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Robert Mike Mero and Kale Raymond Comeau have been found not guilty.
The incident in question involved an alleged drive-by shooting in June of 2012.
The decision, handed down by Justice R.Tindale in Quesnel Supreme court Thursday, rested primarily with a wiretap on Mero’s cell phone and testimony from Crown’s main witness.
Tindale found the witness “unreliable” and “contradictory”. Noting she wrongly identi� ed one suspect and later changed who it was.
Justice also noted his “dif� culty” with identi� cation due to poor lighting at the time and the limited time frame to correctly ID the subjects.
Both men were facing one count of each of discharging a � rearm with the intent to endanger life and pointing a � rearm.
June 2, 2012 RCMP responded to shots � red in the 400 block of Hartley street.
The rounds did not strike anyone, but penetrated a window and siding of a residence.
Suspectssought
Sunday (Oct. 5) at approximately 10 p.m. two males forced their way into a business on Two Mile Flat in Quesnel.
Once inside, the suspects stole a large quantity of merchandise before � eeing in a stolen vehicle.
The vehicle was later located near Boston Bar where it was involved in a collision. The suspects � ed from the scene of the collision on foot and remain at large.
Forensic identi� cation specialists have examined the scene of the break and enter and the stolen vehicle.
Video surveillance has been obtained of the suspects and the � le remains under investigation by the Quesnel RCMP.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Quesnel RCMP at (250) 992-9211 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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TurboThe recent rains washed up many of these slow moving creatures. Fun fact: Garden snails have a top speed of 50 yards per hour, this is about 1.3 centimeter per second.
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Our 14th Annual Taste of Quesnel Variety Dinner and Artisan AuctionSaturday, November 22, 2014
Quesnel and District Seniors Centre
Tickets are $50.00 each – available @ the Cariboo Observer or you can pre-book your table of eight now by
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deliver them well in advance of the event. Refunds available if necessary, 14 days prior to event or this is considered a charitable donation with receipt.
Purchase your tickets by October 31, 2014 for entry in the Early Bird Draw @ Auction
An original Metalwork Sculpture by our local Master – Bert deVink
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Doors open at 530 –with the gentle � avor of the Northern Lights Harps & Friends
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Quesnel residents have a chance to win, just by shopping in the Gold Pan city.
Quesnel Commu-nity and Economic Development Cor-poration (QCEDC) is partnering with the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce, Quesnel Downtown Associa-tion, South Quesnel Business Association, West Quesnel Busi-ness Association and Community Futures to host a Shop Ques-nel contest.
The contest will use social media to raise awareness about what products are available locally.
Residents are encouraged to take a photo and post it on all social media platforms with the
hashtag, “#IBough-tItInQuesnel”. Each posting will be entered in a weekly draw for a cash prize. Each week, purchas-ing a designated “theme” item will garner an extra entry.
Some of the theme items will include: appliances, jewelry, electronics, building materials, recreational vehicles, sporting goods, shoes or boots, automotive, furnish-ings and clothing.
A survey completed by almost 400 Ques-nel residents in the spring sparked the idea for the contest.
“We wanted to do something to support local retailers, while drawing attention to items people think you can’t buy in Quesnel,” Economic
Development Officer at QCEDC Amy Reid said.
“Our ten ‘themes’ have been selected based on our survey results.”
Purchasing from locally owned busi-nesses keeps money circulating closer to where we live.
This creates a ripple effect as those businesses and their employees spend their money in and around Quesnel.
Full contest details and a link to the Shop Quesnel survey can be found on the QCEDC Facebook page (www.facebook.com/qcedc).
CorrectionIn the front page story, Topham receives sup-
port from OCLA, Observer, Oct. 1/14, the trial date was stated as Oct. 27, 2014. The trial is, in fact, slated for Oct. 26, 2015.
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Chris and Heather Hartridge are on their nine-month grand tour, on bicycles, to Mexico and Central America and will be submitting their travel stories to the Observer.
