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HOME AT LAST PAGE A17 TAKE BACK THE NIGHT PAGE A14 BEEKEEPER WITH A PAST PAGE A6 Good day, Quesnel. Thanks for reading — and that includes loyal subscriber F. Sutton! To join the Observer family, please call 250-992-2121 and ask for circulation. R R& & R R Sewing Center Sewing Center #7-423 Elliott St (Beside JD Meats) www.rsewing.com • 250-992-9777 Dealer FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE to Sept. 28, 2012 No payments, No Interest for 6 months (OAC) on Sewing & Serger machines 351 Reid Street Across from Post Office 250-991-0298 351 Reid Street Across from Post Office 250-991-0298 Helping you build a healthy body & mind, Naturally! The World’s Best Tasting Protein Shakes Now at Blow Out Prices Was $43.75 NOW $26.99 NOW $26.99 T T T T T T T T T 6 flavours to choose from 6 flavours to choose from Wednesday, September 26, 2012 VOL. 99 NO. 7 www.quesnelobserver.com PM 40005365 $ 1 34 includes HST QUESNEL - CARIBOO OBSERVER SINCE 1908 Happy 100th birthday Paul Gauthier, local theatre magnet and long-time community supporter, turned 100 years old recently. For more photos of his birthday party, see PAGE A3. Dave Sutton photo AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter This is a continuation of a second degree murder trial in Quesnel Supreme Court. For previous cover- age check online at www. quesnelobserver .com or in past issues of the Ob- server. The woman in cabin num- ber one took the stand in the Crown’s case Wednes- day morning, stating she never felt threatened by Al- bert Boivin throughout the evening. “Were you afraid of him? [Boivin]” Crown asked. “No,” the woman re- plied. “Did he threaten you at all?” Crown said. “No, just general name calling,” the woman an- swered, adding it was not uncommon for Boivin to call her names. Boivin’s body was found July 22, 2009 outside the brown cabins on Lewis Drive. Upon arrival at the scene RCMP arrested Ken Price initially for aggravat- ed assault and later on for second degree murder. Crown asked the woman (the only witness to the event) her accounts of what transpired that evening. The woman testified herself and Boivin were drinking and doing drugs when Price arrived. Price and the woman left to buy booze, returning shortly to Boivin’s cabin where all drank and “chatted.” At one point in the night Boivin suggested sexual contact between the wom- an and Price. The woman testified when both she and Price denied the contact, Boivin became angry. “He wasn’t very happy about that,” she said. The woman testified she was “very drunk” but said she remembered going into Boivin’s bedroom where she heard the two men ar- guing in the living room. “I could see them wres- tling a bit,” she said. “Next thing Albert is fall- ing into the bedroom door and bleeding.” The woman said she at- tempted to stop the bleed- ing with a shirt she found on the bedroom floor, when she couldn’t she said she went to a neighbours to call 911. Defence questioned the woman on how well she knew Price. The two had been family friends for close to 20 years. “Ever known him [Price] to be a violent man?” de- fence asked. “No,” she answered. “Ever known him to have a temper?” “No.” “Ever known him to car- ry a knife?” “No.” “Didn’t you witness Boivin beat up your boy- friend over a drug debt?” defence pursued. “Yes,” she answered. “Didn’t you once see him chase a man with a ma- chete?” “Yes.” “Then I’m going to sug- gest you were afraid of him,” defence said. “No, not really,” she an- swered. Defence also inquired about the mood in the cab- in prior to the incident. “Fine,” she replied. “So everyone is getting along until you refuse Boivin. You refuse him sexual favours and he gets angry.” The woman agreed. “And Boivin’s not the guy you want angry,” defence said. “No,” she replied. Defence also pointed to the woman’s testimony of Price and Boivin fight- ing for approximately “20 minutes” in the living room. “Do you see all the bot- tles standing upright on the coffee table?” defence asked, referring to a photo- graph taken by the investi- gators post incident. “Yes,” she said. “There’s nothing out of order in that room,” de- fence said. In the 2010 preliminary inquiry the woman testi- fied she remembered at one point in the evening Price saying “Leave her alone, Albert,” but could not be certain when it was said. Crown wrapped up its case Wednesday. Thursday defence began, calling a man to the stand who tes- tified he used to work for Boivin. The man testified he was a “chronic crack user for 12 years” and worked as a “door-man” for Boivin in the brown cabins for about a year in 2007. see PAGE A4 Witness testifies not afraid of Boivin

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Page 1: Quesnel Cariboo Observer, September 26, 2012

HOME AT LAST

PAGE A17

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

PAGE A14

BEEKEEPER WITH A PAST

PAGE A6

Good day, Quesnel.

Thanks for reading — and that includes

loyal subscriber F. Sutton!

To join the Observer family, please call

250-992-2121 and ask for circulation.

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QUESNEL - CARIBOO

OBSERVERSINCE 1908

Happy 100th birthdayPaul Gauthier, local theatre magnet and long-time community supporter, turned 100 years

old recently. For more photos of his birthday party, see PAGE A3.Dave Sutton photo

AUTUMN MacDONALD

Observer Reporter

This is a continuation of a second degree murder trial in Quesnel Supreme Court. For previous cover-age check online at www.quesnelobserver .com or in past issues of the Ob-server.

The woman in cabin num-ber one took the stand in the Crown’s case Wednes-day morning, stating she never felt threatened by Al-bert Boivin throughout the evening.

“Were you afraid of him? [Boivin]” Crown asked.

“No,” the woman re-plied.

“Did he threaten you at all?” Crown said.

“No, just general name calling,” the woman an-swered, adding it was not uncommon for Boivin to call her names.

Boivin’s body was found July 22, 2009 outside the brown cabins on Lewis Drive. Upon arrival at the scene RCMP arrested Ken Price initially for aggravat-ed assault and later on for second degree murder.

Crown asked the woman (the only witness to the event) her accounts of what transpired that evening.

The woman testifi ed herself and Boivin were drinking and doing drugs when Price arrived. Price and the woman left to buy booze, returning shortly to Boivin’s cabin where all drank and “chatted.”

At one point in the night Boivin suggested sexual contact between the wom-

an and Price.The woman testifi ed

when both she and Price denied the contact, Boivin became angry.

“He wasn’t very happy about that,” she said.

The woman testifi ed she was “very drunk” but said she remembered going into Boivin’s bedroom where she heard the two men ar-guing in the living room.

“I could see them wres-tling a bit,” she said.

“Next thing Albert is fall-ing into the bedroom door and bleeding.”

The woman said she at-tempted to stop the bleed-ing with a shirt she found on the bedroom fl oor, when she couldn’t she said she went to a neighbours to call 911.

Defence questioned the woman on how well she knew Price. The two had been family friends for close to 20 years.

“Ever known him [Price] to be a violent man?” de-fence asked.

“No,” she answered.“Ever known him to have

a temper?”“No.”“Ever known him to car-

ry a knife?”“No.”“Didn’t you witness

Boivin beat up your boy-friend over a drug debt?” defence pursued.

“Yes,” she answered.“Didn’t you once see him

chase a man with a ma-chete?”

“Yes.”“Then I’m going to sug-

gest you were afraid of him,” defence said.

“No, not really,” she an-swered.

Defence also inquired about the mood in the cab-in prior to the incident.

“Fine,” she replied.“So everyone is getting

along until you refuse Boivin. You refuse him sexual favours and he gets angry.”

The woman agreed.“And Boivin’s not the guy

you want angry,” defence said.

“No,” she replied.Defence also pointed to

the woman’s testimony of Price and Boivin fi ght-ing for approximately “20 minutes” in the living room.

“Do you see all the bot-tles standing upright on the coffee table?” defence asked, referring to a photo-graph taken by the investi-gators post incident.

“Yes,” she said.“There’s nothing out of

order in that room,” de-fence said.

In the 2010 preliminary inquiry the woman testi-fi ed she remembered at one point in the evening Price saying “Leave her alone, Albert,” but could not be certain when it was said.

Crown wrapped up its case Wednesday. Thursday defence began, calling a man to the stand who tes-tifi ed he used to work for Boivin.

The man testifi ed he was a “chronic crack user for 12 years” and worked as a “door-man” for Boivin in the brown cabins for about a year in 2007.

see PAGE A4

Witness testifiesnot afraid of Boivin

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In light of much community dis-cussion regarding

in camera (closed to the public) meetings and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), staff brought two reports to Council for infor-mation.

FOIPPAThe purpose of

FOIPPA is to make public bodies more accessible, while protecting personal privacy. Public bodies must not disclose personal information: related to medical in-formation; related to employment, occupa-tional or educational history; describing a third party’s fi nances; containing personal recommendations or evaluations; contain-ing a third party’s name, address or telephone number. One exception to this is payments or benefi ts provided to employees, which can be disclosed.

The City has re-ceived 23 FOIPPA requests since May 1, 2012. Given the signifi cant increase in these types of

requests, as well as general information requests, a line will be added to the 2013 budget to account for the associated costs, including staff time, legal costs, and audit costs.

In camera

(closed)

meetingsIt is a common

misconception that closed meetings are held only to discuss “the three L’s,” land, legal and labour is-sues.

While this is largely correct, there are instances when other items may be discussed, such as confi dential law en-forcement issues, new municipal services, and setting goals and objectives for the City.

Council does not determine whether a meeting should be closed or open; it is staff’s responsibility to determine whether a meeting should

be closed under the Community Charter.

The Charter recog-nizes that for corpo-rate and commercial purposes, municipali-ties should be able to operate in a fashion similar to other cor-porations. Without this ability, the City could overpay for purchased goods and services, not be able to attract employees, and be at a disad-vantage in litigation. These would add to the City’s costs and have an impact on taxes.

