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AuTuMN MacDONALDObserver Reporter

He says we’ve lost the luxury of time during our economic transition – one of many reasons Bob Simpson has announced his candidacy for mayor.

“I warned council in 2007 that they had a short window to prepare for the loss of their major indus-trial base and informed the mayor that mill closures were imminent in 2010,” the former Cariboo North MLA said.

“Yet, Quesnel still de-pends on heavy industry rate payers for 63 per cent of their property tax revenue and the city’s reserve accounts are being depleted.”

Simpson said mayor and council could have ensured reserve accounts were “topped up” and made a gradual shift from heavy reliance on indus-trial tax base.

He also spoke economic opportunities in the bio-mass, agriculture, agri-tourism, recreation, min-ing, health care, industrial services and forest health sectors, adding “we’re well positioned to attract seniors and young families to the region because of its generally affordable real estate.”

“However, the commu-nity needs to broaden its range of affordable hous-ing options, including transition housing, qual-ity low-income rentals,

and seniors’ housing and this must be an immedi-ate priority for the new council,” he said, noting current council’s penchant for positivism, when faced with forecasted tough times.

“It seems council just wanted to ride the positive mentality,” he said.

“If I wasn’t positive about the future of Quesnel I wouldn’t be running for mayor, but we need to work for it and have a de-liberate plan.”

He pointed to the chang-ing face of employment as a prime opportunity for the Gold Pan City.

“The world of work is changing as more people tend to work away from

where they live, that’s a trend Quesnel is well po-sitioned to take great ad-vantage of,” he said.

Other major priorities for Simpson include:

• Engaging the Auditor General to assist the new council to review every program, service and rev-enue stream.

• Rebalancing the city’s property tax revenue away from industrial rate-payers while ensuring the city has the reserve funds it needs to maintain and/or replace ageing infra-structure.

• Ensuring the new arena is the “right complex at the right price” as a result of active input from the community.

• Streamlining and refo-

cusing all economic devel-opment and sustainability planning initiatives.

• Reviewing the City’s development permitting process to make sure the process is efficient and ef-fective for investors and Quesnel is attracting capi-tal investment.

• Working with the se-niors’ community to en-sure Quesnel has the full range of quality programs and services seniors need to remain in the commu-nity.

• Working with youth and young families to en-sure the city has a broad range of childcare, youth support services and affordable child and youth recreational ac-tivities to retain and

attract youth and young families to Quesnel.

• Developing a compre-hensive climate change and environmental sus-tainability plan for the city.

“No disrespect to mayor and council,” Simpson said.

“But they continue to ride industry and a status quo budget. That time has passed.

“I know we have seri-ous challenges ahead but I’m excited and energized enough about the op-portunities we have to actively re-invent our community that I’m will-ing to step back into the political arena and help lead Quesnel through this transition.”

Simpson sets sights on mayor’s chair

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Two facing charges after alledged RCMP assault

AUTUMN MacDONALDObserver Reporter

After alledgedly assaulting an RCMP member Saturday two Quesnel men are facing charges.

The men, aged 67 and 23 years, are facing charges following a police incident on the Barkerville Highway on Saturday night.

Shortly after 8 p.m. June 21, police conducted a traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver. The officer made the legal demand for the driver to provide a sample of his breath as part of the impaired driving investigation.

The driver refused to provide the required breath sample and was advised that he was under arrest for refusing to provide a breath sample.

At this point, it is alleged that the 67-year-old driver and his 23-year-old male passenger became combative and began striking the officer multiple times to the head. The police officer radioed for emergency backup. A second officer arrived on scene and came to his aid at which point the suspects fled into a residence.

Additional police personnel arrived

quickly on scene and began tending to the injured officer while awaiting the arrival

of BC Ambulance Services.

The injured officer was transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries including head injuries and a dislocated shoulder. He is expected to make a full recovery.

A perimeter was established around the residence and for the next four hours, police attempted to make contact with and negotiate the two suspects out of the residence.

Police entered the residence shortly before 2 a.m. and arrested the two

males with the assistance of the police dog. The 23-year-old male suspect sustained a minor laceration to his leg after he was bit by the police dog during the arrest. He was transported to G.R. Baker Hospital by police where he received three stitches to his wound.

