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Topham still waiting for formal charges in hate crimes accusation AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Five months have passed since RCMP searched and seized property of Quesnel resident Arthur Topham, but the Radical Press editor has yet to be formally charged. “It makes me question the validity of the search warrant,� Topham said. In late May of this year, Topham was arrested, his house searched and

personal documentation seized after it was determined there were “reasonable grounds the offence of promotion of hatred was committed.� Since then Topham has had to comply with certain conditions, including restricted Internet access and is prohibited from maintaining his websites (including the Radical Press domain.) During the search, members of the B.C. Hate Crime Team seized three

Willful promotion of hatred. He says the allegations from his accuser stem from a long-term vendetta. “This has been going on for years,� he said. Back in 2008 the Observer published a story in which Topham had received a complaint from the Canadian Human Rights Commission stating he was promoting hatred towards Jews and citizens of Israel.

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computers from Topham’s residence, two Macs and one laptop. “It’s been five months,� Topham said. “And they have not returned my original computer. I’m left without all my contacts.� Topham says the search and seizure without a formal charge has him questioning his rights. Topham adamantly denies the alleged charge, which falls under 319(2) of the Criminal Code:

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Currently, Topham and his defence lawyer Doug Christie are working on the validity of the search warrant, claiming the information used to obtain it includes “vast areas of presumption of evidence.� Until then Topham continues to question when his belongings will be returned – and how long the courts have to formally charge him. “As of right now, no one

knows when I can expect an indictment to come down,� he said. “The process is becoming the punishment. “You’d think we were in the Soviet Union back in the 80’s.� Detective and Cst. for the provincial Hate Crime Team, Terry Wilson could not comment on the matter as it is before the courts. Topham is back in court, Nov. 9.

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Kept to the corner

Arena’s accessibility severely lacking

JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter

The 'Roos have brought the community together since their re-appearance two years ago, but the old Twin Arena's building is less than helpful in that endeavor. "The problem with the set up they have here at the arena is that anyone with a mobility impairment that can't get up the stairs to sit with the general public is segregated in a corner over here by themselves, and that doesn't promote inclusion with the community," Allison Duddy, an accessibility advocate, said. In the 'Roos' second game of the season the puck flew over the corner glass, hit the wall, falling into the midst of senior spectators. Most spectators at the Twin Arenas are protected by the netting that spans the rink from one end of the ice to the other in front of the bleachers, but this happened on the other side, where there are no nets, the only place that anybody with accessibility issues, like a walker or a wheelchair, can

Allison Duddy (left) and Lynne Turner sit in the accessible corner of the arena. Jonas Gagnon photo

get to. Though no one was hurt in the incident, it serves as a wake up call to the community about the ad hoc improvements to the 55 year old building. Bill Carter, who uses a wheelchair and often watched the Millionaires in the arena, said that happens every once in a while, adding he would cover his head and be fine. But when seniors, or other vulnerable people sit there it becomes an accident waiting to happen. The lack of safety equipment isn't the only problem the arena has, with

regards to accessibility. The current area is difficult to traverse, with heavy doors and a steep ramp making it difficult to access the area. The segregated area also works to separate people. "It would be nice, when they do the new seating for the Multi-Centre, if they had seating that was interspersed throughout. So, we're not all stuck in one corner. I come with my partner, when I come, and it would be nice if he could sit somewhere beside me," Lynne Turner, an accessibility advocate, said. With the old arena, these problems can be difficult to fix. Gary Stewart, the facilities manager for the city, said with the arena as it is, the only way to include those with accessibility issues is a complete revamp of the building, which is prohibitively expensive and may run into problems with ballooning costs due to a need of bringing the building up to code, or the new Multi-Centre. Stewart recognizes the difficulties the ad hoc

accessibility modifications cause. "It does keep people away," he admitted. The new Multi-Centre, will be a step up, Jeff Norburn, General Manager of Community with the city, said, simply because the building code has changed to promote accessibility since the arena was built. The planning committee was also aware of the need to increase accessibility when laying out the requirements plan. "There is some language (in the specifications sheet) about exceeding the code with regards to accessibility," said Norburn. The committee that put together the spec sheet worked with Diane Rogers, who is a part of Measuring up the North, a committee that deals with accessibility in the north, to make sure the new Multi-Centre will be accessible to all. The Multi-Centre is a $30 million project with $15 million pledged by taxpayers by referendum four years ago. The province has thus far kicked in $4 million.

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BUSINESS

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DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter

“We do after hours shopping parties and I’m hoping our customer service will set us apart,” she explained. “We also provide a wish list service where you can come in and pick things to be put on a wish list and someone can come in and see what’s on your list and know what to get for you.” You can check out Shhhh... at 424 Reid St. beside Reason 2 Run and across from Safeway or call 250612-2346.

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“In small towns, you get to know everybody’s names and it’s like a family.”

Shannon Horrigan is hoping to bring “some of the city to MLA Musings Quesnel,” with Shannon Horrigan, Shhhh boutique her new boutique, BC Liberals Are “Mystifying” Shhhh. boutique in Quesnel, From a small Investors hoping to bring a city town on Vancouver I was surprised when I saw a Vancouver Sun Island, Horrigan liked feel to Reid Street. headline last week proclaiming that BC’s Energy “I spend a lot of the feeling of a small, and Mines Minister was “mystified” at the close-knit community. time travelling to federal government’s rejection of the Petronas about 12 shows in “The sense of deal (the Malaysian government’s attempt to Canada and the U.S., community is what’s buy a Canadian natural gas company). Minister looking for different appealing to me,” Coleman claimed the federal government is things,” she said. Horrigan said of her Horrigan is hoping putting BC’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) plans at decision to open a to offer a new boutique in Quesnel. risk by chasing away the capital investment the Shannon Horrigan stands in the doorway of her new shopping experience “In small towns, boutique, Shhhh.... Malaysian government would bring to the table Danika M. Hébert photo to Quesnel. you get to know for one of BC’s five proposed LNG plants. everybody’s names I was caught off guard because I’m sure and it’s like a family.” the owners of Pacific Booker Minerals were Horrigan has a “mystified” by the BC Liberals’ decision to reject dentistry background and had worked at a their Morrison Mine project earlier this month, practice in Vancouver. despite BC’s Environmental Assessment Office “I worked in a stating that the project “the proposed projects dentist office in would not result in any significant adverse Vancouver and that effects with the successful implementation practice bought out of mitigation measures and conditions.” This a practice in Prince decision has sent shivers throughout the mining George in 2005, so community; one mining executive informed me that’s how I ended that the nonsensical nature of the Morrison up in Prince George,” decision sends a signal to all junior mining Horrigan explained. Start your workout at 5 am!, companies to stay away from BC. “In 2007, that’s when I decided to week days! The rejection of this project reminded me Start your workout at 5 am! open a store.” of Environment Minister Terry Lake’s public Horrigan had statements about the lack of detail in Enbridge’s spent some time project plan, which likely has that company going to shows and “mystified,” too. 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In effect, the George,” Horrigan check your Leisure Guide for details Liberal government is signaling to the oil and gas explained. investment community that they are welcome to Once she had two invest in BC as long as the political landscape locations in Prince doesn’t require them to reject that investment in George, she thought of expanding, but the most public manner possible. didn’t quite know The way the BC government is playing crass where. politics with the Enbridge pipeline (picking “A customer from a fight with Alberta, the federal government, Quesnel came to one and Enbridge in an attempt to grab headlines of my boutiques in and get a bump in the polls), and the recent Prince George and rejection of the Morrison Mine project, is was amazed at all the product we had,” sending “mystifying” signals to the investment Horrigan said. community. “YOURS TO ENJOY” She then looked at Sadly, BC is once again proving it doesn’t have the possibilities and QUESNEL AND DISTRICT ARTS its act together when it comes to attracting available spaces in AND RECREATION CENTRE investment to develop its natural resources. 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ast week’s earthquake proved just how unprepared we are for a natural disaster. More specifically, an earthquake and resulting tsunami. The province failed to broadcast any type of warning until 45 minutes after the 7.7 magnitude quake – Canada’s largest on record – shook the Haida Gwaii region. Should a tsunami have been created, it would have hit areas like Tofino 30 minutes before a warning was issued. Footage that is emerging from the quake is also disturbing in that, two weeks after the Great B.C. ShakeOut implored people to drop, cover and hold on, people chose to run or document the quake without taking cover. This event proved that social media is not a reliable method to alert people of danger. Neither are media alerts or municipal emergency telephone call alerts. On Saturday night, when this quake struck, people would likely have been out at restaurants, parties and other places away from media broadcasts and, yes, even facebook and twitter. Despite being ubiquitous, modern technology is not a sure-fire way of spreading urgent messages. On a smaller scale, Nanaimo’s city council released an emergency action plan this week for Harewood residents vulnerable to dam failure at two of Colliery Dam Park’s dams. How will citizens be alerted in the event of a breach? Social media, mass text messages, news broadcasts and emergency alert calls will be far too slow and unreliable. The only solution is strategically placed sirens, an effective method to alert people that danger is imminent and action is needed. New technology might be useful for day-to-day activities, but when you-know-what hits the fan, emergency sirens and a plan have no equal. –Black Press

