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Good day, Quesnel. Thanks for reading — and that includes loyal subscriber A. Gunderson! To join the Observer family, please call 250-992-2121 and ask for circulation. 50th Annual Quesnel Rodeo Sponsored by: C H R Y S L E R Friday July. 17, 2015 - 6:00 pm Saturday July. 18, 2015 - 1:00 pm Sunday July. 19, 2015 - 1:00 pm ALEX FRASER PARK 0 Amazing Martial Arts Summer Classes Not Only Teaches Kids Self-Defence... But Gives Them The Tools They Need For Success in Life... *Improved and in school. * for and . *Improved , Coordination and . Grades Focus Respect Parents Teachers Balance Self-Confidence *New Members Only. *Some restrictions may apply. Expires July 15/15 KEEP YOUR CHILD OCCUPIED THIS SUMMER! Friday, July 3, 2015 VOL. 101 NO. 87 www.quesnelobserver.com PM 40005365 $ 1 30 includes GST QUESNEL TAKES FIRST IN PG PAGE A14 QUESNEL WELCOMES NEW SPECIALISTS PAGE A2 SKYFEST 2015 WELCOMES SNOWBIRDS PAGE A10 AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter With an investment of $6 million in connecting Gold Pan homes with fibre optic, TELUS rep- resentatives and city of- ficials spoke to the net- work’s benefits. “The city recognizes the tremendous benefits that fibre connectivity will bring to residents and businesses and we wel- come this investment by TELUS,” Mayor Bob Simpson said during the official announcement Monday at LeBourdais Park. “During the OurQues- nel sustainability plan- ning process we heard that the community felt better connectivity would enable a higher quality of life for our residents and support our community goals towards economic success and sustainabil- ity.” TELUS said the $6 mil- lion investment connects more than 90 per cent of Gold Pan homes and businesses directly to its fibre optic network. Work began last summer and is expected to wrap up by the end of this year. “Direct fibre connec- tion unleashes infinite possibilities,” TELUS ex- ecutive vice-president and president of broadband networks, Tony Geheran said. “This investment will allow Quesnel’s resource sector to tap directly into the most advanced technology in the world, supporting a thriving lo- cal economy as business draw upon new band- width and capacity to in- novate and adapt. “It will also allow lo- cal healthcare providers and educators to revolu- tionize how they provide critical services, right here in Quesnel.” TELUS also spoke to its commitment to the communities they serve, noting since inception in 2007, the TELUS B.C. North Community Ac- tion team has donated more than $225,000 in support of 94 local chari- table projects throughout the North, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel. “Quesnel is a world class community that features the head offices of West Fraser and C&C Wood Products and a number of other businesses,” MLA for Cariboo North Co- ralee Oakes said. “This funding will en- able dramatically faster Internet speeds and bet- ter access to more op- portunities, information, resources and services for our residents and our businesses. I wish to thank TELUS for mak- ing this significant invest- ment.” HIGH TECH TELUS $6m fibre optic investment a boon to Quesnel Happy Canada Day This young partici- pant at the festivities in LeBourdais Park Wednesday on Canada Day aptly reflects the family friendly event. With brilliant sunshine and a festive atmo- sphere Quesnel once again celebrated a great July 1. Autumn MacDonald photo

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Page 1: Quesnel Cariboo Observer, July 03, 2015

Good day, Quesnel.Thanks for reading — and that includes

loyal subscriber A. Gunderson!To join the Observer family, please call 250-992-2121 and ask for circulation.

50th AnnualQuesnel Rodeo

Sponsored by:

C H R Y S L E R

Friday July. 17, 2015 - 6:00 pmSaturday July. 18, 2015 - 1:00 pmSunday July. 19, 2015 - 1:00 pm

ALEX FRASER PARK

0

Amazing Martial Arts Summer ClassesNot Only Teaches Kids Self-Defence...But Gives Them The Tools TheyNeed For Success in Life...*Improved and in school.* for and .*Improved , Coordination and .

Grades FocusRespect Parents Teachers

BalanceSelf-Confidence

*New Members Only. *Some restrictions may apply. Expires July 15/15

KEEP YOUR CHILD OCCUPIED THIS SUMMER!

Friday, July 3, 2015 VOL. 101 NO. 87 www.quesnelobserver.com PM 40005365 $130 includes GST

QUESNEL TAKES FIRST IN PG PAGE A14

QUESNEL WELCOMES NEW SPECIALISTS PAGE A2

SKYFEST 2015 WELCOMES SNOWBIRDS PAGE A10

AUTUMN MacDONALDObserver Reporter

With an investment of $6 million in connecting Gold Pan homes with fibre optic, TELUS rep-resentatives and city of-ficials spoke to the net-work’s benefits.

