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40 years Quesnel and District Arts Council held their 40th anniversary celebration Feb. 16 in the West Fraser Timber Room at the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre. Entertainment, words of congratulation and snacks were the highlight of the day. Matt Wood photo

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NEWS

West Fraser notes improvements

AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter West Fraser says continued US housing starts are credited for market improvements. Friday, the company reported earnings of $22 million or $0.51 per share on sales of $773 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 and earnings of $87 million or $2.02 per share, on sales of $3 billion for 2012. “In the second half of 2012 we saw encouraging signs that the U.S. housing market is recovering,” West Fraser’s chairman and CEO Hank Ketcham, said. “This has led to gradual improvement of results from our building products operations.” In the quarter, lumber operations

“In the second half of 2012 we saw encouraging signs that the U.S. housing market is recovering...” Hank Ketcham, CEO

generated operating earnings of $52 million (Q3 –$37 million) and operating earnings plus amortization (EBITDA) of $75 million (Q3 - $58 million). West Fraser says the improvement in their results reflects improved prices for spruce, pine, fir and southern yellow pine lumber. The panel segment, which includes plywood, laminated

veneer lumber and medium density fiber, generated operating earnings in the quarter of $7 million (Q3 –$22 million) and EBITDA of $12 million (Q3 - $25 million) as Canadian dollar plywood prices weakened from third quarter levels. Pulp and paper operations generated operating earnings in the quarter of $13 million (Q3 - $17 million) and EBITDA of $24 million (Q3 - $28 million). Improved northern bleached southern craft pricing was offset by weakening bleached chemithermo-mechanical pulp BCTMP and newsprint markets. “We are approaching 2013 with guarded optimism that the long-awaited U.S.

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The Alzheimer Society believes in communication and planning. Because both are vital issues for area families living with dementia. And both will be covered by a free tele-workshop offered this month by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Feb. 28. The session elps families start to plan for the future as early as possible to ensure that the person with dementia can play a role in making important health care and financial decisions. Guest speakers Emily Clough will review the different kinds of planning that need to be considered, and look at strategies for ensuring that the person’s wishes are honoured now and in the future.

housing recovery is taking hold,” the company’s press release reads. “We will continue to invest in our existing facilities in order to maintain and improve our competitiveness.” West Fraser also announced that, as part of its “ongoing leadership succession process,” as of March 1, 2013 Hank Ketcham will assume the role of executive chairman and Ted Seraphim, who is currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will be appointed president and chief executive officer. Seraphim will also be nominated for election as a director of the company at the company’s April 30, 2013 annual general meeting.

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Lions Club one step closer to making affordable seniors’ housing a reality DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Seniors in Quesnel will have a new option for affordable housing and soon, if things go Peter Nielsen’s way. The Lions Club has made great progress in their seniors affordable housing project, having purchased the land and recently received certification. “We got the land and we just got our certifications as a society which means we can start taking donations,” Nielsen said. The Lions Club has been working toward making this project come to life for some time and are seeing some real progress being made toward bringing it to fruition. “We’ve been working with the mayor and

Tanya Turner to get some variances and to see about getting it rezoned so we can get more units on it,” Nielsen explained. “We started with a plan to put 20 units and already we find that’s not going to be enough. “In order to increase our capacity, we’re going to have to go up in floors.” Even though this project is in its very early stages, the Lions Club is already seeing it is much-needed. “We’ve had people calling daily trying to get onto a list that we don’t even have yet,” Nielsen said. “It’s been very wellreceived. “People are saying how badly we need it and asking when they can move in and we haven’t even broken ground yet.”

Once completed, Nielsen said the housing project will get a special final touch. “The Easter Seals house in Prince George is shutting down and the spirit bear they have is coming down here when we’re done and we’ll put it somewhere the residents can enjoy it,” he said. The next step to making this housing project a reality is actually designing the building. “We’re going to get an architect involved and plans drawn up about parking,” Nielsen explained. Although no promises can be made, Nielsen said the Lions Club is going to try to get everything produced locally and to use local services for the project, estimated at

“We started with a plan to put 20 units and already we find that’s not going to be enough.” Peter Nielsen, Lions Club

between $2 million and $5 million. “If we get enough funding through the community, we can try to get everything locally,” he explained. “I know things are really tight economically in the city right now, but on the other hand, Quesnel has always been communityminded. “People have stepped up with community projects in the past and we’re hoping they do that now.”

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Nielsen said in terms of funding, the project has already seen the city commit to providing between $5,000 and $10,000 for “seed money.” “We’d like to see it finished in two years, and fund raising with hot dog sales is going to take a long time,” he explained. The Lions Club has also looked at holding a Mothers Day pancake breakfast on the lot with tents and tables and some benefit dances. Nielsen is hoping this brings the community out to support the project. “This is a community project,” he said. “The Lions are looking after it, but it’s a community project.” Check your Observer for updates on this project.”

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NEWS

Melanie Arlene Mighton

Hydro hands Gold Pan fire dept cash

Funeral services for Melanie will be held at the Seniors Centre on February 23 2013, at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made, in Melanie’s honor, to the Quesnel Hospice Palliative Care.

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A feature highlighting meetings, proposals and events important to Quesnel residents.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING February 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 410 Kinchant Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1714 and No. 1715, 160 and 320 Nickel Ridge Avenue Schedule "A" to ZONING Bylaw No. 1714 & 1715 160 & 320 Nickel Ridge Ave

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NOTICE is given pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act that applications have been made for amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1662, 2009. A Public Hearing on the proposed bylaws is scheduled for February 25, 2013 commencing at 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall. The properties under application are civically known as 160 Nickel Ridge Avenue (Lot 27 DL 51, Cariboo District, Plan BCP31317) and 320 Nickel Ridge Avenue (Lot 35 DL 51, Cariboo District, Plan BCP31317) and are shown as Subject Properties on the sketch map. The purposes of the applications are to rezone the subject properties to RS-1s to permit one secondary suite in each Single Detached Dwelling. Written submissions regarding the proposed amendments may be submitted to City Hall by Wednesday February 20 to be included in the meeting agenda. Oral and written submissions will be received at the Public Hearing by registering with the Deputy Corporate Administrator prior to meeting commencement. No further information or representations from the public can be considered by City Council after the public hearing has been terminated. The proposed amending bylaws and further information on the applications may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 between 8:30 a.m. -12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Telephone enquiries should be directed to the Planning Department at (250) 992-2111.

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The Cariboo Regional District’s West Fraser Volunteer Fire Department has received a $5,000 donation from BC Hydro to help increase safety through zero energy street lighting at the intersection of West Fraser and Jackpine Flats Roads. BC Hydro is donating $5,000 toward the purchase and installation of an LED solar-powered street light through their Corporate Donations Program. This lighting system will be the first of its kind within the Cariboo Regional District and will be installed during the spring of 2013. “Everyone who travels this stretch of road will benefit with improved visibility,” West Fraser Fire Chief Phil Megyesi said. This new lighting system will increase public safety at the intersection adjacent to the fire hall, in particular whenever firefighters and fire apparatus are responding to emergencies. “BC Hydro welcomes applications to our donations program from across the province to assist projects that align with our goals of environmental sustainability, youth and lifestyle and community leadership” BC Hydro Community Relations Coordinator, Dave Mosure said. Further information about this program is available online at bchydro.com.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Melanie Arlene Mighton on Feb. 14 2013.

