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14th Annual Awards GalaSaturday, April 11

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You can pick up tickets at Sun Life Financial, or by calling Cathy at 250-747-1739 or emailing [email protected].

Who do you think should be Quesnel’s2014

Volunteer Citizen of the Year?

2013 Volunteer Citizenof the Year - Liane Kimmie

DeadlineMarch 26, 2015

For a printed copy of the Nomination form, please pickup at City Hall – 410 Kinchant Street or the Quesnel Cariboo Observer –

188 Carson Avenue, during business hours.

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auTuMN MacDONaLDObserver Reporter

Conservation officers are warning dog owners of possible fines.

After several incidents involving canines chasing deer, Conservation, the SPCA and the city are cracking down.

Last Friday, CO Ryane McIntyre received a complaint that two dogs were chasing and injuring a deer along the runway at the airport.

“With the assistance of the airport staff, the one dog was captured and I took it to the SPCA,” she said.

McIntyre then called in officer Joel Kline to assist in tracking the second dog and locating the deer that was reported to be very badly injured.

“The deer was so stressed out, it was throwing itself against the airport fence trying to escape the attack,” she said of the reported incident.

After search efforts could not locate either dog or deer, officers managed to locate the dog owner, who was charged

under the Wildlife Act.A second complaint

involved dogs chasing wildlife and the owners not taking enough steps to correct the situation, McIntyre said.

“Meanwhile neighbours were trying to intervene and protect the deer,” she added.

Another complaint was down the West Fraser Road where dogs killed a deer on a neighbour’s property.

“In these complaints the owners response is that

they are somewhat in disbelief that their dogs are causing these kinds of problems,” McIntyre said.

“As well as enforcing the Wildlife Act, we also provide advice to the dog owners.

“We also discuss options such as adequate fencing, electric fencing, training, training collars, and better supervision of their animal.

“One comment I tell all the owners is that you have the right to have your dog on your

property, that’s it, many people permit their dogs to roam the area without concern of their activity.”

The penalty for having your dog chase wildlife is $345, this includes: chasing, harassing and/or injuring.

McIntyre asked all residents to call the Conservation office if they witness any such behaviour. In these instances residents documented the situation, which helped officers in their investigation.

Dog owners warned to control pets that chase wildlife

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A feature highlighting meetings, proposals and events important to Quesnel residents.

The City of Quesnel has two vacancies available on the West Quesnel Land Stability Advisory Committee. The Committee is a volunteer group that reports to City Council. The Committee is responsible to work with and in support of City Council and staff in the effort to develop a sustainable program to reduce land movement to a manageable level in West Quesnel. The Committee also acts as a liaison with the City and the community to comment on and to assist Council with communicating the City land stability action plans.

Members do not necessarily need to own property in West Quesnel but it is important for the members to have enthusism and be committed to the West Quesnel Land Stability Project. The Committee meets approximatly twice per year or as business requires. Letters of interest will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. March 25, 2015. Please include a brief explanation outlining your specific interest in becoming a member and any applicable experience you have that could be considered beneficial for this position. For additional information please contact Jack Marsh, Project Manager at 250-992-2111.

Submit applications to:

By mail: City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5By fax: 250-992-2206By e-mail: [email protected]: Teann Ingram, Communications Clerk

CALL FOR MEMBERS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe City of Quesnel is seeking to fill the following position:

LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR IV (AQUATIC LEADER) (Full-time)Competition No. 15-11. Application deadline is March 31, 2015 at 4 p.m.

Full details are available on the City’s website www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html.

RECREATION EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ARTS SOCIAL SERVICES

communityfoundations.ca

Every year Quesnel Community Foundation provides over $3000 in

scholarships and bursaries to help students pursue their educational

dreams. QCF has funded projects with Cottonwood House, Barkerville

Historic Society, Gavin Lake, PARTY (Preventing Alcohol Related Trauma in

Youth) and School District 28 to educate our youth and help them grow as

individuals.

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In Loving Memory of

Carl M. Olson of QuesnelApril 21, 1957 ~ March 7, 2015

Service to follow in May and will beannounced closer to the date.

Carl ~ you are greatly missed by your sons; Samuel, Jacob, your wife Cathy Shore, all of

your family and all who knew you.

Invites you to the Establishing YOU!

ConferenceFriday, March 27th - 7pm

Saturday, March 28th - 1pm & 7pmSunday, March 29th - 10am

213 St. Laurent Ave. (Same entry door to Joyful Expressions)

Special guest ministers Pastors Faisal & Sabina Malick of Covenant of Life Church and

Training Center - Langley B.C.

For more informationEmail: [email protected]

Phone: 778.414.2728 (leave message)Please RSVP by email

Childcare will not be available at the conference

COMMUNITY March is Epilepsy month

National Purple Day - March 26

ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter

Communities rely on their armies of volunteers who make many events possible. Quesnel is particularly blessed with excellent volunteers who commit to years of service and now is the time to recognize and honour these trojans who make Quesnel a wonderful place to work, live and play.

The deadline is drawing near for nomination submissions to City Hall and the box is empty right now. After 35 years of naming Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year (QVCofY), organizers are still hopeful nominations will come in before the deadline of March 26.

Think about the events that wouldn’t happen if volunteers didn’t do what they do best, bring skills, labour, enthusiasm and commitment

with the only goal to see a successful event like Billy Barker Days, Skyfest, our much-needed volunteer fire fighters and the myriad of sports activities that depend on volunteers.

Everyone knows those who give selflessly to an organization or event. The ones who are first to step up and say, “I’ll do that.” Now is the time to pay tribute to those volunteer pillars of our community.

Coun. Ron Paull, who is the city’s representative on the QVCofY committee has been a volunteer in Quesnel since he first arrived in 1970.

“My first volunteer effort was with the Winter Folies in 1970,” he said with a smile.

“When I started volunteering, people were volunteering and donating to the fun elements in the community. Now people are

fundraising and volunteering for fundamental needs in the community, however, regardless of the event or cause, volunteer time is precious and needs to be recognized.”

Regardless of the reason, people continue to give of their precious leisure time and QVCofY wants to honour that effort and encourages the public to look around, it doesn’t take long to find deserving nominees.

The form is relatively simple and can be picked up at City Hall. Any person, group or corporation, except City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer and the Volunteer Citizen of the Year committee, may make a nomination.

The criteria for nominations is available on the forms.

Without any nominations there will not be a 2014 Volunteer Citizen of the Year.

Nominations neededQVCofY nominating deadline March 26

Liane Kimmie has en-joyed her year as QVCofY 2013 and looks forward

to handing the title to the 2014 recipient.

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Addressing Chamber of Commerce members Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson noted recovery but “many” challenges.

“We are seeing opportunities,” he said.

“We need to look closely at realizing those opportunities and continue to work with industry and communities.”

One such opportunity Thomson highlighted was a “key initiative” out of Budget 2015 – the announcement

of the Forest Sector Competitiveness Strategy.

The report looks to build off the province’s working roundtable on forestry, which was created in March of 2008 and appointed the responsibility of looking at the future of forestry.

The strategy works to “provide an update on actions or areas of focus consistent with six priorities”:

• A commitment to using wood first;

• Growing trees, sequestering carbon, and ensuring that land is available from which to derive a range of forest

products;• Creating a globally

competitive, market-based operating climate;

• Embracing innovation and diversification;

• Supporting prosperous rural forest economies; and

• First Nations becoming partners in forestry.

Some strategic opportunities and challenges the report outlines include:

• Increasing demand for wood products in Asia.

