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South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce president Tom Bachynski says the local business group was “taken aback by the shocking costing information to become a regional municipality” that was supplied recently by the South Cariboo Joint Committee. Noting it’s something the chamber has been working on for five or six months, he says the information coming out of the May 14 joint committee meeting is not the same as “what we have gathered” since they started researching the pros and cons of a governance change for the South Cariboo.

“We’ve kind of thrown the anchor out and said, ‘let’s go back to our sources because maybe we misunderstood this.’ We’re just waiting to meet again with the sources that gave us the information of how a regional municipality comes together, how it functions and operates to see if we’re completely off-base or if we’re on-base and maybe the information supplied was for the extension of a municipality and not the creation of a regional municipality.” Noting they share the same word - “municipality,” Bachynski says they’re completely different things. He adds the verbiage was changed a few years ago and morphed from

county government to a regional municipality, and this is what the chamber representatives based their presentation to the joint committee on. “Really our population doesn’t change; it’s just called a regional municipality.” The chamber president says they may be wrong, and if they are, they will “drop it like a hot potato.” “There is no way we were doing anything to come close to the proposed numbers of $1,500 per household for tax increases. That is not our intention. “We originally started it because it was business driven to see if we

was involved with the formation of the CaribooChilcotin Beetle Action Coalition, which was formed in 2005, from day 1. She sat as chair and vice-chair of the initial group that had foreseen the events that are happening today, so she is well aware of the situation and issues. The committee will be conducting public consultations and has been asked to deliver a report by Aug. 15. The committee’s terms of reference are to specifically consider recommendations that could increase timber supply, including direction on the potential scope of changes to land-use objectives, rate of harvest and con-

version of volume-based tenures to area-based tenures. Says Barnett: “I think it’s going to be a challenging couple of months. However, I think it’s great we’re going to go out and talk to as many people as we possibly can in the pine beetle areas, which is about three-quarters of the province in my estimation.” A 24-page confidential mid-term timber supply report, which was mistakenly made public on the Internet last month and quickly became the focus of discussion and debate by independent Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson, analyzed four timber supply areas:

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Timber supply input sought Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett is sitting on the Special Committee on Timber Supply to examine and make recommendations about mid-term timber supply in British Columbia, as a result of the mountain pine beetle infestation. Barnett says she is pleased to be on the committee because she

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Feds cut funding E NTERTAINMENT for public library computer access Carole Rooney Free Press

Libraries in the province have lost the federal funding for providing public Internet access. In the recent federal budget, the Conservative government cut funding of $515,000 for community access programs in British Columbia libraries. Cariboo-Chilcotin NDP candidate Charlie Wyse is calling on federal MPs to restore computer access funds to local libraries. “Locally, these cuts affect 15 libraries in the Cariboo region. These libraries - in larger centres like Quesnel, Williams Lake, and 100 Mile House and in rural communities from Bridge Lake to Anahim Lake to Nazko - have lost the funds that provided computers, software and Internet access for use by the public.” While the federal government is responsible for this cut, he says local governments will have to squeeze their own budgets to make up for the loss. “Larger libraries may be able to reallocate funds to cover this loss, but small libraries don’t have that choice. They relied completely on the federal grant to provide this service.” However, Cariboo Regional District (CRD) chair Al Richmond says it is unlikely there will be any service cuts to public Internet access at its three regional branches and 12 community libraries in the Cariboo. “Our chief librarian [Colleen Smith] feels access to the Internet is key. It’s well utilized and it’s well worth it.” CRD directors are looking at the impacts now, which, he explains,

will range from a $15,000- to $22,000-hit each year to the total budget for the Cariboo-Chilcotin. “For the present time, we’ve just reconfigured. We’re not going to be removing that access, but it will cost us money.” Meanwhile, Wyse says people in remote areas are disproportionately affected as many do not have Internet service available to them at home, and the library is often the only local place offering them public access to an online computer. Richmond adds he disputes the federal government’s premise that less than two per cent of residents will remain without access to the Internet by this summer. “The numbers may indicate that, but certainly in the real rural areas that’s not the case. “We just need to make that case back to feds and say: ‘look we think it’s a very important program, and perhaps you need to look at the areas and target more rural areas rather having it in every library around’.” He adds this will likely take the form of a letter to the federal government as well as speaking directly to local MPs. Meanwhile, the CRD is inviting all its residents to complete a survey of its smaller, rural community library services. Anyone living within reasonable range of one of its 12 Community Library Branches is asked to complete the survey, whether they use the library. South Cariboo community libraries are located in Bridge Lake, Forest Grove and Lac la Hache. The survey is available online at www.cln.bc.ca or can be picked up at any CRD branch library.

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Cowboy up... Cash Sellars of Williams Lake personified the spirit of the West in his cowboy outfit at the Little Britches Rodeo on May 19 at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club arena.

Cariboo teachers exempt from ruling A Labour Relations Board (LRB) ruling issued recently requiring teachers to complete report cards doesn’t apply to teachers in School District 27 (SD27). Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers’ Association (CCTA) president Joan Erb says all local parents will have received report cards long ago. The LRB order states the British Columbia Teachers’

Federation (BCTF) members must submit marks and prepare report cards for “struck-work periods” since September. However, SD27 teachers have an agreement with district administration that excludes them from that ruling, so it won’t affect them. ‘’Once Bill 22 was passed on March 16, there was an expectation for locals

whose reporting period extended past [that date] to do report cards. That was before any application to the LRB.” The reporting period for elementary students in SD27 runs from March 1 to April 15, so Erb explains she and district superintendent Diane Wright agreed teachers would send out second-term report cards, but would not

do the first term. When the BCTF later advised locals not do any back-dated report cards, Erb says it was “too late” for CCTA members, as she had made this prior agreement. Once the issue went to the LRB to force teachers to issue report cards, the local teachers were, therefore, also exempted from its ruling, she explains. Elementary student

report cards have already been issued to parents for the mid-term reporting period, she adds. “So we kind of lucked out in the sense that because of that agreement, we did not have to go back and do first-term marks.” For secondary students whose courses don’t run all year, the agreement See TEACHERS… page A4

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100 Mile’s Cariboo Mall slated for changes Carole Rooney Free Press

Cariboo Mall in 100 Mile House has new owners, and it may soon be getting an exterior facelift. That’s the word from mall manager Wayne Walker who says he expects the mall will soon sport a whole new look and, possibly, some new businesses. Cariboo Mall is now owned by Kandolas Investments group of Kelowna, which

he notes also owns a variety of other malls in the province, as well as numerous furniture stores, including the chain of 13 City Furniture & Appliances locations. Walker says Kandolas should not to be confused with Kondola’s Furniture, which, he says, is not connected. Furthermore, he adds he doesn’t know if Kandolas will open a furniture store in the mall, where there are currently vacancies.

TEACHERS… from page A3 had resolved teachers would carry on with the regular end-ofterm reporting, she notes. Teachers gave firstterm secondary marks (up to December) to the school secretary in hard-copy form, Erb says, and then the

school board paid additional secretarial time to put those marks into the system. Since Bill 22 legislated an end to all BCTF job action, she notes teachers will issue June report cards to go out to all parents as usual.

Wayne Walker “It is a very progressive company and there is empty space there. I think that would be anybody’s guess.” Walker notes it was “strictly coincidental” that the Coughlan’s Hardware store recently moved out, and was unrelated to the mall’s sale in January or any plans the company may or may not have. “I think you are

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for before Walker took over as the now-local new management, he adds. “Many of the calls that I’ve had were from people who had existing businesses that had been interested over the years,

but for whatever reason couldn’t seem to work anything out. “It just takes working the fine print out and, hopefully, this summer we’ll see a couple of new businesses in there.” Walker notes he

can be reached at 250-395-3424 for inquiries about mall space. “For anybody that’s interested, the Cariboo Mall is open for business. I’ll talk to anybody for any size.”

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benefits that go along with being a single body, the chamber president says. He adds the chamber is going to “go back and reload,” and dive into the legislation a little deeper to make sure what they were claiming in the past is factual. “Before we go any further, we’ll be going back to the joint committee and talking to them about what they have released and if it’s correct or if it needs to be updated.” Bachynski says he hopes to have the chamber’s re-analysis done within a couple of weeks.

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Former BC First Party interim president Gary Young has announced his candidacy as an independent for the Cariboo-Chilcotin constituency. He explains the BC First Party has decided to “change direction” and, rather than pursuing its own MLA candidates, it will support independents by acting as an information source. “I like the policies and things they stand for, but the obvious thing for me to do is step ahead of that and run as an independent in the Cariboo-Chilcotin.” If CaribooChilcotin B.C. Liberal MLA Donna Barnett runs for re-election next year, Young will run against her, British Columbia NDP candidate Charlie Wyse and anyone else appearing on the ballot. The BC Conservatives attempted to recruit him, Young says, but he declined in favour of representing the people and not a party. “The biggest overall thing is for the constituency to have a real voice. “Right now, it’s: ‘this is what we want you to do, Donna [Barnett], this is the line, this is what you support’ no matter what the constituents think.” Young adds some people say they have “no choice” in the elections, as they won’t vote for any of the “Big Three” parties, so they either cast their ballot for the fringe parties, or don’t vote at all. Others vote the same way every time out of habit or apathy, he notes, and need to look at what is hap-

Gary Young pening in B.C. “I don’t think people want to look at it because ... maybe they voted for that party. But they have to wake up; the province is in dire straits. “Show me one single job that lower corporate taxes has produced… it doesn’t.” Young says the problems are in the decisions of one or two people at the top who do what they want. He notes those problems haven’t changed under Premier Christy Clark. “She keeps repeating this thing: ‘there’s going to be three pipelines’. I think it’s a little presumptuous of her to suggest she’s going to be

around to make sure they go through [in 2020] ... when there is so much [election] competition.” The campaign promise by Clark to have a transparent government is “more than a joke,” Young says, adding people in the province are “very disgusted” by what’s being “covered up.” The new candidate explains these include the proposed Site C Dam on the Peace River and a 20-year contract with a fracking firm for Williston Lake water. Both are projects the B.C. Liberal government has exempted from review and approval by the B.C. Utilities Commission, he adds, which otherwise provides a report that the public can view. Young says leaving the Harmonized Sales Tax in place until just

before the May 2013 provincial election is a way of taxing individuals more so a few businesses can benefit. “That’s not good for families at all.” The new candidate plans to liaise with Cariboo North Independent MLA Bob Simpson, and notes he talked to Delta-South Independent MLA Vicky Huntington about her advice on running as an independent candidate. Some constituents like to vote for the person running, he adds, but don’t always approve of their party. “I’m not answerable to anyone except the voters. I’m available, they can talk to me and they’ll get real answers. I want people to have a direct voice.” “If I’m elected, they’ll get the truth

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Quesnel, Williams Lake, Prince George and Lakes. 100 Mile House timber supply area was not analyzed because the report only dealt with the four worst areas in the province. For the Quesnel and Prince George forest districts, the report states: “Under current lumber market conditions, it is uneconomical to harvest dead pine located at long haul distances from the mills. Licensees have indicated that the economic supply of dead pine varies from 1.5 years in Quesnel TSA to about five years in the Prince George TSA.” Barnett says these are the first areas the new committee will deal with because they are the hardest hit. “We’ll be sending out invitations to everyone in specific areas that we can think of. We’ll have a website so people can put in their comments. “We’re going to be communicating with as many people who are being affected as possible.” Noting the committee had a short meeting on May 18, Barnett says she is not sure of what the

Donna Barnett input-gathering process is going to look like, but it should be nailed down in a couple of weeks. “Once we get the consultation-process format organized, we’ll make that public. This has to be a very broad consultation because we have many issues of the land base, and none of us wants to exclude anybody.” Regarding one of the specific terms of reference that could increase timber supply: “including direction on the potential scope of changes to land-use objectives,” Barnett says those are the issues the committee wants to hear from the public about. “There’s nothing saying we’re going to change anything in land-use plans, but everything is on the table and open for discussion.” If people are going

to go into opening up land-use plans, Barnett notes they are covered by legislation and would have to be dealt with accordingly. “That’s going to be a huge discussion. You have to keep your mind open and listen to everybody.” She adds the allparty committee is going into the discussion with open minds. “We’re out there to listen, to gather data and put a report back to government.” The committee will also consider whether any changes to legislation are required. In making its recommendations, the committee will need to consider: • The Province’s commitment to balance the budget and maintain competitive electricity rates. • The need to maintain high environmental standards and protect critical wildlife habitat. • The orderly transition for communities to lower harvest levels. • Maintain a competitive forest industry. • First Nations’ titles and rights. • The softwood lumber agreement and other trade agreements.