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INVITATION TO BID City Surplus Equipment The City of Quesnel wishes to dispose of the following items and is accepting sealed bids from the public until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2013. Sale items include: LOT 1 - 1995 Ford LM 8000 tandem gravel truck with a 16’ LangFab dump box with a highlift tailgate and tarp and a 10-speed transmission, 427,000 kilometers. LOT 2 - 1971 O’Brien Sewer Rodder mounted on trailer with hydraulic brakes, 560 hours of usage. All items will be sold on an as-is, where-is basis. Bids are to be delivered to City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, prior to the closing date and time. Ensure that the “Lot Number” of the bid item and “ Surplus Equipment” is marked on the outside of the sealed envelope. Call 250-992-6330 to view the items at the Public Works Yard (64 Davie St) between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday . The successful bidder will have until Thursday, February 28, 2013 to pay the City for such equipment by cash or certified cheque and remove the item from City property. Payment must be made at City Hall at the address noted above.

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Pat Bell speaks about his heart condition and his decision to retire at his B.C. legislature office Monday.

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Heart condition prompts Bell’s retirement TOM FLETCHER Black Press Jobs Minister Pat Bell says he will remain in Premier Christy Clark’s cabinet until the May 14 provincial election, but he has withdrawn his candidacy to run for re-election due to a heart condition. Bell has been a key cabinet minister for Premier Christy Clark, as he was previously under Gordon Campbell. He is continuing his duties as minister of jobs, tourism and skills training, a portfolio created by Clark as the centrepiece of her job strategy. Speaking to reporters in his legislature office Monday, Bell downplayed his departure. “Sometimes when you’re in politics, you automatically think you have become smarter over a period of time,” Bell said. “I think there’s some evidence that points to the opposite. So renewal is not a bad thing.” Bell was nominated to run for a fourth term in Prince George-Mackenzie, a seat he has held since the B.C. Liberal landslide of 2001. He declined to identify candidates to seek the party nomination, but said he hopes to see a competition for the

job. Bell’s doctor discovered an aneurysm last fall in one of the arteries connecting to his heart. The condition is typically a bulge in the blood vessel that indicates weakness of the wall. If it bursts it is fatal. Bell said Monday his condition is being closely monitored, and he may need surgery if the aneurysm grows larger. But for now he is continuing his

work and exercise schedule as usual, and he plans to campaign for the next B.C. Liberal candidate in his constituency. He said his condition is likely inherited, and not related to the stress of his job. As forests minister he led numerous trade missions to Asia to develop markets for B.C. lumber, and has continued a similar pace in his current role. Bell’s first full cabinet post was

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Connecting Our Community Investing in Deserving Students.

In creating a Scholarship Fund, you invest in your community’s future and show students you care. Your gift can help students – from preschool to postgraduate – achieve their lifetime dreams. How it works: You make a gift to your community foundation – you can give cash, appreciated stocks, real estate, or other assets. We set up a Scholarship Fund in your name, in the name of your family or business, or in honor of any person or organization you choose. • You receive tax benefits in the year your gift is made • Our professional staff and board, working with School District #28, helps you to determine eligibility requirements for the scholarship you establish – whether they are based on a student’s field of study, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, financial need, background, or geography. • We handle all the administrative details – and award scholarships to deserving students in the name of the fund you establish. • You receive updates on the impact your gift is making in our community. • Your gift is placed into an endowment that is invested over time. Earnings from your fund are used to make scholarship awards addressing community needs. Your gift – and all future earnings from your gift – is a permanent source of community capital, helping to do good work forever. • You can create a scholarship as a memorial to someone special, selecting eligibility criteria that exemplify that person’s goals and values. Or, you may use it to express your educational values – or those of your family or business. If the scholarship you establish is renewable, you can review updated information on the progress of recipients over the years. You may even elect to meet these students – something many donors find rewarding. For more information contact us at qcf@shaw.ca or call Dan Canuel at 250-992-6392. SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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Stress is a natural part of life and must exit. One term used to describe stress is “the physiological response to change”. Fight or Flight is a common example of your body releasing adrenaline in preparation to fight off a tiger or run away from one. This sort of stress is primal and happens all the time in the natural world. But unless you live bare footed in the great Canadian tundra, you live in a modified, less natural world. Your stressors are different and sometimes hard to identify. It is easy to identify an oncoming tiger, less easy to identify social segregation. The tiger is presenting a life or death threat that demands your attention right now. In this case you need extra hormones like adrenaline for strength and speed. When the incident is over, the excess hormones are used up and your body returns to normal. Conversely, a person living under the constant stress of social pain also produces extra hormones but, because the stress is constant this person never returns to normal and thus suffers the long term effects of the stress response. If stress is the physiological response to change, realize that life on earth has changed more in the last 60 years than in all of history. We are no longer confronting tigers; we are facing uncertainty, social decay and economic crisis like never before. And yet as unnatural as our way of life has become, we as humans still impose the expectation that we roll with the punches and somehow find the motivation to put a smile on our face and keep going, when in fact the natural response to unnatural stress is to depress. Depression is the loss of one’s capacity to fully feel the full range of human emotion due to overwhelm of chronic, unidentifiable stress. Regaining your capacity to feel is challenging but not impossible and it is a choice that only you can make from that place inside of you that screams out to be acknowledged and cries desperately to be heard.

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Past Volunteer Citizens of the Year - Rev. Gary Landers (1980) - Mac Grady (1981) - Margot Rose (1982) - Marie Weldon (1983) - Cathy Walsh (1984) - Joan Huxley (1985) - Frank Hennessey (1986) - Ruth Scoullar (1987) - June Wall (1988) - Grace Steele (1989) - Helen Kuhn (1990) - Susan Maile (1991) - Mel Dunleavey (1992) - John McKelvie (1993) - Betty Motherwell (1994) - John Pritchard (1995) - Gloria Lazzarin (1996) - Jack Nelson (1997) - Vera Peever (1998) - Doreen O’Brien (1999) - Stan Phillips (2000) - Helen Flynn (2001) - Ron Silver (2002) - Bob Zimmerman (2003)

Who do you think should be Quesnel’s Volunteer Citizen of the Year? Deadline March 28, 2013 Do you know an outstanding volunteer, someone who works tirelessly to make our community a special place and who deserves recognition? I so, submit your nomination today!

Liz Miller

Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: • have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all. • have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, community service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community. • have lived in Quesnel, or area, for a least the past calendar year. Submitting a nomination: • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, may make a nomination. • Complete an official nomination form. • Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should include a nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award. • Letters of support should include other accomplishments and relevant information that may be helpful in evaluating the nominee. Please limit each letter of support to one page. • No other supporting material will be accepted. • Nominations forms and letters of support must be delivered no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 to: City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 or Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 There is time commitment for the award winner, who will participate in an organized committee, which meets approximately six times per year

Official nomination forms can be picked up at City of Quesnel - 410 Kinchant Street or Quesnel Cariboo Observer - 188 Carson Avenue during business hours

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- Gus Cameron (2005) - Grant & Gerry Knauf (2006)

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The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award recognizes outstanding area residents who volunteer their time to the betterment of our community and thanks them for their dedication and service.

