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After legislation was passed last week on left-lane hogs, some drivers are calling the new laws “unnecessary and unenforceable.”

The legislation aims to make it easier for police to ticket drivers who don’t move over, unless they are:

• overtaking and passing another vehicle;

• moving left to allow traffic to merge;

• preparing for a left hand turn;

• moving left to pass an official vehicle displaying a flashing light.

“We already have a law that deals with this situation. Slow Driving is defined in the Motor Vehicle Act s.145(1),” Owner operator of ALM Driving School, Aimis Marion said.

“Under this section you can be ticketed for driving too slow.

“Too slowly for road conditions and

obstructing the flow of traffic.”

Marion pointed out a common misconception for many drivers: that the left lane is the fast lane, and the right the slow lane. Both have the same speed limit, hence his issue with the legislation.

“Is this new law just a way to make the speeders stand out more, like a dandelion in the lawn going for the sun, it’s an easy target for the lawnmower, or the lawman in this case?” he

questioned. Marion further

highlighted his point, using Dragon Lake Hill as an example:

“So there is a vehicle going 70km/h in the right lane so I pull out to pass in the left lane.

“Being that I don’t want to break the law, I am legally allowed to pass and use the left lane to do so, but I also am not allowed to speed.

“So what happens when someone else wants to pass at a faster speed

than 80km/h. Am I now in the wrong for doing only 80km/h to pass?

“What if I stay in that lane at 80km/h to pass another vehicle further ahead?

“Does the speeder behind me that is tailgating have the legal right to force me over?”

The new law states drivers will only be permitted to use the left lane if it is unsafe to use the right, such as road conditions or debris.

Or during periods of

traffic congestion when travel speed drops to 50 km/h or less.

Marion said he emphasizes to students the fact that the right lane is safest, “you are farther from oncoming traffic and don’t have as many speeders and tailgaters in that lane to deal with,” he said.

“But I am not afraid to use the left lane when I need it and if I am ticketed I will fight this law.”

New traffic legislation unnecessary and unenforceable, Marion

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Kadi Koyama -(87 years of age) of Quesnel, BC, passed peacefully with his family around him on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at GR Baker Memorial Hospital. He had been in a two vehicle accident and was unable to recover from his injuries.He leaves his beautiful and most beloved wife Cora to whom he had been married to for 57 years. Children: Debbie (Mitch) Kishine� , Doug Koyama, Colleen (David) Beland and Kim Koyama. His grandchildren Shaddoc, Braden, Stephanie, Samantha, Amanda, Pharoah, Gibson and Lucas will miss their Papa terribly. His great grandchildren Story, Cassidhe, Jacob, Mateo and Payton will forever hold Papa in their hearts.He is also survived by one sister (Merry Itami) as well as many other loved family members.Kadi arrived in Quesnel in 1948 and worked diligently his entire life. He approached life with a smile and a positive attitude. He was a living example to his children, his family and his community of unquestioned itegrity, the value of hard work and respect for all who

came in contact with him. In 1958,together with his brother Mots and friend Don Gale, Kadi opened and operated Bank Service Station. They were in operation for twenty-one years. During this time he became active in the community in so many ways. Working with the Quesnel Kangaroo hockey club for more then 20 years, his position of Trainer was one he took seriously. He loved the team, the game and the friendships he made. Many of those friendships have endured to today.Joining the Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department in 1964 was to be one of the most signi� cant decisions of his life. On the day of his death, he remained an active associate member of

the QVFD. In 1976 he became Deputy Fire Chief along with his most dear friend, Gordon Hames as Fire Chief, together they formed the new Bouchie Lake Fire Department. The Bond he had with his � reman brothers then and now, was one built on trust and a deep and abiding respect for each of them. He would have been proud to see each of his brothers attend this � nal day for him.Our husband, brother, son, father, papa and friend has passed. We miss you. We’ll remember your quick smile, your sweet kiss and the “I love you” you never failed to say.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Bouchie

Lake community Hall.

Cora and the Koyama family would like to

express their gratitude for the many friends and

family who were able to attend on such short notice. Your extended kindness, prayers and

notes of sympathy have been most welcome.

In lieu of � owers, please make a donation to

the charity of your own choosing.

Obituary Tribute

Kadi KoyamaMarch 18, 2015

NEWS

Early floodingAs of press time Thursday the Johnston Bridge loop remained closed due to flooding. “We do not anticipate that it will be closed for a long period of time,” the city of Quesnel release states. The city requests all mo-torists use the Davie Street Train Crossing until the loop is reopened. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the pedestrian overpass. Because of the tight corners to access the Davie Street Train Crossing, large vehicles are being asked to use Plywood Road/Maple Drive via Johnston Ave. For more information, contact Public Works: 250-992-6330.

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NEWS

Council reviews city’s � ve-year � nancial plan

Council had the opportunity to review the City’s proposed Five Year Financial Plan before it is brought forward as a bylaw.

