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Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is a magical place. Well, possibly serves the intention of bringing on a seizure, providing vital information for not magical but for many, miracles are performed every day by dedicated, treatment and possible surgical candidacy. It can be a gruelling ordeal but amazing specialists, surgeons, professionals and support staff. Possibly one patients with epilepsy know the value of these procedures. of the most magical places is the Epilepsy Clinic, which is actively involved In 2011, a total of 62 patients were monitored in the two-bed SIU with 21 in the pre-surgical assessment and surgical treatment of adult patients epilepsy surgeries performed and another 10 patients who had completed with epilepsy. Patient and family education and support are integral to its investigations in 2010 and were waiting to have surgery. Extensive education objectives and the specialists and staff work with community organizations, is provided to the neurology nursing staff and patients/families by Janice agencies and psychology interns in the care of those who suffer.

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The Epilepsy Clinic is also closely allied with UBC Faculty of Medicine The Epilepsy Clinic and Seizure Investigation Unit serve adults with epilepsy where education of undergraduate medical students, postgraduate residents, across the entire province, with two beds at the current time. The waiting list fellows and community physicians is part of its mandate. In addition to for patients into the SIU can be long and for the most part is determined by teaching and clinical care, they are committed to research advancing the seizure frequency and epilepsy severity. understanding and treatment of epilepsy.

To further help B.C. residents living with epilepsy, local support group Epileptologists Dr. Mano Javidan and Dr. Tiffany Townsend are the coepilepsyQuesnel has been fundraising for a third SIU bed during March, directors of the Epilepsy Program in the clinic along with epileptologist Dr. National Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Chantelle Hrazdil. Dr. Javidan is also the director of the Neurophysiology The colour lavendar, as it represents feelings of isolation, is the Lab at VGH. The centre has both in-patient international colour of epilepsy, with March 26 and out-patient components where individuals globally known as Purple Day. In support, many are initially assessed in the epilepsy outpatient Quesnel residents today are enjoying purple clinic for diagnosis, medical management or cookies, wearing purple and sporting purple initial pre-surgical assessment. bracelets with the words Love, Hope, Other evaluations, education and Faith. Community activities include: counselling may be provided by members • City of Quesnel is turning the lights of the interdisciplinary team along with purple on the beautiful walking bridge on referrals for other services.

Front Street; A main focus for both the clinic, and • Quesnel Bakery is baking it up purple many with epilepsy, is a stay in the all month with cookies; Seizure Investigation Unit (SIU), located • Shoppers Drug Mart is selling cookies in the neurology wing of the hospital. and handing out seizure info cards; Two investigation rooms are equipped • Fraserview Pharmacy is feeding cookies with 24-hour digital video to customers and selling purple EEG technology and these facilities are bracelets all week; used to diagnose seizure type -Scotiabank is selling cookies and brain location of seizure and purple bracelets along with onset. A crucial tool should handing out seizure information surgery be a potential course of sheets; action.

• Safeway is having a purple In-patient SIU evaluation flower sale; involves an average hospital • QJS and CNC are selling stay of 7 – 10 days, where purple cookies to students; patients are slowly taken off • Quesnel Gold Pan Roses Red their medications and monitored Hat Society is dressing in their at all times, both electronically finest purple, meeting at Spirit and visually. They are required Square then enjoying a lunch in to stay in bed except for trips to honour of Purple Day. the bathroom and showers To know more or if you would are only possible during like to donate to epilepsyQuesnel an EEG electrode change, and the VGH Seizure approximately every four Scotiabank staff dressed up in their finest purple attire Investigation Unit, email epilepsy. days. Sleep-deprivation along in celebration of Purple Day. Annie Gallant photo quesnel@ymail.com. with medication withdrawal

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The BC Epilepsy Society held a photo contest where they asked the public to submit their best photos in six categories, all with the theme: What Does Epilepsy look like to You? For Gordon, it was simple. As an organizing member of the Quesnel Gold Pan Roses Red Hat Society, which emphasizes the wearing of red and purple, she simply left out the red accents and donned her purple finery. To add to the effect, Gordon was holding a plate of purple potatoes, beets, onions and cabbage, all harvested from her own garden.

After submitting her entry, Gordon then announced to her Red Hat Society women that March 26 was Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness and they all should dress in purple, meet at Spirit Square and go for lunch.

Although Gordon is a consummate volunteer with many activities she regularly supports and participates in, including Quesnel Kidney Foundation, Quesnel Seniors’ Centre, Fall Fair, Garden Club, Arts Council and the 2007 Volunteer City of the Year, epilepsy awareness is of special importance to her.

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“It’s very serious as you never really have much of any warning. It’s important to me to promote this.”

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Multi Material BC (MMBC) has offered incentives to municipalities to give them control over curbside recycling. While many local governments have accepted the offer, there are those who have raised concerns publicly about the program, or have found that turning over control is not good for residents.

For example, a staff report from the City of Prince George reached the following conclusion: MultiMaterial BC has offered a subsidy to the City of Prince George for the curbside collection of recyclables. This offer comes with a service contract that is prohibitively favourable to MMBC, and would, if the city were to participate, expose the city to some financial risk. Administration is recommending that council decline to participate in MMBC’s proposal.

Prince George city council voted to not accept MMBC’s incentive. The regional district of Fraser-Fort George (in which the city is located) reached the same conclusion: The Regional District was provided with an offer to provide drop depot collection services on behalf of MMBC to serve those regional residents outside municipal boundaries. The Regional District Board reviewed the financial incentive and contract from MMBC and determined the risk to the Regional District was too great. The contract MMBC provided is heavily weighted in their favour and sets out extremely high standards and significant penalties for noncompliance.

That should have concluded the discussion—neither the city nor the regional district would sign on. But on March 17, 2014, MMBC issued a press release that they were moving into the region to begin curbside services without notifying either city hall or the regional district. Both the mayor of Prince George and CAO of Fraser-Fort George discovered this when it was announced by the media.

When a corporate body like MMBC can come in and assume responsibility without the cooperation of local government, should citizens be concerned? Let B.C.’s Premier know what you think—send her an email at premier@gov.bc.ca.

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Medical marijuana users win court-ordered reprieve JEFF NAGEL Black Press

Medical marijuana users have won a lastminute court reprieve that allows them to keep growing their own pot at home instead of destroying it and turning to new federally licenced commercial suppliers.

Federal Court Judge Michael Manson granted a temporary injunction Friday for those with a personal production licence to continue to grow medical marijuana, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge still to be heard.

Health Canada’s new regulation outlawing personal growing had been slated to take effect April 1, but the decision throws a wrench into the Conservative government’s pot reform plans.

Medical marijuana users and their supporters are jubilant.

“I’m very excited,” said Sandra Colasanti, a member of a coalition seeking to repeal the new rules who said she doesn’t use pot but her husband needs it.

“I’ve seen a lot of people who have everything from MS to cancer to fullblown AIDS and I’ve seen people die if they don’t have access to this.”

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optimistic the action launched by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy will succeed when it goes to trial.

No date has been set but it’s expected sometime this year.

The federal government cited widespread problems with the current system of permitted medical marijuana users growing pot at home or having other designated growers do it for them.