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egardless of your political stripe, British Columbians should extend their gratitude to departing MLA Pat Bell. Bell announced he would not seek re-election in the May provincial election due to a heart condition. Bell has been with the B.C. Liberals since 2001 and has held titles such as minister of agriculture and lands, forest minister as well as his current portfolio, minister of jobs. In a statement released Sunday, the Prince George-Mackenzie MLA spoke from the heart, explaining his decision to step down. “Last fall I underwent a series of medical tests that were initiated to check for possible pneumonia,” he wrote. “My very astute family doctor saw something that he wanted looked into further and as a result found a relatively rare type of aneurism that I may have had for some time. I feel very fortunate that this was picked up because this type of aneurism is rarely detected. “At this point I am seeing a cardiac specialist and we are monitoring the size of the aneurism. If it grows I will require surgical intervention. If not, I may require just an ongoing monitoring program.” Bell then went on to thank his wife for her unyielding support. “She is the one that made any success that I have had possible, encouraging me, making sure that I never lost sight of our core principles and values and being the anchor of our home life,” Bell wrote. Bell deserves our thanks for his tireless service to his region and this province. Some may not agree with tactics, politics, or party, but surely we can all agree his dedication to what he felt was the betterment of British Columbia is nothing short of admirable. The Observer wishes Bell and his family a happy, healthy, retirement – thank you. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer

B.C. gas boom is real, all right

hether Christy Clark’s government survives the May election or not, the natural gas “Prosperity Fund” idea floated in last week’s throne speech is a useful one. B.C. is poised to join Alberta in the upper rank of energy producing jurisdictions, with an expanding network of natural gas collection, refining and processing into liquid (LNG) for export. Clark’s pre-election throne speech proposed a resource fund similar to Alberta’s Heritage Fund that would be reserved for debt reduction and major projects, rather than spent on programs, which tends to happen under the political pressure of fouryear election cycles. Opposition politicians and media commentators have dismissed this as a pre-election stunt. They note that the LNG industry in B.C. doesn’t exist yet, and may never produce the hundreds of billions of dollars projected over the next 30 years. I returned for a visit to B.C.’s northeast earlier this month, and I can tell you the gas boom is real. My

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B.C. Views parents homesteaded east of Dawson Creek near the Alberta border in 1962, and I recall when our farm was drilled for gas by Gulf Canada 40 years ago. Many more gas wells have been drilled since then, and country roads have been widened and numbered for industrial traffic. Hydraulic fracturing, already in use when our farm was drilled, has been combined with directional drilling to open up huge new supplies. A farming community called Montney is the latest hot play, yielding not only shale gas but petroleum liquids, which are valuable for diluting heavy oil among other things. B.C. has never seen this kind of international investment interest before. Initial projects have been joined by global players such as British Gas, and

gas be seen as a priority for new global investment in LNG? For one thing, we’re a stable democratic country with a mature industry and competent regulation. Secondly, the shipping advantage of the Kitimat and Prince Rupert ports to the Pacific Rim has finally been recognized internationally, as coal, forest products, grain and container traffic has climbed in recent years. B.C. has another advantage that appears to be increasingly important. The shale gas deposits are deep, under a kilometre or more of solid rock, and most are in remote, sparsely inhabited locations. That adds cost to the pipeline system, but it has a benefit. At the beginning of the year I predicted that the international protest movement that dishonestly targets Alberta oil would soon turn to demonizing natural gas. That pseudo-scientific attack has begun, right here in B.C. I’ll have more on that in a subsequent column. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.

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Mitsubishi, a key player in Japan’s replacement of its devastated nuclear power program. Spectra Energy, which operates one of North America’s biggest gas processing plants at Fort Nelson and has another one under construction nearby, has begun work on a third plant near Dawson Creek. Spectra and British Gas have also proposed the latest of several pipelines, to move all this gas to an LNG terminal at Prince Rupert. The Kitimat-Prince Rupert region now has at least five proposed terminals, with investors including Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil and state players from China and Korea. All this is happening as shale gas is developed across the United States as well. As with oil, Canada is a captive of the U.S. market, and the flood of new gas supply has the North American price at rock bottom. At least B.C. hopes it’s the bottom. Gas royalties passed forest income to the B.C. treasury many years ago, and now as the forest industry struggles to recover, the province faces tumbling revenues from gas. Why would B.C.’s shale

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Loving pair Danny and Kim Wheeler take home the Observer’s Valentine’s Day contest basket. Kim filled out the 10 Things You Love About Your Partner. Here is her response: He loves me still after 30 years married. I like him and he likes me too. He’s accepting of all of my qualities. He loves me unconditionally. He’s supportive through the severe heart break. I always come first. He lets me be the boss (most of the time.) He’s not embarrassed to become teary. He thinks I’m beautiful even when I look like hell. He always does his best to get the “Honey-Do” list done. Karen Powell photo

Fossil fuel burning will lead to human extinction Editor: We are clearly not the country that we were in 1939 when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. We did not wait for the United States or China or India, but declared war along with our allies, the British. Now the carbon loading of our atmospheres threatens all of humanity and our response

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is not only to accelerate the extraction of our fossil fuels, but to feel partial control of that resource to foreign countries. Industry and the Federal Government focus on immediate economic benefits and the mitigation of local environmental side effects, but the science tells us that wherever these fossil fuels

are burned, the eventual consequence will be the human death and species extinction that comes with predicted climate change. If we had the moral courage we had then, we would make the sacrifices needed to wean ourselves off of fossil fuels. We would not have wasted previous decades denying |the likelihood of climate

We would not have wasted previous decades denying the likelihood of climate change. We would not wait for other larger industrial powers to take a stand.

change. We would not wait for other larger industrial powers to take a stand. We would not hypocritically set carbon targets in the distant future with no intention of acting today. And we would not condemn the lives of manhood’s children to the horrors an overheated planet will present. Ron Thompson Quesnel

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February 14, 2013 Keith Corbett 2012 – 13 President Rotary Club of Quesnel Debbie Wiens 2012 – 13 President Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club of Quesnel Dear Rotary Presidents Corbett and Wiens: On behalf of Quesnel City Council, it is my honour to thank and congratulate Quesnel’s Rotary Clubs for the outstanding work your members do in our community. To help acknowledge your efforts, Quesnel City Council passed the following resolution at our regular meeting held on January 21, 2013: THAT Council proclaims the week of February 18, 2013 “Rotary Week in Quesnel.” The time and effort that your members contribute a wide range of causes in Quesnel is commendable; Council is truly appreciative of your work. I trust that the special events and campaigns you have lined up will be very successful and help you in your cause. As a Rotarian myself, I take great pride in the work we do, and am honoured to be part of such an incredible service club. I also congratulate you on being co‐hosts for the upcoming 2013 District Conference: Striking Gold. We are excited to have the opportunity to welcome Rotarians from across your district to Quesnel. Once again, on behalf of the City of Quesnel, thank you for your work and contributions to our community. Sincerely,

