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Miracle Treat Day Quesnel’s Dairy Queen staff were hopping Aug. 13 with the demand for blizzards where all the proceeds from sales of the tasty treat that day were donated to B.C. Children’s Hospital. Quesnel’s outlet contributed $4,727 to the cause and owner Dan Burt, second from the right and his staff ensured each blizzard lived up to the thickness standard.

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Fire ban non-compliance still an issue in Cariboo Fire Centre The BC Wildfire Service has received reports of people not complying with the partial campfire ban in the Cariboo Fire Centre.

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Members of the public can report abandoned campfires or open burning violations by calling 1800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

The more information they can provide about the location, activity and

people involved (including licence plate numbers), the easier it will be to investigate the incident.

The BC Wildfire Service takes open burning prohibitions very seriously as a means to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

As recent wildfire activity in the province has shown, wildfires can have far-reaching implications.

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Even one human-caused wildfire is too many.

Campfire bans are dependent on weather conditions, current wildfire activity and whether the BC Wildfire Service is encountering widespread non-compliance. Cariboo Fire Centre staff will continue to assess the situation east and west of the Fraser River.

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As part of the province’s work to make sure British Columbians have access to high-quality primary care, 14 internationally-trained physicians will begin practicing in rural and remote communities in B.C. this month, including a new family doctor in Quesnel.

This program, funded for a total of $2.8 million by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues is a collaborative committee of the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC and is part of the Province’s strategy to strengthen access to family doctors and other primary care providers for individuals throughout British Columbia.

Through this work, almost 66,000 patients in B.C. have been matched with a GP or other primary care provider since 2013.

“Congratulations to the physicians who have completed the Practice Ready Assessment and are now set to begin work in B.C.,”

said Health Minister Terry Lake said.

“We know that for patients, a strong relationship with their primary care team is an important part of proactively maintaining health. These new doctors will positively impact both the personal health of their patients as well as that of their new community.”

“The Province’s aim is to create a patient-centred primary care model that works best for all British Columbians,” said Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes said.

“I’m pleased to welcome a new doctor to Quesnel; our community continues to work as a team to address the need of engaging and retaining doctors, these kinds of community partnerships and targeted provincial programs will ensure we have strong system of health care province-wide.”

The 14 internationally trained physicians repre-

sent the first group to participate in the new Practice Ready Assessment pilot program. In the program, doctors undergo a rigorous assessment process, spending three months with a B.C. physician who evaluates their skills as they care for patients. Physicians successfully completing the program commit to practice for at least three years in a designated rural community in need.

This fall, a second cohort of 16 physicians will go through the program, which is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Doctors of B.C., regional health authorities, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. and the University of British Columbia.

“Internationally trained physicians continue to enhance and complement the physician workforce here in British Columbia,” said Dr. Alan Ruddiman, cochair, Joint Standing Com-

mittee on Rural Issues said.

“In many of B.C.’s rural communities these physicians are the backbone of primary care and hospital services and we value their skills and expertise. The Practice Ready Assessment program supports this strong tradition of excellence in care.”

The Practice Ready Assessment program is part of the Province’s strategy to strengthen access to primary care services through improved recruitment, retention models, such as interprofessional teams. The Province, health authorities and Doctors of B.C., in partnership with more than 30 Divisions of Family Practice throughout the province, are working to create targeted solutions to increase access to primary care driven by local needs, including: • recruiting new doctors and preparing for retirements, • introducing team-based

practices, with a range of health professionals who work together to provide care to patients, and • helping general practitioners increase their office practice capacity in order to accept new patients.

The Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice specifically focuses on supporting physicians who work and live in rural British Columbia.

To help ensure improved health care for British Columbians in every region of the province, the Ministry of Health has developed the overarching strategy, Setting Priorities for the B.C. Health System.

As part of this, a series of policy papers with a focus on primary and community care, rural health services and health human resources were created to help guide the province as stakeholders throughout the system work together to build a better health system.

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The deadly consequences of cold water immersion W

e continue our discussion about the dangers of cold water immersion with a look at Stages 3 and 4.

Previously we learned that cold shock (stage 1) begins immediately upon entering the cold water, lasts three to five minutes and often resulting in quick drowning because of the way the body reacts.

Stage 2, swimming failure, occurs after having been in cold water for 5 – 30 minutes. Remember, also, that being a good swimmer in warm water will not help you in cold water.

Stage 3, hypothermia, is the cooling of the body’s core. It affects the brain, heart and other internal organs. While a body begins to cool as soon as it enters the water, the effects listed here may take as much as 30 minute:.

