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Good day, Quesnel. Thanks for reading — and that includes loyal subscriber M. Schwemler! To join the Observer family, please call 250-992-2121 and ask for circulation. Quesnel Realty Each Office Independently Owned and Operated BOB GRANHOLM 250-983-3372 Call For Details 6905 S Hwy 97 HY MLS#N227739 - $429,000 3471 Loloff Road MLS#N227795 - $394,500 www. bobgranholm.com Deb Quick, Travel Consultant BCReg#23929 www.AskDeb.ca 250-992-5169 in Quesnel Stop Searching and Start Travelling Deb Quick Flight Centre Quesnel will do the research for you! Friday, June 14, 2013 VOL. 99 NO. 82 www.quesnelobserver.com PM 40005365 $ 1 30 includes GST QUESNEL - CARIBOO OBSERVER SINCE 1908 TRACK AND FIELD PAGE 16 POKER RUN PAGE A3 JAKE’S GIFT PAGE A12 DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Quesnel city council has allocated $9,000 for the installation of two traffic-calming devices. Every year, the city receives re- quests from residents for locations to install traffic-calming devices. In the past year, the locations sug- gested included: • Allard Street at two separate lo- cations, one near Hawk Street and another midway between Abbott Drive and Hawk Street. • Abbot Drive near Bettcher Street • Baker Drive at Harper Avenue • Elliott Street at Early Avenue Certain guidelines are used by the city to determine if a specific loca- tion is suitable for traffic-calming devices. These include the location’s prox- imity to playground and school zones, if a residential street has long stretches without sidewalks or traf- fic control and if pedestrian safety is a concern. The locations above each fit at least one criteria, mostly causing concern for pedestrian safety. Although the devices are suit- able for all locations, director of public works and engineering, Ken Coombs had concerns about in- stalling them on Abbott Drive. “The asphalt on Abbott Dr. is in very poor condition and should be considered for a major rebuild in the near future,” he ex- plained. “Installing a traffic calming device at this point in time would result in replacing it in the near future.” Coombs also explained why de- vices on Elliott Street could cause more trouble than help. “Elliott Street is used by empty logging trucks extensively and dur- ing all hours of the night,” he said. “Installing a speed bump on Elliott Street would be the source of many complaints from the truckers and local residents as the bunks and trailers make a lot of noise going over them.” According to the report by Coombs, the traffic-calming devic- es, part of the 2013 Capital Works Program, are installed “to provide a safe community for the residents of Quesnel.” Each year, the city reviews these requests to decide which locations are most suited to the traffic-calm- ing devices. Although Coombs said $9,000 seems like a lot of money for only two devices, he explained there are many costs associated with the de- vices. “There is quite a bit of signage re- quired for the devices,” he said. Coombs recommended coun- cil approve the installation of the traffic-calming devices on Allard Street, one between Abbott Drive and Hawk Street and the second on the south side of the Hawk Street intersection. Traffic-calming devices differ from speed bumps in several ways. They are wider and are usually placed in residential areas, whereas speed bumps are mostly utilized in parking lots. Traffic calming devices also slow traffic more effectively than speed bumps, as the narrow structure of speed bumps allow vehicles to drive over them at fast speeds without affecting the car or passen- gers. Check futures issues of your Observer for infrastructure updates happening in the Gold Pan City. Keep calm and slow down “There is quite a bit of signage required for the devices.” Ken Coombs, City of Quesnel Spring showers The recent rainy weather has dampened the coming of summer but has done wonders for vibrant blooms. Autumn MacDonald photo Father's Day Sunday, June 16

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

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

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    QUESNEL - CARIBOOOBSERVERSINCE 1908

    TRACK AND FIELDPAGE 16

    POKER RUNPAGE A3

    JAKES GIFTPAGE A12

    DANIKA M. HBERTObserver Reporter

    Quesnel city council has allocated $9,000 for the installation of two traf c-calming devices.

    Every year, the city receives re-quests from residents for locations to install traf c-calming devices.

    In the past year, the locations sug-gested included:

    Allard Street at two separate lo-cations, one near Hawk Street and another midway between Abbott Drive and Hawk Street.

    Abbot Drive near Bettcher Street Baker Drive at Harper Avenue Elliott Street at Early AvenueCertain guidelines are used by the

    city to determine if a speci c loca-tion is suitable for traf c-calming devices.

    These include the locations prox-imity to playground and school zones, if a residential street has long stretches without sidewalks or traf- c control and if pedestrian safety is a concern.

    The locations above each t at least one criteria, mostly causing concern for pedestrian safety.

    Although the devices are suit-able for all locations, director of public works and engineering, Ken Coombs had concerns about in-stalling them on Abbott Drive.

    The asphalt on Abbott Dr. is in very poor condition and should be considered for a major rebuild in the near future, he ex-plained.

    Installing a traf c calming device at this point in time would result in replacing it in the near future.

    Coombs also explained why de-vices on Elliott Street could cause more trouble than help.

    Elliott Street is used by empty logging trucks extensively and dur-

    ing all hours of the night, he said.

    Installing a speed bump on Elliott Street would be the source of many complaints from the truckers and local residents as the bunks and trailers make a lot

    of noise going over them.According to the report by

    Coombs, the traf c-calming devic-es, part of the 2013 Capital Works Program, are installed to provide a safe community for the residents of Quesnel.

    Each year, the city reviews these requests to decide which locations are most suited to the traf c-calm-ing devices.

    Although Coombs said $9,000 seems like a lot of money for only two devices, he explained there are many costs associated with the de-vices.

    There is quite a bit of signage re-quired for the devices, he said.

    Coombs recommended coun-cil approve the installation of the traf c-calming devices on Allard Street, one between Abbott Drive and Hawk Street and the second on the south side of the Hawk Street intersection.

    Traf c-calming devices differ from speed bumps in several ways.

    They are wider and are usually placed in residential areas, whereas speed bumps are mostly utilized in parking lots.

