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He said it should have never happened in the fi rst place. Keith Stasiuk is the husband of the woman whose vehicle end-

ed up in the Quesnel River last Monday. And while Stasiuk is not arguing the fact his wife may have

been going too fast for icy road conditions, he’s questioning why the city failed to remove the snow and ice debris, pushed against the cement barrier.

“It’s virtually a ramp,” he said.“That cement barrier is designed to stop people from going

over.”Stasiuk added the cement blocks also protect those traveling

the river walk. “It [vehicle incident] could have been much worse,” he said.“My wife was incredibly lucky and if anyone would have

been walking when she went over... we could have had a few deaths.”

Stasiuk said he’s phoned the city [city manager John Stecyk] to request crews remove the “ice ramp.”

The city said the matter is with their insurers and as of Mon-day morning a portion of the road was cleared.

“Seven days after the incident,” Stasiuk said. “This area should always be clear and certainly after an inci-

dent. This didn’t need to happen.”

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AUTUMN MacDONALD

Observer Reporter

With 44 convictions and eight years in jail be-fore the age of 30, defence attorneys for Clarence Gill and Bradley Van Dyke painted alleged victim Jef-ferey Steinbrunner as a ca-reer criminal.

Defence also pointed to a number of inconsisten-cies, contradictions and improbableness in Steinb-

runner’s testimony.One such was the allega-

tion Gill hit Steinbrunner with a bat as he poked his head out of the cabin door.

“It’s a far cry of inju-ries one would expect from a bat,” defence attor-ney Israels said.

“It defi es common sense.”

Israels also pointed to Steinbrunner’s evi-dence that Gill told him to

lie down on the bed and then proceeded to beat him.

Forensics found no blood on the bed or futon.

“Where’ all the blood?” Israels questioned.

“Where’s the [medical] evidence of bruising?”

Defence also pointed to Steinbrunner’s account of getting off the bed and running towards the door when he heard Gill yell to Van Dyke “shoot

him, shoot him” before he heard the gun go off.

“The bullet [by Steinb-runner’s story] is on the wrong side,” he said.

“It would be on the left, not the right.”

Israels also raised ques-tions as to what happened post incident. Steinbrun-ner testifi ed he ran out of the cabin and hid, remov-ing his white t-shirt near the vicinity of the cabin.

Police never located

the white t-shirt.Steinbrunner also told

jurors and police he had hid, then went to his van, which was on the prop-erty, to retrieve a jacket before running to a neigh-bour’s for help.

Police didn’t search, seize or photo-graph the vehicle.

Israels reiterated the lack of evidence Gill or Van Dyke were ever even in the cabin the night of Sept. 5,

2009 and the absence of motive.

“There was no DNA col-lected at the scene [fi nger-prints etc.],” he said, also pointing to the fact the bat and gun were never found.

“The evidence is just not there.”

As of press time the 12-member jury were de-liberating.

Check online and print edition for updates.

Defence attorneys question lack of evidenceJury deliberating guilt or innocence of Gill and Van Dyke

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LOAD RESTRICTIONSAs per resolution by City Council, Load Restrictions are in place as of March 12, 2012.

All roads and streets in City Limits are restricted to 70% of legal axle loading except the following roads, which remain at 100% legal axle loading.

The public and trucking and transportation companies are asked to govern themselves accordingly. For inquiries, please contact Public Works Department, City of Quesnel at 250-992-6330.

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NEWS

Elected offi cials representing local governments from across the North-Central region of British Columbia will visit Quesnel in 2013 for the 58th North Central Local Govern-ment Association (NCLGA) Annual General Meeting and Convention. The conference takes place from May 1 – 3, 2013, with more than 250 del-egates expected to converge on the Goldpan City.

“As past president of this as-sociation, I know this is an in-credible opportunity to show-case our community and play host to local and Provincial government representatives,” said Mayor Mary Sjostrom. “The conference gives our community a platform to high-light our tourism assets and community spirit to the rest of the province while encour-aging the attendees to come back in the future. It will also provide a signifi cant economic impact during the conference.”

“NCLGA is very excited to be returning to the Goldpan City for our 2013 Conven-tion,” NCLGA President Art Kaehn said.

“It has been over a decade since Quesnel has hosted this event and we would like to thank the Quesnel Commu-nity and Economic Develop-ment Corporation for putting forward a solid bid on rather short notice. We look forward to working together to ensure a top notch event for our mem-bers.”

The Quesnel Community and Economic Development Cor-poration, a wholly-owned sub-sidiary of the City of Quesnel, submitted the bid package and will take the lead on co–ordi-nation and planning for host-ing the event.

“The economic impact of hosting the 2013 NCGLA conference is a positive for our local businesses and accom-modation operators,” QCEDC Economic Development Offi -cer, April Goffi c explained.

“Tourism and event hosting

in Quesnel can play a role in the overall economic diver-sifi cation of the community and we continue to support and look for other events that Quesnel can host.”

The conference will feature a strong lineup of speakers and presenters that will give at-tendees a wide range of profes-sional development opportuni-ties.

Delegates will debate reso-lutions put forward by the membership on a range of topics of importance across the region.

The NCLGA is an associa-tion of 40 local governments, including municipalities, re-gional districts and First Na-tions.

Its purpose is to address issues, and move initiatives forward for the benefi t of its members. It secures united action among the members in dealing with matters of individual or com-mon local government interest and is an agency for coopera-tion with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the continued development of sound local government.

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Health ScreeningsHealth screenings are $10 and require pre-registration. The screenings, with public health nurses and physicians, will include tests for:

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activities and more. Funding for this dinner and the week’s events was provided through a grant from the Ministry of Education and

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NEWS

Northern BC resi-dents no longer have to travel as far, or as often, to receive the cancer services that they need, ac-cording to a new report released Tues-day.

Since its launch in 2008, the North-ern Cancer Control Strategy partnership has implemented a number of initia-tives to help improve cancer outcomes for residents of northern B.C.

A new report re-leased Tuesday, titled Northern Cancer Control Strat-egy (NCCS): Are We Making a Difference?, outlines the strategy’s progress. The report can be viewed at www.northerncancer-strategy.ca/TheStrat-egy.aspx

The Northern Can-cer Control Strategy is a partnership of the Government of B.C., BC Cancer Northern Health, BC Cancer Agency and the Provincial Health Services Au-thority.

The strategy is focused on enhancing the continuum of cancer care in northern B.C., in-cluding prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and patient supports.

Highlights of the ini-tiatives implemented

so far, include:•Expansion of

the northern com-munity cancer clinic network to 10 clinics, with two new clinics established in Queen Charlotte and Van-derhoof;

•Installation of TeleOncology units in 15 sites across north-ern B.C., providing cancer patients with the opportunity to video conference with specialists, reducing the need to travel as often;

•Formation of a regional support care team who liaise with community cancer clinic staff and provide services to cancer patients across the region. The team includes an oncology dietitian, pharmacist, social worker and education coordina-tor;

•Ongoing patient navigation develop-ment across northern B.C. to improve the cancer care journey for patients;

• Construction of the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North, a new regional cancer centre opening in late 2012 that will bring radiation treat-ment to northern B.C for the fi rst time;

•Diagnostic service renovations at the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George that

will help to support the expanded services required when the new cancer centre opens (the NCCS is funding 60 per cent and the Fraser Fort George Regional Hospital District is funding 40 per cent of this project);

•Development of a cancer research infrastructure in northern B.C. focused on improving early detection and the de-livery of cancer care in northern communi-ties;

•Aboriginal-focused initiatives, including an Aboriginal Cancer Care Strategy;

•Prevention pro-gram activities includ-ing the launch of a region wide radon gas awareness campaign and enhancement of tobacco cessation programs in northern B.C.

In addition and as a complement to the NCCS, the Canadian Cancer Society is currently construct-ing Kordyban Lodge. The new lodge will provide accommoda-tion for individuals and their caregivers from northern B.C. communities travel-ling to Prince George for treatment at the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North. Prince George cancer patients will also ben-efi t through programs

and services such as the Novak Family spiritual and medita-tion room, Regional Rotary Clubs wig room, and Northline Credit Unions library.

MLA, Prince George -Valemount Shirley Bond is pleased with the development of the Norther Cancer Control Strategy especially as it relates to travel challenges in the north.

“One of the key goals of the North-ern Cancer Control Strategy has been to improve access to cancer services for Northern patients and families.

“Having cancer is diffi cult enough without having to face treatment away from your loved ones and support network.

“Thanks to the increased treatment and support service options underway through this strategy, Northern residents won’t have to travel as far or as often to receive the care they need,” Bond said.

Northern Health chair Charles Yago said over the past four years they have, together with part-ners, enhanced a va-riety of cancer-related programs across the North.

“Through the

strategy, we have been able to strengthen our community cancer clinic network and improve patient care experience,” he added.

“We are looking for-ward to opening the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North, a key part of the NCCS before the end of this year,” Brian Schmidt said.

“And we look forward to ongoing partnership through the strategy on fur-ther cancer service developments in the region.”

Schmidt is the in-terim president of the BC Cancer Agency, an agency of the Provin-cial Health Services Authority.

The current North-ern Cancer Control Strategy spans from 2008 to 2012 and planning is already underway on the development of a post-2012 NCCS phase.

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m a Canadian and I don’t

love hockey.So why am I writing about

Hockeyville for a second time? My only explanation is this: community spirit is contagious.

Believe me, if it wasn’t, I’d be writing about some-thing else entirely. I’d be writing about a topic that any North American could identify with since my col-umn publishes beyond my hometown and I don’t want to bore my readers with articles they can’t relate to.

But who hasn’t at some time been caught up in the frenzy surrounding a special event in their own city, whether it be a festival, a parade or a sporting event? And who hasn’t known someone who’s miserable about all of it in the face of other people’s joy?

As thousands of my fel-

low residents have banded together in the last fi ve months, writing letters and logging countless hours in an effort to win the bid for Kraft Hockeyville, there are a few who spend almost as much energy complaining about the whole idea.

If you’ve never heard of Hockeyville, it’s a contest sponsored by Kraft that gives smaller communities across Canada a chance to win $100,000 in arena upgrades, gain national exposure and receive the exciting opportunity to host an NHL game at their very

own rink.At this fi nal stage of the

contest, my hometown of West Kelowna is one of the fi ve fi nalists and the frenzy here has hit impressive heights. And while it might appear that it’s because of the prizes being offered, I believe it’s because of the strong camaraderie being felt in a community that once felt very divided.

