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The federal review panel for the New Prosperity mine project will conduct a site visit of the project area this month. A letter to registered parties from panel chair Bill Ross says the visit will include the mine site location, transmission line corridor, access road and the load-out facility near Macalister. The panel will not meet with Taseko Mines Ltd. or any registered parties during the visit due to fairness concerns. A summary of the tour will be posted on the public registry. The panel is inviting registered parties to suggest areas or features that the panel should see during the tour. Suggestions should include a map, if possible. Suggestions should be submitted by July 6. All correspondence received will be considered part of the public record. Questions or comments about the visit or other matters related to the project can be sent to Livain Michaud, panel manager, at newprosperityreview@ceaa-acee.gc.ca or via fax at 613-957-0941.

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Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer A recently repatriated petroglyph rock is at the centre of a controversy in the Cariboo Chilcotin. After two years of working with the Museum of Vancouver, the Stswecem’c/Xgat’tem (formerly known as the Canoe Creek Nation) celebrated the rock’s return to the Churn Creek Protected Area on June 13. The rock had been removed from the Crowsbar area on the Fraser River in 1926, first residing in Stanley Park and then at the Museum of Vancouver. On the morning of the repatriation celebration, Tlet’inqox chief Joe Alphonse contacted the Tribune, saying the markings on the rock were Tsilhqot’in. While he applauded the petroglyph’s return, he said his nation would be holding its own ceremony in the near future. Alphonse also complained there was no consultation with his na-

tion by either the Stswecem’c/ Xgat’tem or the Museum of Vancouver over the petroglyph rock’s repatriation. Two weeks later, the Stswecem’c/ Xgat’tem issued a press lease voicing its disappointment. In the release, Stswecem’c/ Xgat’tem chief Hank Adam said it was unfortunate that the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) has challenged the repatriation. “My late grandfather and father lived in Stswecem’c and Stswepe’7eca (Crowsbar) all their lives and there are no accounts of Tsilhqot’in speaking people living in or near the area,” Adam said, adding the Tsilhqot’in never lived in the round pit-homes, which were the traditional winter homes of the Secwepemc people. The Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ) have been trying for more than four years to negotiate a resolution of the boundary with the TNG, Adam said. “The TNG have suggested that

consultation by Stswecem’c/Xgat/ tem should have taken place prior to the rock coming home. TNG felt this was necessary because the petroglyph went through TNG territory. This has been strongly disputed by the Secwepemc, and the Tsilhqot’in continue to refuse to work on an agreement with the NStQ boundary,” the press release stated, adding the TNG refuse to engage in constructive resolution issues between the two nations and are making public statements and asserting territory far beyond their traditional territory. “It appears that the Tsilhqot’in want to attempt to establish a claim to Secwepemc Territory through the media. “This is unfortunate and we certainly hope that they will reconsider the benefit of entering into a constructive relationship.” Alphonse took exception to the statements in the press release and told the Tribune Thursday he was astounded. “I think it’s absolutely disre-

spectful and I’m taken aback,” Alphonse said. “They’re the ones that went through the media announcing the repatriation of the petroglyph rock without notifying us. It’s not just us that they did that too. The Lilooett Nation contacted us and want to have a joint ceremony with us so we’re in contact regarding that.” Regarding the overlap of boundaries, and the discussions between the two parties, Alphonse alleged NStQ has not moved an inch in the four years of meetings. “There’s give and take on both sides. When dealing with those issues, those issues we insist should include community members and elders. What we’re talking about and are most interested in is healing, because in dealing with that, you have to deal with the intertribal warfare that happened and occurred. You have to bury the hatchet,” Alphonse said. See WE Page A3

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Community Policing volunteers Donna-Marie Cyr, Zora Vignjevic and Sherry Renni, join the Unity Ride Thursday afternoon on Highway 20 coming into the Williams Lake Stampede. The ride also included 35 horse riders and 25 cyclists and others.

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William, Alphonse react to B.C. Court of Appeal decision Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer Roger William’s reaction to the B.C. Court of Appeal decision on the William Case last week is mixed. “I think in a sense we feel that we have title and are certainly disappointed, but at the same time the appeal did uphold our rights, which is very strong. In that sense I’m very happy,” said William, one of the three plaintiffs. The other two who appealed the case are the provincial and federal governments. Regarding title, William said the judge ruled that he didn’t feel that an overall territorial title was warranted in the case. “We won’t be going to the Supreme Court of Canada pushing for site specific rights,” William said. “The Tsilhqot’in understanding of title is title for the whole area. There’s no place in the country or the world that has title to specific areas. You can look up any country and see that they don’t have title that is site specific; they have title to a whole area and they have a boundary.” William said First Nations have tried treaties, but they have been broken, and court cases seem to be the

only option. “Certainly it is status quo in terms of the Judge Vicker’s decision where we feel and understand that our declaration of rights to hunt, to trade, to trap and use wild horses means that Canada and B.C. have to prove to us that they will not infringe on those aboriginal rights to those areas.” William said as he listened to the ruling he was thinking about the elders and children in his community. Some of the members from his community who testified are no longer alive. His mood changed from being disappointed to feeling things could have been worse. “What about trade. What about horses? That still remains. The ruling hands down lots of protection and issues that we can work on,” he said. Tlet’inqox (Anaham) Chief Joe Alphonse said the William case and subsequent appeal have been a long fight for the Tsilhqot’in Nation. “Since 1992, we’ve been struggling with this issue, but the verdict in the court of appeal today upheld our rights and access to resources on our traditional lands,” Alphonse

said Wednesday. One area he says is weak is the ruling around recognized title. “We’re describing it as a postage stamp approach. As Tsilhqot’in we recognize having ownership to the whole territory, not bits and pieces. It opens the door to take that specific issue and challenge to the Supreme Court of Canada.” By right, Alphonse

says he thinks an issue that large should go to the Supreme Court of Canada. It’s an issue that all First Nations across Canada are struggling and fighting with. And if it’s overruled there, the implications will be felt all across the country, not just in B.C. Alphonse says, adding there’s still work to do to push the issue. “We’ll continue to

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Groups receive tourism funds Four local groups are eligible to receive funding for projects to help grow tourism, announced the B.C. government Wednesday. The funding comes from the province’s Community Tourism Opportunities program administered by the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association.
Local communities receiving CTO funding include: • Cariboo Regional District - $12,00 for accessible trail kiosks; $4,000 for visitor information; and $7,000 for art route • South Cariboo $15,000 for visitors guide; $1,500 for a slideshow; and $5,000 for a website. • West Chilcotin $3,100 for collateral and distribution; $2,500 for web and social media; and $3,600 for consumer shows. • Williams Lake $5,000 for an online marketing campaign; $2,500 for a billboard; and $1,000 for travel writing. The government says tourism is one of the key economic sectors identified in Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan.

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“Our world-famous Stampede is just the tip of the iceberg here in the Cariboo-Chilcotin,” says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. “There’s so much to do and see I really hope this helps bring ‘round some new faces.” The CTO program is administered by the province’s six regional destination marketing organizations, which receive the funding from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation. Successful applicants must have matching funds for their projects and they receive their funding after successful completion of their projects. This is the fifth year the CTO program has been in operation. Both marketing and development projects are eligible under the program which reimburses communities following successful completion of their approved projects. Some examples of initiatives supported include print and broadcast advertising, event promotion, interpretative maps, tourist-related signage, online activities, tourism brochures and research.

unity riders gather for last push to stampede

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Members of the Chilcotin Valley Riders Unity Ride waited at the Welcome to Williams Lake sign on Hwy. 20 before riding into the city Thursday afternoon. There were around 35 riders on horseback and 25 cyclists, as well as several support vehicles for the annual five-day journey to the Williams Lake Stampede.

‘We did due diligence,’ museum says Continued From Page A1 “If we can’t do that then there’s no use coming to an agreement on a boundary because at the end of the day our biggest interest is healing for all First Nations in and around Williams Lake,” Alphonse said and added he’s willing to go into any of the communities and talk about

this issue with community members. When asked why he hadn’t raised concerns about the repatriation in advance of the repatriation celebration, Alphonse said the TNG would have entrusted the Stswecem’c/Xgat’tem to take the lead. “For whatever reason that fell through the tracks. Some of that we will have to look at

ourselves and ask what happened on our end. We have referral workers at the national office that didn’t deem this as a priority, but those things are very important,” Alphonse said. Museum of Vancouver director of collections and exhibitions Joan Seidl was unavailable for comment by press time. However, on the museum’s website a posting

by Seidl about the repatriation referred to the overlapping outstanding land claims between the two groups. “At the MOV we did due diligence to find the appropriate nation to whom to repatriate the rock,” the post says. “We researched the records thoroughly and consulted an expert in petroglyphs who knew the general area well.

We approached the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem in good faith. It is the MOV’s hope that the return of the rock will be an occasion for unity and empowerment among all the First Nations of the region. The decision to place the rock at Churn Creek may aid in this, as it’s a traditional gathering place and point of trade for many interior First Nations.”

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Roy Mulvahill and his wagon train group got an early-morning start Thursday on their way to the Williams Lake Stampede. Here, they head up the big hill at Farwell Canyon and then stop on the side of the road to wave to passing motorists before carrying on with their journey.

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stampede breakfasts popular

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Zantaya Horvat on bacon patrol at the Rotary Stampede Breakfast at Lake City Ford Friday morning.

Tony and Vicky Bachmeier help cook at the Knights of Columbus Stampede Breakfast taking place at the Save-On Foods parking lot Friday morning.

