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AI2 QUESNEI CARIBOO OBSERVER Sunday, March 31, 2002<br />
The truth is out <strong>the</strong>re. Exactly where is anybody's guess, but Brian Vike,<br />
an Independent UFO Field Investigator based out of Houston, B.C., thinlcs<br />
it might be closer than you think.<br />
Vike has been researching UFOs for a number of years, and he says over<br />
<strong>the</strong> last fevi^ months; <strong>the</strong> number of reports of strange tights in <strong>the</strong> skies over<br />
<strong>the</strong> interior of B.C. has shot right up.<br />
"We're up to about;38 to 39 reports for British Columbia since January,'*<br />
said Vike. ''And over <strong>the</strong> last month follcs from around <strong>the</strong> north have<br />
reported 19 sightings to me. This is an incredible amount of reports from<br />
ordinary credible residents; There's just t>een so much going on."<br />
While Vike isn't going to go oiit and say that people have been reporting<br />
UFOs, what he will say is that people have been reporting weird things in<br />
<strong>the</strong>sky, and he wants to find out what <strong>the</strong>y are.<br />
"Is it <strong>the</strong> milita^-y? I don't know,'' said Vike. "I don't go around saying<br />
<strong>the</strong>y're aliens. I'm just trying to figure it,all out"<br />
; Although <strong>the</strong>re have been numerous sightuigs reported in <strong>the</strong> area from<br />
Prince George west to Kitimat, andfill points in between, <strong>the</strong>re was one<br />
ISSUES<br />
report in particular that piqued his interest.<br />
"What started it all was an incident on Highway 16 East of Smi<strong>the</strong>rs at <strong>the</strong><br />
beginning of February," said Vike. "Three people were driving back to<br />
Houston, when <strong>the</strong>y noticed a big light coming through <strong>the</strong> clouds and<br />
slowly descending ta tree level. This object was massive, and as <strong>the</strong> car<br />
approached, <strong>the</strong> image of some sort of craft began to take shape. The people<br />
were so alarmed that <strong>the</strong>y reported <strong>the</strong> sighting to <strong>the</strong> RCMP in Smi<strong>the</strong>rs,<br />
and thiey'veopened afile on it." ,<br />
Naysayers, and pragmatists might want to dismiss <strong>the</strong> sighting as figments<br />
of peoples imaginations^ but Vike says <strong>the</strong>se were believable witnesses,<br />
people with nothing to gain by making false reports to <strong>the</strong> RCMP.<br />
"These people are credible," said Vike. "They're not kids. What <strong>the</strong>y're<br />
seeing, I don't know. This is a very serious thing and I'm just trying to sort<br />
some of this out."<br />
: Vike says he hasn't received any reports of sightings in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Quesnel</strong> area,<br />
but that o<strong>the</strong>r organizations have.<br />
^'Personally Thaven't got any,'r said Vike."But I know that UFO BC has<br />
in <strong>the</strong> past."<br />
TheUFO B.C. web site tells <strong>the</strong> story of a reported UFO sighting in<br />
<strong>Quesnel</strong> on March 23,2000.<br />
The witness said he saw a globe-shaped object with a bright red lower<br />
halCsilently moving north to northwest. It had a red flashing light that<br />
reflected off <strong>the</strong> low cloud cover. -<br />
He viewed it with his binoculars and estimated that it was about oneand<br />
a half miles away, 800 feet above <strong>the</strong> ground and travelling about 60—70<br />
miles per hour. He eventually lost sight of <strong>the</strong> object as it travelled into <strong>the</strong><br />
distance. It was also viewed by Ills wife and family.<br />
It's not surprising to hear that <strong>the</strong>re have been a number of UFO sightings<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Interior of B.C., but what is somewhat surprising is who has<br />
investigated <strong>the</strong> claims.<br />
In a Narrative Report from a former RCAF Station at Puntzi Mountain,<br />
approximately 250-300 kilometres West of Williams Lake, <strong>the</strong>re is <strong>the</strong><br />
report of an investigation into a documented UFO sighting in <strong>the</strong> early 60's.<br />
Dated June 17,1963, <strong>the</strong> report tells of a First Lieutenant Weeks who<br />
travelled to Nazko, B.C., to interview a Mr. Laurent, concerning his sighting<br />
of a UFO <strong>the</strong> previous November.<br />
The document goes on to say that <strong>the</strong>University of British Columbia was<br />
