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The Fantasticks Kersley Musical Theatre (KMT) is at it again. Kersley hall was abuzz Sunday afternoon as the audience filed in and took their seats in eager anticipation of the performance to come. The Fantasticks was a bit of a departure for KMT cast and crew as the cast consisted of only eight actors and the sets were minimal but the performance was the same high calibre audiences have come to expect. Just preceding the opening act, cast and crew paid tribute to long-time member of KMT Bev Pontius who is currently facing serious health issues and couldn’t be part of the rehearsals or the performances. For the 10 years KMT staged musical plays, Pontius was the musical driving force playing the piano and much more for each production. With words of praise and a song in Pontius’ honour there was barely a dry eye in the hall. As is their custom, actors and crew quickly launched into the play. For the next two hours the audience was moved to laughter almost continuously and the performers delivered a first class opening performance (truth be told Johnathan Matheson and Denver Lamarch stole the show with their comedic style, however the other six actors also provided solid, commendable performances.) In this scene Matheson Mortimer (Matheson), left and Henri (Denver Lamarch), right confront Matt (Brodie Lamarch), centre as he finds out how difficult the world really is for a young man. The play runs until Saturday, Nov. 8 and tickets are still available at the door for evening performances. Annie Gallant photo
Quesnel Agriculture and Exhibition receives cash AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Quesnel Agricultural and Exhibition Association has received $10,000 in funding through the province, announced Cariboo North MLA and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes. Eighteen agricultural throughout the province and the BC Association of
Agricultural Fair benefited from the $794,000 in community gaming grants this year. Agricultural fairs work to showcase economic, social and cultural importance of farming, ranching and agri-business in B.C. “Funded by the B.C. government, gaming grants help diverse local organizations make good things happen for local residents and businesses in communities in every
region of the province,” Oakes said. “Every year, community gaming grants help local volunteer organizations present agricultural fairs that showcase the economic and cultural importance of B.C.’s rural communities. “I encourage British Columbians to support these great fairs again next year.” “Agricultural fairs build a sense of community,
“... gaming grants help diverse local organizations make good things happen for local residents and businesses in communities in every region of the province.” Coralee Oakes, MLA
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encourage appreciation of area farms and food products, and help local businesses increase local sales,” Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick added. “The B.C. government values the roles fairs play in connecting British Columbians with the people who grow our food, and helping families create memories that last a lifetime, and are proud to offer continued funding and support.”
Stabbing RCMP are investigating a stabbing in the early morning hours of Nov. 3 in the 200 block of Anderson. A 22-year-old Quesnel male is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. RCMP say they are in the preliminary stages of investigation and will provide further details as available. Anyone with information call RCMP, 250-992-9211.
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