The 67-year-old male driver was arrested and is facing charges of refusing to provide a breath sample and assaulting a police officer. The 23-year-old passenger remains in custody and is facing charges of assaulting a police officer.

The injured officer was

transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where he was

treated for non-life threatening

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After what would seem like endless hours of study graduation day has finally arrived for CNC students. Family, friends and CNC faculty gathered on Thursday, June 19 to celebrate the success and hard work of students receiving the Administrative Assistant Certificate, Adult Dogwoods Certificate, Associate of Arts Degree, Business Administration Certificate, Health Care Assistant Certificate, Job Education Train-ing, Criminology Diploma, Management Diploma, Nursing Year Two, Social Service Worker Certificate, Social Service Diploma, Carpentry Foundation Level, Electrical Foundation Level, Millwright Foundation Level, Power Engineering 4th Class and Welding Level C. Clockwise from top left: CNC graduates walk down the stairs for the ceremony with friends and family; students of the Job Education Training program recognize their instructor; graduate of the Social Service Diploma Eric Depenau; and graduate hugs instructor.

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Francesco Espedito Pirri, 77, of Quesnel, BC, passed away peacefully June 20th, 2014 surrounded by his loving fam-ily. “Franco” was born April 9, 1937 in Bisigniano, Cosenza Italy. He was the 2nd youngest son of four children born to Eugenio and Maria Assunta Pirri.

Francesco and his siblings grew up in Bisigniano before immigrating to Canada in 1958 where he first worked on the rail roads. Franco and his late wife Antonietta owned “Franco’s Italian Imported Foods” in Quesnel, BC for many years and shared a passion for gardening and sharing the fruits of their labor with all their friends and family. Franco began working at Cariboo Pulp and Paper soon after he immigrated and was employed there for over 30 years. Franco was a family man and gave all he had freely and lovingly to his family. He loved his granddaughters and spending time with each of them. He was blessed to raise one of them and see her flourish into an amazing young lady. He was so thankful to see the birth of his first great granddaughter Emily Jean which brought so much joy to his life. Franco loved ice fishing and enjoyed sharing his catch with anyone who got ‘skunked’ on the lake. He was a master at

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and jerky and sharing it with all. He loved spending time with his niece Carmen Valoroso and nephew George Natalizio. He considered them his children.

Francesco is survived by his daughters Romana Pirri-Carreiro of Vancouver, B.C and Gina Parr (Mike Parr) of Quesnel, BC. and son Eugenio Pirri (D.D. Iles) of London, England. He was the loving grandfather of Talisa Pirri (William Bau-zon) of Vancouver, BC, Cordell Dunkley (Brett Davis) of Quesnel, BC, Elisa-Maria Carreiro (Brandon Willier) of Vancouver, BC and the youngest granddaughter Valentina Carreiro of Vancouver, BC; and a great grandfather of Emily Jean Davis of Quesnel, BC. He was deeply loved by all his family and many friends. He made an impact in all our lives and will be greatly missed.

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The B.C. government has begun allowing “happy hour” discounts for alcoholic drinks, imposing minimum drink prices that force some outlets to raise their prices.

Effective this week, the minimum price for draft beer or cider in B.C. is 25 cents per fluid ounce, which puts a 12-ounce sleeve at $3, a 20-ounce pint at $5 and a 60-ounce jug at $15. Using a one-ounce minimum, the lowest permitted price for any alcoholic drink is $3.

The release of the regulations Friday was greeted with protests from some pubs that were offering drink specials below that price.

The regulations also give licensed restaurants the ability to serve drinks without a food order, although their licence still requires them to offer a full food menu. The B.C. government’s liquor policy review also levels the field between pubs and restaurants by allowing families with children into pubs at mealtimes.