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sk someone where they see themselves five years from now and you might get a blank stare. Ask them what their favourite sandwich is and there’s a good chance you’ll get a passionate answer. “Peanut butter and pickle!” my 12-year-son said gleefully when asked that question. “Me too!” his nine-yearold sister chimed in. “But the bread needs to be lightly toasted and the pickles need to be the garlic crunchy kind.” I agree. I was first introduced to this delightful treat when I was the same age my daughter is now. I was at a sleep-over and my best friend Jodi made it for breakfast. I remember looking at it quizzically as it sat in the middle of an avocado-green dinner plate. I was surprised at what I saw, but I wasn’t repulsed. If my mother, who liked all sorts of disgusting foods, had been serving me that same sandwich, I probably

Lori Welbourne

On A Brighter Note wouldn’t have wanted anything to do with it. But coming from Jodi, I didn’t think she’d steer me wrong. She hated mushrooms, zucchini and escargot just as much as I did. With total trust, I picked up half the sandwich, looked into the smiling eyes of my BFF (although we didn’t call them that way back when) and took a big healthy bite. Immediately, I was hooked. Twenty years later, still in love with the sandwich, I introduced it to my boyfriend. He was less trusting. “It looks gross,” Paul Welbourne said skeptically. When I reassured him

else might not. To my surprise, I’ve been more successful at getting children to try it than adults, even thought they’re typically picky and less adventurous about food. Like grown ups, they often aren’t keen on the idea initially. But since I still hate mushrooms, zucchini and escargot, I’m an adult they can trust, so they’re often willing to take a small bite. Almost always they like itπ and sometimes they love it as much as my kids and I do. If you ask me where I see myself five years from now I won’t give you a blank stare because I’ve given it some serious thought and have written a list of what I want. Are peanut butter and pickle sandwiches on that list? Of course not. That’s what shopping lists are for. More columns, blogs, cartoons and videos can be found at LoriWelbourne. com. Welbourne is a Black Press syndicated columnist.

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that it was unbelievably delicious, he took a reluctant nibble as though he were being pranked. “Well, it’s not disgusting,” he said after a few seconds. “But it’s not unbelievably delicious either. “ I disagree. Recently there was an article in the New York Times from an enthusiast of this wonderful underdog of a sandwich and I was delighted. Extolling the virtues of the sweet and vinegary combination, Dwight Garner shared his search for other people who loved it too. His efforts reminded me of my many unsuccessful attempts in encouraging people to just give the sandwich a try. “How do you know you won’t like it?” I’ve heard myself asking so many times. “I can guarantee you’ll love it.” That’s the thing about people who really love the taste of something: they can’t imagine how anyone

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Editor: house that the price It isn’t until you rises to 1.36 to 1.38 I am wondering if others in this town higher. get to 150 Mile orI can question the pricing see with the house that the additional transit practices of our local gas stations? etc. why prices price rises to 1.36 tax I came back recently would be higher in to 1.38 or higher. the GVRD. What is from a trip to Vancouver and was the excuse for the gas interested to see that station in our town? as soon as the long weekend hit Are they just gouging their on Friday, gas prices rose in the family, friends and neighbours? GVRD as I am sure they did here. That is who you are serving in What I found most interesting case you forgot. and would really like an answer to I for one would really like a is why the extreme pricing in the logical explanation other than north? Once you left Langley the what I can only perceive as greed. prices were reduced to anywhere Thanks, from 1.26 to 1.28 a litre for gas. Marly Rutherford It isn’t until you get to 150 Mile Quesnel

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Editor: bothersome is Something I find where or how did Last week I took the drivers test I have Office of the very bothersome is the heard so much about Superintendents where or how did of Motor Vehicles from seniors and organizations involved the right to the Office of the obtain in senior issues. ask for the complete The main complaints Superintendents medical files of the were that all too many tested? of Motor Vehicles people seniors are computer I think it is a illiterate which makes obtain the right violation of privacy it hard and scary to rights and I think it to ask for the take the test. stinks when a Motor The distance they complete medical Vehicle branch is have to cover with a allowed to ask for files of the people that information. required companion who can drive and As far as the test tested? the fact that they goes, in my opinion, might have to drive it is more a computer that distance twice if they are generated mental fitness test with ordered to take a road test that is little relationship to driving and depending on the computer test without consideration for all too results. many seniors who are computer A person from Quesnel might illiterate. A road test by a local have to drive 500 kilometers qualified instructor and a doctors back and forth twice to Prince certificate of fitness will have the George and that is bad enough, same results as what seems to me but consider a person from a make work project invented by Bella Coola who has to drive bureaucrats in Victoria where it to Kamloops or Prince George seems ignorance is bliss and public the only places where tests are transportation is available. available. Bert deVink Something I find very Quesnel

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Gold Pan Grannie angels help African grandmothers It’s said the spirit of African grandmothers transcends the Grannie Angels, lovingly made by Quesnel Gold Pan Grannies. “These angels seem to come with a spirit,” GPG Denise Carlson said. “As people consider which angel to purchase, it was as if one particular angel speaks to them and that’s the angel they feel compelled to take home.” As part of the Grandmother to Grandmother campaign, led by the Stephen Lewis Foundation, the Gold Pan Grannies fundraise to help grandmothers in Africa who are raising their own grandchildren and often many other children who have lost parents to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The angels, which are colourfully dressed small dolls with babe in arms, are symbolic of the plight of grandmothers in Africa. “These grandmothers are like angels to these children and grandchildren,” GPG Olive Walsh added. GPGs first heard of Grannie angels from the Camrose, Alberta Grateful Grannies, however they got the pattern and created their own angels from the Glacier Grannies in Comox, B.C. “Last year we made 55 angels and sold them all,” Walsh said. “This year we hope to double, if not triple that number.” As of last

Wednesday, they were approaching 130 angels and a goal of 200 by the Farmers’ Christmas Market Nov. 24. During their Kazuri jewelry sale, Carlson set up with 60 angels and sold out quickly. “They were pretty popular,” she said with a smile. The angels reflect the African grandmothers they represent with colourful dresses and jewelry and raffia wings. A special thank you to the Quilters Guild, friends, family and generous strangers for fabric donations. With ribbon hangers, these angels would be the perfect addition to any Christmas tree or a delightful decoration on a Christmas gift. GPGs are selling the angels at the United

Church Women’s sale and lunch this Saturday, Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m. -– 1:30 p.m. and again at the Farmers’ Market Nov. 24. Each one is individually crafted by Gold Pan Grannies and have the potential to be very collectable. “One days these will be items coveted by collectors,” Walsh said. To purchase an angel, which are $10 each (if you can’t make it to one of the public sales) call Walsh, 250-747-3547. Again this year, GPG are selling shortbread, however, only through orders, with deliveries in midDecember. To order shortbread, also call Walsh. In fact, if you’d like to join these active grannies speak to Olive Walsh.

