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VOL. 99 NO. 75

West Fraser remains cautiously optimistic

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AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter West Fraser remains “cautiously optimistic” after continued improvement for lumber prices.

In the first quarter of 2013 the company reported earnings of $67 million or $1.57 per share on sales of $863 million.

“In the quarter our lumber operations generated operating earnings of $122 million and operating earnings plus amortization (EBITDA) of $146 million. West Fraser credits the improvement over the prior quarter reflects for improved prices for spruce, pine fir (SPF) and spruce yellow pine (SYP) lumber.

“The panel segment, which includes plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and medium density fibreboard (MDF), generated $14 million of operating earnings and EBITDA of $18 million in the quarter, reflecting higher plywood prices,” the company stated.

Pulp and paper operations generated an operating loss of $4 million in the quarter and EBITDA of $8 million.

“The decline from the prior quarter occurred despite the increase in pulp prices as the results were adversely affected by production issues at our northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) mills,” the shareholder release states.

The company predicts both SPF and SYP lumber prices will continue to steadily improve as spring construction begins. B.C. and Alberta stumpage costs are set to increase in the next quarter but lumber productivity and cost improvements are expected to continue to improve over the next few quarters.

“We’ve been encouraged by the recovery of the U.S. housing market over the last few quarters,” West Fraser’s President and CEO Ted Seraphim said.

“Our outlook remains cautiously optimistic for all our building products.”

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ANNUAL WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR ALL PROPERTIES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER Sprinkling or irrigation restrictions are in place between May 15 and September 30 of each year FOR ALL PROPERTIES CONNECTED to the City water system within City limits.

Left to right: CDC members Clara Antoniazzi and Kurt Pederson happily accept a cheque for $5,000 from McDonalds owner Stuart Aldred, manager Stephen Turner and shift manager Sherry Wooley.

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McHappy Day supports CDC McHappy Day celebrated 20 years this year with a $5,000 to the Child Development Centre.

As part of this one-day fundraising initiative, more than 1,400 McDonald’s restaurants across the country raised over $8 million dollars to support local children’s charities such as Ronald McDonald House® and the Child Development Centre right here in Quesnel.

“At McDonald’s, we have always been committed to giving back to the communities we serve,” owner /operator of the Quesnel McDonald’s, Stuart Aldred said.

“On McHappy Day, we brought together our

employees, our customers, our suppliers and many local volunteers on this special day in support of the Quesnel and District Child Development Centre.

“We had a very busy day with lots of people from our great community coming in to support a wonderful cause.”

This year’s McHappy Day raised $5000, which is the largest amount raised to date for the Quesnel and District Child Development Centre.

Other fundraising activities through the year also contributed to McHappy Day, including the First Annual North Star Clean Up Event’ where employees and their family and friends volunteered their time to clean up the

North Star Road Interchange.

For each person who took part McDonald’s Quesnel donated $10 for a total of $280. HMC who supported us on the day also donated $280 making the inaugural event a great success.

“We’re so proud to be part of the McHappy Day celebrations this year,” Executive Director of the Quesnel and District Child Development Centre, Kurt Pederson said.

“It’s our ultimate goal to help better the lives of children in the Quesnel community and we are thrilled to partner with a company who shares that goal.”

West Quesnel Land Stability Program NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE

The schedule is as follows: On even-numbered calendar days of the month, even numbered properties may sprinkle or irrigate; On odd-numbered calendar days of the month, odd numbered properties may sprinkle or irrigate.

This means that if your property address is “694” that is an even-numbered property, while if your address is “685” that is an odd-numbered property. Sprinkling is more effective during the early morning and evening hours. Please avoid sprinkling during the heat of the day and help conserve water.

Announcements on further “hourly” restrictions MAY BE made during dry summer periods through the local newspaper or radio stations.

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Not Just A Pretty Flower INFORMATION SESSION Please Join Us To Find Out More About Invasive Plants in Our Area Invasive Plants Open Houses Programme Room CRD Quesnel Library Wednesday, May 29th 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18th 5:30 p.m.

