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As water sample results are anxiously anticipated, the Ministry of Environ-ment (MOE) has issued an abatement order to Mount Polley Mining.

This order requires im-mediate action to stop the further release of mine tailings into nearby water-ways.

“The order also requires the company to submit an environment assessment impact report,” MOE Jen-nifer McGuire said during Wednesday’s conference call.

Additionally, the order requires the company to submit a written sum-mary of actions taken to stop the release of mine tailings and to undertake preliminary environmen-tal impact assessment and submit an action plan by today.

The company must also submit a detailed ac-tion plan by Aug. 15 and it is required to report weekly on the implemen-tation of action plan mea-sures.

The latest updates, as of press time, had officials and residents awaiting wa-ter sample results.

“We’re devoting every possible resource to this,” Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett said.

The minister gave a brief rundown on the situa-tion, since the breach at the Mount Polley tailings pond released 10 billion litres of water and 4.5 mil-lion cubic metres of silt Monday resulting in a wa-ter ban and a local state of emergency.

These include: • The flow out of the breach has decreased, but has not complete-ly stopped. Imperial Metals continues to work to stop flow out of the

pond.• A small amount of tail-ings backed into the mouth of Polley Lake and the main slurry flow went down Hazeltine Creek where it meets Quesnel Lake. • The slurry and a large debris pile appear to be stationary at this point. Hazeltine Creek was origi-nally about 1.2 metres wide and is now up to 45.7 metres wide. • Water sampling took place the evening of Aug. 4 and samples were sent for testing early Tuesday morning. Drinking water testing continues and re-

sults were expected some-time Thursday. Until that point, the environmental impact of the contaminat-ed water on the local wa-tershed remains unknown. • In the meantime, the CRD has issued a water ban advisory not to drink, bath or feed livestock drawn from the follow-ing waterways: Quesnel Lake, Polley Lake, Hazeltine Creek and Cariboo Creek. The entire Quesnel River system right up to the Fraser River is un-der a do not drink advi-sory.• The cost of the cleanup

of the breach is the respon-sibility of Imperial Metals, and is not a cost borne by B.C. taxpayers.

Minister Bennett also spoke to allegations the company was “re-peatedly warned” about water levels in the tailings pond.

“That’s not true,” he said, stressing it was one warn-ing in May of this year, after which they pumped the excess out and into an empty pit.

“This event was unex-pected and unprecedent-ed,” he said.

“We will determine how this happened.”

Mining company receives orders from Ministry of EnvironmentDebris field in Quesnel Lake immediately following tailings pond breach.

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Growing along shorelines and submersed in slow moving waters, this plant is difficult to identify when not in bloom as it resembles the common bulrush.

Flowering rush have long pointed leaves that grow over one metre in length

and have a triangular cross section. Atop the tall stem is an umbrella shaped spray of pink flowers that have three petals as well as three smaller petals, each with darker pink veins.

Flowering rush is a vegetative spreader and produces seeds to help with its distribution. This plant has fleshy rhizomatous roots that will fragment and float in water currents and can grow in as much as three metres of water.

Because this plant is adaptable to live in the water or on land, it is

capable of taking over wetlands and displacing all flora and fauna in riparian areas. When flowering rush takes over previously open waters, it reduces the ability for recreation such as boating and swimming, as well as spawning ground for certain fish species.

It is important to keep this plant species from spreading and causing a negative impact on the region. Please do not purchase, trade, or grow flowering rush as there are alternative native plant species available. If you have this invasive plant

growing on your water’s edge, or submerged in the water, it is important to treat the infestation in a manner that is not going to promote further growth or spread. It is best to remove flowering rush prior to it seeding.

If you are pulling or clipping the plant, do not allow any plant material to return to the water as it will re-establish itself.

Dispose of any plant material and seeds in a heavy plastic bag and take to designated invasive plant bin at the Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, or

Quesnel Landfills. If you have any

questions or concerns about flowering rush or need some assistance in identification or management, contact the Cariboo Regional District’s Invasive Plant Management team at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636 or visit our website atcariboord.ca

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Not just another pretty faceFlowering rush can displace all flora and fauna in riparian areas

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Mount Polley Mine Incident

A truly unimaginable tragedy occurred at the Mount Polley Mine site on Monday. Echoing the comments from Minister Bill Bennett, this event should never have happened, and we need to make sure that something like this will never happen again.

I toured the mine site and visited with the residents of Likely on Tuesday. Following the tour, I attended a town hall in Likely with residents, along with Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Imperial Metals executives. I am participating in a healing ceremony that the Esk’etemc First Nation will be facilitating and follow up meeting Thursday with the Likely community to discuss the water test results.

Right now, emergency officials are working around the clock to mitigate the damage and monitoring the site from the ground and in the air. Ministry of Environment officials have been taking water samples and results will be posted as soon as they are available. However, the water ban remains in place until further notice in the affected area right up to the Fraser River.

In the face of challenges and setbacks, hard work and our determination will help us overcome this obstacle. However, right now the task before us is to ensure that any further damage is mitigated.

Our office is providing updates to the public as we receive them and posting information on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboonorth. We also have email updates available and if you would like to receive those please email [email protected].

Thank you to Save-On Foods and Red Cross for their donation of 18,000, 500 mL water bottles and 1,440, 4 litre bottles to the residents. Likely and area residents and businesses are rallying and community events are ongoing. This weekend the 2nd annual Hot Summer Nights on Quesnel Lake at Elysia Resort & Lodge and the Plato Island Resort & Marina Musik Fest are confirmed to proceed. The residents and businesses would greatly appreciate your attendance.

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The Cariboo Regional District has unveiled a new online public mapping system on the CRD’s corporate website, cariboord.ca.

The new proprietary online mapping system, designed and built internally by CRD staff, is an interactive tool which will allow residents and visitors a new way of locating existing facilities and landmarks within the region.

It will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the Cariboo Regional District and the services it provides as a local government.

This online mapping system is a new public service provided by the Cariboo Regional District.

It is a user-friendly, interactive web based tool that allows users to search, analyse and display information provided from the Cariboo Regional District Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Department.

This tool provides information on properties (lands and buildings), points of interest, roads, reserves, service areas, and water features.

“The Cariboo Regional District has optimized the use of our website to facilitate better communications with all residents and audiences,” CRD Chair Al Richmond said.

“This new online public mapping system brings an interactive element to our website that allows residents and visitors the ability to locate different features, services and facilities which they may be looking for.”

Earlier this year, the CRD launched its new website which is highlighted by improved

navigation, search engine optimization, enhanced internal search capabilities, mobile device compatibility, and is compatible with all major browsers in a user-friendly layout.

The goal of the redesign was to modernize the look and feel, while making the website more useable, professional, and adaptable.

The CRD website has been developed to provide information and interactivity for and with residents, visitors, and the general public who live, work, or play within the Cariboo Chilcotin.

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Aug. 4 at approximately 3:04 p.m., Quesnel RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and Quesnel Search and Rescue were called to the Quesnel River Canyon Forest Service Road, approximately 15 km east of the Highway 97 and Highway 26 Junction for a report of an all terrain vehicle roll over.

Initial reports indicated that there were three people with injuries over a steep embankment. The terrain proved difficult for emergency responders who had to utilize 4x4 vehicles to access the injured.