Colasanti said the coalition doesn’t deny there are problems with the old system, which cities say create fire risks and other safety hazards from mould to home invasions.

Health Canada could have prevented such problems had it simply conducted regular inspections of permitted medical grows, she said.

“Whose idea was it to have this important a program and not have mandatory inspections?” Colasanti asked.

“The coalition is not saying there shouldn’t be some rules. We want rules. We have asked for rules.”

Medical pot patients behind the court action feared they’ll pay commercial producers much more than it cost to grow themselves and end up with less access to the cannabis strains that work best for them.

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The injunction doesn’t stop the launch of new commercial pot producers, but it throws into doubt how large their market will be if many users don’t have to immediately switch to them for their supply.

Growers licensed under the old system had been ordered

by Ottawa to give written notice by April 30 that they’d halted production and destroyed all leftover pot or face potential police enforcement.

Some municipalities had been poised to send in inspection teams or police to root out the legal

medical grow-ops they were aware of come April.

But Surrey’s fire department is now shelving its plans to step in to remediate an estimated 309 buildings with medical marijuana grows within the city.

“I’m disappointed,” said Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis.

“I guess we just simply wait.”

Garis said it’s troubling from a public safety point of view, referring to academic studies that show the grow operations are 24 times more likely to burn than a regular home.

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Some people use garlic (fresh or in capsules) as a supplement. Although there is little evidence it lowers blood pressure, it does have short-term effects on cholesterol and blood clotting. It is recommended that those people on bloodthinning medication not use high doses because of the increased risk of bleeding.

Also high doses of garlic should be stopped 1-2 weeks before major surgery.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

NEWS

Business Walks connect REMEMBER TO RECYCLE with local businesses

Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation (QCEDC) is teaming up with local leaders to open communication with local business owners and managers through Quesnel’s first Business Walks program on March 26 and 28. This is an opportunity for representatives of organizations that serve the business community to connect with business operators in an informal conversation to discuss recent successes and challenges of doing business in Quesnel.

In addition to QCEDC, members of the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures, Quesnel Downtown Business Association, West Quesnel Business Association, Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Small Business, Mayor Mary Sjostrom and members of City Council and Cariboo Regional District Directors are participating as volunteer walkers. Small teams will visit 80 businesses in Downtown Quesnel, South Quesnel, West Quesnel and Two Mile Flat to ask: how’s business?; what do you like about doing business in Quesnel?; and what can be done to help your business thrive? Those businesses experiencing challenges will be followed up and provided

with one-on-one assistance to available resources.

The Business Walks program does not end on the day of the walks. QCEDC will gather the information collected in the following week to look for common themes within the business community. Services provided by the participating organizations can be better tailored to meet the needs identified through these short conversations. Civic leaders will also have a better understanding of the community through the eyes of local business.

“This is a challenging time for business in Quesnel, with a lot of uncertainty following the Canfor mill closure,” Amy Reid, Economic Development Officer at QCEDC said.

“The Business Walks are a great way for all of our participating organizations to listen to the business community and make sure our programming is as effective as possible.”

“I look forward to the opportunity to speak with our local businesses,” Mayor Mary Sjostrom said.

“These walks, along with the information that is gathered, will identify the services needed to better support those businesses while our community transitions.”

“Small businesses are so vital to our community. In the wake of the difficulties our community has been expe-

riencing most recently, now more than ever we need to ensure we find solutions to assist in building a stronger and more prosperous small business community in Quesnel,” Cariboo-North MLA Coralee Oakes said.

“This also ties into our LNG-Buy B.C. program, which encourages local businesses to take advantage of the ongoing economic development in the northwest communities.”

“I’m interested in hearing about the challenges facing small businesses in the Quesnel area to identify how government can provide support, whether that includes enhancing small-business competitiveness, reducing red tape or promoting the principles of the B.C. Small Business Accord,” Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto said.

“Making sure our entrepreneurs and small business owners have the economic environment they need to succeed is one of government’s key priorities.”

The Business Walks are slated to happen throughout the day Wednesday, March 26 and in the afternoon of Friday, March 28. If your business has not been contacted but you are interested in participating, please contact Amber Gregg at Quesnel Community and Economic Development at 250-992-3522.

Congratulations The BC Northern Real Estate Board recognized members for their excellence in sales achievement on March 7th, 2014 when they were presented with MLS® Awards for 2013.

The BC Northern Real Estate Board’s 355 members sold 4,891 properties worth $1.2 billion through MLS® in 2013.

In Quesnel Lake, MLS® Awards were won by:

• Ray Blackmore • Claudia Holland • Leslie Johnson Our members work in the communities from Fort Nelson to 100 Mile House and from Valemount to Haida Gwaii.

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Pursuant to Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Quesnel (“the City”) proposes to lease to All-West Crane & Rigging Ltd. (“All West Crane”) undeveloped lands, comprising an area of 3,443.75 square meters, (“the Property”) located at the Quesnel Regional Airport and legally described as: PID: 004-784-910 District Lot 290, Cariboo District, Except Parcel A (81423M) The City proposes to lease the Property to All-West Crane for a twenty year term with two additional twenty-year rights of renewal. Rent payable to the City from All-West Crane will be $4,270.25 for the period of May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015, with annual two percent increases, and exclusive of utilities and taxes, for the purpose of constructing and operating a multipurpose hangar facility at the Quesnel Regional Airport.

For more information, please contact the Transportation Manager at (250) 992-2208.

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Bevz Broughton & Company Chartered Accountants LLP is pleased to announce we have merged with Mr. Kane Fraser, Chartered Accountant of Williams Lake. We now have offices in Williams Lake, Quesnel and Prince George.

The new firm, Fraser Bevz Broughton Chartered Accountants LLP (FBB) located at 223 Reid Street, is also pleased to welcome Dawn Fraser (ACIA) and Ron Rasmussen, CA. Ryan, Dawn and Ron will be happy to take care of all of your tax and accounting needs in Quesnel.

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ost people don’t give epilepsy a second thought until they, or someone they know, suffers from the disease.

Having never known anyone, or even seen anyone suffer a seizure, I was one of those people.

Not anymore.

I now have the privilege to know a dear friend who has suffered with epilepsy for 20 years.

Often the public has a misguided view of people with epilepsy.

Although few believe it’s a person possessed by a demon or evil spirit, the stigma persists that person is somehow inferior, handicapped or can’t be relied on because a seizure could happen at any moment.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by the tendency to have recurrent seizures.

Remember that one in 12 people will have a sizure in their lifetime and about one in 100 Canadians have epilepsy.

Epilepsy can affect anyone; it crosses all cultures and populations.

In about 70 per cent of cases, no known cause can be found. There is no known cure for epilepsy. However, about 70 per cent of people with epilepsy have their seizures controlled with medication. In some cases, epilepsy surgery offers the possibility of a reduction or elimination of the seizures. Depending on the type of epilepsy, some people will outgrow their epilepsy.

Regardless of the type of epilepsy, every single person with epilepsy deserves and needs support and acceptance.

Knowing what to do when someone you know, or a perfect stranger, goes into a seizure is also important.

First and foremost, stay calm and protect the person from injury. Never restrain anyone having a seizure. However, move objects out of the way and gently roll the person onto their side.