The Plan outlines policies regarding revenues, the distribution of property taxes, permissive exemptions and includes proposed revenues, expenditures and transfers between funds for the next � ve years.

It is built with the capital previously approved by Council and the following assumptions:

Operating as follows – two per cent in� ation each year, � ve per cent growth in utility fees, and an additional � ve per cent tax increase in 2016 to be added to the Capital Reinvestment Reserve.

Debt, reserves and an outstanding assessment appeal have also been included in the Plan to date.

Development service application

An application to amend the Zoning Designation and Of� cial Community Plan Designation was brought forward to Council for information and direction. The property owner of Southgate Square has brought forward this application in order to permit a multi-building shopping centre at 960 Chew Road.

There are a number of pertinent sections of the Of� cial Community Plan (OCP) that directly relate to the proposed zone amendment.

The full report is available online.

Council approved the recommendation that staff proceed with drafting the amending bylaws for Council consideration, subject to the following requirements:

Complete the Traf� c Impact Study as required and to follow the recommendations of that study;

Draft the amending bylaws to allow more than one

principle building per lot at this location;

Re� ne the requested zone to follow the guidelines of the OCP for a Regional Shopping Centre as a broad and general, vehicle- oriented use, and avoid the local commercial and downtown uses of of� ces, convenience retail and � nancial services, etc.

Work with the proponent on items of concern (traf� c, servicing, site circulation, access) and meet the development requirements of the subdivision servicing bylaw.

A report will be returned to Council for review and con� rmation of conditions and proposed bylaws.

Final adoptionof bylaws

Council gave � nal adoption to the following four bylaws brought before Council on March 23.

Sidewalk Food Vendors’ Bylaw Amendment No. 1752,

Noise Control Bylaw Amendment No. 1753,

Interest on Advance Payment of Taxes Bylaw Amendment No. 1754,

Soil Removal and Deposit Permit Bylaw Amendment No. 1755,

These bylaws will now be current with regulations and applicable legislation.

Other news• Council approved issuing

an extension to May 15 to proponents whose property located on Oval Road has been identi� ed as being in contravention of the City’s Building Regulations.

A Notice of Title will be � led with the Land Titles Of� ce if the extension period expires and the proponents have not

brought the property into compliance.

Council recommended that the proponents notify the City of any potential sale of the property.

• Council approved the proposed changes to the Zone and Fee Schedule for HandyDART. Fees for many rural residents will increase from $4 to $6 per trip with these changes and some rural residents outside of the boundary may see their fees decrease or will have access to the service when they previously didn’t.

Fees to City residents or Area A residents who contribute to conventional transit service (Zone 1) will not be impacted by the changes.

• A written request has been made by Council to the Honourable Coralee Oakes, MLA for Cariboo-North, for $30,000 towards the development of a crosswalk light installation on North Fraser Drive at the end of the footbridge on the west end.

The request is subject to Council approval and partnered funding for this project.

• Council received a report on the City’s 2014 Surplus showing unallocated general surplus at $454,744. As per the Reserves and Deferred Revenue Policy, these funds will be allocated to the Capital Reinvestment Fund.

• Council had requested consideration for a Community Forest Agreement for the City from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations. A letter received from Minister Steve Thomson states:

“The concept of a Community Forest Agreement for the City does resonate with me and I remain hopeful that the ministry will be able to accommodate you at some level. I look forward to continuing to work with you and other local interests on this initiative in the months ahead.”

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Five and a half years ago my family and I fell in love with a pair

of brother and sister Cocka-poo puppies that we excited-ly brought home. The male was blonde, like our son, and the female was honey, like our daughter. The kids named them Charlie and Lola, the names the children almost got instead of Sam and Daisy.

On Monday, March 23 I lost sight of our beloved pets down by Powers Creek in Glenrosa, West Kelowna.

I’d been hiking with them in the woods behind Last Mountain Park like I’ve done hundreds of times when the energetic pair heard a bird or something and whipped up the hill. My friend and I whistled and called their names, expecting them to circle back like they typically do, but they kept on racing. We followed the trail up and around, anticipating they’d reappear, but they didn’t.

Sticking to the route, we finished the hike and head-ed the two blocks to my house imagining they must have found their way home as they’ve done in the past. Lola was waiting there, but Charlie was not.

After letting my kids know that Charlie was missing and to listen for him, I ventured back into the woods with no success. My husband left work early and along with

Sam and Daisy and my best friend, Kari, we took turns continuing the search, dis-covering nothing.

I called the SPCA, Dog Control, all the veterinary clinics and put ads on local media sites as well as Face-book. Hundreds of kind people shared the post to spread the word and as the hours ticked by we started to panic.

What if he’d gone the wrong way and was hope-lessly lost in the forest? What if a wild animal had attacked him?

We cried ourselves to sleep that rainy night, worried sick over our sweet furry boy. As soon as it was light enough in the morning we took Lola and continued our search, laying out worn pieces of clothing and blankets that carried our scent along with bowls of water in the trails where I lost him.