In my mind it’s proof that positive energy and work-ing for the greater good can affect people in powerful ways. But not everyone.

“I think it’s stupid,” a grumpy gal told me one day.

“It’s a huge waste of time. People need to get a life.” Oh well, you can’t please everyone.

For fun I went out and conducted interviews with people and public offi cials channeling her grouchy atti-tude. While I wouldn’t want to live my real life that way,

she was a fun character to play for a few hours.

Being negative is tough. I know this because I get that way from time to time and it’s physically and emotion-ally draining. Switching gears to a more positive attitude isn’t always easy, but it’s defi nitely worth the effort.

And the effort so many people have put into win-ning this contest has been worth it too. One of the things that divided our new municipality a few short years ago was deciding on our name. That resolved, there’s now an overwhelm-ing majority of us excitedly united and hoping to be called Hockeyville. Win or lose, that wonderful solidar-ity is an amazing prize that’s already ours.

To watch the video of me being a grumpy grump reporter, please visit Lori-Welbourne.com.

A commuity united for a common goal

On A Brighter Note

Lori Welbourne

B.C. Liberals in trouble

The ongoing confusion over the botched deal with Telus over nam-ing rights of the refurbished B.C. Place Stadium seems to indicate a provincial government that is having trouble reading its cue cards.In some ways, this isn’t surpris-

ing. One year ago, the B.C. Liberals elected former MLA and talk-show host Christy Clark as their leader.While she had served in cabinet up

until 2005, she was defi nitely out of touch with how the province was being governed — particularly in the backrooms of cabinet and caucus meetings, where decisions are made.She was brought in as a fresh face

after severe public dissatisfaction with the governing B.C. Liberals, something that came to a crescendo over the HST.Clark at fi rst seemed to stem the

tide of dissatisfaction, but the hon-eymoon didn’t last long. The HST referendum was hanging over the head of the government and, when the controversial tax was defeated, her government lost much of what credibility it had retained.Since that time, it has seemed to

lurch from issue to issue, often in a bumbling fashion.The Telus fi asco is a prime case in

point. There was no hint that the stadium renaming wasn’t proceed-ing, until Telus pointedly did not invite the premier (who has a “jobs agenda”) to a press announcement, where it outlined $3 billion of in-vestments in B.C. Notably, NDP leader Adrian Dix was invited.Then, the rumours started fl ying,

until the government fi nally con-fi rmed it had shelved a deal in which Telus would have paid $35 million over 20 years for naming rights.It is suffi cient to note the govern-

ment has snubbed B.C.’s largest private-sector employer, caused con-fusion in professional sports ranks and demonstrated that it can’t make basic decisions in a straightforward manner. None of this inspires confi -dence.

–Kamloops This Week

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Editor:Too many kids in a classroomMy marking’s 10 feet highThat boy who sits in the back,I can’t identify.

Not sure who’s weak,Or who’s strong.“I need help, Mrs.

Drew.”“Um, I’m

sorry. Remind me.Who, again, are you?”

With all of us crammed in here

There’ll be no room to breathe.I hope all the new technologywill teach us how to -SQUEEZE-Quiet time and getting helpwill be things left in the past.And that one fact alonesounds like students are put last.

Hey kids, how will you like schoolwhen the fun stuff’s been removed?“Hey, teacher, can we play a game?”“Only if it’s government approved!”And I’ll fi nd it hard to dowhat I think is bestwhen my pay scale is attachedto the scores of a standardized test.

They say they’re so generousGiving $165 milBut it’s not for books or paper,Can’t pay the Hydro bill.And, let’s have a reality check,Let’s substantiate our fears.This supposed whopping monetary giftis to last THREE YEARS.

I can’t say or do anything.I can’t express how I feel.Cause with one negative evaluationI’ll be out on my heel.No creativity,No seniority,My mouth’s been duct-taped shut*mumble, mumble, mumble*[student:] What?

And to those who stand there wondering,“Why bother? You’ll never beat ‘em”Because, my friends,This happens to beabout our rights and freedoms.If I can stand up, say, “No!”And make a better world for youI’m sure it’s clear. I’ve made my point.That’s exactly what I’ll do.

Carrie Drew Quesnel

Rights and freedoms

“With all of us crammed

in here, there’ll be no room to

breathe.”

Last vestiges of winterAs the snow recedes and the river thaws, local residents look forward to trees budding out, flowers poking their heads out of the ground

and warming temperatures as sure signs of spring.Danika M. Hébert photo

Editor:Obviously, Mr. Ken Coombs does not live

in West Quesnel, so does not have to drive everyday trying to avoid a road that is nothing but pot holes.

They have been “repaired” for years, but now there is nothing left of the original surface. Anderson Drive from Baker School is not only an embarrassment, but truly a danger zone.

Yes, it’s fi ne to show off a lovely downtown area to visitors, but let’s give our local taxpayers some consideration.

Anderson Drive is a very busy road with school buses, logging trucks and residential traffi c all the time.

The time has come, let’s repave this section of the road.

Mivia HaymanQuesnel

It’s timeEditor:An environmental scientist warns

of the likelihood that the coast of British Columbia, including the Lower Mainland, could be under water and Hope could become ocean front property if global warming continues. Well, there is a solution that is both ‘green’ and economical. Build islands and a 100’ dike around English Bay, Richmond, the foreshore of the Fraser River and Burrard Inlet using garbage, instead of hauling it 350 kms to Trash Creek!

Theoretically, it would be possible to build a garbage-fi lled land bridge to Vancouver Island with a six lane toll highway, thereby making the BC Ferry fl eet

redundant. Looking further ahead, consider the additional land mass to be had by fi lling in the Strait of Georgia, land not under Indian land claims!

Its real estate value would be astronomical and allow Vancouver to become the megalopolis it has long sought to be, simultaneously allaying fears of oil tankers ruining the environment as a bonus. Tapping the methane gas from the percolating refuse would supply energy needs, allowing natural gas to be shipped to less fortunate countries that produce less trash. Elizabeth May, are you listening...?

Todd BirchQuesnel

Are you listening?


THE TOP 5 ITEMS TO BRING:Gold Jewellery

Gold CoinsSilver Coins

Sterling SilverCollectibles

THE ITEMS WE MAY TAKE AN OFFER ON MAY INCLUDE:

WAR MEMORABILIAWeapons, medals and trench art

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLESthat we are looking for include,

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The Roadshow has been travel-ling the country in search of hidden treasures and is com-

ing to Quesnel to see what surprises comes through the door! They will be appraising and buying everything from gold and silver jewellery and coins to antiques and col-lectibles. Now is the time to search through those old boxes con-taining the silverware you no longer want to polish, the jewellery you do not wear and the coin collections you would like to learn more about. The experts at the Roadshow will be more than happy to look through your old treasures, heirlooms and curiosities, free of charge. They will even make you an offer to buy any-thing their network of collectors are looking for. You could be in posses-sion of something rare and sought after that could earn you a lot of money!!! At an event in Belleville, Ontario, a man named Larry Wilkes brought in an old jewellery box full of items he had inher-ited from fam-ily members, over the years. It contained gold and silver jew-ellery and even some costume jewellery that is desir-able to collectors. “I was very pleased to see that there was this much value in that old box!” Larry commented. “I have never been much for jewellery so I didn’t know what was in there all these years.” Larry traded in his jewellery box for $3,700!Expert apprais-er Luc Bergevin explains, “There has never been a better time to sell gold or silver jewellery, flatware or coins. Many people are coming to realize that since the stock market prices of precious metals are now so high there is a lot of money to be made from things that are just collecting dust!”At an event, a woman named Lise Archambault arrived with a lot of silverware. “I’m sorry I didn’t pol-ish it”, Lise said. It turned out that among her unpolished silverware was a rare and beautiful Victorian coffee and tea service made in Lon-

don, England, in 1852 by Charles and George Fox. This set is highly desirable to collectors! Lise also had an assortment of newer sterling sil-

verware. She decid-ed to sell it all and

received $5,000 for her items!“I am very hap-py that some-

one else could enjoy my silverware...

but even happier that I can now take an overdue vaca-

tion!” Lisa joked. At another Roadshow event in Cal-gary, Alberta, a man named Carlos Miller brought in a sizeable coin col-lection, which included a rare 1966 Small Bead Canadian silver dollar. “We were really pleased to see that coin, as it is very rare. We purchased it for $6,000. We also purchased an assortment of other coins from him for their silver content,” expert ap-praiser Lawrence Tyee explained. He

went on to say, “more and more people are cashing in their coins for their sil-ver content, which is wise because of how much silver is worth these days!” Canadian coins from 1968 or older and American coins from 1964 or

older contain silver. Many older foreign coins contain silver too. If you are not sure, the ex-perts at the Roadshow can quickly let you know which ones contain silver and which ones are rare!The Roadshow buys and appraises all kinds of antiques and collect-

ibles. Appraiser Sandy Johnstone recounts one of her more memo-rable experiences: “While working in White Rock, B.C. a gentleman came to my table with two boxes full of things. In the sec-ond box he had a large collection of

cast-iron banks that our collectors love

and several tin wind-up toys which are also collectible...es-pecially his tin wind-up Popeye on a tricycle made by Linemar in the 1950’s. It was still in its original box and in perfect condition. What a find! We wound up giving him over $2,000 for these gems! Everyone was super happy!”

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I can smell spring in the air and I look

for other signs such as Rob-ins and crocus plants to push up through the soil.

Each spring I am somehow transported down memory lane to places that were fi lled with inno-cence and wonder.

I wonder how many of us re-member catching butterfl ies and putting them in pickle jars when we were young. I know I can and I remember how mom would explain that you could only keep them in there for so long without food or water and that eventually they would need to be set free.

You see freedom is the essence of living, like air to breathe and rest for the weary; no one can prosper without it.

We humans love freedom, for better or worse we desire the right to choose our life’s course for ourselves and we are not happy when someone or thing has power over us.

Even if that freedom eventually leads to enslavement the conse-quences seem a little easier to live with when they are a result of our

own choices.Sometimes

people speak of a vengeful God looking for revenge, an angry Creator bent on punishing people for the rest of their lives for mistakes and bad judgment they have made in their youth or even last week.

The truth is this is not so and the gospel (which means “good news”) tells us so.

