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Cassidy’s call for Purple Day ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Thanks to the Herculian effort of Quesnel city staff, the footbridge over the Fraser River will be lit in purple in honour of Purple Day for Epilepsy, March 26. With 65 million people world-wide living with epilepsy, it stands to reason someone you know may be hiding their condition, fearful of how others may react. Statistically, at least one in 10 people will have one seizure in their lifetime. For nine-year-old Cassidy Megan, it wasn’t until a presentation on epilepsy in her Nova Scotia classroom that she had the courage to share with her classmates that she lives with epilepsy. With curiosity, not the ridicule she expected, her classmates learned what life was like for Cassidy. Encouraged by their reaction, Cassidy dared to dream of a day when everyone would have the knowledge needed to allow other people with epilepsy to be open and accepted. She also dreamed of a day set aside each year to acknowledge people with epilepsy and provide information for the general public. Cassidy chose March 26, a day within Epilepsy Month, and made it happen. With the support of the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS) and the assistance of her school principal, they celebrated the first Purple Day for Epilepsy in 2008. Cassidy chose purple because the internationally recognized colour for epilepsy is lavender. EANS and the Anita Kaufmann Foundation in the United States are the global partners for the Purple Day campaign which launched internationally in 2009. The Purple Day movement has grown to include Purple Day Ambassadors from coast to coast dedicated to increasing awareness of epilepsy and March 26 is celebrated in more than 80 countries around the world. March 26 is a chance to educate the public about epilepsy. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting more than 300,000 people in Canada. It is a group of disorders of the central nervous system, specifically the brain and is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Epilepsy can occur at any age and has many causes. Determining the specific cause for any one person’s epilepsy is often very difficult. A seizure occurs when the normal electrical balance in the brain is lost. Information is transmitted to the brain along neurons and when these neurons either misfire or fail to fire, seizures are the physical effect of these brief, uncontrolled bursts of abnormal electrical activity. There are two main types of epilepsy. During a generalized seizure, which can be convulsive or nonconvulsive, one’s consciousness may be altered or physical movements such as jerking may take place. Complete consciousness is lost during the most common seizure, a tonic clonic (formerly termed grand mal.) The second type is partial epilepsy where partial seizures begin with an abnormal burst of electrical activity in a restricted area of the brain. Partial seizures may be simple (with no loss of awareness), complex (with loss or alteration of awareness) or may secondarily generalize to involve both sides of the brain and result in convulsion. Although very difficult to diagnose, doctors depend on a thorough evaluation of a seizure (including any witness observations), a physical exam, family history and clinical tests of the brain function and structure. Epilepsy can be treated with medications, surgery, diet and vagus nerve stimulation, which is a device implanted near your collarbone that sends electrical signals to your brainstem, which in turn sends signals to certain parts of the brain. But it’s a delicate balance to find what treatment, or combination of treatments, is right for each person. For some, the majority of treatments have been exhausted and to no avail. This is known as refractory or intractable epilepsy. For people living with epilepsy, the neurological disorder can have a profound effect physically, psychologically and socially and seriously impact their quality of life. A number of factors are thought to contribute to this including the unpredictability of seizures as well as the stigma associated with epilepsy. see PAGE A11
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Listening to You, Speaking out for the Cariboo
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The Quesnel Arts Council is benefiting from $7,563 in operating funds. Artists and cultural organizations, including community arts councils, are sharing $8.36 million in the latest round of BC Arts Council grants, funded by the B.C. government, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett announced Tuesday. “The BC Arts Council continues to provide outstanding service and support for arts and culture in our province,” Bennett said. “These newly approved grants illustrate how council’s significant financial support from the B.C.
government helps key local arts organizations contribute to the quality of life and economic vitality of communities throughout British Columbia.” The funding comes from $16.8 million provincial funding from the the BC Arts Council for fiscal year 2012-13. Approved grants go towards operating support for local museums and art galleries, as well as media arts organizations. Council enlists input from B.C.’s arts community to evaluate grant applications through an independent peer review process. BC Creative Futures includes $6.25
million to foster a creative workforce by encouraging creativity among young British Columbians through increased engagement with the arts. The BC Arts Council administers six programs to benefit British Columbia’s emerging creative leaders by providing: • More student attendance at performances by professional artists. • More artists, including Aboriginal artists, to share their work with students in the classroom. • More after school arts activities. • More scholarships for British Columbia’s post-secondary students to study the arts at prestigious universities and institutions in B.C.,
Announcing five new parks MLA Bob Simpson welcomed the addition of five provincial parks to Cariboo North this month, including lands around Dragon Mountain and Quesnel Lake. “These are great additions in terms of both land protection and expanding recreational opportunities here in the Cariboo,” said Simpson. “The Quesnel Lake Park in particular could be a great opportunity for Likely to develop a kayaking and canoeing circuit with the support of park infrastructure.” The five new parks are: Beaver Valley; Long Creek, near the 3100 Road; Titetown, in the Nazko region; Dragon Mountain; and Quesnel Lake Park. Together they represent 4,700 hectares of protected land. “I’ve spoken with the Environment Minister and ministry staff and I’ve looked at the maps,” said Simpson. “These parks won’t affect grazing rights, they don’t interfere with active mineral claims or placer activities and
they aren’t in major timber-harvesting areas.” Simpson added that the Beaver Valley Park does not affect the proposed Williams Lake and Williams Lake Indian Band community forest. Long Creek Park is a small area near the 3100 Road
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Butcher Bulls 63.00 - 75.25 Butcher Cows 70.00-82.50 KAMLOOPS SALE - TUESDAY MARCH 19TH Another very active sale here in Kamloops with just under 300 head on offer. Jim Brown from Lytton built the fire under our butcher trade with 1765 lb. cows trading to 73.25 and 1560 lb. cows trading to 75.25. Wayne Howell saw his 1980 lb. butcher bulls top 82.50. Their 1033 lb. steers walked to 113.50. Kamwood Ranches put the power to our feeder trade. Their 685 lb. heifers traded to 123.00. Aaron Stelkia with 480 lb. Char cross s/c walking to 150.00, their 415 lb. h/c’s traded to 144.50. The Flack Hereford Ranch saw their 665 lb. steers trade to 132.50. Lloyd Gavelin from Merritt set a pace today. Their 784 lb. steers marked 120.00, their 707 lb. steers tipped 131.75, their 554 lb. steers 149.50. The top end of their 733 lb. heifers reached 125.00. Ian & Brenda Jones had a nice package of 493 lb. heifers trade to 144.50. Bohnet Ranches excellent 646 lb. Red & Red Blaze Face heifers notched 119.00. Fennell Ranch came to town with a load of fancy calves. Their 16 head of 582 lb. heifers traded to 130.00, their fancy 493 lb. h/c’s raced to 145.00. Bernese Meadows Ranch 700 lb. Red heifers hit 123.75, the 635 lb. heifers brought 128.50. ANGUS ADVANTAGE BULL SALE—SATURDAY MARCH 16TH The Wayne & Jill Hughes and family 13th ANNUAL TAFIKA ANGUS BULL SALE in Kamloops was a huge success as they again raised the bar of quality. These powerful Angus bulls went to ranches in Port Alberni, Delta, Topley and Westbridge BC, basically from one end of the province to the other. The high selling bull 31Z sold to Frank & Diane Strimbold of Topley BC for 7000.00. The Douglas Lake Cattle Co. selected 34Z for 5300.00, they were also the largest volume buyer of these powerful Angus bulls. The Rex Peak Ranch, Phil & Mandi Rogers from Lillooet selected 47Z for 5000.00. Pat Lawrence from Keremeos selected 87Z for 4900.00. Vale Farms from Lumby purchased 5Z for 4900.00. Haley Rutherford from Merritt selected 32Z for 4700.00. Robert Rauch from Merritt selected 24Z for 4500.00. The Springfield Ranch of Williams Lake purchased 302Y for 4400.00. The Copperhead Red Angus Bulls also met keen buyer interest. Gordon & Chris Hudson of Heffley-Louis Creek selected 229Z for 4000.00. The McLeery Ranch from Armstrong purchased 230Z for 3400.00. A sincere Thank you to all the bidders and buyers for purchasing these top quality Angus Herd Sires.