Continuing on the Canadian leg of our journey
to Central America we pick up the story as we make our way south on Vancouver Island’s Hwy. 19. Camping along the way, after Woss we stopped at Sayward Junction, Campbell River, Miracle Beach and Kye Bay near Comox. Kye Bay was a special destination as it is home to an old friend Dave Spinks and his lovely partner Roz. There, they own and operate a
very cool beach side resort – cabins and a recently renovated lodge. They offered to put us up for a couple of nights and we happily accepted the offer. Kye Bay is just across the straight from Powell River and with the weather’s blessing we had a super relaxing and rejuvenating
time. It was so great so see Dave again. We’ve known each other for 35 years or so and used to play in the Zig Zag Mountain String Band. During our stay, Dave mentioned there was a jam session at a pub in Qualicum on the day were going to leave. As it was on the way, we hitched a ride there with Dave and Roz so we could get in on the jam. We arrived to a hoppin’’ joint with plenty of players on the chalkboard. Dave quickly rushed up and put our names on so we could get a place in line. Then we sat back and listened to the various celebrities croon their own country song (country music being the day’s theme.) It had been a couple of years since Dave and I had played together and we were pretty pumped about the whole thing. Without a doubt and with a certain amount of pride I can say we rocked the place. I could sense people were itching to hear and dance to some rock n’ roll. Our � rst song was appropriately enough, Six Days on the Road. Up tempo, heavy on the beat, we had the dance � oor full in no time. We moved through some of Dave’s favourites and the set went by way too fast. Thanks Dave!
From Qualicum we continued south to
Nanaimo and a stay with a Warmshowers.org host couple Jim and Cory Kral. We were soon to � nd out what a small world it is. Kral is a well known family in Quesnel and Jim and Cory were related. It was fun exchanging names of people we knew and learning about their family. They were consummate hosts and we had a wonderful stay with them. Thanks Jim and Cory.
The next morning we were off to catch the ferry to Tsawassen so we could visit my mum and brother in Surrey along with other friends we hadn’t seen for a while in the Lower Mainland. We took a week to see everyone including our kids who came to Surrey for a bit of a family gathering. We also re-stocked the supplies for the next section of the journey – back to Victoria and over the Olympic Peninsula via Port Angeles.
On Aug. 27 we took the ferry back to Victoria and spent two days meandering down the beautiful Lochside Trail as it winds from Swartz Bay through Sidney and on to Victoria. On the way we stayed with another Warmshowers.org host and were pampered once more. The next day in Victoria we felt like real tourists cycling past the B.C. Legislature as we made our way to the Black Ball Ferry. By 5 p.m., we
were in the U.S.A. ready to start the next leg of our tour. And, on our way to another home stay with a host family there. The Warmshowers worldwide movement to promote cycling and provide a safe and friendly place to stay overnight is simply wonderful.
From Port Angeles we brie� y headed east and then turned south to follow Hwy. 101 down the Hood Canal. The weather gods were still on our side as we camped in state parks with names like Dosewallips and Potlach. This was a busy time as it was the Labor Day weekend. We chose to stay put in one campground for a couple of nights so we didn’t have to battle traf� c and it worked. When we emerged back on to the roads, the kids were in school and things had calmed down a bit.
Our route after the Hood Canal took us through the towns of Sheldon,
Centralia, Castle Rock and Cahtlamet as we rode over to meet the mighty Columbia River. Say, did you know this river was named after a ship called the Columbia Redviva captained by Robert Grey who entered the river’s mouth in 1792? From Cahtlamet, we made our way via road and ferry to the historic city of Astoria, Oregon. We camped right on the Paci� c coast at a super state park with an amazing hiker biker campsite. These campsites will be our home many nights on our way down the Oregon Coast. With all the facilities we need and at $6 per person they’re a bargain. Not to mention very biker-friendly.
In our next story, we’ll take you down the Oregon coast where we visit deserted beaches, see whales breaching just off shore and hear the sea lions bark hello as we ride by.
Back of BeyondThe Hartridges
Wheels across the borderHartridges say a fond farewell to Canadian soil
Above: Chris Hartridge and long-time friend Dave Spinks jam like old times in Qualicum Beach; below: Heather pedals east of Port An-geles, Washington State.Contributed photos
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Margaret RansomeMay 3, 1936 ~ October 6, 2014
With great sadness the family of Margaret Ransome would like to announce her peaceful passing at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital on October 6, 2014. Margaret was born in Saskatchewan on May 3, 1936. Her marriage to Arthur Ransome of over 62 years gave them a great family of four children, ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Margaret will be sadly missed by her husband Arthur, son Randy (Loretta) Ransome, daughter Wendi (Geordie) Futer, daughter Chicgaila (Ray) Wood, son Mike (MaryAnn) Ransome, sister Caroline (John) Brienen and many nieces, nephews and friends. Margaret was a
wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
There will be service for Margaret on October 18, 2014 at 2:30 pm
at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 621 Abbott Drive in Quesnel. The family would like to thank the sta� at G.R.
Baker Memorial Hospital and Dunrovin Park Lodge
for the loving care she received.
Obituary Tribute
Ernest passed away peacefully in Dunrovin’s Maple House on September 23, 2014 with his family at his side, after his battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia. A Memorial Tea was held October 4, 2014.
