion into boxing Doern has flown high and, at times, felt closer to the bottom. “The boxer has the advantage in some ways, if he doesn’t want to come, he’s not feeling well or something, he can stay at home, but with me, you know, to be honest there are nights when I really don’t want to go, but I have a commitment and I have to be there,” Doern said. But the remedy for the doldrums is exactly where he’s headed: to the kids. “Once I get to the club and I start working with the kids, especially the little fellows with the enthusiasm in their eyes and how hard they’re trying to learn the skills and how hard they’re training, for me it’s very rewarding.” The highs in his long career are easier to see, characterized as they are by a long list of awards, both in Quesnel, 2003 community booster and 2002 Club of the year, and in the larger boxing community, the Harrold Mann Achievement Award, along with a trip in 2000 to the Nationals where a boxer he trained medalled. As Doern sits on top of the years of experience, and this crowning award, he looks forward and doesn’t see himself stopping anytime soon: the club is too precious to close and he hasn’t found his successor quite yet.
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Was a huge success. Buyer interest was strong on these powerful Black Angus bulls as buyers from Courtney BC all the way to Vanderhoof bid on this sale. Buyers included the Blue Goose Cattle Co., CTN Ranching, Gardens Creek Ranching, Charleson Creek Ranch, Springfield Ranch, Pelican Lake Ranch, Chilancho Ranch, Tom & Donna Ilnicki, Mountain View Ranch, Harry & Marilyn Clemitson, Russel Abel, Kevin Spiers. The bulk of these powerful bulls sold in the price range of $3400. to 4800. A Sincere Thank you to all the bidders and buyers who drove a lot of miles to attend this 1st class sale of quality bulls.
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Butcher cows and butcher bulls set the pace today and made up the bulk of the sale receipts. Fred & Barb Watkinson had 1205 lb. butcher cows trade to 67.50. Their pen of 637 lb. Red Brockle face heifers hit 134.00. Ray Partridge from Grindrod saw his 1330 lb. butcher cows race to 69.00, Their 495 lb. h/c’s saw a mark of 143.00. Doug Bailey had 500 lb. Black Angus s/c top 160.00. Sidhu & Sons 1048 lb. open Angus heifers traded to 97.00, their late calving bred heifers reached 1040.00. Wildrose Ranch from Clinton with a liner load of cows today. Their 1605 lb. butcher cows traded to 67.00. 8 head of their 1388 lb. cows notched 67.25. Thanks to all our buyers and contributors for one very good sale.
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The dearest father, the kindest man, one of the best whom God could lend. Loving, thoughtful, gentle and true, Always willing, a kind act to do. Forever loved and remembered by your family Sylvia, Denise, Kevin, & granddaughters Kayla & Marissa
That’s the kind of outlook we are striving to achieve for our employees at Spectra Energy. We value diversity and inclusion, openness and teamwork. Ours is a highperformance culture where you’re encouraged to stretch your capabilities and exercise creativity in effecting change and shaping the future.
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The Loon in Williams Lake is re-opening under 100% local new ownership! They are now seeking up to 25 new team members to work both full time and part time in a dynamic new ad]enture that reÅects and ser]es the di]ersity of the Cariboo Chilcotin. On behalf of the new Loon, ESP Consulting (a local /9 and recruitment Ärm will be responsible for the Human Resource management, including recruitment/orientation and training. We are looking for both experienced and newcomers to the food industry. We are seeking energetic, passionate, positive thinkers who enjoy working in the food/service industry and appreciate the history and value the lifestyle of the Cariboo Chilcotin. The following opportunities for positions include Chef, Kitchen Manager, Line Cook, Sous Chef, )reakfast Cook, Prep StaɈ, Servers, and Bartenders. If you want to become part of this ‘heart of the Cariboo’ venture and believe you could contribute to our team, we look forward to receiving your cover letter/resume with references, stating the speciÄc position you are interested in. Please email resume and cover letter to the attention of Penny Robart at pennyrobart@ espconsulting.org by March 13th at 4:00 pm. Interviews will be conducted the following week. Only those applicants who have been shortlisted will be notiÄed.
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Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Quesnel Division Great trades opportunities for highly-motivated team players - Quesnel Committed to the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship and community service, Canfor is one of Canada’s largest integrated forest products companies. We are building momentum on our solid financial and operational foundation, and look to the future with confidence. You can too, when you join us in one of the following roles.
CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT
Preferably you bring sawmill experience and a thorough knowledge of the lumber manufacturing processes. Shift work, including production and weekend maintenance assignments, can be expected.
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN
The successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, capital work, trouble shooting and repairs of equipment. Shift work will be required.
