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RCMP are asking motorists, cyclists and horse back riders to share the road.

“Both horseback riders and cyclists share the same privileges of road use as vehicles and are expected to follow the same rules,” Quesnel RCMP spokesperson Cst. Krista Vrolyk said.

“While many horse riders generally avoid the road, sometimes it is the only place to ride or way to get to an arena, trail or alternate pas-ture. As such, riders are expected to adhere to road rules and use common sense.”

Those rules include the following:• Riders should try to accustom their horses to

the dangers of the road.• Use clear hand signals. • Asphalt can be slippery, so caution should be

used when crossing and dismount if necessary.• Use caution when riding on or crossing a

roadway.Quesnel RCMP are asking motorists to keep

in mind the following safety procedures when passing a horse and rider or cyclist;

• Horses can be startled by any sudden noise or movement and are unpredictable and not always controllable so it is important to leave plenty of space when passing.

• Slow down when nearing a horse.• Avoid honking or making other unexpected

loud noises. • If the rider is having difficulty controlling

the horse, stop and wait until it is safe to pass.• Slow down when passing a horse or cyclist

and be sure to pass widely giving them plenty of room when it is safe to pass.

“Cyclists appreciate extra room as well, espe-cially from larger vehicles which tend to cause dangerous air turbulence,” Vrolyk said.

“Remember, a cyclist’s tires are narrow and less able to handle pot holes compared to pas-senger vehicle’s, which is why cyclists generally ride far enough out not to be forced to go over them suddenly, which can be dangerous.

“Let’s keep everyone safe and able to enjoy the summer. Remember, when horses or cyclists are on the roadway, pass slow and wide – leaving plenty of room.”

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prosIt was all RCMP of-ficers on deck for the annual RCMP Kids Camp Saturday. On hand to help out was the RCMP Safety Bear who was a hit with the participants. For more photos see Friday’s Observer.Karen Powell photo

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Sometime after 4:30 p.m., Aug. 5, vandals drove their vehicle into the Quesnel Municipal Cemetery on Quesnel Hixon Road and just in front of the Crematorium left the pavement and spun donuts across as many as 20 – 25 graves.

The cemetery is open to the public to visit their loved ones buried there – no gates prevent entering.

Supervisor of Parks and Solid Waste for the City of Quesnel, Jordan Mitchell said they see this once in a while but never over graves.

“I was very disappointed these people felt the need to disrespect the families of loved ones buried there,” he said.

“Luckily its a � at surface area with � ush markers but they did leave rubber on some of the markers and obvious tracks in the lawn.”

He said staff will be raking in top soil and seeding the area to repair the damage.

Mitchell added there’s a city cemetery bylaw that allows for up to $10,000 � ne for various offences including this type and it could incur police involvement as well.

“But the point is its the injustice to the families and those buried here,” he said.

“I connect with the people who visit the ceme-tery and feel bad for those people that someone would do that.”

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The Quesnel Visitor Centre and Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce Tourism Awareness Day this Friday.

Aug. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. the staff at the Visitor Centre invites city council members, Chamber of Commerce board members and local business owners to step in and become an honorary visitor counsellor for one hour for this exciting

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Visitor Centre sees more than 15,000 travellers from all over the world.

Tourism Awareness Day helps promote the community, the region and the province of B.C. which is something to celebrate.

This year they have decided to host a picture contest.

From now until Aug. 15 take a picture

at a minimum of 10 of the suggested places and you will be entered to win the grand prize.

The Visitor Centre will have a celebration with cake and refreshments at 2 p.m. Aug. 15 to reward all things tourism.

There will also be door prizes given away for the entire event as well as free admission to the Quesnel Museum.

The suggested places for photos are:• Three of Quesnel’s “Little People”• The Historic Walking Bridge• Pinnacles Provincial Park (Hoodoos)• Quesnel and District Museum Artifact• Billy Barker (In front of the Visitor Centre)• Billy Barker Days’ Building• West Fraser Lookout Tower

• Steam Shovel on River Walk• The Nature Centre• Gold Pan on Hwy 97• Rocky Mountaineer • Skate Park (West Quesnel)• Bike Park• Shiraoi House• Lebourdias Park• Cariboo Keepsakes• Ten Mile Lake• Dragon Lake• Cottonwood River• Cottonwood Historic House • Barkerville

(Contestant and a building)• A photo of wildlife (bird, squirrel, deer, etc.)• Library• Water Wheel

For more information drop in and meet the new visitor councillors Sarah, Matthew, Sophia and Patty at 703 Carson Ave, or call 250-992-8716.