Over the next several days we put up hundreds of fly-ers and shed countless tears as we searched for Charlie

who is tagged, tattooed and neutered. And then a young lady said she saw him four blocks from our house on McIver and McRae Road Wednesday afternoon. She hadn’t realized he was lost so she didn’t try to coax him over. “Wish I’d seen this post then,” she wrote on Face-book Thursday night.

A little boy also said he saw a small white dog that looked like Charlie run-ning down McIver. When I asked him when that was he said “tomorrow.” I think he meant yesterday.

We continued to search in the woods and on the streets, as did so many of the incredibly helpful people in our neighbourhood and beyond. But now, a whole week later, we still haven’t a clue as to what happened to our precious pup, and the hollow feeling of distress is all consuming. As each day passes our feelings of hope-fulness are replaced with helplessness.

We did everything that was recommended and more. I even looked into hiring a pet detective with a Blood-hound, but because Char-lie didn’t use anything that would specifically have only his scent attached, that op-tion wasn’t available to us.

All we can do now is con-tinue to look a few times a day, keep the word out and hope he’s alive, trying to

make his way home, or be-ing taken care of by someone who hasn’t reported him yet.

Our family has been strug-gling emotionally, but my extreme feelings of guilt have been overwhelming. Why did I let our dogs off leash? Why didn’t I have a pet tracker devise on them?

The answer to the first question is that unless a dog needs to be contained, most people let their pets run gleefully free in the woods while following closely be-hind. Charlie and Lola were at their happiest doing just that. The answer to the sec-ond is that I’d never heard of such a thing until recently. I’ll certainly be ordering a pet tracker devise now.

Sam and Daisy are only 14 and 11-years-old, far younger than I was when I first experienced significant loss. I suppose they’re learn-ing what we all experience in life – that grief won’t kill us and it is safe to feel sad.

If we never see Charlie again, our sorrow and heart-ache will eventually transi-tion to all the amazing and loving memories we have of him. But if we’re lucky enough to find our glorious guy alive and well, his four people and one sister will be elated and grateful beyond words.

Come home, Charlie. Please come home.

LoriWelbourne.com

Lost dog, broken hearts

On A Brighter NoteLori Welbourne

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Door-to-door mail service is about to go the way of the dodo bird, and along with it

a sense of safety and security.Canada Post has said it can’t afford

to deliver door-to-door anymore and needs to come up with an alternative model for snail mail. The problem is, no one has a lot of confidence in the new system.Sure, it was only a matter of time

before the Crown corporation made this move because it currently has a two-tier system, with some single-family homes getting door-to-door service while people in newer neigh-bourhoods or apartments and condos already have to pick up their mail at a central location.Unfortunately, despite efforts to

strengthen the newer community mailboxes, mail is still being stolen and recent headlines in The Tri-City News bear this out.In February, there were reports of

mail theft from both old and new community mail boxes, with thefts and damage complaints coming from communities in central Coquitlam, Burke Mountain and even in Bel-carra.Then in March, police busted a

Langley home and found 15,000 pieces of stolen mail as well another 9,000 pieces in a storage locker. Also last month, in Citadel Heights in Port Coquitlam, Mounties found 721 pieces of stolen mail as well as equip-ment for creating identity cards and credit cards and guns.These issues only confirm what

many suspect: No matter how strong-ly-built the new community mail boxes are, they will continue to be a target in what has become a lucrative and increasingly sophisticated iden-tity theft industry.Canada Post has promised to con-

sult widely before it fully rolls out community mail boxes in the Tri-Cities and it’s not yet known when door-to-door delivery is supposed to end here. The changeover is a five-year process and we can expect to hear as early as this December when it will be our turn.We don’t want to wait for the inevi-

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Editor:This is my first letter to the

Editor. I feel I must respond to a letter in last weeks Cariboo Observer.

Mayor Bob Simpson states that the North Cariboo Steering Committee does not make decisions. True.

But, they do go into a lot more detail on information received from staff and other sources and make recommendations to the NCJPC. Regarding the

meeting in question, I was in attendance.

The only decision made was to postpone the NCJPC by one week, to allow the politicians time to absorb information given to them earlier in the day.

While the meeting progressed, the topic of moving the arena was discussed. All of the pros and cons were brought forward. The statement, “How are we going to spin this to

the people”? was used and although the statement in itself is not important. The fact that you, Bob, denied it is. The only reason I was an attendee was as a recent past Regional District Director. I had attended almost all arena project meeting to date. I am interested in seeing the project move forward. Maybe you Bob, should let sleeping dogs lie.

Jim GlassfordFormer Director Area I

Let sleeping dogs lieEditor:Since 1648 international accep-

tance of the Treaty of Westphalia has “guaranteed that the internal affairs of a sovereign country were none of the international com-munity’s business, so long as it did not violate any treaties or threaten another nation-state.”