Ernie was survived by his sisters June McKinley and Rose Smith of Carstairs Alberta and sister Doreen Ryman of Penticton. He is also survived by his children Brian Bradford of Water Valley, Alberta, Diane (Ray) Greenough of Quesnel and Rick Bradford of Gibsons BC and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ernie worked as a butcher earlier in life and in the mid sixties, moved his family to Quesnel and began his career in the Logging Industry until he retired. Ernie also served many years as a volunteer firefighter for the Bouchie Lake Fire Department. Ernie
loved life and he believed in living it to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by family and friends and remembered as a kind, hard working, fun loving individual.
We would like to extend a heart filled thank you to the staff at Dunrovin’s Maple House, Dr. G Martins and Dr. J Fine for making our Dad feel at home and the care and kindness that he received this past year.
We would also like to show our appreciation to the Daycare program at Dunrovin, we are grateful this program exists.
ERNEST C. BRADFORD
Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with the arrangements.
The family of Dianne Cann
sadly announce her peaceful passing on September 20 th at Dunrovin Park Lodge,
with her family at her side.
A Memorial Service for Dianne will be held Saturday, October 18 th at 3 pm at
Clayton’s Funeral Chapel.
Those wishing to honour Dianne’s Memory by way of donation may do so to
the Arthritis Society of BC.
Dianne’s Family wish to thank all those for their love and support during this
difficult time.
HOY, GERALDINE (GERRI) Peacefully passed away on September 20, 2014 , age 75, at Kelowna, B.C. She is survived by her loving family and many friends. � e family would like to thank all the sta� of the Kelowna General Hospital and
Cottonwoods Care Centre, as well as the many friends & relatives
for their care. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 19th
2014 at 1:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 94, Kinchant Street, Quesnel. In lieu of � owers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Gerri’s memory.
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Youth parliament seeking applicationsAre you (or know
someone) between the ages of 16-21 with political aspirations, a desire for intellectual debate and possible change?
If so, the provincial government has a program for you. The British Columbia Youth Parliament is after 95 fine young men and women to visit Victoria this Christmas, debate important service projects to benefit the youth of the province, and put those plans in place in 2015.
For the next three weeks, BCYP is calling on community and youth leaders across the province to nominate exceptional young people to take part in this important opportunity.
“BCYP is education and community service in action,” Premier for the upcoming year of BCYP Darya Ali said.
“We’re looking for young people who want to learn more about our system of government, make life-long friends, and take part in projects that benefit our province’s youth.
“We’re asking community leaders, elected officials, and others to think about young people who’d be great members of this organization and make sure those youth are aware of this opportunity.”
The British Columbia Youth Parliament is a non-partisan, non-demoninational, non-profit
service organization.BCYP plans, fundraises
for, and puts in place service projects that help improve the lives of young people.
These include group community service events, partnerships with community service organizations, regional model parliaments, and individual youth volunteer projects.
BCYP members spend time at the BC Legislature in Victoria between Boxing Day and New Years Day every year to debate and vote on the organization’s proposed activities and issues of local, national, and international importance.
All members sit as
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Potential BCYP members will be:
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• Interested in learning more about how our democratic system works.
Additional information and membership applications are available on-line at www.bcyp.org.
This year’s application deadline is Oct. 29.
BCYP is sponsored by the Youth Parliament of BC Alumni Society, a registered, non-profit organization.
Researchers release Mount Polley findingsResearchers and
staff at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) have released some initial findings regard-ing the tailings pond breach at the Mt. Pol-ley Mine. The results were presented and discussed at an Open House held on Satur-day at the UNBC Dr. Max Blouw Ques-nel River Research Centre (QRRC) near Likely. When the tail-ings pond at the Mt. Polley Mine breached on Aug. 4, staff and students at the QRRC initiated a sampling and monitoring program the same day; the monitoring has continued since. The QRRC is located 23 km from the Mt. Polley Mine and 10 km away by boat from where Hazeltine Creek enters Quesnel Lake.
“In a matter of a few hours, the wa-tershed was affected at an extent never
before seen, and that will possibly last for decades,” Dr. Phil Owens said.
“There have been few occasions in B.C. where so much infor-mation was required in order to determine the environmental impacts of a major industrial disaster.”
“Fortunately, the ex-isting research activi-ties that the QRRC has been undertak-ing in the Quesnel watershed over the last decade, and the expertise and capacity of staff and students at the QRRC, allowed for prompt action,” Dr. Ellen Petticrew added.