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“Ethical Politician” Shouldn’t Be an Oxymoron There was a time when cabinet ministers resigned their positions if questions were raised about their conduct that had a whiff of truth to them. It’s become clear over the last few months that the moral obligation to do the right thing in BC is extinct. It’s always been standard practice for the Opposition to try to get a minister to resign, and most attempts have rightly failed. But when enough evidence builds up to suggest something may not be quite right, cabinet ministers should step aside until the issue is fully investigated. To be fair, the multiculturalism minister resigned before John Dyble’s report found that he had breached the Standards of Conduct. But looking at the evidence to date, it’s not unreasonable to surmise that the Premier herself was fully informed, engaged, and involved in the development of election-oriented activities that crossed the line between party politics and the public service. It’s willful blindness to believe otherwise. Questions also abound about senior cabinet ministers who have played fast and loose with public policy and the public purse. We’ve seen changes to liquor tax laws designed to favour political party donors; attempts to interfere in casino approval decisions; ministerial promises about government contracts; the inappropriate use of direct awards; and ministers participating in shady deals with foreign investors. Any one of these situations should have been sufficient for the minister responsible to step aside, but when Premier Clark’s office is blurring the lines between party politics and the public service, it’s hard for her to demand a higher standard of moral behaviour from her cabinet. Since it’s evident that our political leaders are no longer willing to police themselves, maybe it’s time BC had an Ethics Commissioner to watch over our politicians. An independent Ethics Commissioner could publicly force Premiers and cabinet ministers to do the right thing when there’s enough evidence that they may have overstepped their bounds. We have a Conflict of Interest Commissioner in BC, who recently recommended adding “an ethics and integrity dimension” to the Members’ Conflict of Interest Act. That’s a start, but acting ethically as a politician means more than keeping your private affairs separate from your duties of office. It means acting with integrity and honesty at all times, and we haven’t seen that this session. The threat of public oversight by a Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner may be sufficient to force more moral behaviors from our elected leaders. We have such a Commissioner at the national level, but federal ministers still take their sweet time with resignations. We still need an oversight commissioner with teeth, but what we really need are politicians who feel obligated to do the right thing.
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An Aboriginal connection to our past On Feb. 7, Dayna Gray’s Grade 8 English class from QJS’s house four, visited the Aboriginal Culture Centre. As a culmination to a unit on Greek Mythology, Holli Garvin, Aboriginal Culture teacher, worked with students on Aboriginal Myths and Legends. Students were given a tour of the Aboriginal Culture Centre and the displays of different aspects of Aboriginal culture. Of note was a buffalo hide that was of great importance to the Aboriginal people. Students enjoyed learning about other perspectives on the stories of creation and our pasts.
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Salmon as classroom teachers Kersley Grade 2/3/4 class is working on a Stream to Sea project that includes raising salmon in the classroom, learning about the traditional and current Aboriginal uses of salmon, investigating the impact humans have on watersheds and taking action to reduce habitat loss. Teacher Beth Collingwood said students have really enjoyed the hands-on projects such as dissecting salmon and collecting materials for the class tank. Department of Fisheries and Oceans provided the tank and the fish to several classrooms in Quesnel and the program is facilitated by Baker Creek Enhancement Society. The Aboriginal Education department has also added cultural awareness and a feast day to our project. The students are entering a photo essay of their project in the BC Green Games which can be voted on from March 1 – 31 at bcgreengames. ca. Students at Ecole Baker in Trish Simpson’s Grade 6/7 class and science 8 students at QJS are again participating in the Baker Creek Enhancement Society salmon program. As students interact throughout the year with the salmonids, they develop a caring connection and a sense of responsibility for the fish and their ecosystem. Students begin
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“Basic economic necessity has forced us to curtail air services to Quesnel, commencing April 29th,” said an official of C.P.A. speaking to a meeting of town and Chamber of Commerce representatives, Tuesday evening. W.A. Chambers, B.C. District Manager, said the decrease in local patronage of the airline had forced the company to make this decision. The speaker produced statistics to substantiate this view, showing passengers in and out of Prince George average 54 per day, Williams Lake 10 and Quesnel 2.7. The Quesnel figure is lower than last year and almost the same as 1958. The proposed new schedule would give six flights in and out of town each week. Southbound aircraft would leave at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and Northbound at 5:25 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.” This Column is to highlight our 50th Anniversary
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TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government has released its own independent report on a proposed heavy oil refinery near Kitimat, which concludes that the project has “economic merit.” The report, by Californiabased Navigant Consulting Inc., examined the proposed refinery design and also assessed markets for refined fuels in Asia. “Such a refinery would provide incremental longterm benefits to the region, compared to export of unfinished feedstock,” the report states. The consultants recommend that B.C. approve a design for the plant that produces a variety of fuels, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. The report endorses a conventional design for the refinery, proposed by Victoria newspaper publisher David Black last summer. Black, owner of Black Press Ltd., established a separate company called Kitimat Clean Ltd. last year. In early March he announced that he is finalizing details for $25 billion in financing and purchase agreements for the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel that the plant would produce. According to Black’s plans, the $16 billion refinery would require another $9 billion in
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f BC NDP leaders hope to capitalize on the BC Liberals’ missteps, they need to step up their game and prove to voters there are good reasons to vote for their party. The notion that a vote for one is a vote against the other is simply not good enough reason – by itself – to return to power a party that has had its own shortcomings in the past in the transparency department. Pundits and pollsters might, indeed, be right that a backlash against Liberals’ mismanagement of their current mandate will result in a win for the NDP. But it should be realized that voters are in the throes of a crisis of confidence with the political process itself. They have not simply lost faith in the BC Liberals – they have lost faith in politicians of all stripes. In the political game, the NDP’s release of leaked memos concerning Liberal tactics in wooing ethnic voters was a bona fide win. But the NDP’s reluctance – to this date – to follow up such gains by presenting a detailed platform of its own is more than a little troubling. If New Democrats think the best strategy is to hang fire and keep quiet in the expectation that the Conservatives’ sabre-rattling will be sufficient to split the right-wing vote, it smacks of a cynicism equal to anything Liberal strategists have promulgated. The NDP must stand for something, not just against something. Presenting a convincing vision is what it will take for NDP leader Adrian Dix to ultimately put to rest a horrible past blunder in which he falsified the date of a memo to provide an alibi for former premier Glen Clark, who was feeling the heat in a probe into alleged corruption. In contrast to the stumbles of others, the NDP has said it will provide a platform of promises that can be kept. So far, we are still waiting. –Black Press
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am a procrastinator. I wish I could say that I wasn’t, but I can’t. It’s very much a part of who I am. No matter how much time I have to accomplish something, I always end up putting it off until the very last minute. I was like that with school, and decades later, I’m still like that with work. Even with tasks that I love. This column is a good example of that. I have all week to do it, and because of its slice-of-life anytime feel, I could write a different article every day for ten days and build up a collection to pull from on deadline. But do I do that? No, I don’t. For years now it’s been suggested that I do. I have friends – organized people who are cool as a cucumber because they’re so darn organized – and they have told me to write at least one or two extra
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came up was a list of “101 ways to get organized.” Yeah, okay. That’s about 100 more than I wanted. What I was really needing to see in that moment was one word: simplify. Once I saw it in that huge Internet pool of information, it’s what stuck out for me most. I have now printed this lovely word out and tacked it to the wall above my computer. After years of my daunting to-do list getting longer instead of shorter, I am about to get ruthless with it and truly prioritize. Some items will get pushed down the page and some will get pushed right off. One thing I know for sure is that writing a backup column will finally be added to the list. And the only other thing I know right now is that it will be placed somewhere near the top. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. LoriWelbourne.com
