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12 QUESNEI aRIBOO OBSERVER QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER Wednesday, February 27,2002 For all your financial questions can De overcome cal difference, with people who have learning disabilities processing language When most people in a different part of the find but they have a learn- brain. The theory is that ing disability, their first when the brain cells start reaction isn't shame or to differentiate, the landespair or anger, but ra- guage cells migrate to a different part of the brain. ther, relief. They can do MRI scans of After all, says psychometrician Carol Johnson, a dyslexic and normal they have usually been reader and it will show aware for some time that that a different part of the there was sornething dif- brain is being used, and is ferent about them, but they couldn't put their finger on it. Johnson, who will be presenting a one-evening workshop on learning disabilities on March 14 at the Helen Dixon Centre, has worked with people with learning disabilities since 1991, and says that once a person has been diagnosed with a learning disability, they are usually able to take steps to, if not cure it, at least to deal with it. ' "We had one lady who had a very, very high IQ, but who had a disability with written language," Johnson said. "She could participate fully in class, but she couldn't write it down. She thought she was crazy. It was a real relief for her to find out exactly what the problem was." Johnson said the reasons for learning disabilities can often be neurological, and thus immune to medical treatment. "Most of the problems are with written language, people who can't read, write or spell," she said. "The basic message is that these people are intelligent, but they need to be taught in a different way. It is thought that there is a neurologiNEIL HORNER Observer Reporter used much more. It's as if the connections are not being made because they are originating in the wrong area, and so more of the brain has to be used in order to make those connections." She noted that dyslexia makes upabout 80 per cent of the learning disabilities she sees, with most of the rest taken up with mathematical disabi- lities and a few unusual cases.: • However, although they are immune to medical intervention, that does not mean the problems cannot be overcome. "The remediation is educational," Johnson said. "You can't do anything about your neurology, so you have to work around it. It's like a wall around learning, the key is to determine if it is low eriough so that if you teach in a different way you can get over it, or is it too high and you have to go in a different direction altogether. The bottom line is.that you can succeed. I know a Queen's Counsel lawyer, a doctor and a financial advisor, all of whom had learning disabilities. THESE EXPERTS HAVE THE ANSWERS Carol Johnson: get around your leaming disabilities. PAPER TOWELS 6 ROLLS Value\y Priced Newspapers want to get it right. So if at times they fall short, let their editors l<how. Ifthey can't solve the problem, contact the B.C. Press Council, a voluntary body that looks into and tries to mediate unresolved reader complaints about news and opinion in B.C. newspapers. Your RRSP can purchase and Northland can service a safe secure Ist Mortgage earning you exceptional yield on your investment. Quesnel How to best handle^^^^^^^^ inherited fa^ Over the next decade, many baby-boomers may be faced with the situation of inheriting their parent's principal residence. Hopefully, their parents have done the proper estate planning to ensure the maximum value of the inherited property gets passed down to their heirs. Estate planning can be complex, tax and legal professionals should be consulted. When the property is inherited, the important question that needs to be addressed is what to do with the proceeds from the sale of the property. There are many different options that are available to you depending upon your needs. * Some people may not sell the property at all, and may choose to become a landlord and rent out the property. If the most convenient choice is to sell the property, some may want to spend some of it on a cottage, take the family on a nice vacation, or renovate their home. Others would prefer to invest the proceeds to create an income stream, or supplement their RRSP, and/or eliminate their RRSP carry-forward while at the same time generate a future tax refund. One should be aware of the future tax implications that may be involved when making a decision. From an investment perspective, one must identify their