CRD to present to timber supply committee Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The Cariboo Regional District will make its presentation to the legislative special committee on mid-timber supply in 100 Mile House July 5. Chair Al Richmond said while the final presentation was being pulled together the day after the board held a special meeting in Williams Lake on June 27, he could share the highlights. “We went through a pretty in-depth analysis of what we have. We feel that the chief forester should report directly to the legislature so that he’s independent. We want to see some of the decisions based on science and the long-term interests of the forest,” Richmond said. Additionally, the CRD recognizes there will be a reduction in the Annual Allowable Cut (AAC). The hope is that it can be a phased reduction to allow communities to transition into that cut reduction. “One of the other things we’re making a very strong point on is that we need to have complete utilization of the fiber we have.” He said huge slash piles are being burned in winter. “We believe there’s opportunities for better utilization of fiber by other people. Just because one person logs it, it doesn’t mean there isn’t another use for that fiber.” Some of it could be

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burn it rather than find other ways of utilizing it.” Efforts have to be made to make it more cost-effective so the fiber doesn’t go to waste, he added. “Some forest licensees have suggested that perhaps up to 30 per cent of what they touch is staying in the bush in some cases.” Richmond, along with Area C director John Massier, who also owns a woodlot license, will

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DND preserves Meldrum Creek training area Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The 40,000 hectares owned by the Department of National Defence in the Chilcotin continues to be used as a training area, while measures are being taken to protect and preserve the area’s grasslands. At an open house in Williams Lake on June 19 at the Coast Fraser Inn, the public had the opportunity to meet biologists, natural resource technicians, and two members of the military to hear firsthand how those two efforts coexist. National Defence acquired the land in May of 1924, after negotiations began to exchange a parcel of land it owned in Vancouver’s Point Grey area, presently UBC Endowment Lands. “The process began in 1912 with an Order in Council authorizing the exchange of Federal Crown Land with the Provincial Crown Land, and was completed on May 10, 1924,” said Mike Harrison, property officer, Area Support Unit Chilliwack. Over the years DND has used the site for winter and summer training, and the officer training program ran courses from the mid-1970s to 1990s. In addition, Search and Rescue from Vancouver Island and troops from Edmonton, Chilliwack, Kelowna and Vancouver area all use the site for training, Harrison added. Warrant Officer Martin Brink, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment Edmonton, said his unit hasn’t trained in the area since 1996, but will be returning in late September with 500 to 600 people for a three- to four-week training exercise. Some will arrive by army vehicles, others by buses - part of the training “We haven’t been in a green environment for a long time. There’s not much green in Afghanistan,” he said. His regiment has invited some infantry personnel to join in, as well as service battalions. “Every year we have to train together and meet certain expectations around working together,” Brink explained.

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Natural resource technician officer Angela Manweiller, Warrant Officer Martin Brink and Cpt. Landry-Girard during an open house. Truck drivers will help move bridging and equipment to certain areas and need to be included in the plans. Infantry also has to be included, because it serves as protection when the engineers are building a bridge. “They are going to be doing patrols, number one making sure there’s no cows coming in the area while we’re building, or two, if it’s a real enemy. If we see cows, we’d call them in as refugees,” Brink said. Before they can actually blow up a bridge while training, there are standing orders to conduct a four-kilometre search of the area around the blow area. Brink said they’ve carried out several base cleanups over the years as well. Rules have changed and it’s expected. “We’re going to be blowing things up like engineers do and because we know civilians go into the training area and cows go in there, if we blow a hole in the road, we have to fill it in. We don’t have a choice.” Natural resource technical officer Angela Manweiller has worked for DND since 2005 and is based in Chilliwack. “I work with species at risk and invasive species, working with other organizations to maintain the training area in a natural state. One of our big goals is sustainable terrain so the area is always good for training and for others,” she said. Manweiller is a civilian — there is no environment trade in the army, she said. “Our section is all civilians. If you look at

the army environment program there are a lot of things we deal with. Noise, anything that can be considered the environment, air, dust, and fires.” In fact, the 2010 Meldrum Creek Fire burned a quarter of the training area, she said. “Now they’re actually doing salvage logging in there. Trees on the training area are managed by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. Anything that comes out of there is for the benefit of the First Nations. Whatever profit is made goes back into managing the forest.” Manweiller described the training area as a huge migratory bird pathway. “Environment Canada is doing research in the area on Burrow’s Goldeneye and installing transmitters on ducks they’re tracking in the training area,” she said. Water quality testing is done annually, to measure the effects of global warming and track what’s in the water to determine what water bodies are safe to drink from. “There are a lot of metals in the soils in this area and there are quite a few water bodies that are not suitable for livestock to drink from,” she said, pointing to an area on a map that’s big for cattle use where some of the water has been contaminated by fecal coliform. The water quality fluctuates with the seasons, and anytime NDN does testing, the information goes out to local ranchers. “I believe seven different ranchers have rights to our training area. Part of the Becher Prairie is in the training area too,

“ Manweiller said. Another display showed that over a 30year period a third of

the grassland was lost to encroaching forest cover, some of that due to fire suppression. Since 2007, Area Support Unit Chilliwack has partnered with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to support ecosystem restoration. “To keep it open we’ve been cutting down the smaller trees that are moving into the grasslands. We were considering prescribed burning, and we’re going to have one this spring, but it didn’t happen because of the weather,” Manweiller said. They have also hired local First Nations to cut trees under 20 centimetres that are growing in

the grasslands and have restored 1963 hectares of grasslands and removed 2.9 million small trees. University of Saskatchewan biology professor Karen Wiebe has been returning to the area every summer for the last 15 years to study the Northern Flicker. “We have a tent camp in the bush, behind the old firefighting camp. We’re biologists studying flickers out on the military land, but we aren’t connected with the military.” Over the last 15 years, Wiebe and graduate students have been involved in a long-term project, catching and colour banding about 150 pairs. They track reproduc-

tion all summer to see which Flickers return each year. “We put radio transmitters on the juveniles to measure survival rates and where they move on the landscape. One student is looking at how the level of food provisioning affects nestling growth, colouration and corticosterone levels, which is a stress hormone.” Flickers are migratory and fly south to California, migrating back in the spring. A 2009 natural resource inventory of Drummond, Lye, Greer, Roundup and Jackson Lakes, determined the most common species in the area are Lesser Scaup, Barrow’s Goldeneye and Bufflehead.

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ome of us older ladies were talking about attitudes to elders (white hair helps) the other day and the matter of opening doors came up. All of us noted the people who go out of their way to open doors for us are young First Nations men. We do appreciate it. *** I paid my city taxes a few days ago to avoid a n y French lineups. Connection I don’t m i n d Diana French paying taxes. No one has yet come up with a better way for governments to provide the services we need. What I mind is where the money goes. I did and still do object to the HST, not so much at the tax itself but the way it came about and at the way it remains. Premier Christy Clark knows a good cash cow when she sees one, so she’s in no hurry to let it go. Too many politicians, once they are government, get their snouts in the trough and think the tax money belongs to them. People are probably OK paying for hospitals, education, pensions, and, hopefully, other social issues, but it really puts me off when politicians piddle my money away. How many of us truly want our money to go to Defense Minister Peter MacKay’s war toys? Politicians at all levels like travelling at our expense, but we don’t too often hear if the benefits to taxpayers justify the costs. Do we take joy in funding International Cooperation Minister Bev Oda’s lavish spending habits? Just what does she do to co-operate internationally anyway? Are we happy giving seuro executives generous bonuses (i.e. Community Living BC) for messing up? What I don’t understand is how governments, especially “right wing� governments who are supposed to be the best economic managers get us into debt. There is an old saying, “if your outgo exceeds your income, your upkeep will be your downfall.� Isn’t that true for governments too? Diana French is a freelance columnist for the Tribune. She is a former Tribune editor, retired teacher, historian, and book author.

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Children lose in labour fight As in any non-decisive battle between implacable foes, both sides are claiming victory after a Labour Relations Board decision last week. LRB vice-chairwoman Ritu Mahil ruled the B.C. Teachers’ Federation didn’t authorize an illegal strike by directing members to refrain from “activities which occur outside of class time/instructional hours and are truly voluntary and extra-curricular.� The decision means teachers have the right to withdraw their participation in voluntary extra-curricular activities. It’s a win for teachers, says BCTF president Susan Lambert, because it clarifies the distinction between voluntary and non-voluntary extracurricular activities. Summoning the wisdom of Solomon in the middle of an especially tense B.C. labour relations showdown, Mahil also ruled that teachers have to participate in

after-hours things that are part of their work duties. This includes parent-teacher interviews, district committee meetings, school-based team meetings and Ministry of Education initiatives. So, it’s also a victory for the B.C. government and the B.C. Public School Employees’ Association, which filed an LRB complaint claiming the union struck illegally. Of course, if both sides partially won, they also partially lost, but let’s not dwell on the optics of the public relations spin cycle. There are more important issues at stake. One of which is what to do with a new school year that is only three months away. The LRB ruling helps, but to avoid the uncertainty and disruption that plagued this school year, both sides must remember what’s best for students. — Comox Valley Record

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Well we just wrapped up the 86th Annual Williams Lake Stampede and what an event it was! I t ’ s always so great MLA to see Musings so many p e o p l e Donna Barnett from the community come out for such a great time. The 63rd Annual Bridge Lake Stampede was also held this weekend and while I was unable to attend I know that it is always a great family favourite in the South Cariboo. Rodeo season isn’t over just yet. Out west we have the upcoming Anahim Lake Stampede July 7 & 8 and in the south we have the Interlakes Rodeo Aug 4 & 5. Rodeo riders from all across the region come to compete and show off their skills at these wonderful community events. Be sure to check them out! I also want to take this opportunity to talk about some really amazing youth who are participating in an event called Kids Running for Kids. They’re a group of 70 Williams Lake kids who want to make a difference and help raise funds for the BC Children’s Hospital by running all the way from Williams Lake to Vancouver. Each of them have been affected by conditions that require the special care of the BC Children’s Hospital, or know someone who has. These valiant young sprites aren’t running from their problems – they’re running for a cause! They departed on June 30 and will arrive at the hospital on July 7. The kids range in age from 6 to 18 years and will tackle about five kilometers per day. The really amazing thing about this group is that they started with a fundraising goal of $25,000, but have already raised $52,000! With so much momentum and success already, they’re now aiming for a grand total of $100,000! They’ve raised funds through raffles, dinner, dances, garage sales and so much more. I hope everyone can help out this amazing group if they can. If you’re visiting the Cariboo be sure to explore our beautiful areas as much as you can. The Cariboo offers endless recreational entertainment. There’s beauty and adventure tucked into every corner of our peaceful region. Donna Barnett is the Liberal MLA for the Cariboo-Chilcotin.