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myself. He asked me why I didn’t like leaving things to the last second and I told him I didn’t like the pressure, particularly when I was overwhelmed with too many other duties at the same time. He then asked if I was still able to get my work done under that kind of stress, and I said yes. “Sounds like it might be working for you,” he replied. “Maybe you should just relax and accept it as a method to your madness.” I guess I did, or I would have changed by now. But going forward, do I want to keep working exactly like this when I’m as busy as I am? The answer is no. Eager for help, I decided to consult Google for some guidance. What was I looking for? A couple of helpful suggestions, that’s all. What did I find? Well, the first thing that
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Searching Editor: My name is Ron Kirstein and I am the official representative of the Royal Canadian Humane Association for British Columbia and the Yukon. Our association recognizes Canadians who have risked their lives to save others. Each year we watch the news media to find true Canadian heroes, many of whom are police officers and firemen. Please have a look at our web site to see more about the work we do, www. canadabraveryawards.com/index.html. To accomplish this task we rely on local police and fire reports and media articles to verify exactly what took place as we try to get a clear picture before we give out the awards. This year, at our Investiture in April, the lieutenant governor will be recognizing approximate 40 provincial heroes. We do feel that we are indeed missing rescues. Our territory encompasses all of British Columbia and the Yukon. I am sending this letter to all of the services that interact at ground level with many of these incidents in the hope that you or your organization could relay incidents you witness where the citizens of British Columbia and the Yukon “risk their lives” to save others. Our awards are issued on these guidelines: Gold is reserved for deeds of bravery at the cost of the hero’s life; silver and bronze medals are awarded when the rescuer has shown extraordinary disregard for personal safety in saving or attempting to save the life of another; honorary certificates are awarded to commemorate a rescue attempt where the risk is not as great. If you become aware of rescues that warrant recognition, I would be thrilled if you could forward information to me so that I can initiate the award process. Here is what I would need: •The names and contact information for each of the rescuers; •Your report on the incident, or your summary of the rescue and who did what; •Your recommendation on the degree of risk each rescuer took; •Any copies of media stories you have, or links to media stories. All of the information we receive is kept confidential. If it is possible we need the names and phone numbers of the rescuers (heroes), so that we can contact them when we decide an award is being given. Any help you can provide would be sincerely appreciated. All of the members of our organization are volunteers. Ron Kirstein Royal Canadian Humane Association (British Columbia) British Columbia Representative Phone: 1-888-472-2143 www.canadabraveryawards.com Mail: 625 Windman Court Victoria BC V9B 6N4 E-mail: ronk@islandnet.com
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Monique Watts and Lucas Smith are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Nadia Mei Ryan Smith, who was born February 8, 2013 and weighed six pounds and 11 ounces. Nadia was born at 5:47. Her parents are over-
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from front This puts them at increased risk of depression, low self-esteem and even suicide. Epilepsy can also affect an individual’s education, employment opportunities, independence and notably their ability to drive and hold a driver’s licence. But for Cassidy and the hundreds of thousands of Canadians living with epilepsy, they desperately want the public to know they are just like anyone else and epilepsy is nothing to be afraid of. Since she revealed her epilepsy to her friends and family, Cassidy said people accept it, but they don’t all understand. “I have to explain to them what it is and what to do if they see me having a seizure and that there are different types of seizures,” she said. “I tell them I’m the same as everyone else, I just have epilepsy and that doesn’t make me different. I do find it upsetting when I tell someone new that I have epilepsy and they look sad and ‘sorry to hear that.’ Even with all the hard work and Purple Day for Epilepsy, I still have to tell them not to feel bad for me because I’m just like them and can do anything and everything they can do.” In 2012, the Canadian Government passed the Purple Day Act, thanks to the lobbying of EANS and Cassidy. The Honourable Geoff Regan, MP for Halifax West, introduced a private members bill and on June 28, 2012 it was enacted into law. Regan also presented Cassidy with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal in November 2012 for all her work to promote epilepsy awareness. “I’m really happy that Purple
Day has so much support. I always wanted Purple Day to be all around the world and now it is,” she said. “I didn’t know there were so many people with epilepsy and that we all feel the same way.” Now 14 years old, Cassidy isn’t resting on her accomplishments. She has more dreams and plans including changing the way media portrays epilepsy. “A lot of time they show it wrong and that just makes all our hard work even harder,” she added. In B.C., the Centre for Epilepsy is dedicated to creating and providing support, information and education to families and individuals living with epilepsy. A common thread through all the information about epilepsy is not to be afraid should you witness someone having a seizure. And Cassidy also addresses this issue, encouraging the public to find out exactly what a bystander can do to support someone. “Epilepsy is like an electrical storm in my brain. I know I have complex partial seizures and that sometimes my seizures are not the same,” she said. “Sometimes my body feels funny and sometimes it is really hard to explain and it can seem scary. I always get really tired afterwards and need to sleep.” Six-year-old Nathan, from the Lower Mainland, put out a little book explaining his condition from his very young perspective. Born with epilepsy, Nathan considers his epilepsy the result of his very special brain which sometimes experiences lightening storms. “If I do have a lightening storm in my brain or seizure and I fall down and start to shake, don’t be afraid,” he writes.
“You can be my helper and go and get a teacher or an adult to help me stay safe and put something soft under my head, help me onto my side and stay with me to keep me safe.” For the second year on March 26, thanks to the support from the City of Vancouver, BC Place is going purple. Although most Purple Day activities are in the Lower Mainland, word is spreading and people are wearing purple in support of people living with epilepsy. This is Quesnel’s first year celebrating Purple Day for Epilepsy. One woman explains what living with epilepsy is like for her. “There’s no delicate way to live with epilepsy,” she said. “One must constantly work with doctors to manage something that literally has a mind of its own. Because a seizure can happen at any time, even after 20 years seizure-free, epilepsy does not have a cure.” She added that message came loud and clear in 2008 when, on a cold November day, she woke up in her car, in the ditch and in denial. “With 11 days shy of five years grand-mal free, my heart was broken. It happened again,” she said. For one of her acquaintances who has lived with epilepsy for a very long time, she finally confided to her coworker and was confronted with ‘But you don’t look like you have epilepsy?’ “This begs the question, what does epilepsy look like? To those who suffer, it is a loss of control like no other. Never knowing when a seizure will strike,” the Quesnel resident affirmed. “Every time my eyes come into
focus and I can’t communicate, I know it’s time to start all over. Medications will be changed, yet another EEG and MRI and in an instant I’m off the road. I drive everywhere and I love it. My job relies on it. I have lost my license five times since I was diagnosed and repeatedly have to rely on friends and family to go anywhere. “Some days I’m at a complete loss.” She added, to the outside world, epilepsy has no identity. Society generally prefers to turn a blind eye, making it very easy to hide. “I have lived in Quesnel since I was eight, have had epilepsy since I was 15 and am now 34. As capable as anyone, I did well in school, went to college, I frequently travel and I work in the public eye. No one knows,” she said. “Do I hate epilepsy? Yes. Do I see myself differently because of it? No. I have never felt weird or like I don’t belong. While it’s true epilepsy has been a great burden in my life, it has given me strengths that society as a whole, aren’t aware exist. I fear it, I struggle with it, but it has made me who I am. “Would I change all that? I don’t think so. “Going by the numbers, there must be more than 1,000 people with epilepsy in Quesnel and surrounding areas and it’s time for somewhere to turn. “A new support group, epilepsyquesnel, is in the works for residents to talk, ask, help and as many can relate – to vent. “Epilepsy can be very hard to live with but support makes all the difference.” If you have any questions on the upcoming group, email epilepsy. quesnel@ymail.com.