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’m sure you’ve all heard the headlines from earlier this week: “Hurricane Sandy Leaves East Cost Flooded, Wet and Dark!” “Hurricane Sandy Kills at least 19 New Yorkers.” “Hurricane Sandy Wreaks Travel Havoc!” As the storm came ashore Monday night, and continued to wreak havoc into Tuesday and Wednesday, I sat glued to CNN’s reports of where the storm Laura Van Schaick was located and the Salvation Army Church devastation that it left in its wake. And like so many, I often asked myself, where is God in all of this? While most of us cannot relate to being in the midst of a superstorm, the truth is that experiencing hardship is a natural part of human life here on earth. We will experience times where we will need to weather the storms of life. While some prosperity gospel preachers claim that becoming a Christian guarantees a free pass through life, the Bible tells us otherwise. Jesus says in John 16:33 that in this life we will have trouble! He does not deny this reality of living in a sin-filled world. Experiencing loneliness, bereavement, health concerns, financial crises – these are things that Jesus says will happen – we will have trouble in this life! But the good news is that we do not walk through the storms of life alone. God goes with us through the good, the bad and the ugly times in life. Our times are not our own, but instead we trust that, as Psalm 31:15 states, our times are in God’s hands – and let me assure you, God’s hands are good hands! On Him can we rely and in His hands alone can we find rest for our soul. Laura Van Schaick is a officer with the Salvation Army in Quesnel.

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The Salvation Army 246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed. Proverbs 11:11

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A life lived with pride

Navin Kotak enjoys a reunion in Holland with four of his siblings. Left to right: Shobhna; Navin; Sanu, Asha and Kamlesh. Contributed photo

Navin Kotak celebrates 40 years in his adopted home ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

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avin Kotak has called Quesnel home for 40 years, however on the day he arrived, Nov. 6, 1972, Navin and his three sisters couldn’t have been farther from the life they had always known in Uganda. Ordered to leave their country of birth, thousands of nonAfrican residents lived under threat of death as they scrambled to find countries that would accept them. Navin can still remember executions carried out in the school yard where he was a science teacher. With his job gone and his family at grave risk, Navin, 23, the oldest son, hurriedly applied to emigrate somewhere. Canada accepted him and three of his sisters, but he refused to leave until the fate of his parents and three younger siblings was

decided. “My dad came to Uganda in 1937, it was his home, he had a business, he didn’t seem to understand the gravity of the situation,” Navin said. So his son appealed to the Red Cross and finally saw that part of his family safely at the airport and ready to board a plane for Austria (he didn’t receive confirmation of their safe flight until many weeks later.) Now he had just days to get himself and three sisters on the last plane leaving Uganda for Canada. Canadian officials escorted the bus from Kampala to the airport. “We were running out of time,” he said. Ugandan despot Idi Amin had set the deadline of mid-November for fleeing the country and after that non- Africans could expect the worst. “Leaving Uganda was urgent,” Navin said.

“Even without my parents it was better than staying where we were in Kampala. As an educated man, I was a threat to Amin and would have been killed.” Which, in many ways was ironic, as Navin had worked very hard for the degree he received in February 1972 and was lucky to find work the next month. By August, Amin ordered every naturalized Ugandan out. Navin, his three sisters and about 4,000 other immigrants from Uganda were accepted into Canada, granted immediate landed immigrant status and settled in various cities and towns across the country. Navin chose Quesnel, not because he knew the town, not for it’s size, but the Manpower employee sold him on the opportunities a forestry town offered. With winter clothing,

a ticket to Quesnel via Vancouver and a penny in his pocket, Navin and his three sisters arrived in town Nov. 7, 1972 and set up life in room 11 at the Sylvan Hotel. A staff member of the Manpower office in Quesnel had met them at the plane, settled them in the hotel and arranged to meet them for breakfast the next morning at the New Nugget restaurant where they would receive their first weekly instalment of $21 each for food and personal items. Nov. 8 dawned with a blanket of snow on the ground, the first these four had ever seen. Although finding a job proved easier than Navin expected, the culture shock (no language barrier as all four spoke excellent English) and need to make enough money to support two sisters in school saw Navin trying out several before one proved just right.

His first job was at Early Bird Lumber on Two Mile Flat where he only lasted one day. Having learned all about bicycle repair from his father, Navin then secured a job assembling bicycles at a shop on the corner of Carson and Front Street. He could do 10 bikes a day. “At $2 a bike and only two days a week it wasn’t enough to keep my family clothed and fed,” he said. Several days in a row, Navin walked to the plywood plant trying to be the first in line for a job. A sympathetic gentleman truck driver, offered him a ride which he gladly accepted. His effort didn’t net him any work. Meanwhile, Navin secured a job as a substitute teacher a couple of days a week, but again not enough to meet his family’s needs. Upon hearing of a job at the recently opened

Cariboo Pulp and Paper plant, Navin immediately put in his application and this time was granted an interview. That went well and he was told to report to work the next morning. “I had no lunch and only water and a coffee, I didn’t know what to expect,” he said with a big grin. On Dec. 6, Navin and a few other new employees began cutting and throwing ice off the roof of the plant. The temperature was –30C, a far cry from the +45C weather he’d left behind in Uganda, just a month earlier. Navin worked from Dec. 6 – 23, 12-hour shifts without a day off. This year, Dec. 6 is also his 40th anniversary with Cariboo Pulp where he has a perfect attendance record with no lost time to accidents or sick days. see PAGE A14

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GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT TEAM On Nov. 15 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Golden Centre, at 401 Front St., Dr. Dian will be presenting “Successful Aging: An Owner’s Manual.” Open to the public. The Geriatric Assessment Team came into being in 1994 with the mandate of “receiving referrals from the community to review geriatric clients who are presenting with psychiatric problems.” The team carries out a complete assessment, implements a treatment plan and provides support and education. An important component of the program is the utilization of Outreach Services, semiannual visits for education and case reviews by visiting specialists who work with the local team members, physicians and health care staff. Dr. Larry Dian has been attending in Quesnel since the inception of the program. He is presently division head, Geriatric Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital, clinical associate professor, Department of Geriatric Medicine at UBC and codirector of the Osteoporosis

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COMMUNITY RESPONSE NETWORK Some CRN members had

the opportunity to meet with Heather Archer, team leader for Interior and Northern BC Community Response Network, Oct. 25. While it was primarily a brainstorming session on ways Community Response Network can be more effective, a focus was set on where we go from here. Originally the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BCACRN) grew out of the need to create an on-going, permanent provincial funding and support structure for the benefit of locals CRNs – a diverse group of concerned community members who come together to create a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect. The QCRN was established through sponsorship of the Office of Public Guardian and Trustee under the Adult Guardianship Legislation. It is now under the umbrella of the Quesnel Child Youth and Family Network with Karen Borsato as the coordinator since 2008. Contacts include Community Living BC, Adult Services Team out of the Longname office, Northern Health, RCMP Victim’s Assistance and RCMP policing, Seniors Advocacy Service, Voice for Seniors, Poverty Law, Quesnel Literacy, Addiction Services, Women’s

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Thunder rolls through Williams Lake JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The bantam boys took on an array of northern B.C. talent to take the top spot in a tournament in Williams Lake last weekend. "The boys played a strong team game throughout the weekend with all players stepping up to do their part," Allan Slaney, the coach of the Thunder, said The Thunder rolled into Williams Lake Friday evening to take on the hometown team in their first game of the tournament.

