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A fire Tuesday morning destroyed three businesses and caused massive damage to a fourth. Just after 11 a.m., Jan. 7 the Quesnel Fire Department was dis-patched to a structure fire at Design Flooring on Two Mile Flat. The Quesnel duty officer arrived on scene and noticed heavy smoke coming out of the building followed by flames a few seconds later. The first en-gine arrived on scene with four members onboard a short time after the notification and by that time the front of the store was fully involved with flames com-ing from the roof. Response to the incident included three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue ve-hicle and two utility vehicles. A total of 28 members worked on the fire. Investigation is ongoing to try to determine the cause of the fire. A person living in the building was taken care of by emergency social services. The person was not home at the time of the fire. Quesnel Fire Department would like to say thank you to the personnel of Service Electric for providing food and refreshment for all fire fighters who were busy fighting the fire. For more photos see PAGE A3. Karen Powell photo

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Gold Pan housing assessments remain relatively stable

Housing assessments in the Gold Pan have remained relatively stable according to BC Assessment.

As 2014 marks BC Assessment’s 40th anniversary, owners of 17,300 properties throughout the North Cariboo area can expect to receive their 2014 assessment notices in the next few days.

“Most homes in the City of Quesnel have remained relatively stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll, while home owners in the District of Wells have experienced a small decrease,” deputy assessor, Darin Johnson said.

“Most home owners in Quesnel will see a change in the -5 per cent to +5 per cent range. Homes in the District of Wells will typically see a change from 0 to -5 per cent.”

Overall, Quesnel’s assessment roll increased from $1.135 billion last year to $1.136 billion this year with

a total of $10.3 million added, which included subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

For the District of Wells, the assessment roll saw an overall decrease from $32.2 million last year to $32 million this year. A total of $116,000 includes subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

“Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not re� ect market value as of July 1, 2013 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” Johnson said.

“If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (appeal) by January 31 for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel,” added

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Assessment Review Panels, independent of BC Assessment, are appointed annually by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and meet between February 1 and March 15 to hear formal complaints.

Fact on BCAssessment

• Total number of properties on the 2014 roll is 1,954,445, an approximate 1 per cent increase from 2013.

• Total value of real estate on the 2014 roll is $1,141,848,449,910, a 1.35 per cent increase from 2013.”

• Total amount of ‘non-market change’, including new construction and development: approximately, $17.54 billion, an increase of 5.38 pert cent from the 2013 roll of $16.64 billion.

• In B.C., approximately.

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This equates to over $864 billion of the value on the total provincial roll.

• Over 98 per cent of property owners accept their property assessment without proceeding to a formal, independent review of their assessment.

• Assessments are the estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2013 and physical condition as of October 31, 2013. This common valuation date ensures there is an equitable property assessment base for property taxation.

• Changes in property assessments re� ect movement in the local real estate

market and can vary greatly from property to property. When estimating a property’s market value, BC Assessment’s professional appraisers analyze current sales in the area, as well as considering other characteristics such as size, age, quality, condition, view and location.

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Flu season is under-way and Northern Health is reminding northern residents the best way to avoid influenza is to take appropriate preven-tive measures.

Northern Health is experiencing a normal flu season, however over the last month, clusters of increased influenza cases have been reported in the lower mainland, Alberta, Ontario and Texas.

Prevention includes getting immunized against the flu.

Gold Pan City residents can (if they have not already done so) receive their flu shot from their local health unit, pharma-

cists and select family physician offices or care providers.

Residents can find contact details for your local health unit here or by contact-ing HealthLink BC at 8-1-1.

This year, anyone who plans to visit someone in a health care facility is also eligible for a free flu shot.

The flu shot is also offered for free to people who are at increased risk of complications, or who come in regular contact with those groups.

All other residents are able to receive the flu shot for a fee.

Northern Health said it is important all northern residents get a flu shot but also strongly encourage those at high risk of complications from

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The purpose of the proposed multi-agency Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage invasive alien plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in the southern interior of B.C.

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The PMP applies to areas in the vicinity of the communities of Bella Coola, Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Clinton, Cache Creek, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden, Merritt, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail, Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Invermere, Fernie and Sparwood.

The pest management methods proposed for use include mechanical, cultural and biological control and the use of herbicides within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include aminopyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Lontrel), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), mecoprop-p (Dyvel DX), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), 2,4-D Amine (2,4-D Amine 600) and triclopyr (Garlon XRT). Selective application methods include wick/wipe-on, injection, squirt bottle, cut surface, and foliar applications using backpack or vehicle mounted sprayer.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2019.

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The B.C. NDP has compiled its own history of B.C.’s of-� cial efforts at racial discrimi-nation, from denying the vote to Chinese and Indian im-migrants in 1872 to efforts to restrict Asian immigration in the 1930s.

NDP leader Adrian Dix said the dossier of racist actions by B.C. legislators is intended to accompany an apology to people of Chinese descent that the provincial government plans to deliver in the legisla-ture this spring.

“I think it’s important that we take this work seriously and that it not be just a one-day apology, but that it leads to reconciliation,” Dix said at a news conference in Vancou-ver Wednesday.

The NDP package mostly duplicates material posted by the B.C. government on a dedicated website, www.em-bracebc.ca. The NDP records are posted on the of� cial opposition website at www.bcndpcaucus.ca.

Dix said the documents will

be used for an educational event with B.C. students in February, to get their sug-gestions on how the modern provincial government should respond.

Richmond Centre MLA Te-resa Wat, minister responsible for trade and multicultural-ism, has organized a series of public consultations to pre-pare for the formal apology, expected during the spring legislature session.

The � rst public forum was held in Kamloops in Decem-ber. Others are set for Van-couver Jan. 12, Kelowna Jan. 14, Burnaby Jan. 20, Prince George Jan. 22 and Richmond Jan. 28.

Wat said the consultations will help determine the word-ing of the apology to the Chinese community, but no further � nancial compensa-tion is being considered.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a formal apol-ogy to Chinese Canadians in 2006, and the federal govern-ment paid $20,000 each to families of immigrants who paid the “head tax” that was designed to deter Chinese im-

migration to Canada.Records gleaned from the

B.C. legislative library include 89 laws, some of which were passed in B.C. but struck down by Ottawa because they strayed into federal jurisdic-tion over immigration. Mo-tions and debates up to the 1920s dealt with immigrant numbers and such issues as the number of “Orientals and Hindus” working in B.C. sawmills.

An apology to residents of Chinese descent was post-poned last year after a docu-ment from Premier Christy Clark’s staff was leaked, describing a plan to use that and other ethnic appeals to build support for the B.C. Liberal Party.

Clark’s government issued a formal apology for the World War II-era internment of Japa-nese residents in May 2012.

Vancouver-Mount Pleas-ant MLA Jenny Kwan, who served as B.C.’s � rst Chinese Canadian cabinet minister during the NDP government of the 1990s, said artifacts from the racist era should be assembled for public display.

Teresa Wat, Minister for Trade and multiculturalism, is planning a formal apology to the province’s Chinese community in the B.C. legislature this spring.