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Since the Quesnel Rotary Club received its’ Charter in 1958 and the Quesnel Sunrise Rotary Club was chartered in 2000, Rotarians in Quesnel and area have been working within our community to support both local and international projects in our continuous effort to provide Peace through Service. This week of February 23rd, we come together to celebrate the anniversary of Rotary’s creation on February 23, 1905 when 4 businessmen met to discuss “for camaraderie among business associates” which would eventually become known as Rotary International. There’s something that all Rotary club members have in common: We take action. As community volunteers, we reach out to neighbors in need. We build, support and organize. We save lives and we work locally and globally. Around the world and around the corner, the 1.2 million men and women of Rotary • Get involved in their communities • Connect with other professionals • Share their time and experience with young people • Support global causes, such as eradicating polio • Use their skills to help others Both Rotary Clubs are also especially proud of the Mumbai Mobile Literacy Project, an international project in partnership with the Bombay Seaface Rotary Club in India. The support of this international Literacy project will go a long way in educating and entertaining the young minds who are deprived of even the smaller luxuries of life. The members of both Rotary Clubs extend a big Thank You to the residents and businesses of Quesnel who so often contribute to the fundraising events put on throughout the year in support of both local and international projects.

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Why Join Rotary?

This is how some Rotarians respond to the question “Why join Rotary” “Rotary provides an environment for developing strong friendships and business relationships.” “If you truly want to give back to the community – and to the world at large – you join Rotary. It has an arm that reaches across all barriers. To be part of that is very powerful.” We’re passionate about eradicating Polio and on January 13, 2013, we marked two years since the last case of polio in India. Some said polio could never be eradicated in India. Thanks to millions of health workers, along with dedicated officials, community members and parents the tide has turned against polio. Whether you’re a veteran volunteer or new to community service, we’re looking for people like you. Together we can get involved with other members in our community, connect with Leaders in Business, extend opportunities to the youth in our community, continue to support global causes ie the eradication of polio and contribute our professional/business experience and expertise.

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PROJECTS AROUND THE COMMUNITY • 2012 Auction Quesnel Arts & Recreation Centre - Timeclock for both swim clubs • $100,000 donated to build the Hospice wing at Dunrovin • Annual Seniors trip to Barkerville • $22,000 donation to the City of Quesnel for the installation of 5 outdoor ENERGI stations at West Fraser Timber Park • The purchase and installation of the stove for the Correlieu Breakfast Program • Quesnel & District Recreation Centre: $23,000 for the installation of specialized ceiling lift equipment (2004 Auction) and stretching mat; purchase of Evolv Stand & Glide (2010 Auction) and active-passive trainers; and the original planting of the Japanese Garden • $2,500 to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator for Red Bluff Firehall • Quesnel Search & Rescue Mobile Command Center (2005 Auction). International - both local Clubs along with Williams Lake Daybreak donated $6,000US for the Mumbai Mobile Literacy Project in amongst the rural areas around Mumbai, India • Shelter Box in conjunction with Disaster Canada

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• Hallis Lake Ski Club; Youth Program • Adventure Skills Bike Park; Youth Mountain Biking • Quesnel Citizens on Patrol • Youth Breakfast Program • Cariboo Kids Sport • Cottonwood Kids Camp • Quesnel Dreams For Kids • Quesnel Literacy Fund • RCMP D.A.R.E. Program • Spirit Square - Rotary Clock • Child Development Centre - Water Wheelchair • Community Announcement Sign located at the BC Rail site • Northern Health Authority - Purchase of a Ventilator and • Cholesterol Testing machine • Quesnel Lawn Bowling Club - Purchase of a lawn tractor • Comfort Quilts: Quilts for Kids See our website for all contributions

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Keith Hildebrand: all about understand food and your body

CHIP graduate says give it a try Keith Hildebrand says he may take a refresher CHIP program as it contains excellent information. Annie Gallant photo

ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

“I’m living proof you can’t out-exercise a bad diet.”

eith Hildebrand is a graduate of the CHIP program, an affordable lifestyle enrichment program designed to reduce disease risk factors through the adoption of better health habits and appropriate lifestyle modifications. He’d heard about the program and liked the wholistic approach. “I had weight issues, I was up to about 260 pounds,” Hildebrand said. “I also knew Keith Corbett from Rotary.” Corbett facilitates the CHIP program in Quesnel with expertise, via the Internet, from program founder Dr. Hans Diehl and scientific presenters Dr. Darren Morton and Dr. Andrea Avery. Hildebrand said his first introduction to the program was the free information session at the hospital. “I signed up to see what it was about.” With program sessions almost every night of the week (Monday – Thursday),

Keith Hildebrand

Hildebrand said the knowledge he gained was invaluable. “Although it promotes the least amount of processed food possible and the least amount of meat, I found the knowledge I gained about what effect food and lifestyle has on the body and how well it works was amazing. But I still like a nice steak, albeit half the size I used to eat. I pile a little more vegetables on my plate and a little less meat.” For Hildebrand it was all about understanding food and what’s in it that was key to his success.

“Exercise is also promoted in the program.” Hildebrand admitted though he’s living proof you cannot out-exercise a bad diet. He found that out the hard way on a recent cruise. “It all has to work together. I worked out every day on the ship and still gained 10 pounds.” It’s been two years since Hildebrand graduated from the CHIP program and he says there’s been permanent changes to his exercise routine and his food habits to a certain extent. After finishing the program he

said his weight had dropped by about 15 pounds and he notices a marked decrease in the acid reflux he experienced before the program. And as for knowing what’s in his food – Hildebrand says he reads the label on everything he brings home from the store. He recommends the program but encourages those interested to start with the information session, scheduled for Feb. 25 and 26, 7 p.m., main floor boardroom at the hospital. “But be prepared to exercise self-discipline and a commitment for a solid month

– however, you get a really good meal every night of the program.” Some of the quirky things Hildebrand has noticed as a result of the Chip program included cleanup of plates and such after a meal was much easier as there’s no grease. “But meals take longer to prepare; there’s more planning required.” Hildebrand said he’d do the program again as it would be a great refresher and a reminder of what’s the right thing to do. “It’s a lot of common sense.” After the free, one-hour information session Feb. 25 – 26, the CHIP program runs March 4 – April 4, 7 – 9 p.m. in the Quesnel Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall, 1518 Maple Drive. For information call 250-9923444, 250-991-9297 or visit www.chiphealth.com.

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Cadence coming to Quesnel

QLA presents Canada’s premier vocal group ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Quesnel Live Arts presents Cadence, Canada’s premier vocal group, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. in Chuck Mobley Theatre. Based in Toronto, this a cappella ensemble has been wowing audiences across the country and around the world for nearly 15 years. Whether performing at soldout jazz clubs and concert halls, at music festivals, for educational outreach or for corporate functions, the members of Cadence bring an infectious energy and uncanny verve to every song they sing. The four members bring impressive credentials to the group. Carl Berger has more than 20 years of musical experience, most specifically a cappella. With his musical degree in ethnomusicology and jazz piano, when not performing, Berger maintains a busy schedule as a vocal clinician and teaching private lessons on several instruments. He is the co-founder of Cadence. Ross Lynde began performing as a teenager and enjoyed success with his trumpet-playing, including top 5

Cadence performs in Chuck Mobley Theatre Feb. 27.