This hundreds of years old “source of stability” is tottering as Canada in attacking sites within Syria without United Nations agreement or that of the Syria will be establishing a new norm.

An op-eds closing thoughts,

expressed but not heeded as yet, apply even more so to-day:

“... the prime minister needs to conduct a focused foreign policy review for the post-Westphalia era.

To that end, the review should set the principles and criteria for military intervention in the affairs of other nations. And it should also address how and when Canada should disengage from such missions.”

It is to be hoped such actions will be undertaken.

Joe Hueglin

Set principles and criteria

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(dismissed during service)Lead Pastor: Ken Cyr

mapleparkalliancechurch.caFor more information call 250-747-3248

2075 Balsam Ave.

“We aspire Communication with God, creating within us, love for our Community and

Compassion for the hurting.”

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

Firearm PAL Course - April 13, 14, 20 & 21; 7-9 pmFirearm RPAL Course - April 27; 9-5 pm

Contact Bob Monk - 250.992.3101

The Salvation Army

Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick

Sunday service 11:00 am

“Whosoever will may come”

246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784

CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. John’s Anglican Church465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152

Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com email : [email protected]

Sunday : 10am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10am - Morning PrayerTuesday : 2pm - Holy Communion

Hall Rentals: Honey Af� eck 250.992.5875Secretary: Honey Af� eck 250.992.6152

Minister: Len Fraser Deacon: Margot Rose

Trinity Lutheran Church (LCC)

375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112Pastor Lorne Reddemann

Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am

Divine Service: 10 a.m. SundaySunday School & Bible Class: 11:20 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

April 3 @ 11am - Good Friday - Service of Meditation. April 4 @ 10amEaster Sunday - Holy Eucharist with the Venerable Peter Zimmer

288 Flamingo Street 250-992-1001Everyone WelcomePastor Brent Cletheroe | Like us on Facebook | www.lpcbc.ca

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Worship ........... Sunday 11:30 amKids City ................. Sunday 10:00 am Life Group ............... Tuesday 7:00 pm

Community Church

Pastor Leonora ButhgeSunday Service - 11:00 am

Saturday Outreach - 1:00 to 3:00 pm214 Anderson Dr. 250.991.8574

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NEWS

Northern Development has approved $30,000 in funding for the Wells Snowmobile Club to construct and install a new recreation bridge.

The bridge will

provide safe long-term access to the Gold Rush Trail to Barkerville and Wells and also provide safe crossing for all users across the Willow River.

A significant

percentage of winter tourism in Wells is based on their ability to attract snowmobilers to the community, with the proposed improvements, the trails will continue to

offer Snowmobilers safe and accessible conditions

Northern Development has also approved $30,000 in funding for the

District of Wells to restore the former

United Church, which is used as a performance facility, recording space and community space. The project proposes to place the building on a permanent foundation and install

a new washroom.The Wells

Community Arts Centre has been used as a musical performance venue and recording space because of its exceptional

acoustics due to its historical function as a church. This grant was approved through Northern Development’s Community Halls and Recreation Facilities Program.

Wells receives cash for facility upgrades

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Students pour from classrooms, � nished for the day. Three

students slide into a small room, two sisters and a brother, ready to talk about their upcoming Speech Arts performances.

Adam Nicholas, 12, his 10-year-old sister Ruby and eight-year-old sister Claire exude con� dence. From their � rst year in the Ecole Baker French Immersion program, the three siblings participated in Speech Arts with their classmates.

“I was a little nervous but not as nervous if the spotlight had been on just me,” Ruby said.

Claire agreed, saying that Kindergarten experience of performing with a group was a great � rst performance.

The Nicholas children are now Speech Arts

veterans. Ruby has four years of experience and this year is entered in the poetry section as well as sight reading in which the competitor is handed a written piece and must recite it without rehearsal. They then have one minute to read it over, then deliver with all the in� ection, expression and con� dence they can muster.

In all, Ruby will deliver four entries during Speech Arts, April 17 – 18 in Ecole Baker elementary school gym.

Older brother Adam is competing for the fourth year and says he feels very comfortable delivering his speech arts. This year he will recite his own original poem as well as a sight reading piece.

Amazingly, Adam’s � rst solo recitation was also one of his own original poems about beavers.

When asked about

writing poetry, this pre-teen shrugged his shoulders and admitted his inspiration comes from pretty much anything around him.

“Then I write it as it comes to me,” he said with a grin.

Adam’s original entry this year is a humorous poem about family, monkeys and siblings.

This is Claire’s third year standing before an audience and an adjudicator but her brand of con� dence is almost contagious. Bright sparkling blue eyes and a sprightly, bouncy personality shine.

Without much provocation she recites this year’s entry Sneezles, a poem written by A.A. Milne, known for his Winnie-the-Pooh books.

The poem is complicated, with many rhyming combinations but Claire sailed easily

through her piece.For the � rst time this

year, Claire will also tackle a sight reading.

Ruby’s entry is a “big tongue-twister” which she has been working on and is con� dent about her delivery.