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Editor: I was recently in Williams Lake to visit family and friends (my husband was born and raised in Williams Lake) and on a rainy Saturday we decided to take in a matinee at Paradise Cinemas. Coming from the Lower Mainland, where almost all local and independent theatres have been shut down, we were heartened by the ability to see a current release (Rock of Ages) at a reasonable price ($7) in a comfortable sized theatre. We were concerned, however, at how few people were there with us. There were six people viewing the show and only a smattering of people in line to see the other offerings. I really hope the people of Williams Lake patronize this theatre or you will lose it as we in the Lower Mainland have and, as the saying goes, you really don’t know what you are missing until it is gone.  Jennifer Thuncher Burnaby

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Bullying comes in lots of different ways, like cyber and verbal. Bullying can hurt others in all kinds of ways, makes them stress and lose focus and makes others upset. Bullying hurts people in many ways. It makes the people scared

and lose focus on schooling and work. Bullying affects friends and families because they’re scared that something bigger might start. Then they will stress because their friend or family member is getting bullied. Being a bully can turn into something bigger or can be stopped. Being a bully is not a

good thing because you scare others and give yourself a bad reputation. Bullying is never good because you can hurt others. When bullying is happening, you should stand up for the person getting bullied and go tell an adult before it gets bigger. Name withheld by request

Editor’s note: This letter was written by a participant of the Restorative Justice program. The writer’s name has been withheld because it is a condition of writing and publishing the letter. The Tribune doesn’t typically run unsigned letters to the editor but makes a special exception for the program.

Bella Coola dike, airport information false Editor: Re: The May 31 story Bella Coola airport threatened. Much of the information presented is false. The airport was not constructed in 1978. The dike did not fail. The dike is not failing. If it was the only one that failed, why was water running down the

A special thanks to the Chilcotin Road Elementary School PAC for all of your hard work throughout the year, the special luncheon you provided to staff and the free lunch for all the students on Fun Day. You are the best and we wish you a very relaxing summer holiday. Margaret Nohr, on behalf of the Chilcotin Road elementary staff

road in Hagensborg? I looked up the story Chicken Little on Google, and there are many versions, including videos with the story told from many viewpoints. Bella Coola has a new version which could be titled Chicken Little Feathering its Nest. I wonder if there are any of the other characters such as Ducky, Goosey,

 *** Thank you to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital staff who deliver good service on a daily basis and sincerely care about the public. I personally am impressed with Chelsea, the booking clerk. She is efficient, considerate, and good natured. Amy, in the lab, welcomed me and was quick to do her job. Jody, in pre-surgical screening, is kind and patient. Sandra,

and Foxey, that will show up and join the parade in the days that come. I will be watching. Gideon Schuetze Williams Lake Editor’s note: The Tribune has followed up with the Cariboo-ChilcotinCoast Regional District and learned that work to the air strip

began in 1966 and was paved in 1977 — the terminal officially opened in 1979. The CCCRD also reiterated that the dike did fail and the regional district is proceeding with plans/studies to possibly repair it. No where in the article did we say that dike was the only one that failed, as the story was about the airport dike itself.

in reception, is always prompt, friendly, and processes your paperwork quickly. The ladies in X-ray always have a smile for the public and assist patients quickly. Hospital employees do give their all and sincerely want to make the facility a better place, even if the system is not perfect and waiting can be part of the routine. Cynthia Wilson

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Family Entertainment! All performances by Donation Featuring Magical Jesaja’s Mystical Potato Dream Show! Presented by The Potato House Sustainable Community Society

On July 4th at 5:00 pm start your evening at the Community Roots Opening at the Station House Galley. Experience art inspired by the Potato House. At 6:15 follow the drummers to the Potato House for the performance of Potato Dreams. Made possible with the support of The Cariboo Regional District & The City of Williams Lake, through The Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society.

In kind support by The Potato House,The Station House Gallery and Women’s Contact Society Dress Rehearsals open to the public June 25th & 27th seating 6:30, show starts at 7:00pm

For more information contact Debra 250-398-6344

Council changes cheque policy Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer Cheques issued by the city up to $2,000 in value will now have electronic signatures. At its committee of the whole meeting June 26, council debated a recommendation that cheques of $500 or less in value be signed electronically, but after the discussion went with the greater amount. Coun. Geoff Bourdon presently signs cheques on behalf of council. “We had gone with $500 but when I go through and look at the cheques, most of them have gone through the check point, and the formality is to sign them,” he said. Director of finance Pat Higgins looked at other municipalities and noted that $500 is quite low. “Staff has some authority to sign purchase orders for that low. It was discussed at the general governance committee that 50 per cent of the cheques were below $500, so

we thought it would be more efficient to use electronic signatures. I think $2,000 is reasonable,” Higgins said. At its June 5 regular meeting council approved having the monthly cheque register made public. Bourdon said he’s comfortable with the electronic signatures because of the cheque registry. “Everyone can look at that,” he said of the registry. He also said the advantage is if something comes up quickly that has to be paid for then city staff don’t have to find him to sign a cheque. While council passed the motion to use electronic signatures, councillors Surinderpal Rathor and Danica Hughes, along with Mayor Kerry Cook, were opposed. Cook said she would have supported the $500 amount. Rathor said he has questions over checks and balances, especially around expense reports.

“As it is right now you have three sets of eyes looking at the cheques. Two eyes when the manager authorizes the expense, second set when staff signs the cheque, and third set when council members sign the cheque. When a mistake is made, it could be made anytime so that’s my reason for being opposed.” After further discussion, council passed a motion to review its checks and balances procedure. “Council needs to be aware in black and white what the procedure is,” Cook said.

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SPORTS NOTEBOOK Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13 European Football School Camp Saibo Talic brings his renowned soccer camp back to Williams Lake for another year of coaching in Williams Lake. Sessions run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost of the camp is $175. For more information, or to register, contact Jamie Tanis at 250 392-4761 or e-mail kickboxingjamie@gmail. com.

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Hinton, Alta.’s Cam Leeson turns in a 9.1-second steer wrestling run during Friday morning’s slack performance at the 86th Annual Williams Lake Stampede. For more on the Stampede check Thursday’s Tribune and www.wltribune.com.

Lakecity ‘Mudders’ hit Whistler Steve Dickens Special to The Tribune Despite the early weather forecasts for rain in Whistler, BC, competitors saw lots of sun. And despite the fine weather, course runners saw lots of mud. Tough Mudder’s 2012 inaugural voyage onto Canadian soil was a resounding success. The 4 a.m. wakeup call Saturday, June 23 jolted us into the harsh reality. Today, our team, “True Grit,� would be tested. Even with the availability of YouTube to scan previous Tough Mudder courses, the challenge of facing 11 miles and 22 obstacles was still a mystery. Had all the training and doing our “Minnie Mudder� in Williams Lake a month ago been enough preparation? Developed by the Ex British Forces and used as a fundraiser for the Wounded Warriors Project, the Whistler course turned out to be a

challenge that did not disappoint the 16,500 competitors. Beginning at 8 a.m. and every 20 minutes later until 2 p.m., a new batch of 500 athletes would be set loose on the course. The atmosphere at the starting line was continually charged with a mixture of adrenaline and energy as Tough Mudder staffing laid out course etiquette and cautions (such as no electrical course obstacles for people with pace makers, etc). Some athletes were there as individuals but the entry line was covered throughout the day with teams wearing colorful jerseys and elaborate costumes coming from various communities around B.C. and even Washington State. Not long into the course that rainbow of beautiful colours was soon changed to the ubiquitous brown of B.C. mud. At the opening bell, competitors raced up a ski run about one kilometre, only to run back down to their first obstacle which was a mud-

The City of Williams Lake’s Recreation Services department have teamed up to offer a new one-day flag football camp and a flag football league to young members of the community. The Flag Football Camp goes Saturday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (eight to 11 year olds) and from 1 to 3 p.m. (12 to 18 year olds). Cost of the camp is $17.50. From there a Flag Football League will run Monday and Wednesday nights at a to be determined location. Age groups are the same, and games will be played from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. For more or to register contact the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex at 250-398-7665.