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in the Canadian National Stage Band Competition. Selftaught on several instruments including drums, Lynde gained musical experience through a variety of opportunities. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance degree from York University and, instead of a teacher, he became the second tenor in Cadence. Lynde continues to play rock’n’roll and piano while taking on small recording projects and teaching in his home studio. Originally from Victoria, Lucas Marchand has been on stage since the age of three. In high school Marchand played keyboards

Obituary Tribute

Paul Boichat

September 11, 1936~January 18, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Boichat at G.R. Baker Hospital, dear husband, father and grandfather. He leaves to mourn his wife of 53 years, Lynne, four children, Cynthia (Chris), Audrey (Wayne), Keith (Judy) and Kevin (Dorothy), eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. There will be no service by request.

and sang with the Vic High R&B band where he performed with Martha Reeves. Once at university in Victoria, he earned his BMus and sang with the UVic Chamber singers. In 2005, he moved to Toronto where he won a spot singing tenor with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale for the next six seasons. During his tenure, The Chorale had the distinction of being chosen to represent Canada by performing at Barack Obama’s inauguration in Washington, DC. Marchand settled in Toronto and along with establishing a respected musical career and earning his masters in music education, he joined

Cadence in January 2012. Hailing from Charlottetown, PEI, Kurt Sampson began his musical career at the age of 11 adding more and more instruments to his repertoire. At 17, he moved to Montreal to study jazz music at McGill University and added directing to his resume. In addition to his performance credentials, Sampson also worked for Carnival Cruise Lines, the Ceremonial Guard Band in Ottawa and has taken part in numerous festivals, workshops and camps throughout Canada. In addition to singing with Cadence, Sampson continues to teach private lessons, doing voice work for TV and film, arranging and composing music, contributing to Canada’s jazz scene and supporting all facets of music. Cadence specializes in popular music from the 50s to present, but also enjoys putting a new spin on songs in the classical, jazz, gospel and doo-wop styles. From the Beatles to Bobby McFerrin, Sting to Simon and Garfunkel, Miles Davis to Mozart – anything goes and it goes places you wouldn’t expect.

Tickets for Cadence are $25 each, $20 (seniors/students) at BoPeep Boutique, Quesnel Music, Save-On Foods, Attitude South Salon and at the door. For information contact Colleen, 250-7472207 or visit www. qla.ca.

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The ‘Roos’ Mike Kaluzni charges down on the Stamps goalie in Saturday’s win against the Stamps.

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So Stampeders long and thanks for all the wins end ‘Roos’ season in final game of the series JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter It was a melancholic weekend for the ‘Roos: Saturday they kept their foot in the door in an electric win after playing the closest game of the season, but lost Sunday, putting them out of the running in this year’s playoffs. “The Stampeders are a playoff team. That team has played years together, and so they played a smart game,” coach Brian Kozak said of the team they had beaten in the regular season. Saturday’s game started out with some pushing and shoving on both sides and a strong start for the Stamps. The Stamps’ Brent McIsaac book ended the period, scoring the only two goals in the period at 1:43 and 19:59, putting

the ‘Roos in the hole for the second. The Stamps put another one in within the first minute of the second. Justin Fulton led the charge back, going endto-end to light up the Stamps goalie and the ‘Roos’ spirits at 1:28. Using the goal as motivation, the ‘Roos went on a run for three more goals, with Mike Kaluzny, Jeff Gagnon and Devon Whalen netting the next three goals over 10 minutes to put the ‘Roos ahead. Williams Lake then found their feet for a three goal run of their own, putting them up 6-4 at the end of 40 minutes. By the third, the crowd was buzzing with nervous energy — the results of the season riding on the fast-paced game. Knowing the stakes, the ‘Roos came out hard,

tying the game with a pair of goals in the 13th minute, with Riley Ferster netting the go-ahead goal two and a half minutes later. With less than four minutes left and a precarious one-goal lead, the ‘Roos played with everything they had, with Ryan Manderson, the ‘Roos goalie, making some key saves against Stampeder players who were earning their name. With a minute left, the Stamps pulled their goalie for the extra man and, with the seconds counting down, the Stamps’ Jessi Sangha found a loose puck in the crease and scored the tying goal. The Stamps continued to push through the dying seconds, but Manderson denied them putting the game into overtime. In OT, the ‘Roos came out with everything they

had, creating chances until Nick Tomassetti found the puck meandering through the crease and put it behind the Stamps goal, causing the bench to erupt and pour out onto the ice. Somehow, a Stamps player found his way into the celebration to throw punches, causing a boil on the ice before the refs calmed everything down. There was optimism in the bleachers Sunday as the game started, but the Stamps did everything they could to put out the spark. “It was like a boxing match and they were the counter punchers. We’d go down, shoot and hit the cross bar; they’d come back and score,” Kozak said. The game stayed scoreless for a very even 15 minutes, until the Stamps netted their first

at 16:49, to which the ‘Roos responded within the minute, with Paul Girodat coming up the wing, behind the net and popping back out to sneak it past the goalies pad. Nathan Zurak, who would score five of the Stamps seven goals, counter-punched for the Stamps’, putting their second in before the period ended. Zurak netted two more in the first half of the second, which damped the ‘Roos spirits and their play. Tomassetti tried to remount the charge, picking up a rebound and putting it in with five minutes left in the period, but the Stamps put a stop to it, scoring one of their own to finish off the period. Zurak quieted the crowd, and hopes of a

comeback in the third with the Stamps sixth in the first five minutes. Despite the defecit, the ‘Roos pushed, creating a raft of chances that was freighted with a load of bad luck, as bad bounces and posts kept the ‘Roos from making a mark on the scoreboard until they pulled their goalie late in the period. Joel Boyetchko finally found the back of the net for the ‘Roos. But it was too little too late, with only a minute and a half left. Zurak then negated the goal with an empty netter with seconds left, to put the ‘Roos out of the running. Depite the stumble at the end of the season, the coaching staff was happy with the progress the ‘Roos made during the year. see PAGE A18

Super League

Playoffs begin with upsets on the ‘A’ side Super league curlers are in full blown championship mode, hunting down wins to make it through the rounds. With the regular season ending in a three way tie to see who would get the bottom two spots, A&W, Willis Harper and Frank's Supermarket duked it out, with Frank's coming short of the requirements to join the juggernauts. A&W and Willis Harper joined the championship 'A' side, which included CDC, Douglas Lake, Billy Barker and Investors Group, while Frank's fell to the consolation 'B' side with Karin's Deli, Ski-Hi and JAR Transportation.

A&W started off their 'A' side run with a 8-4 win over the CDC. After sneaking into the championship round, A&W had the task of taking down the regular season champs. Tied at four after six, A&W got their two in the seventh and kept the pressure on the Kids in the eighth to steal two. There was no chocolates given to the Kids on Valentines Day this year, just Buddy Burgers. Willis Harper, the other 'by the skin of their teeth team', had an equally positive experience on the 'A' side, beating Billy Barker 8-5.

