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Good day, Quesnel. Thanks for reading — and that includes loyal subscriber L. Normile! To join the Observer family, please call 250-992-2121 and ask for circulation. C h ili C o o k O ff 2014 August 24, 2014 11:00 am - 3:30 pm For more info contact Susan MacNeill 250.985.5816 or 250.991.9664 Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association Funds raised are for 2 New Wheelchairs! Prospector’s Club Show & Shine August 22, 23 & 24 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 VOL. 100 NO. 101 www.quesnelobserver.com PM 40005365 $ 1 30 includes GST LOCAL ATHLETES AT SUMMER GAMES PAGE A12 HARVEST FESTIVAL SLATED PAGE A3 KEVIN FROM DEVON ON THE RUN PAGE A10 AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Two weeks after the tailings breach at Mount Polley the provincial gov- ernment announced an independent investigation. “We need to restore the confidence of the people,” Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett said Monday. The independent engineering inves- tigation and inquiry is step one of a two-step process. First, the independent panel will conduct an investigation and provide recommendations through a final re- port by Jan. 31, 2015, determining why the tailings dam failed. Second, the panel’s recommenda- tions will be received by government and the Soda Creek Indian Band and Williams Lake Indian Band and then shared with the public, and imple- mented. The panel members, appointed by government with the support of the Soda Creek and Williams Lake Indian Bands, are: • Norbert Morgenstern, advisor to consulting engineers; • Steven Vick, geotechnical engineer (Colorado); • Dirk Van Zyl, professor, Univer - sity of British Columbia (UBC) • Normal B. Keevil Institute of Min- ing Engineering. The Soda Creek and Williams Lake Indian Bands were consulted on the terms of reference for the engineering investigation and will have a liaison to the panel. “It is vital these two bands are in- volved in the investigation,” Bennett said. The investigation also includes an order issued by the chief inspector of mines to all mining companies to conduct a dam safety inspection for every tailings facility by Dec. 1, 2014. This safety inspection will be re- viewed by an independent, third-par- ty professional not associated with that facility. The order also includes a require- ment for a third-party review of the dam consequence classifications by Dec. 1, 2014. A dam’s consequence classification is based on potential impact on en- vironment, population, culture and infrastructure should a mine breach. “We have a responsibility, as the jurisdiction where this failure took place, to find out exactly why it hap- pened, ensure it never happens again and take a leadership role interna- tionally in learning from this serious incident,” Bennett said. “Mining is a critical industry in British Columbia, supporting dozens of communities and thousands of families. The independent engineer- ing investigation and third-party re- views of dam safety inspections for every permitted tailings facility in the province will get the answers neces- sary to provide public confidence fol- lowing this serious incident.” Independent investigation launched into tailings breach Man arrested in stabbing A 40-year-old Quesnel man remains in custody following a stabbing Satur - day afternoon. Shortly before noon Aug. 16, Quesnel RCMP were called to a report of a stabbing in the 200 block of Front Street near the footbridge. Police attended and located a 21-year-old male suffering from a stab wound. Investigation determined that the 21-year-old had been fighting with an- other male who pulled a knife during the altercation. The 21-year-old victim was transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where he was treated for his stab wound and later released. A 40-year-old Quesnel man has been arrested in connection with this crime. He is facing one count of assault with a weapon and is set to make his first court appearance this week. Chili secrets Liz Neave adds her se- cret ingredient to the chili as she perfects her recipe. There’s still time to sign up your team for the Chili Cook Off slated for Sunday during the Prospectors Club Show and Shine. Bring your best recipe for a chance to win great prizes and bragging rights for a whole year. Entry forms are avail- able at the Observer front desk and the deadline has been extended to Friday at noon. This event is a fundraiser for the Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association but really, it’s all about the fun. Annie Gallant photo
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Good day, Quesnel.Thanks for reading — and that includes
loyal subscriber L. Normile!To join the Observer family, please call 250-992-2121 and ask for circulation.
Chili Cook Off 2014August 24, 2014
11:00 am - 3:30 pmFor more info contactSusan MacNeill
250.985.5816 or 250.991.9664
Quesnel & District Hospice
Palliative Care Association Palliative Care Association
Funds raised are for 2 New Wheelchairs!
Prospector’s Club Show & Shine
August 22, 23 & 24
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 VOL. 100 NO. 101 www.quesnelobserver.com PM 40005365 $130 includes GST
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AuTuMN MacdONALdObserver Reporter
Two weeks after the tailings breach at Mount Polley the provincial gov-ernment announced an independent investigation.
“We need to restore the confidence of the people,” Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett said Monday.
The independent engineering inves-tigation and inquiry is step one of a two-step process.
First, the independent panel will conduct an investigation and provide recommendations through a final re-port by Jan. 31, 2015, determining why the tailings dam failed.
Second, the panel’s recommenda-tions will be received by government and the Soda Creek Indian Band and Williams Lake Indian Band and then shared with the public, and imple-mented.
The panel members, appointed by government with the support of the Soda Creek and Williams Lake Indian Bands, are:
• Norbert Morgenstern, advisor to consulting engineers;
• Steven Vick, geotechnical engineer (Colorado);
• Dirk Van Zyl, professor, Univer-sity of British Columbia (UBC)
• Normal B. Keevil Institute of Min-ing Engineering.
The Soda Creek and Williams Lake Indian Bands were consulted on the terms of reference for the engineering
investigation and will have a liaison to the panel.
“It is vital these two bands are in-volved in the investigation,” Bennett said.
The investigation also includes an order issued by the chief inspector of mines to all mining companies to conduct a dam safety inspection for every tailings facility by Dec. 1, 2014.
This safety inspection will be re-viewed by an independent, third-par-ty professional not associated with that facility.
The order also includes a require-ment for a third-party review of the dam consequence classifications by Dec. 1, 2014.
A dam’s consequence classification is based on potential impact on en-vironment, population, culture and infrastructure should a mine breach.
“We have a responsibility, as the jurisdiction where this failure took place, to find out exactly why it hap-pened, ensure it never happens again and take a leadership role interna-tionally in learning from this serious incident,” Bennett said.
“Mining is a critical industry in British Columbia, supporting dozens of communities and thousands of families. The independent engineer-ing investigation and third-party re-views of dam safety inspections for every permitted tailings facility in the province will get the answers neces-sary to provide public confidence fol-lowing this serious incident.”
Independent investigation launched into tailings breach
Man arrested in stabbingA 40-year-old Quesnel man remains in custody following a stabbing Satur-
day afternoon. Shortly before noon Aug. 16, Quesnel RCMP were called to a report of a stabbing in the 200 block of Front Street near the footbridge. Police attended and located a 21-year-old male suffering from a stab wound. Investigation determined that the 21-year-old had been fighting with an-other male who pulled a knife during the altercation. The 21-year-old victim was transported to Quesnel’s G.R. Baker Hospital where he was treated for his stab wound and later released.
A 40-year-old Quesnel man has been arrested in connection with this crime. He is facing one count of assault with a weapon and is set to make his first court appearance this week.
Chili secrets
Liz Neave adds her se-cret ingredient to the chili as she perfects her recipe. There’s still time to sign up your team for the Chili Cook Off slated for Sunday during the Prospectors Club Show and Shine. Bring your best recipe for a chance to win great prizes and bragging rights for a whole year. Entry forms are avail-able at the Observer front desk and the deadline has been extended to Friday at noon. This event is a fundraiser for the Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association but really, it’s all about the fun.Annie Gallant photo
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Airbags and seat belts played a critical role in preventing injuries in a head-on collision Friday morning.
Shortly after 8 a.m. Aug. 15, Quesnel RCMP were called to the scene of a three vehicle head on collision on Highway 97 South just south of Kersley Dale Landing Road.
