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Duly - Weekly - Monthly RENTALS SmaO-medium-krge cars I Pickups - 4x4*8 - etc 199 St. Laurent GULF 992-8411 16-QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1975 LIBRARY PROGRAM HELPER AUDREY BOYD GOES OVER THE ACTION IN A BOOK SELECTED BY GIRLS ...as part of <strong>Quesnel</strong> Municipal Library's summer program aimed at exposing more youngsters to reading. DEVISING AND MAKING VARIOUS ARTS AND CRAFTS ALSO PART OF PROGRAM ...Darlene Lavoie supervises <strong>the</strong> crafts portion of <strong>the</strong> activities. KALETA—TURNER : "~ SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM CARIBOO GLASS LTD. THE GLASS SHOP * Mirrors •Plate Glass * Industrial Safety Glass * Commercial Window Replacement 992-2020 Or Across <strong>the</strong> Johnston Bridge <strong>Quesnel</strong> 992-5169 CHILDREN GET VERY INVOLVED CHOOSING AND DISCUSSING THE BOOKS THEY READ THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM .. .library program helper Darlene Lavoie listens to <strong>the</strong> excited comments of young reader. Gone readinea while "Gone Reading." A sign to this effect may be seen on playroom doors of more than a dozen children, ages six to 10, in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Quesnel</strong> area every Thursday afternoon. "Gone Reading" is a summer program set up by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Quesnel</strong> Municipal Library to help children have fun reading <strong>the</strong> books <strong>the</strong>y want to read. "O<strong>the</strong>r libraries in <strong>the</strong> province have had similar programs, but to my knowledge it is <strong>the</strong> first time we have had it in <strong>Quesnel</strong>," said Audrey Boyd, in charge of <strong>the</strong> project. 'The response isn't awfully good. It seems to appeal mostly to grades two, three and four. 'The ones we do have are very enthusiastic about it and enjoy talking about <strong>the</strong> books <strong>the</strong>y read," Mrs. Boyd said. As a Helen Dixon Elementary School teacher,.Mrs. Boyd was somewhat surprised that most of <strong>the</strong> participants are from <strong>the</strong> Red Bluff School. "I don't know whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> word spread more quickly <strong>the</strong>re or whe<strong>the</strong>r that particular school put more emphasis on it," she said. ADVERTISING Although <strong>the</strong> "Gone Reading" book club was publicized by <strong>the</strong> library, Mrs. Boyd wondered exactly to what extent <strong>the</strong> individual schools advertised it among <strong>the</strong>ir stud- Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dyck announce <strong>the</strong> engagement of <strong>the</strong>ir daughter Janet Elaine to Jule's L'Heureux son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad L'Heureux. Wedding to take place August 30th. Wedding vows exchanged under birch trees in local ceremony Marriage vows were exchanged beneath birch trees in a garden wedding June 21. Kathleen Turner and Chuck Kaleta celebrated <strong>the</strong>ir wedding among baskets of wild flowers at <strong>the</strong> residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Grosz, <strong>Quesnel</strong>. Frances Keen at <strong>the</strong> piano played Handel's Water Music during <strong>the</strong> processional, while <strong>the</strong> recessional was accompanied by Purcell's Trumpet Voluntary. During <strong>the</strong> signing of <strong>the</strong> register-performed at a table covered with lace cloth and decorated with heirloom candleholders and a centre arrangement of daisies, carnations and fern-Ted Thompson sang God Bless This Marriage. Rev. Charles Morehouse officiated. Given in marriage by her fa<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> bride chose a gown with white rashel knit lace over ivory. Ivory cording outlined <strong>the</strong> bodice middrift, neckline and cuffs. She wore a full, floor-length skirt and matching Juliet cap with waist length veil. Kathleen designed and made <strong>the</strong> dress herself. Her only jewellery was an emethyst pendant which originally belonged to her grandmo<strong>the</strong>r. BOUQUET The bride carried a white bible with cascading ribbons, white apple blossoms and lily of <strong>the</strong> valley as her bouquet. Patti Lea and Vicki Turner were maid of honor and bridesmaid, respectively. Both attendants wore flowered polyester crepe gowns with high waist line, ga<strong>the</strong>red tiered