Stay with them. No one can physically swallow their tongue so never put anything in a person’s mouth during a seizure.

And finally, talk gently to comfort and reassure the person they’re with someone who cares.

–Annie Gallant, Observer Reporter

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NDP’s survival on the line

he B.C. NDP leadership contest is officially underway, with the entry of Vancouver Island veteran John Horgan in a reluctant reprise of his 2011 run against Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth. Unfortunately for them, weekend campaign events were overshadowed by revelations of flagrant abuse of taxpayers’ money by the executive and board of the Portland Hotel Society. A pair of audits finally released last week on this network of Downtown Eastside social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million a year in taxpayers’ money that has kept this supposed charity running. Alas for the NDP, local MLA Jenny Kwan not only failed to keep an eye on it, her recently separated husband was one of the executives who took part for years, and she benefited to the tune of $35,000 in luxury travel. That’s what we know about, since much of the evidence wasn’t produced for the auditors. When this Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous scheme finally came to light, Kwan hastily

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B.C. Views paid back the $35,000 and announced she’s taking an unpaid leave of absence.

Her tearful claim that she believed nothing was wrong is simply not credible.

She not only must have known of her husband Dan Small’s jet-set ways, she participated in at least two trips, one to Vienna and Bristol, England to do “research” and attend a poverty conference from high-end hotels. If it wants to retain any shred of credibility as it spouts misleading poverty statistics and simplistic solutions, the party must get rid of Kwan, who has two years left to max out her MLA pension. MLA pensions were a factor in the 2010 ouster of Carol James, who infuriated the old guard by trying to defuse a

president from Moe Sihota last year. Did he inherit the $72,000 salary negotiated

by Sihota with the B.C. Federation of Labour and two of its largest unions? If so, do Horgan and Farnworth think this is appropriate? Will the party’s joined-atthe-hip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin? Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix. His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base. Farnworth and Horgan have paid lip service to the notion that projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be properly assessed.

Meanwhile, the federal NDP fights to keep stacking public hearings with preselected protesters. The party may wish to consider what would give its next B.C. leader any hope of governing.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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public backlash against a generous pay and benefits package worked out in private between the NDP and the B.C. Liberals. Kwan would later take a leading role in the caucus revolt that forced James out as leader. Long-time political watchers will see the PHS abuse as a bigger, uglier version of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society scandal. There the siphoning off of bingo funds from charities cost Mike Harcourt his job as premier. In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the board, took their monthly cut and kept quiet. There’s more.

Horgan became enraged last year at the reporter who took a tip from the B.C. Liberals to reveal the NDP was skimming constituency office budgets to pay for its own “ethnic outreach” operation in Vancouver.

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A long road to help for our family Disgusted

Editor: I read with interest the article about early diagnosis of dementia in the March 5 edition of the Observer.

I want to briefly tell you my experience.

I first realized my husband was having cognitive problems in May 2011. My son-in-law, whose father had recently died from Alzheimer’s, advised me to document incidents.

In the fall of that year, he and I conferred and he suggested I contact my doctor with the documented evidence of my husband’s cognitive decline.

In the year between October 2011 and November 2012, I talked to three separate

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doctors, including my own physician.

All of them declined to talk to me since my husband wasn’t their patient and I was not willing to bring him in to talk to them. Finally, in November, my husband’s doctor agreed to take me on as a patient.

My first appointment with him was the best thing that had happened to me in 18 months.

Not only did he listen to my concerns, but he also assured me that he had a good idea what was happening and he would start the ball rolling. I sat in my van in the parking lot and cried with relief.

The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was quick in coming, thanks to a CT scan, a series of tests carried out by the Elder Care Team and a consultation with Dr. J. Fine who heads the team.

Now my husband has medications to help him through this difficult journey, something he could have had a year before he did if I had been listened to.

But because of privacy concerns or whatever, I was led on a merry chase for more than a year. There must be a better way to deal with spouses when they are, after all, the primary caregivers.

Clearly, education is the key

here: education of the public and of the physicians who serve them.

Quesnel is fortunate to have an Elder Care Team who is sensitive, caring and willing to listen to the concerns of the people who are the caregivers of dementia patients. We are also fortunate to have Leanne Jones from the Alzheimer Society, who was instrumental in starting a support group for care givers of dementia patients here in Quesnel.

This group meets once a month. If you need more information, phone Peter at 250-991-0058.

M. Miller Quesnel

Editor: As a dog owner and frequent user of the river walk and other streets of North Quesnel, I am disgusted with the people that do not pick up after their dogs.

Many different people use these walkways and should not have to put up with all the crap.

The whole idea of using these walking paths is to get some exercise; would it be too much to pick up one of the free bags the city provides at several points along the trails and backtrack to pick up your mess?

Come on Quesnel, lets be responsible dog owners: CARRY A BAG – USE IT. Don McClure Quesnel

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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.

Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal.

How do you like that, British Columbia?

This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits.

That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just

$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries.

Yikes!

Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.”

Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.

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NCCS serves the whole family with respect and love

A family in faith

The Englund family chose to enrol their children in the North Cariboo Christian School for the values and atmosphere they feel best suits their children.

Clockwise from left: Emma, James, Rose, Sara, mom, Maria and dad, Travis.

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M

aria and Travis Englund and their four children tread lightly down the North Cariboo Christian School hallway, down the steps to the gymnasium where the children burst through the doors and immediately dash to the supply room for basketballs.

This isn’t their usual after-school routine. It’s an interview about why their children attend the faithbased school, including their 13-year-old daughter Rose who has Downs Syndrome and ADHD. Maria began with her background which also included five years in the First Baptist Christian Academy.

“I was raised in a Christian home,” she said.

She attended various other local elementary schools, two years in Maple Drive junior secondary school and finished up with home schooling for Grades 11 and 12.

Travis, on the other hand, had a very different school experience.

“I’ve seen the bad side of public school,” he said and admitted he was a bad boy.

He became a Christian in 1996. He was dating Maria at the time. They married and have 16-year-old James, 13-year-old Rose, 11-year-old Sara and eight-year-old Emma.

The couple volunteered to help NCCS move from its original location at the Bethel Church to its currently location on Richbar Road.

Once James was ready for school, Maria and Travis discussed their options, but it was a unanimous decision he would begin his education in a faith-based school.

James finished his Grade 9 year at NCCS and is now

doing his Grade 10 through an online school.

Both James and his sister Sara have accepted Jesus as their saviour and been baptized.

“My faith in God is a lot stronger thanks to the school,” James said.

“The style of teaching helped me to be the person I am today.”

James is very comfortable with his faith and it shows in his conversation. He proudly admitted most of his friends are Christians.

Although he enjoys the freedom his online education affords him, James said he misses his former NCCS classmates and they also wish he was at Correlieu with them.

“The flexibility is great – I wouldn’t have that in regular school,” James admitted.

Travis said at the time they were considering what type of school would best suit James after completing Grade 9 at NCCS. He said James was very much a part of the conversation.

“We talked about moving from a small school to a large school,” Travis said.

“I have a lot of memories of the reality of a big school. Our morals and beliefs don’t match with public school.”