While en-route to the scene it was learned that one person, a 28-year-old female, had already been taken to hospital by a passerby with unknown injuries.

Upon arrival, responders located a 25-year-old female being cared for by her spouse who was uninjured.

The female was stabilized by BC Ambulance Service and transported from the scene with the assistance of Quesnel Search and Rescue volunteers to where she could be transferred into an

awaiting ambulance. The female was then transported to GR Baker Memorial Hospital.

Her injuries are not deemed life threatening.

Investigation revealed the riders left the roadway down a steep embankment that was covered in brush.

The riders were able to grab onto the brush to prevent themselves from falling into the Quesnel River. One ATV went into the Quesnel River and was swept away. The other was located on the steep bank.

Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the collision. The design and poor condition of the decommissioned roadbed, along with rider inexperience contributed to the collision.

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Reflecting on 100 years since the Centennial WarDerek Beningfield is the

Observer’s most recent contributor.

Beningfield holds a diploma in criminology from CNC as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in History from UNBC. Prior to that he worked for five years in the Forest Industry as a first aid attendant at Canfor Quesnel and as a medic in Fort Nelson.

Beningfield has written and self-published a poetry chapbook titled Through Purgatory as well as the novella Circle of Vengeance.

He hopes to write a variety of opinion pieces concerning historical, moral, social and political issues

“I look forward to sharing my thoughts on these issues with all of you and hope dearly that, even if there are people out there who may disagree with what I say, that those differences will encourage honest debate,” Beningfield said.

“I hope that my words can help all of you to

think critically about so many of the things in society that we take for granted.”

This is his first contribution to the Observer, focusing on the 100th anniversary of the Great War Centennial.

July 28, 1914 the Austro-Hungarian Empire declared

war on Serbia as a result of the assassination of Archduke Franz and Sophie Ferdinand. Only one week later, Aug. 4, 1914, Germany invaded France and Belgium, which brought Great Britain and, therefore, Canada into the conflict.

The effects of the First World War, which was then the largest and most destructive in human history, are seen even today whether they take shape in the tensions in the Middle East, the former Yugoslavia or the former Soviet Union.

The First World War resulted in the fall of Imperial Russia, the rise of Communism, the

beginning of the end of the British Empire and, most significantly, the Second World War.

July 28, 2014, was officially the 100 year anniversary of the declaration of war. Who could have imagined in the summer of 1913 that the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie one year later would ultimately result in two World Wars, hundreds of smaller wars, the creation of the State of Israel, the rise of Communism and so much more?

It has been 100 years since swarms of jubilant crowds gathered together to celebrate the outbreak of war, expecting a swift and glorious victory against their foes.

However, not everyone was jubilant for there were others with a deep sense of foreboding. These people, though fewer in number, had gotten it right. The First World War, the first truly industrial war, resulted in

a slaughterhouse of trench stalemate and a bloody war of attrition where each side tried, largely in vain, to restore the war to one of maneuver.

Massed infantry and cavalry attacks across open ground – the traditional method of warfare – were met by rapid fire rifles, machine guns and artillery with predictable results. Trenches were dug, first by the Germans, and were quickly adopted by the Allies in order to provide refuge from this hail of fire and for the remainder of the war each side tried new methods in order to break this stalemate.

The Germans used the first gas attack at the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915 against French and Canadian troops, but they failed to achieve a major breakthrough due to a number of factors including the tenacity of the Canadians who opposed them. Later on during the conflict the Germans developed Stormtrooper tactics, used

most successfully during the ultimately failed Ludendorff Offensive of 1918.

The Ludendorff Offensive did not fail as a result of flaws in Stormtrooper tactics; it failed largely because their supply and rail lines could not keep up with the rate of advance.

The British tried breaking the stalemate using a new battlefield invention: the tank.

While limited in number and unreliable when first used during the Battle of the Somme, the allies continued to work on tank tactics until they were able to achieve great successes, initially at the Battle of Cambrai in 1917 and later and most significantly during the Amiens Offensive of 1918.

Working in tandem with creeping artillery barrages, infantry and aircraft, the allies successfully used their new Combines Arms Warfare tactics in order to finally put an end to

the trench stalemate and restore the war to one of maneuver in those final months of the conflict.

One hundred years have gone by since the First World War was declared, and the veterans of that conflict are all but gone. In addition, those who were only children at the time are also passing away at an increasing rate, being in their late nineties or one hundreds. Soon, they too will be gone.

The First World War, once a living memory, will very soon be relegated to pure history.

The task of remembrance will no longer be carried by those who were there in the front or who lived while the war was being fought; the task of remembrance for all that was done, for all those who lived and died, who won great victories and suffered great setbacks, will fall solely upon our own shoulders.

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Section 227 of the Community Charter requires that Council must give notice of a proposed revitalization program bylaw. Council has determined that increased investment, job creation and economic activity at the airport is vital to the success of the local economy. The objectives of this bylaw are:

• To create an economic stimulus to encourage capital investment at the Quesnel Regional Airport; and

• To create additional permanent employment opportunities in the community.

This bylaw will achieve the objects of the Revitalization Tax Exemption program by providing relief from general municipal property taxes to Owners of eligible Projects constructed on Parcels within the Tax Revitalization Area on the included Map. Projects include the construction of new Class 5 or Class 6 improvements or the alteration of an existing Class 5 or Class 6 improvement.

The maximum exemption under this Bylaw shall be for a term of five (5) years. The amount of a revitalization exemption from municipal property value taxes shall be as follows:

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Year 5: 20% of the Increased Assessed Value.

Inquiries on the above may be directed to the Director of Corporate and Financial Services, Kari Bolton, at 250-992-2111 during normal weekday business hours.

The Moffat Bridge will be reduced to single lane traffic for repair work beginning:

Sunday, August 10 through Saturday, August 166 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Please allow extra travel time when using this route as there will be traffic delays. Traffic control personnel will be in place. Inquiries can be directed to Public Works at 250-992-6330 during normal weekday business hours. Any emergencies or concerns can be directed to Bob Sutton of HMC Services at 250-992-8809.

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Ujagar Singh Kauldher

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ujagar Singh Kauldher on August 2nd in Burnaby, BC. Born in India on September 2, 1921, he immigrated to Canada in 1970, and spent the later part of his life as a founding member of the Cariboo Gur Sikh Temple.

Ujagar Singh served the British Allied Forces as a Sapper, throughout North Africa and the Mediterranean during WWII. He represented his country with valor during Remembrance Day Ceremonies, as a member of the Canadian Legion Branch No. 94.

He dedicated 16 years of his life to the lumber industry,

serving West Fraser Mills. Ujagar’s faith in Sikhi, and dedication to health and education has had a lasting impact on those he knew. His marriage to late Amar Kaur for over 70 years exemplifi ed the meaning of true love and partnership. He is survived by sons Kuldip (Anita), Mohinder (Lystra), and daughter Mohinder “Mindy” Ahira (late Gurmail “Gerry” Ahira), 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

September 2, 1921 ~ August 2, 2014

from A5The sad thing is that few

people in today’s society care about the First World War – it was so long ago and has no bearing on their lives today.

Unfortunately, I feel our education system doesn’t help very much in this regard. People are more concerned with texting on their phones or on checking their Facebook status.

