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Home invasion suspect dead
RCMP have halted their search for a male suspect after a home invasion this weekend. Dec. 7 Quesnel RCMP requested the public to be vigilant in locking their doors and securing their homes after an unknown male broke into a residence in the 4000 block of Hixon Road and assaulted a female occupant early that morning. Dec. 8 at 9:51 a.m., the Quesnel RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death of a 32-year-old man in the 3100 block of Nazko Road in the Bouchie Lake area. RCMP said investigative efforts have now determined that these two files are connected. “Police have ruled out foul play in this sudden death, however, strong evidence suggests that the deceased male is responsible for the assault on Hixon Road which was reported the previous day,” the release states. Police are no longer seeking any other suspects and do not have any safety concerns for the public. The B.C. Coroner Service has been advised of the sudden death and RCMP will assist in the investigation. The Quesnel RCMP would like to thank the public for their cooperation with this investigation and for remaining vigilant during this time.
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Santa Shuffle For the first time, the Salvation Army in Quesnel sponsored the Santa Shuffle where more than 70 people showed up to the fundraiser. People came from as far away as Williams Lake, Prince George and Wells as well as Quesnel residents. The event raised more than $2,500, which will be used for Warrior’s Song programs. Organizers are hoping to make the Santa Shuffle an annual event. Whitney Griffiths photos
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St. Annʼs Catholic School in Quesnel, invites new applications for student registration in all grades K-7 for the 150 Sutherland Ave., Quesnel B.C. 250.992.6237 - www.stannsschool.ca August 25, 1925 ~ November 24, 2014
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The family of Zana Hayworth sadly announce her sudden passing, early in the morning, We offer: on Monday, November 24, atcode her home. • Dress – school colours order. They’re Grade taught Grade 4of the highest Grade 5 6 with current Grade 7• Academic excellence • Smaller class size (high • Competitive techniques Jacob and Cyca state of the art equipment Mom was a much loved and respectedathletics member of program the Quesnel Community, a dedicated Luca Armstrong Elledae Armstrong while Chase Gillis-Gagnon teacher:student ratio) • Refurbished gymnasium fostering an attitude of respect for all. We are mother and grandmother, and a mom to many of our friends as well. Mom had many Ella Coben Freya Jarret Hannah Barbosa Noah Kennedy • Warm, caring family Daily spiritual component proud of our graduates that consistently excel friends in Quesnel•and was active as a volunteer in many organizations. environment Austin Novak Kennedy Shelbi Carter Brenden Kozuchar inAzuriah Jr. Secondary education. • Zero tolerance regarding was born on August 25, 1925 in Truax, Saskatchewan, one of 13 children born to Dan Positive, learning Ava Novak Boyce Kennedy Nathan Cisecki Peter van• den Elzen disciplinedMom bullying St. Ann’s welcomes new students • Affordable, tax deductible and Rachael Popp.•Growing the farm,participation mom wore many/ hats and she was very proud Open up toon parent Samuel Rempel Caleb Petersen Xavier Del Rosario Joseph Frisby regardless of religious orientation. tuition of becoming a “darninvolvement good farmhand,” to her father during the war when 5 of her brothers Olivia van den Elzen Bianca Thompson Danielle Gamache Call us today for a one on one appointment • Bus Service • Large, private, well-maintained were serving overseas. Benjamin Emma to see and hear Weston what we’re allKlapatiuk about. YouHannah •Vaughan-Farrell On site after school care green space with modern In 1943, Zana went toequipment Tisdale, Saskatchewan to pursue a nursing career. In 1946 she met Don Hayworth while nursing his mother. Destiny Bautista provided by New Beginnings will not be disappointed. Preschool (250-992-2926) After a whirlwind•romance, and Zana were married on December 17, 1946 at the family farm at Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. Colton Thon SmartDon boards Find out more at www.stannsschool.ca • Learning assistance They pre-empted a quarter section of land and started farming near Erwood, Saskatchewan. Their first four children were born here, TERM ONE EFFORT ROLE Sharon, 1947, Char 1950Donald and Peggy & Penny 1952. After 6 years of poor weather and crop failures they decided to leave farming. For a registration package, tour, or informational appointment, please contact Principal Devine. Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 B.C. V2J 2J5 Grade •7 250-992-6237 • principal.stanns@shawcable.com 150 Sutherland Ave., Quesnel, In 1953 Don and Zana moved their kids and belongings to B.C., settling in Burnaby. Zana worked at Melrose Park Hospital and Don at Luca Armstrong Jacob Cyca Elledae Armstrong Chase Gillis-Gagnon Alaska Pine saw- mill. Their 5th daughter Kaye was born here in 1954 and son Donald in 1959. Avery Bautista Freya Jarret Hannah Barbosa Noah Kennedy After a fire at Alaska Pine sawmill in 1966, they once again packed up kids and belongings and moved to Quesnel, B.C. They bought Sierra Bullock Azuriah Kennedy Shelbi Carter Brenden Kozuchar a house in Richbar and Zana worked at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, where she mentored many a young nurse and doctor. Zana Ella Coben Boyce Kennedy Xavier Del Rosario Tyler Milley became a valuable and well respected member of the nursing staff. Jaeana Dumais Emily Mooreside Bianca Thompson Peter van den Elzen Austin Novak Caleb Petersen Colton Thon Nathan Schofield When Don Sr. died in 1989, Zana moved to a smaller home in Dragon Lake, where she lived until her passing. Ava Novak Hailee Pitzoff Destiny Bautista Abby Engel Zana is predeceased by her husband Don Hayworth Sr., son-in-law, Peter Sydenham, daughter-in-law Millie Hayworth, and great Madison Oakley Linden Spencer Caitlyn Dubuc-Fraser Joseph Frisby grandson Tristan Buckland, seven brothers and 4 sisters. Zana is survived by her sister Eugenia Letteney, daughters; Sharon(Bob) Summit Plischke Benjamin Weston Emma Klapatiuk Danielle Gamache Beedle; Char (Fred) Harder; Peggy Hamel; Penny Hayworth; Kaye Nome and Son Don Hayworth Jr.. Grandchildren Steve Beedle, Samuel Rempel Olivia van den Elzen Hannah Vaughan-Farrell Christina(Fadil)Kurshmilu, Laurie (Byron) Johnson, Rachael (Sebastian) Sydenham-Wang, Kevin Hamel, Michael Nome, Crystal (Wayne) Thompson, Laura (Mark) Bowes, Ben Hayworth and Joe Hayworth. Great Grandchildren Gibson, Lukas, Christopher, Mumeh, Ndueh, Daniel, Angel, Angie, Jasmine, Genevieve, Jada, Misty, Izzy, Kaylynn, Aurora, Dean, Tyler and Zachary. Great Great Grandchildren Madisyn and Darius. Numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Our family would like to thank Percy and Bev Burgess for their continuous love and support which helped mom remain independent. We would also like to thank her care givers who helped her be more comfortable and able to stay in her own home. Mom considered you all her family. There will be a Celebration of Mom’s life in the spring where friends and family can come together to honor our mother’s life. Please bring stories, as we all love to hear them.
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alking past my son’s closed classroom door, I paused as their soprano voices filtered through. Leaning my head against the frame, I closed my eyes and took a moment to listen – really listen. They sang, loud, proud, I could picture them standing in two rows, hands straight at their sides, belting out the song they’ve been practicing now for more than a month. It was easily the best part of my day. It’s pretty easy this time of year to get wrapped up the cost, the time, the stress and the business that is the holiday season. But we must try to keep the true meaning of what this is all about: the excitement, the lights, the music, the love, the laughter. It’s the little things that make it the big things. It’s the moment you realize your son has asked Santa to please not forget mom. It’s the wonder in the eyes of a little girl waiting for Santa to arrive. It’s watching an elderly couple slowly walking hand-in-hand with a bag full of toys for much loved grandchildren. It’s taking a drive through your community to check out the lights on your neighbours homes. It’s watching old Christmas movies and reflecting on how incredibly blessed we are. Because we really are very lucky. We simply need to take a moment to realize that and then hold tight to the warmth that feeling generates. Many are not so fortunate. Many are not afforded the opportunity to watch as their children emanate pure joy. Far too many cannot reach into a bag of memories and think “wow, am I ever lucky.” This season let’s take those little moments, hold onto them and truly appreciate our good fortune. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer
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magine being in a loving, committed longdistance relationship and your fiancé requests nude pictures. You send some because you trust him implicitly, he’s also sharing his naked images, and this is the man you’re planning a life with. Now imagine, two years later, you discover one of your private full frontal nudes displayed publicly on his Twitter account. Your business has been tagged and he has written: “This is the thief and liar who calls herself a counselor. She’s a gold digger who uses people.” The victim of this particular attack is a friend I’ll call Joan. She is the only parent and sole provider for two children that she wants to protect – hence the alias. As horrified as she was to discover the betrayal of the man she’d been in love with for three and a half years, she wasn’t ashamed of her picture nor shocked that he posted it. He had threatened that if she didn’t comply with his demands by a certain time he would embarrass her, and after seeing an alarming new side of him since their recent break up, she could envision him doing almost anything. Of course, there are two sides to every story, so detailing the specifics of their relationship or the