appropriate asset allocation based on their tolerance for risk and needs for income, growth, and/or capital preservation when investing a large lump sum of money. When trying to generate income from a portfolio, there are many investments that will pro- vide a consistent monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual income stream in both guaranteed and nonguaranteed securities. When selecting investments that provide a consistent income stream, make sure to compare interest income yields and dividend yields on an after-tax basis since dividend income is taxed more favourably. Currently, investment income RRSP smart steps A& long as you make your RRSP contribution by March 1, 2002 for the year 2001 you do not have to immediate decide as to where to invest your contribution. You can leave your investment in cash, get the tax deduction, and then make invesunent decisions after Marcli Ut Y<}m lax refund will be greater in 2001 as all the marginal tax rates m Bntisk Colvmbia have been reduced for 2002,. '[ , ^ Construct an lavcMmcnt Plan for where you want your KRSF investment portfolio to be in ten years. Many investors make invcstaient decisions outside of the context of their overall investment goals because of the absence of an investaitent plan. Identify your investment time horizon, your risk tolerance, and then find the investments that fit widiin the context of your investment plan. Diversify your investments as the old adage says don't put 3ll your eggs in one basket This is one of the most important principles of investing. Proper diversification helps to minimize marketrisk;so be sure to diversity by asset class, sector* ^geaj^apMeregltm* , Maximize your JRKSP foreign content. 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Tax minimization strategies are also key when building an investment portfolio around a lump sum of cash received from the sale of a property; especially when investments' encompass both RRSPs and non-registered investments. There are many options available to the investor and it may be to your advantage to have a tax and/or investment professional available to' answer any questions that may arise from the sale of an inherited property. Wednesday. February 27, 2002 13 G l o b a l Securities ^ Corporation ...-^ Forward Thinking BARBARA]. BACHMEIER, LA. Branch Operator DEBBIE HANRAHAN, CFP, U . HEDY SCHULZ, LA. 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February 27. 2002 Klondike Days to QUESNEI CARIBOO OBSERVER PEOPLE honoiirpoetqftiiosewlio or Wednesday. Febmary 27. 2002 15 to prevent c r i m e C i t i z e n s O n Patrol - A n A c t i v e G r o u p The Quesnel Citizens On Patrol group continue to be active and involved in Quesnel. Members of the volunteer group are out patrolling the streets of Quesnel during the evenings, looking for crimes or suspicious occurrences. During the weekend of February 22-24 Citizens On Patrol members volunteered their time to perform security duties at the twin ice arenas while B.C. Winter (3ames sports were ongoing on the ice. The "Citizens On Patrol group is looking to expand their functions for 2002. Expect, to see members doing foot patrols on the River walk in the spring. If yoiQvould like to join the Citizens On Patrol or would like to learn more about this group contact the C.P.A.C. office at 992-5743. soiree ANNIE GALIANT Observer Reporter Hearken back to the days of the gold rush when men and women sacrificed everything in the quest for riches. Remember the poor souls who never found the mother lode and revel in the ones who did. The Quesnel Royal Canadian Legion will celebrate those days in their Klondike Days dinner and show. The prime character honoured during these celebrations isj of course, Robert Service who brought the stories of the miners to life in his poems and stories. "We felt Robert Service should be recognized and eight years ago pari Hall organized the first Robert Service night here in Quesnel," said one of this year's organizers Edna Mackie. As it turned out that was the only Klondike celebration focusing on Robert Service in the province. Robert Service, who was born in England on January 16, 1874, spent 14 years in Whitehorse and Pawson City as a bank teller during the Klondike gold rush. Service died on September 11, 1958. One of the best loved poems by this bard was the Cremation of Sam McGee which chronicled the life of one miner who left the southern states to find his fortune in the Klondike only to meet with hardship and an inhospitable climate that made his life miserable. When he finally died his friend was trying to get him home for burial, but that