They care little about people who they have never met and who are all dead now anyway. This attitude, however, is not entirely their fault, as it is the job of our educators and our education system to inform them why the war is important to remember, why it is important to learn and why war is sometimes necessary.

It is important for them

to know, to remember and to care about the actions of those who came before in the service of freedom, as they may be called upon one day to serve it again.

Our education system, our educators and our historians have thus failed our veterans.

This problem does not exist in the United States, as they place their veterans on a pedestal and sing their praise for their service to their country and their great military triumphs.

They are right to do so, and this is the attitude that Canadians and the Canadian education system should adopt.

I feel in Canadian high school Social Studies classes, the First and Second World Wars are barely glazed over and even then the focus is not on victories or great

triumphs against barbaric foes, but on Canadian casualty figures.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge, the battle that forged Canadian identity and gave Canada a sense of pride and individuality, is hardly mentioned at all.

Instead the idea is placed into the minds of our youth that Canada is a nation of peacekeepers who should not involve themselves in the affairs of others and should instead stand aside as travesties are committed.

Besides I feel this isn’t true, peacekeeping is a useless venture that does not solve anything. Aggressive enemies, those who seek to bring harm upon others, cannot be placated; they need to be stood up to and defeated and this is something that those who lived in Canada

and Great Britain (among other nations) a century ago understood which we have forgotten.

So, for the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War, we should not only remember the great tragedy that the war was and the numbers of Canadians who were killed as a direct result of the conflict; we should also sing the praises of those who went off and fought to help protect people who they had never met on the other side of the world, who stood up to an aggressive and tenacious enemy and prevailed.

We should remember that their service and their victories were essential in forging a Canadian identity, and in shaping the Canada that we live in today.

The importance in rememberingOPINION

Derek Beningfield is the Observer’s most recent con-tributor. He hopes to write a variety of opinion pieces concerning historical, moral, social and political is-sues.

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Last week I went camping and did a whole lot of nothing

much.My husband and children

were thrilled.My family knows camping

isn’t my favourite activity, but I do it for them.

I’ve even endured the dusty, loud campgrounds that packed us in like sardines in a can.

This time, though, we were at Haynes Point, a provincial park in Osoyoos, set up on a semi-secluded site right on the beach. It was absolutely gorgeous and a blissful relief.

My plan with our short trip was to relax and have fun, but still go for my long morning walks and get some inspired writing done every day.

I accomplished my first two goals – chilling out and enjoying the outdoors – but every morning I slept in hours later than I usually do, and I left my iPad in its case.

I’d be lying if I said I was totally fine with that,

because I actually felt a bit guilty.

“There’s a difference between relaxing and being lazy,” my husband said when I expressed my feelings of slothfulness.

“It’s good for you to do nothing once in awhile.”

He’s probably right about that. It certainly felt like something I needed. But after four days of swimming, playing cards, reading magazines and drinking coolers, I was ready to return home. My husband, on the other hand, was eager to book another campsite.

“You want to go again?” I asked incredulously.

“Yes,” he replied.

“I could do this every day of the summer.”

I guess I could too if it was a necessity. Fortunately it’s not.

I truly loved our beautiful location and I had a fantastic time with our kids and their friends, but there were a few things I missed. One of them was electricity.

Okay, so I know what you must be thinking: wow, that Lori must have really been roughing it out there in the woods.

Well, not really. I did sleep in a tent, but only because our motorhome was too hot.

If my mom was still alive she would probably say that an RV is just a hotel on wheels and not real camping.

And I’d kind of agree with her. I remember what real camping was like from all the times we did it when I was a kid. ut until I can order in room service and have the chambermaids visit the next day, I’ll continue to think of staying in a motorhome as camping.

Another thing I missed was my bathroom.

I didn’t mind shampooing in the lake and letting my hair dry in the sun, but I was looking forward to turning on a nice hot shower and plugging in my styling tools.

I was also anxious to get back to my enormous mess at home.

Initially I was happy to escape it since I was in the middle of a basement overhaul and the clutter felt overwhelming. But once I’d had some time to unwind and take it easy, I felt eager to return and finish what I started.

Now that I’m back to my regular routine, I’m warming up to the idea of another camping trip before summer ends.

Another few days like the ones I just had would be nice. Electricity, running water and never ending chores can wait.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

Escaping from your ‘regular’ routine

On A Brighter NoteLori Welbourne

Snitch lineRelieving poverty is a

charitable cause, preventing it is not.

By now, Canadians are aware of the Harper government’s view of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), particularly when their agenda conflicts with the prime minister.Audits are one of the tools the

government has used against outspoken critics who receive charitable status.According to Canadian Press, the

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is conducting audits on at least 52 NGOs, including the David Suzuki Foundation and West Coast Environmental Law, to assure they comply with guidelines restricting political activity.Oxfam Canada is now in the

CRA’s crosshairs – over a mission statement.In its application for renewal of

non-profit status, Oxfam Canada states its purpose is to “prevent and relieve poverty, vulnerability and suffering…”In response, the CRA has told

Oxfam that relieving poverty qualifies as charitable, preventing it does not.The CRA’s logic is that the 50-plus-

year-old charitable organization might use its clout to benefit those who are not poor.Oxfam tends to focus on providing

knowledge, skills and tools to help people help themselves.It also speaks out against political

injustices that fuel poverty, using tactics such as its campaign to get Canada and other nations to take stringent action on tax evasion.The CRA is also attempting to do

this via the Offshore Tax Informant Program.This “snitch line” has wound up

more successful than anticipated, however, and critics are questioning whether the CRA, which has been severely downsized, can see the job through.This overload can’t help when

the CRA is also being tasked with keeping charitable organizations in line.

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Good Grief. Where does the

time go? More than a month since Canada Day and I haven’t told you about our wonder-ful experiences.

Our Storytell-ers’ Tent was an even bigger hit than it was last year. When you have people like Tom Moffat, Jean Speare and Ruth Scoullar stepping up to the microphone, there is always a wealth of local history.

Jean Speare had her notes all ready as she told us about cut-ting ice and getting it ready for the icebox. Harking back to a much simpler time, Speare re-called what it was like when her father took her ice cutting for the � rst time and it was almost her last time. People nowadays will have a hard time visualizing someone hauling ice blocks to the ice house and covering them with sawdust to preserve the cold, particularly in summer.

Ruth Scoullar then proceeded to tell us about the life of Paul Gauthier. Gauthier is 102-years-old and although he is hard of hearing and speaks mostly French, Scoullar related stories about Gauthier that caused laughter to ripple around the tent. Another writer, like Speare, Scoullar tells a story very well.

Tom Moffat wanted to talk about what happened in LeBour-dais Park exactly 100 years ago to the day. Moffat’s father com-peted against runners from as far

away as Vancouver, running a mile in four minutes eight seconds decades earlier than Roger Bannister, who ran it in just under four minutes in 1964. The narrative included the medal his Dad received for the champion-

ship. Moffat then went on to relate family stories about his brother carrying on the tradi-tion, including anecdotes about running in jeans and cowboy boots.

Another speaker was Norman Wilson, as he related his tale of rescuing a young woman from drowning in the Fraser River in 2005.

After he � nished recounting this, people gave him a round of applause and were asking him for his autograph.