Investigation has determined that a car travelling northbound crossed the centre line into the path of an oncoming pickup truck carrying a camper.
The driver of the southbound pickup truck with camper saw the car coming
toward him and swerved into the northbound lane in attempts to avoid a collision.
The car collided with the rear of the camper sending the car out of control and into the path of another southbound pickup.
The car came to rest in the northbound ditch and the second pickup truck flipped and rolled onto its side.
BC Ambulance Services attended the scene and examined all parties involved. Amazingly, no one suffered any substantial injuries as a result of this collision.
“There is no doubt that
seat belts and air bags played a critical role in preventing serious injuries or death in this collision,” Constable Krista Vrolyk, Media Spokesperson for the Quesnel RCMP, said.
“Without these safety features, the outcome of this crash would have been very, very different.”
The cause of this collision remains under investigation by the Quesnel RCMP. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
Driver fatigue and inattention are believed to be contributing factors.
No injuries in head-onAfter a head-on collision Friday, police credit air bags and seat belts for playing a critical role in preventing serious injuries.
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A deliciously local event is about to be added to the North Cariboo’s annual calendar. The Rotary Club of Quesnel and local farmers (FARMED) are teaming up with the Quesnel Fall Fair to present the first North Cariboo Harvest Festival – billed as a celebration of local food, drink and culture.
A veritable cornucopia of tasty appetizers and entrees freshly prepared from locally grown meats, vegetables and fruits will surely please the palates of 150 folks who purchase their tickets to Sept. 20
food and fun fest. Locally crafted beers and wines will also be featured along with samplings of local talent and artistic creation.
This savoury showcase of locally grown food and beverage is a newly added highlight to the annual Quesnel Fall Fair and will be held adjacent to the Alex Fraser Park fairgrounds at the North Cariboo Community College Atrium.
Rotary Club president Rebecca Beuschel says that a committee of club members and local farmers is working hard to ensure that the debut crowd will
not be disappointed.“We are busy rounding
up locally raised beef, lamb, poultry and even farmed rainbow trout, as well as roast pig on a spit,” she said.
Lynda Atkinson of the local FARMED group is equally excited.
“We have a growing list of farmers coming aboard with an assortment of food products that will be supplied to the caterer hired to transform the product from farm to fork,” Atkinson added.
Lisa Larsen represents the Quesnel Fall Fair and says fair organizers are
looking forward to adding this new signature event to their program.
“This is a win-win-win for the Fall Fair, local farmers and Quesnel Rotary as together we focus on the wealth of everything available locally,” she said.
The evening will feature an assortment of local artistic creations and local entertainment will round out the evening of celebrating all things local.
A silent auction will see a number of celebrants heading home with locally crafted mementos of what is planned to be an annual
benchmark event on Quesnel’s social calendar.
North Cariboo farmers and suppliers, interested in featuring their products and services at this showcase of all things “local,” may contact Moose Meadows Farm at 250-249-5329 or e-mail [email protected].
Tickets, at $35 each including complimentary beverage, will be available to those 19 and over at Good For You Market, City Furniture and at the Moose Meadows Farm booth at the Quesnel Farmers’ Market or from Rotary Club members.
North Cariboo Harvest Festival slated
Members of the North Cariboo Farm County organizing committee “Grown for You” label happily show off their support by being “branded.” Front row. left to right: Ron Paull, Quesnel Rotary Club; Lynda Atkinson, FARMED; Lisa Larsen, Quesnel Fall Fair. Back row left to right: Steve Vrolyk, Quesnel Rotary Club, Wylie Bystedt, FARMED; Simon Turner, Quesnel Rotary Club and Eloise Dixon-Warren, FARMED.
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Update on Mt. Polley
Having visited the site and the town of Likely over the past few weeks, all I can say is the strength and the bond of the people in Likely is incredible.
Premier Christy Clark, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett, Environment Minister Mary Polak, myself and fellow Cariboo MLA Donna Barnett had the honour of attending a healing ceremony with the Esk’etemc First Nation. This was a very important first step of a long process of healing and rebuilding as a community.
While in the face of challenges and setbacks, our determination will help us overcome this obstacle. There are so many people at the site and in the town of Likely who are working hard and making significant progress.
On Monday, the Government of B.C. with the support of the Soda Creek Indian Band (Xats’ull First Nation) and Williams Lake Indian Band an independent engineering investigation and inquiry into the tailings pond breach has been ordered. Further, an independent third-party review will take place of all 2014 Dam Safety Inspections for every tailings pond at a permitted mine throughout the province.
We are taking these steps to ensure this type of breach never happens again, and that all stakeholders in the mining industry learn the appropriate lessons following this serious incident.
In addition, tourism operations on Quesnel Lake and throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast are open and operational ready to welcome you and your family. The Cariboo region is also being highlighted at the GoMedia Marketplace, one of the largest travel media conferences in Canada which is taking place this week in Winnipeg.
Ongoing updates and communications are occurring with the regional First Nations and community groups in Likely. If you would like updates from our office you can join my email newsletter, send an email to [email protected].
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With Jessica Joly B.Sc. (Pharm)Many people experience difficulty sleeping. One idea that can help is regular exercise during the day. Exercising before bedtime can result in the opposite effect so try to keep it to no less than three hours before bed.
The human kidney is a bean-shaped organ the size of a fist and they are real workhorses in our bodies. Besides removing waste and excess fluids, they also manufacture hormones that keep blood pressure in check. They also regulate the levels of sodium and potassium and are involved in making red blood cells.
Kidneys are damaged by high blood pressure. To protect your kidneys and if you have a high blood pressure diagnosis, it’s really important to follow your doctor’s instructions about lifestyle choices and to take any prescribed medication exactly as your doctor orders. High blood pressure can affect many body organs and our kidneys are just one of them.
The incidence of autism is about 1 in 100 children. The severity varies greatly and researchers are working diligently to discover its cause. The number of cases of autism appears to be rising. It could be due to better diagnostic techniques. Some researchers are looking to environmental pollution as part of the cause.There is so much research going on in the world of medicine and pharmacy. Our professional pharmacists keep current on this research. It makes us better pharmacists so we are able to serve you more effectively.
NEWS
August proclaimed Staycation monthOakes encourages vacationing at homeCariboo MLAs and the
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association want British Columbians to take a staycation this month and support local tourism.
“Government has proclaimed August as Staycation Month in British Columbia and our region offers world-class attractions and outdoor experiences,” Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes said.
“Our local tourism businesses are all open for business and ready to provide a first-class experience.
“Visit the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast this month to support the great work that our tourism operators do and see a beautiful part
of B.C. – from the ocean to Barkerville, there’s something here for you.”
The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast has a diverse landscape covering more than 100,000 km of the province and relies on visitors from within British Columbia for accommodation and spending in the local tourism industry.
“There are so many interesting attractions and recreational activities in the Cariboo Chilcotin,” Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said.
“Whether you’re drawn to water pursuits such as freshwater and saltwater fishing and kayaking, canoeing and white-water rafting opportunities, or if
you want to head inland to explore vast parks, canyons, volcanic mountains or heritage sites, you’ll find unique places and experiences here.”
Tourism operators across this vast region remain open and ready to welcome visitors. Only a very small area was impacted by the Mount Polley incident.
“The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast offers so much for visitors to see and do,” CEO of Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association Amy Thacker said.
“With August being staycation month, it’s a great chance to explore the province and support our local businesses, most of which are family run and are proud to show off their region. Our message is simple: we’re open for business and look forward to seeing you.”
“Visit the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast this month to support the great work that our tourism operators do and see a beautiful
part of B.C. – from the ocean to Barkerville, there’s something here
for you.”Coralee Oakes, MLA
TOURISM
Art in the Park slatedCome to the Shiraoi
House in LeBourdais Park Aug. 23 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to see and experience Art in the Park.
