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Local fire chief conveys concept to local government An idea for shared fire gram would help eliminate department services in the the duplication of many serSouth Cariboo has been vices, more evenly distribute brought forward by 100 Mile the costs of providing those House Fire-Rescue (OMFR) services and spread the chief Darrell Blades. training requirements out, On Feb. 4, he presented he explains. a package of information However, the investigato the South Cariboo Joint tion would look at various Committee and then it went options, such as individual to the District of 100 departments speMile House Council cializing in different the next day. areas, such as ice The report prorescue or HAZMAT poses investigating (hazardous materishared, non-core als), as well as shared services between administrative funclocal Cariboo tions, which range Regional District from data entry to DARRELL (CRD) fire departfire engine mainteBLADES ments to better nance. cover costs and personnel, “It’s to look at some new which Blades says are “get- services that we could ting strapped” in some cases. maybe provide and be bet“It is: ‘what if we took all ter off economically and for the other services that we manpower. The real key is provide as fire departments, manpower because we can and shared the costs for the only put so much on our equipment and things, and volunteers before they turn each department committed around and say ‘this is too two to five members to those much, I’m not doing it’.” teams’?” The idea was hatched A shared fire service proContinued on A7

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Cariboo Gold Rush Marathon at the 99 Mile Ski Trails onFeb. 9 was a resounding success with sunny weather and good snow conditions. The event drew 150 skiers, including Morgan Boileau from Hagensborg who placed sixth in the 13 and Under five-kilometre event.

Canim Lake Estates water supply contamination identified In a long and sometimes stormy meeting, officials responsible for the Canim Lake Estates water system met with about two dozen residents worried about contaminants in their water. Dr. Trevor Corneil, Interior Health Authority (IHA) Medical Health Officer (MHO), identified six compounds and arsenic that contaminated the community’s water supply for a period after modifications to the main reservoir. Held in the Forest Grove Community Hall on Feb. 7, the meeting was called by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) to provide residents with information on the state of the water and to answer questions and concerns.

CRD representatives Area H Director Margo Wagner, board chair Al Richmond, and environmental services manager Mitch Minchau, as well as IHA’s Karen Zabaras and representatives of the engineering company, which supervised the contractor who did the work, attended the meeting. Dr. Corneil was connected by speaker-phone. There are 25 permanent residences using the system, as well as other seasonal properties. As the last of a comprehensive series of measures to improve the safety and reliability of the system, the roof of the main reservoir was repaired and a liner installed to separate the timbers of the roof from the potable water below. The liner installed

Dec. 7, 2012 is believed to have infused the water with the strong taste and odour that was first reported to the CRD late on Jan. 8, 2013. By the morning of Jan. 9, a Do Not Use order was issued by the MHO, residents were notified by a door-todoor canvass, and flushing of the system began. Two labs were hired to do an expedited analysis. Water samples were drawn when the necessary containers were received from the labs, two days after flushing commenced. Since then, flushing has been completed, the first liner replaced with a different one, and the reservoir cleaned and re-filled. Continued on A5

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Council endorsed water park project with provisos Water Park committee now firming up costs

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ect completion Free Press was proposed, and the committee will 100 Mile Water Park Committee be directed to give members are extremely pleased the council a status District of 100 Mile House council update in one year. endorsed the children’s water park Corey Wells, one project for Centennial Park at its of the key organizcommittee of the whole meeting on ers, said the water Feb. 5. park would go in During the discussion about the the area where the project, there were some conditions washrooms and the brought up and they will be formal- playground are situized and voted on at the Feb. 26 ated. council meeting. He added they It was noted the committee made became aware of a detailed presentation at the Feb. the need for the 4 South Cariboo Joint Committee lift station on Jan. meeting, and there was general inter- 25, and while it est from all parties for the project. wasn’t figured into During the presentation, the water the $300,000 +/park committee noted there was a estimate, Wells wide range of supporters and a few noted he and Jamie dissenters. Hughes, also a key The committee members said they organizer, were Submitted photo were confident they could raise the going to be talking This is the clover-leaf children’s water park the 100 Mile Water Park Committee was originecessary funds for the capital proj- to RecTec Industries nally looking at when it pitched the concept to the District of 100 Mile House council. With ect, estimated to be around $300,000. in Penticton, which the requirement of a lift station, at a cost upwards of $15,000, the original version may have to be scaled down or a new concept might be considered. However, the figure didn’t include would be doing the lift station, estimated at upwards project construction, to see about set in stone. There are also permits, significant coming in soon. of $150,000, which the Ministry of getting the costs down. engineers and [contingency funds] Regarding the time frame, Environment has confirmed Hughes said they will have costs, etc. These numbers can be Hughes said they hope to have the will be required, as well as a telephone conference with less, of course. With a different water park in the ground by 2014. water access. RecTec rep Brad Heintz to design, the park, itself, could be Council’s endorsement included Councillor Bill Hadden come up with a concept that less.” some conditions, including the opened the discussion at the will be affordable. Hughes said costs could be committee will raise the funds for council table by stating he “The clover-leaf water reduced through donations for the design and construction of the believes the water park is park that has been used in items, such as concrete, and labour. children’s water park and won’t be exactly the type of projects the photos is quite pricey, so “I would like to see us not go able to commence construction council should be looking we’re going to try to come over $300,000 because that’s a pret- until 100 per cent of the funding JAMIE for at Centennial Park. up with a concept that’s a ty huge goal.” has been secured. HUGHES Noting he is in full agreelittle more affordable.” Now that they have the initial For its part, the district will alloment about support for the project, She noted the clover-leaf concept blessings of council, Hughes said cate land within Centennial Park Coun. Ralph Fossum suggested that they were looking at was about she will get going on forming the and assume responsibility for ongobecause council would be allocating $70,000 for the components and 100 Mile Park Water Society, so ing maintenance of the water park land, there should be a time frame around $120,000 for installation. they can start fundraising and after construction is completed. noted in the agreement, so it isn’t Water access and a lift station and applying for grants. It was also resolved that operabeing held back for a long time in water lines could run between “I have four grant applications tion of the children’s water park case there were other project devel- $100,000 and $150,000, she added. sitting on my table, but we don’t will be subject to any seasonal water opment offers. “Altogether it could be between have funds in place yet,” she said, restrictions that may be implementA five-year time frame for proj- $300,00 and $450,000, but it’s not adding there may be something ed from time to time by the district.