Billy rolled the dice against Willis and came out with snake eyes. After stealing two points in the second end, Willis Harper dished out the hardware and hailed the game shot with a dazzling array of take out shots. In the third 'A' side game, Investors took down Douglas Equipment 9-7. The biggest Kubota was working on his tan on the big island while his minions battled Investors right to the end, The see-saw game ended with a popular win by the Investors. On the 'B’ side Ski-Hi beat JAR 8-3. Ski-Hi scaffolding rode an early steal

of three toward their defeat of JAR Transportation. In the other 'B' game, Frank’s doubled Karin's, 10-5. Four lucky winners chosen from the 1972 ballots will join the Frank's "Red Hot" Desert Tour in Vegas/ Palm Springs this weekend, provided they provide their own hotel, food and transportation. Meanwhile back at the rink, Frank's riding on the back of James (get out of Dodge), playing his last game of the year, were lucky to sneak past the Deli girls. Playoff action continues Wednesday.

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Looking to the future from A17 “We’re proud of our guys. I think overall, from where we started at the beginning of the year to where we are now, it’s a totally new team,” Kozak said. “The players have now become a team. Now the systems we have will go forward to the Coy Cup and on to next year.” Kozak is also proud of the depth of local talent that came out, allowing the ‘Roos to stay a team of Gold Pan residents, with the only out-of-towner currently attending school here and married to a local. Now, he said, the coaching staff is looking at where the team fell down and figuring out how to fix that for next year. Waylon L’Heureux, the team captain, was happy with the season, and the fan support, and is looking to the future. “ I just see our team getting stronger and stronger, especially with the great fan support we get in Quesnel. It keeps the team financially stable so we’ll be around for a long time,” L’Heureux said. The CIHL playoffs continue next weekend with the Williams Lake Stampeders facing off against a very strong Smithers Steelheads team. The ‘Roos will see action for the final time this season at the Coy Cup in Kitimat, March 12-16, where they will face off against a selection of teams from the CIHL.

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Like steel sharpens steel The Correlieu Clan senior and junior girls spent some time sharpening each other last week in anticipation of some important tournaments. The junior girls faced their regional championships this past weekend, with coverage coming up in Friday’s issue, while the seniors are still looking forward to their zones this weekend. Jonas Gagnon photo

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Education/Trade Schools

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for a Planning & Quality Assurance Manager in Tête Jaune Cache, BC You will be responsible for developing & executing the summer maintenance plan for the service area, and performing quality assurance inspections on work performed in accordance with our Quality Management System. Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or Tête Jaune Cache Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930

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Help Wanted 661262 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons, 685 Newman Rd. or 385 Front St. Quesnel, BC. Food counter attendant. Full time/shift work. Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends.$10.25/hr. + benefits. Apply at store. Fax:250-747-2476 Administrative Assistant required. Duties will include data entry, reception, bank deposits along with other various duties. Individual should have good organizational skills and be detail oriented. Working knowledge of word and excel required. Knowledge of Quick Books is an asset. Please send resume to Box “B” C/O Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message for Information: 1800-972-0209. Looking for experienced prep cook and experienced waiter. Apply in person at Penisola.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to or fax 780-955HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com

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Employment

Services

Professional/ Management

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

DIRECTOR OF Public Works & Engineering, Competition #13-05 for the City of Quesnel. Please refer to our website at www.quesnel.ca for more information on municipal services and a full job description. City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC V2J 7J5 Fax (250) 992-2206 or Email: ncoe@quesnel.ca

ACG Accounting The new home of Angeline Carpenter, Colleen Langille and Gloria Burns Providing bookkeeping, payroll, year end services and Personal and Corporate Tax preparation and filing all at reasonable rates. 2401 Campbell Crescent Quesnel, BC Phone: 250-992-7501 Fax: 250-992-7514 Office Hours: 9am-5pm M-F

Trades, Technical SHORE MECHANIC â€“ F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

Pets & Livestock

Contractors Custom blueprints.Visit: wwldesigns.ca Save! Save! Save!

Services

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Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ€™t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Home Repairs For All Your Plumbing Needs! Simple repairs or complete installations HOME COMFORT SYSTEMS

HEATING

VENTILATION

Merchandise for Sale

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Good Horse Hay 70lb Square Bales $5 a bale, also 2nd cut Alphalfa Square Bales $6 a bale. (250) 567-9813 Vanderhoof

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

WOODGROVE MANOR

Pets

Misc. for Sale

Acreage for Sale

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

MOVE TO KIMBERLEY! Large Homesites from $100K. Home + lot start at $290K. Visit www.forestcrowne.com for more info. Call 403-265-6180

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â€™40â€™45â€™53 in stock. SPECIAL 44â€™ x 40â€™ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40â€™ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale 100 gallon oil tank for furnace. $50. 992-7810 or 992-5030. 100 gallon oil tank for furnace. $50. 992-7810 or 992-5030.

2002 Bobcat 873

We have renovated and have the following for sale: 27â€? Citizen TVs $35 each

Lightweight each

blankets

$15

Chairs $10 each

16x80 2011 mobile Must be moved. 250-747-3298.

home.

FIXED 5 YEAR RATE

3.09%

WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Sporting Goods

250-992-7295

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Vernes Place Closing, everything to be sold! Pool tables, shuffle board, misc equip. Call evenings (250)398-5890

FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)255-6593

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Prime space for rent in downtown Quesnel area. Beautifully furnished, must see to appreciate. Ideal for professional with skincare expertise. Turnkey operation negotiable. Available April 1

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

250â€˘992â€˘7868 Members of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Northland Mortgages

250-992-5575 Ramada Quesnel

6â€™ Bucket Doigts Diesel , A1 Shape $16,800 call 250-255-4509 Dry pine split and stacked. Long box: $50. Short box: $30. Pick up load. No delivery. 250992-7810 or 250-992-5030. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Mobile Homes & Parks

Mortgages

Bed Spreads: -Queen size $20 each -King size $25 each

dealer

250-991-0033

Real Estate

CATAHOULA puppies born Dec 29/12. 2 female, 2 male. Family raised with young children and pets. Vet apt Mar 1 for 1st shots. $500. ($100 deposit to hold) 250 249-0107 or magic_garden@live.ca

AIR CONDITIONING

An independent

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Apt/Condo for Rent

References required.

ONE STOP APARTMENT SHOP We have an apartment to suit everyoneâ€™s needs.

Bachelors from only $475, one beds from $525, two beds (2 bath in selected suites) from $595 and threeâ€™s with 2 baths from only $700. We have limited Apts available with fireplaces to cozy up to on these cold winter nights. Call today for availability and to arrange a personal tour! New Owners â€“ New Management

250-992-2806

Call 1-250-552-9007 for more information.

# OMMUNITY # ALENDAR

# OMMUNITY # ALENDAR Fight back. 3)'. 503 7/2+3(/03

THURSDAY

NORTH QUESNEL NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Feb. 21, 7 p.m. in QJS library. For information contact 250-992-2453.

10 a.m. â€“ 4 p.m.

information call Russ Watson, 250-9923452.

ALL PIONEER DAY July 27 at Antique Machinery Park. Those wishing to perform, contact John, 250-747-4526.

PRAYER, March 1, 7 3)'. 503 7/2+3(/03 OLD TIME FIDp.m. at The Salvation WORLD DAY OF

Army Warriorâ€™s Song Cafe, 374 McLean St.