• Increasing demand for clean energy

• Expanding use of wood construction in the non-residential and mid-rise

residential market. In the non-residential market (including commercial, industrial, recreational, institutional), wood currently holds less than a 20 per cent share across Canada and the United States.

• Growing global green building movement.

• Increasing diversification of the B.C. forest sector.

• Continuing global economic uncertainty.

• Shortage of skilled workers.

• Mid-term timber supply.

“Forestry continues to be an economic foundation,” Thomson said, noting the need to engage the US in discussion on the future of the softwood lumber agreement, slated to expire in October of this year.

“There’s critical work to be done.”

“We need to look closely at realizing those opportunities

and continue to work with industry and

communities.”Steve Thomson, minister

Minister Thomson speaks to challengesand opportunities in forest industry

The Ride Across CanadaCommunities for Veterans, Ride Across Canada event organizer Rio Dinu gratefully accepts a donation for $500 from owner of the Billy Barker Casino and Hotel Brad Kotzer.

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Meetings and Special Events, Work-shops, Signups and Non-pro� 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.

Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

The family of CAROL ANN

SAWRY sadly announce her peaceful passing on

March 14, 2015 at Prince George Hospital.

Carol’s family will be planning a service to take place at a later date.

COMMUNITY

Fun in the sunQuesnel golfers met for a 18 hole golf tournament in Rancho Mirage, California. The tournament was at Rancho Las Palmas Country Club on March 10. About 65 golfers attended this event which Lorne Martindale organized over the last months. It was a beautiful sunny warm day when we all gathered about 11:30 for group pictures and at 12 p.m. the tournament began. Later that evening at Rancho Las Palmas Country Club our large group gathered on the patio of the Blue Ember restaurant for prizes, awards, dinner and cake. What a lovely way to end our day visiting with old friends from Quesnel. On March 9 there was a barbecue at Betty Schmit’s home here in the desert. A big thank you for Brad Chudiak, Betty Schmit, Lorne and Donella Martindale for organizing this outstanding two-day event.

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MONDAYBOUCHIE LAKE

SENIORS LUNCH rescheduled for March 23 due to power outages last weekend.

SAVE YOUR MILK JUGS for use during Skyfest 2015, Aug. 1 – 2. Organizers are asking everyone to save, clean milk jugs with their lids on and please don’t crush them. If you have somewhere to store them, please do so, if not drop off with Connie at Curves.

TUESDAYSENIORS ADVO-

CACY SERVICE will be servicing the community at City Hall-Main Floor, left

hand side, hours are Tuesdays and Thurs-days, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. except closed March 10 and 12. To book an appointment call Susan, 250-991-9664.

SENIORS’ SOCK HOP AT THE LE-GION every Tuesday, 2 – 4 p.m. in the lounge. No charge. Come down and enjoy an afternoon dancing to the oldies, playing darts, pool and crib.

ALZHEIMER SO-CIETY PRESENTS FAMILY CAREGIV-ER SERIES WORK-SHOP April 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. GR Baker Hospital upper boardroom. Cost is by donation. Pre-registration required.

Programs without sufficient registrants will be cancelled. To register call 1-866-564-7533 or email, [email protected].

WEDNESDAYNORTH QUES-

NEL NEIGHBOUR-HOOD ASSOCIA-TION meeting March 25 in QJS library, 7 p.m. Mayor Bob Simpson is on hand to discuss council direction and budget process. Plan to at-tend to discuss the as-sociation’s future. For information contact Leanne, 2560-992-8980.

FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM 10TH ANNUAL BOOK SALE, May 2, 10

a. m. – 2 p.m. Dona-tions of used books, DVDs and puzzles may be dropped off at the museum April 1 – 25 (excluding Easter weekend) Wed. – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. No ency-clopedias, Readers Digests or National Geographics please. For information call 250-992-9580.

THURSDAYQUESNEL FILM

CLUB PRESENTS Mommy April 9, 6:30 p.m. Carib Theatre. Tickets are $9 (reg. admission) and $7 (seniors.) For infor-mation call 250-747-7422 or 250-747-3979.

SATURDAYWATER HEAL-

ING MEDICATION, March 21, 7 – 9:30 p.m., 741 Callanan Street.

29TH ANNUAL DUCKS UNLIM-ITED CANADA BANQUET AND AUCTION April 25, Quesnel Seniors’ Centre, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $50/person. Call Russ, 250-992-3485, Ray, 250-747-8313, Darc-ey, 250-992-7763, Sherry, 250-747-4668 or online at ducks.ca/event

LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE, the last Saturday of every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and cof-fee available. At the March 28 garage

sale Lions Club also taking orders for Vessey’s flower bulbs.

SUNDAYCOMMUNITY

WATER BLESS-ING AT QUESNEL RIVER, March 22, 3 – 4 p.m. Family Event, World Water Day, Quesnel River, north of Quesnel bridge. Road access opposite Carson Sub turnoff. Hosted by sound healer and Water Gratitude Art-ist Danielea Castell. Everyone welcome.

BBBSQ’S BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE April 26 at Rev Bowl-ing Lanes. Theme is Out of this World – Step up to Strike Out Bullying. To find out how you can get

involved call Joanie, 250-992-7257. All monies raised help support Quesnel kids. Register online: bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca.

ONGOING EVENTSKEENAGERS FIT-

NESS CLASS at the Legion, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. lead by fitness instructor Cindy Paul. NOTE: classes are cancelled when school buses are not running.

The family of Brenda Lee CampBeLL

sadly announce her peaceful passing on March 17 th, 2015 at GR Baker Memorial hospital.

A visitation for Brenda will be held on Friday March 20th from 2-6 pm at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 21st, at 1 pm at North Star Baptist Church with Pastor John Nicholson officiating.Brenda’s family wish to thank all those that have supported them

during this difficult time.Those wishing to honour Brenda’s memory by way of donation may do so

to the Dunrovin Comfort Fund, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.


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Quesnel fishing lovers have even more reason to cast their line.

There will be more fishing spots and trout to catch in B.C. lakes and streams this year thanks to a $3 million increase in provincial funds for the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced Monday the province is making good on a decade-old vow to direct all its fishing licence revenue to the society. That brings the annual revenue from $7 million to $10 million.

Since the society took over freshwater fisheries management from the environment ministry in 2003, it has focused mainly on stocking smaller lakes with trout. The

extra money will allow for expansion to larger lakes and rivers, to improve access to fishing as well as assess stocks and enforce fishing regulations.

The society stocks hundreds of B.C. lakes with rainbow, kokanee and eastern brook trout, mostly to provide catchable fish for recreational purposes.

Society president Don Peterson said B.C. took a risk when it transferred responsibility for recreational fishing to a non-profit organization, but independent status has allowed it to set up innovative programs such as Learn to Fish and Fishing in the City.

He said 250,000 residents and visitors go fishing in B.C. each year, supporting 1,000 fishing-related businesses and an estimated 7,000 jobs.

“Our stocking program supports about 50 per cent of all the fishing activity in the province, and now fishing on stocked lakes in B.C. is the best it has ever been in the history of the province,” Peterson said.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the creation of the society was one

of the moves made by the B.C. Liberal government in its first “core review” in 2002 – 03.

“There was a religious fervour about the opportunity that we had at that time to improve the

way government operates and to spend less of your tax dollars,” Bennett said.

Lake stocking projects planned for 2015 can be found at www.gofishbc.com under “fish stocking reports.”

