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Chase Mills, left, had the good fortune to be selected as the person to ride alongside Santa Claus in his sleigh during the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Santa Parade on Nov. 23. The parade featured 32 entries and the Meridian RV float was deemed “Most Festive” by the chamber judges.

B.C. won’t support inquiry Refusal leaves Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women policy a non-starter carole Rooney Free Press

Local First Nations women and other women’s safety advocates are disappointed and offended the B.C. Liberal government won’t support a National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women. Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong divulged the decision in her comments at a recent National Aboriginal Women’s Summit. This prompted the BC Native Women’s Association to send a protest letter to Premier Christy Clark. It explains support for an independent Canada-wide inquiry has been pledged by many provinces and provincial, national and international organizations – on a list

that spans almost three pages – but of missing and murdered women British Columbia’s support was nec- in First Nation communities. She essary for it to move forward. explains these unsolved crimes often Canim Lake Band (CLB) health significantly affect the health and director Sheila Dick says she doesn’t well-being of the victims’ families. know who is pulling the ministry’s Gail Edinger, who is the regionstrings, but at face value, it al co-ordinator for the seems Chong is “victimizing Community Co-ordination her own gender.” for Women’s Safety “A national inquiry, if sup(CCWS) Program, works ported, is a ‘foot in the door’ with the Ending Violence to establishing some policy Association of British around the protection and Columbia (EVABC), and a safety of [all] women. South Cariboo resident. “Where do we stand as a Sheila Dick She suspects the provgender? Are we not just as ince’s Missing Women important as the rest of the women Commission of Inquiry, headed up in Canada?” by commissioner Wally Oppal to While Dick’s position for the CLB look at victims from Vancouver’s is in a health capacity, she has a East Side, is at the root of its lack of history of working extensively with support for a national inquiry. the problem and negative effects “I would be speculating, but I’m

assuming the government feels they have spent their dollars on the [provincial inquiry]. “[But] I think Oppal’s inquiry was obsessively inadequate, and there should be a federal inquiry.” Dick adds the greatest number of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada is from B.C., and many of those are not from Vancouver, but from the Interior – such as those on the Highway of Tears list. In its failure to endorse the inquiry, government is “victimizing” all women across the province, she says. “To me, it’s not only an attack on Aboriginal women, but on rural women. Just because we don’t live in a larger area doesn’t mean we don’t Continued on A7

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The flip side of Fish Lake plan Opponents pose objections to New Prosperity Mine

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It was a packed house when about 150 people turned out for the presentation FISH LAKE: The Other Side of the Story at the 100 Mile United Church on Nov. 26. Local Friends of Fish Lake organizer Patricia Spencer briefly held off the start of the meeting, while scores of extra chairs were brought into the sanctuary to seat more people. It was standing room only for the rest. After Spencer’s initial greeting, the Canim Lake Band provided an official welcome by Andrea Boyce and opening prayers by George Pete, followed by an opening ceremony of drummers and singing. Fish Lake Alliance member Lorne Sherlock and Council of Canadians representative John Dressler addressed the crowd with their organizations’ background and why they oppose Taseko Mines Ltd.’s proposed New Prosperity Mine. Then special guest speakers Xeni Gwet’in Chief Marilyn Baptiste and Tsilhqot’in National Government mining, oil and gas manager J.P. Laplante provided more details in the main presentation. Baptiste said the current proposed project, described by Taseko as “saving” Fish Lake (Teztan Biny), will destroy Little Fish Lake, Upper and Lower Fish Creek. “Surrounding a self-contained, wild rainbow trout

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Tsilhqot’in National Government mining, oil and gas manager J.P. Laplante gave the main presentation to the 150 or so people who filled the 100 Mile United Church to overflowing Nov. 26. They showed up to hear more about FISH LAKE: The Other Side of the Story.

system by a massive goldand-copper open pit mine will never save Fish lake. That we need to be clear about. “It destroys 80 per cent of the spawning grounds for the wild rainbow trout.” She explained the Tsilhqot’in now have proven, legal rights for the area, yet fighting against the mine “over and over” since 2010 comes at a cost to the area First Nations by taking its leaders away from serving the community. “That’s a part of the bigger story, the bigger picture and the reality that we face.”

Laplante gave a PowerPoint presentation, and demonstrated how the proposed mine is closely situated to Lower Taseko Lake, a headwaters to the Fraser River and its salmon runs. “This mine very much represents a threat to that salmon stock that everyone all the way down the river relies on. Not withstanding, the 85,000 rainbow trout that live in Teztan Biny, and Little Fish Lake as well.” He explained why Taseko’s initial application was denied by the federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel for its significant negative

impacts to the environment and First Nations rights, and how the new proposal hasn’t changed this. The panel had cited concerns, including grizzly bear habitat and the Aboriginal rights of navigation. Aside from cutting off Fish Lake from other navigable waters, Laplante explained no one would want to recreate there. The tailings pond and huge piles of excavated rock would tower above the lake, he noted, likely blocking the scenic vista of mountains south of Taseko Lake. “Would the Tsilhqot’in,

or anyone for that matter, want to go canoeing on a lake in the middle of one of Canada’s largest open pit mines?” Laplante pointed out there are large wetlands surrounding the Fish Lake area. “No matter what they do, there would be contamination on the ground water.” The tailings seepage would also contaminate Wasp Lake and Beece Creek, direct tributaries to Lower Taseko Lake salmon habitat, he added, as well as to Big Onion Lake. Continued on A16

Impaired driving down, 104 lives saved

Two years after the B.C. Liberal government introduced Canada’s toughest provincial impaired driving law, an estimated 104 lives have been saved and impaired driving has dropped significantly. Justice Minister and Attorney General Shirley Bond recently announced preliminary road-crash fatality data for the two years ending Sept. 30, 2012, and the results of a recent driver impairment survey. Since the September 2010 launch of the immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) program in British Columbia, the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths has decreased to an average of 62 a year. This represents a 46 per cent decrease from the average of 114 in each of the previous five years. Those who read the weekly police report in

the 100 Mile House Free Press would likely agree the local RCMP detachment has been diligently removing impaired motorists from the highways and byways in and around the community. 100 Mile House RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Coldwell notes that over the years, the RCMP has recognized impaired driving has had a significant impact on injuries and deaths on the highway. “As a result of that, we needed to focus a little more on A – getting people educated to the dangers of it and B – to have them not drink and drive.” He adds a lot of initiatives were undertaken, including the change in the provincial legislation, which allowed the RCMP to use the legislation to get people off the road immediately – the IRP. Noting they have had this ability for the last

couple of years, Coldwell explains it had a bit of a sabbatical when a case was successfully appealed in court because ICBC didn’t have an IRP review process. Therefore, it was ruled unconstitutional. He notes the province rejigged the legislation and ICBC added a level of review, so the RCMP have been enforcing the law again. Meanwhile, the local commanding officer explains the detachment has an annual performance plan. “We look at all of our priorities at the beginning of every year and determine what we’re going to spend extra time on. It’s been in our plans for the last three years, since I’ve been here, for education and enforcement in terms of making impaired driving a priority.” Continued on A12

neW sCHool distRiCt post School District #27 has announced the appointment of Jerome Beauchamp as director of instruction, educational services. The newly-created position will include overseeing portfolios of student achievement, First Nations education and student support services. Beauchamp has been with the district since 1981, and has been its district principal since 2007.

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Donna Barnett acclaimed as candidate MLA predicts jobs, economy and resources as election issues

Carole Rooney Free Press

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says it’s business as usual after her recent acclamation as a BC Liberal Party candidate for the May 2013 provincial elections. Pleased to be nominated, but just carrying on with her daily tasks in “working hard for constituents” is the way she describes her outlook after being acclaimed at a ceremony in Williams Lake, Nov. 21. “I thank everybody who has supported me in the past, and I look forward to working for everyone as hard as always. My door is always open, and it will always be open to everyone.”

Barnett was first resource industries. elected in 2009, and The NDP left a legasince then has served cy of hefty regulations on select standing that the B.C. Liberals committees have since cut on Aboriginal out, Barnett affairs, on explains, and health, and on don’t support parliamentary big business, but reform, ethical rather it would conduct, stand“tax them until ing orders and they are gone.” private bills. “We must Donna App oi nte d have big busiBarnett parliamenness; we must tary secretary for have mills; we must Rural Communities have mines. Those big and Development in businesses then generSeptember 2011, she ate the small businesses, has travelled the prov- and then we have an ince extensively since economy.” then working on rural In the Caribooissues and needs. Chilcotin, the main The economy will be opportunities exist in a “very important” issue its forestry, mining, in this election, Barnett tourism and agriculture says, adding the B.C. industries, she notes. Liberals do a “much If approved, New better job” at growing Prosperity Mine will the province’s jobs and bring a “huge benefit to the whole region,” but if it isn’t, Barnett explains job diversification will be a front and foremost election issue.