interested in tracking down <strong>the</strong> object, which was reported to have<br />
impacted somewhere in <strong>the</strong> Chilcotin area.<br />
As one of <strong>the</strong> few UFO researchers in Canada, Vike says he receives all<br />
types of unexplainable stuff, from right across <strong>the</strong> country.<br />
The fact that he's willing to listen to <strong>the</strong>se claims and investigate <strong>the</strong>m<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r makes him stand out from <strong>the</strong> crowd. But despite what people may<br />
think, he's not nuts.<br />
"No, not at all," said Vike. I'm sure <strong>the</strong>re are some people that thmk that,<br />
but we don't go at it with <strong>the</strong> intention of saying <strong>the</strong>re are little green guys.<br />
It is serious. It is a science. I investigate. I do whatever I can do, make phone<br />
calls to authorities, whatever."<br />
In an interesting aside> Vike says <strong>the</strong>re have been seven federal<br />
government and five military hits to his web site since <strong>the</strong> beginning of<br />
February.<br />
Whe<strong>the</strong>r this validates his investigations isn't really important to him, he<br />
just wants to know what <strong>the</strong>y are looking for.<br />
"Why are <strong>the</strong>y all interested in my site?" said Vike.<br />
Vike says if people are really interested in really looking for UFOs it's not<br />
that difficult<br />
"All people have to do is keep <strong>the</strong>ir eyes open,"said Vike. "Remember tolook<br />
up,"<br />
Story by Sundance Topham<br />
Hea<strong>the</strong>r Knauf (left) and Jessie Lisk (right) will be competing for <strong>the</strong> title of High School<br />
Rodeo Queen and will represent <strong>Quesnel</strong> for <strong>the</strong> next year. Photo contributed<br />
There will be tw^o young women vying for <strong>the</strong> title<br />
of High School Rodeo Queen this year and although<br />
<strong>the</strong> field is small, both girls will be working hard-to<br />
win;<br />
Hea<strong>the</strong>r Knauf and Jessie Lisk will be put through<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir paces as <strong>the</strong>y demonstrate <strong>the</strong>ir horsemanship abilities,<br />
ga<strong>the</strong>r speech and modelling skills and spend<br />
time in <strong>the</strong> community with our senior citizens.<br />
The girls have learned hair and makeup skills at<br />
Theo's Hair Studio and Coralee Oakes has been teaching<br />
<strong>the</strong>m how to address <strong>the</strong> public and present <strong>the</strong>mselves<br />
well.<br />
As well as showing <strong>the</strong>ir skills on <strong>the</strong> back of a<br />
horse, both Hea<strong>the</strong>r and Jessie are learning reining patterns<br />
and also completed a written exam which tests<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir knowledge on tack, horse and <strong>the</strong> rules of <strong>the</strong><br />
high school rodeo competition book.<br />
They will also be going to Dunrovin Park Lodge to<br />
visit with <strong>the</strong> residents and serve <strong>the</strong>m a meal.<br />
The crowning will take place on April 28 in <strong>the</strong><br />
Bouchie Lake Hall. Along with announcing <strong>the</strong> royalty<br />
<strong>the</strong>re will be an auction and a $5 a plate dinner and<br />
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Tom Gurnett and Jean Speare pour over <strong>the</strong> pictures and<br />
text for <strong>the</strong> Legion anniversary book. Annie Gaiiant photo<br />
75 years of<br />
Legion service<br />
The considerable human resources of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Quesnel</strong><br />
branch of <strong>the</strong> Royal Canadian Legion have been<br />
brought to bear on <strong>the</strong> occasion of <strong>the</strong>ir 75th anniversary.<br />
.<br />
Its hard to believe <strong>the</strong> Legion has been around for<br />
75 years, but with a special anniversary book being<br />
compiled and various events being planned, members<br />
of Branch 94 plan to share <strong>the</strong>ir excitement.<br />
"This is <strong>the</strong> first time this branch has chronicled its<br />
history since it began on October 10, 1927," said anniversary<br />
committee chair Tom Gurnett. "The idea came<br />
from Jean Johnson. It was her promotion that started<br />
<strong>the</strong> ball rolling."<br />
When a devastating fire destroyed <strong>the</strong> old Legion<br />
hall, records, mementos, photos and numerous o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