God has all of eternity to pun-ish the “wicked.” He isn’t using any of that up right now how or why would He? None of us have become what He is making us in to yet. Jesus said “come to me all of you who carry a heavy burden and I will give you rest.”

This sounds to me like a God who is searching for His lost, wooing them to Him, sending His comforter to all who call on Him.

Sometimes when you take the lid off the pickle jar it takes awhile for the butterfl y to leave but choices that are made while look-ing heavenward are choices made with a clear mind and heart.

Jim VanderHeyden is a cap-tain with the Salvation Army in Quesnel.

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Our members work in the communities from Fort Nelson to 100 Mile House and from Valemount to Haida Gwaii.

CongratulationsCongratulationsThe BC Northern Real Estate Board recognized members for their excellence in sales achievement on March 2nd, 2012 when they were presented with MLS® Awards for 2011.

The BC Northern Real Estate Board’s 380 members sold 4,456 properties worth $951,582,797 through MLS® in 2011.

In Quesnel, MLS® Awards were won by:

• Ray Blackmore • Claudia Holland • Leslie Johnson

COMMUNITY

ANNIE GALLANT

Observer Reporter

When Ed Zaruk rented a

Cessna 180 for a two-hour fl ight around the English River system north of Kenora, Ontario in 2004, little did his wife Marian know it would last seven years.

Zaruk was researching his award-winning fi ctional book Alter and Throne and as he gathered material, not everything fi t within the book framework so he would put it aside.

“I realized there was no written record of the Ontario Central Airlines which was the unnamed airline across the dock in Alter and Throne,” Zaruk said.

“I felt the whole story of OAC needed to be told and I’ve always believed bush pilots should be one of Canada’s legends.”

Bush pilots and the crew of people that kept them fl ying is the superstructure of Zaruk’s newest publication Ontario Central Airlines, the Kenora Years which is his compilation of seven years of personal interviews with pilots, aircraft mechanics, former managers and dispatchers. The book also contains 24 glossy pages of photographs never before published.

“From Piper Cubs to Norseman and DC-3s, OCA’s fl eet was a training ground for many pilots who

would go on to careers with major airlines the world over,” Zaruk said.

Beginning in 1947, Gordon Hollinsworth and Rex Kitely purchased two Fairchild 82 fl oat planes from Grant McConachie and Canadian Pacifi c Air Lines and many of the customers which operated out of Red Lake and Kenora, Ont.

The bush pilot connected vast wilderness lands to the rest of the

country. Many were small operators who preferred a rugged lifestyle rather than the comfort of a 747 captain’s seat.

“They were young and fearless. At that time, bush pilots were opening up the country,” Zaruk said.

“In 1947, the airline industry was in its infancy. There was a lot more leeway in the regulations.”

As the small northern airline grew, another visionary, Barney Lamm

bought the fl eet in 1952, primarily to supply transportation for clients at his prestigious, fl y-in resort, Ball Lake Lodge. Eventually OAC had 30 fl oat planes running unscheduled charters serving other fl y-in operations, prospectors, mines, commercial fi shermen and First Nations communities scattered about the sparsely populated wilderness of Northwester Ontario.

However, this book is not only about planes and the history of Canada’s aviation beginnings. This is a book about the people who breathed life into that history. The people who

shared their stories with Zaruk (who also worked for Barney Lamm in the 1970s at Redditt, Ont.)

“This book is not about economic development or the history of bush pilots in Ontario, but rather a chronicle of the daring, resourceful, fearless bush pilots, aircraft mechanics, former managers and dispatchers who made this history possible,” Zaruk said.

“This book belongs to those who made the history.”

Ontario Central Airlilnes, the Kenora Years is available at Cariboo Keepsakes, at aviation museums across Canada and from the author’s website edzaruk.com.

Bush pilot historian, Ed Zaruk presents living history

of OAC. Marian Zaruk photo

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Distant memories bring OAC to life againEd Zaruk shares the stories of aviation pioneer company

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ANNIE GALLANT

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They’re bright, enthusiastic and despite their

name, Fight Back Team, is all about fun.

They aren’t a traditional Relay For Life team, in fact most of the members actually participate in Relay for other teams, but they have a vital and important role during the May 26 event in LeBourdais Park.

“We feel we are the youth voice in the fi ght against cancer,” Fight Back team captain Meaghan Ryley said.

However, Meaghan admitted she fi rst joined the Fight Back Team because she loves to be on stage and Cathy Briggs pitched the concept as entertainment and a

positive, upbeat presence during Relay.

“We started with the high school Fight Back Team four years ago, it was our way to get students involved with Relay as they are the next generation to carry on the fi ght against cancer,” Briggs said.

“The fi rst year, students did an incredible video interviewing people in the community, asking two questions - how have you been affected by cancer and what would you do to fi ght back.

“The second year, students did a second interview but it was all about what is cancer. They interviewed a science teacher, an oncology nurse and cancer survivors - it was amazing. Their message from the stage

was excerpts from the various people they interviewed and gave their perspectives of the disease.

“Last year was the great play with four cancer heroes who successfully fought Tyranno Tumor - it left me in tears because of the incredible impact of their message.”

Meaghan’s fi rst introduction to Relay was in 2010. She was a Miss Quesnel candidate and part of the program was helping out on Relay day.

In 2011, Cathy showed a group of about eight girls a fl ash mob video about the fi ght against breast cancer.

“It was so cool and so inspiring and with last year’s super hero theme, it was easy to come up with ideas,” Meaghan said.

“But that was in April

and we didn’t have much time. This year there are so many more of us and we’ve been planning since January.”

Although short on details (keeping their plans a surprise for Relay day) Meaghan did say with the three Miss Quesnel Royalty and seven candidates, along with the other members of Fight Back Team, they are planning a much bigger production.

“We plan to build anticipation throughout the day,” she said with a secretive smile.

“I’m hoping we can have our own tent in the park to establish a presence during Relay.”

Krystal Conway joined the Fight Back Team this year because she wanted to be part of such a great event.

“Everyone has a connection to cancer,” she said.

“I know many friends whose family has been affected by the disease.”

Krystal has been on a regular Relay team for the last three years and is looking forward to expanding her role through the Fight Back Team.

“Fight Back is more entertainment and we get together at various times during Relay day and perform skits, fl ash mobs and also help organize games,” she said.

For Krystal, Relay day is all about hope and everyone together, she said you really feel the strength in numbers.

“We’re a small town, but with a big heart,” she said.

“Everyone, from all

walks of life, come together to fi ght cancer.”

Briggs added these students are an inspiration.

“They see the world from a very different perspective – and their way of getting their message across is very different than how our generation would do it,” she said.

“They amaze me with their ideas and their energy and their enthusiasm - and they totally inspire me, both personally and professionally.”

There’s still time to form a team for the May 26 Relay For Life.

For information, answers to questions or how to become involved with Relay, contact Michelle Godfrey, 250-983-8815.

Teens join the fi ght to kick cancer to the curb

Fight Fight Back Back

TeamTeamTeens add their voice

to the Relay For Life

fundraiser May 26 in

LeBourdais Park.Cathy Briggs photo


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Saturday ServicesBible Study 9:30 am

Worship Service 11:00 am

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FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 amChildren’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service

SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages 9:15 amwww.bethelchurchquesnel.com

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Sunday Worship Service 9:15 am and 11:00 am301 Northstar Road (2 doors from McDonalds)

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NORTHSTAR CHURCHLighting the Way to Jesus, to Life, to Others.

St. John’s Anglican Church

465 Kinchant Street • [email protected] www.stjohnsquesnel.com

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday

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Sunday Morning - 8 am Holy Communion - 10 am Family Eucharist

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Worship Service: 10:30 amKids On The Rock 11:00 am (dismissed during service)

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Sunday service 11:00 am

“Whosoever will may come”

246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784

Bible Study at Warrior Song Cafe, Wednesday 6 pm. Call 250-992-8784 for information.

A Place To CallHOME

382 Anderson DrivePastor Andrew Baduria

250-983-9700

Service TimesSunday Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm

Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm

“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:8

“Counting on God” John 4 & 5Pastor Curtis Christison

Welcome to our 5th Sunday of Lent Service as we travel Christ’s Road toward Easter.

“5th Sunday in Lent”

“This is my Son”Pastor Monte Harrop

“Does Prayer Really Work?”Pastor John Nicholson

For church directory information call Trina at 250-992-2121

Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)

375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112Pastor Lorne Reddemann

Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am

Divine Service: 10 a.m. SundaySunday School & Bible Class: 11:20 a.m.

“Asking or Telling”

Bob Simpson, M.L.A.(Cariboo North)

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Where’s the Workforce Plan?Last week the Minister of Finance fl oated the idea that BC might support the relocation of welfare recipients, on a voluntary basis, from the Lower Mainland to parts of the province where there are job vacancies. As many people have pointed out, this appears to be an ill-formed idea for a multitude of reasons.

However, the fact that the idea is being fl oated is quite telling and speaks to an issue that the government must start to grapple with in a more deliberate way than simply fl oating out trial balloons. That issue is where we’re going to get the trained workforce to support the variety of major projects and resource extraction opportunities that will be, potentially, initiated in BC over the coming decade.

I’m up in the Peace Region this week, examining the expansion of the oil and gas industry here. There are a lot of Alberta license plates in Ft. St. John and a large portion of the workforce in the Northeast is “fl y in fl y out.” That means BC isn’t maximizing the job potential of its shale resources for British Columbians and its not maximizing the revenue fl ow to the BC treasury, as non-resident workers pay their income taxes in their home province or territory.

The proponents of the fi rst LNG plant in Kitimat have stated publicly that worker shortages will threaten the economic viability of their and other LNG projects. The costs of the Site C project, if approved, are likely to escalate dramatically as well due to workforce issues alone.

Supplying the workforce for eight mines and nine mine expansions, four LNG plants, various pipeline projects, the rapid expansion of shale gas development, and all the associated service sector businesses that will supply and support these major projects will require creative thinking and deliberate planning – by government.

Only government has the overall responsibility and the capacity to do this level of planning. It will demand a higher level of coordination and thoughtfulness than simply fl oating out trial balloons about relocating welfare recipients. And, it’ll require an increased investment in post-secondary education and training, not the decrease we’re seeing in that budget item over the next three years.