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Bring your strong troubleshooting skills as well as welding and fabricating experience. Shift work can be expected. For the above positions, you’ll require a BCTQ, superior technical and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. Expect competitive compensation and benefits, together with a safe, high-quality work environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in Canfor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a resume, in confidence by 4pm, March 22, 2013 to: Karen Van Essen Human Resources Manager 1920 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6S1 Email: Karen.VanEssen@canfor.com Fax 250-992-8520
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Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre 690 McLean Street - Quesnel, BC - V2J 2P6 ph: 250-992-8472 fax: 250-992-6160
Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre is looking for interviewers on a casual basis for a contract position on a research project through Status of Women Canada. The goals for this project are to explore the issues of violence against women. Qualifications: • Excellent people skills • Must be empathic with great communication and interview skills • Access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license • Experience and/or education in a social science preferred but not required Application Deadline: March 15th at 4 pm Please drop off your resume and cover letter to Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre or email it to : ovista@shaw.ca or hchachula@shaw.ca, 690 McLean Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2P6
Quesnel Billy Barker Days Society Is accepting resumes for the positions of Office Manager and Office/Festival Assistant for the 2013 Billy Barker Days Festival season. Applicants for both positions must be well organized, self motivated, able to take direction, proficient in all Microsoft Office programs and above all have demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced office setting. Applicants for the Office/Festival Assistant must be currently enrolled full time students who will be returning as full time students in the fall of 2013. Please forward resumes along with references to: QUESNEL BILLY BARKER DAYS Society P.O. Box 4441, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J4 office@billybarkerdays.ca
PO Box 4129, Quesnel, British Columbia V2J 3J2 Tel: (250) 992-9085 Fax: (250) 992-7982 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Maternal Child Health Home Visitor & COHI Coordinator Position: Maternal Child Home Visitor Schedule: Part Time 28 hrs. per week Reporting to: Health Director Wage/Salary: To commensurate with experience Job Description: The Maternal Child Home Visitor is accountable for the delivery of programs and services that support expectant and new mothers and families. This Position offers you the opportunity to: • To work with the Community Health Nurse to promote and enhance healthy babies & Children in the Nazko Community • Provide supportive home visiting services to expectant mothers and families within the community • Assist families in accessing service needs • Provide information regarding healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy • Provide dental services as per program requirements Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: • 3 to 5 years related work experience in a health related field and/or equivalent experience with 1 year experience working in a similar position in a rural/remote setting as an asset • Must have a valid Class 5 BC Drives License & reliable vehicle • Criminal Records Check required • Current CPR level C certification • Strong communication skills both oral and written CLOSING DATE: WHEN POSITION IS FILLED Please email your resume to; brenda@nazkoband.ca or fax 250-992-7982 attention: BRENDA GARDINER Director of Community, Health & Social Services
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Lidder Investment o/a River Rock Pub & Restaurant in Quesnel, BC is hiring a FT Indian Cook. 3 yrs experience is required & must have knowledge of making Indian dishes like Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Veg. Curries, Naan, Rice, etc. Salary $13/hr , 40 hours per week. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset. Interested applicants email resume at riverrock@telus.net Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca The River Rock Pub & Steak house is now accepting applications for server’s position. No experience is necessary but is an asset. Please drop of your resume at 290 Hoy Street or email riverrock@telus.net. TrafďŹ c Control Flagger Training WL April 20/21, PG April 13/18, 100 Mile April 10/11, for info and cost call 1-866-7372389 www.roadsafteytcs.com Ulysses Restaurant is looking dishwashers. Apply in person with resume to 122 Barlow Ave.
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COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor - this position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the internal and external communications program. The Communications Supervisor provides expert advice and direction to the management team and elected officials on communication policies and strategies. See our website for full job description www.quesnel.ca City of Quesnel.
ClassiďŹ eds Get Results! Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WANTED JDS Energy and Mining Ltd. is undertaking a number of different mining construction projects in BC and the Canadian north later this year. We are currently recruiting labor and trades people who are interested in working on these projects. People with experience in Industrial Construction in the fields of Laborer, Carpentry, Millwright or Welding & Pipefitting are invited to submit their resumes by mail, fax or email to our office at: Suite 200, 532 Leon Ave Kelowna B.C. V1Y 6J6, Attn: Human Resources Fax # 250 763-6302. Email resumes to hr@jdsmining.ca
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Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Client Care Volunteer Training Program QDHPCA welcomes compassionate men and women who are interested in providing respite care, companionship and support to individuals, and their families, who are living with a chronic progressive or life limiting illness, to those who are at the end of life, and to those who are bereaved. As a Client Care volunteer your care and support may be needed in the person’s home, in hospice, in hospital or in residential care. QDHPCA is going to be holding a training session this spring. If you are interested please contact QDHPCA’s Co-ordinator of Volunteers & Grief Support at 250-985-5815.