treasures went up in smoke.<br />
Although many items have ei<strong>the</strong>r been replaced or<br />
substituted with o<strong>the</strong>r equally valuable memorabilia,<br />
some members, including Jean, felt a book would help<br />
preserve <strong>the</strong> branches history.<br />
There was also concern over <strong>the</strong> number of members<br />
who are passing away and <strong>the</strong>ir story may never<br />
be told.<br />
Tom, with <strong>the</strong> extensive assistance of his committee,<br />
is editing and publishing <strong>the</strong> book on his computer<br />
and it will be printed by Spartan Printing. If all goes as<br />
planned <strong>the</strong> 100 plus publication will be ready by midsummer.<br />
Each page is divided into three sections with historical<br />
information, personal recollections and photos<br />
presented separately.<br />
"This way its many short stories," Tom said.<br />
With submissions by such veterans as Tom Moffat,<br />
Jerry Lemire, Reg Muir and Sue Ward, plus <strong>the</strong> <strong>Quesnel</strong><br />
<strong>Cariboo</strong> <strong>Observer</strong> archives at <strong>the</strong> museum^ <strong>the</strong><br />
committee is very pleased with <strong>the</strong> way <strong>the</strong> book is<br />
shaping up.<br />
Even though <strong>the</strong> book is almost complete, Tom<br />
said <strong>the</strong>y are still looking for submissions.<br />
When completed Tom expects to sell <strong>the</strong> book for<br />
less than $20, just enough to cover costs.<br />
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COMMUJVITY<br />
Family Tree aids <strong>the</strong> CDC<br />
A grand total of $500 was raised at <strong>the</strong> Quesnei Canadian Tire store and donated to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Child Development Centre and Daycare for <strong>the</strong>ir local tree sales through <strong>the</strong> Canadian<br />
Tire Foundation for Families' Family Tree Program. This program sees Canadian<br />
Tire stores across Canada donate $5 from <strong>the</strong> sale of every full size artificial tree donated<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Foundation for Families to benefit local charities and organizations. Here,<br />
Canadian Tire owner Dave Cross (right} presents president John Rousseu (left) and executive<br />
director Kurt Pedersen with <strong>the</strong> cheque.<br />
Photo contributed<br />
NGMA concerned<br />
energy,<br />
From front<br />
consultation prior to any decisions being<br />
made.<br />
Commenting on <strong>the</strong> issue, <strong>Quesnel</strong>'s<br />
representative on <strong>the</strong> NCMA board,<br />
Mary Sjostrom, said it is important for<br />
<strong>the</strong> province to have all <strong>the</strong> pertinent information<br />
before <strong>the</strong>y make any decision.<br />
"We are asking <strong>the</strong> province to slow<br />
dovi'n and do a proper evaluation," she<br />
said. "It's important that we go through<br />
a proper discussion before this happens.<br />
They need to start listening to <strong>the</strong> people<br />
of this province."<br />
Sjostrom encouraged anyone with<br />
concerns about <strong>the</strong> EC Hydro issue to<br />
contact MLA John Wilson to express<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir point of view.<br />
Thom also expressed misgivings<br />
^^^cgbic's is<br />
Celebrating<br />
about suggested changes to forest policy,<br />
particularly to those elements that tie<br />
harvesting to local production.<br />
"We understand <strong>the</strong> challenges facing<br />
industry, but strongly believe in <strong>the</strong><br />
principal of ensuring that areas rich in<br />
natural resources enjoy some of <strong>the</strong> economic<br />
benefit associated with <strong>the</strong> processing<br />
of <strong>the</strong>se materials," he said.<br />
On a similar note, Thom added his<br />
voice to <strong>the</strong> growing chorus of disgust<br />
about <strong>the</strong> softwood lumber debacle.<br />
"This dispute is putting thousands<br />
of our people out of work and has <strong>the</strong><br />
potential to destroy resource dependent<br />
communities," he said. "There is still a<br />
window of opportunity to find a solution<br />
in this dispute, and negotiators<br />
must continue to apply pressure at <strong>the</strong><br />
highest levels in order to affect a solution."<br />
QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER Sundiy.March 31,2002 Al7<br />
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