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Break-ins on weekend Police responded to approximately 75 calls for service over the weekend, including break ins, mischief, and firearm complaints. • On Saturday Sept. 29 at 2:15 a.m., police attended a vehicle fire on Pigeon Avenue that fire crews were putting out. Police located a male acting suspiciously nearby who, after further investigation, was taken into custody and suspected for being responsible for the fire. The police investigation is continuing and charges are pending. • Later, at 7:55 a.m., police responded to complaint of a vehicle that had its drivers side window smashed out overnight. Nothing was reported to be stolen, but a small rock was found inside of the truck, which was likely used to break window. The vehicle was in a parked garage on Mackenzie Avenue North for mechanical repairs. See FIREARMS Page A2

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The Williams Lake Fire Department responded to concerns there might be a gas leak in the Western Wood Heat building on Highway 97 Sunday around 5:30 p.m. Firefighters smashed the front window to gain entrance but, along with Fortis BC staff, were unable to locate any gas leaks. Deputy Fire Chief Des Webster says the fire department also investigated a second call of a gas smell on Western Avenue, but again did not find anything. Fortis received several complaints from people who said they smelled gas. However, nothing materialized.

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Gaeil Farrar Tribune Staff Writer The Initial Options Report released for public consultation by the School District 27 board Sept. 25 includes some background information on reasons the board is proposing to close and reconsolidate schools in the district. According to the report the proposals were made after extensive review of previous research by the district including the Our Kids Our Future report released in May 2009 that included data collected and reviewed from pubic forums held in the district and other sources of data gathered toward creating an education and operational plan for the district. The board also developed a new set of guiding principles on which to based their decisions. The guiding principles include providing excellence in education, choice, and opportunity; clear and transparent communication; sound

and efficient fiscal management; and embracing the district’s unique factors including rural and remote schools, geography and cultural diversity. In the Williams Lake area the proposal is to close Glendale, Wildwood and Kwaleen elementary schools. The plan also includes restructuring Williams Lake and Columneetza secondary schools from their current status as separate grades 8 to 12 secondary schools into one grade 7 to 12 secondary school on two campuses. The rationale for creating one grades 7 to 12 secondary school instead of going with the junior/ senior secondary model is to minimize school transitions for students. Previous research indicates that the more school transitions students experience, the more likely they will be to quit school early. The report notes that Columneetza and WLSS are currently func-

tioning below capacity as separate Grade 8 to 12 schools but neither school is able to accommodate 100 per cent of secondary students. Creation of a middle school on one campus may also require some physical changes and would restrict the availability of some specialty programs at the secondary level. Several communities in B.C. use a single secondary school with two separate campuses for similar reasons. In efforts to align the secondary program with the goals of B.C.’s Education Plan, which includes more personalized learning options, the school district intends to hire an external facilitator to coordinate the restructuring. Programs would also be designed to better respect the Our Kids, Our Future document, hockey academy, fine arts programming and other currently existing programs. The model promises to retain

or increase the choices and opportunities for all students and that resulting operational changes will provide better certainty for students in the availability of desired courses and programs; more focused content for teaching staff; and a better range of offerings for all students. The report states the challenge for grades 7 to 12 school configuration is at the administration level, not at the student or teacher level. It noted that Grade 7 students could be located in one school as a “pod” and could be afforded “explorations” opportunities in specialty spaces. Raising Grade 7 students in Williams Lake area from elementary to the secondary level will allow the district to create financial efficiencies in the system by consolidating the nine existing schools in the Williams Lake bowl into six elementary schools. See PROPOSED Page A3

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Aviation Days took place at the South Cariboo Regional Airport Saturday, Sept. 29 and was attended by Everett Tollefson (left) and Wyatt Tollefson of Williams Lake.

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Firearms seized Continued From Page A1 • At about 8 a.m. Saturday, police responded to a report that a window was broken at Ibeas Quilting and Crafts store located at 30 Third Avenue North in Williams Lake. The owners of the store were contacted to

secure the premises. No suspects have been identified at this time • At about 2 p.m. Saturday police were dispatched to a report of a break and enter that occurred sometime overnight on Pigeon Avenue. Entry to the residence was gained by breaking the door and a TV, PS3,

and an inactive iPhone were stolen. • At 7:15 p.m. Saturday police responded to report that a 1998 black Trans Am was taken from a residence on Second Avenue North. The matter is still under investigation by police. • Shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday police respond-

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SD 27 public consultation meetings coming up Municipalities, regional district, provincial and community organizations are invited to join the general public in School District 27’s consultation dialogue on its Initial Options Report proposals for closing and consolidating schools in the district to meet fiscal restraints. The board asks participants to consider the report, think long term, think collaboration, and address questions such as what are the challenges of the initial options report, what are the benefits, and what could be done differently? The first public consultation meeting for the north end of the district will be held at Williams Lake Secondary School gymnasium starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 2. An “Out of the Box” think tank will also be held for the public at the Columneetza gymnasium on Oct. 25 starting at 6:30 p.m. Public consultation meetings will also be held at Oct. 16 at Alexis Creek School at 7 p.m.; Glendale elementary Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m.; Kwaleen elementary Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.; and Wildwood elementary Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Public consultation meetings are also scheduled for the 100 Mile House area.

Separate consultation meetings are also scheduled with teaching, administrative and support staff and for communities in the south end of the district. Written presentations on the Initial Options Report will be accepted by the board at any time throughout the 90-day consultation process, as well as feedback through e-mail using the ThoughtStream process. Written submissions can be mailed to: Think Tank, School District No. 27, 350 N. Second Ave., Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 1Z9, or visit www.sd27. bc.ca.

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Chilcotin area trustee Joyce Cooper (left) and Lac La Hache/108 Mile area trustee and board vice-chair Tanya Guenther encouraged people to participate in the public consultation process on the board’s Initial Options Report during the special meeting held last week to release the report to the public.

Proposed closures based on study Continued From Page A1 Choosing Glendale, Wildwood and Kwaleen elementary schools for closure is based on an indepth study of the capacity, current enrollment, catchment area, trends, facility condition, and all other available data. Operating funds provided by the province for public education is based primarily on student enrollment, which has resulted in financial

difficulties for the district over the past few years. Between 1996/97 and 2011/12 school years student enrollment dropped from 8,500 students to about 5,500 students and is projected to continue to drop, given current economic factors. According to the report the plan also allows for flexibility in the system should economic factors such as new mining development come into play.

The report states that declines in enrollment have resulted in challenges to providing a well-balanced education to many students and in most schools being underutilized. This has forced more multi-grade classrooms, inefficient pupil-teacher ratios and a strain on both the education and on the operation and maintenance budgets. Additionally, many of the schools are older and have numerous issues in

terms of energy efficiency, air quality, and general renovation needs. The board continues to support the provision of kindergarten to Grade 10 schooling in schools west of the Fraser River but recognizes the need to engage with these communities to discuss school enrollment and configurations in 2013/14. This could include some form of rightsizing of schools either through mothballing or

selective demolition to reduce operating and maintenance costs. The public is invited to comment on the proposals by writing letters, participating in the district’s on-line dialogue, and by attending public consultation meetings. The first public consultation meeting for the north end of the district will be held at Williams Lake Secondary School gymnasium starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday).

City of WL to review on street parking Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer Some of Williams Lake’s residential streets are problematic when it comes to parking, according to a resident. Last month Crosina Crescent resident Richard Vollo wrote an e-mail to city councillor Surinderpal Rathor outlining his concerns that parking has become a real issue over the last year on his street. “Many homes along Crosina have rental suites. I

have nothing against residential suites; however, the issue of parking needs to be addressed,” Vollo said, suggesting the city should adopt a Vancouver model where parking directly in front of homes is limited to two hours and if it’s for more than that, vehicles need to display an owner occupied permit. His letter was discussed during the Sept. 11 committee of the whole meeting and then referred to the Sept. 18 regular council meeting, where council agreed the Planning and Operations Committee

should review on-street parking regulations for its 2013 Development Services Business Plan. The city also issued a press release on Sept. 18 reminding residents to be courteous when it comes to on-street parking. There are several areas that residents are able to park on streets without restrictions other than vehicles must be parked no longer than 48 hours in a residential area, unless otherwise posted. To maintain this convenience to residents, it is respectful to

neighbours to be courteous when parking. Along with the Traffic Control Bylaws in place, this will be enforced if a violation is noted, the city’s press release state. On Sept. 27, Vollo told the Tribune there are examples of homeowners on his street that are renting out their entire home to three tenants, and each tenant might have a vehicle. “Now you’ve got three cars and a driveway that’s most of the time not being used and people are parking on the street so you end up

with a real mess.” Sometimes he can’t put his garbage cans out, he added. “We have to come up with something to appropriately regulate the parking. The problem is only going to increase.” Vollo has a driveway and parks in his garage, but his guests cannot find parking. “It is congested and we do have a problem. I don’t think people are being intentionally obstructive, but there has to be some sort of regulation,” he said.