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First search,

then rescue,

then chargeAnother day, another

story about outdoorsy people getting lost in the

wilderness.As usual, when this kind of

emergency occurs, it’s up to the dedicated people at search and rescue to leave their homes, put on their gear and comb the woods, mountain or wherever this particular person has managed to misplace themselves.While the most recent story

had a happy ending — the two lost adventurers found their own way out of Mother Nature’s icy, deadly grasp — they don’t all end that way. Some searches require a huge amount of manpower, machinery and a huge cost.The question that is always

debated at this time of year is who should pay the usually significant cost to stage a rescue attempt?Some argue that the government

should cover the costs, after all it’s our tax money. But wait! If you need an ambulance, isn’t there a surcharge for that service?So doesn’t it makes sense that

a lost hiker, skier, snowmobiler or whomever, should at least pay something towards their rescue efforts.In a place like the Cariboo

where outdoor tourism is hugely important, shouldn’t there be a penalty on those who put themselves in dangerous situations. Accidents do happen, but in many cases the situation occurs because of lack of planning, lack of experience or just a flagrant disregard for safety. People should pay for those mistakes.

I just read an article about a New Zealand couple in their 60s who

ran a full marathon every single day for the entire year of 2013, plus an additional day to beat the world record.

My first reaction was: are these people crazy? My second was to look them up on the Internet to verify that it was true.

According to all the stories about them on legitimate news sites, it seems it is. 64-year-old cancer survivor Janette Murray-Wakelin, and her husband, 68-year-old Alan Murray, woke up at 4 a.m. every day to run 366 consecutive marathons with no days off.

Not only that, they did it on a raw vegan diet, consuming up to 30 bananas a day. Yuck.

I can’t imagine that this astounding accomplishment is good for the human body, nor can I fathom why anyone would want to put themselves through such a physically punishing ordeal, but they said their motive was to “show people

anything is possible if you put your mind to it and set a goal to achieve.”

Well, if they wanted to inspire people, they certainly succeeded with at least one person. Me.

I have no desire to run even one marathon, let alone 366 of them, but if two seniors old enough to be my parents can accomplish such a remarkable feat, surely I can set a more reasonable yearly goal of my own.

A marathon is 42 kms - or 26 miles if you think like I do. If I jogged or walked one tenth of what they did every single day of the year, I’d be happy.

Four point two kms or 2.6

miles each day is nothing in comparison, yet it would still be more than what I’ve been doing my last few sluggish months. And exactly how long would it take me to accomplish such a goal?

Less than half an hour a day. Big deal.

While I’m typing these words it all seems easy-peasy, but what happens when I’m living life and having an exceptionally busy or stressful day?

Will I put my well-intentioned exercise routine on the back burner like I usually do?

Thanks to these extreme endurance athletes, I will not. I’ve written a commitment to do at least one tenth of what they did for the next 366 days, and the picture of them that I printed off for my office wall will serve as my daily reminder.

If they could commit to their grueling goal every day for a year, I can too. Especially since mine is so much easier.

I certainly won’t break any

records or attract any media attention like they did, but I’ll improve my health, and that’s what I want.

Moderation has never been my strong suit. I’ve always been an “all or nothing” type personality, working out too much or not at all, so committing to a 30 minute a day routine will be a new idea for me. I’m not saying I won’t sometimes do more, but I am promising that I’ll never do less.

I’m excited about this modest commitment because I know it’s sustainable, and exercise always leads to better eating and sleeping for me. When I’m working out, I naturally eat healthier, sleep more and feel 100 per cent better.

The one thing I won’t do though, is fuel my journey with bananas. Like I said before: yuck.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com and the couple that inspired her can be contacted at rawcancure.com

Extreme runners inspire steps

On A Brighter NoteLori Welbourne

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Editor:With the advent of a

new year come many predictions regarding the state of our beleaguered world that would take volumes to address so I wish to touch upon one single event that more or less encompasses the mind set of those who make decisions over our lives, be they political or otherwise.

Thanks in part to my own generation (the 60’s-Hippies) the world began to take note of the environmental destruction that was, for the most part, being ignored during that period of our history and by the 70s and 80s

ecological concerns had become major political issues, in large part due to the efforts of grassroots movements that began in earnest to protest the damage being done.

But, like all movements that find their origins in the people themselves, the environmental movement soon became too big to be ignored and when it reached that stage of growth the powers that be did as they always do – they co-oped it, turned it upside down and now use it to their own advantage to sell environmental concerns to the populace in ways that inevitably turn into tax increases

and greater and more onerous restrictions and illogical solutions that fly in the face of common sense.

The best example of this process is the dim-witted idea of replacing our once commonplace incandescent light bulbs with the so-called “environmentally friendly” “ecologically sustainable” compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs.

As one writer put it, “These new Dairy Queen ice cream-cone-looking light bulbs are not a bright idea” and were legislated into being by obviously thoughtless

politicians and scheming corporate executives who saw only $$$ signs and not the greater environmental damage that is bound to ensue thanks to mandating these mercury-laden cones as the only method of lighting our way into a future already fraught with ecological uncertainty.

The year 2014 is slated to be the termination date for 40 watt and 60 watt incandescent light bulbs. When the 100 watt bulb was banned from use it should have created a furor but the media did its inevitable part in convincing the masses

that it was necessary to eliminate such practical and environmentally safe light givers in order to reduce “carbon emissions” and help stave off “global warming”.

Touted as being a more environmentally friendly form of lighting, the CFL’s are, in truth, toxic time bombs laden with deadly mercury one of the most poisonous elements on the face of the planet, each bulb containing at least four to five milligrams of mercury – enough to contaminate 6,000 gallons of clean water.

Human nature being what it is, the inevitability of these bulbs being

broken is assured but the toxic effects upon humans and the environment (now already being riddled with mercury thanks to the uninformed citizenry disposing of these bulbs haphazardly in their household waste) remains hidden from the public.

I would strongly advise locals to stock up on whatever incandescent bulbs are still available before you are left with no option but to fill your homes and offices with mercury-laden CFL’s and forced bear the consequences.

Arthur TophamCottonwood

Forced to bear consequences

Newboard

The Chamber of Commerce held their

annual board of direc-tors elections Tuesday.

Front Row: (from left) Sandra Erickson,

second vice president; Michelle Daniels, trea-

surer; William Lacy, first vice president;

Stuart Aldred, director. Second row: Graeme

Armstrong, president; Tracy Bond,director;

Ryan Broughton, direc-tor. Back row: Greg Andrews, director;

Colin Ketchum, past president. Absent:

Doug Larsen, Miguel Chavez, Lynda Atkin-son, Wendy Heppner,

D’Arcy Henderson.Contributed photo


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ENTERTAINMENT

Gandolfini and Louis-Dreyfus provide sterling performances in Enough Said.Google image

Enough SaidQuesnel Film Club presents the first in its winter series

ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter

Quesnel Film Club’s winter series begins Jan. 16 at the Carib Theatre with Enough Said, a smart and decidedly modern romantic comedy from indie stalwart Nicole Holofcener.

Enough Said follows the misadventures of a divorcee embarking on a new relationship. Here Holofcener continues her perennial collaboration with Catherine Keener as well as enlisting two iconic television talents: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld) and the late James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) in one of his final screen roles.

In a typically delightful performance, Louis-Dreyfus

plays Eva, a divorced soon-to-be empty nester who makes her living as a massage therapist.