For the Cariboo Chilcotin region a well-planned workforce transition strategy is needed as soon as possible, as our log supply will decrease dramatically, as early as three years from now. If we don’t have a plan for this transition, then it won’t just be welfare recipients who will need help relocating for work.

LIFESTYLES

Need a key cut? Now is the perfect time to visit Hager Lock and Alarm as the company is offering, for a minimum donations of $5, unique keys with fi re fi ghting logos, in support of the Fire Fighters Memorial Monument slated for LeBourdais Park.

“We hope the community sees this as an opportu-nity to not only purchase high quality, unique keys but also to stand behind our fi refi ghters,” Hager’s Laurie Perkins said.

Hager is also building a mini-memorial window card display with names of those who donate. Drop by 376 Kinchant St. and have a key cut.

Hager’s Keys for a Cause aids fi re fi ghters memorial

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Saying goodbye to an angel and a thank you to all that

helped us get through it.We would like to say a huge thank you to so many people. I really don’t know how to begin to thank all of you wonderful folks that gave so willingly and

generously.First, Sonja Anderson and Mary Herauf your kindness will be remembered always. You took a week off work, borrowed a van and drove the kids and myself to U of A Hospital in Edmonton to see our beloved Tisha once more. Mary you held on to those reins when the rest of us were falling apart. Sonja, your loving and caring heart was so much appreciated.To all of Tisha’s friends and families of her

friends, such a big thank you for supporting your children by sending them or bringing them to Edmonton to say their goodbyes to a beloved friend.As we all hoped and prayed and cried and hugged each other, we drew strength to go on from day to day during that very diffi cult time, you all made such a big difference.August 15, 2011 was the day we had to say our fi nal goodbye to our cherished and much loved gorgeous Tisha. Part of all of us died that day along with her. God had plans for you that we can’t understand right now. We miss you and love you so much.Coming back to Quesnel where her Celebration of Life had to be planned, we were again amazed at the outpouring of love. The caring hearts of all of Tisha’s and our friends and families.Thank you to all who brought food, fl owers and cards. Thank you for every prayer that was prayed, every hug, every tear. We want to thank each of you from the bottom of our hearts. To teachers, coaches, friends, and of course her relatives, we are all so very grateful to each of you.Mary, the barbeque and our fi nal farewell to Tisha at the lake was so special. Thank you Sonja and Mary for all your support and the love you so freely gave to Tisha and us. Last but by no means least, to Sue and John for opening their home for the tea. To each and everyone that brought the wonderful fruit and baked goods for the tea. If ever we lost our faith in humanity, it was certainly restored in a big way. God bless you all.Josh and Jonathan for doing the eulogy, you both did a great job and made us all proud of you. To Kayleigh, Abby and Kirsten, how you did it, I don’t know, but I do know that you touched every heart that heard you. We thank you and love you forever. Abby to you for wanting to do something special in Tisha’s memory, you and your friends made angels that we as relatives and friends could take home and keep as part of a memory of an angel we lost.Tisha will live in our hearts forever and so will the memory of all our family and her great friends, that helped us through the most diffi cult time of our lives.

Thank you so much...the Redden Family

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LIFESTYLES

An old build-ing with large glass win-

dows, just off High-way 97, brought the thought that – How often do we know the history, the people and the events that occurred at our house or lot or farm.

When the current owners of a piece of land bought the place from Larry Bell in 1974, it had all the appearances of an old stage coach post although it is not listed anywhere. An old HBC brand-ing iron from days of yore was found in an old sod roofed log barn which seems to confi rm its historic past when Fort Alex-andria nearby was a major centre of the fur trade. Ashcroft, 200 miles away, was the main supply spot for the area which sits now beside the CNR (was PGE), the Fraser River and the highway.

As reported in “Tribute to the Past” the Macalister and Williams families, settled on a land bench beside the river and developed their farms (when trapping and farming were the only sources of employment.) The two families supplied the necessary eight to 10 children and built a one-room school - about 1912.

In old pictures, the single pane windows were made up of several small panes in multiples 9, 12 or 16, brought in from Ashcroft by horse and wagon.

Alexander Mack-enzie had passed this way in 1793, Simon Fraser in 1808, the

Cariboo Waggon road in 1864, the Collins Telegraph in 1866, the Yukon Telegraph in 1898, the Pacifi c Great Eastern Rail-way in 1912 and now Highway 97.

In more recent times, 1974, the Amos and Maybee families who had left Port Hardy and its airport (where they knew teacher Jim Girvin)

bought the land. They were new to farming (milking a cow was a whole new experi-ence) but tried every-thing and learned the hard way.

Their fi rst hay crop was mouldy from high moisture.

Over time they had ponies, goats, sheep, ducks, geese, chick-ens, turkeys, horses and up to 23 cows. Fruit trees also did well in the micro climate.

There was one house on the property which fi tted them well.

It had been occupied by a German fellow who gave the new

owners his pictures of the site. One is at-tached.

Arnold (deceased) and Vera (she is 89 years old) Maybee put up a house above the old one; while Jim and Linda (nee Maybee) Amos lived in the historic house below.

Just south of their place, is the restored PGE Train State house, which in summer is a cafe and nostaligic place, it too carrying on the his-tory of days of long ago.

Andy Motherwell is an amateur historian and regular Observer columnist.

Historical Footnotes

Andy Motherwell

What’s the history of your land?Above left: the new

house constructed by

Arnold and Vera Maybee

in 1974; above right: the

historic home where Jim

and Linda (nee Maybee)

Amos lived.Contributed photo

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I was born on March 26, 1976, in Topanga, CA. I played Jules Harbor in Varsity Blues. Who am I?

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I was born on March 27, 1988, in Carmichael, CA. I play London Tipton on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Who am I?

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I was born on March 28, 1975, in Hershey, PA. I starred in Kate Plus 8. Who am I?

Answer: Kate Gosselin

I was born on March 29, 1948, New Rochelle, NY. I played Harold Chasen in Harold & Maude. Who am I?

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If you would like to ll an additional long questionnaire or sit down with a Lion to have

a extended talk on the future of Quesnel, call Mitch Vik at (250) 992-8343

Please clip out and drop this form off at The Quesnel Observer, 188 Carson Ave. or

K-MAX at 246 St. Laurent.

The Lions need your help. By taking the time to complete the questions below, you can help us to determine the most important area of need in which to focus our energies.

1. In what area does Quesnel need the most support today?

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LIFESTYLES

Since their arrival in Quesnel, Jan. 4, Kati-mavik volunteers from all across Canada have been overwhelmed with the community’s gen-erosity – especially that of the local residents who recently opened their doors to welcome these young people into their homes for 12 days.

Group members were amazed at the warmth shown by the Quesnel residents who showed them a local perspective of the town and wanted to take the time to thank their hosts.

During the billeting period, youth continued to volunteer locally while taking advantage of a privileged opportunity to experience daily life in the region.

“Billeting was a nice opportunity to absorb the real Quesnel community,” Alex Beaumont Vachon, 17, from St. Felicien, QC, said.

“It’s very interesting to see how people can be so welcoming to a person that they never met before and when they aren’t familiar with his culture, his way of life and even his language.”

Now nearing the end of their stay in Quesnel, the Katimavik youth are gearing up for their move to Montreal, where they will spend their fi nal three months in the program continuing their volunteer work and developing lifelong personal and professional skills.

They would like to take the time to thank the community and invite you to a farewell party, March 23, 6 p.m. in the Quesnel Youth Soccer Association board room.

For further information on Katimavik visit www.katimavik.org or visit www.gokatimavik.com.

Katimavik says goodbye and thanks for the hospitality

SportsDo you have a story?

Contact Jonas atPh: 992-2121Fax: 992-5229

sports@ quesnelobserver.com Jonas GagnonSports Reporter


Heartbreakon ice

Quesnel Thunder was within a hair’s breadth of making the fi nals before the Bears woke up and managed to even the score during playoff action at the PeeWee Tier 3 Championships.

“We had them right where we wanted them going into the third,” Dustin Peacock, Quesnel’s coach, said.

The score was 4-1 in favour of the Thun-der for most of the game and, after a couple well-fought games against Semiamhoo and Kerry Park and a diffi cult loss to tourna-ment-leaders, Whistler, Quesnel Thunder were going to the fi nals, as long they kept the Bears from scoring three goals in the the third.

Then the walls came down.In the last period the Bears managed a

three point, unanswered run that netted them the tie and an entry into the fi nals.

“We sat back on our heels and let the mo-mentum shift to the other side and we just couldn’t recover,” Peacock said.

Though Vanderhoof and Quesnel had both won two games, and lost one, the semi-fi nal position went to the Bears on goals for/against, the tie breaking procedure for the BC Hockey association.

“The kids were pretty crushed,” said Peacock.

Jonas Gagnon photos

Whistler victoriousWhistler victorious JONAS GAGNON

Observer Reporter

With an unbeaten streak during the Championship, the Whistler Winter-hawks won a decisive fi rst place leav-ing Vanderhoof Bears to accept silver.

“It was our goal at the beginning of the season – not just to be here – to win,” Dan Davis, a coach of the Win-terhawks, said.

The game, with a fi nal score of 1-0 in favour of the Winterhawks, was a nail biter until the last second ticked off the clock.

Both teams played hard, with the Winterhawks managing to only post one goal and the Bears locked out by the Winterhawks goalie.

In the last minutes Vanderhoof, with victory just beyond their reach, pulled their goalie for the extra attacker, but the Winterhawks managed to fend off all six of them and keep the tenuous lead till the end.

Davis credited the win to the depth of skills in the team and their focus.

“The kids kept their eyes on the prize,” he said.

With the fi nal horn going the Winterhawks piled onto the ice in celebration, while parents, up all the way from Whistler, cheered from the stands.

Organizers of the event were happy with how the tournament came off.

“One of our main objectives was to do a good job so people would leave with a good impression of the town and I think we accomplished that,” Gerry Ortner, the tournament com-mittee chair said.

He estimated the tournament brought in about 500 people, with most kids being accompanied by one or both of their parents.

And while all the kids played hard and kept it clean, it was the Kerry Park Islanders that captured the Fair play Award for their great attitudes.