Saturday, July 14 Christmas in July at Thunder Mountain Steve Dickens photo

Kevin Elzinga, Becky Abrahamse, Jay Greig, and Bobbie Dickens celebrate following the completion of the Tough Mudder in Whistler. dy belly crawl under barbed wire. to get under the wooden beams laid The “Arctic Enema� followed half way across the bath, which was soon after where competitors were filled with floating ice blocks to keep forced into a 10-metre long ice bath. the fluid a balmy 4 C. Although this dyed bath was only a See MUDDERS metre and a half deep, athletes needPage A11 ed to totally submerge themselves

Thunder Mountain Speedway hosts Christmas in July, featuring its annual food and toy drive for the food bank. The even features regular season points races in bone stock, thunder, street stock and Heartland Toyota pro mini classes. For more visit www. thundermountainspeedway. com.

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New bike billboard looks to capture attention A 10 foot by 20 foot billboard has been strategically placed en route to Whistler in an effort to promote Williams Lake, and area, as a premiere mountain biking destination. The billboard, which will remain in place for the majority of the summer, is the result of a partnership between the City of Williams Lake, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD), the Cariboo Mountain Biking

Consortium (CMBC) and the Northern Development Initiative Trust. The billboard directs viewers to the www. ridethecariboo.com website. The website showcases the unique trails and mountain biking culture that the Cariboo has to offer. “The Sea to Sky are has long held the majority of the mountain bike market in British Columbia, and for good reason — they have great rid-

ing to offer,� said Justin Calof, executive director of the Cariboo Mountain Biking Consortium. “But times are changing and the Cariboo offers something unique that mountain bikers are increasingly seeking. Uncrowded trails, fast, tight and floy single track and a relaxing mountain bike culture to chill with is what we invite people to experience.� The promotion of Williams Lake as a moun-

tain bike destination is identified in the city’s Business Expansion and Attraction Strategy (BEAS). “We were really fortunate to secure that particular location for the billboard as the majority of mountain bikers in B.C. travel that length of highway each summer on their way to Whistler,� said mayor Kerry Cook. “Ideally, we will tap into that market and steer people from the Lower

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A new 10 foot by 20 foot billboard has been placed en route to Whistler in an effort to promote Williams Lake as a premiere mountain biking destination.

Mainland to all the great mountain biking that we have in the Cariboo.�

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Nanton, Alta.’s Logan Bird likes what he sees during his tiedown roping slack performance Friday morning to kick off the 86th Annual Williams Lake Stampede. For more on the Stampede see Thursday’s Tribune and check www. wltribune.com.

Joan Sorley, CRD Central Cariboo cochair, said this is a great opportunity to promote the area. “The Cariboo has long been known in the mountain biking community as a premiere destination and we want to let everyone else know what we have to offer,� Sorley said. “We take every op-

portunity to work with our partners to promote the important resource that we have to share.� The billboard image, which was provided by John Wellburn, captures CMBC-sponsored rider James Doerfling along the “Ashtray� near Williams Lake and is sure to grab the attention from passing motorists.

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Rankin runs for ALS Williams Lake resident and runner Leo Rankin ran a 109-lap marathon around the Williams Lake Secondary School track Saturday, June 23 to help raise money for ALS. He finished in four hours and 50 minutes — just in time to join members of the community for the first Walk for ALS Saturday in Boitanio Park. Rankin was running as part of Team Rankin in remembrance of his brother, Ron Rankin, who passed away from the disease three years ago. “The track marathon is just a means to an end,” Rankin said. “The really great thing is that we raised

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Mudders cross finish line as team riors closer to their ultimate goal of completing the challenge. And yet, the true meaning of mud was yet to be discovered. Many of the next obstacles involved wading through knee-deep muck and swampy slime. Invisible rocks and branches tripped some weary athletes, precipitating face plants and mud baths. Good sportsmanship and high levels of camaraderie were often observed as fellow competitors, even total strangers, were quickly on the spot to lift others out of the mud and mire. By the end of the course, it was not uncommon to see these dirtied, limping athletes make their way to the finish line. The whole event was built to challenge, and by and large this was accomplished. “Although the course was made one mile longer than expected, I was preparing myself for

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Leo Rankin ran a marathon June 23 to help fundraise for ALS. $1,545 for the Walk for ALS, which was the objective.” He said Lynn Ann Cheverie and Leah Johnson helped him raise around $500 more through ice cream sales and collecting spare change. “We’ve been impacted by ALS and it is important to work

toward finding a cure for this lethal disease,” he said. “The support from the community was wonderful — particularly from the people working in the Government Resource Building in forestry, environment, agriculture and other government sections.”

By 8:15 a.m. our team found this a shocking way to begin our day. The course then took competitors away from the crowds at the Whistler Olympic Park roughly eight miles through a well marked course comprised mainly of cross country ski trails. Here, rocky scrabble waited to twist ankles and knees. Snow patches and mud puddles dotted the trail, keeping all feet soaking wet and filthy. Many hill climbs raised body temperatures and increased sweat levels. In order to remedy this, course organizers directed the trail to a 15-metre snow slide down a 45 degree gradient emptying into a small lake surrounded by snow and ice. On and on the course progressed with every step taking the mud war-

some obstacles that were not here,” said True Grit member, Brooke Greig. Her brother, and fellow “True Grit” teammate, Jay Greig, echoed that toughness and courage. “I heard once that pain is only weakness leaving the body,” Jay said. “When the course got tough, I kept this thought in mind.” Bobbie Dickens, another team member, said “It was really special for me to be able to do this event with my brother and sister, both of whom impressed me in many ways. My brother was the anchor for our team, using his animal-like strength to pull or push all of us over and up the various obstacles. I loved that our team stuck together through the whole event and that we were able to cross the finish line holding hands as we ran through the ‘electric shock therapy’”. The Concrete Fitness

team took a similar approach to Tough Mudder and determined to stay together as a team. “We finish together or we don’t finish at all,” Tyler Hamm said. Teammate Cher Sytsma was impressed with her team, led by Stefan Hoelzler and Brian Doering who helped them through the course. “It was definitely as tough as I expected,” Sytsma said. When the “True Grit” team crossed the finish line just prior to noon, our squad was far off the course record (of one hour and 40 minutes), but we were all smiles. “We came to do this course as a team, and we accomplished that goal,” said Kevin Ernst. “Now I can cross that item off my bucket list. “Indeed, events like the Tough Mudder reinforce the concept that life is all about the journey, not the destination.”

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French Immersion settles in at Glendale Gaeil Farrar Tribune Staff Writer It may not have been the easiest transition but students in the elementary school French Immersion program are now well settled into their new home at Glendale Elementary School. “I think things went well,â€? says Kari Urquhart, president Canadian Parents for French Williams Lake Chapter. “There is always the transition period where everyone is adjusting. Our French books are slowly making it out on the shelves, the French signs from Marie Sharpe have been moved over. I guess all in all the year has been pretty good.â€? The French language books didn’t start arriving from Marie Sharpe until after Christmas. Earlier this year some students said they were fine and even more than fine with the move while others said they miss their friends and teachers at Marie Sharpe Elementary School. The elementary French Immersion program was moved from Marie Sharpe to Glendale last September in a cost cutting measure by the School District 27 board. By moving French Immersion to Glendale elementary the district was able to move the Skyline and GROW programs from rental accommodation into the annex on the Marie Sharpe site, thereby saving $87,000 per year in lease fees. Special events planned for the annual Francophone and French Immersion Week March 4 to 10 had to be cancelled this year due to the teacher job action but eventually the students did make their way to city hall for a tour and to sing O’Canada in French. Theatre La Seizieme from Quebec also visited the school in May. The French Immersion program runs on the regular school year calendar, September to June, while the English speaking program at Glendale runs on a modified year-round schedule with a longer break in the spring and a shorter summer break. Principal Matt Cullum says the French Immersion program has about the same number of children as it had at Marie Sharpe. Because of the small number of students attending the school most English and French language classes are split grade classes. In French immersion this year he says there were 20 students in the Kindergarten/Grade 1 class taught by Jocelyne MacDonnell; 20 students in the Grade 1/2 class taught by Julianne Wellinger; 20 students in the Grade 3/4/5 class taught by Nicole Ratko; and 24 students in the Grade 5/6/7 class taught by

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Isaiah Smith, Grade 3, and Madison Lindsay, Grade 5, make change in the French language.

David Matheson, Grade 7 (left), Kaiden Pilkington, Grade 6, and Jared Yuill, Grade 7 check out the French language books which didn’t get moved from Marie Sharpe to Glendale elementary until after Christmas and took a while to sort out.

Mme. Nicole Ratko goes over some reading material with Grade 3 student Shay-Lee Thompson.

Austin Boehm Grade 5, (left) and Ashlyn Ross, Grade 6, in the library with Mme. Sonja Kurkiniemi.

Sonja Kurkiniemi. Sonja is one of several teachers in the Williams Lake area who have followed their parents into the field of education. Her mother is WLSS teacher Susan Kurkiniemi. And ironically Sonja took her Grade 9/10 science and French classes with Nicole, who is originally from Ontario, and whose first language is French. After graduation Sonja continued her studies in French at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. On the English side there are three split classes: a Kindergarten/ Grade 1/2 class; a Grade 3/4/5 class and a Grade 5/6/7 class. Cullum notes the school has 9.5 full time equivalent teachers (including prep time). Given the number of split grades the school is also provided with 65 hours a week of teaching assistant time. He says students have friends in both the English and French immersion streams and he believes parents are happy with the change. He says they encourage friendships between French Immersion and English stream students by having mixed student activities and sporting events such as volleyball, and basketball, and lunch time activities such as crazy carpet sledding. For awhile, when the weather was cold enough, he says the school had a skating rink. He says the French Immersion group has also been hosting movie nights for all students to raise funds for a trip to Quebec for the Grade 6/7s in May 2013 which will cost approximately $2,000 per student participating. Sonja Kurkiniemi says the French immersion students do all their studies in French and are required to speak french during all classes, but they can speak English outside of class at lunch and recess. One class is even raising sockeye salmon in a tank in French which will be released in the spring. In Grade 4 the French Immersion students also start taking English lessons for about 95 minutes a week. For their social science projects some of the Grade 7s are researching and writing about French speaking countries such as Senegal, Luxembourg, Belgium and of course Quebec in Canada. They have found 29 French speaking countries to write about. “Sometimes a word or two comes out in English,� Sonja says. School District 27 trustee Sheila Boehm, who has two children in the French Immersion program, says she is happy to report that there is a waiting list for the Kindergarten French Immersion program. “I am very excited,� Boehm says of the future of the program.

COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Thursday, July 5 Dance and auction assists burn victim There will be a benefit dance and silent auction at the Overlander Pub on July 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. to raise funds for Dallas Wilson. Music will be by members of the bands One Foot Under and Third Degree. Dallas is a single mom who was badly burned on June 16 and will have to undergo a long period of plastic surgery and recovery. In addition to the dance and silent auction, there will be 50/50 draws, in the efforts to raise funds to help Dallas and her son through this period. A box for monetary donations has also been set up at the OV Pub. To have donations for the silent auction picked up please call Lesley at 250-305-7910.

Saturday, July 7 Quilts and Flowers Garden Tour The second Quilts and Flowers Garden Tour happens Saturday, July 7 in Williams Lake, presented by the Williams Lake Garden Club and the Cariboo Piecemakers Quilting Club. Ten local gardens with quilt displays are on the tour from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets with location information are available at The Open Book, Ibea’s Quilt Shop, and Just Because Ladies’ Wear are $10. Children under six are free. Money raised goes to the Women’s Contact Society and the Hough Memorial Cancer Society.

Friday, July 20 Metis picnic weekend The Cariboo Chilcotin Metis Association is holding its annual fun day picnic at Felker Lake Legion Campgrounds July 20, 21, 22.  For more in formation on how to come out and and join the jam session please call 250-392-4428 or 250989-5173.

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STORK REPORT Catherine Belleau dedicated to children DICKSON - Kai wants to let everyone see a picture of his new baby sister, Shae Leta Dickson. She was born on May 2, 2012, weighing 5 lbs. 15 oz. Kai introduced Shae to his grandparents, Dickson and Fletcher. Kai’s parents, Megan and Lann allow Kai to snuggle Shae, as long as he is very gentle. Kai and Shae are

JONES - We are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of our precious grandson, Lucas Arthur Jones,

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born at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, B.C., May 8, 2012, weighing 9 lbs. 2..6 oz. Congratulations to proud parents, Tyler and Sarah Jones, and big sister, Nathalie. Ecstatic grandparents are Donna and Moe Monita and Cheryl and Fred Bott.

“If children are our future, then we are in good hands with Catherine Belleau’s dedication,” says Esk’etemc Chief Fred Robbins. A First Nations elder, Belleau has enriched the lives of three generations of her First Nations community. It was 35 years ago that Cathy began her work with the daycare centre, serving the community’s infants, toddlers and youth with gentle loving care. She has been instrumental in keeping the daycare centre open in some of the most challenging times. She has mentored the child care workers who have followed in her footsteps. Belleau has supported her work with educational upgrades such as receiving her Infant and Toddler Certificate at the age of 60. When asked how long she will continue, she replies, “as long as

I feel young, I’ll keep going.” At the age of 60, Belleau went back to school for Infant/Toddler Certification, passed with As throughout the course outline, went to school in Kamloops and then Williams Lake for the last six months. A respected elder, she received a BC Achievement award in May 2012 for her work and dedication. As a winnner, she was presented with the award by Honourable Steven Point in Victoria. Today, at the age of 76, she continues to work with the Esk’etemc Headstart/ Daycare in Alkali Lake and is well respected and known throughout the territory for her dedication and contributions to First Nation children’s success. Robbins says he once asked Belleau why she has been able to do the work she does for so long a period. Her re-

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ply: “All children deserve respect, love and recognition, as long as I can give it I will.” Over the years, she made a small store at her small three-bedroom home, and filled it with chips, pop, ice cream, pizza pops, homemade cookies/cakes, etc. All the funds she raised went to less fortunate children who couldn’t afford to play organized sports, as well as assisting parents with food costs. Today Belleau donates her time to ensure

Columneetza 2012 year end awards The following awards were presented during Columneetza Secondary School’s year end awards day in June. Principal’s Award: Nathaniel Fraser. President’s Award: Brittany Denny, Jasleen Saini. Governor General’s Bronze Medal Top Academic Candidates: Tyler Basran, Dustin Hubner, Carina Mutschele, Maeghan Watkinson, Jordan Goodman, Ben Magnuson, and Patrick Newsome. School Spirit Award: Danielle Goward. Most Improved Senior Student Award: Adam Instant. Rick Hansen Award: Brady Johnson. Yearbook Award: River Michalchuk. Fermat Math Contest Award: Carl Lam. Leadership: Brittany Denny, Carina Mutchele, Ravinder Dhaliwal, Hali Jenner. Most Improved Junior Student: Troi Allery. Beauty from the Inside Out: Courtenay Buhrke, Cassidy Chupa, Sarah Green, Shemica Harry, Meradith Jackson,k Mat-

ilda McGirr, Katy Nicol, Roxanne Pop, Monica Rawlek, Kayla Schindle, Savannah Sigsworth, Amanda Walters, Bailey Yochmans, Jo-anna Younker. Beauty from the Inside Out Recognition: Kayla Bush, Connie Busch, Ravinder Dhaliwal, Carina Mutschele. Exhange students this year are Nelson Candia, Isabella De Oliveira, Alessandra Di Francesco, Carlso Nunez Azpurua and Kent Roth. Grade 12 Grade 12 Top Academic: Benjamin Magnuson. Citizenship Award Grade 12: Patrick Newsome. Valedictorian Award Grade 12: Ryan Jensen. Carpentry Joinery 12: Colton Gerbrandt, Haiden Kelly. Automotive 12: Colton Gerbrandt. Art 12: Maeghan Watkinson, Stephanie Phillips. Physical Education 12: Andrew Woodward. Physics 12: Benjamin Magnuson, Josiah Corbett. Geology 12: Melanie Dallow, Kent Roth. Biology 12: Benjamin Magnuson, Tyler Basran. Chemistry 12: Carl Lam,

Josiah Corbett. Calculus 12: Tyler Basran, Patrick Newsome. Math 12 P: Carl Lam, Tyler Basran. Law 12: Kamaljit Badesha, Dylan Matheson. Comparative Civilization 12: Brittany Denny. Geography 12: Dylan Matheson. History 12: Yena Lee. Punjabi 12: Ravinder Dhaliwal. English 12: Tyler Basran, Benjamin Magnuson, Carina Mutschele. Communications 12: Kerry Normand. French 12: Heather Fisher-Leblanc.

Grade 11 Grade 11 top academic: Yena Lee. Citizenship Award Grade 11: Conlan Sprickerhoff. Electronics 11/12: Johnny Van Cappelle, Brad Parker. Welding 11/12: Brady Johnson. Automotive 11: Jeremy Zwiers. Carpentry Joinery 11: Kaileb Herald, Joshua Campbell. Cafeteria Training 11/12: Kyran Stratton, Alana Ward. Family Studies 11/12: Kayla Bush. Foods 11/12: Carl Lam.

Art 11: Lee Pinchbeck, Miranda Fontaine. Physical Education 11: Austin Lord, Jamie MacDonald, Kerry Normand. Earth Science 11: Joseph Kopas, Chris Lepard. Physics 11: Yena Lee, Ryan LaBossiere. Chemistry 11: Brett LaBossiere, Ryan LaBossiere, Yena Lee. Biology 11: Tanna Laurient, Michael Seibert. A&W Math 11: Mikia Harry, Kyla Power. Pre Calculus 11: Heather Fisher-Leblanc, Devon Strohshein. See COLUMNEETZA Page A14

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the children and parents of the Headstart/ Daycare get a field trip (vacation) and she is instrumental in fundraising efforts. She lives a traditional lifestyle and with what little she has, she gives, knowing the need is always there. Complete strangers leave her home with full stomachs and food for the road ahead. Through her experiences, she will ‘never’ leave anyone behind, children are her life. She was a sun dancer

for four years and today she supports and teaches the ways a Secwepemc speaker keeps the language strong. Even today when words can’t be found, people will call Belleau and she gladly delivers. With her gentle, kind soul, she can be seen and recognized walking and even running. She always participates. Where you see children enjoying themselves, Belleau will be there as a participant or the cheerleader.

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Billboard promotes Cariboo mountain biking A 10’ x 20’ billboard has been strategically placed en route to Whistler in an effort to promote Williams Lake, and area, as a premiere mountain biking destination. The billboard, which will remain in place for the majority of the summer, is the result of a partnership between the City of Williams Lake, Cariboo Regional District (CRD), the Cariboo Mountain Biking Consortium and the Northern Development Initiative Trust. The billboard directs viewers to the www. ridethecariboo.com website. This website showcases the unique trails and mountain biking culture that the Cariboo has to offer. The promotion of Williams Lake as a mountain bike destination is identified in the City’s Business Expansion and Attraction (BEAS) Strategy. “We were really fortunate to secure that particular location for the billboard as the majority of mountain bikers in British Columbia travel that length of highway each summer on their way to Whistler. Ideally, we will tap into that market and steer people from the lower mainland to all the great mountain biking that we have in the Cariboo,” says Williams Lake Mayor Kerry Cook. The billboard image, which was provided by John Wellburn, captures Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium sponsored rider James Doerfling along the “Ashtray” near Williams Lake and is sure to grab attention from passing motorists.