He added James isn’t short on activities or interaction with kids his age. Currently, the 16-year-old plays floor hockey at Correlieu and on other teams, plays drums

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in a Christian youth group band and has chat groups through his online schooling.

“The flexibility of his online school has allowed James to have a part time job on the weekends,” he said.

For both Maria and Travis, they admit, like any school, NCCS has issues that arise but they said these are handled differently there.

“Discipline is from a different perspective,” Travis said.

“Respect is a requirement and is part of the culture of the school. It’s modelled by the staff and flows down to the students.”

Maria added that parent involvement is also very important at the school.

“With parents part of the discussion, there’s usually a solution to be found,” Travis added.

With a smile, the Englunds admit Rose is another story.

“Rose isn’t the easiest student but with a lot of consultation and discussion with staff and ourselves and reinforcement of the behaviour, we always find solutions to the challenges,” Travis said.

“Rose has the same great quality experience as the other children,” Maria said.

Although Rose is 13, she attends the Grade 6 class at NCCS, however Maria said she’s doing kindergarten work.

For Rose it’s not so much about completing each grade level but working at her own pace and certainly about the social side of school.

Included in the tuition at NCCS is instruction in gymnastics, skating, swimming, cross-country and downhill skiing.

“My dream for Rose was to see her involved with Special Olympics,” Maria said. see PAGE A13

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BFKS: costumes not required but encouraged ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

For some it’s the chance to dress up, for some it’s the chance to help a worthy cause and for some it’s just a whole lot of fun.

Whatever the reason, Bowl For Kids Sake has been a successful fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel for more than 28 years, before it was called Bowl for Kids Sake. Originally called Bowl for Millions, it was started by Big Brothers of Toronto in 1973. The name change happened around 2000, however no one seems to remember who decided to change the name or why.

Almost every BBBS agency in Canada holds their own Bowl for Kids Sake and that’s probably because it’s not only very successful but so much fun. All money raised in a community stays right there in that community, helping local programs and local youth.

Quesnel’s Bowl for Kids Sake is slated for April 27 at Rev Bowling Lanes and the theme this year (for those who love to dress up and get into character) is Hillbilly Hoedown, but that’s not a requirement. Collecting pledges and booking your one and half hour slot at the lanes is all participants need to do.

Marj Lofstrom of Johnston Meier Insurance Agency has been participating for a few years.

“We like to be involved in community

fund raising and we know that the money raised stays in our community,” she said.

“Also it’s for the kids, not to mention how fun it is to dress up and go bowling.”

When Maxine Kemball was asked why she Bowls for Kids Sake every years she was quick to respond.

“I do it because it’s fun, lots of prizes for everyone and you don’t even need to know how to bowl, you don’t need a full team – if you’re short you just get a little brother or sister to bowl with you,” she said.

“And it’s for just an hour and half. I also like that all the money raised in Quesnel, stays in Quesnel.”

BBBSQ’s Joanie Newman said she’s still looking for a few more lane sponsors, for just $250 businesses get a tax receipt, media exposure and web exposure along with announcements at the event.

And for those businesses who form a team, there’s a special draw to win either two months free advertising in Quesnel’s own Coffeebreak or a $500 advertising certificate for Cariboo Country/The Rush radio.

For other participants there are lots of prizes to be won including two Westjet tickets to anywhere the company flies.

For information on Bowl for Kids Sake or any of the many Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel programs, give Joanie a call or visit the website.

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WEDNESDAY CELEBRATE PURPLE DAY, EPILEPSY AWARENESS March 26, wear purple, buy a cookie from Quesnel Bakery, flowers from Safeway, make a donation to help fund another bed at The Quesnel

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when the true worshippers shall Call 747-3178. worship the Father in spirit and Ask for Kim. in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.

CHILDREN’S CONCERT SERIES/ COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS Chris Hamilton, March 28, Arts and Rec Centre. doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m.

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BAKE SALE, March 28 – 29, downtown Spirit Square, 10 a.m.

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KERSLEY PLAYERS PRESENT TALES FROM ME AND IRMIE April 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 and May 10. Dinner theatre tickets are $25 available at Cariboo Propane and the Kersley General Store.

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EXPRESSIONS OF NATURE, April 5, 1 – 3 p.m. at the Quesnel Art Gallery in Arts and Rec Centre, featuring the stained, fused and mosaic glass designs of Sandy Fontaine and Melanie Wasylyshen. The show runs through the month of April.

FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF (RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRASER) March 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Safeway parking lot. For cans and bottles pickup call MaryAnn, 250-2495720.

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LEGION PRESENTS DIAMOND FOREVER, A CELEBRATION OF NEIL DIAMOND April 12, cocktails at 5 p.m., showtime 7 p.m., tickets for the dinner and show, $30 available at Quesnel Legion, 250-9226819.

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A school for the whole family

from PAGE A11 Through the school, Rose not only learned to alpine ski but she recently competed in the Special Olympics Regional Qualifier in Kelowna and brought home medals in three of her four races.

“The support Rose has had is amazing, she wouldn’t be the person she is without the support of the entire school,” Maria said with a smile.

For 11-year-old Sara, she firmly believes NCCS is better than other schools.

Having accepted Jesus as her Saviour and been baptized, Sara is confident in her faith.

“I read the Bible and I think my faith helps me to make better decisions. My friends and I talk about Bible class, the stories and what they mean,” Sara said.

Maria told the story of how Sara totally organized her own

baptism ceremony and for Sara the only flaw was her mother’s nervousness on the microphone.

Sara will soon be competing in a QuizMe Challenge and is very excited about it.

She also likes the fact there’s only two fifth Graders in NCCS. Although she has a few years to go, Sara said she was thinking about maybe doing high school online, like her brother.

Eight-year-old Emma was somewhat intimidated to be asked how she likes her school, however her parents said she is doing well at NCCS. With James’ ambitions leaning towards joining the RCMP and also becoming an electrician (backup trade), he seems to think he’ll continue with homeschooling.

As for the girls,

Watch this space!

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Rose is doing very well in NCCS. Here she works in the classroom with her aid worker Adriann Schmitke.

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Maria and Travis hope NCCS can stay on track with offering full high school curriculum in the near future.

As for the children, Travis said they are very open about their faith.

“They came to their faith in their own way – just because I’m a Christian doesn’t mean my children are Christian – that must

be their decision,” he said.

“Faith must be independent.”

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Having fun in their Nifty Fifties

The Quesnel Curling Centre was alive with fun, friendship, sportsmanship and the love of curling when the Nifty Fifty came to town.

The Quesnel Ladies hosted the 47th annual bonspiel in its first appearance in Quesnel, March 17 – 20.

Twenty eight teams from all over the province, including six from Quesnel, registered for the event, which is open to ladies over 50.

The organizing committee of Lori Wawryk, Donna Wawryk, Fay Pethick, Lorna Schley, Anna Johnson, Trudy Bentley and Brenda and Don Ernst put on a very enjoyable event, highlighted by the excellent banquet, catered

by Joanne and Troy Cooley, a costume parade in the gold rush theme and the Aschroft ladies putting on a skit called 'The Big Chilli Cook– Off." During the banquet, a couple of the eldest ladies were introduced, who were 85 and 86 years young.

