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How to avoid stress overload
Recently I suffered
from a bout of stress
overload? Let me assure
you that when you get to
the stress overload stage,
it is no fun at all and I am
the kind of guy that I usually like to have fun.
When you go into
stress overload from overexposure to long term
stress, you suffer from depression and depletion of
a number of hormones
which affect you physically. .These changes may
show up as significant
changes in sleep patterns,
loss of energy, increased
and decreases in appetite,
mood swings, ongoing
anger, an inability to
focus and get things done,
as well as, an overall feel-
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I am not God.
Milljmfie
ing proper care of myself
with exercise, diet, sleep,
spiritual retreats and relaxing vacation/holidays.
Hey,
that's obvious
you say and we could
have told you that a long
time ago. Well, I knew
that too, but I got sucked
into playing G o d by making myself responsible fro
the success or failure of
CHURCH COLUMH
our church. I am not in
any way responsible for
ing
of
being
over- the overall success or failure of our church, howwhelmed.
ever,
I am very much reI learned quite a bit
sponsible
for doing the
about stress and about
myself during this time part God has called me to
period and although the do. When I unconsciously
lessons c o n t i n u e d ,
I took on the responsibility
would like to share some for our church, I took on
thirigs with you so that God's role and it was way
perhaps you can learn too big a role for me to
from my mistakes and handle. I further comavoid stress overload. The pounded that by trying to
first thing I learned is that do to much and not tak-
AMANDA BOUCHARD
Miss Quesnel Princess
Tuesday, September 2nd
11:00-2:00 pm
at the
Maple Park Shopping Centre
So how does all this
apply to you, as very few
of you are pastors like
me? Well, all of us take
on responsibility for
things that aren't really
our responsibility. Most
of us don't focus on the
really important things
and instead try to do way
too much?
Come shoot
against a ^
Millionaire
WATCH FOR
God wants you not to
experience those things,
but to have life. Take time
to ensure that you minister to all aspects of your
being, body, soul and
spirit. M a y G o d Bless you
all richly!
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The
Miss Quesnel
Royalty were busy once
again, as our summer
days slowly come to an
end. We had the opportunity to help out at the
Quesnel Fall Fair, which
took place on August 23,
and 24, at the Alex Fraser
Park.
Our first responsibility was to judge the fur
and feather displays. This
was a great experience, as
we learned many facts
about different breeds, of
rabbits, and at the same
time, we got to observe
many rabbits and poultry
being displayed.
Later that morning,
we were invited to participate in the official open-
Quesnel
to match the
We were mtroduced by
Bob Graham and he mentioned that we were going
to be selling 50/50 tickets
to raisemoney for the Fall
Fair Association.
Shortly after, the sky
became very dark^ so we
headed over to the Recreation
Centre and
looked at the many creative exhibits. When the
sun came out, we were
ready to sell 50/50 tickets.
Princess Amanda Bouchard helped out in the fur and feaP h o t o contributed
ther section.
ing ceremony for the Fall
Fair. This was a special
event, as it was dedicated
to the pioneer families
who have lived in Quesnel
for many generations,
some families for over a
hundred years. A t this
ceremony, these families
were acknowledged and
given out awards.
After the opening ceremony, we walked over to
the logger sporting events.
We
would like to
thank Diane Graham for
being our chaperon for
this weekend. We would
also like to thank Bob and
Diane Graham for the use
of their motor home. We
had
a great time this
weekend and we look forward to our future community events.
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Film Club launches fall season
TASTES OF HOME
Double duty
dessert
Broiled plums
with maple syrup
and cinnamon
toasts
6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices
from a challah or large
brioche loaf
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons)
unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 ripe yet firm medium
red or black plums (about
1-1/2
pounds, total),
halved lengthwise and pitted
3/4 cup pure maple syrup,
warmed
Center a rack in the
oven and preheat the oven
to 450 F.
Brush 1 side of each
bread slice with butter
and arrange the slices,
buttered-sides up, on a
baking sheet. Stir together
sugar and cinnamon and
sprinkle evenly over the
bread. Bake until crisp
and golden brown on top,
about 7 minutes. Halve
the toasts diagonally and
set aside.
Preheat the broiler.
Butter a broiler pan.