task became too difficult and he decided to burn the body in an abandoned ship on a frozen lake. Sam McGee seemed to finally be happy with his lot and kindly asked his friend to shut the door on the fur- RCIVIP S c h o o l L i a i s o n P r o g r a m Impaired Driving in last year's rendition of the Shooting of Dan McGrew (left to right) Hans Brinkert, Diane Bergerson, Dave Mackie and Rick Ogle give a convincing performance at the Robert Service Klondike Days celebration. Photo contributed nace as he was letting in the cold. This poem is just one of many Service wrote about the difficulties and disappointments endured by the hearty men and women he met while working in the north. The Legion has kept this Robert Service/Klondike Days event going and this year they have a fun-filled event planned. On Saturday night, March 2, 2002 the doors in the Legion hall open at 6 p.m. for cocktails and the dinner, featuring traditional Klondike fare such as Klondike baked beans, roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes and sourdough bread and dessert which is a well-kept secret, will begin at 7 p.m. and an hilarious show after that; A dance, included in the price of the ticket will follow in the Legion lounge. For those planning to come to Klondike Days in costume, several door prizes will be awarded for the best Klondike outfits. The'show will feature Robert Service skits and recitations as well as songs and the barbershop singers. Tickets are $15 each and available at the Legion office. Mimation course pro\ddes in SUNDANCE TOPHAIVI Observer Reporter 'ML Julianna Michek, a Grade 11 student at QSS shows the art work that helped her get into a week long animation course at VanArts College in Vancouver. Sundance Topham photo The RCMP in Quesnel along with many other detachments in B.C. communities have a well established school liaison program. Schools in the Quesnel school district have police officers assigned to them. These police officers attend to their school, get to know the principal, teachers, and students. If a teacher would like a police officer to do a presentation on a certain subject the teacher would contact the liaison officer. A date is set and the officer attends to the school to talk to the class. Officers can give presentations on many subjects. Topics can include bike safety, personal safety, career information what it's like to be a police officer, as well as the history of the RCMP, just to mention a few. With having the same police officer assigned to the school for a year, or more, the students get to know the officer as more than someone who issues speeding tickets and arrests bad guys. different point of view," said Michek. "I learned a lot." Michek has been interested in art since she was a little girl, and through one of her art teachers at QSS she found Animation has come a long way from the days of Steamboat Willy and Astroboy. Today entire movies are done in 3-D computer environments, and even "When I came though traditional animators are still in back from the demand, being able to program I saw work in a variety of , mediums is essential. animation from a For Julianna Michek, totally different a Grade 11 student at point of view. Quesnel Secondary School (QS"S), the opportunity to I learned a lot." attend a week long Introduction to • Julianna Michek Animation course at VanArts College in out about the possibility Vancouver has provided of attending the valuable, wide ranging animation course at animation experience. VanArts. She faxed off an "When I came back application, and based on from the program I saw her strong artistic animation from a totally abilities, she was invited to attend the week long course. Michek says the knowledge she gained was invaluable. "It was really a lot of work experience," said Michek. "We got lectures on the animation industry, they went over background design and character design, and then we started doing some animating." The animation started out very basic, drawing a bouncing ball, and moved on to progressively more difficult exercises, culminating with a person jumping on to a box. Michek says the actual animating took awhile to get comfortable with. "I've been drawing and painting all my life," said Michek. "But I haven't done that much animation. I did some when I was younger, but I hadn't done any in a long time, so it took a_ little getting used to." Besides reinforcing the fundamentals of animation, Michek was able to familiarize herself with some sophisticated animation technology. "We got a tutorial on 3-D software," said Michek. "We were using a program called Softimage, which is pretty cutting edge stuff." Michek says attending the course has bolstered her desire to pursue a career in animation. "I want to be an animator," said Michek. "The course definitely helped to reinforce that jhis is what I want to pursue. It was inspiring." A number of persons in B.C. continue to choose to drink and drive. 