Other News

• Council received the Second Quarter Financial Update. The City’s capital program is well underway, with many projects either complete or in progress. One large project, the Roddis Street rehabilitation, has been postponed to 2013. On the operating side, while some areas are over budget and some are under budget, it is an-ticipated that overall expenses will come in on budget.• Council approved two development per-mits. The fi rst is for

a property at 2180 Gassoff Road (Make Traxx Recreation). The proposed addi-tion is 212 square metres and includes a service bay and an open, covered display area. The second is for a 142 m2 second-fl oor addition at 391 Johnston Ave. (Den-garry Professional Services).• Council added the Roddis House at the Antique Machinery Park to its Heritage Register. The Quesnel and District Heritage Association asked for the house to be added so the group can apply for funding for building improve-

ments. They hope to set it on a foundation, make roof repairs and use it to display some of the domestic equip-ment they have.• Council recognized Zach Boesem for his epic longboard trip from Quesnel to Van-couver to raise funds and awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society. Boesem made the 700 kilometre trip in 12 days. He’s already planning a new adventure for next year.• Council welcomed the new Miss Quesnel Self Development Program royalty to their roles as commu-nity ambassadors.

Council procedures reviewedCouncil briefs

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This issue may contain these fl yers:

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www.quesnelobserver.com

LOCAL NEWS

Tickets are $20 each Available at Save On Foods

Cancer Kickers Halloween partyOctober 20th at the Billy Barker Showroom

Doors open at 6:30 pm ~ Appetizers at 7:00 pmCash bar • Bucket Draws• Live Music by Uncle Mom • No Minors

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Quesnel Cariboo Observer Wednesday, September 26, 2012 www.quesnelobserver.com A3

Paul Gauthier welcomes family and well-wishers

100: a milestone birthday100: a milestone birthday

Paul Gauthier shares a moment with daughter Colette; son John listens as Paul speaks with a visitor; one of the many well-wishers who stopped by Dunrovin Park

Lodge in honour of Paul’s 100 birthday; bottom, back row, left to right: Rene Gauthier (grandson), Saige Gauthier(great grandson), Andre Gauthier(grandson), Jas-

mine Gauthier (great granddaughter), Kurtis Sopel (grandson), John Gauthier (son),Carol Gauthier (daughter-in-law),Pierre Gauthier (son); bottom, front row, left

to right: Diane Gauthier (daughter), Paul Gauthier, Colette Gauthier (daughter). Dave Sutton photos

Cloudy Periods

High: 18° Low: 5°

Wednesday

Cloudy Periods

High: 22° Low: 7°

Thursday

Isolated Showers

High: 19° Low: 7°

Friday

Mainly Sunny

High: 17° Low: 4°

Saturday

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The Quesnel Community Foundation continues to be a major supporter of Quesnel’s non-profi t sector. On March 24, $34,450 in grants was awarded to 12 organizations:

$3200 Quesnel & District Lawn Bowling - to paint exterior of building

$2500 Quesnel Pipes and Drums - Pipe Band Workshop

$5000 St John the Divine Anglican Church -upgrade community hall fl oor

$700 Big Brothers Big Sisters - binding machine and laminator

$2000 Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission - signage for Claymine Trails

$3100 Gold Pan Home Emergency Response Society - upgrade Lifeline units

$5000 Island Mountain Arts- ArtWells Boot Camp

$900 Quesnel Aquatic Club -laptop and 6 stop watches

$5000 Correlieu School - upgrade community track

$2500 Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association - lift chair

$2500 Parkland Community Association - wheelchair accessible bathrooms at Kosta’s Cove

$2000 Correlieu School - defi brillator

The next grant cycle for funds from the Quesnel Community Foundation will begin in early November.

Watch this space or visit our website at www.quesnelcommunityfoundation.ca for more information.

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from frontThe man explained he would

watch the door, answer the door, see who it was and see how much “product” they wanted.

The man testifi ed Boivin’s residence was “wall-to-wall” weapons, specifying knifes, swords and baseball bats.

“You name it, he had it,” the man said.

The man also testifi ed Boivin would trade sexual favours for crack.

“But he wouldn’t always give them the rock after they were done,” he said.

“He would smack them up-side the head and throw them out the door.”

The man also testifi ed he witnessed Boivin drag women into his bedroom.

“He’d grab them, throw them in his room and have his way with them,” he said.

When asked if he had ever had an “altercation” with Boivin the man said he had

been “head-butted, a gun held to his head and grabbed by the throat.”

“Did you ever do anything to provoke him?” defence asked.

“No,” the man answered.Crown questioned the man

on his criminal record; he noted “one or two charges of assault” and a marijuana pos-session charge.

“And what did you do when Mr. Boivin had his way with these women?” Crown asked.

“Absolutely nothing,” the man replied.

“What was I supposed to do?”

Next defence called Rob-ert Marsh to the stand, who visited Price at the Quesnel RCMP detachment, July 23. Marsh testifi ed he visited with Price for “about 10 min-utes.” Marsh said he noted “marks” on Price’s neck.

“It was red,” he said.“He looked bruised up.”Crown’s next witness was

Michelle Daniels, Price’s com-

mon-law-wife. Daniels visited Price at the Quesnel RCMP detachment July 24.

Daniels testifi ed she saw Price for about fi ve to 10 minutes and was “shocked” at his ap-pearance.

“I said, ‘Did they take pic-tures of you?’” she said, add-ing she noted Price’s face and neck were swollen and there were marks on his neck.

Crown questioned Dan-iels on Price’s drinking hab-its. Daniels said he would not drink in front of her but she suspected he had been drinking the night of the inci-dent.

Daniels also testifi ed she had heard Price mention Boivin’s name before.

“He indicated that’s where he was going that night,” Crown suggested.

“No,” Daniels replied.Last to take the stand is Price,

followed by closing arguments. Check Friday’s Observer for more.

Crown wraps upDefence to call accused to stand

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George Turner from Kansas, as a young

man, was deputy for Bat Masterson, the noted western sheriff and gunman. George lived when a man had to be “lightning on the draw” to stay alive. He was “fast” as the 27 notches in the wooden handle of his old 45 attested to his skill.

He decided to come to B.C. to avoid any of his old enemies. He settled by the Kleena-Kleene River, 50 miles from a store up river at the Kleena-Kleene settlement where he got his mail. Anahim was about the same distance away. He trapped and traded furs for essentials at the store. He lived off the land and essentials were tea, fl our, tobacco and sugar.

He found a bee tree one day with enough honey for him for a year thus reducing his essentials list. He fashioned hives out

of a hollow cedar tree which served him for many years.

After he reached 80 years, his infi rmities caught up to him and he applied for the Old Age Pension. A problem arose when he had to prove his age to local authorities but a member of the B.C. Provincial Police force came to the rescue with a visit to his remote cabin. An old application for a homestead in Bella Coola in 1903, found among his 40 years of papers, was proof enough.

In conversation with the offi cer, he revealed his past, as an old revolver was found in a pack sack with 27 notches on the handle. When asked

if he was still a good shot, he said he was out of shells. Then, with the offi cer’s weapon, he hit a milk can 25 yards away with rapid shots, each hitting the can. He asked that the can be thrown in the air and he hit it three times out of four. His skill from 50 years ago was evident.

He died in 1956 as a beekeeper, trapper and former deputy sheriff, having lived an amazing life. Proof

of the ingenuity of our pioneers and a bit of colour from the Chilcotin.

This story is from the book One Hundred Years of Beekeeping in B.C. 1858 – 1958. W, Turnbull.

Thanks to the Friedenberger’s of Kersley who showed me this old book.

Andy Motherwell is an amateur historian and regular Observer columnist.

A beekeeper with a past

Historical Footnotes

Andy Motherwell

George Turner’s old 45.Andy Motherwell photo

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Leaky shipsThe electorate of B.C. could be

forgiven for feeling dizzy by the end of Monday.In the wake of recent developments,

fl acks for the provincial Liberals and the BC Conservatives were producing enough ‘spin’ to rival a row of tops.At the end of the day, all that could

be said to be spinning was the heads of voters.These poor John and Jane Does must

be wondering if there is still such a thing as political leadership in the province, or whether the 2013 election will be fought strictly on the basis of ‘dueling disasters’ – or which party scores the least own-goals.There is no way the resignation of

Premier Christy Clark’s chief of staff Ken Boessenkool can be termed good news for the embattled BC Liberals, spin it how they may.Clark may characterize it as a

swiftly dealt-with disciplinary matter following an internal investigation – and trumpet the advent of BC Hydro board chairman Dan Doyle, a career public servant who helped run the 2010 Winter Olympics and the Pacifi c Gateway, as acting chief of staff.But there are questions about the

requested resignation of the former Stephen Harper aide that suggests another leak in a badly listing ship.Boessenkool’s own wording of his

resignation letter – in which he refers to an incident in which he “acted inappropriately,” and to his family, which he says he “also let down” – carries with it a whiff of scandal that the media will fi nd hard to resist chasing down. But the BC Liberals are not alone in their embarrassment.The results of the BC Conservatives’

AGM in Langley show that only 71 per cent of voting members believe enough in party leader John Cummins not to request a leadership review.The NDP – while considered

anathema by anyone right of centre – have done the least to offend in recent weeks. But, by the same token, they have also done the least to build their image, mend fences, or present a new vision for B.C. While the pollsters grant them a commanding lead, they seem to be holding their breath for fear of making a mistake.This cannot be interpreted as

leadership, either – the only thing worse than placing a foot wrong, after all, is not placing a foot at all.