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A hard fought game, the Quesnel boys kept their heads down and pounded out a 4-3 win over the Williams Lake Timberwolves courtesy of the quick skates and quicker sticks of Keith Redden, Brody Dale, Brant Powell and Cole Slaney, the goal scorers for the Thunder. The win started the Thunder off right, bolstering their spirits as the headed into a double-header Saturday. Saturday morning the Thunder faced a difficult game against the Salmon Arm Silvertips. Another close, hard-fought game, Matt Kuehn and Keith

Redden each scored for the Thunder, but the team ended the game a goal short of Salmon Arm, to lose 3-2. Despite the hard lose, the team didn't get discouraged going into Saturday afternoon's game against Prince George Tier two Cougars. The Thunder regrouped and threw everything they had at the Cougars, netting them a 6-2 win over the northern boys. The line of Redden, Kuehn and Hunter McSeveney were particularly prolific, teaming up for four of the Quesnel goals, with Brody Dale and Cole

Slaney adding in a goal each to round out the Thunder's scoring. Buoyed by the Prince George win, the Thunder continued their run for gold on Sunday. Early Sunday morning found the Thunder back on the ice to play their final round robin game of the weekend against the Vanderhoof Bears. A one-sided game, the Thunder ran through the Bears handily, beating them 7-0 with the help of a couple goals from Myles Mattila. Their third win of the tournament earned the Thunder

a berth into the finals for a rematch against the lone team they lost against, the Salmon Arm Silvertips. Facing off against the team that had previously had their number, the boys didn't despair but doubled their efforts to take the tournament in a 6-2 win over the Silvertips. Mattila pulled off another multi-point night, scoring a hat trick in the game, and Redden, Slaney and Powell adding a goal each to inflate the score to tournament winning levels. The bantam bys are back in action Nov. 16 in Salmon Arm.

Earthquake cuts short succesful forays in ringette tourney JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Three Quesnel teams were in Terrace for an earthquake-truncated ringette tournament. After two games a-piece for the U10 novice and U12 petite and one and most-of-a-second for the U14 tween team, the teams made the decision to drop the Sunday portion of the tournament and come home. "As a result of the this traumatic experience, all Quesnel teams decided we would cancel our remaining games

and travel back to Quesnel on Sunday morning," U14 tween coach Kevin Christieson said. Before the quake, the girls had posted an impressive record in the tournament. The U10 novice team had won both of it's games. Their first win came against Prince George, with a final score of 9-5. Their second, and last, game of the tournament was an even more decisive 11-1 win over Houston. The U12 tween team had a mixed record on Saturday. Their first game, against Houston, was a mark in the right

category, with the Quesnel girls coming out on top of the Houston girls, 13-10. Their second game was a tougher haul, against Terrace, which they lost, 7-13 The U14 girls dominated in their first game against Houston, 15-0. Things were going well against Terrace, with Quesnel on top 70-2 with seven minutes left in the game, when the earthquake hit. "It was a terrifying experience for the players still on the ice, coaches, and parents watching in the stands," Christieson said. "It felt as though the arena was about

to come down on us. “The beams on the roof were swaying, the cement was moving throughout the arena and there were a lot of tears and panic. “The shaking seemed to last for a long time and the players took shelter along the boards and were then taken off the ice to a dressing room where they took off only their skates and then had to evacuate the arena." With that interruption and the players being quite shaken up, the teams decided to head home early Sunday and skip out on their final games.

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JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The Midget Thunder had a busy weekend, with three games in less than 24 hours over the weekend. The Thunder played Williams Lake, in Williams Lake, on Friday evening. to a 6-5 final in the Thunder's favour. "Our guys showed a lot of poise and we were able to score one late to go ahead by one and hang on for the win," coach Rick Izzard. The Thunder rose early Saturday to take on the tier two Prince George team in a double header. The Quesnel skaters pulled up

their socks to net themselves a win, at 5-4, for the first meeting. The rapid-fire schedule took it out of them in the second of the double header, with the Prince George getting the best of the Thunder in that meeting, to the tune of 5-3. "Three games in less than 24 hours took a toll on our guys and they looked pretty tired by the end of the second game and couldn't put anything together offensively," Izzard said. The Thunder will be back on the ice this weekend here in Quesnel, hosting a nine team tournament starting Friday evening.

Valois Kung Fu Club was in action over the past weekend at a Taekwondo tournament in Prince George. Three of Valois' students returned with medals around their necks. Susan Joyce fought three times in her intermediate division to take the gold medal home. All three of the women that Joyce competed against were excellent fighters and were exciting sparring matches to watch. Terry MacIntyre competed in his first martial arts tournament and was able to fight his way to the gold medal round. In MacIntyre’s gold medal match, he was paired with a great opponent and emerged victorious with his gold medal. It was 12 year old Mike Webb's first time stepping into the ring to fight in competition. Webb was victorious in his first match and advanced to the Gold medal round. After fighting a close match with his competitor, the judges awarded his opponent the victory and Mike the silver medal. From left to right: Joyce, MacIntyre, Webb and Marc Valois

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Brian Kozak, the ‘Roos coach, announced the captains and assistant captains last weekend, making firm a couple letters that had been taped on jerseys since the beginning of the season. Waylon L'Heureux is the team's captain, backed up by Justin

Grouette, Brayden Penner and Curtis Gassoff. "It definitely means lots to be a role model for the younger guys. A lot of us with letters played in this league before, so we have to show the guys and be a leader on the team and hopefully the guys look up to you," L'Heureux said. All of the players PRESENTS

with letters on their jerseys are happy to be chosen. "It's a big honour to me. My family has played for the 'Roos for many years and they had letters and I take it personally," Gassoff said. With the letters on their jerseys, the fans, especially the young ones, will be looking up to them. "For the kids, I

want to be a good role model. That's why there's a fine line between trying to play an intense game and trying to be a sportsman, which is what I try to do; I really try to walk that line," Penner said. Grouette is happy with the move from last year’s captain position to assistant captain this year. "It feels good. I was

Captain last year and it seemed like a lot of pressure at the time, especially being that it was the first year. This year it feels a little better, like I can be a leader," Grouette said. The ‘Roos are back on the ice this Saturday against Lac La Hache.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, embrace your childish side and let loose. Sometimes it can feel great to shake off responsibility for the time being and just act like a kid with no worries. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, err on the side of caution this week; otherwise you may see too much money flying out of your wallet. Get into a saving mode instead of a spending one for the time being. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, now is not the time to make any big changes that could rock the boat. Enjoy the solid foundation that you have built for a few more weeks. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, the choices you are making may temporarily sever a few of your relationships. While this may hurt now, there’s a good chance you will mend fences in the long run. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, no matter how hard you try, it is not in the stars for you to make a fortune on any get-rich-quick scheme. Focus your energy on different ideas. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, although you may be anxious about some presentation you need to make, it is necessary for advancement at your job. It will be over before you know it. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, get together with Leo and develop a plan that will get your finances in order. Until you sit down and view everything in black and white, things will be in flux. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although work may be giving you headaches, stick with it for the time being because there could be some major changes on the horizon that work to your advantage. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, spend the early part of the week really buckling down to get things done and the latter part can be enjoyed any way you want. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 28 - River Phoenix, Actor (38) OCTOBER 29 - Rufus Sewell, Actor (45) OCTOBER 30 - Matthew Morrison, Actor (34) OCTOBER 31 - Willow Smith, Singer (12) NOVEMBER 1 - Jenny McCarthy, Author (40) NOVEMBER 2 - K.D. Lang, Musician (51) NOVEMBER 3 - Kate Capshaw, Actress (59)

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pair and threw in a free groin pulling clinic to boot. With the contest heading for the yawner department a collision between GM’s unstoppable force and Bears’ immovable object saw a pair of 44 locomotives collide which lead to a Lindros like Engine 88 lying on the ice. This definitely shook up both sides as Fraser Rivers’ (Smokin) Joe Mamic jabbed in their 5th to ignite a furious Bear comeback attempt.

Throwing caution to the wind was Bears’ Chris (Haymitch) Hayman who utilized a Savardian spinarama for his first ever FHL tally which was quickly followed by Dan (New Daddy) Lowndes first of the season. A goal by (Sugar) Shane Baker and a rebound rippler off the stick of (Gentle) Grant Johannesen whittled the GM lead to one and despite several glorious opportunities including two off the post with their net empty, Bears’ valiant comeback attempt ended a goal short.