Quesnel & District Leisure Services hosts artists and artisans selling and demonstrating their art in tents on the grass surrounding Shiraoi House.
There will be art materials available for visitors to try water colour, acrylic and oil paints led by event coordinator Elizabeth Waldorf. Kids will also have a blast making colorful wind socks and fans.
The Shiraoi House is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the event and will be offering cultural activities for visitors. Shiraoi House Director, Diane Graham says, “we will offer calligraphy lessons, how to write your name in Japanese, and the art or origami of different shapes, some origami made like kimonos. Japanese toys will be available to play with, and visitors can have their photos taken in a “yukata” (kimono).”
Leisure Services’ Art Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Waldorf,
said “the event has run for years in the farmers market, and it became so popular with visitors and artists that we moved it last year to LeBourdais Park.
“It is a great way for the public to discover the many kinds of art forms and meet those in the community
that practice art, be it photography, carving, writing, painting or ceramics. The Shiraoi Cultural Centre is a beautiful facility, and it lends itself wonderfully to an event where people can buy, sell, demonstrate and practice art.”
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NEWS
Preventing the spread of Himalayan BalsamHimalayan Balsam, also
known as “Jewelweed”, “Poor Man’s Orchid”, or “Policeman’s Helmet”; is an attractive ornamental that was introduced to North America from the western Himalayas in the early 1800’s.
Since then, this invasive plant has escaped culti-vation and has started spreading along waterways and other riparian areas throughout Canada and around the globe.
Himalayan Balsam is a major threat to riparian areas because of its highly competitive nature. It out-competes native vegetation on stream or river banks and replaces their deep roots with a shallow root system.
Over the fall and winter months Himalayan Balsam plants die, leaving the banks of waterways bare of plant material to hold the soil in place and providing a deadly recipe for extreme soil erosion.
The plant spreads by seed and has unique seed pods that explode once mature, spreading seeds as far as
five metres away from the parent plant. If the seeds are submerged in water they can remain viable for up to two years and easily spread infestations further down watercourses.
Himalayan Balsam is a growing problem in the Cariboo Chilcotin with many large sites in the north Cariboo. This invasive ornamental is commonly traded by gardeners, and can cause serious damage to biodiversity along water-courses and riparian areas by negatively impacting fish, bird, and animal habitats. Himalayan Balsam has been found throughout the re-gion mostly in gardens, but recently many new plant sites have been found in unauthorized garden waste dump sites.
To keep this species from causing widespread impacts in the region, it is important to prevent its establishment in the first place. Please do not purchase, trade, or grow Himalayan Balsam as there are better alternatives avail-able including native plant species.
If you have this invasive
plant growing in your garden it is important to care for it in a manner that is not going to cause further spread. Clip seed heads prior to seed set, and bag the seeds or any plant material in a heavy plastic bag and dispose of the bag in the designated invasive plant bin at the Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, or Quesnel Landfills.
If you have any ques-
tions or concerns about Himalayan Balsam or need some assistance in identi-fication or management, please contact the Cariboo Regional District’s Invasive Plant Management team at 250-392-3351 or toll free 1-800-665-1636, or visit our website at cariboord.ca.
This is the another installment of informational pieces regarding invasive plants in the Cariboo.
Himalayan Balsam spreads quickly and erodes soil.Contributed photo
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The art of compromiseSuccessful people have likely
got a certain competitive drive that keeps them
moving in the right directionThe drive is transferrable to
whatever the task they’re faced with at any given moment – a casual sporting pastime or the more serious business negotiation.Compromise does not exist on
the field of play, but it certainly does in the real world.The more lives directly affected
by certain negotiations, the more important it is to balance the need to win with the need to settle.Take a collective bargaining
process, for example.Each side is led by a reasonably
successful group of people – those who are accustomed to seeing things turn out their way.But, again, unlike the world
of sports, barring ties, win-win scenarios are not only possible, but desirable.It sounds much simpler than it is,
but the only way for a win-win is for each to ease up on its demands.An outright desire to win at any
cost can bring a mixed blessing along with a triumph, possibly tainting the victory with many years of hard feelings and lost productivity.On the field of play, winning
the right way is important. Good sportsmanship and respect for the opponent turns the contest into something truly worthwhile, verging on noble.There are, again, direct parallels
to real life, and real business.The long and the short of it is
this: compromise from each side, whether we’re talking teachers and government, or CUPE and municipalities can grease the skids to get productive work happening again and put a start to the healing process.
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Today I’ll attempt to cut through the speculation and
fear-mongering that have swirled around the Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell you what’s really known.
As Black Press and our local publication the Williams Lake Tribune reported before and after the incident, the mine reopened in 2005 after a four-year shutdown and was expanding its operation, including the tailings pond.
Rising metal prices helped put 380 unionized employees plus management back to work. Most are now working on rebuilding the tailings dam and cleaning up the spill site.
Imperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase in water discharge, and was waiting for B.C. government approval at the time of the Aug. 4 dam breach.
This was to be the second amendment to a water release permit issued when the mine started up in 1997. It has had a surplus of water due to rain and snow accumulation since it opened (under an NDP government, for those who
want to turn everything into a political corruption story).
The reason water release has been allowed is that in the absence of acid-producing rock, metal contamination of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’ routine tests with rainbow trout in undiluted tailings pond water have now been confirmed by environment ministry results, and water and fish from all but the immediate spill area have been cleared for human consumption.
For an example of acid mine drainage, look up the Britannia Mine Museum, now a reclaimed national historic site with a water treatment plant built to function for hundreds of years.
Before that, acid-produced toxic metal pollution drained from the abandoned mine into Howe Sound for decades.
Early tests at Mount Polley indicate that this sort of long-term water remediation may not be required.
The initial pulse of suspended sediment didn’t last long enough to affect fish in most of Quesnel Lake, much less the Fraser River system. Sediment tests show elevated iron and copper, with “leachability” results to come. Containment and removal will have to be undertaken.
On May 24 of this year, Mount Polley received the first high water warning in its history.
This was not a “breach,” contrary to some reports. The latest water permit application and work to raise the dam took place after that.
It’s not difficult to deduce from aerial photos what was happening as mine management found ways to extend operation, including an underground phase.
The pond was filling up with pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water. Most of the accumulation is still there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4.
It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which occurred with the water level 2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well within permit specifications. Either the design of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed.
TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the initial drama and retailing every sensational claim they could find. Tourism operators are pleading with people not to turn their backs on the region after that influx of visitors.
Professional environmentalists are now exploiting Mount Polley as part of their campaign to de-industrialize B.C. A key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin removed from part of its dorsal region.
No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed aquatic casualty.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected]
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Editor: Open letter to residents.Sending you compassion
in the face of the environ-mental disaster you are all dealing with.
I watched an online video presented by the Vancouver Sun, the envi-ronmental devastation to the area near my home-land is shocking.
So many wake up calls for humanity right now and so much polariza-tion in the two schools of thought on the planet in 2014. I refer to the op-posites in thinking.
So many of us are doing our part every day to heal our bodies and the planet and so many humans care only about profit, the bottom line, and power. In our world corruption is rampant yet right along side that corruption is intense compassion, love, caring for the whole and inclusiveness.
Physicist Nassim Ha-ramein along with many others, discuss that the atom itself generates en-
ergy via its spin and this energy can and has been extracted from the air on our planet and from the vacuum of space to gener-ate clean power.
We can have implosion energy on our planet, and stop using primitive explosion energy that pol-lutes, once enough of us get it and open up to the concepts.
These ideas are relevant to a silver mine indirectly, however Canadians need to wake up, we abuse wa-ter more than any other country, we have so much land and beauty and natu-ral resources that we have taken for granted. This is a wake up call and its a clear one.