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Third party needed

When two sides in a labour dispute cannot even agree on when

and for how long they met on the weekend, how can anybody expect a resolution to more weighty matters?That teachers began their full-

scale strike was no surprise given the acrimony between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government (through the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association).Not only were words exchanged

over when and how long the two sides met on the weekend, the groups still cannot agree on what each others’ proposal will cost.When a 7.5 per cent pay hike

may actually be a seven per cent increase and when a 9.25 per cent lift might really be 14.5 per cent, it is time to call timeout.As one wag put it — the union

and government are either inhabited by liars or by people with extremely poor math skills.It has become past ridiculous.By the time the lockout and strike

arrived, the school year was all but over. What happens next depends on the resolve of teachers.As was found out when visiting

picket lines, the reduced pay is affecting some teachers. But, as many said, they feel what they are doing is worth it.Government has the hammer in

this dispute. At any moment, the B.C. Liberals can simply legislate a contract.But, wielding the power does not

necessarily come with a white hat.It is past time this dispute was

sent to binding arbitration.If the union believes in its fight; if

the Christy Clark administration believes likewise, both sides need to be confident enough to have a third party lend credence to their argument.

–Black Press

A few things have changed since the last all-out teacher

strike in B.C.That was just two

years ago, when the B.C. Teachers’ Federation was coming off its second-ever voluntary agreement with a 16% raise over five years and what the union termed an “enhanced” signing bonus of $4,000.

Even with special teacher-only top-ups, BCTF members almost rejected the last of the government’s big-spending pre-Olympic labour deals signed in 2006.

By 2012, outraged teachers were back on the legislature lawn, howling for another 16%, with backup vocals provided as usual by HEU, CUPE, BCGEU and other public sector unions that settled for less. Teachers had just sailed through a crippling global recession with a series of raises, but were oblivious to all that.

Last week the protest venue switched to Vancouver, where both the crowd and the demands looked a bit thinner. The signing bonus target is up to $5,000, but the raise is a mere eight per cent over five years (compounded, for those who passed math),

plus another huge basket of cash disguised as benefit improvements and so forth. Government negotiators put their total compensation demand at 14.5 per cent.

One obvious dodge: they want the bottom two steps of the teacher salary grid dropped. That’s simply a raise for entry-level teachers.

Admittedly those are rare creatures these days with shrinking enrolment and ironclad seniority rules that allow retired teachers to monopolize substitute work.

Something else that’s changed since 2012 is that the government has granted the BCTF’s wish to bargain directly with the province. The education ministry executed a takeover of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association after last year’s election, and installed veteran industrial

union negotiator Peter Cameron. He’s backed up by long-time labour specialist Lee Doney, whose task is to keep the teacher deal within Treasury Board limits that have defined all other public sector union settlements.

Doney made it clear last week that no mediator is going to come in and “split the baby” as long as the BCTF position is so far beyond the current compensation framework.

Despite constant union complaints of low wages and deteriorating working conditions in B.C. schools, education grads remain lined up around the block hoping to get in. Why is that?

For those who have been exposed to life outside school for a while, it’s fairly simple. The job market out here in the real world is tough. And here’s how the real world evaluates a teaching job.

Start with 189 working days, each nine hours long as per the accepted definition, and the top-heavy seniority list that places the average teacher salary at around $72,000 a year.

That works out to $42.32

an hour, plus a suite of benefits that most private sector employees can only dream about, starting with three months of prime-time vacation.

I am occasionally lectured by teachers that the job goes far beyond five hours in the classroom and an additional four hours a day preparing and marking. They throw out different estimates, variously defined. Alas, it’s a salaried job, and we salaried employees in the real world don’t waste a lot of time counting hours. Here’s the work, here’s the deadline, here’s the pay. Take it or leave it.

Consider another union demand that seems to be just another thinly disguised raise.

The BCTF wants a large increase in preparation time for elementary school. There are no duties being added here. For this one item, government negotiators calculate the cost to taxpayers at $86.2 million every year by the fifth year of the BCTF proposal.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected].

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Citizen honouredLeft: Citizen of the Year Liane Kimmie plants the traditional tree in honour of her community service. Right: Past Citizens of the Year as well as Mayor Mary Sjostrom, some members of council and Observer publisher Tracey Roberts, congratulate Kimmie.

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Pin itLaura Hender wanted

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so she designed a pin and had a local

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that this family has done the Autism Aware-

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The message of the OVISTA project (Our Vision Is

Stopping the Abuse) to survivors of violence and abuse is you’re not alone and there’s help available.

In 2012, the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre was award a three-year contract through the Status of Women Canada with the goal, based on research, to address the speci� c needs around violence and abuse against women and girls in Quesnel and surrounding areas.

During the � rst two years of the project, OVISTA identi� ed gaps and barriers in services to survivors of abuse.