Halloween Special The contest between the two highest scoring squads turned out to be a nightmare on Barlow for Serenity as the Chevy Crows humiliated the Builders four-nil. Lighting the jacko-lantern twice for Fraser River was Brian (Bewitched) Balkwill who was the welcome recipient of two out of three devilish dishes off

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the stick of Ian (The Horror) Hannah who regained the penthouse in the FHL point tower with 17. Also scoring for GM was Randy (Creepy) Crofts who skewered a ripe rebound to put the game out of reach after Ken (Midnight) McMillan had frozen several Serenity defenders with his shocking speed. The final tally of the morning was notched by Shane (Cujo) Thon who scored his second of the season before a careless bodycheck sent him to the showers earlier than expected. Earning the shutout for the Powder Blue Persuasion was Darryl (The Monster) McManus, who actually faced numerous quality chances but had an answer for them all. Despite the gruesome road conditions a full slate of Blue Collar Boys showed up looking for candy but Bear only gave them one treat in their 2-1 victory. The low scoring affair featured some ghoulish and sometimes

gargantuan saves by both goalies who pulled off their Jason imitations without a hitch. To say Bear was lucky to score a pair may be an overstatement, but they did capitalize on two innocuous looking plays as Chad (Sinister) Swanson utilized a wicked wrap around to open the scoring before Shane (Spellbinding) Baker slithered a harmless looking shot five hole on a screened BCS keeper. Blue Collar wouldn’t go away without a frantic fight and when Kevin (Hocus Pocus) Hesslegrave finally hit the net on a two on one with four minutes remaining it was all hands on deck as the final shrieking seconds wound off the clock. In the end it was Bear Tender Zack (Lighting) Leslie who had the last laugh as he kept the Silviculturist Skeletons in the closet for another week. Steve Dodge is a defensive winger with Bear Communications and an Observer contributor.

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Lost October 17th Kinchant St. area. Set of keys. 1 square key has corner nipped off. Drop off at Observer office.

Asst manager position. 100 hrs/month. Customer service, food/retail. Various shifts. Reply to P.O. Box 4377 Quesnel, B.C. V2J 3J4.

Coming Events

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Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Your tax-deductible donation either to continuing palliative care services or to Quesnel Hospice House will assist those living with or affected by life-threatening illnesses, by providing dignified care and comfort. Donations may be sent to: Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association PO BOX 4537, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J8 Volunteer Co-ordinator/Grief Counsellor 250-985-5815 Executive Secretary/Donations 250-985-5816

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2012 QUESNEL ROTARY AUCTION

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November 26, 27, 28

Some of the Rotary Auction items are ... Troll Adult Ski Pass - Gary Lilienweiss, Lawyer - $450 value 10 yard load of 3/4 gravel - City of Quesnel - $175 value Barkerville Fudge Gift Basket - $85 value Watch for our flyer coming in your Quesnel Cariboo Observer Nov. 23rd www.quesnelrotary.com/Auction.aspx

In Memoriam

Alan Whitehead April 3, 1969 - November 3, 1987 It’s 25 years since you left but the memories are as clear as if it were yesterday. Mom, Paul and Family

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

City of Quesnel

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC JOURNEYMAN

(full-time) Competition No. 12-56. Closing is 4 pm, November 13, 2012

The City of Quesnel’s Public Works Department requires a full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman. This position reports directly to the Shop Supervisor or his designate and 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 ncoe@quesnel.ca (microsoft word or pdf only).

Woodlands Manager Skeena Sawmills has an opportunity for an experienced Woodlands Manager to take up the challenge of managing the company’s timber tenure, log supply and woodlands operations to meet resource management objectives and be part of the senior management team located in Terrace, BC. An ideal candidate will have a proven record of progressive woodland management responsibilities; vision to build and lead a team of professionals and oversee the delivery of the corporate business plan. You have at least 5 years’ experience at the woodlands management level in which you have honed your managerial skills for business improvement and performance management capabilities to effectively respond to changing internal and external business conditions. Strong organization skills and effective communication and presentation abilities, paired with post-secondary education and an 53) designation round out your pro¿le. 3lease forward your resume in con¿dence by 1ovember 9, 2012 to: Gian S. Sandhu Management Consultant Email: gian@globalceo.ca Fax: 604-637-1754

Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and sophisticated SPF dimension Sawmill / Planer facility at Strathnaver, BC, 40 km north of Quesnel, BC. Our quality lumber products are sold across North America and in overseas markets.

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Electrical Supervisor We are looking for an individual who is motivated, takes pride in their work and is very safety conscious. The ideal candidate will be a certified journeyman electrician with a Class A or Class B contractor license, sawmill and supervisory experience and a sound history in Programmable Logic Controllers and variable frequency drives.

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If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please submit your resume to: Personnel Coordinator Dunkley Lumber Ltd. P.O. Box 173, Prince George, BC, V2L 4S1 Phone: 250-998-4230 Fax: 250-998-4513 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com Applications must be received no later than November 9, 2012. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Quesnel

Rodeo Club Tuesday, November 6, 2012 7:00 pm Quesnel Seniors Centre

NEW MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. Election of OfďŹ cers If you enjoy the sport of Rodeo here is your opportunity to become a part of the action.

WINTER IN THE CARIBOO

Career Opportunities

(Woods Foreman) TIMBERLANDS Campbell River, BC Mid Island Forest Operation is a continuous harvest operation (6x3 shift) harvesting 1.1 MM M3 annually and building 140 km of road. Working as part of a team of supervisors, this position will have direct responsibility for woods operations and union crews. The successful candidate will value the team-oriented approach, have a good working knowledge of applicable occupational safety regulations, first-hand knowledge and experience in a unionized environment, and will be responsible for planning, supervision of hourly personnel, safe work performance and the achievement of departmental goals. Further job details can be viewed at:

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers

WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit and pension package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. Please reply in confidence, citing Reference Code. )VNBO 3FTPVSDF %FQBSUNFOU t 'BDTJNJMF Email: resumes@westernforest.com "QQMJDBUJPO %FBEMJOF 5IVSTEBZ /PWFNCFS 3FGFSFODF $PEF 1SPEVDUJPO 4QWTPS .*'0

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

CLASS 1 DELIVERY DRIVERS AND OWNER OPERATORS. We will be conducting interviews for Williams Lake based drivers on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in the Coast Fraser Inn Boardroom at the Coast Fraser Inn, 285 Donald Road between 8am and 12 noon. Employees enjoy than average pay, benefits, a pension plan and great people to work with. Owner/Operators average earnings after expenses 90K+. Come meet us and see why we are the leader in our field!

BANNISTER COLLISION & GLASS CENTRE, VERNON, BC. Due to growth in our ICBC Express Repair Body Shop, we are seeking to fill the following position: LICENSED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN 2ND/3RD YEAR APPRENTICE Competitive Wages Good Benefits. Preference may be given to applicants with previous ICBC Express Shop Experience. Please forward your resume with cover letter by fax or email to the attention of Bill Blackey. Fax 250-545-2256 or email bodyshop@bannisters.com

Education/Trade Schools

Help wanted Processor owner/operator required for Nazko area preferably for 2 shifts interested party’s pleased call 250-398-2828. LOOKING for dependable person to remove snow at residence in Johnson Sub. this winter. Must be available early mornings as often as required. colleenbee08@gmail.com

Education/Trade Schools

Bring it on! Winter Tires

Snow Log Blowers Splitters

UNBC MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION SESSIONS QUESNEL (Video Conference) NOVEMBER 6, 2012 - ROOM S125

plus... everything you need to winterize your home.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 570 Newman Rd. 250-747-5275 Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA

12:15PM - UNBC QUESNEL CAMPUS, 100 CAMPUS WAY

Reserve Your Seat Information session seating is limited. Please register at www.unbc.ca/mba or call 1-866-960-6125 to reserve your seat. We look forward to meeting you.

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The College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following positions:

INSTRUCTOR - MINING PROGRAM Quesnel Campus

The Quesnel campus requires a sessional instructor to teach in the Mining program. Five years experience working with simulator equipment and/or heavy equipment operations, and training; preferably in SIMLOG applications. Experience and knowledge within the mining /resource industry is an asset.

To find out more information about these and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.

CNC - A COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING THAT CARES, SERVES, AND LEADS 3330 - 22ND AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 1P8 TEL (250) 562-2131 EXT. 5466 FAX (250) 561-5864 EMAIL: RESUMES@CNC.BC.CA

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Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Financial Services

Heavy Duty Machinery

Farms

Houses For Sale

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire Millwrights,Fabricators and Heavy Duty Mechanics. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-8389637. PT Experienced BookKeeper Required - Experience with Lottery tickets an asset. Reply to Box “ A “ C/O Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

Required Immediately: Full time heavy Duty mechanic and/or Lowbed operator to work in shop and field environment. Combined experience an asset. Competitive wage and benefits package. Please send resumes to webbsranes@shaw.ca or contact Jerry at 250-983-9293.

