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Good day, Quesnel. Thanks for reading — and that includes loyal subscriber R.W. MacDonald! To join the Observer family, please call 250-992-2121 and ask for circulation. 2013 Show & Shine August 23, 24 & 25 397 Kinchant 778 414 9077 Crosswater HOME + GARDEN + VINTAGE As Summer’s End Approaches... You’ll be AMAZED by what you find! Aug 23 & Aug 24 20% 20% shop for your favorite items at off. 20% 20% * excludes Original Art Paintings, Sid Dickens and other sale coupons * * Wednesday, August 21, 2013 VOL. 99 NO. 101 www.quesnelobserver.com PM 40005365 $ 1 30 includes GST QUESNEL - CARIBOO OBSERVER SINCE 1908 DOUBLE GOLF TOURNEY PAGE A12 COPS AND KIDS PAGE A3 HARTRIDGES ON THE ROAD PAGE A9 Cariboo Gur Sikh Temple Society to celebrate 40 years The Cariboo Gur Sikh Temple Society is celebrating 40 years with great excitement. Three days of non-stop recital of the holy book (Guru Granth Sahib) free food (guru ka langer) and a free fireworks display are all on the agenda. The celebrations start Friday, Aug. 23 and run until Sunday Aug. 25. The fireworks are set for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. An air tanker douses the fire near Pinnacles last Thursday. The 0.2 hectares lightning-caused wildfire was in steep ground around Baker Creek, west of the Gold Pan City. Air tankers first responded and actioned the fire with retardant, then helicopters bucketed water onto it. Two parattack crews (six personnel) jumped into the site and actioned the fire from the ground with support from two helicopters. An initial attack crew (three personnel) was also on site. The fire was 100 per cent contained by 9 p.m. Crews returned on Friday, Aug. 15 to do mop-up. The Cariboo Fire Centre/Wildfire Management Branch received many calls from the public reporting smoke in that area and they thank the public for their vigilance. No structures were threatened at any time, nor was there an evacuation alert despite rumours on social media. There have been 69 wildfires in the Quesnel Zone this season: 64 lightning-caused and five person-caused. There have been a total of 285 fires in the Cariboo Fire Centre this season: 220 lightning-caused and 65 person-caused. Karen Powell photo Pinnacles fire quickly doused

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Page 1: Quesnel Cariboo Observer, August 21, 2013

Good day, Quesnel.Thanks for reading — and that includes

loyal subscriber R.W. MacDonald!To join the Observer family, please call 250-992-2121 and ask for circulation.

2013 how & hine

August 23, 24 & 25Quesnel, BC

2013 Show & ShineAugust 23, 24 & 25

397 Kinchant 778 414 9077

Crosswater HOME + GARDEN + VINTAGE

As Summer’s End Approaches...

You’ll be AMAZED by what you � nd!

CrosswaterCrosswater

Aug 23 &

Aug 24

20%20%20%shop for your favorite items at o� .20%shop for your favorite items at o� .20%* excludes Original Art Paintings, Sid Dickens and other sale coupons* excludes Original Art Paintings, Sid Dickens and other sale coupons*

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 VOL. 99 NO. 101 www.quesnelobserver.com PM 40005365 $130 includes GST

QUESNEL - CARIBOO

OBSERVERSINCE 1908

DOubLe GOLf TOuRNey PAGe A12

cOPS AND kiDS PAGe A3

hARTRiDGeS ON The ROAD PAGe A9

Cariboo Gur Sikh Temple Society to celebrate 40 years

The Cariboo Gur Sikh Temple Society is celebrating 40 years with great excitement.

Three days of non-stop recital of the holy book (Guru Granth Sahib) free food (guru ka langer) and a free fireworks display are all on the agenda.

The celebrations start Friday, Aug. 23 and run until Sunday Aug. 25. The fireworks are set for Saturday at 8:30 p.m.

An air tanker douses the fire near Pinnacles last Thursday. The 0.2 hectares lightning-caused wildfire was in steep ground around Baker Creek, west of the Gold Pan City. Air tankers first responded and actioned the fire with retardant, then helicopters bucketed water onto it. Two parattack crews (six personnel) jumped into the site and actioned the fire from the ground with support from two helicopters. An initial attack crew (three personnel) was also on site. The fire was 100 per cent contained by 9 p.m. Crews returned on Friday, Aug. 15 to do mop-up. The Cariboo Fire Centre/Wildfire Management Branch received many calls from the public reporting smoke in that area and they thank the public for their vigilance. No structures were threatened at any time, nor was there an evacuation alert despite rumours on social media. There have been 69 wildfires in the Quesnel Zone this season: 64 lightning-caused and five person-caused. There have been a total of 285 fires in the Cariboo Fire Centre this season: 220 lightning-caused and 65 person-caused.Karen Powell photo

Pinnacles fire

quickly doused

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Carson Elementary PAC Kitchen Renovation

Carson Elementary Parent Advisory Council received $1500 for the purchase of new kitchen equipment for the soon to be renovated school kitchen.The new school kitchen will allow the PAC to run many food based programs that they are currently unable to do as the old kitchen did not meet Health and Safety codes as well as the mandates of Healthy Schools. A fully functioning kitchen will allow:• PAC to deliver hot lunch and breakfast programs,• Carson Sta� to use the kitchen for teaching

purposes,• community gatherings centered around food to

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NEWS

AUTUMN MacDONALDObserver Reporter

With an infusion of $22,000, North Cariboo residents are learning even more about locally grown products.

The funding came from the provincial Buy Local Program to further enhance the North Cariboo Farm Country – Grown for You campaign.

“Our region is home to numerous hard work working producers who make and sell some incredible agricultural products,” Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes said.

“Thanks to this buy local funding they will now be able to get their Cariboo made items to a larger audience and at the same time, assist our local economy.”

The program is spearheaded by the Quesnel Community and Economic

Development Corporation and the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association. It includes plans for the promotion of North Cariboo grown products and farm based services through signs, banners, product packaging, in store promotional materials and upgraded websites. The campaign is working to promote more than 50 products produced in the north, ranging from dairy, natural � bers, fruits and vegetables, livestock and speciality meats, plants and � owers, honey, jams and syrups, as well as other prepared foods.