Thursday May 23, 2013 Open House at 6:00 p.m., Presentation at 7:00 p.m.

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Invasive Plants Field Tour Meet at City of Quesnel Parking Lot Wednesday, June 26th 5:30p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend. This matter affects all Quesnel taxpayers and area property owners. Speak to City staff and consultants in a one-on-one situation at 6:00 p.m. or after the presentation.

Presentation will include a review of the 2012 work, the monitoring results to date on the full-scale dewatering program, expenditures for 2012 and projected costs for 2013.

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Race to the finish Elementary schools across School District 28 participated in the annual Ten Mile Cross Country Run, Friday.

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NEWS

Airport expansion in works

Auditor’s report Independent City auditors

PMT Chartered Accountants/Business Advisors LLP presented Council with their report on the City of Quesnel’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.

In the auditor’s opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City of Quesnel as at December 31, 2012.

Council received the report and approved the 2012 Financial Statements.

Bylaws adopted Council received the report on the final tax rates for 2013, including school tax rates and their effect on the average residence as well as other property classes as follows: • average residence will see an increase of 3 per cent to the municipal portion of their property tax bill ($19.82); • average residence will see a decrease of 4 per cent to the Cariboo Regional District portion of their property tax bill (-$15.88); • other taxes including school taxes will increase $6.79; • average residence

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On Saturday April 6, Quesnel Community Foundation was pleased to award $34,570 in grants to local community groups whose projects will enhance the community we live in. A further grant cycle of up to $10,000 will be announced Exploring the Salt Tank at in the coming weeks. Details Baker Creek Enhancement Society will be featured in our weekly article as well as on our website at www. quesnelfoundation.ca.

Cariboo Ski Touring Club - $5,000 for grooming equipment This grant is made possible through the generosity of the West Fraser Mills Ltd. Fund.

Quesnel Canoe Club - $5,000 for Club Boathouse This grant is made possible through the generosity of the Glenn and Loretta Barr Family Fund Quesnel Seniors Centre Society - $5,000 for lighting modernization This grant is made possible through the generosity of the City of Quesnel Fund.

Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre - $5,000 for the Baker Creek Community Garden This grant is made possible through the generosity of the Glenn and Loretta Barr Family Fund.

Quesnel & District Lawn Bowling Society - $2,070 for grounds repair This grant is made possible with the generous support of the City of Quesnel and the Cariboo Regional District Electoral Area A Funds.

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Baker Creek Enhancement Society - $2,000 for Nature Summer Camp This grant is made possible through the generosity of the Keis and John T Richardson Family Funds.

Carson Elementary PAC - $1,500 for new kitchen equipment.

This grant is made possible by the generous support of the Brian and Ann Rankin Family Fund.

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rime Minister Stephen Harper is making all the right moves in addressing the issue of cyberbullying in Canada but local people want him to go further.

Last week the prime minister and Vic Toews, minister of Public Safety, met with families whose children were victims of cyberbullying, including Carol Todd, the mother of Port Coquitlam teen Amanda Todd.

The aim of the the meeting was to discuss ways of ending online harassment and exploitation, which has become an epidemic with the rise of social media, with the further goal of addressing gaps in the Canadian Criminal Code related to cyberbullying.

This comes as good news to many parents looking for the federal government to take a tougher stand against anonymous, threatening and demeaning comments made by children and adults in the online environment.

Tightening legal loopholes in the Canadian Criminal Code is the only way get cyberstalkers and others to take notice because local efforts, such as bylaws prohibiting this kind of behaviour, can’t do the job.

Port Coquitlam, for example, wanted to be the first city in B.C. to have an anti-bullying bylaw, but after a review of legal jurisprudence, concluded that only the Criminal Code should be used to address serious bullying behaviour.

Carol Todd, who met with Harper and has been a strong advocate of awareness and tougher laws to prevent cyberbullying, also wants to see the federal government take action and will not let up her vigil until new laws are in place.

The prime minister has been more than willing to listen and his Conservative government has a good record for coming down on the side of the victims.

But a nuanced approach to this difficult issue is needed, and sooner, rather than later.