The Visitor Centre is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Celebrate the Gold Pan City with a pictureThe Visitor Centre is holding a photo contest. From now until Aug. 15 take a picture at a minimum of 10 of the suggested places (such as the library) and you will be entered to win the grand prize. Celebrations of all things tourism takes place this Friday at the Visitor Centre, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Whose got the best darn chill?

Well, Quesnel and District Hospice and Palliative Care Association’s (QDHPCA) first Chili Cook-off is set to settle that argument Aug. 24 right in the heart of the Prospectors Car Club Show and Shine in Quesnel.

Set as a fundraiser for QDHPCA, organizers are hoping to pit mother against son, sister against sister or anyone with a great chill recipe against a field of competitors.

Teams can have up to 10 members so stack your team with great chili chefs, fabulous prep cooks, stirring champs and supporters or keep your team small with just the perfect combination of chili specialists.

The Chili Cook-off is a chance to earn bragging rights plus fabulous prizes and

there’s two categories for entries, adult and youth. For those who don’t take their chili too seriously, the Chili Cook-off is a chance to have a lot of fun, show off your cooking skills and help a worthy fundraiser.

However, for those who take their chili dead serious, it can finally be the chance you’ve been looking for to show the world the best chili made with your very own hands.

Gather your co-workers, friends, family and perfect strangers, fill out your entry form and get perfecting the best recipe in the north.

Each team provides all raw ingredients for a minimum two-gallon batch of chill (purchased from a retail outlet) which is not marinaded or seasoned before arrival on site, their cooking source (no electricity available) must be either portable propane or other gas-type stove,

all utensils, pots, other equipment needed for preparing and cooking your chili. Prep time is one hour and cooking time is approximately three hours but the chili must be ready for judging promptly at 3 p.m.

Cold food must be stored at 40 degrees and will be checked upon arrival at the event. Chili will be cooked to at least 165 degrees and will be checked by judges. Handwashing is mandatory and clean utensils are as well.

As far as what kind of chili you concoct, that’s up to you as long as your ingredients were purchased commercially (no mystery meat) there’s no limit, veggie, bison, beef, chicken, lamb, beanless – its up to you, remember its your recipe.

Points will be awarded based on appearance, texture and taste.

“It should look like chili (red), taste

like chili and be memorable for the judges,” organizer Susan MacNeill said.

The public is invited to also sample the various chili recipes and can purchase a $5 bracelet which provides access to all the competitors entries. There’s also a tasters’ choice prize.

Entries fees are $50 for an adult team and

$20 for a youth team. Packages for pick up and drop-off with all the rules are available at the Observer front desk.

MacNeill said they can handle only 20 teams so don’t hesitate, gather your team, put your best chili to the test and sign up for the cooking event of the season.

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QDHPCA’s Susan MacNeill is banking on people with great reci-pes ready to go toe-to-toe in a chili cook-off.

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Operation Dry WaterAs temperatures climb

this week in the Cariboo normals, staying cool is

important.However, the Canadian Safe

Boating Council is reminding all boat owners that drinking and boating is illegal and unwise.According to CSBC, about 40

per cent of all boating-related fatalities are alcohol-related.The CSBC, along with law

enforcement agencies across the country used the August long weekend to remind all boaters, including sailboats, canoes and kayaks to raise awareness about boating and drinking with Operation Dry Water.In the second year of the

campaign, Operation Dry Water aims to reduce the number of alcohol-related fatalities on Canadian waterways as well as provide a visible deterrent to drinking and boating.With several gorgeous lakes to

choose from, Gold Pan boaters and visitors have plenty of opportunities to cool off and enjoy a few bevies. Just be sure your driver is sober.According to the Criminal

Code of Canada, a boater can be charged with impaired operation of a vessel if their blood alcohol concentration exceeds the 0.08 threshold while operating a vessel.A first offence can see the

boater liable for a fine of $600. A second offence carries a 14-day prison sentence, and a third offence extends that to 90 days.With the number of vessels

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The B.C. government’s intentions for the

Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland.

Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed.

As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date.

The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted.

This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It

brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress.

“Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products.

And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.)

Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have

to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound.

On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C.

This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide.

On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22.

There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural

Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway.

And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.”

It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. [email protected]

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Editor:I am writing to express my grief,

shock, horror and absolute disgust with regards to the unspeakable and unnecessary ecological disaster Imperial Minerals has perpetrated upon the people of Likely and surrounding areas, the Quesnel and Cariboo River systems and the people of the North Cariboo, B.C. and indeed the world.