One night at a party, she meets the sweetly affable Albert (Gandolfini), a television archivist with a college-bound daughter of his own. After a promising first date, the two pursue a tender courtship. But while Albert is warm and witty, Eva remains wary; the baggage of her failed marriage impedes her from full commitment. So too does her growing friendship with fellow divorcée Marianne (Keener) who seems quite comfortable in her bitterness.

Discovering how Holofcener resolves this fraught scenario is one of the deeper pleasures

of Enough Said. That the film’s resolution feels so truthful speaks to her uncompromising devotion to her characters and to her cast’s equal determination to bring honest, messy details to their performances. Cast against type, Gandolfini is especially marvellous here, providing a poignant reminder of the loss his premature passing represents.

Tickets for Enough Said are $9, regular admission and $7 for seniors (ticket price includes film club membership.) For information on the winter series or the film club, call 250-747-7422 or 250-747-3979, join QFC Facebook page at Quesnel Film Club or visit www.quesnelfilmclub.ca.

January 27th

Family Literacy DayInspiring families to learn together.

Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’sliteracy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.

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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter

When Legion president Dennis Lessard arrived at 11 p.m. Dec. 23 to survey the damage

to the Legion lounge his � rst thought was “Oh no, not again.”

Several years ago a burst sprinkler pipe spilled four inches of water on the lounge dance � oor and the basement. The ceiling over the dance � oor also collapsed.

“The whole place had to be shut down,” he said.

Although the current issue was also a frozen, burst sprinkler pipe, Lessard said thanks to the quick thinking of the � re � ghters who attended the scene, the water was shut off and far less water spread through the facility.

“When I � rst arrived I saw about an inch of water in the bar area seeping across the lounge into the foyer and cooler area behind the bar,” Lessard said.

“The dance � oor was again ruined but the damage was far less severe or widespread. All the artefacts and memorabilia are safe and undamaged.”

He added the sprinkler system had routine maintenance and why the pipe burst is still under investigation.

“But we’re fully insured and the restoration company is on site working,” he added.

At 8:30 the next morning, Dec. 24, Lessard met with the Legion executive and by 11 a.m. they had the lounge

relocated to the Legion hall and open for business.

“Our � rst priority was keeping the place open,” he said.

Fortunately, the hall was unaffected by water damage and the only event that had to be cancelled was the New Year’s Eve Legion party. Another New Year’s Eve event was booked in the Legion hall, leaving the Legion party nowhere to go.

“We are de� nitely honouring all our rental commitments,” Lessard said.

“On days when the hall is booked, we’re closing the lounge at 3 p.m. to allow time for the setup and catering for the events.”

But he emphasized it’s also important for the Legion to have a place for members and guests to come.

For those looking for Legion services, the of� ce has temporarily moved to the basement where it’s fully operational. No � les or equipment were damaged.

Kitchen services are also unaffected, with regular menu service Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Friday is a special buffet lunch.)

“We’re making all the necessary adjustments to continue serving the community as we have done throughout the years,” Lessard said.

“This is one of our guiding principles.”One of the casualties is the � ea

market which had to close in order to accommodate the of� ce move.

“It will be closed for the duration of the restoration period,” Lessard said.

“But we most assuredly are still

accepting donations.”He added the restoration

company anticipates about three months or possibly longer to restore the lounge to fully functioning but the Legion is open for business right now.

The next event is Ukranian New Year, Jan. 11; doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing, with Country Callibre, begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each at the Legion.

“As with all things Legion, we are facing this adversity with our chins held high and looking forward to a bright future serving our community,” Lessard said with a big smile.

Legion steps up to the plate as restoration continues

Open for business

With the lounge operat-ing in the hall and the office moved to the basement, business is as usual at the Quesnel Legion as restoration continues in the dam-aged lounge.Annie Gallant photos


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LifestyLes

Michelle Louise Morris has been in Vancou-ver St Paul’s hospital for more than a month. She has had multiple surgeries and multiple complications. Michelle’s family and friends have organized a walk Jan. 26. Participants are to meet at Dragon Lake boat launch at 11 a.m. and walk to 1770 Dragon Lake (Janey Nel-son’s) for hot chocolate and snacks. The dona-tion for the walk will be $15 and all proceeds will go directly to Michelle and her family. Do-nations for hot dogs and baked goods will be accepted at the end of the walk. Bethany from Wickless Sensations will also be there selling her products, her commission will go directly to the family as well. To donate, contact At-titude South, Hi Chic Cutting Lounge, Intergris Credit Union, Bo Peep, RBC or look on the Facebook event.

Everyone welcome at the walk.

Michelle spends time with her children last weekend thanks to a day pass from St. Paul’s Hospital.Falco Kadenbach photo

Walk for Michelle

MONDAYNORTH

CARIBOO AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION (FARMED) annual general meeting and monthly membership meeting, Jan. 13, at River Rock Restaurant, noon – 2 p.m. RSVP to Lori, 250-992-7924.

ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES are back for a short period of time at no cost to you. Classes will run for the months of Jan, Feb and March. Classes are held in the evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday over a two-week period. Depending on numbers the classes will be held

for either females or males only, no mixed groups. To register, call Victim Services at 250-992-3380.

THURSDAYQUESNEL FILM

CLUB PRESENTS ENOUGH SAID Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m. at Carib Theatre, tickets are $9 (regular admission) and $7 (seniors).

SATURDAYUKRANIAN NEW

YEAR at Quesnel Legion hall, Jan. 11, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., dance to Country Callibre beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the Legion.

QUESNEL WORDSPINNERS PRESENTS WORKSHOP, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This inspirational and skill building event is with Prince George travel author, Vivien Lougheed at 206-488 McLean St. (Literacy Quesnel) Lunch available. For details contact Lin 250-747-3312. Registration (which is limited) call Pam, 250-747-0088.

SUNDAYCARIBOO SKI

TOURING CLUB PRESENTS FREE OPEN HOUSE Jan. 12, 10 a.m. Hallis Lake Lodge, pancake breakfast for a toonie. Everyone welcome. More information contact Ron 250-992-2855.

BPSA TRADITIONAL SCOUTING bingo, Jan. 12, 668 Doherty, Bingo Hall,

concession, door prizes, 50/50 draw, doors open at 4 p.m., bingo at 6 p.m.

ONGOING EVENTSFRIENDS OF THE

LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m. in library activity room. New members welcome. For information call Amanda, 250-747-2558 or Martha, 250-747-1606.

QUESNEL’S CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY OFFICE WANTS TO KNOW – on a scale of 1 – 5 how important are local unit services and programs to you and your community? Share your opinion, by visiting the office, 332 Front Street,

10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday to Friday; call 250-992-6551; or email [email protected].

QUESNEL LIONS HOUSING SOCIETY now has a mailing address for donations. Forward donations to P.O. Box 4535, Quesnel, B.C., V2J 3J8.

SCANDANAVIAN CARDS first and third Wednesday of the month at Seniors Centre, l7 p.m. Meeting second Wednesday of the month at Seniors Centre.

BREAST 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.

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.

BAKER CREEK ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY (BCES) works to promote public awareness, stewardship, and restoration of the local environment. Please join us on the third Monday of every month at noon in the Nature Education and Resource Centre located in West Fraser Timber Park.

CALM YOUR LIFE MEDITATION AT

HIGH GROUND HEALING, 256 Reid St. every Thursday by donation.

CARIBOO MINING ASSOCIATION meets the second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre.

PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext. 225 at Axis Family Resources.