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Polarized politics a costly system One benefit of the surprising fourth term for the B.C. Liberal Party is that the provincial government won’t be subjected to another big, expensive ideological remake.

Taxpayers are spared a bill of millions in severance pay for deputy ministers and other senior staff who would be purged in large numbers in the left-right lurch that has defined B.C. politics for a generation.

BC Ferries will continue as an arms-length operation, with ferry commissioner Gord Macatee in charge of service levels as well as fare caps. The service rationalization that the government set out in the past year will continue.

The NDP platform vowed to “position BC Ferries as an integral part of B.C.’s transportation infrastructure.” Freely translated, that means “suck BC Ferries back into government,” as one of their strident supporters likes to say.

That would conceal the growth of the subsidy and facilitate the kind of political and union interference that resulted in the current structure.

There will be no $10 million rehash of the BC

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B.C. Views Rail sale and subsequent seven-year trial, to enrich elite lawyers once again.

The NDP promised an inquiry for strictly political reasons, to drag their opponents through the scandal one more time. It was not a prelude to “nationalizing” the province’s train service, dream scenarios of the NDP provincial council notwithstanding.

Costly legal confrontations over development projects have been avoided. The Jumbo Glacier Resort proponents finally won a 20-year fight for permits, and the NDP promised to take them away.

A larger ideological battle over private power contracts has also been avoided. The B.C. Liberals have been caught by a sudden shift in power markets caused by cheap, abundant natural gas, but

advocates now. They’re called MLAs, and they definitely take complaints.

They have staffed offices in their home communities and in Victoria. When they’re not doing political work that everyone denies is going on in constituency offices, those office staffers try to help people through the labyrinth of seniors’ athome and institutional care.

A new seniors’ advocate can offer advice at the management level to help the health care system evolve, but only elected politicians are positioned to tell individuals they can’t have what they are demanding. The government should be adding more direct services, not more bureaucrats.

There will be many arguments about the failure of the NDP to win against an unpopular B.C. Liberal government that is still weighed down by the harmonized sales tax and other heavy baggage.

This election could be the beginning of the end for the old left-right model for B.C. politics.

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

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the billions in commitments to independent power producers isn’t the fiasco that critics have described.

If all those privately developed run-of-river hydro projects were owned and operated by BC Hydro, the Crown corporation would have to staff them and maintain them all for the next 40 years. There are differing views about the future demand for electricity in B.C., but it can only rise with industry and population growth.

A decade of federal and provincial work to end duplication of environmental assessment won’t be undone. NDP leader Adrian Dix’s promise for “made in B.C.” reviews was a strategy to choke resource projects to death under endless procedure, which may yet be the fate the Jumbo resort.

We will have a Seniors’ Advocate office, but it won’t be staffed up to duplicate the Ombudsperson’s role of taking complaints.

That’s good, since the Ombudsperson has become ineffective, labouring for years over a massive seniors’ report with so many recommendations it sank like a stone.

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If you didn’t vote, you should be ashamed Editor: I’m glad the B.C. election is over. After two years of spending millions of taxpayer dollars on TV commercials telling us how good they are, I hope the BC Liberals will put those funds to better use and finally start governing the province.

Only a little over half of B.C. voters bothered to vote. That means that less than 25 per cent of registered voters elected our new government. Around the world people are risk-

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ing their lives to earn the right to vote. If you didn’t bother to vote you should be ashamed of yourself.

Russ Watson Quesnel

Represent Editor: The defeat of independent MLAs John van Dongen and Bob Simpson I believe will be a serious loss to our province.

They were sometimes more effective in drawing attention to flaws in government policy than

the official opposition.

Van Dongen’s relentless pursuit of truth concerning the BC Rail deal and the $6 million dollar payout for the Basi-Virk legal fees is well known.

Recently he took a firm stand against Vancouver’s waste to energy plan.

Simpson worked hard to prevent government gifting of thousands of acres of forests to giant companies.

He also vigorously opposed the Pacific Carbon Trust, which has siphoned

off hospital and school funds and given them to corporations.