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Feed & Hay Wanted to rent good quality pasture for 100 yearling heifers, 25 cow/calf pairs & 5-10 bulls. Needed May 15 to Nov 15. Please call early am or evenings. (250)398-2805
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Committed to the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship and community service, Canfor is one of Canada’s largest integrated forest products companies. We are building momentum on our solid financial and operational foundation, and look to the future with confidence. You too can, join our team. We are seeking a highly-motivated people who have the ability to work in a safe and efficient manner for our production positions. Preferential consideration will be given to those applicants with a valid Occupational First Aid Level III First Aid Ticket and or sawmill experience. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward your resume and cover letter no later than March 10, 2013 to: Karen Van Essen Human Resources Manager 1920 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6S1 Email: Karen.VanEssen@Canfor.com Fax 250-992-8520
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We currently have an opening for a Planermill Shift Supervisor. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, takes pride in their work and is very safety conscious. In addition to having planermill supervisory experience, the ideal applicant will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please submit your resume to: Personnel Coordinator Dunkley Lumber Ltd. P.O. Box 173 Prince George, BC V2L 4S1 Phone: (250) 998-4230 Fax: (250) 998-4407 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com Applications must be received no later than March 18, 2013. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Stunning custom built executive home with all the extras. 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, central A/C, 4 bdrm, 4 baths. Beautiful rock work in & out. Price now $349,900. #3721 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
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Beautiful executive home on 5 acres offers complete privacy. Over 3400 sq. ft, 4BR, 3 baths, lovely kitchen and living room. Gorgeous yard, 2 decks, hot tub, 24x32 shop. $309,900. #3999 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
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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 • 250-992-7202
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AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath condo; new flooring through-out. Close to schools and shopping. Washer, dryer, dishwasher included. No pets. No smoking. $750 per month plus $375 damage deposit. References required. Contact Pam at 255-4332.
Fully furnished small 2 bdrm/1.5 bath home near Dragon Lke. incl Living & Dining room,Full kitchen, laundry room, quiet surroundings, n/s, Avail.April 1, call (250)7474383 or (250)-983-4383 TIRED OF RENTING? Be a homeowner! If you have good credit but no down payment choose your own home and we will help you.’ K & K Home Link Network 1-250-640-5021
N Quesnel 2bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $615/mo. Available immediately. 1 bdrm apartment available April 2nd $475./mo Call (250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.
Commercial/ Industrial Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.
Duplex / 4 Plex Barlow Creek bachelor suite, some furniture. 550/mo. & damage deposit incl laundry facility, hydro & Wi-Fi. N/S 1 (250)992-8568 leave mess.Avail March 1st
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TERM 2 • HONOUR ROLL • PRINCIPAL’S ROLL & EFFORT ROLL Principal’s Roll Grade Eight Olivia Baptiste Johnathon Bauer Ali Cervienka Emma de Blois Kallie Dunphy Ryan Elden Haleigh Fenton Kassidy Flanagan Clara Frisby Christina Grob Jared Hamelin Jessica Hoegler Chantelle Klassen Isabelle Knoke Luc Legere Devon MacDonald Liam Matzner Abbigeel McGowan Reece McKenzie KyBran Miles Shanice Moizo Adam Osmond Kayla Radomske Annalysia Rempel Landon Russell Gujree Sabbarwal Kelsey Schmode Jasmeen Sekhon Samantha Skinner Austin Steele Ella Thomason Erica Vahaaho Taylor Watson Kate Young
Principal’s Roll Grade Nine Baljit Badhan Tyler Baker Elisha Balazo Jenaya Barker Noah Barrett Jaime Bell Emily Brown Marshall Brown Sequae Daku Cole Dinsdale Hannah Evans Telise Gauthier