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Inspections must not lag

Improving farmworker safety in terms of transportation has been a major success story in B.C. – but one that came as the result of a terrible tragedy.On the rain-soaked morning of

March 7, 2007, a van carrying 16 farmworkers on Hwy. 1 lost control and crashed near Sumas Way in Ab-botsford.Three women in that vehicle lost

their lives and the other occupants were injured.Subsequent investigation revealed

the over-capacity van had just two seatbelts. One seat was nothing more than a wooden bench. The ve-hicle’s tires were in poor shape and improperly inflated.It was an awful accident waiting to

happen – and it did.The incident galvanized repre-

sentative organizations and labour unions to demand action. Provincial authorities responded with a new program of annual roadway inspec-tions targeting vehicles transporting farmworkers.The scale of the problem quickly

became obvious, with 30 per cent of inspected vehicles failing inspection by the CVSE. One in five vehicles were found by Worksafe BC to have “serious mechanical difficulties.”The crackdown worked. Violations

dropped substantially by 2008, with just 8.5 per cent of vehicles trans-porting farmworkers failing CVSE inspection or found by Worksafe BC to have major mechanical issues.However, there is a disconcerting

new trend. A total of 265 vehicles went through checks in 2010. In 2014, that number dropped to 124 vehicles inspected. Officials think it’s because of fewer contractors and workers who are doing more car-pooling.Hopefully that’s true, but the de-

cline must be researched to be fully understood. Reduced inspections have a clear, dangerous direction – a decrease in farm worker transporta-tion safety.More deaths as a result would not

be a tragedy. They would be a trav-esty.

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This past Sunday I went to my little film studio to write.

As soon as I pulled into the parking lot and saw the van belonging to one of the neighbouring business owners, I knew what I’d be greeted with when I opened the doors: his loud music coming through the walls.

I fired up my computer, put some lunch in the microwave and reluctantly went over to knock on the locked door of his store which was closed for the day. When he opened it I asked if he would please turn the volume down. This wasn’t the first time I’d made this request.

“Let me hear how loud it is,” he scoffed in disbelief. “Because it’s not loud in here.”

I completely disagreed but I didn’t want to argue and led him next door to my studio. I again tried to ex-plain that one of the reasons I rent this office space is so I have a quiet place to escape my rowdy house of kids, dogs and distractions.

“This isn’t loud at all,” he declared, when we reached my desk.

“Granted, I am hard of hearing.”

“I’m not hard of hear-ing,” I said. “And even with earplugs in I can still hear it.” He rolled his eyes at my predicament. I then asked

him to consider wearing headphones if he wanted to listen to his songs at such a high volume.

“Why should I?” he asked. “I’m working and this is my day off.”

I told him I was working as well, and this wasn’t my day off and I was unable to concentrate with the muf-fled sounds of his booming stereo and heavy bass notes coming through the wall.

He said I was just going to have to live with it because he wasn’t turning it down and recommended I wear earplugs. I repeated that I’d already tried that and if he didn’t stop invading my space I’d complain to the landlord. He laughed.

“I can hear your micro-wave,” he said walking up to it. ”That’s louder than my music. I’m going to complain that your micro-wave is too loud.”

Annoyed by the large man’s intimidation method of close-talking and blatant condescension I told him to leave. He walked out shak-

ing his head, remarking on how I was just embarrassing myself.

“You realize you’re being ridiculous, right?” he asked as he opened the door.

A couple of hours later he came by to say he’d changed the position of his speak-ers away from my wall but turned the volume and bass up and asked if it was any worse. I told him it was at the same intrusive level of noise and I remained unable to concentrate on writing.

“Well, this is your problem not mine,” he said dismis-sively. “You’ll have to rent a place in the mountains if you want something quiet.”

When I told him I didn’t wish to fight he said of course I didn’t because I would just be embarrassing myself if I complained. I in-formed him that I’d already e-mailed the landlord.

“You must be really em-barrassed you did that,” he said. I was not.

Without stating his busi-ness or my location, I had also shared the experience on Facebook and quickly received a vast array of pos-sible solutions.

Among many, I was encouraged to order food from every take out place in town to be delivered to his address; take a hammer over and shut his stereo off myself; and allow a group of my biggest, strongest

male friends to show up at his store and inspire him to be more polite.

None of that was my style, but I liked the strategy sev-eral people recommended: turning my stereo towards his wall and playing on repeat “The Bird is the Word,” “Let it Go” or one of the other funny songs mentioned.

“Crank it full blast and then leave,” one friend advised.

More suggestions fol-lowed and after tolerating the situation all day until he was gone, I read a comment proposing I find the breaker box because every box has a main breaker. Bingo. Why hadn’t I thought of that?

Our two spaces used to be undivided years prior, so the control panel in my studio actually controls the elec-tricity in his store as well.

Apparently I have more than one option to turn what my disrespectful, arrogant and very noisy neighbour insisted was my problem alone into his problem as well. Hopefully he learns to be a considerate person so I don’t have to try any of them out.

He was certainly right about one thing. I am em-barrassed – for him.

Lori Welbourne is a syn-dicated columnist. LoriWel-bourne.com

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Editor:Re: Observer, Feedback,

March 6.Believe me I had no

intention of responding to your letter to the editor Bob, your Worship.

But after a few days of thinking about what you wrote, I felt I should. Hopefully I won’t need to mention your name seven times.

I know JPC is advertised and open to the public, after many years as an elected representative as you stated, I would be a total fool if I didn’t. Perhaps you didn’t understand the meetings I was referring to were the steering committee meetings, actually after reading my first article

again, I never mentioned JPC, only to give the date of the next meeting.

I knew about the steering committee meeting that was held the first week of February, my unnamed source, Jim Glassford, (right he is one of those former politicians) found out about the steering committee meeting, (he had attended them when elected) he did attend the February meeting (have you forgotten?)

I presume this is where my unfounded accusations enter the picture?

Actually, Jim came to see me after that meeting concerned about the direction being discussed

politically (tearing down the old arena, no skating for a year or more, no arena use.)

I believe his comment was that you were wondering how to spin this to the public,(what exactly did you need to spin?)

It was like the decision had been made about the arena, had it? In that same article I believe I also asked each politician to be honest about those discussions.

That was when I decided to speak up for the people of this community, heaven help me if that means doing my community a disservice. I hope I never feel I have to spin anything to the public.

I thanked people in my second article for showing up to JPC, by the way, Jim mentioned it was Feb. 10 and changed to Feb. 17 (was that advertised loud and clear?) I made sure the date was in my article.

Actually I thought my article made people decide to attend and show their displeasure with the possible direction of the politician’s – what do you think, your worship?

Of course I spoke when given the opportunity – as did others, voice concerns over the arena, tearing down the old one was not what the referendum vote wanted. Seventy-two per cent voted yes! Democracy is freedom of speech. In regard to

doing a disservice to my community, personally I find that disrespectful to me and other former politicians.

As former politicians, we shouldn’t have opinions or offer advice – you have to be kidding.

In other words our knowledge and expertise is no longer relevant.

Really? So when you were a former politician, did you write and get quoted in the Vancouver Sun, Aug. 14, 2014, The Province, Nov. 13, 2013 and on CKNW, Oct. 25, 2014, I am certain there are more but didn’t feel it necessary to do the research.

A little like the pot calling the kettle black,

don’t you think? Were you doing our community a disservice by your comments? Does disservice only apply to everyone else?

I am certain the people will let me know when I am doing them a disservice.

I will continue to believe the cup is half full never half empty.

I ask again – for the public to be advised when the next steering committee meeting is and when the application for the Federal Gas Tax Strategic Priority Fund has been submitted so that citizens can have their voices heard.