“I like showing people I can do it,” she said.

Their mother, Barb Mark said, “I think she was born with it.”

All three siblings credit retired Ecole Baker teacher Mme Atkinson, current teacher Mrs. Simpson, but most of all their mom for helping them gain the con� dence and skills to compete. Last year Ruby and Claire tied for the Speech Arts trophy.

Barb felt encouraging her children to speak in public would serve them well in all their future endeavours.

“I never did public speaking as a child and

I’m still terri� ed of getting up in front of people,” she admitted.

As to where their particular speech arts pieces are sourced, Adam, Ruby and Claire again look to their mother for guidance.

Their house has many inspirational books including an anthology of poetry.

Each of the children has their own distinct personality and method of preparing for Speech Arts.

Adam is quiet, loves to read and claims to be just like his mother; Ruby, who also loves to read but is more outgoing claims a blend of her mother and her father; whereas Claire, the most outgoing of the three, says she’s just like her dad and has not great desire to read but loves to perform.

Barb smiles at her children lovingly and agrees.

She radiates con� dence in her children and knows they will all do well.

“My advice to any student or parent looking to perform in Speech Arts is to pick your piece early then practice, practice, practice,” Barb said with a smile.

“And Speech Arts is perfectly suited to boys participating, of which there are only a few this year.”

Speech Arts is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 17 – 18 in the Ecole Baker elementary school gym with Christina Rog-ers adjudicating.

Although photos, videos or other distractions are forbidden, spectators are encouraged to come and see Quesnel’s home grown talent.

Check out the Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts (QFPA) website for dates and times for other QFPA disciplines.

Public speaking teaches skills that bene� t students for the rest of their lives

Public speaking family

Adam, left, Ruby and Claire Nicholas enjoy

performing with Speech Arts, April 17 – 18, in

the Festival of the Per-forming Arts.

Annie Gallant photo


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LifestyLes

She seemed disappointed and slightly

distressed. We had talked on the phone for some time about this and that, then she mentioned that she had sent a gift, a sizeable one, to someone and had heard nothing back. So she wondered: did the gift arrive? Was it lost? Did they like it? Did they hate it? Maybe they already had one. She finally asked me what I thought she should do.

Because I seem to think I have to respond when someone asks a question, I tried to offer some sort of excuses for the non-responding recipient. My friend was truly unable to do anything about how her gift had been received. The “power” for that action was completely in someone else’s hands. So the only

thing left was for her to manage her own response to the unknown fate of her gift.

I’ll just say here that I simply find bad manners irritating. Some may think that hand-written notes are quaint and a thing of the past which carry no import. But I know a young man, still currently in law school, who intentionally hand writes notes to colleagues, thanking them for their time and consideration. The knowledge that someone took pen, paper, and time (not to mention postage) sends a message that goes beyond what a cursory text conveys.

So I finally said to my friend, “I guess we have to decide whether we send a gift in order to get a response, or whether we give a gift because we just care for the person. And if you ever choose to write to or send another gift to that individual, just do so because you love them and want to.”

I have to think, at this new-beginning time of year, of the greatest gift that this world has ever received: the chance to start again. Many call this a rebirth, as though the slate of our lives had been swept clean, with all possibility for good intentions and good choices. There have many times in history when people have found themselves in terrible fixes and longed for a new beginning. One such time, a group of slaves were at wits

end, thinking that God had forgotten them.

But the Bible says: They cried out for help, and. . .God heard. . . (Ex. 2:23-24). It was, actually, right around this time of year, so long ago, that God engineered a rescue for these slaves – some kicking and screaming all the way – all for people He loved.

God’s greatest gift still remains unacknowledged and unappreciated by many – but He still gave it.

For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

What a risk God took in sending such an open-ended gift.

But he gives, not because he depends

on our response, but because he loves us and can do nothing else but offer us “everything.”

Peggy Corbett is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church congregation and regular Observer columnist.

The giver who always gives and waits

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A Prominent Quesnel Pioneer has passed on. Paul Gauthier September 19, 1912 - March 24th, 2015 – a tour de force of tenacity, vigour, rebellion and charm.

Paul remained healthy, alert and active keeping up with daily world news and stock reports shortly before his death at 102, in Quesnel, B.C. In the late 30’s Paul married Mabel Ann Elliott.

They had � ve children.

He was divorced in 2009 and is pre-deceased by his second wife Kaye Gauthier.

From 1947 to the late 70’s Paul owned and operated the Carib Movie House Theatre and Casbar Movie Drive In Theatre and Motel - which featured the largest TV screen in the world. Paul’s many pursuits included owning and operating his own gold mine, and building a stately log cabin home on Milburn Lake.

After his retirement he split thousands of cords of wood and donated the money to Children’s Hospital.

Paul travelled extensively around the world, but always said Quesnel was the best. He was crazy about Quesnel.