Long-gun registry records destroyed Many hunters, ranchers, target shooters and collectors across Canada are welcoming the federal government’s obliteration of longgun registry records, in accordance with Parliament’s Bill C-19. Exeter Sporting Goods owner Jude Dion

said it’s a good move, as he believes the registry was an “ineffective use” of manpower and taxpayer’s dollars. The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) had strongly protested the former federal long-gun

“A healthy community is one that is working.” The MLA is proud of her outspokenness in Legislature, a habit she is known for across government. Barnett notes no one ran against her for the candidacy, but had party gone another way, she would have found another method of serving the people. “I would have kept myself busy helping the community in some way, with other organizations. I enjoy working withThpeople. is week” : A former t s Ju Arrived mayor of

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The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations recently released the province’s draft grey wolf management plan, and it is accepting public comment on it until Dec. 5. It indicates wolves are not considered an “at-risk” species, and populations are likely stable or increasing across the province. Wolf populations in the Cariboo, Skeena, Omineca and Peace regions appear to be holding steady, according to the draft plan. However, they appear to be increasing in the Thompson, Kootenay and Okanagan regions. The current estimate for the total wolf population in the province is cited at around 8,500, compared to an earlier estimate more than a decade ago of 8,100 (in 1991). South Cariboo Trappers Association co-president Paul Blackwell says the current figure is likely under estimated. “South Cariboo trappers have noticed a significant increase in wolf population this year, and are

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Spirit of Christmas makes giving easy Each week, there will be a draw made from all of the entries and the Supporting local person who cast that charities couldn’t be eas- vote will receive $100 in ier this holiday season Chamber Bucks. with the Spirit At the end of of Christmas the promotion, a initiative spongrand prize draw sored by the 100 for $500 worth Mile House Free of Chamber Press and its Bucks will be advertisers. made from all Each particiof the entries. pating business Martina No purchase Dopf will have a draw is necessary to box and a list of participate. eligible charities on site 100 Mile House Free until Dec. 21. Press advertising conCustomers can vote sultant Martina Dopf for their charity of says she is really countchoice and the char- ing on people to visit ity, which receives the the businesses and cast most votes, will get 10 their vote. per cent of the advertis“Local businesses ing dollars spent on the donate so much to local promotion by the par- charities and they are ticipating businesses. so generous. Most of us Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

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desperately-needed answers and solutions, and foster an understanding of how to prevent further violence and loss of life. Copies of Morin’s open letter, which points out an inquiry is a crucial step in implementing a later National Action Plan, were sent to various other authorities, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Dick notes Aboriginal girls and women are often fearful of police and the justice system, which they believe further compromises their safety and protection. “Until we begin the healing of our women, we are going to continue to struggle with our wellness in our communities.”

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FIPA promotes investment

I have recently received a number of communications regarding Canada’s Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) with China, and I know this agreement is currently the subject of much discussion. I would like to provide the perspective of the federal government on this agreement. A FIPA is a bilateral agreement aimed at protecting and promoting investment. Under these agreements, Canadian investors in foreign countries can look to a comprehensive set of obligations with recourse to international arbitration for their enforcement. Canada signed its first FIPA over 20 years ago. Since coming to office, our government has concluded or brought into force FIPAs with 14 countries, and are actively negotiating with 12 others. The Canada-China FIPA is very similar to these other FIPAs. A core piece of the Canada-China FIPA is investor-state dispute

settlement. This allows With a FIPA in place, the an investor to take the Canadian company can take national government to the Chinese government to arbitration if the investor third-party arbitration. This believes the government same set of rules will apply is discriminating against to Chinese companies them. in Canada. That is what A lot of the the investor-state dispute misinformation over the settlement process is about FIPA revolves around ensuring a fair playing field. what constitutes this It is not about foreign “discrimination.” To firms having more rights be clear, than Canadian discrimination firms, or riding would be cases roughshod over where the foreign our laws and investor is being regulations. denied benefits or Both Canada protections that and China will other investors still have the right enjoy. to regulate in the For example, public interest, let’s say a and Chinese Cathy Canadian investment in McLeod company builds Canada will a factory in continue to be China right next door subject to the Investment to a factory owned by a Canada Act both for Chinese firm. The local acquisitions of Canadian government decides to companies and for national build a freeway through security concerns. Decisions the sites currently occupied by Canada under the by both factories. The sites Investment Canada Act will are expropriated, and the be excluded from challenge. government buys out the Some have expressed Chinese firm but gives the concern that this FIPA Canadians nothing. process lacks Parliamentary

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any of us are looking at our Christmas shopping lists, as we try to decide what we’re going to give loved ones on that special day. Once we have the list written out, we usually go over it to make sure we’ve covered everyone and have an idea of what we’re going to get him or her. In that way, we’re just like the jolly old elf – we’re making a list and checking it twice. Unlike Santa, however, we don’t have elves to make everything on our lists. Certainly, some of us are capable of crafting gifts, but the vast majority of us are either strapped for time or short on talent. We are left with the choice of going shopping. There is another vitally important choice we make: Where do we make our purchases? We urge everyone to think long and hard before they make that decision. We encourage everyone to shop locally as much as possible. In these difficult times, we believe area residents should be supporting the merchants who are keeping their doors open, so we can have goods and services year round - so we don’t have to travel long distances to get things we really need. We need to consider how much support the local business owners give to this community – not only within the district boundaries but also throughout the South Cariboo. These folks are the ones who support every team that comes through their doors with request for sponsorship – most of them are youth teams, but not exclusively. And when they’re not coaching or helping out on an executive board, these local businesspersons are donating prizes for raffles, draws or other types of fundraisers. These people also sit as volunteers on various community boards or one of the service groups that help make the quality of life better for all of us who live in 100 Mile House and surrounding communities. So, do they deserve our support? Absolutely. For many merchants, the yuletide holiday shopping season is a make-it or break-it proposition. We encourage everyone to support those who support us every day of the year during this Christmas shopping season. It would be a good way to quietly thank our merchants who quietly support our loved ones in so many ways.

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approval. I would like to point out that between 1867 and 2008, international treaties were always made by the executive (cabinet) and have never been required to be tabled in the House of Commons for debate or a vote. Certain agreements have been debated in the House in the past (NAFTA for example), but this was voluntarily done by the government of the day. It was our government that began the mandatory practice of tabling treaties in the House, starting January 2008. Overall, by ensuring greater protection against discriminatory and arbitrary practices, and enhancing predictability of a market’s policy framework, this FIPA will allow Canadians to invest in China with greater confidence. For more information, call my office at 1-877619-3332, or e-mail cathy. mcleod@parl.gc.ca. Cathy McLeod is the Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP.

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A lot of questions about New Prosperity proposal The availability for long-term full-time jobs needs to be revealed

To the editor: As a resident of the Cariboo, I hear fragments circulating about the number of full-time jobs Taseko’s Prosperity mine proposal will bring to the area and this concerns me. Many people seem to think Taseko is going to be this area’s economic life boat, and in turn, this has earned local support for the proposal. I’ve read the document prepared by The Centre for Spatial Economics (author Ernie Stokes)

for Taseko Mines in October 2011, which throws around impressive numbers like 71,000 regarding employment; however, the report cites person years “not” jobs. Furthermore, according to the “New Prosperity Environmental Impact Statement” issued last month, “The project would employ approximately 750 personnel per year for two years during construction, and 407 personnel during operations.” But, how many longterm jobs might we locals get?

On Nov. 12, SFU economist Dr. Marvin Shaffer, who was hired by Mining Watch Canada, recently offered his own assessment of the document above, entitled “Comments on Assessment of Socio-Economic impacts and Economic Benefits of New Prosperity Project.” In it, Dr. Shaffer said, “If there is any difference in impact, it will not be due to the change in the mine plan, but rather to the increasingly apparent shortage of skilled work-

Conservative actions speak louder than words on veterans To the editor: Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod and the Conservative government go to great lengths to convince Canadians they care about our veterans. Yet actions speak louder than words and they continue to neglect our veterans while using them as political props. Consider this: the Conservatives spent $750,000 and five years dragging our veterans through the courts over their pensions. They fought tooth-and-nail to prevent them from getting what they earned and deserve. The government lost that

battle when the Federal Court, in a stinging rebuke, ruled in favour of our disabled veterans. Then consider the situation of veterans who pass away: the “Last Post Fund” is supposed to pay up to $3,600 to help cover veterans’ funeral costs. This amount is already inadequate to meet the actual costs of a funeral. But to make the situation worse, the Conservative government’s rejection rate of over 60 per cent since 2006 for applications to the fund is staggering. Likewise, we are now learning from media reports that funeral operators from across

ers in British Columbia, let alone this region. “... the principle effect of labour demands for the project will be inmigration, even more so than what might have been assumed in the 2009 EIS.…” Considering this isn’t the first time jobs have been dangled in our noses only for in-migration to occur, I have my reservations that “this area” will see many of those long-term jobs, as was the case of Tumbler Ridge Mine, when

they went all the way to China for”‘skilled labourers.” What jobs exactly can our local population fill? How many long term jobs would go to us? Will we only have work the first couple years and then return to the same economic problems that we are facing now? Inquiring minds want to know.

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Canada are absorbing the costs because many of the veterans and their families have been left twisting in the wind by this government. Imagine how much more decent and honourable it would have been had the Conservatives spent that $750,000 to help pay for the funeral costs of our veterans instead of fighting them in court over their pensions. When Mrs. McLeod brags about their record on veterans, remind her of the truth. No amount of government spin can change that reality. Sean Casey, Liberal MP Veterans Affairs Critic

Editor: In September, we were travelling north through British Columbia when our RV refrigerator developed a problem. We stopped at Central RV in 100 Mile House. They checked our refrigerator immediately, fixed it almost that fast, and wouldn’t even accept payment for such a “small job.” (It was small to them, but it meant a lot to us.)

We’d like to spread the word that the folks at Central RV are both helpful and very competent. They re-enforced a very positive image of Canadians and 100 Mile House for us. Friendly, helpful people are one of the reasons we travel in Canada year after year. Dan and Jeanne Olson Kalispell, Montana

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The Free Press welcomes letters to the editor that reflect current, relevant issues. We encourage you to inform us of outstanding contributions to the South Cariboo; however, due to space considerations, “commercial thank yous” submitted as letters to the editor are not permitted. Letters must be signed with the name of the writer’s community and include a telephone number for verification. Maximum length is 350 words. People are limited to one letter per topic per month. Letters may be edited for length, legality and clarity. Letters can be dropped off at the office, sent by mail or e-mailed to newsroom@100milefreepress.net.