–Black Press

Premier Christy Clark’s latest employment

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Clark introduced a student electrician, the fi rst woman to win the senior technology education award at her high school, who then went on to get a bachelor’s degree in English and sociology.

No job, so she went to BCIT.

Her message was clear. The government’s pre-election budget is going to shift priorities to the huge number of skilled trades jobs that are already going begging in the north.

More students will get started in high school, instead of being subsidized to wander around and fi nd themselves with an unfocused university degree

that still leaves them in need of practical skills.

Shop upgrades were announced for trades training in Prince George, Kelowna and Greater Victoria. There will be new student fi nancial aid, but it will be tied to skill programs the economy needs now.

And with the government’s fi nancial situation, you can bet that sociology, women’s studies and the rest of the dead-end programs dear to the hearts of last year’s Occupy campers will feel the pinch.

The B.C. Liberal skills training push was partly inspired by last year’s “inequality” protest, after Dawson Creek Mayor Mike Bernier waded into the Occupy Vancouver squat to hand out business cards.

They need cooks and labourers as well as

pipefi tters up there these days and that’s before the B.C. gas patch goes into a huge expansion for Asian exports.

A version of Kevin Falcon’s “welfare air” idea to move unemployed recipients north was included in last week’s announcement by Clark and her jobs czar, Pat Bell.

Called “Job Match,” it’s a $2.9-million pilot program in the Peace region.

It will deliver basic education and work boots for people in that region before anyone will be fl own up from Nanaimo or Nelson.

Cruising along at nearly 50 per cent in the polls, the NDP have also put a heavy emphasis on post-secondary. But they’re still playing to the urban Occupy crowd, with a promise of a tax on banks to fund student grants.

Instead of providing loan relief after successful completion, they’re going to hand out money at the front end, just like they did in my student days.

My experience as a student, a job seeker and a parent is that free money encourages aimless study

and the selection of courses that are appealing rather than safe investments. We already have far too much of that and I think most students today would be better off with a bigger debt and a well-paying job.

As the new trades plan was being rolled out (and mostly ignored by the Vancouver media), former fi nance minister Colin Hansen announced he’s retiring.

It was Hansen who started the push for skills training back in 2008, emphasizing that there will be a million new jobs open by 2019, 600,000 of them due to retiring baby boomers. Hansen made a sales trip to snowy Toronto to launch advertising to lure people to B.C.

That effort is being revised with a series of interprovincial and international trips, because even if all 650,000 high school students graduate and go to work in B.C. from now to 2019, it won’t be enough to fi ll all the jobs on the horizon.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

tfl [email protected]

Swapping sociology for socket sets

B.C. Views

Tom Fletcher

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Contributing to the communityLeft: Jo Mitchell of the Quesnel Car Club presents a cheque for $493.04 to Paulette Prosk, Glenda Melnychuk, and Karen Prosk of the Quesnel Special Olympics. Right: again Jo Mitchell of the

Quesnel Car Club presents a cheque for $300 to Joanie Newman of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel. Contributed photos

BBBSQ congratulates the winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Big Brothers

Big Sisters of Quesnel West Jet fundraiser. Left to

right: Nancy Coe won the third prize of a case of

oil from Load’em Up Petroleum; Sue MacDonald

won the grand prize of WestJet Tickets for two any-

where in North America; Joanie Newman of BBBSQ,

Mitchell Vanin who won the second prize of a $100

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Bello, BBBSQ executive director. More than $8,000

was raised through the fundraiser.Karen Powell photo

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munity table which broadens this partnership to include ECD service providers

and reps from the broader community. Quesnel’s local table recently requested

and received $12,000 in funding from Success by 6 to establish an indoor

playground in Quesnel which provides an opportunity for children in this age

group to engage in physical activity during inclement weather. Quesnel Leisure

Services agreed to provide space for the equipment at both the Twin Arenas

and the Recreation Centre, as well as providing maintenance and insurance

coverage. Front to back: Bob Moore, United Way Success by 6 regional coordi-

nator; Mayor Mary Sjstrom, Success by 6 table members Sandy Meidlinger, Joc-

elyn Stuart and Rebecca Beuschel, Arts and Recreation Centre manager Diane

Rogers, Coun. Laurey-Ann Roodenburg and CRD director Heloise Dixon-Warren.Annie Gallant photo

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JONAS GAGNON

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A senior hockey team is a puzzle of pieces to fi t together, with traveling, families, work,

practice and games all vying for a player’s time, things can get tricky. This means the players have to have enough passion to overcome; the coach needs to administrate as much as coach and the community needs to be as much a part of the team as anyone on, or behind, the bench.

Last year that mix of people came together perfectly to give the ‘Roos a great season. This year, things are changing; there will be new players out there on the ice and new coaches behind the bench, but it’s the same community, which Brian Kozak, the new head coach, is happy about.

“That’s the beauty, that’s what we saw last year,” Kozak said about the community support for the team.

“I was with the Mills and I saw how that went. And all of a sudden you bring back the ‘Roos and you’ve got all this local talent and the community supported them fantastically. And now we have a

high brand of hockey that is something the family can go out and enjoy.”

Kozak is very aware of the intersection between the people on the ice and the people in the stands. He knows the worlds are connected and for the team to fl ourish it needs people on both sides of the glass to support the team. To get those fans onside, the ‘Roos need to give back. And one of those ways is to make sure the community has a bit more fun together.

“It’s nine nights out, nine home games, to have with your friend or family,” Kozak said.

“And that’s good for the whole community. When teams win, there’s a different feeling in the community.”

Because each player has a job and other responsibilities in the community, activities step on each other’s toes and things begin to get a bit diffi cult. Practice time can interfere with family time and work may interfere with games, until the whole community is involved in problem–solving to make sure the players can do their best.

That crunch can scare skilled players away. But Kozak wants to assure anyone who is staying away because of the scheduling crunch that he’s

aware of it.“We understand people have jobs and

families and we’re willing to work around that as much as possible,” Kozak said.

“The more we can get local talent the better, cause there’s a ton of talent here they just have responsibilities. If they understand we’re willing to work with them then, for me, I don’t have to go out of town.”

Though the community is small and potential players have a lot on their plates, Kozak is hoping to keep the team local. Teams will fi sh through close towns to try to entice players to make the jump and if he needs to

fi nd some extra players to make a dynamic team that will get the fans on their feet, he’ll be relying on the community to draw people.

One way in which employers in the community have stepped up this year is to offer job openings to people who come up and play hockey with the ‘Roos.

Kozak knows from personal experience how hockey can draw people to the community, while the community itself encourages them to stay; he was drawn to the community himself for hockey and loves the community.

Kozak has brought in other new coaches to help him mold the team into a highly competitive whole. Bill McMillan has joined the ‘Roos and with a background in goaltending he’ll be working with the guys between the posts to make sure there’s a steady anchor behind the team.

As the team is fi nding it’s footing in the community for its new year, it’s also trying to fi nd its footing on the ice.

With the pressure the players feel to perform on the ice as hockey players and off the ice as fathers and employees, there is a lot going into the consideration of how the team wants to tackle this year. Sometimes skaters just don’t have much to sacrifi ce for the team, being squeezed by too many responsibilities. If enough players feel the squeeze, the team will have to pull back. This year the ‘Roos are lucky to have a team of dedicated skaters that want not only to win, but to give the town a good show every time they’re in town.

“What we’ve been discussing over the last couple practices is how the team wants to be known as that type of team: hard working, we play fair and it’ll be hard to play against us because we’re going to force you all over the ice,” Kozak said.

Now it’s up to the players to work themselves back into peak shape before the season starts. With three weeks before the opening game, Oct. 13 here in Quesnel, the team is still open to bringing in new players so the team doesn’t go dry on talent if there are injuries.

For those brave enough to have a go, the team offers the chance to play high-level competitive hockey and learn more about the national game.

“Even if guys don’t stick with the team, one player I talked to understands this is an opportunity for him to learn the game and he said to me, ‘even if I don’t play a game – my goal is to play a game – but I want to support the team, learn the game and I’ll be a practice guy there and give everything I have to play.’” Kovak said.

“To me that’s a beautiful thing.”As the players and coaches work out the fi nal

wrinkles in the ‘Roos, fans will have to wait three more weeks before getting to watch the fi rst home game of the season to see how all the pre-season training and try-outs have worked for the young team. Come next month it’ll be there though, the culmination of a community’s work.

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Looking forward to an exciting season.

GO ROOSGO ROOSGO!!GO!!“Go Kangaroos you are

winners right from the start”

138 McLean St. • 250-992-5171

ARTHUR J. BURROWS & CO.Accounting Services

Financial StatementsE-Filing

Income Tax Consulting

Volunteer meeting October 4th, 7pm at

the Arena in the minor hockey room.

Looking for volunteers for the following positions:

For more info call: 250.747.1000 or email: [email protected]

Penalty boxes

Ticket Sales

Security

Volunteer coordinator

Bar Staff

50/50 staff

Goal judges

Score keeper

Sales person in booth to sell

hats & shirts

Our GOAL is to SAVE

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equipment and supplies for all your

PLUMBING

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From the From the City of QuesnelCity of Quesnel

Looking forward to another Looking forward to another great hockey seasongreat hockey season

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JONAS GAGNON

Observer Reporer

A senior hockey team is a puzzle of pieces to fi t together, with traveling, families, work,

practice and games all vying for a player’s time, things can get tricky. This means the players have to have enough passion to overcome; the coach needs to administrate as much as coach and the community needs to be as much a part of the team as anyone on, or behind, the bench.