Lori Welbourne
On A Brighter Note subsequent deterioration of it is insignificant. What is significant is that he publicly posted a naked picture of someone against their will with a defamatory statement. Anyone who does that should lose all credibility and respect. The man responsible for this repulsive act is a firefighter in Texas. If ever there was a group of individuals who would be aghast at his dishonourable conduct, professional heroes such as these would be it. When Joan discovered her naked photo posted to Twitter, she immediately reported it to the social media site. An hour later he posted it a second time stating that she uses people and destroys lives. He then tried to connect with her children. Joan contacted the RCMP in West Kelowna where she lives, the police in Texas where he lives, the pastor of his church and the fire department where he works. The pastor and the fire marshal responded with a
shared them or how they might be used. It puts her and her children at risk for stalkers, sexual predators and offenders. It could also impact her ability to provide for them. Many people will question Joan for sending him pictures in the first place. “This reaction highlights an underlying attitude of misogyny,” she said. “People shouldn’t be asking ‘Why did she?’ but ‘How could he?’ They should be appalled at his abhorrent behaviour. Friends and colleagues should find it so totally unacceptable and repugnant that they look at him in a different light entirely. The change in our society will come when men stand up and hold others accountable and say this is not okay. Because as women, we should be able to look, act, share, speak and exist without the inhibition that lies in wondering how any of that might be used against us.” The change will also come when people understand that she has nothing to be ashamed of. He is the criminal who sexually violated and exploited her. For more information visit EndRevengePorn.org and CyberCivilRights.org Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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promise to investigate. After 36 hours the pictures were removed from Twitter, but his account stayed active. Joan now worries they’ll appear again within her professional circle or on revenge porn sites. She’s constantly in surveillance mode, glued to her electronics, feeling like a sitting duck. Distressed at the prospect of enraging him further, she’s terrified what could happen next from the man who texted that he didn’t care if he went to jail. “Out of fear I planned to surrender to his blackmail,” she said. “But when it came right down to it, I didn’t feel like I had a choice. I teach my children to stand up to bullies. I felt physically ill at the idea of not standing up for myself or any other woman he may do this to. It’s like giving in to a terrorist.” This was more than a betrayal for Joan. “It was an unconscionable act,” she said. “That someone would love and appreciate my body when they got what they wanted and then use it against me when they didn’t shows an age old power dynamic of entitlement and ownership.” And the even bigger issue for her was safety. There’s no control over where those pictures went, who saw and
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Highway conditions potentially deadly Editor: Nov. 24 it was my distinct displeasure to make the drive from Quesnel to Prince George to keep a medical appointment booked six months prior. Weather conditions were less than ideal, nonetheless we persevered. What we were not prepared for was the utter
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lack of snow removal and sanding that we encountered. The road conditions, especially on the return trip, were appalling – black ice and unsalted, unsanded hills. Semi truck units were sliding backwards as they attempted grades and were literally creeping on downhill portions. Private vehicles were
losing traction both going uphill and downhill, becoming hazards for impatient drivers anxious to get by. I am not unfamiliar with winter driving conditions, having learned to drive in Churchill, Manitoba, and experiencing winter driving from BC to Nova Scotia. I lived in Merritt for over a decade before
relocating to the Cariboo nine plus years ago, driving the road to Kamloops, the Coquihalla and the Okanagan Connector frequently, never encountering conditions as bad as those between Quesnel and Prince George that day. It is my considered opinion that the highway between Quesnel and Prince
Semi truck units were sliding backwards as they attempted grades and were literally creeping on downhill portions.