• Stay calm. Let the seizure take its course. • Take note of the time the seizure begins. • Protect the person from injury. If necessary, ease the person to the floor. Move hard or sharp objects out of the way. Place something soft under the head. • Loosen anything tight around the neck. Check for medical identification. • Do not restrain the person. • Do not put anything in the month. The person will not swallow his or her tongue. • Gently roll the person onto his or her side as the convulsive seizure subsides to allow saliva or other fluids to drain away and keep the airway clear. • After the seizure, talk to the person reassuringly. Do not leave until the person is re-oriented. The person may need to rest or sleep. Seizures can last from a few seconds to a few minutes, but the assistance is the same if the person convulses. If the person remains aware, usually no first aid is required. In assessing the need to call an ambulance, a combination of factors has to be considered. For example, if blue or gray colour or laboured breathing accompanies the seizure, then an ambulance may be called earlier. If a person is known to have epilepsy and the seizure pattern is uncomplicated and predictable, then ambulance help may not be necessary. If the seizure lasts more than five minutes, if consciousness or regular breathing does not return after seizure has ended, if the seizure repeats without full recovery between seizures or if confusion after a seizure persists for more than one hour, call an ambulance.
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Friday, March 22, 2013 Quesnel Cariboo Observer
Lifestyles
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Junior scientist Hayden Hill, a 10-year-old Barlow Creek student, won a gold medal for his efforts at the Central Interior Science Exhibition, March 10. Hill was the only participant from School District 28. Hill’s project Where there’s a charge, there’s a spark involved generating static electricity using a wool sock and a piece of acrylic. Hill used a metal pie plate with a styrofoam cup attached to the centre of it and used a modified film container for the Leyden jar. The device measured the spark created from the static in the jar. The spark determines the amount of voltage the Leyden jar can store. Hill received the gold medal in the engineering category. Contributed photo
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LIFESTYLES
The family of Sheila McMann announce her peaceful passing on March 19th, 2013 at Dunrovin Park Lodge Hospice House, with her loving family at her side. Those wishing to honour Sheila’s memory by way of donation, may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society. Sheila’s family wishes to thank everyone for their continuted support. Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.
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Jan Robertson is the far left, front row. She commented that comparing where the bones were found to her position in this picture she was actually right on top of the bones location. Contributed photos
Ancient British Royal remains found
Former school girl remembers the rumours
I went to Gateway Girls Grammar School in Leicester and the school was situated in Grey Friars Priory (the oldest part of the city). It was therefore no surprise to me to learn that Richard III (1452 – 1485, reigned 1483 – until his death in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth, the last great battle of the War of the Roses) remains had been discovered, Feb. 4, the other side of the wall of our school gardens. Right under what was once our tennis and netball courts. We used to have a childhood game when I was in the First Form, shouting across the wall “Good Morning Your Majesty..... Did you sleep well last night?” We could have saved the archeologists a lot of money if they had asked us where he was laying as we always knew he was there. It was no great secret. They should have asked the older generation of girls
The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee is hosting a series of presentations and public meetings to discuss 2013/2014 Regional Strategic Planning Issues within the Cariboo Regional District 100 Mile House: Williams Lake: Quesnel: WHO:
APRIL 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the South Cariboo Recreation Center, 100 Mile House, BC APRIL 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Williams Lake Library Program Room, Williams Lake, BC APRIL 6, 2013 at 9:00 am at the Quesnel Library Program Room, Quesnel, BC Anyone interested in Invasive Plant Management within the Cariboo Regional District Contact us: info@cccipc.ca
Obituary Tribute
George Andre Favre January 15, 1931 ~ March 1, 2013
Photo courtesy of University of Leicester
who went to school there. My school was closed down some years ago as a move by the MPs who “crowed on” about Grammar Schools being elitist and the building became a library. There is not much else you can do with a building who’s walls and foundations were a Roman Villa and were mentioned in the Doomsday Book, even though the Victorians built an ugly bit onto the building. Anyway, the exciting part is that the library now has to vacate the premises and my old
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The family of Coral Marie Law sadly announce her passing on March 9th at Granite Falls, WA. A memorial service & tea will be held at the Elks Hall, 202 Anderson Dr., 2 PM Saturday March 23rd.
All are welcome In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would also be appreciated.
school, where I spent the formative years of my life, has now been turned over to the City of Leicester to become the Richard
III Museum. How nostalgic is that? – submitted by Quesnel resident Jan Robertson. Obituary Tribute
Walter (Wally) Thompson September 25, 1933 - March 3, 2013 79 years of wonderful life ended peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2013 in the Prince George Hospital. Beginning his life in New Westminster and Burnaby, Walt graduated from Burnaby South and raised his family in He was always there Coquitlam and Quesnel. for his family, daughter Cinda and Richard; son Walt and wife, Claudia Rick and Laurie; son Dave together hosted many and Patti. His life was family and friend events full of love and joy for that made unforgettable his grandchildren Nicole, memories for many of us. Jessie, Becky and Jon. His ability to design and create beautiful pieces He will be missed and of jewelry, operate the loved by all who were ranch and have behind blessed to know him. him years of hard work with operating A Celebration of Life will be held engineers, made him Sunday, May 5th a jack of many trades, being sharp witted there from 1 to 4 pm, at the Thompson Ranch. was nothing that created too much of a challenge.
It is with the deepest regret that the family of George Andre Favre announces his peaceful passing on March 1, 2013 at the age of 82. George was born January 15, 1931 in his grandfather’s farm, in Combremont-lePetit, Switzerland. During his childhood and youth he spent a lot of time on this farm, working hard and also enjoying happy times with his brothers Michel and Pierre and many other friends. At age 12, George was already talking about going one day to Canada and having his own ranch. Before he set off to Canada at the age of 21, George finished school and earned himself a trade as a mechanic. George arrived in Hamilton in 1952 and then made his way to BC where he spent time working in Chilliwack in the mountains mining. In 1954, George traveled to Quesnel where he met the love of his life Katherine and the two settled in Red Bluff where they started their family of three boys. During this time, George worked at Weldwood as a mechanic. George and his family moved to a farm in Moose Heights, in 1964, where George pursued his passion for farming and gardening. George was a “jack of all trades” and he achieved many successes as an entrepreneur, carpenter, welder, land developer, miner, farmer and mechanic. After selling the farm, George and Kay spent many
years traveling and living in different communities across BC, including Quesnel, Lytton and Wallachin. George and Kay also spent time traveling across Canada and the US, to New York, Arizona and back home to Switzerland and around Europe. George was a very friendly person and always made sure that he connected with his neighbours and he and Kay have many dear friends in each of the communities that they spent time in as a result of this. George and Kay returned to Quesnel in 2004 where George lived out the remainder of his life. He spent many days playing cards, reading books on philosophy, talking politics or business and “cruising” around town enjoying farmers markets, community events, friends and family. George dedicated his time to the ALS society and spent time supporting people who were also diagnosed with this ailment. Family was a very important part of George’s life and he was always very eager to share a story or a laugh that involved some aspect of his family. George is survived by his wife Katherine Favre, his two brothers Michel (Vernon Dressler) Favre and Pierre (Francoise) Favre, his three sons Mic (Flora), Don (Sharon) and Roy (Yvonne). Grandchildren Andrea (Jay), Jeremy (Laura), Rick (Melinda), Tammy (Ryan) and Holly (Thomas). Great
Grandchildren Matisha, Scott, Tiffany, Alexis, Rylann, Jessi and Caylee. One of Georges favorite things to do was to gather his family together as many times a year as possible to catch up with them and see what they were up to or to have them come together to introduce them to family from Europe or an out of town friend. George was always well informed as to what his family was up to and it was very clear by how he talked that he was proud of them and that they were always at the forefront of his thoughts. George was a very loving, strong and successful man. He will be very missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Katherine, his family and all of his friends. Family and friends of George and Katherine are invited to a Celebration of Life for George on May 11, 2013 at the Golden Center at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the ALS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society
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Friday, March 22, 2013 Quesnel Cariboo Observer
LIFESTYLES
A Place To Call HOME
382 Anderson Drive Pastor Andrew Baduria 250-983-9700
The lodge built by the Masons after several rental arrangements forced them to consider a building of their own. Contributed photo
The journey of Quesnel No. 69 to find a home
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he fire of January 15, 1916 destroyed a good portion of the buildings situated along Front Street. The newly renovated Occidental Hotel, the newly built Cariboo Hotel and eight other buildings were completely lost. The owner of the Occidental, Ed Kepner, was nearly ruined. Although insured for $15,000, he suffered a $75,000 loss! He didn’t rebuild. Instead, he began selling off his remaining properties, 100 Years - 1913 to 2013 including the Masonic hall building on Carson Avenue, and moved to Seattle, Washington. Another Mason, Thomas Ewing, purchased the Masonic building and charged the Masons a nominal $2 per month rent. In 1925 Ewing died. That same year witnessed the third severe fire to break out in Quesnel in less than a decade, the second occurring in 1923. In its wake, Ewing’s widow decided to sell off her husband’s remaining real estate. She offered the building to the Masons for purchase, but the members at that time were in favour of building a new Masonic hall instead. Under new ownership, the Masons continued to make the Carson Avenue building their home until 1933, at which time a building committee was struck to erect a new Masonic home. The building committee consisted of Frank Thompson, business manager, J.P. Meyers, Earl Malcolm, owner of the Cariboo Hotel, Walter Henning, forester and surveyor and Stephen Hilborn, building contractor. The financial committee consisted of Jack Gardner, lumber merchant and Doug Fraser, local merchant in men’s clothing. By August of 1934 plans were drawn up and a contract was awarded to Charlie Markle, a Past Master from Saskatchewan, to construct the new lodge building at the corner of Front Street and Shepherd Avenue on land donated by J.G. Hutchcroft and Jack Gardner. The new two-story Masonic hall was officially opened and dedicated October 20, 1934 – Quesnel No. 69 was home again. J. Climenhage is a member of Quesnel Lodge No. 69 and current Lodge historian.