Jonas Gagnon photo

Serenity digs deep in 4-2 victory over BearIn a classic match-

up between the only squads to have oc-

cupied the FHL Penthouse this season, it was the Serenity Builder bunch who wanted it more in a 4-2 victory over Bear. That makes it two wins in a row for the Builders over Bear, but rumour has it the Communicator Video Crew has already dissected the root cause of Serenity’s sudden supremacy and a remedial plan is currently being drafted. Much like the contest three weeks ago, Serenity used a strong fore-check and the odd back check, which forced the Bruins into costly turn-overs. Taking advantage of the loose pucks was Kevin (Big Daddy) Hesslegrave who scored a beauty for his newborn son and col-lected a pair of assists for his twins. Benefactors of his tiptop play were Brent

(El Capitan) Carter who scored the winner and Steven (Stamkos) Dodge who has now scored more goals the past three weeks (2) than he accomplished in the previous two years. Also scoring for Serenity was Ray (Flying) Friesen who pinballed a puck into the net and several Bear forwards out of harm’s way in front of (Magnifi -cent) Mike Moody in the Builders cage. Replying for a Bear squad who are searching for the Magic that followed them earlier in the season was Jimmy

(The Greek) Sales and Troy (Story) McMillan who cap-italized even strength but couldn’t muster much on a pair of man advantages.

In the penalty fi lled con-test on rink 2, Fraser River dominated Blue Collar in every aspect of the game except Sin Bin attendance in a 5-1 victory. The result gives the Chevy Crew 13 wins this season, which is signifi cantly more than the average third place seed in the long and distinguished history of the FHL. Earn-ing a modifi ed Gordie Howe Hat trick which has now been renamed a Dave (Chainsaw) McCulloch Hat trick of a goal, an assist and a penalty was Chad (The Comet) Swanson who set up Brian (Bubba) In-wood’s third of the season to go with an unassisted groin puller and a phantom penalty call. Opening up the scoring for the River-

men was Grant (Plants) Johannesen as (Silent) Seth Phillips utilized his pat-ented Savardian Spinarama move to notch a goal of his own.

Also scoring for the powder blue persuasion was Jim (Bon) Scott who has fi nally rounded into form after a mid season to forget. Skewering the goose egg that was only minutes away from fruition was BCS sparkplug Ken (Quicksilver) McMillan who went coast to coast to avoid being shut-out for the third time this season.

Reminder: Next week’s scheduled game is post-poned until March 28 due to Spring Break. That will be the fi nal game of the regular season.

Steve Dodge is a defensivewinger with Serenity

Builders and an Observer contributor.

Steve Dodge

PAPERBACK WRITER


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JAR opened with a big four in the fi rst end and stole two more in the second in its match against Cariboo Pulp.

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The sparks were fl ying as Service Electric shocked Karin’s Deli, after blanking the fi rst end. Service Electric 7 vs Karin’s Deli 2.

It was a hard fought, tight game between the Investors Group and the Child Development Centre, which ended with a lovely double

take out to score two in the last end to seal the victory, leading the Investors to a 7-5 win.

A&W played spoiler by knocking Billy Barker out of the playoffs.

It was a very close game that came down to Billy’s last shot that crashed on a guard leaving them with only six points against A&W’s 7.

It was all over but the crying in the six ends as the big orange Kubota machine cleaned out the storage compartment of the Handy boys in six quick ends, taking the game 8-2. The win makes the DLE the Super League

champs for 2011/2012.Chugging along in the

feature match on sheet ‘A’ the Kubota boys needed an extra end to drop the Investor’s portfolio group after a key draw by the Investors skip in the 8 end to tie the game.

DLE proved to be the better investment in the 9 end beating out the investors group 7-6.

The Ham ‘N’ Egger was a Ham & Oofer on sheet ‘B’. Handi, on their way to the Fort St. James Brier, made short work of the Teen Burger crew, who were not patties, just all onions.

Handi Self Storage took the

match 6-0 over A&W.After dropping the Big

Redwood (Gentle Ben) the all-girls team (CDC) pulled off the upset of the night over Billy Barker Casino.

Gambling in the 8 end, Billy forced the extra end only to be outdrawn, proving Big Ben- you are the weakest link.

Service Electric Sparkled with draws and takeouts as they squeezed the fi ber out of the Cariboo Pulp team, 11-3.

JAR Transportation were on line all night, delivering a crushing blow to Karin’s Deli by a score of 10-5.

SUPERLEAGUE CURLING

Kubota cleans up to take championship


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Roll remarks on her Biathlon experience

Madison Roll earned a bronze medal at the B.C.

Winter Games.“You never know what to expect

going into a biathlon competition. I sprained my

ankle during our first morning run and I managed

to destroy three ski poles in two races. It snowed

a ton, but the trails were awesome. Some morn-

ings it was unbelievably cold, so loading clips

with frozen fingers was a bit tricky. The compe-

tition was tough, as there were many talented

biathletes participating. Being a part of the BC

winter games was truly an amazing and unforget-

table experience. Thank you to my coach at the

Games, Erica Erasmus, and to my three coaches

in Quesnel – Jim Crellin, Rob Johnston, and Peter

van Leusden.”Contributed photo

JONAS GAGNON

Observer Reporter

The Clan faced stiff competition at the ‘AAA’ Boys Championship in Langley and, despite a noble effort, were unable to win a game.

“It was a real eye opener,” Team Coach, Dustin Clauson said.

“We hadn’t played anything of that calibre before.”

It was the fi rst run at ‘AAA’ pro-vincials the team had made since 1995, when it was changed down to a ‘AA’ school.

Despite the somewhat disappoint-ing fi nish Clauson was happy with the season.

“Just to go to provincials was a victory,” Clauson said.

The team had expected more out of their provincial run than the 0-4 record with which they came out of the tournament but, despite the disappointment, the team still enjoyed their time in Langley, he added.

For Clauson, who had been coaching the seniors since they started senior high basketball, it was an exclamation point to punctuate their story together.

For the rest of the team, the com-petition was equally well received.

“I’m really proud of the kids,” Clauson said.

First ‘AAA’ provincial run in many years

Despite best efforts Correlieu Clan AAA basketball team wasn’t able to secure a

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EXPERIENCED AUTO PARTS COUNTERPERSON REQUIRED

Taylor Automotive Supplies Ltd., a Tasco Supplies owned Company is currently looking to acquire experienced auto parts counterpersons to join our team in Quesnel and Williams Lake.The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of frontline auto parts experience in a competitive, fast paced environment.Desired skills would include mechanical aptitude, computer profi ciency with electronic catalogues, multi-tasking capabilities and a sense of urgency in providing excellent customer service.We offer a professional working environment with a relaxed atmosphere and a competitive compensation package.Quesnel applicants with experience can apply in person or email to:Taylor Automotive Supplies Ltd. – Attention: Manager449 Legion Drive, Quesnel, B.C. V2J [email protected]

Williams Lake applicants with experience can apply in person or email to:Taylor Automotive Supplies Ltd. - Attention: Manager345 North MacKenzie Avenue, Williams Lake, B.C. V2G [email protected]

General Manager - Log SalesWestern Forest Products Inc. is seeking a General Manager - Log Sales to join our Log Sales & Marketing Group. This senior role represents a signifi cant opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is seeking a leadership role in this important segment of our business. Reporting to the Chief Operating Offi cer, but working closely with our Timberlands and Fibre Supply groups, you will oversee our log marketing plan and manage all facets of our log sales. Specifi cally, you will manage our log sales team, and further develop strategic business relationships with our critical partners with an objective of increasing margin for the company. You come to Western highly respected by your peers and with uncompromising integrity.

A detailed job description can be viewed athttp://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php

You possess a post-secondary degree in Forestry or Business Administration with 10 years progressive leadership experience in the business. Ideally you have knowledge of coastal fi bre fl ows and experience in log trading. You are known for your ability to translate ideas and strategy into actions which deliver strong fi nancial results in this complex decision making environment. More importantly, you are recognized for your integrity and respected by your peers and colleagues for your transparent business approach.Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company operating primarily on Vancouver Island. The Company’s focus is on the solid wood sector and includes timber harvest and lumber manufacturing. The Company is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected] Application Deadline: Monday, April 2, 2012

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Information Sessions

The 2012-2014 Campus

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Email [email protected] to reserve your copy.

Find out more about theseupcoming programs

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

April 11 - 6:00 pm(Program scheduled to start Jan. 2013)

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

April 25 - 6:00 pm(Program scheduled to start Sept. 2012)

Topics to include:• An overview of the program• Structure and delivery of the program• Admission requirements• Program costs• Application process

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register for the next placement assessment test scheduled April 5. Call for more details.

An Administration Clerk/Revenue Clerk to provide general administrative support to Corporate Services and the CEO. The successful applicant will process accounts receivable, fulfil general administrative duties and act as a relief cashier. This is a temporary, part-time position for 2 days/week (Saturday and Sunday), from May 12 to September 30, 2012.Minimum Requirements:

interact with the public.

BARKERVILLE HISTORIC TOWN, BC’s exciting heritage tourism attraction, is seeking:

A Bookkeeper to perform daily financial functions including processing accounts payable, preparing reports and reconciliations, and making sure that revenues,

correctly processed. This is a full-time position from May to October and part-time from October to April. Minimum Requirements:

given to completion of a business administration diploma or a minimum of two years in a recognized accounting

priorities.

Barkerville Heritage Trust, Attn. Matthias Koch, Box 19, Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0 or email [email protected] our website at http://barkerville.ca/employment.htm. The closing date is March 21, 2012 at 12:00 noon.

Barkerville Historic Town is seeking 1 full-time and 1 full-time seasonal Heritage Building Conservation Worker to perform carpentry, maintenance, operational and general labor duties, starting mid-April, 2012 at the rate of $22.41 per hour. The

successful applicant will be required to follow WCB regs and the Barkerville Heritage Trust’s policies and procedures.

Minimum requirements:

conservation program at an accredited learning institution;

of Historic Places in Canada;

policies;

For more information, visit barkerville.ca/employment.htm W.G. Quackenbush, Curator at [email protected] or by mail to Barkerville Historic Town, Box 19, Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0. The closing date is April 2, 2012 at 1:00 PST.

is looking for an energetic person with excellent customer service skills to fi ll the position of

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Required Immediately. Jour-neyman Heavy Equipment Technician for Vernon Dealer-ship. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment at our shop and in the fi eld in a safe, effi cient and capable manner. Qualifi cations required: Jour-neyman certifi cation. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. Able to meet the physi-cal demands of a Heavy Equipment Technician. Work-ing knowledge of computers.Experience in the Forestry and construction Industry.Woodland Equipment Inc of-fers excellent wage compen-sation, extended health bene-fi ts. On-going industry training and year round employment. We are one of the largest Hyundai dealers in Canada and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employ-ees who deliver excellence in the Workplace. Come join our team in sunny and warm Ver-non, where you will be appre-ciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities. Please forward your resume via email to rgilroy@woodland equip.com. No phone calls please.