    Traf c calming devices also slow traf c more effectively than speed bumps, as the narrow structure of speed bumps allow vehicles to drive over them at fast speedswithout affecting the car or passen-gers.

    Check futures issues of your Observer for infrastructureupdates happening in the Gold Pan City.

    Keep calm and slow down

    There is quite a bit of signage required

    for the devices.Ken Coombs, City of Quesnel

    Spring showersThe recent rainy weather has dampened the coming of summer but has done wonders for vibrant blooms.

    Autumn MacDonald photo

    Father's DaySunday, June 16

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    A Glimpse of History 50 yeArs AGoJune 6, 1963

    New Names for two town parksParks committee of the town council announced names this week for the recently completed parks the Town has built. The first park, adjacent to the P.G.E. at the South entrance to Quesnel, is named LeBourdais Park in memory of the late Louis LeBourdais, who represented Cariboo in the Provincial Legislature for 10 years. The second Park, at the foot of Dragon Hill, on property formerly leased by the late P.J. Lyne, Is named Alex Fraser Park for Mayor Alex V. Fraser, who first entered public life as a Village Commissioner in 1949. Mr. Fraser became Chairman of the Commission in 1951 and served in that capacity until he became Mayor of Quesnel, which office he still holds.

    firms Check on DiatomiteInterest is being maintained in Diatomite deposits here, and the possibility of a new industry being developed is not being discounted.

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    B.C. Lieutenant Gov-ernor Judith Guichon

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    at Government House in Victoria.

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    Oakes sworn in as minister AUTUMN MacDONALD

    Observer Reporter

    Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes has been sworn in as the new minister of community, sport and cultural development.

    In total 19 cabinet minister were sworn in during Premier Christy Clarks announcement at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

    Appointments were: Deputy Premier

    and Minister for Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman.

    Finance Minister and House Leader Mike de Jong.

    Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson.

    Health Minister Terry Lake.

    Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad.

    Education Minister Peter Fassbender.

    Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Minister and Deputy House Leader Todd Stone.

    Social Development and Social Innovation

    Minister Don McRae. Technology,

    Innovation and Citizens Services Minister Andrew Wilkinson.

    Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux.

    Energy and Mines Minister and Minister Responsible for Core Review Bill Bennett.

    International Trade and Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism Minister Teresa Wat.

    Justice Minister and Attorney General Suzanne Anton.

    Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training Minister and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond.

    Environment Minister Mary Polak.

    Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm.

    Small Business and Tourism Minister Naomi Yamamoto.

    Cabinet ministers were given mandate letters itemizing their priorities in the new government. Among those is one to new Education Minister Peter Fassbender, instructing him to seek a 10-year agreement with B.C. teachers, whose current contract expires June 30.

    Clark also emphasized that the core review of

    government programs would be a key task for all cabinet ministers.

    That will look for functions that dont need to be done by government and on

    reducing excessive regulation that Clark said is a natural accumulation of governments over time.

    Clark acknowledged that B.C.s public

    service is already one of the leanest in the country and said the latest review will not likely result in substantial job losses.

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    BARKERVILLE: Teeming with cultural delight since 1862.

    Continuing a theatriCaltradition started in 1865.NewmaN & wright theatre CompaNyTheaTre royal, BarkervillePresenting a brand new season of terpsichorean delights for the edification of all.

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    ANNUAL REPORT

    The 2012 Annual Report is now available on the Citys website or for review at City Hall. It will be discussed at the June 24 Council meeting which starts at 7 pm, with time available for members of the public to ask any questions of City Council.

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    FACILITIES ATTENDANT I (Casual)

    REQUEST FOR BIDSSURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION

    The Cariboo Regional District and Council have authorized City staff to dispose of a number of items including fitness equipment, office supplies, lights, appliances, toys, electronics, jewelry, and sporting equipment.

    Members of the public will be able to view the items being sold in an as-is, where-is condition at the Twin Arenas (new Arena No. 2), 500 Barlow Avenue as follows:

    Wednesday, June 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Thursday, June 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    Bid forms will be available at the arena and must be completed in full. Completed bid forms are to be deposited in the drop box located at the arena by 1:30 p.m. on June 27, 2013.

    The successful bidder will have until 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28 to pay for such equipment by cash, credit, debit or certified cheque at the Arena concession. GST will be added to the purchase price when payment is made. The purchased item/s must be removed from the premises by 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28.

    Questions may be directed to the Diane Rogers, Recreation Manager at (250) 991-4010 or Gary Stuart at (250) 991-6676.

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    Thursday - Seniors' DayFriday - Kids' Day

    Saturday - Parade 10:00Sunday - Fireworks

    A Snapshot Of Festival 2012CRD presents nancial report

    The Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors received its 2012 Community and Financial Report. The document, which is available online at cariboord.bc.ca and through the CRD of ces in 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Williams Lake, provides an overview of the services offered by the Regional District including 2012 accomplishments and 2013 goals, as well as the CRDs 2012 audited Financial Statements.

    PlansThe CRD Board

    of Directors dealt with three of cial community plans (OCP) during its meeting on June 7. The board gave third reading to the new Williams Lake Fringe OCP and third reading, with amendments to the existing Green Lake and Interlakes OCPs. These documents will be submitted to the provincial government for review before nal adoption by the CRD Board. For further information about these projects, visit the CRD website at cariboord.bc.ca.

    Timber supplyRodger Stewart,

    Director of Resource Management with the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations, provided the Cariboo Regional District with an update on the mid-term timber supply. The presentation included discussion about the balancing of stewardship versus supply, as well as the environmental values and economic impacts as related to the effects of the mountain pine beetle in the Cariboo Chilcotin. He also stressed the importance of the need for a science-based approach to the review of land use objectives. Further information is available online at www.for.gov.bc.ca, under the mid-term

    timber supply tab.

    Road againThe CRD Board of

    Directors and staff travelled to the Lac La Hache Community Hall for the rst of two 2013 Board on the Road events. On Thursday, June 6, the Committee of the Whole meeting took place, followed by a community BBQ with proceeds of the event bene tting the Lac La Hache Elementary School for a trip to Drummheller, AB. Meetings continued on Friday morning with the CRDs Regular Board meeting at 9:30 a.m.