Future of recreation facilities under review

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which are not funded under the recreation budget.” The future of recreation facilities in The CRD is now looking to amend the the South Cariboo is under review by the South Cariboo Recreation Services estabCariboo Regional District (CRD) and it lishment bylaw to allow more flexibility in wants public input. funding recreation and arts-and-culture CRD chair Al Richmond says the board facilities, and he says it wants to discuss is reacting to residents’ requests to include what affect those options would have on AL additional facilities within its recreation taxation and what people would like to RICHMOND see happen. function. It will bring these ideas forward to the Changes to the bylaw have been propublic at meetings tentatively slated to be held in posed that would broaden the definition of April in various local communities to help deter- recreation services and allow tax support to be mine what direction it should go, he explains. provided to these other facilities and activities “Currently, we have situations like soccer fields, used by residents throughout the South Cariboo. Martin Exeter Hall [Complex] and items like that, At this point, the public input will be restricted to Free Press

those who pay for the recreation function on their property taxes. This includes property owners in the District of 100 Mile House and certain portions of electoral areas G, H and L, which roughly covers properties between and surrounding 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, Horse Lake and Forest Grove. (Consult the FAQ map at www.cariboord. bc.ca under Services/Recreation to see the actual boundaries.) These taxpayers fund the management and operation of the South Cariboo Recreation Centre, the curling rink and the adjacent ball fields, Richmond notes. “We do charge rec fees to use the facilities if you Continued on A16

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Teachers union: two per cent and ‘a voice’ not enough

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A proposal from the province toward reaching a 10-year education agreement with public school teachers hasn’t been well received by the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF). Premier Christy Clark announced it as a proposed framework for labour peace with teachers, but CaribooChilcotin Teachers’ Association (CCTA) president Joan Erb says it isn’t the olive branch it appears to be. “What a brilliant political move for Clark to do that ... because if you don’t read between the lines, it looks like this is a really good deal for teachers. “There are no specifics as to what our rights would be. They say we’ll be a part of the education council on policy; well, will we be there with a vote, or will we be there with a voice?” The timing of the framework’s release also “smells a little too fishy for my comfort,” Erb adds. The BCTF voted to ratify an agreement it had worked on together with the B.C. Public School Employers Association

(BCPSEA) the day before ment, an agreement that the 10-year contract plan would provide required was announced. stability and allow all “In that [government parties in education to plan], there’s next to focus on the priority of no mention of ensuring the BCPSEA.” education sysThe other tem meets the agreement ratineeds of stufied by both dents.” BCTF and Barnett she BCPSEA is “very says it isn’t so simple” in its much an olive own bargaining JOAN ERB branch as it is a structure, Erb fresh start with a adds, and moves new process. “a lot of things” from the “[It’s] looking forprovincial table to the ward to try and ensure local table. stability, particularly for “It’s a mutually agreed- students, [but also] for to framework. The last teachers, for parents, and time when we went to for peace in the workthe bargaining table, place. there was no agreement. There needs to be “a lot So we had about 78 ses- of discussion” in working sions with absolutely through the bargaining nothing being resolved.” framework document, The CCTA presi- she adds. dent says one “good “Any attempt to try thing” included in the to achieve this success, framework is it allows I think is a good move for professional media- forward.” tors and conciliators to Barnett explains help resolve bargaining government documenimpasses. tation indicates teachers Cariboo-Chilcotin salaries went up 1.8 per MLA Donna Barnett cent in the last 10 years, says A Framework For while other public secLong Term Stability In tor salaries received two Education works toward per cent. a 10-year agreement in “This shows that a new approach from increases over the past the established model of decade for teachers have bargaining (in five-year not been significantly out contracts). of step. It also suggests “It’s a working docu- that had many teach-

ers been indexed in this way over the past decade, they would have seen slightly higher compensation increases.” Erb notes the new framework does propose indexing teacher’s salaries to their public-sector colleagues, but this also means teachers won’t negotiate their own salaries. She says inflation alone is at two per cent, and teachers could do better

in face-to-face negotiations than having salaries frozen in a 10-year agreement. By not involving BCPSEA, she thinks Clark is trying to get teachers on board with her labour plan, and will then impose an agreement on them, Erb explains. “It’s just another political ploy for her to make us teachers look bad again.”

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Karen Zabaras of the Interior Health Authority showed Rob Anderson, left, Bruce Williams and Iztok Pirc samples of the first and second liners installed in the main reservoir of the Canim Lake Estates water system. She also provided information about the VOC contaminants found in the water samples taken in January. From A1

Dr. Corneil reported that six volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of concern were identified in the first liner samples,

as well as arsenic from a fungicide on it. They are Phenol, 2-Butanone, Carbon Disulphide, Methylene methacrylate, Xylenes and Butoxyethoxyethanol.

At the time of the meeting, the level of contamination from the water samples drawn had been determined for four of the VOCs and the arsenic.

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when OMFR reviewed the funding model for its role as the sole provider for highway rescue services in the South Cariboo, Blades says, adding it has now reached a point where it is no longer financially viable. The OMFR service has morphed into an “all hazards response agency” now and approaching 300 service calls a year, he explains, which “drastically” increased the demands on manpower, and led to difficulties with retention of volunteers and it also deters new recruits. “In our department, our training module is based on 450 hours. We do fire suppression, first responder medical

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“Now, if I put on more services ... my guys are already maxed.” Other services not offered by every fire department include HAZMAT, ice rescue, sprinkler protection (for homes near wildfires), emergency services training and others. Ice rescue is currently only done by 108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department, he notes, but because there is no shared services agreement, bylaws prevent it from leaving its own

with other fire chiefs, Blades says it is “just a conceptual idea” at this point. However, OMFR plans to work together with other CRD fire departments and prepare a firm plan to bring back to the local governments, he explains. 100 Mile Mayor Mitch Campsall says that upon his first look at it, he thinks it is a “great idea” for fire departments to work together. “They are working

together now, and this is just going to enhance that, and make it a better service all around. “O u r fire departments are literally overworking themselves. It’s nice to see this [discussion] is going on.” The regional fire chiefs have also been sent the information package, and Blades says he plans to open a discussion with them at an upcoming quarterly meeting for all South Cariboo fire chiefs in mid-February. “Every fire department keeps its autonomy, what it’s doing, its local community stuff. There is no discussion on amalgamating or a merge.” Other non-CRD community fire departments would not be

CRD chair clarifies statement A story on the front page of the Feb. 6 edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press, headlined Chamber director’s comments dismissed, reported statements made by Cariboo Regional District (CRD) board chair Al Richmond at the CRD’s budget meeting held Jan. 30.