• A reduction of blood flow to the hands, feet and surface of the body; • Intense shivering, in the early stages, as the body tries to maintain body core temperature; • Lack of shivering in the later stages; • Loss of consciousness; • Heart failure.

The body loses heat four times faster in water than in air. As the body cools, the will to survive decreases and eventually you lose conscious-

ness and drown, or your heart fails.

Post-rescue collapse, the 4th stage, entails the effects on your body after you are pulled from the water and can include the following: • Loss of hydrostatic pressure from the water causing a sudden drop in blood pressure. This can result in heart or brain failure; • Your heart is cold and cannot pump cold blood effectively to maintain blood pressure; • Your lungs are damaged from the water you inhaled. This can cause a pneumonialike illness; • Fatal bleeding from injuries may occur as your body warms up and your blood flows more freely. You may have internal injuries or injuries to your head and neck that you and your rescuers are not aware of.

Unfortunately, up to 20 percent of those who initially survive cold water immersion die during rescue or shortly after.

So what can be done to increase your odds at survival?

OK. Repeat after me: Wearing a life jacket or PFD can be the difference between living and dying.

Having an aid to stay afloat will help you survive the effects of cold shock, reduce the need to swim and give rescuers time to react. But remember that the body loses

heat four times faster in water than in air, so climbing onto the overturned boat, a log, floating debris – whatever will get as much of your body out of the water as possible – will make a significant contribution to survival chances.

In our next article we’ll sum up cold water immersion survival.

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Welcome Back!

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Schools will re-open at their regular start time; this first day of school will be for three hours of the morning only.

Please see the District website at www.sd28.bc.ca for detailed operating hours.

Busses will be running at regular start time and afternoon bus runs will begin three hours earlier than normal, based on school dismissal times.

Full day attendance will begin Wednesday, September 9.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Registration for students will take place at their neighbourhood school on September 2 - 4.

• A Birth Certificate and Care Card are required for registration.

• Students born outside of Canada require proof of citizenship or permanent residence card.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS • A Birth Certificate, Care Card and last report card are required for registration.

• Proof of Address: e.g. Utility bill showing residential address; Parent/Guardian Driver’s License.

• Students born outside of Canada require proof of citizenship or permanent residence card.

• Registration for students will be held at: QUESNEL JUNIOR SCHOOL – Grades 8 and 9 Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4; 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• Students who wish to see a counsellor prior to September 8 can make an appointment by calling 250-992-2131.

Counsellors will be available September 1, 2, 3 by appointment only.

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KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Parents of Kindergarten children will be contacted by their school during the first week of school regarding their child’s placement, starting date and bussing arrangements. Please note that Kindergarten students do not start September 8.

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For school bus times, pickup and drop off locations, and general bus information, please visit the school district’s web page at www.sd28.bc.ca or call the Transportation Department at 250-992-8361.

Additional back-to-school information can be found on the School District #28 (Quesnel) website at www.sd28.bc.ca.

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BCNEWS

Forest stewardship plans failing The B.C. government’s forest stewardship plans for Crown land are unenforceable, lack measurable results and are not producing innovative forest management, according to an investigation by the Forest Practices Board.

The board reviewed 43 stewardship plans from all regions of B.C., prepared under provincial law by tenure holders including forest companies and communities.

There has been “no improvement” in problems identified by a similar review in 2006, said Forest Practices Board chair Tim Ryan.

“We are recommending that government not renew or approve any forest stewardship plans that don’t meet the standards set out in the Forest and Range Practices Act,” Ryan said.

The investigation found that many of

the plans cover “vast and overlapping areas of the province, and were written using legal language that makes them very difficult for public understanding or review.”

The five-year plans are supposed to be approved after measurable and verifiable results and strategies are established and public input is obtained. Many have been extended without further public review and more are due for extension or renewal in the next year, the board says.

The board conducts independent investigations of Crown forest licences. Its reports and results of the latest provincewide investigation can bee found at www. bcfpb.ca.

Southern growth B.C.’s economy will grow at a “modest” 2.7 per cent this year, then accelerate above three per cent

as major projects in northern B.C. get going in late 2016, according to the latest forecast by Central 1 Credit Union.

Low interest rates, a low dollar and recovering demand in the U.S. will help the Vancouver and southern B.C region’s export and service industries most this year, said Bryan Yu, senior economist with the trade association for B.C. credit unions.

Manufacturing, tourism, TV and film and agriculture are expected to lead the way.

Slow global demand, particularly from China, is expected to dampen growth in northern B.C. and the Kootenays, where mining and resources are key drivers.