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here is likely nobody in the B.C. Liberal government’s caucus than Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett better equipped to be a positive force on the new Special Committee on Timber Supply. This is the committee that is going to seek the public’s input on how to deal with the seriously declining fibre supply in British Columbia that was caused by the ravenous mountain pine beetle. The forest industry is in serious trouble and changes have to be made if it’s going to survive – even if it’s a scaled-down version of what we see today. When the pine beetle started munching its way across the province around the turn of the century, government didn’t respond to alarms that were going off about the fact that if the beetle invasion weren’t nipped in the bud, it would expand beyond our control. Within a very few years, it became abundantly clear B.C.’s number 1 revenue generator was in serious trouble. Ms. Barnett was one of the first municipal politicians off the line when it became a reality the Cariboo communities, which relied so heavily on the good-paying forest-extraction and lumberproducing jobs, were going to have to prepare for leaner times. She was a charter member of the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Committee whose members studied the situation, formulated a plan and worked so hard in the early years to educate and grab the attention of the general public. Few listened because the beetle-killed pine was being hauled out of the forest as a first line of defence in the hope of stopping the devastating loss of whole forests. Now, almost everyone realizes the forest industry is running out fibre to harvest and mill, and we have to make some adjustments. However, we have to be careful about the changes we allow the government to make. We know for instance, the big forest companies would like to start cutting in areas that have, up to now, been off limits. Their argument would be to keep the mills open. It’s obvious the status quo is not sustainable, so changes have to be made. It’s in our best interests to pay attention and study what’s going on in our forested land, and then offer informed input to Ms. Barnett and the rest of the committee. The decisions made this year will be felt by our great, great grandchildren.

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Climate warming reality After reading Bill McKibben’s book Eaarth, I realized the impacts of climate change are more severe, more catastrophic and more immediate than I had comprehended. The idea that we must act now to preserve this beautiful Earth for our grandchildren is outdated. The lives of people inhabiting the Earth right now are in jeopardy, thus we can no longer deny or avoid the problem. Droughts, floods, wildfires, rising sea levels and storms, which occur more often and more violently as time progresses, are devastating communities across the planet. While some are losing their homes, their livelihoods and sources of clean drinking water, others are losing their lives. In 2003, the United Nations announced the number of environmental refugees had surpassed the number of war and political refugees by two million. It has become apparent to me the actions that I, or any caring citizen, can take are not enough. I now understand why people band together and put pressure on our politicians to implement policies that will begin to reverse the damage that has been done to this Earth. One big move would be to stop subsidizing oil and gas companies.

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GUEST SHOT Each year, the Canadian government gives $1.4 billion in federal tax breaks to these companies. Just imagine that same $1.4 billion used to support renewable energy, such as solar, wind, geothermal, wave or tidal. These are the kind of big changes that needed to happen yesterday. I have never been so proud of my daughter, Megan, as during the last few months when I realized she was becoming an environmental activist. She and her friend, Hannah Butcher, have been feeling increasingly frustrated as they become aware of environmental issues and the fact that not enough is being done to address them. Megan would often rant to me, “Nobody is doing anything!” This is what led us to take part in a global event, called Connect the Dots – Climate Impacts Day. The idea was for a group of people to gather in an area affected by climate change and take a picture, which effectively displayed a way our area has been impacted. These pictures would then be

arranged into a powerful photomosaic by McKibben and his team at www.climatedots.org and sent to politicians and the media the world over. The message is clear: drastic changes need to be made and we need to act now! (Bill McKibben is an author, educator and environmentalist and is the founder of www.350.org.) We chose the pine-beetle infestation as the theme for our photo. The infestation has had a devastating environmental and economic impact on the 100 Mile House area and much of British Columbia. It is estimated that 12,000 jobs in B.C.’s forest industry could disappear within the next five years. The affected trees no longer help to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and now as they decompose, they emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The amount is staggering: 990 megatonnes of carbon dioxide — equivalent greenhouse gases will be released into the atmosphere by 2020. This amounts to more than five times the annual emissions from all forms of transportation in Canada. Lisa Posnikoff is a 100 Mile House resident and a member of 350.org.

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with lack of coverage To the editor: I am writing this to express my disappointment in the lack of coverage regarding the Canim Lake First Nations participation in the opening and closing ceremonies of the recent North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in 100 Mile House. Chief Mike Archie and drummers attended the barbeque at the 108 Heritage site for the delegates, and regaled us all with tales of the Tsq’escen way of life and beliefs. He also took part in the official opening of the convention on Thursday. At the closing banquet on Friday night, the delegates were given a wonderful display of Tsq’escen dancing, drumming and singing. Chief Archie went to great lengths to explain the significance of certain

items on his dance costume, and I feel that all delegates came away with a little bit more of an understanding of this proud First Nations band who are members of the Shuswap Nation. As we were reminded at all of the events, we are on traditional First Nation lands of the Tsq’escen, and were welcomed by the chief as visitors to their lands. So on behalf of all of the attending delegates and surrounding communities, thank you Chief Archie and Tsq’escen members for the warm welcome and the entertainment you provided to us all on Friday evening. Margo Wagner Canim Lake Editor’s Note: Coverage of the Canim Lake’s participation in the NCLGA convention on page A4 of the May 16 edition.

Protection for the environment slashed To the editor: Last week, KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod voted in favour of a 400-page budget bill that amends more than 70 different acts and devotes an astonishing 150 pages to weakening laws to protect our environment. The Conservatives claim this “streamlining” of environmental legislation is so important it has to be passed right away. So, why didn’t we hear about it until now? Why didn’t they campaign on it in the last election? Why are the Conservatives ramming all these changes through Parliament and refusing to break up the mammoth bill, so all its parts can be properly studied? The Conservatives are trying to avoid public scrutiny by cramming major environmental changes into a sweeping

“kitchen sink” bill. They want to eliminate federal environmental assessments for all but a few projects and do less comprehensive reviews where they still occur. They want to eliminate protection for fish habitat, despite the fact you don’t have fish without a habitat. All of this comes on top of announcements of 900 positions to be cut at Environment Canada. Mrs. McLeod and the Conservatives didn’t campaign on gutting environmental regulations, yet they are trying to pass them under the radar. Mrs. McLeod needs to come clean to her constituents about her hidden agenda of environmental destruction. Kirsty Duncan, MP Liberal critic for the environment

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark has a new political problem buzzing around her office. A year ago, the newly appointed premier was looking to change the channel for an unpopular government grappling with the fallout of the Harmonized Sales Tax. Newly appointed NDP Leader Adrian Dix was touting an idea that is all the rage with urban folks, a ban on “cosmetic pesticides.” All the better British Columbia communities already have one, starting with Clark’s old stomping ground of Port Moody in 2003. So, she figured she’d better run to the front of this parade, swipe a popular policy from the Opposition and do something to redefine the BC Liberal Party after the tax-cutting, regulation-repealing decade of Gordon Campbell. However, first an all-party committee would hold hearings around the province, chaired by Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. Bennett presented the committee’s report last week, and one could see what was coming. Bennett is the rifle-toting outdoorsman who recently called on his government to abandon the carbon tax, saying it’s silly to keep pretending B.C. can change the world’s climate. He was recently appointed by Clark to co-chair the BC Liberal Party policy committee for next year’s election, a strong signal of the party’s rightward shift in response to the BC Conservative threat. Bennett concluded that after 10 months of hearings, the public aversion to common lawn and garden herbicides is based on

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BC VIEWS “chemophobia” that flourishes due to scientific illiteracy. That statement is both politically dangerous and absolutely correct. I first covered this issue in the Okanagan 25 years ago, when environmentalists fought the use of Roundup by the forests ministry to knock down brush and promote new trees. The evidence boils down to this: these complex organic compounds break down in a short period to simpler, common components that pose no threat. Thus, with buffer zones around watercourses and temporary entry restrictions, they are safe. Unfortunately, most people know little or nothing about chemistry and refuse to believe this. It’s part of the scientific nonsense trend that has grown in B.C. society for decades. We have parents turning their backs on routine immunization because of superstitions about vaccines. We have people panicked about imaginary health effects of smart meters, egged on by shoddy, sensationalist media reporting.

The parallels between local government responses to smart meter hysteria and this scientifically ignorant push against “pesticides” are telling. As Bennett put it, when someone becomes convinced her child is at risk, “that mom is pretty darn compelling when she goes to council.” Few have the courage to stand up to that. The committee sought advice from Health Canada, whose scientists approve conditions of use for chemicals. Health Canada representative Lindsay Hansen said B.C. was the first province to ask for its advice, despite the fact that most provinces have imposed bans. These bans are political, not public safety measures, University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon told MLAs. The committee also learned that “cosmetic” use accounts for only five per cent of pesticide use. Most of it is in agriculture, forestry and commercial pest control, with no ban proposed. MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics. Backyard fruit trees go unsprayed and pests spread to orchards and fields. We have large areas of agricultural land reserve, but 85 per cent of the people who live in those areas don’t farm. The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines. The premier has a choice here. She can do the popular thing, or the right thing. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Opinion not shared but letter appreciated To the editor: I commend Andrew Packham on his eloquent defence of Gordon Hoglund and disappointment at the perceived bias of the 100 Mile House Free Press (May 9 letters to the editor). Although I don’t agree with him, I nonetheless appreciate good writing. As an attendee of that meeting, I can attest that Taseko’s presentation was an effort to detail the positives of their project. Did Mr. Packham expect them to shoot

themselves in the foot? As for freezing Mr. Hoglund off the podium, his transgression was in his manners rather than in his message. Taseko planned the meeting, arranged and paid for advertising and refreshments, rented the venue and incurred the expense of staff attendance. Those efforts automatically entitled Taseko to set the format and agenda. It was their party, and Mr. Packham is absolutely correct in stating that Mr. Hoglund’s attempts

to disrupt it were not well received. Most of the others in attendance were there out of a genuine interest in Taseko’s plans for the Prosperity Mine, and allowing Mr. Hoglund to take the floor would have imposed an unwelcome element of hostility that all in attendance would have been (and were) subjected to. In continuing, Mr. Hoglund would have disrespected not only the Taseko staff, but also the majority of those present.

After the presentation, Taseko spokesman Brian Battison invited all present to speak with him and other representatives from the company in informal cocktail-partystyle groupings. The very first person to whom Mr. Battison extended the invitation to express his views was Mr. Hoglund. Elsa Benin Forest Grove See more letters to the editor on page A12.

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Newsbeat Around the province Police talk man off bridge PRINCE GEORGE - Police saved a man who was threatening to jump off the Cameron Street bridge Sunday (May 20) afternoon. After receiving several 9-1-1 calls shortly before 3 p.m., police arrived to find a man outside of the railing on the east side of the bridge. The bridge was closed to traffic and officers began to speak with the man. At approximately 4:25 p.m., RCMP Cpl. Dave Tyreman was able to convince the man to come back over the fence. Officers and a member of the BC Ambulance Service secured the man and assisted him over the railing. The man, a 45-year-old Prince George resident suffering from a personal issue, was transported by the BC Ambulance Service to the University Hospital of Northern BC for treatment. The Cameron Street Bridge was reopened shortly after.

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Dennis Stroviki Lac la Hache I don’t know. Would it lower my taxes? Nothing seems to ever change regardless of the government.

Pete Williams Hawkins Lake Anything is worth looking into. There may be a better idea that works.

Ed Busch Bridge Lake I just moved here, but it’s definitely a good idea to consolidate and reduce any waste.

Gordon Pod Sechelt I have property here, so I pay taxes on that, and I’d say yes. It would cut down on bureaucracy.

Callers get cops, not cocaine SALMON ARM — Callers to the cell phone of an accused cocaine dealer ended up chatting to the RCMP instead. On Friday, May 11 at 11 p.m., RCMP arrested a man for cocaine trafficking in the Blind Bay area. The man is known to police and was in the process of meeting a potential buyer for a drug purchase when he was arrested. Police seized a large quantity of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, prescription drugs and cash. They also seized the man’s cell phone and answered several calls from potential drug buyers “These individuals were later met by police and educated on the perils of drug use,” says Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane of the Salmon Arm detachment. The name of the suspect is being withheld until formal charges are approved by Crown Counsel.