Dip the cut side of
each plum half in maple
syrup, then put the plums,
cut sides up, on the prepared broiler pan. Broil
the plums 4 to 5 inches
from the heat until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Heat
the remaining syrup over
moderate heat until hot.
Serve the plums on the
cinnamon toasts, drizzled
with remaining syrup.
Note: This makes an excellent breakfast dish as
well as dessert.
Yield: 6 servings
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As you plan your fall
movie schedule, be sure to
include the four winning
films being presented by
the Quesnel Film Club.
"It was really hard to
narrow
down
the
choices," said Film Club's
Trish
Fuccennecco,
"There were so many excellent films to choose
from."
The independent filrn
industry has grown tremendously over the last
few years, and Fuccennecco has notices a dramatic
increase in the offerings
over the nine years the
F i l m C l u b has
been
around.
She speculated the
reasons for this could be
better funding available
and more exposure for
the various country's
films.
"For me, these films
offer something fresh,
something new," she said.
"Hollywood doesn't offer
that. Maybe it's because
the independent film producers can take more
risks."
More and more main
stream artists are involved
in these independent films
and Fuccennecco sug-
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Tania and Trish Fuccennecco and Gary Lillienweiss invite the Film Club's fall season.
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gested they also are looking for more interesting
avenues to explore their
craft.
This season's films include an amazing documentary entitled Winged
Migration which takes the
viewer on a flying journey
through more than 4 0 .
countries.
The second film Nowhere in Africa is a German film which tells the
an unusual World War II
story set in Kenya.
Film number three,
Russian Art, takes a 90
minute journey through a
St. Petersburg museum to
create a history drama.
For the final film of
the season Man Without a
Past is a Finnish film
which tells a tale of a
down and out amnesiac
who builds a home for
himself in the slums of
If you cannot draw,
then you will always
struggle to paint.
Being able to depict
what you see and render
it on paper is a skill called
drawing.
Taking the drawing
and making it into a
painting is another skill.
In isolation, these skills
may exist without the
other, but success requires
a foundation in both arenas.
Learning how to see
what you are looking at
and putting that down on
paper using lines is how I
define drawing. The dictionary gives a variety of
definitions, but the one I
THE ARTS
like best is "the art of
making a figure, plan or
sketch using lines."
Drawing is a foundation skill,
which can
launch you into most
creative endeavours. Demonstrating what you are
talking about requires
drawing to some degree.
There are numerous
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Membership in the
Quesnel Film Club is only
$1 and entitles you to be
part of the movie selection process, help select
the updates for the film library and generally be involved.
For more information
on the Quesnel Film Club
check out their web site at
www.solesconsulting.com
/Filmclub/index.html
Learn to draw what you see
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Karan Dewan
W O N a gift from
P R E M I U M P U R I F I E D B O T T L E D
W A T E R
Locally O w n e d a n d O p e r a t e d
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books
developed
for
teaching the skill of drawing. Each follows a particular theory, and gives you
exercises to practice the
theory. I am a visual learner. I learn by watching
others and practising
what I think I saw.
I introduce the art of
painting by telling people
"you are a shape maker,
using colours." If you do
not understand how to
make the lines to depict
QUESNEL TILLICUM
SOCIETY
In our August 22^ to 28" Corporate
flyer dated atrave we advertised the
following products that will not be
available for the mentioned sale
duration. Rain checks will be issued.
Pg#5 Simply The Best Reggae Album Street date changed to Sept. 2
Pg#4 Good Thiel - Street date change (to
be determined)
Pg#4 Good Thief - (Que) Street date
change (to be determined)
Pg»4 Nat. Lampoons Vac. 20* Anniv.
Eng. - late duo to vendor shipping
issues
Pg#4 Nat. Lampoons Vac. 20" Anniv.