DLERS DANCE, Mar. 2, Masonic Hall. Dance form 8 p.m. â€“ midnight. Admission $10, includes lunch. Tickets at the door. Contact Jean 2150-992-5081.

./. 02/&)4 '2/503 10 a.m., Quesnel Seniorsâ€™ Centre. For information phone 250-992-6957.

PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA INFO SESSION Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m. at CNC. For information call 250-9917500, visit the admissions desk or www. cnc.bc.ca/quesnel.

FRIDAY ART GALLERY PRESENTS ARTIMESIANS opening reception. Refreshments will be served. The Artimesians exhibit will be on display throughout March. Tuesday â€“ Saturday,

SATURDAY

LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. â€“ 2 p.m., Maple Park Mall. LIVE MUSIC JAM NIGHT Feb. 23, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 â€“ 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

PRINT ON DEMAND WORKSHOP co-sponsored by Wordspinners and Literacy Quesnel, March 23, 9:30 a.m. â€“ 2:30 p.m. at 206, 288 McLean St. Subject: e-publishing and local options available for publishing your own book. A light lunch available for small fee. Seating limited, call Pam 250-747-1925 to pre-register.

GOLD PAN GRANNIES THIRD ANNUAL SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT Feb. 24, 1 p.m., St. Johnâ€™s Anglican Church Hall. Entry fee $20. Contact Olive Walsh, 250-747-3547 to register.

ONGOING EVENTS CALM YOUR LIFE MEDITATION AT HIGH GROUND HEALING, 256 Reid St. every Thursday by donation. BELL RINGING beginners, Mondayâ€™s

No experience necessary. Every Tuesday night at 6:45 at Elks Lodge. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.

./. 02/&)4 '2/503 CARIBOO MINING ASSOCIATION meets the second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Seniorsâ€™ Centre.

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today. SUNDAY

regular monthly meetings 1:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month; potluck lunch, third Friday, 11 a.m. â€“ 12:30 p.m.; generous lunch ($5) served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 a.m. â€“ 12:30 p.m. For details call Golden Centre, 250-9910090.

LEGION FLEA MARKET, Wednesday â€“ Saturday, 10 a.m. â€“ 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. OAPO ACTIVITIES Monday â€“ cribbage, pool; Tuesday â€“ pool; closed Wednesday; Thursday â€“ cribbage, whist, pool; Friday â€“ whist, pool;

GRIEFSHARE weekly sessions Monday, 6:30 â€“ 8:30 p.m., workbook is $15. For informa-EETING AND 3PECIAL %VENTS WILL RUN IN THE 7EDNESDAY #ARIBOO /BSERVER tion and registration 7ORKSHOPS 3IGNUPS AND .ON PROlT contact Carol, 250'ROUPS WILL RUN IN THE 3UNDAY 992-5369, Debbie, 7EEKEND %DITION 4HE DEADLINE FOR THE 7EDNESDAY /BSERVER IS -ONDAY CLIMATE AC250-747-1500 or AT NOON AND THE DEADLINE FOR THE TION GROUP meets 7EEKEND %DITION IS 7EDNESDAY AT Northstar Church, PM !LL MEETING NOTICES AND REGULAR the 4th Tuesday of 250-992-8830. SUBMISSIONS TO #OMMUNITY #ALENDAR every month at Alex MUST BE RENEWED EVERY THREE MONTHS Fraser Timber Parkâ€™s $UE TO THE VOLUME OF MATERIAL WE WILL -EETING AND 3PECIAL %VENTS WILL RUN BE CLEARING THE COLUMN AT THE END OF IN THE 7EDNESDAY #ARIBOO /BSERVER Nature Centre at THREE MONTHS AND ONLY PRINT NEWLY SUBMITTED MATERIAL noon. People inter- 7ORKSHOPS 3IGNUPS AND .ON PROlT 'ROUPS WILL RUN IN THE 3UNDAY ested in helping cre- 7EEKEND %DITION 4HE DEADLINE FOR ate a self-sufficient, THE 7EDNESDAY /BSERVER IS -ONDAY resilient community, AT NOON AND THE DEADLINE FOR THE 7EEKEND %DITION IS 7EDNESDAY AT join the group. DARTS! New dart players sought for 2012-13 season. Mixed dart league.

PM !LL MEETING NOTICES AND REGULAR SUBMISSIONS TO #OMMUNITY #ALENDAR MUST BE RENEWED EVERY THREE MONTHS $UE TO THE VOLUME OF MATERIAL WE WILL BE CLEARING THE COLUMN AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS AND ONLY PRINT NEWLY SUBMITTED MATERIAL

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Wednesday, February 20, BY: 2013 Quesnel Cariboo Observer PRESENTED

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Rentals

Transportation

Duplex / 4 Plex

Seasonal Acommodation

Cars - Domestic

Barlow Creek bachelor suite, some furniture. 550/mo. & damage deposit incl laundry facility, hydro & Wi-Fi. N/S 1 (250)992-8568 leave mess.Avail March 1st

Modular Homes For rent south of Quesnel 3bdrm, 2 bath 16x80 2010 trailer. N/P, N/S. $1200/month. 250-747-3298.

Homes for Rent WESTRIDGE house for rent. 5 bedrooms. N/S. No cats, small dogs only. $1500/month. Call 250-392-3899. WQ 2 Suite house, 3bdrm up/2 down or rent full house. n/p, n/s, close to school. (250)983-5298

$449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Sport Utility Vehicle

NOW SELLING SUPPORTERS:

Pinnacle Pellets

1994 Cadillac Concord (one owner)

17900/ton or $ 99 4 /bag

Suites, Lower 1bdrm bsmt suite suitable for mature, n/s, working person or couple. Utilities incl. N/p, references required (250)747-1434 New 1bdrm. suite. Close to school & MP Mall. N/P, N/S. Avail. immed. Call 747-3878