Emily Gilbert Brittany Grob Carmen Huang Nicholas Jenkins Mandeesh Johal Harkirat Kaur Samantha Koning Shamara Leonard Justin MacDonald Jadyn Makeiff Tea Mamic Olivia Marleau Jared Martell Kaitlyn Melville Cleo Mills Travis Moody Casey Richert Cole Slaney Vinil Sood Sophia Stoldt
Honour Roll Grade Eight Samual Ballendine Emma Bartel Avery Bell Nicholas Berlinguette Nolan Blackmore Daymeyien Brekke Kyra Buchan Shaylin Carifelle Anthony Celli Brodi Chizmazia Neha Clair Jillian Couldwell Stuart Courtney Lydia Doucette Shawna Dumaine Brianna Dupuis Jordin Follack Aaron Fossett Sophie Fourchalk Joshua Gillin Cole Gronskei Callum Hanson Jordyn Henderson Kimberly Horn Abigail Howse Dane Jacobsen Pulvinder Johal Tajvir Johal Riddhiman Kansal
Seth Kennedy Braden Kenney Caprice Kleine Cody Kostiuk Anni Kurta Sam Kurta Kevin Lindsay Megan Martens Myles Mattila Zachary McCall Tobias McCuaig Ryder Montgomery Dakaro Mueller Ty Mueller Joshua Muir Jesse Munro Tristan Nelson Samantha Olsen Keaton Ortner Tenzin Palzom Ashlee Paterson Brenna Paulsen Christopher Paulson Alayna Phinney Kaitlyn Pittaway Alexis Poulin Brady Robertson Lyle Roste Kassidy Rutledge Brayden Schwartz Brennan Schwartz Andra Scott Taylor Shopa Hannah Simpson Morgan Spencer Cole Stone Zachary Stone Andres Street Brandon Taylor Jenna Townsend
Honour Roll Grade Nine Kyle Andow Jadyn Blair Morgan Blair Jisu Byeon Kane Clark Joshua Cunningham Rebecca Ferreira Brittney Fowler Damon Giesbrecht
Prabhjit Gill Cassandra Greenwood Jillian Gregory Taylor Guglielmin Samantha Haley David Holland Levi Hopkinson Jacquelyn Howard Jeongwon Kim Michael Kolody Mia Kozak Matthew Kuehn Jadyn Legere Brianna MacCrimmon Mariah Mannering Baylee McGillivray Paawan Miglani Bradley Miles James Muir Amy Oester Nicholas Olson Jessie O’Neill Keith Redden Sarah Sargent Haley Schotel Tanvir Sekhon Rowan Simmons Hailey Soderman Seokhee Song Alyssa Speer Kyra Teetzen Harley Thompson Connor Vik Breanne Wood Changhyun Yang
Effort Roll Grade Eight Samual Ballendine Olivia Baptiste Emma Bartel Johnathon Bauer Avery Bell Nicholas Berlinguette Brantin Blacklaw Nolan Blackmore Daymeyien Brekke Kyra Buchan Shaylin Carifelle Ali Cervienka Brodi Chizmazia Neha Clair
Jillian Couldwell Emma de Blois Lydia Doucette Kallie Dunphy Brianna Dupuis Ryan Elden Haleigh Fenton Kassidy Flanagan Clara Frisby Micaiah Gordon Christina Grob Cole Gronskei Jared Hamelin Callum Hanson Jordyn Henderson Jessica Hoegler Kimberly Horn Abigail Howse Dane Jacobsen Pulvinder Johal Riddhiman Kansal Seth Kennedy Braden Kenney Chantelle Klassen Caprice Kleine Isabelle Knoke Cody Kostiuk Janna Kovacs Anni Kurta Sam Kurta Luc Legere Devon MacDonald Blaze Mack Megan Martens Myles Mattila Liam Matzner Zachary McCall Abbigeel McGowan Reece McKenzie KyBran Miles Shanice Moizo Ryder Montgomery Dakaro Mueller Ty Mueller Joshua Muir Adam Osmond Tenzin Palzom Brenna Paulsen Christopher Paulson Alayna Phinney Kaitlyn Pittaway Alexis Poulin Kayla Radomske
Annalysia Rempel Brady Robertson Lyle Roste Landon Russell Kassidy Rutledge Gujree Sabbarwal Kelsey Schmode Brennan Schwartz Jasmeen Sekhon Taylor Shopa Hannah Simpson Samantha Skinner Morgan Spencer Austin Steele Cole Stone Zachary Stone Andres Street Brandon Taylor Ella Thomason Jenna Townsend Erica Vahaaho Taylor Watson Brandon Watt Dyllan Wattie Kate Young
Effort Row Grade Nine Baljit Badhan Elisha Marie Balazo Jenaya Barker Noah Barrett Jaime Bell Jadyn Blair Morgan Blair Emily Brown Marshall Brown Trent Burton Jisu Byeon Sequae Daku Cole Dinsdale Hannah Evans Rebecca Ferreira Brittney Fowler Telise Gauthier Emily Gilbert Cassandra Greenwood Brittany Grob Alison Groll Samantha Haley David Holland Jacquelyn Howard
Carmen Huang Nicholas Jenkins Mandeesh Johal Harkirat Kaur Michael Kolody Samantha Koning Mia Kozak Matthew Kuehn Christina Lawrence Jadyn Legere Shamara Leonard Brianna MacCrimmon Justin MacDonald Jadyn Makeiff Tea Mamic Mariah Mannering Olivia Marleau Jared Martell Kaitlyn Melville Cleo Mills Spencer Nevacshonoff Amy Oester Megan Oldring Jessie O’Neill Keith Redden Casey Richert Sarah Sargent Kendra Scheck Rowan Simmons Cole Slaney Hailey Soderman Seokhee Song Vinil Sood Alyssa Speer Sophia Stoldt Kyra Teetzen Harley Thompson Kaylin Tilsner Connor Vik Breanne Wood Changhyun Yang
The names listed here are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing.