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Friday, March 22, 2013
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A wee bit o’ the Irish on the ice
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JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Curlers celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a weekend-long bonspiel last week, despite an obvious lack of the traditional green on the sheets. The bonspiel also marked the end of the curling season. The Tollefson rink, consisting of skip, Darcy Tollefson, third Tim Richards, second Gord Reid and lead Nick Sarabyn took triumphed over the Coffey rink to take top honours in the ‘A’ event. Tied after five ends in the final game, the Tollefson Rink scored five in the sixth for a 6-1 win. The Pethick Rink stumbled against the Wawryk Rink in the ‘B’ event final. The Wawryk rink was up two playing the seventh. Skip Grant Wawryk capitalized on Bob Pethick’s draw coming up short, scoring two more for the Wawryk rink to lead it to a 8-4 win. The Brady Waffle Rink and the Blair Hedden Rink fought hard for the win in the ‘C’ event, in a close game that went to extra ends. In the end it was Blair hitting shot rock for the 8-7 win. The Jerome Deis Rink came up against the Brent Hodgson rink in the ‘D’ final. Hodgson stole five in the second for a 7-1 lead, holding on for an 8-4 win. The bonspiel drew 18 teams, with a couple out-of-towners from Williams Lake and Ft. St. James. Dave Plant, the rink manager, was happy with the season, with similar numbers participating to last year. He is, however planning on a membership drive in the fall, along with some tweaking to encourage more people to come out, including tweaking scheduling to get rid of conflicts.
Top right; clothed improperly in blue, a curler delivers the rock in the St. Patricks Bonspiel. Top Left; Darcy Tollefson, the skip of the winning rink, encourages his sweepers as he slide along behind them. Bottom left: sweepers urge their rock on. Bottom right; possibly the only curler in the green of all the curlers in the St. Paddy’s tournament. Jonas Gagnon photos
Bronze Thunder rolls through Osoyoos fiesta The Atom Thunder went to Osoyoos this past weekend for the annual Atom Fiesta. This year, 14 teams from across B.C. and one from the U.S. competed in the fiesta. "We have been telling the boys all year that this tournament is their provincials and we work all year to get there," Gord Salmons said. The Thunder played their first game Friday against Westside and beat them 9-3. The Thunder dominated the ice, playing hard for the duration, with Kasey Jackson
scoring a hat trick to get the nod as player of the game. "We were great at both ends of the rink and the kids played really well together," Salmons said. Saturday morning the Thunder played against Abbotsford, coming out flying and bettering their effort in the first game with a 9-4 win. Ty Wasyliw earned Salmons nod. Salmons was happy to see the team come together and successfully pull off plays they had been practicing. Saturday afternoon the team
ran up against Fernie for their third game. With a win the Thunder would find themselves in the semi-finals. The Thunder came out a little flat in the first and were down 3-1 after 20, but they dug deep, found their game and took control the rest of the way, scoring six unanswered goals for the 7-3 win. "It was a very exciting game to watch," Salmons said. "The boys basically decided there was no way they were going to lose and really stepped it up."
Jack Henderson got the coaches nod for player of the game. The hard-fought win pitted the Thunder against a strong team from Boise, Idaho in the semi-finals. The Idahoans had walked through their pool, winning by huge goal spreads. The Thunder came out with a great effort, but found themselves trailing 4-1 at their lowest. With a second Thunder goal putting the game back in contention, the Thunder started firing back and controlling the
game, but couldn't get the puck in the net. Salmons pulled the goalie late but the Boise boys got an empty netter for the 5-2 win. "We never gave up and really battled hard the whole way through," Salmons said. Kenny Gerow, the teams goalie, was outstanding and definitely deserved player of the game, Salmons said. The bronze medal game put the Thunder up against the host team: the South Okanagan Coyotes. See PAGE A17
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Right: Jordy Davis taking to the dirt for the first time since last summer. Davis combined a first and fifth place finish to place third overall on the weekend. Left: Colton Shepherd gets some air. Gerri Shephard photo
Dusting off old man winter
Motocrossers kick start season A couple of local motocross racers from the Quesnel Dirt Riders Assocociation left the snowy Cariboo this past weekend to race in the Future West Race held in Ashcroft. It took some effort, dealing with freezing rain and digging out of the snow and despite the highway being closed north of Quesnel, these boys loaded up and headed south. Colton Shepherd #82 racing in the BCMA/CMRC on a Kawasaki 85cc, moved up to a Suzuki 250 and took on the challenge, racing against a lot of arena cross racers from the south to get some time on his new bike and new class of Junior 250 racers. Shepherd, being the youngest rider in the class and participating in his first race on his new Suzuki 250, rode a clean fast ride taking ninth place over all
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out of 23 racers. Jordy Davis #109, also from Quesnel, a Junior 250 racer for BCMA/ CMRC also got on his bike for the first time since last summer and gave the southerners a race to remember. Davis took first place in his first moto in 250 Jr. and 5th in his second moto, giving him a third place trophy. Brad Perron #52 from Lac La hache, also racing on the Quesnel team, successfully completed the race after enduring several injuries getting out of the gate. Quesnel Motocross Riders are getting geared up for their first BCMA/CMRC races starting in April at the Ashcroft tract, followed by their next race in Terrace and are looking forward to their home race in early May in Quesnel. –submitted by Gerri Shephard
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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it can be tempting to toss away your responsibilities and simply have fun. But then you will be so backed up it could take quite a while to dig out from under your to-do list. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, just when you need a bit of sunshine, a satisfying piece of good news arrives. Your spouse or partner plays a significant role in this positive development. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a tangled web is forming around you, but with quick wit you will manage to steer clear of the melee. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 24 - Jim Parsons, Actor (40) MARCH 25 - Aretha Franklin, Singer (71) MARCH 26 - Amy Smart, Actress (37) MARCH 27 - Pauley Perrette, Actress (44) MARCH 28 - Lady Gaga, Singer (27) MARCH 29 - John Popper, Singer (46) MARCH 30 - Robbie Coltrane, Actor (63)
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Coy ending and beyond
Thunder in Creston The peewee Thunder take on the Creston chiefs at the B.C. peewee hockey championships. The Thunder are in Creston this week competing in the provincials. Finals in the provincials finish Friday.