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C ap sule C omments World No Tobacco Day is on Thursday, May 31 this year. This is a World Health Organization-sanctioned day to highlight all that’s bad about smoking. Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. It’s a global epidemic that kills nearly 6 million people yearly. Make every day a no tobacco day.

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100 Mile House RCMP members extremely busy on long weekend POLICE REPORT The 100 Mile RCMP responded to 87 complaints and calls for service. Telephone service interruption Starting at 11 p.m. on May 24, there will be interrupted telephone service to the 100 Mile House area, which will impact the ability to call in complaints to the 100 Mile House RCMP Detachment. There will be office staff working from the time the outage begins at 11 p.m. until it’s projected end of 5 a.m. to receive complaints in person. Because it’s believed cell phone usage will not be impacted, the public can call 9-1-1 from their cell phones if there is an emergency. Aggressive drivers targeted Over the May long weekend, there was specific traffic enforcement out on Highway 97 to target aggressive drivers. As a result, there were 59 violation tickets issued for speeding by both the 100 Mile House Traffic Services and the 100 Mile House RCMP. In addition, there were four vehicles impounded for excessive speed, which ranged from 46 to 55 km/h over the posted speed limit. None of the iden-

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tified drivers were from the 100 Mile House area with the majority being from the Lower Mainland. Different stories On May 17, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a collision between a fuel truck and a BMW car near the entrance to the transfer station at Lone Butte. Both vehicles were eastbound on Highway 24 with the BMW in the lead. The BMW slowed in the lane and turned into the dump road. The driver of the fuel truck believed the BMW driver was turning left and then came back across the eastbound lane. The fuel truck impacted the BMW causing them to be caught together. There was no loss of fuel from either vehicle. The vehicles were separated by the tow truck with the

BMW suffering over $2,000 in damage. There were no injuries. Both drivers had different versions of the events and the physical evidence at the scene was inconclusive. As there were no independent witnesses, no charges were laid. Failed sobriety tests On May 15, 100 Mile Traffic Services pulled a vehicle over in 100 Mile because the driver had been observed not wearing a seatbelt. During the traffic stop, it became evident the driver had recently used drugs. Standardized roadside Field Sobriety Tests were administered, which the driver did not pass. The driver was detained and returned to the 100 Mile RCMP Detachment where further drug tests

were administered. The driver’s licence was suspended for 24 hours and he was released from custody. This matter is still under investigation.

Rollover incident On May 15, 100 Mile RCMP, along with ambulance and the Greeny Lake Volunteer Fire See POLICE… page A14

Sometime during the past week, a cabin in the 7500 block of Canim Lake Road South was broken into and numerous items were taken. Among the larger items were a Yamaha “Wave Runner” Personal Water Craft and a 2006 Sea-Doo. The value of both these power craft is estimated to be $10,000. It appears that the culprits may have had knowledge that these two items were present at the property before the breakand-enter occurred. If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

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Cultural expressions should be allowed To the editor: This is an open letter to federal Environment Minister Peter Kent. Re: Taseko Mines Ltd. request to prohibit First Nations drumming at environmental hearings. As a resident of Williams Lake and a Canadian, I am deeply concerned about Taseko’s request to prohibit First Nations drumming at the federal environmental review on Prosperity Mine. While in Victoria recently, I attended a Truth and Reconciliation session. It was a powerful gathering, as First Nations people told their stories. The Truth and

Reconciliation Commission is working at rebuilding the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians. We know from their own stories that First Nations children sent to residential schools were punished for speaking their language. We also know important cultural traditions, such as potlatch, were forbidden by the governments of the day. Given the work being done now to repair the damage inflicted by governments and churches in earlier decades, we cannot support Taseko’s request. If First Nations people

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are not permitted to express their feelings and beliefs in their own traditional ways, we are condemning them once more to an oppressive environment in which they are, once more, considered as second-class citizens. I urge you to reject Taseko Mines Ltd.’s request and allow the environmental review process to unfold with all Canadians able to express their concerns in culturally appropriate ways. Thank you for your consideration of this request.

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A chimney fire had 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue crews responding to a home on Horse Lake Road during the morning of May 13. Chief Darrell Blades says that due to the quick action of a neighbour who doused the chimney with water from a garden hose, firefighters arrived to find the fire virtually extinguished. “We just made sure it didn’t extend anywhere and checked it out to make sure everything was safe. We were only on scene for half an hour.” The blazing wood stove chimney prompted some helpful and cautionary tips from the fire

chief, however. If someone has a chimney fire, he “highly recommends” they call the fire department immediately, regardless if the homeowner believes the danger is past. Fire crews will respond, Blades explains, and will check for “extensions,” such as into the attic space, walls or ceiling. He adds there are things the homeowner can do (presuming it is safe to do so), before exiting the building and waiting for the fire department. “The best thing to do is throw about a cup of water in the fire box, close the door and let steam go up the chimney to help knock the

fire out. “We don’t advise people to go up on their roofs and try to put it out that way, it’s a dangerous spot to be.” This is the time of year people tend to be lax on cleaning chimneys, he explains, yet mild temperatures in the spring often lead to dangerous conditions. “If you only use the fireplace or wood stove once in a while, and it’s just a nice, slow-burning damper-down fire, then that’s where the creosote builds up fast. “Even though you think you’ve cleaned it [recently] and you’re not using it very much, that’s when creosote builds up and you’ve really got to keep an eye on the chimney.”

POLICE… from page A11 Department, responded to a single-vehicle rollover incident at the seven-kilometre mark on Spout Lake Road. The 80-year-old female driver had lost control of her vehicle on the gravel road and the vehicle had rolled and came to rest upside down on its roof. The woman, who suffered minor injuries, was extricated and taken by ambulance to hospital in Williams Lake. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Charges are not being pursued in this collision.

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musicians. They will be having the freedom to mix things up a bit during the concerts this year by performing together with other Idols on stage. Fry says he appreciates everyone who came out to audition, and if they did not make it through this year, he urges them to practice and come out and audition again next year. He also thanks Canlan Ice Sports for the use of the arena and meeting room. Fry will be interviewing the Idols live on his online radio station, Caribooradio.

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By Angela Cole The Second Annual Communities in Bloom (CiB) event will be happening at the Stan Halcro Arena (Agriplex) in 100 Mile House on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Once again, we will have the Horse Lake Garden Centre and Cariboo Plant Ranch setting up a variety of plants, trees and other gardening items to help 100 Mile and area gardeners finish their spring planting. The plant sale will coincide with the Fleas Knees flee market. Residents are urged to stop in and pick up their plants and other items to get the community busi-

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Rowan Cole posed with some red geraniums at the 100 Mile Communities in Bloom committees Get Growing eventl ast year. nesses and residents blooming before the CiB judges arrive this summer. Folks who attend can also enjoy a delicious organic espresso or iced coffee drink and a naturally raised locally produced hotdog from Retro Dog. It will be a great way to spend a Sunday This year, the 2012 Communities in Bloom committee is offering something new for the children. Each garden centre

will have a sunflower available to purchase for children to grow and nurture and then show off at the upcoming South Cariboo Community Fall Fair. This contest will be an exciting way to help encourage children to plant and care for a flower and, perhaps, win a ribbon at the fair. The Community Cruiser, sponsored by Central GM, will be out looking for members of the community

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Carpet bowlers finish provincials with bronze DEKA DISTRICT DIANA FORSTER 250-593-2155

The Interlakes Carpet Bowlers sent teams to the Provincial

Carpet Bowling Championship in Prince George in midMay. While the triples team of Kitty Carroll, Sandy Hurley and Marion Mickelsen did not place this year, the fours teams did. Many congratulations go to last year’s gold medal winners, Deka Lake’s Rose and

Robert Magnusson and Bridge Lake’s Ed and Maureen Van Gool who won bronze this year.

Fishing derby Deka Lake & District Ratepayers’ A s s o c i a t i o n (DLDRA) is gearing up for Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s (DLDVFD) annual

fishing derby on the August long weekend. For many years, the DLDRA has catered breakfasts on both mornings, and supper from 2 to 7

p.m. on Sunday, for the hordes who enjoy the derby. This year, however, DLDRA is so short of manpower it really needs some residents to step forward to help.

Meals are catered behind Deka Fire Hall, and breakfasts are served from 8 to 10.30 a.m., Aug. 4-5. In addition, secretary Penny Millway notes DLDRA is

receiving phone calls asking why it is “not doing something” about one thing or another. Millway points out that if See DEKA… page A21

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there were people to â&#x20AC;&#x153;do something,â&#x20AC;? it would be done. She notes that without more help, nothing will get done. If you can commit to helping, especially for the fishing derby meals, call Millway at 250-593-4521. Auxiliary meeting The DLDVFD Ladies Auxiliaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last meeting of the season is June 13 at Deka Fire Hall. There will be a short business meeting at 11 .30 a.m. followed by a potluck luncheon, and all ladies of Deka Lake and Higgins Lake are invited. AGM slated Mountain Spruce Community Centre Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual general meeting will be held at 11 a.m., June 14 at the park, which is at the intersection of Mahood Lake and Burgess roads. Piano award The community congratulates Wilson Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11-year-old Logan Law for receiving the 20th Century Junior Piano Award at the recent 100 Mile Festival of the Arts. Logan, who is in Grade 4 piano, has been taught by Ginny Alexander for about five years. She is obviously proceeding with excellence. Skipping out On May 4, the entire student body of Bridge Lake Elementary School jumped and skipped their hearts out for the Heart & Stroke

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Foundation of BC & Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Jump Rope campaign. At the time of this writing, with dozen or more envelopes still to come in, the total was $1,069. Celebrations Birthday bubbly

goes to Ken Patterson, while five huge balloons are winging their way to Daniel Veitch. Congratulations are sent to Val and Gary Davidovich on their 27th wedding anniversary on May 25.

Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. â&#x20AC;˘ Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission meets at the Interlakes Hall, 7 p.m. tonight (May 23), followed by an Interlakes Community Associa-

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nent neighbours, and then meet at the fire hall at 11 a.m. Lunch will be provided. â&#x20AC;˘ To register children for Bridge Lake Community Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (BLCS) Eureka Science July 23-27, or Playdays, Aug. 7-10, call 250-593-4538.

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Henderson elected to NCLGA board Carole Rooney Free Press

Spence Henderson has been elected to the executive of the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA). The District of 100 Mile House councillor was elected as a NCLGA director-atlarge at its annual general meeting in 100 Mile at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, May 2-4. H e n d e r s o n joins Mayor Mitch Campsall, who was elected as NCLGA president at the AGM, on the board. “It’s really neat because it gives two voices from 100 Mile on the executive, which I think is the first time that’s ever happened, certainly for 100 Mile anyway.” There are many things Henderson says he hopes to help accomplish in the position, but he espe-

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Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond and District of Houston Councillor Michalle Jolly perused the food table during a coffee break on May 3 at the North Central Local Government Association Conference in 100 Mile House. cially looks forward to working on a Moving It Forward committee to bring more focus to communities located outside the Lower Mainland.

“There something like 170 municipalities in British Columbia; 90 of them have less than 5,000 people. So, getting the voice of the small

municipalities, that’s certainly something I want to do.” Henderson also held the NCLGA position for a sixmonth period in

Gorgeous weekend for Mega Show Heather Nelson Free Press

The South Cariboo Mega Show wrapped up its fifth season on the May 11-13 weekend. The South Cariboo Rec. Centre was abuzz with displays, products and information ranging from homebased businesses to home improvement, and from log building to recreational vehicles. Admittance to the show was by donation, with the proceeds going to KidSport, which is a program that helps youth play sports

Tara Grinyer even if they can’t afford the registration costs. “I don’t have the numbers of people attending the show yet,” says Canlan’s

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office/sales and community program co-ordinator Tara Grinyer. “But I do know that more than $1,700 was raised.” The entrance table was manned all weekend by Dianne Bob, Christian Sampson, Ben Johnson and Andrew Bremner, Grinyer says, adding she cannot thank the volunteers enough for their time and effort. Although the show may have been just a bit smaller than past years, she says it was a great time. She notes there was a lot of networking going on throughout the

weekend, not only between attendees and vendors, but also between the businesses. “Not everyone was selling their products. It was more of showcasing and promoting what their businesses do. “It was a gorgeous weekend as well as Mother’s Day and I’m really pleased with the attendance we had.” The Mega Mother’s Day Basket was given to Cindy Parent, she says, adding the basket was huge thanks to the numerous businesses donations.