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Christina Gilbert Noelle Gutteridge Sydney Kaleta Jiwon Kim Elise Kittmer Cassidy Knorr Lahla Ligot Katrina MacLean Wyllie Mednis Katrina Merritt Kayla Messom Cheyann Newman Kamalpreet Nijjar James Olausen Jordan Pawluk Michael Peterson Sofia Pettersson Victoria Peuchert Caidyn Phinney
Elissa Doerksen Josiah McCart Mitchell Doucette Tenille McKenzie Lindsay Drescher Ryan McNabb PRINCIPAL’S ROLL •HONOUR ROLL • EFFORT ROLL Eaden McTaggart Dylan Earle Rebecca Milligan Melissa Elston Chad Milsom Kendra England Ethan Boyd Cynthia Dykhuizen Austin Armstrong Danielle Robert Honour Roll Jiles Nelson Colton Faulconer Brandi Collins Danica Enemark Tristan Baker Matt Sargent Grade 11 Cindy Ng Brooke Garvin Cole Crick Nicolas Entzminger Tonja Belcher Isabelle Mae Silvestre Kirsten Nichols Christina Gilbert Austin Armstrong Lindsay Drescher Michaela Fedoruk Haley Bell Henry Stoldt Anika Ortner Olyn Gunderson Haley Bell Aeryk Drewcock Kayla Flanagan Kevin Bergen Makayla Uphill Sydney Parisotto Noelle Gutteridge Melissa Elston Denise Galloway Sarina Bining Lisa Vaughan-Farrell Kevin Bergen Brooklynn Peacock Lisa Halvorsen Hayley Blacklaw Mary Fricker Kaitlin Godsoe Linda Bland Benjamin Wallner Alex Pedersen Layla Hansen Linda Bland Kelsey Garner Natasha Grapes Kelsi Brown Bailey Whyte Sarah Powell Holly Brown Brooke Garvin Cassia Hainstock Ricki Burt Michael Hansen Erin Wiggins Jesse Rainey Ricki Burt Olyn Gunderson Sarah Hansen Danielle Carter Brooke Wills Brydan Heppner Chloe Raynor Cheyenne Christiansen Layla Hansen Lesya Hendricks Cheyenne Christiansen Cory Redden Laura Hoepfner Honour Roll Camryn Clark Brydan Heppner Ian Jarvis Camryn Clark Asia Holbrook Jasmyn Reichert Grade 10 Jessica Courtney Laura Hoepfner Karnjit Jassal Hannah Cooley Jonathan Richardson Klover Horn Kenneth Davidson Asia Holbrook Janessa Jensen Erin Cullinane Micaela Balazo Regan Richert Cheyenne Janes Tobiah Delany Chelsea Hydamacka Alex Johnson Kenneth Davidson Brandon Blackmore Kortez Risma Colette Jarvis Kacy Doerksen Colette Jarvis Grace Johnston Hannah Day Darcie Burris Larkin Roy Karanjit Johal Nicholas Doherty Chris Johansson Freya Jonasson Nicole de Blois Honour Roll Alissa Rutledge Jessica Crane Scott Jonasson Eric Emms Kori Joy Karan Dewan GradeScott 10 Jonasson Kimberly Rutledge Brayden Dale Sydney Kaleta Zhuolin Fan Mitchel Kennedy Sharn Khila Kristen Doerksen Justin Saip Chance Doerksen Jiwon Kim Brian Fisher Alex Kolody Young Jin Kim Nick Doherty Shayna Sales Michelle Domreis Elise Kittmer Kimberly Garvin Denver Lamarche Do Yoon Kim Ryley Dumaine Simran Sanghera Taylor Dotto Cassidy Knorr Jessica Gilbert Ashley Laupitz Jenny Li Crimson Edwards Ashlyn Schmautz Brett Duncan Denver Lamarche Madeline Hall Serenity Lawlor Coltan Loomis Maya Ellison Pei Gu Shi Barrett Fox Dylan Hamel Lindsey Lewis Jared Lucas Zhuolin Fan Ashley Laupitz Iona Faye Silvestre Denise Galloway Jared Hanson Gregory Lindstrom Tonisha MacBurnie Brian Fisher Lindsey Lewis Connor Simmons Kaitlin Godsoe Andres HernandezMackenzie Lowe Kyle Mannering Cassia Gauthier Lahla Ligot Kayla Stege Sarah Hansen Villarraga Ian Loxterkamp Lauren Matzner Jessica Gilbert Kailene Long Darby Sutton Wyatt Herman Chloe Leonard Jessica MacDonald Samuel McCart Inderprit Gill Mackenzie Lowe Erin Sutton Janessa Jensen Tyler Kent Kelsey McKelvie Christopher McGauley Madeline Hall Shana Thompson Ian Loxterkamp Taddea Kunkel Samantha Millership Quinn Mclaughlin Alex Johnson Jared Hanson Emilie Tourangeau Jennifer MacCrimmon Jocelyn Lawrence Preston Mullen Jenna McLennan Tim Harder Grace Johnston Selena Van Aert Katrina MacLean Carly Lorntsen Rachel Munro Shelby Meyer Andres HernandezMadison Kaleta Janessa Watson Wyllie Mednis Samantha