It was a different team that gathered in Kitimat last weekend. It was the tail end of the season and not only were the ‘Roos winding down, but some were done and so a smaller, weaker ‘Roos found themselves facing teams that were still intent on winning. The scores point out this discrepancy all too well. In their final game, against the Williams Lake Stampeders, who would go on to win the tournament, the ‘Roos fell 7-1. It wasn’t the only team they lost to by such a margin. Both Terrace and Kitimat likewise beat the ‘Roos, the former 8-1, the latter 8-3. It’s not all bad news though, as one of Quesnel’s own will be awarded some very big trophies from the CIHL this weekend.
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Thunder come back to take bronze from A15 Coming off the hard loss, the Thunder dominated from the drop of the puck. With a solid team effort from the Thunder, they were able to come out on top, 6-1. Players of the game were Matthew Letoria and Connor Bubela. "We ended up third overall, which was a very good result to end a very fun and successful year," Salmons said. Jack Henderson, who had 19 points and Justin Salmons, who had seven goals, led the team offensively through the weekend. Their line, with Tyler Fenton, ended up with 35 points between them. Kasey Jackson scored five goals from his new position on the point.
Colton Thon and Michael Greenwood also had strong offensive weekends. Kenny Gerow was outstanding in net, both stopping pucks and entertaining the fans with his dance moves. Ty Wasyliw and Matt Letoria were awesome on the forecheck and Dawson Riley was a force on the backcheck. DJ Sauve had a solid weekend scoring a couple timely goals. The defence group of Connor Bubela, Connor Reid, Leif Scott, Garth Rasmussen, Lee Livingstone, Kasey Jackson were solid all weekend. Salmons would like to thank the players, "a great group of kids and a really great, supportive group of parents. It was fun
to be their coach and great to be around these people this season. “I'd like to thank the rest of the guys for helping coach the
team this year, Dale Bubela, Curtis Fenton, Jim Scott and Mark Sauve. Also thanks to Dave Greenwood our manager for a fantastic job."
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626 Front St. 250-992-5115 The participants of the Quesnel Connection golf tournament gather together in some very un-Quesnel-like environs.
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Snowbird’s golf
While most Gold Pan Residents were waiting out a schizophrenic season that couldn’t decide whether to switch to spring or stay with winter, a contingent of Quesnelers were playing golf in tropical climes. March 13, 37 golfers, mostly Gold Pan Residents, gathered at the Indians Canyon Golf Resort in Palm Springs, California to celebrate their freedom from the snow and mud of a Cariboo spring. “It was our first year and we hope to do it again because everyone had a good time,” Lorne Martindale, a self-professed snowbird and tournament organizer said. Cy McConnel won the ‘A’ Flight, with Norm Armstrong taking the ‘B’ Flight and Steve Patterson topping the ‘C’ Flight. Judy Huska took the Ladies Flight. The dinner later drew 60 snowbirds to eat and talk about how much better the weather was in sunny California in March than their winter roost’s grey skies and grey snow.
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The Don Scott/Bill Buchanan Rink receive their ‘A’ event trophies. Left to right: presenter Brad Kotzer; second Rob Rolfe; lead Kris Koning; Skip Don Scott, who replaced skip Bill Buchanan for the season. Missing is Vickie Kimmie. Photo contributed
Sunday, fun day Sunday Morning Fun League had their Season End Windup Spiel last weekend. This included three four-end games and the playoff for the winning team in each event. The windup bonspiel winners were: in the ‘A’ event, the Don Scott/Bill Buchanan rink won; in the ‘B’ event, the Steve Bernard rink took the honours; and in the ‘C’ event the Barb Arnot rink found themselves on top. Winners of League play were the Gordie Roberson Rink. The Darcey Horn rink took the ‘A’ side playoffs for the league and the Lois Parsons rink took the ‘B’ side playoffs for the league.
CLUES ACROSS 1. Medical products manufacturer 5. Depletes gradually 9. Metrical foot used in poetry 13. Brand of clear wrap 14. Gabriel was one 16. Famous for his window’s & glass 18. H. Potter’s best friend 19. Tennessee’s flower 20. Narrow inlet 21. Puts it on the chopping block 22. Fed 23. Hall of Fame DJ Rick 24. Most loathsome 27. Farewell (Spanish) 29. Plant germination vessel 30. Am. Heart Assoc. 32. Sock repair 33. Gather fabric in rows 35. Muscat is the capital 36. Goat and camel hair fabric 37. Raised meeting platform 38. Oral polio vaccine developer 39. Yield to another’s wish 40. A country’s entry permit 41. Hero of Spain El ___
42. Partner of pepper 43. Famous grandma artist 46. Freedom from difficulty 47. Supervises flying 50. In spite of 53. Insatiable 54. Source of chocolate 55. Sulk 56. CCC 57. Amounts of time CLUES DOWN 1. Popular Mexican dish 2. Fe 3. Obstruct 4. Fixes firmly in 5. Indian frocks 6. Music, ballet and literature 7. What part of (abbr.) 8. More deceitful 9. Informal term for data 10. Chinese gelatin 11. Repair fabric 12. Nellie __, journalist 13. Single Lens Reflex 15. Away from one’s home 17. Mined minerals
21. Longest division of geological time 22. Affirm positively 23. Paul Adrien __, Br. physicist 25. Ballroom dance 26. Tai (alt. sp.) 27. Dental group 28. Aba ____ Honeymoon 29. Female sibling 31. Today host Curry 33. Deriving pleasure from cruelty 34. Went quickly (archaic) 35. Kiln for drying hops 37. Misrepresentation 38. Absence of sound 40. Many blood vessels 42. Satisfies to excess 43. Glandular fever 44. Capital city of Shiga, Japan 45. Hit sharply 46. This (Spanish) 47. Payroll tax 48. Freshwater duck genus 49. In the past 50. A small drink of liquor 51. Own (Scottish) 52. Daughters of the Am. Revolution
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Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Your tax-deductible donation either to continuing palliative care services or to Quesnel Hospice House will assist those living with or affected by life-threatening illnesses, by providing dignified care and comfort. Donations may be sent to: Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association PO BOX 4537, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J8 Volunteer Co-ordinator/Grief Counsellor 250-985-5815 Executive Secretary/Donations 250-985-5816
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Lost & Found Found in Johnson sub A dollie was found March 13. If yours, call 250-992-2183 to identify.
Lost on Tatchel Rd. Black and white shorthaired cat. Responds to Kooder. Black mustache under nose. Call Lorne: 250-925-1575
Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has immediate openings for TJ Heavy Duty Mechanics
and a Mechanical Manager/Supervisor in Dease Lake, BC
You will be part of a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and road maintenance equipment. A valid CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to receive one preferred.
Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or Dease Lake Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For more details on this posting and more, please visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers
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Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
250-747-0110 HOOKTENDER, F/T.- Duncan, BC. Wages as per USW coastal agreement. Loader & processor experience an asset or be willing to learn to run these machines. Fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net
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Happy 16th Birthday Robby Ezowski
Experienced Housekeepers Drop off resume at 530 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC fax 250-992-1208 email: graceinnquesnelbc.com
MOA wanted for busy medical practice in Quesnel. 1 yr. position full time starting April 15th. Computer literate, good phone and interpersonal skills. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Email complete resume to heiho@shawbiz.ca or fax to 250-992-2967. 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.
Harold Alexander Simpson
Sept 16, 1942 ~ March 18, 2013
Memorial Service North Star Church, North Star Rd March 23, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Please drop off a resume at City Furniture, 362 Reid St.