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our eyes widen as you read. This is an amazing discovery and it’s relatively low cost. It is vast – enough to provide electrical power to two million households in British Columbia by the year 2026. And best of all – it is green. The story gets even better. As we tap this energy source, we will have the opportunity to leap to the forefront of an emerging industry. Businesses, governments and utilities all over the world have a high demand for the innovation and technological development we could provide. This source of energy – if we move quickly and maximize our expertise – could turn us into a world leader in a green, knowledge-based industry. Now, here is the best part – this story is true. In fact, it’s already happening. The vast source of new energy right under our noses, which is already creating new technology,

jobs and opportunities generates between 43,000 in our province, is and 56,000 Gigawatt hours energy efficiency and per year. So if we “harvest” conservation. all the electricity we use True, conservation inefficiently, we will add doesn’t grab as many up to 50 per cent “new” headlines as solar panels supply to our current and geothermal loops. grid, compared to today’s However, from where I sit baseline. as the head of • Lowest cost: Power Smart, BC On average, Hydro’s demandenergy efficiency side management and conservation program, costs as little as electricity one-fifth to oneconservation eighth the cost is one of the of other new most exciting clean resource opportunities options. on the energy • Savings LISA landscape today. achieved: We COLTART Consider this: are already • 22,000 GWh: tapping our BC Hydro’s “new” supply. 2007 Conservation Since 2008, we have Potential Review (CPR) achieved 3,400 GWh/year identified a whopping of electricity savings – 22,000 Gigawatt hours enough to power 309,000 per year of electricity that B.C. homes. We’ve helped we can access through schools and hospitals conservation measures by improve their efficiency, the year 2026. freeing their budget for • Up to 50 per cent new other priorities. supply: To put that into We’ve improved B.C.’s perspective, BC Hydro industrial efficiency;

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t’s funny how an impending provincial election will change the tune about some of the things a governing party has imposed on the electorate, especially when the voters grumble or downright disagree. Take, for instance, the smart meters we were told we’re getting because they would save money and help us monitor our hydro usage. When it was announced smart meters were coming regardless, BC Hydro trotted out a dog-and-pony show, which travelled the province, extolling the virtues of the program. On the other side of the coin, we had the conspiracy theorists claiming it was Big Brother trying to sneak into our homes to spy on us. In the end, the B.C. Liberals’ Crown corporation hired Corix to install the smart meters at every hydro hook-up in the province, so they could have it online before the end of 2012. After Corix employees installed as many meters as possible, including those where the homeowner wasn’t present when they visited, they started running into folks who told them to get off their land. Later, the badgering and perceived threats came. Some folks were told their costs could go up because they would have to be manually metered or their power could eventually be cut off; others received multiple phone calls and letters insisting the smart meters were safe and beneficial. As the deadline neared, the government realized there were some 85,000 folks who had dug in their heels and were not going to allow their meters to be changed out, so they extended the deadline for another year. The B.C. Liberals stated it was because of labour and meter shortages, but detractors said it was to allow BC Hydro to apply more pressure on the hold-outs. However, when Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman released an editorial opinion piece on Jan. 23, the reason for the extension became abundantly clear. The B.C. Liberals didn’t want to head into the May 14 provincial election looking like it was foisting the smart meters on British Columbians, especially when the NDP would be hammering them for the Harmonized Sales Tax debacle. Coleman said BC Hydro will be working with its customers, who haven’t accepted the smart meters, to help them understand their benefits prior to final installation and to allay any health concerns. We can only wonder how this would have played out if the government had more time to clean up those 85,000 foot draggers, or if the tune will change if they get re-elected.

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saving companies money and helping them compete on the world stage. We’ve helped replace aging, inefficient technology, from pumps in mills to the incandescent light bulb in your living room. By 2035, it will be clear that we are standing today on the cusp of a new energy era. It is likely demand will continue to grow, fuelled by population growth and our continued adoption of electrical appliances and electronics. Given the challenges that lie ahead, we must focus on making the most of what we have by investing our efforts into energy efficiency and conservation in B.C. It is an old-fashioned idea, and a cutting-edge opportunity. It is the best way to help our province achieve a brilliant energy future. Lisa Coltart is the Power Smart and customer care executive director at BC Hydro.

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John McKay’s letter inaccurate To the editor: I’m writing in response to John McKay’s Feb. 6 letter, headlined Charging municipalities for disaster relief deplorable.” I would like everyone to know that when it comes to natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes and wildfires, Canadians can rely upon our hard-working men and women of

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Minister Peter MacKay has confirmed there has been no change in policy regarding cost recovery in these types of situations. Yet, in an effort to always take the management of public funds seriously, we will consider cost recovery from other federal departments only (such as Public Safety, for example), when they request that [the Department of National Defence]

To the editor: Recently, there was an article in the paper about square dancing. Yes, this will be our last Cariboo Jamboree and, yes, the 100 Mile Twirlers are shutting down. However, that is not the end of square

dancing in the area. The Lac la Hache Caribooters are still dancing every Monday afternoon at the O.A.P.O. Pioneer Centre at 4822 Clarke Ave. in Lac la Hache. Round dancing starts at 1:30 p.m. with Helen Hall, and at 2 p.m., there is square

dancing with Dave Abbs. We welcome new (and old) dancers to come join the fun – come out and give it a try. Everyone is welcome. Fran Campbell Lac la Hache

Turnaround due to public pressure was wrong to suggest BC Hydro could do as it pleased when the Clean Energy Act, section 17 is very specific. A homeowner must give permission for a smart meter installation. I’ve forwarded this information to BC Hydro, the energy minister, my local MLA and numerous columnists and media outlets. The consumer has the option and the power to refuse smart meters. I pointed out to the BC Hydro rep that the act can only

be changed in the legislature and no government agency has power or authority to override the act on this matter. He seemed confused. Perhaps this “turnaround” is another example of the public being tired of government control and the dictatorial habits it exhibits. Where are the NDP and B.C. Liberal MLAs on these matters? Gary Young Cariboo-Chilcotin Independent candidate

To the editor: In response to Jan. 30 letter in the Free Press, headlined Take the time to shake the trees, I think the other side of the story would be “Len Aune needs to take time to shake his head.” I am not familiar with the 108 trails, but I am a sledder who carries a chainsaw and I take slight umbrage by his remarks. I do have knowledge of many trails around the South Cariboo. How do the trails get there in the first place? The forest does not grow with these trails in place. Many trees gave their lives for his heavenly highway to be established by “chainsaw happy idiots.” But heaven forbid if others do the same for their enjoyment. Many trails were put in

provide assistance to a province or municipality. These will be made on a case-by-case basis. Canadians can rest assured that the Canadian Armed Forces has always been, and always will be, ready and able to assist at all times. Cathy McLeod Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP

over many years by the dedicated hard work of sledders with chainsaws. Sledders and snowmobile clubs in the area (and other groups) have volunteered thousands of hours establishing trails for the enjoyment of all. Trails have to be maintained or they become impassable and dangerous. We maintain as many trails as we can, which sometimes includes cutting instead of shaking. Mr. Aune should be thanking those who are keeping his trails clear and perhaps offering to go out and help with this task. If he wishes to have a trail kept exactly as he envisions, I suggest he find a nice pristine area, clear it just wide enough

for him to pass. He may have to carry his own chainsaw on his back to maintain it; then, perhaps, he will understand why we carry chainsaws on our sleds. I am looking forward to visiting the 108 trails. It will be nice to enjoy a trail I haven’t had to clear and know it has been done for me. I will leave my chainsaw at home, and only dream I could do so for every trip, and never have to clear another trail in my life as it gets harder as every year passes. But, alas, life is not like that, so I will carry on maintaining trails, and others will just see life through their eyes and berate others.