SUPERVISORS req’d for Quesnel Husky Sal:$17/hr. Duties:Supervise and co-ordinate sales staff and cashiers. Prepare work schedules. CASHIERS req’d Sal: $10.25/hr. Duties: Greet customers. Receive and process payments. Contact: Harpal Singh mail: quesnelhusky95@yahoo.com Fax: 250-992-8330 Location: Quesnel, BC

www.PitStopLoans.com 1.800.514.9399

Professional/ Management

Pets & Livestock

• Avoid Bankruptcy

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

• Avoid bankruptcy • Rebuild Your Credit • 0% InterestCanadian • Proudly

250-277-1677 250-434-4226 www.4pillars.ca

Sporting Goods

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Acreage for Sale PANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser RD. 35 Acres in Hay. $135,000. 780-394-7088

• Hookup existing forceair furnace • Radiating water heat, H/W Tank, Hot Tub & Pool • Greenhouse • Heat 3,000 to 20,000 sq ft • Outdoor Wood & Coal Furance • CSA Approved Assembled Parts Package Ready to install

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Apt/Condos for Sale DownTown NQ 2bdrm. Apartment, underground parking, elevator, storage room & much more. $75,000 firm. Serious enquiries only. (250)991-7008

Commercial/ Industrial Property Commercial Space for rent in Quesnel City Centre , excellent for retail restaurants, office or medical. 7 Room office in one existing space @ 269 ,279 Barlow Ave call 1-604731-8389

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QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

LOADS OF POTENTIAL

For Sale By Owner

Great 2 BR house close to schools and shopping. Remodelled bath, newer furnace, lg livingroom, fenced yard & shop. Full bsmt has suite potential. Just $89,900 #3976 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202

FULLY Renovated Family Home in South Hills. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement. Large carport, fully fenced yard for kids. Walking distance to school. For inquiries please call 250-747-0732

QUESNEL REALTY 355 St. Laurent Ave.

Houses For Sale

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Beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath executive home. Hardwood floors, oak kitchen w/bay window nook and adjoining family room. Freshly painted, fenced yard, RV parking. $294,500. #3804 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202

Stunning custom built executive home with all the extras. 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, central A/C, 4 bdrm, 4 baths. Beautiful rock work in & out. Price now $349,900. #3721 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202

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Qualifications: • High school diploma. • Years of previous management experience in a manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities. • Preference given to those individuals with Lean Manufacturing and Maintenance experience.

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Send your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date November 19, 2012.

Real Estate

(250)747-2962

Heat, Air, Refrig.

Dealer heating 20,000 sq ft Fraser Bridge Inn, Quesnel

Responsibilities include: • Supervise employees and work conditions to ensure employees work safe and in a manner that meet the Company’s objectives and Plant Policies & Procedures. • Provide leadership in work performance and quality workmanship. • Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented. Schedules required training with approved training sources, including Corporate Safety Manager.

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Pinnacle Renewable Energy requires 2 Production Supervisors at its Burns Lake plant location. He or she will focus on leading the production crews of approximately 6 people to achieve and exceed targets in safety, quality, and cost. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience and expertise in a manufacturing environment.

Airwalk Snowboard boots, size 5, $25.00, call (250)747-3100

16 Horse Power 4 Wheel Drive

Heat, Air, Refrig.

Please fax 250-992-7855 or email jobs@summitelec.com

Production Supervisor – Burns Lake

Front End Loader

Lovely 2 bdrm mobile home and addition just moved to quiet 1 acre in Kersley. New paint, siding, well, septic, newer flooring. Great starter at $109,000. #3675

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ELECTRICIANS

Recruiting journeyman and apprentice electricians for contracts throughout BC. Industrial/ maintenance experience an asset. Clean Drivers Abstract and Drug/Alcohol Test are essential. We offer competitive rates, company paid benefit package and a RRSP plan.

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1993 Diesel Kubota

Firewood/Fuel

Reduce Debt by up to

Heavy Duty Machinery

Merchandise for Sale Firewood for Sale! Cut to order,$125 a cord. Delivery available. Call (250)991-1979

Financial Services

Misc. for Sale For sale: alfalfa and grass mix hay. 250-747-8389. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Set of 4 winter tires on rims.Toyo P215 160 R16 Observer G02+. Good condition. $400. 250-992-5066. SHAVINGS: Clean, compressed. 2 sizes. New Cal Rabbit Farm. 250-395-3336. Woodfired Boiler. Tarm Innova 50 controls & storage. 250-344-2603 evenings. jcross@redshift.bc.ca

Great 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. South of the city. Hardwood floors, finished basement with pellet stove, fenced yard, and garage. Close to shopping and transit. $169,900. #3937 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202

35 acre hay/pasture farm on Hwy 97 south of Quesnel. 1640 sq ft house with attached garage, large heated shop, metal Hay barn, pond out back of house. Very close to town and all conveniences. Contact Richard Poitras @ 780-217-1591 or email eagleoilfield@live.ca

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To apply either drop your resume to our Chrysler dealership Att: Kerry Gustafson or email confidentially to gusltd@shawcable.com

Services

Horse Sale! Sat. Nov. 10th @ 11:30 AM 4071 McLean Rd. Quesnel Please consign early. Phone BC Auctions (250)992-2459/(250)983-1239

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Gustafson’s Dodge / Kia is now accepting resumes for the full time position as an automotive technician. We offer on going industry leading training in both Dodge and Kia vehicles to keep our technicians up to date in the rapidly changing technology in todays new vehicles. We also have the most up to date equipment available for any service department. If you take your profession seriously you will want to check out this opportunity today. Gustafson’s offers very competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan with no waiting period.

Work Wanted Norm’s Handyman Service Snow blowing and shovelling Call (250)255-1874

Livestock

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ELECTRICAL DESIGN DRAFTSPERSON. Electrical Engineering Consulting firm requires Electrical Design Draftsperson in our Kamloops office. Preferably minimum 1 year experience. Apply in writing to ICI Electrical & Control Consulting Ltd. Email: sean@ici-electrical.com Closing date for applications November 16, 2012.

Borrow Up To $25,000

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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SMITHERS Logging Contractor is hiring Buncher, Skidder, and Processor Operators. Call Shari at 250-847-1531 or fax resume to 250-847-1532.

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Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Trucks & Vans

Houses For Sale

Commercial/ Industrial

Townhouses

2004 Dodge Ram 4X4

FOR SALE BY OWNER

House for Sale

5.36 Acres 2921 sq/ft 3 bdrm, 2 bath

$229,900. 250-747-1296 Mobile Homes & Parks 2 bdrm trailer in quiet adult park. References required. $550+util. 250-992-5066.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

WOODGROVE MANOR 1241 Lark Avenue Located in the desirable Uplands area Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath suites Free Hot Water FROM $600/mo Quiet. Secure. Clean. Seniors and families welcome.

Call Shawna

250•992•7868 Members of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

References required.

For Rent or Lease

276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177 Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm. unit in quiet park. $650/mo. + utilities. Includes W/D. Available immediately Call (250)747-2951

Homes for Rent Nearly new 3 bdrm. rancher in quiet, friendly S. Quesnel neighbourhood. Near Lakeview School, shopping, etc. N/S, no dogs. References required. $900/mo. Available Nov 1st. Call (250)747-5239 RED BLUFF 3bdrm. house on 1/2 acre, n/s, references required, $700/mo. Available immediately, call (250)992-1592

Suites, Lower 2Bdrm. Suite in 4Plex. $625/mo. Available Nov. 1st, call (250)992-5113 GOOD WEST Quesnel area, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground level entry, washer, dryer, fridge, stove included, fenced yard. $650 mo. Call 1-877-449-6622 or gclark@goldcity.net Large 2 bdrm gr. level suite with w/d hookups. Short term rent. Can be rented to end of May/June. Avbl immediately. $500+dd.Or $550 with washer/dryer. No smoking/parties. Util. separate. Location on Baker Dr.Call 250-992-5128 or 250-983-4213 and lv. msg. Large 2 bdrm gr. level suite with w/d hookups. Short term rent. Can be rented to end of May/June. Avbl immediately. $500+dd.Or $550 with washer/dryer. No smoking/parties. Util. separate. Location on Baker Dr.Call 250-992-5128 or 250-983-4213 and lv. msg. North Quesnel - Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite, utilities included, w/d, $550/mo. (250)992-2362

Townhouses

N Quesnel 2bdrm. Apt., Clean and quiet, references required, caretaker on-site $625/mo. Available immediately. Call (250)992-5994, (250)992-3376.