Last year that mix of people came together perfectly to give the ‘Roos a great season. This year, things are changing; there will be new players out there on the ice and new coaches behind the bench, but it’s the same community, which Brian Kozak, the new head coach, is happy about.

“That’s the beauty, that’s what we saw last year,” Kozak said about the community support for the team.

“I was with the Mills and I saw how that went. And all of a sudden you bring back the ‘Roos and you’ve got all this local talent and the community supported them fantastically. And now we have a

high brand of hockey that is something the family can go out and enjoy.”

Kozak is very aware of the intersection between the people on the ice and the people in the stands. He knows the worlds are connected and for the team to fl ourish it needs people on both sides of the glass to support the team. To get those fans onside, the ‘Roos need to give back. And one of those ways is to make sure the community has a bit more fun together.

“It’s nine nights out, nine home games, to have with your friend or family,” Kozak said.

“And that’s good for the whole community. When teams win, there’s a different feeling in the community.”

Because each player has a job and other responsibilities in the community, activities step on each other’s toes and things begin to get a bit diffi cult. Practice time can interfere with family time and work may interfere with games, until the whole community is involved in problem–solving to make sure the players can do their best.

That crunch can scare skilled players away. But Kozak wants to assure anyone who is staying away because of the scheduling crunch that he’s

aware of it.“We understand people have jobs and

families and we’re willing to work around that as much as possible,” Kozak said.

“The more we can get local talent the better, cause there’s a ton of talent here they just have responsibilities. If they understand we’re willing to work with them then, for me, I don’t have to go out of town.”

Though the community is small and potential players have a lot on their plates, Kozak is hoping to keep the team local. Teams will fi sh through close towns to try to entice players to make the jump and if he needs to

fi nd some extra players to make a dynamic team that will get the fans on their feet, he’ll be relying on the community to draw people.

One way in which employers in the community have stepped up this year is to offer job openings to people who come up and play hockey with the ‘Roos.

Kozak knows from personal experience how hockey can draw people to the community, while the community itself encourages them to stay; he was drawn to the community himself for hockey and loves the community.

Kozak has brought in other new coaches to help him mold the team into a highly competitive whole. Bill McMillan has joined the ‘Roos and with a background in goaltending he’ll be working with the guys between the posts to make sure there’s a steady anchor behind the team.

As the team is fi nding it’s footing in the community for its new year, it’s also trying to fi nd its footing on the ice.

With the pressure the players feel to perform on the ice as hockey players and off the ice as fathers and employees, there is a lot going into the consideration of how the team wants to tackle this year. Sometimes skaters just don’t have much to sacrifi ce for the team, being squeezed by too many responsibilities. If enough players feel the squeeze, the team will have to pull back. This year the ‘Roos are lucky to have a team of dedicated skaters that want not only to win, but to give the town a good show every time they’re in town.

“What we’ve been discussing over the last couple practices is how the team wants to be known as that type of team: hard working, we play fair and it’ll be hard to play against us because we’re going to force you all over the ice,” Kozak said.

Now it’s up to the players to work themselves back into peak shape before the season starts. With three weeks before the opening game, Oct. 13 here in Quesnel, the team is still open to bringing in new players so the team doesn’t go dry on talent if there are injuries.

For those brave enough to have a go, the team offers the chance to play high-level competitive hockey and learn more about the national game.

“Even if guys don’t stick with the team, one player I talked to understands this is an opportunity for him to learn the game and he said to me, ‘even if I don’t play a game – my goal is to play a game – but I want to support the team, learn the game and I’ll be a practice guy there and give everything I have to play.’” Kovak said.

“To me that’s a beautiful thing.”As the players and coaches work out the fi nal

wrinkles in the ‘Roos, fans will have to wait three more weeks before getting to watch the fi rst home game of the season to see how all the pre-season training and try-outs have worked for the young team. Come next month it’ll be there though, the culmination of a community’s work.

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Annie GallantLifestyles Editor

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LIFESTYLES

Quesnel resident Jean Seymour joined more than 200 cycling enthusiasts and event volunteers from across British Columbia, Sept. 8 – 9, for the BC Lung Association’s 28th Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath (Trek).

This is Seymour’s 23rd time participating in the popular two-day, 200km ride from White Rock to Cultus Lake and back to raise funds in support of vital lung health research, programs and clean air initiatives.

This year alone she contributed more than $2,000 towards the $200,000 raised so far thanks to the generous support of friends, family and coworkers. This total builds on the $5.5 million previously raised during the event’s 28-year lifespan.

“Many people do the event year after year,” BC Lung Association event organizer Kate Jarvis said.

“It has a real family feel with less fanfare than other,

bigger commercial fundraisers but with a lot of heart and soul.”

A quiet phenomenon which began more than two decades ago, the grassroots event has built up over time and serves as a reunion for many ‘trekkers’ who return annually, some for as many as 25 years.

Jarvis says the effort put forth is incredible.

“Trek is sustained by inspiring, dedicated people. Jean is a powerful example. She shows up year in and year out to help make life better for the one in fi ve British Columbians living with breathing problems. We are privileged to know

her and have her support.”

For more information or to make a donation in support of the BC Lung Association call 1-604-731-5864 or toll free at 1-800-665-5864 (outside Greater Vancouver), email [email protected] or visit www.bc.lung.ca.

The mission of the BC Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

Founded in 1904 to fi ght tuberculosis, the Lung Association today fi ghts lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, pulmonary fi brosis and environmental health. A non-profi t, non-governmental organization, the BC Lung Association is dedicated to improving lung health and promoting clean air initiatives across the province.

Quesnel’s Jean Seymour rides again

Jean Seymour crosses

the finish line.Contributed photo

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The Quesnel Church

But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and

in truth. Please join us.

Call 747-3178.Ask for Kim.

Our goals are to celebrate breastfeeding and milk-banking, and demonstrate promotion,

protection and support for women and their families

Where:Where: The Child Development Center (488 McLean Street)

WhenWhen: Saturday September 29TimeTime: Registration starts @ 10:30 am

Latch and Count @ 11 amWe would like to thank our community sponsors

Safeway, Save on Foods, Shoppers, Joyful Expressions, Walmart, Bo-peeps and many

others.

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LIFESTYLES

Forty is the old age of youth, fi fty is the youth of old age. - Victor Hugo

In my column Sept. 12, I said Open House at the Seniors Centre would be held Sept. 10 which was incorrect. They are holding

the event today Sept. 26, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch will be available. It’s reassuring to know some people read the column. Thank you for setting me straight.

Call for bowlersSeniors 55 and over are invited to join others

at the Rev Bowling Lanes at 454 Reid Street for bowling which resumed Sept. 5. Seniors bowling is held Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Fee is $8 per year and costs $10 to bowl three games. Those interested should come about 15 minutes early and join other bowlers.

What’s happening

at the Golden CentreEarlier this year, the OAPO gave the City of

Quesnel $1,000 to go toward a bench. At their monthly meeting Sept. 11 members thanked the City for placing their bench in the West Fraser Timber Park and are pleased to say that it is being used and passed on compliments. While in the West Fraser Timber Park you will notice an added attraction of a play house in the shape of a bee hive burner.

Gus Schaub presented Mickey Ohara with a wooden plaque that he made on behalf of branch 77 for the number of volunteer hours he has given to the Centre.

A nominating com-mittee is taking names of those who wish to

let their names stand for election of president, vice president and three directors at the Annual General Meeting Oct. 9. The loss of several members of the executive leaves a gap.

Also, next month they will hold their Bake and Rummage Sale, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mark this on your calendar as well as the OAPO Christmas dinner to be held in the Golden Centre Dec. 15.

Dr. Larry Diane who will be speaking on Suc-cessful Ageing at the Golden Centre Nov. 15, 4:30 – 6 p.m. All interested are most welcome to attend this special event.

Ruth Scoullar is a seniors’ advocate and regu-lar Observer contributor.

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MONDAYQUESNEL AND

DISTRICT HOS-PICE PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIA-TION VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION this fall. If interested, call 250-985-5815.

TUESDAYDARTS! New dart

players sought for 2012-13 season. Mixed dart league. No experience neces-sary. Every Tuesday night at 6:45 at Elks Lodge, Sept. 27 with fun darts, regular play begins in Oct. 4. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.

HOW ANIMALS CAN HELP REACH THOSE WHO ARE HARDEST TO REACH Semi-nar, sponsored by CHAAPS, presented by Eileen Bona, Oct. 9, 6 – 9 p.m., loca-tion to be announced later. Cost is $10/per-son. This seminar is intended for mental-health professionals, teachers, social work-

ers, front-line work-ers, physiotherapists, occupational thera-pists, speech patholo-gists, ECE educators, parents, individuals curious about how animals accomplish their co-counselor role and anyone wish-ing to further their knowledge about Ani-mal Assisted Therapy.

WEDNESDAYSENIORS’ CEN-

TRE OPEN HOUSE Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. A variety of ac-tivities to peek your interest. A light lunch will be available. For information call 250-992-3991.

TUTOR TRAIN-ING, learn to help adult learners, every Wednesday evening Oct 3, 10, 17 and 24, 6 – 9 p.m., Literacy Quesnel Society of-fi ce, Rm 2056, 488 McLean Street. To register call Rebecca, 778-414-9119.

PONY CLUB REG-ISTRATION Oct. 3, Correlieu Rm 200. For information con-tact Angela, 250-249-5445 or Janet, 250-249-5808.

ANIMAL AND EQUINE ASSISTED T H E R A P E U T I C PRACTICE TRAIN-ING WORKSHOP Oct. 10 – 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Pen-Y-Bryn Farm, sponsored by

CHAAPS, presented by Eileen Bona. Cost is $175 a day. This workshop is for in-structors and facili-tators working in all fi elds of animal assist-ed therapy and equine assisted therapy pro-grams or interested in starting. Health care professionals inter-ested in more training also welcome.