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CMH topic of conversation at UBCM Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) is one of the main topics Williams Lake City Council, the Cariboo Regional District and the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District CCRHD brought forward this week in discussions with Interior Health and the Minister of Health at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Victoria. John Massier, CCRHD chair, says the meeting with Interior Health went as good as could be expected. “We spent the half hour talking about how we could move the Cariboo Memorial Master Plan forward. We laid out our case regarding the underfunding of capital projects in the south and central Cariboo,” Massier told the Tribune. Massier said he told Dr. Halpenny the people of the region deserved to be given a straight answer about IH’s plans and where CMH sits on their priority list. “I questioned him about how IH’s own July 2012 Service Plan for 20122015 can have a list of nearly $900 million of capital projects over $2 million and Cariboo Memorial is not even mentioned. I have no idea how

big their list is for capital projects under $2 million but if it is the same size with the current annual funding children born this year at CMH may well be of voting age before we see the improvements.” Massier has asked IH to go back to its budget for 2013 to try and find the necessary dollars to move the plan along to the next stage, which would be to complete detailed functional planning. “This would give us the information we need to see if there are any possibilities of phasing the work in stages that could have a better chance of getting funded in the near future. I suspect we still have a long road ahead of us to get the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Master Plan successfully completed.” Before the UBCM, Mayor Kerry Cook said action needs to be taken to ensure the hospital sees capital improvements. “We met a number of times with Interior Health and the ministers, but we’re hearing that Interior Health is the decision maker that makes the recommendations to the finance committee at the province and we’re saying it’s time that Williams Lake gets the necessary dollars to see those capital improvements to our hospital.” At its Sept. 18 meeting,

Williams Lake City Council unanimously passed a resolution that IH and the Minister of Health be asked to provide their 60 per cent share of the project funding. The resolution also endorsed the formation of a lobbying committee comprised of the CCRHD board, Doctor’s Association, union, seniors and other stakeholders that will communicate to government the need for the hospital’s redevelopment. “We’re going political here,” Cook said. In a letter to council Massier compared the dollars spent by Interior Health to those spent by Northern Health on the region and identified a big difference in per-capita funding. Northern Health represents about 23,000 residents, which is just over a third of the people living in the region. Interior Health is responsible for about 40,000, nearly two thirds. “Over a 10-year period Interior Health has spent roughly $10,937,000 or $273.42 per resident of the South and Central Cariboo, while Northern Health in the same 10-year period has spent roughly $21,400,000 or $930.50 per resident of the North Cariboo for shared capital improvements with the Regional Hospital Dis-

trict,” Massier said. He also said it doesn’t look any better when he compares how much money the hospital district has contributed to projects. Under Interior Health the CCRHD contributed $9,343,049 toward $20,279,658 in total project costs. Under Northern Health it contributed $13,793,114 toward $35,200,389 of total project costs. “I want to get the information out there to show this is all part of the discussion we need to have.” The CRD has had discussions over the last few months about the possibility of moving entirely into NH; however, Massier said at this point the focus is on talking with IH about how to get the CMH master plan moving forward. At the Sept. 18 meeting, Williams Lake City Council passed a motion unanimously in favour of Williams Lake and the Central Cariboo remaining in IH and does not support any discussions about moving the boundaries of health authorities at this time. “We want to accomplish getting the capital investment we need for our health services and working with regional partners, but the issue of moving boundaries is not a priority at this time,” Cook said.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN) Have your say... The Board of Education requests your input On 25 September, at its public meeting, the Board unveiled its Initial Options Report for Public Consultation (available online www.sd27.bc.ca). Stakeholders and public are invited to the following public consultation meetings to hear the Board’s rationale to the Report and to give feedback to the Board:

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New Yunesit’in chief seeks to improve Stone Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer After growing up feeling bitter, angry and that he had no future in some ways, the newly-elected chief of Yunesit’in (Stone Indian Band) is looking toward the future with hope. “I was lucky to have a brother that was going to university in Victoria so I went there too,” 33-yearold Russell Myers Ross says. He pursued a sociology degree, with a minor in philosophy. He spent 1.5 years in Williams Lake and then returned to the University of Victoria to obtain a master’s degree in indigenous governance. In high school, Myers Ross felt he didn’t have any role models around to help him learn and to understand his First Nations ancestry. His mom Madeline Myers had lived in Stone, although she was taken away to attend residential school, but he often visit-

ed Stone until he was 10. He also spent time out at Little Sapeye Lake, southwest of Tatla Lake, while he was growing up, going there with his father David Ross. “My dad grew up in Calgary and Vancouver and came out to the Fish Lake Cultural Education Centre in the late 60s and 70s.” Myers Ross says it was at a time when all 15 First Nations bands worked as one and the focus was on revitalizing the language, trying to tackle alcoholism and offer alternative education. University helped him understand his life in a broader context. He did his thesis on an old Tsilhqot’in story called Salmon Boy. “A boy ends up falling into the river and flows all the way down to the Coast. He turns into a fish and learns how to come back home. That’s kind of the story that I live by because I went to Victoria and then found new eyes and came back

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Russell Myers Ross is the new chief of Yunesit’in (Stone Indian Band).

like a fish four years later,” his says with a wide grin. By 2007, he was living in Williams Lake again, finishing his thesis, and when he graduated in 2010 he was hired as a sessional at Thompson Rivers University’s Williams Lake Campus, to teach political science. This fall he’ll be teaching a First Nations studies course, he says. Prior to his election as chief, he hadn’t thought about entering politics. Even leading up to the election, he was a bit sidetracked — his first baby Nalina Rose was

born three days before to him and his wife Patricia Weber, a lawyer in Williams Lake. He credits his uncle and former chief Ivor Myers for encouraging him to consider running. “He was chief for about 17 years and a few more years on council. He was pushing me, partly because of my education and partly because he felt I was qualified and had enough respect from community members.” As he begins to tackle his position, he’s moved by a conviction that “land is life,” and that the preservation of home land

and language revitalization are crucial. There are also issues around housing at Yunesit’in where in some instances 13 to 16 people are living in one home. Around 400 people are part of the community, with 200 living on reserve. Before becoming chief he spent time learning more of the Tsilhqot’in language and songs from elders, and would love to continue; however, he realizes there are more pressing things to worry about. There’s forestry and its effect on moose habitat and proposed mining projects and the challenge to be informed and involved. “You want to be in a good position where you feel like you’re in a real partnership,” he explains. “You do want to hear companies out, but there is always that concern about justice and that native people in B.C. never had an agreement or a treaty.”

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NO GLASS IN RECYCLING CARTS PLEASE DO NOT put glass in the recycling cart. Glass in the recycling cart could end up broken. Broken glass spoils the recyclables and puts the workers who do the sorting at a great risk of injury. Instead of putting glass in the curb side recycling cart, it can be taken to the Central Cariboo Transfer Station or Canadian Tire.

Here are some easy do’s and don’ts that can assist everyone in making the collection of recyclables and solid waste easier for you, as well as the City of Williams Lake’s contractor.

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Have the garbage/recycling cart at the curb before 7:00 am. Take the garbage/recycling cart off the curb the same day as it is collected. Put shredded paper in a bag. Loose paper may escape when tipping the cart. Record the serial number on the side of your cart to identify your cart from your neighbours. Ensure the lid of the cart is fully closed. Partially opened lids will not be picked up. Clean all recyclables before putting them in the recycling container.

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Don’t put your carts on the street the night before your collection day. The cart’s subject to vandalism. Don’t put the garbage/recycling carts any closer together than 1 meter. Don’t leave your cart on the curb. This interferes with snow removal or street cleaning. Don’t put your cart any closer than 2 meters from any obstruction such as vehicles or landscaping. Don’t take the carts when you move. The carts belong to that address, NOT TO YOU.

Avoid putting organic material, such as grass clippings, branches, or garden waste, in the solid waste cart. These items only add unnecessary weight to the solid waste stream and increase the costs for every resident in Williams Lake. This material can be brought to the Central Cariboo Transfer Station on Frizzi Road and dropped off free of charge. The only items that are permitted go into the curb side recycling cart are: 1. Paper products – office paper, magazines, newspapers. 2. Cardboard – corrugated cardboard and regular cardboard such as a cereal box. 3. Plastics – must have the recycling symbol on it and the number inside the symbol must be 1 through 7. No Styrofoam allowed. 4. Metal food cans – food or beverage containers. Note: all above mentioned products must be clean. Other recyclable material, such as glass, lead acid batteries, or propane bottles that cannot be put in the curb side recycling cart can be dropped off at the Central Cariboo Transfer Station. Even more recyclable items can be brought to several locations in Williams Lake that participate in the product stewardship program. A list of these companies can be found at the Encorp website (http://www.encorp.ca/cfm/), the Encorp toll free number 1-800-330-9767, or by calling the BC Recycling Hotline at 1-800-667-4321. Any questions can be directed to City Hall at 250-392-2311.

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chool District 27 trustees dropped a doozy on the community last week when they released their “Initial Options Report.â€? Their plans for school closures and dramatic changes in school configuration came as a surprise to stakeholders. Trustees say t h e y French spent Connection “many h o u r s “ Diana French debating the issue with “professional expertiseâ€? from senior district staff. They began the process last spring “by reviewing public consultation data and reports from the recent past as well as longterm planning information.â€?  Two comprehensive studies were the Trillium report in 2006 and “Our Kids Our Futureâ€? in 2009. Both involved a lot of teacher and community input. â€œOptionsâ€? did not, but trustees will now hold “in depthâ€? consultations (sales pitches?) with the public.  Most people realize some schools will close (which ones is the question) but putting Grade 7 into secondary schools is dicey.  â€œOptionsâ€? may be the best thing to ever happen in SD 27. Or not. It’s been years since I was directly involved in education (teacher, trustee, parent) but some things never change. Classroom teachers are still the front line. I’m astonished they weren’t part of this debate. Our family has had five little people enter three different local schools since 2009, three sets of parents. The parents in two families are veterans of the grades 8-12 reconfiguration. They  aren’t convinced Grade 8 belongs with the higher grades, never mind Grade 7. I’m sure the PACs have ideas, and what about the current crop of Williams Lake Secondary School/ Columneetza students? The city and Cariboo Regional District have consultants and a community task force studying the swimming pool situation, as well as public information sessions.  Mind you, the municipalities want to get it right because they probably have to go to referendum for pool approval. Trustees don’t need public approval for their decisions.   It will be interesting to see how many people show up at the WLSS gym tonight at 6:30 p.m. for the first consultation.  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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New Lt.-Gov. has deep Interior roots The choice of Judith Guichon as B.C.’s new lieutenant governor is a significant nod to both the B.C. Interior and the cattle industry, which goes back to B.C.’s earliest days as an organized colony, and later as a province. Very few of this province’s 28 previous lieutenant governors have had significant connections to the Interior, despite the fact that it makes up much of B.C.’s geography, and has been the source of much wealth for all B.C. residents. While Iona Campagnolo, the only other woman to hold the position, lived for some time in Prince Rupert and represented Skeena in Parliament, she was the last lieutenant governor with strong Interior connections since Robert Randolph Bruce, who established a mine near Windermere Lake in the East Kootenay in 1887 and served as Lt.-Gov. from 1926 to 1931. Most of B.C.’s lieutenant governors have been involved in the business community in either Vancouver, Victoria or both. One was a former premier of Quebec who had never lived in B.C. until his appointment. While the Vancouver-Victoria axis has been a dominant force in much of B.C.’s political and economic his-