“The city recognizes the tremendous benefits that fibre connectivity will bring to residents and businesses and we wel-come this investment by TELUS,” Mayor Bob Simpson said during the official announcement Monday at LeBourdais Park.

“During the OurQues-nel sustainability plan-ning process we heard that the community felt better connectivity would enable a higher quality of life for our residents and support our community goals towards economic success and sustainabil-ity.”

TELUS said the $6 mil-lion investment connects more than 90 per cent of Gold Pan homes and businesses directly to its fibre optic network. Work began last summer and is expected to wrap up by the end of this year.

“Direct fibre connec-tion unleashes infinite possibilities,” TELUS ex-ecutive vice-president and president of broadband networks, Tony Geheran said.

“This investment will allow Quesnel’s resource sector to tap directly into the most advanced technology in the world, supporting a thriving lo-cal economy as business draw upon new band-width and capacity to in-novate and adapt.

“It will also allow lo-cal healthcare providers and educators to revolu-tionize how they provide critical services, right here in Quesnel.”

TELUS also spoke to its commitment to the communities they serve, noting since inception in 2007, the TELUS B.C. North Community Ac-tion team has donated more than $225,000 in support of 94 local chari-table projects throughout the North, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel.

“Quesnel is a world class community that features the head offices of West Fraser and C&C Wood Products and a number of other businesses,” MLA for Cariboo North Co-ralee Oakes said.

“This funding will en-able dramatically faster Internet speeds and bet-ter access to more op-portunities, information, resources and services for our residents and our businesses. I wish to thank TELUS for mak-ing this significant invest-ment.”

HIGH TECH

TELUS $6m fibre optic investment a boon to Quesnel

Happy Canada

DayThis young partici-pant at the festivities in LeBourdais Park Wednesday on Canada Day aptly reflects the family friendly event. With brilliant sunshine and a festive atmo-sphere Quesnel once again celebrated a great July 1.Autumn MacDonald photo

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We have Smartphone’s, tablets, TELUS Home services and accessories – YEP, something for all the folks in town.

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During Billy Barker Day’s when you activate a new phone you receive a $25 gift card and the best customer service in town! OVER 630 CHANNELS

THANK YOU The Quesnel Rod and Gun Club would like

to thank all of the volunteers and supporters of our 7th Annual Family Fishing Day at 10 Mile Lake.

To all of the volunteers that helped out, The Conservation Of� cers Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Parks B.C., Canadian Power and Sail Squadron-Quesnel, our club members and their friends and families. Thank-you all so much, it is because of your efforts that these events come to be.

To all of our sponsors, Canadian Power and Sail Squadron-Quesnel, Canadian Western Mechanical, Cap-It, Cariboo Pulp and Paper, Eldorado Recreation, Fountain Tire-Quesnel, Go Fish B.C., Integris Credit Union , J.D. Meats, NIS, OK Tire, Regency Chrysler, Safeway, Ski-Hi Scaffolding, Super Save Gas, Taylor Automotive, Timber Mart (Eagle Building Supplies), Westfraser Mills, Willis Harper, Brian and Sheila Murland and Todd Birch. Thank you so very much for your donations! The smiles you all helped put on so many faces were priceless. Please check out the photo gallery on our website quesnelrodandgun.ca to see some of them.

To all of our attendees, Thank You for not letting a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. It is your attendance at our annual event that garnered the attention of the Fresh Water Fisheries Society and as a result, we were the recipient of a new dock. I’m sure you all will agree it is a substantial improvement. We look forward to seeing you all again and hopefully many new faces at next year’s event, same date and time, same place.

Sincerely,The Quesnel Rod and Gun Club Tony Koett - Director

NEWS Billy Barker DaysJuly 16th-19th, 2015

Special Events for All FREE Non-StopEntertainment in LeBourdais Park

Specialist services are seeing an expansion in Quesnel as physicians choose to practice in the community. Over the last two years, the community has been able to recruit a psy-chiatrist, Dr. Hezekiah Agboji, providing a new service to Quesnel and a replacement ear, nose, and throat specialist, Dr. Lalenthra Naidoo.

“We know that in some areas of the province recruit-ment can be a challenge and that’s why it is great news that Quesnel has been able to attract specialist physicians to support patients in the community,” Health Minister Terry Lake said.

”The recruitment of Drs. Ag-boji and Naidoo are examples of the successes that we are seeing across the province as we work closely with our partners to improve access to primary and specialist care.”