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2008, toward the end of the last of his two previous terms as councillor. “I really enjoyed getting to know the other elected people in the province and I saw the bigger picture of the North.” Smaller communities go through the same kinds of things, he adds, and making these connections is the point of the NCLGA. “The convention and everything is good, but one of the best things about it is talking to guys from Vanderhoof or Fort Nelson or wherever, and you… can learn from them. “That’s certainly something I want to do for the NCLGA as well.” Henderson adds this networking will surely also benefit him in his role as district councillor.

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thank you As we all know 100 Mile and area is a great place to live and this has been proven once again by how successful you helped the Bankers Variety Show become this year. On March 24 a whopping $9,200.00 was raised and we are proud to announce the recipients in our community are: KidSport, 100 Mile Search and Rescue, The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre programs - emergency food cupboard, emergency transportation vouchers, childcare; Cedar Crest Special Olympics and Psalm 23. These donations were only possible through the support and kindness of the following: 100 Mile Community Club Rob Fry 100 Mile Fire-Rescue 100 Mile Free Press Dollars and Sense Safeway Canlan A & B Photo Tim Hortons Didi’s Boutique United Carpet Chevron Mayvin Plumbing & Heating Panino’s Century Home Hardware Whimsey Gifts fascination street Higher Ground Natural Foods The Bargain! Shop Lakewood Inn RBC CIBC

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Thank you to all the performers, volunteers, supporters and spectators. SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!

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Men’s fastball action now starts at 7 p.m. at Lumberman’s Park Ken Alexander Free Press

Exeter Sporting Goods picked up its first victory of the season with a 7-1 win over the Sanford & Dillman Hornets in Men’s Fastball action at Lumberman’s Park on May 14. Chris Cameron pitched seven solid innings for Exeter and registered six strikeouts for the win. Chad Paterson went 3-for-4 at the plate. Bob Collens also chucked a full game but had to settle for the loss. Squeaker for Red Rock On May 15, Red Rock defeated Jake’s Pub 7-6 in a hard fought battle. Jake’s jumped out to an early lead with four runs in the top of the first inning, but Red Rock countered with four of its own in the bottom half of the first. Then, things tightened up on both sides until the bottom of the fifth when Brent Szabo

hit a clutch two-run, two-out triple putting Red Rock up for good. Jake’s made it interesting it the top of the sixth, but was unable to score the tying run. Pat Findlay was on the mound for the victory for Red Rock, while Jason Armeneau and Greg Parent split pitching duties for the Jake’s Pub. Other games Exeter beat the Lac la Hache Food Mart Bantams 8-6 is a slugfest on May 16. On May 17, Shuswap shut out Jake’s Pub 5-0. How they stand After all teams have played four games by May 17, Exeter Sporting Goods is on top of the standings with a perfect 4-0 record for eight points. Red Rock is in second with six points, with a 3-1 win-loss record. The Sanford & Dillman Hornets are third with four points on a 2-2 record. Jake’s Pub and Shuswap

are tied in fourth place with two points and 1-3 records. The Lac la Hache Food Mart Bantams are still looking for their first victory.

Who’s on first? • On May 23, Sanford goes up against Jake’s on May 23. • Shuswap looks to give the Bantams a lesson on May 24. • There will be an intraleague tournament May 26-27. 100 Mile Men’s Fastball League president Rob Sanford says they will use a roundrobin format with the finals set to go around 2 p.m. on Sunday. • On May 29, Sanford Smokers take on Jake’s Old Buds. • Shuswap goes up against the Bantams on May 30. All league games are at Lumberman’s Park and start at 7 p.m. Fans are welcome to grab a seat on the bleachers and take in a game of exciting fastball.

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Red Rock chucker Pat Findlay throws a combination of pitches to keep opposing batters off balance in 100 Mile Men’s Fastball League action. Red Rock currently sits in second place in the league standings, and games are normally played Monday through Thursday at Lumberman’s Park, starting at 7 p.m.

Foothill Fillies gallop out of Prince George with prizes Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

Equestrian coach Carolyn Dobbs is feeling pretty proud of her Foothills Fillies riding club students Ocea Gunn, Isabell Pavlik and Andrea Dobbs. The trio competed at the Spruce Ridge Pony Club Spring Show

in Prince George on May 12-13 and all nailed championship performances. For 11-year-old Gunn, this was her first horse show, but determination overcame inexperience to earn her the overall beginner championship, as well as Reserve Junior Championship and Reserve Itty Bitty division

overall championship. She was also the Beginner Dressage and Beginner Hack champion. Riding Miss Irish, Gunn earned a prize haul that included several saddle pads and a horse blanket. Pavlik, 17, rode Cariboo Gold Rush to a championship finish in the Junior Hack event. Carolyn’s daughter,

Andrea Dobbs, won three first level Senior Dressage tests, giving her a good start for achieving her goal of qualifying for the 2012 BC Summer Games. “She’s well on her way,” Carolyn says, adding that if Andrea is successful, it will be her first time to compete at the games. In April, Andrea also

won a youth first level Dressage championship and a Reserve championship at the training level at the Kelowna Spring Dressage Festival. Carolyn was the first level Senior Dressage champion at that event. Pavlik assisted both riders as their groom. Carolyn says her students represented

the Cariboo well at the shows. “When these kids travel, their sportsmanship is second to none - how they help each other and help and support others. It’s such a pleasure to travel with kids who have that level of sportsmanship; where it’s not about the prizes, but about the journey and being there.”

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Pulling in the prizes at a couple of recent horseshows were Foothill Fillies club members Andrea Dobbs, left, Carolyn Dobbs, Isabell Pavlik and Ocea Gunn.

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The 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club wants to make sure that before it tries to bring a team to this community, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

(KIJHL) would look upon it favourably. Club president Tom Bachynski says the Wranglers have sent a letter asking the league if it would welcome 100 Mile to the KIJHL. “We went back to the league and said, ‘the Wranglers would

not talk to anybody else until you tell us that 100 Mile is a spot that would be acceptable for a franchise for the KIJHL’.” Since the board of governors’ meeting in Castlegar on May 6 when the Wranglers’ proposal to purchase the Revelstoke

Grizzlies was rejected, Bachynski notes there have been two inquiries. “We told both of them to ‘go play hockey and we’ll get back to you once the league has told us whether or not 100 Mile is a location that’s acceptable.’ Then we’ll follow the

Top shooter... The Third Annual Hans Saenger Memorial Shoot at the Forest Grove and District Rod and Gun Club was a great success with 15 shooters competing and another 15 spectators. Gary Martin of Lone Butte took home the memorial trophy after two rounds of trap shooting. After the trophy was awarded by club vice-president Dennis Brown, left, about 10 shooters continued with some games of Annie Oakley and Bushwacker. Martina Dopf photo

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Tomahawks hand out awards Ken Alexander Free Press

The Lac la Hache Tomahawks hockey team held its awards ceremony recently and goalie Willy Sellars, who stood on his head game in and game out, was named the most valuable player. However, Sellars says he was shocked when he got the nod as the MVP. “I thought Robin Gilbert was a shoo-in for our MVP trophy. He was the second leading scorer for the whole league and he was ‘lights out’ all

Al Navrot season.” Gilbert was an easy choice for leading scorer; Jeremy Zelt was named most sportsmanlike; and the unsung hero was Wade Balbirnie.

The others taking home hardware from the ceremony were top defenceman Drew Rose, top forward Ryan Minnabarriet, most improved player Bryan Adolph, an most inspirational player Roy Nichols. The Tomahawks inaugural year in the Central Interior hockey league was extremely successful with the club making the playoffs out of the gate. Coach Al Navrot says the Tomahawks did very well for a first-year team, and his squad surprised

a lot of people in the league. “Many thought our team wouldn’t even start the year, but we pulled off a small miracle. We finished in fifth spot in the league and made the playoffs. There were some key players that joined our team throughout the year, each one made us stronger. “One example is Robin Gilbert. He only played 15 of the 18 league games and he was second in league scoring. He is a great team leader and a scoring machine.”

In April, we held our annual general meeting and we have three new executive members. We will attend the league AGM in May, which will be held in Smithers. Our executive is actively seeking sponsorship in 100 Mile House, Lac la Hache and Williams Lake. “One of the reasons for the Tomahawks’ success was the support of Larry McCrea, Rudy Guenther and the people of the Lac la Hache Community Club. We are now planning for the upcoming season.”

108 Men’s Night off to great start By Spence Henderson It was a great start for the “official” Men’s Night at the 108 Resort Golf Course on May 16. Sixty-four golfers teed off and 45 stayed for dinner and awards. Seventyseven men have

joined the club and 55 have already paid their Royal Canadian Golf Association and men’s club fees. Pro Andy Wahnschaff warned some of the greens are a bit rough, but the beefed up prizes and draws seemed to send

most home happy. Especially happy were the multiple winners Dean McNeil, Rob Douglas, Steve Randall and Dave Jollymour. There were 40 prizes in all, so there were other multiple winners, but space restricts naming them all. Jollymour

Ladies bike group changes There have been some minor changes for the ladies bike group, says co-ordinator Lauren Bock. The Monday group is for intermediate bikers, and will be cycling on the single-track trails at 108 Mile. Participants will meet at the 108

Heritage Site parking lot at 6 p.m. Holly Wicks and Donna Fitzel will be there to lead the way. The Thursday group is for more relaxed biking on the wider ski trails, says Bock. “We have changed the time to make it

easier for folk to get there after work.” This group will meet at the 108 Heritage Site parking lot at 5:15 p.m. “We plan to be out biking by 5:30 p.m., and everyone is welcome.”

“To walk into surroundings where you have 200 boats and 800 kids wandering around - when the race comes around, they’ll have that experience.” The South Cariboo Rowing Club practises on Watson Lake and plans are in the works to host a Learn to Row program in early June for newcomers. For membership information, contact Jenkins at 250-7916463.

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and Douglas picked up the only birdies. The sign up sheet for the Breakfast Open on May 27 was circulated and sent to the pro shop for other golfers. Because of the high numbers, split nines finishing with the Men’s Night after 4:30 (so golfers can play 18 and make the awards) will be allowed when the times up to 4 p.m. are full.

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Teams from 100 Mile House were among an estimated 2,500 athletes at the 34th Kamloops Youth Soccer Association Slurpee Cup on the Victoria Day long weekend. The U14 girls 100 Mile Storm fought to find their legs in their first two games, losing to the Quesnel Strikers and Penticton Pinnacles. Down to just one substitute player for game 3 with Kootenay South, the Storm were kept afloat with stellar goal keeping by Charlie McQueen and aggressive offensive team play, which created numerous scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, no goals were scored, but the team regis-

tered a respectable 3-0 loss. Paige Hall found the back of the net in game 4 with Kelowna Eagles, registering the Stormâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only goal of the tournament. That contest ended 3-1 for the Eagles. According to team manager Pam Easton, the tournament was a positive experience for her squad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the girls know they are capable of playing good soccer and being competitive with bigcity teams. MVP awards went to Jane Pletzer, Kailey Lund, McQueen and Hall. The U16 girls 100 Mile Storm played four hard-fought games, posting 2-0 losses in their first two matches, followed by a 1-0 loss and a 1-1 tie. They held their

Marmot Ridge Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night saw some good golf Ken Alexander Free Press

There were 28 golfers for Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night at the Marmot Ridge Golf Course, May 17. The Callaway Division attracted 17 golfers. Reg Haggard shot a 40 and had the firstplace low gross. Todd Poirier took three strokes more, but captured second low gross Eleven golfers competed in the Handicap Division

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Vern Jeffrey scored a 32 for first-place low gross bragging rights, and Roger Hood carded a 27 for the first-place low net honours. Kurt Rankin and Doug Johnson hit the ball long and straight for the long-drive prizes. Closest to the pin prizes went to Dain Neis, John MacNeil, Haggard, Met Boyson and Jeffrey. Craig Stecyk and Jamie Crellin sank the long putts.

ground in game 1 with Kelowna and kept it scoreless until the final 10 minutes when Kelowna knocked in two goals. Game 2 with Quesnel Strikers saw the scoreboard idle until the end of the first half. 100 Mile outplayed Mission Blitz in a frustrating game 3, but were unable to score. Up against Ladner Strikers in their final game of the tournament, 100 Mile made good use of a pen-

alty shot by Courtney Dolinski who found the net past the Ladner goalie to tie game 1-1 with only moments to spare. Winners of the MVP awards were Carly Evans, Kaila Paterson, Heidi Hagen and Dolinski. While 100 Mile House didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t send a U13 boys team to the tournament, local players Reid Davidson, Masen Fernandes and Kean Kellermeier joined the Williams Lake Storm and assisted them to

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For the first time, the United Way (UW) has a staff member on the ground in the South Cariboo region, and she will work with community partners and support the annual campaign for United Way. Melissa Newberry, the UW community development associ-

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Lone Butte author pens his first novel Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

Writing has always been more than just a hobby for Jonathan McCormick of Lone Butte. With a background in martial arts and as a lawenforcement trainer, the former United States Marine has penned many articles for publications, such as the law enforcement periodicals, Blue Line, Twenty-FourSeven, and the Canadian

Firearms Journal. He was also the security columnist for the Vancouver Province newspaper. When he decided to write his first novel, Wyoming Secrets, it was natural the story is set in a world that he knows so well. The suspense thriller follows Secret Service investigator Jessica Fukishura and her hand-picked team of cowboy agent Rebecca Simpson and hacker Elisabeth Peltowski on assignment

in trendy spots all over the world. McCormick tells his story through a plot seeped in suspense, mystery, love, sex and martial arts. Wyoming Secrets was published on Jan. 28, 2012 and already it’s destined to become part of a series called “J” Team Novels. The second of the series, 30,000 Secrets, is well on the way and due to come out in February 2013. The series’ target reading audience is women

aged 21 years and over, but McCormick warns that his writing style is caustic. “I tell it like it is. I’ve used lots of personal background for the book, including martial arts and shooting from my own experience and training.” The book is available from Amazon.com.