tory, it is important that lieutenant governors represent the whole province, and all its varied peoples. Current Lt.-Gov. Steven Point is a shining example of this, as the first person from B.C.’s culturally rich and diverse First Nations to serve in the position. He has been a very good representative of the Queen. It was most fitting that he was lieutenant governor when B.C. turned 150 in 2008 in Fort Langley, where his ancestors were among the Sto:lo people who welcomed Europeans to share their riches and their world. This welcome was met with a less-than-cordial response from some of the would-be colonizers, who wanted to dispense with or at least assimilate native people. Another example of a valued Queen’s representative was David Lam, who served from 1988 to 1995 and was the first Asian-Canadian in the position. Judith Guichon, who has introduced holistic management to the cattle ranching business, is a longtime resident of the Nicola Valley and the Guichon family have a deep connection to that part of the province. She should be a significant addition to the Lt.-Gov. roster. — Langley Times

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ast week I attended the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention in

T h e UBCM repreMLA sents muMusings nicipalities from Donna Barnett every corner of our province, and the annual convention brings together 140 mayors as well as other local and regional representatives, including the Cariboo Regional District. They meet with provincial leaders to discuss issues that are important to municipalities. I had the opportunity to discuss many issues of importance to our communities. Representatives of the City of Williams Lake and I met with Premier Christy Clark, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett, and Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan. Together with representatives from the CRD, I met with the premier as well as with Minister of Health Margaret MacDiarmid. I also met with Minister of Justice Shirley Bond in the company of representatives from 100 Mile House. In both these and other meetings throughout the week, we discussed how the province can better serve our communities. I would like to congratulate Mayor Mary Sjostrom from Quesnel, who became president of the UBCM. As the premier mentioned in her keynote address at the convention, Mayor Sjostrom always fights for her community. She continues a proud tradition — five of the past presidents of the UBCM have been from the Cariboo region. I would also like to congratulate two other community leaders — Al Richmond, the chair of the CRD, who became third vicepresident of the UBCM, and Mayor Mitch Campsall of 100 Mile House, who will now represent the North Central Local Government Association. Through the hard work of these wonderful people and other community representatives, our region was well represented last week. The CRD put forward 10 resolutions, nine of which were endorsed by the UBCM membership. We accomplished a lot at the convention, and I’m proud of our local representatives’ hard work. I know they, like me, look forward to continuing the close co-operation between our municipalities and the provincial government for the benefit of everyone in our community. Donna Barnett is the Liberal MLA for the Cariboo-Chilcotin.

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What are our collective global obligations? Editor: Canadian ‌ John Peters Humphrey ‌ was principal drafter of UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in 1948.  Universal recognition that basic rights and fundamental freedoms inherent to all human beings ‌ are inalienable ‌ equally applicable to everyone. Affirming faith in fundamental human rights ‌ dignity and worth ‌ of each human person ‌ Canada recognized this faith. A consequence of 75 million hu-

man beings slaughtered during the Second World War ‌ too many Canadians were among them ‌ considering “ourâ€? scientific, technical, and industrialized war to compete for global “economic(?)â€? resources. Mostly civilians suffered atrocities ‌ immeasurable pain and grief. A single innocent victim labelled “collateralâ€? damage isn’t acceptable to this human rights declaration. International ‌ legal ‌ binding ‌ it is moral. It is against any “newâ€? form of old tyranny ‌ in interpersonal re-

lationships ‌ even in a democracy which has greater conceptions of “authoritarianâ€? rulers ‌ even during their term “in office.â€? UN sees Canada ‌ among the top five global economies ‌ unconcerned about Canada’s growing income inequality, exporting asbestos, weak control over Canadian corporations violating human rights ‌ slow action(?) on climate change. “Weâ€? actively “resistâ€? mitigation of climate change. Tarsands and pipeline development are top of “ourâ€? agenda in

“ourâ€? budget bill removing environmental laws in the way of tarsand development ‌ the pipelines “weâ€? require to transport “ourâ€? bitumen. “Weâ€? cancel 3,000 environmental assessments ‌ 250 reviews of pipeline projects. “Weâ€? limit public consultations ‌ weaken protections of endangered species ‌ fish habitat.  “Weâ€? want “meaningfulâ€? aboriginal rights “consultations?â€? UVic’s Andrew Weaver is concerned about long-term (10,000plus years?) climate change: projections, commitments ‌ irreversibility.

UN sees Canada’s children’s rights ignored.  “Weâ€? protect children from tyranny.  “Weâ€? won’t ignore their rights.  “Weâ€? protect their futures. Even combatants of appalling industrialized slaughter in the First World War ‌ thought it immoral to slaughter non-combatant defenseless children/civilians. What are “ourâ€? Canadian individual collective obligations ‌ to 7, 8, 9 billion global children/citizens ‌ John Peters Humphrey? Herb Nakada Williams Lake

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Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin general manager Karen Eden encourages business owners looking at retiring in the next five to 10 years to consider taking advantage of some workshops being offered through and by Community Futures in Williams Lake.

Most businesses have no exit plan, survey says Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The results of a survey done by Community Futures of the Cariboo Chilcotin show that business owners in Williams Lake and 100 Mile House don’t have exit plans, even though 55 per cent of business owners who responded are over 55 years old. The surveys also showed that of those who responded, 77 per cent plan to retire or change what they are doing within five to 10 years and 86 per cent of respondents have no idea how they were going to exit or transition out of their business. General manager for CFCC Karen Eden shared the survey results at the Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Thursday. She told the Tribune the optional

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survey had around 20 questions and was included with business renewal licences for Williams Lake and 100 Mile House and 30 per cent of business owners responded. “The response was fairly good for a survey of that nature,� Eden said. “It begs the question of, did those that didn’t take the time to fill out the survey in better shape than those that did? It’s hard to tell.� Based on the survey results, some succession planning workshops are scheduled for the upcoming year. “We are partnering with Small Business BC and offering a lot of their workshops. One is two hours and reasonably priced, some are interactive so you can come into our office and use the video equipment and see the speaker on the screen and interact in real time,� Eden explained.

There’s also a new platform offering webinars, which Eden said is good for people who are busy with their businesses because they often cannot get away in the middle of the day to attend a workshop. It’s not as good as in person, but it’s a viable option, she added. Paul Maarschalk, a certified business evaluator of Kelowna, will be in Williams Lake Nov. 3 to offer a valuation and planning workshop for small and medium sized businesses. “It will be a need-to-know session. Things to think about and where to get started. Shining up your company to get ready to sell. We do have a number of individuals coming in asking if we know of any businesses looking to sell,� Eden explained. He will point out the common pitfalls and things that people need to

take care of. Maarschalk will also be available for one-on-one meetings with business owners, although those spots are limited. “We also have a transition plan here that people can use. They fill out the boxes, much like a business plan, but it’s a plan to exit, rather than to start,� Eden said. In fact, when helping new small businesses start out, Community Futures will introduce the idea of succession planning. “That’s kind of new and not something we used to concentrate on, but it’s a reality now. Besides, there’s an increasing number of people that are taking early retirement and looking for something to do — often a small business to putter with. Sometimes it’s much easier to buy something that’s up and going.�

Amabilis passes audit Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer An audit of Amabilis Contracting Limited’s forest operations around Williams Lake found the company met the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act, according to a report released by the Forests Practices Board Wednesday. “The majority of harvesting by Amabilis was of lodgepole pine stands containing beetle-infested wood, and was well-managed,� said FPB chair Al Gorley. “Amabilis was not in compliance with the requirement for a road-tracking system, but has since put one in place. However, this was not a significant concern because of the low-risk terrain in which they operate.� Amabilis’ non-replaceable forest licence A79575 lies within the Williams Lake timber supply area in the Cariboo-Chilcotin District, and nearby communities include Williams Lake, Horsefly and Likely. The area is subject to the 1994 Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan. In its report, the Forests Practices Board said the audit field work took place from June 18 to 22, 2012, looking at work done between June 1, 2010 and June 22, 2012. In that two-year period, Amablis harvested 143,000 cubic metres of timber from 45 cut blocks, covering an area of 1,024 hectares. The audit sampled 41 of the cutblocks or a 980-hectare area. The Forest Practices Board audits forest and range practices on public lands and appropriateness of government enforcement. It can also make recommendations for improvement to practices and legislation.