96 persons were investigated in the Quesnel area in 2001 for drinking and driving offences. Five people were killed in alcohol related accidents in the Quesnelarea in 2001. Convictions for an alcohol related charge can result in a $600.00 fine for a first offence, 1 4 days in jail for a second conviction, 90 days in jail for a third conviction, and so on. Jail time can significantly increase if a drinking driver is involved in an accident where injuries occur A conviction will also result in a mandatory one year driving prohibition. ICBC will also assess 10 points against a persons licence if convicted for an alcohol related offence. These 10 points carry with them a fine of $905.00. Incidents of impaired driving could all but be eliminated if all drivers decided to take the utmost responsibility for their actions and chose not to drink and drive. Having a designated driver or taking a taxi home are much better choices theni getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. It's time that everyone did their part to make the streets and highways safer for all motorists. - Crimestoppers and Student Crimestoppers J o i n i n g t h e RCIVIP Many phone calls are received at the RCfVIP detachment and at the CPAC office from people who are interested in joining the RCMP. The first step that a person has to take is to attend to an information session. These sessions are held regionally in the province. To find out more on session dates a person can call the recruiting number at 604-264-2580, or go to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police website. Q u e s n e l officer b u s y b o t h o n a n d off duty Corporal (Cpl.) Bob Zimmerman heads up the four member Quesnel highway patrol section. As the officer jn charge of the section Bob is responsible for most of the administration that goes along with the daily operations of the highway patrol section. When he can break away from the papenwork Bob takes an active role in the enforcement of the many traffic laws that help to keep the highways safe for all motorists. Bob is well informed about the many traffic laws as he has been an RCMP officer for 29 years. Bob is also a member of the Que§nel Search and Rescue Society. Bob is presently the president as well as the search manager for Search and Rescue. His duties with the Search and Rescue Society take CPL BOB ZIMMERMAN up much of Bob's off-duty hours. Bob is also the director of the Quesnel Snowmobile Club, as well as a director for the B.C. Snowmobile Federation. If all this was not enough to keep him busy, Bob was in charge of traffic control at the Quesnel sites for the recent B.C. Winter Games. Bob looked after traffic flow around the two arenas and at the Hallis Lake cross country skiing area. Bob had previous experience in this area as he was the Traffic Control chairperson when the Winter Games were held in Quesnel in 2000. Bob is a valuable community member, both as an RCMP officer and an active volunteer. The local crimestoppers continues to receive information on an almost daily basis. Callers are phoning in with information relating to mgny various crimes. These crimes could include murders, drug related offences, break and enters, thefts, assaults, vandalism, as well as others. Each tip that is called in is investigated. If a callers information leads to arrests, or convictions, or recovery of property, that caller could be entitled to a cash reward. Rewards of up to $2,000.00 are available. Callers do not have to give their names. Student Crimestoppers is also available in Quesnel. Student Crimestoppers functions like Crimestoppers. The difference being is that it is usually a student who calls in with information, and quite often the offence being reported on has occurred or is occurring Jn or around a school. Rewards are also available through Student Crimestoppers. The number to call is the same for both - 992-TIPS (992-8477). If you have any information on a crime then Crimestoppers wants to hear from you. Q u e s n e l D e t a c h m e n t G e n e r a l Investigation S e c t i o n Five RCMP officers make up the Quesnel General Investigation Section. These "plain clothes" officers investigate the most serious crimes that occur in the Quesnel area, as well as many drug related crimes. Uniformed police officers are usually the