On the walls of a Mayan cave it shows in 2012, two Earths, as though there is a split in the col-lective reality at that time. Ponder which Earth you would like to be a part of – the Earth that stays in 3-D consciousness and allows individuals to steal from the land and each
other, or the ascending multidimensionally aware culture of humans who are fully accountable for every action we make and word we say and who serve humanity and planet with heart and soul.
Now that we are living in the New World in 2014, the split is getting wider, the two polar op-posites are getting so far apart that it is foretold the two realities will even-tually no longer be able to see each other because the frequencies will be so far apart.
Which Earth do you want to be a part of?
The closed mind set of only three dimensions on Earth (length, width, height) or the collec-tive consciousness of the ascending Earth plane (multidimensional). Do you want to stay only in waking reality and the basic five senses, or do you want to open up to meditation and allow potentially 360 senses to flood your reality and
feel awareness on higher levels?
Those of you who feel helpless as to how to help, if you don’t know already about Dr. Masaru Emoto please look at some of his photos. He has proven that water holds memory and hears our thoughts. Water listens to us and holds the frequencies that we send to it. When an individual meditates and sends thoughts of grati-tude or love to water, the water shows beautiful crystals in its molecular structure when frozen and looked at under a microscope. When groups meditate, the power can be very strong for healing.
I have been sending the creek, the river, and the lake healing thoughts from afar, visualizing the healing.
As well as cleaning up the mess physically with heavy equipment, groups of Quesnel residents can meditate on the dam-aged water and actually help more than one may
realize, please look at the evidence provided by Dr. Emoto.
Ancient wisdom has been finding its way back to humanity and we are empowered again in 2014. Asian cultures, North American Native, Australian Aboriginal and some small areas of North Africa like the Do-gon tribe where ancient Egyptian knowledge still lives have maintained an openness to higher dimen-sional thinking and being, allowing energy and ideas to be just as real as the so-called solid world we live in (the atom is 99 per cent space so things aren’t as solid as they seem in 3-D on the surface of Earth).
So empowered humans of the beautiful Quesnel region and planet Earth, let us heal our bodies and environments now.
Please learn about the 44 meter tall, 100 per cent non-metal Pyramid of Life in Russia and the amaz-ing healing it generates in the area it stands. An-
other pyramid at Seliger Lake in Russia healed a stream that had run dry and brought back extinct flowers to a field nearby. Both pyramids healed the ozone layer above them significantly.
There are measurable energy fields surround-ing the pyramids 2,000 meters tall, 500 meters around and another en-ergy field 300km around. The spherical field of har-monic vibrations around the pyramid move every-thing in its field towards harmony.
The corners at the base must face the four direc-tions. Lets build them everywhere, in the oceans as well.
Get in the pyramid, close the lid, countdown, Ascension.
Shannon MatterBurnaby, BC
Links:Physicist Nassim Hara-
mein http://resonance.is/Dr. Masaru Emoto
www.masaru-emoto.net/www.pyramidoflife.com
Let us heal our bodies and environment
Greenthumbs
Donations of time, plants, equipment and
funds from members of the South Quesnel Business Association, Richbar Nursery and
local residents are keeping the front of
G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital green this summer. The group
has planted, watered, and maintained the
greenery and flowers in front of the hospital
this summer and has done so for the past
four years. Left to right: Wilma Penner, Joan Lund,
Debbie Strang, North-ern Health Quesnel
health service admin-istrator and Denise
Lybeck, South Quesnel Business Association.
Contributed photo
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How quickly the years have flown,
since doors of Shiraoi house opened with the official ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 4, 2004.
Where has the time gone? So much has happened these past 10 years as we continue with our successes.
On this 10th an-niversary there’s another momentous occasion with City officials joining us at 1 p.m. for cake cut-ting ceremony, Aug. 23. We have invited Mayor Sjostrom, City Council, Chamber of Commerce, MLA Coralee Oaks and more.
Join us, lots to do inside Shiraoi House with our 10 years celebration, on the same day as Art in the Park, in LeBourdais
Park also on the patio of Shiraoi House.
Inside Shiraoi House we will have many things to do, such as calligraphy writing your name in Japa-nese, playing with Japanese toys, trying on Kimonos and getting your photo taken in a kimono, also learning to make origami in different shapes.
We will serve water, juice and green tea throughout the day. As well as cake being served at 1 p.m.
Shiraoi House will be open that day 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Also on the patio there will be separate activities – making oriental fans and wind socks.
Quesnel and Shiraoi, Japan have been cele-brating our Twinning Society for almost 34 years. In 2015, we will have a delegation traveling to Shiraoi and continuing our twinning relationship.
We have a phone and answering
machine at Shiraoi House for anyone who would like to contact us, 250-992-6532.
We will be checking our messages as often as we can and get back to anyone who calls.
Regular monthly meetings start again in September and run throughout the year.
We also rent Shiraoi House for groups, events, and parties.
– submitted byDiane Graham
Shiraoi House to celebrate 10 years
Past Mayor Nate Bello, along with couns. Mary Sjostrom, Peter Couldwell and Sushil Thapar were on hand along with Shiraoi Ques-nel Twinning Society members and a delega-tion from Shirao, Japan to officially open Shiraoi House in LeBourdais Park Sept. 4, 2004.Contributed photo
My name is Michelle Riley
and I would like to introduce myself as the new executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel (BBBSQ). I am looking forward to working with many community partners and families in our area. Please feel free to drop by our office at 368 Vaughan Street to find out the many programs we offer or how you can become involved with our agency. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
BBBSQ is busy planning their annual Golf for Kids’ Sake on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Richbar Golf and Gardens. Shot gun start is at 1 p.m. Hole sponsors to date are PMT and Nortech Forestry. Seven more hole sponsors are needed, give Joanie a call, 250-992-7257 for information. A big thank you to North Cariboo Community Futures for being our Presenting Sponsor. If you would like to participate call Joanie to sign up. A tax deductible receipt will be issued on the day of the tournament. A delicious BBQ will follow the golfing. If you are unable to play, you can still pledge or send a tax-deductible donation.
There are many children in our community waiting for a mentor. The funds raised from this event help us sustain our
mentoring programs in the community and schools. The Teen In-School Mentoring Program afforded psychology and peer counselling students from Correlieu senior secondary the opportunity to be mentors to children in elementary schools during the 2013-14 school year. There were 112 teen mentors who underwent a vigorous process that included the application, orientation, key messages child safety training, interview, assessment and reference checks. These mentors were matched with students at Ecole Baker and Voyageur elementary schools. The volunteer hours worked by these mentors totaled 1,283.5. If these were paid hours at the current 10.25/hour minimum wage this would work out to $13,155.88.
This program is offered at no cost to the teen mentors or elementary students. Training, screening, transportation, on-site supervision and assessment are all provided. Mentors use the knowledge from their respective classes to anonymously record, observe and assess the mentee’s social interactions and general age/stage development. Mentors accumulate volunteer and career preparation hours for graduation. The impact on mentors and mentees is positive and rewarding.
BBBSQ is looking for business or corporate sponsorship for the Teen In-School Mentoring Program. If your business is interested or would like more information please give Michelle a call, 250-992-7257.
A big thank you to Staples for the “Stock the Lockers” campaign. We are now taking names for school supplies. Please call our office to put your name on the list.
Thank you to all our volunteers for your dedication in serving the children of Quesnel.
Michelle Riley is executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel.
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Annie GallantLifestyles Editor
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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter
One footfall at a time, Kevin Carr is
circumnavigating the globe, alone. This 34-year-old fitness-trainer from Devon, England felt this was the ultimate challenge for an endurance runner and set in motion plans to head east from his home and not stop until he’d covered the 18,000 miles (29,000 km.)