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HD MECHANICS3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

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Carriers Required• Baker, Twan • Willow, Alder, Panarama Ridge • Robin Rd, Hilborn Rd • Basalt, Granite, Jade Quartz, Mica • Gook, Ariel Dawn, Cody Dale, Croft • Bettcher, Lewis• Reid, Sheppard, Barlow, Carson, Mclean, St. Laurent • Beryl, Dragon View, Flint, Gook, Jasper • Healy, Lewis • Robertson, Ryder • Abbott Drive• McNaughton, Reid St.• Fiege, Pedersen, Vachon, Viker• Giesbrecht, Manweller, Morast, Redden • Phillips, Brears, Enemark, Neighbour S• Brears, Britton, enemark, Phillips N• Neighbour, Sanderson, Thompson Pederson • Barlow, Callanan, Gray, Vaughan, Sheppard, St. Laurent• Warden, Webster, Winder• Rolph St.• Racing Rd.• Ash, Cedar, short, Kerouvac, Elm St.• Mystic Ave.

661262 BC Ltd.(o/a Tim Hor-ton’s) 685 Newman Rd. or 385 Front St. Quesnel, BC.Food counter attendant. Full time/shift work. Nights/over-nights/early mornings/week-ends. $10.90/hr. + benefi ts.Apply at store. Fax: (250)747-2476.Accounting Clerk needed.Profi cient in spread sheetingExcel. Working knowledge of Access is an asset. Familiar with monthly accounting cycle and payable processing.Please drop resume of to box “C” c/o Quesnel Observer 188Carson Ave. Quesnel BC V2J 2A8.An earthmoving companybased in Edson Alberta re-quires a full time Heavy DutyMechanic for fi eld and shop work. We require Cat Doz-er/Deere excavator experi-ence. You will work a setschedule for days on and off.Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 Canadian Western Mechani-cal requires a full-time Li-cenced Refrigeration Mechan-ic. ASAP. Benefi ts, relocationassistance, competitive wage.Fax or email resume to:[email protected], fax250-992-9012 or call 250-992-9807.

Heavy Duty MechanicSunny Okanagan. Required for maintenance & repairs of me-chanical, electrical, hydraulicsystems, & diesel 2 & 4 strokeengines. For details or to ap-ply: e-mail [email protected]/caretaker position avail for mobile home park inQuesnel April 29, 2012.Suitable for retired/semi-re-tired couple in good health.Accommodations provided.Please forward resume [email protected] INDUSTRIES locatedin Campbell River is hiring forthe position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Posi-tion comes with a competitivebenefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lam-bert. Mail: 5791 Duncan BayRoad, Campbell River BC V9H1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502.Email:[email protected]

Medical/DentalDental Assistant required Reply to Dr. Harvey Thomp-son, #22-665 Front St., Ques-nel, BC V2J5J5. 250-992-3771

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Information Sessions

The 2012-2014 Campus

Calendar will bearriving soon.

Email [email protected] to reserve your copy.

Find out more about theseupcoming programs

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

April 4 - 6:00 pm(Program scheduled to start Jan. 2013)

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

April 25 - 6:00 pm(Program scheduled to start Sept. 2012)

Topics to include:• An overview of the program• Structure and delivery of the program• Admission requirements• Program costs• Application process

If you think you need to upgrade your education to access these or other programs,

register for the next placement assessment test scheduled April 5. Call for more details.


The successful candidate will be a certifi ed electrician (BC/IP),with preference given to candidates who have experience in the lumber manufacturing industry. Preference will be given to candidates who have Allen Bradley PLC experience. Ability to troubleshoot and repair VFD drives, optimizer systems, scanners and computer skills would be an asset.

The successful applicant must be a highly motivated team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Alternate schedules and shift work will be required for a demanding, high paced environment. Excellent wages and benefi t package as applicable in the United Steelworkers Local 1-423.

Interfor’s Board of Directors approved a $24 million capital plan to upgrade the Company’s Grand Forks and Castlegar sawmills. The plan involves the installation of a new small log line at Grand Forks to replace existing two-line facility, along with funds to complete the installation of an automated lumber grading system. The Grand Forks project is budgeted at 19 million and will incorporate the same technology recently installed at the Company’s Adams Lake sawmill. Construction will commence in the fi rst quarter of 2012 and will be completed in mid 2013

Interested applicants should forward a resume, or complete an hourly application available at the Grand Forks Offi ce by April 15, 2012 and

forward to: Ken Makortoff, Interfor Ltd. Box 39, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0Fax: (1) 250-443-2434 or email: [email protected]

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PetsBEAGLE puppies. (7 puppies) $900. Vet checked, shots. Ready to go April 15. 250-395-3178.

Merchandise for Sale

Garage SalesMoving Sale house hold items, furniture (bdrm suite) comput-er 1 (250)992-2937

Heavy Duty Machinery

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleMANUFACTURED pure wood shavings: natural product, high quality, low cost, bulk bagged shaving for livestock, pets, gar-dens. Custom hauling available. Call New Cal Rabbit Farm 250-395-3336 or 250-706-8972.

Misc. WantedLOCAL Coin Collector, look-ing to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

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Real Estate

Houses For Sale

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Mobile Homes & Parks

1995 14’ Mobile home, Ridgewood

This well loved home offers 3 bdrms and an oversized stor-

age shed. Located walking distance to all your shopping needs. Pets welcome with ap-proval. Pad rent is $235/mn

which includes sewer, water+ garbage collection. You will

appreciate the 2x6 construc-tion and generous sized pad

and new 30 yr. roof. This home is located in the popular new family section of the River

Walk MH Park community. Close to shopping/Quesnel Golf Club and connected to

the Quesnel River Front walk-ing loop this is an ideal loca-tion to settle in and live af-

fordably. $64,900 Contact Ken @ 250-878-9111

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Rentals

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Commercial/Industrial

3000 sq ft shop, 3 doors, 16 ft ceiling, on 3 acre commerciallot + 1 bdrm suite, 2 baths/ shower. $750/mn. (250)992-7625

For Rent or Lease276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft - Downtown core - Street Level- Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177Retail/Offi ce Space 146 Bar-low St. downtown core - Ap-prox. 1100 sq ft - street level,1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian@ (250)992-0177. Availableimmediately.

Homes for Rent2 bedroom in North Quesnel.Cute and small. F/S W/D ForApril 1st. $600/mo small pet okwith deposit 250-316-20194 bdrm house Carson Sub. 5 new appliances 992-7748.North Quesnel - For rent 2Bdrm House $700/ mo. +Utilities. Available May 1st Call 250-992-7149

Suites, Lower2Bdrm Suite, Ground Level, n/p, n/s, n/parties, w/d + all utilities included. $650/mo.Available Apr 1st, 992-33542Bdrm Suite with fi replaceclose to school & mall. N/S,N/P, avail. immed. 747- 3878Cozy 1 bdrm suite, close toschool,& mall.$475/mo n/p, n/s Call 250-992-8715Large 1Bdrm. bsmt. suite inRed bluff, w/d hookup separ-ate entrance & carport. (250)747-3109

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CCommunityommunity CCalendaralendarSPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS

Meetings and Special Events, Work-shops, Signups and Non-profi t Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednes-day 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.

MONDAYQUESNEL OS-

TOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING April 9, 1 p.m., Se-niors Centre. For information contact Morris, 250-983-8363.

P A W S 4 T H O R P H OTO G R A P H Y FUNDRAISER Show your support for Thor, and get a free photo session: $20 donation – 5 photo disc session, $50 do-nation –10 photo disc session, $100 dona-tion – 20 photo disc session with Alluring Photography. Visit www.paws4thor.com, www.facebook.com/AlluringPhotography or e-mail [email protected].

DOG AGILITY WITH KAY WHITE-HEAD owner and trainer of four agility trial champions, and the instructor of many others. Call 250-992-3881 for details.

WEDNESDAYE M O T I O N A L

LITERACY WORK-SHOP with Dr. Jason Cressey, March 28, 1 – 4 p.m. for service providers then 6 – 9 p.m. for general com-munity members. Call Rebecca for details, 778-414-9119.

PUPPET STORY TIME, April 4, 3 – 4:30 p.m. at new lit-eracy centre, room 206 CDC building, street level. Books and snacks for everyone.

L I T E R A C Y QUESNEL SOCI-ETY AGM May 2, 5 – 7 p.m. in the Liter-acy offi ce, street level, CDC building, room 206.

THURSDAY25TH ANNIVER-

SARY RICK HAN-SEN MEDAL-BEAR-ER’S RELAY leaves Quesnel March 25 from Spirit Square.

L I T E R A C Y QUESNEL OPEN

HOUSE BREAK-FAST April 5, 7:30 – 10 A.M. help launch their new local, street level of CDC build-ing, room 106.

FRIDAYYOUTH ACTION

TEEN GROUP to play a wheelchair bas-ketball/fl oor hockey game against a few lo-cal dignitaries 10 – 11 a.m. From 11 – 11:30 a.m. Spring Break Camp, arts and rec centre Rick Hansen group coming to the facility to take part. They will assist mak-ing replica RH Relay medals with kids. 11:30 a.m. – noon, community presenta-tion at Arts and Rec Centre (Lounge) from Rick Hansen commit-tee.

FAMILY FUN BAKE SALE March 23 – 24, downtown at Four Corners 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

QUESNEL MUL-TI0PLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP MEETING March 30, 12:30 – 2 p.m. at City Hall iln CD Hoy Room. Guest speaker, Pharmacist to speak on latest drug thear-apy. For details call Donna, 250-992-3369.

SATURDAYQUESNEL COM-

MUNITY FOUN-DATION AWARDS GALA March 24, Seniors’ Centre 5:30 p.m.

FAMILY FUN (RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM) BOTTLE DROP OFF March 24, Safeway parking lot, Call MaryAnn, 250-249-5720. The team also recycles ink and toner cartridges and cell phones. Drop off recyclable bottles and cans or they will pick up.