THURSDAYSUNDAY MORN-

ING FUN CURLING LEAGUE 10 a.m. –noon. New mem-bers welcome, begin-ners and experienced. sign u sheet is now up in Legion lobby or phone Darcey to reg-ister, 250-992-2455. Deadline to register is Oct. 4.

SENIORS’ CEN-TRE HARVEST DIN-NER, Oct. 4, tickets $15 at Seniors Centre, doors open at 5 p.m., Dinner at 6 p.m., for information call 250-992-3991.

WALK THE TALK FOR COMMUNITY LIVING Oct. 13, 3 p.m. sharp, meet at Quesnel Library then parade to Spirit Square, corner of Reid and St. Laurent. There will be cake and refreshment and a few guest speakers.

FRIDAY5TH ANNUAL

SPEND THE NIGHT IN THE COLD FOR YOUR COMMU-NITY’S HOMELESS Oct. 12, fundraiser and awareness rais-ing event for Seasons House emergency shelter. For informa-tion call 250-991-0222.

SATURDAYFREE LAKEKEEP-

ERS COURSE Sept. 29 – 30, Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun-day 9 a.m. – 2p.m., Bouchie Lake Hall (Saturday) and 2167 Barker Road (Sun-day). Sponsored by Baker Creek Enhance-ment Society and Bouchie Lake Stew-ardship Committee, Ministry of Environ-ment and B.C. Lakes Stewardship Society. For information and to register cal 250-992-5833.

CROONERS CAFE, Anglican Church Hall, Sept. 29, doors open at 7 p.m., en-tertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Performers admission is free, au-dience pay $5/person or $7/family. Refresh-ments and goodies available for sale.

RELAY FOR LIFE FAMILY FUN BOT-TLE DROP OFF Oct. 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Safeway parking lot. Drop off recyclable bottles and cans or we’ll pick up, call

Mary Ann, 250-249-5720.

SUNDAYSUNDAY MORN-

ING CURLING FUN LEAGUE, 10 a.m. – noon. New members welcome, both begin-ner and experienced. Sign up sheet is now up in the Legion lob-by or phone Darcey to register, 250-992-2455. Deadline to register is Oct. 4.

ACW HARVEST DINNER Sept. 30, doors open at 5 p.m., Anglican Church Hall, pre-sold tick-ets at church offi ce, adults $12, under 12 $6 and families $36.

19th ANNUAL QUESNEL WOM-EN’S FALL CHAL-LENGE Sept. 30, ear-ly entry fee $25 until Sept. 16, regular fee $30 until Sept. 28, late fee Sept. 29-30, $40. Register at Quesnel Arts and Rec Centre or online http://qwfc.wordpress.com. Event supports G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital mammography unit.

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SportsDo you have a story?

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

sports@ quesnelobserver.com Jonas GagnonSports Reporter

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JONAS GAGNON

Observer Reporter

The Clan played their fi rst home game in three years last week, thanks to the hard work of students on the team and facility from both team’s schools.

Without a proper football fi eld, the team has been shipping out to Prince George every game, making for a tiring season on the road.

Last Friday, Sept. 21, the Clan suited up for an exhibition game on their very own fi eld, thanks to a lot of hard work from the team members and facility of Correlieu.

It was the second game of the season for the team.

The game was close through the fi rst three quarters, before the Clan fell behind to lose to the College Heights Cougars 28-12.

The game was tied midway through the fourth quarter when Correlieu fumbled. A failed punt attempt by the Clan allowed College Heights to take over, resulting in two touchdowns for the Cougars late in the last quarter.

Despite the loss, the team’s coach, Jeff Morris, said he was happy not only with the team’s performance, but with the

turnout by fans as well.

“The parents, friends and other fans that came out seemed to have a good time and that’s the important thing,” Morris said.

He was also optimisitic about the team’s chances as the season progresses.

“We’ll get them in the regular season,” he said.

The students put a lot of hard work into getting their fi eld serviceable for the game Morris said, noting Mitch Carter, Mitch Kennedy and Isaiah Kennedy

were particularly helpful in the clean up and preparation of the fi eld.

The game was put together on a rather rushed

timeline, with a scant week’s notice. Because of a scheduling confl ict, the area’s offi cials were in Vanderhoof, teachers stepped up to create the offi ciating crew. Coach Morris, Maria Lopestri, Matt Johnson and Alec Borret all stepped up into various positions to offi ciate the game.

A sizeable crowd showed up at Correlieu to watch the home game and

cheer on their sons, friends and local football team.

With all that work and with the home town crowd watching them for the fi rst time, the players had more pressure.

“They were nervous, really nervous, about playing at home,” Morris said.

Tight end Cole Crick was a standout in the game, with two receptions to net both the team’s touchdowns.

Dan MacDougall, the team’s quarter back, also had a good game. MacDougall, a grade 10 student, is growing quickly into his new role,

taking great strides in the two games he’s played.

On the defensive side, Tristan McCartney registered six tackles in his effort to keep the cougars from their end zone.

The Clan would like to thank all the teachers, staff and students from the both Correlieu and College Heights, who helped put the game together on such short notice. They would particularly like to thank the parents and students who showed up to back the Quesnel players in their fi rst home game in three years.

The Clan is looking forward to another succesful season.

Home at lastHome at lastCorrelieu’s fi rst home crowd Correlieu’s fi rst home crowd

in three yearsin three years

A clan member thwarts a kick attempt by

College Heights in the first half.Jonas Gagnon Photos

“The parents, friends and other fans that came out seemed to have a good time and that’s the important thing.”

Jeff Morris, Head Coach

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SPORTS

JONAS GAGNON

Observer Reporter

As summer wraps up and the weather becomes less than hospitable for outdoor sports, the indoor soccer season is ramping up.

The league offers three different registration choices: the fi rst half of the season, which costs $65 and runs from Oct. 16 to Dec. 13; the second half of the season, which runs from Jan. 8 to March 7 and likewise costs $65; and the full season registration, which costs $120 and runs from Oct. 16 to March 7.

The play off season will extend beyond March 7, wrapping up on the 14 of the same month. The schedule is, however, susceptible to changes in case of cancelled and rescheduled games, which registries should keep in mind. Play will be six on six, including the goalie, with a mandatory two women on the fi eld at all times.

This season the time and day of the games have changed, with games being held Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. and continuing through to 9:30 p.m.

Team placement will be decided at random, unlike the self organized teams of the summer.

Age is restricted to 19 and above, though some leeway is given to 18 year-olds who are too old to play with the youth league. Shin guards and socks are required.

Registration for the league has started and wraps up at the beginning of next month, Oct. 3. So any one who wants to play is encouraged to register as soon as possible.

All members can register at the Soccer Facility, 980 Anderson Drive. If there are any questions towards registration you can call the facility at 250-992-2223, or email Shaylene at [email protected].

This year the league is offering a link to not only a family member or spouse, but to a friend.

The league is also looking for refs. Anyone interested in reffi ng is encouraged to contact Shaylene Penner at the above email address.

Indoor soccer registration

Gymkhana fun dayJenna Koop, as Pippi Longstocking, takes the prize for the high point of the sea-

son.Contributed photo

JONAS GAGNON

Observer Reporter

North Cariboo Gymkhana wound up their year with a fun day for those involved with the season.

The season ending celebration had a little bit of fun for everyone, both on and off of horses.

The titular fun of the day was had with attendees showing up in an array of costumes to take part in the costume parade.

Awards were

given out for both performance during the season and for creativity with costumes.

The highest point winner for the season was Jenna Koop. The most improved rider went to Jaelle Hohmann. Best behaved horse went to Cherry, owned by Denise Koop and ridden by Jenna. Lee Verge won the Jenna Wills Award.

Jenna Koop won a second prize in the costume category for best hair; she

was dressed as Pippi Longstocking. Jody Verge and Lorien won the most original costume dressed as Santa Clause.The best homemade costume went to Kelly Koop and Flick, dressed as a fairy and a unicorn respectively. Lee Verge and Rita, dressed as a MIB and alien, won the funniest costume.

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SPORTS

Despite the summer like weather, the FHL begins season 19 with a pair of well played games as Bears feast on

Blue Collar 4-1 with Serenity holding on for a 4-3 victory over Fraser River.

The contest between Blue Collar and Bear had all the makings of a trackmeet as both squads feature several fl eet footed forwards ready to bolt to the fi nish at the sound of the gun, but it was a trio of grey

bearded veterans that ended up sparking their respective squads.

Picking up where he left off last season, despite a nagging upper body injury, was the FHL’s eldest statesmen Dave (Chainsaw) McCulloch who tapped in a rebound from his offi ce to open up the scoring for Blue Collar. A stinky own goal knotted the score before a pair of Bear veterans who were pushing 35 when the league began in 1994 got in on the Senior movement. Thanks to the fancy footwork from Chad (Footloose) Swanson, Steve (Older than Yzerman) Dodge, who had ealier bounced one off the crossbar, fl ipped one in over the hardworking Blue Collar netminder. Not to be outdone by his geriatric teammate, the third oldest player on the ice, Grant (Plants) Johannesen converted a gorgeous three–way, groin–stretching passing play with a lasered one timer. The fi nal goal of the contest that salted the win away was off the stick of Stu (Cyclone) Taylor, who hammered one in after a face-off win by Bear rookie Kris (Haymitch) Hayman, who drew 2 assists as well as a trip to the sinbin in his debut.