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Xeni Gwet’in does reclamation, deactivation work Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer Xeni Gwet’in Enterprises says its activities at the proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine site are about reclamation and deactivation. The Tribune contacted Xeni Gwet’in Enterprises after Taseko Mines Ltd. vice president of corporate affairs Brian Battison told Williams Lake City Council the group was actively

involved at the proposed mine site. “We’ve been doing clean up behind the exploration work that was done last winter,” Xeni Gwet’in Enterprises manager Michael Lares said. “We’re removing all the downed timber from the access trails cut into the Fish Lake area from the 2012 exploration effort and utilizing the timber as a resource. We’re providing reclamation, per the

required guidelines, after exploration and we’re deactivating the roads.” Lares wanted to clarify that they aren’t doing any drilling or exploration work. “This is a Tsilhqot’in National Government effort and Xeni Gwet’in Enterprises is managing the project. It’s our division at the band that handles heavy equipment,” he said. Taseko Mines Ltd. vice

president of corporate affairs Brian Battison said the drilling work carried about by Taseko at the site involved exploration to determine the geotechnical characteristics of the area for a report on the mine to submit with its Environmental Impact Statement. “I think Xeni Gwet’in Enterprises was there every day monitoring the program,” Battison added. Xeni Gwet’in chief Marilyn Baptiste confirmed

members of her community travelled into the site on snowshoes in March and April to observe the exploration work. “Taseko’s drilling was done to gather required information for the environmental assessment panel,” she said. “We were advised that the EA required some information, so the drilling program was downsized quite a bit, not to our satisfaction, but it was downsized quite a bit.”

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Grade 9 Columneetza secondary player Justin Hansen (left), goes after Williams Lake secondary’s Devon Hill (Grade 9) last Wednesday during a high school soccer game between the two schools. Columneetza scored the winner in the second half, taking a 2-1 decision.

Blue Fins to host Olympians

Friday, Oct. 5 Olympic Swim Camp and fundraising dinner The Williams Lake Blue Fins host Olympian swimmer Ryan Cochrane and Paralympian judo player Tim Rees for a fundraising dinner and auction at the Longhouse Friday at 7:15 p.m. The pair will each speak on their respective journeys. Prior to that Cochrane, a silver medalist in this year’s Olympics, will be in the water with the Williams Lake Blue Fins at the Sam Ketcham Pool for an Olympic Swim Camp Friday evening and Saturday morning. Tickets to the dinner are $35, or $25 for registered Blue Fins swimmers. For Tickets contact Chad Webb at bluefins@live. com or visit Haines Office World.

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Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer Members of the Williams Lake Blue Fins and city residents will have a second-to-none opportunity this Friday when two Olympians visit the lakecity to share their stories. Victoria swimmer Ryan Cochrane, a long-distance specialist who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics and a silver medal in the 2012 Olympics in the 1,500-metre freestyle, and former Williams Lake Blue Fins swimmer and 2012 Paralympic Games judo athlete Tim Rees, will host an Olympic Swim Camp and fundraising dinner Friday, Oct. 5. Chad Webb, head coach of the Williams Lake Blue Fins, said everyone’s excited about the opportunity, which will also see Cochrane and Rees speak about their journeys to guests at Friday night’s dinner. “Ryan [Cochrane] is the most decorated, and current most decorated, swimmer in Canada,� Webb said, noting the significance of the opportunity for his swimmers. “And Tim — he was a former swimmer of mine — and a former Williams Lake resident who continued with judo. I think it’s going to be neat for

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The Williams Lake Stampeders open their Central Interior Hockey League regular season travelling to Lac La Hache to take on the Lac La Hache Tomahawks at the Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena. Game time is 7:30 p.m. For more on the Stampeders visit www. wlstampeders.com. Ryan Cochrane him to give a perspective from a different sport. It’s pretty exciting.� Friday at 5 p.m. Blue Fins swimmers, who will be joined by some swimmers from Quesnel, will hit the water with Cochrane. Later at 6 p.m. the club’s older swimmers will be in the water for a training session, followed up by another Saturday morning. Following that the dinner and auction — which will include several items signed by Cochrane — goes at 7:15 p.m. at the Longhouse and will be catered by Angie Brinoni. “Ryan’s going to talk about his journey and what he’s done the past couple of years,� Webb said. “He’ll

be talking about hard work, dedication and motivation. I think it’s a message for anyone — not specifically swimmers. “Tim, he’s going to talk about overcoming some pretty big obstacles. He’s done some amazing things.� Also on Friday Cochrane will be at Columneetza secondary speaking to a group of elementary school students. Webb said he hopes the Blue Fins can use the swimming portion of the camp as motivation for the current swim season. “I think they’ll take away a number of things, depending on their

Tim Rees level of swimming,� Webb said. “There’s the excitement that Olympians and Paralympians can come from just about anywhere, even little small communities and towns. “I just hope the two talks highlight how sports can help us keep active and get our swimmers excited about swimming fast and that fast, good swimmers can come from anywhere.� The dinner, auction and presentation is open to anyone in the community. Tickets are $35 for non Blue Fins swimmers and $25 for registered Blue Fins swimmers and are available at Haines Office World or by e-mailing bluefins@live.com.

Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14 Stampeders host Ice Demons The Williams Lake Stampeders return home to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex for a date with perennial powerhouse, the Kitimat Ice Demons. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. For the Stampeders’ complete season schedule visit www. wlstampeders.com. Sunday, the Stampeders host the Prince Rupert Rampage. Puck drop is 1:30 p.m.

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Records broken at Seven Summits Bike and Hike Challenge The sixth annual Seven Summits Bike and Hike Challenge in the Cariboo Mountains above Wells and Barkerville mid-September had participants raving. The 56-kilometre event covered seven mountains in seven stages, featuring more than 7,000 feet of elevation gain in one day. Participants started their day on the streets of the Barkerville historic townsite, then wrapped up in the picturesque town of Wells to celebrate their accomplishments. Nearly perfect weather helped 36 par-

ticipants from 12 cities, including Williams Lake, from across the province and into the U.S., navigate their way through the alpine of the Cariboo Mountains. With an average time this year of nearly nine hours, some may wonder, why do it? The answer, according to some participants, lies in the beauty of the North Cariboo mountains which, combined with the social aspect created by the organizers and volunteers, helped keep participants focused on fun above competition. Ben Harapat of North Vancouver said

it was a blast. “Thank you for an extraordinary time,” he said. “I knew it would be special when I signed up, and it was that and more.” The Seven Summits Bike and Hike Challenge was created at the Bear’s Paw Cafe in Wells and was sponsored by a variety of local businesses and supported by dedicated volunteers. The entry fee included a hot lunch, prizes, unique pottery, participant awards and more. The event was also the recipient of an Environmental Stewardship Award from the

Wilderness Tourism Association. All profits from entry fees go to support the Friends of Barkerville and the Cariboo Goldfields, whose hard work has helped to preserve the many historic trails in the area, said organizer Dave Jorgenson. Jorgenson added he was thrilled by the results. “Everyone commented on how happy this event makes them feel,” he said. “Here’s our ultimate goal — to get people to experi-

ence the mountains, acknowledge and respect our alpine treasures, connect with history and have a great day. It’s clearly working.” The day’s fastest times were set by Peter Findlay of Kamloops at five hours and 13 minutes, followed by Mike Smith of Prince George in five hours and 40 minutes. Williams Lake’s Ivor McMahen finished a very respectable sixth overall in seven hours and 11 minutes. The grand prize and

only perennial trophy goes to the most average time, given to the individual who exemplifies the spirit of “enjoyment of the mountain environment” felt by the entire group of participants. Chris Wagner of Fort St. John took the prize with eight hours and 46 minutes. Prince George mountaineer Craig Evanoff said he appreciated the low-key atmosphere at the event. “I just want to thank the organizers and all

the volunteers for putting on such an amazing event,” he said. “I really like how they have kept it simple. Anywhere else an event such as this would have evolved into a big, complicated scene. From the handmade participants numbers to the tin whistle starting gun it’s got real character. I hope it stays that way.” For more information on the Seven Summits Bike and Hike Challenge visit 7summitsbikeandhike.org.

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Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer Stefanie Hendrickson, operations co-ordinator for the Boys and Girls Club of Williams Lake, said Sunday’s second annual Shifting Gears mountain bike race was a hit with riders. “The event was, by all accounts, a success,” Hendrickson said. “We had beautiful weather, the day was incident free, the trail was in great shape and all our riders had a great time.” Close to 50 riders met Sunday morning at the top of the bike trail “Snakes and Ladders” on the Westsyde Trail Network. The faster riders descended first, followed by younger kids and slower riders. “Our youngest riders were seven years old and our eldest was 47,” Hendrickson said. She added the Boys and Girls Club fundraised around $7,500 through the event, which will go toward funding the organization’s after-school program. She said 40 volunteers helped make sure the event went off without a hitch. Following the race riders shifted to Boitanio Park for a barbecue,

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Sheldon Samra hits the trail Sunday morning for the second annual Shifting Gears mountain bike race, hosted by the Williams Lake Boys and Girls Club. some fun games and a prize draw. “The barbecue was great fun,” she said. “Every rider got a prize. We had our Tshirt cannon there and were blasting off Tshirts to the riders. Our after-school program and the school district’s alternative education program made cookies and squares for the event. “And lots of youth still had enough energy left to play around in the Greg Sabatino photo bike park at Boitanio Riders (from left) Sebastien Gracia, 9, Sam Fait, 9, Colton Seaward, Park. We look forward 10 and David Fait, 7, get ready for the second annual Shifting Gears mountain bike race Sunday. to next year’s event.”

