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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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POLITICS

Simpson seeks another term

Incumbent says he can speak freely and vote constituent wishes AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After two terms of serving Cariboo North, MLA Bob Simpson is running again – this time as an Independent. “After eight years I believe our democratic system is broken and in large part due to partisan control,” Simpson said. “It’s unnecessary and unhealthy.” That’s why, Simpson said, he’s “seeing this through and giving people a choice.” “I’m giving people a high-profile, reputable choice,” he said. Simpson said he has proven independence gets things done, adding he feels he has a higher profile than the vast majority of MLAs. “I have the opportunity to speak freely, while other members have to tow party line,” he said. Simpson said many ask the question: Can an Independent MLA get it done. “That’s the wrong question,” he said. “The question should be, Can a party MLA get it done?” Simpson noted a prime example is Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and the hotly debated HST. “She was forced to vote for it every single time whether her constituents wanted it or not.” Simpson said he has the utmost respect for his fellow candidates (Liberal Coralee Oakes and NDP Duncan Barnett) but said they will quickly learn their responsibility is to their party. “Their job is not to represent

their constituents,” he said. “Their job is to represent their constituents. However, they have message boxes they have to stick to. They’re told how to vote in every issue in the legislature, whether they agree or not.” Simpson said as an Independent he is “able to advocate for policies and programs that will benefit all British Columbians, free from the constraints of affiliation with a political party or ideology.” Because, he said, it comes down to democracy. While advocating for democratic reform, Simpson believes some of the following changes are necessary: • Campaign finance reform; • Free votes in the legislature; • Empowering legislative committees; and • Moving the fixed election date. And the idea an Independent can’t be as successful for their region as a sitting government member is “simply an idea not supported by evidence” pointing to a provincial $4 million commitment to the Multi-Centre and a number of capital projects and road improvements. Because, he said, it’s about being accountable to the entire population base and having the freedom from constraints of a political party. “I’ve always brought a highprofile to the issues we need addressed,” he said. “I’m involved with governance issues, not political ones.” For more on Simpson, check Independent MLA Bob Simpson in his legislative office in Victoria. out www.reelectbob.ca.

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Highway 97 fatality One person is dead and three others injured following a multi-vehicle crash just north of Hixon Monday afternoon. Police were called to the scene, on Highway 97 near Woodpecker and Ewing Roads, just before 1 p.m. One person was deceased at the scene. Prince George RCMP, the BC Ambulance Service, Fort George Highway Rescue and the Hixon Volunteer Fire Department, all initially attended the scene. North District RCMP’s Provincial Traffic Services Section were called in to lead the investigation. Initial indication is that a northbound tractor trailer with a load of lumber, collided head on with an empty southbound tractor trailer. Two pick up trucks were then struck, one of them going down a 10-metre embankment. Two other tractor trailers went off road to avoid the collision. The driver of one of the tractor trailer units involved in the original collision was dead at the scene. The three other drivers were transported by the BC Ambulance Service to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. for treatment of unknown injuries. Police say the stretch of highway is three lanes wide and was completely covered in lumber and other debris for approximately 200 metres. The highway was closed for several hours, however, an alternative route around the crash scene was been established and open to alternating traffic.The investigation is continuing.

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LOCAL NEWS

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Above; the Western Star tridem-axle, double capacity sand hopper truck has laser-guidance for the towplow; bottom: this is what motorists will see ahead of them when the towplow is deployed and operators are asking the public to exercise caution around all road-clearing vehicles. Annie Gallant photos

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HMVC’s newest snow-clearing duo is state-of-the-art technology ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

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There’s a new monster on the road. With laser guidance systems, computerized touch-screen technology and joy stick controls (just like a fighter jet), this megamachine plows snow like a fearsome warrior. HMC has purchased a new Western Star tridemaxle, double capacity sand hopper with laser-guidance for the towplow, a separate multi-lane clearing plow attached to the back of this super-sized addition to the HMC fleet. With a clearing capacity of nine metres once the towplow is fully extended, motorists may think the truck has jack-knifed on first glance, but that’s just how this towplow deploys. Although the operator can deploy the towplow to the right as little as one foot at a time, fully extended,

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between the truck’s plowing capability and the towplow’s capability, this one unit can clear one side of a four-lane highway in one trip, sanding or salting at the same time. Introduced to Canadian winters about 10 years ago, the towplow has been plying B.C. highways for several years. The sanding capacity of the towplow allows the operator to distribute a light sanding, in conjunction with the plowing for a minimum of 20 km, lessening the trips to refill the hopper. HMC is currently training three drivers to operate this mighty plow monster and hopes to have the truck and towplow ready for deployment during the next major snow event. “Drivers need to be trained in the computerized touch screen for dispensing sand or salt, the joystick controls and ensuring they

can adjust their width correctly, with the right reaction time, for the width of the road and obstacles as well as reading the laser guidance system,” HMC’s superintendent for Quesnel, Bill Pattyson said. “This truck and towplow is not only useful on fourlane sections but also on two-lane with the adjustable extension. They can go from four-lane to two-lane on the fly.” Although the sight of

this behemoth barrelling down the highway may strike fear into the hearts of drivers, Pattyson said despite it’s appearance, it’s a stable, safe machine and a welcome addition to HMC’s road clearing fleet. “Motorists need to be extremely cautious, slow down and move as far to the right as possible,” Pattyson said. HMC has more than six years left on its mandate

