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Liability issues cited for end of Citizens on Patrol RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter Quesnel Citizens Patrol Association have ended their Citizens Patrol program. Over the past 17 years the association has supported the local Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the City of Quesnel, where they helped in public safety and participated in many community events.

Four months ago a new directive from the RCMP E-Division announced restrictions to Citizen Patrol organizations, which prohibited various services.

The reason for the restrictions were due to liability and target issues. The directive caused a restriction in participating in community events and reduced their presence in the community.

Recently, a second directive was issued and made major changes to the Citizens Patrol Program throughout the province of B.C. Current crime statistics show the Citizens Patrol structure and functions no longer lend to crime prevention. The stats also show that there are issues of privacy act, liability and target action due to association with law enforcement. With the result of the directives the RCMP have decided to go with their own volunteer program, Community Response Team. Citizens will need to make an application to become an RCMP volunteer, which is managed by the RCMP. Civilian volunteers operating as organized groups now will not be supported by the RCMP. Due to the limited patrols in 2015 they returned $2,000. Mayor, Bob Simpson said the termination of the program was strictly a change in the policing function by the RCMP. “This is more a factor of the changing in the policing function,” Simpson said.

“They had another meeting with the RCMP and decided that the environment is not there to support this kind of activity anymore given the restriction on citizens involved in these types of activities.”

Councillor, Ron Paull added that they did a great service in the community.

“I’d like to see a letter go back to the Quesnel Citizens Patrol Association thanking them for their work over the past two decades,” he said.

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NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS TO AUTHORIZE A LOAN FOR A NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY MORE INFO ON WWW.QUESNEL.CA This notice is the second of two notices to advise electors in the City of Quesnel of the intention to adopt City of Quesnel Public Works Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1786 of 2016. The purpose of the bylaw is to borrow an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to finance the cost of a new Public Works Facility that will be repaid over a period not to exceed 30 years. It is estimated that the borrowing will result in a tax increase for the average residential property of $26.17 per year.

It is anticipated that other costs will be reduced that will offset this tax increase. The new Public Works Facility will replace the current old and decrepit facility that is located within the 200 year flood plain. A copy of Bylaw 1786 and a summary of the proposal are available from the local government’s offices during each business day of the week between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The City of Quesnel proposes to borrow the money and undertake the construction of a new Public Works Facility unless, by 4:30 p.m. on April 4, 2016, at least 10 percent of the electors in the City of Quesnel sign an elector response form opposing the implementation of the proposal unless the City of Quesnel holds a vote.

The number of elector responses required to prevent the local government from proceeding unless a vote is held is estimated to be 723. A report respecting the basis on which this determination was made is available upon request from the local government.

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Council approves funding Council approved, for 2016 only, a $4,460 budget for the Shiraoi Twinning Society in part to host/celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Twinning relationship and an expected Shiraoi delegation to visit Quesnel in 2016.

Council has asked staff to take steps to repeal the Museum & Heritage Commission bylaw and asked the Executive Committee to work with staff to look at a more flexible structure for this group.

Also, Council asked the Executive Committee and staff to create new Terms of Reference, as a starting point, for this group to review as this initiative moves forward.

Council approved $7,500 be allocated, from the 2015 general surplus, to complete structural engineering plans for the original Hudson’s Bay building located on Front Street to look at the building’s foundation and the ground that surrounds this site.

Due to logistical issues, the WildSafeBC (Bear Aware) program will not be able to solely focus on issues related to the city’s switch to biweekly garbage pickup in 2016.

For this reason, Council has decided not to fund the WildSafeBC program for 2016, but instead allocated these funds $2,500 for targeted education that will

cover such topics as managing compostable garbage, bearproofing garbage cans and garbage handling practises that will help to reduce problem bear issues.

Council has asked the Executive Committee to work with staff to renew the operational contract with the Chamber of Commerce who is responsible for the operation of the Quesnel & District Visitors Information Centre.

Proposed five year plan Council approved staff moving forward to build the City’s Five Year Financial Plan. The Five year Plan is built based on Council’s three-year tax framework which includes freezing major and light industrial taxation at 2015 dollar levels and increasing the contribution to the Capital Reinvestment Plan by $675,000 from 2016 – 2018.

• Capital Reinvestment reserve is increased another $125,000 in 2017 and $155,000 in 2018 for a total of $675,000 from 2016 to 2018 • Debt has been built into this Plan with $10 million for the Public Works Facility in 2017; and $2.0 million for the Fire Hall Building in 2020 • $1,598,000 Gas Tax Reserves will be allocated for $1,508,000 capital projects approved by Council; $40,000

for the active transportation plan; and $50,000 for the waste management projects.

Development permit Council approved a Development Permit for the construction of a veterinary clinic location at 2372 Larch Avenue with an approved variance of Zoning Bylaw 1662 to permit any parking and areas of vehicle parking and travel to be gravel.

The property owner will have to post a 125 per cent landscaping bond and provide approved plans for the preservation of the natural overland storm water route.

Eligible voter threshold Council has approved the 10 per cent voter threshold to be 723 eligible voters for the Alternative Approval Process for the proposed $10,000,000 Loan Authorization Bylaw for the new public works facility.

Council has final discretion (via a Council resolution) as to whether or not this issue should proceed to a full referendum after the 4:30 p.m. April 4 electoral response form submission deadline.

Electoral Response Forms packages are available at the front desk of City Hall and the City’s website.

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Elector responses are required to be submitted to the local government on forms that can be obtained during regular business hours from City Hall located at 410 Kinchant Street. The form can also be downloaded from the City of Quesnel website at: www.quesnel.ca. The only elector response forms that will be accepted by the local government are the ones provided by the City of Quesnel, or an accurate copy of the form.

Eligible electors wanting to indicate their OPPOSITION that Quesnel City Council may NOT proceed with the proposed City of Quesnel Public Works Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1786 of 2016 may submit one Electoral Response Form until 4:30 p.m. April 4, 2016 at City Hall, via facsimile 250-991-7496, or via email to alternativeapproval@quesnel.ca.

Only electors of the City of Quesnel are eligible to sign the elector response forms. There are two types of electors – resident electors and non-resident property electors.

Resident Elector: When signing an elector response form, a resident elector must: be 18 years of age or older; be a Canadian Citizen; have lived in British Columbia for at least six months immediately preceding voting day; have lived in the City of Quesnel for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; have lived in the area defined for the Alternative Approval Process; and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment form voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Non-Resident Property Elector: When signing an elector response form, a non-resident property elector must: be 18 years of age or older; be a Canadian Citizen; have lived in British Columbia for at least six months immediately preceding voting day; be the registered owner of real property in the City of Quesnel at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; own property in the area defined for the Alternative Approval Process; and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment form voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Note: Only one non-resident property elector may sign an elector response form per property, regardless of how many people own the property; and, that owner must have the written consent of a majority of the other property owner(s) to sign the response form on their behalf.