“Northern B.C. is poised to grow at a faster rate in late 2016 onwards with the start of one liquefied natural gas terminal and pipeline,

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the Site C dam and other major projects,” Yu said.

While B.C. residents working in the oil sands are at greater risk, low oil prices are generally positive for the B.C. economy, with lower costs for businesses and consumers.

Liquor stores collect

B.C. Liquor Stores have begun collecting donations from customers to help people evacuated and burned out by forest fires.

Loss of homes and evacuations in the Rock Creek and Oliver areas prompted the Red Cross to ask government liquor stores for help, as they did in the 2003 forest fires that affected the Okanagan and Thomson regions.

Have a safe and happy Summer!

Recovering from a disaster is “usually a long and expensive journey,” said Kimberley Nemrava, Red Cross provincial director for B.C. and Yukon.

Customers are asked to add donations of $2, $5 or any multiple of those to their purchases. Proceeds will be used for blankets, food and water, reuniting residents with family member and assisting with longer-term needs such as replacing equipment to return to work and helping with rent.

Since 2010, B.C. Liquor Stores have collected $1.9 million for Red Cross disaster relief efforts at home and abroad, including $208,000 earlier this year for earthquake relief in Nepal.

B.C. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE MARKET REPORT FOR July 29th

STEERS 0-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900+

HIGH 350.00 359.00 355.00 338.00 320.00 288.00 274.00 257.00

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Butcher Bulls: 150.00 - 174.75 D1/D2 Cows: 110.00-1375.75

KAMLOOPS SPECIAL YEARLING SALE AUGUST 11, 2015

Well another incredible sale here in Kamloops, as a huge volume with 1000 head of cattle hit the sale ring. Butcher cows saw the Deanfield Ranch with 1480 lb high yielding Hereford cows at 133.00 and 1215 lb young butcher cows at 150.00. Fred Bower’s heavy 1447 lb Hereford butcher cows marked 133.25.

The Benedict Ranch saw their 2245 lb butcher bulls mark 176.25. Boyd Creek Farm’s liner load of 1273 lb cows brought 134.25. Feeder cattle were wild today as ever buyer chair was filled and they loved what they saw. Cliff Filmore’s 1030 lb steers from West bridge traded to 235.00, their 968 lb steers saw 244.00. Ken Marsh saw his 887 lb steers race to 252.50. Bill Stirling from Knutsford saw his 847 lb heifers top 248.00, his 773 lb heifers raced to 261.50. Ray & Phyllis Bertoli saw their 935 lb blk/bwf steers trade to 254.25, their 835 lb steers hit 262.00. The Boyd Creek Farms three powerful liner loads of yearlings from Dunster set the sale on fire, their load of 920 lb steers hit 255.00. The load of 802 lb steers marked 271.00. Their 792 lb heifers hit 257.50. Ray Millar of McBride had 901 lb Angus Steers top 257.00, the 760 lb steers sold to 271.00, the 610 lb steers reached 308.50. Frolek Cattle Co. came to town with a load of 852 lb spayed heifers which topped 248.00. Jim Benedict from Westwold saw his top pen of 851 lb black and red Angus steers top 266.25. The Mountain River Cattle Ranch showcased a top load of 818 lb steers, they topped our trade at 274.00.

Their 904 lb steers notched 256.75. Wayne Gardner presented one top load of heifers, his pen of 749 lb heifers marked 265.00, the big girls 861 lb notched 249.00. Bob & Donna Leavitt topped our Butcher bull trade with 2550 lb bulls at 179.75 and 1073 steers at 217.00. Yes next week is a huge week. August 18th looks like 700 head in the ring plus 300 head of yearlings on our in house videos.

This will be a Special yearling and Regular sale. Calves are also starting to come.

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August 23 - 29, 2015 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your mind is racing a mile a minute.

Although it may be challenging, you have to find a way to slow down and focus on one thing for the time being.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, put some thought into your long-term financial goals. Planning now will help you realize your goals down the road. Don’t put off a meeting with your advisor.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you will get another crack at an opportunity that recently passed you by. Just be patient and prepare for the chance that awaits you in the near future.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You need to find ways to relax, Cancer. Schedule time to unwind, whether it is dancing, listening to music or practicing yoga. Make the most of your elevated energy levels.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have a lot on your plate at the moment, so shelve some immediate plans you had. Right now you don’t have the time to devote to them.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, continue to work hard and rewards will come to you in the professional arena. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and soon this will be made clear to you.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are anxious to announce plans for a new chapter in your life. But you might want to table your enthusiasm for the time being until these plans are confirmed.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Your ideas carry a lot of weight at your job and within your circle of friends, Scorpio. This week you may be called on to come up with a few new thoughts on getting things done.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, understand that others do not necessarily have your thick skin. Consider your words carefully before delivering some constructive criticism to a friend or loved one.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your attention to detail can make your projects take much longer than others’, but that’s what separates you from the pack. If it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Words come easily to you this week, Aquarius. It may be worth your while to negotiate a raise or debate an issue that has been bothering you lately.