Jonathan McCormick of Lone Butte recently penned his first novel, Wyoming Secrets.

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Don’t squat with your spurs on. I often see beautiful garden beds that are just too difÀcult to work in. Landscape planning not only involves plant layout but also accessibility. Esthetically pleasing pathways, borders and stepping stones can make garden maintenance enjoyable. To eliminate kneeling and bending use raised gardens. Beds constructed of larger timbers provide a comfortable place to sit while working in and enjoying your garden. Never ask a barber if you need a haircut Many of my clients struggle with soil quality. Just because a product is labelled as topsoil doesn’t mean it is a quality garden soil. Garden loam should be composed of sand, silt and clay in equal parts with the addition of generous amounts of composted organic material. All of these components are available locally and easily added to your existing product. The creation of a new garden or landscape feature can be costly and planning should literally happen from

the ground up. Be careful as a naked man climbin’ a barbed wire fence Proceed with caution. The idea of installing a new landscape feature is exciting and many will rush into the project. Creating a garden space takes careful planning to ensure success. Things to consider when choosing plants for your new space are sun exposure, water requirements and growth habits. Paying attention to blooming schedules and plant heights will ensure an esthetically pleasing garden throughout

the season. Your local landscapers and nursery operators have tried and tested many perennials in our Cariboo climate. They are a wealth of knowledge so don’t be afraid to ask for advice. Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back. I have spent many hours removing invasive plants that were actually introduced by the homeowner. Many grasses, creepers and self seeding plants can look fantastic in their little pot at the nursery. However, once allowed

to spread, these darlings can ruin the esthetics of a garden. Again, proper planning and talking to the professionals about your landscape design and desires can save you many hours chasing the proverbial cat. Don’t interfere with something that ain’t botherin’ you none. Lastly, I think we have the most beautiful wild spaces and natural backdrops to work with in the Cariboo. Once mowed, chopped down or leveled, the rustic charm of our natural forests and hillsides is difÀcult to reclaim. To develop one’s entire

property can become extremely costly and time consuming. I suggest using natural elements such as rocks, unique log work borders or decorative split rail fences to transition from lawns and gardens to natural forest backdrops. Don’t be afraid to celebrate the wild roses, berry bushes and shrubs native to this region. The Cariboo is an amazing place to live (despite its short growing season) so I encourage clients to use our natural resources to their full advantage. Article provided by Darrell Menduk, Rustic Landscapes

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COORDINATOR OF THE CENTRAL INTERIOR RURAL DIVISION OF FAMILY PRACTICE The Central Interior Rural Division of Family Practice is a new nonprofit society that aims to support and strengthen primary health care in the region. The Division is seeking a P/T Coordinator for its operations. The Coordinator will: Set up and maintain the division as a non-profit organization support the work of the Board plan and implement public information, research, and other projects in support of family physicians in the region, build relationships with family physicians, health care partner organizations The successful candidate should be able to work with family physicians, build and maintain strong relationships, communicate professionally in a variety of situations and have strong office and organizational leadership skills. Starting rate is commensurate with experience and will begin on a contractual basis. For a complete job posting, please send an email to: c i rd @ d i v i s i o n s b c . c a with the subject “Division Job Posting request.”

IF YOU would like to volunteer for the residents of Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Care Homes, then please join our auxiliary. We meet the ﬁrst Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill Site Lodge boardroom. For info call Shelly at 250-791-9277.

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and beneﬁt package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email pat@brabymotors.com

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SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. Qualiﬁcations shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31.

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SAFETY IS A CORE VALUE AND BUSINESS PRIORITY! West Fraser is one of the leading integrated forest products companies in North America. The Company produces lumber, wood chips, fibreboard, plywood, pulp, linerboard, kraft paper and newsprint at its mills throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and the southern United States. The Company currently has an excellent career opportunity at the Chasm sawmill division in 70 Mile House, BC. We are currently seeking an individual for the role of full time Accounts Payable Clerk. The candidate selected for this position will also be required to train as the back-up shipper and payroll administrator. This position requires an individual who is responsible for initiating, monitoring and processing purchase orders and invoices; ensuring timely payment of bills and preparation of internal reporting packages. In addition to regular accounts payable work, the candidate will be asked to learn the shipping and payroll duties to provide holiday relief. The ideal candidate will have experience in the procurement process. The candidate will be a self-starter, possessing exceptional communication, planning, organization, and computer skills. Knowledge of sawmill manufacturing processes is an asset. Must have a valid driver’s license. A degree or diploma in office administration or business management is preferred. To explore this dynamic opportunity, submit your resume, by mail or fax, in confidence prior to May 31, 2012, to: Office Manager, Chasm Sawmill, A Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd, P.O. Box 190, 70 Mile House, BC, V0K 2K0; Or by fax: Fax (250) 459 7070 For more information on West Fraser Mills Ltd, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Please send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/ address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, 1633 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 1P6. or Phone: 1-800-403-8222. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3. The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital. Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy. For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Road, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

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Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

TATTON STATION ROAD, 100 MILE HOUSE

Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

DROWNING IN Debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Ltd. GENERAL CONTRACTOR Custom Homes, Renovations, Landscaping, Driveways, Excavating - All wheel steer loader

PLUMBING & HEATING 250-395-3535 â&#x20AC;˘ 235 Fourth St., 100 Mile House

Timber Frame, Post & Beam & Log Accents

â&#x20AC;˘ Ralf Baechmann â&#x20AC;˘ Ph: 250-395-1256 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 250-706-4706 www.most-wanted.ca

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Auctions

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Townhouses

BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 26th 10:30A.M. For Craig Ervin of Lone Butte. Tractors, haying equipment, backhoe, trucks, tools, saddles & tack, skidoo’s, quads, lots, lots more. View website at www.bclivestock.bc.ca F.M.I. Call 250-573-3939

24th ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 25th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 26th from 10am-4pm. Approx. 125 tables.$3 admission is good for both days. 2 FREE STANDING stereo computer speakers; volume, bass and treble controls. Exc. sound. Like new w/box, $20.00. Sony 17” LCD monitor SDM-HS73. Beautiful 1280 x 1024 resolution. Like new, in box. $120.00. Sony DVD/CD player w/Dolby digital. Complete with remote/manual. $20.00, in very good cond. 250-395-6179. GET FAST Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramp Relief. safe with medication, all natural, proven results, guaranteed!!! Sold in 75 Countries. 1800-765-8660 EST. www.allcalm.com **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348 MANUFACTURED pure wood shavings: natural product, high quality, low cost, bulk bagged shaving for livestock, pets, gardens. Custom hauling available. Call New Cal Rabbit Farm 250-395-3336 or 250706-8972. STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.

SHOP EQUIPMENT SALE

WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin riﬂes and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Building Supplies SLIDING glass door (6’) and 4’x5’ window. Both are Douglas ﬁr, metal clad, dual pane, Argon ﬁlled and Low e coated. Asking $300 for door, $150 for window. Ph. 250-593-4177

Camera Equipment LIKE NEW Kodak C360 digital zoom camera kit for $50. Ask for Chris at 250-395-2219.

Small ads, BIG deals! Consignment CONSIGNING Vehicles, RVs, Farm Tractors & Equipment. Phone 250-395-2217 for more information.

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD all split & cut from 12” to 48”. $130 per cord (4x4x8). Free delivery. Chris, 250-706-3043. Stacking Avail. HEAT your entire home, domestic water and more with the Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Dual fuel ready models available. Call Today. Cameo Plumbing & Heating (250)395-3535.

Misc. Wanted

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Knack Job Box 2’x4’x2’ $300.00

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Knack Job Box 2’x5’x2’ $450.00

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Musical Instruments PIANO: Kimball Whitney, excellent condition. $1000. 250395-4809.

Husky 175 psi, 7hp comp c/w 80 gal tank 15cfm, 100 % duty cycle $700.00

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Mod U Blast Glass bead cabinet $700.00

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Steel work bench, 4’x2’x1.25” solid steel top and steel legs $300.00

Sporting Goods USED GOLF CARTS, excellent condition, with warranties. Call to view. 250-395-4775.

Real Estate

All in excellent condition and any reasonable offers will be considered.

Acreage for Sale

Please call 250-395-7570

LAND for sale by owner. $149,000. 65 acres surrounded by Crown Land. Approx. 35 acres yearly producing hay meadow. 30 head range use permit. Thomas Rd., property is 2.6 Km off Hwy. 24. Sheridan Lake area (east of 100 Mile). Contact Dan Lytton: 250-593-4135.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Community Resource Centre (between the Hospital and the Junior High School), or at the

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER in every form. Open every Saturday 10am - 3pm. 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House 250-395-3034

NEW HOME: 4904 Kitwanga. $239,000. Financing avail. rent to own, trade. (Realtors 2% commission) 250-395-1730.

We are CLOSED May 5-June 13

Mobile Homes & Parks

WANTED: approx. 24 horse shoes. Rusty ones are ﬁne. Pls call 250-395-7570.

1977 14 X 70 Mobile Home 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Oil Furnace Good Condition Must Be Moved 18,900. 250-395-3578

Garage Sales

For Sale By Owner

DIRECTORY ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $38.84 PER WEEK (PLUS HST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT

South Cariboo Branch

Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue). The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and veriﬁcation upon application. This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission.

Misc. Wanted

Professional Services

SANDERS REDI-MIX LTD. • CONCRETE/GRAVEL • • CONCRETE PUMPING • • SANDING & SNOWPLOWING •

250-395-3088 Located off Exeter Rd. Past Tim-Br Mart on McDermid Rd. 100 Mile House, BC

Premiu m Bottled Water on Tap!

“Taste the ” ce Differen

Now Featuring Watkins Products We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs!

250-395-6110

486-A Birch Ave. S. 100 Mile House, BC

Water Wells Ltd. Weston Licenced Drillers Specializing in Residential Wells Family Owned & Operated Since 1981 Environmentally Friendly Free On-Site Consultation Guaranteed Workmanship

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

Inquiries call

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE PULP LOGS Please call

Hwy. 24 at Sheridan Lake 10am to 3pm every Saturday from May 19 to September 1, 2012. Vendors welcome. $11.00 a spot. Buskers free. BRING YOUR TALENT AND SET UP A TABLE. Phone Joan 250-593-2353 or Rita 250-593-4986

NORM WILCOX

(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)

Garage Sales

CLEAN OUT THE BASEMENT, SHED AND GARAGE

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALES

and make some money doing it!