Not constrained by a party whip, I feel they were free to speak on behalf of all British Columbians.

Who will now battle for us when the Liberals discontinue money saving programs like the Therapeutics Initiative?

I believe government MLAs will be muzzled by the party Whip. We don’t know yet what NDP members will be instruct-

ed to focus on. Has the time come when all of us need to acquire the boldness and will to represent our views and concerns directly to the government?

Art Martens Hedley, B.C.

Thank you Editor: Just a note to thank your paper for the promotion of the Jamboree and to the people of Quesnel for their warm hospitality.

The volunteers were all

the best ever; the food at the concession was unbelievable; the Carilboo Pub burger, so incredible you gotta have one.

I forgot the cord for my bass amp and the people at the music store gave me one. Barry the sound guy handled all the stress with a smile. Everywhere we went the people were great. Thanks again Quesnel.

We’ll be back next year for sure.

Dick Handley (Bass) JJ’s Country Classic

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COMMUNITY

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One in three Canadian kids are left on the side of the rink

In Canada, one in three families cannot afford to enrol their children in organized sport or recreation activities because of financial barriers (Vision Critical 2011).

Six years ago, Marlee Stein wanted to learn to skate but she didn’t think it would be possible coming from a family of four kids and facing the struggles of a parent battling illness.

Through a family support service in her community, Marlee and her family were introduced to Canadian Tire Jumpstart. The Jumpstart program supported Marlee’s skating lessons and skate Canada membership through financial assistance.

A year after lacing up her skates for the first time, Marlee decided to turn her desire to skate into a goal...to one-day join the Canadian Olympic Figure Skating team. Through Jumpstart, Marlee is able to continue her skating lessons and is working to achieve this dream.

“Jumpstart helped me get the lessons I needed to enter some very challenging provincial and national figure skating competitions in Canada,” Marlee Stein said.

“With all the lessons I have taken, I hope it opens up opportunities to eventually become a part of the Canadian Olympic team.”

“The benefits of kids participating in sports affects their entire lives,” Canadian Tire

Jumpstart Charities president Johnny Misley said.

“Jumpstart is dedicated to removing barriers so financially disadvantaged children can simply participate, and ultimately pusue their dreams.”

Kids who are able to participate in organized sport and recreation, outside school hours, gain many short and long term benefits, including increased self esteem, greater self confidence, leadership skills and better grades.

Despite the financial hardships many Canadian families face, there is a way to get kids into the game, no matter what barrier. By covering the cost of registration, equipment and/or transportation, Canadian Tire Jumpstart has helped 570,000 (and counting) children like Marlee participate in the sport of their choice.

Help kids from your community by visiting Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Atmosphere, Mark’s and Canadian Tire Gas+ stores as well as Pita Pit locations throughout the month of May to donate $2 in exchange for a red ball, with 100 per cent of all donations going to help kids play.

The May campaign will be celebrated on Jumpstart Day on May 25, with fun activities taking place at participating Canadian Tire Retail stores across the country, including charity barbeque’s or GoClean waterless car washes.

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Lifestyles

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Better at Home

Wylie Bystedt, interim executive director for Quesnel Communnity Living Association and Brenda Gardiner, Better at Home coordinator are looking forward to a successful partnership.

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New program set to maintain seniors in their own home ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

seniors such as friendly visiting, transportation to appointments, light yard work, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, grocery shopping and light housekeeping.

Gardiner has already fielded requests from seniors for such tasks as assistance with bringing dahlia bulbs up from the basement and moving a quantity of dirt.

“We already have 10 requests from seniors and some volunteers and contractors signed up,” Gardiner said.

“However, we’re still looking for more volunteers and contractors to commit to the program.”

Volunteers need only drop by the office and fill out an intake form. This

Quesnel’s Better at Home program is up and running. The program is designed to offer non-medical services to seniors (65+) to help them maintain themselves in their homes. Better at Home is a United Way program delivered by local non-profit agencies and staffed by a mix of paid and volunteer workers. Funded by the B.C. Government and managed by United Way of the Lower Mainland, Quesnel’s program is offered through coordinator Brenda Gardiner from an office at 275 Reid Street.