(Que) - late due to lack of government regie stickers
Pg#4 Roger & Me (Que) - late due to lack
of government regie stickers
Pg#4 Days of Thunder (Que) - late due to
lack of goverment regie stickers
THAISBPOWTOTIOIM SYSTCIVtS I M C
Quesnel Division
CORRECTION
NOTICE
FREE
H O M E & OFFICE
DELIVERY
September 9, 10 & 11
5-7pm
at our new facility
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School Gymnasium) 1
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ALL SHOWINGS PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
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with some exceptions
For the week of Fri. Aug. 29 - Thurs. Sept. 4
General
FALL
REGISTRATION
$9.00 Child $6.00
Pirates
Caribbean
orUie
PG - 7:00 & 9:30 pm nightly
Matinees: Sat. & Sun. Aug. 30 & 31 - 2:00 pm
Phone
747-3992
for more
Information
what you are seeing, how
can you make an accurate
shape with colour.' Give
yourself a jump on the art
of painting by learning
how to draw.
Local artist Sylvia
Graham is offering a basic
drawing class on Wednesday evenings starting on
September 23 at 6 p.m.
Register at the Arts and
Recreation Centre in
Quesnel or call 992-8200
to register over the phone.
Grind
S.W.A.T.
14A-7:00 & 9:15 pm
nightly
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PG - Matinees: 2:00 pm
Sat. & Sun. Aug. 30 & 31
MOVIE
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The year ahead could turn out to be filled with an
abundance of activities and opportunities to satisfy both
your career needs and your personal needs. Be sure to
make the most of what the times offer.
V I R G O (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - In endeavors where you
exhibit a strong input today. Lady Luck will back you up al
the way. Focus your efforts on projects that can be of great
personal importance to you.
L I B R A (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Dame Fortune herself wil
orchestrate beneficial financial conditions for you today.
Enjoy her presence.
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for you today. This could tum out to be a rather fortunate
time for you through people who like you. Share activities
with good personal friends.
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opportunity could open up for you today concerning an
important personal ambition you've been hankering to get
launched. What transpires could happen swiftly.
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something you want will be receptive today to your
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good mood.
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PISCES (Fely, 2Q-M3rch 20) - Others will step forward
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simply let your needs be known.
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those who perform personal services for you today and
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than annoy you. The winning attitude you acquire will add
excitement and electricity to your day.
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promising note where your material desires are concerned.
They can come through both your own efforts and from
those who love you.
C A N C E R (Tune 21-Tuly 22) -- Individuals who mean a lot
to you soqally will readily accept you today. Those who
spend the day with you won't be able to resist your warm
and upbeat personality.
L E O (July 23-Aug. 22) - If you don't try to regulate
conditions today and get in your own way, events will
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step aside and let the good times roll.
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Steve Hohmann rounded up a first, a second
and a third at the Smithers Fall Fair and Rodeo last
weekend.
The Quesnel cowboy took first place in bareback with a score of 77. He then went on to finish
in second place in the saddle bronc with a score of
76. Hohmann's third place finish came in steer
wrestling. He completed the event in 10.6 seconds.
Rob Cork took top honours in calf roping, with
a time of 11.9 seconds.
Dustin Nicholson tied for third place in junior
steer riding. He rode to a score of 76.
Barb Nicholson took fourth place in ladies barrel racing. She finished the course in a time of
18.503 seconds.
Ryan MacNaughton and his partner Ty Lytton
took third place in team roping, with a time of 10.6
seconds.
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'Are both of you suffering
from double vision?"
It is time again to step back into the ring. If you
want to learn how to throw the perfect jab or hook,
or if you just want to stay in shape, go a couple
rounds with the 2 Rivers Boxing Club.
The club starts training next week on Tuesday,
September 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Friendship Centre.
Girls and boys, ages 10 and up are welcome to
join. Practices run Tuesday through to Friday starting at 6:00 p.m.
There is an initial fee of $25 plus a monthly fee
of $30.
The club is always looking for new members. If
you are interested in boxing, stop by the Friendship
Centre during practice times or call Wally Doern at
991-5061.
M i l l s set u p
Over 230 people were
' in Barkerville to strike it
rich last weekend.
The seventh annual
Canadian National Goldpanning Championships
on August 23 were a huge
success despite the extreme weather challenges.
"Even
with
the
weather as bad as it was,
the event was a big
success," said organizer
Scott Rea. "There was
snow on some of the
mountains around Barkerville that day. It really
took them back to what it
was like in the 1800s.
There were no excuses,
you just had to go and do
it."
The weather didn't
stop people from coming
out to watch, either.
"We were so busy, it
was just crazy," said Rea.
" Y o u could see
that
people would watch one
event and then go warin
up before they came back
to watch another."