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

“Happy New Year!”“Come meet the new Pastor at the LPC”

LighthousePENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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

Sunday Worship 11:30 amTuesday Life Group 7:00 pm

Friday LPC Youth 7:00 pmPastor Brent Cletheroe

(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.

“A Portrait Of Love”Pastor John Nicholson

BETHEL CHURCHIn South Hills

250-747-3116 - 143 Coach RoadAssociate Pastor: Monte Harrop

FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 amChildren’s Church (2-11 yr. olds) during service

SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages 9:15 amwww.bethelchurchquesnel.com

Coffee’s On

Guest Rev. Gary Quinlain

REFORMATION HOUSE Reviving Truth, Restoring Family, Releasing Destiny

A community christian church where you’ll experience God’s love and grace to touch your life and impact your family

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

Great Children’s 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. Andrew’s United Church

Celebrating 100 years1911-2011

Lay Ministry

“The Baptism of Jesus”Followed by Potluck Lunch

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.

“GIVING UP ON MARRIAGE”1 CORINTHIANS 7

The Salvation Army

Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick

Sunday service 11:00 am

“Whosoever will may come”

246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784

Happy are those who’s delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law they meditate day and night.

Psalms 1:2

St. John’s Anglican Church

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

Sunday Morning - 8 am Holy Communion - 10 am Family EucharistEvery 3rd Sunday - 10 am Morning Prayer

Anglican Church-Hall Rentals-call Sue at 250-992-2568Incumbent - Rev. Len Fraser 778-349-1528

“The Anglican Church Gives Freedom to Ask The Questions”

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

“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:8

LifestyLes

My brother used to tease me by saying that I was born in the wrong era. I loved old fashioned clothes, cars,

toys (without batteries!) and stories.I have friends who love chestnuts, but does

anyone really know what a sugarplum is? Yet I still plead guilty to being a sucker for nos-talgia, though I am completely modernized to appreciate indoor plumbing and remote-con-trolled garage door openers.

So much of the Christmas season seems focused on what people “want,” packaged in the illusion of “need.” And of course, these messages are driven by and centered around money. So when I came across an old Chestnut of a Christmas song entitled “That’s What I Want for Christmas,” my sense of the old, the tried and the true kicked right in.

The song has a child listing things he wants: “Make my mommy’s life a song; keep my daddy safe and strong; let me have them all year long; that’s what I want for Christmas.” I can hear my broth-er now wondering

how I could be attracted to such “drivel.”But I just smile and think of the wildly suc-

cessful ad campaign for MasterCard. In fact, nearly everybody knows what you are talking about if you just say one word: priceless! So I don’t apologize for enjoying the song’s focus on gifts that money cannot buy. Most of us can readily identify with that value. We just get confused sometimes by the hype telling us that the things that money buys can help us access those things that money cannot buy. Go figure.

From the moment Jesus arrived on earth, His life directed people to those things that count the most: being kind, serving others, giving your time, offering a helping hand, spending time with God.

The Bible’s most famous verse—John 3:16—points out that God, himself, operates on the “currency of service”: ‘For God so loved the world, that He gave His only son. . .’ I’m glad to live in a community that (if you take the ef-fort to notice) is full of people who are willing to give the gift of self—usually in the form of time.

Please remember our neighbors who could benefit from the gift of your shovel, your cooking, your energy, your experience, your smile. People who think they have “nothing to spare” need to expand the definition of “gift.” I appreciate the values expressed in this axiom: Use things, not people. Love people, not things. I hope your holiday celebrations were filled with what really matters.

Peggy Corbett is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church congregation.

Don’t give the better – give the best

Seventh-day Adventist ChurchPeggy Corbett

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HOME GAMESAWAY GAMES

Sat. Jan.11, 2013 @ 7:30 pm Kangaroos VS Williams Lake Stampeders

Sun. Jan. 12, 2013 @ 1:00 pm Kangaroos VS Terrace River Kings

Tickets on sale at Fraser River GM Tickets on sale at Fraser River GM

QUESNEL KANGAROOS

Shooting for gold

I know Kung Fu.Or rather, I'm beginning

to get to know Kung Fu at Valois Kung Fu and from what I've seen so far, it can be summed up as the science of making your opponent wish they had never been your opponent.

So while Tae Kwon Do and boxing have their roots in fighting, most modern interpretations skew closer to sport, i.e. the aim is to win, whether your opponent gets hurt or not is really beside the point. Kung Fu, though, is learning a discipline that skews more closely to its martial roots, i.e. beating your opponent until they cry for mercy.

The funny thing is that while Tae Kwon Do and boxing look very fight-y and harsh, with punches and kicks the main focus, a lot of Kung Fu practice resembles a dance with it's flowing

forms and looping hand movements. Of course, if you use those forms at the right time, what they spell out is broken bones and pain.

A similar duality is apparent at the school, which is located in the same building as the Gymnastics

club, at 950 Mountain Ash Rd., at the old Maple Dr School.

The old classroom where the club holds practice still has a classroom feel, with bright coloured, interlocking mats covering the floor. But the more serious aspect of the art is apparent from the rack of weapons on the wall and a variety of training machines in the classroom corners.

The room and school is welcoming and not intimidating at all, which is probably good, as a daycare also makes

its home there. Because the classes are spread out between the young kids and adults, beginner and advanced, the class sizes are also smaller with the adult beginner class, which I am taking, below 10 students.

When you enter the class, the first thing to be learned is how to bow. Now that may seem simple to you, just bend at the waist. But such simple things are not for Kung Fu – even the bow utilizes ways of defending your self – starting in the cat stance, first is a block, followed by another block paired with a punch, then a sweep downward (another block, this time for a kick) while stepping back the hands follow through into a two hand thrust to an imaginary neck, after which you pull your fists back and bow, keeping your eyes on your opponent, lest they punch you while you’re not looking.

And all that, in a way, sums up my

experience with Kung Fu: intricate, showy and capable of bringing much pain.

And behind and through and in all of that (trying to hide behind the serious face you put on so people won’t think you’re a geek), comes pop culture. Because in your mind, when learning Kung Fu, you’re Neo or Bruce Lee or Jim Kelly and all is right with the world, as your childhood dreams are (if you squint your eyes and tilt your head) coming to reality.

And really, what more could you want than a childhood dream fulfilled?

Gi is not required to join in, but the teachers do encourage you to wear one.

For more information about the club, they can be reached by phone at 250 747-3292, on the web at valoiskungfu.ca or on facebook.

–Jonas Gagnon is the sports writer for the Cariboo Observer.