Poverty of politics continues dental-care, prescription drug and eye-care The report states: “Statistics Canada said programs, and daycare. (Dismiss targeted the child poverty rate in Greater Vancouver programs that already provide this.) was 18.4 per cent in 2010.…” No, Statistics Raise welfare rates and expand eligibility Canada didn’t say that. They said what they for employment insurance. Cut tuition and always say, that “Low-Income Cut-Off,” or provide more student grants. Eliminate LICO figures, are not an accurate measure homelessness. of poverty. And so it continues toward The political response was a socialist Utopia and certain equally predictable. Veteran NDP bankruptcy for provincial and MP Libby Davies led the charge federal governments already in Ottawa. The government must deeply in the red. establish a national anti-poverty I wrote about these numbers strategy with firm annual goals, when Statistics Canada released she said, reciting the identical them back in June. They script of the B.C. NDP. showed a modest improvement Davies didn’t mention that nationally and provincially Manitoba is among the provinces Tom in what they measure, which with such a plan. It’s the only Fletcher is not poverty, but the relative province that finished below B.C. relationship between income in the percentage of children groups. First Call dismisses that living in low-income homes. improvement as “a dismal record.” These plans are mainly gesture politics, My point is not to deny there are many providing the appearance of action. poor people in B.C. and Canada – there Social Development Minister Stephanie are. But at this point, we don’t even have a Cadieux spoke on behalf of the B.C. Liberal reliable way of measuring the problem, let government, and she, too, stuck to a familiar alone effective solutions. script. The best path out of poverty is a job,

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VICTORIA – British Columbia’s ritual day of shame over child poverty has come and gone once again, with politicians trading blame and time-worn talking points. The occasion was an annual gathering staged at the B.C. Teachers’ Federation office in downtown Vancouver. It is organized by First Call, an umbrella group sponsored by the BCTF, the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and a collection of like-minded “anti-poverty activists,” as they describe themselves in their latest report. The familiar script unfolded. The report misinterprets federal income statistics from two years ago and calls for a long list of un-costed, but hugely expensive measures they assert will make B.C. the first jurisdiction in human history to eradicate poverty. A sampling: provide raises for employees and contractors at all levels of government until they are making an unspecified “living wage” because we all know how publicsector workers uniquely suffer from pay and pension inequality. Raise the minimum wage again and index it to inflation. Establish universal public

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she said. This is true, but also obvious. Then Cadieux went on about the “B.C. Jobs Plan,” which has its own sorry record of misrepresented federal statistics. Here’s one of the report’s more blindingly obvious section headings: “Child poverty concentrated in big cities.” No kidding. The whole population is concentrated in big cities. Herein lies a clue that is missed by “activists” for ever-larger government. Poor people are increasingly crowded into the most expensive places. If I’m on welfare or working in a lowwage job and receiving a provincial rent subsidy (one of those things LICO doesn’t measure), should I live in downtown Victoria or Vancouver? Shouldn’t I relocate to a smaller community where housing is cheaper? There are lots of complications to this, but some kind of incentive to relocate could help big and small communities. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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QUESNEL - After waiting five months, Arthur Topham has now been officially charged with wilful promotion of hatred. RCMP searched and seized property of the Quesnel resident in late May of this year, after it was determined there were “reasonable grounds the offence of promotion of hatred was committed.” Crown officially moved forward on the charge earlier this month. Since then Topham has had to comply with certain conditions, including restricted Internet access and is prohibited from maintaining his websites (including the Radical Press domain.) Crown continues to request the courts permission on further restrictions. Topham, who adamantly denies the charge, says he’s hopeful having his day in court will raise awareness surrounding free speech and the definition of “hate crimes.” Back in 2008 the Quesnel Cariboo Observer published a story in which Topham had received a complaint from the Canadian Human Rights Commission stating he was promoting hatred towards Jews and citizens of Israel. Topham maintains a site, Radical Press with the tagline “Digging to the root of the issues since 1908.” Currently Topham is permitted to continue posting to his site; Crown is seeking to prohibit posting.

Highway Thru Hell will return HOPE - Highway Thru Hell has been picked up for a second season with 13 episodes. Filming is set to begin sometime in the next few weeks and will continue to follow Jamie Davis and his heavy rescue crew on the local highways over the winter. “We’re pretty excited there’s going to be a second season,” said Davis. “The TV show has accelerated our program and taken us to a new level.” Highway Thru Hell has become a massive hit on the Discovery Channel, garnering the highest premier audience in network history. The series, which is produced by Vancouver’s Great Pacific TV, maintained an average of more than 600,000 viewers every week. “It’s exciting,” said Davis. “It puts Hope into a whole new league in terms of tourism and publicity for the town.”

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Yes, we always do. We usually donate to the food banks, and to our niece’s mission in Vancouver. My wife also makes quilts for charity.

Yes, I’ll give to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and I also volunteer around town donating my time.

No, we’re seniors on a pension and are just barely making it ourselves, so we can’t do that.

I don’t have one particular charity in mind, but I may choose one to donate to along the way over the holidays.

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Roadside prohibition On Nov. 24, 100 Mile RCMP observed a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House. The vehicle was stopped and the female driver displayed symptoms of having consumed liquor. An approved screening device was administered at the scene and the result was a fail. The driver declined a second test, and because she met the criteria, she was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days. Probation breach On Nov. 21, there were contractors working on the new waterfalls trail bridges in Centennial Park in 100 Mile House. A male, who had been seated in the park for a considerable period of time watching the activities, attempted to enter the roped-off area. One of the employees

approached this person and advised him to not enter for his own safety. The male responded by attempting to fight with the contractor. He was subdued by employees and police were called. The man was known to police as being on probation after recently being released from incarceration. He was arrested and taken to 100 Mile RCMP cells. Charges of assault and breach of probation have been approved against Shannon David McInnis, 42, of 100 Mile House who was remanded into custody for a court appearance on Dec. 19. The contractor was not injured from this altercation.

No snow tires On Nov. 21, 100 Mile Traffic Services responded to a collision near Hickling Road on Highway 97 at the 108 Mile Ranch.

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The man was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act and was issued a court appearance for Feb. 5, 2013. The vehicle was not towed as there was another licensed driver in the vehicle.

Driving without a licence On Nov. 21, 100 Mile Traffic Services stopped a vehicle at a roadside check on Highway 97 near Lac la Hache and the male driver of blue Honda Civic was unable to produce his driver’s licence. A check of police databases indicated he was prohibited from driving in British Columbia and his class 7 licence was cancelled.

Roadside checks 100 Mile RCMP and 100 Mile Traffic Services would like to remind the travelling public that there will be regular roadside checks targeting impaired drivers during the period leading up to the holiday season.

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Byelection looming for 100 Mile House position The byelection for the position of Zone 3-100 Mile House trustee for School District #27 (SD27) is around the corner and local resident Chris Pettman is one of two candidates. He is also a volunteer who currently sits on five local society boards, and his children attend school in Zone 3. Pettman’s board roles are with the South Cariboo Community Planning Council, the Canim Lake Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation, Canadian Parents for French (as chair), the Agri-culture Enterprise Centre and the Stemete7uw’i: A

Gathering Place (as and graduated in 100 interim chair). Mile House. He works as a proPettman says he gram manager for decided to run partly community develop- due to his appreciation ment at Cariboo Family of the formality of sitting Enrichment Centre on a structured board, (CFEC), and and because his says he frefamily supports quently works the plan. with youth, and “I like to be develops proinvolved in the gramming for schools, for them. sure, and I have This includes a vested interest managing, with my children Chris staffing and Pettman in school. I just developing prohave a passion grams for the CFEC’s for [this] community Youth Zone, he explains. because of everything I He has lived in the do.” South Cariboo for 30 He sees the trustyears, and attended ee’s role as important, both secondary schools, Pettman adds, as every child or youth is affected by the education system. The SD27 board’s Initial Options Report proposing school School District #27 (SD27) is slated to get 16 new closures and reconschool buses to update its fleet. figurations will be a The provincial government is providing $1,710,242 challenge, and educato SD27 for new diesel buses in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, tional for him, he notes. as it is one of the larger school districts in the province. “I have two children Part of its annual fleet renewal program, Education in the schools involved Minister Don McRae says renewing the province’s ... with one transitionbuses helps keep students safe and lowers carbon ing who is at that pivotal emissions. point [from Grade 7 to “By pooling our purchasing power across school districts, we can negotiate better prices and direct those savings into classrooms.” The SD27 is one of about 37 school districts around the province that will share $14 million to purchase a total of 125 new buses. The newer-technology diesel school buses reduce exhaust particulate emissions by 90 per cent, compared to the previous 1994 standard, has a longer life span and produces 30-60 per cent better mileage than gasoline-powered engines.

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Grade 8 next year].” Pettman says he offers a “great insight” into the local junior secondary, after attending school there for three years. With a lengthy history, as a former business owner, as manager of several others, and of active community involvement, Pettman explains he will bring beneficial experience and connections to the school board. It’s a difficult and traumatic time to get involved with school closures on the board’s table, he notes, which “nobody wants to see” happen, but is a financial decision. “You can’t run a business or an organization without being fiscally responsible in today’s world, where everybody is very cognizant of where every penny is being spent. There is a responsibility for the board to provide the best education possible with the budget they’re given.” He adds the experience he can gain from

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The upcoming byelection is looming, and local resident Holly Davidson is one of two candidates for the position of 100 Mile House trustee for School District #27 (SD27). A stay-at-home mother of four for the past six years, Davidson has volunteered at the 100 Mile Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for three years. This has included helping set up its hot lunch program and as its initial cook. She is currently in her second year as the PAC secretary. Three of Davidson’s children attend school in 100 Mile, with her youngest, 3, still

at home. the 100 Mile House As trustee, she will Junior Secondary, and bring her personal- the sale of the property, ity strengths to she notes those the board, she dollars could explains. feed directly “I’m very back into the stubborn and education buddetermined get. with things that Davidson are important to attended all me, and this is of the local Holly definitely one of DaviDson IOR consultathem. I think we tion meetings, need to overhaul that and explains if all the system and make it bet- district’s schools can ter.” get utilization up to Davidson adds she 95 per cent of capacwants to have a role in ity, the board can apply the decision on school for school replacement reconfigurations and funding. closures the school “[100 Mile House board is currently pro- Elementary School] posing in its Initial is in dire need to be Options Report (IOR). replaced.” With the savings from While she has heard the high cost of running Buffalo Creek has “great

teachers,” with its 20 or so students, overhead and multi-grade teaching, Davidson explains trustees need to reflect the needs of the many along with the needs of the few. Along with some other issues, including its water supply, she adds its closure is something that should be looked into further. Davidson says if the Junior Secondary has to be shut down, then she would prefer an option of all elementary schools to stay as kindergarten-Grade 7, and Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School to accommodate grades 8-12. “I am for 8-12 and

Tsilhqot’in not against mining slow death.” “This is a highly acid-generThe proposal to “save ating ore body, which is the lake” involves recirwhy [the proponents] culating its water behind are proposing to store it the dam in a completely underwater. This much closed system, Laplante acid-generating waste is said, so the lake would be a huge environmental on “life support.” risk.” “This isn’t a lake then; At other mines in the this is an aquarium.” province, taxpayers were Patricia He said a question that left with a hefty environsPencer remains unanswered is mental cleanup bill, he how long the pumps must run said, adding Taseko won’t exist in after the mine closes to prevent 200 years, but its environmental runoff into Fish Lake, and who impacts will remain. will pay for that in the long term. The mining company also cites A 35-storey dam on Fish the area as the nation’s secondLake would cut off its spawn- largest gold-copper deposit, but ing grounds, Laplante explained, Laplante said it recovers the lowso “the lake would likely die a est grade copper deposit (0.24 From A3

per cent) ever proposed for mining in Canada. “It will be the second largest hole, but not because it will generate the most amount of copper or gold.” Laplante added the Tsilhqot’in people are “not against mining” and are currently considering mine projects in other areas for economic benefits. “The salmon in 2010 was a $60 million economy for commercial fisherman all the way down the coast and scattered all the way up Vancouver Island. It’s also a billion-dollar sport fishery that’s generated every year. “That’s as much as the mine would ever make, and that’s being put at risk by this project.”