The program works to focus on the region from Nazko to Barkerville and McLeese Lake to Strathnaver.

“The north Cariboo offers residents and

visitors great local food options and this option helps spread the word about them in the marketplace,” Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm said.

“Shopping locally, the dollars stay in the community and in the pockets of B.C.’s ranching and farming families.”

“The funding from the program will increase awareness and raise the pro� le of locally produced agricultural products and farm based

services by further promoting the North Cariboo – Grown for You brand,” North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association chair Heloise Dixon-Warren added.

“This will result in all of us having better access to quality, locally produced products and will ultimately bring agricultural producers together through collaboration and partnerships.”

The Gold Pan’s Buy Local campaign is benefiting

from a cash infusion.Autumn MacDonald photo

Buy local program receives cash

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kidsIt was fun all day Aug. 10 for the many children who partici-pated in the RCMP Kids Camp at the Arts and Rec Centre.Karen Powell photos

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2013 CANADIAN NATIONAL GOLDPANNING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Eldorado goldpanning & gift shop would like to extend a special thanks to thE intEgris CrEdit union for sponsoring the 2013 Canadian national goldpanning Championships.Additionally, we would like to thank the following contributors, who have been instrumental in making this championship a resounding success and enhancing the 2013 celebration.

Integris Credit UnionGrey Wolf HighbankersMark CastagnoliCameron & Ames BlacksmithMason & DalyLaBlanc PhotographyLung Duck TongTheatre RoyalCircle S Western WearCariboo Minning AssociationMr. MikesHub VolkswagonSave On FoodsStaplesBilly Barker CasinoLordcoKumsheenHells GateLavalle LeatherMcMahons ConfectioneryBarkerville Historic TownEldorado Gold

Phoenix ReaBarkerville CampgroundSandman HotelSt. George HotelOutback AdventuresGoldfields BakeryBarnards ExpressRonaWillis HarperQuiznosBarkerville FudgeWake Up Jakes RestaurantNorth Cariboo Co-opFraser River GMCorp.- AnnonymousLoad’em Up PetroleumsScott & Candida ReaRobert Rea

We would like to thank our many volunteers for their timeless effort in making this event - ”Eldorado’s 2013 canadian national goldpanning championships” so highly successful.

Residents are invited to join City of Quesnel and Cariboo Regional District elected officials and for a short presentation and Q & A session

staff about the future of the

North Cariboo Multi-Centre project.

What is the currentstatus of the project?

What’s next?

Keeping you informed...

IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETINGTuesday, Sept. 3 at 7pmCity of Quesnel Council Chambers

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your communityBeautiful but deadlyWater gardeners

beware of this exotic aquatic. Yellow Flag Iris may be a breath-taking ornamental pond plant but don’t be fooled; it’s a serious invasive species. Yellow Flag Iris is the Cariboo Regional District’s next Weed of the Week 

This plant is native to Europe, the British Isles, North Africa and the Mediterranean region. And as of right now, it is still being sold in nurseries and can be bought on the internet around the world. 

Yellow Flag Iris grows about four feet tall with a robust stalk and the stems/leaves are long, dark green, � attened and sword like. The leaves have a distinctive ridge in the mid-vein and they contain a sap that is toxic if ingested or can cause skin irritations. The � owers are a vibrant yellow, with three petals that are backwards curving.

What makes this plant multiply so quickly is that it spreads vegetatively and by seed. If a piece of the roots breaks off, the piece is able to � oat down stream and re-sprout a new plant. The seed pods of yellow � ag can remain buoyant in the water for up to seven months. 

Yellow Flag Iris can grow in a variety of different habitats, including dry, high acidity or anoxia soils, brackish waters and in fresh or salt water. It can be found in temperate wetland, along margins of lakes, ponds, ditches and slow moving rivers. This invasive species is a major problem for aquatic habitat because of its ability to colonize so quickly and the roots form dense mats that are up to 30cm deep which choke out much of the native vegetation. Since it can form dense stands, it can change the width of water courses by compacting soil trapping sediments

and increasing elevation. It also affects the water � ow of irrigation canals and � ood control ditches. 

There are Yellow Flag Iris infestations in Williams Lake that are currently being treated and recently the CRD Invasive Plant crews have inventoried new infestations along the shoreline of Lac La Hache.

  Treatment options for Yellow Flag Iris:

• Local and Landscape Level:

• Hand pulling by digging up the whole plant, making sure you dig up the entire root and any fragments; 

• Cutting the plants right to ground level, this will have to be done several times but can be effective; 

All plant material must be bagged and disposed of in designated areas, such as invasive plant bins at your local land� ll.

DO NOT COMPOST INVASIVE PLANTS!

How can you help stop the spread of Yellow Flag Iris?

• Learn to identify this aquatic exotic;

• Do not purchase and plant Yellow Flag Iris;

• Wash boats and other water recreation vehicles before leaving a lake;

• Minimize soil disturbance;

• Report any sightings to the CRD at 1-800-665-1636, online at cariboord.bc.ca or email [email protected].

Instead of planting Yellow Flag Iris in your garden try these alternatives: Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata); Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica); or Laevigata Iris (Iris laevigata).

–Submitted by CRD

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Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province's newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Your award winning community newspaper published Sunday & WednesdayThe Quesnel Cariboo Observer was founded in August 1908. All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction of contents, either in whole or part are not permitted without prior consent. Publications Mail Registration No. 1001572. Member of BCYCNA - British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspaper Associa-tion, CCNA - Canadian Community Newspaper Association & the BC Press Council. Published at 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8. Phone 250-992-2121. Fax: 250-992-5229 email: [email protected] [email protected] Website:www.quesnelobserver.com

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Advertising Consultants: Karen PowellAd Designer: Dennison GaetzEditorial Staff: Annie Gallant - Assistant Editor, Jonas Gagnon - Sports ReporterFront Office: Trina Wiebe

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Silver linings

Sometimes it takes a gutless, small-minded fool to rally the good in people.