Pet friendly 3bdrm. townhouse. Avail. Nov 1st, $735/mo. + Hydro. (604)5103252 or (250)649-8439

Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Parks

For Overrs 32 Yea

Picks of the week

Transportation

Cars - Domestic FOR SALE! 1992 Cadillac. $500. Call (778)414-7472

Duplex / 4 Plex N Quesnel 2Bdrm suite in 4Plex. Walking distance to all amenities. Ideal for older or working couple. Private drive & entrance. Avail. immediately. Call (250)992-5796

New Condition! 141,000 km’s $13,500 Lots of Extras....... Tona cover Phone (250)992-8181

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Single, Double, Triple Sections & Modular Homes

1-866-868-4663 • 250 250-392-7212 392 7212 www.bobpatersonhomes.com DL#7116 1200 Mackenzie Ave @ Hwy 97 (Beside the Husky)

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

1996 Chevy Blazer

Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.

$1,200. obo - 250.255.6569

Houses For Sale

DISPOSAL OF HOUSE and PROPERTY at 1340 Twan Avenue

3 months On* us

The City of Quesnel invites interested parties to submit a sealed bid/ offer on a City owned house and lot located at 1340 Twan Avenue. The 2012 assessed value of the property and improvements is $107,600. The interior of the house can be viewed on Tuesday, November 6 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. or call the undersigned to arrange an appointment. This property and improvements are being sold on an “as is, where is” basis. Sealed bids in a clearly marked envelope reading “Sale of 1340 Twan Avenue” will be accepted at the front counter of City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 until Friday, November 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. At that time, there will be a public opening. The City of Quesnel reserves the right to refuse any or all offers submitted on this property including the highest offer. Inquiries regarding this property may be directed to Ken Coombs, Director of Public Works and Engineering during office hours at 250-992-2111.

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

$12,795 3 months On* us

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E L P M A S all w wheel wh whee drive, low kms, Great Price Call today

$25,395 3 months On* us

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2006 YUKON Used vehicle trial #8577A 4x4, SUV Automatic

$17,895 3 months On* us

2006 Chevy Avalanche Used vehicle trial stock # 21598A, color: black Automatic transmission 4 door crew cab

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2010 CHEVY 1500 Used vehicle trial stock # 21713B color: blue Automatic trans. 4 door crew cab

Sell your vehicle Private party ads only (non-commercial) under cars, trucks, SUVs or vans.

2005 TITAN Used vehicle trial #21719B 4.4 Crew Cab Automatic 4 door

Cars - Domestic

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2009 PONTIAC VIBE stock # 21689A color: red Standard trans. 4 door all wheel drive

by Sealed Bid

Call Today! OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

SHAUN'S

RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean. Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

3 months On* us

2009 CIVIC Used vehicle trial #8574A 4 door Sedan Automatic

$15,875

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Professional Services You Requested it! We listened! It’s Back..

CHERRY BOMB!

“The Sharpest Deals Around”

SAW REPAIR

Complete Bandsaw & Round Saw Sales & Service & Sharpening Spacious room for rent Call us

250-992-9079

“We Sharpen EVERYTHING” • Carpentry Saws & Tools • Household Saws & Tools • Carbide Service • Knife Grinding • Electric Shears • Bandsaw Sharpening

3-445 Anderson Dr. Quesnel hairwest@shaw.ca • look us up on facebook

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Test our New complete line of Moroccanoil Skin & Hair products Meet our new Esthetician Maple Park Shopping Center

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Quesnel Septic Service Ltd. Site Assessments • Designs • Installations Inspections • Maintenance & Repairs Quality & Service 43 years

Sean Pitcher, ROWP

Ph: 250-747-5126

Fax: 250-747-5133 email: sean.quesnelseptic@telus.net

Quesnel’s Full Service Septic Systems Company

Call Karen or Tracey to book your ad in the Professional Services Directory. 250-992-2121

D I R E C T O R Y

When our carriers deliver your newspaper in the winter, some walkways can be slippery...

DON’T LEAVE PLEASE SHOVEL THE WAY! Please make OUR PAPER sure your walkway to your mailbox is CARRIERS clear of snow for the safety IN THE of our carriers. SNOW! A Customers Service and Carrier Safety message from the Quesnel Cariboo Observer.

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SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS TUESDAY ORIENTATION FOR ON-LINE DRIVING ASSESSMENT Seniors’ Advocacy Service is booking 30-minute appointments on a touch-screen computer to help prepare people for the computer assessment process. This is ongoing, phone 250747-8363 to book an appointment CLIMATE ACTION GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at Alex Fraser Timber Park’s Nature Centre, 7 p.m. People interested in helping create a self-sufficient, resilient community, join the group.

WEDNESDAY EMOTIONAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS sponsored by Literacy Quesnel Society, Nove. 14, 12 p.m. (Workshop 1) and 6 p.m. (Workshop 2). For information and to register, call 778-414-9119 or email locquesnel@ shaw.ca. Cost is $20/person for each workshop. FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS FUN AND INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP for parents, teachers and performers of all ages, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. Ecole Baker school. $5/individual, $10/family at the door. For information call Trish, 250747-2711.

THURSDAY KERSLEY PLAYERS PRESENT TURN THE PAGE, a lighthearted situation comedy rated PG, Nov. 22 – 24 , 7:30 p.m., Kersley Hall. Tickets are $10, available at Cariboo Propane. UPLANDS NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Nov. 8, Voyageur school

library, 7 p.m. FREEDOM SINGERS IN CONCERT Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Bethel Church, South Hills. SUCCESSFUL AGING: AN OWNER’S MANUAL presentation by Dr. Larry Dian, Division Head Geriatric Medicine, VGH, Clinical Associate Professor, Dept. of geriatric Medicine, UBC. Nov. 15, 4:30 – 6 p.m. at Golden Centre, Open to the public. Sponsored by Quesnel Geriatric Assessment Team, Northern Health.

FRIDAY GIFTS GALORE EXTRAVAGANZA SPCA FUNDRAISER is looking for not only crafters but any home-based business to come and sell their products at the Elks Hall, Williams Lake, Nov. 9 – 10. to reserve a table call 1-250-296-4668 or email ttaz398@shaw. ca.

SATURDAY ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH CRAFT AND BAKE SALE AND LUNCH Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. LIVE MUSIC JAM NIGHT, Nov. 3, Elks Hall, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m., no host bar after 9 p.m. sponsored by the not-for-profit River City Music Association (RCMA.) Everyone welcome to play, sing or listen, $3/person, RCMA members free. For information contact Russ Watson, 250992-3452. NORTH CARIBOO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ANNUAL AUCTION Nov. 3, 6 p.m., Maple Park Alliance Church. Fully catered dinner with a toonie and regular auction to follow. Tickets are $30, each or two for $50, available at the school office until Oct. 28.

POLKA PARTY sponsored by Lions Seniors Building Project Nov. 10, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m., Barlow Creek Hall, admission at the door $10 (adults), $5 (12-17-year-olds) and children under 12 free. Dance to favourite polka music styles, fun for all ages. ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND AUCTION Nov. 17, 5 p.m., Tickets $20, sold only at Church office, no tickets sold at the door. Call 250992-6152 to reserve. CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Royal Canadian Legion, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., book your tables now, call the office 250-992-6819, $15/table or $25/two tables. Book before Nov. 19. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Native Friendship Centre. Tables are $15 or two/$25. Contact Michelle Munch, 250-9928347, for information or to book a table. QUESNEL LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE every last Saturday of the month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SUNDAY KERSLEY SCHOOL PAC’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Nov. 18, in Kersley Community Hall, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. with concession, door prizes, free babysitting, crafts and home baking. for table rental or information call Michelle, 250-747-4664. NAZKO CHRISTMAS MARKET Dec. 2, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nazko Community Centre. Lots of crafts and goodies, lunch

available at concession. For information or to book a table call Deanna, 250249-0235.