K-7. My oldest daughter is in Grade 7, which is a big part of the reason why – because she is staying when she needs to move on.” Davidson says she also wants to have a voice in many other education aspects, such as some changes to graduation requirements the district is proposing. She doesn’t like the idea of doing away with letter grades, she explains, but does want more personalized comments in student reporting, along with the grading system. She notes the current trustees are all parents like her, so she is confident they are also there for the best interests of the children. “I think with a lot of the trustees, we’ve got to kind of ‘shake it up’ a little bit. They need to be not so closed-mouth with the answers.” The IOR process was “backwards,” Davidson explains, as the parents should have been consulted beforehand, not after the proposal was put together. If elected, Davidson says she will consider running again for the next term in 2014.

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Fish Lake has friends who want answers Mine opponents band together to voice other perspective

“I certainly felt very moved by Fish Lake when I visited there. I’ve only been there once,

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A new group of concerned individuals has formed to help communicate “the other side of the Fish Lake story” to the people of the South Cariboo. Spokesperson Patricia Spencer says the local group was formed this fall in preparation for the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s (CEAA) public participation process regarding Taseko Mine Ltd.’s latest mining proposal at Fish Lake (Teztan Biny). “We are a group of citizens who have some deep concerns about the current mining proposal by Taseko Mines at Fish Lake. We believe the risks outweigh the benefits.” She adds the group wants to clear up some common misconceptions about the impacts of the proposed New Prosperity GoldCopper Project. The new proposal will not save Fish Lake, many of the jobs will not go to local people, and the Tsilhqot’in people do remain steadfastly opposed to the mine, Spencer explains. “The people of 100 Mile House have had frequent opportunities to hear from Taseko Mines. The Friends of Fish Lake is a South Cariboo voice for the other side of the issue – the other side of the story.” Several of its members were involved with the previous federal assessment of Taseko’s first Prosperity Mine proposal (which was rejected by the previ-

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Friends of Fish Lake member Patricia Spencer took time out to visit the lake last summer. Her group, and others including the Tsilhqot’in Nation, believe Fish Lake (Teztan Biny) will be destroyed if the New Prosperity Mine project is approved to proceed at the site.

ous CEAA panel), she notes, several of whom spoke at the hearings and made submissions to the panel. “We care about Fish Lake, so we’d like to see the lake and the area preserved. “Also, we have a lot of concerns for the First Nations people. This is on traditional territory for the Tsilhqot’in peo-

ple, so there are a lot of concerns around that.” Spencer and many other members are “not against mining – just this mine,” she says, adding “it’s just an unfortunate situation” that a mine happens to be proposed in that pristine spot. She notes the Friends of Fish Lake work in cooperation with the Fish

Lake Alliance, a group based in Williams Lake with Interested Party Status in the upcoming CEAA Panel hearings. Details on these shared concerns are available online at w w w.facebook.com/ FriendsOfFishLake, and at www.fishlakealliance. ca (which also has a list of scientific evidence being gathered).

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Many members from both groups have had personal experiences enjoying Fish Lake, such as fishing and camping there, Spencer says, adding she is one of them.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 6:00 - 8:00PM CENTRAL GM SHOWROOM Central GM and the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce cordially invite everybody to the auction of exceptionally decorated trees and wreaths, and gift baskets. All the money raised will benefit local charities and the highest bidder will NEW designate a location for the tree THIS and wreath to be displayed for the YEAR Christmas Season. If your charity would like to be represented, or if you would like to sponsor a tree or wreath, please contact: Angela Cole South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce manager@southcariboochamber.org 250.395.6124

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On Nov. 21, Chief Michael LeBourdais of the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band and Clinton Mayor Jim Rivett met at the South Cariboo Historical Museum in Clinton to sign a protocol agreement on co-operation and communication. The Village of Clinton and the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band have shown a commitment to continuing a working relationship built on co-operation and trust between the two parties. Chief LeBourdais and Mayor Rivett say they hope to strengthen this relationship over time by the implementation of joint actions and partnerships on economic

Guerin, Councillor Susan Swan, and Village of Clinton administration staff CAO Tom Dall and office assistant June Bourgo attended on behalf of the village of Clinton.

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the betterment of the broader community of the greater Clinton area and the residents of both parties. Those present at the proceeding from Whispering Pines/ Clinton Indian Band were Chief

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100 Mile House Food Bank Society president Bob Hicks is the latest local recipient of a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. He was among 33 food bank volunteers from across Canada chosen by Food Banks of Canada to receive the prestigious award, which is presented to individuals to honour their significant contributions and achievements. Food Banks Canada was allotted 33 medals to be awarded to food bank volunteers and employees who have built and continue to build a caring society and country through their service, contributions and achievements. Hicks has been volunteering at the local food bank for 31 years and is pleased, but also modest about the nomination. “It’s nice to be recognized after a while, but we do it because there’s a need for it.” He adds the need has been fairly constant over the years and he’s helped facilitate the food bank’s evolution from its former location in a church basement to

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the present large facility with its spacious warehouse area on Seventh Street. The 100 Mile House facility serves as a hub that feeds 22 food banks in the central northern region of British Columbia, including Kamloops, Fort St. John and Prince Rupert. It receives regular shipments of food from Eastern Canada and Hicks can often be found behind the wheel of their delivery van, moving a load of those groceries to any one of the associated communities. He is retired but the food bank keeps him

busy five days a week and sometimes more, but he says it’s satisfying. “Working with a great bunch of people has been my highlight, and the clients – 99 per cent of them are great people.” “The individuals selected for the

Diamond Jubilee award are outstanding leaders in their communities,” says Wanda Drodge, Member Council representative at Food Banks Canada. “They have gone truly above and beyond the call of duty and have given back to their communities by helping

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Businesses looking for help with the transition back to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on April 1, 2013, can join a series of special webinars this month, one of several measures available to help businesses as they make the transition back to the PST. The webinars will cover general principles of the tax and

eTaxBC, the new e-service for online registration, return filing and payment, and account maintenance. Registration for eTaxBC begins Jan. 2, 2013. Starting today, businesses can register online for the following free PST webinars by visiting www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/ applications/PST_Webinars/. The second webinar is tomor-

row (Nov. 29) at 9:30 a.m. Other services are also being offered as a part of the outreach program, including free consultations with tax specialists. Businesses that would like a consultation with a ministry tax specialist can complete an online request form by following the links at: www. PSTinBC.ca. Upon receipt of

your request, a tax specialist will contact you directly. Information about how the tax applies, exemptions, registration, transition rules and other topics are available at www.PSTinBC.ca. For additional information on the return to PST, call at 1-877-388-4440 or e-mail CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca.

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Contest is ongoing and not just this weekend. Children’s Christmas Party The Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held at the Clinton Memorial Hall (or the Legion Basement depending on numbers) on Dec. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is for children 12 years and under. Refreshments will be served and Santa and his Elves will be there.

The event is sponsored by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 194. To register your children, contact the Legion, Village Office, or phone Alice Crosson at 250459-2251 before Dec. 2 to ensure gifts are available. Children must be present to receive their gifts from Santa. Stocking Stuffer event Integris Insurance and Integris Credit Union – Clinton are holding their Second Annual Stocking Stuffer event.

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Drop by Integris Insurance or Integris Credit Union to pick up an unfilled stocking. Folks can take as many as they want, refill the stockings with new, unused items and return the stockings to Integris for delivery. Stockings will be distributed to those community members who might be alone, less fortunate or just need a little “holiday pick me up.” The goal is to make everyone’s holiday season a little brighter.

School concert The Christmas Concert at David Stoddart School will be

on Dec. 19. It will be an evening performance and the time is yet to be determined.

Students of the arts perform The 100 Mile Festival of the Arts is hosting its first student recital of the 2012/13 season at the Evangelical Free Church on Nov. 30. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy an evening of music and speech arts by local students of the arts. A cash donation at the door will be appreciated.

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The Christian churches of the South Cariboo are coming together to host their annual Community Christmas Dinner at 100 Mile Community Hall on Dec. 8. It’s their gift to people of the area who might otherwise miss out on sharing a festive meal with friends or family. Folks can look forward to an evening of good food, entertainment and fellowship, and it’s completely free of charge. Pat Melanson and his bluegrass band, singers Nathania Hindmarsh and Tricia Gage, and duo Doug Steven on guitar with vocalist Jocelyn Ryan are on the entertainment program. A craft corner to keep children busy will also be set up. The dinner is a huge group effort with local businesses donating heavily to the event and an area restaurant bakes the hams while church

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The Community Christmas Dinner on Dec. 8 will be a huge community effort. The event will feed close to 450 people.

volunteers prepare and serve the rest of the meal. Key co-ordinator Gudrun Schneider from Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship church says she expects to fill the capacity 328 table settings and provide another 125 take-out meals.