4 Dr Sedan Deville, w/ Sunroof , Fully Equipped.

$3,950

Call 250-255-4509

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Tenders

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COMMUNITY

Help Quesnel children shine

R U N • S K I • S W I M • A P PA R E L

ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

of Breakdfast Clubs of Canada certainly helps us in that mission,” Once again John Lawrence, Walmart director, corCanada has porate social partnered with responsibility at Breakfast Clubs Walmart Canada of Canada with said. the Help Them “Since 2006, Shine Camwe are proud paign, which to be associated kicked off Feb. with BCC. Funds 14 and finishes raised from the March 10. With sale of bookthe purchase of marks as well a Help Them as the corporate Shine bookdonation allow mark for $1, the BCC to provide money can then more than just provide a nutrifood – to give tious breakfast children a brightfor a child in Quesnel or any Walmart associate Brittany McMillan, left, sells QPSN chair Christy er future.” The Help Them of the 1,215 Kennedy one of the first $1 bookmarks on the opening day of the Shine campaign’s schools across campaign. Annie Gallant photo goal in 2013 is Canada which of $13,000 raised memory, problemto raise $3 milprovide breakin Quesnel,” QPSN solving skills, creativlion. fasts to more than chair Christy Kenity, concentration In Quesnel, 120,000 children. nedy said. and behaviour are all Walmart’s goal for the Breakfast Clubs of During the camnegatively impacted. campaign is $10,000. Canada also partners Every bookmark sold Help Then Shine is with Quesnel Partners paign, Canadians are invited to show their equals one nutritious just one of the many for Student Nutrisupport by purchasbreakfast for a child.” campaigns through tion to deliver the ing a $1 bookmark “Walmart is fowhich Walmart helps breakfast program in cused on helping raise money for the nine local schools. All at Walmart. Walmart will generously match Canadian families in Breakfast Clubs of the money raised in customer donations, need and our support Canada. the Help Them Shine Campaign in Quesnel up to $2,000 at each of its stores. stays in Quesnel. “Breakfast Clubs of Kick-off day in Quesnel, Feb. 14, was Canada and QPSN believe every child a howling success deserves an equal with $1,400 raised, chance to shine in almost double last life,” president and year’s first day total founder of BCC Danof $800. iel Germain said. “This speaks well “When children go for the 2013 campaign and I’m looking to school hungry or poorly nourished, forward to achievtheir energy levels, ing this year’s goal

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UHRIG Lara Uhrig is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Phoebe Low who was born Jan. 18, 2013 and weighed six pounds and two ounces.

COOK Shallyn Patricia Mufford and Jordan Lee Francis Cook are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Emily Lynn who was born Feb. 8, 2013 and weighed six pounds and 14 ounces. Welcoming Emily home is big brother Ethan.

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24 Hour Movie Info Line 250-992-2076

showtimes subject to change

For the week of Friday, Feb 22nd to Thursday, Feb 28th

(14A) violence 6:30 & 8:30 pm nightly Matinee: Sat, Feb 23rd & Sun, Feb 24th 2:00 pm

(14A) coarse language, sexually suggestive scenes

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Cariboo Ski Touring Club Cross Country Ski Rental Shop at Hallis Lake Lodge -Fully stocked with high quality rental gear from Rossignol - Sizes for skiers from 2 to 99 - Skate and classic skis available Hours of Operation

TH NJOY E D N OUT A G COME REAT SKIIN G

Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday Evenings: 4 pm to 9:00 pm

NEW Evening Openings for Spring Skiing Friday Night February 2 & March1

For club information and ski lessons Visit the Club website at www.caribooski.ca

Quesnel Winter Carnival

Thank You A great BIG Thank you to all of our Community Sponsors & Awesome Volunteers, in particular:

Save On Foods – you have big hearts and it shows! City of Quesnel Public Works department for the amazing job with the snow plowing, sanding and equipment! Scotia Bank Volunteers – you have the smiley faces that we need at the front gate City of Quesnel Fire Department for the – job well done! babysitting of the pond, while we waited for the ice, to be “just right” – the flood was Quesnel Arts Council Team for the “fun” perfect! atmosphere in the Krafts 4 Kids Centre. The Miss Quesnel Self Development Society who blew us all away with their “expertise” in the parking lots.

Our Advertising partners: Cariboo Observer, The Wolf/Rush Radio, The Bargain Hunter, Coffee Break!

We also thank the following:

6:30 & 8:45 pm nightly Matinee: Sat, Feb 23rd & Sun, Feb 24th 2:00 pm

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Children & Adult Ski Packages Available!

Spectra Energy Fortis BC Integris Credit Union Safeway Shaw 10 Seniors Advocacy Service Stirrup Ranch Fountain Tire Kal Tire Active Rental

Douglas Lake Equipment Eldorado Recreation Rona KMax Troll Resort Rocky Peak Adventure Schools –Red Bluff, QJS & Correlieu BC Forest Service Big Brothers & Sisters

Cariboo Ski Touring Club Baker Creek Enchancement Society The Lions Club Mens/Ladies Hockey Clubs Odds’ n Glenns’ Collectibles Staples Spartan Printing Walmart

John Massier, Ken MacNeill, Ed Cleghorn, Juley Biddlecombe, Mellisa Boles, Bill Belleau & Marion Gordon & All of the 100+ Volunteers, who continue to dedicate their time and energy to this Carnival!

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ◆Offer valid from January 15, 2013 to February 28, 2013 (the “Offer Period”). “First Three Bi-Weekly Payments on Us” (the “Offer”) applies up to a total maximum amount of [$500] / [$750] / [$1,000] / [$1,750] (all three bi-weekly payments in total) (the “Maximum Amount”) per eligible 2013 [Focus (excluding ST and BEV), Fiesta] / [Fusion, Escape, Focus ST, Focus BEV, CMAX] / [Mustang, Taurus, Edge, Explorer, Flex, F-150] / [Expedition] – all Shelby GT500, F-150 Raptor, Transit Connect, F-Series Super Duty, F-650/F-750 Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) to customers who finance or lease an Eligible Vehicle during the Offer Period through Ford Credit or the FALS program on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada. For customers making monthly payments, the first three bi-weekly payment amounts will be calculated by multiplying the monthly payment by 12, dividing the resulting amount by 26, and multiplying the resulting amount by three. In most cases, the customer will be responsible for making all scheduled payments in accordance with his or her purchase or lease agreement but will receive a cheque from the dealer for an amount equivalent to the first three bi-weekly payments, including tax, up to the Maximum Amount. The means by which the Offer will be executed by dealers to customers will vary based on the type of purchase or lease agreement - see dealer for full details. Offer not available to cash purchase customers. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This offer is not combinable with any CFIP, CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental incentives. †Until February 28, 2013, receive as low as 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Ford [Fusion (excluding Hybrid, HEV, PHEV)]/ [Taurus (excluding SE), Edge (excluding SE), Escape (excluding S)]/[Focus (excluding S, ST and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S)], models for a maximum of [48]/ [60]/ [72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/ 60/ 72 months, monthly payment is $625.00/ $500.00/ $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. ‡Until February 28, 2013, receive $500/ $1,000/ $2,000/ $2,500/ $3,500/ $5,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/$7,500/$8,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Focus (excluding S, ST, BEV), Fiesta, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader)/ Focus S, Mustang V6 Coupe, Taurus SE, Edge FWD (excluding SE), E-Series/ Transit Connect (excluding electric), F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs / Mustang V6 Premium/ Mustang GT/ F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) non 5.0L /F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Diesel engine/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non 5.0L/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L – all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, Transit Connect EV and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $18,999/$27,999/$30,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$0/$8,000 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Until February 28, 2013, receive 0%/1.49%/4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $264/$407/$499 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $122/$188/$230 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,287.57/$4,935.70 or APR of 0%/1.49%/4.99% and total to be repaid is $18,999/$29,286.57/$35,934.70. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$0/$8,500 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ▼Program in effect from January 15, 2013 to April 1, 2013 (the “Program Period”). To qualify, customer must turn in a 2006 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/ [$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012 or 2013 Ford [C-Max, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi]/[Fusion (excluding SE), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, BOSS 302, Transit Connect EV, Medium Truck, Value Leader and Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable only to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Customers eligible for CFIP are not eligible for this offer. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Escape FWD 1.6L GTDI I4 EcoBoost 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.1L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy] / 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. **When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 competitors. ‡‡Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 comparable competitor engines. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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