ones who first arrive at a crime scene. If the crime is serious in nature officers from the General Investigation section may assist or take over the investigation. These plain clothes officers spend a great deal of time investigating serious crimes such as murders, sexual assaults, robberies, frauds, break and enters, arsons, and other crimes which require extra attention. Officers on the General Investigation section receive specialized training in certain fields which enables them to conduct thorough investigations. General Investigation sections are a valuable part of any detachment and are often instrumental in solving crimes. ^^^^^^^^^^ DRIVINGSCHOOL DmVER EDUCATION COURSE APPROVED BY ICBC LOCK & ALARM ALARJVI S Y S T E m S L O C K S & > 3 Experienced & Licensed Technicians 992-2901 3 UCENSED& BONDED LOCKSMITHS 992-6073 NEW LOCATION: 376 Kinchant S t Quesnel B,C. 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RUTH S C O U L L A R Quesnel's Toastmasters to celebrate 35 good years . 180.0^340.1)0 VealCaNes... . 100.00-108.75 D1-2 Cows...., . .35.0045,00 Bulls.............. .^66.00-74.50 A " Feeder Cattle Division Steer Calves 400-500 : ..140.00-14925 ..120.00-136,00 N ' LcaU Welcome Wa^oii •Expectant mom I if yoii are new to torn v jmdfe^»mi<«;t,: Internet: www.welconiBwagon.ca email: info©welconnewagon.ca Feeder Steers 600-700 O I930 •Bride-to-be •New-to-town Steers Calves 30(M00 Feeder Steers 700-800 G SINCE residents! Call Welcome Wagon If you are a: j ^ - t ^ t forw to find 700.00-1050.00 Steer Calves 5 0 0 ^ W ' Cow Calf P a i r s . — New Babies: Shirley Swaan 747-4374 Feeder Steers BOO'SOO,,.. Feeder Steers 9C0-1000... Heifer Calves 300400....: Heifer Calves 400-500.....; Heifer Calves 500 - 6 0 0 . . , 120.00-143.00 Feeder Heifers 600 - 700,. 113.0O-125.0D ASTRO Feeder Heifers 700-800... Feeder Heifers 800-900... Feeder Heifers 900-1000 Boriiicc Bt'dc Osol Hogs. Sheep, and Goals The Golden Girls include {left to right) Anna Marshall, Cathy Hienzelman, Kathy Breadner, Araina Golding, Sharon Sterling, Maureen Sanderson, Ina Kaebe, Marion WaJlter, and Sylvia Eide. Missing are Betty Edwards, Gwen Fouty, Phylis Turner, Margaret Moorehead, and Ruth Scoullar. Ruth Scoullar photo camps. The group members also enjoy partaking in spaghetti dinners that are pur on by the Girl Guides to support the eight Toastmasters in Quesnel will be ce- brating the anniversary of that event on lebrating an impressive 35 years of Friday night at the Tower Inn, starting teaching public speaking in the com- at 6 pm. munity at a special celebration this Harvie said the event will include a week. meal, awards and presentations. Public relations officer Curtis Harvie Anyone who wishes to participate said the club received their official char- can pick up a ticket from Harvie at 992ter on March 1, 1967 and will be cele- 9520. ..1DO.0O-125.D0 Feeder H o g s . . , Sows Feeder Lambs Ewes ;..5.0O-50.0O Goats Market prices quoted on this report are based on average prices and condition of livestock. View this report atwww.countrytimes.com/valleyauction. AUCTIONEERS...DON RAFFAN and PETER RAFFAN Guides going to Switzer- not alone. They have a land next spring. Some of sister group in. Brantford, the Golden Girls were Ontario and they also judges for a division Hal- meet occasionally with a loween contest. group from Prince The Golden Girls are George. TnANK-YOlJ North Cariboo Growers' Co-op OPEN Mon-Sat 8:30am - 5:30pm 1218 Cariboo Hwy. 97 N. Quesnel E M E R G- I N G m 992-7274 A R T I S T S to the donors for our 11th Annual Dinner, DanceQuesnel & Auction 2002 Gary Collins Logging River Pulp Argo Road Maintenance Awesome Buds & Blooms Blackwater Timber Bob Gratiam Ltd. Brent GraharrffEnvironmental Services C & C Wood Products Canada Pumice Corp. Canada Safeway Canadian Western Mectianical Cariljoo Fly & Tackle Cariboo Ford Sales CaritxJo Forest Consultants Cariboo Propane Carmar Supplies Ltd. Caroline's Custom Sewing Crystal Glass Ltd. Cupid's Touch Novelties & Lingerie D.A.M. Repairs Douglas Lake Equipment Ducks Unlimited Dunkley Lumtier Ltd. Eldorado Recreation Finning-Parker Pacific Fraser River G M Golden Ale U-Brew Gord Russel Grama Butters . H & R Block Income Tax Inland Kenwortfi Parker Pacific J.C. O'Brien Joan Wallace Kal Tire - Quesnel Tire KC Cleaners Mack Bros. Logging Madill Equipment Marlene McLarty Mario Logging Mary's Gifts Mary Glassford Naicam Flowers & Gifts Ptiilip Mayfield. M.R Quadra Logging Quesnel Auto Racer's Assn. Quesnel Bowling Lanes Quesnel Caritioo Observer Quesnel Millionaires Hockey Team Quest Wood Products Randy Willsie & Roberta Kemp Regal Jewellers