An eligible elector can only vote once/Alternate Approval Process. (See Form 2-8) Property owned in whole or in part by a corporation does not qualify under the non-resident property elector provisions.

Resident electors signing the elector response form must provide their name and address.

Non-resident property electors must provide their name and the address of the property in relation to which they are entitled to register as a non-resident property elector. The local government will not share the information on the form with anyone other than the Corporate Officer, or other person designated by the Corporate Officer.

For more information on elector qualifications, please contact the City of Quesnel or see the Voter’s Guide to Local Government Elections in B.C., available from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development or online at: www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/elections_home.htm.

If this form is submitted to the City of Quesnel by facsimile, please ensure that the transmission was completed by contacting 250-992-7471 or 250-991-7477.

Further information about the new Public Works Facility and City of Quesnel Public Works Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1786 of 2016 is available on the City’s website at www.quesnel.ca and at City Hall.

For further information please contact the City of Quesnel at 250-992-2111.

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GR Baker and NH Health discuss partnerships Examples of collaboration to enhance health care services between Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), community partners and provincial/regional organizations were shared at the latest board meeting.

In the Quesnel area, Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority and local First Nations communities are collaborating to create a new team that will provide mental health and substance abuse services. These services will include prevention and health promotion activities, crisis response, assessment, intervention, referral to other services, and capacity building within the community through education and support.

This Mobile Support Team will consist of one Nurse and two clinicians who will travel to the communities of Lhtako Dene, Nazko and Lhoosk’uz Dene (Kluskus).

Northern Health, the FNHA and the communities of Nazko and Lhoosk’uz Dene are also working together to imple-

ment a new telehealth initiative. Telehealth sites have been set up in each community in order to provide chronic disease management, primary care, and mental health and addictions services through virtual visits.

This service will initially be used for chronic disease management with a focus on diabetes before expanding to include other services.

Northern Health is also partnering with the Village of Wells to develop plans to provide a health clinic in the community as a local nurse practitioner has expressed interest in working with the Village to establish such a clinic.

“We value our collaborative partnerships with the First Nations Health Authority, community partners, and provincial and regional organizations,” Dr. Charles Jago, Northern Health Board Chair, said.

“Partnerships like the ones discussed during our latest board meeting help improve health outcomes of Aboriginal people and

people living in rural and remote communities by bringing care closer to their homes.”

Details about the new primary care clinic in Quesnel were also presented during the meeting. The recruitment of 11 physicians and a second nurse practitioner to Quesnel has been confirmed. The transition to a primary care model has begun and an orientation and training schedule for clinic staff and the interprofessional team is being developed.

The clinic has opened in a temporary location at the Avery Health Clinic, with a tentative opening date for the permanent clinic set for spring 2016. It is thanks to partnerships with community partners, including Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes, the City of Quesnel, the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and physicians, that we have been able to move this project forward in a cohesive manner.

“We know that it is important for residents to have access to health care services close to home, so

I’m very pleased that a new primary care clinic is being established in Quesnel,” Oakes said.

“I was eager to be able to support this process by relocating my office and now I’m very much looking forward to the opening so I can see all the changes that have been made to the space.”

An update on staff and physician recruitment and retention initiatives was shared during the meeting.

The Human Resources department provided information about the “Grow Our Own” initiative, where we connect with high school students and introduce to them the many diverse health care careers that could be available to them.

With a view to improving this initiative, we have scheduled a series of world café events designed to solicit feedback from key stakeholders regarding a meaningful program design. World café events are scheduled on March 2, 2016 in Prince George and on March 7, 2016 in Terrace.

“We know how important it is to have a focused recruitment and retention program in place to ensure that northern B.C. residents are being served by qualified health care providers,” Northern Health’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Cathy Ulrich said.

“The focus on gathering community feedback to recruit and retain health care workers is very important; we recruit people to more than just jobs, we recruit them to the lifestyles of these communities.”

Information about Northern Health’s strategy for recruiting 100 additional nurses to northern B.C. as part of the Ministry of Health and British Columbia Nurses’ Union’s (BCNU) recent announcement of hiring 1,600 new nurses across B.C. was also provided.

Northern Health has posted regular positions in a number of areas across northern B.C. and continues to work on innovative and collaborative strategies to fill these, and other, vacancies.

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CITY COUNCIL NEWS Finding the Sweet Spot Along with managing the public purse, Council has an obligation to use its legal tools (bylaws and policies) to create a fair, transparent, and consistent regulatory framework that will help us to achieve our vision of a vibrant and resilient community without unnecessarily impinging on individual residents rights and freedoms. This balance is sometimes difficult to find, especially when the public is generally distrustful of politicians and the political process.

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Building Inspection Department - decline in total permit values from $11,146,724 in 2014 to $4,380,046 in 2015 and the number of new homes from 12 in 2014 to 2 in 2015.

Airport operations: • total number of aircraft movement is down eight per cent from 2014 to 2015, but the total number of passengers decreased one per cent from 2014 to 2015.

Transit operations: – total ridership was up 36% from 2014 to 2015.

Family Dwelling in Downtown Zone – Third Reading Bylaw 1791 – Zone Amendment – Shipping Containers – Defeated and referred to the Policy and Bylaw Review Committee for recommendations to be brought forward to Council for further consideration under a new Bylaw.

Bylaw 1792 – Zone Amendment – Accessory Buildings/ RV Storage/Retail Licensee Stores

- Defeated and referred to the Policy and Bylaw Review Committee for recommendations to be brought forward to Council for further consideration under new Bylaws.

Bylaw 1793 – Zone Amendment – Secondary Suite (Coach Road South/ Hydraulic Road) First/Second Readings and Public Hearing set for March 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

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Currently, any shipping container of any size, age, and condition can be permanently plunked down on any yard anywhere in the City. This means that your neighbor can put an aged out, rusty shipping container emblazoned with a shipping company logo in their yard in full view of your deck or kitchen window, and there’s nothing the City can do if you complain about it.

Most communities also restrict the use of shipping containers on commercial properties by requiring screening, and some don’t allow company logos to be displayed on containers even for temporary usage. Again, Quesnel has no such restrictions and shipping containers covered with company advertising can be found as permanent fixtures in different parts of our community.

In addition to the aesthetic issues associated with shipping containers, the Fire Chiefs of British Columbia published a report detailing serious safety hazards related to unvented shipping containers which have combustible materials stored in them. A volunteer fire fighter was killed when one of these containers exploded during a fire.