A number of key findings to date have been issued based on research by the QRRC and their col-laborators:
• There is a plume of fine sediment that extends over an area of many tens of square kilometres that is concentrated
at depth in the water column (typically below 25 m deep) of Quesnel Lake and centred around the area where Hazeltine Creek enters the lake. The plume is moving both down the lake (towards the town of Likely) and up the lake (past Cariboo Island).
• Water sample analyses show that the plume is com-posed of very fine particles with a median diameter of approximately one micron (a human hair is 40 – 50 microns wide).
• Further analysis shows that the water in the sediment plume is higher in metals concentrations com-pared to water sam-ples collected above the plume, and that the metals are mainly associated with the fine sediment.
• The data suggest that the plume of fine sediment derived
from the breach is moving from the lake into Quesnel River. Monitoring of water and sediment proper-ties in the Quesnel River at the QRRC show that there are pulses of cold water moving into the river from deeper lake wa-ter. The pulses occur quickly with sharp drops in water tem-perature and changes in water colour over a few days, before returning to ambi-ent conditions. These pulses are associated with increases in fine mineral sediment, and some geochemical properties (including metals).
Preliminary research suggests that these pulses in water and fine sediment origi-nate from the plume in the lake (described above) and are a result of vertical dis-placement of deeper, cold water from the lake.
Researchers and staff at the QRRC, along with their col-leagues at UNBC (at the Prince George campus), UBC and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), are continuing their research ac-tivities in the Quesnel River watershed and will report further findings.
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Not heardMayors and councillors
didn’t get much in the way of joy or love from
the provincial government last week during the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual conference.A resolution was passed
unanimously by UBCM delegates asking the government to rescind recent B.C. Ferries fare hikes and service cuts.Minutes after the resolution passed,
Transportation Minister Todd Stone kiboshed the idea.“That’s not going to happen,” he
told a reporter.The UBCM was asking for a
rollback in fares to 2013 rates. They were too high then, as well.The motion put forward by UBCM
delegates came on the heels of a report suggesting B.C. has missed out on more than $2 billion in economic activity over the past decade because of rising fares. Stone labelled the report “irresponsible” and “unsubstantiated.”When he wasn’t keeping the
socialist hordes away from the gates of British Columbia, Premier W.A.C. Bennett essentially created B.C. Ferries in the late 1950s.A strike by employees of the
private Black Ball Line was the impetus for Bennett’s plan to create a government-owned ferry service. Bennett saw it as an extension of the highway system. Say that now and watch federal and provincial politicians run for the hills.Back at the UBCM last week,
delegates passed an emergency motion related to the sharing of tax revenue by the province. This is mostly about infrastructure upgrades and the increasing difficulty municipalities have funding projects. The emergency motion was thought to be required because the provincial government has ignored, for 12 months, a report detailing a partnership proposal between the province and municipalities.No word, no love, from the
province on this one, either. Makes one wonder just how serious the provincial government takes the UBCM.
Three years ago, long-time chief and band administrator
Sophie Pierre sought an ex-tension of her term leading the B.C. Treaty Commis-sion and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this long and costly effort seriously or “shut ’er down.”
Last week Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commissioner on a slightly more hopeful note. This year, the Tla’amin Na-tion in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa.
They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Tsawwas-sen First Nation in leaving behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-government. Tsawwas-sen in particular has moved ahead aggressively.
Its shopping centre de-velopment near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now.
All of these treaties were negotiated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian
First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere.
The need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s 22nd annual report.
In it, former chief commis-sioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influen-tial voices, urging aboriginal communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to an-cient tribal rivalries.
Another hopeful sign is that after seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has finally given its negotia-tors a mandate to negotiate fisheries.
This is the main reason why the Tla’amin waited five long years for Ottawa’s blessing after their treaty had been hammered out.
This year’s landmark deci-sion of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa. Pierre noted the “flurry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconcili-ation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs 150 years ago.
Pierre said this court rul-ing “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both financial and time commit-ment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.”
That’s the good news for B.C.’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province.
It’s also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqot’in ruling is unique.
It’s unlikely to be repeated by most other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it.
Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Na-tions to support treaty ne-
gotiations. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties.
Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offer-ing. This would leave them free but broke.
Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said.
The commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity.
There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties
Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward self-govern-ment.
Federal and provincial governments must recog-nize the successes, and the failures.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tom-fletcherbc Email: [email protected]
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Editor:In response to your headline of October 3
Immersion numbers down and the subsequent rather negative article, I would like to clarify a few things.
Enrollment in the entire Quesnel School District is down.