    Community Works

    The Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors approved approximately $18,000 of Community Works Funding (CWF) for

    two projects within the region. In the north Cariboo, up to $6,000 of CWF funds were allocated to the Alex Fraser Park Society, which operates the Alex Fraser Park, to perform lighting upgrades at the parks indoor riding arena. The upgrade will involve replacing twenty-four 400W MH high bay xtures with energy ef cient options. This overall project has a value of approximately $12,000, however, other sources of funding include the Alex Fraser Park Society and cost recovery from BC Hydro. The Alex Fraser Park is jointly owned by the Regional District and the City of Quesnel.

    In the south Cariboo, up to $12,000 of Community Works Funding was approved for the

    Watch Lake & District Womens Institute, which owns and operates the Watch Lake Community Hall. The funding will be used to perform a heating system upgrade and, if possible, any other related, minor services at the hall. The upgrade will include installation of a radiant tube heating system in the old section of the community hall and replacement of three ill- tting plywood window openings with three All-Weather awning windows.

    Rural projectDavid Majcher,

    Manager of the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition, appeared before the board to seeking support of the Beetle Action Coalitions Rural BC

    Project. The project is a collaboration of the beetle action coalitions based in the rural regions of British Columbia. Majcher identi ed some of the systemic challenges facing rural B.C. such as the slower rates of population growth and the decline in the natural resource sector employment. During the presentation, the best practices in rural economic revitalization were also identi ed, such as the need for regional collaboration and adoption of a holistic approach to rural revitalization. Further information about the CCBAC and the Rural British Columbia Project is available online at c-cbac.ca

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    In 2013 Barkervilles Theatre Royal celebrates its 145th anniversary.

    Every summer season since Barkerville was first declared a provincial heritage site more than fifty years ago, a passionate troupe of actors, singers, dancers and musicians assemble in the historic town to recreate the joy and creativity of the original Theatre Royal, which was built in 1868 to provide much-needed respite to generations of Cariboo miners, businesspeople and families throughout the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

    This season, which marks 145 years since the original Theatre Royal building opened its doors, Barkerville play host to a gala event acknowledging the achievements of the theatre and the admiration and support of its audience, manager of visitor experience, James Douglas said.

    On Saturday, June 15th, friends, colleagues and the community will come together for a full day of celebrating Newman and Wright Theatre Company, the Theatre Royal and, of course, the original Cariboo Dramatic

    Association, whose traditions are lovingly carried on today.

    Newman and Wright Theatre Company will begin its gala performances at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, with an expanded version of Danette Bouchers acclaimed onewoman show Catherine Schubert: Lady Overlander, a stirring true story about one womans treacherous journey to Barkerville.

    The day will continue with the musical Pathway to Gold at 4 p.m., and The LaFont and Ward Musical Revue, a

    variety show sure to enchant theatre goers of any age at 7 p.m.

    Immediately following the 7 p.m. show an entertaining auction of costumes, props and performances for the benefit of the Theatre Royal will take place and beginning at 8:30 p.m., more music, merriment and mercantile opportunities will commence at Barkervilles Theatre Royal, House Hotel and Mason and Daly General Merchants.

    During the day, and between shows, gala ticket holders can enjoy Barkervilles awardwinning historical interpretation programs, town tours and a variety of demonstrations and shows throughout the site.

    Gala tickets are available for $40.00 (plus GST) and include admission to Barkerville, all three Theatre Royal shows, the evening festivities and an optional seat at the Barkerville Heritage Trusts annual general meeting.

    For information about Barkervilles 2013 Theatre Royal Gala, or to reserve tickets, visit www.theatreroyal.ca, or phone 250-9943340.

    B-Ville celebrates Theatre RoyalThis season, which

    marks 145 years since the original Theatre

    Royal building opened its doors, Barkerville play host to a gala

    event acknowledging the achievements of the theatre and the admira-tion and support of its

    audience.James Douglas, Barkerville

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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICEApplication for a Permit Under The Provisions of the

    Environmental Management Act

    We, Husky Oil Limited (707 - 8th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3G7), intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of effluent from a former service station impacted by a historical fuel leak. The source of discharge is a groundwater remediation system.

    The land upon which the facility will be situated is Lot A, District Lot 6679, Cariboo District, Plan 32451, located on 2272 Maple Drive, within Quesnel, BC. The land upon which the discharge will occur is Lot 1 District Lot 6679 Cariboo District Plan 26629 Except Plan 32451, located on 2222 Maple Drive, within Quesnel, BC.

    The maximum rate of effluent discharged from this facility will be 220 L/min. The operating period for this facility will be 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The charac-teristics of the effluent discharged are as follows: benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, VPHw, VHw, LEPHw, EPHw, MTBE and PAHs, concentrations will be maintained below the most stringent of the Aquatic Life and Drinking Water standards as per Schedule 6 and 10 of the Contaminated Sites Regulation (for dis-charge to groundwater) and BC Ambient Water Quality Guidelines (for discharge to surface water). The type of treatment to be applied to the discharge is: filters to remove sediment followed by treatment of the water with activated carbon which will remove any hydrocarbon from the water. The water will flow thorugh two activated carbon units sequentially to allow sampling to occur between the first and second unit leaving the second unit as an added safety precaution.

    Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevent information may, with 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Manager, Land Remediation Section at P.O. Box 9342 Stn. Prov. Govt., Victoria, BC V8W 9M1. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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    NEWS

    I am pleased that the final draft of the citys Integrated Community Sustainability Plan through ourQuesnel was presented to council on Monday night for closing analysis.