Just Ask For Our 100 MILE: 824 Spruce Ave. on May 26 & 27, 9am-4pm. Come have a look! 100 MILE: Flea Market. Sun. June 3, at 100 Mile Agriplex from 11am -4pm. Vendors call 250-395-4772 to book table. 100 MILE: Yard sale, 100 Mile United Church, 49 Dogwood May 26, 8:30 to 2. BBQ hot dogs. Household items, bake table. Donations for sale accepted at church or call 250395-2932 108 RANCH: Fri. & Sat. May 25 & 26, from 8am-2pm at 5361 Kallum Dr. Mower, tools, ladder, pressure washer, 18” tires, scooter, new aluminum fuel tank, tool box combo w/pump, new 5th wheel hitch and much more. 250-7916297. 108 RANCH: Sat. May 26 from 9am-1pm at 4827 Kitwanga Dr. Lots of misc. stuff! FOREST GROVE: 3 Weekends: May 12 & 13, 19 & 20 and 26 & 27,10am-5pm each day at 4537 Bakken Road.

HORSE LAKE: Large multi family. 6017 Toomie Rd. on Sat. & Sun, May 26 & 27 from 10am to ?? Everything from household items & furniture to tack & saddles. Too much to list! LAC LA HACHE Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser, Bazaar & yard sale. Saturday, May 26. 9am 3pm. Lac la Hache Community Hall (on Highway 97). For table rentals call 250-396-7144. LONE BUTTE: Lone Butte Community Hall on Sat. May 26 from 9:30am to 2:30pm. For table/space rental information call Pat at 250-395-2114 or Audrey at 250-395-4206. LONE BUTTE: Neighbourhood sale. 6730 Fawn Creek Rd. 9am - 3pm. Sat. May 26. MOVING sale, June 2 and 3. 6757 Highway 24. Right beside Fawn Lake Lumber.

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BUY A GARAGE SALE PACKAGE AT THE 100 MILE FREE PRESS AND WE’LL HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT SALE! 10 TIPS TO A GREAT SALE! 1. Place your advertisement for 2 weeks in our classiﬁed section. 2. Call friends and neighbours to see if they’d like to do a sale together. The bigger the selection, the more customers you’ll have. 3. Give yourself a couple of days to get organized. 4. Gather boxes, newspapers, and bags to use during the sale to package purchases. 5. Set your dates and times. The ﬁrst and middle of the month are paydays for many people. 6. Take the time to clean up your items… products will sell better when they look “taken care of.” 7. Make the most of your display by setting up in a visible area such as the front yard, the driveway or near the curb. Don’t tuck yourself and your merchandise in a dark garage. 8. Label everything for sale with tape. Price it so you might consider buying it for yourself. 9. Before the sale, go to the bank. Get plenty of small bills and change to have on-hand. Keep a calculator handy for quick adding. 10. Be an entrepreneur. Make extra money by selling canned sodas, lemonade, etc., to shoppers. If you have kids, have them do this! In the Pinkney Complex on Horse Lake Road in 100 Mile House

250-395-2219

250-593-4307 Jerry Weston

Ofﬁce: 250-593-4306 Toll Free: 1-866-448-5592

ATCHMAR

Construction (1997) LTD.

Serving the Cariboo for over 40 years Snow Removal • Road Construction • Culvert & Gravel Sales • Site Preparation • Topsoil Sales • Rental Equipment • Large Fleet of Equipment

250-395-2385

•Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels • Toy Haulers • Truck Campers • Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers • Utility & Equipment Trailers

• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage 5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD. Open 6 days a 100 MILE HOUSE week! (At Hwy 97 & 24)

250-395-3090

Call me for print, online and ﬂyer advertising! Phone: 250-395-2219 Fax: 250-395-3939 martina@100milefreepress.net

Martina Dopf Consultation in English/German

#2 - 536 Horse Lake Rd. Pinkney Complex, 100 Mile House

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Legal

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Townhouses

Recreational/Sale

Scrap Car Removal

Boats

Legal Notices

BC HOUSING is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149. CALEDONIA MANOR: Two bdrm apts for rent. Quiet building, with elevator. In 100 Mile House. 250-706-2336 PARKVIEW APTS: 1 BDRM apt for rent renovated, downtown 100 Mile. $550/mo, 2 bdrm $650, bachelor $450. Includes heat. (250)395-3660 or (250)706-9144

104 MILE: 3 bdrm, hot tub, ride â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em lawnmower, washer, dryer, no smoking. $900 month. 1-604-885-8014.

AVAILABLE Avail. June 1st, 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse with basement, located adjacent to 100 Mile Elementary School. Quiet building with fenced yard. N/S $650.00 + utilities. Inquire @ 250-5930253 or by email at carson@landquest.com

â&#x153;´Cariboo Garden Apt.â&#x153;´

HORSE LAKE Waterfront - 3 BDRM House, avail immediately. No smoking. No large dogs. Small pets negotiable. References & damage deposit reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Contact Nancye, 250395-2684, cell# 250-706-1406.

1&2 Bedrooms, Clean, large, bright Near hospital/shopping Social room, ďŹ sh ponds & garden spots avail. Seniors welcome

(250)395-0809 or (250)395-0168

Commercial/ Industrial 1700 SQ FT commercial building for rent. Comprises of 600 sq ft of workshop and 2 bay area, 1100 sq ft ofďŹ ce space. Lots of parking. Easy highway access. 997 Alder Avenue. $1100 per month. Available June 1st. 1-250-617-8022. NEWLY renovated retail space available @ 355 Birch ave. 100 Mile. formerly the Tip Top bldg call Janet 250395-2545

Duplex / 4 Plex 100 MILE. Nice 3 bdrm duplex in town. N/S, N/P, refs. req. $750/mon. Avail. June 1st. 250395-3658 1 BDRM SUITE. Nice clean unit in 4-plex in 100 Mile $700/mo + util. Jim 250-395-2550. 3 BDRM duplex in Forest Grove. $700/month + utilities. Ref. req. No dogs. $500 DD. Call after 3pm: 250-397-2754. 4 BDRM, 2 bath duplex. $700 + utilities. NS, NP. Ref. Req. In 100 Mile. 250-397-2182. AVAIL. now: 2 bdrm, renovated apt, in downtown 100 Mile. $550/mon , ref. req. No dogs. Call 250-456-7314. LARGE 1 bdrm $510 plus util. N/S. N/P. 10 min. to 100 Mile. Avail. now. 250-397-2126.

Mobile Homes & Pads NICE CLEAN 2 bdrm mobile home for rent, Horse Lake area. Can rent a room or whole place. 250-395-2225 or 403-818-0467. Call for rates. ONE empty mobile home pad, #50 at Park Drive Estates. 250-395-3268. SMALL 2 bdrm trailer, lge. yard in 103. Great for senior couple or single person. $550/mon. 250-296-4367.

Homes for Rent 100 MILE: 3 bdrm plus basement suite. Avail. immed. Ref. req. DD. $1000/mon. 250791-5569 100 MILE House (Sundials) 3 bdrm twnhse. NS, NP. $600-$750. 250-395-6576

2 BDRM house, Horse Lake area. N/P, N/S. $725/mon. DD req. 250-609-1118. 3 BDRM, 2 bath home on Cariboo Trail. $1000 per mon. D.D. & ref. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250-3972521. Avail. Feb. 1, 2012.

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3 bdrm house in Lac La Hache. Large fenced yard in quiet neighbourhood. F/S W/D. Garage, workshop and garden shed. Pet ok. N/S. $750 + util. Ref. req. 250-3950627

LARGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on working ranch. Pasture for 1 to 2 horses. DD & Ref. Required. $850/mon. 250-3972531. LARGE one level house, 4 bdr with 2 full baths,nice large and open fully fenced yard in the 108 for rent. N/S ref required $1200 per month 250-2199446. LOWER HALF of newer house. 93 Mile. Separate entrance, 2 bdrms, beautiful oak kitchen, in-ďŹ&#x201A;oor heating, appliances, includes utilities. $685. Avail. July 1st. 250-459-7771. NEAR 100 Mile, 2 bdrm mobile with shop $650/mth. OR 2 bdrm basement suite $550/mth. Both plus utilities and back up wood heat. 250395-4602. NEW HOME: $1100/mo. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste your rent, rent to buy. View at 4904 Kitwanga Dr. 108 Mile. 250-395-1730

TWO bdrm house in Lac La Hache. Loft, yard, shed. N/S N/P. $500/mon. Avail. immed. 250-706-3212

Cars - Sports & Imports

2003 HONDA PILOT â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Fully Loaded Power Everything Hitch, Leather New Summer Tires New Winter Tires New Brakes Front & Rear Seats 8, (back seat folds down) 225,000 kms Asking $8000 Come have a look!

250-945-9959

Motorcycles YAMAHA, WR 450 Dirt Bike, Very Clean, New Tires, New Chain,Bush Guards, Electric Start, Shop Stand, Excellent Condition, Ready to Ride. $4200. shopdaddy@shaw.ca

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Suites, Lower 100 MILE: 2 bdrm basement suite, renovated. Avail. June 1. $700/mon. includes utilities. 250-395-6066.

BIGFOOT camper, 1991, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Working fridge, sink, stove, heat & lights. One owner. Exc. cond. $3300. 250-791-6631.

OfďŹ ce/Retail

PRIME OFFICE SPACE for Rent. South Cariboo Business Centre 226- 475 Birch Avenue 156 sft only $195.00 mtly. incl. utilities, janitorial. call Konrad 250 395-2233.

2011 Arctic Fox 29L Silver Fox Edition

Snowmobiles

Used twice, like new, fully loaded. 2 power slides with topper awnings, laminated ďŹ berglass walls, thermal windows, alum. super structure, heated and enclosed tanks, black tank ďŹ&#x201A;ush system, power awning with screen room, power jack, 10gal water heater, ďŹ&#x201A;at screen tv, auto gps satellite dish, DVD CD radio, led lights, 125W solar charge system, maxx air covers, dual 6 volt batt.

2010 M8 Sno Pro, MBRP Can, knee pads, ice scratchers, clutch & weights, windshield bag, ďŹ&#x201A;yscreen windshield, risers with telescoping handlebar, gas rack, custom Chris Brant rear shock, Fox adjustable shocks. Goggle warmer. 1300 miles. $7500. 250395-2225 or 403-818-0467.

Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Buildings â&#x20AC;˘ Good Locations Multiple Zoning â&#x20AC;˘ Lots of Parking

Call Maureen at

250-395-0462

L & A Development Corp.

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W812 Please be advised that Katherine Rose and Brian Ronald Rogers are proposing to remove 4.6ha of private land from Woodlot Licence W812 located in the vicinity of Horse Lake (Valhalla Road and Netherlands Road).

GLASCRAFT 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fiberglass Boat EZ Loader Trailer 2007 25HP Yamaha 4 Stroke Outboard Motor w/Trolling Blade (mint condition)

Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Katherine Rogers, 5699 Slack Road, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N2, by June 2, 2012.

$4,500 250-397-4126 or 250-706-3666

Legal

$35,000. 1(250)392-3201

Scrap Car Removal

Legal Notices

1999 DODGE Dakota Sport 4x4, loaded. $4300. 250-4567572.

WAREHOUSE LIEN

Trucks & Vans

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250-395-1141

Toll Free: 1-877-395-1133

100mileautoparts@telus.net

PLEASE TAKE NOTE that in accordance with the Warehouse Lien Act, the following vehicle will be sold by The New Pioneer Service, 311 Smith Avenue, Clinton, BC, on the 7th day of June 2012 at 10:00 AM:

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Total amount owing is $2869.10 for repairs and storage. This vehicle is in need of major repairs.

BCDaily

Tenders

$2500 obo 250-395-7570

*Certain restrictions apply. Call for details

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Katherine Rogers at 250-877-3900.

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE, red in colour VIN: J4GZ58S6TC356778, owner: Justin Buis.

1990 S15 EXT CAB 4x4

100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts Ltd.

Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

Sport Utility Vehicle

FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP*

Recreational/Sale 2010 HIDEOUT, 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; trailer, as new condition, sleeps 6, two 6V batteries, tub/shower, foot ďŹ&#x201A;ush toilet, full size fridge/freezer, microwave, a/c, awning and more. A steal at $11,900. 250-706-7271. AFFORDABLE 1981 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; GMC MoHome: All new tires, roof air/heater, domestic fridge with freezer, rear bdrm., etc. in good condition. $4500. Phone 250-396-7579.