“It tests you to see just how much you can do,” he simply said.
When choosing the charities for his trek, Carr said he gave it a lot of thought and chose two.
“I chose the International Red Cross because they are the first to respond to disasters and human need,” he said.
“And I chose SANE, an organization that strives to normalize the world view of mental health issues. They do work in suicide prevention. I had some mental health issues as a teenager and it’s close to my heart.”
Planning, finding sponsors and gathering his gear took Carr about a year and half and on July 28, 2013 he left half a beer at his friend’s pub and began running. He chose his easterly direction and seasonal timing based on the route. After researching various aspects of the journey, Carr figured the 1,200
mile stretch (1,930km) of the semi-desert, Nullarbor Plain, in Australia would be his biggest challenge but that would certainly not be the only challenge.
“I wasn’t trying to avoid the hard bits,” he said.
“But in Australia I did run at night and slept in the day. In the Nullarbor Plain there are only 12 gas stations across that whole stretch. Going across that desert was a real highlight. It was almost like a time machine where I felt I was in the footsteps of the ancients, it’s the same as when they travelled there.”
In many cases, Carr found what was listed as an operating business, actually wasn’t and he had to carry on to next one. Most days, Carr tries to cover at least 50 miles (80km), running and pushing his carriage, a modified running carriage designed to carry a small child. Total weight of his gear and carriage is between 30 – 40 kg including 12 kg of carriage weight.
“That depends as well on where I’m running because sometimes I have to carry more food,” he said.
Without a support team, Carr carries basic food necessities should his reconnaissance fail him and he doesn’t find something to purchase.
His other supplies include a tent, sleeping
bag, mat, stove, pan, first aid kit, GPS, tracking device, solar panel and battery, cameras, spare shoes, spare clothes, water filter, water proof clothes, food and water.
With his route through challenging countries, the language barrier has proven to be one of the biggest. But Carr added you find a way to communicate. Each country posed its own tests but none so much as Belarus and Romania in Eastern Europe. With only a 6-day visa through Belarus (must be in and out of the country in that time) it was the most difficult language barrier.
“Basically Belarus is still a Russian state and is like Russia in the 50s. It was hard to move around, no maps available and I almost missed my visa deadline,” he said.
However in Romania, Carr faced the daily challenge of packs of aggressive street dogs.
“When you’re running the dogs take this as a sign of aggression and you’re constantly fighting off attacks, with dogs on your heels. It was winter and one night I found myself sleeping under a bridge and kept a stick at my side, I feared the dogs.”
Belarus was also where Carr suffered food poisoning, one of only two medical incidents in the journey so far.
The other was heat
stroke in India.In Perth, Australia, Carr
was knocked down and his custom built cart was damaged. That cart was heavier than his current cart and Carr had to replace the front wheel which then created an imbalance which threw off his running. However, he adjusted his running style and compensated for the cart problems.
The worst drivers to date have been in New Zealand and Australia had snakes, spiders and scorpions.
His route so far which began in Devon, then a 250 mile (400 km) run to Dover, then London and a ferry ride to France, on to Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, a flight to India, another flight to Perth in Western Australia, a run to Sydney, again a flight to New Zealand and finally a flight to Vancouver where he dipped his feet in the Pacific Ocean before heading north through the province.
Between Williams Lake and Quesnel, Carr’s carriage broke. The back axle snapped and he was forced to once again rely on the kindness of strangers.
Walking up an unknown driveway with no confidence he could get his carriage repaired, the
intrepid runner was lucky to encounter a father-son team who took on the challenge and temporarily fixed the problem. They invited Carr to share in a celebratory birthday trifle, provided a bed and a big breakfast in the morning before sending him on his way.
When asked what he thinks about as he runs the world roads, Carr said most of his time is occupied with road awareness, weather challenges, where he’s going to stay, food, water and always thinking ahead to the next leg of his journey.
As he heads to B.C.’s northern wilderness, Carr is aware he has to traverse a 310-mile (500km) stretch with only one stop listed before heading back down into Alberta, then across to Winnipeg after which he’ll dip down into the U.S.A. and across to New York.
“I’ll then fly to Santiago, Chili as that is again east of New York,” he said.
If all goes according to plan, he’ll run to Buenos Aires, Argentina, fly to Ireland then home to England.
“I figure I’ll be home in February 2015. I know it will take some time to get adjusted to being back home. I figure there’s going to be a bit of letdown but I’m planning on writing a book about the adventure.”
As a professional fitness
trainer, Carr expects his experiences will help him help his clients.
The main sponsor of Carr’s trip is Cocoon, a banking institution which recognized the parallels in their business and his challenge.
“They promote managing financial risks and my entire trip is also about managing risks, just a different sort of risk.”
INOV8 provided shoes, Terranova supplied sleeping bags, Power Traveller provided the solar panels and batteries and RB-Engineering built the custom cart which was the only way possible to cross the Nullarbor Plain in Australia.
With only half the trek completed, Carr realizes completing the journey will be a testament of will.
“Once you know you can do it, you have to constantly motivate yourself to keep going, but I’m determined to finish and finish I will.”
He knows he must continue to take care of himself and maintain his pace. With approximately six months to go and another 9,000 miles (14,500 km) to run, his challenges are far from over but Carr is embracing the entire experience from beginning to end.
To follow his journey, visit his Facebook page hardwayround or on twitter @hardwayround.
On the run
Kevin from Devon is solo circumnavigating the globe
Kevin Carr dips his foot in the Pacific Ocean in Vancouver before head-ing up province on his quest to be the fastest runner to circumnavigate the world.Contributed photo
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ANNIE GALLANTObserver Reporter
For the past three years, teams, in various countries around the world, have entered the four-week Cerebral Palsy Challenge which sees participants wearing pedometers daily and entering their steps into their homepage on the Steptember website or via a smartphone.
Beginning Sept. 3 – 30, as participants enter their steps or other activity, their team will be moved up a virtual mountain on the website with the aim to reach the top by the end of the four weeks.
Teams of four people can register at www.steptembeer.ca and registration costs are $25/adult and $10/child. Once registered, each participant will receive a Steptember Kit with their pedometer.
Participants can start fundraising as soon as they register, although not compulsory, it will make a huge difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy.
The website offers easy to use fund-raising tools for online fundraising.
Not only does this Challenge bring awareness of CP but it also promotes improved health and well-being, increased motivation, more productivity, encourages teamwork and supports the local community.
Steptember was originally an Australian
challenge run by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
However, after two very successful years, they decided to expand their reach and take the month-long health and wellness activity to an international audience.
In 2012 the World Cerebral Palsy Challenge was run in Australia, United States, Canada, Singapore and India.
The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC (CPABC) us an independent and volunteer-run not-for-profit association founded in 1954.
The founders, a group of concerned parents and medical professionals, wanted the best possible opportunities for their children living with cerebral palsy.
CP is a neurological condition caused by damage to the developing brain. The condition is non-progressive and lifelong that affects one out of every 500 individuals living in B.C.
CPABC serves the growing and evolving needs of more than 10,000 people across the province living with CP. CPABC works to meet the needs of the 10,000 others whose lives are touched by CP.
Steptember is another way CPABC is raising awareness of CP in the community.
Anyone interested in participating in Steptember can visit www.bccerebralpalsy.com or www.steptember.ca.
Step up for cerebral palsySteptember to raise awareness and funds
Night market offeringsArtist Joan Bourke was just one of many vendors set up at the West Quesnel Business Association Thursday evening. Entertainment, activities and lots of products to purchase were on tap at the event.
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MONDAYBC SCHIZO-
PHRENA SOCIETY – A FREE 10-WEEK MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, Your Recovery Journey, beginning Oct. 6, 5 – 7 p.m. at upper board room, G.R.