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The increasing use of shipping containers for temporary and permanent storage in residential and commercial areas is a good example of how challenging it can be to find the regulatory “sweet spot” that enables Council to protect the public interest while still respecting individual landowners’ private property rights. The use of these containers has been a challenge for communities all across Canada, and Quesnel is a latecomer in addressing this issue. Williams Lake and 100 Mile House do not allow shipping containers to be used in residential areas for permanent storage and both require permitting for temporary storage. Prince George allows them to be used for permanent storage, but only by permit and they must be enclosed in a structure.

Quesnel has no regulations with respect to shipping containers.

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Since last fall, for these public safety and community aesthetics reasons, Council has been exploring different options for regulating the use of shipping containers in residential and commercial areas. We immediately informed the retailers of these containers that we were looking at regulating their use and we also conducted an online survey. However, there was limited and contradictory feedback in the survey results, so Council chose to advance a draft bylaw through first and second readings and hold a public hearing. This resulted in a full house at the public hearing, giving Council an opportunity to listen to the concerns of residents, primarily individuals who already have these containers on their property. Our policy committee will now work to incorporate this feedback into a new draft bylaw that will, once again, be subject to a public hearing.

If you have thoughts and ideas about how Council can find the regulatory “sweet spot” on this issue please email me directly at bsimpson@quesnel.ca or get in touch with any of the Councillors.

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Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the new fines will be available to provincial officials to compel compliance with safety orders, even when inspectors find conditions that are not officially permit violations.

The size of the new fines will not be determined until amendments to the

Mines Act pass in the B.C. legislature, but Bennett said they will be in the range of what is available in forestry and oil and gas regulations.

Administrative penalties for highrisk conditions in oil and gas operations range from $2,000 to $500,000.

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Legislation introduced Thursday also gives the Environmental Assessment Office authority to require different designs for tailings storage at new mines, then to specify which option it will accept for each proposed site.

Bennett said the existing Mines Act gives inspectors only three options to regulate a mine: order it shut down, revoke a permit or prosecute the company. The changes also increase maximum penalties

for prosecution, with maximum fines increased from $100,000 to $1 million and possible jail sentences increased from one year to three years.

Mount Polley’s owner has spent $170 million so far to restore Hazeltine Creek, which was washed out as a torrent of water and mine tailings poured down into Quesnel Lake. ater monitoring continues at the lake, with water continuing to test within regulations for fish habitat and human consumption.

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o many northwestern B.C. residents, reform of the Canadian Senate sits very low, if at all, on the ‘to do’ lists occupying everyday existence.

If it creeps into consciousness at all the Senate is regarded as an antiquated institution where those most loyal to the party in power are rewarded with a very comfortable salary ($142,400 to start) for a position a Senator must vacate by the age of 75.

Nice work if you can get it.

But the new federal Liberal government wants to change the image and overall purpose of the Senate by making appointments on merit instead of being rewards for political service.

That’s where northwestern B.C. comes in. At the moment there are 23 Senate vacancies among its 105 seats. One of those vacancies is in B.C. which is entitled to six Senates. Of those five seats, one of those is occupied by former provincial Liberal cabinet minister Richard Neufeld from northeastern B.C., one by Nancy Green Raine from the southern interior and three by Lower Mainland residents.

It stands to reason that the one B.C. vacancy could quite rightly be filled by a northwestern B.C. resident.

This is a large region with diverse but also common interests where the job of explaining who we are and advocating for its issues now falls to just one Member of Parliament.

Having a second ‘go to’ person in Ottawa to carve through the governmental clutter is more than justified.

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Bowing to the power of judges One of the enduring legacies of Pierre Trudeau’s time as prime minister is the legal supremacy of the individual, as articulated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We are seeing this played out with greater force than ever today, by an activist high court that swatted aside Stephen Harper’s attempts to restrain it, and now orders a meek, politically correct Justin Trudeau government to do its bidding.

The Federal Court decreed last week that people have the right to grow their own “medical” marijuana.

This ruling is unlikely to be appealed, given that Trudeau the Younger is committed to legalizing marijuana for everyone.

There are conditions that show measurable relief from marijuana products, such as glaucoma or the nausea and loss of appetite associated with cancer treatments.

But much of the so-called medical marijuana industry is based on unsubstantiated claims about an inconsistent herbal remedy that hasn’t been studied much because it’s been illegal.

The Federal Court case involves four people from B.C., which boasts more

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One of the petitioners suffers from a vaguely defined condition known as “chronic fatigue syndrome,” which led to a disability pension from a federal civil service job at age 45.

The judge cited no research to support the claim that sitting around smoking dope all day relieves this condition.

Indeed it defies common sense that a set of symptoms with no identified cause, which might be confused with what we used to call laziness, would be alleviated by chronic consumption of a drug that promotes eating chips and watching TV. But we peasants aren’t supposed to question our monarchs, especially those in ermine-trimmed red robes at the Supreme Court

the growing number of euthanasia patients have had cancer. But as The New Yorker magazine reported in a ground-breaking article last summer, others have been euthanized because of autism, anorexia, partial paralysis, blindness with deafness, manic-depression and yes, chronic fatigue syndrome.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake expressed the hope that Canada ends up with a consistent policy on doctorassisted suicide, rather than a provincial patchwork.

The closest Lake came to politically incorrect criticism was to caution that “deep discussion” is needed around the court’s notion of a “competent minor,” someone not yet entrusted with the vote or access to a liquor store.

Three dissenting Conservative MPs went so far as to say the recommendations don’t adequately protect seniors who might be coerced into checking out and passing on their estates. How oldfashioned.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Published by Black Press Ltd. at 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8. Phone 250-992-2121. Fax: 250-992-5229 email: advertising@quesnelobserver.com newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Website:www.quesnelobserver.com Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province's newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

of Canada.

That court has decreed that our charter, which in Section 7 protects the “right to life, liberty and security of the person,” includes a right to have a doctor’s help to commit suicide. Euthanasia has been re-branded as “assisted dying” by all the most “progressive” countries, and Canada has been given a firm deadline to join the club.

(Meanwhile, the term “right to life” is all but banned from university campuses, to minimize the risk of a coarse literal interpretation that it means, you know, a right to life.)

A Liberal-dominated committee of MPs and senators has recommended full-throttle implementation, not restricted to terminal illness and including mental conditions such as depression and dementia.

The majority suggested even “mature minors” should have this new right.

The politicians support allowing doctors to opt out of cases they won’t condone, as long as they provide a referral to another doctor.

In Belgium, one of the pioneers of this brave new world, most of

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Proud of our little school and what it offers Editor: Kersley in the middle of nowhere is a school that has no kids and is run down!

These are some of the comments I have been hearing on social media ever since the School Board announced which three schools were up for possible closure.

As a life- long resident of Kersley, a former student of Kersley, and a parent to a former and present student of Kersley, I feel that I can tell you what makes Kersley such a great place for families and students.