The district total enrollment went down by 76 students, and four of those were in the French Immersion program, so as a percentage of total students enrolled, it only went down by .3 percent.
As a parent of a child in the French Immersion program at Ecole Baker, I can tell you that the handful of children that left this year left because their parents had work opportunities elsewhere.
Those children are still in the French Immersion program, just not here in Quesnel.
We, like probably every other public elementary school in the district, lost children due to the strike.
St. Ann’s and NCCS both gained students this year, not necessarily because their parents were unhappy with their schools (and in our case, the opportunity to learn a second language), but more likely because they were concerned about their children missing out on education, or because they could no longer afford childcare.
Baker has had full (or overfull) K French Immersion classes for the past four years. Many parents in this district believe in the program and there are some who continue to support it even after their children have graduated with their Double Dogwood from Correlieu.
We continue to have an excellent program here, supported by active and involved parents. If anyone would like more information, please contact Ecole Baker at 250-992-8383.
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Keeping the historyHarry Jones was born at Caernarvonshire, Wales, September 29, 1840 and arrived in BC in 1863. He died February 25, 1936 and is buried at Stanley, BC. (from Richard Wright book, “Barkerville, Wil-liams Creek, Cariboo.)On your next visit to Barker-ville, take a detour through Stanley and stop at the cemetery. You will find Harry Jones new marker. He is right beside Capt. John Evans. Not only do the Friends help support Barkerville projects such as the newly restored Canadian Claim display which opened this summer but also help to “preserve, protect and promote” other sites within the Cariboo Goldfields. The Friends of Barkerville for a number of years have spent many volunteer hours fixing up the Stanley cemetery by restoring and paint-ing picket fences around the graves, repairing the fence surrounding the cemetery and with funding from the CRD have made it wheel chair accessible and installed an outhouse nearby. Left to right: Gary Fox, Grant Johannesen, Robin Grady, Lana Fox, Loretta Grady and John Mitchell.
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From Cariboo Observer newspa-per February 29, 1936
Harry Jones, whose death oc-curred in Vancouver Sunday morning, Feb. 25, 1936, was one of Cariboo’s outstanding pioneers.
He came to Cariboo in the sum-mer of 1863 with a company of 27 Welshmen headed by the late “Captain” John Evans to mine gold on Lightning Creek. He was in his 23rd year at the time. Talisien Evans, son of the leader, and Harry were the two young-est members of the “Adventurers” company. To distinguish Harry Jones from eight other Jones in the party, he was known as “Henry VIII.” All of the men in the com-pany were given a number.
The Adventurers broke up in the fall of 1864 and about half of them returned to Wales. Some scattered to other parts of the Province and a few remained in Cariboo.
Harry Jones hiked out to the coast in the fall of 1884 and returned to Barkerville early in the following spring. One of his first jobs was in the famous Ericcson claim on Conklin’s gulch. In a few years, working under some of the ablest deep diggings men in the country, he became an expert, face man himself. One of his outstand-ing accomplishments was the Van Winkle drain tunnel in the early 1870’s which not only brought wealth to the Van Winkle share-holders but to the owners of three adjoining claims as well. Driven out by water, the crews of the Victoria, Vancouver and Vulcan stood by until the drain tunnel tapped the Van Winkle shaft. The tunnel then acted as a drain for all four claims.
When the best miners in Cariboo failed, Harry Jones took on the job and drove his tunnel through slum by reversing the accepted methods of timbering.
Mr. Jones went home to Wales in the winter of 1875-78 and returned again in the summer of 1888 and 1899 when he accepted a position where he was able charge of shaft operations for quite a long period.
– submitted by Lana Fox
Premier Richard McBride & Barkerville MLA Harry Jones ca.1903-1909.
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Gravekeeper at workJohn Mitchell visited the Stanley Cemetery two years ago and noticed that Harry’s headstone had no marker and decided then he would try raising money to replace a new marker for Harry’s headstone. Recently, John completed this task with the assistance of Friends of Barkerville members; John in final stage of placement.
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declaredOctober is once again
declared Foster Parent Month and several people
involved with Foster Parenting were on hand
as Mayor Mary Sjostrom, centre front, signed the
official city document. Left to right are: Sandra Ritchot,
Ed Barry, Teri Young, Lisa Shearer and Tracy Nygaard. Watching the process from
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WEAR FOR KIDS AND ADULTS now being accepted at Super Suds Laundro-mat, 415 McLean St.. Cleaned items will be available at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel, Mon-day – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. For information call 250-992-7257.
BBBSQ GARDEN BENCH RAFFLE
$10/ticket bench can be seen at Better at Home, 275 Reid St. Tickets available from Big Bros/Big Sis, 368 Vaughn St. or Better at Home.