Winter Carnival February 2, 2013 • 1:00 – 5:00pm

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for road maintenance in the North Cariboo and are constantly looking at their equipment and practices to ensure the best possible service. To that end, Pattyson said the company has added three new state-of-the-art graders for a total of nine graders as well as a new truck which is already in service and five new cabs and chaises, ready to replace five existing, ageing trucks. Pattyson added this winter has been challenging, but they expect to finish the season with enough equipment and sand and salt stock piles. “It costs the same to remove six inches of snow as it does to remove two feet of snow,” he said. “HMC is fortunate to have very skilled employees from the mechanics shops and yard crews to the office staff and all our road crews.”

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NEWS

City surveying South Hills residents for garbage pick up DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter

The city of Quesnel is surveying approximately 805 dwellings in South Quesnel to see if there is sufficient support to provide garbage pick up in the neighbourhood. At the January 21 meeting, city manager Byron Johnson presented a report to council regarding the garbage pickup in the South Hills neighbourhood. He explained that council received a letter from South Hills and Area Neighbourhood Association Dec. 17 requesting residential garbage collection. At that meeting, staff were directed to

conduct a survey to see if a majority of taxpayers in South Quesnel are in favour of residential garbage collection. With Garbage bylaw no. 413 in place, the city has the authority to provide garbage collection within city limits. If residential garbage pick up moves forward, no resident will be able to opt out. The city has distributed surveys to about 805 dwellings in the area, 225 mobile homes and 580 single family residences. If the survey is approved, additional revenue to the city is estimated at $52,164. The approximate cost of providing

the service to South Quesnel neighbourhood residents is $42,863. This means that the surplus of about $9,301 will be put toward new equipment or to cover other garbage-related costs. The cost for garbage collection is $72 annually, minus 10 per cent for early payment, which will include the 245 litre, wheeled garbage bin which is compatible with the city’s garbage collection trucks. Quesnel mayor, Mary Sjostrom said if garbage pick up proceeds in the South Hills Neighbourhood, there will be less traffic at the landfill, which could benefit

PMT Chartered Accountants/Business Advisors LLP is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2013, Ronald E. Rasmussen Inc., Chartered Accountant has joined PMT. Since 1952, PMT has been providing independent professional services to a broad variety of clients in the Cariboo through its offices in Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. While we have the strength of multiple offices, each office has local owners that make decisions that make sense for our local clients. Our Quesnel office will be led by David MacNicol, CA, and Debbie Wiens, CGA, who are both residents of Quesnel. Ron Rasmussen will continue on with the office as an Associate and will be providing assistance with clients’ accounting needs. David has over 17 years of professional public practice experience including 12 years with an international accounting firm. For the past 7 years, David has worked exclusively with private owner managed companies, proprietorships and individuals in a wide variety of industry sectors. Debbie has been working in public practice in Quesnel since 1990. She obtained her CGA designation in 1998 and has been providing accounting services to a variety of clients in the community.

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the community. “With fewer people making individual trips to the landfill, we’re reducing our community’s greenhouse gas emissions,” she explained. “Plus, it’s a convenience for the folks in South Quesnel.” The deadline for the survey is Feb. 20 at 4:30 p.m. You may drop off the survey in person or mail it to City Hall, scan the survey and email it to city all@quesnel.ca or fax your survey to 250992-2206. If you have questions regarding the survey, call city hall, 250-992-7480. Check your Observer for updates.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Director of Public Works and Engineering Position is full time and will be posted until it is filled. Competition No. 13-05 For complete details, visit our website at www.quesnel.ca

SOUTH QUESNEL HOMEOWNERS Residential Garbage Collection Survey A survey has been sent to all registered home owners in South Quesnel (within City limits) asking if you would like the City to provide residential garbage collection. You should receive your survey sometime this week - watch for it in the mail. Return your survey to City Hall by 4:30 p.m., February 20, 2013. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)

What Parents Need to Know Dear Parents, The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), given to Grade 4 and 7 students, does not count towards your child’s marks. The results do not actively support your child’s learning. • FSA tests are expensive and waste money at a time when cuts are being made. • FSA tests do not help students learn or teachers teach. • FSA tests take valuable time away from more meaningful learning. • The data does not provide real help to students, parents, or schools. • The results are misused to rank schools and promote privatization. Teachers in Quesnel recommend that parents write a letter to your school principal requesting that your child be exempted from the FSA. To learn more about your child’s progress and the real assessments done in the classroom, talk to her or his teacher.