Your point of view will be heard.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may know how someone close to you is feeling even before they confide in you. Your intuition is on fire this week.

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Safety first We cannot live in fear – but we must be mindful of safety.

The recent case of a 70-year-old woman who was confronted – and then assaulted – by an intruder in her South Surrey home is a disturbing reminder that, while we should not allow ourselves to be paralyzed by anxiety, we need to exercise vigilance.

The woman in question has shown admirable courage and resilience following an ordeal that we wouldn’t wish on anyone.

No doubt the support of her husband and family – and the understanding and consideration of police, fire and medical personnel – have been vital to her determination to recover and move on from the horrific incident.

Her husband has also said that they are taking steps to increase security, acknowledging they were ‘complacent’ after eight years in the neighbourhood. In the past, he said, they didn’t even bother locking their doors.

Historically, anyone could be forgiven for such ‘complacence.’

Sickening intrusions into personal space are unimaginable for most Semiahmoo Peninsula residents. But while this has been – generally – considered a safe area, it’s evident that we can’t count on that any more.

It’s natural, too, that an incident of this kind triggers public anger. A lot of it, rightfully, is directed at the criminal who perpetrated this act. Some of it, inevitably, is directed at Surrey RCMP, who some residents feel haven’t been taking break-and-enter incidents in the area seriously enough.

It is also evident that police continue to operate with limited resources, particularly given the geographic area and must prioritize their response to reported crimes.

Statistically – in spite of anomalies and periodic spikes – crime rates are generally dropping in Canada, although this information is likely scant comfort to anyone who has been victimized.

While we don’t need to feel like prisoners in our own homes, we do have a responsibility to ensure that we aren’t inadvertently contributing to ‘crimes of opportunity.’ It’s easy enough: lock doors and windows, take basic precautions to secure our homes and help police by reporting suspicious behaviour.

By planning for the anomaly, rather than the norm, we can go a long way to restoring confidence that our homes, and personal safety, are still sacrosanct.

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Gone thrifting, finding a bargain M

y idea of shopping is making a list, going to a store that has everything I need, purchasing the items and then rushing home.

My 12 year old daughter’s idea of shopping is going to a ton of different stores for hours on end and trying on clothes she neither needs nor has enough money to buy. Fortunately she has some good friends who love to participate in that all-day activity with her. They call it window shopping.

The first time I heard that phrase I was probably about the same age Daisy is now and it was from an episode of my favourite TV show Mary Tyler Moore, in which Mary took her landlord’s young daughter out for a fun-filled day of looking at things while not spending a dime. That’s kind of what Daisy and her friends do as well, but they also try on clothes, take chelfies and text them to me.

What are chelfies? They’re selfies from change rooms.

“Do you love it?” she titled a recent picture of herself wearing an adorable dress I actually did love.

“Yes,” I texted back, knowing she had some birthday money in her

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“Too much,” she said. “I’m not in the market to buy today anyway. We’re just looking and getting ideas.”

Getting ideas for what I wasn’t sure, but Daisy’s always had a thing for fashion and has expressed her own sense of style since she was a toddler. For that reason I introduced her to thrift and consignment store shopping years ago.

She wasn’t keen on the idea initially.

“It smells weird in here,” she said the first time I took her in one of the bigger, busier second hand stores.

“And there’s too much stuff.” I agreed. It was overwhelming.

We stayed though, and I helped her browse through a rack of children’s clothes from which we found a brand name denim jacket that looked identical to the one she had her eye on

People from all walks of life and income levels buy from thrift shops, consignment stores, flea markets, auctions, yard sales or off the internet and not necessarily for the bargains. Sometimes they’re looking for a unique item or retro piece that’s not available new. Other times the eco-friendly aspect of buying recycled items is the appeal. And then there are the people who take great pleasure in the creativity and imagination it evokes.

I like it for all those reasons, and while I may have learned about window shopping from Mary Tyler Moore, I definitely learned the art of second hand shopping from Mary Christina McSorley. She’s my artistic grandmother who has quite an eye for style, beauty, quality and value.