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“It’s important for the people who come. They look forward to it and we see many of the same people come back each year. It makes me

feel very humble and honoured to do this.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6, and reservations are not required.

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In this day and age blended families are almost as common as traditional families. This creates more complex estate planning issues. Each province has different laws when it comes to the division of property after divorce or death. Don’t worry. There are solutions to your problem. My first recommendation is that you meet with a Certified Financial Planner who can look at the whole picture, analyze your situation, and provide qualified recommendations. In British Columbia it’s very important that a beneficiary, wishing to keep an inheritance from becoming family property, keep that inheritance totally separate from all joint or family holdings. (If an inheritance is deposited in a joint account or used to pay off a joint mortgage it then becomes communal property.)

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Q: How do I output a signal from my computer to my HDTV? A:

This is very dependent on the hardware you are using. You need to know what outputs your computer has. VGA (15 pin) is still the most common - especially on laptops. But more and more are using HDMI outputs or mini-HDMI. Apples and some PCs may also use a DisplayPort (DP) output or a mini-DP. Most HDTVs will have a VGA input. However, using the VGA line requires that you run a separate cable for audio. This will usually run from your 3.5mm stereo out jack to the TV with another 3.5mm stereo jack or left and right (red and white) RCA connectors. DVI out on the PC end is a digital interface like HDMI and can easily be converted. HDMI is on almost all HDTVs and is the preferred way to connect as it carries a higher-quality digital signal and also carries the audio. In this case a single HDMI cable will do the trick. You may need to adjust the sound devices in Control Panel to use the HDMI digital audio signal. You also need to set the inputs on the TV. More and more newer computers are starting to support the WiDi standard. This is a Intel developed standard for wirelessly streaming video and sound from a PC to a TV. Both devices must support the standard. Specific device based media players are another option as they connect directly to the TV and can stream music or movies from your PC, an external drive, Netflix, Youtube, and many other sources. The staff at Gold Rush Technologies can advise you on what cables or devices will suit your needs. Computer Sales: Custom Desktop PCs; Notebooks; Netbooks; Upgrades; Gaming Systems

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Do I really need to change my furnace filter every three months?

A: The short answer is no, not necessarily. Furnace filters are designed to trap particles and prevent them from being sucked into your furnace where they can damage moving parts and decrease the unit’s efficiency. Every three months is common and easy to remember and is therefore a good rule of thumb, but they only really need to be changed when they are dirty. If your furnace is cleaned regularly, you have no pets, and you don’t live in a particularly dusty area, you may be able to go significantly longer. On the other hand, some homeowners find that their filters need changing every month or two. Check your filters regularly and change as needed to help keep your furnace running optimally.

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Can I add my consumer debt into my mortgage?

Yes you can! This is known as an equity take out or a refinance. Adhering to the new mortgage rules, you are allowed to re-mortgage up to 80% to the value of your home. Many Canadians are carrying consumer debt from several sources – credit cards, car loans, personal loans – and are paying much more in interest than they should be. An option that many home owners are turning to is paying off higher interest debts with funds secured through a refinanced mortgage that has a lower interest rate. Some who re-mortgage opt for lower monthly payments which create a larger monthly cash flow. Others opt to shorten the amortization of their mortgage – paying off your mortgage in a shorter amount of time can easily save you several thousand dollars. Most importantly, a well thought-out debt restructuring plan can set you up for financial success, because at the end of the amortization period, your total debt is zero. With revolving credit – such as credit cards and line of credits – you may be paying more in interest without ever attacking the principal. By restructuring your debt load you gain more control over interest costs, leaving you with more money at the end of the month. Call me for advice!

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Aside from the obvious need for power, you’ll need a dish, something to mount it to, and a general idea of the satellite coordinates for the area you’re in. A compass and satellite meter are also helpful tools that will save some time. For $199, we can set you up with a satellite dish, tripod, 50’ of cable, a satellite meter, and some instruction on how to point your dish. For those people more inclined to sit back and relax, there are other, higher priced options that take all the work out of setting up. The Cadillac of these is the “in motion” system that mounts on the roof of your RV and will track the satellite while you’re going down the road, allowing your partner to watch TV while you drive. This system can be purchased for under $1500 before installation. The more popular option is the stationary, roof-mount “dome” which only works when you’re parked. For years, this was the only option available, but the drawback is that you have to park where there’s nothing blocking the satellite. Today, we can sell you a fully automatic portable unit for under $1000! Park where you want, set the portable dish on the ground, hook up the wires and you’re done. The bonus is that this unit can also be used at the cabin, which makes it my choice for RVing.

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Q: Can anyone call themselves an “accountant”? A: Many people are not aware that “accountant” can be the name used to

describe a range of different people, some of whom may not even be qualified. This is not like a Barrister/Solicitor which means someone that is qualified to give you legal advice. There are three types of designated accountants in British Columbia, the Chartered Accountant (CA), the Certified General Accountant (CGA) and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Each type have vigorous education and practical requirements so you are well served with either one, however, some designations carry differing areas of expertise so depending on your needs, you may be better off with one versus another. The CMA is great in industry as their training weighs heavy on cost accounting, the CA is great for audits and their training is mainly in this area, and the CGA makes a choice in the latter part of their education as to what are they would like to focus on; public practice, government, industry non-profit etc. Each of the three accounting designations (CGA, CMA, and CA) has received a charter from the Parliament of Canada. In other words, the accounting body has met the education, experience, bylaws, code of ethics, professional development and self-regulating criteria to the acceptance of the Government. So, yes any person can call themselves an “accountant” or “tax preparer,” but that does not mean they have the education or experience that you may require. They definitely do not have the backing of an organization that will support you, should things go wrong. It is always recommended that you use a designated accountant. When you are looking to find a professional to assist you with your business, make sure you know who and what you are getting.

A. Binns & Company Inc. Accounting & Income Tax Service 100 Mile House. Next to Re/Max Ph: 250.395.8830 Fax: 250.395.8998

Lawyer and Notary

My dog is dangerous. Can I be sued if it harms someone?

A: In a word: “Yes.” The key to an owner’s liability for injuries caused by a pet is knowledge. If little Fido causes serious harm – but has never before shown any tendency to be vicious, then his/her owner may not be responsible for the injuries which Fido causes. In a recent Saskatchewan case (Ross v. Vidnes, 2012 08 07, Sask QB), Austin Ross, a 7 year old weighing around 70 pounds, was attacked by a St. Bernard weighing in at approximately 145 pounds. The dog bit Austin’s face tearing off skin, nerves and fatty tissue. The injuries were so severe that his school mates started calling him “scar face” or “Freddie Kruger.” The St. Bernard was known to be hard to control – a crucial fact in the Court’s finding of liability on the part of its owner who was ordered to pay $55,000 to Austin. The moral of the story, of course, is that the owner of an animal known to be violent has a duty to take appropriate steps to insure that it does not cause harm. Article written by Centennial Law Corp. (Douglas E. Dent)

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Tomahawks lose their edge on road trip Fatigue affects hockey results on weekend tour

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It was a tough weekend allaround for the Lac la Hache Tomahawks who travelled hundreds of kilometres for a couple of back-to-back losses. Saturday night (Nov. 24) saw them in Terrace for a tilt with the River Kings. Grant Johnson put the T-hawks on the scoreboard just 17 seconds into the game. Terrace answered back with two goals, but Hawks Wade Balbirnie evened the first period score to 2-2 with just three seconds left on the clock.

Lac la Hache came out strong in the second period, with Donovan Nicholas scoring consecutive goals just a minute apart. The two-goal lead was adjusted by River Kings Tristan Murray who squeaked in a short-handed goal with one second to spare in the frame. Terrace capitalized on a power play early in the third period and followed it up with another marker less than a minute later for the lead. Tomahawks Kevin McNabb quickly tied it up 5-5, but the visitors didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough steam left in them to keep the Kingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Craig Vienneau off the scoresheet to secure Terrace a 6-5 victory.

Sunday afternoon had the Hawks in Kitimat for a contest with the Ice Demons, but the gas tank was dry by then. Kitimat scored shortly after the face-off and then Donovan Nicholas and Wilfred Robbins each scored for the T-Hawks for a brief lead. It was quickly annihilated by the Demons who pounded the net to a 4-2 lead by the end of the first period. Kitimat kept the momentum going through the second to widen the gap to 6-2. The third period was a washout with Kitimat scoring six goals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two of which were power plays.

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The 100 Mile Bighorn Archery Club held open house at Stan Halcro Arena on Nov. 22. Colton Lang of 105 Mile was among the 70 or so people who turned up for the event, and he received some instruction from archery club member Allen Riley.

Nicholas and Robbins each scored again for the T-Hawks to soften their loss to 12-4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you travel 900 kilometres, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sleep right and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat right,â&#x20AC;? says Tomahawks coach Al Navrot in defence of his squad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I trust my team and I know we can play with them, but we were out of steam. We battled all the way through and worked hard, and made good ground in the dressing room. The attitude was positive.â&#x20AC;? He was especially impressed with the contributions made by forward William Louie from Sugarcane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had a strong game and threw in some big hits.â&#x20AC;?

The weekend activity allowed room for Williams Lake Stampeders to climb to the top of the East Division where it now shares the lead with Lac la Hache at 13 points apiece. Quesnel trails at nine. The Hawks and Stamps also share third place in the Central Interior Hockey League overall standings. Smithers and Kitimat are tied for the lead. In the scoring race, Robbins holds second place with 21 points â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just one point behind leader Justin Fulton of the Quesnel Kangaroos. The Tomahawks play at home in Lac la Hache on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. against the Stampeders.

Buffalo Creek Elementary number 1 on the court

Buffalo Creek Elementary School hosted the annual District 27 Small Schools Volleyball Tournament on Nov. 23, with students in Grades 4 to 7 from five participating schools. Buffalo Creek ended the day as the first-place winner and Bridge Lake was second. Each won a pennant to display at their school. Forest Grove earned the award for sportsmanship. Buffalo Creek principal Maria Gust says it was a fast-paced tournament with all children seeing lots of time on the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was especially

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Buffalo Creek Elementary School won the first-place pennant at the Small Schools Volleyball Tournament, which the school also hosted.