    It has been a long and arduous process but I believe we are ready to move forward with a sustainable future! Thank you to the Sustainability task force for their time and dedication to the design and intricacy of the project. This task force was represented by Ron Dunn C & C Wood Products; April Goffic Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation; Bernice Heinzelman Quesnel Arts Council; Dora McMillan Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable; Margaret Sadlon Northern Health; Kelly Pomeroy Ministry of Children and Family Development; Anna Rankin Community Sustainability/Environmental Specialist; Teri Stoneman School District 28; Tom Weckworth West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.; John Massier Cariboo Regional District Director; and of course, a number of our own staff and council; Councillor Ed Coleman - Chair; Tanya Turner Planner and Project Leader; Kari Bolton Finance; Matt Wood Communications;

    and myself, Mayor Mary. A great team indeed. I would also like to extend a thank you to the Whistler Centre for Sustainability for their assistance throughout this process.

    We are truly satisfied with the work completed under this planning process and have already begun referencing the Strategy Areas identified in the ICSP in both our Annual Report and Strategic Plan. The Economic Development Corporation has also begun to align their strategic plan with the citys sustainability plan. There is great benefit in doing this as it creates cohesion by ensuring the planning and action initiatives undertaken in the community work toward the long-term vision.

    Are we heading in the right direction with regard to the future of our city? The desired outcomes are where we want to be and the actions are how we are going to get there

    through strategic incremental steps.

    Im extremely proud of this document and the entire process. I also commend council for its endorsement of the plan which is moving our community forward in leaps and bounds.

    Our next steps are to engage other community groups such as business associations, neighbourhood associations, service clubs, etc. with the goal of them adopting the plan and working with us towards the vision for ourQuesnel.

    Actions will come from across the community and we hope to partner with various organizations to identify actions they are taking towards meeting our long term goals. As a city, we will help to promote those actions.

    In the next few months, I hope to cover all of the strategy areas in the report and talk about each one of them in detail. Thank you again to those community leaders and residents who continue to help us grow into such a great community!

    If you have a question for Mayor Mary Sjostrom, please e-mail it to us at [email protected] and well forward it to the Mayor so she can answer it in an upcoming column.

    City and EDC align plans

    Top spotClose to forty of the top lumber graders from across the province competed in the 45th annual BC Interior Lumber Grading Championship staged in Kamloops. Dave Munro (pictured right) of West Fraser Mills in Quesnel had the top overall mark of 95.2 per cent and was crowned B.C.s Champion of Champions for 2013. After winning the senior division last year, he was competing in the very tough past champions divi-sion and has the bragging rights of the highest overall mark two years in a row. We are extremely proud of our industry for once again supporting this very worthwhile event as its just the second year for us after taking five years off during the critical down turn we survived since 2007. Our numbers increased by almost 30 per cent this year and the level of energy and fierce competition was right back where it used to be, Gary Desrosier, Quality Control Manager of the Council of Forest Industries, Co-Host of this years event, said.

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    Quesnel and District Leisure Services announces the winner of the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centres prize wall draw Bonnie Foisy.

    Thanks to local sponsors, Bonnie has won family passes to: North-ern Strike Paintball, XatSull Vil-lage, Barkerville, Moose Meadows Farm and a family golf lesson pro-vided by golf pro Kathy Gook at Richbar Golf Club. Bonnie is look-ing forward to taking her grand-children to all of these local attrac-tions. Congratulations.

    The prize wall has been running for a number of years at the aquat-ic end of the centres foyer and it is a large-scale scrambled puzzle including one sport and one art image.

    Participants get their copies of the puzzle at the wall to unscramble and submit their answer in the bal-lot box. Two draws are done per year and local sponsors provide the healthy living prizes.

    The image from this wall was a photograph of a horse sleigh taken here in Quesnel by local artist Joan Bourke (who also sells her photo-graphs at the Saturday Farmers Markets) and a Group of Seven painting by artist A.Y. Jackson, also of a winter sleigh ride.

    Past prizes have been a snow board, a mountain bike, health & fitness prizes such a workout with a trainer, nutrition counseling and a massage therapy session.

    Look for the next prize wall in the fall.

    Foisy takes the win

    Mary Sjostrom

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    The sports fanatic: if Pops is an avid baseball or soccer fan, give him the gift of a family sports day, with tickets to his teams next game for an outing you can all enjoy with him. Dont forget to treat him to some traditional stadium fare hotdogs, popcorn and a refreshing beverage will more than make Dad happy as he cheers on his favourite players and heckles the opponents.

    The gadget guy: for the dad who loves tech toys, a satellite radio like the SiriusXM Lynx will provide hours of entertainment, for the car and to take on-the-go. The commute to work will be more enjoyable as he listens to his choice of sports, talk, comedy and commercial-free music or catches up on the news. Enhance the backyard barbecue party by turning up the volume for E-Street Radio, Bruce Springsteens 24/7 music channel or catch the latest updates on the game from ESPN without having to step away from the burgers and great weather.

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    Recently I read an article online by Lamar Tyler, who wrote how he never lets his kids beat him in anything.

    He explained that because were living in the days of everyone gets a trophy (EGAT), it was important to him to cultivate a desire in his children to win, because rarely do we win in real life unless we try hard and put forth our maximum effort.

    He pointed out that the EGAT syndrome was prevalent in school, a perfect example being his son who had to re-take his high school exams multiple times until he passed.

    If you knew you basically couldnt fail, why would you study in the first place? he asked.

    Why not just take the test and see how you make out, then regroup from there?

    This topic hit home for me because his approach reminded me so much of my dads.

    Ken White was still a teenager when I was born. He had no intention of becoming a father at such a young age, but when he and

    my mom were expecting me, he decided to become the best dad he could be.

    Unlike my generation, he didnt read parenting books or consciously come up with philosophies on what was best for my upbringing, or that of my brother who came along a couple years later.

    He relied on instinct.The reason he never let me

    win wasnt because he came to a particular conclusion through careful research, or an observation of societal issues, it was simply because that wouldnt have made any sense to him.

    Of course hed be able to run faster than I could, and beat me at chess, he was a grown man and I was a child.

    It wouldnt have been logical for me to beat him. But he didnt dominate or belittle, hed just tell me to keep working at it and Id get better.