Our singer/sound man/story-teller Ab McQuillin was there to rescue me as usual and he sang a song or two while people were waiting for the Tea Tent to open.

Fortunately, we were able to record these stories which are available at the Museum. Thanks, Dave Sutton, as once again, you help preserve Ques-nel’s history.

Hope to see you as you ‘pass time’ at the Museum.

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.

–Winston ChurchillHoney Af� eck is chair of the

museum commission and regular Observer contributor.

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Storytellers another big hit on Canada Day

Look but don’t touch

The look in the eye of Billy Barker is a gentle reminder to touring patrons of Barkerville that the nugget is for looking at and maybe touching, but don’t try to steal this precious piece of wealth. The nugget, valued at more than $4,000 and found in Williams Creek, is part of the Townsite tour given daily in the historic town.Karen Powell photo

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We sing a song at our hymn

services at Dunrovin that I once found quite curious. It’s a little ditty I had not heard until I arrived in Quesnel – it goes like this: “Come to the church in the wildwood, O come to the church in the dale. Nothing is so dear to my child-hood than the little brown church in the vale.” As soon as I heard it, I pondered its origin. Who had written it, and why? Where was that little brown church? It just so happens that the song predated the church. A settler by the name of William Pitts happened to be travelling from Wisconsin to Iowa in the mid 1800’s when he stopped in a town called Brad-ford. While there, he saw an empty lot and mused to himself at what a charming setting it would be for a church. It inspired him to pen the poem “Church in the Wild-wood,” which he later set to music.

Some time passed and the church in Bradford, which had been meeting in places such as aban-doned stores, decided it was time to build a dedicated space for worship. The church was completed in 1864, built upon

the very lot which had inspired Pitts. Because funds were limited, they painted the church with the cheapest they could fine – an unhappy brown.

When Pitts returned to the community, he was shocked and in-spired to see a church on the very lot where he had imagined one to be. Pitts had written a song for a church that wasn’t there; the congrega-tion had painted their church brown without ever hearing

the song. Sometimes God works in myste-rious ways. He places a thought, a poem, a song on our hearts. He speaks to us in a loud booming voice, or a still small voice. And what a marvel it is when He does! Are you listening for God today? Are you responding to His leading?

The story behind this song has proven to be more inspiring than I could possibly have imagined, for it reminds us of a God who is very much alive and who is eager to reveal Himself to us through cosmic wonders, and little things like a can of brown paint.

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BRICK fundraiser Wells Historical Soci-ety, For $10 help pur-chase a new furnace for Wells Museum. To purchase one or more, call Honey, 250-992-5875 or Carrie 250-994-3243.

QUESNEL TIL-LICUM SOCIETY FRIENDSHIP CEN-TRE looking for vol-unteers to help with various upcoming programs. Looking for new ideas and en-ergetic people of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicity. If in-terested, drop by the Friendship Centre and fill out a volun-teer application (must submit to a criminal record check) then be prepared for a fun

time and great ex-perience. Everyone welcome. Contact 250-992-8347 or e-mail [email protected] or just drop by 319 North Fraser Drive.

WEDNESDAYQUESNEL AND

DISTRICT HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIA-TION his hosting fall volunteer training ses-sions. Contact ASAP to reserve your seat, 250-985-5815.

E C O - S P R O U T S NATURE EXPLO-RATION, Wednes-days until Aug. 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Come and explore trails while learning about trees, pond life, wild-life safety and more. Suggested donation of $2/child and $5/per family with more that

two children. For a list of things to bring and information or a summer schedule call Laurie, 250-255-7513 or e-mail, [email protected].

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GALLERY PRES-ENTS opening recep-tion, Aug. 8, 7 – 9 p.m. for August show, Deep in the Forest featuring Marguerite Whittingham’s oil paintings and Arlene Cave’s wood carv-ings. The show runs through August at 500 North Star Road.

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TIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP MEETING Aug. 8, 12:30–2 p.m. in CD Hoy Room at City

Hall. For information contact Donna, 250-992-3369.

TO ALL TEACH-ERS WHO TAUGHT BETWEEN 1962 – 1974 AT CARIBOO HIGH SCHOOL invited to a 40th grad reunion for students of 1974. Reunion set for Aug. 15 – 16. Registration fee $10, ASAP. Contact Trudy Schimelfenig for in-formation, 250-747-2025.

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SATURDAYQUESNEL LIONS

MONTHLY GA-RAGE SALE, Aug. 30 (the last Saturday of every month) at Ma-ple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be avail-able.

8TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE BBBSQ, Sept. 7, Richbar Golf Course, 1 p.m. shotgun start. To register call 250-992-7257 or e-mail [email protected]. Download pledge sheet at bigbrothers-bigsistersofquesnel.ca. Incentive prize for pledges collected more than $250. Din-ner included.

BERNIE AND RED SHOW Sept. 20, Elks Hall. Tickets are $30 each includes show and dinner. For tick-ets call Val, 250-992-

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Amber Lindsay Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Amber Lindsay and I am in the Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is Candy my 4H doe kid. I enjoy 4H because I

get to learn about animals and make new friends. This is my

first year raising a doe kid. Our achievement weekend is August

14-16, 2014. Come on down and see the animals. Our sale is

August 16 at 3:00pm.

Amber Lindsay Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Amber Lindsay. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. I have

been in 4H for four years now. Meet my market goat called Luke. Luke

is a Nubian goat and this is my first market project. He has been a lot of fun to raise and learn about.

Thank you to all of the past buyers at our auction.

Andrew Lefebvre - Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Andrew Lefebvre. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my 6th year in 4H. I would like to take this time to talk to you about my 4H

projects. I am doing a market swine, market lamb, yearling doe and a sow and litter. I would like to thank all of the buyers from last year for their support. The dates of our achievment weekend is August 14-16, 2014.

Anni Kurta - Kersley 4H Club

I’m Anni and I’ve been part of Kersley 4-H for 3 years now. This is my horse Scout and this is my first year of doing horse 4-H with him. He is

so great and the 4-H program is a great way to learn new skills.

Anni Kurta Kersley 4H Club

I’m Anni and I have been part of Kersley 4-H for 3 years now. This is my Market Swine, Toby.

Toby is super friendly and almost 6 months now. I think

he has turned out to be a very nice pig and I can’t wait for

the show!

Camryn Klassen Kersley 4H Club

My name is Camryn Klassen from the Kersley 4H Club. This is my sheep project Sebastian, he is a Suffolk X Dorset X Charollais. He

weighs around 100 Lbs. He is very friendly and loves attention. He

is big boned and has a great con-firmation. Come see him at the show on Saturday at 11:30am.

Camryn Klassen - Kersley 4H Club

This is my swine project Rufus. He is a Pietrain / Duroc cross. He is about 205 lbs. He is very friendly and loves people. He is long and deep

and would make good pork in the freezer. Thank you to Stoney Lake Logging for buying my last years swine project.

Cassidy Daley-Latreille Barlow Creek 4H Club

I am a cloverbud and my pet is a goat named Elka. It is a lot of fun! I am in 4H because it

sounded interesting. I have had lots of fun and have learned a lot of new things. My favorite

things about 4H was our Easter Egg hunt and the crafts that I

get to make. I have also learned how to public speak. I look forward to being a junior

member next year.