Independent MLAs have a dream

VICTORIA – Imagine a province where party leaders are chosen in an independently supervised vote, with 12-year-olds, dead people and pets prevented from voting. Imagine a province where roving gangs of influence-seekers aren’t allowed to join multiple parties, and the rule is actually enforced. One where corporations and unions have to advertise in their own name instead of financing political parties and then disclosing millions in donations months after the election is over. Imagine a province where elections are held based on audited financial statements, not a collection of election promises that will be dismissed as a work of fiction by the new regime if the incumbent party is defeated. A cat joined the B.C. Liberal Party to support Christy Clark. Adrian Dix won the NDP leadership with the help of bags of $10 bills stapled to new memberships. As parties go to online voting, multiple PIN numbers may be activated from the same phone number or the same address. These and other glaring problems with

our party-based political system were package. One is to give backbench MLAs a highlighted last week in a set of reforms meaningful role in policy-making. proposed by three independent MLAs. Simpson gave the example of Prince Vicki Huntington broke the party choke- George MLA Shirley Bond’s term as hold on B.C. politics by getting elected as education minister, where she had to an independent in Delta South in 2009. reverse ministry policies that didn’t Bob Simpson was kicked out make sense in rural school of the NDP caucus shortly after districts. The all-party standing winning re-election for the committee on education could party in Cariboo North because have prevented this error, he he dared to criticize then-leader said, but it didn’t because it Carole James for a lack of policy never meets. specifics. The party voting irregularities They were belatedly joined by described above could be Abbotsford South MLA John addressed by giving Elections van Dongen who quit the B.C. BC authority to supervise party Liberals in an orchestrated move leadership votes, the way it does Tom to the B.C. Conservatives, and elections and referenda. There Fletcher then quit that party soon after. are unknown costs for this, and Van Dongen does not have other problems. For instance, the credibility of the others to speak on should the Marijuana Party be subject to integrity, given his self-serving party antics this, or the Work Less Party, if either one and his questionable decision to hire his muster enough organization to stage a fiancée and pay her one and a half salaries leadership contest? to serve as his constituency assistant. The independents had high hopes for Leaving that aside, there are some one fundamental reform – moving British good ideas in the independents’ reform Columbia’s set election date from the

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Square dancing alive and well Sledder not pleased about ‘shake the trees’ letter

To the editor: oney mpete BC Hydro and Energy and We’ve Mines Minister Rich Coleman recently announced that smart y, meter installations will not to the ulb in move forward without customer consent. Finally, they seem to have lear today paid attention to what I’ve said since the inception. Until now, y my many exchanges with BC e Hydro have not gotten the message through. nd ion of During my last phone converand sation with a Hydro rep on Jan. 30, I pointed out to him that he es ust

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spring to the fall. This would take a simple amendment. The idea is for the government to table the annual budget, present the audited public accounts for the previous year, then have an election that rests on tested financial statements and initial results for the current forecast. Both the B.C. Liberal Party and the NDP have expressed support for this idea. The independents suggest that this brief three-week legislative session is a good time to do it, so the next government can implement it. I asked Mike de Jong, the B.C. Liberal finance minister and house leader, if he would consider it. He allowed that it is interesting, but it’s not contemplated for the pre-election session. That will be dominated by returning the Provincial Sales Tax, and the usual jousting over untested spending and revenue proposals. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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WILLIAMS LAKE - Just after midnight on Friday, Feb. 1, the Williams Lake RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress in the 600 block of Ninth Avenue North. Upon arrival, police observed a good Samaritan detaining one of the culprits who was struggling and trying to escape. This good Samaritan had thwarted the efforts of the culprits. The RCMP took the culprit into custody without further incident. Entry was not gained nor was anyone hurt. Further investigation revealed that this culprit had successfully committed a break and enter previously at a residence one block away. The culprit was not acting alone and the RCMP are continuing to investigate. The RCMP are asking anyone who saw or heard anyone suspicious in the Ninth Avenue/ Western Avenue area (600 to 700 block), including door knocks where someone asked for a person who does not live at the residence, to immediately call the RCMP at (250) 392-6211.

Drunk driver found with child in car

KELOWNA - A 36-year-old Kelowna woman is facing charges of impaired driving and failing to remain at the scene of an accident after she provided breath samples in excess of two and a half times the legal limit Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 6, while driving around with her three-year-old in the car. A blue Volvo had just hit a parked vehicle and was headed towards downtown in the wrong lane, the driver’s head bobbing in an apparent sleep-like state. The front passenger tire was flat from the collision. The tire quickly disintegrated, but the woman driving the car seemed oblivious to the damage as well as other vehicles, barely avoiding numerous collisions. As she turned onto Richter Street, she narrowly missed a police vehicle as well as another motorist before coming to a stop. Even after being pulled over the driver tried to take off, forcing an officer to manually put the car in park and take the keys. The woman’s three-year-old child was in the car at the time and she was on her way to pick up her 6 year old child at school. The child was not injured and both children were turned over to the Ministry of Children and Family Development. She was released on a promise to appear.

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Another successful bust shuts down grow op

Officers from the 100 Mile House RCMP and the North District Marijuana Enforcement Team executed a search warrant pursuant to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act at a residence in the 4000 block of Wilcox Road on Feb. 6. A male and a female were arrested at the scene. More than 500 marijuana plants in various stages of production were seized from the residence and an outbuilding. Marijuana production equipment was also seized. Charges of production of marijuana and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking will be recommended to Crown against both individuals who are residents of the Forest Grove area. Both suspects were released on a promise to appear with a court date of May 17 in 100 Mile House Provincial Court.

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Following too closely On Feb. 7, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a two-vehicle incident on Horse Lake Road at Toomey Road east of 100 Mile House.

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Sometime between Feb. 6 and 8, unknown culprits broke into the garage of a residence located in the 3100 block of Highway 97 in Lac la Hache. A green 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV with a snowplow was stolen from the garage. ***** At approximately 11:00 p.m., on Feb. 11, there were a series of thefts in the industrial area in 100 Mile House. A white Ford pick-up was observed in the area of Saunder’s Redi-Mix at the time that a C.B. radio was stolen from one of their logging trucks. A separate pick-up was damaged and approximately 500 litres of diesel fuel was stolen from a logging truck. Shortly afterwards, surveillance footage showed a five ton cube van being stolen from Gold Trail Recycling by occupants from a similar Ford pick-up. The cube van has the Gold Trail Recycling logo on the side of the van. The B.C. plate number is 8131GN. If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

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determined that the driver had consumed liquor. An approved screening device was administered at the scene. The result was a fail. A second test was requested by the driver and the result was also a fail. The driver was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibition (IRP). Her vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days. Interior Roads attended the location and reset the road signs.