He is survived by his four children Pierre, (Velma) (Pre-deceased) Michael (Carol) Diane, (Dave Jackson) John, Colette (Lyle Sopel). He is survived by six Grandchildren, and 11 Great Grandchildren. One Great, Great Grandchild. Paul is survived by a sister-in-Law and many nieces and nephews.

His impressive legacy of living life on his own terms, being a showman, as well as being generous, living close to nature, having a tenacious spirit with humour are qualities that shone through his unique and colourful per-sona. Those traits remain in the hearts of whoever knew him with his incorrigible, and charismatic character.

A special acknowledgement to all of the exceptionally

caring and dedicated Sta� at the Dunrovin Lodge.

And to all of those who had assisted the Family.

At the request of Paul : No Service - Family Gathering

to follow.

Condolences may be sent to [email protected] or

Diane Gauthier, 277 Glacier View Drive, Comox, BC

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Paul GauthierSeptember 19,1912 - March 24th, 2015.

Take healthy living

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Crowds flocked to the Rec Centre over the weekend for the day long Health Fair, running from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. last Sunday. Whether you were looking for a new fitness routine, healthy ways of eating, gardening or information of heath concerns, there was something for everyone that could lead to a healthier way of living. Top: Vile Pole Arts student Samantha Leigh Birch takes a moment to demonstrate some of skills she has learned at the studio. Bottom: the Rec Centre fitness and leisure booths saw many interested health enthusiasts throughout the day.

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Meetings and Special Events, Work-shops, Signups and Non-pro� t Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednes-day Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be

renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only

print newly submitted material.

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All about healthy living

The public was invited to learn more about healthy living at the Health Fair at the Arts and Recre-ation Centre, March 29.

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MONDAYAA If you drink, it’s

your business, if you want to quit, let us help. For information contact 250-992-5560.

SAVE YOUR MILK JUGS for use during Skyfest 2015, Aug. 1 – 2. Organizers are asking everyone to save, clean milk jugs with their lids on and please don’t crush them. If you have somewhere to store them, please do so, if not drop off with Connie at Curves.

TUESDAYSENIORS ADVO-

CACY SERVICE will be servicing the community from their new location in West Park Mall. To book an appointment

call Susan, 250-991-9664.

ALZHEIMER SO-CIETY PRESENTS FAMILY CAREGIV-ER SERIES WORK-SHOP April 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. GR Baker Hospital upper boardroom. Cost is by donation. Pre-registration required. Programs without sufficient registrants will be cancelled. To register call 1-866-564-7533 or email, [email protected].

WEDNESDAYFRIENDS OF THE

MUSEUM 10TH ANNUAL BOOK SALE, May 2, 10 a. m. – 2 p.m. Dona-tions of used books, DVDs and puzzles may be dropped off at the museum April 1 – 25 (excluding

Easter weekend) Wed. – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. No en-cyclopedias, Readers Digests or National Geographics please. For information call 250-992-9580.

THURSDAYQUESNEL FILM

CLUB’S presentation of Mommy, April 9 has been cancelled due to theatre com-plications.

SATURDAYFAMILY FUN

BOTTLES AND CANS DROP OFF April 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Safeway Park-ing Lot. Also pick up available any-time. Call MaryAnn, 250-249-5720. All proceeds to Relay for Life.

29TH ANNUAL DUCKS UNLIM-ITED CANADA

BANQUET AND AUCTION April 25, Quesnel Seniors’ Centre, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $50/person. Call Russ, 250-992-3485, Ray, 250-747-8313, Darcey, 250-992-7763, Sherry, 250-747-4668 or online at ducks.ca/event

GOLDEN CEN-TRE SPRING RUM-MAGE AND BAKE SALE, May 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch available. Drop off items at the Golden Centre Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SENIORS’ CEN-TRE GARAGE SALE May 16, at Seniors’ Centre, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tables $10 each, Call Marion, 250-747-1746 or Seniors’

Centre, 250-992-3991. Lunch will be available.

LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE, the last Saturday of every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee available.

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AND GUN CLUB SPRING SWAP MEET April 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Quesnel Legion, admission $2. For information and table reservations call Gary, 250-249-0150 or Ric 250-747-2136.

BBBSQ’S BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE April 26 at Rev Bowling Lanes. Theme is Out of this World – Step up

to Strike Out Bul-lying. To find out how you can get involved call Joanie, 250-992-7257. All monies raised help support Quesnel kids. Register online: bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca.

ONGOING EVENTSQUESNEL TOAST-

MASTERS Wednes-days, from 7 – 9 p.m. at CNC. Come and visit and learn about improving your com-munication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250-747-1180 or [email protected]

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon

at the Legion, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For infor-mation call Vi, 250-747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.

TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meets every Thurs-day evening, weight loss programs and contests. Make weight loss fun with a support group. For details call Janet 250-249-5585.


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Shaolin Fist Way

WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter

At Valois Kung-Fu Chief Instructor Marc Valois, 7th dan Blackbelt, teaches students the Shaolin Fist Way also know as Shaolin Chuan Fa.