I say the world because people from all over the world come to the Cariboo to see the natural wonders of, use and enjoy Quesnel Lake and surrounding areas. There are things there that do not exist anywhere else on our planet. Or should I say “were things there”?

They have taken something from us all that can never be replaced.

I grew up in the Cariboo, my entire family is there. I own land there. No matter where I go or live, the Cariboo is where my heart will reside until the day it no longer beats.

I feel broken, words cannot begin to express my sorrow for what Imperial Minerals has done to the land and people I love.

I have worked in the mining industry for many years and I have many friends who work with tailings. I know for an absolute fact that there is no possible way that the tailings Imperial Minerals spilled are non toxic.

Imperial Minerals must stop lying and trying to spin doctor this into something palatable. Call it what it is, an ecological, environmental and economic disaster of epic proportion. We have not even begun to fathom the depth, scope and far reaching ramificatons of this gargantuan toxic spill. It may take years to get the full picture. What about the Salmon and Trout? The Eagles, Moose, Deer, Waterfowl, Bears and all other plant and wildlife? How will this affect the farming families and fishermen and Aboriginal peoples along the Quesnel, Cariboo and North Fraser Rivers? How will it affect the tourism Industry in the North Cariboo? How will it affect the rest of British Columbians? How will it affect the Fraser Valley? Finally, and possibly most importantly, Where were Bill Bennet and the Government of B.C.

while this was going on? Why was this allowed to happen?

It is an absolute and utter lie that the toxic sludge and water that has spilled into our lakes and river systems is not poisonous, so please do not swallow that lie.

On top of the environmental concerns, Imperial Minerals has delivered a blow to the economy of the North Cariboo that it may never recover from.

Imperial Minerals must do the right thing, admit they knew and ignored the advice, admonishments, recommendations and pleas of Engineers, Environmentalists and indeed their own employees to shore up the dam. Begin cleanup and try to make reparations to the people whose livelihoods and lifestyles they have so callously destroyed. If that is even possible.

To the people of Likely, I am so sorry for what has happened to your home and I know that an infinity of sorries could never be enough.

To all employees and former employees at Mount Polley, if you know anything about this horrible situation, I beg you to come forward and tell what you know, shout it from the mountaintops.

To the people of B.C., including our M.L.A’s please shake off your apathy and lend your hands and voices to this issue. It affects us all. It is our home, our sanctuary and our grace.

We cannot sit quiet and allow the Most Beautiful Place On Earth to be destroyed with impunity.

Call and write your MLA, the premiere, Imperial Oil, The federal government. Go to Likely and see what has happened there.

The actions of Imperial Minerals must not be allowed to stand.

This must never be allowed to happen again. I support industry, we all have to eat and live. However, all the money in the world will be worth nothing if we have no clean water to drink, no food that isn’t poisoned and no home to go back to.

Shannon MacKenzieEdmonton, Alta.

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The rubber boots were lined up on the shelve. Exactly what they needed. The little

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Sara Whitney and Gary Fiegehen were planning their � rst trip on the Bowron Chain and realized they were somewhat ill-equipped.

That timely visit to the little shop in Wells was also their � rst intro-duction to the town they now call home in the summertime.

“We gradually got to know the town over the following years and now we own a piece of a great little community,” Gary said.

When Marie Nagel was selling her gallery and moving to a warmer climate in Victoria, Sara and Gary thought her business was the per-fect � t for their next venture.

“We love the community, the people, the atmosphere, people are in Wells because they want to be there,” Sara said.

The couple winter in Vancouver but can’t wait to get back to Wells once spring comes.

This year they have been � ne-tuning their St. George Gallery and are now open to the public with a diverse array of merchandise from affordable to � ne art right down to value-added food products pro-duced in the region.

When they were looking around the province at various potential locations, Sara said they were seek-ing a community with something more.

“For a small town, Wells has lots of colour, literary, there’s pink houses and green houses and so much personality,” she said.

“Most of the townsfolk are practicing artists in one way or another.”

St. George Gallery is just up the street from the other Wells gallery, Claire Kujundzic and Bill Horne’s Amazing Space Gallery, both on Bowman Crescent.

“The two galleries support each other, together we increase the draw to the community,” Sara added.

“We complement each other.”Sara is an artist whose work is

heavily in� uenced by the Group of 7 (artbywhitney.com) and the gallery focuses on her work but

also offers Marie Nagel (includ-ing new work from Victoria) and Sandy Hucman’s work (nature and landscapes.)