George is one of the most poorly maintained and potentially deadly stretches of highway it has been my displeasure to travel. I shudder to think about current conditions as the weather continues to worsen with increased snowfall forecast. Sincerely Todd Birch Quesnel
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Hyundai composes a memorable new Sonata All new Ford F-150 leaner, meaner, tough and strong Inside Verdict differential locker has been added. This levels available now and this year, the Drive What the you interior can’t seehas is the 317 Hyundai kgs that has done popular FX4 off-road version becomes envelope in terms of styling, vehicle As with the outside, truckitchurns better athan again,mud delivering veryever. attracthe ‘15 F-series has lost, thankstive to car, thatfull of Verdict San Antonio, Texas – In 1948 anygiven of a total content, engine choices and Ford value,redemak- a package that can be added to been refresh, no basic features, at an attractive price. 2.4L the increased use range from signed its pickup trucktake and notice. introduced the trims. Cradling that luxury tweaking is a new here.aluminum Payload is up (to kgs) in andthe sotop is ing others carmakers The same,body moreand muted models $23,999 to 900 $32,999 of high-strength steel in the frame the F1. cab that’s two-inches wider and has rear towing (approx. 5.5 tonnes) yet overall The last generation Hyundai Sonata, design is at work here too, now the allLimited trim. This model has most of the features – but, you can certainly feel it while Marketing the time ads shouting seats that get more legroom. Storage body weight down by 317 released inat2011, is a ran perfect example. new centre console is wider and flatter found in the top 2.0L turboisbut without thekgs. added driving. The truck is nimbler, has less about the “Million-dollar bins have been added Ford offers four engines and even thethe The “Fluidic Sculpture” design language than the last car. This makes the car power. The base 2.0L turbo starts at $30,999 and wash in the corners and simply handles cab” emphasizing how and the 40/20/40 seats smallest 2.7L EcoBoost will still tow really set the pace for the mid-size class claims will feel more openbetter. and airy, Ultimate model, seen here, is $34,799. Both the Ford’s Thethe cabbrushed is virtually silenttop and much money Ford had carry six adults comfortup to 3.8 tonnes. The cab is quieter, Hyundai has done of cars. The competitors that followed, aluminum surround is bright and the Limited for comfort, the HVAC is split side-to- and Ultimate get the forward collision warnspent to redesign just the have to play out on ably. The SuperCab, the yet larger. The floor is flat yet has more like of thethe Ford Toyota Camry and it again, delivering waynow the buttonsside, andfront dialsand arerear. fitted ing side system and lane departure safety features, plus Theis hood and a doors cab newFusion, half-ton. rear suicide storage compartments. The dash is less roads, across Canada, Honda Accord, tookwas styling chances Fit and finish is one in profile have dropped theyforalso get adaptive cruise control. For 2015, the That first F-seriesalltruck open flat alongsecond the boxto none.windows very attractive car, full cluttered yet offers more information. in the coming years after that Sonata wassointroduced. The better visibility, colours is a big step foreword in design. The added that Hyundai does as well,while if notthe size, Sonata indeed all new – and is to 170 degrees,area no more Do you sense a theme here? Consider of features and at an andEven quality computer generated same too for the engine development, on of thethe base its great-great-great-great but from what I’ve safety featuresthat willthe be design attractive andofthe getting trappedbetter at thethan most. phase thisconstant truck took gauges and controls simplifiespushing-of-the-envelope opergrandson, the 2015turbocharged F-150. seen including smaller 4-cyl$23,999 GL model, the Sonata comes attractive price. mall. But the big update from Hyundai iswas welcome. in Texas, I’d say four years and the testing the most ation while I towed with the inder engines and fuel saving direct with standard heated frontdriving. seats, backLooks is all about electronics. A intense ever. The result? A list of imGiddy Up! The Lowdown Zack Spencer new truck and its manners are good if After several generations new instrumentupcluster injection technology; compared with camera, Bluetooth, 5-inch radio/ provements a hockey rink long – improved. In part, this is assisted Power: 2.4L 185hp or 2.0L Turbo with 245hp that’s of then-squarer Howardwas J. Elmer is larger and allbackup the screen,not therounder, competition all this technology satellite radio and USB a fact. Now, (city/highway) how will they all work by the long list of towing features like 9.8L/6.7L/100km Fill-up: front the curve. 2015 draws gauges are video-proaheadends of the Now, just a few years later, the connectivity. The $26,299 GLStrailer addssway a power driver’s together? Well Ford’s claims will have control; tow/haul mode; Sticker price: $23.999-$34,799 inspiration from the ’48. jected. Because of thissteering wheel and heated rear Sonata gets another refresh, making this car more seat, heated leather to play out on roads, across Canada, in Dynamic Hitch Assist, SelectShift The horse-collar you can configure the and cluster however zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca compelling thangrille ever.is brought back seats, these are just the two entry-level the coming years. But from what I’ve transmission andcars. better tow mirrors. with a much more angular hood; in fact, you want – addAll infocars or subtract, it’swith additional 2.5 cm of rear now come seen in Texas, I’d say Giddy Up! Off-road an electronic manual rear Looks you’ll see many more lines in the metal up to you. The centre console screen is legroom and a very useful trunk that is expandable, As dynamic the Fluidic Sculpture design was, it thanks to theasall-aluminum body. These eight-inches wide and displays the views thanks to a 60/40 split rear seat. are design also styled can date didn’t age elements, well. 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Holiday dinner at the Warrior's Song Cafe With the guest list expected to top 200, volunteers and soup kitchen staff were hard at work Wednesday morning getting all the turkeys and trimmings ready for the noon hour soiree. The turkey dinner is thanks to the generous donation from City Furniture and Ashley Home Furnishings of all the groceries Annie Gallant photos