A range of services can be provided to

will provide information on the number of hours they can commit, the type of assistance they are prepared to provide and reference checks.

Contractors can also contact Gardiner, 250992-9156 or drop by the office, fill out the intake form and have a criminal record check.

“We’re looking for contractors that can perform odd jobs, maintenance-type work,” she said.

“We need to know availability and skill levels.”

Seniors requiring contractor work will be required to pay based on their household income.

For those on minimum income, these services could be free.

When Quesnel Community Living Association’s interim executive director Wylie Bystedt heard about Better at Home, she instantly thought this might be a program suitable for QCLA clients.

“I was excited about QCLA getting involved,” she said.

She explained their supported working program has a crew of clients who would be well-suited to working with seniors.

“It would get them out in the community; they’d gain skills and best of all could help other people.”

She added QCLA resources are designed to support their clients and if they can provide them with an opportunity to

help others, thats a win/ win.

As with any volunteers, QCLA clients have signed up and provided information about their abilities and choice of activities, but Bystedt said they are very capable and can see a wide range of tasks they would be suited for.

“We share the goal for both QCLA clients and Better at Home seniors to be as involved with the community as possible,” she said.

“Getting out and interacting with people is important for all people regardless of age or ability.”

Gardiner said this program could also be suitable for youth to participate, of course

with supervision, and she has plans to speak with the schools in the area as volunteer work earns students credits.

She added some training will be offered to all volunteers.

With the program now underway, Gardiner said funding is available for the next 30 months or so.

She encourages seniors, volunteers and contractors to call or drop by the office.

“This is such a positive program and it benefits the community in so many ways,” Gardiner said.

“It’s a seniors-focused, senior-friendly program.”

To contact Gardiner, call 250-992-9156 or email gardener@longname.ca.

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LIFESTYLES

Northern survivor says stop running from cancer

Houston, B.C. author DebiLyn Smith has taken a firm stand against cancer and earnestly suggests you do the same.

“Not after diagnosis, but right now!”

In her book Running From Cancer: a Tilted Memoir, Smith relives her recent battle with breast cancer through chapters like Prepping For The Vein Drano and Hair Loss 101.

“You don’t want to end up on this road,” she warns.

The statistics? The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) reported in 2012 that 500 Canadians a day were diagnosed with cancer and of that 200 a day died. Like the CCS, Smith believes those numbers can be greatly reduced.

How do we get cancer?

“Everyone has the ability to make cancer cells. They are just normal cells that go haywire and refuse to die when they’re supposed to. Like little forest fires they get bigger and start to grow. Your body is continually stamping those fires out. If you

have a strong immune system, no problem; it could kick cancer’s butt all day. But if you’re not fueling your body with the right fire retardant, then the blaze can get out of control.

Cancer cells divide at a much faster rate than normal cells, so the fire intensifies, overwhelming your defences.”

The good news?

Today cancer patients have a fair chance of surviving, especially when caught early like Smith’s.

She adds, “The key is information and prevention; understanding that cancer is like a lottery.

We’re all born with tickets. Everyone has cancer cells waiting for something to kick them off and multiply into tumours that can take your life. The key is to reduce the extra tickets you’re playing with. If you smoke, give yourself another ticket. Are you overweight? Get a ticket. Drink more than seven alcoholic beverages a week for women and 14 for men? Get more tickets. More tickets spells more chances of winning the cancer

lottery; whether cancer runs in your family or not.”

The Secret?

“The secret is to stop cancer growth in the first place. Merely hoping cancer won’t catch up to you is not enough. It’s never too early to start fighting for your life,” she says.

Running From Cancer: a Tilted Memoir lists 10 ways to reduce your risk of battling the disease.

“It’s mostly common sense,” Smith said.

“But as Voltaire said, ‘common sense is not so common.’”

“The average mature adult is not doing enough to prevent becoming a statistic” Smith cautions, “It’s going to take more than a tablespoon of ground flax seed on your oatmeal every morning, but with time and knowledge you too can stop running and learn to stand up to cancer.”