St. George also carries primar-ily Gary’s commercial and � ne art photography along with Pearl Mayhew’s nature photography, two lines of Bev Pemberton pottery, two woodturning craftsmen’s work by George Thompson and Terry Bunz as well as a collection of materials from artists in the Lower Mainland including jewelry, art cards, Mexi-can art and Japanese prints. Gary added they are planning on increas-ing the First Nations presence in the gallery in the future.

Gary said that despite their urban existence, his photography has always re� ected his love of the north and Sara is never happier than when she capturing the right image for a painting while tramping around in the wilderness.

So moving to Wells for the sum-mer is not a huge leap for these two but admit they are a little too busy getting St. George up and running to fully appreciate all the Wells area has to offer.

But they are planning on plenty of that in the future.

“Wells is a lifestyle choice for us,” Gary said.

And Sara adds there’s huge value in � nding the perfect, unique com-munity that matches your needs.

She also said she loves Quesnel as well with its small town feel and individual little shops.

“They still have a main street and its thriving,” she said.

Both are optimistic about the future of St. George and know that Barkerville and the Bowron Chain will always be a huge tourism draw which Wells is able to capitalize on.

However, regardless, Sara knows she will always paint and Gary will always take pictures.

St. George Gallery is open daily except for Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and always by appointment, 1-250-994-3525. Amazing Space is open Thursday – Sunday, 3 – 6 p.m. and always by appointment 1-250-994-2332.

They can be contacted by e-mail, g� [email protected] and be patient, their website in under de-velopment.

They assure their customers they can always do business by e-mail during the winter months.

St. George Gallery in Wells offers � ne art and merchandise

Top: structural work has ensured the gallery’s foundation is strong; middle: the pathway

leads to the two galler-ies in Wells; below: Sara works on her handpaint-

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LIFESTYLES

According to ancient Chinese astrology, the moon is at its roundest in the middle of the autumn season.

Since the round shape of full moon symbolizes family reunion and togetherness in Chinese culture, one of the pre-eminent festivals in the Chinese calendar is the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. During the festival, family members gather to eat moon cakes and appreciate the bright full moon – an auspicious token of abundance, harmony and luck.

On Aug. 16, Barkerville is host to the annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Barkerville celebrates the festival a little earlier than most in order to share this special day with the historic town’s summertime guests.

“Many people associate the arrival of the Chinese in Canada with the building of the railway,” Dr. Ying Ying Chen, the archaeologist who runs Barkerville’s Historic Chinatown interpretation program said.

“The Mid-Autumn

Moon Festival in Barkerville celebrates how these immigrants came to our country much earlier than that and how they made signi� cant contributions to the economy of British Columbia before it was a part of Canada.”

In addition to a presentation of the Legend of Chang O, the tragic story of a Chinese goddess said to live on the moon, the day features lion dances, Chinese martial arts demonstrations, lantern-making workshops, a tea ceremony, games for all ages, moon cake tasting, two special celebration banquets, late-night � reworks

and a spectacular parade of illuminated paper lanterns that will � ll the event with equal parts revelry and reverence for one of B.C.’s oldest and largest ethnic communities.

“The struggle and sacri� ce of Barkerville’s Chinese community has been recognized as an extraordinary contribution to the forming of B.C. as we know it today,” Ed Coleman, Barkerville’s chief executive of� cer said.

“We are happy to help honour those Chinese miners who travelled to the far side of the world to work industriously in the gold� elds in pursuit of a better life

for themselves and their loved ones.”

The Chee Kung Tong, the oldest ethnic Chinese structure in Canada, was erected by the Chinese Freemasons in Barkerville to help Chinese miners adjust to the realities of living so far from home and to act as a hospice of sorts for those community members in need. The Chee Kung Tong was itself declared a National Historic Site in 2009.

“This makes Barkerville unique,

in that we are simultaneously a Provincial Historic Site and a National Historic Site with a second National Historic Site within it,” James Douglas, Barkerville’s Visitor Experiences manager said.

For information about the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, or any other Barkerville event, visit www.barkerville.ca/specialevents.htm. For reservations to the Lung Duck Tong Banquet call 1-250-994-3458.

Autumn Moon Festival highlights Barkerville’s rich Chinese history

ArtswellsThe annual festival in Wells is all about music, theatre, workshops, spoken word, films and having fun in an eclectic, vibrant environment. The town was hoping on the B.C. Day weekend.