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Public Consultation Sessions for Sam Ketcham Pool The second round of public engagement regarding the Sam Ketcham Pool will be taking place from Oct. 11 to 13, at several locations around the city. Consultants from Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants Ltd. (PERC) have been contracted to develop the pool feasibility study and will be setting up booths to engage with community members. They will showcase the new concept for the possible renovation of the Sam Ketcham Pool that has been modified based on information gathered during the last round of public consultations this past June. This is an opportunity for community members to provide their opinions and feedback to the consultants and have ongoing dialogue with them. An opportunity for online comment is also being developed and will be launched in the near future. Be sure your views are heard! Public Open House Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 – 7–8 p.m. Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex – Gibraltar Room Public Information Sessions Friday, Oct. 12 Safeway – 1:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Walmart – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 Save On Foods – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Canadian Tire – 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Recreation Complex – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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Dog agility gets pets and owners moving Karen Rogers Special to The Tribune Dog agility is a great way for owners and their pets to get some exercise and enjoy a social outing. The Cariboo Agility Team is a small club that puts on a dog agility trial in August every year. People come from all over the province to participate. Roxanne Ziefflie gives agility lessons in 100 Mile House.  Tennale Sailor, Jan Wherley and myself travel from Williams Lake to take the lessons with Ziefflie. In dog agility you and your dog work as a team. Dog agility is for any breed of dog that may compete in Agility Association of Canada trials whether they are purebred or not. The dogs are grouped into three classes; regular, specials, and veterans. Each class is further divided into jump heights based on the dog’s height measured at the shoulders. Dogs that compete in the regular class jump 10, 16, 22, or 26 inches and climb a five-foot, six-inch AFrame. Mini dogs are 16 inches and under and receive additional course time. The specials class exists for handlers who choose to have their dogs compete at a lower jump height. See CATEGORIES Page A14

COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Thursday, Oct. 11 Air quality discussion Join Dr. Sarah Henderson, environmental health scientist, at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and Greg Baytallan, air quality specialist with Interior Health, for a presentation and discussion on air quality at Thompson Rivers University in Williams Lake on Oct. 11 starting at 7 p.m. Learn about air quality in Williams Lake, how it impacts children’s health and simple actions you can take to improve it.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 Arts council AGM The Community Arts Council of Williams Lake will hold its annual general meeting and election of executive on Oct. 17 starting at 7 p.m. at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre in the Studio Room. For more information call Sharon Hoffman at 250-392-5671. Gaeil Farrar photos

Dog lovers from 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Williams Lake gathered in Williams Lake during the Harvest Fair in September to enjoy dog agility events. Dogs and their owners ran obstacle courses that included tubes, A-frame, polls and fences. At left Karen Rogers watches as Kim Savor runs standard poodle, Spice, through his paces. Kay Whitehead plays with her Border Collie, Trip, age 9, between runs.

Friday, Oct. 19 Square dance lessons The Williams Lake Square Dance Club is offering square dancing lessons for the whole family (ages 10 and up) at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre on Fourth Avenue next to City Hall on Friday evenings from Oct. 19 to Dec. 14. The lessons are $5 each per evening and run from 7 to 9 p.m. No experience or special clothing is required, just a willingness to try something new and have some fun. To reserve a space call Marie at 250-392-5360 or Nick at 250392-2432 or e-mail nmturner@ telus.net.

Monday, Oct. 22 Stampede AGM

Lou Dobie coaches her five-year-old standard poodle Rumour through the polls.

The Williams Lake Stampede Association is looking for some new directors, fresh new ideas, energy and enthusiasm. If you are interested, the associations 87th annual general meeting and election of directors is coming up Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Williams Lake City Council Chambers. Contact Sherry Bullock at 250392-3991, the Stampede office at 250-392-6585 or e-mail info@williamslakestampede. com.

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Glenda Standeven book reading at the library Author and inspirational speaker Glenda Standeven will be at the Cariboo regional District Library, Williams Lake Branch on Thursday, Oct. 4 to share light-hearted excerpts from her story in the book Choosing to Smile. The reading will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Standeven co-authored the book with friends Julie Houlker and Michelle Rickaby and will also share her message with many non-profit groups in Williams during her two week visit. Standeven, a former resident of Williams Lake, feels she has a good reason to smile — she is a 25-year bone cancer survivor who lost her entire right leg, including her hip and pelvis, to the disease in 1988. She describes herself as a ‘’cancer thriver’’ not just a cancer survivor. Glenda and her hus-

Julie Houlker (left), Glenda Standeven, and Michelle Rickaby share their stories in Choosing to Smile. band Rick resided in Williams Lake in the early 1980s before moving back to their hometown of Chilliwack. Both are excited to be returning to Williams Lake to do some visiting, speaking and promoting Choosing to Smile along the way.

“My husband Rick proposed to me during the Stampede Weekend in 1981, so Williams Lake holds some special memories for both of us,” Standeven says. Choosing to Smile chronicles the life stories of three friends before, during and after their re-

Calming the Practice Monster music workshop coming Are you a music teacher frustrated with under-prepared students? Or a parent aggravated by practice time? Or a student bored with practicing? Calming the Practice Monster by Regal Monster Productions is a workshop designed to help teachers, parents and students with their practice time. Paul Coates and The Monster will facilitate a musical workshop in Williams Lake on Friday, Oct.

12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Calvary Church at 625 Carson Dr. This interactive workshop is about reconnecting the musical team: the student, the parent and the teacher. Paul Coates will present inventive ways to make peace with these experiences. He will suggest ways to create the fun so the results will come. Coates brings a wealth of experience to this one-of-a-kind musical adventure. Virginia M. Taylor

(ARCT, RMT) describes Coates as “an enigmatic, energetic and a most exciting clinician. (…) He presents his topics with much enthusiasm, liveliness and well-placed humour.” During the event there will be opportunities that encourage and embrace each person in the social relationship that is unique to the adventure of music. For more information or to register online visit www.monsterworkshops. com.

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Thurs. Oct. 11th 7 pm FREE public event Thompson Rivers University Thanks to our partners and sponsors: SD 27 Parent Advisory Council, WL Environmental Society, WL Air Quality Roundtable, Thompson Rivers Universary, BC Ministry of Environment, Interior Health and BC Centre for Disease Control

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spective cancer diagnoses. Their book is meant to offer an insight into the life of a person dealing with any type of adversity and to also help others recognize that cancer does not define a person. “We have people of all ages, both men and women, who have read and loved our book. It’s not just for cancer patients. It’s a book that one reviewer described as, ‘encompassing the wholeness of life,’ which we think is a very apt description,” Standeven says. She also says laughter and a positive attitude has helped her deal with not just cancer but all of life’s many challenges. “When people look at me the first thing I want them to notice is that I’m smiling, not that I’m using crutches and have one leg.” She and her husband have been married for 30 years and have two grown

sons. Standeven is wellknown as an inspirational speaker and presenter of a Smoking Awareness Program for Teens. “I have a mission and a goal to help other people through tough times by sharing my life story openly and honestly.” Standeven says. In other notes of interest Standeven won two silver medals in the 1990 BC Winter Games in Slalom and Giant Slalom events; Chilliwack’s Woman of the Year in 2003; the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in 2005. She and her co-authors also received the Global Woman of Courage Award in Washington, D.C. in 2011. Their book is available on Kindle Amazon, at Coles, Indigo and Chapters stores across Canada, and on their website, www.choosingtosmile. com.

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Popular comedy duo returns to Williams Lake The popular husband and wife comedy duo Bernie and Red are returning to the lakecity Friday, Oct. 19 with their brand new show at the Gibraltar Room. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is a community charity fundraiser sponsored by the Williams Lake Elks Club. Since their performance in Williams Lake last October Bernie and Red have released two new CDs, both recorded live, on location in B.C. and made up of the material which they feature on stage in their most recent shows. Bernie and Red are well known for poking fun at the retirement lifestyle of a lot of Canadians. Their signature tune, as it were, is SKI Club, the story of a retired couple who are “spending the kids’ inheritance (S.K.I. get it?).” These two new CDs feature more of the same, lots of comedy and a number of funny originals, including a humorous look at the Dancing with the Stars

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Bernie and Red, who are originally from Liverpool, England, found their calling as comedians in Canada. The Elks are bringing the duo to Williams Lake for a show on Oct. 19 at the Gibraltar Room. phenomenon entitled Waltz Across Wal-Mart. A piece of show biz history will be on view during this year’s tour. On a thrift store visit several years ago, Bernie found a pair of trousers that were custom made and worn by the famous comedy legend Red Skelton and he’ll be wearing them on this tour.

After that first purchase, Bernie began to look for more Red Skelton memorabilia and he has since built quite a collection, some of which will be on display at their shows as well. Bernie and Red have been busy with their winter tour of the southern U.S., numerous summer concerts in B.C. and the U.S., and

Categories for all dogs Continued From Page A12 Some dogs may have conformation, character or health issues that impede their jumping ability. Or some just because the handler feels this choice will help prolong the dog’s agility career. Examples might include heavy-framed breeds such as Rottweilers or Bernese Mountain dogs, soft dogs with less drive that shut down easily, or dogs with hip dysplasia. Specials dogs run the same courses but compete at one jump height lower than they would in the regular class. The jump divisions are six, 10, 16, and 22 inches and the Aframe is lowered to five feet. Spreads and double jumps are replaced with single bar jumps. The veterans class is open to dogs that are seven years and older, or a specials dog that is five years of age and has competed within specials division for a year. The handler can choose when to move his/her dog

to veterans and has the option of competing at one or two jump heights lower than regular. The A-frame is five feet. As you can see, one of the features of AAC is that it is all-inclusive. Everyone can play at a standard that is safe and rewarding for their dog. There are three performance levels in AAC. New dogs begin trialing at the starters level and progress through advanced and masters. As a team advances the course becomes increasingly difficult with more obstacles, greater challenges, and shorter course times. Each course is timed and judged by a certified judge. You get six minutes to walk the course without your dog then you go out and run the course with your dog. Only one handler and dog will be on the course at one time. Only positive behaviour is allowed. No harsh correction is tolerated.