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The 100 Mile Bighorn Archery Club free introductory session at the Stan Halcro Arena on Nov. 22 was a resounding success, with close to 70 people dropping in throughout the evening to try the sport. The club had 10 stations set up with archery equipment and members offered instruction in shooting to people of all ages. Colton Lang of 105 Mile received some instruction from club member Allen Riley. While it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t his first time shooting a bow, Lang says he picked up a few good tips. Club secretary denise swift says

they were expecting about 30 people to show up and was bowled over by the great response. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope everyone who came had a chance to try it out. We were so busy and everyone was just trying their best to get the people through. It was great.â&#x20AC;? For those who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to the intro night, the club welcomes people to drop in at their regular practice on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. With an apparent new interest in membership, swift is asking for donations of archery equipment for the club. She can be contacted at 250-3972632.

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p Psalm 23 supporters thanked Obituaries at annual awards dinner

lowed LakeBy Ken Alexander appreciation awards he topFree Press went to 70 Mile it now House Volunteer Fire ache at Psalm 23 Transition Department, Omega rails atSociety held its 2012 1 Construction, ps alsoCourageous Starfish Dave Skoda, Mayvin CentralAlumni Award Plumbing & Heating, overalland Community Ainsworth, 108 KitimatAppreciation Awards Building Supply, evening at the Valley United Concrete, obbinsRoom in 100 Mile Tasco Supplies, oints –House on Nov. 17. LifeLine Refrigeration Justin Marvin Declare, & Electrical Ltd., aroos. Psalm 23’s executive Northern Outdoor ome indirector, says it was a Energy Systems Ltd., 0 p.m.good turnout considerTIM-BR Mart and 100 ing the short notice, but Mile House Free Press. all those who attend• 2012 Community ed appeared to enjoy Recycling Program themselves. Appreciation Awards Submitted photo “This was a wonderwere given to Gold ful evening of saying South Cariboo Health Foundation director Ralph Fossum, left, received a Trail Recycling, Big thank you to our com- $400 cheque from Psalm 23 Transition Society executive director Marvin Country Storage, Declare and society board chair John Larche, right, during the 2012 munity. Charities like Courageous Starfish Alumni Award and Community Appreciation Awards The Hills Health Ranch, ours depend on com- event on Nov. 17. The money was raised from the society’s community 108 Supermarket, munity support, but recycling program. 99 Mile Store, Interlakes sometimes they don’t Store, Bridge Lake get the recognition some appreciation ty outreach appreciation went to Sunrise Ford Store, Ainsworth they deserve. support to the South awards were given to and 100 Mile Glass. OSB Plant, Sitka Log “As it was such Cariboo Hospital Cariboo Christian • 2012 multi-pur- Homes and Knights of short notice, we will Foundation (SCHF) at Life Fellowship, 103 pose building support Columbus. be hand delivering the event. As part of Baptist Church, Sunrise the award plaques to running the communi- Ford, Primal Electric, those who could not ty recycling programs, 108 Golf Resort, make it out.” during which com- Marmot Ridge Golf SERVING THE CARIBOO SINCE 1978. Noting it was part munity members drop Course, Bell-E-Acres, • Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services of Psalm 23’s message their bottles and cans in Royal Bank, Save• Bronze and Granite Memorials that evening, Declare the recycling bins at the On-Foods, 99 Mile explains the society various South Cariboo Motel, Red Rock Grill, Shane Ian Gunn Licensed Funeral Director - Owner experiences a major communities, Psalm Safeway, April Roberts, drop in support 23 Transition Society Tim Hortons, Firehouse Ph: 250-395-3243 through the winter board chair John Larche Diner, Centennial Law, 225 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House, BC www.100milefuneralservice.com Larry Rode – Rush 99.7 ust photo months and he hopes and Declare presented a Family owned and operated. area residents will $400 cheque to SCHF FM/The Wolf 840 AM, consider d i r e c - 100 Mile House Free offering tor Ralph Press, The Hills Health This was a more supFossum. Ranch, Smitty’s, Rotary wonderful port at this “This is Club of 100 Mile House evening of time. part of our – Lobsterfest, Tom and saying thank “ W e c o m m i t Beverly Lund, Jeanette for these local flyers you to our would like ment to put McCrea – Garlic community. in this week’s to ask the back into Festival, CIBC, Heritage families the com- Signs, Darrel Warman – Marvin Declare and busim u n i t y 1 0 and Happy Landing. nesses to per cent of • Donate a vehicle • Aurum Goldsmithing • Pharmasave consider what we program recognition • Fields • RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty Psalm 23 in their chari- receive, so thanks has to table year-end giving. go out to all those who We need the commu- support us by donating Here are the answers to the November 23rd nity to help us through into the bins. This is Cariboo Connector ‘Challenge Yourself’ Page. the winter programs really the community and help us ‘Make a dif- saying thank you.” CROSSWORD SUDOKU ference – one person at The Psalm 23 Central a time’.” BC – 2012 Community To help Psalm 23 Appreciation Awards with a year-end giv- were also handed out ing, Declare says folks that evening. can make a cheque to • Program volunteers Psalm 23, or they can appreciation awards phone 250-459-2220 went to Dave and Vicki and use their Visa or Skoda, Pastor Vicki MasterCard. The mail- Escobedo, Marvin ing address is Box 387; Ryan, Mike Boyd and Clinton, B.C.; V0K 1K0. Larry Hillstad. Psalm 23 provided • Donor or communiSee this weekend’s Cariboo Connector for more!

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Sept. 24, 1923 - Oct. 25, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother Ellie on Oct. 25, 2012 at 100 Mile Hospital. Ellie will be sadly missed by her children: Ellie, Willie, Lyda and Joni (Colin); 11 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Mom was predeceased by her husband, Dirk, son Dickie and son-in-law Maynard. Mom was a wonderful, loving person who injoyed fishing, camping, bingo, playing cards and spending time with her family. At Mom’s request, there will be no service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

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Maynard Albert May 18, 1943 - Oct. 1, 2012 We regret to announce the passing of Maynard on Oct. 1, 2012 at Fischer Place. He will be very sadly missed by his sister Lorna (Harold) Schmidt, 108 Ranch; wife of 44 years, Lyda; sons: Daryl of 100 Mile House and Dwayne (Sonya) of Kamloops; grandsons: Dalton and Jayden, and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Maynard was born in Big River Sask., came to B.C. in the early sixties and worked in the forest industry hauling logs. He took a lot of pride in his truck and everything else he did. He loved ocean fishing out of Bella Coola, camping and all his friends at the shop - and there were many. He will always be remembered as a kind and loving person by many. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Dec. 3, 1917 -Nov. 20, 2012 Born December 3, 1917, in Fallowfield, Ontario. On November 20, 2012, Mary passed away with her loving sister by her side. She is survived by her son, James Weatherdon, his wife Peggy, granddaughter Lauren and sister, Elizabeth Bokovay. Mary worked in the Civil Service in Ottawa for many years. When her husband, George, passed away, she came west to 100 Mile House to be near her sister Elizabeth and closer to her son and his family who live in Langley. She was very proud of her granddaughter, Lauren, who has excelled at the University of B.C. and in other work accomplishments. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at Fischer Place nursing home for their exceptional care. We wish to express our sincere thanks to Colleen Cartledge, United Church clergy for officiating at the Memorial Service. ~ In Loving Memory ~ A Memorial Service and reception was held at 11:00 a.m., Nov. 26, 2012, at 100 Mile House Funeral Services Chapel. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com

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A sober second chance at life

couldn’t do.” Free Press He notes the group offered comPs a l m 2 3 munity outreach, Transition Society building relationships held its Community in the community, and Appreciation Awards getting involved by volDinner in 100 Mile unteering. House on Nov. 17, dur“It taught me that ing which numerous instead being frustrated individuals and busi- and getting caught up nesses were recognized in my own struggles for their support. and difficulties that by However, reaching It’s farthe evening out and volreaching; the u nte e r i ng was also a ripple effect my time, it celebration of Psalm 23 got me out for Adam is huge. Villiers who of that head was selectspace. – Adam Villiers ed for the “I did my highest recstep work, ognition by Psalm 23, journaling and all of the as the 2012 Courageous things that were asked Starfish Alumni Award of me to do as part of winner. the program, and as a He is a man who, with result, I did find I have the help of Psalm 23, tools I can use on a daily turned his life around basis – not only to help and is now a grateful me make right choices contributor to society. but to help others, too.” Noting he was making He entered the Psalm the wrong choices in life 23 program on Jan. 21, and was at his worst, hav- 2008, and four years ing lost his place to live later, he is still sober and and his job, Villiers says his life has undergone a member of his church “fantastic” changes. in Abbotsford suggested Noting he’s been marPsalm 23 would be a ried to Michelle for 3 good support for him. 1/2 years and they have “So, I went and they their first baby on the took me in. I was a resi- way, Villiers says that as dent and client for 9 1/2 a result of his sobriety he months. It was amazing has a great job and they because before Psalm 23, have bought a house. trying to make choices He has embarked on back-to-back for a length a new musical career. of time was something I On Nov. 17, 2010, the Ken Alexander

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singer-songwriter says he got a publishing deal with record company and has a CD, Show Me the Way to Your Heart, out. “I’m a worship leader at my church, so I write worship songs for the church.” As for winning the award, Villiers says he feels honoured to be a part of something that not only has changed my life, but is actually changing the lives of so many people. “It’s far-reaching; the ripple effect of Psalm 23 is huge. I’m friends with people who were in the program when I was in it and, now, we’re out in the community helping other people – encouraging and being in support when we can.”

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Psalm 23 Transition Society executive director Marvin Declare, left, presented the 2012 Courageous Starfish Alumni Award to Adam Villiers at a community appreciation dinner in 100 Mile House on Nov. 17. Villiers says Psalm 23 helped him change his life around and he was honoured to receive the award.

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end of the lake, making the 50-kilometre round trip in an inboard launch. The Grimards have 10 children, six boys and four girls. They plan to build an all-season residence there for the family and have begun clearing land to do so.