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Columneetza year end awards continued Continued From Page A13 Math 11 Foundations: Christopher Lepard, Shiloh Setah. Carrier Language 11: Dakota Sulin. Social Studies 11: Cody Haley-York, Yena Lee, Lucas Hart. French Immersion 11: Kasey Stirling. Punjabi 11: Simran Boyal. Communications 11: Daniel Wozniak. French 11: Simeran Boyal, Lucas Hart. English 11: Yena Lee, Kasey Stirling. Grade 10 Grade 10 Top Academic: Ellen Kaufman. Grade 10 Cayley Math: Heather Fisher-Leblanc. Grade 10 Citizenship: Amy Watt. Woodwork 10: Michael Seibert, Malcolm Gaylord. Metal 10: Shaun Guraliuk, Jasmine Geier. Theatre Performance 10: Sydney Freeman. Art 10: Madison Schachtel, Geneva Gordon. Physical Education 10: Tanna Lauriente, Ellen Kaufman, Benn Taylor, Ryan Holland. Science 10: Ellen Kaufman, Sabrina Kyle. A&W Math 10: Calvin Pattison; Kayla Reynolds. Pre-Calculus 10: Tanna Laurient, Brooklyn Thiessen. Social Studies 10: Ellen Kaufman. Punjabi 10: Nisha Khakh. French Immersion 10:

Amanda Isabelle Walters. French 10: Ellen Kaufman. Shuswap 10: Rae Leigh Rosette. Chilcotin Studies 10: Sheyanne Setah, Micole Myers. English 10: Monique Wong, Sydney Goward. Grade 9 Grade 9 Top Academic: Carly Magnuson. Grade 9 Pascal Math: Darien Grace; certificate of distinction Alexander Airey. Grade 9 Citizenship: Nathan Murphy. Power Mechanics 9/10: Trayden Stewart, Marcus Mueller. Woodwork 9: Jessica Johnson, Kevin Sokolan. Foods 9/10: Ashley Straza, Sabrina Kyle. Metal 9: Tryaden Stewart, Liam Atwood. Theatre Performance 9: Donovan Shaw. Art 9: Sarah Dickens, Kaylee Lucks, Ashleigh Lyons. Physical Education 9: Ariel Zacharias, Ashley Beauchamp; Nathan Murphy, Mason Wong. Science 9: Trayden Stewart, Harkamal Sharma. Math 9: Ashley Beauchamp, Carly Magnuson. Social Studies 9: Liam Atwood, Harkaml Samra Punjabi 9: Inderroop Randhawa. French Immerson 9: Ashley Beauchamp. French 9: Liam Atwood, Carly Magnuson, Chance Thompson.

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Adam Instant accepts Most Improved Student Award Senior from principal Gregg Gaylord. English 9: Carly Magnuson, Sage Tampleasure. Grade 8 Grade 8 Top Academic: Riya Sharma. Grade 8 Guass Math: top score Mitchell La Bossiere; top 25 per cent Parker Kennedy, Griffey Outhouse, Riya Sharma; participants Brayden Basran, Micholas Berkelaar, Courtenay Buhrke, Cassidy Burtini, Nathan Maas, Monica Rawlek, Kayla Schindle, Chase Stewart, Melanie Wintjes. Grade 8 Citizenship: Wyatt Buller. Drama 8: Brayden Basran. Art 8: Meradith Jackson, Riya Sharma. Physical Education 8: Tylor Pigeon, Chase Stewart, Victoria Byer, Ruthie Jackson. Science 8: Riya Sharma, Victoria Byer.

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Brittany Denny (left) and Jasleen Saini accept the President’s Award from teacher Robin Fofonoff.

Math 8: Courtney Buhrke, Victoria Byer. Social Studies 8: Orrin Watkinson, Bailey Weir, Riya Sharma.

French Immersion 8: Jonas Petersen. French 8: Riya Sharma, Victoria Byer, Orrin Watkinson.

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“They call the Cariboo home” Everyone has a story. What is yours? The Tribune is accepting submissions and suggestions for a series in our paper called “They Call the Cariboo Home.” One article (with photos) on one person or family will appear in our paper once a week for a year. Perhaps you are a long-time resident who has had led an interesting life in the lakecity and would like to share your story with the community, or maybe something out of the ordinary drew you to Williams Lake. If you think you or someone you know would make a good candidate for a profile/feature article in They Call the Cariboo Home, we would love to hear from you. Stories may be written by you or one of our reporters. Submissions and suggestions can be dropped off in person or sent to: e-mail: editor@wltribune.com fax: 250-392-7253 mail: 188 North 1st Ave. Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 1Y8

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Tsilhqot’in National Government Employment Opportunity Community Natural Resource Referral Workers (2) Position Title: Community Natural Resource Referral Workers ClassiďŹ cation: Full Time Position Salary: To be negotiated Location: Williams Lake, British Columbia Deadline: July 6, 2012 at 3pm The Tsilhqot’in National Government is seeking to ďŹ ll two fulltime Referral Worker positions. These positions will be based out of the TNG Stewardship Department ofďŹ ce with extension to working within our communities. The successful candidates are ones that expresses an interest in making a difference and building capacity within the Tsilhqot’in. Summary of job description: • Review incoming natural resource referrals received via the Tsilhqot’in Stewardship Planning Portal (TSPP) • Evaluate the proposed activity in correlation to Tsilhqot’in traditional use • Field work (when necessary) within Tsilhqot’in caretaker area • Consistent communication between Community members and delegated community representatives to record ďŹ ndings and make recommendations. • Submit response to proponent via TSPP before closing date Job QualiďŹ cations: • 2 year Diploma in Natural Resources; • Registered Forest Technologist would be an asset; • Knowledge of the Tsilhqot’in members, culture and traditions • Valid BC driver’s license, appropriate vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle • Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and familiarity with computers in general, and a willingness to learn new software.

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Please forward resumes in person to 884 Front St. Quesnel, BC Ph: 250-992-9807 or fax 250-992-9012 or email canwest@quesnelbc.com CABLE PLOW and Drill Operator. Well-established company provides underground telecommunication installations throughout Alberta. Experience required. Accommodation and meal per diem provided. Email resume; catearmstrong@ grahamsbackhoe.com Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage $36.11 $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required. Submit resumes by July 25, 2012, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax: (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca HIRING ironworkers and welders immediately. Please email resume to: snoel@tru-steel.ca

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Pets & Livestock

Livestock Black two year old ewe, Romney Sulfolks cross. $250. (250)394-7215

Pets Shihtzu Puppies - 6 wks old, 1girl/2 boys, shots, dewormed, kennel trained, potty pad trained, non shedding, not yappy, (250)249-5912 Email: susubelle@shaw.ca

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

Acreage for Sale PANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser Road. 35 acres in hay. $135,000. 780 394 7088

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$400 & Under 4 horse evenrude outboard, clean. $325 firm (250)3926801

Farm Equipment Massey Ferguson MF124 square baler in good working condition. $2500. (250)297-6399

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Excavator Operator Required Must be experienced in grade work and trenching. Detailed resume including past work experience and references is required. Email to: admin@lakeexcavating.com Fax to: 250-392-4063 Only successful applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Tsilhqot’in National Government Employment Opportunity Finance Manager The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is seeking to fill a full time accounting position. This is not an entry level position. The Finance Administrator will be responsible for the overall success in effectively managing the areas of accounting for the organization. Qualifications: • Degree in Commerce, Accounting or related field and or possess an accounting designation and/or equivalent verifiable work experience; • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; • Proficiency in the use of computer programs for accounting (ACCPAC ERP - all modules), Excel and Word; • Have a valid BC Drivers License, reliable transportation; • Willing to obtain and maintain a criminal record check; • Ability to accurately perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation and management reports; • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Salary will be based upon experience. Submit resume, cover letter and references by the closing date, July 5 at 3pm, attention to: Executive Director, Crystal Verhaeghe Tsilhqot’in National Government 253 4th Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4T4 email: norma@tsilhqotin.ca • fax: 250-398-5798 Only those invited to interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry Section 16(1) Canadian Human Rights Act.

Reserve your space! 1140 Tower Crescent Country living on 2.37 acres with miles of rec trails outside your back door. Secluded 3,580 sqft 5 beds, 3 bath executive home with many new updates. Open concept galley kitchen, dining and sitting room. Private patios, backyard and garden area. Parking for RV, boat, ext. For more info and pics go to www.craigslist.com $379,000. For appointment to view (250)305-2266

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Beautiful bear skin rug with head. Cinnamon colour & in excellent condition. $175.00 (250)392-7340

$100 & Under Mountain Bike 18 speed, shock absorbers, good condition $65 (250)392-6801

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8’ fiberglass boat, good condition $290 OBO (250)3926801

6´, 8´, 10´, 20´ & 40´ sizes available. Safe. Portable. Affordable. Rent or buy. Call Jason 250-296-9092.

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Feed & Hay Fox Mtn. Ranch 1400-1500lb. round bales, excellent horse hay, 5’x5’6”. $80. per bale. (250)305-9931.