This style is based on “five animal shoaling” from the northern and southern Shaolin Temples of China.

At Valois Kung-Fu students are taught everything from open hand technique to weapons technique.

“The first weapon that the students learn is themselves,” Chief Instructor Valois explains.

“Your body is a weapon. Once you have a good understanding of your body’s power as a weapon, then you work on extremity weapons.”

Like anything see that met be mastered time and effort must be made.

Valois’ students advance throughout a belt program.

For the Junior Belt program students advance from a half yellow stripe up to their 11th belt, a full black stripe.

For the older or more advanced students working at Valois Kung-Fu students advance from Yellow Belt to Black belt.

Each advancement comes with a unique set of requirements to ensure the student is ready to move onto the next step in their training.

Valois Kung-Fu held belt testing in the month of March, with many students advancing further in their training and understanding of Kung Fu.

The team at Valois Kung-Fu includes chief Instructor Valois, along with Founder and Grand Master Dave M. Chong, Master Pel Capone and Assistant Instructor Angelo Sia, 5th dan Blackbelt.

There are several classes available to teach students of all ages ways to improve balance, coordination, self-control, build character, improve attitude, self-defense, self-discipline, humility, fitness, self-awareness and the power of positive thinking.

Classes include Adult beginners, Kids ages 8 – 15-years-old, Advanced, Little Pandas (ages 3 – 7) and Little Dragons (ages 5 – 7).

For information visit www.valoiskungfu.ca or contact Chief Instructor Valois at 250-747-3292 or 250-991-1957.

Students of Valois Kung Fu. Clockwise from top left: Valois

Panda Dragons donned pink belts in support of anti-bullying day; Kaitlynn Burg, right,

being presented with a brown belt certificate

by Assistant Instructor Angelo Sia; Eric Lust

stands with fellow students and instructors

after earning his black belt, from left to right:

Brendan Sargent, Lisa Moroko, Mitch

Jones, Chief Instructor Marc Valois, Eric Lust,

Assistant Instructor Angelo Sia, Stewart

Sargent, Sarah Sargent, Seth Reddemann and

Jacob Higgins; and Matteo Sia is presented

with his brown stripe by Chief Instructor

Marc Valois, right and Assistant Instructor

Angelo Sia, left. Contributed photos

Belt testing resultsName Belt

Jacob Higgins Purple Stripe

Emily Bergeron Red Stripe

Julianna Hocevear Red Stripe

Matteo Sia Brown Stripe

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Brendan Sargent Orange Belt

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April 5 - 11, 2015ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Patience is a virtue you must have this week, Aries. Others may not be able to maintain your pace, so exercise patience with those who need it.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Share your thoughts and feelings about a particular project wtth others, Taurus. The people closest to you will provide just the support you need to move forward.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Embrace the competitive nature of a coworker this week, Gemini. This person might just motivate you to reach heights you have yet to reach, and this may lead to a promotion at work.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, a heart-to-heart talk with a loved one has you feeling confident as you move forward. Embrace this chance to communicate for the opportunity it truly is.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, allow someone close to you to enjoy his or her space this week. Find a way to keep busy as this special someone does some soul-searching.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Avoid rushing to judgment on an issue this week, Virgo. Rather than speculating on the “whys” and “how comes,” wait until you can get some solid facts.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Luck is on your side this week, Libra. Make the most of this lucky streak and invite others to join in your fortune in the weeks to come.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, lend a helping hand to a loved one who could use some words of encouragement. Your efforts will be both effective and very much appreciated.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, anxiety about starting a new chapter in life is normal. Fear of the unknown can worry anyone, but look forward to all of the positive changes that are in store.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, thinking outside of the box comes easily to you. Although others may scoff at your unconventional ways, you always get the job done and this week is no different.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, peer pressure abounds this week, but you needn’t worry about succumbing to it. You like to march to the beat of your own drum, and others look to you as a leader.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, you may need to take an unusual approach to get things done this week. Don’t be afraid to be aggressive.

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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.