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All monies raised will go to the building of the new playground with the provision to provide funds for a sick child (family) in need. Any donation for the silent auction would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for helping us Paint the Town!! The 100 Mile House Mural Society would like to thank the following people for their generous financial donations in 2012:

• District of 100 Mile House • CIBC • Nancy Meville • Donna Barnett • Cariboo Regional District • 100 Mile & District Arts Council • Shilom Esthetics • Topping Enterprises • Ken & Jody Malm • Connie Greenall • Marie Monette • Lorna Higgins • Dennis & Ruth Tupman • Thelma Carter • Diana & Montana Forster • Knights of Columbus • 100 Mile House Lions Club • Collette’s Barber Shop • Rotary Club of 100 Mile House • Williams Lake & District Credit Union • Cariboo Accents • The Log House • Tom Bachynski • Julian Kenney • Roger & Marcia Stratton

Thank you also to the many people who volunteered their time and services. You have helped 100 Mile House honour our history in a colourful and meaningful way. Your support is greatly appreciated! Want to join? Call Ruth at 250-395-4881, or Donna at 250-791-6497 to become part of our exciting team.

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IN BUSINESS in our Community

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of following the particular hierarchy Instead of reporting to a boss and rs. hou r own rules and company, entrepreneurs can set thei involve putting an open-for-business just not s doe s ines bus But starting a ceeds aration to ensure the business suc sign in the window. It involves prep ent. ernm gov l guidelines set by the loca and is in accordance with laws and es hop s ines bus the t is to figure out wha The first step in starting a business es stat rly clea that plan s ines draft a bus to accomplish. It is a wise idea to s ines bus accomplish on a daily basis. A your goals and what you hope to r you who d, kete the business will be mar plan should include a listing of how and el, onn pers d ecte names of your exp expected competition will be, the is ital at your disposal. A business plan cap t-up star le ilab the amount of ava tive pec that is often necessary for pros a good document to have and one siness loan from a bank or private ll-bu sma owners who hope to secure a investors. eloped, take advantage of any free Once the business plan has been dev rs might be available. Such services offe training and counseling services that ht mig ers own s and established busines strategies for a successful business, r thei from rn Lea ns. stio and answering que even participate by offering advice s. ines bus own r you blishing successes and failures and when esta h tive business owners decide whic pec pros that ive erat imp It’s also p, rshi rieto prop be. These include sole type of legal entity their business will (LLC), corporation, S corporation, y pan com ility partnership, limited liab who specializes in business law can nonprofit, or cooperative. An attorney will be the most beneficial to you. e that help you establish the legal structur r tion. While there are brick-and-morta loca s You also will have to find a busines on in beg ses ines bus e number of new businesses opening every day, a larg e just how many online businesses rmin dete to cult diffi very the Internet. It is rhead rnet is so vast. However, the low ove there are since the reach of the Inte and als vidu indi easing propensity for of an online business and the incr a for ue ven e ctiv attra an es the Internet shoppers to spend time online mak business start-up. r t register their businesses with thei Small business owners also mus on cati tifi iden an first need to apply for local governments. To do so, you will for a business number from the The ly app ld wou number. In Canada, you er tification number is a 15 charact Canada Revenue Agency. This iden to able be have this number, you will identifier of your business. Once you r you with ster regi iness’ name as well as open up bank accounts in the bus ry. essa nec tax s s and any sale local government to pay payroll taxe to ry for your business, you will have essa nec are ses licen If permits or ly app also small business owners can apply for those as well. Prospective se The t. oun acc k n up a business ban for a business credit card and ope onal iness funds separate from your pers bus r you p kee accounts will help you e has purc to as well as it cred s busines funds. They are necessary to establish ts. supplies and make payroll paymen arding venture and help individuals Starting a business can be a rew s, but ry business will become a succes become their own boss. Not eve 56 261 EL1 l oria Edit ro Met . starting out on the right foot can help

Canada’s ™ Mortgage Experts been ge Professional (AMP) and has Deanna is an Accredited Mortga the in ked wor she , that 2002. Prior to working in the Invis Office since er tom cus d goo on es rs. Deanna thriv finance industry for over 12 yea ts duc pro er’s lend the of s herself of all service and continually educate and rate t bes the with her clients and policies so she can provide needs. “Sharing this knowledge r thei suit will best mortgage that e educated decisions. empowers my clients to mak all my clients receive My years of experience ensure that service during their professional advice and accessible mortgage process.” se for over 40 years Deanna has lived in 100 Mile Hou and is proud to call it home.

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SPH Consultancy Inc.; Immigration Service is excited to offer their services to the people in the sCar iboo! Shirley Palm

er-Hunt is the founder of SPH Immigration, a division of SPH Con Shirley is a Certified Canadian Immigrat sultancy Inc. and a Full Member of the Canadia ion Consultant, n Association of Immigration Consultants. Shirley achieved a Masters Degree in Developing Areas Studies, she holds a Bachelor s Degree in Social and Professional Studies, Project Man Post Graduate Diploma in Managem agement, and a ent. At SPH Consultancy: Immigration Services we represent all levels of immigration including skilled category, family class, work perm its, business class; investor, entrepreneur student visas, Shirley Palmer-Hunt Provincial nominees, and represen , self employed, t clients before Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Shirley is dedicated and earnestly inte doors for many individuals and is read rested in her profession, she has opened y to help you!

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Who... is Darrel Warman? Why... choose her as your realtor? The South Cariboo has been “home” for Darrel and her family since 1979. She has raised two daughters and is a highly valued, community-minded resident, volunteering in numerous events and activities throughout the year. With her positive, cheerful attitude, always willing to listen, Darrel gives back to the community in countless ways. After owning two businesses and very successfully managing the South Cariboo Visitor Centre for many years, Darrel followed her fascination with real estate and became a realtor. Having lived here for so long and through her position at the Visitor Centre, her knowledge of the South Cariboo and what it has to offer is extensive! This beautiful area is all about wide open spaces, hundreds of lakes, nature and wildlife, outdoor recreation, but also about friendly folks, an active arts and culture community, an interesting history and so much more! Exceptionally hardworking, honest, dedicated, and with high standards, Darrel takes great pride in serving her clients to the very best of her ability. She wants YOU to smile! Realtors work by referral - Darrel’s goal is to make you happy, so that you will be comfortable to refer her to friends and family. Let her help you achieve your goals, whether it is buying or selling. Any listing of interest to you, contact Darrel for all the details and information you need. Independent representation works best for you and your needs. Darrel is intimately familiar with the region and therefore the perfect agent for you, whether you want to buy or sell property. Her extensive knowledge enables her to match up buyers with suitable properties and her goal is to see happy clients! Cell: 250-609-0432 www.DarrelWarman.ca

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“I run a financial planning business where I make myself available to help anyone interested in improving their current and future financial situation. I find most people have concerns about insurance needs, future or current retirement income, tax reduction, and estate planning. Our job is to come up with a plan that provides recommendations, strategies, and tools to achieve the desired results.” Judy’s goal is to treat her clients with respect, honesty and integrity, to treat each and every client as she, herself, would like to be treated. Judy’s team consists of Dan Rimell, CFP, Dave Simkins, Branch Manager, Deena Williamson PFP, Janet Herrick CFP, Linda Jefferson & Loretta Taylor, Administrative Assistants. For all your Financial Planning, Investment & Insurance needs please contact our office for your appointment today.