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t this time of year, most of us tend to reminisce about the good old days. Ever since we moved to Quesnel in 1980, I have heard stories about Cariboo School. Fortunately, for those of you who attended Cariboo School, the museum has a photo album that was donated by Eva Smith Farquahar. The album holds many Quesnel memories of Cariboo School along with the Walk to Barkerville, the Legion Pipe Band and a newspaper clipping with the Kersley Junior Band. There are even some 1970’s pictures of the Billy Barker Day Parade. There is also no shortage of wedding pictures in the album. I hesitate to name any names just in case there might have been a parting of the ways, but if you were ever a friend of Eva Smith’s in the 1970’s and she was at your wedding, she has your picture. And oh – the haircuts or lack thereof. You do realize that the 60’s and 70’s are now history, which is why Quesnel Museum is asking you start parting with some of your treasures from that time period. As Christmas approaches
PAST TIME and you drag out those old photo albums, keep the Museum in mind. History was being made and your museum wants to be certain that we preserve it! Speaking of coming to Quesnel and Cariboo School, there were many young teachers who came to Quesnel in the 70’s who intended to teach here for just a few years and now 40 plus years later, they’re still here. Del Cyr, Lorraine Cyr, Marvin Schley, Lorna Schley, Case DeVries, anyone else you can name? As well as being teachers, they made significant contributions to the well-being of a vibrant community. The photos to which I am referring show Christmas Concerts, teen dances, Spring Flings and a variety of events put on by teachers and students. Hope to see you as you pass time at the Quesnel and District Museum and Archives. I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence; Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled byAnd that has made all the difference.
–Robert Frost Honey Affleck is chair of the Quesnel and District Museum commission and a regular Observer contributor.
Obituary Tribute
Doreen Heath It is with great sorrow that we announce the recent passing of Doreen Heath (nee Constable). With her parents having recently arrived from England, Doreen, an only child, was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1926, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The date of birth was fitting due to her nature and approach to life. Working at a company in Winnipeg, she met Joe, her future husband, and was soon married. Work transferred them to Mexico City in 1950 where their three children, Hilarie, Joe, and Jonathan, were born and raised. 1980 saw them being transferred to Madison, Wisconsin, and finally retiring to Quesnel in 1982. Doreen was active with the Eastern Star, enjoyed reading and travelling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe, who passed away in 2013 after sixty six years of marriage and is survived by her three children, two of them living in Mexico, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. We will miss her generosity and kindness that touched on everyone she met. Doreen will live on in our hearts forever.
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SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY GOOD CHEER is accepting names of recipients and donations at the south end of Maple Park Mall in the old Liquidation World location until Dec. 17. Hampers to be distributed Dec. 20 – 21. Hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS KETTLE CAMPAIGN runs Nov. 29 – Dec. 24. Seeking volunteers to ring the bells at kettles around the community. To help out contact 250-9928784. WINTER OUTERWEAR FOR KIDS AND ADULTS now being accepted at Super Suds Laundromat, 415 McLean St. Cleaned items will be available at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. For information call 250992-7257.
WEDNESDAY NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IN WELLS, with DJ, Adham Shaikh, also includes, refreshments, champagne at midnight plus a cash bar, kids zone, and a siTheprizes Quesnel lent auction. Proceeds Church to IMA, ArtsWells But the hour and comes Caws and now is Festival when the true worshippers shall for the Nest capital worship the Father in spirit and campaign. Early bird in truth. God is a spirit and they tickets (until Dec. must worship him in spirit and 12)in$35/person, truth. Please join us.$75/ family, regular price 747-3178 isCall $50/person and . $100/family. Kids Ask for Kim.
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FRIDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS Beaux Arts, their Annual Christmas Show and Sale at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road. The show and sale continues throughout November and December. The Quesnel Art Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. FARMERS’ CHRISTMAS MARKETS Dec. 13, at the Arts and Recreation Centre, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
SATURDAY NATURE EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CENTRE AFTERNOON OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Dec. 13, 1 – 4 p.m. Create unique holiday decorations from sea shells, pine cones and other natural materials. Asking for a $2 donation for this event. Kids of all ages can bring their parents to the NERC for this creative afternoon. For information call Erin, 778-414-2444. SALVATION ARMY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dec. 20, Legion hall for in-need children and their families, complete with crafts, activities and a visit from Santa.