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NEWS

Home owner grants

More than one million home owners in British Columbia may be eligible to receive the entire Home Owner Grant again this year as the Province is increasing the threshold for the Home Owners Grant by $10,000 to $1.295 million to keep pace with rising property value assessments. BC Assessment estimates the value of all homes based on their market value on July 1 each year. Government then adjusts the threshold of the Home Owner Grant to make sure at least 95.5 per cent of eligible homeowners receive the full amount. Those with homes valued above the threshold may still be eligible for a partial grant. The Home Owner Grant provides a maximum reduction in residential property taxes on principal residences of $570 in the Capital, Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley regional districts. The Northern and Rural Area Homeowner Benefit, one of the measures that keeps the carbon tax revenue neutral, increases the Home Owner Grant by $200 for home owners living outside of those areas to provide additional property tax relief for northern and rural British Columbians. An additional grant of $275 is available to those who are aged 65 or over, permanently disabled or a veteran of certain wars. The B.C. government expanded the program to include low-income Canadian Forces veterans in the event they do not already qualify as seniors or persons with disabilities. In 2007, the Home Owner Grant program also was expanded to include eligible low-income home owners who, but for the high assessed value of their homes, would have been eligible for the full grant.

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ustin Trudeau really just wants what a lot of people want when they get older … to return to their childhood home. His just happens to be 24 Sussex Drive, so the process is a little more complicated than going to your realtor and making an offer. He has to earn it. And thanks to his father, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, and one of his father’s best friends, Jean Chretien, earning the right to call 24 Sussex Drive home is tougher now for Liberals than it was when the two elder statesmen managed to get there. Can Justin Trudeau pull the oncemighty Liberal Party of Canada out of the depths of third-party status and return it to its previous status as the self-proclaimed “natural ruling party of Canada”? It will, however, take more than a large part of the voting block looking to reconnect with a bygone era. But Trudeau is saying the right things. He’s painting Prime Minister Stephen Harper and NDP leader Thomas Mulcair with the same brush, calling them top-down leaders who demand MPs toe the party line above all else. The inference, of course, is that he would be different. He also had an interesting take on electoral reform, saying he isn’t convinced proportional representation is the way to go. Instead, he favours preferential balloting whereby voters rank their candidates and a candidate needs more than 50 per cent of the vote to be elected. And, of course, he talked about engaging Canadians in the political system. Easier said than done. The question still remains … can Trudeau lead the Liberals back to glory. Who knows? But he’s got a better chance of doing it than most. The first hurdle is securing the leadership and the Liberals do have some history in electing the most unelectable candidate. – Prince George Free Press

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ike a bad reality show about a dysfunctional family, B.C. School Wars has lurched to life again for the 2013 election. Coming soon to billboards and buses across the province: staged pictures of sad-faced kids crammed into dirty classrooms by a heartless government. It doesn’t even matter which government. This ritual combat went on through Social Credit and NDP governments too. Premier Christy Clark opened the new season with her promised pitch to restructure bargaining. It suggested splitting up bargaining into traditional wage and benefit talks, and a separate table and fund for classroom size and support. Cast in her familiar role of the sullen, rebellious teenager, BCTF president Susan Lambert staged a news conference to distort and mock the government’s offer. A 10-year deal if we give up bargaining wages and classroom conditions? “Ludicrous.” What’s ludicrous is her characterization of a formula to link teacher pay to nurses, post-

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B.C. Views secondary faculty and other government workers. Nurses are renowned for getting raises when no one else does, so this should be an opportunity for these powerful unions to coordinate. But the BCTF can’t get along with other unions any more than it can negotiate with any discernible competence. Lambert falsely claimed there was no consultation on the proposal. This reminded me how she low-balled the costs of her union’s demands by hundreds of millions during what passed for negotiations in last year’s strike season. Behind the scenes, the BCTF executive and the school district bargaining agent had just settled on a mutual costing model. What this means is the school districts, which

paid leave time. To state the obvious, Clark and McRae staged this as a pre-election event to frame the issue. They knew their effort would be greeted as a declaration of war. The main reason the BCTF agreed to a contract extension with a wage freeze last year? It wasn’t the blindingly obvious fact that every other public sector union had already taken two zeroes. It was strictly tactics. The delay sets up the latest rematch of these old warriors in the spring election. The plan is to get the dreaded B.C. Liberals out and then start working over the weaker, more union-dependent NDP. That’s who caved in earlier and gave the BCTF broad control over staffing levels, the proverbial key to the treasury. Along with basic math and economics, a point the BCTF seems unable to grasp is that its strategy is self-defeating. Those sad kids are making more and more parents seek a better deal. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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have to make payroll and balance budgets, have convinced the BCTF to stop misrepresenting costs. I’ll believe that when I see it. Before Education Minister Don McRae had even spoken, BCTF vicepresident Glen Hansman was growling his reply on Twitter: See you in court. That message presumably also goes for premier-inwaiting Adrian Dix, unless he replaces the hated B.C. Liberals in May, then quickly kneels before the BCTF and extends the key to the provincial treasury. Two generations of British Columbians have been bullied by this bad drama, since Bill Vander Zalm decided an industrial union bargaining structure was just the ticket for public schools. Students are taught by example, if not by blatant propaganda in classrooms, that all problems are solved by demanding more money from the government. After this conditioning, older students are sometimes pressed into service as union pickets. There’s your Social Justice class, kids. Sorry about those sports teams and field trips, but we need those as bargaining chips to get more