“We interviewed service providers, women and girls and held a communality forum to gather information on what was needed,” OVISTA’s Melanie MacDonald said.

“We found the biggest gaps were lack of

knowledge of services available.”

She added violence doesn’t happen just between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and availability of services after hours is an issue.

Another barrier in the service delivery area is lack of communication between services and agencies.

“We hope to improve service communication, however, overall our community has a lot of strength and works well together,” MacDonald said.

For the most part, the days when teams of service providers would get together are gone.

“With limited resources and higher caseloads, the team approach has become more dif� cult, but in a smaller community like Quesnel, networking works very well,” she went on to say.

Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre’s Jennifer Love said in this last year of the project they still have much they plan to achieve.

“We’ve developed an anti-

violence resource pamphlet to be distributed to various agencies,” she said.

“Every service provider is listed on our website, www.ovista.ca, with an outline of all aspects off the services.”

The website also includes small informational videos from each of the services, providing those visiting the site with a visual of the people they could be dealing with.

The website also makes every effort to encourage women to reach out, tell their story, get help and make a better life for themselves without violence and abuse.

Ovista has also launched a poster campaign to raise awareness, decrease shame guilt around violence, encourages others to speak up if they witness violence and empower survivors of violence and abuse.

In addition to the awareness campaign, OVISTA has training for service providers planned.

This training is speci� cally

designed to help reduce barriers and how providers can reach out to minority groups and further reach out to women with mental health and addiction issues.

“The goal with training is to assist service providers to look at policies and programs to see where they can reduce barriers to access,” Love said.

MacDonald agreed OVISTA has been a success.

“Hopefully we’ll see the positive results in how women see access to services and the communication amongst service provides will be strengthened,” she said.

“Service providers will have more education as to how to better serve survivors of violence.”

Both women agreed it’s all about women getting the help they need, when they need it.

To � nd out more about OVISTA project, visit www.ovista.ca or call the Women’s Resource Centre, 250-992-8472.

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Booger spotted at Gold PanMonster Run’s favourite biker, Booger,at one of his favourite haunts, the oversized gold pan on High-way 97 North. He invites fellow bikers and supports to consider a ride of a lifetime. The Monster Run, July 11 – 12 is a 1,667km motorcycle run around the province and a fundraiser for muscular dys-trophy. To find out how to either join the ride or donate to the fundraiser, visit quesnelbiker.com or contact Stew or Cookie at 250-992-5016.

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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter

Quesnel’s Legion lounge is all shiny and new with the damaged caused by a burst sprinkler pipe Dec. 23, 2013 all repaired thanks to the excellent work of local trades.

Al Onischak said if not for the quick response and action of a local firefighter who is also a Canadian veteran, who quickly shut off the water, the damage could have been much worse.

Concord Restorations was also on site quickly (within 20 minutes) removing damaged gyproc, the bar, dance floor and carpeting.

It would be several months before all the insurance details were worked out but eventually Colin Ketchum of Ketchum Enterprises was hired as the general contractor and he in turn, hired all local trades to complete the job.

“When I was first on site the bar, part of the ceiling, walls, floors and cooler areas were destroyed,” Ketchum said.

“Also all the basement ceilings were ruined.”

The job included insulation, drywall, texturing and painting damaged areas to match existing decor.

New maple hardwood was laid

on the dance floor and carpeting in the rest of the areas.

The ceilings in the flea market area and band room also needed tile work and redo of mudding and painting.

Ketchum is proud of the six-week job, however he seems particularly proud of the new bar which is configured slightly different and crafted by local cabinetmaker Bill Palmer and installed by Ketchum and his crew.

“I was excited to take on the job as were the sub trades,”

Ketchum said.“It’s great to work

with people you know and trust, both personally and professionally. It was also awesome to work with the Legion. They were responsive and decisive and that keeps the job going.”

Legion member Roger Williamson added the Legion was happy to support local trades.

The lounge is once again open for business and the public is encouraged to come by, enjoy a beverage and admire the job done.

Left to right: Legion’s Roger Williamson, general contractor Colin Ketchum, Color For You’s Wanda Linden, James and Sons Electric, Nathan Anderson, Color For You, Jay Parley and Legion’s Al Onischak. Other contractors who helped complete the job include Brookside Plumbing and Gas, Top Notch Woodworks, Gord’s Drywall, Design Flooring and D’arcy’s Glass.