OfďŹ ce/Retail

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Tenders

Cariboo Regional District

Legal Notices

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT

CHILCOTIN INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) invites qualiÄŽed ÄŽrms or individuals to submit a proposal to treat invasive plants within the Region. The objecĆ&#x;ve of the project is to provide integrated invasive plant management services to sites within CRD Electoral Areas J and K (ChilcoĆ&#x;n SubRegion) on Crown Land and Private Property.

Take notice that pursuant to Section 168 of the Community Charter, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will be presenting the Directors and Committee Members Remuneration and Expense Report for the year ending December 31, 2011 at their next regular Board of Directors meeting, as follows:

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the following address: Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 N. Third Ave. Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4

1:15 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2012 TNRD Board Room 4th Floor, 365 Victoria Street TNRD Civic Building, Kamloops, BC

RFP documents may be obtained from www.cariboord. bc.ca at no charge.

The report presented at the meeting will be available for public inspection at the regional district office during regular office hours commencing Friday, May 18, 2012 until June 30, 2013.

Any inquiries with respect to the Request for Proposals must be directed to: Ms. Emily Sonntag Invasive Plant Management Coordinator (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636 esonntag@cariboord.bc.ca

Liz Cornwell, CMC Manager of Legislative Services TNRD

building communities together www.cariboord.bc.ca

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Community

Eclectica to sing one more time E c l e c t i c a Community Choir, directed by Jasmine Kreschuk, wraps up its regular season on May 27 with a benefit concert, Over the Rainbow. The 1.5 hour per-

formance at Martin Exeter Hall is intended to raise money for the 100 Mile House and District General Hospital Auxiliary and will include a variety of musical entertainment.

Helen LennoxLau, assistant chair and secretary for the Eclectica planning team, says people can look forward to hearing everything from classical music to some fun stuff from

the choir as well as several solo and duo performances. Anthony Lau will perform on his classical harmonica with accompaniment from guitarist Karl Beitlberger. Ingrid

108 Seniors Golf Club tees off The Seniors Golf Club started up again May 10, and will continue every Thursday at the 108 Resort Golf Course. Golfers can come out, make new friends, catch up with old ones, and enjoy a game of golf every Thursday. Tee times begin at 10 a.m. Players pay their green fees and chip in a few dollars that go towards prizes, which are awarded based on results from the first nine holes

played. Some players may wish to play 18, but prizes are only based on the first nine. The Seniors Golf Club is a casual group, which has been playing for many years, says club spokesperson Angie Wahnschaff. There seems to be more interest in the group this year, Wahnschaff says, adding they may be looking at a possibility of 25 or more participants attending this year. Players

aged 55 and up are welcome to join in. Seniors golf was on Fridays in the past and has now moved to Thursdays, so more players will be able to attend on a regular basis. Wahnschaff says she is looking forward to a great golf season. Folks may contact her for more information at 250-791-6553, and book tee times by calling the pro shop at 250-791-5212.

Mapson, Barb Hooper and Lothar Haegele are all on the program to deliver singing solos. Mapsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teenage son, Daven Mapson, will assist in accompanying the choir on the organ and Lennox-Lau says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expecting a trumpet performance from local musician Brian Beattie. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and admission will be by cash donation. Eclectica will briefly step out of hibernation to perform July 1 at the South Cariboo Canada Day Celebration, and will then continue their rest until the fall.

Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress.net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

100 MILE - The Mill Site/Fischer Place Auxiliary meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom at Mill Site. Call Shelly at 250-791-9277 for more information. 100 MILE - The SPCA volunteer meetings will continue to be held in the Pioneer Room at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. 100 MILE - The Cariboo Brain Injury Society meets the first Tuesday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Health Centre. For information, phone 250-392-4118, e-mail shilo.toews.cbis@hot mail.com or check out the website at www. cariboubraininjuryso

ciety.blogspot.com. 100 MILE - The 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month, except July and August, in the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multipurpose room at 1 p.m. The Gift Shop in the lobby is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but is closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. For more information about the auxiliary or the gift shop, call Ruth at 250-395-1163 or e-mail w.i._Ruth@telus.net. 100 MILE - The Cariboo Artists Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month, at Parkside Art Gallery, beginning at noon. For more information, call Sharon at 250706-0111 or Kathy at 250-395-3725, or go to www.gobc.ca/cari booartistsguild. 100 MILE - There is a 50+ exercise group underway at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre every Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Instruction is

free but the centre charges a $2 user fee. For more information, call Maxine at 250-395-4669. BRIDGE LAKE StrongStart at Bridge Lake School is the third Friday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free, drop in and play. Families with children up to age five welcome. Call Kristina at 250-7919294 or the school at 250-593-4674.

dinner StrongStart, 4-7 p.m. - no morning StrongStart on these days. Call the school at 250-396-7230 or Jen at 250-791-6675. LAC LA HACHE Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre (OAPO #176) has a meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.; you must be 40+ years to be a member and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a $12 annual fee for activities. Activities open to all: Monday: General

CANIM LAKE - The Canim Lake Community Club Annual Plant and Bake Sale takes place May 26 at the Canim Lake Store on South Canim Lake Road. The sale goes from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. LAC LA HACHE - StrongStart is at Lac la Hache Elementary School; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free, so drop in and play. All families with children up to age five are welcome to attend Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.noon. NOTE: The first Thursday of each month is a special

exercise at 10 a.m.; square and round dancing at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Pilates at 10 a.m. Wednesday: general exercise at 6:30 p.m. and Pilates at 7:30. Thursday: TOPS at 8:30 a.m. Friday: mixed pool and cards at 1 p.m. Every fourth Sunday is bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m., call Cal at 250396-4989. For more information, contact Wendy at 250-7069937 or Frances at 250-396-4169.

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Technology hurting communication skills By Tyrell Curry Are the newer generation’s social skills going down the drain? Is technology impacting communication in a negative way? I experience this problem often and I strongly believe virtual communication, such as texting and Facebook, is destroying our ability to portray good communication skills. I feel this problem needs to be known. Many adults I have spoken to agree with this statement: Teenagers can’t socialize like we used to when we were their age. I believe technology is the reason for the above statement. We have grown to believe technology benefits us; we believe it makes everything so much “easier.” As a matter of fact, it makes everything too easy. We don’t even need to be in the same country to converse with somebody instantly. This, I believe, actually dulls our social abilities, such as body language, tonality, eye contact and polite mannerisms, which are attributes that are very important to

socialize effectively. You are probably asking how technology actually affects those attributes? When you converse with somebody using virtual technology, such as e-mailing and texting, you only use around seven per cent of your communication skills. That covers words, and words only. You cannot portray the other 93 per cent without being in person. If you become accustomed to virtual communication, you will never fully develop these key attributes. Think of it like a muscle; until you train and gain experience, you never fully know its potential. Here’s the deal, the younger generations aren’t all introverted; they are just lacking experience in personal communication. I am experiencing this problem among people my age, and this is what some have to say. “The fact that people so young are getting cell phones makes it harder to learn how to communicate. You aren’t learning to communicate you are learning how to play on your cell phone.” Nicole

TOPS open house By Monika Paterson The Lac la Hache Tops (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) #BC1689 is holding an open house May 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Anyone interested in finding out more information about this weight-loss group is welcome to attend. Preteens, teens, and adults (male and female) are welcome. Guest speaker and fitness instructor Gale Ogden will be speaking about fitness and different exercises at 10 a.m. TOPS is a non-profit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization with thousands of associate chapters in the United States and Canada. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise, motivation, and more at weekly meetings. Marcia Miner says the group has lost 81.75 pounds so far this year and would like to have new people come out and join in their success. For more details, call Miner at 250-396-4875 or Thelma Larson at 250-791-5268. Folks can also visit the website www.tops.org, or call TOPS Headquarters at 1-800-932-8677. The open house and weekly meetings are held at the Pioneer Centre 4822 Clarke St. in Lac la Hache.

Lindberg, Grade 12 “When people text each other all the time, and you finally meet up, you have nothing to say that’s interesting. It’s all been written. That would make it so you no longer develop the skills to mingle and socialize in the real world.” Philip May, Grade 12 I wanted to get the adult side of this, too. Here is how some adults felt about this topic. “Teens texting is making them loose the art of language. For example, all the abbreviations and typing, kids can’t even read handwriting. The art of our language and cursive lettering will be lost on keyboards and computer screens.” Colleen Verigin “The eyes are the window to the soul, and without visually seeing each other’s

eyes, a valuable connection between two people is lost. Eyes are the true test of truth or deception in a conversation. That cannot be achieved with a conversation based only on words alone.” Ross Curry When it comes to meeting new people, texting is a great tool. You can communicate with them almost instantly after you parted. Again, it’s a tool. You have many other tools you can use in your communication toolbox that are much more productive. This is why texting should be used as a tool to arrange a meeting time, to send a nice hello or an “I love you” once in a while. It shouldn’t be used for things, such as relationship discussions, break-ups, building rapport, and most definitely,

mindless redundant communication. If you communicate with someone you know using texting more than personal or telephone communication, then you should consider what I’ve said today. We don’t want to become “the generation of virtual communication.” Some things should stay the way they used to. Tyrell Curry is a Grade 12 student at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School.

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Bedding Plants ............... ...............$1.00 $1.00 ea. Perennials: Potted Annuals, Geraniums.................... ....................$2.00 $2.00 ea. Tomatoes ........................$3.00 ........................ $3.00 ea. Vegetables - Peppers - Zucchini - Cucumbers ....$2.00 $2.00 ea. Tumbler/Container Tomatoes/Cukes............ ............$4.00 $4.00 ea. Hanging Baskets 9.5”... ...$12.00 $12.00 ea. (5 or more 9.5” baskets $10.00 ea.)

Hanging Baskets 11”... $15.00 ea.

OHMSA and Sunrise FORD are pleased to announce another HUGE opportunity for the community. DRIVE ONE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY is an amazing NONfundraiser FUNDRAISER brought to you exclusively by Sunrise FORD and OHMSA! FORD pays you to drive a car, truck or SUV for 5 minutes and you donate all “earnings” to OHMSA. That is correct! A fundraiser that does NOT cost you any funds! How easy can that be? A beautiful soccer facility has been built and we need to continue its expansion. This event will give us up to $6000 if YOU show up to test drive a new market-changing FORD vehicle. NO ONE WILL SELL YOU and NO ONE WILL CALL YOU LATER. This is about getting money for the kids and we need your help as one of the 300 drivers that will help earn the $20 for each 5 minute test drive necessary to earn the total available $6000 that FORD of Canada and Sunrise FORD are trying to give away! ON JUNE 2ND show up between 9:30am to 4:30pm at the SAVEON-FOODS parking lot and give us the few minutes it takes to make this great community fundraiser successful.