The bonspiel had a unique system of scoring which allowed for all the teams to play five games.

The first game decided which teams would play on either the A or the B side. From there, the winners were chosen by points from their wins, ends won and score. It was an advantage to have a high score.

The winners of the A event were: the Geneva McLean rink from Salmon Arm in first; Ethel Vincent from Esquimalt in second; Williams Lake's Nancie Eastman in third; Quesnel's Carol Thatcher Rink, including Donna Kilsby playing third, Penny Yamamoto second and Linnea Hedden lead; rounding out the top five was the Sheila Dale rink of Qualicum.

The winners of the B side were: the Anita Mazurkewitch rink, from Aschroft, in first; Cloverdale's Caroline Koehler in second; Quesnel's own Louise Scott rink, including Lorna Schley in third position, Aleida Woolends in second and Chris Clark in lead, in third; in fourth was the Divera Meeres rink out of Peace Arch; and the Pat Jones rink, out of Chase, rounded out the top five.

Special thanks goes to Selena Gook for the team pictures and Gordon Reid for helping with the scoring.

The committee would also like to thank all the local businesses who sponsored the event.

The Quesnel Curling Centre has a website with lots of pictures and information, including when registration will take place for next season and lessons for beginners. You can also like them on Facebook.

The centre is open to all who would like to join Canada's 'gold winning' Olympic sport of curling.

– Contributed by Aleida Woolends

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Sports We’re now on Facebook...

To get our new page started the first 100 people to like our page will be entered into a draw for a chance to receive a $25 meal voucher! http://www.facebook.com/thealamohospitality.com

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March 23 - 29, 2014 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A difficult challenge lies ahead, Aries. Save up your energy for the next few days, and keep socializing to a minimum for the time being.

The Thunder show off their silver medals after getting second in provincials.

A silver lining

Thunder second in province After a week of hockey, the bantam Thunder finished provincials with silver around their necks.

“I’m extremely proud of the kids,” coach Dustin Peacock said.

The Thunder faced Dawson Creek in the final on Thursday for gold, but were unable to overcome the team.

Dawson Creek scored the only two goals of the game in the first period, then sat on their lead for the rest of the game.

In the round robin, the Thunder had 2-1-1 record, which put them on top in their division.

They did, however, lose a couple of players due to injury, including

one of their top offensive players, which was a huge blow to the team, Peacock said.

Despite this, the team came together to make up for the lack in their line.

In the semi-final, they faced off against the Sunshine Coast in a do or die situation.

In a dramatic come back, from a two goal deficit early on in the game, the Thunder over came to win and gain their spot in the finals.

“The kids battled hard, coming back in some games where we could have closed up shop and went back with our tails between our legs,” Peacock said.

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On offer at Valley Auction Ltd. March 13, 2014 Head of Livestock 556 Number of Buyers 31

Baby Calves ............................. $ 75.00 $ 275.00 Veal Calves .............................. $ -$ -D 1-2 Cows ............................. $ 88.00 $ 102.50 D 3-5 Cows ............................. $ 60.00 $ 85.00 Holstein Cows .......................... $ 75.00 $ 85.50 Bulls ........................................ $ 81.00 $ 105.50 Bred Cows (% by head)............ $ -$ -Cow Calf Pairs (% by head) ...... $ -$ -FEEDER CATTLE DIVISIONS (prices quoted per 100 lbs.)

Steer Calves 300 - 400 ............ $ -$ -Steer Calves 400 - 500 ............ $ 200.00 $ 212.00 Steer Calves 500 - 600 ............ $ 180.00 $ 220.00 Steer Calves 600-700 .............. $ 187.00 $ 198.00 Feeder Steers 700-800 ............ $ 174.00 $ 186.25 Feeder Steers 800-900 ............ $ 149.00 $ 165.75 Feeder Steers 900-1000 .......... $ 118.00 $ 132.00 Heifer Calves 300 - 400 ........... $ -$ -Heifer Calves 400 - 500 ........... $ 185.00 $ 194.50 Heifer Calves 500 - 600 ........... $ 174.00 $ 185.25 Heifer Calves 600 -700 ............ $ 165.00 $ 185.00 Feeder Heifers 700 - 800 ......... $ 135.00 $ 147.00 Feeder Heifers 800 - 900 ......... $ 118.00 $ 130.00 Feeder Heifers 900 - 1000 ....... $ 115.00 $ 127.50 HOGS, SHEEP & GOATS Sows ....................................... $ -$ -Weaner Pigs ............................ $ 70.00 $ 80.00 Feeder lambs ........................... $ 120.00 $ 135.00 Lambs & Ewes ......................... $ 50.00 $ 85.00 Goats ....................................... $ 40.00 $ 155.00

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 The path you have been taking seems more stable, Taurus. This is a good way to go for a while. You will find others are looking to you more for advice. It’s a role you enjoy.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a string of bad luck is not as bad as it seems. Like most things, this, too, shall pass. Keep your chin up, and hang out with friends to keep your mind busy.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A great opportunity presents itself this week, Cancer. Focus your energy on making the most of this opportunity, and you will be glad for having done so.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, speak a little louder to ensure your voice is heard on an important issue this week. Your input is valuable, and those around you will be glad you spoke up.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a new career opportunity is coming your way soon. Make the most of this opportunity if change is something you feel you need at this point in your career.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Extra spending leaves you a little light in the wallet, Libra. Look for ways to generate some extra income or curtail your spending in the months ahead.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a bumpy road will soon give way to greener pastures. Ride out this rough patch with a smile on your face, and it will pass quickly without wreaking any significant havoc.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a relationship is blossoming and you’re not sure in which direction it should be going. Trust your gut instincts, and things will work out fine.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You are tougher than others suspect, Capricorn, and you will prove your mettle with a difficult task that requires all of your focus and energy to master.

Others will be impressed.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Things are changing, but it’s for the best, Aquarius.

Instead of going against the tide, let the waves take you where you need to go. Surprises are in store.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Think about moving in a new direction, Pisces.

Change can be a good thing, and you will benefit from embracing change this time.

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Sports

Kangaroos banquet: thanks and trophies

After another year on the ice, the Kangaroos capped off the year by celebrating the heores on as well as off the ice. Above; the Kangaroos, minus a few players, stand up to be recognized and to recognize their coaches and volunteers: left; players stand beside their trophies (from front to back): Waylon L’Heureux won most dedicated; Justin Fulton was the highest scorer; Ryan Manderson won most popular; Alec Gibbs was rookie of the year (not shown: unsung hero, Mike Moody; top defence, Matt Powell; and MVP Rigby Burgart.

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Inclusive. Forward-looking. Fair. Creative. Safe. Green. Fun. There’s no end of words to describe what we want our communities and country to be. But there’s one word that sums it all up. Vital.

Community vitality is the unique spirit that flourishes when people believe their community holds possibilities for everyone.

And it can be measured by how well people’s needs are being met: from our most basic needs—sustenance, shelter, health care, safety—to those that give quality to life, such as places and opportunities to play, learn and create.