“We know it is important for residents to have access to the care they need as close to home as possible and that is why we have worked hard at a community level in partner-ship with the health authority, municipality and local doctors to recruit physicians to this region,” Coralee Oakes, MLA for Cariboo North, said.

“Recruiting these specialist physicians to live and work in our community is great news for local families.”

An ear, nose, and throat physician manages and treats disorders of the head and neck including the ears, nose and throat.

A psychiatrist plays a piv-otal role in partnership with the local mental health and addictions team in provid-ing assistance to community members facing mental health and addiction challenges.

“Specialist physicians work in collaboration with family physicians and other health care professionals to ensure a patient receives a comprehen-sive assessment and follow-up,” Dr. Helene Smith, the local chief of staff in Quesnel said.

“Having these specialists as members of our health care team in Quesnel helps with the range of services we can offer to residents.”

In addition to these two specialists, Quesnel is also home to internal medicine and surgical services. A second internist will join the team in August 2015.

Internal specialists provide care to people with heart and

lung disease, metabolic ab-normalities, liver and kidney disease.

“The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District continues to be a strong part-ner in enhancing health care services in our region,” John Massier, Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District chair said.

“We, along with other key community partners, want to help ensure that the appropri-ate equipment is available for medical professionals in Ques-nel, including specialists.”

“I am proud of the work that has been undertaken by the local physicians and Northern Health to expand specialty services in Quesnel,” Mayor Bob Simpson said.

“Council will continue to work proactively with the local physicians, Northern Health, the Province of B.C., and other community part-ners to recruit physicians to Quesnel.”

Ensuring appropriate equip-ment and supports can play a role in recruiting specialists and physicians to the commu-nity. These have been provid-ed through Northern Health capital funding

See PAGE A4

GR Baker sees boost in specialty medical services

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LOCAL NEWS

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Infoline: 250.992.2076

Terminator Genisys 3D6:30pm (3D) & 9:00pm (2D)

nightlySat & Sun Matinee 2:00pm (2D)

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Autumn MacDonald photos

Great day to be Canadian

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Janet was born in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Canada with her husband Tom and son Bill in Dec. of 1951. She lived mainly in Burnaby, PoCo and Surrey until 2009 when she moved to Quesnel. Predeceased by her husband Tom in 1995. She is survived by her son Bill (Darlene), grandson Lindsay (Kelly), and great granddaughters Elle and Jen. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was loved by all. She will be sadly missed. A special thank you to Dr. Grapes and the management, sta� and residents at Maeford Place for their care and friendship.

A celebration of her life was held at Maeford Place.

In lieu of � owers a donation to the Terry Fox Foundation will

be appreciated.

OSBORNE JANET (JANIE) March 7, 1926 - June 24, 2015

Announces her passing on June 25th, 2015 at the age of 86 years old. She is predeceased by her husband, Hughie Christie.

Jeanine is survived by her sister, Doreen; children Richard (Barb), Steven (Mavis); grand children Michael, Robert and James.

In lieu of flowers a donation in Jeanine’s name may be made to the Cancer Society or the BC SPCA.

Jeanine MaryChristie

May 11th,1929 ~ June 25th, 2015

The family of Bea Preston are sad to announce her passing on June 25th, 2015. Bea was born on her grandparents farm at Dragon Lake on May 24, 1925, the � rst child for her parents, Jim and Helen Moriss.Bea and Jack were married in Kamloops on March 31st, 1945. They have resided in their home on Dragon Hill Road for 48 years.Bea is survived by Jack, her loving husband of 70 years; her children Bob (Lorraine), Don, Colleen (Russell), Dave (Nancy), Ken (Michelle); 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; her 3 sisters Inez Jacques, Phyllis Black (Jim), Lillian Hansson (Harry) and numerous nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her son Gary and her parents.Bea was a cub leader. She volunteered at the Cancer O� ce in Quesnel for 41 years. She was a substitute teacher for the Quesnel School District.

At Bea’s request, there will be no service.In lieu of � owers, please make donations to the Canadian Cancer society or a charity of

your choice.

Bea PrestonMay 24, 1925 ~ June 25, 2015

NEWS

Effective noon Thursday, July 2, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Anyone conducting Category 2 or 3 fires anywhere in the Cariboo Fire Centre must extinguish any such fires by noon July 2.

This prohibition will remain in place until September 30, 2015, or until the public is otherwise notified.