Chantelle Klassen - Kersley 4H Club

This is my horse project Rio. She is a dappled Palomino Quarter Horse X. She has a fabulous temperament and I can practically do anything with her. I have been training her to do the barrel pattern and she is really starting to get the hang of it. She is really social and we make

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Chantelle Klassen - Kersley 4H Club

This is my very first market lamb project. Clive is Suffolk X Dorset and he is a real cute little bugger. He is very playful and entertaining to watch. By the sale I am hoping for him to be between 80-90 lbs. He is a little smaller but does not mean he won’t be delicious. Please

come support the 4-H community.

Chantelle Klassen - Kersley 4H ClubThis is now my 4th swine project named Lobster. She is Pietrain X Duroc. She is a really good looking swine. Her confirmation is amazing and will

make some real good eating. Currently she is 215 lbs. I would really appreciate it if you would come support 4-H at our show and sale.

Thanks to Tyler Beckman at Make Traxx Recreation for buying my last years Grand Champion Swine.

Chloe Hawkins Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Chloe Hawkins. This is my first year in 4H. I am a cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4H Club. My pet is a

dog. I like 4H because I get to make new friends and learn

new things about animals. 4H is a lot of fun. I learned how to do public speaking and how to

judge this year.

Christopher Pontius Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Christopher Pontius. This is my second year as a cloverbud in Barlow Creek

4H Club. My pet is a dog. I like 4H because I get to make crafts and

learn about animals.

Darby Hamel Barlow Creek 4H Club

This is my first year in 4H. I am a junior member in Barlow Creek

4H Club. My project this year is a market goat. his name is Jimmy.

4H is a lot of fun and I have made new friends and learned to public speak and all kinds of things about goats. I would like to invite you all to come down to the Alex Fraser Park, August 14-16 to watch the

livestock shows.

Emma Pontius Barlow Creek 4H Club

I have a swine project that is a market swine. I also have a dog

project. This is my second year in 4H and I am a junior member. I

enjoy 4H because of learning new things. This year I also have learned how to work with and train my dog.

It is also my first 4H market swine project. I look forward to participat-ing in our 4H achievement weekend

at the Alex Fraser Park.

Grace Pontius Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Grace Pontius and this is my 4H dog project called

Tootsie. She is a lot of fun to work with. I have learned how to train dogs and she is an quick learner. I

enjoy 4H because I get to learn new things and make new friends. I am

in Barlow Creek 4H Club. I also have a 4H junior due project.

Jayne Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H ClubThis is my second year in 4H. My projects are horse unit 2 and photography. My horse, Meghan is a morgan/quarter horse and is my baby and my best friend. She is 10 years old. I’m 16 years old and a senior in 4H. As much as I love riding her, photography is my passion. I love capturing the moments

and the fun that life brings. This is what I do and I love 4H.

Johnathan Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H ClubI am in Barlow Creek 4H Club and this is my cow/calf project. My cows

name is Sweetie. This is my second year as a senior member. I have benifit-ed by 4H in many ways. I have learned how to public speak and how to look after 4H animals. I have also learned how to get a cow ready for show. The

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Johnathan Pontius Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Johnathan Pontius and this is my 4H dog project. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club and this is my first year completing a dog

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Creek 4H Club. This is my 12th year in 4H. I enjoy 4H because of being able to learn and experience new

things. This year I attended an amazing 4H trip held in Naramata called provincial club week. This is my first year raising a 4H market

steer. His name is Spartan. Spartan will be for sale on August 16, 2014.

Kayleen Dillabough - Barlow Creek 4H ClubHi, my name is Kayleen Dillabough and I am a senior member in Barlow

Creek 4H Club. This is my 12th year in 4H and I enjoy the program. This is my heifer named Willow. The beef show is on Friday August 15, 2014 at the Alex Fraser Park. The sale is on August 16, 2014 at 3:00pm. Thank you to all of last years buyers and all of the buyers in the past. Your support of the 4H

program has been greatly appreciated.

Kayleen Dillabough - Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my namme is Kayleen Dillabough and I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my 4H ewe lamb called Cinder. Cinder will be shown on August 16, 2014

at 11:30 am. Our achievement weekend is on August 14-16 at the Alex Fras-er Park. Come and see the shows. The sale is on August 16, 2014 at 3:00pm,

see you there! Thank you to all of the buyers from last year.

Kayleen Dillabough - Barlow Creek 4H ClubHi, my name is Kayleen Dillabough. Meet Bart. He is my 4H market lamb and is sulfolk. Bart has been a lot of fun to raise and will be for sale on August 16, 2014 at 3:00pm at the Alex Fraser Park. Our achievement weekend is August 14-16. 4H is a wonderful program for youth aged

6-21. Also, 4H is both agricultural with animals and without animals. 4H is really more than you imagined!

Kevin Lindsay Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Kevin Lindsay and this is my dog project Bailey. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club and this is my 5th year in 4H. I am a senior member and I enjoy 4H because I get to make new friends and can

travel on 4H trips accross B.C. I also get to participate in public speaking,

demonstrations and a speak and show. This year I got to travel to the

South Costal Judging Rally.

Kevin Lindsay Barlow Creek 4H Club

This is my doe project Snowball. I will be showing her with her babies on achievment weekend. I enjoy 4H

because I get to learn new things and it has helped me to grow as a person. 4H is a lot of fun and full of opportunities. Come on down

to the Alex Fraser Timber Park and see our projects on August 14-16. The sale will be held at 3:00pm on

August 16. Thank you for supporting 4H in Quesnel.

Kyden Kaselkat Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Kyden Kaselkat. I am a cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4H club and my pet is a rabbit. I like 4H because I get to visit my friends. I

also get to make crafts

Kylie Degenova Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Kylie Degenova. This is my first year as a cloverbud in Barlow Creek 4H Club. I like 4H

because I get to learn about animals and how to do a speech. 4H is

LOTS of fun!



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Lucy Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H ClubHi, my name is Lucy Pontius and this is my 4H horse project. I like horses

and have enjoyed this project very much. 4H is a lot of fun and I have had a great year. My sister and I attended Provincial 4H demonstrations in Oyama this past June. What a great learning experience that was. Our

4H achievement weekend is August 14-16 at the Alex Fraser Park. Come and see our shows!

Lucy Pontius - Barlow Creek 4H ClubI am in the Barlow Creek 4h Club and this is my market swine project.

This is my first year raising a swine and it has been very interesting and lots of fun. I look forward to showing my pig project and then selling it at our achievement weekend. I have also completed a dog project this year and that has been lots of fun. Our achievement weekend is August 14-16 at

the Alex Fraser Park.

Meghan Mufford - Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Meghan Mufford and this is my 14th year in 4H. I have a market steer and a market lamb for my 4H projects. 4H is an amazing

program and I have learned so much. I can public speak and have the ability to get the animals ready for the show ring. I would like to thank all of the buyers from last year. A big thank you to the buyer of my last years steer.

Owen Austin - Kersley 4H ClubHowdy folks! My name is Owen Austin and I am with the Kersley 4H Club. This year my projects are outdoor living,

photography and dog.