    I think learning that I wasnt the best at everything was helpful and I certainly knew that when I eventually did beat him at a board game, or anything else, I was beating him for real.

    Granted, I didnt grow up in the EGAT days.

    In fact, I didnt receive my first award for anything until I was 17 and became crew person of the month at my first job.

    But as ugly as my picture was, and as horrified as I felt to have it hanging in the McDonalds lobby for an entire month (and then my parents living room for years on end), I was very proud I got it and I couldnt wait to get it again.

    Perhaps I wouldnt have felt so proud, or received the recognition at all, if my father hadnt instilled a strong work ethic and honest sense of accomplishment in me.

    Its not important that

    you win, hed tell me when I was younger.

    Whats important is that you always try your best.

    As an insecure, underachieving teenager I unfortunately didnt follow his advice enough, especially when it came to school.

    But things began to change after I graduated and I started working and living on my own.

    After that I began to live by that rule.

    Almost 30 years have passed since I started taking pride in my work and won my first award, but my dads still teaching me parenting and life lessons by encouraging me in my dreams and offering me loving, moral support whenever I need it.

    Even when youre 80 youll still be my little girl, he once told me.

    Provided Im still alive.Hed better be. Im not

    giving him his trophy for Best Dad Ever until he turns 100.

    Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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    After campaigning on fiscal responsibility it would seem the B.C. Liberals dont want to follow their own mandate. Cabinet orders, dated June 3,

    state an 18 per cent increase to the maximum salary for the premiers chief of staff from $195,148 to $230,000 annually. Another order provides for Clarks

    new deputy chief of staff, Michele Cadario, to be paid a salary of $195,148.Not a smart move, considering

    the Liberals ran a campaign based on fiscal responsibility for future generations. Definitely not smart when you

    consider it was this government who has repeatedly told teachers, health-care providers and municipalities to make do with less.When was the last time someone

    in the private sector (or any sector for that matter) received a wage increase of 18 per cent? How can government tell the

    rest of the province: We need to tighten our belts for the future. We need to focus on fiscal responsibility and economic recovery when their chief of staff is making more than our childrens educators and our front-line medical professionals?They had to have known it would

    draw negative attention, regardless if the pay increases is from reallocations from within, but the overall budget will be the same.I have an idea. Put that money

    back into surplus, or back into the pockets of the people of this province.

    Autumn MacDonald, Observer

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    Fathers Day reminds me of a story about a father that Jesus once told. Its in the Bible in Luke 15:11-32. The fathers younger son had the audac-ity to ask him for his entire inheritance, even before the father was dead. Then the son took off and partied it all away. Soon there was nothing left, the son was mired in poverty and he decided to return to his dad. He figured his father wouldnt receive him back as a son but maybe he could be a

    hired hand or something.

    He was still walking to-ward the house when his dad saw him, ran up, gave him a big hug and then threw a massive party for him. What

    was the father thinking especially after hed been treated like a doormat? Well, this father wasnt concerned about that stuff. Instead, Jesus said he was filled with compassion.

    The father had an older son too. That son was so furious he refused to go anywhere near the party. He never got treated like that. Why would this good for nothing punk get the royal welcome? Thats when the father said, My son, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, be-cause this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.

    That story makes me ask some ques-tions questions about God and questions about you and me. If were like that rebel-lious punk brother at the end of our rope are we prepared to take the chance and return home? Could it be that God has a massive welcome waiting for us? And if were like that faithful big brother will we join the party or will we sulk in the back yard?

    Jon Wyminga is pastor of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church in Nazko.

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    Sharing the luck

    Katelyn Winchester, six years old and Team Princess member, was diagnosed this year with Type 1 Diabe-tes. At press time, Team Princess raised $5,475 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. As the top fundraisersa amongst the teams, the Win-chester family won a draw for an iPhone 5. To thank everyone who helped them reach their goal, they de-cided to raffle it off. In addition to the iPhone 5, the Winchester fam-ily raffled off an Apple gift card for $400. The total raised by the Prince George region is $33,000. Top left to right: Christine Win-chester, left, daughter Katelyn and son Zach-ary draw the names of the winners. Below the sister and brother draw the name for the gift card. Cindy Freeman won the iPhone 5 and Loni Carreiro won the $400 Apple gift card.Danika Hebert photos

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    On May 19, after 19 months of planning and fundraising, 21 Grade 6/7 students and nine parent chap-erones left Quesnel for the Prince George airport.

    From there they ew to Ottawa, where they were met by their BrightSpark tour leader, Lindsay. For the next six days, Lindsay guided them through the Parlia-ment and Supreme Court in Ottawa, Vieux Montreal, the Biodome, Vieux Que-bec and the Beaupre Coast.

    The kids (and their parents!) had a great time and it was noted plusieurs fois just how good the stu-dents conversational French was. I had at least three franco-phones tell me how

    impressed they were at our students abil-ity to carry on a con-versation in French and they were even more excited when I told them we were from B.C.

    Some highlights from the trip for the students were: the Montreal Biodome, the Sugar Shack we visited outside of Quebec City, les Galaries (a big shopping mall) in Quebec City, the hike up Mont Royal, the shopping in Vieux Quebec and the Mar-tello Tower in Quebec City.

    Being from a small town, I noticed the students enjoying the escalators in the airports a lot. (We dont have any here, anywhere).

    It was a great trip,

    and a good chance for our students to see how being bilingual offers some great job opportunities in the future.

    I pointed out to a few students that the docents at the Parlia-ment Buildings were basically students out of high school, or in their early years of university and said, this could be you

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    Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection.

    Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing.

    The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102- 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from June 14, 2013 to June 24, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from June 14, 2013 to June 24, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

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    rezoning/Ocp amendment 2096 blackwater road7:00 p.m., June 24, 2013 at bouchie lake hall

    Ocp amendmentThe Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1366, 1985 (Quesnel Fringe Area) by redesignating the property described below:

    Bylaw No. 4769Lot 13, District Lots 4499 and 4502, Cariboo District, Plan 16536, Except Plans 32698 and PGP45609 from Single Family Residential (Unserviced) and Mobile Home Park designations to Rural Residential designation.