Specifically, prohibited activities include:

• the burning of any waste, slash or other materials

• stubble or grass fires of any size over any area

• the use of fireworks, including firecrackers

• the use of sky lanterns, tiki torches, or burning barrels or burning cages of any size or description

• the use of binary exploding targets

• the use of air curtain burners (forced-air burning systems)

 The Cariboo Fire Centre is experiencing

drier-than-normal conditions and elevated fire danger ratings. These prohibitions are being implemented due to current weather conditions and the long-range forecast.

The Cariboo Fire Centre stretches from Loon Lake near Clinton in the south to the Cottonwood River near Quesnel in the north and from Tweedsmuir Provincial Park in the west to Wells Gray Provincial Park in the east. For a map of affected areas within the Cariboo Fire Centre, please visit: http://bit.ly/1Hr7Lpb

This prohibition does not ban campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, and it does

not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.

This prohibition applies to all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department. Please check with local government authorities for any other restrictions before lighting any fire.

Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to

one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or an open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on a cellphone.

For information

on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit www.bcwildfire.ca

 You can follow the latest wildfire news on:

Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo

Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

Cariboo open fire ban in place

Raceto thefinish

Water balloon races were a hit during Cana-da Day celebrations in

LeBourdais park.Autumn MacDonald photo

Generous donationsfrom A2

and the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District, and supplemented by private dona-tions, the Quesnel Hospital Auxiliary, and Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.

“We’re grateful for the generous contribu-tions for groups that fundraise to enhance health care in Quesnel,” Northern Health’s Quesnel health services administrator, Debbie Strang said.

“Over the last four years, $5.5 million in donations and capital funding has helped improve services at G.R. Baker Hospital in Quesnel. It is this community spirit that helps keep us an attractive community to practice.”

“It is great to have a fantastic team of spe-cialists and general practitioners in Quesnel, it makes it an enjoyable place to work,” Dr. Dietrich Fürstenburg, Chief of staff in Quesnel said.

“I chose to come to Quesnel for my family and myself, and the opportunity definitely is well worth it. I feel fortunate to be afforded an opportunity to practice medicine as a full ser-vice GP in a rural community with the appro-priate specialist support when the need arises.

Access to specialist services is available through a referral from a general practitioner.

For further information on specialist services available in the Northern Health region, visit northernhealth.ca.

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NEWS

(a Fellowship Baptist Church)

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am301 North Star Road (2 doors from McDonalds)

Services at 10 amChildren’s Church during the Service

250-992-8830 - www.northstarchurch.ca

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

“SARDIS – Church of the Wakeup Call”Pastor John Nicholson

BETHEL CHURCHIn South Hills

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

FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 amChildren’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service

www.bethelchurchquesnel.com

Coffee’s On

“LEARNING TO BE CONTENT”Pastor Nate Siebert

1518 Maple Drive250-747-1357

Saturday ServicesBible Study 9:30 am

Worship Service 11:00 am

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

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

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

St. Andrew’s United ChurchEstablished in 1911

Serving with joy the people of QuesnelLay Ministry

“Leading From Within, Trusting God’s Guidance”

Maple Park Alliance Church

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

(dismissed during service)Lead Pastor: Ken Cyr

mapleparkalliancechurch.caFor more information call 250-747-3248

2075 Balsam Ave.

Everyone Welcome

A Place To CallHOME

382 Anderson DrivePastor Andrew Baduria

250-983-9700

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

Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm

Therefore we conclude that a man is justi� ed by faith without the deeds of the law.

Romans 3:28

CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. John’s Anglican Church465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152

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

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

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

Minister: Len Fraser Deacon: Margot Rose

Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)

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

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

Divine Service: 10 a.m. SundaySunday School & Bible Class - 11: 45 am

Providing TLC in the community of Quesnel for 50 years

Rev. Peter Zimmer

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

Thank You Quesnel Community Foundationfor our Kids Kare Center Storage Shed Grant!

Like us on Facebook

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

The Salvation Army

Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick

Sunday service 11:00 am“Whosoever will may come”

246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784

Summer camps for children ages 0 to 17 starts July 6th; Mom’s & Kids camp August 4th;

Music camp August 10 - 16th, call 250-992-8784 for more information

Community Church

Pastor Leonora ButhgeSunday Service - 11:00 am

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

Victory Way

“ Jesus is Lord ”

Speech,speech

Dignitaries, sponsors and special guests

greeted the crowds at Canada Day.

Autumn MacDonald photo

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BCYCNA

2008 WINNER

Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province's newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Advertising Consultants: Karen PowellAd Designer: Lorrie MilsomEditorial Staff: Annie Gallant - Assistant Editor, Whitney Griffiths - Sports ReporterFront Office: Trina WiebeLorrie Milsom

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EditorTracey RobertsPublisher/Adv. Mgr.