Kersley is blessed to have such an amazing infrastructure. This community was built by volunteers and I might add a lot of upper management from West Fraser Mills, the same ones who made West Fraser great.

A lot have passed on but they must have had a vision or maybe this was their little guilty pleasure as they sure liked to tip back the beer. I was just a kid back then but I have never forgotten.

Families have stayed forever in Kersley and this is what part of the problem is. We have not had homes for sale, so no new families could move in.

Over the last few years we have started to lose some of the people who have helped build this great community,

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this has freed up home sales and the start of property subdividing.

With this we have noticed young families moving in, looking for all that Kersley has to offer. A rural school that encourages quality education, physical activity, life skills and encourages the community to be involved and an added bonus of fantastic recreational possibilities. This keeps everyone fit, healthy and off the electronics.

The students with their family and friends ATV on a beautiful day up to Wine Glass Falls

by Hill Lake, or go to Sister’s Creek Park to go horseback riding, ride bikes, or hike. Just below is where the creek meets up to the Fraser River where you can fish or pan for gold.

A lot of people don’t know it but there has been a lot of lingcod and Dolly’s caught there.

The park has fire pits for wiener and marshmallow roasts, as well as bathrooms. All of this a mile from the school and is often used by the students for field trips.

300 feet on the other side of the school is the Kersley arena. You tell me where else kids can go after school and put on equipment that is 100 per cent donated and play supervised hockey for an hour and a half at no charge – all donated by

the community. I am also very proud to say we have had no injuries (we use a tennis ball instead of a puck) and have students from 5 – 12 years of age playing together. This year we had 18 students playing and the older ones always look out for the little ones.

We also have a ball diamond, basketball hoops on the black top, and tennis courts.

Kersley is also fortunate enough to have our own local Playwright and I’m sure many of you have come out to enjoy one of his fabulous plays. At Christmas time we get a play and a potluck dinner complete with Santa Claus in our Hall.

Kersley School is an Emerald School and the only school in Quesnel with that distinction.

Our school is clean and well maintained and is reflected in the community as well.

Kersley School is small true enough, however we are only designed to have a maximum capacity of 100 students.

We are currently sitting at 62 students, and with the number of students leaving for high school and the number of children we have registered for Kindergarten, we will have 67 students in the fall.

Our school is in good shape and ranked #5 for being in best condition in

all of Quesnel.

For technology, while all the schools in Quesnel were provided with one Smartboard, Kersley purchased smartboards for every one of their operating classrooms with money the kids raised from their bottle shed. Our student’s also assist once a month for the Senior’s luncheon that is put on at our hall.

The kids help with food prep and serving and on occasion will sing.

Kersley puts their young and old before anything else and are currently working on a transit bus to come to Kersley. This can bring kids from the North to our school to fill it and take our older people to town a win- win for everyone.

At our meeting on Feb. 23 there was a lot of good ideas and the School Board was definitely not closed minded to them.

Hopefully, with working with the present Board and Trustees we can find a solution that can keep our school open.

I am very proud of our little school that operates in the black and provides such amazing life skills, educational skills, and has a safe and healthy environment.

So if anyone else in Quesnel is looking for these values – you know where you can find us!

Derrick Parr and daughter Taylor Quesnel

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Lifestyles

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Leslie Johnson honoured by Remax International ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

H

ow do you acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments of amazing people? Well you honour them with the highest accolades possible and that is exactly what Remax realtor Leslie Johnson recently received.

Remax International bestowed their Lifetime Achievement Award on Quesnel’s own Leslie Johnson. The award is based on performance as a realtor and in that field she excels. In her 25 years experience as a realtor, Leslie has embraced her profession with passion, excellent people skills and provided outstanding leadership.

“The staff and management of Remax Quesnel Realty are extremely proud that our very own Leslie Johnson has received a major award from Remax International,” Remax Quesnel Realty’s Bobbi Momer said.

“We at Remax Quesnel Realty are aware of Leslie’s qualities, a gifted leader, outstanding realtor and an amazing person, but it is truly wonderful for her to be recognized at the highest level by the top brass.”

Leslie is a home town girl, born and raised right here in Quesnel. When she began looking for a job, she knew she would never compromise her devotion to her family and real estate allowed her to keep that promise to her husband and children.

“I never missed any special occasions or sports activities,” she said.

“I worked evenings and weekends, I enjoy hard work but I also balance that with a sense of being blessed in my home life.”

Leslie said she started in the business working the front desk and believes every realtor should experience that side of the industry.

“It was a great foundation and I never take our receptionist for granted.”

As for her award, Leslie is reticent to blow her own horn but recognizes the enormity of the honour.

“I am truly honoured to receive this award and would like thank everyone that has helped me get to where I am in my career,” she said.

“I am very fortunate to have an incredibly supportive and loving husband and family. They have all strengthened me to make me the person I am today.”

However, she didn’t forget to mention her second family.

“And, of course, achieving this award would not have been possible without the comradery and inspiration from my second family, everyone here at Remax.”

She expressed a sincere thank you to Bobbi Momer for all that she does for each and every member of the Remax Quesnel Realty team.

“It’s always nice to be recognized, and for that I am truly grateful.”

To put the magnitude of this award in context, of the more than 100,000 Remax realtors worldwide, less than six per cent of the Remax network has achieved this level of recognition.

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Calling all writers for annual contest ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

Whether you sharpen your pencil, pluck you pen or tap on the keyboard, it’s time for the second annual Story Writing Contest sponsored by Friends of the Quesnel Library, Quesnel Wordspinners, Literacy Quesnel and Quesnel and District Community Arts Council.

This year, they are asking emerging or established amateur writers to come up with their best story about friends.

Once again the age categories are 12 – 18 years and 19+ years old.

Regardless of the content of your story, it can be a maximum of 500 words and must be submitted before the deadline of 5 p.m., April 2. Only one entry per person.

There will be prizes for first, second and third in both age categories with first receiving $75, second $50 and third $25.

Prizes will be awarded at an event on Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. at the Quesnel Library.

Refreshments will be served and the event is open to the public. Authors may be asked to read their submissions during the event. The winning stories will be published in the Quesnel Cariboo Observer after the event.

Entry forms may be downloaded from the website: www.quesnellarts.ca or Quesnel Children’s Concert Facebook page or contact Bernice Heinzelman 250-747-1727.

Fill out the registration form and drop it off or mail your entry to Quesnel and District Community Arts Council, Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 5P6 or email to bheinzel@quesnelbc.com

WANDA LAUREL MANUEL

are deeply saddened to announce her passing on February 28, 2016 at GR Baker Hospital in Quesnel.

A Celebration of Wanda’s life will take place on Saturday, March 5th at 2pm at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel.

Those wishing to honour Wanda’s memory by way of donation may do so to GR Baker Hospital.