    Purpose for Redesignation: To rezone the property to permit rural residential land uses.

    rezoning amendmentThe CRD has also received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3504, 1999 by rezoning the property described below:

    Bylaw No. 4770Lot 13, District Lots 4499 and 4502, Cariboo District, Plan 16536, Except Plans 32698 and PGP45609, from Special Exception R 4-5 zone to Rural 1 (RR 1) zone (minimum lot size 4 ha)(maximum density 1 lot)

    Purpose for Rezoning: To rezone the property to permit rural residential land uses.

    The subject property is located at 2096 Blackwater Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Steven Snider and Aurena Sharp.

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    Happy Fathers Day Sunday, June 16

    The Old Age Pensioners Organization branch 77 held their annual Over 80 Tea in the Golden Centre May 22 with about 40 seniors plus helpers. President Pat Klassen welcomed the guests.

    Over sandwiches and goodies there was lively conversation at each table as they attempted to catch up on news about one another. There may be a need to make an extra effort next year to contact those who may not be aware of the event or perhaps need a ride.

    Following sing-a-long music by the Camp re Singers (my ngers typed sinners) a number of seniors received one of the 21 bouquets of roses and babys breath, beginning with Frank McKelvie who was the oldest attending at 92 years of age and down to early 80s until they ran out of bouquets. Everyone received a carnation at the door as they departed.

    Tom Waldon celebrates 90

    yearsIn the past I

    have not used the column for birthday recognitions for fear of missing someone and it is impossible to recognize all those who are willing, but Tom Waldon is a comparative newcomer. Hopefully this may help him feel he is part of this community. There is a Seniors Tea on July 1 in LeBourdais Park (register with Honey Af ick 250-992-5875) and I just know Canada wont mind if all of us share her birthday with her no matter what time of year we were born.

    Among Tom Waldons great store of memories is attending North Toronto Collegiate Institute and being an important part of University of Toronto Varsity Blues football team which went on to take the intercollegiate

    champions in 1948. He served in the armed forces and played with the HMCS York Navy Bulldogs that became Canadian Champions.

    Professionally, he played with the Toronto Argonauts in 1944 and took the Grey Cup 1945 and 1946. In 1949 Tom played with the Hamilton Tiger Football Club ORFU. The ace back elder was known for his speed. He was the winner of the Johnny Copp Memorial Trophy in 1948. This is the highest honour that can be paid a varsity football player. Tom was judged by his team mates as the most valuable member on the team for his sportsmanship, character and playing ability. In 1946 he was one of the rst footballers in Canada to wear contact lenses while performing on the football team and that is a story in itself.

    Time to switch gears

    Many organizations are taking time off from monthly meetings for the summer, but there is plenty going on. The Golden Centre and Seniors Centre remain open for cards and pool but check with them to make sure activity is ongoing.

    Seniors bowling is over but there is lawn bowling Wednesday 2 p.m., Thursday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. for any age in West Fraser Park for a $5 drop in fee. Call Claude Mercereau 778-414-7733 or Helene Boudreau 250-747-1872 for information. Horse shoe pitching Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Call Helene

    Boudreau or Phil Erickson at 250-992-3655 for more about that sport. Walking the trails are popular on a regular basis or for one of the many fundraising causes. Seniors may have the opportunity enjoy camping, shing, canoeing and so many outdoor choices in the great outdoors if we are able.

    Gardening, cutting grass and just keeping up with many chores

    may need to be interspersed with those demanding less energy. But its much more enjoyable than shovelling snow. I met a friend this afternoon who explained that being busy is a negative term. She likes to think of it as fully occupied. Shes got a point.

    Ruth Scoullar is a seniors advocate and regular Observer contributor.

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    It starts with a sing-a-long. To get the crowd in the mood Betsy van Halderen stepped up, leading the crowd in a chorus of WWI and WWII song, after which Julia Mackey took to the stage.

    Like a radio star of the WWII era, Mackeys greatest strength is her voice, which nds its way through the cracks of disbelief and cynicism and lays the foundation of the play.

    Jakes Gift, written and performed by Mackey, takes a trip with Jake, the WWII veteran and eponymous character of the play, to the beaches of Normandy for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings and Jakes rst time back to the beaches since he stormed them with his brothers by his side, one of whom he lost there.

    Its on those beaches that Jake meets Isabelle, a precocious ten year-old local girl, whose incessant energy, endless questions and verve challenge Jakes long-worked for cynicism.

    Mackeys charisma stands in for everything from costume changes to a backdrop in the play and it picks up the slack beautifully.

    Smooth as a juggler or a close up magician, Mackey moves between the characters with enough speed that Isabelle successfully steps on Jakes lines more than once. The conversation, which can jump between multiple characters in the space of a minute, has the potential to create a stutter in the one-woman play, but Mackey handles the changes beautifully, never jolting the audience from the ow of the play.

    The lack of visuals in the play, besides a suitcase and Mackeys costume which doesnt change with the characters, is amazingly unimportant, as Mackey uses the audiences imagination as the backdrop. And perhaps its better that way, because most of the audience had tears obscuring their vision for at least some of the play.

    Though hardly a tragedy, the play

    inspires laughter and tears in equal measure, at times following one with the other as old wounds meet a child with a still-wondrous view of the world.

    Mackey went to the 60th anniversary of D-Day and talked to the veterans that made the trip and it shows. The play has a genuine feel about it, that serves to bring home the realities of war to those who havent experienced it. We have so much knowledge about the war available to young people just by calling up Wikipedia, but this play shows the results of the war in a very personal way and allows the younger generation a key to understanding the fallout battles can bring, which is something Mackey has witnessed.

    Weve done this show for people from ten to 99 and Ive been pretty amazed that the reactions have been similar across the board. Even the younger kids can sympathize with Jake and what hes going through, she said.