And that’s exactly what happened earlier this month in Ontario. After an anonymous letter was

slipped into the mailbox of a grandmother, who’s grandson is an autistic 13-year-old, her community is rallying in support.The letter not only tells the

grandmother to take her autistic grandson and “Move! Vamoose! Scram!” it also calls the grandmother selfish for “allowing” the child outside with the other kids.Wow.This person’s words are so

incredibly hurtful, ignorant and cowardly it blows the mind. But from out of this haze of hatred and intolerance shone a much brighter light: that of a community rallying to support the boy and his family.With statements in the letter

such as “he is a nuisance to everyone and always will be.” And “You had a retarded kid, deal with it… properly,” it’s no wonder the letter ignited such passion from people exercising social consciousness. More than 120 people waited

outside the family’s home to show their solidarity for inclusiveness – each and every one of them doing their part to fight back against what can only be classified as bullying. It’s too bad it takes such

a disgusting letter to raise awareness for special needs and intolerance. But it’s also a sign society is ready and willing to stand up for those needing our support, patience, compassion and understanding.

–Autumn MacDonald, Observer

Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk has offered

some advice for students heading for post-secondary education this fall.

In a commentary sent to B.C. newspapers, Virk reminded students that his task “is to ensure post-secondary students obtain the experience and qualifications needed to put a paycheque in their back pocket.”

B.C. is forecast to have one million jobs to fill by 2020, through a combination of retirements and economic growth. More than 40 per cent of them will require trades and technical training, and for students, likely a move north.

“My advice to students is to look at where the jobs are based and tailor their education and training to match,” Virk wrote. “Our population is concentrated in the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island, but as a resource-based economy, many directly and indirectly related jobs are located elsewhere.”

That’s not the only blunt message for students deciding on a career. While defending his ministry’s

spending plans in the recent legislature session, Virk described some of the problems that are entrenched.

Parents, particularly in immigrant communities, push their children towards medicine, law, dentistry or engineering, he noted. Students themselves gravitate toward areas that are familiar to them, such as teaching.

B.C. universities graduated 2,000 new teachers last year. Another 850 arrived from out of province and were licensed to teach in B.C. During the same year, the B.C. school system hired 800 teachers. And many of those jobs were outside metropolitan areas.

It’s been hammered into us by the B.C. government’s endless “jobs plan” advertising, and a similar campaign by Ottawa,

that more students need to focus on trades and resource industries. Virk acknowledges that his budget contains another $1 million for advertising, the same as last year, much of it to reinforce the need to fill skilled jobs. But he danced around the question of whether there will be spaces in technical programs.

NDP critics say the waiting list for these kinds of programs at Kwantlen University and B.C. Institute of Technology are running between a year and three years. And they have frequently noted that advanced education spending is budgeted to decline by $42 million over the next three years.

Virk said post-secondary institutions working with industry have produced 456 additional seats in high-demand programs for this year. It’s a start.

In July, Premier Christy Clark joined the chorus of premiers protesting Ottawa’s plan to claw back $300 million in federal training money to provinces, for its new employer-driven Canada Jobs Grant. Clark and New Brunswick Premier David Alward were assigned to

find an alternative to this drastic shift and report back in the fall.

As usual, the NDP spent lots of time grilling Virk about student debt and the alleged need to reduce it. Ministry statistics show that about 30 per cent of students take out loans from the federal-provincial program, and the average is $20,000. One of the latest changes is a program of grants that go toward student debt as a reward for those who complete their chosen program. With 23,000 students collecting $41 million in grants, it might be working. For all the fuss about student debt, students pay only about a third of costs. The rest is on taxpayers, whether it produces any useful education or not.

Virk is under instructions to review the student loan program “to find further improvements to meet students’ needs.” Given the magnitude of the gap between what skills our education system produces and what the economy needs, a larger shift in priorities is needed.

Tom Fletcher is reporter and columnist for Black Press tfletcher@blackpress.

Pressure on for skills training

B.C. ViewsTom Fletcher

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Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number and should be 250 words or less. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality.

Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: [email protected] Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229

Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

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Editor’s note: Andy Motherwell passed away Aug. 7, 2013 after a short illness. This is his final column. Andy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all at the Cariboo Observer.

We used to snowmobile from Nazko

to Pan Phillip’s fish camp about 30 plus years ago. Winters were colder then; frozen river and lake waters allowed us to use these frozen highways rather than the rough, rocky trails along the Blackwater River and the First Nation’s Trail from Nazko to Kluskus.

The ice held (it was supposed to be two feet thick), even though the edges were quickly melt-ing away.

We planned on a long trip and Toby Cave, a well-known Quesnel bush pilot, volunteered to fly some of our supplies, a familiar practice for him.

We unloaded our ma-chines near the Coglistico River on the Kluskus Trail.

Things went well until we reached Kluskus Lake by the creek draining the lake. The ice seemed good and in no time we were going up the creek. At a corner, I suddenly found clear water and I ran my machine up a sunken log, where it quit. The lighter machine of my then wife made it to dry land. Then, since most of my machine was under H2O, I stripped my snowsuit down and, wading, car-ried the supplies to terra firma.

Did I mention we had left home at Bouchie Lake at 5 a.m.?

It didn’t take me long to hook up a tow strap so we could pull my wet monster out.

Great, only the engine refused to start. We were a long way from Pan’s, so decided to cut and run for home. We did finally get the engine started just as dusk settled in.

One resolve was to not stop the engine and it did it’s part until we reached our vehicle and trailer in total blackness at around 1 a.m. We left the clearance lights of the pickup on so we could tie everything down. Then when we went to start the pickup, the battery was dead. A fellow I knew lived a short distance away and he graciously jump-started my vehicle – then went back to bed.

We headed out on the old Baezeko Road until we got to a great mud and ice hole. The mud was stiffening up and a layer of slippery ice was form-ing at the bottom of the hole. We spun out, backed up, tried again and finally broke clear. Our suits were covered in frozen mud (it was a bout -20F then) and we got home about 4 a.m.

We found the lake ice went out three days later.

We resolved never again to make all the mistakes we did as any one of the obstacles could have been our end.

At Sylvia’s Cafe, July 1, 2013, I recognized a face and found it was our benefactor of 30 plus years ago – Greg Ross, whom I had not seen until then.

The moral of this story is to not take extreme risks even though a good samaritan is close by.

Andy Motherwell was an amateur historian and a valued regular Observer contributor.