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Editor: This is an open letter to MP Dick Harris. As a tax paying senior in your riding I am urging you and your government to virtually ignore the sudden media frenzy regarding First Nations. Isn’t it ludicrous to you that somewhere between three and five per cent of our total population has taken over the mainstream media? As I understand it, this group of our society gets somewhere around 17 per cent of our total federal budget as well as what they get from the provinces. I, for one, would like an audit done of each and every one of the 620 something reserves in this land. I want to know where my money is going. We have some extremely well run businesses on reserve land here in B.C., like Chief Louie in Oliver. You don’t see them blockading vital transportation routes, because they are too busy working ! Our local MLA Bob Simpson writes that protests are a right. I would question you that if I and a group of seniors here in Quesnel blockaded Highway 97 North for four to five hours demanding better facilities for seniors or blockaded the rail line to Prince Rupert demanding a meeting with the prime minister to resolve long standing issues we seniors have, it would not be very long before we would be forced to disband and move along by the local constabulary. Why isn’t this happening with First Nations people that are doing the same thing ? Before anybody thinks I am a racist I have worked on a reserve and have lived side by side with hard working First Nations. I would also point out that my family has been in Canada since 1775, which is before some Bands of FN’s were driven out of the USA and settled on land north of the 49th and now claim as their traditional territory. Thank you for your time and sorry if I ramble a bit but after all I am a senior. Mike Wright Quesnel

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Questioning Fletcher’s objectivity about smart meters Editor: Re- Tom Fletcher’s column Jan.23, – SMART METER DENIERS’ LAST STAND. If Tom Fletcher does not agree with what people are protesting, he resorts to ridicule and degradation of their position. I am one of the naysayers that does not have a Smart (dumb) Meter for a few very

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simple reasons; the new meters are surveillance devices that records when and how much hydro power is being used, this would be handy information for criminals to choose which houses are not being occupied. Another and the most insidious plan is that in the future we will be paying for power on a time of use as they do in Ontario – go

to Ontario Smart Meters and you will see our future. BC Hydro says that is not on our radar right now – sounds like 2009 election when the HST was not on our radar at “this time.” I have received a letter that says the meters have been tested by a federal consumer protection agency, they do not say what agency ie:

CSA, Canadian Standards Association or ULA Underwriters Labs. The letter also says that the meters have been certified by professional engineers, maybe the Mickey Mouse club, because they do not identify any agency – trust us we know what’s best. If Fletcher wants something to ridicule he should look to the

Provincial Liberal Government – the Jumbo municipality near Invermere, no residents live there but there is a Council of three people, non-elected, to oversee this Municipality. I did not hear Fletcher say anything about the $6 million spent on stickmen ads against the Anti-HST campaign, not one word about the $15 million on partisan ads that we

are now watching, not a word about the proposed 10-year agreement for the BCTF, great photo op but no substance and not one word about the $1.5 million for our Christy’s First Family Day (in what BC town?) Perhaps Fletcher could be more objective or go to work for the Fraser Institute. Martin Eastman Quesnel

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Clear skies over 2013 Loppet JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter

Bright skies greeted cross country skiers in a variety of outfits, over a range of ages Saturday morning as they congregated at Hallis Lake to try their legs on the Loppet. The weather and snow conditions were perfect for the event, with tempuratures hovering around -5. “With the ideal conditions Saturday, participants were treated to fast tracks and consistent waxing temperatures, which means everyone skied through the finish smiling in the sunshine,” one of the event organizers, Sunshine Borsato said. The trail was new this year, and Ron Watteyene, an organizer, said all comments were positive. Participants’ ages covered a 72 year range, from two-year–olds who trundled along, all the way up to 74 year-old veterans who glided with many years of experience. The Hallis Lake trails saw 100 registrants from across the province glide under their snowy pines. Clockwise from top; The mass start is one of the signifying aspects of a loppet. Rome Borsato takes off after having won socks in the door prize all the young participants were entered in. Don Cunningham was one of the elite few to take part in the 60 and up category. Marek Lowndes reaches for an adult’s hands as he crosses the finish line. Mike Trepanier pushes off as the race commences. Shar Balogh comes down the home stretch. Centre; Michael von Hahn tucks gliding down a slope, trying to get maximum speed with minimum effort. Jonas Gagnon photo

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a no show. Karin took down Ski–Hi, 8-3. It was a game of steals for Karins, through to the end. CDC found its pace, beating the Investors Group, 7-2. Learning from the woes of last week's weak finish, CDC paced itself and capitalized on opportunities. Investors struggled with the ice, leaving CDC in a tie for first place. Billy Barker beat Douglas Lake Equipment 7-2. In the feature game, the Billy Barker Boys forced the backhoe boys to fold in the final end, as the 'river' buries them in chips. Stay tuned next week for the final push of the regular season before the excitement ramps up for the playoffs.