Dennis would like to thank all those that have supported him during this difficult time.

Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

Do you have an event coming up?

All writers are encouraged to participate in the annual writing context.

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Community Calendar Community Calendar

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SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC...

MONDAY NORTH CARIBOO GYMKHANA SOCIETY is offering free introductory horse care and riding lessons to five children under 15 years of age. Preference will be given to children with aboriginal roots or are visible minorities. Interested parties should send their contact information to dmverge@ msn.com or phone Lindsay Brunt-Strang at 250-747-2778.

THURSDAY QUESNEL FILM CLUB PRESENTS THE LADY IN THE VAN March 3, 6:30 p.m. Carib Theatre.

FRIDAY WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, St. Andrews United Church March 4, 7 p.m..

QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS ART FROM THE HEART – WILD HEART for the February show.

For information call 250-991-4014.

SATURDAY

QUESNEL TECHNICS GYMN CLUB presents the Health Fair and Market, March 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and March 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre.

QTGC will have an information booth and will take registrations, QTGC Acro group performs March 6, 12:15 p.m.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER March 12, doors open 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. Auction to follow. $15 admission, at Golden Centre, 401 Front St., 250-991-0090.

QUESNEL FIDDLERS regular monthly dance at the Legion Hall, March 12, 8 p.m. Admission $10, includes lunch. All proceeds in support of the Lions Senior Housing Projects. For details contact Jean 250992-5081.

Call 747-3178 The Quesnel.

Ask for Kim.

QUESNEL LIONS GARAGE SALE, the last Saturday of every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m..

Hot dogs and coffee available.

worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.

Church

But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.

Call 747-3178.

Ask for Kim.

Sunday of every month. For information contact 250983-9226.

768 JET RANGER AIR CADETS – looking for fun and adventure, youth 12 – 18, come join the air cadets. Meets at Helen Dixon Centre, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

healing? We are a group of interdenominational Christians who pray powerful, faith-filled prayers for the sick and discouraged. Open Monday’s 7 – 9 p.m., 143 Coach Road., Bethel Church. Free.

Confidential. Effective. Drop in, no appointment necessary. Contact Angela, 250-983-8491, visit quesnelhealingrooms. com or email: Quesnelhealingrooms@hotmail.com.

a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250-7471180 or rubydksn@ telus.net

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... meets last Thursday

QUESNEL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP meeting March 4, CD Hoy at City Hall, 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Mayor Bob Simpson is the guest speaker.

For information call But the hour250-992comes and now is Donna, when the true worshippers shall 3369.

The Quesnel Church

on a team (family, coworkers, friends) and help raise the goal of $15,000 for 2016.

For information call 250-992-7257. Register online, bigbrothersbigsistersofquesnel.ca All proceeds help support Quesnel kids.

SUNDAY BBBSQ BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE, April 24, theme this years is anything Canadian.

Gather 4 or 5 friends

ONGOING EVENTS A VOICE FOR NORTH CARIBOO SENIORS meets the 3rd Thursday of the the month, at 2 p.m. in the Legion. For information call Peter Nielsen, 250-9927416.

G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is looking for volunteers. Meeting is the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. in hospital boardroom.

For details contact Barb, 250-992-5298 or 250-992-5844.

LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE last Saturday of the 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.

Children welcome during meals with supervision. You don’t need to be a member to come. Welcome to the Legion. For information call 250992-6851.

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

RiverRock Pub, first

KEENAGERS SENIORS 50+ DROPIN FITNESS CLASSES at the Legion Tuesday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Thursday, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Instructor Cindy Paul. No classes if school busses aren’t running.

SENIORS CURLING, Tuesday and Thursday. New members welcome, no experience necessary.

Register online or contact the Curling Club, 250-992-5813.

RED CROSS LOAN CUPBOARD, south entrance G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, follow the signs. Open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Call 250-991-7565 or drop in. Offers loans of mobility aids and personal assistance equipment for free 3 – 6 month period.

FREE SENIORS (60+) WALKING PROGRAM at Quesnel Youth Soccer Facility, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., closed holidays.

QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS, are you sick, discouraged, in need of

QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., 3055 Dragon Lake Road.

Membership is $5/ year and new members are welcome.

For information, contact Del, 250747-2857 or leave a message at 250-7474621. We are more than just tractors! So if you like machines and antiques, come out and volunteer.

We reserve the right to choose.

PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext.

225 at Axis Family Resources.

QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m. at CNC. Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s

Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2016 Come join us Sunday, April 24th, 2016 Rev Bowling Lanes

BE A BIG!!!

All monies raised helps support Quesnel kids!

Call Joanie for info 250-992-7257

of the month at noon at the Legion, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.

PLANNING AN EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. John’s Hall newly renovated space.

For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the program room at the Quesnel Library to discuss books members have read.

New members are welcome. Call 250747-3547 for information.

LETS KNIT, for those interested in getting together to knit and share skills.

Open to beginners and experienced knitters, Wednesdays 1 – 3 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre boardroom.

For information contact Barb Glover, 250-992-5298.

TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meets every Thursday evening, weight loss programs and contests. Make weight loss fun with a support group. For details call Janet 250-

249-5585.

GRIEF SHARE weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them, Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 2 at Northstar Church, Room 109, use lower parking lot entrance.

For information call Carol, 250-992-5369 or Debbie, 250-7471500.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m. in library activity room. New members welcome.

For information call Amanda, 250-7472558 or Martha, 250-747-1606.

CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers group meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. MeetingsMemorial and Special Events, WorkBaker shops, Signups and Non-profit Groups Hospital upper board will run in the Sunday or Wednesday room from 1 for–the3Wednesp.m. edition. The deadline day Observer Monday call at noon, and For moreisinfo the deadlineat for 1-866the weekend edition Leanne is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting 564-7533 or Pete at notices and regular submissions 250-991-0058. to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column months only Meetingsevery and three Special Events,andWorkprintSignups newly submitted material. shops, and Non-profi t Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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Current Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year 2014 - Florence White

Past Quesnel Volunteer Citizens of the Year 2013 - Liane Kimmie 2012 - Jean Stimpson 2011 - Liz Miller 2010 - Dianne Greenwood 2009 - Lynne Wright 2008 - Carol Weremy 2007 - Marion Gordon 2006 - Grant and Gerry Knauf 2005 - Gus Cameron 2004 - Marie Skinner 2003 - Bob Zimmerman 2002 - Ron Silver 2001 - Helen Flynn 2000 - Stan Phillips 1999 - Doreen O’Brien 1998 - Vera Peever 1997 - Jack Nelson 1996 - Gloria Lazzarin 1995 - John Pritchard 1994 - Betty Motherwell 1993 - John McKelvie 1992 - Mel Dunleavey 1991 - Susan Maile 1990 - Helen Kuhn 1989 - Grace Steele 1988 - June Wall 1987 - Ruth Scoullar 1986 - Frank Hennessey 1985 - Joan Huxley 1984 - Cathy Walsh 1983 - Marie Weldon 1982 - Margot Rose 1981 - Mac Grady 1980 - Rev. Gary Landers

Lifetime Achievement Awards 2013 - Francine Gaetz [Posthumous] 2012 - Ron Paull 2011 - Peter Couldwell 2010 - Janice Butler - Cathy Heinzelman - Bev Pontius 2009 - Mary Glassford

Silent Hero Awards 2014 - Dave Sutton - The Kopetski Family 2013 - Marjorie Hessels - Norma Malic 2012 - Jean Gelinas - Jean Muir - Gene Pascuzzo

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Who do you think should be Quesnel’s

2015

Volunteer Citizen of the Year?