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When journalists show a picture of a doctor, there is usually a stethoscope hanging around the doctor’s neck. In the not too distant future, this doctor symbol may be history. General Electric has developed a pocket-sized ultra-sound device doctors can carry with them to be able to do cardiac, abdominal, obstetric, urinary and pediatric exams at the bedside. It’s on the market now but is quite expensive.

Blood pressure varies throughout the day. It usually peaks by mid-afternoon then slowly drops to its lowest while we sleep. Coffee, smoking, exercise and stress can increase it while calming activities like medication and yoga can lower it.

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Each spring flood waters render Johnston Bridge Loop unusable and requires the use of an alternate route.

This detour is now in effect.

Small vehicle traffic should use Legion Drive to access Johnston Bridge via Davie Street over the train tracks at the intersection of Legion Drive and Davie Street.

Industrial traffic will not be permitted to use this route. Commercial vehicles can access the area via Maple Drive.

This detour is in effect until further notice.

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LIFESTYLES

iPad winner Scott Steele, right, owner/operator of the Downtown PetroCan, presented Andrea Swoboda with an ipad mini.

Everyone that signed up for a Petro points card was eligible to win.

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The Frazer Family would like to thank Save-On-Foods & Barlow Creek Hall for their donations to Starla Frazer’s celebration of life.

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TUESDAY QUESNEL MINOR FOOTBALL IS BACK There is an information meeting May 21, 6:30 p.m. at Correlieu high school library. Anyone interested in playing, coaching or volunteering is welcome to attend. For information call Michael, 250-301-6453.

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Buckle for first in each division, prizes to 3rd in each division. Call Chelsea for information, 250747-1632.

BAKER CREEK ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY AGM May 29, 7 p.m., Nature Education and Resource Centre, West Fraser Timber Park.

Everyone welcome.

Wetland Walk at 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY JAKE’S GIFT, award-winning play about a reluctant WWII veteran’s return to Juno Beach on the anniversary of D-Day to be performed at the Legion Hall beginning with

wartime songs at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Presented by Quesnel Gold Pan Grannies as a fundraiser, tickets are $20 available at the Legion lounge.

For more information on the play visit www.jacksgift.com.

FRIDAY BARLOW SPRING BBQ May 24, 5 – 7 p.m., Showcase of student art and writing and a celebration of school’s history. PAC providing hotdog and drink.

Pictures or wirttens tories form former students welcome.

QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS Under the Bark, June 7, 7 – 9 p.m. This June show features wood cre-

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LEGION STEAK DINNER AND DANCE, June 14, dinner at 5:30 p.m., $10 each includes dance at 7 p.m. with The Wranglers band.

OPEN MIC NIGHT, June 21, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m. $5/person, max $15/ family, RCMA members free. For info call Kathy 250-9923588.

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ANTIQUES MACHINERY PARK season opener May 25, 3055 Dragon Lake Road. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. daily.

The park is closed Wednesday and Thursday. Become a volunteer member, 250-747-4621.

CARIBOO MINING ASSOCIATION’S GOLD SHOW May 25 – 26.

Anyone interested in participating, contact Chris, 250-992-8568.

Lots of door prizes, fun for all ages, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at UNBC/CNC, Quesnel campus.

ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH GARAGE SALE June 1, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the church hall. For information call 250992-6152.

QUESNEL CHARITY MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN June 8, registration, 10 a.m., Maple Park Mall, run starts at noon. Entry fee is $10, party & prizes at end of Poker Run at Cariboo Hotel with live music and good food.

Patches and long sleeve shirts for sale at registration.

ALL PIONEER DAY July 27 at Antique Machinery Park is looking for local songwriters and musicians to get involved. For an interview and scheduling date, contact John,

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SUNDAY BBBSQ is having a clothing/bottle drive, May 19 – 25. Drop items at 368 Vaughan Street or call 250992-7257.