Mary GlassfordQuesnel

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and bene� cial to all. For further information, please visit the City of Quesnel website at www.quesnel. ca / Arts & Culture / Citizen of the Year to view the regulations for a Nominee

• Of note:• The Nominee must be in agreement and endorse the nomination form. • There is a time commitment involved, which includes a 1 hour monthly meeting from

November through May, a� endance and assistance at the annual banquet, participation in community events, including but not limited to the Billy Barker Days’ Parade, Santa Parade, Remembrance Day Ceremony, Tree Planting Ceremony and School District #28 Bursary Awards.

Submi� ing a nomination:• Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo

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For some, epilepsy is a hidden disease where seizures are either infrequent or controlled by medication. However, for some, like Mike

Crozby of Vernon, B.C. they crippled his life.At the age of about 18 months old, doctors found

he had abscesses on his brain and Mike underwent four surgeries after which he suffered with grand mal seizures up to about the age of five years old when they stopped as suddenly as they had begun. By Grade 2 or 3, Mike was falling out of his chair at school. The other kids made fun of him and the teachers thought he wasn’t paying attention. By this time the family had moved from the United States to Vernon, B.C.

Mike was having complex partial seizures (partial unconsciousness) which looked an awful lot like he was either drunk or stoned, just spaced out.

“I could walk for blocks without even knowing it,” he said.

Suspecting his behaviour was indicative of something besides his learning disabilities, he was sent to Children’s Hospital in Vancouver and throughout his elementary and high school years he underwent many tests including MRIs which showed seizure activity and by Grade 9 he was on seizure medication.

“I was confused and was getting bullied because on a couple of occasions I wet my pants,” he admitted.

By this time Mike knew he was having simple partial seizures, also known as an aura or warning. Consciousness stays fully intact but can cause distorted thinking, hearing, taste or vision to name a few.

“I would experience an aura where I had a metallic smell and taste,” he said.

“This was enough time to get to a safe place before the seizure got worse.”

These lasted until about 2012 and Mike said they were manageable and he could work around them.

“I knew when they were coming so I could manage the seizures.”

Mike became a carpenter, worked in the industry and was doing very well.

“I had a couple of episodes where I didn’t get an aura before a seizure and the specialist at Vancouver General

Hospital (VGH) added a medication which seemed to work,” he said.

“I was up front with my employer right at the interview. They were hesitant at first but they gave me a trial period and it seemed I was doing fine so they fully employed me.”

In 2003, Mike became a single dad to his two-year-old daughter.

After a custody battle where the mother’s family used his epilepsy to challenge his ability to care for his daughter, Mike was awarded full custody.

At age 29 (2012), over a period of two weeks, Mike had five or six seizures, all without warning which prompted his employer to lay his off.

“The seizures became more frequent, all without warning and again my epileptologist, Dr. Mano Javidan, added yet another medication.

By February 2013, Mike was in the Seizure Investigation Unit (SIU) at VGH where an MRI and specialized tests confirmed him as a candidate for brain surgery. The combination of medications which weren’t working and the scar tissue from those early surgeries launched Mike into the world of waiting for the call

for surgery that would hopefully change his life.He wasn’t able to work, was raising his young

daughter and couldn’t drive. The one bright spot was his mother, who was his biggest supporter, lived a block away.

“On average I was having nine or so seizures a day.”In December 2013, the day before he was to leave for

surgery in Vancouver, Mike had a grand mal seizure at about 8:30 p.m. He hadn’t had a grand mal since he was a baby. This time he was laying in bed when his daughter was unable to get a response from her father.

“My daughter called my mom and she called 911. I was taken to hospital but had no memory of even getting out of bed or the trip to the hospital.”

The next day he was on his way to Vancouver. Mike always sat in the back seat as he had grabbed the wheel during a seizure on past trips. His mother drove and his daughter was in the front seat.

Surgery to his right temporal lobe and removal of scar tissue as well as a repair to a soft spot in his scull was performed by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Gary Redekop at VGH.

Mike was seizure free for about three weeks before complex partials came back as well as seizures during the night.

In February of last year, he was back in the SIU and again in October to start the process all over again. He was back on medications. This time the tests in the SIU indicated seizure activity.

“Dr. Redekop said after the first surgery there was a strong possibility I would require another surgery.”

He was given the following possible surgeries either take out more brain matter, implant or a combination of both.

These days Mike spends much of his time sleeping, 10 – 11 hours a night plus daytime naps. He also suffers with migraine headaches when the weather changes.

“I walk my daughter to school every day then drop by a friend’s house for a visit then they drive me home.”

If the next surgery is successful, Mike would love to return to carpentry, even just as a hobby. His life revolves around his epilepsy. He realizes his epilepsy is affecting his daughter’s and his mother’s lives as they must always be on guard for his next seizure.

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from A9However, despite the

part epilepsy plays in their lives and all the medical interventions he’s required, Mike and his daughter are very close.

“We spend as much time together as we can.”

Mike has also joined an internet group for people with epilepsy where he offers his insight into the disease that has brought such havoc into his life.

Between seizures, medication adjustments and his constant fatigue, Mike has instituted checks and balances to ensure he takes his meds on time and other responsibilities are not forgotten.

His daughter also tracks his seizures to provide vital information to his medical team.

He had nothing but praise for his surgeon Dr. Redekop and his epileptologist Dr. Javidan.

“Both specialists are wonderful and have helped me a lot,” he said.

“The nurses and staff of SIU are so kind. The unit could help so many more people if they had more beds. It’s so critical for so many people.”

The SIU in Vancouver is the only facility of its kind for adults with epilepsy in B.C., including those waiting a possible epilepsy diagnosis.

March 26 is Purple Day, a day to recognize and support people living with epilepsy.

In Quesnel, for the second year, fundraising efforts by epilepsyQuesnel group, including

the sale of Quesnel Bakery’s purple cookies at many locations around town, epilepsy

support bracelets and donations, are all to assist the acquisition of two more beds in the SIU at VGH. Look

for posters around town for more information or e-mail Natasha at epilespy.quesnel@ymail. com.

For Mike surgery is one of the only remaining options to control his epilepsy.

“Having epilepsy is

very difficult, it sucks but it can always be worse,” Mike said.

“I recently had a seizure and am sore

everywhere, headache and sore jaw and my mother is bitten. But tomorrow is right around the corner.”

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Barkerville Brewing is one of six microbreweries slated for the Cariboo Craft Beer Festival, hosted by Rotary Club of Quesnel, March 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Quesnel Seniors’ Centre.

Microbreweries are defined as producing smaller batches using specialty recipes. The craft beer industry prefers no preservatives, instead relying on the hops in their product for preservation.

“The hops in our beer is a natural preservative, we use no chemicals,” Barkerville Brewing’s Justine Pelletier said.

“Large breweries use a process called high gravity brewing where water is added to a concentrate containing corn syrup before bottling. Our process involves malt, hops and yeast and sometimes flavouring.”

She said for example their Birch Syrup Stout uses local birch syrup which is added at the end of the process for a uniquely Cariboo flavour.

The Cariboo Craft Beer Festival is design to offer the public a chance to taste several different craft beers. With your $25 ticket price, each person receives tokens for three craft beer samples, a Bliss

burger and a souvenir six-ounce Pilsner beer glass. Additional samples are $2 each.

Along with Barkerville Brewing, Wheelhouse Brewing from Prince Rupert, Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse from Terrace, Three Ranges Brewing from Valemount, Pacific Western Brewing and Scandal Brewing from Prince George will offer samples of their wares.

With just over a year under their belt, Barkerville Brewing is happy with their initial success.