Deadline March 17, 2016

2014 Volunte er Citizen of the Year Florence W hite

Do you know an outstanding volunteer, someone who works tirelessly to make our community a special place and who deserves recognition? If so, submit your nomination today!

Deadline to submit: March 17, 2016

The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award recognizes outstanding area residents who volunteer their time to the betterment of our community and thanks them for their dedication and service.

Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: • Have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all.

• Have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, community service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community.

• Have lived in Quesnel, or area, for at least the past calendar year.

• Have signed the Nomination form in agreement to let his/her name stand, as there is a time commitment for the award winner,including committee meetings and various community events.

Submitting a nomination: • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, and the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Committee, may make a nomination.

• Complete an official nomination form.

• Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should include a nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award.

• Letters of support should include other accomplishments and relevant information that may be helpful in evaluating the nominee. Please limit each letter of support to one page. No other supporting material will be accepted.

• Nominations packages must be received no later than 4:00p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016: In person: Attn: R.Hartley; Front Desk; City Hall, 410 Kinchant St., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 7J5 Attn: T.Roberts; Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 2A8 Via Mail: Attn: R.Hartley; City Hall, 410 Kinchant St., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 7J5 Via Fax: 250-991-7496 Via Email: rhartley@quesnel.ca

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2016 Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Banquet & Award Ceremony [Selecting the 2015 Citizen of the Year]

DATE: Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Tickets: $25 per person available at Quesnel City Hall TIME: 5:30 pm – Doors open; 6:00 pm – Dinner service starts; 6:30 pm – Ceremony LOCATION: Billy Barker Casino Showroom, 308 McLean St, Quesnel TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT CITY HALL IN EARLY MARCH Sponsors:

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Lifestyles

Tax time assistance

low-income seniors, students and new citizens

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eginning Mar. 2 from 10 – 12 and 1 – 3 p.m. and every Wednesday until the end of April, four certified volunteers with the Revenue Community Volunteer Program will be at Salvation Army’s Warrier Song Café at 374 McLean Ave. to help low income seniors, students and new citizens with their taxes. They were at OAPO Golden Centre Feb. 29.

For those who cannot come in Sharon offers to arrange another time.

Call her at 250-7472132 and she will go to their home. They have been doing this service since 2000.

Writing competition

The older I get I feel a sense of urgency to get people’s stories on paper. Everyone young and old have stories to share.

Grandparents who are fortunate to have grandchildren near by have a storehouse of stories to share. There is an exciting local Writing Competition.

This is not to be confused with the Cariboo short stories the Quesnel Wordspinners are looking for as announced in my column of Jan. 29.

In partnership with Quesnel Literacy, Friends of the Library, Quesnel Wordspinners, and Quesnel and District Community Arts Council plans have been made for an upcoming Writing Competition. Topic for this year’s stories will be ‘Friends’ to be written in about 500 words.

Deadline for entries is April 2. Friends of the Library have up to $300 for this event - $150 for youth/ student and $150 for adults up to 110 years, three prizes in each group. After judging, presentation of prizes will occur April 21 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of

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This and That

the Library during Arts and Culture Week. Refreshments will be served.

So put on your thinking cap and jot down just what makes your friend so special, write about it, and enter into the competition. Even better write about more than one friend.

Salute

In recognition of Lord Baden Powell’s birthday Feb. 22, 1857 and on behalf of many young people who have gone through the Scouting and Guiding program, we say thank you to present and former leaders.

Baden Powell was the founder of Boy Scouts in 1908 and Girl Guides in 1910 to promote good citizenship. He died Jan. 8, 1941 in Kenya colony, Africa.

Headed by Scouters Rick and Tammy Raynor of Baden Powell Service Association (BPSA), local Guides and Scouts chose Thinking Day Feb. 22 to serve the community with a Hike for Hunger.

They met at the Quesnel Museum at 6 p.m. with donations of non -perishable items of food and walked to the Salvation Army’s food bank in the Warrier’s Song Café.

There was a good turnout of Sparks, Brownies, Pathfinder, Rangers, Guiders and independent BPSA scouts.

Numbers of guides

and scouts are down considerably partly due to difficulty in finding dedicated leaders.

If you can help contact the Raynor’s at 250-747-4334 or Guide District Commissioner LeeAnn at 250-9928168.

Speaking of the Guide movement, Friends of the Library saw an excellent presentation by Lynne Wright ‘Around the World in 37 Days’ on Feb. 25 in the library.

To a receptive audience, she shared her travels from the tropics to the Alps in search of adventure and the World Centres for Girl Guides all out of one suitcase.

Ruth is a long-time resdient and Observer contributor.

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World Day of Prayer, March 4 The National Flower of Cuba is the white butterfly jasmine. Cuban women have used the flower not only as an adornment of their hair, but also to transmit messages during liberation wars and as a sign of their being Cuban. There can be no better emblem for the 2016 World Day of Prayer service written by the World Day of Prayer committee of Cuba.

The service transmits their witness and experience of being Cuban and Christian, even when their faith meant isolation within the country they love.

With the triumph of the Revolution, a trade embargo by the United States brought Cuba economic isolation and material scarcity. Within Cuba a similar isolation formed around people of faith in the officially atheist state. Now the embargo is lifting, but uncertainty remains for the Cuban people. What can these women tell the rest of the

world about how faith endures in a secular world, of material and social challenges, and of hope?

On March 4, 2016, Christians in more than 170 countries and in 2,000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about, pray for, and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer. Please join us and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer 2016.

A local World Day of Prayer service will be held in St. Andrew’s United Church, across from the Cenotaph, starting at 7 p.m.

For more information on the World Day of Prayer service, in this community, please contact Vicki Nelson in the St. Andrew’s office, at 250-992-2313.

In Canada, the World Day of Prayer is coordinated by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada.

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Boxers perform well in North Vancouver RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter 2 Rivers Boxing Club sent Curtis Lobsinger and Olin Lee to the Griffins Boxing Club show in North Vancouver Feb. 20 with both performing well.