The drought like weather has impacted Fraser River more than you would expect as they only had half their squad show up for their game versus Serenity which they lost by a 4-3 count. Winning shouldn’t be a big surprise for the Builders who are the defending regular season champs, but having their sponsor, Cliff (Diver) Hunik put the biscuit in the basket is, as his top shelf fl oater was his fi rst in a short FHL career. Also scoring for the Whaler clad squad was Rob (Lucky) Lentz, as he and Lee (Nitro) Naeth each had a goal and an assist with Brian (Big Country) Inwood notching a singleton. Replying for the Chevy crew, who began defense of their Lumber Cup with only 7 skaters, was Eric (Frantic) Stanic, (Average) Joe Mamic and Ian (Heartbreaker) Hannah who gave it a valiant effort and almost scored the equalizer after pulling their goalie and more than one muscle as season 19 took fl ight.

Steve Dodge is a defensive winger with Bear Communications and an Observer contributor.

Steve Dodge

PAPERBACK WRITER

FHLBear Comm. v.

Serenity BuildersFraser River v.

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Rod & Gun turkey shootThe Quesenl Rod & Gun Club’s hosting it’s last turkey shoot of the season. The

shoot starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, with trap shooting, buddy shoots and Annie

Oakleys all on the bill. Prizes include the eponymous turkey, along with lambs

and ham. With over 50 prizes to be awarded there is plenty to go around Every-

one, from beginner to expert, are welcome at the club, with supplies and loaner

guns available at the club for those who don’t have access. For more informa-

tion call Adam Veley at 249-0057, Gord Johnston at 249-5677 or contact the

clubhouse at 249-5211.Percy Hébert photo

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Other duties will include general offi ce support, and general accounting duties as required

The qualifi cations for this position include:Previous accounts payable and data entry • experience.The ability to work closely with accounting and • stores personnel.A working knowledge of Word processing and • Excel spreadsheet packages.Post-secondary training in administration or • accounting. Effective organization and communication skills •

Interested candidates should submit their resumes in confi dence to:Quesnel River Pulp DivisionAttn: Sharon Jarvis – Personnel Services Coordinator1000 Finning Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6A1Email: [email protected]

Closing date: October 3, 2012

Help Wanted Help Wanted

Announcements

Lost & FoundLOST Sept. 1st @ Dragon Lake boat launch, kayak with paddle. If found call (250)747-3023

Puppy found on the WestSide.

Call (250)992-8273 to identify.

Leave message.

Quesnel & District Branch1000 Carson Pit Rd.

Quesnel, BC V2J 7H2Ph. (250)992-7722

The following animals have been brought to the Q & D SPCA as a stray:

- Adult female Calico Cat, short hair, grey base with orange & white. Pink nose. Found on Beach Crescent.

- Small Adult Shihtzu Cross Female with grey ears. Found on Carson Pit Road.

- Pug X, beige with black face & medium hair. Older age with pink collar. Found on Reid St.

- Younger female Calico cat with tabby markings on face.

- Medium size adult fe-male Pitbull cross with pink collar. Found on Willis St.

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Employment

Business Opportunities

BUSINESS FOR SALEMagazine publishing

company for ambitious, outgoing entrepreneurs.

Fun, Lucrative.Startup Capital Required.We Teach & Provide Content.

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Employment

Career Opportunities

NOW HIRING HEAVY HIGHWAY/ HEAVY CIVIL

PROFESSIONALS To join Flatiron at our Edmonton & Fort McMurray locations.• Labourers • Apprentice &

Journeyman Carpenters• Bridge Carpenters• Concrete Finishers

• Heavy Duty Mechanics• Equipment Operators

• Crane Operators• Grading Foremen

• Surveyors • Quality Control Techs • Safety

Personnel • Civil Engineers• Superintendents

Flatiron is one of North America’s fastest growing heavy civil infra-structure contractors. We have landmark projects across Canada and we have established our-selves as a builder and employer of choice. Fort McMurray oppor-tunities offer a project specifi c rotational schedule and project provided fl ights. Our Edmonton projects will be offering competi-tive compensation on a 4-year project. Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Work-place in Canada.

Please apply by sending your resume to kmartella

@fl atironcorp.com orfax: (1)604-244-7340.

Please indicate in your email which location you

are applying to.www.fl atironcorp.com

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for Auxiliary / Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers for November 1, 2012 toMarch 31, 2013

Positions available in Burns Lake, Grassy Plains, Bob Quinn Lake, Tatogga, Tele-graph Creek and Jade City.Min. of Class 3 BC Drivers Licence with air endorsement or recognized equivalent re-quired. Wages and allowanc-es per collective agreement.

Apply with resume andreferences in person to: Burns Lake or Dease Lake Offi ces,

or to [email protected] or fax to 250-692-3930www.ldmltd.ca/careers

OWNER OPERATORS Signing Bonus

Van Kam’s Group of Compa-nies requires Owner Ops. to be based at our Prince George Terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of Profes-sional drivers, call Bev at 604-968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to:

[email protected] fax 604-587-9889

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

Relief Drivers: Quesnel Tran-sit requires casual/on call relief Drivers. Must possess valid class 2 licence with air en-dorsement. Clean Driver’s ab-stract. Criminal Record check is required. Good customer re-lations is needed. Resumes can be dropped off at Transit Offi ce 98A Pinecrest Road or faxed to 250-992-1146.Atten-tion: Cliff or Sherry

Education/Trade Schools

LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcrip-tionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com [email protected]

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In Memoriam

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Employment

Help WantedAn Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.Billy Barker hotel now accept-ing resumes for Bartender/ Server must have licence serving it right. Willing to work evenings & weekends. Bring resume to Bonnie.Experienced processor op-erator needed for work in the East Kootenays. Full time work, with 200+ days/year. Competitive wages w/benefi t package provided. Fax re-sume to (250)349-7522 or call (250)349-5415Han-Winnie Holdings Ltd (Robins 241Pizza) requires reliable full time front counter attendants. Taking orders, cleaning and serving custom-ers courteously. Employer will-ing to train. Apply by fax 1-250-992-5106 or email: [email protected].

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The City of Quesnel’s Victim Services Program requires a part-time Victim Service

Support Worker to perform a variety of clerical and program related duties under the super-

vision of the Program Coordinator. Due to the nature of the program, hours of work must be

flexible and may include on-call, daytime, evening and weekend shifts. This position is open

to all female and male applicants. Full details are available on our web site at http://www.

quesnel.ca/Jobs.html.

Submit a resume outlining skills, qualifications and abilities to the Human Resources

Department, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 or by email to [email protected]

(microsoft word or pdf only).

VICTIM SERVICE SUPPORT WORKER(part-time)

Competition No. 12-49A. Closing is 4 pm, October 3, 2012

City of Quesnel

City Furniture is now hiring sales associates.

Full time positions available. We are looking for people who care about the quality products and services they represent, their customers, and their co-workers. We are seeking women and men who are self motivated, energized, customer service and sales focused. If you’re fashion forward, passionate, relentless, professional, and a “people person”, we want to talk with you. Applicants must be willing to work on weekends, have computer knowledge, be fl exible, hard working and reliable. Duties and responsibilities will include: store maintenance, basic assembly, customer service and sales.

Please apply in person with a resume at City Furniture and Appliances, 362 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC.

SHELTER CASE MANAGERS

The Quesnel Shelter and Support Society which operates Seasons House in Quesnel, is an organization dedicated to meeting the shelter and support needs of homeless and precariously housed people. We operate from a minimal barriers and harm reduction perspective, seeking to provide services to (primarily) adults, who may have diffi culty accessing services elsewhere. We are seeking a dynamic and resourceful full-time Shelter Case Manager to be a mentor and team leader.

The key skills and attributes for this position are: team leadership and supervisory skills; outstanding communication ability, both oral and written; familiarity with community resources; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; strong personal and professional boundaries, commitment to working from a harm reduction approach, and commitment to resolving homelessness issues with individuals and in the community. This is a full time position with a benefi t plan.

Qualifi cations: A degree or diploma in a relevant fi eld, plus three years of related work experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of training and work experience will be considered. Supervisory experience considered an asset.

For a complete job description email [email protected]. Please forward application through email or the address listed above. No phone calls please.

Deadline for applications is October 3rd, 2012

Quesnel Shelter and Support Society 146 Carson AveQuesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8(250) 991-0222 Fax: (250) 992-6573

Unemployed? Unemployed? Not eligible for EI? Not eligible for EI?

Looking for a career? Looking for a career? Tuition and supports are available for eligible participants. You may qualify for funding if you are unemployed, have not been on Employment Insurance for 3 years (or 5 for maternity/parental EI), and are serious about acquiring skills and nding a job.

� Light Warehouse Training - October 15 - March 1

� Industry Field Medic - November 5 - December 7

� Trades Essential Skills - November 19 - December 14 & January 7 - February 1

� Essential Office Skills - January 21 - March 29

� Trades Foundations - Carpentry, Electrical, & Pipe Trade begin February 4, 2013.

Can’t make the Info Session? To find out if YOUYOU are eligible,

come to the CNC Admissions desk and complete an intake form.

IINFONFO SSESSIONESSION -- 2:00 2:00 PMPM, ,

TTHURSDAYHURSDAY, O, OCTOBERCTOBER 4 4 for :for :

For more info,

phone us at 250-991-7500 visit our Admissions desk, or visit www.cnc.bc.ca/quesnel.