A risky ride long ago

Tasty entertainmentEntertainment and fresh homegrown products are just two of the reasons to visit the Framer’s Market, Saturdays.

Autumn MacDonald photo

Historical FootnotesAndy Motherwell

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least waste. A well defined market position is key to

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opportunities make sense to support your market

position.

For upcoming business workshops, check our calendar online at

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COMMUNITY

Every year, on the first Saturday of October at 11 a.m. (in Quesnel, Oct. 5, 2013, at CDC), mothers and children at sites across Canada, the United States and other countries around the world compete to set the record for the most children breastfeeding at one time.

Why this challenge? Breastfeeding has many well-documented ben-efits, including better health for both mothers and babies. According to UNICEF, of the 136.7 million babies born worldwide, only 32.6 per cent of them breastfeed exclusively in the first six months. The recom-mendation is for exclu-sive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond together with adequate, appropriate and indig-enous complimentary feeding starting from the age of six months. Two of the biggest hurdles for mothers continue to

be lack of support and marginalization by the community. In North America, this lack of support is demonstrated as many women find breastfeeding in public a major barrier.

The Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge began in 2001 in Brit-ish Columbia, Canada with 856 children at 26 sites. By 2012, there were 3,934 children in nine countries at more than 211 sites with a total of more than 20,000 sup-porters. We hope for even greater support this year!

There is still a great deal of work to be done.

The Quintessence Foundation, a non-profit group providing education to parents and professionals about breastfeeding and human milk banking, sponsors the Breastfeeding Chal-lenge.

For more information contact Quintessence Foundation at 604-228-9331 or visit the website, www.babyfriendly.ca.

Join the breastfeeding challenge Oct. 5Share the moment with moms around the world

Way to go KaitlynGirl Guides of Canada puts on a Cookie All Stars

for all the girls to encourage them to sell cookies. There are many prize levels, depending on how

many cases the girls sell. This is Kaitlyn Petrie, she sold 16 cases of cookies and won a $25 gift cer-

tificate to the Carib Theatre. It’s time to register for Girl Guides. You can register online

https://register.girlguides.ca/OnlineReg or call 1-800-565-8111 or at Central Registration

is in September.Debbie Fee photo

These happy babies were just a few of the many who participated in the 2012 breast-feeding challenge.

Observer file photo

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As we make our way southwest from Jackson Hole Wyoming , we continue to be immersed in the scenery, history

and people of this area.  We are traversing the same valleys and mountain passes that the “Forty-Niners” streamed through on their way to the promise lands – California and Oregon. Our trek is getting close in length to the original California Trail that was almost 2,000 miles long. This week (Aug. 5), we’ll reach the 2,600 km mark and we still have a pass or two to cross.

We feel a bit like the 49er’s when we say “We’ve seen the elephant!” They used this phrase to characterize their encounters with vast areas and mountainous terrain. Both have been synonymous with our journey. The feeling of climbing an incline knowing others chose the same route more than 150 years ago is somewhat eerie knowing, at times, we’re  traveling the same speed they were and seeing landscape that hasn’t changed. To those old time overlanders the elephant symbolized a challenging trip and the adventure of a lifetime. We concur.

Just like the anonymous gal who offered shelter to us in Hamilton, Montana, good samaritans seem to jump out of the sagebrush. Case in point: two thoughtful souls, Kim and Laurie from Kemmerer, WY. As the story goes, we rolled into Afton, WY hoping to � nd a campground – maybe even one with a shower. Afton has the distinction of being one of the longest towns we’ve been through. One very long and straight Main Street � anked by a mixture of old and new.  Golden Spur Cafe vs. Burger King. We performed the usual ride about and came up empty-handed, almost. After nixing the Acme Campground RV Park, we went back to the County Fairgrounds where we had no luck inquiring just 10 minutes earlier. Noticing a circle of campers and RVs we wondered how we might join them. With nobody in sight and about ready to draw the short straw again, I noticed

a fella stepping out of his trailer. I went over, quickly introduced myself and asked who might be in charge of letting us pitch our tent for the night. Stuf� ng some Copenhagen in his mouth, Kim replied he wasn’t exactly sure, but his wife Laurie was on the County Fair Committee and she might shed some light. They, along with the other campers, were there getting ready for the start of the Lincoln County Fair. Upon asking Laurie, she offered a spot to us against the museum building.  She made sure we had shade and access to the restrooms and... showers. She even called Bill, who was ultimately in charge of the wagon circle. “No problem” was the answer. He kindly came by later to make sure we were comfortable and to turn down our offer to pay for the spot. Nice folks indeed.

The last two days of pedaling along sections of the American Gold Rush Trail have been the most dif� cult of the ride. Inclines upwards of 10 per cent and the relentless headwinds that frequent Wyoming and southeastern Idaho compounded the challenge.  Nevertheless, we pushed, one pedal at a time, with our own wagonload of determination to reach Montpelier, Idaho where we’re now camped. We’re slowing the pace down a little, as the days are much hotter after we descended to a lower elevation than we’ve experienced in the past three weeks. Our next challenge will be the Bear Lake Summit, elevation 7,810 feet, as we head to Logan, Utah. We’re going to leave that for later in the week when the forecast is for cooler temperatures. Likely a good decision.

At this point, we’re now a little over a week away from riding into Salt Lake City. Even though we’re not as rich with time as when we started, we know that each and every day on a bicycle tour is an adventure and we look forward to seeing more “elephants” as we make our way to the Great Salt Lake.

Chris Hartridge is a cycling enthusiast and regular Observer contributor.   

Hartridges nearing Salt Lake City in their American bike tour

One pedal at a time

Top: Heather grinds up the Salt River Pass; be-low: Chris and Heather at the Geneva Summit between Geneva, Idaho and Montpelier, Idaho.Chris Hartridge photos

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“You know, if every kid in the inner cities in this country belonged to 4-H, we wouldn’t have much of a crime problem,” former U-S President Bill Clinton said in an address to Montana State University in 1995. The public doesn’t often think of 4-H clubs as being a crime prevention tool, but it’s one of the many positive side effects of the 4-H program, which in Canada is celebrating 100 years in existence and B.C. will mark 100 years of the program in 2014.