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The Super League curlers were still fighting for points on Wednesday, hoping for that rock that will curl them around their opponents and into the finals. A&W and JAR faced off, with A&W coming back from a single point defect to take the game 11-5. JAR Transportation had all 18 wheels running early. Up 5-4 at the halfway point, they stopped for lunch and had a bucket of Chubby Chicken, which was too much for the transmission to handle and they couldn't get back in gear. A&W stole four in the fifth and three more in the sixth. Willis Harper took an easy win off Frank's, 7-0. Harper beats up on Frank's Supermarket as Frank's shots were

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Jan. 27 - Feb. 2, 2013 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have been living life in the fast lane, but this week you may need to apply the brakes. If you’re not careful, you could miss out on some exciting stuff. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, someone you know may feel like he or she deserves something that you have. Do not validate any jealousy and take the higher road by not engaging the situation. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, provide a steady and strong hand to keep someone you love on the right track. It may not be easy to be so supportive, but do what’s necessary to help a loved one. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, although you are very persuasive this week, you should focus all of your attention on selling yourself to others in the workplace. This can make promotion imminent. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you might sense that something isn’t quite right this week with a couple of people you know. Don’t be shy about asking questions to get to the bottom of the situation. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it can be difficult to believe the truth sometimes, especially when the news is not what you want to hear. Don’t let disagreements cloud common sense. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, mixing business and pleasure is not the right approach this week. Avoid starting new romantic relationships with someone in the office and focus on work. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, remember that risk may ultimately bring reward when considering an investment opportunity. With this in mind, you may want go out on a limb this week. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are on a roll and you probably have no plans to slow down for anyone. Try to slow down and help others if you find yourself with some free time. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, honesty is the best policy but you do not always have to be so forthcoming with your opinions. Employ tact if you are asked for your opinions on certain issues. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Even a minor disagreement could have you licking your wounds, Aquarius. Don’t use this week for sulking. Get back on the horse and dust yourself off. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, avoid potentially sticky situations this week. It is better to defer to an expert even if it means making a financial investment. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 27 - Patton Oswalt, Comic (44) JANUARY 28 - Elijah Wood, Actor (32) JANUARY 29 - Sara Gilbert, Actress (38) JANUARY 30 - Phil Collins, Singer (62) JANUARY 31 - Anthony Lapaglia, Actor (54) FEBRUARY 1 - Harry Styles, Singer (19) FEBRUARY 2 - Christie Brinkley, Model (59)

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Lifestyles

Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor

Make the most of this glorious season

Quesnel Winter Carnival

ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter When the January blues strikes and winter seems to be stretching endlessly before you, bundle the kids up and join the fun at West Fraser Timber Park for the fifth annual Quesnel Winter Carnival, Feb. 2, 1 – 5 p.m. It’s a great way to enjoy the beautiful North Cariboo winter with loads of activities, demonstrations and even some traditional outdoor food like bannock, s’mores and a cup of hot chocolate, courtesy of the Save-On Foods team. This year, the carnival is going green and the public is being asked to bring their favourite travel mug. The site will be styrofoam-free and if you don’t have your own mug, there’s a 25-cent eco-fee for one of the paper cups made from recycled material. “With everyone enjoying the park on foot, emissions are also kept to a minimum,” Carnival organizer Susan MacNeill said. “Public parking is limited to the lot directly opposite the entrance gate which leads to the start of the country walk. The disabled and volunteer staff may park adjacent to the lawn bowling area. This will be monitored by volunteers.” This year, there are eight primary activities including snowshoeing, skating on the pond, sledding, snow golf, cross country skiing, a country walk, new this year, find the avalanche beacon buried in the snow and of course, the great Canadian game of hockey. If you participate in at least four of these activities, your name is entered into a draw for multiple prizes. Children will want to sign up for one of the 45-minute sessions in the lawn bowling clubhouse, where they will do a variety of activities such as carnival masks, face painting and crazy toques. Be sure to sign up early to avoid disappointment. Also new in the park this year is the fun photo-board with four winter animals, face sections cut out, allowing young and old to poke their head in the open space and capture the moment with a camera. The country walk is a safe, reliable walkway which encourages everyone to take a stroll and enjoy the outdoors. The pathway leads from the parking lot, right into the park when all the activities take place. With the Nature Education and Resource Centre right on site, activities will also be taking place there, hosted by Baker Creek Enhancement Society. William Bolton, who created the fabulous winter carnival sign which greets visits to the park, will be on hand to demonstrate his snow sculpting. The Lions Club will have their Child Find Identity registration set up. In addition to the free bannock, s’mores and hot chocolate, there will be on-site food for purchase. “We asked everyone to come prepared, the event goes ahead regardless of the weather, with warm clothing, appropriate footwear, hats, scarves, mitts and a willingness to have a whole lot of fun. There will be fireworks at dusk to finish off a great day. “With this, the fifth Winter Carnival, we’re looking to increase attendance to more than 2,000 people passing through the park,” MacNeill said. “Bring your family, your friends and your camera.” For information visit the Facebook page quesnelwintercarnival where the public is encouraged to upload photos and feedback. “We welcome your comments and suggestions to help create the best winter carnival ever,” MacNeill said. “See you at the park.” Quesnel Winter Carnival is an initiative with B.C. Families and Active Living designed to promote outside winter enjoyment. This event is made possible through the generous support of community sponsors.