TUESDAYSENIORS CURL-
ING begins Oct. 14. New members wel-come, no experience necessary. Regular on-line or phone curling rink for more information.
CHILDREN’S CONCERT SE-RIES PRESENTS RAINBOW DANCE THEATRE’S “iLumi-Dance” Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., Chuck Mobley Theatre, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 each or $30/fam-ily of four or more at Bo Peep Boutique, Arts and Recreation Centre and at the door.
WEDNESDAYLETS KNIT, for
those interested in getting together to knit and share skills. Open to beginners and experienced knitters beginning Oct. 15, 1 – 3 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre boardroom. For information contact Marion DeWeese, 250-992-7655.
THURSDAYQUESNEL FILM
CLUB PRESENTS Land Ho!, Oct. 23, Carib Theatre, 6:30 p.m. Reg. admission, $9, Seniors, $7. For information call 250-747-7422 or 250-747-3979.
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HALLOWEEN PARADE Oct. 31 beginning behind Big Country Print-
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PLANNING AN EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. John’s Hall newly renovated space. For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152.
Quesnel Art Gallery presents Flights of Fancy, featuring the work of 13 mem-bers of the Thursday Painters group. The show runs until Friday Oct. 31 at 500 North Star Road. The Gallery is open from 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
BIG DOG COM-EDY PRESENTS TWO LIVE COMICS Christina Walkin-shaw and Kathleen McGee Oct. 17 – 18, 8 p.m. at the Occi-
dental Hotel. Tickets are $20 at Quesnel Music, The Occi-dental and Cariboo Truck and Auto Sales.
ST. JOHN THE DIVINE ANGLI-CAN CHURCH ANTIQUES AND UNIQUES SALE Oct. 24 (4 – 8 p.m.) – Oct. 25 (10 – 3 p.m.) at the Anglican Church Hall, 465 Kinchant Street. For informa-tion or table rentals call Honey, 2lk50-992-5875.
ADOPTIVE FAMI-LIES CAMP Oct. 24 – 26, Ness Lake Family Camp, for information contact Selena Weiers, [email protected] or 250-747-7494, toll free 1-866-303-4591.
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RUMMAGE SALE, St. Andrew’s United Church, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. – noon.
OAPO #77 GOLD-EN CENTRE RUM-MAGE AND BAKE SALE, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., lunch available. Donations welcome.
BETTER AT HOME CASINO NIGHT, Oct. 18, Elks Hall, doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets, $25 at BAH office, 275 Reid Street or Honey, 250-992-5875. All monies donated to Better at Home Se-niors’ Housecleaning services.
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Making a Di� erenceFunded in part by the Warden Family Fund, Quesnel Community Living receives a grant of $5000 for the fencing of the Racing Road property. This property is used for a number of di� erent activities including a residential group home, a day program along with a number of social and recreational activities. For safety and security reasons the property needs to be fenced so that QCLA can continue to invite and host activates and ensure the safety of their residential clients and event participants. QCLA provides services to adults that require support in a variety of settings. They provide access, acceptance and assurance to adults living with developmental disabilities. The service can range from a few hours assistance in doing banking or shopping to a residential setting with 24 hour care. The people served are often the most vulnerable members of our society and with the support of QCLA they can achieve the independence they wish in their daily lives. QCLA has been working in Quesnel since 1959 striving for the best and most appropriate care for the consumer. Their members include people with developmental disabilities, advocates, families and caregivers, and community members who are interested in making a di� erence.
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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter
After securing the property on the corner of Reid Street and McNaughton Avenue, the Quesnel Lions Club have made fundraising for the construction of affordable, independent living for seniors a priority.
“We’d like to ultimately see a 30-unit building on that property,” Seniors Housing Society’s Peter Nielsen said.
Preliminary concept plans have been drawn up for the seniors housing complex and fundraising efforts have already topped $65,000 of the $1.5 million in cash and in-kind donations needed.
“The total cost is about $5 million but if the Lions can put together about $2 million, B.C. Housing will hold the mortgage for the balance,” Nielsen said.
The next phase
is creating official architectural renderings, traffic flow and the influence such a complex will have on local traffic and finalizing zoning, permits and bylaws.
“Optimistically, we hope to break ground in 2015 and be renting the suites by 2016,” he said.
“We’re looking at construction and supplies being procured as local as possible.”
The rental suites will be a mix of one bedroom and studio rentals with parking, a drop off and pick up area as well as a very walkable neighbourhood close to downtown amenities.