Lougheed Zach Oddson-Franke Trinity Miles Villarraga Da Eun Kim Philipp Wiedemeyer Katrina Merritt Jasmine MacDonald Kelvin Olson Abby Mullen Austin Hesselgrave Young Jin Kim Alexis Wright Kayla Messom Brooklyn Marsh Charissa Paras Aisha Nelson Naomi Hunt Michael Kriese Joelle Wyminga Samantha Millership Mikayla Matula Jillian Perison Julieta Padilla Garcia Chloe Leonard Sydnie Yager Brodey Lamarche Morgan Millership Craig Mauger David Pio Price Joshua Jackson Hannah Young Jared Lucas Preston Mullen Josiah McCart Michael Polonskiy Shayna Partington Harjinder Jassal Tonisha MacBurnie Ryan McNabb Kyle Rankin Justin Pike Effort Roll Neelam Jassal Rachel Munro Daniel MacDougall Eaden McTaggart Brendan Reiter Garret Pristie Courtney Johansen Grade 12 Cheyann Newman Kyle Mannering Chad Milsom Michael Rief Mateo Rojas Harlen Johnny Kamalpreet Nijjar Sadie Achen Chris McGauley Jiles Nelson Gregory Russell Madison Roll Paige Johnston James Olausen Lindsay Albers Kellie McKenzie Alex Pedersen Nanake Sabbarwal Silvie Roste Colton Kenney Andrea Onstine Emma Alexander Shelby Meyer Shawna Pennell Shayla Smith Mierie Sabbarwal Christina Keram Charissa Paras Justice Anderson Abby Mullen Elizabeth Prosser Ally Solecki Courtney Schneider Ericka Kirby Jordan Pawluk Katie Baker Aisha Nelson Jesse Rainey Vivian Witzke Ella Scott Jorden Klingbell Micah Bergen Jillian Perison Kassidy Noble Cory Redden Zi-kai Song Johanna Kretschmer Taylor Boucher Eff ort Roll Michael Peterson Jasmyn Reichert Shayna Partington Camille St Laurent Jocelyn Lawrence Lucas Boulley Grade 10 Sofia Pettersson Kortez Risma Shaye Tarry Miranda Leonard Brady Powell Ethan Boyd Victoria Peuchert Larkin Roy Konrad Teetzen Jaylee Lightening Amanda Albers Amanda Preston Isla Butler Caidyn Phinney MacKenzie Sameit Kyle Tessier Carly Lorntsen Micaela Balazo Garret Pristie Emily Campbell Michael Rief Kayla Stege Olivia Therrien Samantha Lougheed Madison Betts Tavis Roch Mitch Carter Danielle Robert Mikayla Steitzer Baljot Thiara Jessica Lucas Brandon Blackmore Silvie Roste Christine Cave Davina Tennant Jarrid Uphill Vayda Mamic Matt Sargent Sierra Burg Stewart Sargent Cassidy Cole Jessica Tribe Olivia Wallis Brooklyn Marsh Sonny Cervienka Isabelle Mae Silvestre Robert Schmidt Brandi Collins Janessa Watson Sara Wiggins Nicole Martell Kyle Christieson Shayla Smith Perry Schroeder Rebecca Compeau Darian Wilson Brett Wills Mikayla Matula Kady Clement Henry Stoldt Dylan Siemens Devin Cook Sydnie Yager Lane Wills Craig Mauger Shelby Cole Makayla Uphill Jesse Dean Zi-kai 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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS
MONDAY QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION welcomes compassionate men and women interested in volunteering their time for respite care, companionship and support to individuals and their families living with a chronic progressive or life limiting illness, to those at the end of their life and to those who are bereaved. Training session to be offered this spring. Those interested call, 250-985-5815. 31ST ANNUAL BOUCHIE LAKE SENIORS LUNCHEON March 18, doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at noon. Donations for food bank accepted at the door. Seniors, 65 years and older welcome. HOW TO GROW A CHILD’S BRAIN WORKSHOP with Gary Anaka, brainbased learning facilitator, March 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Correlieu School Theatre. For information call Therese Galloway, 250-983-9022. Sponsored by District Parent Advisory Council.
THURSDAY COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETING, March 14, 7 p.m., Anglican Church Community Hall. This is a grief support for parent who have suffered the death of a child, at any age or from any cause.