What it means to be able to quote Neo

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Ringette players were in town to challenge the locals at the Goldpan Tournament.Contributed photos


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WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURSDAY JUNE 20THToday in Williams Lake saw excellent volume with just under 450 head! Well over 250 butcher cows and bulls showed a steady sale. The Gang Ranch today set a pace as they showcased a load of butcher cows, the young pen of 24 head of heiferettes 1024 lbs powered to 107.00 with 885 lb at 119.00. The mature butcher cows reached 71.75. 1898 lb bulls hit 86.00. The Char Springs Ranch 2010 lb butcher bulls marked 83.75. Gordon & Linda Watts 2125 lb butcher bulls topped 85.00. Ken & Ginger Cameron topped our bull trade at 2045 lbs hitting 87.50 and 2020 lb bulls at 88.00. The Harris Ranch 1335 butcher cows hit 74.00. George Dinwoody also had 1602 lb butcher cows hit 74.50. Garrett Ranches liner load of kill cows weighed 1329 lb and brought 72.50. The 130 Mile Ranch also had 1330 lb butcher cows to 74.25.Walter & Susan Stidall of Prince George saw their load of fancy 750 lb red steers hit 134.00, the 825 lb steers sold to 130.25 a beautiful pen of their 760 lb heifers met 125.00 and the heavy heifers 809 lb traded to 115.00 their pen of 647 lb heifers traded to 127.00. Dave Wootten with 18 head of top quality 800 lb heifers they traded to 112.25. Vic & Sue Meyer had 683 lb steers top 143.00 and their 558 lb steers notched 162.00 with 612 lb heifers at 139.50. John & Denise Trueman had 675 lb steers top 144.50.

WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURS. NOV. 28th

Another big sale here in Williams Lake for this time of the year as another 1088 head of cattle rolled through the sale ring. Today was a mix of butcher cows and calves with receipts nearly the same. Jim McConaghy from Prince George put this sale into high gear. Their 546 lb. s/c notched 150.25, the big boys 641 lb. Black and Red s/c raced to 149.50. A pen of their 419 lb. h/c’s marked 139.00. Pinnacle View Limousin with 700 weight heifer calves trading to 133.00. Art Meldrum with heavy 723 lb. Black Angus h/c’s they topped 129.00. their 633 lb. heifers marked 136.00. 153 Mile Ranch’s 583 lb. Black s/c hit 159.75. Chimney Creek Hereford Ranch had 347 lb. h/c top 155.00, their 371 lb. s/c hit 184.00. Bob Grandholm of Quesnel had 477 lb. Black s/c sold to 165.00, the 388 lb. s/c topped 189.00, his 437 lb. Angus h/c traded to 145.00. Ty and Ingrid Johnston from 150 Mile House saw their powerful 611 lb. Black and Red Angus s/c sell to 151.00. The big boys 672 lb. traded to 152.50, their fancy 634 lb. Black & Bwf h/c’s notched 136.50. The Wineglass Cattle Co. with a top pen of 583 lb. Black Angus s/c they traded to 158.00, their 513 lb. s/c saw 156.00. Larry & June Harry had 623 lb. Red Blaze face h/c’s trade to 138.00. Yearlings saw the Dunlevy Ranch 833 lb. heifers trade to 144.25. The Powder Canyon Ranch 950 lb. steers traded to 124.50 with their 791 lb. steers trading to 133.50. U 2 Cattle Co. 883 lb. steers hit 133.25, their 977 lb. steers to 128.00. Butcher cows today sold from 52.00 to 62.00 cents a few sales saw 63.25.

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S t a r t y o u r s p r i n g P l a n t i n g n o w

January 12 - January 18, 2014ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, enjoy some well-deserved time off. Life has taken on a hectic pace of late, but some much-needed time to rest, relax and recharge has finally arrived.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, hidden feelings come to the surface, and this will prove a pleasant surprise. Let things play out this week, and you will get some peace.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, your friends are up to something and they want it to remain a surprise. Keep your distance, and don’t let your curiosity get the better of you.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22A temporary situation at work may alter your plans for a few days, Cancer. But don’t let changes stop you from scheduling some down time with your friends.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, think things through before swinging into action. Run your ideas by someone close, and consider all of your options. This will ensure you make the best decision.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Your confidence about the future is a byproduct of the past, Virgo. You have learned from past mistakes and are ready to forge ahead and turn your hard work into results.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, now is the time to address some relationship issues that you have been avoiding. Deal with them in a straightforward way, and you will glad you did.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22A demanding schedule makes it impossible for you to be bored this week, Scorpio. However, if you desire a little time to decompress, you can fit it into your schedule.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, while you may be anxious about the future, make sure you enjoy the here and now and not wish the present away too soon. New friends come into your life.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, react swiftly to stressful situations, but do so with a clear head and conscience. Once a situation has been resolved, take some time to recharge your batteries.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, do your best to hold up your end of a bar-gain with a loved one. If you are struggling, simply ask for more time or help to ensure that everyone comes out a winner.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, your foremost priority is to further your position at work. Rely on your strong work ethic and attention to detail.

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Skate SkillsAn array of young skaters, in both age and ability, take to the ice to learn the ins and outs of figure

skating and build their basic skating skills with Wendy Berezowsky and the Quesnel Figure Skating

Club. The club is hosting its ‘Bring a Friend’ sessions next week, Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 5 – 5:45 p.m and

Thursday Jan. 16 from 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. The club is also sending skaters down to Williams Lake for

Regionals the last week of this month.Jonas Gagnon photos


CLUES ACROSS 1. Esau’s descendants home 5. Fragrant tropical tree resin 10. Selection list 14. A rectangular groove 15. Plant of a clone 16. Three-banded Armadillo 17. Surrounded by 18. Muse of lyric poetry 19. Give a job to 20. Ceremonial staff bearer 22. By way of 23. Bangladesh capital (old sp.) 24. Taxicab registration 27. Consumed 30. Indian legume dish 31. Tire nut 32. Woman (Fr. abbr.) 35. Spider’s trap 37. Have already done 38. Picasso’s Dora 39. Sousaphones

40. Campaign contributor org. 41. __ and Venzetti 42. Oil cartel 43. Angry 44. Chauvinists 45. Bloodshot 46. Swiss river 47. 1/100 of a yen 48. East northeast 49. Adorns 52. Egyptian statesman Anwar 55. Expel 56. Expressed pleasure 60. Assist 61. Jewish folklore legend 63. An unidentified aircraft 64. Singer Nat “King” 65. A level surface 66. Israeli politician Abba 67. Actor Kristofferson 68. Paddled 69. Locomoted

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b.c. briefs

B.C.'s consumer price index slipped into nega-tive territory in November, partly due the repeal of the harmonized sales tax last spring.

The price index in Vancouver was up slightly, but deflation in Victoria and other areas of the province produced a provincial average of -0.2 per cent for the month. Canada-wide, inflation was 0.9 per cent.

The cost of restaurant food fell 4.4 per cent in November compared to the same month in 2012, Statistics Canada reported. The provin-cial average cost of health and personal care, including services where sales tax was removed, went down 3.1 per cent.

There were average price increases in food purchased from stores, up 1.1 per cent, cloth-ing up 1.3 per cent, transportation up 0.7 per cent and alcohol and tobacco products, up 1.7 per cent.

Average rent costs were up 1.0 per cent, but overall shelter cost was down 0.7 per cent, con-tinuing a decline since mid-2012.

B.C. population reaches 4.6 millionB.C.'s population grew by 24,000 in the third

quarter of 2013, reaching 4,606,375.It's the largest population increase for that

quarter since 1996. The increase was mainly a result of 15,477 non-permanent residents, which Statistics Canada warns are a volatile component of population measurement.

Northern B.C. communities are dealing with what they call "ghost populations," with thou-sands of workers flying in and out of industrial camps who put pressure on local services with-out contributing to communities.

Interprovincial migration figures showed the seventh consecutive quarter of net loss for B.C., down 282 people from the second quarter.

B.C.'s total population increase over the 12 months ending Oct. 1 was 47,496 people, main-ly due to international immigration, which saw a net gain of 35,282 people. Natural growth (births minus deaths) accounted for 11,214 of the total.