Patrick Foley - Barlow Creek 4H Club

My name is Patrick Foley. I’m in Barlow Creek 4H Club. I have been in 4H for 7 years. This is my third year as a junior member. My projects this year

include a bunny rabbit named Tilly and a market swine named Frank. I would like to thank Mike at the CO-OP for buying my last years market

swine. Please come and enjoy the fun.

Pieter VandeReep - Barlow Creek 4H ClubHi, my name is Pieter VandeReep and I am in the Barlow Creek 4H Club. This is my 9th year in 4H. My projects this year are my market swine and

a market steer. I enjoy 4H because I like working with animals. I also enjoy achievement weekend. I would like to thank West Fraser for buying my

steer last year. I would also like to invite everyone to come to Alex Fraser Park to watch our shows.

Sydney Holbrook Barlow Creek 4H Club

Hi, my name is Sydney Holbrook. This is my first year

in 4H. I am in Barlow Creek 4H Club. 4H is lots of fun. I learned how to do a speech and about all kinds of animals this year.

Shannon Foley Barlow Creek 4H Club

My name is Shannon Foley and I am a member of the Barlow Creek

4H Club. I have been in 4H for 8 years. My projects this year are

cow/calf pair, ewe lamb, ewe with lambs and a market lamb that I am going to sell! This is a picture of my

ewe lamb. The fun is at the Alex Fraser Park on August 14, 15 & 16. The auction is Saturday August 16

at 3:00pm.

Tyson Roberts - Barlow Creek 4H Club

This is my first year in 4H and I am a cloverbud. My pet is a lamb. She is going to be a replacement ewe. Her name is Laval. I am in 4H because

I want to learn about animals. I live on a ranch and want to learn how to take care of them.



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Enjoy the creations of local artists throughout the market

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Nice shootin’

Tex The Quesnel Rod and

Gun Club hosted their annual Cowboy Action Shoot, inviting people

far and wide to get dressed up in their best

western apparel and join in on the action, July

25 – 27. For results see next weeks Observer.

Whitney Griffiths photo.

Fall wind-up horseshoe tournament Whitney Griffiths Observer Rporter

The Quesnel Horseshoe Club hosted their fall wind-up tournament, Aug. 2 – 3.

It was a tough competition for Prince George’s Mike Cunningham, playing off against Quesnel’s own Lorenzo Ferrara for first place in men’s Class D. In the end Cunningham’s aim earned him first place with a final score of five wins and two

losses. Ferrara followed in second and throwing for third place was Phil Erickson with three wins and three losses.

Taking home first place in women’s Class D, ending the competition with no losses and two wins was Mavis Reid from Kamloops. Ringing in a second place win was Benita Karlson and following in third was Joyce Hamel.

In women’s Class C, leaving the competition victorious was Quesnel’s

Helene Boudreau taking first place with her score of two wins and one loss. Second place went to Jeanette Ferrara.

Lorenzo Ferrara’s final score was five wins and one loss, earning him first place in men’s Class C division. Second place went to Mike Cunningham and Phil Erickson’s aim earned him third place.

Taking home first place for women’s Class B was competitor Helen Boudreau. Boudreau

also rang in another first place win for Senior Ladies, ending the event undefeated with four wins and no losses. Tying for second and third place with a shared score for two wins and two losses were competitors Doris Wilton and Mavis Reid.

It was another first place win for Lorenzo Ferrara, his aim earning him five wins and two losses in the Senior Men 40ft division. Second place went to Mike Cunnigham, finishing with four wins

and three losses and ringing in three wins and three loses for third place was Phil Erickson.

Winnfield’s Bernie Lepper remained undefeated in Mixed A, claiming first place with a score of three wins and no losses. Second place winner was Doris Wilton and following behind in third place was Maurice Carpenter.

Bernie Lepper and Maurice Carpenter faced off with a final tie breaking round for first

in the Seniors Mixed. It was Lepper who left the competition victorious, five wins and only one loss earned this Winnfield competitor first place. Carpenter rang in for second place and following in third was Doris Wilton.

Carpenter and Lepper faced off again in the Elders 30ft division, and this time it was Prince George’s Carpenter who took home first place, winning two of the three games played.


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August 10 - 16, 2014ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, you may have to make a few minor changes to your original plan, but other than those minor adjustments there is nothing standing in your way this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Home improvement projects continue to pile up, Taurus. Use this week as an opportunity to get ev-erything in motion and on the path to completion.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21A few more tweaks and your master plan will be complete, Gemini. Now you just need a few able-bodied volunteers to work with you through some of the hard labor.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, a late-summer trip makes the perfect finale to a few good weeks of recreation. A little adventure is in your future, so make the most of this opportunity.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, once you have your mind made up, it is ex-tremely difficult to sway your opinion. Others will try this week to get you onto their side. But you’re just not feeling it.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, whether you have been lucky or unlucky in love as of late, this is the week for some romantic surprises. Your entire perspective could be turned on its head.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23A small disappointment has you out of whack, Libra. Don’t let it get to you for too long. Family members will help pull you out of a brief funk and get you on your feet.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, you may be ready to make some really big changes. Forge ahead with the plans you have created, and you will be glad for having done so.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Financial issues come to the forefront of a relationship, Sagittarius. Keep arguments from escalating by being open and honest about all purchases. Things can be worked out together.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Few things can wipe away the smile on your face this week, Capricorn. You are in an eternally good mood, and your positivity is intoxicating to others around you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, you will have an enormous sense of ac-complishment when you finish a task you thought above your skill level. Always believe in yourself.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20There is little room for things other than work this week, Pisces. Now is not the time to take on new chores. Save them for later.

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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.

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August 14th - 16th

Butcher Bulls 120.00 - 141.75 / D1-D2 Cows 94.00 - 115.75Bred Cows/Heifers N/A / Cow/Calf Pairs Sales to 2325.00

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 filled 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.

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Swimming to provincialsThe Quesnel SeaLions returned from regionals triumphant. The event took place Aug. 2 – 3 in Prince George and served as a qualifier for Provincials, and well over half of the 30 Quesnel swimmers in attendance qualified for the upcoming provincials. Seventeen SeaLions will make their way to provincials Aug. 15 – 17. Quesnel SeaLions provincial swimmers. Back (from left to right); Josh Salmons, Lauren Pastachak, Lucy Jesperson, Felicity Murray, Olivia Crocker, Audrey Jesper-son, Casey Fisher and coach Chris McGauley. Front (from left to right); Baylee McGillivray, Owen Larsen, Dawson McGillivray, Shawn Fisher, Ava McGillivray, Taylor McGillivray and Megan Pastachak. (Missing from the photo is Natalie Bergeron, Lauren Larsen and Crosby Wolfe.)

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SportS

Elizabeth Davies, well known in Quesnel for her athleticism and her spirit, has played lacrosse with the Williams Lake Bighorns since 2009 and has always played on boys teams.

Last year she had secured a spot on a Northern BC Zone Female team that was going to travel to the Lower Mainland to play in tournaments.

This was exciting as it is very hard to continue with a contact sport when the boys in the age group are so much bigger in midget.

The requirement to play on the female team was that Davies would have to play on a local boys team as well.

In the second game of the season, May 5, she was hit at a bad angle and ended up with a very serious knee injury.

Aside from the tears and damage, she suffered a double bone marrow contusion that resulted in a full leg brace and crutches for 11 weeks.