RIDING CLUB HORSE OBSTACLE CHALLENGE May 26, 9 a.m. – noon, Old Howe Place Farm, Blackwater Road, proceeds to Crooked Leg Ranch Animal Rescue. For details call 250-7470114.

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Sports

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Above: Devin Whalen tries to get a better angle for his shot by getting a little extra altitude. Right, top to bottom: Joel Amundson crosses and fires, earning his team yet another point to drive them on to the win.

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Crossfire hang on to lead for win Harder defence and faster transition key to first victory JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The Quesnel Crossfire recorded their first win of the season against the Shooters Pub Devils on Thursday.

"The boys, especially the midgets, really laid it out there," coach Pat Gibbs said.

Gibbs credited the defence and goalie Bob Mills, who he called fantastic in the game, with helping to break the Crossifre out of their doldrums.

"Our defence tightened up a lot," Gibbs said.

He also said the transition from defence to offense had smoothed out, making the team quicker.

The Crossfire, who have had a hard time meshing thus far this season, found their pace early in the game. With the

score tied after an in quick succession, "We really took it to them at which threatened even first ten minutes at 3-all, the Crossfire the momentum the the end of the first" picked up the pace, Crossfire had gained -coach Pat Gibbs scoring almost at will. through the first half of The Crossfire offence the game. found the back of the The Crossfire, net three times in a row to double up however, managed to close the period on the Devils 6-3 by the end of the first on a high point, netting a goal shortly period. before the end of the second.

"We really took it to them at the end of They started the third on a high point the first," Gibbs said. as well, breaking the ice 5 minutes in.

The second period started off hot for With the score sitting at 11-7, the the Crossfire again, as they scored just Crossfire was looking unstoppable, over a minute into the period and again but the cushion was enough to lull the at the fifteen minute mark before the Crossfire and the Devils did their best Devils could get anything started at their to take advantage, scoring two goals to end. put them within two points of tying the The Devils started to pick up their game. pace after the back-to-back goals, Mills, however, was pulling out stop putting through a trio of their own after stop, keeping a win-hungry pack

of Devils just far enough behind to keep the victory out of their reach.

The Crossfire netted another goal and the devils responded in a fury, as a very tense crowd watched, netting two goals in a massive push to put them within a goal of tying and forcing the game to overtime.

Mills kept up his game, sending the Devils packing with a 12-11 final score in favour of the Crossfire, stopping 58 of 69 shots.

The Crossfire is still looking for players to round out their roster, as road games play havoc on their short list of players and they have had to call up young guns from the juniors to pump up their numbers.

The Crossfire is next in action May 23 at the Twin Arenas against the Twisted Cork/Regional Security Stylers.

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Scrambling for fun

Ladies golf club looking to revitalize JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The Quesnel Ladies Golf Club was doing more than kicking off their season at the Spring Opener, they were kicking off a reinvigoration of the club after a few seasons of stagnation.

It’s a reinvigoration that, while new, is going well.

“Our Spring opener went really well, good participation and everyone had fun with the scramble format which is very encouraging,” Kathy Cook, one of the organizers of the event, said.

The scramble format, with teams of four teeing off and taking the best ball through to the final putt, allowed ladies without much experience to breeze through the course with a little help from their friends.

Cook was happy with the turnout, with new ladies showing up and augmenting the numbers of years past, to bring the tournament to 30 players.

To encourage a fun, noncompetitive environment, most of the prizes were raffled.

The club had been struggling with low membership and a lack of volunteers for a few years, a problem that has been troubling golf courses around B.C. according to Cook.

But they hope to solve the problem with a new focus on fun and by teaming with the community to have some good prizes.

Though the focus will be on fun, the club isn’t going to turn it’s

back on the competitiveness at the heart of golf.

“The focus this year is to try and get ladies involved and have fun, but there are of course ladies that are competitive and we want to encourage that as well,” Cook said.

They plan is to have a regular ladies day each Tuesday, where the club will host a varied format each week: ladies sign up and they have a low gross and net, plus a fun game format so everyone is involved and everyone has a chance to win. Ladies will be able to golf throughout the day, when they prefer.