Traffic 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
Cards of Thanks
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Thank You To the people that came from near and far to see Louie Alexandre laid to rest. Thanks to the people who sent flowers, goodies and cards, and the support we received from friends and neighbors, also lieutenant Stefan Van Schaick of the Salvation Army. We also appreciate all the phone calls we received from Germany and the rest of the family.
Lorna Alexandre & Family Engagements
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Roger & Helen Heppner of Quesnel and Hartley & Brenda Millers of Prince George are pleased to announce the engagement of their children
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Class B gas service repair technician : With experience in residential service. Commercial and Industrial experience is an asset. We offer competitive wages, and an excellent benefit package. Applicants must have a positive outlook, professional mannerism and dependable work ethic to join our busy HVAC team.
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The Program Directors Responsibilities include: - Developing and implementing programs - Proposal Writing - to secure funds for programs - Organize new and on-going events Qualifications: - Excellent proposal writing skills - Experience and ability in dealing with people - Good understanding of 1st Nations Culture - Computer skills necessary - Good communication skills, written and oral - Valid drivers license and own vehicle Hours of Work: Monday to Friday - 17.5 hours per week Some weekend work will be expected Please send resumes to: Sandy Brunton, Executive Director Quesnel Tillicum Society - 319 North Fraser Drive Quesnel, BC V2J 1Y9 Ph: 250-992-8347 Fx: 250-992-5708 Deadline for resumes: April 2nd, 2013 at 4:30 pm
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McDonald’s Quesnel is Hiring! We are looking to hire a variety of crew and management positions to work in our two restaurants. - Monday - Friday Daytime - full and part time position (perfect for Mom’s with kids at school) - Dining Room Hosts - full and part time position (Do you love interacting with people?) - Overnight Service positions - full and part time - Overnight Maintenance positions - full and part time - Handyman position - part time - Shift Managers - full and part time Our Full time positions are up to 40 hours per week while our part time positions vary from 3 to 8 hours per shift and depending on your availability 1 to 5 shifts per week. Being flexible, fun and friendly is why McDonald’s is a great place to work! Patience, understanding, initiative, a sense of urgency and a desire to make other people happy are just some of the qualities we look for in our employees. If you think you have what it takes then we’d love to have you a part of our McDonalds Team Apply Online at www.worksforme.ca or in person at the 105 North Star Road Quesnel - No phone calls please
City Furniture & Appliances is now hiring a delivery driver. Qualifications include a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and you must be physically fit to move furniture. Please drop off a resume at City Furniture, 362 Reid St.
HELP WANTED Well rounded, experienced handyman. Must have own truck and tools. Repair/maintenance/ renovation/Finishing experience. Please drop resume off at 441 Kinchant St.
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WILLIAMS Lake DQ Grill and Chill is looking for Superstars to add to our team. Part time only for customer service positions. Applicants must be reliable, available to work evenings and weekends, and willing to work hard. Great positions for students. This is our summer staff hiring call! Please drop off your resume to DQ Grill and Chill at 1218 Broadway ave South, Williams Lake, BC or email your resume directly to jobs@dq.ca. Any resume service links will not be opened so please email a direct file.
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Aspen Planers Ltd. Certified Millwright Merritt, B. C. As a valued employee, you will work in a caring community, where you will find friendly faces and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Merritt & the Nicola Valley has a lot to offer including excellent educational facilities.
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Aspen Planers Ltd. Certified Electrician Merritt, B. C. As a valued employee, you will work in a caring community, where you will find friendly faces and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Merritt & the Nicola Valley has a lot to offer including excellent educational facilities. The successful candidate will be a qualified tradesperson with a valid Interprovincial journeyperson ticket. You will also possess a sound knowledge of PLC’s and superior trouble shooting and communication skills. Experience in a sawmill/ planer environment is a definite asset.
• Golf Clubhouse • Garden Centre
If you thrive within a challenging and dynamic setting, have demonstrated a strong Safety background and a desire to effectively participate in a team environment, please submit your resume with complete references by email to brendastockford@apgroup.ca or by fax: 250-315-4237 before April 15, 2013. Quote the position for which you are applying in the subject box of all emails.
• Landscape Contracting • Landscape Maintenance Please call 250-992-0037 to make an appointment to drop off resumes in person (preferred) or send an email to richbar@shawbiz.ca
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If you thrive within a challenging and dynamic setting, have demonstrated a strong Safety background and a desire to effectively participate in a team environment, please submit your resume with complete references by email to brendastockford@apgroup.ca or by fax: 250-315-4237 before April 15, 2013. Quote the position for which you are applying in the subject box of all emails.
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Livestock Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Client Care Volunteer Training Program
Exotic Animal & Bird Auction Sunday April 7, 11:30 a.m. 4071 McLean Rd., Quesnel Already consigned feeder pigs, steel gates, chicken wire horse track. Accepting all animals and related items. Phone B.C. Auctions 250-9922459 or 250-983-1239
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.
WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
If you are interested please contact QDHPCA’s Co-ordinator of Volunteers & Grief Support at 250-985-5815.
Heavy Duty Machinery
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Firearms
Fax resumes to 250-787-8887 or email julius@peaceglass.ca
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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Cariboo Ford is happy to announce the Retirement of
Ron Konschuh after 35 years with us Come and wish Ron well at Cariboo Ford March 28 th 3-5 PM
We wish Ron all the best in his future Endeavours TOLL FREE 1-877-290-3673 www.caribooford.com
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Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association
12th Annual
HIKE FOR HOSPICE LeBourdais Park Sunday May 5th, 2013 Registration 12:00pm • Hike 1:00pm Registration fee Adults - $15 Students & Seniors - $5 Children under 6 - Free
100% of all funds raised for Hike for Hospice stay in Quesnel
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This Spring people across Canada will gather pledges and then Hike to raise awareness for hospice palliative care. This major fundraising initiative will help advance the hospice palliative care initiatives in your local community.
In town donations and registration at Palliative Care office located in the Hospice Palliative Care Unit at Dunrovin Park Lodge Phone: 250-985-5816 or email: Judy.Monych@northernhealth.ca or the Quesnel Cariboo Observer office 250-992-2121
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3 Acre Horse Set Up close to downtown . 1452 sq.ft. 3 bdr, 1+ 1/2 bath rancher w/ attached garage & a 2 car garage/workshop. Fenced pasture, 3 stall horse shelter, outdoor riding area & other buildings. $230,000 serious enquires only. Call 250-7473828 758 Barkerville Highway (1.6 km) 5 bdrm on 1 pretty acre, great view. $189,000.If you are working steady, I can help with down payment. Norm: 778-414-7469 (4pm-8pm).
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
2005 Chevy Uplander Minivan 179,000 km Asking $5,800 250-992-7518
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of MELVIN LYBECK, of 1451 Beach Crescent, Quesnel, BC. Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them with the particulars to John Hallan, Box 231, Hixon, BC VOK 1S0 on or before the 4 day of April, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Mortgages Real Estate Houses For Sale LOOKING FOR CHARACTER?
REDUCED Lovely character home near the hospital on Walkem St. 4 bdrm, 3 bths, large sunken L/R, hardwood & tile floors, spacious kitchen, covered deck, dble gge. $199,900. #3762
Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
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This 3 BR, 2 bath house has been almost completely remodelled. New hardwood & ceramic floors, remodelled kitchen, new paint, doors, light fixtures and more, Just $224,500. #3971
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QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.