The focus is fun and safety for your dog. Handlers do not focus on the competition but rather the ability to complete the course within the time limit and with no faults. There is a lot involved but it is very addicting. Dog agility is for all breeds of dogs and any age but they have to be 18 months to be able to compete in trials. You will find all ages of handlers as well. I even met an 80-year-old gentleman enjoying the sport. I have met the most wonderful people through dog agility. Every year there is a regional trial put on by the Agility Association of Canada (AAC). From there participants can qualify to go to the nationals. This year both events were in Naniamo, B.C. I have even met people trying out for the Worlds. For more on the Cariboo Agility Team check out www.radfordretrievers.com/cat/catmembers. htm.

come here directly from the U.K. where they performed in Wales and

in their hometown of Liverpool. They both grew up in Liverpool and met as teenagers before marrying and emigrating to Canada. They were regulars at the Cavern and saw the Beatles live on countless occasions. Their winter tour is an annual event and they have been in Arizona, California and Texas for the past 10 years and, as a result, they have a large fan base in the US. This year they received the coveted People’s Choice Award for Best Comedy Duo in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas and were also voted Duo of the Year at the F.A.M.E awards ceremony in Texas. Although they have lived in Canada since

the mid-70s, they return annually to the U.K., a trip which is also an opportunity to “re-charge their batteries” as it were. “There is still a difference between British and Canadian comedy,” Bernie says, “and we like to feel that we are able to make the British humour, which we feature in our show, a bit more accessible to Canadians.” “Our trips to the UK enable us to get back to our roots and the feisty verbal interchanges that are part and parcel of big city life in the UK. It gives us no end of comedy material for our show,” Red explains. While they enjoy shows in the big cities Bernie and Red came to Canada for the coun-

try life and eventually settled on a small acreage raising animals and organic blueberries. “I picked over 1,000 pounds of them this summer,” Bernie says. “I’m looking forward to getting on the road and having a rest.” Advance tickets are available by calling Elks’ Arnie Zimmerman at 250-392-5451, Wendel Schachtel at 250989-5182 or Tom Essery at 250-392-2893. Advance tickets are also available at Audio Video, About Face Photography, Sight and Sound, The Open Book Store, and Progressive Printers Inc. You can learn much more about Bernie and Red by visiting their website www.bernieandred.com.

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community Michelle Wright concert in Williams Lake Oct. 17 Gaeil Farrar Tribune Staff Writer Michelle Wright and her full five-piece band will be on stage at the Gibraltar Room in Williams Lake, Wednesday, Oct. 17. The show Songs from the Halls is part of Wright’s fall tour of 30 Canadian cities celebrating her induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. “It’s really exciting to be in the hall of fame and be able to connect with the fans who put me there,” Wright says. Wright says she started organizing the tour a year ago after being inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and was thrilled this year when she was one of five nominees for the 2012 Canadian Country Music Association Awards female artist of the year award. She says it is the first time that someone has been inducted into the hall of fame one year and nominated for female vocalist of the year the very next year. “That was so cool,” Wright says. “I was very pleased. It made

Michelle Wright will be in concert at the Gibraltar Room on Oct. 17. me very happy.” This special concert tour features many of Wright’s award-winning greatest hits plus a spectacular collection of world-class songs from members of various halls of fame whose music, be it country, pop, soul or rock, has inspired Wright throughout her career. From Anne Murray and Merle Haggard to Aretha Franklin and Al Green, the evening will feature an unprecedented night of music and entertainment. In planning the tour Wright says she lis-

tened to hundreds of songs by country and other hall of fame artists and chose the ones that inspired her most and suited her style. “I responded to the artists who affected me and who inspired me growing up,” Wright says. Wright says she also just finished cowriting a new album that will be polished and released after this tour. One single from the album called Another Good Day was recently released and climbed into the top 40. Another song,

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Strong, from the album will also soon be released. Wright says she is excited about the upcoming tour with her full five-piece band. The show includes Wright’s smash hits such as Take It Like A Man, the SOCAN award winning I Surrender, her groundbreaking look at adoption, He Would Be Sixteen, her successful collaboration with pianist Jim Brickman, Your Love, and 13 other fan favourites recorded at theatres in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Olds, Alta. at various times during 2009 and 2010. Since her 1990 Arista/Nashville self-titled debut al-

bum, Wright has sold nearly two million albums in the U.S. and Canada and enjoyed an international career that has seen her grace concert stages across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Wright has amassed 25 top-10 hits and accepted more than 40 major North American music awards with popular songs such as Shut Up and Kiss Me. The Academy of Country Music, the Junos, MuchMusic and the Canadian Country Music Association all have honoured Wright over the years. Born and raised in the small farming community of Mor-

peth, Ont., Wright began singing as a child. She heard rhythm and blues and Motown hits coming out of Detroit, just 45 minutes away. But especially she heard the strains of country music, since Wright’s parents were both country performers. “My earliest memories of music are singing in the car, or spending the weekend with my father after my parents separated and watching him put on a rhinestone-studded suit to perform in.” As a young girl, she tagged along on countless jobs. “We never were a family band, but I got a lot

of inspiration and encouragement from my mother. That’s where my love of country music really began.” Wright makes her home in Nashville, Tennessee with her businessman husband Marco, their four dogs and one cat. Wright says Canadian singers and songwriters living in Nashville are very supportive of one another and often get together to play and write songs together. Wright’s Gibraltar Room concert sponsored by The Wolf radio is Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for cash only at Margetts Meats and Bob’s Shoes, Workwear & Repair.

“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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RANDOLPH (Randy) BRANCH 1951-2012 Randy was the youngest of six boys of Dick and Ina Branch. He grew up at Miocene and Horsefly where he attended school. When he reached high school age he stayed in Williams Lake until the family moved to 150 Mile House. While in high school Randy joined the Sea Cadets. After graduating, he travelled for a time and when it came time to settle down, he chose to make Prince Albert his home. It was there that he met his future wife and love of his life, Audi Young. From Prince Albert they relocated to the Grand Cayman Island for five years where he worked in construction. Randy stayed in the construction trade in Alberta and BC. In 2006 they moved to 150 Mile House and purchased the family home where they resided until present. Randy was predeceased by his father Dick, mother Ina, brothers Dick, Bill and David. With his untimely death he left to mourn his wife Audi, brothers Peter (Leslie), Don (Joyce) and numerous family members including nephews, nieces, uncles, cousins and so many more family and friends. Love forever and always Audi In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at the Miocene Hall on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 11:00 am. LaPrairie Funeral Services are in charge of the arrangements.

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Employment

Services

Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Garden & Lawn

Pets

$300 & Under

WINTERIZE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, book now starting at $40, 18 yrs experience, guaranteed. (250)267-9686

BERNESE Mnt. Puppies $1200. 1rst sht, Wormed, Micro Health gar. 250-998-4697

4-15” studded Bear Claw winter tires. Used one season. $250.00 (250)392-7077

Merchandise for Sale

$500 & Under

Full Time Tow Truck Drivers Wanted Must submit drivers abstract with resume.

Moving & Storage

No phone calls please

Bee Jay Auto

WRECKING & TOWING 765 N. Mackenzie Ave.

FINISHING OPERATOR & GRADEMAN. Op exp’d for Track Hoe, Skid Steer, Dozer and/or Grader. Min 5 yrs. 403250-8868

ROUTES AVAILABLE: Door to door delivery before 8:00 am Tuesday & Thursday *127-151 Barlow Ave. 6-166 Country Club Blvd. 27-104 Fairview Dr. 57-63 Rife Rd.* *615-615 Atwood Pl. 4008-4008 Mackenzie Ave. 100-589 Midnight Dr. 1042-1095 Moxon Pl. 1000-1095 Slater St.* *200-391 Litzenburg Cres.* Please call Kym at (250) 392-2331

The Yellow Umbrella/Thyme for Tea has an opening for a cook, 2 days/week, apply in person with resume and references, no phone calls. Located at 150 Mile House next to the School. Wanted P/T Caregiver for paraplegic senior in her own home, about 30 min north of W.L., drivers licence & vehicle required. weekends & on call, competitive wages. Call Janet at (250)989-9801 or Kathy at (250)398-8674

WEEKENDER ROUTES AVAILABLE

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

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RECYCLING

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

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Pets & Livestock

Shop from home!

Feed & Hay

Please call Kym at (250)392-2331

Trades, Technical AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing INC. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journey Person Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journey Person $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-8462231; (fax) 780-846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca; p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a . Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or call 403-568-1327.

Services

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www.PitStopLoans.com 1.800.514.9399

Metal Bunk Bed set, top single, bottom double, sing. mattress inc. $100 (250)303-3500

Reserve your space! Call one of our Tribune advertising consultants today!