As part of the B.C. 4-H provincial council’s efforts to recruit new members, connect with alumni and attract sponsors, the “Revo-lution of Responsibility” tour was launched in 2012 with the help of corporate sponsorship from CIBC and this initiative continues with a 4-H representative com-ing to Quensel’s Farmers’ Market, Aug. 24, to answer questions and distribute information on joining this youth program.

The results are tangible, with an increase in enrol-

ment in 2013 of more than five per cent with 2,300 B.C. youth ages 6-21 involved in more than 160 clubs with 600 plus vol-unteer leaders in B.C. and the Yukon. While beef and horse projects are amongst the most popular, the Cloverbud program, which introduces 6 – 8 year olds to the program, has quickly gained traction, as have many non-agriculture 4-H projects like photography, outdoor living, canine and many others that urban youth can take part in with all the same benefits. This year nearly 20 per cent of the 4-H members in B.C are in non-agriculture pro-grams.

In Quesnel, there are three local 4-H clubs with more than 40 members with a wide range of projects, from dog, gardening, beef, cloverbud, craft, horse, leather craft, outdoor liv-ing, photography, poultry, rabbit, sheep, small engine, swine, tractor and junior leadership. It’s fairly easy to start a club as well; a club needs a leader, six members,

a sponsor and a lot of enthusi-asm!

Members achieve life-long learning through con-ducting meet-ings, holding an office position within their club, maintain-ing accurate records and public speak-ing opportuni-ties. Working in a team, developing leadership skills, meeting deadlines, becom-ing responsible citizens and giving back to their commu-nities is all a part of the 4-H experience.

Joining 4-H gives youth unlimited potential. There are all kinds of scholarship and travel opportunities, external Grade 11 and 12 school credits, the chance to meet new people from all over British Columbia and Canada and other countries, provincial programs that focus on building leader-ship, teamwork and other fundamental life skills.

“I hear from employers that tell us if they see 4-H involvement on a young person’s resume that can-didate moves to the top of the pile,” Kevin Rothwell, Manager of B.C. 4-H said.

“There are just so many good reasons to be involved and if that has world lead-ers thinking that it’s a great crime prevention tool, well that’s icing on the cake!”

Visit the website at www.bc4h.bc.ca.

Contact Gina Flukiger at 1-866-776-0373 or e-mail [email protected].

– submitted by Gina Flukiger, BC4-H.

Find out about 4-H at the Farmers’ Market Aug. 24

WEDNESDAYQUESNEL 2013

OFFICE OLYM-PICS a fun summer business networking event, West Fraser Timber Park, Aug. 21, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost, $25 (includes BBQ and T-shirt) To

register call Christine 250-992-2322.

THURSDAYWEST VILLAGE

COMMUNITY GARDEN (located by outdoor skating rink on Lewis Drive) Grand Opening Aug. 29, 4 5 p.m.

FRIDAYQUESNEL ART

GALLERY presents MUSEum. The show is a collaboration by the Quesnel Museum and the Art Gallery in celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary. Local artists used museum artifacts to create inspiring works of

art for display in the show. MUSEum runs through the month of August, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The museum is also hosting pieces of the exhibit.

SATURDAYFAMIILY FUN

BOTTLE DROP OFF Aug. 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Safeway park-ing lot. Drop off recyclable bottles and cant or callMary Ann, 250-249-5720 for pick up anytime. All proceeds to Relay for Life.

HOT DOG SALE, Aug. 31, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Save On Foods,

proceeds to Relay for Life.

BERNIE AND RED SHOW Elks Hall, Sept. 28, Tickets $30/each call Valerie, 250-992-8506. Spon-sored by Quesnel Elks.

SUNDAY7TH ANNUAL

GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE, BBBSQ Sept. 8, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Richbar Gold Course. To register call 250-992-7257 or email, [email protected]. Down-load pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca. Dinner included. Incentive

prizes for pledged over $250.

ONGOING EVENTSBREAST CANCER

SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon in the Legion for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.

MUSIC IN SPIRIT SQUARE every Sat-urday, 12:20 – 1:30 p.m. following the Farmers’ Market, local musicians per-forming on the Spirit Square stage.

KERSLEY HORSE CLUB GYMKHANA

every Wednesday, 1801 Otter Road. We now have a novice class for open begin-ners and/or horses. Call Chelsea 250-747-1632.

QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GA-RAGE SALE on the last Saturday of every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available.

BAKER CREEK ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY (BCES) works to promote public awareness, stewardship, and res-toration 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 Fra-ser Timber Park.

VOICES FOR NORTH CARIBOO SENIORS every third Thursday at Legion Hall, 2 p.m.

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SportsDo you have a story?

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sports@ quesnelobserver.com Jonas GagnonSports Reporter

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Quesnel Cariboo ObserverA12 www.quesnelobserver.com

Golfers descended on the Quesnel Golf course last weekend, Aug. 11, to take part in the Senior Men's Tournament.

Steve Sheldon took home the trophy for overall gross winner, with a score of 144 and Glenn Lefebvre was the overall net winner.

In flight A, Casey Wells took first with a score of 146, followed by James Pederson who ended the weekend at

148. Kel Horning came in third with 151. Tony McDonald was the net winner, with a score of 139, followed by Jeff Crandall at 142. Wes Pederson rounded out the top three at 142.

Keith Boichat was the gross winner in flight B, with a score of 151, followed by Stu Brears with a score of 163. Anders Eriksson got third in the flight with a score of 167. Vic Leblanc was the net

winner, with a score of 140, followed by Don Taylor at 143. Bill Krawaczyk took third with a score of 145.

In flight C, Glen Walton took the top spot for gross scores with a 163, followed by Jim Spinks with 164 and Frank Marchldon in third with 166. Norm Armstrong was the net winner of the flight with a score of 136. Brian Bradbury took second at 139, followed

by Steve Little finishing with a 142.In the final flight, D, Keith Wintermute

was the gross winner with 179, followed by Doug Wood with a score of 179. Terry King finished in third in the category with 181. Tom Merrick was the net winner in the flight, with a score of 136, followed by Jerome Deis at 137. Terry Brown rounded out the top three with 141.