Daisy and her friends love to buy new clothes too, and occasionally they will. But whether they’re retailing, window shopping or buying second hand, it’s likely they’re going to have a fabulous time. It’s also likely I’ll receive a few chelfies.

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at the mall a few months earlier. She was impressed.

“This is only $3.99,” she said excitedly.

“It’s supposed to be 50 bucks.”

“See what I mean?” I asked. “Someone paid full price for this and didn’t want it anymore and donated it to the store. You could buy this and a dozen other things in here for what you would have paid for this jacket when it was new.”

That one simple find inspired her to look through the cluttered assortment on the racks and see what other treasures she could discover. She collected a few more items that put a smile on her face and that had me grinning as well. Secondhand shopping is enjoyable when you have the time and you’re in the mood.

It’s certainly not efficient or all that productive because you don’t always see anything you want or need. But if you think of it more like a leisure activity that may or may not result in stumbling upon a bargain that you love, it can be a delightful way to spend time together.

The stigma that used to accompany this activity appears to have vanished.

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Support Editor: I am writing to request the assistance of people within the provinces and those along the route of the The Walk for ALL Missing and Murdered 2015 to help initiate a National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Aboriginal Women in Canada. Most recently, I fortuitously found myself in the company of some fine individuals. Brenda Osborne along with Althea Guiboche and their group of walkers that were recently in Edmonton.

Their accommodations for the evening did not work out, my brothers and friends got involved and were able to accommodate them.

We also contributed our time to walk for them and gave them a much needed day off. We also did some fund raising at the local powwow and raised $1,692 for their journey into British Columbia. I am asking your organization(s) all levels of Government, civil servants, cities towns, First Nation, Bands, Chiefs, Councils, members and citizens of both wonderful provinces to get involved. I invite you to participate and call to attention the many many many murdered and missing women, men and children in this country. In fact, the walk once know as the Walk for Murdered and Missing women has now morphed and is aptly named the Walk for All Missing and Murdered Women, Men and Children.

I ask you to get involved – write a letter to your ML.A., your Federal representatives, your mayors, your Chiefs and Councils and call to attention this important federal inquiry.

With that I need to also call to your attention the urgent needs of these humble courageous walkers, who are continuing on bandaged feet, some now on crutches as the 2,800 plus kilometers is taking a bone deep weary toll on the group. I ask you to find favor and support to keep them warm, dry, fed and safe. Dedicate some of your time and resources to get these people to their end goal in a safe Canadian, Albertan and British Columbian manner. If we want change in our community, in our world, then we need to become that change, I thank you in advance for your time and attention in this very important matter.

Marcel Desjarlais

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BCES seeking volunteers

The Pink Salmon Patrol needs your volunteer power.

Baker Creek Enhancement Society is looking for volunteers for a simple and rewarding volunteer activity – Pink Salmon Patrol.

Volunteers are asked

to walk along Baker Creek while the Pink Salmon are spawning and let people know what they are witnessing. Each time slot is between 1-2 hours long.

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• Pink Salmon spawn every two years on the odd number year.

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St. Andrew’s United Church Established in 1911

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Worship Service: 10:30 am

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“Do You Believe” Ron Malmas We welcome back Ron, who is a former member of our St. Andrew’s Congregation

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Victory Way Community Church

Pastor Leonora Buthge Sunday Service - 11:00 am Saturday Outreach - 1:00 to 3:00 pm

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“ Jesus is Lord ” St. John’s Anglican Church 465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152 Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com email : stjohnsquesnel@shaw.ca Sunday : 10 am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10 am - Morning Prayer Tuesday : 2 pm - Holy Communion Hall Rentals: Honey Affleck 250.992.5875 Secretary: Honey Affleck 250.992.6152 Minister: Len Fraser Deacon: Margot Rose

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301 North Star Road (2 doors from McDonalds) Services at 10 am Children’s Church during the Service 250-992-8830 - www.northstarchurch.ca Soccer Camp Highlights - “Being on the Team!”

The Salvation Army 246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” The Salvation Army Community Care Ministries has a team of friendly, compassionate people who would love to visit you!

We can offer conversation, companionship, emotional support and prayer.

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COMMUNITY

to Quesnel’s mayor to visit Japan as soon as possible. There was further talk about tourism in both towns as well. Both centres suffered from common problems and attempts were being made to revitalize the cities’ downtown cores.

Ron Paull, deputy clerk, was put to the test in having to organize and invite guests in less than a week for the three day event. As Chamber members, Shirley Demers and I, with many others, were on the guest list.