Also on the agenda is a monthly ‘Nine and Dine.’ This entails an evening, scramble golf session, along with a dinner at the golf course.

“These scrambles will be specifically geared for fun with themes and will encourage every golfer to join in,” Cook said.

The ‘Nine and Dine’ has also allowed businesses in to sponsor the event, with participation from local hair salons and spas and even some pizza places.

Of course, no revitalization would be complete without an infusion of new players. To do that, the club has opened up the events to all women, irrespective of any ties to the club.

“Everyone is welcome and the emphasis is on fun and participation,” Cook said.

“The hope is that we build a club where everyone always has someone to golf with and to have fun.”

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1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Unique solid T&K birch panelling. $0.85/square foot. Various lengths. Call 250-9928665 or 250-316-0750.

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines.

Call (250)791-6369

Call Shawna

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

References required.

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

Three rental units in Dragon Lake area. 2 three bdrm and one 2 bdrm. Contact Richard: 780-217-1591 or email eagleoilfield@live.ca.

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 1Bdrm Suite in $500/mo. + utilities.

(250)992-5113.

4-plex.

Call

$11,900

Will consider Pad Rental in Country Setting with purchase.

Call 250-255-4509

Call 250-255-4509

LAND ACT : NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that Blackwater Timber Ltd. has made application to the Province of British Columbia for a Crown Grant covering THAT PART OF DISTRICT LOT 3383, CARIBOO DISTRICT, IN THE VICINITY OF NAZKO, CONTAINING 4.448 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Cariboo District.

The file no. assigned to the application is 5407669. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 120 - 640 Borland St, Williams Lake, B.C. V2J 4T1 Email : AuthorizingAgency.WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received until 30 days after the last ad runs in the newspaper.

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.

2000 Majestic 30’ Motor Home

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.

76K kms, Ford 6.8 L V 10 (gas), all the comforts of home for fishing & hunting.

2002 Campion Allante

S505 bowrider, Yamaha 75 TRCA outboard, EZ-Loader 15-16 trailer, very clean, gently used boat, lots of extras.

Sell your vehicle in the Cariboo Observer

Selling as a package, $33,000 for both o.b.o.

(250)392-0906 cell (250)398-5196 home

Apt/Condo for Rent WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.

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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!

Reduced $6,950

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RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean.

Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines.

Call (250)791-6369

Power lift recliner chair. Used 4 months. Dark grey colour. $500 (Paid $1000). Phone 250-747-2068.

One owner , Factory storm windows , 10 gal HWT , Stereo , Roof air, Microwave oven , 21’ awning, Lrg Double Fridge , Oak cupboards , Super 17’slide out .

Excellent Live in Trailer

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

Trucks & Vans Sunroof, spoiler, style steel wheels, 190 km’s, V6 Great on Fuel! $3,950 Call 1 (250)255-4509 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

1981 GMC 1/2 ton, 2 wheel drive, auto, 350 engine. Untrashed, 1 owner. Body redone. Engine needs top end.

Runs. Best offer over $1500.

Will consider anything as trade. Call 250-394-7993

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

555-555-5555 after 4 p.m.

Sunroof, spoiler, style steel wheels, 190 km’s, V6 Great on Fuel! $3,950 Call 1 (250)255-4509

2001 Dodge 250 4X4 Standard Cab

1 column x 2” ad

4 week buy

$

4495 plus HST

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

Off Road Vehicles 2006 Fleetwood tent trailer, 3 burner gas stove, 3way fridge, shower/potty combo, gas water heater. In good shape, no leaks. Price: $8,600.

Call 250-747-1105

Apt/Condo for Rent

128,000 km’s E-Brakes Wired for Camper

$8,500

Call Ed @ (250)992-2068

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

ONE STOP APARTMENT SHOP We have an apartment to suit everyone’s needs.

Bachelors from only $475, one beds from $525, two beds (2 bath in selected suites) from $595 and three’s with 2 baths from only $700. We have limited Apts available with fireplaces to cozy up to on these cold winter nights. Call today for availability and to arrange a personal tour!

New Owners – New Management

250-992-2806

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