Sage Birchwater photos


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Quesnel’s 2013 Miss Quesnel Prin-cess Tori Watson is taking her self-development one step further to the B.C. Ambassador program.

This week she is in Merritt for a week-long competition for one of three ambassadors to be chosen Sat-urday, Aug. 16.

Watson said her year as a Miss Quesnel Princess was amazing with so many unique and interesting expe-riences.

“It opened my eyes to how much more I was capable of,” she said.

“With so many volunteer oppor-tunities, I was especially moved by a visit to BC Children’s Hospital where we visited a young boy battling leukaemia. It made me aware of how life is very precious. That provided me the foundation for the speech I’ll deliver during the ambassador com-petition.”

Watson added she initially entered the Miss Quesnel Self-Development program to gain confidence, speak-ing skills and to learn more about her community, but was surprised and pleased with how much more she achieved.

Once she attended last year’s ambas-sador competition, Watson could see where she could really bump up her skills and push herself to do more.

Since committing to the program in March of this year, she’s been busy fundraising, learning the program and preparing for the competition.

“My fellow royalty have been so supportive and so has my family,” she said.

Now that she is immersed in the competition, Watson will experience judges interviews, knowledge tests, displaying her community board and spending countless hours in rehears-als and perfecting her speech (which she based on her BC Children’s Hos-pital experience.)

“I’m more excited than nervous,” she said with a smile.

If successful in the B.C. Ambassa-dor competition, Watson will spend the next year travelling around B.C., promoting the ambassador program, attending pageants and other pub-lic events. During that year she also plans to work and possibly upgrade her education in preparation for at-tending school in the fall of 2015.

The ambassador program also offers scholarships and awards for various achievements which could provide funding for her education. Her plans are to study business with a goal to working in human resources.

How does she plan to make herself standout during the competition?

“I’m just going to be myself and that will make me stand out,” she said.

Tori Watson takes self-development to the next level

Tori Watson is spending this week in competition for one of three B.C. Ambassador spots.Contributed photo

MONDAYBUY A GOLD

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 CENTRE looking for volunteers to help with various upcom-

ing programs. Look-ing for new ideas and energetic people of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicity. If interested, 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 experience. 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 train-ing sessions. Contact ASAP to reserve your seat, 250-985-5815.

ECO-SPROUTS NATURE EXPLO-

RATION, Wednes-days until Aug. 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Come and explore trails while learning about trees, pond life, wildlife 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].

THURSDAYQUESNEL ART

GALLERY PRES-ENTS Deep in the Forest featuring Marguerite Whitting-ham’s oil paintings and Arlene Cave’s wood carvings. Spon-sor is Cariboo Peat and Grave. The show runs through August at 500 North Star

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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.

ADOPTIVE FAMI-LIES CAMP Oct. 24 – 26, Ness Lake Family Camp, for information contact Selena Weiers, [email protected] or 250-747-7494, toll free 1-866-303-4591.

SATURDAYART IN THE PARK

Aug. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., LeBourdais

Park/Shiraoi House, art tent sales, artists demonstrating, try your hand at painting tent, kids wind catch-ers to make, Shiraoi House 10th anniver-sary celebration.

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

8TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE BBBSQ, Sept. 7, Richbar Golf Course, 1 p.m. shot-gun start. To register call 250-992-7257 or e-mail [email protected]. Down-load pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca. Incen-tive prize for pledges collected more than

$250. Dinner in-cluded.

BERNIE AND RED SHOW Sept. 20, Elks Hall. Tickets are $30 each includes show and dinner. For tick-ets call Val, 250-992-8506.

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SHOW AND SHINE AND QDHPCA CHILI COOK-OFF

Aug. 24. For entry forms for the cook-off, drop by Observer office before Aug. 20, limited entries so don’t wait, register now. $50 adult team, $20 youth team.

ONGOING EVENTSQUESNEL AND

DISTRICT HORSE SHOES Monday, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Come and join us. Not professional

club, only people having fun. For infor-mation call 250-747-1872.

QUESNEL ELKS HALL available for rentals call Ralph Scott, 250-747-8566.

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Skatepark makeover It was finally time for some much needed attention for Quesnel’s skate park, after a member of the com-munity and skate park users noticed the need for some visual repairs to the area. The Quesnel and District Community Arts Council, with the help of dedicated sponsors were able to start work Aug. 5. After having just painted a mural in Wells, Vancouver urban artist Milian Basic stopped by Quesnel to add his touches to the skate park. Basic brainstormed with the kids who had showed up to help with the project, deciding what designs they would like to help represent the Skate park they use so often. Basic was dedicating one day to the project, painting and teaching the kids the skills of spray-can art. The combination of community effort that made this project possible. For more picture see A16.