Housing market upswing predictedThe B.C. housing market will see slow but

steady growth over the next three years, accord-ing to a forecast by Central 1 Credit Union.

The trade association for B.C. and Ontario credit unions predicts the number of sales will rise about seven per cent to 72,500 in 2014 and reach 84,000 by 2016. The median resale price is forecast to increase 1.5 per cent in 2014, 2.5 per cent in 2015 and three per cent in 2016.

New home sales are expected to rebound by about 30 per cent in 2014, but remain at a low level of 15,500 units sold, said Central 1 econo-mist Brian Yu.

Deflation in B.C. prices


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Repor ng to and working closely with the Division Manager, the Financial Administrator’s principal role is to update, create, review, audit, analyze and op mize all process, documenta on and repor ng of the Revenue and Payable streams for the Division. The Financial Administrator also ensures all informa on is reported accurately and appropriately in Arrow and Customer systems as it relates to all ac vi es in the Division.

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Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability

but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual,

desirable esthetic.Zack Spencer

2014 Toyota Highlander: Prettier in form and functionCARMEL, CA: The Toyota Highlander is a perfect ex-ample of the trend towards crossovers away from traditional SUVs. Before its 2001 introduc-tion, the Toyota SUV of choice was the 4Runner, built off a pickup truck plat-form, providing ruggedness and versatility. Crossovers now accomplish the same versatility in terms of seating, cargo and all wheel drive capability but do so with a better on-road drive, thanks to a car-based platform. The first Highlander was rather small, about the same size as a compact crossover today.In 2008, its size was adjusted to make room for a standard third row of seats. Now the Highlander has grown again and is packed with more standard equipment and features.

Looks Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual, desirable esthetic. The 2014 edition is 7.5cm longer (mostly in the rear seat and cargo area), 1.5cm wider and 3cm lower. The stance is wide and lower, making more of a visual impact. Combine this with a large grille borrowed from the Tundra pickup truck and the Highlander has a very rugged, yet polished, look that

makes it more North American looking.I believe that this is the best-looking Highlander to date and import buy-ers will take note and a few domestic intenders should too.

Inside The dash is much improved with more soft-touch materi-als and a large 6.1-inch screen in the centre of the dash on the base LE or an 8.0-inch screen on

all other models, makes operation easy. One problem is the angle of the screen is hard to see if there is any sunshine, the glare a bit more than I had anticipat-ed. Back up camera is standard.Below the screen and heat controls is a tray-like shelf that runs from the middle to the passenger side of the dash. This is a clever space to place your smartphone but also enable it to be plugged in. The cup holder is large and the centre armrest has a massive storage area in-side; this is thanks to the removal of the stowaway seat that used to hide under the centre armrest. Now in the second row of seats there are three permanent seats or two captain’s chairs in the top Limited model. The previous hideaway idea was simple but not so comfortable. The biggest change takes place in the third row of seats, where three people can sit rather than just two. In addition,

there is 100L of cargo space behind the third row of seats offering much better functionality. It has all the interior amenities that one expects in a modern three-row crossover, even a system that allows the driver’s voice to be amplified through the stereo for easier conversations with passengers in the very back, but there seems to be a lack of sophistication compared to its competition.

Drive The previous Highlander was available with a 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive (FWD). It’s with a standard 3.5L V6 with 270hp, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission, also with FWD. The starting price stays at $31,680; factoring in the backup camera there is good value here. When it arrives later this month, the base LE with all wheel drive (AWD) starts at $34,180. I think most people will opt for the LE with convenience package that includes 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, satellite radio and leather steering wheel to name a few. This brings the price up to $34,480 for the FWD and $36,980 for the AWD. On the road, the AWD system sends power to just the front wheels as often as possible with only 10 per cent of the torque shifting when cornering. The system has the ability to shift or lock up to 50 per cent of the power for better traction but limiting it to times

when it is truly needed helps improve fuel economy. The other part of the fuel economy story is the all-new 6-speed automatic. The official fuel rating for the most popular AWD model is 11.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, which is almost a full litre improvement in combined highway/city economy over the 2013 model. The rear suspension has been modified for a slightly more dynamic drive and improved ride. The steering is rather light and vague but the buyers of this type of product will appreciate the ease of use.

Verdict The Highlander is a functional vehicle for young buyers with kids and friends that need to get to practice and carry all the sports equipment that goes with it. Overall, a very good family cross-over that will get the job done every day.

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Before looking ahead with hope for a prom-ising new year, indulge me while I check my rearview mirror.My review of 2013 might offer you some thoughts to ponder for your 2014. I tried to count how many cars I tested last year. I tried. However, I could only come up with an approximate figure. And it comes in at around 102. That’s a lot of vehicles. And it doesn’t even include motorcy-cles, ATVs, ROVs and anything else that you could consider some sort or transportation or recreational vehicle.So, within that lot, you have to either be pretty good or pretty bad to stand out.Though, there were a few surprises along the way that made the list.Here are the cars that stuck with me and still leave me wanting more (or less.)Making the top of my list as the most memorable car that I drove is not what you’d expect. It’s the 2013

Nissan NV200 Cargo Van. – Say what? Without taking up too much space, I fell in love with its utility, its practicality and its ability to be a work-horse, even though it only has 131 horse-power. In the city, it fit in underground parking lots and surprisingly had pep.Visibility is non-exis-tent out the rear and there was no vanity mirror, but it was just an admirable vehicle to drive. And it even fits a motorcycle inside. I’m not a small business

owner who could fully make use of its adaptability, but I made Costco runs, helped a friend move and transported audio equipment for a band with which I occasionally sing. I just love it.The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST makes the list because, in all the years that I’ve been testing vehicles, I have never been as tempted to impulse buy a car. For under $25K you get a firecracker of a car, a manual transmission, 197 horse-power and an amazing chassis setup. For an everyday driver and a car you

could put on the track, it’s just stellar. The smile on your face when driving is included in the price tag.The least bang for your buck, that I tested, comes with the 2013 BMW 320i xDrive. At $46,500, that’s pretty steep for a car that doesn’t even have a backup camera or streaming Bluetooth audio. Not to mention, it comes with a humble 181 horsepower engine. That said, it’s a BMW, there-fore has some nice touches to it. Put it in Sport mode, tinker with the throttle and you’ll instantly become a happier person. And for everyday driving, I really had no complaints.My favourite convertible of the year goes to the Bentley Continental GT Speed drop top. It’s not hard to see why. Yes, I could have opted for the Porsche Boxster S (it came so close and is hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper,) but I hand the title to the Brits because I love the craftsmanship. After all, that’s what luxury is all about. Getting inside and feeling like you’re in your living room, albeit a posh and exquisitely detailed living room. And one that has 616 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Sign me up.It’s always a fabulous time when I can be behind the wheel of a racecar. I had two opportunities. The first came when I participated in the Bridgestone Racing Academy at the Driver Devel-opment Track at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Two days behind the wheel of a Van Diemen Formula car was heaven. And I learned a thing or two about car control (www.race2000.com) Then, I drove a track ready vehicle that was super fast and zero emissions. Nissan’s world renowned LEAF was available for laps at the manufactur-er’s international event called Nissan 360. But this one was a little more special. It was the LEAF NISMO RC (RC stands for race car) and had been on tracks around the world. It was lightening fast and of course, a very memorable experience.And while I loved most of all the cars I drove in 2013, adding the 2014 VW Touareg TDI to the family was certain-ly a highlight of my year. [email protected]

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2013 Ford Fiesta.