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A lot to do at Back Country Horsemen Rendezvous Ken Alexander Free Press

“Participation” is the focus of the 2012 Back Country Horsemen of BC Rendezvous, which is being hosted by the South Cariboo Chapter at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club’s rodeo grounds, May 31-June 3. South Cariboo Chapter chair Peter Reid says the four-day event will be packed full of demonstrations, seminars, competitions, trail rides and some down-home socializing. “The goal is to get some people to trailer their horses up to the scenic Cariboo and spend time out on the trails. They’ll meet old friends, make new ones, and have the opportunity to learn some new skills they will find helpful for themselves and their horses at home or out on the trails.” Everything is being facilitated at the grounds, he adds, including the camping, competitions and outdoors demonstrations. It will also serve as the trailhead for the trail rides. Reid notes Bridge Creek Estates is allowing the group to cross its property to get to the ski and snowmobile trails and then allow the riders to ride on its property to get back to the trailhead. “Nearby trails will be

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Riding the trails and being in the great outdoors with your horse and your friends is what the Back Country Horsemen of BC is all about. This group was riding near Big Bar last year. marked, so they can ride at their leisure. Local members will be available and keen to ride along.” The curling rink will serve as the headquarters for the seminars and food, which will be catered by Yummers. Reid says the public is invited to the events and there is a $10 day pass available, which allows folks to take in the demonstrations, seminars and to see the competitions. Registration opens at 1 p.m. on May 31, and there will be a trail introduction from 4 to 5 p.m. There will also be a GPS seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. and Loni Koch of Blackhorse Ventures will be talking about sports therapy from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday (June 1) is chalk

full of information with seminars on invasive weeds and geocaching kicking it off at 9 and 10 a.m. respectively. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, a trail class course will be set up to challenge rider and horse on different obstacles and a qualified instructor will help riders and their horses deal with the different challenges. The course will remain in place for the balance of the day and on Saturday morning for practice. On Saturday afternoon, there will be a good-natured judged competition, Reid explains. “We would like to invite one horse and rider from each chapter to participate, so we can determine which chap-

ter comes out on top. Hopefully, this will result in a ‘throw down’ challenge in 2013 [when the Rendezvous is held in Barriere].” There will be many other seminars and demonstrations on Friday, including Ron Burfoot and his horse whisperer demo at 4 p.m., and wrap up with the annual general meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Another highlight on Friday will see Equine Canada certified instructor Elisa Marocchi putting on a driving clinic, Reid says. With carriage driving being a rapidly-growing activity in the Cariboo and throughout the province, he notes that on Friday (2-3 p.m.) and Saturday

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Buffalo Creek area resident Cody Evans happily posed with some horses during the Back Country Horsemen of BC South Cariboo Chapter ride at Greeny Lake in the fall of 2010. (9-10 a.m.), Marocchi will also go over what is required to make a trail horse a driving horse. Saturday will also be crammed full with seminars, demonstrations and a few highlight events, including the Dutch oven cook off and a packing challenge, starting at 11 and noon respectively. At 4 p.m., the alwayspopular mounted cowboy shooting demonstration, using 44-calibre guns, will be an exciting event everyone will want to see. The day culminates with an evening full of fun

and laughter, as a dinner auction will be hosted by local entertainer Gordie West, starting at 5 p.m. The weekend will wrap up Sunday with a pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. and followed by the Cowboy Church, starting a 9. There will be a lot of activities for every member of the family, including the children. Reid says he expects around 200 people will attend, and he notes all of the money raised will be used to build trails throughout the province.

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108 Mile firefighters host successful garage sale perimeter fencing. As a result of a number of recent infractions, enforcement has had to be stepped up, just as it has been for those who have been operating ATVs and dirt bikes on the Greenbelt in contravention of the bylaw.

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Fantastic weather and great participation made for a successful 108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department Garage Sale on May 12. The firefighters would like to thank all the people who rented tables and the general public for their generous support. 108 Greenbelt news Here’s an update for the 108 Greenbelt Commission concerning the government’s CommunityRecreation Program to extend the Sepa Lake lowmobility trail. This project is being co-ordinated by commission member Robin Nadin who is developing a plan to upgrade the trail from Sepa Lake to the Main Beach and onwards to the 108 Heritage Site. This upgrade will make the trail more accessible to visitors who stop at the 108 Heritage Site to view the 108 Lake and surrounding scenery.

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108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department chief Marcelle Ried, second left, and daughter Emily Ried, left, wife Marsha Ried and daughter Jaime Harper, right, enjoyed a sunny day and a successful garage sale on May 12. The commission notes these trails not only benefit those with mobility challenges, but also residents with baby

carriages, cyclists and seniors. Work on the trail upgrade is expected to begin in a few weeks. The commission Fully Licensed Center Subsidy Accepted for All Programs Qualiﬁed, Quality Staff Licensed Preschool & Playschool Before & After School Child Care Kindergarten thru Grade 7 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Hours ﬂexible if needed

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CRD information If you are renovating or upgrading, remember to contact the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) for information on the 108 Low flow Toilet Program rebate of $75 per toilet. Folks can be put on the CRD’s electronic distribution list by going to arichmond@ cariboo.bc.ca. Dog walk Remember

108 Mile Ranch Walk for Dog Guides, sponsored by the 108 Lions, is at the Main Beach (on Telqua Drive) on May 27. Registration is at noon and the walk starts at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given in the form of Chamber Bucks. Prizes: $50 to the boy and girl up to age 12 with the highest pledges; $50 to boy and girl aged 13-19 with the highest pledges; and $25 randomly drawn for all boys and girls under 19. The funds raised by the Purina Walk for Dog Guide is 100 per cent invested in the raising, training and providing dog

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Local actors take play to zone competition By Monika Paterson

The 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society is taking its performance of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum to Williams Lake on May 24. Society members will be competing in Theatre BC’s Annual Provincial Community Theatre Festival, Central Interior Zone at the Williams Lake Studio Theatre, which is located in the Glendale School. Jan Richmond says she and director Marie Hooper spoke about the idea while the production was underway in 100 Mile House earlier this year. When they learned

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Nicole Weir, Ian Levick, centre, and Nick Goshorn will be leading the cast when the 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society takes A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum to the Annual Provincial Community Theatre Festival, Central Interior Zone competition in Williams Lake. the zone competition was in Williams Lake, the troop decided to apply. The group heard its application was accepted in

mid-April. Because A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a smaller show and has only one

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The cast was all in favour and rehearsals began in the beginning of May. There is a minimum of three independent theatre companies required to hold a zone competition and 100 Mile will be competing against the William’s Lake Studio Theatre, as well as the Kersley Players. The 100 Mile group will be performing at Glendale Elementary School, at 4100 North Mackenzie Ave., on May 24. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and curtain rises at 8. The show is open to the public, and tickets are available at Aboutface Photography on Second Avenue in Williams Lake for $12

each, but tickets are limited, as it is a small, intimate theatre. Richmond says the adjudicator will be looking for the integrity of the play to stay constant, and they will be judged on many aspects of the performance, and the actors will not be using microphones. The group will be judged by an independent adjudicator from the start of setup to the end of the production. The actors will need to make some adjustments to the show that was presented in 100 Mile, because they need to perform it as close to the actual script as possible to follow the rules set out for the competition.

If the 100 Mile House group makes it through the Williams Lake competition, it will move on to the zone finals, which will be held in Kamloops at the Theatre BC Mainstage in early July. This exciting event is the culmination of winning plays from Theatre BC Zone Festivals, involving up to 60 community theatre groups making up 10 Zones throughout the province. This friendly competition with the province’s best productions will be judged by Jeff Hyslop, a well-known Vancouver actor, will serve as the festival adjudicator and provide critical feedback on their plays.

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The 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society (HPCS) is holding a memorial walk on May 27 in recognition of BC Bereavement Day. The event will start at 11 a.m., at the 100 Mile House Health Centre, located at 555 Cedar Ave. (behind hospital), with opening remarks by HPCS bereavement support co-ordinator Sarah Smith. “I’ll talk brief-

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people to remember loved ones. “From there, we will take part in a silent walk for reflection and memories.” The trek will end at Centennial Park, Smith says, adding people who have difficulty walking are welcome to drive to the park and meet up at noon with everyone there.

There will be a table set up by the parking lot near the purple bridge and there will be posters and information available. After gathering for a brief ritual of choosing stones that folks are welcome to write the name of a loved one on, they will be invited to either find a place by the creek to set

the stones down or people may want to toss the stone into the water. “It’s a symbolic memorial. I have the stones and also have black ribbons for all the participants. It’s another ritual for your grief journey.” She adds this offers a venue to acknowledge a loved one and to participate in a community memorial walk. For more information, call Smith at the HPCS office at 250395-7680.

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• May 24 - Branch #1689 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is hosting an open house at Pioneer Centre, 4822 Clarke St., in Lac la Hache, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. There will be a guest speaker. • May 26 – The Lac la Hache Volunteer Fire Department is holding a bazaar and yard sale at Lac la Hache Community Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or table rentals, call Brenda at 250-396-7144. • May 26 – Christ the King Lutheran Church, 440 Horse Lake Rd., is holding a plant and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hanging baskets and all kinds of Cariboo-grown perennials for sale. • May 26 - The Lone Butte Flea-Craft Market will be held at the Lone Butte Community Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call Pat at 250395-2114, or Audrey at 250-395-4206. • May 27 - Fifth Annual Bird and Botany Walk at the Horse Lake Community Farm Co-operative, starting at 8 a.m., at 6298 Doman Road. For more information, call 250-395-7403. • May 27- Recognize BC Bereavement Day with the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society Memorial Walk. It starts at 11 a.m. at the 100 Mile House Health Centre, 555 Cedar Ave., and symbolic memorial in Centennial Park begins at noon. For more information, call Sarah Smith at 250-395-7680. • June 2- Mill Site Lodge and Fischer Place Auxiliary is holding its annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fischer Place parking lot. For more information, call Shelly Somerville at 250-791-9277 or Carol England at 250-395-6018. • June 4 - Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Save-On-Foods parking lot. For more information, to join a team, donate or sponsor a rider, visit www.bigbike.ca. • June 8 - The South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club presents its year-end performance, featuring individual and group routines in the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School gymnasium. The show starts at 5 p.m. and admission is by donation.

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Concert to raise funds for Hun City Bike Club Heather Nelson Free Press

THE B!G SHOW concert is coming to Martin Exeter Hall on June 2. The concert, held by a group of friends and musicians with roots in the Cariboo, is a benefit for the Hun City Bike Club to support the building of local trails. The night will include local acts: Candace Copely; The Milers - Mitch Bennett, Jr Olson, Bart Muhic and Dave MacLeod; Andy Krenz and his band the Yokefellow; Kevin Skelcher; and brothers Oren and Justin Gobin; and Williams Lake’s Drum and Bell Tower.

Most musicians have either grown up locally or have spent time living in and enjoying the area, says coorganizer, Dave MacLeod. “We’re hoping to do these types of concerts more often. All the profits from the evening will be going to support the bike club.” A table will be set up at the concert, MacLeod adds, to promote and take registrations for the Canadian Mental Health AssociationSouth Cariboo’s first annual Ride for Mental Health on June 24. MacLeod says he and fellow band mate Olson are committed

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to giving back to the community. “When we were kids, we spent a lot of time riding trails, many of which no longer exist due to development,” says Olson. “We want to make sure the local youth have somewhere to ride.”

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damage to several unprotected docks. Floating debris is abundant and will take time to be blown and lodged onto shoals and shores.

Returning loons The day the first loon returns to Lac des Roches is as important to many residents as the date the lake is finally icefree. These events often occur within days, if not hours, of each other. Several residents are involved with the Loon Watch program and monitor the success rate of several pairs of mating loons in surrounding lakes. Experts agree that loons provide indication on the environmental health of a watershed.

Badgers gone There is no longer evidence of badgers on the slopes along Boultbee Road. Residents report their presence last year made a noticeable reduction in the ground squirrel population and for that reason, they may have moved on to a more bountiful territory. Highway sights Throughout April while residents slept, a large hauling project was underway along Highway 24. A huge piece of

Ice off drama Every year the ice goes out on the lakes differently and at different times. Just days after a severe rain storm, Little Lac des Roches was ice-free on April 30. Lac des Roches followed on May 5. Although the ice disappeared quickly, there was minor

equipment, destined for a northern mine was taken in several 22-and-a-half foot wide pieces on the back of a flatbed. Cargo this wide needs the entire highway, so it was assisted by five pilot vehicles, and the highway was temporarily closed for up to 10 kilometres at a time to ensure the safe passage of the rig. Restricted to movement in the dark hours between midnight and 5 a.m., the sky was lit up with dozens of flashing warning lights. The slow moving hauler emitted a much different sound than is usually heard from the faster transport trucks using this same route. It was likely the

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guides at no cost to Canadians with disabilities. This year, the walk is taking place in more than 250 communities across the country. Happy birthday Wendell Monical would like to thank all the people who participated in his 80th birthday party. He gives a super

big thank you to the friends and family who put together the event in the Valley Room behind the Red Coach Inn, May 6., as well as to his friends at Dowes Diner who helped celebrate his birthday on May 11. Look on the Internet to find more information about Wendell who is in the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame. School news Most of us will

remember the installation of the geothermal heating system at Mile 108 Elementary School last year. The time has come to upgrade the field on the left side of the school where the geothermal pipes are buried. It would be appreciated if folks, who have clean fill,

would dump it in the field. A few rocks are fine, but no stumps or wood debris please. The gate will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and can be opened up on weekends if required. For more information, contact school principal Tom Turner at 250-791-5221.

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Surface Area • 68 Hectares (168 Acres)

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sections. Still, this is prime insect habitat. Some of the best locations are along the steep drop offs and many shoal areas. Try cruising in between the islands and out to the deeper sections in the middle. Fly fishers will especially appreciate Pinantan Lake, with its abundant Mayfly hatch in early summer and its proliferation of other insects and aquatic invertebrates. Pinantan Lake’s productive habitat supports trout in the 1.5 lb range,

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