Senior Men’s Tournament

The drive to be the best in the Cariboo

Memorial at the linksUnder a slightly moody sky, women from

across the province vied for first at the 46th annual Barb Smith/Marj Jefferson Memorial Golf Tournament at the Quesnel Golf Club last weekend.

The tournament drew 48 golfers from Quesnel, Smithers, Prince George, Williams Lake and McKenzie.

The teams of two golfers each played two rounds of 2 Ball - Best Ball over the weekend.

The weather didn’t cooperate for the golfers on Sunday, but the women persevered in spite of the light rain that hung around all day and finished their rounds just before the heavy rains arrived.

Michelle Lalonde and Parra Liliama of Aberdeen Golf Course in Prince George paired up to take the first low net with a score of 116.

Mary Braithwaite was the top local, teaming up with Cheryl Poulin of McKenzie to just sneak into first low gross at 156, beating out Anita Pendergast / Janice Lazzarin from thr Prince George Golf and Curling Club (PGGCC). The teams were tied at the end of the weekend and the winner was decided with a regression method.

Both winning teams were awarded lovely engraved vases, with prizes following, event organizer Merridith Walton said.

The Prince George Golf and Curling Club’s (PGGCC) Gerry Bowman and Linda Avis managed a score of 126, netting them the second low net.

The third low net went to a pair of Gold Pan

residents, Rickey Deis and Nancy O’Flynn, with a score of 127.

Bonnie Watson and Kathy Cook finished the weekend with the fourth low net and a score of 128.

Heather Gagnon and Patsy Woollends took the fifth low net with the same score, 128.

Kit Collins and Vi Brears finished the weekend with a score of 160, which was good enough for third for the gross score.

Aberdeen golfers Linda Heaslip and Pam Boehner finished in sixth with their net score of 129.

In fourth for the low gross, PGGCC golfer Shirley Halliday and Aberdeen golfer Colleen Johnson finished the weekend with 164.

A pair of Ellisons from Quesnel took the seventh lowest net score, with 129.

Lana Ryan and Patti Montagnon of PGGCC fished with 164 points, good enough to place them in fifth in low gross score.

Peggy Brown and Marcia Marcia Martinson, also from PGGCC, took eighth lowest net with a score of 129.

Diane Rogers and Heather Marchildon of Quesnel took the sixth lowest gross with a score of 165.

The weekend began on Friday evening with a meet and greet at the course, which included an obstacle course putting contest developed and overseen by Kathy Gook.

Saturday tee-times began at 8:30 am with a happy hour and banquet in the evening which all of the golfers in attended.

Above: Dianne Rogers tees off on the on the thirteenth of the Quesnel Golf Course; right: Janice Chappell chips onto the green during on Saturday.

Jonas Gagonon photos

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JONAS GAGNONObserver Reporter

At the end of some on again, off again racing Saturday, Byron Hesselgrave and Devin Barks drove away with the winning trophies for street stocks and mini stocks.

Cloudy weather with some indecisive rain made for some tense moments at the oval, but the drivers committed to the night, fitting in the heats between showers.

With only seven cars in the street stocks, the cars ran three deep in the A dash, with Quesnel’s Hesselgrave, #42, taking the checkered flag before going on to take the A heat and the main event.

QARA racer Jesse Fisher, #28 won the four car B dash.

Henry Peterson, #11, of QARA recorded the fastest lap of the evening.

While PGARA’s Barks, #18, won the main event, it was all Quesnel racers across

the line first in the dashes.

Terry Braman, #52, won the A dash, while Eric Farnsworth, #3, took the B dash and Mike Garcia in the #9 car won the C.

Farnsworth went on to win again, taking the A heat.

Robin Blari, #24.6, took the checkered flag in the B heat.

QARA’s Brian Zipser hustled his #99 mini stock around the track the quickest, taking the fastest time for the minis.

The mini stocks

saw some off road action in the main event, when Masyn Schwemler took a ride, flipping the number five car he was driving in the B heat. Schwemler was uninjured, extricating himself from the car without assistance.

QARA was celebrating its fans with its fan appreciation day, allowing spectators to bring in canned goods for the food banks

in lieu of buying a ticket.

“Thanks to everyone who attended the races and donated food for the food bank,” race organizer Kathy Spooner said.

The tire next hits the oval tarmac with a weekend of racing to finish off the season, Sept. 21 – 22. The weekend includes the Fall Classic, the points final and the Tri-City race.

Points Scramble at the oval

Eric Farnsworth. i his #3 Acura Integra, barrels around the oval in the B dash, on the way to winning it.

Jonas Gagnon photo

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Canadian Tire Quesnel is looking for Two individuals to work in an Automotive Shop setting who are energetic and Team Oriented

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Dental business assistant position available full time

Do you have excellent communication skills on the telephone and in person? Are you enthusiastic, caring and dependable? If you have experience with scheduling and like working in an office that appreciates their team members, please send resume to:

Email:[email protected]: 250-398-8633121 North 1st AvenueWilliams Lake, B.C. V2G 1Y7

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ATTN Logging Truck Owner Operators: Short Log trucks needed to haul approx. 400,000 cu/m3 of beetle killed pine in the West Chilcotin to West Fraser, Williams Lake Division for Stump to Dump Contractor for 2013-2015 sea-sons. For more info contact Rob Menzies @ (250)398-0564SUTCO Contracting Ltd. re-quires experienced fl at-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, ex-tended benefi ts & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. Min. commitment of 24 days out/10,000 miles per month required. www.sutco.ca fax: 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 230

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If you love working with 3-5 year olds, please apply with resume to 352 Anderson Dr.

August 26th - 30th Noon - 5:30

is looking for an energetic person with excellent customer service skills to fill the position of

Full Time Service Writer. Please forward resumé:

[email protected] or 3150 Hwy. 97 North Quesnel, BC

Inland Kenworth Parker Pacific in Quesnel, B.C.

JOB OPPORTUNITYTRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON

Quesnel & Surrounding Area

(24/7)

AEL a Div. of HMC Services Inc.

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Northland MortgagesQuesnel Ltd

Office Administrator / Receptionist

has an upcoming opening for the Office Administrator / Receptionist position.

This position involves a fair degree of diversity, ranging from greeting our clients, making appointments, processing

monthly payments and handling telephone calls efficiency and effectively, to word processing, accounts payable / receivable and monthly balancing of trust ledgers with a trial balance.