    The crowd backed her up on the assertion, giving her an emotional standing ovation at the close of the play.

    Mackey said, despite the lack of amenities a theatre brings, she prefers doing the play in legions.

    Its the best venue, she said. In terms of theatrically, theres not

    the bells and whistles of a big theatre with a big sound system, but what weve learned over the last couple of years is that isnt really important.

    After the play, both Mackey and the director of the play Dirk Van Stralen mingled with the crowd as they enjoyed pie and coffee.

    But the cap on the evening was a presentation to the Quesnel Legion of a painting depicting a soldier in the Normandy grave yard.

    The evening was a fundraiser for Quesnel Gold Pan Grannies who raise funds for Stephen Lewis Foundations Grandmothers to Grandmothers project. The project supports women in Africa who are raising their grandchildren after losing children to HIV/AIDS.

    amenities a theatre brings, she prefers

    Julia Mackey, second from right, poses with Betsy van Halderen, left, Second World War vet-erans Marion and George Cooper and Tom Mof-fat, right. Dirk van Stalen photos

    A pensive moment during the play.

    A bit of fancy Photoshop work has Mackey as Isabelle on the left sit-ting beside Jake the old man.

    Jakes GiftOne-woman play draws on audience imagination and superb acting

    A bit of fancy Photoshop work has Mackey as Isabelle on the left sit-ting beside Jake the old man.

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    It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Gordon Gordie Michael Howe on April 30, 2013.Gordie was born May 28th, 1962 in Quesnel, BC to Gerry and Dee Howe.He was the baby in the family of four children. Gordie lived his entire life in Quesnel and was employed as a feller buncher operator for 30 years.He spent a memorable year travelling Australia and New Zealand.He had four children from his rst marriage.Gordie met the love of his life, Pam Robertson in September 1996. They spent their time together doing what Gordie loved most, travelling during breakup and rescuing stray golf balls. He loved hockey, gol ng, black jack and corvettes.He also spent many hours playing with his kids and grandkids.Gordie is predeceased by his parents Gerry and Dee Howe.He will be lovingly

    remembered by his wife Pam, children; Stephanie, Trevor (Carmen), Nikki and Devon, step-children; Bobby (Sarah), Darbi (Jason), grandchildren; Alexi, Aidan and Amber, mother-in-law June Robertson, sisters-in-law; Val (Richard) Bergeron, Sharon (Tom) Bassett, Marj Robertson, brother-in-law Terry (Julie) Robertson, as well as many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.A memorial Service was held on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Claytons Funeral Chapel.

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    Children from New Beginning pre-school took time out of their busy schedules of sleeping and playing to learn about our sister city Shiraoi and Japanese culture.

    Donna Legere, the manager of New Beginnings, said the preschool brings their

    students to Shiraoi every year.

    "To expose them to different cultures and language is important," she said.

    Eighteen 4-5 year-old children made the trip to the Shiraoi House to try on yukata-style kimono; get their

    names written in katakana, a Japanese alphabet; learn to create an origami cat and flower; check out the toys their eastern counterparts play with; and learn how to sing Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes in Japanese.

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    Top: a volunteer at the Shiraoi house helps one of the students write her name in Japanese; above: students gather around a table to try their hands at origami; right: children show off their kimono style.

    Jonas Gagnon photos

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    The national association of visual artists (CARFAC) announced recently that B.C. artist, Bill Horne, has won the National Visual Arts Advocacy Award. This award honours a professional artist who has made a significant contribution to the Canadian visual arts community. Horne has been involved in arts advocacy at the provincial and national levels for more than 22 years. As a representative for visual artists on both the provincial and national boards of CARFAC, Horne has provided guidance for countless artists in navigating the business sides of their practice and worked persistently to build the membership.

    I wanted to know about proper policies for auctions, commission, juried shows, sending art overseas and Bill steered me in the right direction. I can think of no one that deserves an arts advocate award more than Bill, Vanderhoof artist and nominator

    Annerose Georgeson said. The National Visual Arts Advocacy Award were presented as part of the program for Artists for Artists the National Conference for Visual Artists, June 1 in Vancouver. Bill Horne is based in Wells, B.C., where he and his wife Claire Kujundzic opened Amazing Space Studio and Gallery in a former Catholic Church in 1999. Born in Vancouver, Bill Horne studied painting and drawing at the Banff Centre and film animation at UBC. Bill has exhibited his work across Canada. Hornes advocacy extends beyond the realm of visual arts. He was Amnesty Internationals Central America Coordinator for English Canada in the early 1980s and has remained active in campaigns for social justice and human rights.

    In 2009, after the B.C. government made significant cuts to provincial arts programs, Horne photographed miners, farmers, forestry workers and others in

    support of arts funding in his Solidarity Series. His main body of work incorporates screen printed letters from politicians about a variety of issues.Horne has served on the boards of the Wells Chamber of Commerce, Island Mountain Arts and was a founding Director of Canadian Filmmakers Distribution West. He has taught papermaking in Nicaragua and designed work for the B.C. Federation of Labour, the Canadian Labour Congress and the B.C. Organization to Fight Racism. It has been a real honour to work with Bill, CARFAC BC President, Julie McIntyre said.

    Everything Bill says and does embodies Jack Chambers adage

    that founded CARFAC no one is more qualified to speak on behalf of artists than artists themselves.

    Craft Council of B.C.s Barbara Heller presents Bill Horne with a gift after he was selected to receive the national award.

    Phyllis Schwartz photo

    Artist Bill Horne receives National Visual Arts Advocacy Award

    MONDAYSENIORS STRAWBERRY TEA AT CANADA DAY, July 1 in LeBourdais Park, 1 2:30 p.m. pre-registration only, 250-992-5875. Free to seniors over 60.

    TUESDAYTWO LADY CLASSIC, June 21 23, Entry fee is $110 per Lady includes Saturday night banquet, at Williams Lake Golf Club, 104

    Fairview Drive, entry deadline is June 14, email registration to [email protected].