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Depot for batteries, rads, copper, aluminum, catalytic converters, alts. and starts. Will p/u, will buy! Phone 250-398-0672

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Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 2:00pm 201 FOSTER WAY (WESTRIDGE) 4 1/2 yr. old, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with open floor plan on a view lot. Wide paving stone driveway with RV parking. Nicely landscaped yard with underground irrigation system. Reduced To $329,500. (www.kijiji.ca search ID 381234050 for more info and photos) (250)392-3964 to view.

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Mobile Homes & Parks

219 ROWAT ROAD

Cozy home, southern exposure. Renovated on main floor, includes new laminate, freshly painted cupboards, new tile & fixtures in bathroom, exterior & interior freshly painted, app.incl. Wrap around deck from garden, doors off kitchen to fenced private backyard. Downstairs partially finished with living area, bathroom, bdr., possible in-law-suite. Priced To Sell at $155,000. (250)398-3356 for appointment to view.

265 Westridge Drive

Well maintained 2600sqft family home, 5 bedrooms, 3 bath, large fenced yard, close to schools, shopping, park, great neighborhood.

Asking $319,000. Phone: (250)392-8779 See details at Property Guys.com Id # 68153

3231 LIKELY ROAD (under 30 min. to Williams Lake) Updated 4bdr. home (built 1995) on 5 flat x-fenced acres. Backs onto Crown Land. Enjoy a lake just steps away. $239,900. or trade for home closer to or in town Phone (250)296-3348

A Must See! Beautiful Sunridge Gardens 3bdr., 3 bath, totally finished townhouse with large rec room. New high quality; flooring, lights/fixtures and paint throughout! Built-in; surround sound system, vacuum, water softener, and book cases. No expense spared!! Too much to list! $209,000. 1 (250)392-9429

Freshly renovated 5bdrm, 2.5 bath with full inlaw suite downstairs. Beautiful yard, fully landscaped, complete with dog proof fencing and outdoor shop (insulated & wired), RV sized parking in separate space behind the house. Quiet neighborhood with only 5-10 min walk to 3 schools, TRU & to groceries. kijiji house I.D. #385292578 For viewing appt call: (250)989-5583

GREAT LOCATION! 1005 BALSAM STREET Family friendly home on 1/2 acre, 2200sq. ft. backing onto crown land, 4bdr., 2 bath, lrg. family room, extensive renos throughout. Larger than it looks! Asking $240,000. Serious enquiries. Call to book an appointment. (250)392-5566 To view more pics visit kijiji.ca search ID387211233

GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD 105 GIBBON ROAD 766 - 9th Avenue Beautiful & completely renovated home on 2 levels. Arts & crafts style with custom woodwork & doors throughout. Gorgeous new deck down to patio into large fenced private level back yard. Woodstove in mudroom. Attached workshop/garage. Close to all schools & TRU. To view www.bcforsalebyowner.com MUST BE SEEN! $285,000. Phone: (250)267-7082

4bdr., 2 bath, laundry, office, large master bdr., large kitchen includes 6 app. Large rec room. Carport, RV parking. 1/2 acre fenced view lot, adj. Crown Land. $257,000. (250)392-7620 (message) or (250) 398-0772 cell.

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820 Pigeon Ave, 3 bdrm up & 1 down, finished bsmt, 1220 sqft, level lot, 2 sheds, garage, underground sprinklers, alarm system, close to Columneetza & TRU,and city bus. Reduced Price. $230,000. (250)392-7201 to view.

4 bedroom, 2 bath mobile with additions in town. On its own lot. Drive by 935 Larch Street and have a look. You won’t be disappointed. $79,000. ($9,000 below Gov’t appraisal. Phone (250) 296-3679

HORSEFLY 1.8 ACRES

98 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE House completely renovated from the studs in. A must see! Close to downtown core. 2 storey totaling 2218 sq. ft., 3 bdr. 1 bath on main, 1bdr. 1 bathroom in basement suite. See Craigslist or Contact (250)392-7813

5911 BLACK CREEK ROAD 5 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1.8 acre. 24 x 30 fully insulated shop, garage, fenced yard, playhouse, greenhouse, beautifully landscaped. $198,500. Firm Contact (250)620-3641

Mobile Home on Property 1004 Richard Street 2 bdrm with addition, carport, storage room, covered deck, & a third room in the addition on .43 acre. Many recent updates, kitchen & bathroom renovation, flooring, new furnace, hot water tank. $139,900. Call to book an appt: (250)392-3056 Visit kijiji.ca seach ID 388758361 to view more pics.

MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED! 759 WINGER RD. Large home on 2.74 acres backing on crown land, 5 minutes from town, view. New kitchen and laundry room. See Property Guys.com #69266 $399,000. Phone (250)398-6266

Older approx 2400 sqft home on approx. 1.74 acre lot in town. Central location. Great lake views. 4bdrm, 2 bath, 2 family rooms. $276,000. inquiries (250)392-1067

ORIGINAL OWNER 960 PIGEON AVENUE 1565 sq.ft. 3bdr. up, 2 bath, large family room off kitchen, spacious livingroom. 1288 sq.ft. down 2bdr. suite, 16’x24’ rec room. All new: Lennox gas furnace 98% eff. h/water tank, garage door with remote opener and much more! $249,900. (250)392-3761

Private acreages within minutes of downtown Williams Lake. 2260sqft of living space, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, barn with paddock and separately fenced; 75.83 acres fenced & cross fenced with a shallow lake. 300m driveway, very private/quiet. Lots of options with this beautiful treed property.

Wow! Great Value 390 4th Avenue North Single level 3 bedroom, updated bathroom. Underground sprinklers, flat lot, spacious kitchen, enclosed garage, laundry room, crawl space, very clean. $159,000. Kijiji ad 381566870 Phone (250)392-0490

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Deeded Recreational Cabin on beautiful Sapeye Lake in the west Chilcotin, includes most furnishings, some interior finishing required 1(250)889-2748 visit craigslist cariboo for more info and picts. LAKEFRONT FOR SALE 0.86 acre south facing lot with cleared lakefront area to build your cabin, on Emerald Island on Lac La Hache. The island has a perimeter hiking trail and two pebble stone beaches to enjoy. It’s a 5 minute boat ride from the public boat launch, and is within cell-phone range. Comes with an 8x20 barge complete with side-rails and a transom. $77,000. with optional unbuilt 708 sq. ft. premanufactured Norpine cabin with loft (unbuilt & tarped) for an extra $17,500. (worth $35,000. new) serious enquiries only please. robj10@hotmail.com Phone (250) 305-4703. Silver Horn Lodge in Big Lake Ranch Cariboo Development. (1) Lakefront home/vacation home for rent or sale, 2,000 sq.ft. 4bdr., 2 bath, sundeck, workshop, carport, European style, could come fully furnished as a vacation home or Miner share, also suitable as hobby farm with barns & fenced areas. (2) Waterfront bldg. lot for sale, 7.2 acres, road access, BC Hydro & phone service at lot line, soil & perk test for sewage with backup done. (3) Lakefront Log home/ Lodge for sale, currently operating as B & B. Live in an outstanding building & area, 5.69 acres, commercial & rural zoned. Too much to list, a must see, don’t miss the opportunity. Make your offer or buy the whole package as investment. Contact Bernd. Phone 1 (250) 243-2032 Serious Enquiries Only

Mobile Homes & Parks

2011 Moduline 14x70 Brand new with full factory warranty 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Comes with fridge, stove, dishwasher, vaulted ceiling. Situated in Fran Lee Mobile Home Park. Good resale area, move in today! Reduced price. Please call (250)392-3879

Buy For Less Than Used 2012 SRI 14x70 Brand new 3 bedroom/bath Fridge, stove, dishwasher. Situated in Fran Lee Mobile Home Park. Factory warranty. $78,0000. (250)392-3879

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Apt/Condo for Rent

20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com

Bright & spacious 1&2 bdrm apts. in clean & quiet bldg, intercom, 2 blocks to hospital, on bus route, no pets please. (250)392-4982

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

BOITANIO PLACE APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Most desirable apartments for seniors. Clean and quiet. Next to Boitanio Park behind Boitanio Mall. Suite comes with heat, hot water, elevator, patio or balcony, fridge, stove, dishwasher & cable. Laundry facility on site, no pets.

250-392-6450

Boitanio Villa 275 Clearview Crescent Clean, quiet place to live. 1 & 2 bedroom units available.