“We’ve had lots of support and are now distributing all over B.C. with a strong presence on Vancouver Island,” Pelletier said.

“We recently shipped our beer to Manitoba.”

She added they are producing the equivalent of about 28,000 cans of beer a month or 15,000 bombers (650 ml).

“We looking to expand to canned beer this summer with a lager product for distribution in the north.”

Pelletier said beginning in May Barkerville Brewing will be a feature at the Quesnel Farmers’ Market.

Beer festivals are another opportunity to introduce their product to the public and Pelletier said they attend many over the

course of the season.“We do festivals all

over the province. Its a great way for people to try numerous styles of craft beer before deciding on a favourite.

“This beer festival is particularly exciting as it shows off the microbreweries in the north in a fun and relaxed environment. Having this event hosted by the Rotary Club of Quesnel is good for the community as well.”

Barkerville Brewing will be showcasing two new ales – Mucho Oro, the

New Caldedonian Common Lager and Double Cherry Cask Stout.

Tickets for the Cariboo Craft Beer Festival are available at the Visitors Centre, City Furniture, Cariboo Hose and Hydraulics and Barkerville Brewing.

There will be door prizes, a chance to win a beer fridge donated by City Furniture and 50/50 raffle.

Follow the Rotary Club of Quesnel on Facebook for more details and fun daily beer facts.

Craft beer on tap at Festival

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March 27.Annie Gallant photo

60 years of service with OESBetty Eyolfson is flanked by daughters Judy Kowaski, left and Brenda Bare, right who with the members of Cariboo Chapter No. 72 in Quesnel of the Order of Eastern Star (OES) acknowledged Betty’s 60th year as a member of the OES. Betty joined Aurora Chapter No. 119 in Peeceville, Saskatchewan on March 1, 1955 and served as their Worthy Matron in 1967. Before leaving Saskatch-ewan, she affiliated with Hiawatha Chapter 47 in Kamsack. Shortly after she and her husband Emil settled in Quesnel they affiliated with Cariboo No. 71 in 1975. Betty served as Worthy Matron a second time while Emil was elected seven times as Worthy Patron. Betty was appointed Grand Representative to Missouri in 1992 – 94. Both Judy and Brenda have served as Worthy Matron of Cariboo Chapter No. 71 and all three have been active in the local OES cancer dressing station. Altogether the family has 124 years (Betty 60; Brenda 39; Judy 25) of dedication to the principles of the Masonic family of helping oth-ers. Contributed photo

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Stump to Dump Roadside Logging Contract for Sale

Stump to dump roadside short log logging contract for sale in the Central Interior of British Columbia.

The annual harvest volume is 200,000 m3 which con-sists of approximately 126,000 m3 of replaceable/ evergreen volume and ap-proximately 74,000 m3 of non-replaceable volume.

The contract includes all contractual work (road con-struction, road deactivation, debris piling) associated with the harvest volume.

The owner is willing to fi -nance a portion of the con-tract.

Interested parties should reply to

[email protected] provide the seller with

their name and contact information.

Help WantedTim Horton’s Quesnel, now hiring FT & PT staff. Apply in person with resume to both lo-cations.


Employment

Help Wanted

Chip Truck DriverReq. Full-Time for Michael J. Kopetski Excavating. Posi-tion to start immediately for the Quesnel area. B-Train experience necessary. Must have clean drivers abstract.

Competitive Wages & Benefi ts!

Call Michael Kopetski(1)-250-992-3040

Employment

Help Wanted

FrontDesk Agent

Req. for Sandman Hotel Quesnel. Part Time to start.Please apply in person

with resume: 940 Chew Rd. Quesnel

Career Opportunities




Employment Employment



QUESNEL TILLICUM SOCIETYNATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

Now Hiring Family Finder and Kinship Worker

Responsibilities: Identify and locate a child’s family or other close community members as possible out of care option.

Work collaboratively with MCFD Social Workers, partner agencies and community.Coordinate and implement Preventative workshopsAssist to develop culturally relevant activities and eventsQualifications: BSWExcellent Communication and computer skillsGood understanding of First Nations CultureValid driver’s licence

Preference will be given to First Nations applicantsHours of work: Full time position Monday to Friday 35 hours per week. Some weekend work may be required.

Please mail resumes to Sandy Brunton Executive Director Quesnel Tillicum Society 319 North Fraser

Drive Quesnel BC V2J 1Y9 Phone 250-992-8347 Fax: 250-992-5708 or email [email protected] for accepting resumes: , 201

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PAYMENT

250-992-9079796 VAUGHAN ST.

Regular hours of business are Tues. – Sat. • 9:30 am - 5 pm

Perms • Colours • Foils • Razor cuts.

Book your appointment with Jeff or Leisa Seniors discount

• Carpentry Saws & Tools• Household Saws & Tools

• Carbide Service • Knife Grinding• Electric Shears • Bandsaw Sharpening

“The Sharpest Deals Around”

SAW REPAIR

Complete Bandsaw & Round SawSales & Service & Sharpening

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2680 Campbell Cres. (Industrial Park - end of road) 250-992-9119

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Karen Powell at

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Henry Peterson

Serving Logging • MiningSawmill and Construction Industries

ALUMINUM & STAINLESS STEELFULL MACHINE SHOP • LOCAL STEEL SALES

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE

120 Hilltop - FAX: 992.2586250.992.5151

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Provides practical and emotional support to

individuals and families who are living with a life

threatening illness and to those who are bereaved.

To access services, donate, or to join our team of Volunteers

please call 250-985-5815 or check out our

website @ www.qdhpca.org

“Help us make the road less lonely”

Quesnel Hospice &

Palliative Care

453 Racing Road - Perfect family home with wonderful space for entertaining. This home features four bedrooms up, cozy family room, formal living room and an open kitchen with eating area. Located south of town, on a lovely, professionally landscaped half acre lot, complete with a fenced backyard and double garage. Come take a peek! Priced at $349,900.00.Leslie Johnson will be in attendance.

110 Lambert Street - Elegant family home in popular Johnston sub. Large master bedroom with a fabulous ensuite to relax the day away. Four bedrooms in total, main level laundry and fabulous recreation/games room for the entire family to enjoy! Fenced backyard, sundeck with conversation pit and double garage are just a few more extras. Open and ready for you to see! Priced at $359,900.00. Claudia Holland with be in attendance.

$349,900 $359,900

Please join Leslie Johnson for a SpringOpen House

Wednesday, March 25th, 3-6 pm

Employment

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Assistant Restaurant Managers

Work With Us!A&W is a Canadian success story with over 700 fran-chised locations across Canada. We are currently recruiting for both of our Quesnel locations.

Requirements:•Self motivated & energetic•Team player, with the ability to lead, train and motivate•Desire to achieve excel-lence in guest satisfaction, food quality and cleanliness•Avail. to work morning / evening shifts and weekends• Computer literate

If you have a general understanding of business principles, a passion for people and Guest Service, we’d love the opportunity to meet with you in person.

Please apply with cover letter and resume:

[email protected]

Medical/Dental

RN’s and LPN’SAre you currently

employed or retired and have some time to make a difference in a child’s life?

Causal RN’s & LPN’s needed for in home 1 on 1 pediatric respite care in Quesnel.

Offering Union wages, paid training, gas mileage

and full support.E-mail resume to:[email protected]

or fax: 1.250.846.9817Attention: Jennifer Hols

Trades, TechnicalCLIMBER/BUCKET Operator need-ed for residential tree service. Min. 2 years exp., must have valid BC DL, Certifi ed Arborist an asset. $30-$35 based on exp. 604-819-9447/ [email protected]

Services

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Pets & Livestock

Livestock12 young Angus bred cows $3,000.; 1-250-546-9766.