FIRST AID, COMPUTER & WORKSAFE COURSESFIRST AID, COMPUTER & WORKSAFE COURSES

Are you 19 to 100+ years of age and want your Grade 12 Graduation?…come see us at

Helen Dixon Centre, 241 Kinchant Street, Quesnel

250-983-6900 or www.sd28.bc.caHours of Operation: Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 7:30 pm

Offi ce Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm, Friday 8 am - 1 pm

OFA Level 3 (2 week course): Oct. 15, Nov. 12 • 7:30 am - 4 pm, $695OFA Level 1: Oct. 5 & Oct. 27 • 8 am - 5 pm, $95

Foodsafe: Oct. 13 • 8 am - 5 pm, $70Transportation Endorsement: Oct. 28 • 8 am - 5 pm, $120

Fall Protection: Oct. 10 • 8 am - 5 pm, $115Confi ned space: Oct. 11 • 8 am - 5 pm, $115

Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Oct. 12 • 8 am - Noon, $100Basic computer Course: Oct. 3 • 8 am - 2 pm, $65Hazzard Assessment: Oct. 30 • 8 am - 5 pm, $115

World Host: Oct. 23 • 9 am - 4 pm, $65

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Education/Tutoring

Employment

Help WantedGas Fitter Required: immedi-ately, experience in service & work & installations for resi-dential & commercial work.A Plumbing ticket would be an asset. Competitive wages paid, depending of experience. Must have your tickets and a valid drivers licence. Drop in with your resume & see Darryl @ Canadian Western Me-chanical or email to [email protected] or call 250-992-9807

Help Wanted - Person who is able to attend, measure & draw existing house (fl oor plan) layout. PT position. T e l ( 2 5 0 ) 7 4 7 - 2 9 5 1 Fax(250)747-1750Janitor required mostly after-noon & evening work. Must have transportation. General cleaning of various commer-cial buildings in Quesnel. Must be able to work weekends. Email resume to: bonniefi [email protected] Ent. is looking for a fulltime super-blog truck driver in the Quesnel area. Must have min of 2 years experi-ence driving log truck and a clean abstract. Company of-fers competitive wages, newer equipment and extended benefi ts. Apply with resume, references and abstract to [email protected] or fax to (250)392-2372.Scaffolders wanted for local or out of town work , Union wag-es & Benefi ts . All Levels of experience . Email [email protected] or call Mike @ 250-826-4899The Cariboo Hotel is now ac-cepting resumes for server po-sitions. Please apply in person with resume to 254 Front St.Tim Horton’s is now hiring Part-time & Full-time afternoon shifts. Weekdays & Weekends apply to 685 Newman Rd.

TIRED OF WORKING INDOORS?

Established utilities services company is currently seeking full-time and part-time METER READING and MANAGE-MENT Personnel for Quesnel, Hixon, Kersley and surround-ing area.

- Must have a reliable vehicle

- Must be customer oriented with good communications skills

- Must be capable of working independently in various weather conditions

- Physically demanding job

- Company provided uniforms, PPE, etc.

-Comprehensive benefi t pack-age available

- Performance based compen-sation

-If hired, clean Drivers’ Abstract, clean Criminal Back-ground Check and proof of vehicle insurance required.

Please send resume noting the location you are applying

for in the subject line [email protected]

or fax 877-864-2831

Employment

Income OpportunityEARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

Medical/DentalPHARMACY ASSISTANT Fraserview Pharmacy is look-ing for a permanent part time pharmacy assistant. Hours would be mainly M-F 1:30 to 5:30 + vacation relief. Apply in person at Fraserview Pharma-cy #11 665 Front St. Quesnel

Of ce SupportSUMMIT Electric Ltd. - Ques-nel has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Safety Assist-ant Qualifi cations: -must have Intermediate Skills in Excel and Word. - can work indepen-dently - is very organized Send resume to: [email protected] or fax 250-992-7855 Closing Date is Sept 28, 2012

Trades, TechnicalAUTOMATED TANK Manu-facturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge ex-pansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Ap-prentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Appren-tice $28-$30/hour, Journeyper-son $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profi t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bo-nus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by com-pany. Good working environ-ment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (of-fi ce)780-846-2231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to [email protected]@autotanks.caKeep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or ele-vated work platform.

Automotive Mechanic re-quired in Kamloops BC. Ap-prentice/journeyman send re-sume to [email protected] or fax/phone (250) 372-7333

POWER tool mechanic FT po-sition in the Okanagan valley. Mechanical aptitude neces-sary. Apply with resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Help Wanted

Employment

Trades, TechnicalPROFESSIONAL JOB Oppor-tunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job op-portunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive benefi t plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Success-ful candidates will be self-moti-vated and eager to learn. Ex-perience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are re-quired. For more information and to apply on these opportu-nities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at:http://troyer.ca/employment-opportunitiesSOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: [email protected] 403-568-1327.

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Painting & Decorating

GOLD RUSH PAINTING & CLEANING Prep, Paint & Clean! (PPC) No job to small.... REFERENCES AVAILABLE!! Call: (John) 250-249-5128 or 250-255-4063 (cell) Email: [email protected]

Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayExc. quality horse & good feeder hay, round bales, & large squares. (250)296-3651

Help Wanted

Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayHAY, alfalfa timothy, 5X5 Net, 1350#avg, $35-$85ton, truck-ing arranged, details www.ab-nechako.ca, 250-563-0829

LivestockSheep & Goat Auction

Sat. Sept 29th, 11:30 am4071 McLean Rd. Quesnel

All Livestock must be in on Fri-day Sept. 28th. All sheep must

be tagged. Please consign early. B.C. Auctions

(250)992-2459/(250)983-1239

Education/Tutoring

CCommunity NewspapersWe’re at the heart of things™

Unemployed? Unemployed? Not eligible for EI? Not eligible for EI?

Looking for a career? Looking for a career? Tuition and supports are available for eligible participants. You may qualify for funding if you are unemployed, have not been on Employment Insurance for 3 years (or 5 for maternity/parental EI), and are serious about acquiring skills and finding a job.

Light Warehouse Training - October 15 - March 1 Industry Field Medic - November 5 - December 7

Trades Essential Skills - November 19 - December 14 & January 7 - February 1

Essential Office Skills - January 21 - March 29

Trades Foundations - Carpentry, Electrical, & Pipe Trade begin February 4, 2013.

IINFONFO SSESSIONESSION -- 2:00 2:00 PMPM, ,

TTHURSDAYHURSDAY, O, OCTOBERCTOBER 4 4 for :for :

For more info,

phone us at 250-991-7500 visit our Admissions desk, or visit www.cnc.bc.ca/quesnel.

Can’t make the Info Session? To find out if YOUYOU are eligible,

come to the CNC Admissions desk and complete an intake form.

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INVITATION TO TENDER Barkerville Foundation Projects

The Barkerville Heritage Trust is holding mandatory siteviewings on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 9:00 am PSTfor repairs to 7 post & beam foundations.

Please assemble at the Administration Building inBarkerville Historic Town at 9:00 am PST for thesemandatory viewings, at which bid packages will be supplied.

Barkerville Roofi ng Projects

The Barkerville Heritage Trust is holding mandatory siteviewings on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:00 am PSTfor repairs to 6 roofs and replacement of cedar shake & metal roofi ng.

Please assemble at the Administration Building inBarkerville Historic Town at 11:00 am PST for thesemandatory viewings, at which bid packages will be supplied.

CLOSING DATE for both tenders: Thursday October 11th, 2012-12 Noon PST.

Please email any inquires to Lynn Berlin, Heritage Projects & Trades Supervisor, at

[email protected] or call 250-994-3332, Ext 36. For detailed project information see our website at http://www.barkerville.ca/employment_link.htm

INVITATION TO TENDERBarkerville Barn Projects

The Barkerville Heritage Trust is holding mandatory siteviewings on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 10:00 am PST for repairs & renovations to the Butterfi eld Barn & the Lowhee Mining Co. Barn.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday October 24th, 2012 - 12 Noon PST.

Please assemble at the Administration Building inBarkerville Historic Town at 10:00 am PST for thesemandatory viewings, at which bid packages will be supplied.Please email any inquires to Lynn Berlin, Heritage Projects & Trades Supervisor, at [email protected] or call 250-994-3332, Ext 36. For more project information see our website at http://www.barkerville.ca/employment_link.htm

1996 Chevy BlazerDark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new

spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.$1,200. obo - 250.255.6569

MINING LEASE APPLICATION

Take notice that Gibraltar Mines Ltd., C/O Scott Jones, 15th Floor, 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H8, free miner certifi cate client number 141999, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identifi ed by the mineral claims listed below.

The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application:

• Tenure Numbers 207628, 207629, 207630, 207640, 207662, 207736, and 207737

• Mineral Titles Map Number 093B.059 • Plan Number EPC767 • Cariboo District

Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s offi ce in Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th Day of August, 2012.

MINING LEASE APPLICATION

Take notice that Gibraltar Mines Ltd., C/O Scott Jones, 15th Floor, 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H8, free miner certifi cate client number 141999, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identifi ed by the mineral claims listed below.

The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application:

• Tenure Numbers 203987, 207727, 207728, 207759, 207877, 207878, 372057, 372064, and 516600

• Mineral Titles Map Number 093B.049 and 093B.059 • Plan Number EPC767 • Cariboo District

Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s offi ce in Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th Day of August, 2012.