Baker Hospital, seat-ing is limited so early registration required. Contact Gail Rut-ledge, 250-316-4111 for details. All course materials supplied.
BUY A GOLD BRICK fundraiser Wells Historical Soci-ety, For $10 help pur-chase a new furnace for Wells Museum. To purchase one or more, call Honey, 250-992-5875 or Carrie 250-994-3243.
QUESNEL TIL-LICUM SOCIETY FRIENDSHIP CENTRE looking for volunteers to help
with various upcom-ing programs. If in-terested, drop by the Friendship Centre. Everyone welcome. Contact 250-992-8347 or email [email protected] or just drop by 319 North Fraser Drive.
TUESDAYCHAAPS ORIEN-
TATION SESSION Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., CNC Campus. This organization offers therapeutic riding programs helping children and adults with challenges move beyond their bound-aries. Specifically designed to work with horses and dogs.
Volunteers always welcome.
WEDNESDAYQUESNEL AND
DISTRICT HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIA-TION his hosting fall volunteer train-ing sessions. Contact ASAP to reserve your seat, 250-985-5815.
THURSDAYQUESNEL ART
GALLERY PRES-ENTS Deep in the Forest featuring Marguerite Whitting-ham’s oil paintings and Arlene Cave’s wood carvings. The show runs through August at 500 North
Star Road.
FRIDAYQUESNEL TIL-
LICUM SOCIETY 42 ANNUAL TRA-DITIONAL POW WOW Oct. 10 – 12 at the Native Friend-ship Centre on North fraser Drive. This is a free event, the com-munity is welcome. It is also an alcohol an drug free event with security on site.
SATURDAYART IN THE PARK
Aug. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., LeBourdais Park/Shiraoi House, art tent sales, artists demonstrating, try your hand at painting
tent, kids wind catch-ers to make, Shiraoi House 10th anniver-sary celebration.
8TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE BBBSQ, Sept. 7, Richbar Golf Course, 1 p.m. shot-gun start. To register call 250-992-7257 or email [email protected]. Down-load pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsister-sofquesnel.ca. Incen-tive prize for pledges collected more than $250. Dinner in-cluded.
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Summer soccer funNorthstar Church held a high power soccer camp at the Quesnel Youth Soccer Association facilities on Anderson Drive, Aug 11 – 15. This camp gave kids the opportunity to improve their soccer skill with different exercises in passing shooting, dribbling, throw-ins and drops. Though it was wasn’t all about soccer. During the day camp-goers participated in water fights and relay races, there was even a water slides set up to beat the summer heat, as well as songs and lessons led by Northstar Church. After four days of soccer practice and games the kids attending the camp left with a few tokens to commemorate their camp experience including a T-shirt, a soccer ball and a photo. Its time for a scrimmage as three soccer players chase after the ball, hoping to score a goal.
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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter
Several athletes from Quesnel traveled to Nanaimo to participate in the 2014 B.C Summer Games, July 17 – 20.
This event gave athletes from all across B.C. a chance to compete in one of the 19 different sporting events offered. Quesnel's athletes were competing for zone eight, the Cariboo-North East.
In athletics, Nicolas Berlinguette, Braedon Smith and Joshua Muir raced to sixth place in the Boys 4x400m Relay.
Racing in for sixth place in the Girls 4x100m Relay are Hannah Doucette and Katie Young, teaming up with two Prince George athletes for the event.
Zone eight took home a bronze in the Girls 4x400m Relay with the help of Quesnel athletes Avery Drew and Olivia Baptiste.
Along with the relay races several of Quesnel's athletes took part in individual events. Competing in the Boys 100m race were Nicolas Berlinguette and Joshua Muir.
Katie Young participated in the Girls 100m event as well as the girls triple jump.
Olivia Baptiste and Avery Drew took part in the girls 800m and 1200m races.
Jumping into the competition was Hannah Doucette in the girls high jump and Braedon Smith in the boys long jump.
Waverrider Natasha Hanson traveled to the B.C. Summer Games to compete alongside fellow zone eight participants in the girls 4x50m relay and the girls 4x50m medley relay. Hanson also plunged into the waters for the girls 400m individual medley and the 800m freestyle event.
Quesnel baseball player Cole Gronskei teamed up with athletes from Prince George and Mackenzie to represent the Cariboo-North East.
Swinging in zone eight's girls softball team was Carli Gibbs, teaming up with players from Prince George.
Zone eight golf saw members from Prince George, Taylor, Fort St. Johns and Quesnel compete. Kathy Gook took on the green in Nanaimo for the Games.
Quesnel athletes, brothers Burken and Kacy Giesbrecht added their skill to the zone eight boys soccer team.
Lacrosse players Dylan Cathcart, Hunter McSeveney, Jarret Moore and Tomas Reistad teamed up with Mackenzie, Williams Lake and Prince George players for the Lacrosse Box event.
Quesnel's Lacrosse Box team took to the field for the Games, with Joshua Daniels, Keygan Harder, Aidan Jarvis, Duncan Johnston, Trenton Kishkan, Royce Maxwell, Olin Lee, Austen Voigt, Keaton Reichart, Landen Scott, Rhys Wittaker, Michael Webb, Owen Burris and Dusty Cathcart competing in the Lacrosse Field event.
The Cariboo-North East finished the games with three gold medals, seven silver and seven bronze, coming in seventh place overall.
First place winner of the 2014 B.C. Summer Games went to zone three, Fraser Valley.
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August 17 - 23, 2014ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, sometimes you just need to put a different spin on things to get your way. Instead of being too pushy with things, relax a bit and let others come to you.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, ask for further clarification if there is something you don’t understand. Do not make important decisions until you understand all of the pertinent details.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, now is a good time to plan an outing with family members. It’s been awhile since you’ve made some memories together, and your schedule affords you this opportunity.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22How do you know how others will react to your requests if you never drum up the courage to ask, Cancer? Let your feelings be known this week and take a risk.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, enjoy an upcoming reunion with a friend you haven’t seen in some time. Make the most of this opportunity to catch up and recall old times.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, you have much-needed rest and relaxation coming your way. Let loose this week and enjoy the freedom. Enlist others to join in the fun.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, an opportunity to jump on the career path you always had in mind for yourself is about to present itself. Do everything in your power to make the job yours.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, distractions are all around you and you find it difficult to stay focused on one thing at a time. Try separating yourself from all external stimulation for a few days.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Something inspires you to give a relationship an-other chance, Sagittarius. Maybe it was the lyrics to a song or a segment on a television show, but you are moved to action.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Obligations at home could temporarily stall work plans, Capricorn. Fortunately, you have under-standing bosses who are willing to give you the time you need.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, your friends are great sources of uncon-ditional support. Lean on them for advice as you make an important decision in the coming weeks.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, try some things that fall outside of your comfort zone. The adventure will recharge your batteries and may prove inspiring.
Quesnel local Rachel McGowan took on the Tough Mudder challenge in Whistler over the summer. The Tough Mudder is a 18 – 20km mountain course with 18 gruelling obstacles designed to be a test of your physical and mental capabilities from start to finish, with events taking place in North America, Europe and Australia. McGowan travelled to Whistler with a team of four friends from 100 Mile House and Alberta to take on the course.
After scaling a wall just to get to the starting line participants were soon plunged into their first obstacle, the Artica Enema, which requires participants to submerge themselves in a small pool filled with icy water.
The next obstacle tested a fear of heights with Walk the Plank, a 12ft high jump into a deep water pit, with a 40ft swim to the other end.
“I screamed and then jumped, because if I hadn't screamed I wasn't jumping,” McGowna said. “Once you hit the water and your shoes filled up with a water if felt like you were just going to sink.”