Lobsinger, who is 29- years old is new to the boxing scene, as it was his first competitive match.

He fought Dominic Schigus of the Griffins Boxing Club and won the match, earning a technical knockout in the second round.

Lobsinger says the experience of a competitive match was great to be a part of.

“The fight was a success,” Lobsinger said.

“It was my first match and it went to the second round when my opponents corner threw the towel in, which gave me the win. I really enjoyed the experience and I’m just thankful to my opponent for giving me the opportunity to box with him.”

New to boxing he became interested in the sport through watching mixed martial arts and boxing on television and the fact that it’s good exercise.

Lobsinger said during the fight he focused on the instruction he was receiving from his coaches.

“I’m still a little green, but I just tried to focus on what I was being told to do and Olin Lee and Curtis Lobsinger of 2 Rivers Boxing Club who competed at the club show in North Vancouver Feb. 20. listen to my corner,” Lobsinger said. it was a great fight, which will I had a good time down there.” were going to have to box a bit Lee was the other help him as nationals get closer.

He says the first time they more and that’s what happened. competitor at the show repre“It was a good fight down faced off it was a brawl beHe boxed a little better than I senting 2 Rivers Boxing Club there,” Lee said. tween them, but this match was did.” and fought Avi Singh from the “I’ve fought him once already more technical.

Lee will continue his preparaQueensborough Boxing Club, and he is probably the toughest “The first fight we had was tion for nationals with training losing his match in a close competitor I’ve ever fought. I pretty much just a brawl becamps in the upcoming weeks. contest. took him the first time, but this cause that’s what we both like He says the training camps This was the second time Lee time he took the win. to do,” Lee said. give him a chance to perfect his faced off against Singh and said “It was a really good fight and “I knew the second fight we skills for nationals, which will

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be held in Quebec City from March 28 – April 2nd.

“Just sharpening up my boxing and getting ready for nationals, so I can win the gold this year,” Lee said.

2 Rivers Boxing Club will also be hosting Rumble 20 on April 23.

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Corey Melnychuk during his race in Prince George on Feb. 7 where he won gold.

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Corey Melnychuk on his way to nationals RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter Cory Melnychuk has been involved with the Quesnel Special Olympics for 22 years and when they first created the cross country skiing program he jumped at the opportunity.

Melnychuk says the exercise that’s involved in the sport and the fact he gets to meet new people through competitions is a big draw.

“I think the exercise because you get to be outside and you get to meet a lot of different people that help you along the way,” Melnychuk said.

“Whether it’s athletes or coaches from various parts of the province or the country in this case with nationals.”

He says his biggest accomplishment so far is winning gold at the 2015 Winter Provincials in cross country skiing and a silver medal in five pin bowling in the National Summer Games in Vancouver in 2014. Melnychuk says with nationals approaching he is getting very excited and that it will be a good opportunity for Quesnel to perform on the big stage.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Melynchuk said.

“For Quesnel this will be our first national winter games. We have been to a few summer games, but it’s another first for us because we get to put our winter programs on display for the whole nation to see. Whether we win a medal or not it doesn’t really matter as long as we have fun and try our best.”

He says his strongest asset going into nationals will be his endurance because he practices long distance running, which helps pace himself. Melnychuk competed in a race on Feb. 7 in Prince George and finished first in the 500 metre and won the five kilometre race as well. He says it was a hard race, but a good one because it allowed him to get some competition in before nationals.

“I was pretty tired and a little sore, but I was excited because the competition will get me ready for nationals,” Melnychuk said.

He says he will be excited whatever the outcome is at nationals, which goes from March 1 – 5 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

“I’m there to have fun and whatever the outcome is I’ll be really excited,” Melnychuk said.

The Sponsor League playoffs continued last week with Billy Barker Casino remaining undefeated as they defeated Essential Business Service, 7-4.

It was a close contest with both teams going back and forth until Billy Barker stole two in the eighth end which sealed the deal, sending Essential Business Service home with the loss. The second match saw Service Electric defeat Child Development Centre 8-6 in another tightly contested game.

Tied at six after the sixth end, CDC tried to gain the advantage in the game but missed and gave up a steal of one.

Down one CDC tried to come back but missed the shot as they over curled, which gave Service Electric the win.

Karin’s Deli and Health Foods took the 6-5 win in their contest against Gamache Construction, which went down to the wire. With the game tied going into the final end Karin’s Deli and Health Foods stole one to take the lead and finished off the game.

The final match saw Sky-Hi Scaffolding defeat Quesnel Lawn Care 6-4 in a well played game by both sides. After trading scores in the early part of the game SkyHi Scaffolding took a crucial steal of two in the sixth end to take control and went on for the win.

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PLACER LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that Moosehorn Placer Gold Ltd., free miner certificate client number 279944, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a placer lease identified by the placer titles listed below.

The following placer claims are subject to the placer lease application: t Tenure Numbers 1011508, 1011510 1011511, 1019743, 1034250 and 1036343 Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 19 Day of February, 2016.

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A tasty take on a beloved side dish When making a meal, be it an intimate dinner for two or the main course for a dinner party, the entree often gets the bulk of the attention. But as any cook knows, the side dishes can make just as big an impression as the main course.

Few side dishes are as versatile and beloved as mashed potatoes.

When making your next feast, consider the following recipe for Irresistible Basil Mashed Potatoes.

Irresistible Basil Mashed Potatoes Serves 4 to 6 2 pounds floury, baking-type potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks Salt 2 to 3 cups fresh basil leaves of any type (2 to 3 ounces -- a nice big bunch) 2 cups heavy (whipping) cream or half-and-half 4 tablespoons butter Black pepper 1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and fill with water to cover.

Add a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, for about

10 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender. Drain, return to the heat and shake for a few minutes to dry them out; turn off the heat, cover the pan and keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, blanch the basil.

Plunge it into a saucepan of boiling water, cook a moment or two until the leaves wilt and slightly change color and lift out of the pot using a slotted spoon, then plunge into a bowl of ice water.

Leave for about five minutes or until it turns brightly colored, then lift from the ice water.

3. Heat the cream in a saucepan until bubbles form around the edge of the pan.

4. Squeeze the basil in your hands gently to rid it of excess water from cooking. Place in a food processor and whirl to puree.

Slowly pour the hot cream into this pureed basil and whirl until it forms a fragrant, pale green cream.

5. Coarsely mash the potatoes with a masher, then add the basil cream and mash it in; work in the butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper. If you’re serving duck or lamb, serve the potatoes with a drizzle of the port reduction around the edge.

Ingredients essential to unique tuna dish Part of the fun of cooking up your own meals is the opportunity to experiment with ingredients you might otherwise never have imagined would go together. Such is the case with the following recipe for Grilled Tuna With Cannellini Beans. Few people would think of pairing tuna with beans, but the result is a dish few can resist.