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The student volunteers that help make this program a succes. Contributed photo

Breakfast program thrives in Quesnel schools

ost of us have heard that breakfast is thought to be the most important meal of the day. Breakfast fuels the body to provide energy, and helps with concentration and problem solving ability for the rest of the day. It is especially critical for students attending school to start their day with a nutritious breakfast so they can stay focused and attentive to their learning. Unfortunately, many students skip breakfast before going to school. Some cite a lack of time, or do not feel hungry before leaving for school. Sadly, for other students, a nutritious breakfast just isn’t available at home. We are fortunate, that for many who need it, breakfast is available at school. During the 20112012 school year, approximately 75,000 breakfasts were served to Quesnel students through one of our nine school-based breakfast programs. This school year, the count is already more than 22,000 as of the

WE LCOME! School Notes School District #28 end of December. The average cost of each breakfast is $1.50, (or approximately $112,500 last year) and is provided though the generous support and efforts of many; schoolbased fundraisers, community fundraisers, individual and corporate donations, support from service clubs, the media, local business sponsorships – the list is amazing and continues to grow. We are also fortunate to have the support of the Quesnel Partnership for Student Nutrition (a society formed with the express purpose of promoting and fundraising for breakfast programs.) The Quesnel Partnership secured a significant grant from Breakfast Clubs of Canada a number of years ago that has evolved into a unique relationship with

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that organization. Breakfast Clubs of Canada continues to provide an annual cash grant and significant grocery contributions, that along with community support helps to sustain Quesnel breakfast programs. School breakfast programs provide much more than a nutritious breakfast. They can help to provide a real sense of connectedness between the student and the school through interactions with school staff, breakfast coordinators, volunteers and fellow students. There is truly a sense of school “family” when you are in the breakfast room and that positive energy can go a long way to shaping a student’s day.

Many students, both elementary and secondary have stepped forward to volunteer in their schools’ programs and derive great satisfaction from doing so. Several secondary students have returned to their elementary schools and continued to volunteer there, maintaining rich and positive connections with that school community as well. Breakfast Clubs of Canada is in the process of developing a national training standard for programs across Canada that will include nutrition, safety and training around how to create a welcoming and inclusive breakfast environment. We are proud that Quesnel was

chosen to be the national pilot site for this training. Representatives from Breakfast Clubs of Canada met with breakfast coordinators here, reviewed some of the modules and got feedback from them. The Quesnel team shared many positive examples of how they already provide welcoming, positive environments for the students who participate in their programs. We thank you again for your continued support. It will ensure longterm sustainability for these important programs in our schools. Cynthia Bernier is director of instruction – curriculum and Sue-Ellen Miller is superintendent of schools.

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Breast cancer doesn’t affect only older women. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 49 talk to their doctors about breast cancer screening. For women aged 50 to 70, mammograms are recommended every two years. Women over 70 should speak to their doctors about screening frequency. With all the talk about pollution from hydrocarbons, it’s comforting to know that a product with the name “white petrolatum” is free from any impurities that may cause cancer. This product has been around for over 150 years. We know it as its brand name, Vaseline. The internet makes shopping very easy and more people are doing their buying this way. However, buying drugs on-line is not recommended. There have been many reports about counterfeit drugs being sold on-line and the purchaser has no idea whether the label indicates what is truly in the bottle or not. Don’t take chances with your health. For answers to your questions about calcium or any product in our pharmacy, talk to our pharmacists. They are always ready to serve you.

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Connecting Our Community

The words charity and philanthropy are often used interchangeably, but it is the difference between the two that makes the biggest impact on the world around us. Charity is ingrained in our cultural fabric – we give to charity because we feel a moral or religious calling to do so. Charity is how we show compassion for people displaced by natural disaster, or our support for victims of crime or violence. Charity is the change we leave behind in the jar to find homes for abandoned animals, or the extra dollar we contribute to fight poverty in third world countries. Philanthropy is a desire to improve the material, social, and spiritual welfare of humanity, especially through charitable activities; the general love for, or benevolence toward, the whole of humanity. Whereas charity is essential to address immediate needs, philanthropy is the means by which individuals and non-profit agencies achieve their greater missions. Philanthropy is changing hearts and minds and cultures, its righting wrongs, it’s making the world a better place. Charity can be a vital hand out to someone in need, but philanthropy is the hand up that allows that individual to find lasting success. Few of us can make the kind of gift that adds a wing onto a hospital or builds a new library at our alma mater, but almost all of us can – with a little planning – be philanthropists that make a difference in some small (or large) way. Reasons to be Philanthropic: • It’s good for society, it’s good for your community, it’s good for your business, it’s good for you. • It is an effective way to give back to your community, to memorialize a loved one, and/or simply to “do good” • Important social needs in your community can be addressed, producing a healthier, more vibrant place to live – an enduring legacy of real benefit to future generations. • You become a part of a supportive network of like-minded colleagues who are willing to voluntarily share their time and expertise. SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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Freemasons celebrate 100 years in Quesnel O