Q U E S N E L HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SER-VICES EXPO March 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Arts and Rec Cen-

tre, comprehensive health maintenance screening, $10 – to register call 250-992-8200.

SPRING FLING FAMILY DANCE March 31, 7 p.m., Bouchie Lake Hall, live band Two Riv-ers, Tickets are $15/adults and $10 stu-dent (youth/child) Door prizes and a buffet at 10 p.m., Red Eye Service by dona-tion. Tickets must be pre-sold, available at Good4 You and Plan-et 2, Circle ‘S’ Western Wear and Rockey’s.

CROONERS CAFE March 31, family ori-ented, open-mic en-tertainment. Doors open at 7 p.m., enter-tainment starts, 7:30 p.m. in the Anglican Church hall. Enter-tainers free admis-sion, audience pay $3/person or $6 for a family.

INTERACT CLUB (YOUTH DIVI-SION OF ROTARY) DESSERT NIGHT F U N D R A I S E R March 31, Correlieu Gym, dessert auction, silent auction and refreshments, tickets are $10 at Circle ‘S’ Western Ware, Iris, Make Traxx and Cor-relieu. Children un-der 5 are free, doors open at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go towards building a school in a developing country.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW at Curling Rink, April 7 – 8, noon – 4 p.m., Gold-pan Express 2012, a not-for-profi t event sanctioned by Na-tional Model Rail-road Association (Canada) features op-erating trains, contest models, exhibits and door prizes. Adults $5, Seniors/Students $4, children under six free, families $15. Information by phone 250-992-3452 or www.goldpanex-press.info.

GARAGE SALE AT

SENIORS’ CENTRE April 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., tables are $10/each. Call Marion Gordon, 250-747-1746 or Seniors’ Cen-tre, 250-992-3991.

QUESNEL ELKS LODGE GARAGE SALE April 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. To donate for the sale call Tim and Sheila, 250-992-5082.

ALEX FRASER PARK SOCIETY AGM April 17, 7 p.m., Seniors’ Centre.

FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM ANNUAL BOOK SALE, May 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring your own bag. Dona-tions of books, DVDs, CDs and jigsaw puz-zles can be dropped off at the museum April 4 – 28, Wednes-day – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. No drop-off Easter week-end. No magazines, National Georgraph-ics, encyclopedias or Readers Digests.

SUNDAYRICK HANSEN

RELAY leaves from Spirit Square March 25, 10 a.m.

SPOOKTACULAR BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE April 29, Rev. Bowling Lanes, For details on forming a team or other aspects to this event, contact Joanie, 250-992-7257. Register online bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca.

ONGOING EVENTS

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoon, 2 – 4 p.m. in the li-brary activity room.

WHIST AND CRIB with the Scandina-vian Club, fi rst and third Wednesday of the month at the Se-niors’ Centre, 7 p.m. For information call 250-747-1323.

PEER DEVELOP-MENT QUESNEL

offers free, peer-facil-itated programming for adults with a men-tal illness. The group runs every other Tues-day, 10 a.m. – noon. For information call 250-985-5832 or email [email protected].

SENIORS AD-VOCACY SER-VICE hours Tuesday –Thursday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call 250-992-9330 and leave a message, someone will get back to you shortly. SAS is located in Century 21 offi ce in the back. Sandwich board on sidewalk means a consultant is in to serve you.

CNIB LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS in the Quesnel area for occasional so-cial visits with lo-cal clients, help with shopping or getting to appointments, or-ganizing in the home and reading. Orienta-tion provided, police record check and ref-erences required. Pre-fer one year commit-ment. Email: [email protected] or call 250-653-1702.

EXODUS 4:10 TOASTMASTERS meet Thursdays. Meetings are 7 p.m., in multi-purpose room at Northstar Church, use lower parking lot. For de-tails call Rose, 250-992-9520.

PEER DEVELOP-MENT QUESNEL offers peer-facilitated programming for adults with a men-tal illness. The group runs every other Tues-day, 10 a.m. – noon. Contact the group at 250-985-5832 or email [email protected].

QUESNEL ELKS HALL available for rentals, call Tim Patchett, 250-992-5082. If you’re inter-ested in joing the Elks call Ralph Scott, 250-747-8566.

PEOPLE INTER-ESTED IN FOSTER-ING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext. 225 at Axis Family Resources.

DO YOU LIKE TO SING? Karaoke at the Legion, Friday nights, 8 p.m. Everyone wel-come.

CELEBRATE RE-COVERY program, sponsored by Cari-boo Liberty Place, for implementing a Christ-centred recov-ery at Victory Way Church, every Thurs-day, 7 p.m. For infor-mation call Ed, 250-255-0880.

QUESNEL TOAST-MASTERS Wednes-days, from 7 – 9 p.m.at the College of New Caledonia. Come and visit and learn about improving your com-munication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get con-nected. Contact Ruby at 250-747-1180 or [email protected]

COUNCIL OF SE-NIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION (COSCO) is an advo-cacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizations wishing to affi liate or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer, 604-576-9734, fax: 604-576-9733 or e-mail [email protected].

JAM AND DANCE AT THE LEGION every Friday night. Call Sharon 250-992-5315.

QUESNEL HEAL-ING ROOMS every Monday 7 – 9 p.m., every Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m. (except holidays) at Bethel Church, Coach Road, Are you sick? Do you know someone who is sick? Bring them to be prayed for. For information contact

Debbie Planeta 250-747-0415 or Diane Giesbrecht 250-747-4643.

GRIEF SHARE RE-COVERY SEMINAR and support group for those who have lost someone close to them. Sunday 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., North-star Church, room 109. Call Northstar Church, 250-992-8830 for informa-tion.

CARIBOO MIN-ING ASSOCIATION meets 2nd Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre. For information call 250-992-8568

SALVATION ARMY NEEDS VOLUN-TEERS Come and be part of helping others in Quesnel. Call 250-992-8784 or drop in and talk to us. Set your own time and hours when it works for you. God Bless.

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDI-CINE. A regular 20-minute laughter session can have a profound impact on our health and well being. Have some fun and come to “Laugh for the Health of it” at Quesnel Laughter Club. First Tuesday of every month. Laugh-ter starts at 7:30 p.m. at Heather Hartridge Personal Fitness Training, 1215 Cari-boo Hwy N. (across from Co-Op), enter at the back of the building. Everyone welcome to this free activity. Donations accepted to help cov-er costs. For informa-tion, call Chris 250-992-8271.


What Rhymes with Dye?

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Some answers: by, cry, dry, eye, y, fry, hi, lie, my, pie

Name That Spot

Hunting for Easter eggs can be loads of fun. Fill in the blanks to name some

of the spots outside where you might nd an Easter

egg hidden.

1) F L _ W _ R P _ T

2) G R A _ _

3) T I _ E S _ I N _

4) B I _ _ B A _ H

5) W H _ _ L B A _ _ O W

6) L A _ N C _ A I _

7) S _ N D _ O X

Answers: 1) Flower Pot, 2) Grass, 3) Tire Swing, 4) Birdbath, 5) Wheelbarrow, 6) Lawn Chair, 7) Sandbox

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1993 JEEP YJ 4X4

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doors, Bimi top, leather bra, hardtop with doors,

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Never been off-road.$6,000.

For sale1997 Honda ShadowAmerican Classic Edition

1100cc, 28,700 km’s.Excellent condition.

$4,800.00250-747-3144

2007 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLANMAJOR AMENDMENT

TOLKO INDUSTRIES LIMITED, CARIBOO WOODLANDS

925 - 2ND AVE NORTHWILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.

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In accordance with section 20(1) of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (FPPR) the proposed major amendment to the Tolko Industries Ltd, Cariboo Woodlands Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) is publicly available for review and comment commencing March 16, 2012 for a period of sixty days.

The proposed changes being made pursuant to Section 29(1)(f) of the FPPR are intended to align the FSP results and strategies with the April 18, 2011 Ministerial Order establishing Land Use Objectives for the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land Use Plan Area. Specifi cally, the amendment is being made to modify, add, and replace applicable results and strategies to align with established Land Use Objectives. The FSP amendment prepared by Tolko Industries Limited, Cariboo Woodlands will be available for review and written comment until May 14, 2012 at the Cariboo Woodlands offi ce during business hours (8:00am-5:00pm). Please contact Bryan Jakubec, RPF, Senior Planning Forester, Cariboo Woodlands, Williams Lake at ph: (250) 305-3607 fax: (250) 305-3690 to review the amendment. Written comments can be submitted by mail or in person to the address above.

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Rentals

Townhouses

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Call Tim at 992-7748

Want to RentFARM WANTED to rent for sheep /beef production. Must have barn corral fencing etc 604-287-7180

Transportation

Antiques / ClassicsVernon Sun Valley SwapMeet @ BC Motor Products 3500-27St. March 30 & 31. Starts 8am . Call Reg 250-308-4701

Auto FinancingSometimes bad things

happen to good people. Why wait to get the car you

deserve. Apply now. 1-877-218-8970

Scrap Car RemovalSCRAP BATTERIES WANTED

We buy scrap batteries fromcars & trucks & heavy equipment.

$4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Transportation

Trucks & Vans

2005 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4

$11,700Four Door - Loaded

Mid Sized Box, 236 km’sGreat Shape, Well MaintainedSummer & Winter Tires

Bose Stereo, Leather InteriorCall (250)255-0304

FOR SALE 2002 Honda CR-V

one owner 185,300 km

excellent condition $7900

250-992-5315

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RecipesRecipesDelicous raisin bread waffl e-toast

At the next weekend brunch, why not serve all the family favourites in

one dish?This recipe gives them the taste

and sensational aroma of French toast, Belgian waffl es, and raisin bread combined into one.

It’s made with the traditional Sun-Maid Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread and only takes 15 minutes from start to fi nish.

Encouraging the little ones to help with this dish will inspire family time in the kitchen as well as at the breakfast table.

Delegate tasks to little early risers by having them measure the ingredients, soak the raisin bread, and personalize their own waffl e-toast with toppings like fresh strawberries and icing sugar.

Use this cooking opportunity as a teaching experience with your kids and soon these early morning duties will become cherished family time.