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Dear Canimites, A heavy snow falls as I write, loading the trees with a beautiful burden. The canoe, tucked in the shelter of the deck, knows its long rest has come. In the night sky above, the familiar winter constellations are making their appearance. Orion (The Hunter) still brandishes his club at Taurus (The Bull), while the Gemini twins Castor and Pollox keep a discrete distance above and behind the action. Canis Major, Orion’s hunting dog, appears over the eastern horizon five hours after his master, his nose the brightest star in the sky Sirius. Massive Jupiter rules the night, however, the bright planet now to the right of Orion. Cariboo Canim Lake Ranch John and Aldina Grimard of the Lower Mainland have purchased part of the old

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Whistlejack’s Smoke ‘n Blue Torpedo, or “Tory” for short, looked a bit forlorn, as his owner took photographs of the snow that fell at Canim Lake, and the rest of the South Cariboo.

Cariboo Canim Lake Ranch at the east end of the lake at the mouth of the Canim River. The ranch ceased active operations in the early 1970s, so it has been hard to find details of its history. However, longtime locals tell stories about its first owner Bob Fish, and the visits of American movie stars, such as John Wayne and Bing Crosby. It seems United States President Herbert Hoover also stayed there, leaving his mark in the name Hoover Bay. The notables would fly in, landing on the 3,500-foot airstrip, sometimes in DC-3s, which they would then park in the hangar. John says the cabins that

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CHURCH SERVICES Come Worship With Us LAC LA HACHE COMMUNITY CHAPEL A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church WORSHIP 7pm Sun. eves, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd. 7pm Mon. eves, at 7243 Rainbow Cres. Canim Lk. 7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24 For Info call 250-396-4251 Ministers: Charles McNeil, David Webber

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Music students in tune with their craft High marks achieved on Conservatory exams

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Music and speech arts teacher Ginny Alexander is feeling like a proud mom these days, but the object of her pride is a group of students who recently scored high on Royal Conservatory of Music and Conservatory Canada exams. Nevin Boyd, 17, whose musical interests lie in playing piano and trumpet, scored 99 per cent and First Class Honours with Distinction on his Music Theory Level I exam. His was the highest theory exam mark in that category posted in British Columbia on that round of exams. The local musician

has been invited to the Conservatory of Canada convocation ceremony on Nov. 24 in London, Ontario to receive a medal in recognition of his accomplishment. He says the high cost of travel will most likely keep him at home, but he feels pretty good about it all. “I’m just glad it’s done,” he says, adding he found the course quite easy and maybe just a bit boring at first. Anot her of Alexander’s students, Danielle Kinsella scored 90 per cent and Honours with Distinction on her Theory 2 exam. Alexander’s students did equally as well on their Royal Conservatory of Music exams in speech and drama.

Honours. Katya Levermann scored 77 per cent and Natasha McKay scored 75, and both received Honours. On the Grade 8 exam, Madison Ardiel achieved 80 per cent and First Class Honours, and in Grade 10, Tahsis Jensen got 84 and Karen Smith scored 80 per cent, and both received First class Honours. Alexandra Wolfe scored 78 per cent and Honours on her Grade 9 Piano exam and 68 on her Music History test. The speech arts testing was done in 100 Mile House by examiner Dr. Grant Paterson from Winnipeg, Manitoba and Alexander says it was possible only because she was able to

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Nevin Boyd, 17, recently scored 99 per cent on his Conservatory of Canada Music Theory I exam, which was the highest mark in British Columbia.

On the Grade 5 exam, Anya Levermann achieved 85 per cent with First Class Honours, and Adrienne

Gardner scored 76 with Honours. Among those who wrote the Grade 6 exam were Lydia Kinasewich

who got 90 per cent and First Class Honours with Distinction, and Ashley Holyk, with 82 per cent and First Class

meet the minimum of nine exam-writers. “Otherwise, they would have to go to Prince George to write.” She adds exams will be written again in spring and she would like to hear from anyone who is interested in doing an exam. If the minimum of nine can be reached, she can arrange to have an examiner come to 100 Mile. Alexander couldn’t be happier about the accomplishments of her students. “It’s exhilarating to see results like that, but if they don’t do the work, I can teach until I’m blue in the face and nothing happens.” Alexander can be reached at 250-395-3555.

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For many years, the children at the Forest Grove Elementary School have been playing on a few outdated pieces of playground equipment. With vandalism and wear, some of the playground’s components have disappeared, leaving swings, a slide and climbing apparatus that is of little use to the children. A fundraising campaign for new equipment began with the sale of Purdy’s chocolates. The school’s recycling program will provide some funds. Other projects are being

What’s On Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be included, call 250-395-2219 at least one week before the event.

Community Christmas concert Do you want to make your Christmas merry and bright? The Community Christmas Concert will put a smile on your face and a carol in your heart. From the wee folks of SmartStart to performers from the community, it’s always a joy. It happens at the school on Dec. 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. If you’d like to take part in the concert, call Kerry Tunnacliffe by Dec. 5 at 250-397-2085.

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A fundraising project is underway to replace the outdated playground equipment at Forest Grove Elementary School and community support would be appreciated.

put on by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. This year’s dinner on Dec. 3 at the Legion will be the 40th prepared by the ladies. Happy hour is at 4 p.m. Dinner will be at 5, followed by music and entertainment.

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Cariboo Chilcotin Partners For Literacy Mary Packha m 250-395-0404 PAL & ESL Co-ordinator Mary Packham is the Adult Literacy Coordinator for the Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) and English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP). Mary has been helping adult learners in the 100 Mile House area gain literacy skills since February, 2005. Mary is passionate about her role and has made a huge difference in our community. Mary helps support learners to build their confidence in understanding, speaking, reading, writing and navigating their life, and in English for the ESL learners.

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Lone Butte will be holding its December craft market at the community hall on Dec. 1. Doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so get out early for best pickings of the fresh baking and other creations that will be for sale. Local artisans and crafters will be in attendance, as well as various vendors with all sorts of products for your Christmas shopping list. Annual potluck The annual Lone Butte Christmas community potluck dinner will be held at the hall on Dec. 2. Doors open at 4:30

p.m. and plans are to eat at 5. Ham and turkey will be provided by the community association and everyone attending is encouraged to bring a main dish and dessert to share, but it’s not mandatory for attendance. There will be a special guest in a big red suit coming to give out complimentary gifts to the children. Folks are encouraged to RSVP your family numbers to Santa’s little elf, Chris Schmidt, at 250-3952006, so he knows how many children will be in attendance. Christmas Store The Horse Lake Elementary School (HLES) Parent Advisory Council will once again be holding its popular Christmas Store at the school Dec. 10-14. It will be open for your shopping convenience in the morning before classes around 7:50 a.m., and again at the lunch break from

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11:20 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Support your community school, while purchasing great gifts for those special people in your life. Christmas concert HLES will have its Christmas concert on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. All moms, dads, grandparents and loved ones are welcome to attend. Remember your cameras to catch those special memories. AGM results The Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Association recently held its annual general meeting and a few changes were made to the roster. Moving into the president’s position is Heather Nelson, replac-

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ing Christine Gallagher whose skills at proposal writing will be missed, as her hard work provided much-needed funds to various community projects. Mary Carter joins the executive as vicepresident, while Chris Schmidt continues as secretary. Dianne Sprague is welcomed as the new treasurer, and this year’s directors are Ken Schmidt, Cathie Katona and Eileen Bird. Memberships are important when seeking support for association events. If you don’t have one, please consider putting your $5 in and becoming a supporting member. Contact Heather at 250395-3588 for more information.

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Dancing success Lone Butte danced the night away to local band, The James Gang, at a recent fundraising dance. With close to a full house, everyone had a great time with friends and neighbours. A big thank-you goes out to everyone who put their energy in to making it happen and to all who donated the many items to the silent auction. Our gratitude also goes out to the Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department (LBVFD) members who provided safe rides home for anyone who needed the service. Volunteers needed This may sound redundant, but the

LBVFD still needs more volunteers. This is a vital organization to have in our community and we require everyone who is able to get involved. Practices are on Thursday nights at the Lone Butte Fire Hall and you can contact fire chief Jaret Scott at 250395-6665 for more information. Discussions are also in progress about the possibility of developing a fire department auxiliary group that will raise money and fill other supporting roles for the department. If this is something you are able to give some time to, contact Chris at 250-395-2006.

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some dressier clothes for dances and suchlike, and shirts for my husband. When the girls [now Karen Farmer and Barb Matfin] were younger, I made their jumpers, and tap dance outfits. There’ll be a purse or two and a “bloomin’ sweatshirt” I made in a class in Southern California. “One Christmas, the Log Cabin Quilter members each made a pillow and gave it to another member as a gift. I will try to find where mine went and include that, too.” Dinner auction Ticket-holders are reminded that Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES) Parent Advisory Committee’s annual dinner auction is on Dec. 1. Viewing is at 5 p.m. and dinner at 5:30, and the auction starts at 6:30. Admission to the auction only costs $1. If any dinner tickets remain, they are at the school or at Bridge Lake Store for $10 each - adults only.

BLCS meeting a full BLCS Christmas Bridge L ake dinner with all the trimCommunity School mings. Society’s (BLCS) next Attendees might like meeting is at the school to bring a dessert to on Dec. 6. share. Given that most The BLES concert members do not work, follows at 7 p.m. the executive has This year, to facilichanged the time of this tate catering, residents and future meetare asked to purchase ings to 1 p.m., to tickets in advance RE WE LAIN encourage more from the school E ONfreepress.net people to attend. or Bridge Lake 100mile Store. Service honoured Deka Lake & Giftbox District Volunteer Fire assembly Department Ladies Interlakes Christmas Auxiliary postponed its Giftboxes will be assemNovember meeting to bled and distributed Nov. 16, at which time from Interlakes Hall in Sharon Chislett received December. her 10 year service pin, Anyone who wishand Mary Shennum was es to receive a giftbox, entitled to her five-year or knows anyone who pin. could use a little help, New member Debbie should call Donna Patterson was warmly Jarvis at 250-593-4541. welcomed to the evergrowing group Celebrations Many happy returns Christmas go out to Moira Davies dinner concert for Nov. 30, Ruth Marx The annual Christmas for Dec. 1, and Al dinner concert at Bridge Bishop for Dec. 3. Lake School starts at 6 p.m., Dec. 20. All elementary-aged children eat for free, while others pay $10 for

• Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club Christmas Party is on Dec. 8 at a private residence. Call this writer if you wish to play. • Christmas Family Bingo, Deka Fire Hall, Dec. 12. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and play starts at 7. Come and enjoy the seasonal bake table raffle, special door and good neighbour prizes, and a Super G pot of $1,259.

Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • BLCS Book Club meets 1:30 p.m., Dec. 1. Call 250-593-2264 for venue. • Highway 24/ Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at Interlakes Hall. • Deka fire practice: 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4. • Log Cabin Quitters meet 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dec. 5 at Interlakes Hall.

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Seniors residing from Eagle Creek to Gateway are invited to attend. Tickets are available at Forest Grove Store, the Legion, F G Post Office and Canim Lake Store. Auxiliary president Pat Fitzel expressed the group’s appreciation for the background work Sylvia Griffith does every year to prepare for the dinner. Long before the event, she arranges for donations of food and works on details that make the dinners such a success.

A letter for children The other day Viv Loiselle at the post office received a letter from Santa Claus. This is what it said, “Dear Children, Last year some of you forgot to send me a Christmas letter. Your letters help me remember what you would like for Christmas. So please write a letter or ask your mom or dad to write one for you. Drop it off at the post office. You don’t need a stamp. Viv will send it to me. Love, Santa.” Santa’s address is

Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO. Children’s Christmas party The Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department (FGVFD) members will be hosting their annual Christmas party for children up to12 years on Dec. 16 at the fire hall. Doors open at 11:30, lunch is at noon. While the children are enjoying their lunch, Santa will be landing in a field outside the Grove. He and his sleigh will ride to the

party on the top of a fire truck. Santa will have a present and a photo for every child. Note to parents: Space for this popular event is limited so please call Wendy by Dec. 10 at 250-397-2452 to register your child. BYOG - $15 limit. If you have Christmas decorations that you no longer want, please consider donating them to the fire department or school.

to go on calls with the crew. If you are interested, please contact fire chief Bob Felker at 250-3972393 or deputy chief Ron Lister at 250-3972302. Pampered Christmas shopping On Dec. 7, folks with

Christmas shopping on their minds are invited to stop by the Legion from 3 to 11 p.m. Janet Brown has planned an evening of leisurely shopping for special gift items, crafts and unique stocking stuffers. Tables are by donation. Contact Janet at 250-395-3359.

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Calendar • Ladies Luncheon, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. at Yummer’s. • Community Club meeting, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. at Margo’s Cabin. • Cribbage, last play for the year, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. at Margo’s Cabin. • Bachelor Bake at Jean Reynold’s, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. • Christmas Dinner of the Community Club, Dec. 17, Forest

Grove Legion, starting at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. Call Jean at 250-3972773 to book. That’s all for now. Until next time here’s wishing you many blessings.

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Ashley says the Hoover Bay property is a “locus” for three generations of her family to gather and enjoy themselves. • Young Tyson Mastin, the Vicar of the Lutheran Church in town, has been giving the regulars a run for their money in weekly Canim crib play. In fact, he came out on top a few weeks ago.

Tyson is a ‘country boy’ raised in Blue Earth, Minnesota where the land is flat and crib is king. Last week, however, the tables were turned, as Doug McGregor taught him some of the finer tricks that come only with the wisdom of time. The group would like to see even more players. Call Margo for information at 250-397-0016.

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

100 MILE q Exercise class with Rainer Meyer for people aged 50 and over takes place every Monday until Dec. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre. A $2 drop-in fee will be charged by the centre. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting an afterschool program for children nine to 12 years old on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Preregistration is required; call 250-395-2332 or drop in at the library.

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100 MILE q The Mill Site/ Fischer Place Auxiliary meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom at Mill Site. Call Shelly at 250-791-9277 for more information. 100 MILE q The SPCA volunteer meetings will continue to be held in the Pioneer Room at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile and District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., in the 100 Mile House Branch Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. For more information, call Glenna at 250-3953361. 100 MILE q The Caribou Brain Injury Society meets monthly, from 10:30

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Students in Tammie Ozanne’s Grade 6 class at Horse Lake Elementary School got into the spirit of Christmas by filling empty shoeboxes with small gifts that will be sent to children in third-world countries. The students brought enough items to fill six boxes and applied the project as part of their social studies unit on global awareness and making a difference.

a.m. to noon at the Health Centre beside 100 Mile District General Hospital. For information, phone 250-392-7772, e-mail wlcbis@gmail.com or check out the website at www.wlcbis.com. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month in the hospital’s multipurpose room at 1 p.m. The Gift Shop in the lobby is open

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but is closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. For more information about the auxiliary or the gift shop, call Ruth at 250395-1163 or e-mail w.i._Ruth@telus.net. 100 MILE q The Cariboo Artists Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month, downstairs at Parkside Art Gallery, beginning at noon. We are an informal group of aspiring and accomplished artists who exchange ideas and promote art. For more information, call Sharon at 250706-0111 or Kathy at 250-395-3725, or go to www.gobc.ca/ caribooartistsguild. 100 MILE q The La Leche League (breastfeeding support group) meets monthly. There is no charge. For more information, call Kristi at 250-396-7403 or Mikara at 250-395-1113. HORSE LAKE q StrongStart at

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Shannon Nantel, left, and Shawna Norton of the Williams Lake and District Credit Union – 100 Mile House Branch dress up Ice Fantasy. It’s the Credit Unions contribution to the Celebration of Lights Christmas tree auction and charity fundraiser slated for Dec. 6 at Central GM.

Horse Lake Elementary School on Tuesdays 9 a.m.-noon, and on Wednesdays - dinner special, 4-7 p.m. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call Kristina at 250-7919294, or the school at 250-395-4572. LAC LA HACHE q Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre (OAPO #176) has a meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.; you must be 40+ years to be a member and there’s a $12 annual activity fee. Activities open to all: Monday: Square and round dancing at 1:30 p.m. Thursday: TOPS at 8:30 a.m. Friday: mixed pool and cards at 1 p.m. Every fourth Sunday is bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m., call Cal at 250-396-4989. For more information, contact Wendy at 250706-9937 or Frances at 250-396-4169. LAC LA HACHE q The Caribooter Square Dance Club will be dancing on Mondays

at the OAPO Pioneer Centre, 4822 Clarke Ave., in Lac La Hache. Pre-rounds, 1:30-2 p.m. with cuer Helen Hall, and 2-4 p.m. for square dancing with

caller Dave Abbs. New dancers welcome. For further information, contact Fran Campbell at 250-396-4072, or Hazel Parker at 250396-7698.

Ken Alexander photo

Linda Philpot of Lac la Hache brought some of her quilting, including place mats, table runners and quilts, to the 35th Annual South Cariboo Winter Arts and Crafts Fair on Nov. 10. This was the first craft fair Philpot has attended as a vendor.

Karen Schuurman photo

After enjoying a great potluck dinner at the recent annual Cattlebelles Social in Lone Butte, local ranchers Mark McMillan, left, Dusty Heyworth, Bob Allison and longtime resident Russ Ross, right, enjoyed some stories and good company.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 100 Mile Free Press

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The Green Lake Snowmobile Club (GLSC) held its annual Snowflake Dinner on Nov. 12, and the clubhouse was overflowing with people enjoying food and drinks. The only thing missing were the snowflakes, which finally arrived Nov. 21. Poker tournament The 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department (70 MHVFD) held a poker tournament on Nov. 10. There were 23 players and the winners were: first, Dennis Huber; second, Niels Westerager; third, Ken Freed; fourth, Kim Taylor; and fifth, Doug Johnston.

The next tournament will be held at the 70 Mile Community Hall, Dec. 8. Doors open at noon and play starts at 1 p.m.

Thrift store The thrift store at Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC) will hold a special preChristmas bag sale on Dec. 1. A big bag is $10 and a small bag is $5. This is for clothing only. Don’t forget to visit the Christmas room. Volunteer dinner SMAC held a volunteer appreciation dinner on Oct. 20. There were 24 volunteers and guests gathered at Mandy’s Restaurant, where a special turkey dinner was laid out. Thanks go to Mandy’s for the great food, and thanks go to the volunteers who help to keep the organization operating. SGLVFD news The South Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department’s new fire

It’s time again for the

100 Mile Realty

Christmas Helper Event Every year at this time, Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty has gratefully accepted donations of food and toys to be given to local organizations to parcel out to some of the less fortunate citizens of our area, and this year is no exception. In previous years we have collected thousands of dollars worth of food and toys from the public. Drop off your donations of toys, nonperishable food items or new clothes for all ages, any time between now and Christmas at our office, 96 Cariboo Highway next to the Red Coach Inn and we will make sure they get to a deserving family! Every donation will automatically enter you in a draw for a basket from The Country Pedlar! Thank you from Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty

hall is now completed and the trucks were moved in on Oct. 23.

Bingo slated The next 70MHVFD bingo will be held at SMAC, Dec. 13. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and play starts at 7. This will be a special Christmas bingo with turkeys, hams, and good neighbour prizes. Come out for a friendly evening of bingo. SMAC news The next general meeting will be held Dec. 12 at the centre at 10 a.m., and everyone is welcome. The latest water test showed that the water is good, but it was recommended that we

continue treating the water for a few months more. SMAC will be closed on Dec. 24 for Christmas and will reopen on Jan 5. Snowmobile news The GLSC will hold a Christmas Dinner on Dec. 15. There will be an executive meeting today (Nov. 28) and a general meeting on Dec. 3. Bookmobile The Thompson Nicola bookmobile will be in the area on Nov. 29. It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General Store, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm.

Bazaar time change

Make sure to drop by St. Timothy’s Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church basement. Shop for craft items and attic treasures and stock up on Christmas goodies from the bake table. A concession with home-cooked lunch items will also be featured.

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