Drives-U-CrazySignalIt was a Christmas Miracle: that’s all I can put it down to.Pulled up behind a new sport-ute at a busy intersection, just a second before the light changed green. And predictably that’s when the driver put on his left turn signal. Then to my absolute amazement, he did exactly what he was supposed to do after failing to signal at the appropriate time. He drove across the intersection and took the next left!There was a police car behind me so perhaps the errant driver feared a $121 ticket and two penalty points on his license. Not likely.

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‘‘The Ford Fiesta ST makes the list because, in all the years that I’ve been testing vehicles, I have never been as tempted to impulse buy a car.’’Alexandra Straub

MINI ascends to dizzy heights once again to present another member of the MINI family in an original creative guise in the Swiss snow sport resort of Laax. At last year’s Burton Global Series (BEGS), the PirateArtCrew snowboard artists unveiled an art installation featuring the MINI Countryman. This year Urban Art Illustrator Andreas Preis takes up the challenge to work his magic on a MINI Paceman. Preis is known for his striking designs as displayed, for example, on skateboards and snow-boards. Using his expressive illustrative skills, the artist has taken the MINI Paceman and turned it into a wild MINI Paceman SNOW BEAST in time for the start of the competitive event next [email protected]

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Alexandra Straub at the Bridgestone Racing Academy.

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One of North America’s favor-ite pony cars, the Camaro has an interesting past with more than a few buried facts and secrets hiding just below the radar. Here are five of my favorites:•The Camaro was almost called the Panther — It took a while for Chevrolet to come up with a final name for the Camaro. For quite some time it was referred to internally as the Chevrolet Panther. In end, Chevy’s preference for names beginning with a “C” won out,

and the Panther name died as part of an elaborate PR campaign.•The Camaro was actually Canadian — like William Shatner and Michael J. Fox, the seemingly All-American Ca-maro was actually stealth Canadian. From 1993-2002, the Camaro and its twin, the Pontiac Firebird, were built in St. Thérèse, Quebec, a Montreal suburb.•“Camaro” means nothing — The name was actually

a contrived moniker, much like “Camry” and “Corolla.” Although some claim that it is French slang for “friend,” neither

the GM product people (nor most French-speakers, for that matter) are aware of this.•“Outpaced” the Mustang — Although the Camaro came 2½ years after the Mustang and was often outsold by the Mustang, it has a healthy lead in the Indi-anapolis 500. The Camaro has been the official pace car at Indy six times, versus just three for the Mustang. Only the Corvette (12) has paced more 500s than the Camaro.•Current Base V-6 Puts V-8s of old to shame — Amazing as it may seem, the 2013 base six-cylinder engine, at 323 hp, puts out more ponies than the most powerful small-block V-8 in the original car (295 hp). In fact, it probably makes nearly as much power as the fiercest big block V-8 of 1967, the 396 cubic inch, 375 hp. In modern “net horse-power” (measured with mufflers and accessories hooked up), the

new six and the old big-block V-8 are probably just about even.Hagerty's employees just recently finished a full restoration of a 1969 Camaro SS. To find out

more about the restoration process or where the Camaro is now please visit our Comeback Camaro page on Hagerty.ca.Rob Sass is the vice-president of

content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca

Much motoring mythology surrounds Germany’s speed limitless autobahns.Many readers who favour an increase in posted limits on our freeways point to the superbly engineered German highways as the example to fol-low. The latest round of praise follows the recent Insights West poll conducted for Black Press that found 37 per cent back increased limits on routes such as the Coquihalla Highway. And doubtless BC Transportation Minister Todd Stone will

hear the same in his review of highway speed limits during the eight regional public forums being held this month.Hate to be a party pooper but today’s autobahns really don’t live up to their past reputation. They are excellent to drive but if you expect to cruise along at 250 km/h for the duration of a multi-hour journey you will be disappointed. In recent years, I’ve driven thousands of kilometres along high-speed freeways throughout Europe while attending launches for a variety of high-powered cars. One of the most memorable trips I drove was the 585

kilometres between Munich and Berlin,

which I covered in an Audi A6, with a 2.8-litre V6 generating 207 horsepower under the hood. Just like Vancouver, Munich is a thriving city and there’s congestion with a capital C even on the A9 autobahn. The queues continue even 30 kms outside of the city but it must be said that they move at a uniform speed of 100 km/h!To say there are no speed limits is inac-curate: I encountered city areas where the maximum was 120 km/h overnight between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. There are also restrictions in motorcycles, large trucks and cars towing trailers.What I find most interesting was the unwritten rule, which, while it can’t be enforced, if you disobey it and are in-volved in a collision it may cost you. Say what? – The advisory speed limit under this “rule” is 130 km/h, referred to in German as the Richtgeschwindigkeit.

Smash up at a higher speed and you could be found partially responsible due to “increased operating danger”.Within an hour, I was comfortable with the car and itching to let it go. It seemed to be tugging to the right at one point but that was near the car’s birthplace at Ingolstadt. On the other hand, it could have been a crosswind.You can only pass another car in the left lane. The right lane is for slower vehicles so you risk a ticket if you pass on the right at any speed. That threat didn’t seem to worry too many in the approaches to the various urban areas along the way. As the traffic thinned, I wound up the A6 to 200 km/h for less than a minute and shortly after I managed to hit 220 km/h but that lasted all of 20 seconds. I man-aged to do 180 km/h for about three minutes before slowing to 140 for a

sustained period of around 20 minutes. Europe is full and nowhere is that more evident than on the roads. I found 120 km/h was more easily achieved for most of the journey and seemed to be more typical a speed for most. From Munich city limits to Berlin it took me around 5 hours 30 minutes, which means I averaged about 105 km/h. Pretty good but not the 200 km/h many think you can do.There’s the reality check: Generally, I agree that some of our freeways could stand a slight increase in the posted limit, especially in the rural areas where drivers would likely be able to maintain the top speed more easily than on the theoretically speed limitless autobahn.Next week: The so-called Texas [email protected]

The Highs and low of driving on the German Autobahn

‘‘Amazing as it may seem, the 2013 base six-cylinder engine, at 323 hp, puts out more ponies than the most powerful small-block V-8 in the original car.’’Rob Sass

‘‘I wound up the A6 to 200 km/h for less than a minute and shortly after I managed to hit 220 km/h but that lasted all of 20 seconds.’’Keith Morgan

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYPlywood Shift Supervisor

Canoe Forest Products Ltd., located near Salmon Arm BC has an immediate fulltime opening within the Plywood Department for a Shift Supervisor.Reporting directly to the Plywood Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all aspects of the plywood manufacturing business. The position offers a challenging opportunity to an experienced, self-motivated, technically sound individual who can work with minimal supervision. Other prerequisites include above average interpersonal and communication skills.A thorough understanding of Quality & Statistical Process Control systems would be desirable. Preference will be given to those applicants who hold post-secondary education in Woods Product Manufacturing or Business Administration. Three to five years of related supervisory experience would also be an asset.Canoe Forest Products Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications.If you possess the skills and qualifications for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, by Monday, January 20, 2014 to:Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70, Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: [email protected] F: 866‐514‐8773 www.canoefp.comCanoe Forest Products thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Nazko Health Care Center is seeking a Part-timeCommunity Health Nurse

Start Date – January 2014

Responsibilities: The Community Health Nurse is responsible to provide community based nursing services that promote the health of mothers and children in the Nazko First Nation Community in BC.