On April 5 we will celebrate our great community vitality at our Annual Awards Gala where we will distribute grants to community groups who strive to meet those basic needs and improve our quality of life. We will also honor Francine Gaetz, whose entire spirit is the embodiment of vitality. Please read Annie Gallant’s article in this Friday’s edition for more details on the Awards Gala. If you would like to attend, tickets are available at Carvers Clothing Company, Sun Life Financial, or by emailing qcf@shaw.ca. For more details, call Cathy at 250-747-1739.

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In Memoriam MEMORIAL GIFTS

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

Thank you for caring.

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Employment Business Opportunities For Sale: Greyhound Agency in Quesnel, established turnkey operation, call Carol (250)992-2231 GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000+ per year. All cash, retire in just 3 years. Protected territories.

Full details call now 1-866-6686629 Website www.tcvend.com

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking NOW HIRING Class 1 Drivers to transport dangerous goods for oilfield service company in northern Alberta. Competitive wages, benefits and lodging.

Experience hauling fluids preferred. Email: dispatch@brekkaas.com

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Haircare Professionals

The KDL Group of companies is an integrated forest-resource organization headquartered in Fort St. James British Columbia, with harvesting, hauling and timber management operations in Fort St. James, Mackenzie, and Vancouver Island.

We are currently looking to fill the following positions in Mackenzie for the remainder of this hauling season: Independent Owner Operator Logging Trucks Successful applicants will be offered competitive wages and stable long term employment.

Please submit your resume with references via Fax #: 250 996 8742 or Email: admin@kdlgroup.net

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CLOSING OF RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CLINIC We have been unable to recruit a replacement doctor therefore; Riverside Medical Clinic will be closing as of April 4, 2014.

The Holley Clinic has graciously agreed to provide care for all remaining patients and their records upon closure.

If you choose to attend a different clinic and want your records sent elsewhere, please notify Riverside Medical Clinic before April 30, 2014.

It has been a pleasure to serve this community and I wish you all the very best.

For further information please contact Riverside Medical Clinic at 250-992-2535 Sincerely Dr. Dorothy M. Craig and staff Riverside Medical Clinic

In Memoriam

Grosso Precast & Crane Service is accepting resumes for an Experienced Class 1 Driver with a valid Crane Ticket Please drop off resumes at Grosso Precast 4665 Collier Place or fax 250-392-3176

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of

Frederick (Fred) Faulkner May 29, 1933-Mar. 27, 2005

I miss you from our home dear, A shadow over my life is cast. miss the sunshine on your face, I miss your kind and willing hand, Your fondness and earnest care, you are with me always.

Love wife Shirley and family

In Loving Memory Keith Faulkner - Apr. 19/56-Feb. 26/99 Leah Faulkner - Dec. 30/80-Feb. 11/02 Leslie Faulkner - Oct. 6/59-Mar. 18/63 Remembered always Mom, Grandma Faulkner and family

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Billy Barker Casino Hotel CAREER OPPORTUNITY “HEAD CHEF” position is a Full-Time Management job for a hands-on managing Chef to handle all aspects in the Kitchen at the Billy Barker Casino Hotel in Quesnel, BC. Must lead the kitchen team, possess excellent communication skills, leadership, and time management skills.

Chef experience of no less than 5 years with a history of loyalty to one employer.

Experience in hiring, training, supervision of up to 15 kitchen personnel, discipline and terminating exercises. Ordering supplies, scheduling of kitchen help.

Must hold a valid WHMIS and FOODSAFE, and First Aid Level 1 certificate.

Salary range is $40,000. to $48,000. per year, depending on experience.

Apply via email to glizotte@billybarkercasino.com with detailed resume complete with references.

“CHEF” up to 3 “Chef” positions are available to commence by late April, 2014. The Billy Barker Casino Hotel in Quesnel, BC is looking for experienced and energetic people in our new kitchen, for preparing and presenting of all food items. Some supervision is required, and will work closely with the Head Chef.

Ensure kitchen sanitation is maintained, all safety and security precautions are met and health standards are observed. Salary range is $27,000. to $33,000. per year, depending on experience.

Apply via email to glizotte@billybarkercasino.com with a detailed resume complete with references.

Career Opportunities

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Looking for your next great career opportunity?

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with the potenƟal for conƟnuous growth and development? At Tolko people are our most valuable resource and our success depends on innovaƟve individuals who are aligned with our organizaƟonal values.

We currently have the following career opportunity available:

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS Across BriƟsh Columbia

Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking CerƟĮed Millwrights to join our teams across BriƟsh Columbia.

White Valley Veneer – an Industry leading soŌwood veneer producer Armstrong Plywood – a front-runner in innovaƟon, safety, quality, and conversion costs.

Lavington Planer Mill – a primary manufacturer of dimension wood products.

All of these divisions are situated in the fabulous North Okanagan Valley, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby & Vernon oīer outstanding recreaƟonal and family living, with all the ameniƟes at your doorstep.

Lakeview Lumber – a prominent producer of dimension wood products Soda Creek – a top manufacturer of stud wood products Quest Wood – a leading maker of dimension wood products These divisions are located in the heart of the Cariboo, in Williams Lake and Quesnel. The Cariboo oīers unlimited year-round outdoor recreaƟonal opportuniƟes, and the communiƟes bustle with the services and industries of an urban center.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Journeyman Millwright cerƟĮcaƟon; • Ability to read blue prints, plans and schemaƟcs • Strong problem solving skills • Commitment to working safely coupled with strong communicaƟon & interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently with liƩle supervision • OrganizaƟonal and planning skills as well as proĮciency in MicrosoŌ Word, Excel and Outlook This is an excellent opportunity to engage in interesƟng work and in excellent working condiƟons in modern wood manufacturing faciliƟes.

APPLY TODAY! Our tradiƟon of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and conƟnuous development. To explore current career opportuniƟes and become a part of our community, visit our website at www.tolko.com and submit your resume by March 30th, 2014.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

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LOOKING for class 1 drivers for work around the Dawson Creek, BC area. Gravel hauling, low bedding, loaders, hoes and cat experience would be an asset. please fax resumes to 250-786-0381.

Ulysses Restaurant has immediate openings for servers & cooks. Apply in person @ 122 Barlow Ave. Wanted Commercial Transport & Automotive Mechanic. Must be certified, inspection certificate an asset.

Wages depends on experience. Call (250)262-8373 or fax resume (250)785-6216

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Medical/Dental Full Time CDA required for busy practise in Quesnel, four days a week. Please contact Shelley @ (250)991-5297 or fax resume to (250)992-2503

Teachers PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.

Trades, Technical 3 positions: Picker/Boom Truck Operator, Winch & Bed Truck Operators needed. Generous signing bonus to right applicants.

Valiant Oilfield Hauling is a family friendly business based in Fort St John. We are looking for a Certified Picker/Boom Truck Operator for a 40 ton Picker, an experienced Winch truck Operator and an experienced Lo-bed Truck Operator. We offer competitive Wages and great work environment. Send resume to office@valiant-hauling.com or call Jeremy at 1778-256-4258. Flexible work rotations a possibility. Serious applicants only.

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits.

Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

JOURNEYMAN or Apprentice Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic wanted in Golden, BC. This is for you if you are an outdoor enthusiast.