Ltd. Regency Cfirysler Richbar Nursery Rigsby. Lea, Barr & Co. Ron Paull Communications Ron's Custom Picture Framing Royal Bank S & F Construction Sandman Inn Shoppers Drug Mart Shor San Trucking Slocan Group - Quesnel Southills Fitness Club Sylvia's Cafe United Concrete & Gravel Ltd. Val & Richard Bergeron Weldwood of Canada - Quesnel West Fraser Mills West Pine Contractors Ltd. Willis Harper . BC Festival OFTHE .. ' ' - - • thoroughly entertaining. There were a number of excellent performances . The first thing I asked in the Thursday night I saw, inyself as I watched the presentation starting with Gary Correlieu Players' presentation of Williams McNighf's portrayal of Shakespeare's The Petruchio. As Petruchio, Taming of the Shrew, was McNight plays one of the how do they manage to lead characters in the remember all their lines.^ I mean the beauty of play, and his ability to Shakespeare is his use of mix charm and humour in his "devilish" language. Wit and pun with character, went a long and double entendre mix way in helping the story freely with ribald jokes unfold. and risque romance. Another standout The ability of the performance was put Correlieu Players to not forth by Ellie Eberington. only remember their lines, played but to deliver convincing E b e r i n g t o n performances throughout Katherina, the "shrew" in the deep and talented the Taming of The Shrew, cast, made the show and she vvas able to draw SUNDANCETOPHAM Observer Reporter •. • .• Sundance Topham photo acting, the costumes and set design were both first rate, and stage manager Victoria Calihou did a good job of keeping everything organized, as some scenes required over 20 people on the stage at once. With strong acting, well built sets and authentic looking costumes all coming together in a first rate performance, director Chuck Mobley, and the Correlieu Players do Shakespeare justice. on the wide range of emotional energy necessary to transform from a raging, strong willed woman, to a timid, devoted wife. Inderjeet Kauldher was particularly convincing in her roll as the elderly suitor Gremio. Not only was she playing someone of a different gender, but she was also playing an aged character, both of which she managed to pull off flawlessly. Besides the excellent Media Arts Jay and Sitenteob... new Min^ design, jfirectirw, stanijHJp comedy Visual Arts PROGRAM ENTRY DEADLINE: MARCH 8, 2002 •ELECTRONIC MUSIC DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 22 GET CREATIVE! Become one of 850 selected emerging artists at the 19th BC Festival of the Arts in Surrey, BC, May 28-June 2. 2002. Work with top professional artists and join your peers in creating and presenting new work. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION LOG ONTO OUR WEBSITE: www.bcfestivalofthearts.bc.ca or call (250) 920-4118. The deadline for receipt of entries is March 8, 2002. Send yours today! PG-13 advenij^e Musketeer DoolSayA Wad Hanibal Rat Race Mlaiifo,T1w Ust Emm Boots Kiss Of The Dragon Hearts In AUantis ^BRITISH CauMfsiA Canon SUi^RKY Canada BCNewspaperCnoup R . j comedv I some j lots.-. • much Two sloners travel to Hollywood to stop a movie based on ttieir lives from being made. Written and directed by Kevin Smith. YAMAHA dfbinCoRVt Maidoin lots j none I some A young swordsman tries to stop a plot that will destroy 17th-century France. Starring Tim Roth, Justin Chambers and Mina Suvari. R thriHe- mucii lots milO Micheal Douglas plays a desperate psychiatrist who must obtain information from an autistic patient to save his kidnapped daughter. PG-13 ' dra-ia j some j much lots To pay off his debts, a compulsive gambler agrees lo coach a liltfeleague liaseball team made up of inner-city chlkjren. Keanu Reeves. PG-13 coneav some | much some A madcap road race ensues when a casino owner offers six of his guests a chance at a two-millton dollar prize. PG lar^Tiatipnl some | none I none A young scholar joins a team of explorers on a quest to find the legendary lost dly. Voices of Mictieal J . Fox and James Gamer. lots J lots I much Four young people accidentally awaken the spirit of a murdered innercity dub owner. Starring Snoop Dogg and Pam Grier. NORTH OF 40 R action lots • lots some Martial artist Jet Li fights for his life after;being framed for murder by crooked Paris policemen. Co-starring Bridgit Fonda. PG-13 araira I some some some Anthony Hopkins stars as a clairvoyant who asks a little boy to help him hid© from govemment agents in 1950s New England. R I roTiance j lots | some I much A beautiful Greek villager falls in love with an Italian officer during WWII. Slaning Nicolas Cage, Penetope Cmz and