Whitney Griffiths photo

Cowboy action shoot

WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Obesrver Reporter

Members of the Quesnel Rod and Gun club stepped into the past as they hosted Quesnel's annual Cowboy Action Shoot, Run Amok XIV, July 25 – 27. Inviting other gun enthusiasts, from Prince George and Williams Lake, to load their guns and and dawn their best western apparel for this three day event.

Competitors took on the role of a western shooter, shooting with various western-themed weapons such lever action rifles, single-action revolvers, or shotguns, with some of the participants opting to use black powder weapons, as well as getting dressed in appropriate western themed 'costumes.'

Shooters also took on clever nicknames for the competition.

Taking and firing the competition away to win first place overall was Quesnel shooter Porcupine.

Prince George shooter Gabriel Law made the trek down to the Quesnel Rod and Gun club to steal first place in the Cowboy category.

Sassy '6' Gun of Quesnel strolled into the competition, leaving the event as the top duelist.

Taking in another win was Porcupine this time in the Frontier Cartridge Duelist category.

The first place shooter in the ladies division was Miz Josie of Quesnel.

Williams Lake shooter Coltrain took home first place in the Senior category.

Catching the competition on the last day of the event, I was greeted by the sounds of gunfire as I reached the Rod and Gun Club.

I approached the range just as the shooters were walking out to count the targets, it was the final shot of the event with Quesnel competitors banding together to face off against the visiting competitors, also called 'the rest of the world'.

Targets were set up along the range at different distances and the goal was to shot down as many targets as possible within a set time frame, with the hope of out shooting the other team.

Before the next round of shooting could begin I was thankfully given ear plugs and safely glasses, as I had never been on a gun range before it hadn't occurred to me to bring such things.

As the final shoot came to a

finish and the participants walked to count their fallen targets, I waited for the final tally with the other competitors and was greeted with shocked expressions after admitting I'd never fired a gun.

It was immediately decided that this had to be changed.

Armed with a lever action rifle, a single-action revolver and two patient teachers I made my way to a different shooting range for my first ever shooting lesson.

Three targets were set up a short distance away.

I watch in amazement as my instructor quickly loaded and fired off five rounds at the targets. Never skipping a beat as he aimed and hit each target twice.

After showing me how to load the rifle and all the safety precautions necessary it was my turn.

My arm shook as I raised the rifle and pointed towards the target.

First shot missed, as I had anticipated. With my instructor informing me that I had aimed too high.

Moving onto the next target and adjusting my aim I fired once again, pleased to hear the muffled ting of metal on metal through my ear plugs.

Firing three more bullets, I was delighted to hear that sharp ting after each shot fired.

Next was the single-action revolver. Taking aim I pulled the hammer back and fired, hitting the first target with ease. Though missing my next target, my ever diligent instructor was standing by to inform me if I had shot too high or to low.

Each time I set my sights on a new target I was forced to readjust my focus, determined to hit the targets. Though I only missed a few times I was shooting at near snail speed.

I watched in awe as my instructor load the revolver and fired five times, taking only the briefest moment to aim before confidently shooting the targets.

I may be able to hit a target when I concentrate but I am still no match for the Cowboy Action Shooter.

It’s about speed, accuracy and safety. I’ve learned the safety procedures, I’m not bad at my accuracy but I’ve got a ways to go before I can take down targets with any amount of timely efficiency.

The Cowboy Action Shoot is done for another year, but shooters will be back and ready.

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SAW FILING SUPERVISORDunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and efficient dimension Sawmill and Planermill facility at Strathnaver, 40 km north of Quesnel, BC.

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The successful candidate will possess the following technical skills and experience:

Journeyman certification as a Benchmansubstantial supervisory experienceeffective leadership skills with the ability to manage a teamdesire and ability to coach and train othersexceptional interpersonal and communication skillsoutstanding problem solving and root cause analysis skillsstrong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work on projects concurrently and under time constraintsa strong commitment to safety

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Qualified applicants for the Counsellor position should have a solid grounding in and experience with adult and youth addictions treatment and the ability to deliver one-on-one or group counselling. Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Salary range is $16.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on education and experience.

Qualified applicants for the casual custodian positions should have previous janitorial experience or be willing to learn. Must be dependable. Base wage is $13.79 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Baby sitters must be I9 years of age and have reliable transportation. Wage is $13.79 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, minimum 3 hour call out, gas allowance available.