FRIDAY QUESNEL CHILDREN’S CONCERTS PRESENTS RUPLOOPS an inter-active, live looping musical show suitable for the whole family, March 8, 6:30 p.m., West Fraser Timber Room. Tickets are $8 or $30 per family at Arts & Rec-
reation Centre and Bo Peep Boutique. ART GALLERY PRESENTS ARTIMESIANS The Artimesians exhibit will be on display throughout March. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. SASKIA AND DARREL, NOW KNOWN AS THE GREAT PLAINS performance March 22, 7 p.m., St. John’s Community Hall, $12 in advance at Circle S Western Wear or $15 at the door.
SATURDAY LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE, March 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Maple Park Mall. LIVE MUSIC JAM NIGHT March 23, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m., sponsored by the not-for-profit River City Music Association, everyone welcome to play/sing or listen/ dance. Admission fees are $5/person to a maximum of $15 per family, RCMA members free, memberships available. For information call Russ Watson, 250992-3452. OPTIONS FOR SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP, free, co-sponsored by Wordspinners and Literacy Quesnel, March 23, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at 206, 288 McLean St. Subject: print-ondemand, e-publishing and local options available for publishing your own book. A light lunch available for small fee. Seating limited, call Pam 250-747-1925 to pre-register. SEEDY SATURDAY, April 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., CNC, event is free and kid friendly. Look for it on facebook.
FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM ANNUAL BOOK SALE May 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the museum. Donations of gently used books, puzzles, DVDs and Cds may be dropped off at the museum, April 3 – 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday. No encyclopedias, Readers Digests or National Geographics, please. For information call 250-992-9580. ALL PIONEER DAY July 27 at Antique Machinery Park. Those wishing to perform, contact John, 250-747-4526.
SUNDAY BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE 2013 THE BIG PARTY April 28, Rev. Bowling Lanes, register online at bigbrothersbigsistersofquesnel.ca or call Joanie, 250-9927257. Step up to Strike out Bullying!
ONGOING EVENTS Baker Creek Enhancement Society (BCES) works to promote public awareness, stewardship, and restoration of the local environment. Please join us on the third Monday of every month at noon in the Nature Education and Resource Centre located in West Fraser Timber Park. CALM YOUR LIFE MEDITATION AT HIGH GROUND HEALING, 256 Reid St. every Thursday by donation. BELL RINGING beginners, Monday’s 10 a.m., Quesnel Seniors’ Centre. For information phone 250-992-6957. CARIBOO MINING ASSOCIATION meets the second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre.
LEGION FLEA MARKET, Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations greatly appreciated. Help the Legion help the veterans. Donations can be dropped off at the Legion or call Ken, 250-747-4951. OAPO ACTIVITIES Monday – cribbage, pool; Tuesday – 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 ($5) served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For details call Golden Centre, 250991-0090. CLIMATE ACTION GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at Alex Fraser Timber Park’s Nature Centre at noon. 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, 250992-5369, Debbie, 250-747-1500 or Northstar Church, 250-992-8830. 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 250983-6920 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 and/ or addiction. The group currently runs every Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon in the large group room of the Westside Mental Health and Addictions Centre (395 Elliott St.) 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 250-6531702. 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 or Pam, 250-992-5752. 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. DANCE LESSONS at the Legion every Wednesday night, 7 p.m. $15 per couple per session, pay in advance $100 for 8 sessions. Singles - bring your own partner. Learn to slow-dance, quick step or jive. call 250992-5655 to register, or just drop in.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY program, sponsored by Cariboo Liberty Place, for implementing a Christ-centred recovery at Victory Way Church, every Thursday, 7 p.m. For information call Leonora, 250-9910191. 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 COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizations wishing to affiliate or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer, 604-576-9734, fax: 604-576-9733 or email ecbayer@shaw. ca. QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS every Monday 7 – 9 p.m., every Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m. (except holidays) at Bethel Church, Coach Road, Are you sick? Do you know someone who is sick? Bring them to be prayed for. For information contact Debbie Planeta 250747-0415 or Diane Giesbrecht 250-7474643. 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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Recipes
Is your grill ready for your culinary imagination? Recent improvements in the design and engineering of gas barbecues have transformed the art grilling. From searing and rotisserie cooking, to planking and smoking, gas grills now provide chefs with several different grilling techniques to develop flavours, textures and aromas. With a quality gas barbecue, the right set of features and these grilling methods, the culinary possibilities for a backyard chef are endless. So what features do you need? To get the most out of different cooking methods, a gas barbecue has to be designed with these performance features: Excellent heat retention; searing power and flavour vapourization at the grids; full coverage stainless steel flavour wave, or heat medium; precise heat control; a side burner and a rotisserie burner. Mastering the Techniques One of the unique and deli-