ONGOING EVENTS DARTS! New dart players sought for 2012-13 season. Mixed dart league. No experience necessary. Every Tuesday night at 6:45 at Elks Lodge. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information. GRIEFSHARE weekly sessions Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., workbook is $15. For information and registration contact Carol, 250992-5369, Debbie, 250-747-1500 or Northstar Church, 250-992-8830. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoon, 1 – 3 p.m. in the library activity room. RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? NEED HELP WITH A BRICK WALL? Quesnel Genealogy Society meetings are the second Tuesday of the month, September to June at 1490 Beryl Street, 7 p.m. For information contact 250-992-7211. YOUTH CENTRE open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Rock climbing bookings accepted for Saturday birthday parties, call 250983-6920 to check availability. QUESNEL ABORIGINAL ARTS GROUP, looking for Aboriginal artists and crafters interested in joining a group to support and promote local Aboriginal arts and crafts entrepreneurs. Anyone interested in joining contact Sandra Moore, quesnelaboriginalartsgroup@ gmail.com or 250-

925-1069. FRIENDS OF BARKERVILLE regular meetings, first Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Wee Chippee Restaurant. For information call 250-992-2008. VOICES FOR NORTH CARBIOO SENIORS every third Thursday at Legion Hall, 2 p.m. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peerfacilitated programming for adults with mental illness and or addiction. Groups run every other Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon in the large group room of the Westside Mental Health and Addictions Centre, 395 Elliot Street. For information call 250985-5832 or email QUE-peerdev.@ northernhealth.ca. AUXILIARY TO G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. Meetings are first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. in hospital lower boardroom. Orientation provided, police record check required. Pick up application at Hospital Gift Shop or contact Florence White, 250-992-5635 or Barb Glover 250992-5298. DOG AGILITY WITH KAY WHITEHEAD owner and trainer of four agility trial champions, and the instructor of many others. Call 250-992-3881 for details. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free, peerfacilitated programming for adults with a mental illness. The group runs every other Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon. For information call 250-985-5832 or email QUE-peerdev@ northernhealth.ca.

SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE hours Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call 250992-9330 and leave a message, someone will get back to you shortly. SAS is located in Century 21 office in the back. Sandwich board on sidewalk means a consultant is in to serve you. CNIB LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS in the Quesnel area for occasional social visits with local clients, help with shopping or getting to appointments, organizing in the home and reading. Orientation provided, police record check and references required. Prefer one year commitment. Email: anne.mcnicol@cnib. ca or call 250-6531702. EXODUS 4:10 TOASTMASTERS meet Thursdays. Meetings are 7 p.m., in multi-purpose room at Northstar Church, use lower parking lot. For details call Rose, 250-992-9520. QUESNEL ELKS HALL available for rentals, call Tim Patchett, 250-9925082. If you’re interested in joing the Elks call Ralph Scott, 250-747-8566. PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext. 225 at Axis Family Resources. DO YOU LIKE TO SING? Karaoke at the Legion, Friday nights, 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. DANCE LESSONS at the Legion every Wednesday night, 7 p.m. $15 per couple per session, pay in advance $100 for 8 sessions. Singles - bring your own

partner. Learn to slow-dance, quick step or jive. call 250992-5655 to register, or just drop in. CELEBRATE RECOVERY program, sponsored by Cariboo Liberty Place, for implementing a Christ-centred recovery at Victory Way Church, every Thursday, 7 p.m. For information call Ed, 250-255-0880. QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m.at the College of New Caledonia. Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250-747-1180 or rubydksn@telus.net SEASONS HOUSE provides support and advocacy for individuals in need of short term emergency shelter. To access services come to 146 Carson Ave., Quesnel or contact us, 250991-0222. COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizations wishing to affiliate or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer, 604-576-9734, fax: 604-576-9733 or email ecbayer@shaw. ca.

Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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Recipes

Warm up with a winter fondue O

riginally from Switzerland, the fondue started as a tasty way to use up leftover cheese. Today as well, there’s nothing like a warm cheesy fondue to bring together friends and family on a cold winter night. Take a look at this tantalizing recipe created by Chef Michael P. Clive: Ingredients: • 1 bottle Rickard’s Oakhouse • 2 ½ cups, smoked gouda, shredded • 1 cup gruyere, shredded • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour • A few drops of Worcestershire sauce For Serving: • 1 ½ pounds cubed or thick sliced and browned sausage

• 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets, blanched • 1 Red pepper, grilled, sliced • 1 small jar mini Gherkin pickles, drained • 1 baguette, pumpernickel or sour dough loaf, cubed Directions: Combine cheeses in a bowl with flour. Add Rickard’s Oakhouse beer to a small pot and bring to a bubble over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add cheese in handfuls. Stir constantly, melting the cheese in batches. Stir in a figure-eight pattern with a wooden spoon. When the cheese has been incorporated fully, stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Transfer fondue to warm fondue pot. www.newscanada.com

Tips to overcome common breakfast barriers

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ost parents know that breakfast is important, yet some children are leaving for school hungry. New research from Nutella reveals statistics on the breakfast attitudes and habits of Canadian families and opportunities for how to get more breakfast on Canadian tables: Fact: More than a quarter of Canadian Moms (26.3 per cent) agree that they are too rushed to prepare breakfast for their children weekday mornings before school. Solution: Plan ahead – you can do this my making a weekly schedule for what is on the breakfast menu. Pick a designated area of the kitchen to display it – such as a chalkboard – and have your children input on what the menu items will be. Fact: More than seven in 10 (73 per cent) moms agree that breakfast recipe ideas and tips could help their families eat breakfast more frequently. Solution: A great way to get more recipes, hints and tips is to join the online community where parents across Canada

can help each other out. The Nutella Breakfast Table is a Facebook page designed for sharing ideas and recipes, in turn giving parents a community to share and learn from one another. Fact: Two-thirds (66 per cent) of moms agree that ideas for making breakfast more fun could help their family eat breakfast more frequently Solution: Add fun to breakfast with music. Make a breakfast playlist – include up-beat songs to put you in a positive mood as you head out the door. Eating breakfast while listening to music will set you up for whatever the day has in store. Fact: Two-thirds (66 per cent) of moms wish there was more time to enjoy breakfast as a family. Solution: Be a breakfast champion – communityled breakfast initiatives help kids and families enjoy breakfast together. If you or someone you know has a great community breakfast idea, apply for support through The Nutella Breakfast Table Fund. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2012 at Facebook. com/TheBreakfastTable www.newscanada.com

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Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Business Excellence Awards The nine award categories are: 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 service • Works 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-profit organization • Whose participation in the community has significantly benefited others • Has contributed by giving back to the community with time, product, donations and/or support

Sponsors Diamond • Quesnel Cariboo Observer Platinum • West Fraser Mills Ltd. Gold • City of Quesnel Silver • Quesnel Toyota • Spee Dee • Central BC’s Academy of Nail Technology • Staples Booster • Fountain Tire • Sandman Hotel • Wright Choice Automotive • Community Futures • Walmart

Get your nominations in early!

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

NOMINATION INFORMATION Name of Award: _____________________________________________________________________ Name of Nominee: ____________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Phone Number: __________________ Email Address: ______________________________ Nomi nator’s Information Your name: ________________________________ Your Phone Number: ________________________ Your Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Date of Submission:

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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 toAvenue, Quesnel, BC V2J 2B6 Please return nomination forms and support information the Quesnel Visitor Centre located at PhoneAvenue, 250-992-8716 703 Carson Quesnel, BCor V2Jfax 2B6toor250-992-2181. fax to 250-992-2181.

Deadline for 2012 Nominations is November 9, 2012.