Preferably, the successful candidates will be of aboriginal descent and full time employees must obtain a Class 4 driver’s licence within the six month probationary period. The Class 4 licence and reliable transportation to and from Nenqayni are required.

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GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full de-tails call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com.Roadside restaurant/cafe for lease, avail. Aug. 1st/14. For more info. call (250)991-9297

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

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Employment


Inside Sales/Business Development

(Based in Prince George)

Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Inside Sales Specialist working out of our Prince George Offi ce. You will work with our business develop-ment team located throughout BC to identify new business opportu-nities and ensure potential new business and service existing cli-ents.

The successful applicant must be a mature, stable individual with above average organizational, computer and customer service skills. In addition you should be self-disciplined, goal oriented and driven with passion to be a part of a positive, growth mode team. Sales background and knowl-edge of the transportation indus-try is an asset. Send a detailed resume to:

[email protected] Fax 604 587-9889www.vankam.com

Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environ-mental Responsibility.

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

Part time Administrative As-sistant required for busy log-ging company. Knowledge of excel & word with attention to detail required. Minimum 2 years offi ce experience. Flexible hours and days. Please submit resume before August 23rd, 2014 to:Box “C”, C/O Cariboo Ob-server, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, BC V2J 1A8

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Employment

Help WantedINDUSTRIAL /

AUTOMOTIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVES

We are a large company based in Fort St. John, B.C that is looking for Industrial/ Automotive Sales Repre-sentatives to join our team. We offer an attractive com-pensation ($105,600/year), benefi ts and bonus program. Sales experience is not nec-essary but an industrial background would be a defi -nite asset.

Please forward your resume to: [email protected]

River Rock Pub & Steakhouse is now accepting applications for line cook. Interested appli-cants email resume to: [email protected] or drop off re-sume to 290 Hoy St., Quesnel.

Scheiber Installations Ques-nel has openings for the fol-lowing fulltime positions for shop & fi eld pulp & paper work. Pressure Welder, Mill-wright, Pipefi tter & Field Su-pervisor. Competitive wages & benefi ts apply. Email resume to [email protected]


Employment

Help WantedJohn Walker Consulting is a forestry consulting company in Williams Lake, BC and has an immediate opening for a full time compass person. Duties include, but are not limited to: block and road layout, GPS traversing, beetle probing, and cruising. Camp work will be required. Previous experience or training in forestry is an asset. Wages will be based on experience. Please fax resume with work related references to (250)392-3636 or email [email protected]. Closing date is Sept. 5, 2014.

Medical/DentalFull time Certifi ed Dental As-sistant required for team orien-tated family dental practice. Awesome wage and benefi ts package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail:[email protected] Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com


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Employment

Trades, TechnicalLooking for a heavy duty me-chanic for a busy shop in Kamloops full benefi ts great wage no night or shift work please fax or e-mail resume to Fountain Tire Kamloops 916 Yellowhead Hwy V2H1A2 fax number 250.851.7619 e-mail [email protected] PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefi tters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaf-folders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industri-al project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Call 780-468-8026, send re-sume: [email protected]

ROPER Ventures Ltd. is seek-ing equipment operators or contractors for their stump-to-dump logging crews. Current-ly, we are seeking: Experi-enced Processor Operators The work is less than one hour out of Rocky Mountain House. Call 403-669-7476 or email [email protected] All equipment is non-smoking and successful applicants must complete substance impair-ment testing before commenc-ing work.

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Services

Home RepairsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Pets & Livestock

BoardingRIDGETOP KENNEL, a secure, friendly place for your dog. Just off the Barkerville Hwy.on Blueridge Rd. 7 mins. from the airport. Kennel is open April thru October. For info or bookings email : [email protected] or call 250-255-4105

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsONLINE AUCTIONS: Heavy & Recreational Equipment - Ter-ex Dozer, Chris Craft Boat, Modifi ed E-Tec Skidoo, Custo-mized Sled Trailer, Gang Plank Edger, Motorbike & Glo-rious BC Mountain Ranch. www.mcdougallauction.com. 1(800)263-4193 PV#319916

Garage SalesMulti Family Garage Sale!

679 Clark Ave.Sat. August 16th, 8am-2pm

Sports equipment, household, garage items, books, freebies.Multi-Family Garage Sale!Sat. August 16th, 9AM-1PM

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Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleKILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.STEEL BUILDINGS steel buildings. “steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One End wall Includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedCollector Buying Coin Collec-tions, Native Art, Estates,Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030FIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045. www.dollars4guns.com.