Knowing they have a long way to go doesn’t daunt Nielsen who has confidence this project will be a success.
Nielsen added the society is applying for grants from both the federal and provincial government as well as discussing options with large
corporation for block funding of the project.
“We welcome donations no matter
how small or large,” he said.
To stay current with the seniors
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Lions moving forward with seniors’ housing project
Peter Nielsen points out features in the proposed housing project.Annie Gallant photo
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WHITNEY GRIFFITHSObserver Reporter
After a season of taking to the oval track it was all down to two final races for the Quesnel Auto Racers Association (QARA) to decide the 2014 points winners.
The drivers revved their engines, tires screeching as the rounded corners at break-neck speed for the last event of the season, the Fall Classic Invitational Sept. 27 – 28.
For the Quesnel Iron Street Stocks driver Byron Hesselgrave raced in with a tough to beat 65 points
the first day of racing, followed by 57 points the next day. Hesselgrave has shown himself to be tough competition, taking first place overall with a total of 277 points, a staggering 78 points more than this years second place winner.
Jason Howlett brought in a combined score of 66 points for the final two days of racing, boosting his final score up to 199 points for a second place win.
Third place overall went to driver Jesse Fisher. Though Fisher scored higher than Howlett
during the final days of racing, adding a total of 76 points to his final score count, he was unable to knock fellow QARA member Howlett out of second place.
For the Fireworks Warehouse Mini Stocks driver Dustin Brown flew by his opponents with a final 34 point lead after the Fall Classic, taking first place overall with a final score of 296 points.
With a grand total of 265 points driver Brian Zipser raced in for a second place win overall.
It was a close call for Mike Garcia, falling
only four points short of second place with a total of 261 points.
QARA awards dinner and dance to celebrate
the 2014 points winners will be held at the Billy Barker Casino Showroom Saturday, Nov. 22.
With frost soon to be
settling on the track drivers will pack away their gear and store their cars until next years racing season.
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Back to back action It was a busy weekend for the ‘Roos, facing off against the Williams Lake Stampeders for the second time this season at the home opening game, Oct.11. The ‘Roos followed up with an afternoon on the ice taking on the Smithers Steelheads, Oct.11. For story see Friday’s Observer.
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FHL
Scoring leaders
One last lap decides QARA’s season winners
WHITNEY GRIFFITHSObserver Reporter
In week four of the FHL season Bear Communications’ Randy Crofts has proven that he is the player to beat.
With six goals and seven assists Crofts has held onto his standing as first place scoring leader.
Also skating in for Bear Communications is Lee Naeth.
Naeth has earned a total of 10 points so far, with seven goals and three assists.
With four goals and six assists Blue Collar’s Colin Keis is ranked among the top scorers with 10 points.
Justin Rasmussen, Blue Collar and Kevin Hesselgrave, Fraser River remain tied for the time being both skating in with six goals and three assists for a total of nine points.
Also scoring nine points, with two goals and seven assists, was Bear Communications Glen Boudreau.
Fraser River’s Jason Johnson followed with a total of eight points, four goals and four assists.
Wade Fenton of Serenity Builders has scored a total of three goals and five assist so far in the season, for eight points overall.
Skating in with a total of six points, four goals and two assists, was Blue Collar’s Les Nylen.
Scott Fairless and Wade Price are tied up with two goals and four assists, bringing their total up to six points overall.
Serenity Builders Chad Swanson is holding strong at five points, with four goals and one assist.
Also skating into the fifth week with five points is Blue Collar’s Bruce Broughton, two goals and three assists and Mark Courtney, with five assists.
Skating with four points overall is Blue Collar’s Ian Hannah, two goals and two assists, Fraser River’s Derek Burdikin and Bear’s Bob Merta both with one goal and three assists.
Serenity Builder’s Chris Royle finishes off the top scoring leaders with three points, two goals and one assist.