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Human-powered

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The Woodturners Guild were on hand at a re-

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their skills and raise awareness of the craft.

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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. Suggest4ed 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 email, [email protected].

THURSDAYQUESNEL ART

GALLERY PRES-ENTS the Opening Reception for the July show, Rever-ies, Friday, July 4, 7 – 9 p.m. Christa Krisman and Megan Long present styl-ized landscapes and visions of cities in an abstract and expres-sionistic style. The show runs until Aug. 5. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday.

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MONSTER RUN, July 11 – 12, 1667

km from Quesnel, Lillooet, Whistler, Vancouver, Hope, Princeton, Penticton, Vernon, Kamloops, Cache Creek and back to Quesnel. Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. Contact quesnelbiker.com for details, reg-istration and pledge forms.

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TLE DROP OFF June 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Safeway parking lot. Will pick up cans and bottles anytime, call Mary Ann, 250-249-5720.

QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GA-RAGE SALE, June 28 (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 GOLD FOR KIDS SAKE BBBSQ, Sept. 7, Richbar Golf Course, 1 p.m. shot-gun start. To register call 250-992-7257 or email [email protected]. Down-load pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca. Incen-tive prize for pledges collected more than $250. Dinner in-cluded.

SUNDAY Quesnel Art Gal-

lery presents GAR-DEN GALLERIES, July 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Local musicians will perform and artists/artisans will display their work

in six of Quesnel’s loveliest private gardens. Tickets will be on sale beginning July 2 at the Quesnel Art Gallery, Arts and Recreation Centre, Quesnel Music and the Quesnel Museum. Ticket price is $15/person; $20/fam-ily (two adults). No charge for children under 12. More information at 250-991-4014, [email protected] and www.quesnelart-gallery.com.

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QUESNEL AND DISTRICT LAWN BOWLING Wednes-day, 2 p.m., Thurs-day, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. For information call 778-414-7733. Drop ins welcome at West Fraser Timber Park, next to Rona.

CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Soci-ety of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers group meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital upper board room from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info call Leanne at 1-866-564-7533 or Pete at

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SCRABBLE at the Quesnel Seniors Centre, Thursdays 1 p.m., for information contact Jean 250-992-5051.

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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter

It’s been a busy season for the Quesnel Youth Soccer association (QYSA).

Prince George hosted games May 31, with two members of the QYSA returning home injured and the QYSA teams having won some and lost some.

Quesnel teams dominated P.G. though their matches against

Williams Lake would prove to be a bit more challenging.

The U12 boys played two games in P.G. losing to Williams Lake but taking home a victory against P.G.

It was another loss to Quesnel for P.G. as the U12 girls rang in another win.

However, the game against the Williams Lake team was a combination of loss and injury, being called short when a

member of the QYSA was hurt.

It was a rough weekend for the U14, losing games against both Prince George and Williams Lake.

Taking on the P.G. team and winning were Quesnel's U14 girls.

Unfortunately it was another loss to Williams Lake with another QYSA member being injured on the field.

Williams Lake returned home with another

victory against Quesnel as they faced the U16 boys.

However, Quesnel's U16 boys didn't go home without a win, facing off and winning against P.G.

Finally after travelling for several games, it was time for the QYSA to take on competitors on their own field hosting play-downs June 8.

It was a tough game for Quesnel's U16 boys. Try as the might, they were no match for the P.G. teams, losing both games 7-2 and

11-2 in favour of P.G.Quesnel hosted soccer

teams again on June 14. The Quesnel U14 girls

lost their games. Although the team

played with all their might it seemed that with more players on the bench P.G. was faster and more organized on the field with the fewer Quesnel players tiring as the matches wore on.

The matches against P.G. for the U15 were similarly met with a loss for

Quesnel, in the morning P.G. pulled ahead with a final score of 2-0.

In the afternoon game, P.G. was given even more of a challenge each team holding their own against opponents, neither gaining the upper hand until finally the match ended in a draw with 0-0.

It will be Prince George representing the Cariboo North for U14 and U15 girls at the Provincial B Cup hosted in Chilliwack this July.