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsAUCTION March 28th Custom log furniture making equipment, 1379 Green Ave, Trail, BCwww.westernstarauctions.com for pictures and updates 250-212-3418

Misc. WantedCoin Collector in PG PayingTop Prices for Collections,Olympic, Silver & Gold Coins,Bills etc. Chad 778-281-0030

Private Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antiques, Native Art, Estates +Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate

Commercial/Industrial Property

Reid Street COMMERCIAL BUILDING For Sale! 1500 sq. ft. Suitable for offi ce or retail, $195,000. Call Mike @ (250)925-0540

Houses For Sale

355 St. Laurent Ave.QUESNEL REALTY

Randy Derrick250-992-7202

WATER FRONT HOME!

Beautiful executive home on Bouchie Lake. 3 bdrm, all with a view of the lake, 2 ½ baths, vaulted ceiling with sky light. Gorgeous location with level .53 acre lot, beautiful yard and deck. Call Randy today. $339,000.00 #4843

Counselling

Real Estate

Houses For Sale

355 St. Laurent Ave.

QUESNEL REALTY


AFFORDABLE ACREAGE

CALL RANDY TODAY!

#4759 - A little TLC would go a long way with this 2 storey, full bsmt home on 5 acres. 5 bdrms, 3 baths and double garage. Roof just 3 years old. Priced below assessed value at $179,900.00

355 St. Laurent Ave.QUESNEL REALTY


GREAT VALUE!

Lovely 2 BR mobile house in quiet park. Vaulted ceiling, lg. livingroom, nice bright kitchen, spacious covered deck. Just $45,900.00 #4110

355 St. Laurent Ave.

QUESNEL REALTY


RANCHER & SHOP!

CALL RANDY TODAY! $159,900.00

#4815 - LOVELY 3 BDRM, 2 bath doublewide mobile home on .72 ac. in Red Bluff. Bright, open layout with fireplace, family room, great yard & two covered decks. Also a 24 X 28 detached shop with 10 ft doors & radiant heat.

TownhousesTOWNHOUSE on Creek Ave-line Place. 2 story, 3 bed 2 bath, large garage, 55+, great neighbours, 165 strata fee, End unit $250,000. 778-414-1141.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentNorth Quesnel - 1 BDRM apartment $650/mo. Available immediately. Close to Down-Town. Call (250)925-0540

Misc. Wanted

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentWILKINSON APARTMENTS1 & 2 Bdrm Suites. Adult Oriented, No Pets. References Required 250-992-8949

Commercial/Industrial

Commercial Space for Lease. 1700 sq ft unit or more, up to 5000 sq ft avail. Please con-tact for more info 250-983-9813

Duplex / 4 PlexWest Quesnel 1Bdrm in Ten-Plex, $500 mo + Utilities, N/S,quiet pets ok, 249-5543

Homes for Rent4 bdrm,big lot. Close to Maple Park Mall and Red Bluff schoolCall (250)747-3878

Offi ce/RetailOffi ce Space avail @ Fraser-view Medical Building next to hospital. Suitable for profes-sional offi ces: medical, legal, accounting and other consult-ing businesses. Please call Ideal Properties(250)992-5992

TownhousesPet friendly 3bdrm townhous-es, 1.5 baths, $745/mo. Avail. April 1st, (250)649-8439

Transportation

Sport Utility Vehicle2003 Chev Tracker 4x4, Black, good cond. 225km $4700 obo. 250-255-9893

Trucks & Vans

1989 Jeep YJComplete with 2003 4.7 Du-rango Engine, Auto, 4WD, New Upholstery, c/w covers. Complete check out of run-ning gear & electrical, stereo and convertible doors.

$7900Call Brian 992-0177

Misc. Wanted

Transportation

Trucks & Vans

2009 Ford F350 XLT4x4, 5.4 Gas, 288,000 kms.

Asking $14,900Call Jim

250-398-0641

Utility TrailersSmall Utility Box Trailer. Very Clean. $500 obo. 250-255-9893

Boats10’ Fiberglass Boat, good condition. $300 obo. 250-255-9893

Cars - Domestic Cars - Domestic Cars - Domestic

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(a Fellowship Baptist Church)

Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00 am301 North Star Road (2 doors from McDonalds)

Services at 10amChildren’s Church during the Service

250-992-8830 - www.northstarchurch.ca

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

“Out of the Stands and into The Game”Pastor John Nicholson

BETHEL CHURCHIn South Hills

250-747-3116 - 143 Coach RoadLead Pastor: Monte HarropYouth Pastor: Nate Siebert

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

www.bethelchurchquesnel.com

Coffee’s On

“Just and Unjust War”Pastor Monte Harrop

REFORMATION HOUSE Reviving Truth, Restoring Family, Releasing Destiny

A community christian church where you’ll experience God’s love and grace to touch your life and impact your family

Downtown Quesnel Suite 2 - 213 St. Laurent Avenue, Sunday mornings @ 10 am

Great Children’s Program - 778-414-2728WOW - Women of Worth

Be the Change You Want to See!Build self-esteem/friendships. Open to all women.Reformation House, Suite 2, 213 St. Laurent Ave.

Wednesdays 10 am - noon - 778-414-2728

1518 Maple Drive250-747-1357

Saturday ServicesBible Study 9:30 am

Worship Service 11:00 am

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus - peacefully, simply, together.”

• Sunday Service & Sunday School: .............. 10:30 am• Healing Clinic : To arrange an appointment Call Lynn LeBlanc at 250.747.4694

218 Kinchant St. Of� ce: [email protected]

St. Andrew’s United ChurchEstablished in 1911

Serving with joy the people of QuesnelLay Ministry

Heart Promises

Maple Park Alliance Church

Worship Service: 10:30 amKids On The Rock 11:00 am

(dismissed during service)Lead Pastor: Ken Cyr

mapleparkalliancechurch.caFor more information call 250-747-3248

2075 Balsam Ave.

Saying Goodbye!Pastor Ken Cyr

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

Celebrate Our Saviour Easter Musical April 5, 11:00 am

The Salvation Army

Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick

Sunday service 11:00 am

“Whosoever will may come”

246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784

CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. John’s Anglican Church465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152

Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com email : [email protected]

Sunday : 10am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10am - Morning PrayerTuesday : 2pm - Holy Communion

Hall Rentals: Honey Af� eck 250.992.5875Secretary: Honey Af� eck 250.992.6152

Minister: Len Fraser Deacon: Margot Rose

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.

Everyone Welcome

Lay Ministers

288 Flamingo Street 250-992-1001Everyone WelcomePastor Brent Cletheroe | Like us on Facebook | www.lpcbc.ca

“We don’t change the message, the message changes us.”

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Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your

heart. Proverbs 3:3

Worship ........... Sunday 11:30 amKids City ................. Sunday 10:00 am Life Group ............... Tuesday 7:00 pm

Community Church

Pastor Leonora ButhgeSunday Service - 11:00 am

Saturday Outreach - 1:00 to 3:00 pm214 Anderson Dr. 250.991.8574

Victory Way

“ Jesus is Lord ”

LifestyLes

As you clean out that garage or base-ment when spring cleaning this year, you’ll likely find recyclable items like cardboard, glass, plas-tic bottles and metal cans.

Most of us support recycling because it’s

‘the right thing to do.’ But have you ever wondered if it’s really worth the effort?