The event is free but tickets are required. Call 250-992-7079 to register.
SUNDAY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST at St. Ann’s Catholic Hall, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pancakes, hash browns, ham, sausage, eggs, French toast with strawberries and whipped cream, toast, coffee and juice. All welcome $7/adults, $6/ seniors and students, aged five and under free. ST. ANN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER at St. Ann’s hall Dec. 28, 2:30 p.m. Roast beef dinner free to those in need, tickets and more details available at Seasons House, Salvation Army and the Friendship Centre.
ONGOING EVENTS VOICES FOR NORTH CARIBOO SENIORS every third Thursday at Legion Hall, 2 p.m. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon at the Legion, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344. PLANNING AN EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. John’s Hall newly renovated space. For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the program room at the Quesnel Library to discuss books members have read. New members are welcome. Call 250747-3547 for information. SENIORS CURLING New members welcome, no experience necessary. Regular on-line or phone curling rink for more information. DARTS Calling new dart players for 2014-15 season. Mixed dart league (two men, two women.) No experience necessary. Play is every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information. KEENAGERS FITNESS CLASS at the Legion, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. lead by fitness instructor Cindy Paul. LETS KNIT, for those interested in getting together to knit and share skills. Open to beginners and experienced knitters, Wednesdays 1 – 3 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre boardroom. For information contact Marion DeWeese, 250-9927655. TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meets every Thursday evening, weight loss programs and contests. Make weight loss fun with a support group. For
details call Janet 250249-5585. GRIEF SHARE weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them, Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 2 at Northstar Church, Room 109, use lower parking lot entrance. For information call Carol, 250-992-5369 or Debbie, 250-7471500. QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS every Monday 7 – 9 p.m., every Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m. (except holidays) at Bethel Church, 143 Coach Road, Are you sick? Do you know someone who is sick? Bring them to be prayed for. No appointment necessary. CELEBRATE RECOVERY a program for hurts, habits and hang ups. Located in the basement of Remax Building, Every Friday, 12 – 2 p.m. Contact 250-9919697. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m. in library activity room. New members welcome. For information call Amanda, 250-7472558 or Martha, 250-747-1606. CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers
group meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital upper board room from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info call Leanne at 1-866564-7533 or Pete at 250-991-0058.
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SCRABBLE at the Quesnel Seniors Centre, Thursdays 1 p.m., for information contact Jean 250992-5051.
SCANDANAVIAN CARDS first and third Wednesday of the month at Seniors Centre, 7 p.m. Meeting second Wednesday of the month at Seniors Centre.
PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peerfacilitated programming for adults with a mental illness and/ or addiction. Groups currently run every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the large group room of the Westside Mental Health and Addictions Centre (395 Elliot St.). For more information please call (250) 985-5832 or e-mail us at QUEpeerdev@northernhealth.ca. BILLY BARKER DAYS SOCIETY meets the third Thursday of every month, room N212, CNC Quesnel campus at 5:30 p.m. SENIORS CENTRE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, first and third Sunday each month, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. GOLDEN CENTRE ACTIVITIES Monday, crib, pool; Tuesday, floor bowling, floor curling, pool; Wednesday, closed; Thursday, crib and whist, pool; Friday, whist, pool. Lunch available, $5, 11:30 – 12:30, Mon-
BAKER CREEK ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY (BCES) works to promote public awareness, stewardship, and restoration of the local environment. Please join us on the third Monday of every month at noon in the Nature Education and Resource Centre located in West Fraser Timber Park. CALM YOUR LIFE MEDITATION AT HIGH GROUND HEALING, 256 Reid St. every Thursday by donation. BELL RINGING beginners welcome, Monday’s 10 a.m., Quesnel Seniors’ Centre. For information phone 250-9926957.