After the dinner meeting, as every-

one was leaving, the Japanese were waiting for the limousine to take them back to the Cascade Motel.

The limo arrived , city councillor Wilma Hanson came over, took Shirley by the hand, escorted her into the limo with the Japanese, then said to her, “You look after them”. Shirley took this to heart and did exactly that for the next 25 years.

Mayor John Panagot filed a request with city council the first week of September 1980 for permission to visit Shiraoi in October to formalize the cities’ twinning.

Alderman Lon Godfrey hinted the visit might be better suited to the spring of the next year, when it could be taken in conjunction with a similar trip being considered by the Rotary Club as there had been an exchange of ideas of the two rotaries twinning.

Council agreed to the trip for Panagrot to visit Shiraoi, but felt the trip was too expensive, at approximately $2,200 and

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that Panagrot should cover half of the cost himself. Aldermen Lon Godfrey, John Kushniryk and Wilma Hanson voted against the trip in October.

They thought it would be better suited for the spring with the Rotary. But the spring trip had not been confirmed.

Aldermen Jim Girvin, Jules Cappan and Joe Morris voted to approve the October visit - a split vote. John Panagrot then voted for himself to attend in October, and pay half the cost.

On Sept. 30, in a major turn of events , Panagrot announced that he would not

be seeking a second term in office. It was now likely that a decision on the trip and the twinning would have to wait until after the municipal election in November under new council.

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aishowa - Marubeni made a request to Quesnel and Shiraoi mayors to partner in a twinning relationship. Quesnel city council decided on Oct. 22, 1979 to ask the town of Shiraoi to become its Sister City.

Quesnel’s Mayor John Panagrot informed council that when Kelowna became a Sister City, the number of Japanese tourists visiting Kelowna increased 400 per cent. He felt the Quesnel’s tourist area would also benefit from the twinning. He added that officials in Shiraoi were enthusiastic about the idea.

Quesnel rolled out the red carpet on Aug. 27, 1980 to greet Mayor Kazuo Yamate of Shiraoi, which became Quesnel’s Sister City. Officials represented Daishowa – Marubeni International Paper Manufacturing Company.

Sadajiro Koizumi , managing director of Dasihowa Paper Company of Japan, accompanied Mayor Yamate.

City Council hosted a dinner for the Japanese guests at the Falconara Ristorante on Davie Street. In the mayor’s speech, Panagrot described Quesnel as a friendly and easy-going place.

He emphasized the importance of having the opportunity for two different cultures with mutual interests to come to understand each other, for a lasting relationship.

Mayor Yamate responded by noting the similarities between Quesnel and Shiraoi.

“We have heard much about Quesnel from the Daishowa people.” He then extended an invitation

Front row: Lisa Valoroso, Falconara Ristorante owner; Joe Kolzumi-Daishowa Paper Co.; John Panagrot, Quesnel Mayor; Kazio Yamate, Shiraoi Mayor; Maria Martins, Miss Quensel, Alderman Wilma Hanson; Mike Shiraishi, Cariboo Pulp and Paper (Quesnel); Back row: Terry Kelly, Quesnel city treasurer; Gerry Swettenham, Cariboo Observer; Ron Paull, assistant Quesnel city clerk; Gill MKcColl, CKCQ Radio; Alderman Jim Girvin; Alderman John Kushniryk; Eddit Yoshie, Daishowa Paper Co.; Alkderman Lon Godfrey and Quesnel Rotary Club; Alderman Jules Cappan; Bill Bush, manager Cariboo Pulp and Paper; Tom Lee, Quesnel Lions Club, Gordon Reid, School District 28; Lorne Martindale, Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce.

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Lifestyles

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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

Quesnel Rotary aids South African seniors’ home ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

Where there’s the need

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fter Quesnel Rotary Club’s very successful Toast to Africa fundraiser in 2013, members were looking for a suitable recipient of the $9,000 raised.

Rotarian Liane Kimmie, her husband Bill and South African friends Dr. Fred Van Dyk and Kobus Westraadt travelled to Mossel Bay, South Africa where they toured the only seniors home in the community, Ons Huis and found their project.

The facility houses 81 seniors (22 with Alzheimers), there are just two bathrooms for the entire home, neither of which have proper showers, double occupancy means a curtain separates the two residents and there’s no security system therefore no safe outside access for the residents. The entire building needed updates.

“The more we saw, the more the needs became apparent,” Kimmie said.