n a Sunday afternoon in the fall of 1911, Mr. Edward L. Kepner invited a group of fellow masons to a get-together at his home on Front Street. This was the first concerted step towards the formation of a masonic lodge in Quesnel. They then asked permission of the masons of Cariboo Lodge No. 4 in Barkerville to form a lodge in their area. After that permission was granted, they proceeded to hold their first formal meetings in Quesnel on the upper floor of Mr. Kepner’s two-story building on Carson Street. It would be several years before all the formalities were completed and the Lodge was formally constituted by the Grand Lodge of British Columbia on September 22, 1913. This year, the Freemasons of Quesnel Masonic Lodge No. 69 will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the official formation of their Lodge in Quesnel. In the coming months there 100 Years - 1913 to 2013 will be a series of articles presented in this column recounting the history of the lodge as it paralleled the growth of our community. Some of the most significant people in Quesnel’s history have also been important members of Quesnel No. 69. The articles presented here will also discuss the institution of Freemasonry, its charities, concordant bodies for men, women and youth, and other information regarding the organization. In addition, we’ll provide some insight into what actually goes on within the walls of a masonic lodge. This column is just part of the celebrations planned by the masons of Quesnel which will culminate on the Labour Day weekend in September with a special lodge meeting and a visit from the Grand Master. We look forward to letting you, “read all about it,” right here each month. Bill Cave is a member of Quesnel Lodge No. 69 and a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of BC and Yukon.

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TOQUE TUESDAY, Feb. 5, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., chili lunch in Spirit Square. Support Seasons House, join them for lunch and purchase a toque. Wearing a toque is a visible sign of support.

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SOUTH HILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOC. MEETING Feb. 6, Dragon Lake school library, 7 p.m.

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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.

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NERSHIP FOR STUDENT NUTRITION AGM Jan. 31, 4:30 p.m. in Aboriginal Education building, 441 Shepherd Ave., North Quesnel.

FRIDAY

QUESNEL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS self-help group meeting Feb. 1, 12:30 – 2 p.m.

SATURDAY

QUESNEL WINTER CARNIVAL, Feb. 2, West Fraser Timber Park, 1 – 5 p.m. Free family fun. CELEBRATING THE ARTS , Feb. 16, 1 – 4 p.m. in West Fraser Timber Room, Arts and Rec. Centre. Arts and Entertainment, snacks and drinks provided along with a special birthday cake. For information contact Lana Johnson, 250-

7847-0303 or email short1001@hotmail. com. CDC THIRD ANNUAL VALENTINES DINNER, AUCTION AND DANCE Feb. 16 at CNC, 5 p.m. cocktails and appys, 6 p.m. Italian dinner, 7:30 p.m. live auction and 9 p.m. dance with Night Owl Music. Cash bar, credit card accepted on auction items. Tickets are $40/each at CDC, 488 McLean Street. For information call 250-992-2481. QUESNEL OLD TIME FIDDLERS DANCE, Feb. 2, Legion Hall, Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission $10 which includes a lunch. Tickets at the door. Contact

Jean for information, 250-992-5081. LIVE MUSIC JAM NIGHT Feb. 23, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m., sponsored by the not-for-profit River City Music Association, everyone welcome to play/sing or listen/ dance. Admission fees are $5/person to a maximum of $15 per family, RCMA members free, memberships available. For information call Russ Watson, 250992-3452. ALL PIONEER DAY July 27 at Antique Machinery Park. Those wishing to perform, contact John, 250-747-4526.

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THIRD ANNUAL SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT Feb. 24, 1 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church Hall. Entry fee $20. Contact Olive Walsh, 250-747-3547 to register.

ONGOING EVENTS LEGION FLEA MARKET, Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations greatly appreciated. Help the Legion help the veterans. Donations can be dropped off at the Legion or call Ken, 250-747-4951. 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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Time slips by, and life goes on, But from our hearts, youâ€™re never gone, We think about you always, We talk about you too, We have so many memories, But we wish we still had you! Sadly Missed by her family and friends

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MOUNT MILLIGAN THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbiaâ€™s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t Chief Geologist t Construction Superintendent t Civil Supervisor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Many, many more. For complete job descriptions please visit: www.mtmilligan.com Apply by email to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com Or by Fax: 888-881-3527

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Congratulations to Emily Castle

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and sophisticated SPF dimension Sawmill / Planer facility at Strathnaver, BC, 40 kms north of Quesnel, BC. Our quality lumber products are sold across North America and in overseas markets. We currently have an opening in our Planermill for a Certified Millwright. The ideal applicant will hold an Interprovincial ticket and have planer experience. Knowledge in operating Coastal planers and Comact equipment would be an asset. Apprentices in the latter stage of their training are also encouraged to apply. In addition, the successful candidate will bring good troubleshooting and problem solving abilities, good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as general computer knowledge. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, takes pride in their work and is very safety conscious. If you have these characteristics and desire to work as part of our Planer maintenance team, 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 All applications will be treated in strict confidence. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GREAT JOB!