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Cottages / Cabins WILLIAMS LAKE- 1 bdrm cottage in Commodore Heights, F/S, W/D. NP/NS. Avail Now. $625. Call 250-989-4711. ejbjb@shaw.ca

Duplex / 4 Plex 2-bdrm. suite in 4-plex, downtown, heat included, coin w/d, storage, small dog/cat ok, $710/mo. Avail. immed. (250)296-4429 3 bed, 2 bath, 1/2 duplex. 5 app, large back yard, pets neg. Available immediately Ref required. $850/month. Midnight Drive. Call 296-3118. 3 bedroom suite in town, $850/mo. + util., avail. July 1st. n/s, n/p, r/r. (250)296-3359 Quiet 3 bdrm unit. $900/mo. n/s, n/p, r/r, laundry & util. incl. Avail. July 1st. (250)398-5883

Homes for Rent THIS IS MORE LIKE IT! 1 - 2 bdrm apt F/S Dishwasher and A/C in most units. Quiet Good references only. Ask about our incentives. Call Frank 250-305-1155 pics at

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2 bedroom mobile home on large private lot on Dog creek road. New hot water tank, furnace and stove. $650/month, damage deposit required. No smoking. 267-7765 please leave a message. PRIVATE lakeview; 3bdrm+den 2.5bath deck n/s r/r $1200+util avail Aug1 250-302-9375 gooberdad@hotmail.com

Suites, Lower 1bdrm. close to schools, nice & clean, n/s, n/p, r/r, d/d. Avail immed. (250)398-3366

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Waterfront on beautiful Puntzi Lake 10.04 acres 2 bedroom mobile with large addition. 5 appliances. Guest cottage, insulated shop, storage. $289,000. (250)481-1187

- Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1800/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver

2 Bedroom modern mobile home, very clean, excellent for 1 or 2 adults, n/p, n/s, avail July 1 $850/m (250)392-2152 3 bdrm. mobile at 150 Mile. Close to shopping center and school. (250)392-7617

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12x60 mobile, many renovations: New siding, new windows, new furnace, new plumbing throughout, kitchen updated, new bathroom. Very nice setting, nice view. $41,500. obo Call Wayne (250)267-3543 cell

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1990 14x70 Mobile 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Open floor plan Central air, large deck, 7 appliances. Fran Lee Trailer Park Asking $65,000. Call (250)398-6674 or (250)267-2873

Beautiful 2 bedroom mobile home, new decks, lake view! Adult park, a must see! Now vacant. $47,000 obo (250)392-5095

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1bdr. furnished ground level suite, quiet surroundings, suitable for mature working single person, n/s, n/p, 20 min. to W.L. on Likely Rd. (250)296-3667 2 new 2bdr. daylight suites, avail. Aug. $950/mo. incl. util. & $1100/mo. + util. (250)3058030

1986 Dodge Lancer 4 door hatchback. 2.2 turbo, auto, 160,000 km’s. Runs good. Will need new brake line. $750. Will consider anything as trade! 250-267-9545 bigbenscolt@gmail.com

1989 23.5’ Bonair 5th Wheel Solar panel, awning, New tires, hitch, Rear kitchen, Full bath

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$4,300.00 obo Will consider 8ft. camper as part trade. (250)398-6103

Semi-furnished one bedroom and den in quiet home, suit single professional, n/s, n/p, r/r. (250)267-5759.

2008 Colorado 5th Wheel

32ft., 3 slides, winter package, a/c, furnace, BI vac, full bath, queen bed, awning. In excellent shape, less than 1,000km. $32,500.

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1996 Dodge Caravan In excellent shape, runs well. Owner moved, needs to sell. Asking $2700 open to offers Phone evenings (250)398-3398

1995 26.55 Bayliner-Cierra. 5.7 Mercury inboard/outboard. Comes with 9.9 Mariner and steering arm. GPS/depth sounder, elec. down rigger, dual battery system, anchor and much more. Shorelander galvanized tandem trailer. $24,500 OBO. 250-2676001

Townhouses Accepting applications Glendale Place. Families, 3bdrm twnhse w/bsmt. $767/mo & util. Ref & d/d (250)392-9766

Want to Rent WANT TO RENT Sweet, safe & private place/home. Long term. Am 69 yr.old senior. Very able. A writer. A quiet person with 3 middle-age cats of similar inclinations (except the writing). Would like 2bdr., or 1 bdr. and office/den. Would love yard/ patio garden and space to breathe. If you know of, or have, such a home, please call (250)392-7966

1999 Silver Honda Civic Hatchback Reliable, economical and in very good condition. Standard. $2600. (250)267-3997 2007 Honda Civic Sedan EX. New condition, 17,000 kms! Includes winter tires and wheels. $12,000 OBO. 250-392-3174

1997 30ft. Nash Travel Trailer Everything works, updated appliances, new batteries. e.q. hitch, sleeps 8, master bedroom queen bed. Good rubber. $7500. o.b.o. Phone (250)267-5629

A Must See! 2007 Palomino Yearling Tent Trailer Like new, sleeps 6, fridge/stove, furnace, sink, outside shower hook-up. $6,500. o.b.o. Ph. (250)392-1931

2000 Fleetwood Savana 31’, central air, 2 slide outs, 2 TV/VCR/Stereo, includes 2 easy chairs, hide-a-bed & 5th wheel hitch, many extras, excellent condition

$19,000. (250)392-7697 home (250)267-1948 cell

1988 Chevy Sprint 5spd., looks decent, runs great, reliable, 55mpg, driven daily. Regularly maintained. $1,150. Phone (250)296-9058 (Leave Message)

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2001 10’ Frontier Camper large fridge, stove with oven, North South Queen bed, furnace, bathroom, excellent condition. $9,000.o.b.o. Phone (250) 392-3379.

$4500. (250)392-2072

2002 Toyota Echo Automatic, reliable, economical transportation, 4 studded winter tires. $2,000. Firm. (250)392-3004

1990 Winnebago Chieftan 34 ft. 454 engine Good condition. Low Mileage. $8000. obo (250)305-7134

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2002 FOCUS 4dr, Auto, PW, PL, CD, 128,000kms. New Engine

For Sale Or Trade For Smaller/Newer RV 29ft. fiberglass travel trailer $14,900. 2003 Keystone “Cougar� winter model with 12ft. ‘super slide out’. Walk around queen front bedroom with separate door, a/c, stereo, rubber roof, 17ft. awning, fiberglass walls. Geordie & Cindy Moore (250)392-1515

1999 Dodge Ext. Cab 4x4 Dually, 195,000kms New clutch, new batteries, new front tires, exhaust brake, Clifford alarm. $14,000. obo (250)392-6155

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1996 Nissan Sentra 2dr., auto. $1,700. 1986 Pontiac, 4dr., auto, low km. $1,200. (250)305-8032 (cell)

Hijacker 21K double pivot 5th wheel hitch, w/rails like new. asking $900 (250)296-3509

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1998 Vanguard Camper 9.5 Foot Excellent Condition. $9250.00 (250)305-5358

22ft. Fiber Form Has 190 hp 302, runs good, bottom checked, sink, washroom, 2 burner propane stove, dual controls & flying bridge. Galvanized Easy Loader tandem trailer. $8,000. o.b.o. Phone (250)398-6650

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1996 FORD AEROSTAR awd 4.0L fully loaded 166km $2,200. O.B.O. Ph.(250)305-2330

2004 Montana 5th Wheel 32 feet, 3 slides, satellite dish, Polar package, very clean. $27,000. (250)296-9109

Will consider taking backhoe or small excavator as part payment.

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2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4, Babied, V8, and not used as a 4x4, Red, automatic, A/C, canopy, stereo, 2 sets of tires & rims. Excellent condition. 197,300 kms. (250)267-3997

Chris Craft Bow Rider 1992 22ft., 350 Windsor motor. In great condition, very well maintained, brand new stereo system. $10,500. Phone (250)296-4788

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Tenders

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

Office of the Operations Supervisor SEALED TENDERS will be received by the undersigned for removal of garbage at the following rural schools in the Williams Lake and Chilcotin areas. This will be for the 2012/2013 school year, from September 1, 2012 to July 5, 2013. The lowest tender will not necessarily be the one accepted. These contracts may be extended to the 2013/2014 school year if there are little or no changes in cost. Alexis Creek Elementary-Junior Secondary Anahim Lake Elementary-Junior Secondary Big Lake Elementary School Bridge Lake Elementary School Buffalo Creek Elementary School Dog Creek Elementary-Junior Secondary Forest Grove Elementary School Horsefly Elementary-Junior Secondary Horse Lake Elementary School Lac La Hache Elementary School Likely Elementary-Junior Secondary Naghtaneqed Elementary-Junior Secondary Tatla Lake Elementary-Junior Secondary Tender forms may be obtained from the Maintenance Office in Williams Lake or the schools listed above. For more information, please call 250-398-3883.

2009 Ford Ranger 4x4, ext. cab, silver exterior, automatic, a/c, 59,708km. $15,000. (250) 303-2206 or (250) 989-1262

Tenders will be received until 2:00 p.m. on July 13, 2012 by: Mr. Richard Des Ormeaux Assistant Manager of Facilities and Transportation School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) 765 North Second Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 4C3

1989 Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up, 4x4, extended cab, approx. 60,000 km on rebuilt engine, comes with good canopy, runs good. $2,500. o.b.o. Call Rick at work (250)392-6565 or home (250)392-3457

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 Williams Lake Tribune

To the bankers & shareholders of our major forest industries and their employees; mill, plant and forestry workers from First Nations and independent forest companies; reman plants; professionals; concerned citizens: Please join Mayor Cook, TRU Dean Dr. Ray Sanders, Paul French Steelworkers Union, Chief Irvine Charleyboy and myself to encourage our government and our major mills to discover a new business model that includes these benefits: • A healthy forest as the new reduced Annual Allowable Cut combined with this business model will prevent 1.2 billion pounds of wood waste from reaching our dumps each year and provide the needed fiber supply. • Revenues will double. • There will be no job loss. • Williams Lake will not suffer any lost wages or production down time. • First Nations and independent forest companies will maintain current harvest levels. • This model optimizes the many lengths offered by our trees so there will be a substantive reduction in left over slash piles. • An opportunity arises for a social contract that earns profits for the industry (i.e. the development of patents needed now and into the future). • The model can be fully operational in 15 months. This model also includes 3 key reasons for success: 1. We can offer the lowest price. 2. Industry leading quality products for customers and carbon credits 3. Producer/customer partnership in preventing 1.2 billion pounds of garbage each year. A meeting to reach a memorandum of understanding needs CEOs and their choice of saw and planer mill experts, an accountant and government officials to discuss the details. Find out more at the Special Committee on Timber Supply meeting, Thursday July 5, 2012, Time 8pm at Conference Room B #118, Pioneer Complex, 351 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake. Kim Newsted End of the Roll 250-392-7106 or email kimian@telus.net

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