Deleenia Lovell, Office Manager Northland Mortgages Quesnel 254 Reid Street Quesnel, BC V2J 2M2 (250) 992-7295

The ideal applicant for this position:

Is able to deal pleasantly and professionally with a wide variety

of people and can work well with minimal supervision.

Have strong computer skills, particularly with MS Windows

based applications.

Must be proficient in Simply Accounting and have an excellent

understanding of full cycle bookkeeping.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage

competing priorities.

Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills

Closing August 31, 2013.

Please submit your resume in person to:

Northland Mortgages Quesnel Ltd. is currently seeking a Licensed Sub Mortgage Broker to service the Quesnel and surrounding area market-place. Applicant must be reputable and have passed the Pre-Licensing Sub-Mortgage Brokers Course and is required to be eligible to obtain a Sub Mortgage Brokers License.

Resumes may be mailed or dropped off at :Address - 254 Reid Street, Quesnel B.C. V2J 2M2 or Email - [email protected] Subject Line:“Resume Sub Mortgage Broker position”

Mortgage Broker Position

Requirements: Active mortgage agent or broker license (or approved FSCO course completed) Time management and planning skills. Adapt quickly to product & market changes Previous mortgage lending experience with a solid understanding of underwriting guidelines. Exceptional customer service expertise Proven verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated individual

Garage Sale137 Phillips Rd. (Southills)

9am - 1pm

No Early Birds

Garage Sales

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Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.FT Experienced Bookkeeper required for local logging com-pany. Email resume to:[email protected] Cook position available - all shifts. Experi-ence in fast paced line cook-ing. Drop resume off @ Alamo in Kersley.

Super Suds commercial de-partment has a part-time posi-tion available. Duties would in-clude driving, washing/folding coveralls and some repairs.

Please drop off resume at The Outlaw below Granvilles.

Employment

Help WantedLOGGING AND Construction jobs. We are looking for expe-rienced and motivated people for the following positions: Hoe Chuckers, Roadbuilders, Skid-der Operators, Yarding Crews (tower and gy, hooktender, rig-ging puller, linewinder), Weight Scale operators, Processors, Front End Loaders, Lowbed and Log Trucker Drivers. Lots of work, local to Fraser Valley and out of town, various day shifts, benefi ts, good pay, good people. Please fax re-sume to 778-732-0227 or email [email protected]

MOFFAT FALLS CONTRACT-ING LTD Processor Operator needed for Williams Lake/ Quesnel Area. This is a full-time position. Applicants with experience will have fi rst op-portunity, any machine or fo-restry experience involving machine operation, log quality, or pre-harvest is valuable. Training will be provided to ap-plicants with less experience if openings still available. Wages are competitive, and will be decided with level of experi-ence, medical plan provided. Position will be mainly camp work. Email resumes to: [email protected] Attn: Craig Chapman Or fax: 250-398-9443 Attn: Craig Chap-man

MOTEL MANAGEMENT re-quired for Ponoka, Alberta. We are seeking a positive, ca-pable, entrepreneurial person or couple with previous resort or motel experience. Email re-sume: [email protected]

Employment

Help WantedUlysses Restaurant has immediate openings for

servers, dishwashers and cooks. Apply in person

@ 122 Barlow Ave.Willis Harper Harware

requires a Delivery/Sales Person. Heavy lifting involved. Please apply in person with

resume to 288 Reid St.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Sandman Hotel Quesnelis now hiring

for two positions:

Front Desk ClerkMostly 3pm-11pm

Some mornings 7am-3pmAny days / 24 - 32 hrs a week

Night Auditor/Clerk11pm-7am

4 on, 4 off rotation

We’re looking for confidentpeople who have good

computer skills and strive forcustomer service excellence.

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Feed & HayHORSE Hay for sale, 60 lbs squares, no rain, under shed. $5.50. 250-747-8416. Will de-liver.

Merchandise for Sale

Building SuppliesLOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 fl at 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sunroom, ready to ship, 604-856-9732

FirearmsWANTED: Old lever actionWinchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Garage SalesBIG BIG BLOWOUT SALE!

Saturday, August 24th1 DAY ONLY! 8AM-5PM

241 Enemark Rd. S.Garage Sale! 485 Baker Dr.August 23rd, 1PM-4PM;Au-gust 24th & 25th, 9AM-4PM. Lots of clean great items!

Huge Garage Sale! August 24th & 25th, 10AM-4PM, 1760 & 1772 Milburn Lke Rd. Exer-

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MEGA Family Garage Sale.Saturday August 24th. 2275 West Fraser Drive, Quesnel BC. Tools, truck stuff, an-tiques, electronics, household goods, clothing and lots more.

Moving Sale! Sat, Aug 24th & Sun, Aug 25th, 320 Wilkinson St., off Doherty, 9AM - 3PM

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Heavy Duty Machinery

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GROWTH

At Taseko Mines, we’re proud to call British Columbia our home. We are looking for enthusiastic employees who share our vision for long-term, responsible growth in this province.

Joining our Gibraltar Mine team makes you part of Canada’s proud mining heritage. The Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine is a cornerstone of the regional economy and an example of great Canadian mining in action. Located in the heart of BC’s stunning Cariboo region, Gibraltar is approximately 60 km north of Williams Lake.  It is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada.