Emily has been our carrier since Oct. 2012, she has shown dedication with her paper route! Her customers share with us how pleased they are. So BIG Thanks Emily & keep up the great work! Emily will receive a gift certificate from McDonaldâ€™s

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Relief Drivers: Quesnel Transit requires casual/on call relief Drivers. Must possess valid Class 4 unrestricted licence, Clean Driver’s abstract. Criminal Record check is required. Good customer relations is needed. Resumes can be dropped off at Transit Office, 98A Pinecrest Road or faxed to (250)992-1146. Attention: Cliff or Sherry

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Central Cariboo Hospice Palliative Care Society

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Part-time Position Job Summary: With the support and direction from the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the day to day management and administration of hospice and bereavement services and to ensure the goals and policies of the Society are met. Qualifications: The successful applicant will have the background to manage a busy volunteer program, maintain careful control of finances, fund raise creatively and enthusiastically, and further develop the current strong community support for hospice, all in close cooperation with a managing board. Deadline for application: 1:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2013 Interview Date: February 13, 2013 Cover letter and resume may be submitted in person or by mail, fax or email to: Central Cariboo Hospice Palliative Care Society 517 - 6th Avenue North Williams Lake, BC V2G 2G8 Phone: 250-392-5430 • Fax: 250-392-5432 Email: cchospice@telus.net We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Help Wanted Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. Merchandiser required for books & magazine. Approx. 8 hr/week on Thursday.Training provided. Must have own vehicle and internet access. Email resume to SWoelke@tng.com Needed: Assistant cook. 20 hours a week. Apply in person at Penisola. Ulysses Restaurant has immediate openings for a Line Cook & Servers. Apply in person @ 122 Barlow Ave.

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WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949 Creekside Village , newly renovated, ground floor , 2 bdrm condo in well maintained & secure location. W/D ,laundry room , walk in closet,parking . N/S & N/P. $700/mo. + $350 damage deposit.Ref required. Call 1-(250)-297-6623

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For rent south of Quesnel 16x80 2010 mobile home. N/P, N/S. $1200/month. 250-747-3298.

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GIBRALTAR MINE: ROCK-SOLID CAREER GROWTH At Taseko Mines, we’re proud to call British Columbia our home. We are looking for enthusiastic employees who share our vision for long-term, responsible growth in this province. Joining our Gibraltar Mine team makes you part of Canada’s proud mining heritage. The Gibraltar coppermolybdenum mine is a cornerstone of the regional economy and an example of great Canadian mining in action. Located in the heart of BC’s stunning Cariboo region, Gibraltar is approximately 60 km north of Williams Lake. It is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada.

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PROPOSALS

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is seeking proposals Ĩroŵ ƋƵaliĮeĚ Įrŵs or inĚiǀiĚƵals to roƵƟnelǇ collect sƵrĨace anĚ groƵnĚǁater ƋƵalitǇ saŵples anĚ prepare annƵal reports acceptable to the DinistrǇ oĨ nǀironŵent regarĚing enǀironŵental iŵpacts Ĩroŵ eǆisƟng ŵƵnicipal lanĚĮlls͘

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CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN WAREHOUSEMAN POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Foreman, Warehouse, the Certified Journeyman Warehouseman works with a team to provide materials to other site departments including shipping and receiving, maintaining inventory control and operation of warehouse equipment. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Off-loading freight trucks and receiving freight • Tagging and locating stock in an efficient manner • Servicing our internal customers and completing on site deliveries • Inventory counting • Packaging and shipping of parts to return to suppliers • Conducting daily fuel, lube and propane checks and filling propane tanks as required QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or Equivalent & valid BC Driver’s Licence • Inter-provincial Trade Qualification (Partsperson 3 – Red Seal) COMPENSATION Gibraltar offers an excellent benefit package which includes competitive salary, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and relocation assistance to Williams Lake. Qualified applicants, eligible to work in Canada, are invited to explore this opportunity by submitting a cover letter and detailed resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Please visit us at www.tasekomines.com under the careers section to electronically submit your application or learn more about our New Prosperity, Aley and Harmony projects. We thank all candidates who express interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Gibraltar Mines respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of six months.

PROPOSALS

Well Installations, Hydraulic Conductivity Testing, Water Sampling and Monitoring Plans For Three Cariboo Regional District Municipal Landﬁlls

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