Clare Hewson of Vernon became the Canadian
National Champion when
he retrieved all five flakes
from a four and half gallon bucket in five and a
half minutes.
"When it comes to
the championship you get
a bucket of unwashed,
nasty gravel," said Rea.
"In order to get through
that really good stuff you
really have to know how
to gold pan."
Katelyn Escott of
Wells took first place in
the child category.
Alicia Scott of Slave
Clare Hewscn of Vernon panned his way to the top at the seventh annual Canadian National Goldpanning Championships in Barkerville last weekend.
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Lake, A B , was first in the
youth category.
Jennifer Holmes of
Wells was the adult winner.
Diane Fulbrook of
Vernon was the senior
champion.
Dave Coupland of
Nisku, A B , took top honours in the professional
category.
Rod Scott of Spruce
G r o v e , A B , won the
grudge match.
"When all the events
are done the grudge
match starts," said Rea.
"The competitors have
five minutes to find as
much of the lost gold that
they can."
Ted
Turner
of
Lumby, Marsha Rea and
Scott Rea of Quesnel won
the team event.
Elton
Carey
of
Brownborg, Quebec, was
first in the sportsman category.
contributed
"I travel the whole
circuit and Elton is the
most dedicated competitor I have ever seen," said
Rea. "He starts in Cherryville in M a y , heads to Edmonton in July, Taylor
B . C . , after that and then
finishes off here in Barkerville."
Competitive goldpanners can now take a break
in the off season before
the circuit starts up again
in May.
c l u b f o r k i d s C A S C A R drivers hit b a d l u c k
Young hockey fans are being given another way
to get closer to their favourite players.
The Quesnel Millionaires Kid's Club is just getting started and it is time to sign up. A registration
table will be set up at the Maple Park Mall on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Kids will have
a chance to get autographs from some of their favourite players and even see how they shape up in a
shoot out.
Registration for the club is only $15 on Tuesday
instead of the regular $20 fee. Also on Tuesday,
<ids can enter draws for tickets and t-shirts.
Kid's Club registration includes a membership
card, subscription to a Millionaires Kid's Club
monthly newsletter, birthday and Christmas cards
signed by the Mills, discounts on selected Mills merchandise, $1 off child game day tickets, official club
t-shirt, a pancake breakfast once a month with players and coaches at Denny's and a tour of the dressing room.
Kid's Club members will also receive discounts
at A & W , McDonald's and Outer Limits Hair Styling.
With only a few laps to go, Quesnel's C A S C A R
drivers looked as if they would both be on the podium.
Don Sales and Ron Larson were in Calgary last
weekend at the Race City Speedway.
Sales qualified in sixth place before lining up for
the main event. With only six laps to go, he was running in third.
"It was going really well for us," said Mike Ernst a
member of Sales' pit crew.
Sales and the fourth place car, Carl Harr of St. A l bert, were coming up on the lap car. Harr went to the
outside and Sales went to the inside.
"Harr just touched the lap car," said Ernst. "The
lap car came out sideways hitting us in the right rear
and spinning us out in front of Harr. He t-boned us
and ended our day."
Sales finished in 10th out of the 16 car field with a
lot of damage to his car.
"There is a lot of damage," said Ernst. "Luckily,
the frame is okay, but everything from the spindle to
the radiator is bent."
"We didn't think we had a podium car going into
the race, but with fast pit stops and tweaks on the
chassis here and there it looked like we had a podium
spot wrapped up," said Sales. "That's when the burden
of bad luck bit us again."
It was a similar story for Larson who came out fast
and qualified in fourth. He was experimenting with a
new Dodge Intrepid. His brother Richie was also in
Calgary driving Larson's original Monte Carlo.
Larson was running in second for a while and then
moved into the lead. It looked like he would stand on
the podium again until his brakes faded. The Larson
family still made it onto the podium though, Richie
took third place.
"We were taking a chance to run a different car
since we were in second for points," said Larson. "It is
too bad that we lost the brakes, but-overall we are
happy with the day."
The next race for Sales and Larson is next weekend, September 7, in Wetaskiwin. It will be the last
chance for the drivers to move up before the eighth and
final race on September 21 in Vernon. That race will
determine the points final for the C A S C A R West Series.