Quesnel Youth Soccer Association wins some and loses some

Soccer teams from Williams Lake, Prince

George and QYSA took to the fields in Quesnel

June 8 and June 15. Clockwise from top

left: Prince George and Williams Lake players

face off; goalkeeper jumps stopping an

opponents attempt to score; and Williams Lake

players rush in to steal the ball.

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you can help make this the best festival of all! Become a new member or volunteer and have fun by taking part. We have openings in a variety of areas and offer you an exciting experience!

Are you ready to dance the night away? Join us at the Billy Barker Day’s Dance July 19th at the senior center. Tickets are now available at Bumblebee Boutique/Barkerville Fudge, Visitor Center

and the Billy Barker Day’s Office. Featuring Fyre in the Hole! Safe Drive home program offered. no minors!

kiDs’ airBanD is back! Do you know a child 12 years of age or under that love to put on a show? Sign them up for Kids’ Airband today! For prizes, showcase your lip-syncing, dance and impersonation skills of your favorite singers. Application forms are available at the Billy Barker

Days Office. Open 9:00am to 5:30pm. Deadline is Friday July 11th at 5:30pm.

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bring smiles to the children of Quesnel!

Entries for our Business Decorating Contest are now being accepted; start thinking of ideas to make your business stand out above the rest in our many categories.

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Our Headliners for the Festival are as follows:Friday, July 18th Big Guitar Does CCR

Saturday, July 19th Billy Barker Palooza with tributes to Aerosmith, AC/DC, and The Tragically Hip.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22You are bound to be the center of attention, Scorpio. Get over any shyness early on because you will be spending time with coworkers for most of the week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21You will do some of your best work at home this week, Sagittarius. Spend ample time getting the house in order. A few days working from home could kickstart plans.

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THANK YOUThe Quesnel Rod and Gun Club would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped

make our 6th annual Family Fishing Day at Ten Mile Lake, Saturday June 14th a huge success.

We would also like to extend a very big thank-you to all of the local businesses that donated gifts for our prize draw. Please check out the “Family Fishing Day 2014” album in the photo gallery on our Website(Quesnelrodandgun.ca) to see the smiles on the faces of all that attended.We couldn’t have done it without you, Thank-You very much.I would also like to take a moment to thank two businesses that donated last year but were somehow missed in last years Thanks-You, so a very belated but sincere thanks to Safeway and Super Save Gas.

THIS YEAR DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING.• CAP-IT Quesnel• Circle “S” Western Wear• Fountain Tire • Active Rent-All• Eldorado Recreation• Cariboo Ford• Cariboo Propane• NAPA Auto Parts• Taylor Automotive Supplies• Regency Chrysler

• Integris Credit Union• Darcy’s Glass• Save On Foods• West Fraser Mills• Cariboo Pulp and Paper• Willis Harper Hardware and

Furniture.• Conservation Of� cers

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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter

Several of Quesnel senior residents are already preparing for the B.C. Senior Games, in Langley Sept. 9 - 13.

Established in 1988, these games provide an opportunity for people 55 years of age or older to stay healthy and active, with two age categories 55–59 and 60-year-old and up.

There are a number of sporting events to choose from such as archery, darts, golf, horseshoes, tennis and many more.

Teams are made up from 12 provincial zones across B.C. with Quesnel part of the North Central or zone nine.

This zone is made up of participants from Mackenzie to 70 Mile house and out to McBride.

Each of the 12 zones are responsible for sending a team to the senior games.

Unlike most senior games held across Canada the BC Senior Games are held every year, rather than ever two years.

Bob Hesketh, this year's coordinator for Quesnel, regularly attends the senior games and is expecting some of Quesnel's senior residents to be participating in several of the sporting events such as golf, track and field, base ball, horseshoes and darts.

"The thing I like most about the games is meeting new people and renewing old friendships with people from all over the province," Hesketh said

Teams for these events often vary from sport to sport, with various age and handicap requirements.

There are three medals

awarded for each activity.In order to qualify for

the Canada wide senior games that happen every two years, participants must have won a medal at their provincial senior games.

Along with new members there are several regular participants from Quesnel, returning to the senior games year after year taking part in the fun and commarderdie offered.

"I enjoy the sport and all the participants have a good attitude, not really competitive." Helene Boudreau Quesnel horseshoe player and regular participant of the senior games said.