You’ll be glad to know the answer is a resounding yes. Take the Ontario De-posit Return Program (ODRP), for example. Since 2007, all bever-

age alcohol containers over 100 milliliters have a 10- or 20-cent deposit.

This includes glass and plastic bottles, metal cans, tetra pak cartons and chill packs sold through the LCBO, as well as in Ontario winery,

distillery and brewery retail stores. Those items can be returned to the Beer Store for a refund.

Redeeming your deposit creates local jobs: the contain-ers you return are recycled into useful new products, like

glass or aluminum containers, fiberglass insulation, cardboard and seat belts. It’s estimated every addi-tional 1,000 tonnes of recycled waste gener-ates seven new jobs. In 2013-2014, over 110,000 tonnes of material was diverted

from landfill under ODRP, meaning the program is making a positive impact on the province’s employ-ment numbers.

In 2013-2014, al-most 303 million con-tainers – about 80 per cent – were returned through ODRP, which

is funded by the LCBO. But around 77 million containers still ended up in the Blue Box or a landfill.

So, when you’re cleaning up this week-end, remember that you’re also helping the environment and your local economy.

Spring cleaning can help the economy and the environment

SportsDo you have a story?

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

sports@ quesnelobserver.com Whitney GriffithsSports Reporter


Giving you a reason to run

Reason 2 Run hosted their first ever St.

Patrick’s Day Pace and Pint 5 km run/

walk Saturday, March 14. The run/walk took

the 175 participants in attendance along the

Riverfront Trail, starting and finishing at the

Cariboo Pub and Hotel. The event raised $4,890 for the Quesnel Cancer

Care Chemotherapy Unit.

Contributed photos

QFSC challenges the competition in KelownaWHITNEY GRIFFITHS

Observer Reporter

Several members of the Quesnel Figure Skating Club (QFSC) travelled to Kelowna to attend the Super series Final.

Skating for Quesnel in the Star 5 Girls U13 category and taking seventh place was Beverly Smetaniuk.

Casey Fisher skated in to 10th place for Star 4 Girls and 13th place in Introductory Interpretive.

Fifth place in Star 4 Girls 13 and over went to local figure skater Katherine Osmond.

Also competing in a Star 4 level was Grace Dunn.

Dunn took eighth place at this event.

Earning sixth place in Star 4 Girls U10 was QFSC member Alexa McTavish.

Competing in Senior Silver Women’s division was Cassandra Greenwood.

Greenwood took fifth place at this event, while also achieving an overall provincial ranking of second place.

Representing Quesnel in Gold Women’s division was Carmen Huang, with her performance at the Super Series earning a third place win.

Huang also skated in at fourth place overall

provincially. QFSC member

Madison Nickolet took 21st place at the Super Series in the Senior Bronze Women’s division.

Bringing in a Bronze evaluation for Quesnel in Star 3 Girls division was Jersey L’Heureux.

QFSC member Presely L’Heureux’s performance at the Super Series brought in a Silver evaluation for Star 2 Girls.

And last but not least, lone male competitor from Quesnel Mitchell Dunn earned a Bronze evaluation for Star 2 Boys at the event.

Local figure skater Carmen Huang (right) stands among fellow competitors at the podium, having earned third place in Gold Women’s division at the Super Series Final in Kelowna.

Contributed photo


Kersley - 15 km south of Quesnel250-747-8683 • www.alamohospitality.ca

Open 7 am to 9 pm daily

Check out our Catch!Homemade Clam Chowder,

House cut Fries, Seafood appy plate, Lightly battered cod with homemade tartar sauce

Restaurant

at the AlamoFish Friday

Hope to see you Friday!

March 22 - 28, 2015ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, your hard work will finally come to fruition this week. You will feel like a huge burden has been lifted off of your shoulders, and you deserve to take some time off.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, don’t allow frustration to get the better of you. A problem you can’t seem to solve may have you feeling hopeless, but perseverance will lead you to a solution.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Others may need your help this week, Gemini. You are ready and willing to offer your services and advice when they are sought. A welcome reward is coming to you.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, your career may conflict with the demands of your relationship if you let them. Find a balance between the two so you can have your cake and eat it, too.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, some exciting changes lie ahead. Now is a great time to step out of your comfort zone, even if you are a little nervous to take the first steps.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, this week brings a change in your life, and this change will lead to some great things down the road. Don’t be embarrassed to be excited about this new path.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23You may feel pushed and pulled in a number of directions, Libra. This makes it difficult to pursue your own personal goals as a result. Speak up if you need more time to yourself.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, a relatively rebellious streak surfaces this week. Risk-taking is at the center of this new attitude, and you may find yourself doing a little damage control.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, you may think that the grass is greener somewhere else, but that is not always the case. Seek ways to make your own grass greener.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Experiences at home can affect your sense of se-curity, Capricorn. Take the necessary steps to feel safer. Surround yourself with friends and family during this time.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Avoid making any big decisions this week, Aquarius. You are preoccupied with something else and cannot devote enough attention to any one task at the moment.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Some extra money unexpectedly comes your way this week, Pisces. Work with a financial planner for some good ideas.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYSMARCH 22 - Wolf Blitzer, Journalist (67)MARCH 23 - Jason Kidd, Athlete (42)MARCH 24 - Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Dancer (29)MARCH 25 - Brenda Strong, Actress (55)MARCH 26 - Steven Tyler, Singer (67)MARCH 27 - Pauley Perrette, Actress (46)MARCH 28 - Lady Gaga, Singer (29)

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Register by March 22, 2015 For registration information visit us at

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B.C. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERSCO-OPERATIVE MARKET REPORT

FOR March 11 thSTEERS

0-299300-399400-499500-599600-699700-799800-899

900+

HEIFERS0-299

300-399400-499500-599600-699700-799800-899

900+

HIGH341.00336.00362.00342.00307.00255.25234.00205.00

HIGH315.00336.00342.50317.00285.00223.00214.00196.00

Butcher Bulls 156.00 -169.00 / D1-D2 Cows 122.00 - 142.50


FOR JUNE 19 thSTEERS

0-299300-399400-499500-599600-699700-799800-899

900+

HEIFERS0-299

300-399400-499500-599600-699700-799800-899

900+

HIGH250.00241.00265.00250.00230.00219.00191.50184.00

HIGH195.00250.00230.00265.00243.00200.00158.00152.00


FOR JUNE 20th

OPEN : Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm • Sat: 9am-1pm2302 Ferguson Rd. • 250-747-2355

Butcher Bulls 77.00 - 88.25 D1 / D2 Cows 77.00 - 88.25

STEERS0-299

300-399400-499500-599600-699700-799800-899

900+

HEIFERS0-299

300-399400-499500-599600-699700-799800-899

900+

HIGHN/A

158.50157.00152.00145.00136.00

N/AN/A

HIGH138.00144.00141.00136.00139.50125.00119.00115.00

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WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURSDAY JUNE 20THToday in Williams Lake saw excellent volume with just under 450 head! Well over 250 butcher cows and bulls showed a steady sale. The Gang Ranch today set a pace as they showcased a load of butcher cows, the young pen of 24 head of heiferettes 1024 lbs powered to 107.00 with 885 lb at 119.00. The mature butcher cows reached 71.75. 1898 lb bulls hit 86.00. The Char Springs Ranch 2010 lb butcher bulls marked 83.75. Gordon & Linda Watts 2125 lb butcher bulls topped 85.00. Ken & Ginger Cameron topped our bull trade at 2045 lbs hitting 87.50 and 2020 lb bulls at 88.00. The Harris Ranch 1335 butcher cows hit 74.00. George Dinwoody also had 1602 lb butcher cows hit 74.50. Garrett Ranches liner load of kill cows weighed 1329 lb and brought 72.50. The 130 Mile Ranch also had 1330 lb butcher cows to 74.25.Walter & Susan Stidall of Prince George saw their load of fancy 750 lb red steers hit 134.00, the 825 lb steers sold to 130.25 a beautiful pen of their 760 lb heifers met 125.00 and the heavy heifers 809 lb traded to 115.00 their pen of 647 lb heifers traded to 127.00. Dave Wootten with 18 head of top quality 800 lb heifers they traded to 112.25. Vic & Sue Meyer had 683 lb steers top 143.00 and their 558 lb steers notched 162.00 with 612 lb heifers at 139.50. John & Denise Trueman had 675 lb steers top 144.50.