Once they returned to Quesnel, the local Rotary club endorsed the project and it was determined 60 per cent of the proceeds from the very successful Toast of Africa would be dedicated to Ons Huis and the balance would be shared between a donation of $2,000 to Dunrovin Park Lodge for a garden project and $2,000 to Refilwe, a charity for sustainable development for community care, education and support for local lower income and needy people in the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. Refilwe has local Rotary support.

Kimmie then applied for a District Rotary Matching Grant of $3,000 bringing the total to be sent to South Africa of $9,000 for Ons Huis updates.

“It’s taken the last two years because of the matching grant program process,” she said.

In the meantime it was determined by Quesnel Rotary, Ons Huis and the Mossel Bay Rotary the scope of the project.

“The bathrooms, a security system including cameras to monitor the residents for safe access to the grounds and a buzzer system for safety and movement of residents will be the focus,” Kimmie said.

“I’m thrilled this project is finally completing and expect the funds to be in Mossel Bay before the end of August. Mossel Bay Rotary will manage the project.

“Mossel Bay Rotary has also committed to a multi-year fundraising effort to complement and expand on the work Quesnel Rotary has started.”

Quesnel Rotary Club is always interested in discussing any worthy projects either at the local, provincial, national or international level.

Visit the website quesnelrotary.com.

Clockwise from top: as representatives of Ons Huis seniors housing project Bill Kimmie, left, Kobus Westraadt, centre left and Liane Kimmie, right accept the cheque from Rotary’s Rebecca Bueschel, centre right; one of the Ons Huis residents in her very small space; repairs are carried out on Ons Huis; Kobus Westraadt and Bill Kimmie stand by the seniors crossing sign near Ons Huis.

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Drinking alcohol increases risk of cancer

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ou may be surprised to find out that drinking alcohol increases your risk of developing many types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, colon and rectum, esophagus, larynx, liver, mouth and pharynx. Research shows that drinking any type of alcohol – beer, wine or spirits – raises your risk of cancer. The less alcohol you drink, the more you reduce your risk.

Here are some tips recommended from the Canadian Cancer Society: • keep it to less than one drink a day for women and less than two drinks a day for men; • don’t smoke; • tobacco and alcohol together are worse for you than either on its own; How much is a drink? A drink is one 341 mL (12 oz) bottle of beer (5 per cent alcohol), one 142 mL (5 oz)

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Cancer Clips glass of wine (12 per cent alcohol), one 43 mL (1.5 oz) shot of spirits (40 per cent alcohol).

Drinking about 3.5 drinks a day can double or even triple your risk of developing cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and esophagus.

Drinking about 3.5 drinks a day can increase the risk of developing

cancer of the colon and rectum, and breast by 1.5 times.

If you want to try to cut down on the amount of alcohol you’re drinking, try these practical tips: • quench your thirst with water or another non-alcoholic drink before drinking alcohol • space out your drinks about an hour apart and drink some water along with your alcoholic drink; • If you’re a wine drinker, buy small (125mL) glasses for the house rather than large ones.

Some people drink alcohol to relax, but alcohol can actually make you feel even more anxious. Try not to make alcohol the only way you wind down at the end of the day.

Go for a walk or have a bath with some relaxing music on.

Ivana Topic is a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society, Quesnel branch.

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MONDAY BBBSQ WESTJET TICKET RAFFLE Nov. 2. First prize Westjet return tickets for two to any scheduled Westjet destination; second prize garden cart; third prize $100 gas gift card. Tickets are $5 each at Little Big House on Vaughan St. For details call, 250-992-7257.

DRAGON BOAT PADDLING if your interested in this activity either once or twice a week contact Dot, 250-747-2148 or Jill at 250-7472013 for more information.

TUESDAY DARTS! Looking for new dart players for the 2015-2016 season. Mixed dart league, two men, two

women. No experience necessary. Play is every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Fun darts start Sept. 22, regular play starts in October. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.

WEDNESDAY ECO-SPROUTS NATURE EXPLORATION SUMMER PROGRAM, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through to Aug. 26. Learn about trees, pond life, wildlife safety and more.

Suggested donations $2 per child and $5 per family with more than two children.

Snacks provided, bring water bottle, reusable dish, hat, sunscreen, bug repellent and an attitude for adventure. For information or to get a

summer schedule, call Laurie 250-255-7513 or email ecosproutsbces@gmail.com.

THURSDAY A&W CRUISING TO END MS Aug. 27, Quesnel MS SelfHelp Group to meet at A&W, either at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.

WOOF STOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL SPCA FUNDRAISER Vivian Lake Resort, Aug. 27 – 31. With more than 40 bands including Twisted Sister, Corb Lund, Chilliwack, Trooper and many more.