Raisin Bread Waffl e-ToastPrep time: 5 minutesBake time: 10 minutesServes 3Ingredients:3 eggs3 tablespoons (45 mL) milk

2 tablespoons (30 mL) packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) vanilla extract

6 to 8 slices Sun-Maid Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread

1 tablespoon (15 mL) butter (optional)

Directions:Heat a traditional or Belgian

style waffl e iron. Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar and vanilla in a shallow dish. Dip raisin bread into egg mixture one slice at a time.

Place in waffl e iron, close iron and grill until golden and baked through, about 3 minutes.

(If not non-stick, brush iron with melted butter or spray with cooking spray.) Makes 6 to 8 waffl e toasts.

Tip:If you don’t have a waffl e

iron, place soaked bread slices in a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side until toasted and cooked through.

A video of this recipe, with a step-by-step demonstration, is available online at www.sunmaid.ca.

www.newscanada.com

Fish makes a symbolic Easter dishFrom ancient times, many

different cultures and religions have placed a

high value on eating fi sh at their traditional feasts, probably due to the fact that at least 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water.

At Eastertime in the Christian communities for example, fi sh is often served as a symbol of biblical lore.

Try experimenting with salt, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, with fruit—and it may interest you to know that corn syrup makes for a perfect glaze as you see in this recipe for Cumin Glazed Grilled Salmon. Since there has been some concern recently about high fructose corn syrup, it is worth noting that Crown Golden, the corn syrup of choice in this recipe, does not contain high-fructose-corn-syrup:

Cumin Glazed Grilled SalmonPrep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutesYield: 4 servingsIngredients:• 1-1/2 tablespoons ground

cumin• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt• 1/2 teaspoon fi ne grind black

pepper• 1/2 cup Crown Golden no-high

fructose corn syrup• 4 salmon fi llets (6 to 8 ounces

each/ approx 200 g each)Heat a dry non-stick skillet on

medium high heat. Add cumin and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until cumin is toasted. Use care not to burn. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Combine cumin, garlic salt, black pepper, and dark corn syrup in a small bowl. Mix well.

Brush glaze over both sides of the salmon. Grill or broil, turning once and brushing liberally with glaze. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until salmon fl akes easily.

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Quesnel Septic Service Ltd.Site Assessments • Designs • Installations

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Teachers to vote on strike actionTOM FLETCHER

Black Press

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is going back to court to challenge the legislation that has put an end to its latest strike action, but teachers will be back on the job once spring break is over.

At a news conference in Vancouver Wednesday, BCTF president Susan Lambert announced that union members will take part in a province-wide vote on April 17 and 18 to decide if they

will withhold voluntary extra-curricular duties to protest Bill 22. The legislation gives the provincial government the authority to impose heavy fi nes for strike action during an imposed six-month cooling-off period.

A second member vote would have to be held with majority support before the union approves any strike action that would defy Bill 22 and trigger fi nes of $1.3 million a day for the union and $475 a day for individual teachers.

Year-end report cards will be completed to allow students to apply for scholarships and post-secondary education, Lambert said.

Lambert appeared to rule out any further work-to-rule action as students return from spring break, but she left the door open for individual districts to begin immediately withholding voluntary extra-curricular duties such as coaching that are done outside of school hours.

“We’re a federation of

autonomous locals, and yes, they will be making their own decisions,” Lambert said. “The plan envisions a province-wide action, and that would be one that would I guess join up with the local actions that have already been started.”

Bill 22 goes beyond forcing an end to the strike that has had teachers refusing to complete report cards or meet with administrators since last September. It reimposes restrictions on class size and special

needs support that a B.C. Supreme Court decision last year ruled were done without adequate consultation. Lambert said that will be a focus of new legal action.

“Bill 22 addresses the judgment by repealing it in one paragraph and reinstating it in the next,” she said. “That’s more than arrogant.”

Education Minister George Abbott returns next week from a 10-day visit to China promoting educational exchange. He said he will appoint

a mediator when he returns, to seek agreement within the terms of the government’s two-year wage freeze.

The BCTF did not release the “action plan” worked out during delegate meetings in Vancouver this week, but did indicate that it rejects a provision of Bill 22 that could pay teachers extra if they teach classes of more than 30 students.

Lambert termed the extra pay offer “cash for kids” and called it “totally unethical.”

BCTF president Susan

LambertBlack Press photo

Jumbo resort fi nally gets green lightTOM FLETCHER

Black Press

After 22 years of waiting and debating, the B.C. government has given approval for the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal near Invermere.

Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett made the announcement in Victoria Tuesday, while NDP MLA Norm Macdonald led the latest protest in his home constituency of Columbia-Revelstoke where the project is located.

If it goes ahead as

planned, Jumbo Glacier Resort would be the only glacier-based year-round ski resort in North America, roughly the size of Silver Star resort near Vernon and about one tenth the size of Whistler.

The master development plan approved by the government allows for phased development of 6,250 beds, up to 23 ski lifts and a 3,000 metre-high gondola overlooking a glacier-fed lake.

Thomson said the latest delay came after the Ktunaxa Nation declared the resort area a spiritually signifi cant site in 2009. There has been extensive

consultation with the Ktunaxa and Shuswap Indian Band based in Invermere on the proposal, and the B.C. goverrnment’s legal advice is that the spiritual declaration does not represent a valid territorial claim, Thomson said.

A wildlife management zone will be established in the region, to protect the three to four grizzly bears that have been identifi ed by DNA testing and the rest of the local wildlife, Thomson said.

Macdonald said it was “tremendously disrespectful to make this announcement in Victoria

instead of coming and facing the people of this valley.”

Bennett said a local announcement would have produced “1,000 people on either side of the street” continuing the argument that has divided the region for two decades.

Bennett credited the tenacity of resort developer Oberto Oberti, who fi rst identifi ed the site as an architect working for Japanese investors more than two decades ago.

Oberti is hoping to have major construction complete by 2014, when the project’s environmental permit is due to expire.

Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson

and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announce ap-

proval of master development agreement for Jumbo

Glacier Resort Tuesday in Victoria.Black Press


HOME AND GARDEN

Like any home décor trend, painting trends come and go.

From sponge and stenciling to accent walls and painted chalkboards, new innovations have paved the way for exciting develop-ments.

If you are looking to give your home a quick pick me up, nothing is faster, easier and less expensive than a fresh coat of paint.

According to The Home Depot Canada, here are some of the most popular paint-ing projects and solutions for spring.

Paint the unexpected: Tradi-tionally, colour has been re-served for the walls only. This spring, consider introducing paint to everything from worn wood furniture and fl oor boards to the ceiling. Whether you apply a muted

tone, bright hue or a dynamic check pattern, you will be amazed at the results.

Paint and go: Paint technol-ogy has come a long way in saving time. Whether one room or the whole house is on the spring checklist, make any paint project easier with a premium paint and primer all in one. Available in a wide range of colours, Behr Pre-mium Plus has received rave reviews.

Colour match it: Sometimes inspiration is found from that perfect colour in a piece of art or even a throw pillow. Now you can bring in a home accessory or fabric swatch to the Colour Solutions Cen-ter at The Home Depot and an associate will replicate the colour in a can of paint. Imagine the possibilities.

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Painting provides a quick pick-me-up to any home

As our springtime lawn goes from soggy life-lessness to vibrant green, many homeowners are inspired to try their hand at improving the health and appearance of their turf.

Re-seeding (or overseeding) is an easy way to revive a lawn but can deliver mixed results, so applying a little expertise will ensure the effort isn’t wasted.

“You are right that some dedicated attention to our lawn is required from time to time,” Scott MacDonald at Scotts Canada, a leader in this fi eld, said.

“Overseeding will add signifi cant new life—and that includes thickening the turf to crowd out weeds and help prevent damage by insects and other elements. However, simply throwing some seed over troubled areas rarely gives the lawn the boost it needs.”

Instead, MacDonald points out that a few dedicated ‘overseeding’ steps will make all the difference. For example, suffi cient water for the seedlings is going to be vital to your success.

“If the seed dries out, it dies out so keeping it moist is critical,” he continued.

“It’s true that this requirement is not al-ways easy for busy homeowners, so why not improve the odds for success by using water-retaining seed? Look for the advanced Coated Grass Seed by Scotts Turf Builder.

“It’s a premium blend and each seed is wrapped with a water absorbent coating that

acts like a sponge to retain water. This means with gradual moisture release, the seeds have a better chance to stay hydrated even if you miss a day of watering.”

For optimum re-seeding success, here are a few more tips from Scotts:

• First step: mow the grass shorter than normal, 1-2 inches high, to ensure the seed has direct contact with the soil.

• Rake thoroughly to remove thatch and debris and to loosen the ground.

• Optional steps for best results: aerate the soil and/or apply topdressing.

Aerating helps the lawn to absorb water and nutrients easily, assisting the seeds to lodge and grow.

Topdressing involves adding a layer of quality lawn soil or triple mix to the area. Read the label to be sure the soil is weed-free.

• Apply the Coated Grass Seed with a broad-cast spreader according to directions on the bag.

Before purchasing, consider the growing con-ditions. Sun exposure for example is the main factor, so choose a seed mix that matches a high, medium, or low amount of daily sunlight.

• Apply a specialized seed food like Turf Builder Starter Lawn Fertilizer.

6. Water immediately and keep the spots moist until the seed fully germinates.

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Re-seeding is an easy way to revive a lawn

As the hub for so much of a family’s activity, the kitchen is one of the most popular rooms in a home. So it’s no surprise that with all the cooking and entertaining, the heart of the home can suffer from some natural wear and tear. The good news is making kitchen cabinets look like new again can be quite cost-effective with some easy do-it-yourself projects. Here’s how.

Update the hardware. Chipped or worn or out cabi-

net knobs and pulls are easy to replace – and affordable too. Prices range from about $1 for a basic knob to $5 for a beautiful polished nickel knob or chrome fi nish handle.

Brighten with a fresh coat of paint. If new kitchen cabinets are not in the budget, consider updating worn or wood grain fi nish cabinets using a cabinet transformation kit. Rust-Oleum offers an easy do-it-yourself system that requires no stripping, sanding or prim-

ing. It’s also available in a light and dark colour option.

Add panel moulding. Anoth-er option for giving cabinets a facelift is adding more detail – essentially a panel effect – with wood moulding. This do-it-yourself project will require more work, but results in a completely new look. Once the moulding has been applied, fi nish with a fresh coat of paint and enjoy the transfor-mation.

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Transform your kitchen with easy do-it-yourself projects


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