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Changing The Way It’s Done - One Sale At A Time! Gisela Janzen and Michelle Jongbloets are a team of enthusiastic and energetic REALTORS® ready to work with you! They know and love the Cariboo Country - helping you buy and sell Real Estate here is their passion. Gisela has lived here for over 25 years and Michelle was born and raised a Caribooster. For their clients they bring over 20 years of experience and knowledge in the Real Estate profession combined with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Advertising. They strive to provide their clients with an exciting and memorable transaction.

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Judy Scarrow has lived in 100 Mile House for over 50 years. She has owned a couple of different businesses here and her latest venture was purchasing Hops & Vines U-Brew in April of 2012. “It’s been a pleasure to reacquaint myself with old customers and meeting new friends” “I love this business. It’s fun to be able to help people make their own wine, beer, cider and JUDY SCARROW coolers at an affordable price.” Judy has a great selection of U-Brew kits available, and since some of the kits can take up to 8 weeks before bottling, she suggests you come in and discuss whi ch of her kits to use to get the best results for your special event or pers onal use.

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Over the past 20 years in business, I’ve seen a lot of changes in the world of fashion. Similar to how we evolve and grow in our person lives, it’s good to shake al up our perspective, get rid of what isn’t working and op en ourselves to exploring new ideas. It’s a new era in fashion - the the individual and person re are no rules. It’s all about al style, wearing high-end , lowend, classics, and fresh des igns all together. It’s impo rtant to me that my boutique reflects that philosophy. I’m excited by our new It’s charming, eclectic, and location on Birch Avenue. full of amazing fashion collected from Canada, I’v the U.S., and Europe. Th e ere’s even a selection for the little ones. I offer sports wear to evening wear, and deligh t in helping you find clo thes you’ll feel good wearing that express you and your lifestyle.

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Priscillia Remanente has been providing home care services independently since 2006. In 2011, she has expanded services to include the expertise of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and additional Registered Care Aides and Community Aides. The team currently serves the 100 Mile House District and surrounding areas, as far north as Priscillia Remanente William s Lake and as far south as Clinton, BC. Care Right Owner/Operator Home Care Services’ team of highly qualified professionals work collectively with clients and families to formulate a schedule of daily activities that best suit the clients’ unique physical and psychological requirements to aid in their overall wellness and maintain independence in their home. Free consultation is available by appointment to establish required services . Administration hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm and care is provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Care Right Home Care Services is currently part of the WorkSafeBC Provide r Network, ICBC Network, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “As a team we strive to make a positive impact in our community”

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Cariboo Regional District will be polling residents about their thoughts on including additional facilities, such as the soccer fields and the Martin Exeter Hall complex, within the regional district’s recreation function. The long-term goal would be to go to referendum for taxation support.

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are not within an area that pays taxation.” If the changes are made, those taxpayers within the recreation boundary would also begin paying taxes for the soccer fields and Martin Exeter Hall Complex (the hall, The Lodge and the Valley Room conference centre) currently funded only by taxpayers within the District of 100 Mile House. “[We plan to] have those discussions with the public and see what their wishes are, and then hopefully, we’ll go to referendum on it.” Currently, no new infrastructure or boundary changes are being considered, he says, such as broadening the tax base or building an aquatic centre. “The question that people want to talk about is how we are going to fund a pool, and what the basis of that is, so that would probably be the next step.” The current focus is on dealing with the cost of maintaining existing facilities and services first, Richmond explains. According to the

CRD’s FAQ document, the proposed changes

$100,000 of the assessed value of land and [We plan to] have those improvements, discussions with the public to see what their f r o m $42 per wishes are, and then, $100,000 hopefully, we’ll go to (in 2012) referendum on it.” - Al Richmond to about $62, and would result in a resi- would be implemented dential tax rate increase in 2014 at the earliest. of about $20 per This is based on an

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annual budget increase of $275,000 for capital improvements and operating costs. Currently, about 85 per cent of the soccer participants and 65 per cent of Martin Exeter Hall users reside outside of 100 Mile House. Richmond says initial feedback indicates it is, therefore, reasonable

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VETS THANKED Canadian Council for the Blind (CCB) BC-Yukon Division vice-president Lori Fry presented a certificate of appreciation to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260 – 100 Mile House members Bob Wangensteen, left, Gord Martin, Bev Torrance and Dave Taylor on Feb. 5. Applauding are CCB members Marilyn Vinson and Ben Johnson. Carole Rooney photo

South Cariboo recreation goals The South Cariboo recreation goals in the Cariboo Regional District’s 2013 business plan will increase taxation by just a handful of coins. The residential tax rate for this function will inch up from $42.64 in 2012 to $42.90 in 2013, per $100,000 of residential assessment. Some of these goals include the following plans and rationale: • Make basic improvements to the wooded area at the back of the South Cariboo Recreation Centre (SCRC) property to encourage casual use, such as walking and picnics. A request to upgrade the area was brought forward by the Agriplex Society and other volunteer groups, which will perform initial cleanup of the area. Ongoing upkeep of the green space will be included in the ball field maintenance arrangements with the District of 100 Mile House. • Install seat backs on SCRC arena bleachers. These will increase the level of comfort for spectators, particularly for older patrons and during long events. Product purchase and installation will be managed by Canlan Ice Sports (facility operator) in consultation with CRD staff. • Host a provincial championship hockey tournament. The SCRC successfully hosted the Under 17 Boys Hockey Championship in 2010 and the Under 16 Girls Hockey Championship in 2011, but did not

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host a high-profile hockey event in 2012. Hosting one provincial tournament each year will showcase the facility and bring economic activity to the community. Co-ordination for the tournaments will be managed by Canlan Ice Sports, which has applied for the 2013 Under 17 Boys BC Cup. • Purchase ice plant compressors to replace the oldest equipment and retain an inventory for emergency installation. Several compressors are now 10 years old and beyond the effective service lifespan. Having backup equipment on hand is critical to replacing failed units quickly and to avoid losing ice. • Replace the curling rink lobby carpet. This goal was carried forward from 2012. The current flooring is worn, damaged and well past its effective lifespan.