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KAMLOOPS SALE—TUESDAY MAY 27Another exciting sale today as we saw another 550 head hit the sale ring. Today cow/calf pairs made up almost half of the sale receipts. Don Moses put the power to our butcher trade with 2235 lb. butcher bulls marking 126.50. Mel & Vickie Hough from Falkland had 1705 lb. butcher cows mark 106.00 and 1950 lb. cows at 105.50. The Hiwan Ranch today had 1538 lb. butcher cows mark 104.75. The Rosebank Ranch 2380 lb. butcher bulls hit 126.50. Feeder cattle were strong. Cam Ensign from Kelowna had 825 lb. Hereford steers notch 166.00. Dennis Clausen from Clinton had 753 lb. heifers trade to 179.75. Earl Joe had 715 lb. Red baldie steers trade to 206.50. Ray & Joyce Doll with a top load of feeders today. Their 695 lb. steers hit 212.00, their 405 lb. s/c raced to 239.00. Doreen Harry’s 340 lb. s/c hit 231.00, the 300 lb. h/c’s rolled to 220.00. John Issler's 700 lb. Red steers hit 213.50. The Coldstream Ranch � lled the ring with 1074 lb. open heifers, they traded to 134.50. Their 1168 lb. open heifers reached 134.00. Cow/calf pairs today put the buyers on the edge of their seats as Wayne & Jill Hughes from Lumby showed a beautiful pen of Angus cow/calf pairs trading to 2400.00 per pair. The 3 year olds reached 2525.00 with the 4 year olds marking 2625.00. The Rosebank Ranch today showcased a beautiful pen of Red baldie cow/calf pairs, they traded to 2325.00. Greg Goodanetz also had cow/calf pairs trade to 2350.00. Ed Shook’s 783 lb. steers hit 190.00.

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KAMLOOPS SALE—TUESDAY MARCH 31STWell again the stockyards in Kamloops were alive with action with every buyer chair filled. A huge volume again this week with 600 head. Sugarloaf Ranches were the strength in the bull market with 2195 lb. butcher bulls at 170.25. 70 Ranches saw their 2070 lb. butcher bulls mark 170.00. Telford Farms put the power to our feeder trade from Merritt with 756 lb. Red Angus steers topping 260.00. Ned Wiltsie from McBride with 541 lb. Red Angus h/c’s racing to 318.00. Paul Kempter saw his 516 lb. Red s/c power to 354.00. The Salle Ranch 569 lb. heifers marked 324.00. Lee Cunningham set a pace today with 534 lb. lb. X bred s/c notching 360.00, the heifers weighed 563 lb. and hit 328.00. Squaw Valley Ranch’s 1616 lb. Red kill cows hit 141.75. Their 681 lb. Red Blaze steers rolled to 289.00, the 558 lb. Red heifers topped 328.00. Ingram Creek Farms 849 lb. fancy Black replacement heifers hit 229.00, the 747 lb. heifers sold to 244.00. Mel & Vicki Hough’s 689 lb. Black steers 301.00. The Steve Langenegger Red Angus Bull Sale top quality bulls on Tuesday met huge buyer interest from throughout BC. The high seller Red Langenegger EXT 63B sold to Finlay Farms for 6200.00. 2 bulls tied for second high seller. Lot Red Langenegger Passat 496B sold to Ted Burke for 6000.00. Red Langenegger Thunder 3B sold for 6000.00 to Floyd & Julie Bohnet who were also volume buyers for 6000.00. Sale average for these powerful bulls was 5600.00. The Maiden Creek Ranch filled the ring with 31 powerful s/c 677 lb. fancy and good, they traded to 298.00, their pen of 600 lb. s/c hit 336.00, the big boys 788 lb. raced to 256.00. The Buff Ranch blew the doors off with 17 head of steers that hit 767 lb. they sold to 257.25. NO SALE IN KAMLOOPS APRIL 7TH. NEXT CATTLE SALE IN KAMLOOPS TUESDAY APRIL 14TH.

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As the snow and ice clears and the hockey season comes to an end the Quesnel Gold Panners had one last hurrah as they host their 32nd annual tournament, March 27 – 29 at the Twin Arenas. Twenty-four teams travelled in from 100 Mile House, Prince George, Chetwynd, Vanderhoof and more for the three-day event. Lo-cal teams participating in the event included the Quesnel Gold Panners, Icemen, Gold Digger – Ladies Ice, Quesnel Investors Group and Quesnel West-pin-ters. For full article and results see next Wednesdays Observer.

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Ernest Albert “Ernie” Nelson was born, February 28, 1927, at Enderby, BC and passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on March 20, 2015.

Ernie was predeceased by his wife, Gladys, grandson, Ricky, and great granddaughter, Kaylee.

He is survived by his children, Darlene (Fred) Richardson, Cheryl (Daryl) Lentz, Rick (Brenda) Nelson, Marilyn (Allen) Efford, Maureen (Dan) Moxley and Randy (Isabel) Nelson; 17 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren.

Ernie married in 1949. In 1952, he moved to Quesnel where he resided until moving to the Shuswap Lodge in Salmon Arm three years ago.

Ernie’s family wishes to thank the staff and residents at Shuswap Lodge for their care and companionship over the last three years. Also, Dr. Glanville for his care.

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Gold Pain City After a winter of training the Derby Girls are back in action with their first home match of the season April 11 at the Twin Arenas. Doors open at 6 p.m. and whistle at 7 p.m. Come out and watch as the Gold Pain City Derby Girls take on the North Coast Nightmares, Terrace Roller Derby. Tickets are available at Reason 2 Run, Quesnel Visitor Centre, and at the door. Kids 10 years and under get in for free. The night of derby action will include a 50/50 draw and Beer Garden for refreshments.

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quesnel cariboo observer, april 03, 2015

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