After swimming across to the other side McGowan was on solid ground and taking off to the next obstacle, quickly coming across the only obstacle she
was truly dreading, Kiss the Mud which required Mudders to crawl commando-style through mud and dirt under barbed wire.
“The thing that makes it worse is there is a guy standing in the centre and his entire job for the day is to have a hose and spray people as they are crawling,” McGowan said.
“Water kept hitting me in the face and I couldn't see the barbed wire so I would panic and slink back down.”
Fellow teammate was given a good laugh at McGowan's expensive as he watched her crawl through the mud, notching the large amount of clearance she had between herself and the barbed wire through the entire obstacle.
“Apparently I was just one with the mud,” McGowan laughed.
After having finished her time kissing the mud to safely avoid the barbed wire, McGowan was off splashing in the mud again for her favourite obstacle the Mud Mile, which required participants to trudge through
knee to waist deep mud pits as well as crawling up muddy hills. The trick was to not lose your shoes in the muddy mess in the process.
“There was a lot of mud.” McGowan said.
“It is called the Tough Mudder.”
One of the next obstacle tested a fear of the dark and small spaces with Trench Warfare. For this obstacle Mudders had to crawly though narrow, muddy and incredible dark trenches all the while watching for rocks, corners and the occasional splash of mud to the face from other participants.
Everest took a final burst of energy from the participants as they ran up to the top of a quarter-pipe. With the help of her teammates McGowan was able to make this challenge on the first try.
“I started to spring at it and this was at kilometre 18, so really close to the end when you are just burnt out and you don't actually think you have that sprint left in you, but apparently you do,” McGowan said.
As she began
sprinting up the quarter pipe a person on her left fell, tumbling down towards her. After quickly moving over to the side to avoid the falling Mudder a participant on her right began to slide down the pipe towards her legs.
“I'm almost getting towards the top and I think they are going to take out my feet so I just leapt," she said.
“My team caught my hand just barely before I fell.”
The final obstacles made for a shocking finish. The Electroshock Therapy required participants to run through a field of hay bales and mud pits with hanging wires, some of the wires are dead but some have up to
100,000 volts. McGowan dashed
through the wires avoiding any obstacles in the way, her hands in front of her face to ward off an electrifying slap, luckily hitting only two live wires on this short sprint.
"The good thing about the placement of that one is it is literally at the finish line," McGowan said. "You come out of the wires, they throw a headband on your head and hand you a beer."
Getting a moment to relax McGowan was able to appreciate what she accomplished.
One mudder is not enough and she is already planning for next year’s event.
Taking on a muddy challenge
Tough Mudder Rachel McGowan. Contributed photo
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Open HouseHappy 100th
Edith AlwardAugust 23, 2014
2 pm - 6 pm4487 Nazko Road
In lieu of presents she will have a money tree
100th
Taylor Christina Santos
June 23 1999 - August 18 2013It’s been a year since god called you home We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fi ll your vacant place. In our hearts your memory lingers,Sweetly tender, fond and true,There is not a day, dear DaughterThat we do not think of you.You were a gift sent straight from Heaven. Given to us from God above.We didn’t know how much you would teach usAbout the meaning of true love...For true love sometimes means letting go of someone precious and dear. That is what we were forced to endure although we wanted to keep you here!!! But, sweet Taylor, we truly do believe that God must have needed you more... Perhaps to be an Angel, full of wisdom and love...Watching over those of us you loved, from the shining stars above.We miss you more than words can say you will never be replaced...In our hearts and memories forever, will be your sweet and innocent smiling face.
We are connected, my child and I, by an invisible cord not seen by the eye. It’s not like the cord that connected us ‘till birth, this cord can’t be seen by anyone on earth. This cord does its work, right from the start, it bonds us together, attached at the heart. I know that its there though no one can see, the invisible cord, from my child to me. The strength of this cord, it’s hard to describe. It can’t be destroyed, it can’t be denied. It’s stronger than any cord, man could create, it withstands the tests, can hold any weight. And though you are gone, not here with me, the cord is still there, but no one can see. It pulls at my heart, I am bruised....I am sore, but this cord is my lifeline, as never before. I am thankful that God connected us this way,a mother and a child, death can’t take it away! Tear drops, slow and steady, the pain still so real and true, God took another angel, and that angel, dear, was you. Memories and little prayers, we all are mourning you, but we’ll celebrate the short life you led; we will never forget you. You’re beautiful, you’re endless, We love you so, I love you so, but we had to say goodbye.You Closed your pretty eyes, we know you did your best.You did what you were sent to do, now you’ll wait in heaven where one day together we will be, I promise to hold you in my arms The place where you where always meant to beWe Love You Forever and Miss You Always
Love Mom Dad Troy Dylan Jordan José Dante Linda Roland and Karter and all of your family
Jack Anthony Horutko
“The World Loved You,We All Miss You”
Jack Anthony, 81, passed peacefully Friday, August 8, 2014 at Campbell River General Hospital, in Campbell River BC, following
a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 32 years, Iris Horutko of Campbell River, BC, his sons, Derald and (Arlene) and Ron and (Earleen) Horutko of Quesnel, BC and his beloved companion, Casey, who enjoyed non-stop fetch and long beach walks, and his two fur baby cats.He was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan, February 28, 1933, the son of Norman and Eva Horutko. He was a truly dedicated husband and father who never backed down from a challenge, be it a hard work day in the oil fields, driving long haul truck for many years, running a restaurant, or working in the pulp and paper industry. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman and "Jack” of all trades. His passions were family, good friends, floor curling and winning “a double skunking” game of cribbage! He was our rock, our “go-to” whenever we needed advice or help or just a “little” hug. He was an incredible man! At Jack’s request, a “Picnic” (Celebration of Life) will be held at Paul Lake Provincial Park, Kamloops, BC on September 13, 2014 at 1pm. Please feel free to join his family to celebrate Jack on this special day. Also feel free to contact the family for more details.In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
NENQAYNI WELLNESS CENTRE
www.nenqayni.com
Counsellor position: regular, full time, day shiftCasual Custodians: on call as required
Casual Babysitters requiredNenqayni is a residential alcohol and drug treatment centre providing holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth and families in a safe and secure environment. Please visit our website for further information.
Qualified applicants for the Counsellor position should have a solid grounding in and experience with adult and youth addictions treatment and the ability to deliver one-on-one or group counselling. Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Salary range is $16.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on education and experience.
Qualified applicants for the casual custodian positions should have previous janitorial experience or be willing to learn. Must be dependable. Base wage is $13.79 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.
Baby sitters must be I9 years of age and have reliable transportation. Wage is $13.79 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, minimum 3 hour call out, gas allowance available.
Preferably, the successful candidates will be of aboriginal descent and full time employees must obtain a Class 4 driver’s licence within the six month probationary period. The Class 4 licence and reliable transportation to and from Nenqayni are required.
Deadline for submissions is Friday August 22, 2014
Please send your resume, a covering letter and three references to Nenqayni Wellness Centre, PO Box 2529, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4P2 or by fax: 250-989-0307 or email to [email protected].
Celebrations
Employment
Career Opportunities
Inside Sales/Business Development
(Based in Prince George)
Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Inside Sales Specialist working out of our Prince George Offi ce. You will work with our business develop-ment team located throughout BC to identify new business opportu-nities and ensure potential new business and service existing cli-ents.
The successful applicant must be a mature, stable individual with above average organizational, computer and customer service skills. In addition you should be self-disciplined, goal oriented and driven with passion to be a part of a positive, growth mode team. Sales background and knowl-edge of the transportation indus-try is an asset. Send a detailed resume to:
Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environ-mental Responsibility.