An arts, culture and music festival with workshops, demonstrations and many family friendly activities. Visit woofstockmusicfestival.com for more details.

THE LIONS HOUSING BRICK CAMPAIGN is really going well and they thank those that have supported them to date. To get involved or buy a brick, contact Ron Silver, 250747-3758 or Dennis Asher, 250-992-3593.

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QUESNEL ART GALLERY presents their August exhibition, Divergence, featuring the work of painters Elizabeth Schmit, Patricia Schmit, and M.J. (Greta) Smith who are collaborating to show their interpretations of two ideas and representations of their particular artistic focus. The show continues through August at 500 North Star Road, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

CULTURE DAYS QUESNEL Sept.

25 – 27. Visit bc.culturedays.ca, click on city Quesnel then click on activities. Fun free arts and culture activities in a variety of locations.

SATURDAY LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE last Saturday of the every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., hot dogs and coffee available.

LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST every Saturday morning 8:30 – 11 a.m., two pancakes, scrambled eggs and two sausages, coffee, tea or juice, $6.50 or one pancake, scrambled eggs and one sausage, coffee, tea or juice, $5. Breakfast

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Daily lunch special, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Children welcome during meals with supervision. You don’t need to be a member to come. Welcome to the Legion.

SUNDAY BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) North Cariboo temporary chapter meets 1 p.m.

RiverRock Pub, first Sunday of every month. For information contact 250983-9226.

ONGOING EVENTS QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m. at CNC. Come and

Come to the Rodeo British Columbia Rodeo Finals

Friday September 11- 6pm • Saturday September 12 - 1pm Sunday, September 13 - 1 pm at Alex Fraser Park Ad space sponsored by

North Cariboo Growers’ Co-Op 1280 Quesnel Hixon Rd. Quesnel • 250.992.7274

visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250-7471180 or rubydksn@ telus.net PLANNING AN EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. John’s Hall newly renovated space.

For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152.

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Quesnel regional competitors head to provincial competition Quesnel SeaLions held their year-end banquet where medals were handed out from the Regional competition, Aug. 8 – 9. Quesnel won more medals than any other club at the meet and is sending 13 swimmers to provincials this weekend in Victoria. This is the most swimmers of any of the clubs in this region.

They also handed out the local awards: •Clarence Thomas Sportsmanship Award – Natalie Bergeron •Most Improved – Logan Nixon • Junior Excellence (Division 1&2) –Owen Larsen •Intermediate Excellence (Division 3&4) – Lauren Pastachak •Senior Excellence (Division 5+) – Dawson McGillivray • Rookie of the Year – shared by Jack and Anja Sales.

Several SeaLions including Audrey Jasperson and Lauren Pastachak who are number one in the province in two events for their division and top three in the other two events will be competing this weekend at provincials as well as the relay team that was just inducted in the Quesnel Sports Hall of Fame is top three in their division.

Roos golf tourney set for Aug. 30 It’s time for the Kangaroos Memorial Golf Tournament, Aug. 30 and Roos alumni, boosters and fans are invited to attend. Sign up is at the Quesnel Golf Course before Aug. 27 and at the same time it’s recommended you reserve your golf cart.

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Registration is at 8:30 a.m. with teeoff time at 9:30 a.m. in a scramble format. The cost is $75 with a catered meal following play. For information contact Bob Norman, 250-747-1103, Al Manderson, 250-991-2100 or the Quesnel Golf Course, 250-249-5550.

Quesnel Kangaroos Senior Hockey Club try outs The Quesnel Kangaroos Senior Hockey Club is holding try outs for the 2015/2016 season.

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 – 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 9 – 10:30

p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 8 – 9:30 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 10, 9 – 10:30 p.m.

For information contact Bob Norman, 250-747-1103.

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Quesnel Family Optometric Center is seeking a fun, enthusiastic person to join our team as a full-time Office Assistant. We are a full scope optometric clinic and provide a wide range of high quality eyewear products and services to our patients.

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Community Meeting When: Thursday, August 27, 2015 Where: Royal Canadian Legion 262 Kinchant Street, Quesnel Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

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Receptionist required to work Saturdays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Basic office skills required.

Please drop off your resume in person at Remax. 355 St. Laurent Avenue, Quesnel.

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

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You supply a good days work that justifies a great pay package. $35 per hour if you are licensed, plus benefits.

Flat rate will be considered to the right applicant as quality is first. A signing bonus will be provided depending on qualifications. Please ask for details.

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Friday, August 21, 2015

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