• Publisher Tracey Roberts • Editor Autumn MacDonald

Your award winning community newspaper published Sunday & WednesdayThe Quesnel Cariboo Observer was founded in August 1908. All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction of contents, either in whole or part are not permitted without prior consent. Publications Mail Registration No. 1001572. Member of BCYCNA - British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspaper Association, CCNA - Canadian Community Newspaper Association & the BC Press Council. Published by Black Press Ltd. at 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8. Phone 250-992-2121. Fax: 250-992-5229 email: [email protected] [email protected] Website:www.quesnelobserver.com

Published by Black Press Ltd. 188 Carson Avenue Quesnel, BC, V2J 2A8OPINIONS

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Spotlight

You can see the signs on lawns, here and there from Deep Bay through Nanoose Bay.

‘We Vote CBC’ they say.Presumably, the people who present

these signs want more tax-dollar support for the public broadcaster, because the last time we checked there are no candidates running in the federal election representing a CBC party.

At the very least, perhaps this campaign, if that’s what it is, will put a spotlight on the future of the public broadcaster. Or maybe it’s always in the spotlight, a national obsession that garners passionate debate once in a while, like the re-occurring spectre of Quebec separation.

Imagine being the owner of a little TV station in a small or medium-sized Canadian city. Owned by large national company or not, these outlets are asked to sink or swim on their own.

Your advertising reps are working hard to bring dollars into the station, money that supports quality programming and feeds the families of the camera operators, on-air personnel, clerical staff, ad reps, newsroom staff, etc. The retail outlets your rep visits only have so much money to spend in advertising, ie. a marketing budget.

Your rep hears that his/her station will get part of that budget, but some of it will go to the local CBC-TV outlet. Then, later in the day, you sign the cheque going to the Receiver General of Canada, or you pay the GST on something you purchase. Some of that money is going to help subsidize your competition.

Is that fair? Absolutely not.It’s time to drastically change the model

that is public broadcasting in this country. In the U.S. where the population is 10 times greater than Canada, National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting System also get subsidies from the federal government, but roughly half of the $1 billion the CBC gets in taxpayer money every year in this country. The NPR and PBS — which have great programming, it has to be said — rely heavily on the donations of its listeners and viewers.

Cuts to the amount of taxpayer money the CBC receives is not a sole domain of the current government. The Liberals were doing it before the Conservatives. Another advantage of taking the CBC out of the public trough would be the elimination of government, read political, oversight and interference.

So, how about a sign that says “We Vote for a CBC that is Self-Sufficient and Free of Political Interference”?

–Black Press

Last week I was interviewed by a newspaper reporter

for the “Stop Dog Theft” event I was planning and he asked for a picture of me with our beloved pup who’s been missing since March. Before I even started looking I warned him the chances weren’t good.

I knew I had tons of photos from the last five years of Charlie with his sister, and with our children, but even though I was with the dogs the majority of the time, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever had my picture taken with either one of them. After reviewing thousands of images in my computer, I was disappointed that I couldn’t find any.

A few weeks before that I went through a similar exercise when it was the birthday of my dearly departed mother and I wanted to post a picture on Facebook of me alone with her. I could only find two, and neither one was great.

Since my daughter’s birthday was approaching

I also started looking for photos of just her and I together and wasn’t able to find many.

“Remind me to give you the camera,” I told my husband when he came home that night. “I’m in hardly any of our pictures with the kids and they’re going to be saddened by that one day.”

“You’ve mentioned that before,” he said.

“The problem is you never like getting your picture taken.”

He was right. I don’t, and I almost always object. I know all too well that taking pictures of someone who’s trying to avoid the camera isn’t fun or easy.

My 14 year old son, Sam has become one of those people.

He didn’t used to be like that. He used to be like his 12 year old sister, Daisy who hams it up whenever the camera’s on her. But in the last few years he’s quick to hide his face and I’ve noticed most of his friends do the same.

“No, mom,” he’ll say behind his hands whenever I attempt to take his picture. “Later.”

He must have learned that from me.

Now I threaten I won’t leave him alone until he lets me get a good shot. I also promise not to post any images online without his approval.

“One day you’ll be happy you have these photos of you with your friends,” I said to him and his buddies while they complained about us parents taking their pictures at middle school graduation a couple weeks ago.

Now I need to get myself out from behind the camera

and in front of it once in awhile. I can’t worry about not looking good enough either. Good enough for what?

My kids aren’t going to care if I’m not picture perfect any more that I cared if my mother was.