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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter
Do you think you CanSkate? Session two of the Quesnel Figure Skating Club’s CanSkate program begins Jan. 6 and 8. This 14-week program runs until April 14 and 16. The program focuses on teaching young aspiring skaters the skills required for skating-based sports. Classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday at the Quesnel Twin Arenas. For information on how to register visit www.quesnelfigureskatingclub.com. Whitney Griffiths photo
The Waveriders are back at it, having spent some time practicing it’s back to the races. Their first swim meet of the season took them to the waters in Prince George. For the girls, nine-year-old McKayla Bolitho placed in the top 16 for all her events in the 10 and under category. For her efforts Bolitho also earned five personal best times. Swimming in the top nine of all her races in the 10 and under category, as well as taking home third place in the 50m breaststroke and three personal best times was Gavin Currie. Eight-year-old Avery Fenton joined the Waveriders last year, with only one year of competitive swimming under her belt this was Fenton’s first short course meet. Fenton competed in the 500m and 100m freestyle as well as the 50m and 100m backstroke. Swimming for the Waveriders in the 14 – 15-year-old category was Natasha Hanson. Hanson plunged into the waters, swimming in for top nine in all of her events, as well as placing third in the 50m and 100m freestyle and second in the 50m butterfly. Hanson also qualified for short course AA provincials in the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle. To go to provincials for AA or AAA, swimmers are required to have at least two qualifying times. The youngest swimmer for the Waverider girls is Borka Peter. Peter raced in for top 12 in all her events, as well as taking seventh place in the 100m freestyle and earning personal best times in all her events in the 10 and under
category. Thirteen-year-old Emerie Watson placed second in the 100m freestyle and 50m backstroke, third in the 200m freestyle, 100m and 200m individual medley and was in the top five for all her races in the 12-13 category. Swimming in for the boys 10 and under category was Waverider Luca Armstrong. Placing in the top three in eight events, Armstrong was the top scorer for the Waveriders. He placed third in the 100m freestyle, 50m backstroke and 100m breaststroke, second in the 50m freestyle and 500m breaststroke and first in the 200m freestyle, 50m butterfly and 200m individual medley. Placing in the top four of his eight events was Leif Brandson. Brandson took home third place in three events, the 200m freestyle and the 200m and 400m individual medley. In the 50m and 100m freestyle he took second place and his first place wins were in the 100m backstroke and the 50m butterfly. Brandson earned silver overall for the 11-yearold category and earned qualifying times for the AAA provincials in the 400m individual medley and the 100m backstroke. Swimming in the top five in all his races, placing third in the 50m butterfly and the 100m butterfly, as well as earning personal best times in six events was Waverider Sonny Cervienka. Swimming in the 14 – 15-year-old category was Garnet Currie. Currie placed in the top four for all his events, earning him a bronze standing overall as well as receiving an AA time in the 1500m freestyle. Currie took third place in the 200m freestyle, the 50m and 100m butterfly, second
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place in the 100m backstroke, 200m and 400m individual medley, as well as taking first place in the 1500m freestyle. Taking home personal best times in all his events in the 12 – 13 category was Harrison Fillion. Fillion also placed sixth in the 100m freestyle and the 50m butterfly. Swimming in for second in the 50m breaststroke and earning seven personal best times was swimmer Austin Novak. Waverider Braden Novak competed in four events, three of which were new to this swimmer and he earned a personal best time in the 50m freestyle. Placing third in the 50m freestyle and second in the 50m butterfly, as well as receiving six personal best times and a AA standing in the 50m freestyle was Seth Reddemann. For his efforts, Brad Swyers was awarded second place in the 100m breaststroke and first place in the 50m breaststroke. Brad also received a A time standing in the 50m freestyle and swam in for six personal best times. Billy Swyers qualified for the short course AA provincials in the 100m backstroke, 100m and 50m freestyle and earned a AAA standing for the 50m backstroke. The Waveriders also competed in the relay races for the 11-year-old category although two of their swimmers participating were only 9-years-old. Swimming for the relay team was Armstrong, Austin Novak, Brandson and Reddemann. The team came in third in the 4x50m medley and first place in the 4x50m free. The next meet for the Waveriders is the Kamloops meet Dec. 12 – 14.