AnnouncementsAnnouncements
In Memoriam
Help Wanted Help Wanted
Announcements
In MemoriamDawn Therese Mero
August 10, 1967-January 10, 2014
The family of Dawn Mero would like to invite family and friends to join them in the inerment of Dawn’s ashes. A brief service will take place at the Prince George Mauso-leum at 2:00pm in August 31, 2014
Dawn passed away January 10, 2014 at the age of 46, She is survived by her daughter Kylea Mero/Murdin and granddaughter Fable, her parents William(Bill) and Margaret Mero, Li-ane (Bill) Kimmie, Bill (Barb) Mero, John (Rosalyn) Mero, Alana Mero, Bob Mero, Andrina (Gerry) Wessel, Melinda(Richard) Davis, Myra Mero (Cameron McIntyre) and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Dawn was born in Quesnel, BC. She attended the College of New Caledonia and The University of Northern British Columbia, graduating in 1998 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. Her career in sales saw her live in Quesnel, Kelowna and Prince George. Dawn’s love for ancient his-tory, reading and travel brought her great joy.May we be reminded of Dawn in eve-ry purple fl ower we see.
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Celebrations
Employment
Business Opportunities
Be Your Own Boss Operate & Franchise a mini-offi ce outlet from home. Free on-line train-ing.www.freedom-unlimited.infoRoadside Restaurant/Cafe For Lease. For more informa-tion call (250)991-9297
Career Opportunities
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!
Education/Trade Schools
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In Memoriam
Employment
Farm Workers
APIARY TECHNICIANRequired F/T, Pmt. year round for Sweet Nechako Honey 395 West Fifth Street, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0. Must have 1 year previous experience and be able to drive standard transmission. Duties; facilitate the opera-tion of beehives to produce honey and related products such as bee pollen, replace Queen Bees and divide colonies when necessary. Perform maintenance on equipment, especially for extracting. Lead harvest / extracting crew as needed. Will be able to work varied hours and in varied weather conditions. Must be able to lift 32kg. boxes & withstand bees stings. Wage starting at $16.00/hr. negotiable dependant on experience. Housing is available!
Send resumes:juanaebis@
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Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.
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4013 Astral Rd5 bed, 2 bath, 1 acre...PRICED TO SELL!
Employment
Help Wanted
Full Time Mechanic required for busy Logging Truck Com-
pany. Minimum 5 years experi-ence, valid drivers license, af-
ternoon shift, competitive wages with benefi ts package.
Apply to: Box 4064, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J2
Before September 6th, 2014
River Rock Pub & Steakhouse is now accepting applications for line cook. Interested appli-cants email resume to: [email protected] or drop off re-sume to 290 Hoy St., Quesnel.
Employment
Help WantedJohn Walker Consulting is a forestry consulting company in Williams Lake, BC and has an immediate opening for a full time compass person. Duties include, but are not limited to: block and road layout, GPS traversing, beetle probing, and cruising. Camp work will be required. Previous experience or training in forestry is an asset. Wages will be based on experience. Please fax resume with work related references to (250)392-3636 or email [email protected]. Closing date is Sept. 5, 2014.
Part time Administrative As-sistant required for busy log-ging company. Knowledge of excel & word with attention to detail required. Minimum 2 years offi ce experience. Flexible hours and days. Please submit resume before August 23rd, 2014 to:Box “C”, C/O Cariboo Ob-server, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, BC V2J 1A8
Scheiber Installations Ques-nel has openings for the fol-lowing fulltime positions for shop & fi eld pulp & paper work. Pressure Welder, Mill-wright, Pipefi tter & Field Su-pervisor. Competitive wages & benefi ts apply. Email resume to [email protected]
Employment
Home Care/SupportNURSES, Foot Care Nurses, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hir-ing casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certifi ed care aides and experi-enced cleaners. If you are: personable; energetic; posi-tive; possess an outstanding work ethic; a passion for su-perior client service, and a re-liable vehicle, pls forward your resume c/w 2 references to [email protected]. Only those shortlisted will be con-tacted.
Trades, TechnicalLABOURERS PCL Energy - now hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experi-ence for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Retention and completion bo-nuses paid! Send resume to: [email protected] or fax: 1-888-398-0725.
PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefi tters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaf-folders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industri-al project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Call 780-468-8026 or email re-sume: [email protected]
Services
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Home RepairsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.
Pets & Livestock
BoardingRIDGETOP KENNEL, a secure, friendly place for your dog. Just off the Barkerville Hwy.on Blueridge Rd. 7 mins. from the airport. Kennel is open April thru October. For info or bookings email : [email protected] or call 250-255-4105
Livestock
QUALITY HAY $5/bale.
No rain, no dust, no noxious weeds. 1-250-243-2222
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Merchandise for Sale
Auctions
AuctionsSaturday, Aug 23
10:00 AMVehicles, Tools &
General Merchandise.Camper, Trailers, Tires, Building Supplies, Air
Bean Grinders, Coffee Maker, S.S. Display Cooler, Moose Head
Mount, Exercise Equipment, Fishing Rod & Reels, Good Selection
of Furnishings, Collectables
& Much More.
www.hubcityauctions.com1122 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake 250-398-8845
Hub-City
Garage Sales2 Family Garage Sale
Saturday, August 23rd8AM - 2PM
570 Pentland CrescentFurniture, Books, Toys &
Household Items
Moving Sale!1906 Omega Road
Aug. 23rd & 24th,9AM-5PMTons of tools, 2 compres-
sors, 48” moose horns, deer head, old stainless steel
wood stove, new 1200 watt generator, saddle & stand, 2 gorgeous Mexican pictures, old chest 1900’s, steamer,
air conditioner, 2 chain saws(250)992-8747
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all
sizes in stock. SPECIAL
Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under
$2,000 each.Also JD 544 &644 wheel
Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size
hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108
Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.comKILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.STEEL BUILDINGS. ”Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca
Real Estate
Houses For SaleJohnston SUB 3Bdrm. full bsmnt. home for sale. Call (250)992-8195 for more info.
Mortgages
Northland Mortgages
250-992-7295
FIXED 5 YEAR RATE
2.89%
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentWQ 1Bdrm. Suite avail. Sept. 1st. Private entrance, $500/mo. Call (604)929-7775
Houses For Sale
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
Commercial/Industrial
Busy Building Central Loca-tion. 443 s/f upper level unit,recent reno’s, $400/mo. + GST includes everything. 295 s/f bsmt. unit, $190/mo. + GST. Call Wes @ (250)992-5665 or Terri @ (259)992-7202
Duplex / 4 PlexVery nice, clean 3 bdrm, 3 lev-el townhouse in West Ques-nel, along Baker Crk. 1.5 baths, back yard, 2 parking spots. Absolutely n/s, n/p. $1000+utilities. Ref. req’d. One half of an owner occupied duplex. Available - Sept 1st250-992-7592(leave msg.) ortext msg. to (250)983-5175
Homes for RentOLDER 4+ bdrm house for rent, 2 bdrms upstairs, 2 in un-fi nished basement. Large yard, Fridge, stove, gas fur-nace and hot water, freshly painted inside. Non-smoker $700/mo. Util. not included. References required. Prefer-ence given to handy person. Avail. immediately 604-866-8274
Adopt a Shelter Cat!The BC SPCA cares for thousands oforphaned and abandoned cats each year.If you can give a homeless cat a secondchance at happiness, please visit yourlocal shelter today.
www.spca.bc.ca
Give life ....register to be
an organ donor today!
for more information1-800-663-6189
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Brandy Blum• 19 years experience
as a hair dresser looking forward to
working at Spa Rivier and welcome all my
existing clients.Welcome
Brandy
371 Reid St. 250-992-8084
SALON SPA WELLNESSwww.sparivier.ca
Professional ServiceDirectory
Call Karen or Tracey to book your ad in the
Professional Services Directory.250-992-2121
Cherries - PeachesApricots - Plums
Available on site at Super Save Gas Hwy 97. N Quesnel