Make Hay while the sun shines

Bailing Twine, Plastic Wrap,

Net Wrap - ALL IN STOICK

Butcher Bulls 115.00 - 134.50 / D1-D2 Cows 82.00 - 110.75Bred Cows/Heifers N/A / Cow/Calf Pairs Sales to 2440.00

KAMLOOPS SALE—TUESDAY MAY 27Another exciting sale today as we saw another 550 head hit the sale ring. Today cow/calf pairs made up almost half of the sale receipts. Don Moses put the power to our butcher trade with 2235 lb. butcher bulls marking 126.50. Mel & Vickie Hough from Falkland had 1705 lb. butcher cows mark 106.00 and 1950 lb. cows at 105.50. The Hiwan Ranch today had 1538 lb. butcher cows mark 104.75. The Rosebank Ranch 2380 lb. butcher bulls hit 126.50. Feeder cattle were strong. Cam Ensign from Kelowna had 825 lb. Hereford steers notch 166.00. Dennis Clausen from Clinton had 753 lb. heifers trade to 179.75. Earl Joe had 715 lb. Red baldie steers trade to 206.50. Ray & Joyce Doll with a top load of feeders today. Their 695 lb. steers hit 212.00, their 405 lb. s/c raced to 239.00. Doreen Harry’s 340 lb. s/c hit 231.00, the 300 lb. h/c’s rolled to 220.00. John Issler's 700 lb. Red steers hit 213.50. The Coldstream Ranch fi lled the ring with 1074 lb. open heifers, they traded to 134.50. Their 1168 lb. open heifers reached 134.00. Cow/calf pairs today put the buyers on the edge of their seats as Wayne & Jill Hughes from Lumby showed a beautiful pen of Angus cow/calf pairs trading to 2400.00 per pair. The 3 year olds reached 2525.00 with the 4 year olds marking 2625.00. The Rosebank Ranch today showcased a beautiful pen of Red baldie cow/calf pairs, they traded to 2325.00. Greg Goodanetz also had cow/calf pairs trade to 2350.00. Ed Shook’s 783 lb. steers hit 190.00.

OPEN: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm • Sat: 9am-1pm2302 Ferguson Rd. • 250-747-2355

Q guesnel AParts & Supplies

We carry animal health supplies, fencing wire &

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KAMLOOPSMARCH 10TH & RRTS CHAROLAIS VALLEY BULL SALE

Kamloops was alive with action Tuesday as 600 head of cattle hit the sale ring along with one incredible Charolais Bull Sale for RRTS Charolais. Bob & Barb Harrison set the trend on the butcher trade early in the sale with 2215 lb bulls to 165.00. Mitchell Cattle Co. added to the action putting 2460 lb bulls in the ring at 168.50. Wayne & Jill Hughes from Lumby built the fire under our butcher trade with 1635 lb butcher cows at 137.00. The Benedict Ranch with butcher bulls marking 167.00. Keith & Carrie Bostock with top yielding 1625 lb butcher cows at 136.75. The Bar M Ranch, Trace DeBoer was the trend setter for the calf trade. His 606 lb black angus steers marked 300.00, his pen of 541 lb s/c’s set the pace at 325.00, their 487 lb s/cs marked 345.00. 21 head of his 500 lb h/c’s topped 319.00. Terry Inskip showcased a beautiful pen of 490 lb hereford and hereford, red angus cross h/c’s that raced to 307.75, the 437 lb h/c’s marked 328.00. Philip Ranch’s 740 lb steers rolled to 252.25, the 665 lb s/c’s hit 287.00. Coldstream Ranch’s 511 lb s/c’s topped 342.00. Keith & Penny Prigmore of Celista showcased their 860 lb steers at 234.00, their powerful 726 lb angus steers hit 255.25, their 848 lb heifers brought 212.00. The Benedict Ranch showcased a pen of 606 lb fancy h/c’s, they traded to 285.00, their 533 lb h/c’s marked 309.00. The Fennell Ranch today saw their 850 lb steers top 224.00, a ring full of their 500 lb angus cross s/c’s marking 338.00. 19 head of their 389 lb fancy h/c’s reached 362.50. Brian & Sidsel Gunderson saw their steers mark 296.00, their 728 lb steers hit 253.25. Princeton Stock Ranch, with some fancy h/c’s weighing 639 lbs hit 263.00 and their 581 lb h/c’s marked 279.00. The RRTS Charolais Purebred Bull Sale was a huge success with a first class group of bulls meeting a capacity crowd bidding strong for these excellent herd sires. Giddings Brothers from Telkwa selected RRTS 51B for $6800.00. The Douglas Lake Cattle Co., a volume buyer selected RRTS 74B for $6600.00. The Squaw Valley Ranch picked RRTS 46B for $6300.00. Marvin Tonn of Kelowna chose RRTS 73B for $6300.00. Dave Allingham from Kelowna picked RRTS 67B for $6200.00 and Isaac Marten from Dunster purchased RRTS 41B for $6250.00. The Coldstream Ranch, Bud & Kathy Gottfriedson were also volume buyers. Thank you to all our bidders and buyers for one exciting Sale!

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Four Waveriders faced the competition in Surrey at the AAA Provincials, accompanied by junior coach Brad Swyers, head coach Jerritt Brink and swim club president Angela Swyers.

Angela Swyers attended the event as part of her training to be a referee and served as the starter.

The meet was attended by Natasha Hanson, Leif Brandson, Logan Godsoe and Billy Swyers.

Lone female competitor for the Waveriders Hanson swam in the 14 – 15-year-old category.

Swimming in four events Hanson came in the top 40 in two.

Hanson took 42nd in the 50m Butterfly, 41st in the 100m freestyle, 39th in the 50m freestyle and 38th in the 800m freestyle.

Having qualified Hanson will attend the AA Long Course provincials in Victoria this July.

Waverider Brandson brought in six personal best times at the meet, as well as coming in the top 12 in six of his events.

Brandson made it to the finals for both the 100m backstroke and the 200m backstroke, placing fourth in both.

Brandson will be heading to the AA Long Course provincials this June and will be competing in the 12 – 13-year-old category.

Twelve-year-old Godsoe brought in personal best times in all his swims and ranked in the top 10 in five events.

Godsoe took 10th place in the 100m breaststroke, eighth in the 100m backstroke and sixth in the 400m freestyle, 100m freestyle and 50m freestyle.

Godsoe is also set to attend the AA Long Course provincials.

Swimming in six events and coming in the top 20 in three was Waverider Billy Swyers; placing 20th in the 100m backstroke, 16th in the 50m backstroker and 12th in the 50m freestyle.

He will be attending the AAA Long Course provincials alongside fellow Waveriders Hanson and Godsoe.

Next up for the Waveriders is PGB Dental Moose Meet April 17 – 19.

Four Waveriders attended the AAA provincials in Sur-rey.

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