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Lani’s Super Special

1996 Backhoe, 4 in 1 bucket, extendahoe, 4 wheel drive. $32,000. obo (250)398-3311

Honda CR-V 2007-11 Side Step Bars

Misc. for Sale

Clearance Price - installed for only

Queen size box spring & Mattress. Good Cond. $75 (250)303-3500

2 Log Arches for sale. $600. each. Phone Jerry (250)9891056

Help Wanted

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Exc. quality horse & good feeder hay, round bales, & large squares. (250)296-3651

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Quality hay 55/60lb sq. bales, grass or alphalpha mix $5.00 per bale, $6.00 delivered with minimum 100 bl. order. (250)243-2084

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Career Opportunities

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TRU invites applications for the following positions: FACULTY Continuing Studies, Psychology Williams Lake Campus Essential Skills Instructors Williams Lake Campus Short Order Cook Instructor Williams Lake Campus For further information, please visit:

www.tru.ca/careers

or email jobops@tru.ca We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

188 North 1st Ave. Williams Lake - V2G 1Y8 250-392-2331

Home Visitor Support Worker The Three Corners Health Services Society is seeking a qualified candidate to work full-time in the area of Families as a Home Visitor Support Worker. Knowledge and Skills: • Excellent knowledge of culture, community structure and social history; • Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working in a First Nations setting; • Experience working in development and facilitation of prevention programming; • Experience in the field of addictions and Mental Health; • Strong verbal and written skills with an emphasis on effective communication with children, parents and fellow employees. Requirements: • Current registration in Early Childhood Education an asset; • Certificate or Diploma in Human Services; • Background in Medicine Wheel Teaching/Life Skills teaching; • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007; • Criminal record check; • Valid BC drivers license and own vehicle; • First Aid and CPR. Responsibilities may include but not limited to: • Home Visits; • Advocacy; • Case Management. Please submit Resume with Cover Letter and names of Previous Supervisors for reference to: Jennie Walker, Health Director Three Corners Health Services Society 150 North First Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8 Fax: 250-398-9824 Email: jwalker@threecornershealth.org Closing Date: October 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Lani

250-398-8279

Open Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm Sat: 9am-5pm DL#30676 550 North 11th Ave

Custom Home Theatre Design & Installation

Have we got a deal for you!

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

*1300-1585 Eleventh Ave. N.* *900 Broughton Ave. 200-545 Dodwell St. 301-791 Smith St.*

$100 & Under

Heavy Duty Machinery

Despite every technological advance, business cards remain an essential business tool.

Recycling

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

Legal Services

Appliances Reconditioned washer/dryer, stoves etc. 6 month guarantee. Will deliver in town. More info call Robert. 250-305-6344 days or 250-392-7064 eves.

4-Hankook tires, 235-75 R17” Factory issue,like new all season radials Dynapro. ($627 new) Asking $450. firm (250)398-5106

Here’s my Card!

Matt Stewart Sales & Installation

Create the ultimate entertainment experience in your home with home theatre systems and multi-media rooms. Our skilled professionals will design and install complete, dedicated private home theatre systems that complement and enhance the aesthetic demands of your home. From screen to furniture, Audio Video Unlimited will help your family enjoy must-see TV and movies.

Ben Sawyer Sales & Installation

250-392-7455

234 Borland St.

Covered & Uncovered, Safe & Secure, Easy In & Easy Out

250-392-2754

CARIBOO AESTHETIC

LASER CLINIC

Velashape • Skin Rejuvenation • Refirme • Botox Juvéderm • Blu-U • Latisse • Laser Hair Removal Leg Vein Therapy • Microdermabrasion

402 Borland Street Williams Lake, BC V2G 1R7

Dr. J.D. Neufeld 250-392-7227

cariboolaserclinic@gmail.com

service design sales Highlands Irrigation Ltd. Williams Lake 250.392.2321 1.800.665.5909 www.thewaterpeople.com Irrigating BC and the Yukon since 1974

Computer Service & Sales Networking & Servers Phone & Data

250-392-7113 • www.onetrix.com

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Commercial/ Industrial

Antiques / Classics

Cars - Domestic

Beachcomber Hot Tub 360 Hybrid Edition (88x80) ($11,000. new) Sell for $5000. (250)989-0572 Gas powered 200LE Miller Wilder with cables. $1000. obo Call (250)267-7258 Hydra-Lift 9000 lbs. 2 post hoist. $1000. (250)392-7313 SHAVINGS: Clean, compressed. 2 sizes. New Cal Rabbit Farm. 250-395-3336. STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town Wanted: Older Coleman gas lanterns in good condition. Call (250)398-6548

Real Estate

2 acre landscaped lot. Large 4 bedroom, 3 full bath, fully renovated, new kitchen. Hot tub and sauna. 5 min from town.

More information call (250)305-9994

Houses For Sale Country Corner acre - Family economy home, minutes from town, with full basement, 4bdrm/2bath, 2-car detached garage, gas heat, EPA & CSA wood heat backup. Great neighbourhood. $165,000. Call (250)992-5752

Mobile Homes & Parks

Acreage for Sale

Million Dollar View

10 Acres overlooking Felker Lake, offering excellent year round recreation. Water sports, fishing, biking, snowmobiling and X Country skiing. Ideal location only 20 minutes from town on a paved road. Easy access to Felker Lake and minutes to Chimney Lake. Well treed, gentle sloping southern exposure, with hydro and telephone services at the property line.

Price $120,000. for more information Please Call (250)392-3074

ONE LOT LEFT! 10 ACRES ROSS ROAD (FOX MOUNTAIN)

$100,000. LEAVE MESSAGE AT (250)398-8558.

Business for Sale RESTAURANT and/or Pub for Lease. 150 Mile Roadhouse. For Information Call Roman 250-398-0055

For Sale By Owner

3000A N. MacKenzie Ave. Renovated 3bdrms., 2 bathrooms (jacuzzi/ bath/shower) detached garage, paving stone driveway and patio, covered verandah, landscaped, inground sprinklers, perimeter electricity, alarm system. $269,000. Serious inquiries only. (250) 392-0024 or (250) 392-3907

Deluxe Waterfront Home 1645 Signal Point Rd. 182 ft of Lakeshore .63 acres, 1651 sqft main, 1625 sqft basement 3 bedrooms, 2 on main & 1 in basement.

$600,000. (250)392-7776

Despite every technological advance, business cards remain an essential business tool.

3843 SQ ft. building for lease, big retail space, office, lunchroom, semi + size work shop, large fenced compound- 2113 N Lakeside, off Highway 97604-859-2086

One Of A Kind

“HURRY - GOING FAST” One left - 2 sold Buy New for Less Than Used. 2011 Moduline 3 bedroom Great Park - Nice Bay. $78,0000.00 Call (250)392-3879

Housesitting RELIABLE middle age working man will house sit in Williams Lake area starting Nov 1. (6 month minimum) Have excellent references. Please leave message 250-392-9780

Mobile Homes & Pads 3 bedroom 14x70 mobile on private lot on Bailey Rd. N/S, R/R. $625/month. Phone (250)392-3347

Homes for Rent 2 bd. home on Mission Rd. (150 Mile) F/S, W/D hook-ups, pets negotiable, inc. hydro and garbage pick-up. $800/month (250)296-3073 after 7 p.m.

Storage RV, Auto, Boat Storage in town, secured outside or inside call Garry (250)392-0439 Cheapest Rates in Town!

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.

GOOD SHAPE NEEDS SOME WORK. $5,000. Phone (250)243-2131

Auto Accessories/Parts

Suites, Upper 2bdrm upper floor of house, f/s w/d S. Lakeside $800/mo +util. r/r (250)267-5988

Cars - Domestic

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

Call one of our Tribune advertising consultants today!

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Brad Huston • Small Appliance Recycling Depot • E-Waste Electronic Recycling Center 250-982-2611

Arctic Claw studded winter tires. 225/75/R17. Barely used. $425. Phone (250)3929113 Leave message

Cars - Domestic

2004 Malibu Only 88,000 kms Auto, 6 cyl., New brakes and rotors, Extra set of winter tires. Good condition. $5,500. (250)296-4192

Fax 250-392-5440 • www.beelinecourier.ca

LAVTAP

Mobile Audio Service

2002 Ford Escape Green, 2 wheel Dr., 4 door, 166,145km asking $5,500 (250)392-2115

250-392-2922 • 1-866-327-8678 Fax: 250-392-2947

CARIBOO AUTO RECYCLERS since 1954

We love Used Parts

South pets.

2-bdrm. furnished apt. f/s, dw, a/c, large patio, laundry on main floor, end unit with view of town, $730/mo. heat, hydro inc avail. Nov. 1(250)305-5550

Licenced Mechanics Quality Recycled Parts with 120 Day CondiƟonal Warranty

RENNIE & DEAN JOHNSON

at the juncƟon of 150 Mile & HorseŇy/Likely Rd 250-296-3343

Cars - Domestic

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 2:00pm

October 12 or November 2

November 5 - 20

Training for Level 1

Sell your vehicle in the Tribune Classifieds

Training for Advanced Level 3

Melanie Funk

E.M.P. Instructor/Trainer/Evaluator Registered Training Agency for Worksafe BC

Group Rates Available

Workplace Level 1 Transportation Endorsement Pediatric Courses Automated External Defibrillator C.P.R. All Levels Advanced Level 3

BOOK NOW

250-296-4161

www.cariboofirstaid.com Email: cariboofirstaid@live.ca Located at the Pioneer Complex

Committed to training excellence!

3 times a week for 1 month

MIND PATH HYPNOTHERAPY

4495

WHO WOULD YOU BE IF YOU COULD ONLY CHANGE YOUR MIND?

$

plus HST

4 wheel drive, low kms. Great Price Call 555-555-1515

Just bring in or e-mail your picture

1 column x 2” ad

Private party ads only (non-commercial) under cars, trucks, SUVs or vans.

Vicky Ortiz - RDH, M.H., C.Cht Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

Weight Loss • Reduce Anxiety Reduce Depression Increase Self Confidence Increase Self Esteem Believe in the Power of your own mind!

778-412-9199

Williams Lake

FOR ALL YOUR AUTO REPAIRS Serving the Cariboo since 1981

Government Inspections Shuttle Service • BCAA Approved STAN POGUE

2 bdrm apartment, Lakeside area, no (250)392-5074.

Williams Lake

405 Mackenzie Avenue South, Williams Lake

Dwight Satchell Box 4105, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V2

2001 Dodge Neon, good condition, runs great. $1,950. obo (250)305-8081

after 4 p.m.