"They are all there for the good times. I've made many friend that I see once a year.

These games are not only a sporting event but a social occasion providing a great way to meet new people or

reconnect with friends made in previous years.

Many of the zones across B.C. organize events throughout the year as well.

The event can be supported on several non-particpant levels as well, providing non-competitors to opportunity to attend the banquet and dance.

The games require more than 1,200 volunteers at the host society as well as several volunteer opportunities within each zone.

Even if you are not participating in the game volunteers are always welcomed at a host or zone level.

For information on how to get involved with the B.C. Seniors Games contact Bob Hesketh at 250-992-9535 or [email protected] or visit www.bcseniorgames.org

Its off to Langely for the B.C. Seniors Games

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Sidney David WasstromA Celebration of Life Memorial Tea

June 29, 2014 at 1 pm, Red Bluff Hall, Lust Road

In lieu of fl owers a donation can be made in Sid’s memory to the Quesnel Branch of

The Salvation Army.A plaque and a tree will be planted for Sid in the

Wilma Hanson Memorial Park

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LOCAL ENTRIESJuly 1st - 4 th

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SATURDAY NIGHTBARN DANCE TICKETSOn sale July 8 th - 9 amCircle ‘S’ Western Wear

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Adult OrientatedCall 250-992-8949

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Homes for Rent4Bdrm/2Bath Home for Rent. N/S, Pets OK, $1600/mo. Call (250)983-1226

5bdrm house in W. Quesnel -closeto schools,n/p,$1200/mo. + utilities. Call (250)983-9813.

Private 5Bdrm/2Bath Home close to town. Includes F/S, W/D.$1200/mo.(250)992-2388

Updated & spacious 2 Bed, 1 Bath ( 1700 sq ft.) Beautiful view of Horse Lake, fantastic deck, 2 car carport, close to school. F/S/W/D. N/S Refer-ences required. Available July 1st - $875 per month. Please call 250-395-8116

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On May 12, 2014, at Anderson Drive and Abbott Drive, Quesnel, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Quesnel RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $5,102 CAD and $1 USD, both on or about 23:14 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2193, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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2000 Golden FalconVery clean 25Ft., no leaks,

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778-412-0153

Williams LakeAcupuncture & Herbs Clinic

www.williamslakeacupuncture.com143 4th Ave South ( Yorston Medical Building)

More than 100 diseases and illness can be treated

by using acupuncture.*

*World Health Organization

Check us out!

778-412-0153

Williams LakeAcupuncture & Herbs Clinic

www.williamslakeacupuncture.com143 4th Ave South ( Yorston Medical Building)


Come out and support ourCanada Day Celebrations

11:00 - 11:25 am ................... Dale Brown11:30 - 11:55 am ................... Mike Nelson & Linda Ritter12:00 - 12:30 pm ................... Opening Ceremonies12:35 - 12:55 pm ................... John Goodwin and Floyd Tolman 1:00 - 1:25 pm ................... Deni Johson and Eddie DeSoua 1:30 - 1:55 pm ................... Terry Boyd: Native Dancers & Drummers 2:00 - 2:25 pm ................... Benson Munch 2:30 - 2:55 pm ................... Julie Joly 3:00 - 3:25 pm ................... John Briscoe 3:30 - 3:55 pm ................... HarmonhicksQuesnel Community Access TV.ca http://qcatv.ca/

SCHEDULE FOR CANADA DAY

Tuesday, July 1st11am - 4:00pm

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS

BOUNCY CASTLE, SLIPPERY SLIDE, KIDS GAMES BY THE MUSEUM STAFF “STORY TELLING TENT”WITH STORIES TOLD OF OUR PIONEER PAST

- NOON - 1:30 PM

SENIORS’ TEA - 1:30-3:00MUST BE SIGNED UP FOR IN

ADVANCE CONTACT PERSON IS

HONEY AT 250-992-5875

1:30-3:00

at LeBourdais Park

Come out and enjoy the Canada Day Cupcakes

Enjoy some of Quesnel’s

multiculturalism

BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR FOR OPENING

CEREMONIES ANDENTERTAINMENT.

Let’s celebrate together and show why we are proud to be Canadian!

Sponsored by:

Cool Cat Recording Studio

Celebrating Canada Day

quesnel cariboo observer, june 25, 2014

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