Tools10” Table saw, drill press, 6” jointer, 12” planer, sliding com-pound miter saw, scroll saw, oscillating spindle sander plus other assorted power tools. Call (250)747-0918

Real Estate

Lots2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. De-signed and ready to build. Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below as-sessed value. 250-317-2807.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

WILKINSON APARTMENTS

398 Roddis Dr.Quiet, Secure

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facilities.References Required.

Adult OrientatedCall 250-992-8949

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Rentals

Commercial/Industrial

Busy Building Central Loca-tion. 443 s/f upper level unit, recent reno’s, $400/mo. + GST includes everything. 295 s/f bsmt. unit, $190/mo. + GST. Call Wes @ (250)992-5665 or Terri @ (259)992-7202

Duplex / 4 PlexVery nice, clean 3 bdrm, 3 lev-el townhouse in West Ques-nel, along Baker Crk. 1.5 baths, back yard, 2 parking spots. Absolutely n/s, n/p. $1000+utilities. Ref. req’d. One half of an owner occupied duplex. Available - Sept 1st250-992-7592(leave msg.) ortext msg. to (250)983-5175

Suites, Lower1 bdrm suite, newer, spacious, all utilities/cable/wifi included, washer/dryer supplied, quiet area, n/s, no pets, plenty park-ing/storage, Southills, $550/mo., call (250)991-8954NQ - Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite, utilities/cable included, w/d, $600/mo. (250)991-1920

Transportation

Cars - Domestic2009 Chev Impala LS 3.5 L 4 speed auto, PW, PD, 86,000 kms Remote start, On-Star, Cruise, Air, MP3, Power Driv-ers Seat, 9,500. OBO. Call (250) 305-5267 or email for more info/[email protected]

Recreational/Sale

1990 24Ft. Class C Motor Home

23,000 Miles, 2 lge. gas tanks, CB Radio, rear

island bed, Awning, needs fridge(one avail. near new)

Make an Offer!Call (250)992-8747

Transportation

Recreational/SaleFor Sale: 2004-26 ft Companion Trav-el Trailer, Air conditioner, Slide, Queen walk around bed. Awning, stove/oven, mi-crowave, outside shower. Front rock guard, cable hookup, electric hitch lift. Sleeps 4-6. Many extras, ex-cellent condition, used very little. Call 250-992-5213

Trucks & Vans

‘79 Ford Ext. Cab F150 6 Cyl/4Spd. pickup. $1700 OBO. Good shape. Good

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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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On offer at Valley Auction Ltd. July 10, 2014Head of Livestock 286 Number of Buyers 26

Baby Calves ............................. $ -- $ -- Veal Calves .............................. $ -- $ --Heiferettes............................... $ -- $ --D 1-2 Cows ............................. $ 91.00 $ 109.00D 3-5 Cows ............................. $ 70.00 $ 88.00Holstein Cows .......................... $ 63.00 $ 103.75 Bulls ........................................ $ 110.00 $ 135.00Bred Cows (% by head) ............ $ -- $ -- Cow Calf Pairs (% by head) ...... $ 1,950.00 $ 2,400.00FEEDER CATTLE DIVISIONS (prices quoted per 100 lbs.)

Steer Calves 300 - 400 ............ $ -- $ --Steer Calves 400 - 500 ............ $ -- $ --Steer Calves 500 - 600 ............ $ -- $ --Steer Calves 600-700 .............. $ 171.00 $ 181.75Feeder Steers 700-800 ............ $ 165.00 $ 178.00Feeder Steers 800-900 ............ $ -- $ --Feeder Steers 900-1000 .......... $ -- $ --Heifer Calves 300 - 400 ........... $ -- $ --Heifer Calves 400 - 500 ........... $ -- $ --Heifer Calves 500 - 600 ........... $ -- $ --Heifer Calves 600 -700 ............ $ -- $ --Feeder Heifers 700 - 800 ......... $ -- $ -- Feeder Heifers 800 - 900 ......... $ -- $ --Feeder Heifers 900 - 1000 ....... $ 150.00 $ 160.50HOGS, SHEEP & GOATSSows ....................................... $ UP TO $ 130.00Weaner Pigs ............................ $ -- $ -- Feeder lambs ........................... $ 120.00 $ 137.50 Lambs & Ewes ......................... $ 60.00 $ 100.00Goats ....................................... $ 25.00 $ 175.00

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