They’ll just be happy to have photos of themselves with their dear old mom. Of course they’ll want them with their dad, relatives, teachers, friends and dogs as well, but I’ve done a decent job providing them with plenty of those.

Photographs are powerful. They capture our memories and connect us to the people, places, events and emotions that make us who we are. It’s important we leave our children with pictures of us because we’re a huge part of their lives.

We might not love looking at ourselves in a photo album, but they will cherish them.

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On A Brighter Note

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Editor:Our society’s volunteers and staff are busily

getting ready for the upcoming 42nd annual Billy Barker Days Festival, and looking forward to the support and participation from local residents and visitors.

However, we recently had a setback when the two beautiful hanging flower baskets, donated by a sponsor, were stolen from the porch entrance of our small Society office located in LeBourdais Park next to the Museum/Visitor Centre.

It has put a black cloud around the work that our active members do in creating a free Festival in LeBourdais Park and several other locations around town (parade, fireworks). We are somewhat disappointed to see that someone has decided that anything that the society has is fair game to be stolen.

We don’t want to be fearful in the future of leaving anything out for public use without having a strong security presence.

Anything stolen from the festival leaves that much less that can go into future festivals.

We hope the items stolen are returned to the office in the near future, no questions asked.

Yours sincerely,Billy Barker Days Society

Maureen Murray

It has put a black cloud around the

work that our active members do in creating a free Festival in

LeBourdais Park and several other locations around

town (parade, fireworks). We are somewhat

disappointed to see that someone has decided that anything that the Society has is fair game to be stolen.

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Meet the candidatesThe Miss Quesnel crowning is this Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Chuck Mobley Theatre. Back left to right: Miss Cariboo Therapeutic Massage Clinic Rowan Kathleen, Miss Chicanos Mexican Restaurant Makhayla Ramage, Miss Bouchie Lake Country Store Jessy Halleran, Miss Savalas Steakhouse Telise Gauthier, Miss Attitude South Maneesha Johal, Miss Canadian Tire Courtney Moore and Miss Fraserview Pharmacy Casey Richert.

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Annie GallantLifestyles Editor

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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter

Quesnel Skyfest 2015 is once again welcoming Canadian Forces premier demonstration team, the Snowbirds. They � y directly from their show in Fort St. John to Quesnel for shows July 31 – Aug. 2.

One of the most admired and talked about performance at Skyfest 2013, the Snowbirds’ spectacular precision presentation demonstrates the skill, professionalism and teamwork inherent in the women and men of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Armed Forces.

Based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the Snowbirds demonstration team (431 Air Demonstration Squadron), is a Canadian icon composed of serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Their pilots and technicians work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public.

The pilots � y the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, a Canadian-built jet that was used by the Canadian Armed Forces as a basic pilot-training aircraft from 1963 – 2000. The Tutor weighs approximately l7, 170 pounds (3,260 kg) and is powered by a J-85 engine producing 2,700 pounds of thrust.

The 431 Demonstration Squadron consists of approximately 80 Canadian Armed Forces personnel, 24 of whom comprise the show team that travels during the show season.

The Snowbirds’ demanding schedule is met through the dedicated teamwork of the 11 pilots, the technicians and the entire home team.

This year, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, as well as the courageous airmen and hardworking ground crew who sacri� ced so much during this dif� cult time in history. The Battle was waged over a period of just mover three months, July 11 –Oct. 31, 1940.

The Battle of Britain was the � rst military confrontation won by air power and Germany’s � rst defeat in the war. For the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Battle of Britain was the � rst opportunity to � ght as Canada’s Air Force and represents a signi� cant milestone in the organization’s history.

Approximately 103 Canadians � ew in the Battle of Britain, mainly as member of No. 1

Fighter Squadron RCAF, later renamed 401 Fighter Squadron and in the Royal Air Force’s 242 “All Canadian” Squadron. Much of their success is owed to the 300 Canadians who served as ground crew and worked around the clock to � x broken aircraft in order to have them in the air for the next attack.

The Battle of Britain is commemorated every year on the third Sunday of September. On this day, the German Luftwaffe launched their largest bombing attack of the con� ict, but thanks to the brave aircrew and ground crew, the Luftwaffe was pushed back and marked a turning point in the con� ict.

431 Air Demonstration Squadron has its roots in the Second World War as a Bomber Squadron formed in 1942. Despite not participating in the Battle of Britain, members of 431 Squadron have, throughout their existence, shared a similar work ethic with those brave few who served in the Battle of Britain.

The Snowbirds always make a point of mingling with the crowds providing an up-close and personal connection for the public. Make this the year you meet a Snowbird.