cious methods to grill food uses a wooden plank. The smoke created from the plank sitting directly above a lit burner infuses the meat with a delicate smoky flavour. Using a plank is simple: • Soak it in water for at least an hour and pat it dry. • Pre-heat your grill on high for 10 minutes. • Coat both sides of the plank with olive oil then place the seasoned meat on it. • Place the plank on the grill directly over the lit burner and reduce the heat to medium/ low. • Cook the meat to its desired doneness. Grilling planks are specifically designed for the barbecue and there a variety of flavours to choose. Cedar planks are ideal for salmon, but don’t be afraid to try other meats. Pork goes great on a maple plank and lamb is delicious on alder. Try planking today with this easy recipe for salmon using a
cedar plank. Tahini-Sesame Salmon Ingredients: ¼ cup tahini (Sesame Butter) ¼ cup honey ¼ cup soy Sauce White wine (for consistency) • Coat the salmon fillets with a light dusting of salt and black pepper. • Mix the tahini, honey, and soy sauce. Add white wine as necessary if the mixture is too thick. It should be creamy, but still light enough to drizzle and baste. • Coat the fillets with the glaze and arrange them on the planks and place planks on the grill. • Close the lid and cook for 15 – 20 minutes. Salmon is cooked when it is opaque in colour and flakey to the touch of a fork. More tips on mastering the methods along with recipes ideas are available online at www.broilkingbbq. com. –www.newscanada.com
Take a fresh look at spinach Many people are familiar with salads containing spinach, strawberries, and goat cheese, so why not turn this combination into a delicious sandwich as well? Sandwiches are a smart way to get all of your daily nutrients. Did you know that bread has naturally occurring vitamins and minerals similar to fruits and vegetables? Baked with simple, wholesome ingredients like those found in your kitchen, this sandwich is healthy, unique and delicious. Nothing tastes more like summer than the flavour of sweet strawberries and this nutritious sandwich, inspired by Canadian-grown fresh, seasonal produce, captures it all: Spinach - Strawberry and Goat Cheese Sandwich Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 Slices Dempster’s WholeGrains 12 Grain Bread, toasted 1/3 cup (80 mL) crumbled goat cheese 2 cups (500 mL) baby spinach leaves 1 cup (250 mL) sliced strawberries Balsamic vinegar to drizzle Salt and pepper Directions: Divide goat cheese and spinach between 2 slices of toast. Top with berries, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining slices of toast to form sandwiches. Slice in half and serve immediately. More recipes can be found online at NaturallyDempsters.ca –www.newscanada.com
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Past Volunteer Citizens of the Year - Rev. Gary Landers (1980) - Mac Grady (1981) - Margot Rose (1982) - Marie Weldon (1983) - Cathy Walsh (1984) - Joan Huxley (1985) - Frank Hennessey (1986) - Ruth Scoullar (1987) - June Wall (1988) - Grace Steele (1989) - Helen Kuhn (1990) - Susan Maile (1991) - Mel Dunleavey (1992) - John McKelvie (1993) - Betty Motherwell (1994) - John Pritchard (1995) - Gloria Lazzarin (1996) - Jack Nelson (1997) - Vera Peever (1998) - Doreen O’Brien (1999) - Stan Phillips (2000) - Helen Flynn (2001) - Ron Silver (2002) - Bob Zimmerman (2003)
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Who do you think should be Quesnel’s
2012
Volunteer Citizen of the Year? Deadline March 28, 2013 Do you know an outstanding volunteer, someone who works tirelessly to make our community a special place and who deserves recognition? If so, submit your nomination today!
Liz Miller
Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: • have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all. • have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, community service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community. • have lived in Quesnel, or area, for a least the past calendar year. Submitting a nomination: • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, may make a nomination. • Complete an official nomination form. • Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should include a nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award. • Letters of support should include other accomplishments and relevant information that may be helpful in evaluating the nominee. Please limit each letter of support to one page. • No other supporting material will be accepted. • Nomination forms and letters of support must be delivered no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 to: City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 or Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 There is a time commitment for the award winner, who will participate in an organized committee, which meets approximately six times per year.
Official nomination forms can be picked up at City of Quesnel - 410 Kinchant Street or Quesnel Cariboo Observer - 188 Carson Avenue during business hours
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- Gus Cameron (2005) - Grant & Gerry Knauf (2006)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2012 Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year
- Marion Gordon (2007)
AWARDS DINNER April 23rd, 2013
- Carol Weremy (2008)
at the
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
- Lynne Wright (2009)
Sponsors:
OBSERVER QUESNEL - CARIBOO
- Liz Miller (2011)
er Citizen of the Year
The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award recognizes outstanding area residents who volunteer their time to the betterment of our community and thanks them for their dedication and service.
- Marie Skinner (2004)
- Dianne Greenwood (2010)
2011 Volunte
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