250-392-7567

Industrial Audiometric Technician Industrial / Commercial / Logging / Construction

1999 Ford Taurus SE V6-182 3.0L OHV Automatic 101,764 km, AC, power everything, 4 summer & winter tires all on rims, $1000 maintenance put in Dec 2011, all service records from 40,000km. call or text (250)303-2371 $3900 OBO

Sweet Deal! Like New

Bella Coola

Daily service to Quesnel Wednesday & Friday to Bella Coola In-Town Deliveries

Cars - Sports & Imports

1992 Acura Vigor Automatic, front wheel drive, fully loaded, new tires, well maintained, runs well. 228,000 km. $2,000. OBO (250)305-8443 daytime (250)296-3443 after 6pm

250-392-6450

THIS IS MORE LIKE IT!

2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Fully loaded, pwr & htd. leather seats, a/c, 12 disc CD changer, keyless entry, p/w, cruise and traction control. Very well maintained, 157,841 km Asking $4500 or make an offer. (250)392-2925

Suites, Lower

2bdrm bsmnt suite in town, $775/mnth (250)305-4946 or (250)296-3377 Avail. immed.

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

1955 INTERNATIONAL

3-bdrm., 2 bath., n/s, n/p, f/s, dw, r/r, d/d, w/d working family preferred. (250)398-6278

1bdr. suite $550/mo. 1 person $650/mo. 2 persons heat & light included n/s, n/p, r/r. (250) 305-6045.

Very Private Mobile Home

Reserve your space!

2 bdrm. house with F/S included. Please call (250)392-7617.

3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath townhouse, includes appliances, w/d, built in vac, no pets, no smoking, $1550/mo plus utilities. Available Nov 1/12 References required 250-2675341

Here’s my Card!

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188 N. 1st Ave. Williams Lake

Licensed Technician

Tuesday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

250-392-2331

A.R.S. Enterprises Ltd 1075 N. Mackenzie Ave.

Phone 250-392-3522 • Fax 250-392-3548

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Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Legal

Cars - Sports & Imports

Recreational/Sale

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

Boats

Legal Notices

2006 Honda Civic. Great condition. 4 door, manual trans. $8500. (250)267-3334

Motorcycles

2001 Yamaha 650 V-star Custom black and chrome, extra lights, new battery and trickle charger, very nice, garage kept, 16xxxkms, helmet and jacket avail. $3,750. o.b.o. Call or text (250)267-4454

2004 Yamaha V-Star Classic 650, red + black, 13,300 km. Floor boards not pegs for extra riding comfort, toe or heel shift, backrest, new battery. You’ll get lots of compliments on it. $5300 obo. 250-392-7937

2005 Suzuki Boulevard 800cc, windshield, 2 helmets, repair manual included. $4500. obo Phone (250)392-7484

BY VIRTUE OF THE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT: For towing, on-going

1986 Travel Air 18ft. 5th Wheel Has canopy, fridge, stove, oven, and bathroom with shower. Good condition. $2,950. o.b.o. Phone (250)392-5398 Leave message.

2008 Jayco Jay Flight 24’ RKS Trailer Excellent condition All the bells and whistles! $16,000. obo For more info call: (250)398-2949

Skylark Camper 10 1/2 ft., Furnace/fridge Shower/Toilet, Steps, Fantastic Fan, Weight 885 kgs. $3500. obo Call Terry Wood (250)392-5784 to view.

1998 Ford Windstar Automatic, A/C, P/D, P/L, Remote start, DVD Player, Winter tires on rims. $2400.00 obo (250)398-7589

Sport Utility Vehicle

1999 F250 XLT Superduty Supercab(4dr), 4x4, 5sp, 5.4l, loaded, 163km, tow pkge, rear airbag shocks, sprayon liner, rims, $6,900. 250-243-0039 lve msg

LIKE new 2010 Northern Lite camper. This camper is the Q lite 8.5. It has 3 burner cook top, oven, toilet with shower, surround sound entertainment center w/ 19� tv, queen bed, fantastic fan, happi jacks w/ remote, side and back awning, frig, furnace. asking $23000 obo. this unit new was $32000. make an offer. call (250)392-7627 or (250)3050635.

1999 Land Rover Discovery II 152000 km, excellent radial tires, very good running condition, 4 liter, V8 automatic. Asking $6995 (250)305-6609

$3,000.00 obo (250)303-1177 or (250)267-2509

2004 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0L, 5 speed, 195.000km. $7650 includes 4 snow tires & Aluminum Rack (250)302-1706

Legal Notices 1998 F150 4x4 XLT New tires, starter & trans. No rust or damage, very dependable & clean. Power windows, locks & mirrors, trailer pkg., running boards, box liner, full gauges, factory fogs. $4500 (250)742-3258

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Take notice that Gibraltar Mines Ltd., C/O Scott Jones, 15th Floor, 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H8, free miner certiďŹ cate client number 141999, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identiďŹ ed by the mineral claims listed below. The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application: • Tenure Numbers 203987, 207727, 207728, 207759, 207877, 207878, 372057, 372064, and 516600 • Mineral Titles Map Number 093B.049 and 093B.059 • Plan Number EPC767 • Cariboo District Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s ofďŹ ce in Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th Day of August, 2012.

Campion In-Board 16 ft. Comes with trailer. 140hp $3500. obo Call Terry Wood (250)392-5784 to view.

Legal Notices

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MINING LEASE APPLICATION Extremely well maintained 2000 Red Dodge Dakota 4x4, automatic, shy of 200,000kms canopy, 2 sets of tires & rims, rocker panels, alarm system, A/C.

$6500. Ready to go! (250)392-7908

Boats

Take notice that Gibraltar Mines Ltd., C/O Scott Jones, 15th Floor, 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H8, free miner certiďŹ cate client number 141999, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identiďŹ ed by the mineral claims listed below. The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application: • Tenure Numbers 207628, 207629, 207630, 207640, 207662, 207736, and 207737 • Mineral Titles Map Number 093B.059 • Plan Number EPC767 • Cariboo District

Boat For Sale Older Boat and Trailer with 60hp Motor $2750 OBO (250)392-6371 Leave Message

Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s ofďŹ ce in Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th Day of August, 2012.

Tenders

Tenders

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

Small ads, BIG deals!

Off Road Vehicles

Asking $11,500. Phone (250)392-4056

2004 Ford F150

4x4 Lariat Supercrew Fully loaded, leather heated seats, sun roof, GPS, box cover, lots of chrome, 116,000 kms, winter tires on mags.

1988 Dodge 1500

New rebuilt 318 motor and clutch system. Well maintained. Runs great. Updated sound system. 31� summer tires & New Cooper winter tires.

MINING LEASE APPLICATION

700cc, comes with roof and windshield, only 1500km, like new. Great for work or play.

Asking $3800. obo (250)267-7793 or (778)412-2266

$14,500. Phone: (250)267-3434

2 CRF 80 Honda dirt bikes, new in 2011, 25hrs. only. $2,300. each. (250)296-9030

2011 Arctic Cat Prowler

3.3L, 187,000km Clean & good condition 2 sets of tires Studded & all season.

Winter ready

Trucks & Vans

$5500.00 The Hunter Hilton is the perfect hunting/camping/ fishing rig! Has full bath, (Shower), fridge stove, oven and furnace. Sleeps 4! 2 - 30lb tanks w/12V battery for power. Large dry box and room for gen. set on rear. Light weight and easy to tow, it will go anywhere you want to pull it! All new upholstery Phone (250)398-7848 or (250)305-6312 to view.

2005 Dodge Caravan

storage and notiďŹ cation costs. We will dispose of namely one (1) 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix VIN# 2G2WP522041180774 registered to Thomas Earl Peel to recover $1,639.90 plus the cost of the ad. View and bid at Bee Jay Auto Wrecking & Towing Ltd., 725 N Mackenzie Ave., Williams Lake, BC

OFFICE OF THE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that Pius Marty has made application to the Province of British Columbia for Licence of Occupation covering THAT PARCEL OR TRACT OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40; TOGETHER WITH THOSE PARTS OF THE E1/2 AND THE W1/2 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 40; AND THAT PART OF THE NE1/4, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 40, ALL WITHIN THE CARIBOO DISTRICT, TOTAL CONTAINING 1.278 HECTARES MORE OR LESS situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Cariboo District. The ďŹ le no. assigned to the application is 5407579. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Forests Lands and Natural Resources Operations 120-640 Borland St., Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 4T1 Email: AuthorizingAgency.WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received until 30 days after the last ad runs in the newspaper. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Additional information about the application and a MAP showing the location and extent of the application area can be obtained at the following website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Be advised that any response to this ad may be provided to the public upon request.

SEALED TENDERS will be received by the undersigned for snow removal and/or sanding, and in some locations, shovelling, at the following schools for the 2012-2013 season: Alexis Creek Elementary-Jr. Secondary Anahim Lake Elementary-Jr. Secondary Big Lake Elementary Bridge Lake Elementary-Jr. Secondary Dog Creek Elementary Horsefly Elementary-Jr. Secondary Lac La Hache Elementary Likely Elementary-Jr. Secondary 100 Mile Elementary 150 Mile Elementary Naghtaneqed Elem.- Jr. Secondary (Nemiah) Tatla Lake Elementary-Jr. Secondary Track vehicles will not be considered. Tender forms may be obtained from the School District Board Office, Maintenance Office, 100 Mile House Bus Garage and the schools listed above. Tenders must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Snow Removal Tender� and received no later than 1:00 p.m. October 5th, 2012. All tenders should be addressed to: Yvonne Pommier School District #27 Grounds Leadhand 765 North Second Avenue Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 4C3 Phone: 250-305-7018

Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

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