Legal Notices

Sport Utility Vehicle

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

KENMORE DRYER80 SERIES

$150.00CALL (250)747-2277

Auctions

AuctionSat., Sept. 29

11:00 AMVehicles, Tools

& General Merchandise

Pick-ups, Vans, Horse Trailer, Travel Trailer,

Lincoln 200 amp Welder, Fishing Rods, Tackle Boxes, 8’ Sail Boat, 8’ Row Boat,

Compressors, Wheel Chair Lift, Chain

Saws, Scuba Gear, Tool Boxes, Bikes, Mopar YJ Soft Top

“Unused”, Furniture, Ride-On Mower, Power Tools and

Much More!

www.hubcityauctions.comHub-City Auctions Ltd.1122 South Lakeside Drive

Williams Lake 250-398-8845

Consignments Now Being Accepted

Firewood/FuelFirewood for Sale! Cut to or-der,$125 a cord. Delivery available. Call (250)991-1979

For sale: fi rewood. Split/sea-soned. Pick up load $50. Phone 250-747-2631.

Garage SalesBig multi-family yard sale. Rain or shine. Many items for inside and out. 1095 Ka-perschmidt Rd. off Marsh. Sat Sept 29 and Sun 30th. 9-5. 250-992-7810.

GARAGE/MOVING Sale. Sat Sept 29, two hours only, 9:00 to 11:00. 415 Thompson Road.

Sat Sept. 29th 9am-2pm. 152 Enemark Rd. N. South Hills. Furniture, TV, Armoire, Loft bed frame, dresser, catering equipment, near new serger, toys, Lego City sets, books, boys clothes, household items.

No early birds please!

Misc. for Sale

KINGSTAR SW4116”

205/60R16 92TUsed 3 months

$600.004 Winter Tires

(Not on Rims)

Call250-747-2277

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any di-mension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleSHAVINGS: Clean, com-pressed. 2 sizes. New Cal Rabbit Farm. 250-395-3336.STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.Window for canopy. Deep well pump $50.Small love seat $20. 7 cases of wine bottles $20. Table and six chairs $25. Running boards for truck. In-side and outside doors. Call 250-992-7810.

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in TownWANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Sporting GoodsBrunswick Ranchero pool/snooker table, 3 piece slate, $800. (250)747-3977

Real Estate

Commercial/Industrial Property

Commercial Space for rent in Quesnel City Centre , excel-lent for retail restaurants, of-fi ce or medical. 7 Room offi ce in one existing space @ 269 ,279 Barlow Ave call 1-604-731-8389

For Sale By Owner$204,900 Renovated house in North Quesnel. 572 Wilson Street. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 bath-rooms. 1363sqft per fl oor 250-992-5471 or 250-983-6316

Other AreasBUY LAND In Belize. English Commonwealth country in Central America. Large land tracts, seafront properties, Caribbean lots, all types available. For information call Patrick Snyder, 778-403-1365.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

WOODGROVEWOODGROVE MANORMANOR

1241 Lark AvenueLocated in the desirable

Uplands areaSpacious 2 bdrm,

2 bath suitesFree Hot Water

FROM $600/mo

Quiet. Secure. Clean.Seniors and families

welcome.

Call Shawna

250•992•7868Members of Crime Free Multi-Housing ProgramReferences required.

WILKINSON WILKINSON APARTMENTSAPARTMENTS

398 Roddis Dr.Quiet, Secure

1 & 2 bdrm suites.Elevator & laundry

facilities.References Required.Move-In Incentives

Available.Call 250-992-8949

BEAUTIFUL 2br daylight suite. Maple Dr $900 util inc. DW, W/D & large yard. Oct 15 or Nov 1. NS, Refs req. 316-2186FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no par-ties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593N Quesnel 1 bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $470/mo. Available immediately. Call (250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.

Rentals

Commercial/Industrial

For Rent or Lease276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft - Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177

Retail/Offi ce Space 146 Bar-low St. downtown core - Ap-prox. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Duplex / 4 Plex2 bdrm duplex $585/mn & de-posit of $290. + utilities, n/s, Avail Oct .call 250-983-6218

Homes for Rent2bdrm + den on desirable 1929 Beach Cres. 6 Applianc-es, Avail. Oct 1st $1200/mn. (250)747-23753 bdrm split level on 1 acre over looking Fraser River, 2 blocks from Hospital, $800/mo, no dogs. ref. req. Call 983-9522.Johnston Sub 3Bdrm Home $1,000/mo., ref. req. + 1 mo. damage dep. (778)414-1452

Suites, LowerRED BLUFF basement suite with 2 small bdrms. for 1 per-son, W/D hook up. $475/mo. References required. Call (250)992-1592

TownhousesRIDGEWOOD

Multi Layouts, clean.Start at $700 No pets

Call Tim 991-6429

Transportation

Cars - Domestic02 Corolla - 4 Door , 165,000 km $5000.00 call 250-998-4734

2003 Chevrolet Impala LS

This vehicle is immaculate!Fully BCAA mechanical led,

style steel wheels, fully equipped, On Star

Reduced! $4,950(250)255-4509

2006 FORD Mustang

V6 4.0 L Auto - Leather2 Door Hardtop Coupe

50,000 km’sRed Exterior, Winter stored

$12,500(250)747-1005

CLEAN, reliable, economic. 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. Brand new Nokian weather-guard tires ($700). Pioneer stereo. No rust. ready now for $2500 or reasonable offer. 250-296-4295

ONE Owner1993 FORD Tempo GL

4 Door Sedan, 6 cyl. Automatic, 46,000 original km’s, nice shape, needs water pump maybe??

$1,950Call (250)255-4509

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Recreational/SaleBIG SKY Montana 2008, 38.8’ immaculate, 4 slides all the ex-tras, electric awning FP Vacufl o, Dbl fridge 3 way mi-crowave, King bed, new tires Sacrifi ce $44,000. OBO (250)836-4902

Transportation

Trucks & Vans2000 CHEV Silverado 2500 4X4, 6.0, ext cab, 200,000 km’s, excellent condition, log-gers rack, new mud & snow tires, $6,000 Call (250)747-3977

2006 - GM Avalanche 123,000 km, 37,000 on war-ranty, power D/W/M & Driver

seat , auto , A/C , Good mud/snow tires.

Reduced! $18,900 OBO. Call (250)-992-8841

Boats

Legal Notices

Legal

Legal NoticesNOTICE OF DISPOSITION

OF MANUFACTURED HOME

In accordance with Part 6 of

the Manufactured Home Park

Tenancy Regulation sec. 34, 35,

and 37 notice is hereby given

to the Estate of Harold Murle

Wood, Timothy Veer, Executor

and Lenard and Marlene

Wurm of the disposition of a

manufactured home registered in

the name of Harold Murle Wood

and described as a 1968 North

Lander, reg. #026497, Serial

#1848564, located on pad #24,

in PARKVILLAGE MOBILE HOME

PARK at 3642 Hilborn Road,

Quesnel, BC.

Further, pursuant to the aforesaid

Regulation, the landlord will

demolish and dispose of the

property on the 31st day after the

publication date of this notice. The

landlord’s name is PARKVILLAGE

MOBILE HOME PARK, (Henard

Holdings Ltd.) with a postal

address of #48, 3702 Hilborn

Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 3P7

Sport Utility Vehicle

Tenders Tenders

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Quesnel & District Chamber of CommerceQuesnel & District Chamber of Commerce1919thth Annual Business Excellence Awards Annual Business Excellence Awards

1. BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: Criteria:Sets an example as a dedicated business leader• Projects a positive image in the community• Works to motivate and encourage other entrepreneurs•

2. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Criteria:Provides excellent product or services and stands behind their product• Maintains good customer relationships• Upholds an active role in the community•

3. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Criteria:Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm for the job• Performs the job above and beyond expectations and/or provides exemplary • customer serviceWorks with a team spirit and provides a positive work place•

4. CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD: Criteria:Consistently provides reliable, friendly customer service• Goes above and beyond to meet customers needs•

5. COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD: Criteria:A business, community service group, or non-profi t organization• Whose participation in the community has signifi cantly benefi ted others• Has contributed by giving back to the community with time, product, donations • and/or support

6. HOME BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Criteria:Maintains good customer relationships• Provides excellent product or services and stands behind their product• Works towards growing their business through successful and innovative • marketing

7. GO GREEN AWARD: Criteria:Any business or organization that has taken steps this year to reduce their • environmental impact

8. TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARD: Criteria:Provides and/or promotes an outstanding visitor experience• Actively encourages the growth of Quesnel & Area as a destination• Increases the visibility of Quesnel & Area•

9. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Criteria:Under the age of 30• In a management or supervisory role or part owner of a business• Demonstrate excellence, innovation or leadership•

Get your

nominations

in early!

NOMINATION INFORMATION

Name of Award: _____________________________________________________________________

Name of Nominee: ____________________________________________________________________

Nominee’s Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________

Nominee’s Phone Number: __________________ Email Address: ______________________________

Nominator’s Information

Your name: ________________________________ Your Phone Number: ________________________

Your Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Date of Submission: (Month) (Day) 2012

Please check one

Nominators Information is to be kept confidential

Nominators information can be shared with the nominee Support for nomination – For a nominee to be eligible, all criteria points must be addressed in a detailed description that does not exceed 500 words on a separate sheet of paper. One form for each category. Incomplete nominations will be disqualified.

Please return nomination forms and support information to the Quesnel Visitor Centre located at 703 Carson Avenue, Quesnel, BC V2J 2B6 or fax to 250-992-2181.

Deadline for 2012 Nominations is November 9, 2012.

The nine award categories are:

SponsorsDiamond

Quesnel Cariboo Observer•

Platinum

West Fraser Mills Ltd.•

Gold

City of Quesnel•

Silver

Quesnel Toyota•

Spee Dee•

Booster

Fountain Tire•

Sandman Hotel•

Wright Choice Automotive• Please return nomination forms and support information to the

Quesnel Visitor Centre located at 703 Carson Avenue, Quesnel, BC V2J 2B6 Phone 250-992-8716 or fax to 250-992-2181.

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