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    OPEN MIC NIGHT June 21, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 11 p.m. sponsored by RCMA, $5/person/, max $15/family, RCMA members free, memberships available, for information call Kathy, 250-992-3588.

    PET SAFE COALITION SOCIETY OF CANADA RAFFLE DRAW Tickets $2 each or 3/$5. Draw date June 28.

    SATURDAYMUSIC IN SPIRIT SQUARE every Saturday, 12:20 1:30 p.m. following the Farmers Market, local musicians performing on the Spirit Square stage.ST. JOHNS ANNUAL LOBSTER DINNER June 15, 6

    p.m. Anglican Church Hall, tickets $25 available at Church office. No tickets sold at the door. To reserve tickets or pickup call 250-992-6152.

    ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK OPEN HOUSE June 22, 10 a.m. 4 p.m., with demonstrations, silen auction and concession.

    SUNDAYGOSPEL TENT REVIVAL MEETING June 16 18, 7 p.m. nightly, 214 Anderson Drive behind Vicotry Way Church. For information call 250-991-8574.

    COTTONWOOD HOUSE FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION, June 16, 11 a.m. 3

    p.m., special picnic basket lunch on the lawn, a horse-drawn wagon ride and music provided by Old Time Fiddlers. Free admission for fathers.

    ONGOING EVENTSBREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets the last Thursday of the month for a luncheon meetting at the Legion. All welcome For information call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992.9344.

    HORSESHOES Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. fun nights. Club tournaments once a month. Bring your back yard game to the club. No one is expert or professional, just friendly competition.

    For more information call 250-747-1872.

    LAWN BOWLING, West Fraser Timber Park, Wednesday, 10 a..m., Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. A game similar to curling. Challenging exercise and fresh air for ages 10 and up. For more information call 778-414-7733.

    QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE 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.

    CLIMATE ACTION GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at Alex Fraser Timber Parks Nature Centre at noon.

    People interested in helping create a self-sufficient, resilient community, join the group.

    EXODUS 4:10 TOASTMASTERS meet Thursdays. Meetings are 7 p.m., in multi-purpose room at Northstar Church, use lower parking lot. For details call Rose, 250-992-9520 or Pam, 250-992-5752.

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    For church directory information call Danika at 250-992-2121

    Helping people find their way

    LighthousePENTECOSTAL CHURCH

    288 Flamingo Street 250-992-1001Sunday School 10:00 am

    Sunday Worship 11:30 amTuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm

    Youth MinistryPastor Jody D. Schlottman

    St. Johns Anglican Church

    465 Kinchant Street [email protected] www.stjohnsquesnel.com

    Sunday Morning - 8 am Holy Communion - 10 am Family Eucharist

    Anglican Church-Hall Rentals-call Sue at 250-992-2568

    Morning Prayer

    Part time Incumbent - Rev. Len Fraser 778-349-1528Wardens: Wes Allen 250-992-9640

    Nadine Kirby 250-992-8960

    (a Fellowship Baptist Church)

    Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00 am301 Northstar Road (2 doors from McDonalds)

    250-992-8830www.northstarchurch.ca

    NORTHSTAR CHURCHLighting the Way to Jesus, to Life, to Others.

    MAN TO MAN PArT 2PASTOr BArry SAiP

    ServiceS fOr THe SuMMer Are All AT 10 AM

    BETHEL CHURCHIn South Hills

    250-747-3116 - 143 Coach RoadPastor: Cliff Siebert Associate Pastor: Monte Harrop

    FAmily WoRShip SeRviCe 10:30 amChildrens Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service

    SUNDAy SChool for all ages 9:15 amwww.bethelchurchquesnel.com

    Coffees On

    Spontaneous Baptism @ Ten Mile lake Service starts at 10:30. entertainment and BBQ at noon.

    REFORMATION HOUSE Reviving Truth, Restoring Family, Releasing Destiny

    A community christian church where youll experience Gods love and grace to touch your life and impact your family

    Downtown Quesnel Suite 2 - 213 St. Laurent Avenue, Sunday mornings @ 10 am

    Great Childrens Program - 778-414-2728WOW - Women of Worth

    Be the Change You Want to See!Build self-esteem/friendships. Open to all women.Reformation House, Suite 2, 213 St. Laurent Ave.

    Wednesdays 10 am - noon - 778-414-2728

    1518 Maple Drive250-747-1357

    Saturday ServicesBible Study 9:30 am

    Worship Service 11:00 am

    Continuing the Ministry of Jesus - peacefully, simply, together.

    Sunday Service & Sunday School: ............... 1030 am

    Healing Clinic: ..........................Tues. 9 am - 12 pm

    Call Lynn LeBlanc at 747-4694 for an appointment218 Kinchant St. Office: 250-992-2313

    St. Andrews United Church

    Celebrating 100 years1911-2011

    lay Ministry

    Do you See This Woman?

    Maple Park Alliance Church

    Worship Service: 10:30 amKids On The Rock 11:00 am (dismissed during service)

    Lead Pastor: Ken Cyr mapleparkalliancechurch.ca

    For more information call 250-747-3248 2075 Balsam Ave.

    can the Devil really Disable us?

    The Salvation Army

    Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick

    Sunday service 11:00 am

    Whosoever will may come

    246 St. laurent Ave. 250-992-8784

    ladies Bible study on The Holy Spirit at 751 reid St. Tuesdays 10 am. Armour of God Sunday sermon series: The breastplate of righteousness & The Shield of faith. call

    250-992-8784 for information.

    A Place To CallHOME

    382 Anderson DrivePastor Andrew Baduria

    250-983-9700

    Service TimesSunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm

    Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study 7pm

    in hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began. Titus 1:2

    LIFESTYLES

    Its of cial! Yes, it is absolutely going to happen! The Cariboo Antique Appraisal Affair! Just con rmed that accredited appraiser, Ted Pappas is coming to Quesnel to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary.

    Now is the time for you to dig out those family heirlooms. Those same heirlooms could be worth