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Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath rancher on .52 ac near Dragon Lake. Sunken living rm, family rm with gas fireplace, hobby rm or workshop. $229,900 #4060 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
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Mar. 24, 31 & Apr. 7
1086 Maple Close Rd 5 year old house 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, 0.50 acre fully fenced, 36 X 20 insulated shop. Asking $225,000.00 Call Dustin at
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 Must see! Cute 2 bdrm lower level suite in newer home close to schools, shopping, transit & more . Newer laminate flooring, fridge, stove, w/d, storage shed included. $650 + Utilities .Avail April 1. N/S , N/P call 250-991-6358
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949
WOODGROVE MANOR 1241 Lark Avenue
Homes for Rent 16X80 ft Modular Home South of Quesnel , 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths, N/S, N/P $1000/ Mo + 1/2 month damage deposit . Ref required . Call 250-747-3298 2 Bdrm Mobile home, sun deck & storage on Lrg private lot . $650 per month. Call 250992-7625 Small 2 bdrm house. Gas heat. $700/mo. Call (250)9925113. 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
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Suites, Lower 2Bdrm. Suite in 4Plex. $600/mo+util. Call (250)992-5113
Townhouses 3 Bdrm , 2 bath , Pet friendly, T/H April 1st, No basement $595.00 + Hydro call 250-6498439
RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean. Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429
Transportation
Antiques / Classics Vernon Sun Valley SwapMeet @ Village Green Hotel 4801 27 St, March 29 & 30. Starts 8am . Call Reg 250-308-4701
4Dr., Short Box 166,000 Miles, 20” Snow Tires, Deluxe Rims, Box Liner, Automatic, Leather Interior, Fully Equipped, Four Summer Tires This is a nice truck! $7,950 near new Legend Cap it Canopy sold seperately for $1000.00 Call 250-255-4509
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Notice to Cheryl Ann Normandin Please contact Marc Szep at 250-983-9269 or email: marcszep@gmail.com in regards to 2 vehicles located on my property at 5260 Nazko Hwy, Quesnel, BC. 1) Blue/Silver 3500 Chev Pickup truck, no plate, Vin#2gcgk39nij1245680 2) 1993 Ford Aerostar, beige plate #300-JVR, Vin#ifmda31x9pzb85131 30 days to claim or make arrangements with storage fee’s owing.
References required. 2 Bdrm side-by-side , W/D , N/P , No parties , ref required. Avail Immediately , $ 595. + Utilities call 250-992-9108 FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593 N Quesnel 2bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $615/mo. Available immediately. 1 bdrm apartment available April 2nd $475./mo Call (250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.
1996 Chevy Blazer
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Vaulted ceilings & fireplace in living room, patio doors off eating area. Stainless Steel appliances must be moved. 250-747-3298
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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that the District of Wells has made application to the Province of British Columbia for a license of Occupation for Community purposes covering Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Block 5, District Lots 289, 391, Plan 2662 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Block 5, District 289, Plan 2662, together with that part of Block 5A of District Lot 289 and that parcel of District 289, that part of District Lot 391, except Plan B4134, Plan 2662; together with that part of District Lot 10351, being Brookford No. 1 Mineral Claim, Cariboo District. The file no. assigned to the application is 5406565. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 120 - 640 Borland St, Williams Lake, B.C. V2G4T1 Email: AuthorizingAgency.WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received until April 26th, 2013 Comments received after this date may not be considered. Additional information about the application and a MAP showing the location and extent of the application area can be obtained at the following website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Be advised that any response to this ad may be provided to the public upon request. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
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Room & Board Quiet male senior seeks room and board for Apr. 1 Bedtime 7:30 pm, light meals. Can pay $600 per mth. Phone Norm (5 pm-7pm) 778-414-7469.
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The City of Quesnel invites interested parties to submit a sealed bid/offer on a City owned lot located at 1702 Dyke Road. The 2013 assessed value of this property is $20,400. Building conditions apply on this lot. Contact the City’s Development Services Department for information. This lot is part of a Strata Corporation and is being sold on a “as is, where is” basis. Sealed bids, clearly marked “Sale of 1702 Dyke Road” will be accepted at the front counter of City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 until Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Public opening will follow. The City of Quesnel reserves the right to refuse any or all offers submitted on this property including the highest offer. Inquiries may be directed to Kari Bolton, Director of Corporate and Financial Services during office hours at 250-992-2111.
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MONDAY QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION 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. Training sessions are planned for this spring. If interested, contact QDHPCA at 250985-5815. 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, 250-9839022. Sponsored by District Parent Advisory Council.
TUESDAY QUESNEL MUSEUM HERITAGE SPEAKERS SERIES PRESENTS FELICITY KLASSEN – CHILCOTIN RAMBLINGS April 16, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall. Admission by donation. For information, 250-992-9580.
THURSDAY QUESNEL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PRESENT Colleen Gatenby who will speak on her trip volunteering for girls’ education in Kenya, beginning at 7 p.m, March 28 in the library meeting room. WHERE THE RIVERS MEET BLUEGRASS COUNTRY JAMBOREE April 18 – 21 at Seniors’ Centre, Advance Tickets available at Circle ‘S’ Western Wear or call Ken Knoke, 250-9925696.
FRIDAY
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION PRESENTATION about Tsilhqot’in War and smallpox for seizing indigenous territories throughout B.C. If you are a history buff, teacher, First Nation citizen, service provider, politician or resident of Quesnel you will want to attend. CNC Atrium, March 15, 1 – 3:30 p.m., and 6 – 9 p.m., March 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., and 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Presented by Tom Swanky, author of The True Story of Canada’s War of Extermination on the Pacific. A culturally sensitive talk/sharing circle to follow each presentation. Funded by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. For information contact Sandy Brunton – Friendship Centre, 250-992-8347. RELAY FOR LIFE FAMILY FUN BAKE SALE March 22 – 23, downtown at Spirit Square, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., all proceeds to Relay for Life. Family Fun bottle drop off at Safeway parking lot, March 23 and 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., call 250-249-5720 for bottle pick up. 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. QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS KIDZART opening reception, April 5, 7 – 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The KIDSART exhibit features work by local elementary students which hangs in the gallery in the Arts and Recreation Centre for April. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
QUESNEL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS self-help group meeting April 5, 12:30 – 2 p.m., in CD Hoy room, City Hall. PARKLAND PAC FUN FAIR, April 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Parkland elementary school.
SATURDAY FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF at Safeway parking lot, March 23 and 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., call 250-2495720 for bottle pick up. All proceeds to Relay for Life. 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. CROONERS CAFE, March 30, doors open at 7 p.m., entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. in St. John’s Community Hall. Family-oriented, open mic entertainment in Quesnel, coffeehouse style. If you’re a singer, musician, poet, magician, storyteller or comic, willing to share your talent your admission is free. Audience
members pay $5/ person or $7/family. Goodies, tea, coffee, not chocolate are available. LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE, March 30, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Maple Park Mall, hot dogs and coffee will be available. OLD TIME FIDDLERS MONTHLY DANCE April 6, Legion Hall, 8 p.m. – midnight. Admission $10, includes lunch. Tickets at the door. QUESNEL ROTARY PUB NIGHT April 6, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Cariboo Hotel, tickets are $25 (includes buffet dinner). Net proceeds supports Quesnel Girls Softball and other Rotary projects. To purchase tickets call Gayle Perison, 250-9837034, Honey Affleck, 250-992-5875 or Cindy Osip, 250992-2490. G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GARAGE SALE, April 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., April 14, 12 – 4 p.m., Maple Park Mall centre court. Donations gratefully accepted, call Barb, 250-992-5298. Proceesd towards hospital equipment. GARAGE SALE at Seniors’ Centre, April 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tables, $10/ each, call Mariohn Gordon, 250-7471746. Lunch will be available. 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 –
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Saturday. No encyclopedias, Readers Digests or National Georgraphics, 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.
Ashley Hirschhofer Ashley has returned to our Salon and would like to see all of her former clients as well as new faces
Call to book your appointment Maple Park Shopping Center 250-747-0575
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!
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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. 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. 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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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)
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2012 Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year
- Marion Gordon (2007)
AWARDS DINNER April 23rd, 2013
- Carol Weremy (2008)
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
- Lynne Wright (2009)
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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)
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