Position is full time evening shift 4:00 pm - 12:00 midnight Monday thru Friday. Rate of pay is competitive and will be negotiated based on experience. We invite you to become a member of our team. Please fax your resume and cover letter to 250-344-6622 or email manager@bnwcontracting.ca

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Help Wanted

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Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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.

If you are interested please contact QDHPCA’s Co-ordinator of Volunteers & Grief Support at

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Sports Reporter/ Photographer The Quesnel Cariboo Observer has an immediate opening for a full-time reporter/photographer to join its award-winning team.

The Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a Black Press newspaper published twice a week.

Reporting directly to the Editor, the successful candidate will possess strong writing skills and a ďƒ&#x;air for reporting everything from sports to news, feature and special section stories.

Key attributes include the ability to work well as a self-starting member of a WKUHH-person newsroom.

You will be expected to contribute to weekly newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to our readers through both your writing, and your photography.

As a news journalist you have: a strong desire to succeed; a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and lay-out; a mature approach to problem solving; ability to work independently and as a team member; show keen attention to detail; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict deadlines and a lively, energetic and outgoing personality.

Knowledge of, and adherence to, Canadian Press style is key, as is ability to take, follow and carry out instructions in a timely fashion.

Quesnel is a city of 11,000 with 10,000 people in the surrounding region located in the heart of Cariboo country in B.C.'s beautiful Central Interior.

Many summer and winter recreational opportunities exist including ďƒžshing, hiking, camping, boating and cross-country skiing. There is also a lively arts and culture scene.

Forward resume, including three references, published examples of your work, and a cover letter to: Autumn MacDonald, Editor Quesnel Cariboo Observer 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 E-mail: editor@quesnelobserver.com Fax: 250-992-5229 Closing date for applications, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April , 2014.

Is a Forest Products Company located in Slave Lake, Alberta and we are currently seeking applications/ resumes for the following permanent positions: Experienced Millwrights Millwrights with 3-5+ years of sawmill experience.

Hourly wage, daily O.T. and benefits.

Quality Control Coordinator Requires minimum 5 years experience in all aspects of the lumber processing industry. Sound mechanical knowledge and attention to detail. Current grading certificate or equivalent. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Sawyer/Head Rig Operator Looking for sawyer with experience. Process logs into cants and slabs in preparation for processing into boards, sets and maintains production pace for mill.

Hourly wage, daily O.T. and benefits package.

E-Mail or Fax resumes to: Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd. Box 415, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0 Fax: (780) 849-2530 • Phone: (780) 849-3824 Ask for Chris S or Laura Ross Email: jobs@vanderwell.com Only Candidates qualifying for an interview will be contacted

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

All-West Crane & Rigging Ltd. is looking to expand our office staff. We are looking for an experienced fulltime bookkeeper to join our team. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience with the full accounting cycle, including month end and quarterly reporting. A working knowledge of Quick Books and a full understanding of MS Excel & Word is necessary. We offer excellent wages & benefits package.

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Quesnel Billy Barker Days Society Amata Transition House Society P.O. Box 4383, Quesnel B.C. V2J 3J4 phone: 250-992-7321; fax: 250-992-7329 email: amata.executive.director@gmail.com

Executive Director Position Amata Transition House Society (ATHS) is located in Quesnel, British Columbia. The Society is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization. Operating from a feminist philosophy, the Amata Transition House Society provides 24-hour support and short-term accommodation to women and children who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing abuse. We provide a range of services through education, advocacy, support, and assistance with connecting with other community resources.

The Society is seeking a leader who is a self-starter with proven communication and relationship-building skills. She will ensure that the programs and activities of the ATHS are consistent with the Society’s mission, mandate and philosophy. The Executive Director will work to build community relationships and good working relationships with funding agencies. She will provide ongoing Board support and will work closely with the Society Board, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure that the needs of the women and children it serves remain the main focus of the Society.

Qualifications Our ideal candidate will have: 1. demonstrated skill in managing human resources, labour relations, fiscal oversight, general operations, and community relations; 2. a university degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences; 3. experience working with disadvantaged groups; 4. a sound knowledge of transition house operations and a feminist analysis of violence against women and children; 5. the ability to work effectively under pressure and in emergency situations while managing multiple concurrent projects.

The successful candidate leads from a respectful, ethical and co-operative approach that advances the mission and values of the Society while fostering a team environment.

This position is regular full-time and may involve some evening and/or weekend work, for an average of 35 hours per week. Wages are commensurate with education and experience. Starting date: July 7, 2014.

Please forward the following to the email or fax listed above: cover letter, rĂŠsumĂŠ of all relevant work, paid or unpaid, and names of three referees (including their current contact information).

Competition Closing Date: 4:30pm, April 25, 2014.

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We would like to thank all applicants for your interest. We will acknowledge receipt of your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BC Interior’s #1 family festival is now accepting resumes from qualified individuals for full-time summer employment (35 hours weekly) as follows: Office Assistant for the period mid-May to end of July at $13.00 hour Successful candidates will work under the direction of the Festival office manager. The Society has applied for career placement funding for these positions and the successful candidates MUST BE returning to school in Fall, 2014. Resumes accepted until May 10, 2014.

Office Manager for the period May 1st to end of July at $16.00+ hour (depending on experience) Successful candidates will work with the various Society volunteer directors as well as working on his/her own to manage the tasks required to put on our annual four-day July Festival. Some office and management prior experience preferred. Resumes accepted until April 15, 2014.

Both positions must have the ability to organize time, communicate effectively both verbally and written, know the Quesnel area activities and locations, and have good computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, publishing).

Resumes should be forwarded prior to the dates mentioned above, by mail to Billy Barker Days Society, Box 4441, Quesnel V2J 3J4, by e-mail to office@billybarkerdays.ca or delivered to the Society office mail slot at 701 Carson Avenue (adjacent to Visitors’ Centre).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Pets & Livestock

Livestock 1 Black Angus Bull, 1 York/Landrace X Boar & 1977 Ford 500 single axle grain Truck with a drill fill for sale.

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Merchandise for Sale

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Misc. for Sale STEEL BUILDING Sale... Big year-end clear out continued!

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Houses For Sale

Cars - Domestic

Recent total upgrade 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, large stainless steel & granite family kitchen.

Fenced child/pet proof back yard. RV parking. In-law suite. “propertyguys.ca” ID#703044 Asking $249,900.

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Mobile Homes & Parks

Cars - Sports & Imports

Moduline Mobile Home 14X70 2Bdrm. Pad rental $165/mo. in rural park. $65,900 Call (250)992-6440 for more info.

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

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3.09%

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Other Areas 20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee Call 1-866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

Elevator & laundry facilities.

References Required.

Adult Orientated Call 250-992-8949 FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593

Commercial/ Industrial Busy Building Central Location. 443 s/f upper level unit, newer flooring, $425/mo. + tax & 295 s/f bsmt. unit, newer paint & floor, $190/mo. + tax.

Both include heat & hydro.

Call Terri @ (250)992-7202 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.