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Jaimie Kidston will be heading the branch operations in Penticton, as well as continuing to work with clients and matters in 100 Mile House and area. Ms. Kidston will be focusing her practice in the areas of civil, personal injury and estate litigation as well as estate law generally including planning, wills and probate matters. Serving the Cariboo and area’s legal needs for 44 years, Messner Kenney’s lawyers Peter Messner, Q.C., Julian Kenney, Heidi Zetzsche and Jaimie Kidston will continue to provide a full range of legal services in 100 Mile House including: ♦ Real Estate & Property Development Law ♦ Personal Injury, Accident & ICBC Claims ♦ Civil Litigation ♦ Corporate, Commercial & Business Law ♦ Taxation, Wealth Preservation and Pension Law ♦ Wills & Estates ♦ Bankruptcy & Insolvency and Foreclosure Law ♦ Family & Divorce Law

Clients can reach any of our lawyers by calling Messner Kenney LLP at in 100 Mile House at (250) 395-3881 or locally in Penticton at (250) 492-4400. P.O. Box 819, 201 - 438 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, V0K 2E0

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Mikayla Abrams enjoyed playing in the brand new puppet theatre tent during the Ready, Set, Learn event at Forest Grove Elementary School, Jan. 29. The 100 Mile House Branch Library brought the puppet tent, while Child Care Resource & Referral, Success By 6 and the Interior Health Authority were also represented. Shelly Joyner, who runs Ready, Set, Learn for School District #27, had a craft prepared for all of the tables, and she co-ordinated events for every elementary school in the district.

different containers. A lottery of sorts took place where one man’s name was drawn and matched with a woman’s name. The people called were called “Valentines,” and the pairing was considered a good omen of these couples marrying later on. Another lost custom was of a man wearing a paper heart with the person he loved’s name written on it. The heart was pinned to his sleeve, which gave way to the expression, “wearing one’s heart on one’s sleeve.” A woman could do the same type of thing by wearing a charm known as a love-badge near her heart. Where now we send out mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards, original Valentine’s were handmade and personalized letters. Within them individuals could write their exact sentiments to a loved one. On February 14th, people nipped by the love bug partake in many customs to show their love. How will you show that special someone you care this year? TF122747

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“How do Ilove thee? Let me count the ways.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning Come Valentine’s Day, many people feel compelled to spout words of love to those they care about. However, it may have been some time since they engaged in a little creative writing. The option to select a massproduced, store-bought card instead can be very tempting. Poetry has long been the means to deliver words of affection. Throughout history poets have professed desire and love through the stanzas of their poems. From Emily Dickinson to W.H. Auden to Lord Byron to The Bard himself, William Shakespeare, many writers can base a portion of their fame on memorable love poems. There are many different types of poems, but it doesn’t take a lot of knowledge to produce an amateur attempt at a love poem this Valentine’s Day. Here are some of the better-known types of poetry and their rudimentary components. Acrostic: This type of poem is one in which the first

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The staff, students and community are very happy with the decision the school board made to keep Lac la Hache Elementary School (LLHES) open. The stress of possible closure really wears on everyone involved and knowing the school will remain open allows everyone to focus on the education of the students, says school principal Steve Carpenter. “I know it is a cliché, but our staff, students and parents are truly a family at this school.” During the Reach A Reader event, which was recently held at the school, students had family and friends come in to read with them. After the reading session, there was a hot lunch of spaghetti and salad. The Ready, Set, Learn event was held recently and hosted many local early education service providers so parents could gain access to everything they need to help their child have a great start to his or her educational career.

February will be busy with the school Valentine’s skating party on Feb. 14, and there will also be a fundraising skate-a-thon. The school’s annual ski and tubing day will be on Feb. 15, with half the school going to Mt. Timothy for skiing, and the other half going to The Hills Health Ranch for tubing. The intermediate class is going to Gavin Lake Camp on Feb. 20- 21 to learn about the forest and its animals during the winter months. The staff and students have been out snowshoeing and are hoping to keep that going with more snow expected over the next few days. Drop-in sport Drop-in sports is held at the LLHES every Wednesday evening (except holidays) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a $2 donation. All proceeds go to the LLHES parent advisory committee to provide things for the school – either equipment or functions. Contact Jenni Tanner at 250-396-4982 for more information. Public library The Lac la Hache Library, located in the school, is open Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop by and check it out.

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Cariboo Regional District (CRD) trustees have received a response from Health Minister Dr. Margaret

MacDiarmid on their request for clarification of the province’s chlorination requirements for drinking water. The CRD letter cited the Interior Health

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under Direct Influence of Surface Water is online at www.health. gov.bc.ca/protect/pdf/ garp-gwudi-guidance. pdf. However, the document states on page 16 that the “weight” a drinking water officer (DWO) gives to the water quality sampling results is subject to their own discretion over what those results indicate about the ground water source. Richmond explains the problem is it still comes down to interpretation, rather than clear standards. “I guess [MacDiarmid] is comfortable with the [DWO] and his opinion, and clearly our board is suggesting it needs to be more evidencebased. Just the opinion of someone is not necessarily what we’re going to do.” The CRD will continue in its due diligence to treat water where

required to make is safe to consume, he says, but it won’t arbitrarily chlorinate all the potable water in the region simply “because somebody thinks we should.” “Except if chlorine is required for a specific purpose in a water system, we won’t provide continuous chlorine in any additional regional district water systems, unless we get direction from the [Interior

Health Authority] that we have to.” Richmond adds the “whole matter needs to be clarified” because different rules – or perhaps interpretations of those rules – are being applied across the province. “We will continue to work with the Union of B.C. Municipalities with respects to the treatment of community water systems until a clear resolution is attained.”

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I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend with your loved ones. Perhaps you were able to spend the day at home with your family or out-of-town relations. Our government realizes how important it is to support British Columbian families, and that’s why we created the Families First agenda.

We realize that in times of global economic uncertainty, our government must do even more to help families make ends meet, help the most vulnerable among us, and keep our communities safe. I know it can be an expensive challenge to raise a family. Our government has gone to work to find practical ways to make things

affordable for you and your family. For example, we’re committed to keeping your taxes low and government spending under control, so we can deliver substantial benefits to B.C. families. As our economy continues to grow and diversify, we’re putting in place supports that help all British Columbians share in

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is important whether Connor gets help from [Variety] or not.” To donate cash, contact Findlay at 250395-4602 or drop by The Bowling Alley on Feb. 15 between noon and 3 p.m. during Seniors Bowling, with your donation. Everyone who contributes will be eligible to win a gift basket.

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Financial Focus Canadians can still buy a house without saving their pennies - Part 2

Continued from Jan. 23 RRSP Home Buyers Plan (HBP) First-time buyers can borrow up to $25,000 from their RRSP as a down payment. But this is a very different kind of loan, for three reasons: 1. You’re borrowing from your own retirement savings, as opposed to a third party. 2. You don’t have to start repaying the loan until the second year after the year you make your withdrawal. 3. Even though Revenue Canada wants the funds paid back in 15 annual installments, lenders don’t include those

repayments in a borrower’s debt calculations. As a result, some people get approved for a mortgage only to ﬁnd themselves caught in an annual cash crunch because they didn’t budget for their HBP payment. The RRSP HBP comes with other perils. By draining your retirement savings, you risk losing years of taxdeferred investment gains. That’s a decision that some will later regret. Moreover, any installments that aren’t paid back on time are taxed as income in that year. And as many as one-quarter of HBP

By Bryan Borzykowski It’s hard not to offer financial help if your adult children need it. It’s tough for parents to say no, but at some point, they have think about saving money for their own retirement. Here are a few tips to help: 1. Offer financial help with education: Anyone can set up an RESP, so open one for a child or grandchild and put their birthday money in it every year. By adulthood, there should be lots to pay for school 2. Help with a down payment on a home: If you have money to spare, consider helping your adult child with the down payment on their first house.