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JUST WHAT THE DOCTORS ORDERED Out of challenge comes opportunity and at Selkirk College the Rural Pre-Medicine Program is taking on the problem of a physician shortage outside urban areas by opening the door for students who desire to follow a pathway towards a career in medicine well suited for rural Canada. Finding Solutions to the Rural Doctor Crisis The story of the Selkirk College Rural PreMedicine Program is the story of why community colleges are vital to Canada’s education system. Its genesis arrived through a need to fill a critical gap with creative solutions and tangible outcomes, a model that is now playing out in the classrooms of the Castlegar Campus in British Columbia’s Southern Interior. The three-year Rural Pre-Medicine Program launched in September with its first cohort of 17 eager students. With passionate mentors and dedicated instructors, the program aims to build a foundation of experience and knowledge students will need to prepare for entrance into medical school. “If you come from a rural area, you are among those most likely to go back to a rural area,” says Rural Pre-Medicine Program Coordinator Elizabeth Lund. “If you want to populate the rural areas with physicians, you need to provide the proper education to students who live in rural areas and have a strong desire to get into medical school.” The curriculum in the Rural Pre-Medicine Program weaves together courses tailored to rural medicine with courses recommended for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Extra training in skills such as mediation and conflict resolution, leadership, communication and interprofessional skills, small business training and MCAT preparation supports students’ futures as physicians and their medical school applications. “People understand that this is something that can form one piece of a really long term solution to a big problem,” says Lund. “This is not a problem for doctors or the government, really this is a problem in our society across Canada where there is a big difference between rural and urban.”
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If you want to populate the rural areas with physicians, you need to provide the proper education to students who live in rural areas and have a strong desire to get into medical school. ELIZABETH LUND, RURAL PRE-MEDICINE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SELKIRK COLLEGE
Helping Solve the Problem of a Growing Need The mounting challenges with health care in rural Canada have gained traction in the media over the last few years. With shrinking government budgets, an aging population and societal shifts forming the basis of these struggles, more attention has been focussed on the gap between urban and rural. Three years ago, Lund and her colleagues in the Selkirk College School of University Arts & Sciences were looking for ways to bolster second year sciences at the Castlegar Campus. A story on CBC radio about the doctor shortage in rural British Columbia triggered the idea for a program that would help address the need with homegrown solutions. Lund was charged with putting together the proposal and soliciting support. For almost two years Lund put her skills in research and passion for education to the test as she approached senior levels of government, the Doctors of BC, local physicians, the University of British Columbia and anybody else that would listen. “There was a lot of pounding the pavement… I had to become a salesperson,” says Lund, who holds a PhD in Chemistry. “That’s the last thing I thought I would ever do, but I was selling something that I totally believe in. It ceases to be selling and becomes talking to people to let them know what we want to do.”
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The First Cohort a Brilliant Example of What is Possible On a sunny late-September afternoon in Castlegar, Selkirk College administration joined representatives from the Doctors of BC, the Ministry of Health and health care professionals from around the Kootenay region for a special reception to welcome the first Rural Pre-Medicine cohort to the program. With a class made up of diverse backgrounds that range from recent high school grads to single mothers who have been away from post-secondary for more than a decade, there was a buzz in the air. “I have a vision of some of the graduates of this program not only making it into medical school, but also being really grounded and solid people,” said Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital physician Dr. Blair Stanley, chair of the program’s advisory committee. “Not only because of their rural roots, but because of some of the learnings they will have had in this unique program. They will bring that groundedness and can bring that awareness into their clinical setting when they are looking after patients. I think that will be a magical connection that they will have with patients and the work they do.” A visit to a Friday afternoon chemistry lab is further proof that the cohort model and small classroom environment is already paying dividends. Three months into their education journey at Selkirk College, students work together with a spirit more often found with the cohesiveness of a sports team rather than the individualistic competitive pursuit of entrance into medical school. “You can see already that the students in this program are going do something and they are going to do something great… It’s already a success,” says Lund. “I’m really proud of these students and very excited about the opportunities for them in the future. Whether they end up choosing medicine or another health field or something else completely different in science, this is where it starts.”
Alicia Pongracz (top) and Jaeger Nickson (bottom left) are students in the first Rural Pre-Medicine Program cohort that is diligently building skills on the Castlegar Campus. With a diverse background and intimate understanding of the challenges faced by students in smaller communities, Rural Pre-Medicine Program Coordinator Elizabeth Lund (bottom right) is the motivating presence behind Selkirk College’s push to bolster the numbers of rural doctors.
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I have a vision of some of the graduates of this program not only making it into medical school, but also being really grounded and solid people. DR. BLAIR STANLEY, KOOTENAY BOUNDARY REGIONAL HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN, CHAIR OF THE RURAL PRE-MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase, finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Trax, Silverado or Cruze. Freight ($1,600/$1695/$1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration & dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. *Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup(except Colorado/Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado (1500 & HD), Equinox and Malibu. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †$2,750 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive) and a $2,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Trax which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡$8,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Holiday Cash for Truck Owners (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) DoubleCab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. *†$5,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) on 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive) and a $3,250 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Cruze LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,250 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. ††Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. ‡‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ++Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. +Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar. gov). ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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Saving the best for last, Santa and Mrs. Claus were the last float in Quesnel’s Santa parade.
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