Grilled Tuna with Cannellini Beans Serves 12 The Tuna 11/2 cups extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced lemon zest 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 6 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 4 pounds center-cut

tuna, trimmed of skin and dark tissue cut into 1-inch thick slices 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 red onion, sliced (reserve for assembly) 1 bunch Italian parsley, for decoration To make the marinade, mix the olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons of the salt together in a large bowl, and set aside.

Cut the tuna slices into 12 equal portions, then toss with the marinade and arrange the pieces side by side in a flat, nonreactive dish big enough to hold the marinade and all the tuna in one layer.

Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Take the steaks out of the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking and turn them over. Get the grill or broiler red hot (allow 30 minutes); sprinkle both sides of the steaks with

4 teaspoons of the salt and cook the fish the way your prefer, from rare to welldone, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer from the heat to the serving platter and let cool for 10 minutes.

Pour the lemon juice over the steaks while they’re still warm.

The Beans 11/2 pounds dried cannellini beans 2 bay leaves 4 large cloves garlic 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup minced Italian parsley leaves Put the beans in a large pan, cover with 6 inches of cold water and set aside to soak overnight. The next day,

drain the beans and put them back in the pan with the bay leaves and garlic.

Cover with 4 inches of

water and bring to a simmer over medium heat (see note). Cook until al dente, 60 to 70 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of the salt and cook another 5 minutes or so, until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, then tip the beans and the 1/4 cup liquid onto a sheet pan to cool for 15 minutes, removing the garlic and bay leaves or not. Toss the beans in a large bowl with the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.

When the beans have cooled, fold in the parsley and set aside.

Note: Simmering the beans instead of boiling them and using a big pan with lots of water cooks them more evenly and stops them from breaking up.

Don’t hold back on the salt, or you’ll hardly taste

any salt at all.

The Gremolata 1/2 cup minced Italian parsley leaves and a few crunchy stems 3 strips lemon zest, minced 2 strips orange zest, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt In a small bowl, toss together the parsley, lemon zest, orange zest, garlic, and salt.

To make the Grilled Tuna with Cannellini Beans, make a hill of beans on a shallow platter and arrange the tuna steaks on top, reserving the accumulated juices.

Just before the guests arrive, pour the juices over the fish, scatter with red onions, then the gremolata.

For decoration, stuff a vivacious bunch of parsley in at one end of the platter.

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Second annual Bull/ Steer Riding school a success

The student at the Bull/ Steer Riding school wait for their turn to get on a bull.

Karen Powell photos

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ake a Deal M s ’ t e L Shari Doyle is back in the sales department and ready to sell Ford’s Award Winning line up.

The winner is Left to right: Dave Plant, Brock Terlesky, Cyndie Clarke, Cherrie Swaan, Heather Collins and Rick Prosk.

Plant won the grand prize of tickets to the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks game on March 27, four nights hotel, $400 in spending money and an autographed stick by Vancouver’s Alex Edler. This was a joint fundraiser that was put on by the Quesnel Pipe and Drums and the Quesnel Special Olympics.

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SERVICE, REPAIR AND TIRES Sy Mytting and Dustin Brown would like to announce their recent purchase of Ok Tire Quesnel from Les and Cyndie.

Customers may be assured the change of ownership will not affect the great service & quality workmanship they have experienced over the past 45 years.

Sy and Dustin wish Les and Cyndie all the best and look forward to serving the community.

We are now selling truck accessories - Rtx led light bars, tonneau covers, fender flares, led headlight bulbs and more.

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Alcan Winter Rally rolls into town

The 2016 Alcan Winter Rally came through town Feb. 26.

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Tickets $50 each You can pick up tickets at Circle S Western Wear, or by calling 250-983-9295 or emailing qcf@shaw.ca.

We encourage you to get your tickets early to avoid any disappointment!

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Current Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year 2014 - Florence White

Past Quesnel Volunteer Citizens of the Year 2013 - Liane Kimmie 2012 - Jean Stimpson 2011 - Liz Miller 2010 - Dianne Greenwood 2009 - Lynne Wright 2008 - Carol Weremy 2007 - Marion Gordon 2006 - Grant and Gerry Knauf 2005 - Gus Cameron 2004 - Marie Skinner 2003 - Bob Zimmerman 2002 - Ron Silver 2001 - Helen Flynn 2000 - Stan Phillips 1999 - Doreen O’Brien 1998 - Vera Peever 1997 - Jack Nelson 1996 - Gloria Lazzarin 1995 - John Pritchard 1994 - Betty Motherwell 1993 - John McKelvie 1992 - Mel Dunleavey 1991 - Susan Maile 1990 - Helen Kuhn 1989 - Grace Steele 1988 - June Wall 1987 - Ruth Scoullar 1986 - Frank Hennessey 1985 - Joan Huxley 1984 - Cathy Walsh 1983 - Marie Weldon 1982 - Margot Rose 1981 - Mac Grady 1980 - Rev. Gary Landers

Lifetime Achievement Awards 2013 - Francine Gaetz [Posthumous] 2012 - Ron Paull 2011 - Peter Couldwell 2010 - Janice Butler - Cathy Heinzelman - Bev Pontius 2009 - Mary Glassford

Silent Hero Awards 2014 - Dave Sutton - The Kopetski Family 2013 - Marjorie Hessels - Norma Malic 2012 - Jean Gelinas - Jean Muir - Gene Pascuzzo

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2014 Volunte er Citizen of the Year Florence W hite

Do you know an outstanding volunteer, someone who works tirelessly to make our community a special place and who deserves recognition? If so, submit your nomination today!

Deadline to submit: March 17, 2016

The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award recognizes outstanding area residents who volunteer their time to the betterment of our community and thanks them for their dedication and service.

Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: • Have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all.

• Have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, community service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community.

• Have lived in Quesnel, or area, for at least the past calendar year.

• Have signed the Nomination form in agreement to let his/her name stand, as there is a time commitment for the award winner,including committee meetings and various community events.

Submitting a nomination: • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, and the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Committee, may make a nomination.

• Complete an official nomination form.

• Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should include a nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award.

• Letters of support should include other accomplishments and relevant information that may be helpful in evaluating the nominee. Please limit each letter of support to one page. No other supporting material will be accepted.

• Nominations packages must be received no later than 4:00p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016: In person: Attn: R.Hartley; Front Desk; City Hall, 410 Kinchant St., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 7J5 Attn: T.Roberts; Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 2A8 Via Mail: Attn: R.Hartley; City Hall, 410 Kinchant St., Quesnel,B.C. V2J 7J5 Via Fax: 250-991-7496 Via Email: rhartley@quesnel.ca

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