A sustainable mining operation with a 27 year mine life, Gibraltar is undergoing a signifi cant multi-phase expansion taking our daily milling throughput to 85,000 tons per day and we’re looking for talented candidates to help us facilitate this. That’s where you come in…

We currently have a full time opportunity for an:

COST ACCOUNTANT

POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Mine Accountant, the Cost Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting functions including reconciling balance sheet, income statement, general ledger and preparation of month end reports, accounts payable, general ledger, statutory reporting, cost reporting and departmental budget preparation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:• Prepares monthly cost reports• Provides analysis of cost trends and variances to

stakeholders• Maintains Capex roll and reconciliation and internal

control process and documentation• Assists with preparation of annual budgets and

subsequent forecast updates• Issues cost reports for each department• Assists with completion of government surveys and

with preparation of monthly GL reconciliation• Responds to information requests as required and

completes and submits internal fi nancial reports• Prepares and posts journal entries to the general

ledger and reviews payroll entries

QUALIFICATIONS• Accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA)

supported by 3 years relevant experience – mining experience would be a defi nite asset. A combination of education, training and experience will be considered

• Considerable knowledge of standard offi ce and accounting software and familiarity with information technology products and services

• Ability to maintain information confi dentiality• Accomplished written, verbal and group presentation

skills • Experience with MS Offi ce software and functional

keyboard skills• Valid Driver’s Licence

COMPENSATIONGibraltar offers an excellent benefi t package which includes competitive salary, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and relocation assistance to Williams Lake. Qualifi ed applicants, eligible to work in Canada, are invited to explore this opportunity by submitting a cover letter and detailed resume outlining your qualifi cations and experience. Please visit us at www.tasekomines.com under the careers section to electronically submit your application or to learn more about our New Prosperity, Aley and Harmony projects.

We thank all candidates who express interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Gibraltar Mines respects the privacy of all applicants and the confi dentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of six months.

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Misc. WantedWANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Real Estate

Acreage for SalePANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser RD. 35 Acres in Hay. $119,900. 780-394-7088

Duplex/4 PlexNewly reno’d 3bdrm. unit in 4-plex on W-Side. Fridge & Stove , W/D included. You pay utilities. Close to all amenities. $750/mo. N/S, N/P. Call (250)992-6629 or Cell (250)255-4744

Mobile Homes & Parks

2011 - 16X80 Modular Show Home. Many extra’s! Applianc-es included. Must be moved. $110,000. Call (250)747-329898’ Moduline mobile home to be moved. 14x70’ & 14x10’ addition. Vaulted ceilings, AC, 3br, 1ba. New roof, hwt, fl oors, many upgrades t/o. All appli-ances included. Very clean, must see!!! Save the taxes $75,000. Call Mike @ 250-991-9149

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WILKINSON APARTMENTS

398 Roddis Dr.Quiet, Secure

1 & 2 bdrm suites.Elevator & laundry

facilities.References Required.Move-In Incentives

Available.Call 250-992-8949

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

Commercial/Industrial

20’X50’ Truck Bay For Rent!Available Immediately!

Call (250)983-9293Busy building 470 S/F. Re-cent reno’s. $400/mo + taxes. Includes heat, hydro & A/C. 295 S/F basement suite recent reno’s, $190/mo + tax. Call Wes: 250(992)5665 or Terri (250)992-7202OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1200 sq ft. of beautiful offi ce space for lease. Great Loca-tion. Call (250) 991-0500 or (250) 255-5990 Retail/Offi ce Space 146 Bar-low St. downtown core - Ap-prox. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Offi ce/RetailOffi ce space avail. at Fraser-view Medical Building next to hospital, suitable for profes-sional offi ces; medical, legal, accounting and other consult-ing businesses. Please call Ideal Properties 250-992-5992

Suites, Lower1bdrm bsmt suite suitable for mature, n/s, working person or couple. Utilities incl. N/p, refer-ences required (250)747-14341Bdrm. Suite in NQ, N/S, No pets, No Parties, power & gas supplied. $600/mo. Referenc-es required. Avail. Sept., 1st. 992-5639. Furnished Optional1Bdrm suite, n/s, n/p, refer-ences required. $475/mo. Sin-gle person;$530/mo. Couple. Also available furnished bachelor suite. Call 992-8715

Apt/Condo for Rent

Rentals

Suites, Lower2Bdrm. Suite in 4-Plex.

$600/mo.+ Utilities. Avail. Sept 1st.

(250)992-5113 Lve. Message

2 Units Available- 2bdrm/1Bath & 4bdrm/2Bath-Close to MP Mall & School, Large Lot. Call (250) 747-3878

Fraser Village Home Society has a double unit available(1 bdrm. suite) for low income Seniors. Call (250)991-5054

North Quesnel - Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite, utilities included, w/d, $600/mo. (250)992-2362

RedBluff - Clean & spacious 2bdrm suite. Private entry, laundry/cable/internet & utilities included. No pets. $800/mo. (250)747-7447

TownhousesRIDGEWOOD

Multi Layouts, clean.Start at $700 No pets

Call Tim 991-6429

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

2001 Pontiac Grand Am

Sunroof, spoiler, style steel wheels, 190 km’s, V6

Great on Fuel!$2,950

Call 1 (250)255-4509

Cars - Sports & Imports

FOR Sale, A Sweet Car 1961 Studebaker 2 door Hawk fully restored to original condition with collectors plates insured for road. Runs great, beautiful interior and exterior, and a 1958 Silver Hawk in bad shape, Both for $19,900. Call 250-593-4475 Richard

Transportation

Recreational/Sale1996 32’ King Of The Road

5 th Wheel

One owner , Factory storm windows , 10 gal HWT ,

Stereo , Roof air, Microwave oven , 21’ awning, Lrg Dou-ble Fridge , Oak cupboards ,

Super 17’slide out . Excellent Live in Trailer

$7,950• Will consider Pad Ren-

tal in Country Setting with purchase. Call (250)992-8747

2005 80W Adventurer Camper

Options- Propane stove, two way refrigerator, propane furnace, toilet, ladder, lug-gage roof rack, CO2 and smoke detectors, full electri-cal hook up, $7,500.

250-249-0093

2007 Flagstaff Tent Trailer

3-Way Fridge, Furnace, Power Winch, AwningHeated Mattresses in Excellent Condition!

$4,950Call (250)747-1580

Trucks & Vans1979 Ford F250 Super cab 4X4 400 gas engine with auto-matic transmission. This truck is in good condition and runs well. $4000. Call 250-983-9225

Transportation

Trucks & Vans

1998 Dodge Caravan

195,000 km’s Good condi-tion, clean inside & out.

Two sets tires & rims(Winter & All seasons)

$1,900Call (250)747-5239

2002 GMC Quad CabV8 4X4 SLE Z71

Off Road, Fully Equipped.Box Liner /w Wrangler

ATS, All Season Tires, Alu-minum Wheels, Matching

Saratoga Canopy /w 4 brand new

Winter Tires on Rims.$6,950

Call (250)992-8747 or Cell (250)255-4509

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