Driver Byron Hesselgrave, first place winner in the Quesnel Iron Street Stocks for 2014. Whitney Griffiths photo
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October 12-18, 2014ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, you have a natural sense of what people want. You may find yourself playing the role of peacemaker this week, and it’s a role you will excel in.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Your goals are commendable, Taurus. By Friday you may find there are some things you need to take charge of. Don’t worry when things get hectic, as you will get the job done.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21This is a good week to reshape and renew a personal philosophy on spirituality, Gemini. You’ll experience breakthroughs in compassion and communication.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, you are pondering a trip out of town. A secluded cabin or campsite may be the way to go. You will find plenty of great options if you ask around for recommendation.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23There’s more to you than meets the eye, Leo. But people often seem content with what they gleam from the surface. This week you will show them a different side.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22You’re not content to be just part of the party this week, Virgo. You want to be the center of atten-tion. You just may get your chance later in the week when a social occasion pops up.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, don’t grow discouraged when your first try at something doesn’t work out as you had expected. You will have plenty of opportunities to try again.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Patience has not always been your strong suit, Scorpio. When you set your eyes on a prize this week, you will do anything within your power to get it.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, you know that complaining about a situation is not likely to make it change anytime soon. Instead, put your words into action and at-tempt to change things for the better.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Restlessness has you looking for a brief vacation to somewhere within driving distance, Capricorn. It is a great time of year for a road trip to take in the foliage.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, it may take a while to wrap your head around a particularly trying problem. If you cannot come to a resolution on your own, ask a friend to share his or her perspective.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Simplify your life any way you can this week, Pisces. You will benefit from few responsibilities and no worries.
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1 1:00pm-3:00pm Prince George T2 4 VERNON 5 12 1:00pm-3:00pm Dawson Creek 4 Vanderhoof 2 23 5:00pm-7:00pm PRINCE GEORGE T3 7 KELOWNA 3 14 5:00pm-7:00pm Williams Lake 3 Terrace 1 25 7:00pm-9:00pm Quesnel 4 Burns Lake 5 1
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Rink 1 Dressing rooms 5 and 7 are behind the team benchesRink 1 Dressing room 3 and the Opposite Gender Dressing room are under the standsRink 1 Dressing room 4 is at the far end of the stands
Rink 2 All dressing rooms are down the hallway
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Rink 1 - Dressing rooms 1 & 7 are behind the team benches - Rink 1 - Dressing room 4 is at the far end of the standsRink 1 - Dressing room 3 and the Opposite Gender Dressing room are under the stands - Rink 2 - All dressing rooms are down the hallway
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Seeing grey It was a great day for football fans in Quesnel after a visit from the Grey Cup at Douglas Lake Equipment, Oct. 2. It was the perfect opportunity to get a picture taken with the trophy as it makes the rounds across Canada. Quesnel will be the cups only stop in British Columbia until it makes it’s way to Vancouver for the 102th Grey Cup tournament Saturday, Nov. 22. After Quesnel the next stop for the cup was Calgary. Employees from Douglas Lake Equipment and Kubota, CFL sponsor take a picture with the infamous Grey Cup.
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Trades, TechnicalCERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT Fraser Lake Sawmills, a Divi-sion of West Fraser Mills Ltd. is looking for a certifi ed mill-wright. They will be a highly motivated Journeyman that had demonstrated the ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effec-tively. They will also demon-strate good interpersonal com-munication and organization skills. Steelworkers union rates and benefi ts will apply. Rotating shifts will be required. Please send resume to: Fraser Lake Sawmills Box 100 Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 Fax (250) 699-8821 Email: [email protected]
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Quesnel Sawmill DivisionLocated in the heart of British Columbia’s “Cariboo Country”, Quesnel is a growing city boasting numerous community amenities and outdoor recreational activities.
Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANThe successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required.
Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset.
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Duplex/4 Plex3Bdrm/1Bath Unit in 4-Plex, f/s, w/d incl., utilities not incl. N/S or pets, $750/mo. Call (250)992-6629/(250)255-4744
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Apt/Condo for RentSpacious 2Bdrm DownTown Apartment, $650/mo. + Utilities. Phone (250)991-9297 for more information or to view
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Homes for Rent100MH 3 bed, 1 bath on fenced 3/4 acre. d/washer, w&d, n/s. Pets ok w/deposit. Ref’s req’d. Call 778-388-5990 for viewing. $900/month Avail. Nov 1st
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Homes for RentUPSTAIRS 3 bedroom house for rent. Laminate fl ooring in living room and hallway. Din-ing room repainted with cheery kitchen. Lots of large win-dows,with small deck. One large renovated bathroom and one smaller bathroom joined to the master bedroom. Natu-ral gas heat,shared laundry room and 2 fenced yards. Small pet okay....no drugs no parties. $700.00 a month, and utilities not included. Referenc-es required. Please contact Steph or Kathleena at 250-395-7779.
Suites, Lower2bdrm. Suite /c fi replace - Close to MP Mall & school, Avail. Immed. Call 747-3878
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Vehicle WantedWANTED: VW dune buggy with fi berglass body. Please call 604-883-9768.
Recreational/Sale1982 ITASKA 26’ Class A
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Trucks & Vans‘79 Ford Ext. Cab F150 6 Cyl/4Spd. pickup. $1700 OBO. Good shape. Good
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