Physio therapy was painful and difficult due to the severe pain.

By September, Davies was walking on her own and able to start working out with the trainer at Total Ice. Her confidence grew as she became stronger and she began to walk straighter.

In January, eight months to the day, after her injury, she put on a pair of skates and very cautiously attempted the skating treadmill.

The reality that she may again play hockey and lacrosse was again igniting a competitive flame inside.

She travelled to Coquitlam in March and attended a Team BC female field lacrosse camp. The coaches and players were welcoming and the experience was great.

All of the trainers at Total Ice encouraged her to push her way back into the competitive world of sports.

From that camp, Davies worked harder, pushed harder in the gym and started on-ice early morning sessions before school.

She was determined to not miss an entire year of lacrosse

again, but knowing that playing with midget boys would be a risk to injury, she continued to train on her own and was thrilled when it paid off with the honor of being chosen, to play for Team BC at the Nationals in Ontario, Aug. 4-10.

Davies is the first ever female from the north to make a Team BC lacrosse team.

She is also the first ever female from the north to make a Team BC lacrosse team.

For five weeks, the commitment to play on the team has included weekend trips to practice with the team, fundraising and personal training.

The honor has come along with an expense that she has been looking to the community to support her with.

Davies works at Staples and has saved a good portion of the trip costs and has had great support from her sponsors, Tyrell and Kayla Lucas and Total Ice Training Center.

To complete her fundraising obligations, she is looking for another $1,000 sponsorship that is tax deductible and can be split up into 10 individual $100 sponsors.

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Riders storm the Interlakes rodeo groundsWhitney Griffiths Observer Reporter

Interlakes hosted the cowboys and cowgirls of the British Columbia Rodeo Association (BRCA), Aug. 2–3.

In breakaway roping, Quesnel’s Taylor Cherry would settle for nothing less than first place with a final score or 2.4. Peachland rider Candace Chevallier followed in second place with a score

of 3.0 and coming in third with 3.1 was McKenzie Wills from Kamloops.

Quesnel took first place in junior breakaway roping, Dyson Leneve roped in a final score of 3.3.

Second place went to Cache Creek’s Harley Antoine, followed by third place winner Taylor Cherry.

Taking home another first place win was Taylor Cherry, riding in for

the win in junior barrel racing. Brooke Call, from 150 Mile House, took home second place and Williams Lake rider Brianna Billy followed behind in third place.

Flint Gordon of Quesnel held fast to the rein as he competed in junior steer riding, finishing in first place with a final score of 75.

Emmett Beeds, rider from Williams Lake, followed in second place

with third place going to Clinton’s Dakota McCall.

In bull riding, 150 Mile House rider Colton Manuel claimed first place. Quesnel’s Levi Lawlor rode in for second place and Justin Davis from Barriere followed in third.

Kamloops rider Cash Kerner rode in for first and second place in bareback, with a score of 76 and 68.

It was 11.6 across the

board in tie-down roping, with riders Blake Herman of Chase, Cody Braaten of 150 Mile House and Cash Isnardy of Cache Creek shared first, second and third place.

In the saddle bronc, first and third place went to Riske Creek’s Wacey Marr .

First place in pee wee barrel racing went to Zoey Hamming of Vernon.

Cache Creek’s Ginelle

Talarico’s riding earned her first place in ladies barrel racing.

In steer wrestling, first place winner was Cole Scott of Kamloops.

Pairing up to capture the first place win for team roping was Cache Creek’s Cash Isnardy and Vanderhoof’s Dustin Shields, finishing the event with a final score of 5.9.

Next up for the BCRA is the Chilliwack Fall Fair and Rodeo Aug. 8 – 10.

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CORY RYAN ERNEST GIBSON RESPONDENTADVERTISEMENTTo: CORY RYAN GIBSON also known as CORY RYAN ERNEST GIBSONTAKE NOTICE THAT on July 14, 2014 an order was made for ser-vice upon you of a Petition issued from Quesnel Registry, Su-preme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 16055 by way of this advertisement.

In the proceeding, the Petitioner seeks foreclosure of property at 1315 Lust Road, Quesnel, British Columbia and judgment against you.

You must file a response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further pro-ceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the Quesnel Registry, at 305–350 Barlow Avenue, British Columbia, a copy of the petition and the order providing for service by this advertisement.

This ADVERTISEMENT is placed by Salman Y. Bhura, Lawyer for the Petitioner of HARPER GREY LLP, whose address for service is 3200–650 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4P7, File 128680/hmw, Fax: 604.895.2891.

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Safety Tip:Children are often transported by relatives, friends’ parents, and other caregivers in the summer. Parents know the law requires children be secured in car seats or booster seats until they are 4.9” tall or at least nine years old.

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An Escalade worth the waitCadillac recently held the introduction of its all-new Escalade in the heart of Toronto, specifically the heart of Yorkville. This upscale slice of Toronto real estate is home to spendy shops, exclusive restaurants and luxurious ho-tels. This is a place to be seen or be seen in a vehicle that projects the image one wants to portray. Media guests for the Escalade launch stayed at To-ronto’s very first boutique hotel, The Hazelton. As one Torontonian put it, “that’s about the fanciest place in town.” It certainly draws an upscale crowd of rich people, or posers, looking the part. With a steady lineup of Ferrari, McLaren and other exotics parked outside, Cadillac was front and centre showing off its new full-size luxury SUV to a young, well-healed crowd of Toronto socialites and business people.

LooksGetting a full-size truck into a boutique hotel is like trying to park in one of those parking spots labelled “small car”. To get around this, the party part of the launch was held on a garage rooftop, transformed into a nightclub, complete with gourmet finger food, fancy

cocktails and live performers, including the requisite fire-twirling entertainers. There was even an Escalade-inspired golf cart to shuttle guests to the roof. The star of the show was the all-new 2015 Escalade, a vehicle Cadillac hopes will make up about 20 per cent of its overall sales. With a $6,000 price drop and very competitive packages, they hope even wealthy shoppers will stop to see the value in this SUV. It sure got attention, thanks to the fabulous LED projector headlamps and taillights. The angular shape is very contemporary and the sleeker sheet metal looks up to date.InsideThe Escalade has always made an impact when it arrives at any destination; the sheer size and attitude it projects says a lot about the person driving it. It is inside that needed to be refreshed the most, and the attention to detail Cadillac infused in its new truck should pay dividends. Any luxury buyer expects leather, wood, and smart infotainment and Cadillac delivers on all of these. The dash and doors are cov-ered with hand cut leather. The open-grain wood and contrasting interior materials like faux suede all make it look as rich as the buyer expects. Front and centre is Cadillac’s CUE entertainment system that I find easy to operate and interact with. The buttons below it are touch sensitive, there are no knobs or switches. The front passengers just swipe over the surface to change the volume and heat controls. DriveOne reason to buy a big truck-based SUV is to move people in numbers or tow a trailer to a cabin or cottage. That latter experience came with the drive portion of the Escalade launch, driving north of Toron-to to The Briars, a 100-hectare resort on the edge of Lake Simcoe. This family run complex includes a huge stretch of lake frontage, golf course, pools, tennis and activities for all ages and the Escalade fits right in. For moving a large family around in comfort, the

Escalade is wonderful as there is plenty of room to stretch out when the long wheelbase (ESV) model is chosen. Granted about 70 per cent of all buyers choose the shorter wheelbase as it looks less imposing and some might not need the interior vastness. Under the hood is GM’s premium 6.2L V8 with a whopping 420hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. This might seem like overkill but this larger engine can switch off to just four cylinders under light load, more often impacting fuel economy. The power goes to just the rear wheels, all four wheels or automatically controlled, all by a switch on the dash. My experi-ence driving for the day returned about

12L/100km in mostly highway driving. Not bad for a big truck.