John Hurt. I spend most of the winter in Florida. I'm hot bragging, I just want to add credibility to my next piece of advice. Old guys should have short hair. There is nothing masculine or artistically whimsical about straggly wisps of curly white hair framing a wrinkle farm. Even if your hair is thick, you must keep it short. Generally, your hair looks older than you are, so letting it proportionately dominate your appearance will make you seem even more ancient than you deserve. When you're 18, maybe it looks good to see long, unkempt hair as a sign that you're just starting out. But at 60, you're not starting out, you're finishing up. And presenting yourself as "struggling" at that age does not enhance your overall image. So if you're an older guy, get your hair cut as often as you can. If you're cheap, get your wife to do it. Just make sure she has her glasses on and she's in a good mood. QUOTE OF THE DAY "You shouU alwap be nadf for the ealL If mid be a parden from Hie governor." ...Red Green QUESNEL - CARIBOO OBSERVER Scrvintf GEMINI: Be both natural and sincere if you want to make a good impression Your Birthday Wednesday, February 27,2002 The better you've prepared yourself, the better the experience and knowledge you've acquired will work for you in the year ahead, to assure success in all your endeavors. FISCES (Fgb, 20-MaKh ZO) -- Be cooperative where you can, but don't make any concessions simply for the sake of expediency. Restructuring what you have going coulc erase all of your past efforts. Pisces, treat yourself to a birthday gift. Send for your Astro-Graph predictions for the year ahead by mailing $2 and SASE to Astro-Graph, c/o Quesnel Cariboo Observer, P.O. Box 1758, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10156. Be sure to state your Zodiac sign. ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Your duties and responsibilities will not take care of themselves , no matter how much you wish they would. If you don't want trouble down the line, do what needs to be done. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Only with compassion and consideration can a relationship thrive. Take hdec to treat your loved ones or special buddy with courtesy and thoughtfulness at all times. KEEPING TRIM Feb. 27-Mar. 5 Theatre Arts SURREY MAY 2 8 - J U N E 2 2002 We would like to extend a special thank you to the businessess which contributed to our 3rd Annual Hallowe'en Dance Oct. 27, 2001 With the constant support that we receive from the businesses and members of the community, we are able to continue our efforts. Thank you to all of you from the Directors of North Cariboo Share Our Resources Society. • Taming of the shrew excellent Literary Arts Storytelling Gamache, Sheila Manning. Roberta Kemp & Randy Willsie. We would like to acknowledge the volunteers for the event, which includes the Deli Staff of Save On Foods and the many who assisted in the decorating. • Songwriting Peter & Elaine Couldwell. Bob Graham, Bob Sales, Lynda Sales. Marj Sales, Marg & Ken Klapstein. Celine Falloon, Anthony Save On Foods Shark Club Bar & Grill Subway Tim Norton's Tower Inn • Electronic Music Ismond, Marcy Fuhrer. John Ismond, Alyssa Maxwell, Lisa Berard, Linda and Wayne Berard, Al Bennett, Stan Bergunder. Real Denny's Restaurant Golden Ale U-Brew IWA Prince George Napa Auto Parts Mr. Eugene's s Doug Skinner as Lucentio, Inderjeet Kauldher as Gremio, and Shawn Logie as Baptista perform The Taming of the Shrew. by Red Green A very special thank you to volunteers who helped us put together this event and assisted with its success. Achieve Advertising Air Liquid Afchibak). Clarke & Defieux Boston Pi22a Canadian Tire City Furniture • 53.0062.75 D 3-5 Cows..., Bred Cows Observer Contributor When the Golden Girls Trefoil Guild met for their quarterly informal meeting at the Country Haven Restaurant recently, they didn't just; come to eat. They came to talk about some of their plans for the upcoming season. The Golden Girls are women who have been or are currently involved with the Girl Guides of Canada as a Brownie, Guide, Pathfinder or Leader. This year, the group is planning to assist in raising funds for renovations at Tyce Lal<t' Camp. Besides discussing business, they also : hold plant exchanges, listen to guest speakers, watch slide shows and enjoy informative presentations by local girls who have attended international Baby Calves., We do much more than visit new the f'*inilnn» .stnc-c IftOS 188 Carson Avenue. Quesnel Ph. 992-2121 • Fax 992-5229 . Email: obsorver«auesnelbc com GEMINI (May 21-Jung 2Q) - If you want to make a long and lasting good impression on those with whom you'l have dealings, be both natural and sincere. When you try too hard, you could come off as a phony. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Flattery for manipulation sake as opposed to giving honest praise when and where merited will be easily perceived by those you're trying to get to do your bidding. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Your love for beautiful things could overwhelm you if you're not careful when out shopping. If you are extravagant without care, it will cost you in other areas where you do care. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Prejudging persons you don't know too well could cause you to miss out on developing a relationship with a very fine person. Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - It's wonderful to want to be a nice person, but taking on an assignment another should handle for him or herself could cause you to be used, and not appreciated. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - If you place no constramts on your behavior , it will cause you to think that the only thing that matters is your feelings, and no one else's. It's not a Way to become popular. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Your peers will grade you on performance, not personality. All the small talk in the world won't make the good impression you'd like to make. Do what's expected of you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Tan. 19) - If it becomes difficult for you to distinguish between positive and wishful thinking, sort it out by remembering which assures success, and which invites disappointment. 18 CMJESNEl CARIBOO OBSERVER Wednesday. 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JOHN MCPHERSON KIT 'N CAELYLE® by Larry Wright HERMAN® by Jim Unger The Quesnel Children's Concert Society presents Mouse on Friday, March 1 at Maple Drive School, an entertaining look at life from a little different perspective. Focusing on the need for communication within the family, playwright Clem Martini has written an insightful, humorous play that speaks to the issue. A young girl falls asleep with many unanswered Mouse Liz Olausen start your vehicle SOUP TO NUTZ™ by Rick Stromoski Axis Theatre presents DOIM-T GET LEFT OUT IIM T H E COLD! Under the guidance of president Ron Campbell, the year 2002 has jumped into full action. In the third week of January, Janice Reynolds and her fellow volunteers coordinated a very successful "National Non-Srnoking Week". questions and through a dream sequence where she and her family are lab mice. The Children's Concert Series strives to present quality performances which will appeal to the entire family and enhance the cultural community in Quesnel. Tickets are available at the Quesnel and District Arts and Rec Centre or Caryall Books and at the door. The prices are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. BUY ONE CAMCER CLIPS Canadian Cancer Society planning a busy year in 2 0 0 2 Giving IkJj our best. Items and prices effective Thursday, February 28 thru Saturday, March 2, 2002 With February just about over and spring peeking around the corner our beehive of volunteers are busy planning for our yearly special, $300 a bunch for 10 beautiful daffodils, our society's emblem. Watch for further advertising and preorder early for end of March delivery. Special thanks to Russ Jones and David Martin for joining our unit. The April door-todoor campaign, coordinated by Navin Kotak, is busy planning and find their are positions to be filled both as area captains and canvassers. In return you get fresh air, exercise, meet your neighbours and make new acquaintances, plus a happy heart for helping others who have cancer. So, how about it? Please call our office if you can help. The Society is holding a peer support workshop April 26 to 28 and are looking for cancer survivors to train for various, programs. Training is provided and mandatory in order to become a counsellor. Wednesday. Febmary 27. 2002 19 Habitant Soup Asioncd varicfici. 796 roL U M I T O N E F R E E - Combined varietici, ' A t regular price. iiuY()NF.n;i:T()Ni; S A M A V A V Ct I tu PKIC I Boneless Inside Round Steak Valu Pack L I M I T O N E F R E E •At reguUr price, g « one o f equal or lesser value free. BUVONF/Cr.TONE' s A K WAV c i i i i i ruici Deli 12 Inch Pizza Fresh CSiicken Thighs Assorted varieties. A p p r o x . 800 g. *At regular price. Valu P a c t U M I T O N E F R E E *At regular price, get one o f equal or lesser value free. FREE mi V SAFtWAY PLUS ri ui> rmct Garlic Bread •tSOg. 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