Homes for Rent For Rent 2Bdrm Mobile Home on large lot. Sundeck & storage. $695/mo. No pets. Call (250)992-7625

Office/Retail Office space avail @ Fraserview medical building next to hospital. Suitable for professional offices: medical, legal, accounting and other consulting businesses. Please call Ideal Properties(250)992-5992

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For Sale By Owner 2011 Modular Show Home, 16X80 Ft. Most appliances included. Must be moved. $110,000. Call (250)747-3298

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Boats

FRASER RIVER CHEVROLET Fraser River Chevrolet is looking for Sales Representatives to join our team.

You will be retailing Canada’s best selling vehicles at a well established dealership in Quesnel.

You: • Are motivated with a strong desire to succeed • Can interact comfortably with customers • Will be positive and upbeat in the work environment We offer: • Base guarantee • Complete bene¿t package including medical, dental, life insurance • RRSP plan • Training for anyone new to the business A valid BC drivers licence and a copy of your drivers abstract is required.

Please email your resume with a phone number where you can be reached to; admin@fraserrivergm.com attention Shane or Dave.

DL# 10901

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Suites, Lower Placer Ground For Sale. Beaver Pass Area. (250)992-3479 www.caribooplacers.ca

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1bdrm bsmt suite suitable for mature, n/s, working person or couple. Utilities incl. N/p, references required (250)747-1434 Available April 15th

Townhouses RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0802 Please be advised that Herb Chesley is proposing to remove approximately 200 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0802 located in the vicinity of West Fraser and Tzenzaicut Lake Roads, approximately 45km south of Quesnel via West Fraser Road.

Inquiries or comments to this proposal must be submitted to Chris Elden, RPF, at 938 Yorston Avenue, Quesnel, BC, V2J 3B1

by April 11, 2014. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Chris Elden at 250-992-9769, or at the above address.

Tenders

Tenders

Cariboo Regional District

INVITATION TO

TENDER

150 MILE HOUSE, FROST CREEK, AND WILDWOOD TRANSFER STATION IMPROVEMENTS Sealed Tenders clearly marked “150 Mile House, Frost Creek, and Wildwood Transfer StaƟon Improvements” will be received at the Cariboo Regional District Office, Suite D 180 N. Third Avenue, Williams Lake, B.C., V2G 2A4, up to 2:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, April 9, 2014.

Tenders will be opened in public in the Cariboo Regional District Office at 2:00 p.m. on the tender closing date.

The project comprises the following works and approximate quantities: • Supply and construct three, four bin saw tooth concrete block retaining walls. (approximately 405 blocks) • Construct twelve 11.0m X 3.0m x 0.15m thick concrete slabs • Construct three 2.4m tall x 7.0m wide cantilevered chain link fence gates and one 4.0m wide double swing gate chain link fence • Construct 700m of ve strand barbed wire fence • Prepare sites for road constructions consisting of 1,700 cu.m of earth works • Construct 5,000 sq.m of gravel surface • Construct 2,500 sq.m of asphalt surface Tender Documents are available electronically on the Cariboo Regional District website: www.cariboord.bc.ca.

Printed copies are available from the offices of TRUE Consulting at a cost of $75.00, which is non‐refundable.

A Planholder Registration Form must be completed and faxed to TRUE Consulting in order to receive any addendums and/or additional information regarding this tender. It is the sole responsibility of the Planholder to ensure that the Registration Form has been received by TRUE Consulting.

Tenders must be accompanied by the following: (1) A BID BOND, CASH DEPOSIT, CERTIFIED CHEQUE or IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CLEAN CREDIT in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Tendered Price.

(2) If a Bid Bond is provided, a CONSENT OF SURETY relating to subsequent security arrangements for PERFORMANCE and LABOUR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT GUARANTEES. If the information stipulated above is not enclosed with the Tender at the time of opening, the Tender will be rejected.

Tenders received a�er the closing time will be returned unopened. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

A voluntary site meeting will be held at 10:00am, Thursday April 03, 2014 starting at the Frost Creek transfer station, then to the Wildwood Transfer Stations, and ending at the 150 Mile House Transfer Station. Contactor and fencing sub‐contractor a�endance is strongly recommended.

ENGINEER

OWNER

TRUE Consulting Suite 106‐197 2nd Ave N Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z5 Phone: (250) 305‐6605 Fax: (250) 305‐6615

Cariboo Regional District Suite D ‐ 180 N Third Ave Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Phone: (250) 250‐392‐3351 Fax: (250) 250‐392‐2812

building communities together www.cariboord.bc.ca

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The problem with being Canada's #1 Automotive seller is... We become over stocked with Premium trade in's.

$99 2013

over cost

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WHOLESALERS AND OTHER DEALERS

Ford Taurus

Ford Escape

26,343.78

$

Was 37,990 STK#9371

33,003.60

$

SEL

Ford Escape

2012

Ford Fusion

Was

Was 19,990 STK#9378

24,990 STK#9374

14,790.64

15,599.00

$

$

2012

2012

Was 28,990 STK#9375

Was 29,990 STK#9333

$

$

Ford F150 crew Ford F150 s/cab

23,717.00

24,887.00

SE

SE

XLT ECO

XLT

2012

2012

2011

2011

Was 44,990 STK#9366

Was 32,990 STK#9360B

Was 44,990 STK#14T060A

Was 33,990 STK#13T220A

Ford F350 crew Ford F150 s/cab Ford F350 crew Ford F150 crew

38,980.60

15,599.00

$

27,863.23

$

38,962.11

$

27,785.78

$

XLT

SEL

XLT

XLT

LARIAT

LARIAT

2011

2011

2010

2010

2010

2010

Was 27,990 STK#9335

Was 42,990 STK#14T044A

Was 23,990 STK#13T203A

Was 27,990 STK#14T001A

Ford F150 crew

Ford Focus

Was 18,990 STK#9320A

Was 26,990 STK#14T050A

15,981.99

22,599.92 XTR

2009

Honda FIT

Was 12,990 STK#14T015A

9,848.32

22,975.62

$

2009

Pontiac Vibe Was 9,990 STK#14T027A

6,493.27

$

ECONOMICAL

ECONOMICAL

2007

2007

Was 17,990 STK#14T005A

Was 10,990 STK#13T123A

Dodge Durango Dodge Caravan

5,996.33

$

38,189.00

$

2009

Ford F150 crew Was 33,990 STK#13T224A

28,484.36

$

2009

Ford Edge

Was 18,990 STK#13T032B

14,720.15

$

Ford Freestyle Was 12,990 STK#13C024A

8,624.96

$

2006

Ford Explorer Was 12,990 STK#11C006A

8,741.67

$

22,983.68

$

XLT

XLT

2009

Dodge Caliber Was 7,990 STK#13T188A

6,652.00

$

SLE

PLATINUM

2007

18,300.67

$

LARIAT

XLT

SES

$

14,299.77

Ford F150 crew Ford F350 crew Ford F150 CREW Ford F150 crew

$

$

$

Was 18,990 STK#9372

Was 19,990 STK#13T214A

$

20,907.90

$

Ford Fiesta

Ford Focus

Titanium

2012

2013

2013

2013

Was 31,990 STK#9364

More Inventory Not Listed

2008

Ford Escape Was 14,990 STK#9379A

10,796.28

$

SXT

LIMITED

2004

Ford Mustang Was 7,990 STK#14C003A

5,997.00

$

2002

Jaguar

Was 6,990 STK#13T156B

2,980.36

$

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