Beginning with the Twilight Show on Friday night featuring the Snowbirds, July 31 (tickets are limited, so don’t miss out, available online) and moving into two days of sensational action with gates opening at 10 a.m. and shows start at noon. Watch for the Snowbirds and the other jaw-dropping, spectacular performances.

Tickets (adult, youth, family and weekend camping package) for Skyfest 2015 are available at Circle ‘S’ Western Wear, the Tourist Bureau or online at www.quesnelskyfest. ca/tickets. For just $20, get your Mustang tickets for a chance to win a sporty Ford Mustang at various venues including Integris Credit Union, Cariboo Ford, Circle ‘S’ Western Wear, Cap-it, Co-op, Quesnel Visitors Centre or contact any Skyfest director. They will also be on sale, along with Skyfest 2015 programs, on the Gold Dust Mall during Billy Barker Days, right in front of the Carib Theatre.

Parents, keep track of the youth tickets which were included in year-end elementary report cards for students Grades 1 – 7 last week (children six and under admission is free.)

Download the Quesnel Skyfest app to your smartphone and receive updates as they are posted or visit the Skyfest 2015 Facebook page.

Thrill to the amazing aerobatics of Canadian Forces demonstration team, the Snowbirds

Keep your eyes on

the skies

Observer file photos

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All about the red

and whiteThis Canada Day en-

thusiast put a personal spin on the red and

white that symbolizes Canada. It was a great day in LeBourdais Park

Wednesday.Autumn MacDonald photo

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It’s a known fact that many go to the popular Farmer’s Market

Saturdays in Quesnel for fresh produce, baking, purchase a handmade gift, to meet friends and listen to the music. But less visible is inspiration that can be found in different areas.

Del and Verna Boesem are perfect examples of just what one couple can do in their spare time. For the past three years they have set up their wares each Saturday in the Farmers Market – Del with his woodworking projects and Verna displaying beautifully knitted and crochet gift items.

To fill a void following his retirement he started wood working in the basement workshop of their Red Bluff home. Here Del works on orders received or what seems to be in demand. As well as meeting the needs of a customer he has the satisfaction of producing beautiful designs in wood which does much to satisfy his creativity.

His passion for woodworking actually began shortly after WW2 in 1947. Del has a copper tooled picture he gave his mother and dad taken when he was about 17 or 18 years old.

He made a box for a buggy that dates back to prior 1900‘s. That same buggy is at his home awaiting restorations.

He has a number of wood items including stands of

different height for dog food and water dishes, potato boxes, jewellery boxes, clock cases displayed at the market and in a binder for quick reference. My personal favourites are the small wooden grader or an old steam boat. He uses birch, cedar, pine, spruce, oak and a mystery wood. His latest project was the eight-sided gazebo that was made at home then assembled at its destination with help of others.

But while Del is downstairs working on his projects his wife Verna, somewhat reluctant to share the limelight, is equally productive making crotchet and knitted articles.

She was seven years old when she started knitting. She was 10 when she began reading patterns and about 14 when she learned to crotchet from her mother. She reflects that she has been doing both for a long time.

She is now making stuffed toys in response to inquiries.

As president of the Quesnel and District Machinery Park much of Del’s focus these days is on plans for the upcoming Quesnel and District Heritage Association Open House Fun Day at the Quesnel and District Park on Dragon Lake Road, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. First prize: a cedar pagola arbour; second prize: obelisk planter; third prize: picnic table. Quesnel and District Machinery Park supplies wood for the projects but members supply labour.

They are also building a special wheelchair accessible picnic table that will be donated to Dunrovin.

Tickets for this fundraiser are available from Del at the Farmers Market, Tourist Bureau, the Nursery Café and Market on Maple Drive, or from members.

Having been brought up on a farm Del learned early on that if something was broken you fixed it. In 1961 Del and his brother were able to build their parents a new house.

Their oldest son Robert who operates Cariboo Tractor, also does wood turning. Their second son, Ken in Vancouver has not been bitten by the wood bug yet.

Truly, this couple, Del with his passion and love of wood and machinery, Verna in her quiet way for support and creativity, are an inspiration to make the most of each day while they can.

– Submitted byRuth Scoullar

This and That!Ruth Scoullar

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Creative coupleMaking the most of their retirement

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Slip-free surfacingThe Quesnel Spray Park

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CACY SERVICE OFFICE CLOSED JULY 16, as they will be in attendance at the Billy Barker Days, Seniors Day. Join them onsite for lunch and entertainment 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in LeB-ourdais Park under white tents.