These services are:

• Maternal and child programs offering information, counselling and health surveillance to women during and after pregnancy

• Promotion of optimal health standards for infants and preschoolers;

• Special prenatal and child health clinics and home visits in collaboration with the health team;

• Community education services consisting of group activities, films, visits to individuals covering an array of topics: fitness, pregnancy, stress, parenting, family living and nutrition; and

• Communicable disease control through health education and screening programs focussing on prevention, immunization and home visits.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, minimum of one years’ experience in community health nursing preferably with First Nation Community; CDC Certification, CPR Level “C”; BCDC Immunization Certificate; current registration with the CRNBC; valid BC Driver’s license.

Salary: Negotiable upon qualifications. Please submit resume by 4:30 PM, January 10th 2014 to Donna Greenway at [email protected] or Fax: (250) 992-7982.

We thank all candidates for their interest; but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Copies of required certificates, diplomas or degrees may be requested.

Quesnel Shelter and Support Society 146 Carson AveQuesnel, B.C.V2J 2A8(250) 991-0222 Fax: (250) 992-6573

SHELTER CASE MANAGER

The Quesnel Shelter and Support Society which operates Seasons House in Quesnel, is an organization dedicated to meeting the shelter and support needs of homeless and precariously housed people. We operate from a minimal barriers and harm reduction perspective, seeking to provide services to (primarily) adults, who may have difficulty accessing services elsewhere. We are seeking a dynamic and resourceful Shelter Case Manager to be a mentor and team leader.

The key skills and attributes for this position are: team leadership and supervisory skills; outstanding communica-tion ability, both oral and written; familiarity with commu-nity resources; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; strong personal and professional boundaries, commitment to working from a harm reduction approach, and commitment to resolving homelessness issues with individuals and in the community.

Qualifications: A degree or diploma in a relevant field, plus three years of related work experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of training and work experience will be considered. Supervisory experience considered an asset.

For a complete job description email [email protected]. Please forward application through email or the address listed above. No phone calls please.

Please send resumes to:Sandy Brunton, Executive Director

Quesnel Tillicum Society - 319 North Fraser DriveQuesnel, BC V2J 1Y9

Ph: 250-992-8347 Fx: 250-992-5708Deadline for resumes: January 15th, 2014 at 4:30 pm

PROGRAM DIRECTORQUESNEL TILLICUM SOCIETY

The Program Directors Responsibilities include:- Developing and implementing programs- Proposal Writing - to secure funds for programs- Organize new and on-going eventsQualifications: - Excellent proposal writing skills- Experience and ability in dealing with people- Good understanding of 1st Nations Culture- Computer skills necessary- Good communication skills, written and oral- Valid drivers license and own vehicle

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday - 17.5 hours per weekSome weekend work will be expected

Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association

Client Care Volunteer Training Program

QDHPCA welcomes compassionate men and women who are interested in providing respite care, companionship and support to individuals, and their families, who are living with a chronic progressive or life limiting illness, to those who are at the end of life, and to those who are bereaved. As a Client Care volunteer your care and support may be needed in the person’s home, in hospice, in hospital or in residential care.

If you are interested please contact QDHPCA’s Co-ordinator of

Volunteers & Grief Support at

250-985-5815.

Employment

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Worker Information Sessions

Date Time LocationJanuary 16, 2014 1:00-3:00 pm Work BC- 100-488 McLean Street

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February 6, 2014 1:00-3:00 pm Work BC- 100-488 McLean Street








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Work WantedLong time Quesnel CANFOR Employee with young family wish to stay in Quesnel. Never missed a days work in 25 years. For interview or resume please phone (250)992-2445

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Heavy Duty Machinery

Dresser TD15C Crawler Trac-tor (140 HP) for rent.$5,000/month. Coastal Pacifi c Equipment. 1(250)392-7755

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2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, 6cyl. All wheel drive. Radio with Blue Tooth phone, A/C & Auto. New brakes, timing, bat-tery, fuel pump, spark plugs, air fi lter, regular oil changes. Thule on roof, winter & sum-mer tires. $3500 Call (250)992-8050

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Estates, OlympicGold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Confi dential 778-281-0030

Real Estate

Commercial/Industrial Property

For lease 1250sqft commercial space in strip mall. South of town, top of Dragon Lake Hill. Avail Jan 1, 2014. Call after 6 (250)992-8143

Houses For Sale

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Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath rancher on .52 ac near Dragon Lake. Sunken living rm, family rm with gas fireplace, hobby rm or workshop. Now reduced to $179,900 #4060

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BRAND NEW 16’ WIDE!

Beautiful new 16’wide in a quiet adult park with a lovely riverfront pad. Gorgeous kitchen w/ high-end appl., vaulted ceilings, extra lge windows, 3 pc ensuite and covered deck to enjoy the view. A must see at $119,000. #4353

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Randy Derrick250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202

LOTS TO OFFER!

Well cared for 2 bdrm home next to a park. Finished basement with workshop. New roof, paved drive and pellet stove. Great view of Fraser River & City. $99,900 #4057

Mortgages

Northland Mortgages

250-992-7295

FIXED 5 YEAR RATE

3.45%

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

WILKINSON APARTMENTS

398 Roddis Dr.Quiet, Secure

1 & 2 bdrm suites.Elevator & laundry

facilities.References Required.

Adult OrientatedCall 250-992-8949

1 bdrm apartment in 4 plex , North Quesnel area -next to park .Newly renovated , $575./mo + Utilities . Lease and references. N/S call or text 250-328-8747.

Commercial/Industrial

Busy building 470 S/F. Re-cent reno’s. $400/mo + taxes. Includes heat, hydro & A/C. 295 S/F basement unit, $190/mo + tax. Call Terri 992-7202

Rentals

Commercial/Industrial

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.

Duplex / 4 PlexWQ Reno’d 2bdrm. in 4-Plex. $750/mo. Includes heat & hot water.New appliances, W/D in-cluded. Fawcett St. 249-5543

Homes for RentAvail Jan 15 - 4bdrm, detatch garage, lrg yard, N/S, N/P, Bouchie Lake area, $800/mo (250) 249-5820.

WQ 4bdrm 1bath on double lot /c garage, $1000/mo. Ref. req. Avail immed (778)414-3844WQ 4Bdrm. House - Great location. Close to school. N/S, N/P, call (250)983-5298

Room & BoardLocated in secluded area of Quesnel close to downtown, for independent senior. Must be able to climb stairs. Call (778) 920-7016

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Suites, Lower1Bdrm Suite, n/s, n/p, refer-ences required. $475/mo. In-cludes Utilities .(250)992-8715

West Quesnel 2bdrm. ground level bsmt. suite. Utilities incl. n/p, no parties. (250)992-2697

Townhouses

RIDGEWOODMulti Layouts, clean.Start at $700 No pets

Call Tim 991-6429

Rentals

TownhousesWestSide 3Bdrm. full base-ment townhouse. $900/mo. Ref. Required. (778)414-5762

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