skirt, square neckline, and full cuffed sleeves with lace trim. Colors of dresses were yellow for <strong>the</strong> maid of honor and mauve for <strong>the</strong> bridesmaid. Both wore matching Happy Hats and carried bouquets of yellow and mauve carnations with white daisies and lily of <strong>the</strong> valley. The bride's mo<strong>the</strong>r chose a floor-length turquoise fortrel gown with lace bell sleeves. The groom's mo<strong>the</strong>r wore a floor-length gown of coral fortrel with lace overlay at its empire waistline and long sleeves. Both had corsages of yellow roses. Best man, Mike Stevens and usher Danny Kaleta wore bro wn and beige plaid suits, yellow 'shirts and contrasting ties. The groom chose a chocolate brown and beige plaid suit, yellow shirt and chocolate brown tie. The reception was held in <strong>the</strong> garden of <strong>the</strong> bride's parents with 53 guests in attendance. Claude Duperreault was master of ceremonies and H. Kwiotek toastmaster. CAKE Cont'd. Pg. 21 K'S UPHOLSTERY mm FOR ALL YOUR UPHOLSTERY NEEDS! PHONE 992-7391 1101 HILBORN ROAD QUESNEL, B.C. ents. The children participating<strong>the</strong> program actually is open to grade one to seven studentseach week take home <strong>the</strong>ir own choice of books from <strong>the</strong> library. Meeting every Thursday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Boyd and "her helper, 14-year old Darlene Lavoie, <strong>the</strong> children talk about <strong>the</strong> things <strong>the</strong>y read, pick out <strong>the</strong> books <strong>the</strong>y want to take out next and have time to do some crafts with <strong>the</strong>ir two counsellors. "We could do with more helpers, but I suppose it is difficult to get people to volunteer during <strong>the</strong> summer months," said Mrs. Boyd. She also would like to more children out at <strong>the</strong> library during "Gone Reading" sessions, she said. "It's nice meeting with <strong>the</strong>m and talking about <strong>the</strong>ir books. "It helps me to keep up with children's literature, too," said Mrs. Boyd. MURAL A large color mural was made especially for children participating in <strong>the</strong> book club. Displayed at <strong>the</strong> library it depicts a boy "going fishing." Each of <strong>the</strong> book club participants has a little cardboard "fish" with <strong>the</strong>ir name on it pinned onto <strong>the</strong> mural at a different spot as <strong>the</strong> child advances in its individual reading program. There are ten steps of advancement and for each two books read children move ahead one step towards <strong>the</strong> final Thursday when <strong>the</strong>y will receive a certificate for completing <strong>the</strong> whole program. "Children past -grade one up to grade seven are welcome to join anytime during <strong>the</strong> summer," said Jean Turner, head librarian. The nice thing about <strong>the</strong> program is that it doesn't cost any money. Even children from out of,' town may participate without charge. "We are making an exception ; here," said Mrs. Turner. After school starts again in fall, however, people outside <strong>Quesnel</strong> town boundaries will have to pay <strong>the</strong> annual $10 fee, she said. r SintA Att*uM«tceme*tt4>, A Adventi4e*itettU> vi RATE - .08 cents per word [15 word minimum! charge - $1.20] DEADLINE - 12 NOON, FRIDAY B.C. FOOD INFORMATION TRAILER on <strong>the</strong> move ... Be sure to visit B.C. Department of Agriculture's mobile unit appearing soon in your area. It is your opportunity to become more acquainted with <strong>the</strong> foods that are grown and produced in British Columbia. An experienced food demonstration consultant will be on hand to demonstrate <strong>the</strong> preparation of B.C. Foods and to discuss food inquiries. While visiting <strong>the</strong> trailer pick up your copy of <strong>the</strong> latest B.C. Food Information recipe sheets. A consumer service from <strong>the</strong> B.C. Department of Agriculture. Super Valu - July 30 & 31 Overwaitea - August 1 & 2 B.C. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE David D. Stupich, Minister Food Promotion & Markets Branch vf'ilfJ&^'V v Sigurd Peterson, %ZX^!f £ Deputy Minister Only 37 million bushels of wheat were produced in Saakchewan in 1937, as compared with 321 million in 1928. YOUR HOSTESS may not have <strong>the</strong> world on a string, but she knows your community inside out. If you're new in town, call her today I ti 747-2282; to XJ o .o 5> 'o 0? \ £