THE LIONS HOUSING BRICK CAMPAIGN is really going well and they thank those that have supported them to date. To get involved or buy a brick, con-

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GALLERY PRES-ENTS July 3, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Quesnel Art Gallery in the Arts and Recreation Centre the opening reception of the July show, Stories, featur-ing a collection of the work by painter Donna Morrison.  The show continues through July, 10-4, Tuesday through Saturday.

SATURDAYFAMILY FUN

BOTTLE DROP OFF – Terry Fox Run

fundraiser – July 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., drop off refundable bottles and cans in Safeway Parking Lot or we will pick up. Call Mary Ann, 250-249-5720.

SUNDAYBIKERS AGAINST

CHILD ABUSE (BACA) North Cariboo temporary chapter meets 1 p.m. RiverRock Pub, first Sunday of every month. For informa-tion contact 250-983-9226.

ONGOING EVENTQUESNEL TOAST-

MASTERS Wednes-days, from 7 – 9 p.m. at CNC. Come and

visit and learn about improving your com-munication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250-747-1180 or [email protected]

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon at the Legion, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For infor-mation call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets the third Thursday of

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Quesnel teams hit regionals out of the park in PGPrince George hosted the 2015 Girls Softball Regionals with two teams from Quesnel and five from Prince George. Quesnel Elks, coached by Linda Currie, bottom right, brought home the bronze. They played five back-to-back games and a total of nine on the weekend. Quesnel Kada Excavating Royals, coached by Debbie Bau-tista, beat out PG Hur-ricanes in the final after an eight-game weekend and brought home the gold, top. Kaitlyn Doucette, bottom left, from the Elks received the Most Talented Player of the Regionals trophy.Contributed photos

Quesnel number one

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Halfway through a consultation on distracted driving policy, the vast majority of B.C. residents who have responded want fines increased.

Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says thousands of people have participated on the B.C. government’s consultation website, and more than 90 per cent want stronger action to stop people talking or texting on their phones while they’re behind the wheel. The issue now is how high the fines should go.

“British Columbians are also telling us they want to see tougher escalating penalties for repeat offenders, because right now some people see the $167 ticket as the cost of doing business,” Anton said Tuesday. “We need to stop that.”

B.C.’s fine is the

second lowest in Canada, and a three-point insurance penalty was added last fall. Anton said she doesn’t intend to follow Ontario’s lead and put the fine up to $1,000 for repeat offenders, but an increase will be coming within a year.

Comments on the website www.gov.bc.ca/distracteddriving continue to debate the merits of seizing cellphones from drivers, but Anton reiterated that option is not being considered.

Suspending licences or impounding vehicles of repeat offenders is on the table, however.

Saskatchewan impounds the vehicle for a week if the driver gets two distracted driving tickets less than a year apart.

The consultation continues until July 16. Participants are asked to reply to nine questions.

The crowd-sourcing exercise has its weaknesses. Only five per cent of respondents have come from the B.C. Interior, and Anton said younger people are also under-represented.

The province attributes 88 deaths to distracted driving last year, second to speeding and ahead of impaired driving.

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West Fraser, Quesnel Division plans to permanently deactivate eleven (11) road sections in Tree Farm Licence 52 and Forest Licence A20013. All these road sections are now within BCTS tracts in TFL52 and A20013, and are being deactivated to non-status roads. This notice fulfills the com-mitment in West Fraser’s Forest Stewardship Plan, to notify the general public when restricting road access greater than 2 km in length.

Licence Location of DeactivationTFL52 24Q road - located off the 24A road @ 38km.TFL52 13F road – located at 1329.5 km, from 6km to end of road. TFL52 13F road branch road – located at the back of the 13 F road. A20013 Nyland-Lebordais Lake FSR – located immediately east of Lebordais lake.A20013 Nyland-Lebordais Lake FSR - located immediately west of Lebordais lake.A20013 Nyland-Lebordais Lake FSR - located immediately east of Maude lake.TFL52 13 F road – located at the back of the 13F road.TFL52 13 F road – located at the back of the 13F road.TFL52 Nyland-Lebordais Lake FSR – located north-east of Maude lake.TFL52 West of Nine Mile Lake – approximately 10km off the 2200 roadTFL52 24Q road - located off the 24A road @ 38km, west of Wiley Creek.

All interested parties are invited to review and comment on the permanent road deactivations at West Fraser’s Quesnel office on Brownmiller Road. Written comments must be received within 30 days from the date of this advertisement. Please direct all inquiries, requests for further information and comments to Kyle Anderson, FIT, West Fraser, 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, B.C., V2J6P5. Ph 250 992 9244

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