VerdictThe new Escalade adds about $10,000 worth of new equipment like standard magnetic ride control for a more nimble ride. The cabin is much quieter, for doing big business deals on the phone, and the ride overall is much more refined than before. Starting at $79,900 the Escalade is for the well healed, but Cadillac representatives told me that most buyers shoot for the moon and buy the top Premium model for $90,500. The new Cadillac is fresh and much more refined, with features like never before. Do young wealthy buyers like the Cadillac brand and where it is going? The short answer is yes. GM claims this is the fastest growing luxury brand in Canada and B.C. is a hot spot for the Escalade. It has been seven years since we’ve had an all-new Escalade… the wait was worth it.

The LowdownPower: 6.2L V8 with 420hpFill-up: 16.2L/11.4L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $79,900-$90,500

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‘‘ It has been seven years since we’ve had an all-new Escalade…the wait was worth it.’’Zack Spencer

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A forest � re� ghters’ truck of choice

Pic of the week, Skoda Octavia vRS model.

Drives-U-CrazyCyclistsHere’s a summer time teaser for those with designated bike lanes separat-ed by a physical barrier – curb stone – in their community.On a regular road if a bike � ies by on the right, just as you are making a right turn on a green, it’s a ticketable offence for passing on the right. However, these new separated lanes seem to have given cyclists a false sense of security because they ignore the rule. They just assume drivers will yield the right of way as they zip by.

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Forest fire conditions in this province are at an all-time high and the wood is very dry. The men and women that fight these fires every year rely on their vehicles to take them to the battlefield. Remote back roads and sometimes the forest floor are the roads on which they must travel. There is a variety of vehicles in the firefighter fleet but lately they have been using the Ford Super-Duty as the prime support vehicle. The new 2015 version is powerful enough to haul heavy trailers and large enough to double as a mobile office. The 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, with higher power ratings for 2015, coupled with a 6R140 heavy duty Torqshift six-speed auto-matic transmission delivers improved torque, horsepower and fuel economy. The engine pumps out a whopping 860 ft.lb of torque at 1,600 rpm and 440 horsepower at 2,800 rpm. It has lots of get up and go. Ease your way into the throttle and before you know it, you are at highway speeds. Power and acceleration are smooth and effortless. When properly equipped the Super Duty has a maximum tow rating of 14,152 kg (31,200 lbs) and a total payload of up to 3,293 kg (7,260 lbs)The interior is very functional. The available LCD productivity screen keeps you up to date with vital information, for example fuel economy numbers, towing, off-road information and voice command navigation. A rapid heat supplemental cab heater is available for those cold days that you need interior heat quickly. When you leave your mobile office, it is nice to know you have options with storing your valuables. Under-seat locking storage compartments beneath the first and second row seats provide space for laptops and other

important things. I really liked the layout of the gauges and controls in this vehicle; all are easily read and accessible. There are 12-volt outlets everywhere, two in the dash, one in the centre console, one in the back of that console, right beside the newly added 110V/150W power inverter and there’s a supply located in the rear under seat storage bin on the driver’s side.The front seats I found very comfortable and perfect for a long day at work. The rear seating positions were also very comfortable with lots of legroom.Noise levels in the cab, or lack thereof was amazing. This is must be the quietest diesel on the planet. It runs as quietly as a gasoline vehicle. You can easily hold conversations in the cab at any speed with no interference from outside sources. It was also a treat to be able to order from a drive thru window without having to shut the truck off! Remember, when travelling the back-roads this summer, pay attention to the Fire danger rating, follow any camp fire bans, and report any fires you see too 1-800-663-5555 or *5555. Help the firefighters keep their trucks clean and shiny for [email protected]

‘‘There is a variety of vehicles in the firefighter fleet but lately they have been using the Ford Super-Duty as the prime support vehicle.’’Ian Harwood

There’s a sight for a sore eyes on these very hot summer days – a monster ice cream truck.The almost six-metre high truck was featured in an award winning series of TV ads in Europe for the new Skoda Octavia vRS model. It proved so pop-ular with viewers that the Czech manufacturers toured the UK serving free ice cream to all comers. [email protected]

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Thank you to the following poets who submitted their poems.

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A View From My Window

I look out my window, and what do I seeWhile glancing all over, and drinking my tea.I look up above, the sky may be blue,There may even be birds, passing on throughout

I look to the east, and away to the west,There’s some busy squirrels, doing what they do best.They’re gathering food, and hiding it well,How long is it hid, it’s time that will tell.

Somedays, the sky, may be cloudy or gray,Wild animals are grazing, far off in the hay.They look so contented, as they wander about,They’re happy in their world, in my mind there’s no doubt.

I look to the south, there’s a moose standing still,He has just wandered down, from over the hill.And then up above, an eagle soars by,He looks down for food, from up in the sky.

The coyotes are playing, and looking for prey,They wander about, and are out every day.The deer are quite tame, they’re up in the yard,They look all about, and are always on guard.

And north on the highway, headed for town,Is a streamline of logging trucks, all loaded down.So, as you can see, life’s not a bore,Just look out the window, there’s excitement galore.

Elaine Couldwell

Max The Cat

In the still of the night,When the moon is bright,

The path ahead awaits me....It’s my neighbour you see, she’s crazy!

She’s a bit of a riddle,She’s fi t for a fi ddle,

And she’s a muddle of a puddle to see.

My prowls for dinner,On her lands make her simmer,

Her plans for me – trap and lure....She’s so mean – she’s so evil...

But my revenge is in sight,Her body in moonlight.

I hope her plans of Mayhem may hem her.

So... with the whore of a roar,And sounds of a dying lion,

She became my prey.

I ate her!

Signed: Max the Cat! Long live the cat!

Larry Ritco

The Weak

The weak are not forgotten,Their will it shall live on; For each of us will use it, A spirit to carry on. The strong are not forgotten, Their strength it shall live on; For each of us will use it, A force to carry on. The powerless are not forgotten, Their fi ght it shall live on; For each of us will use it, A battle to carry on. Be thankful for one another, Together we tie a bond, For each and every one of us, Give meaning to carry on. Laurie Heppner

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Q & D Hospice Palliative Care AssociationInvites you to participate in our

Chili Cook O� with the Prospectors Car Club

August 24, 2014 on Reid St.

Time: 11— 3 pm for Cooking

Judging @ 3:30 pm

Top Adult Chili Winner will have their recipe showcased in Granville’s Co�ee over the next year! Thanks Ted & Sta�!!

Registration $50/adult teamYouth 15 yrs & under $20Register & pick up your package @ the Cariboo Observer O�ce by Aug.16th

Youth Division Sponsor for 1,2,3 Prizes!

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We are fundraising for two Special

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CMA - 2 tickets round trip YVR for 1st Prize

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