3. Create a trust: Set up a trust instead of just giving them the money. The trust allows you to stipulate rules, such as at what age the child gets the money and what they have to do with it. 4. Buy a business: Consider helping your offspring buy a business. Keep an ownership stake so you can get regular dividends and, if they eventually sell, you can get some of the cash back. The idea is to be productive with your money. Rather than just giving your adult child a credit card to shop with, give them something that has positive returns - both ﬁnancially and personally. - Canadianliving.com

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participants have missed or underpaid their installments in the past. Various provinces and municipalities provide down payment assistance grants. These programs are typically for people with low or moderate income. Despite these borrowers being higher risk, in some cases, they’re permitted to buy a home with nothing down. There are also specialized programs at individual lenders. For example, Canada’s biggest credit union, Vancity,

currently ﬁnances an affordable condo project in Vancouver whereby it lends 90 per cent of the purchase price while the developer provides a 10 per cent second mortgage with no interest and no payments. All of these down payment alternatives have one thing in common. They all come with some degree of added risk. It’s curious how Ottawa encourages people to have their own skin in the game, yet sanctions various substitutes to the traditional 5 per cent down payment.

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Beautiful blue skies and ideal snow conditions greeted 150 skiers of all ages in the Cariboo Gold Rush Marathon at the 99 Mile Ski Trails, Feb. 9.

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For the first time in recent history, a local woman has won the Cariboo Gold Rush Marathon women’s division 50-kilometre event. The annual race, hosted by the 100 Mile Nordics Society, was held at the 99 Mile Ski Trails on Feb. 9. Tracy Moore, 45, of 108 Mile Ranch turned in a winning time of 4:22:04.0 and Tony Fiala, 47, of Prince George was the men’s division winner with a time of 3:34:35.0. Each won a cash

prize of $250 to go along with the bragging rights. Second and third place in the 50-km women’s race went to Lila Roy and Andrea Sturt, respectively, and both are from Vancouver. The men’s second-place winner was Geoffrey Wastenays of Vancouver, and Scott Forrest of Prince George crossed the line in third. The 30-km women’s event saw Tracy-Kim Campbell of Vancouver take the victory, with former 108 Mile Ranch resident Carol Campbell finishing in second place, and

Tony Fiala of Prince George was the men’s champion and overall winner in the Cariboo Gold Rush Marathon 50-kilometre event.

Lauren Bock of Mile 108 Ranch in third. The men’s 30-km race saw a clean sweep by local skiers, with Kevin Christenson of 100 Mile House first, followed by Paul Luft of Mile 108 Ranch and Brad Summers of 100 Mile. The fastest junior female in the 20-km race was Hanna Thomson of Revelstoke and the fastest male was Ryan Bock of Mile 108 Ranch. Camille Barton of 100 Mile was first to cross the finish line in the Female 13 and Under 10-km race and her twin brother, Lucas, won the boys’ event. The marathon made a first-class comeback after being cancelled in 2012 due to poor snow conditions. This year, the trails had ample snow and the weather was sunny, adding up to a nearly perfect event, says marathon chairperson Nicola Maughn. “The weather was on our side and the skiing was good. The snow was just a little bit challenging and sticky in a few places.” Registration totalled 150, which Maughn says she’s very happy with. She estimates the breakdown to to have been about 60 per cent local skiers and 40 per cent coming from other centres, including Prince George, Revelstoke, Kamloops and a busload of 34 from Vancouver. She adds that race feedback was good. “We heard lots of really positive comments from people. They especially liked the dance. We’re one of the few events that puts on a dance following the race.”

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FAST bytes RE/MAX CUP ACTION Plan to take in a few games at the annual RE/MAX Cup adult hockey tournament at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, Feb. 22-24. The event features divisions in Recreational, Ladies, Men 35 Plus and Men 45 Plus, and there is no cost for spectators. As many as 20 teams are expected to compete, with visiting squads coming from Vancouver, Quesnel, Williams Lake and Kamloops.

OUTDOORS OPEN HOUSE The Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association annual Open House and Banquet Fundraiser is this Saturday (Feb. 16) at 100 Mile Community Hall. The open house is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with displays by outdoor clubs and organizations, demonstrations and free wild game antler scoring. There is something for everyone and admission is free. A dinner and dance at 6:30 p.m. features wild game dish sampling, which will be supplied by dinner guests. Banquet tickets are $40 and available at Exeter Sporting Goods.

Tracy Moore of 108 Mile Ranch was winner of the women’s 50-kilometre race.

Maughn notes racers raved about the chili and bannock, which was served at the finish line by the 100 Mile Lions Club. Canim Lake Band residents supplied 400 pieces of homemade bannock for the lunch. The marathon was a family event with people of all ages participating. The youngest was four-year-old Jesse Richter who skied with his grandfather, Ted Peterson, of Horse Lake. The oldest was 77-year-old Wolfgang Hauser of Burnaby who completed the 30-km distance. Janet Wright of Mile 108 Ranch turns 74 in March

and this was the 24th time she has skied the 50-km distance in the Cariboo Marathon. She was the only one to finish in the Female Over 70 division. Maughn says if there was a marathon award for best parent it would have gone to Ken MacKenzie of 108 Mile Ranch. He skied the 10-km course with his six-year-old son, William, by his side and four-year-old daughter, Georgia, who he towed along with a tether cord. Maughn says plans are already underway for next year’s marathon, which will take place on the first Saturday in February.

LADIES BONSPIEL 100 Mile Curling Club annual Ladies Bonspiel is March 1-3 at 100 Mile Curling Club. This year the theme is 1950s, so expect to see the lounge decorated accordingly and curlers are encouraged to dress in costume for the Saturday night banquet. It costs $200 per team to register and to do so, contact Joanne Doddridge at 250-3952296 or e-mail her at pjdoddridge@shaw.ca. Spectators are welcome to catch the action from ice-level seating or enjoy overhead viewing in the lounge.

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Registering children in the South Cariboo for spring sports will be made easier this year with a combination softball and soccer registration jamboree, planned to take place at 100 Mile House Elementary School on Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The South Cariboo Minor Softball Association and the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association are teaming up for the jamboree, and softball club president Kari Edle says doubling up makes sense. “Many parents have kids that do both sports or one kid is involved in ball and the other in soccer. They can just get it all done at once.” A swap meet will also be featured at the jamboree and people are invited to bring their used equipment in for the sale. The ball club has divisions for youth aged five to 18 years, and last year, registration hit the 130 mark. The cost to register varies between $70 and $80, and Edle notes it will be beneficial for parents to register by Feb. 28 as there will be a $40 late fee applied after that date. The club also offers a discount on fees for families registering more than two children. Registration can also be done any time at

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Exeter Sporting Goods and the Canlan office at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. The softball program runs from April 29 to June 21 and Edle is expecting the season to be busy. The Squirt and Peewee divisions will each have a team that will travel to play at tournaments. The Mite division will also have a couple of opportunities to play in other centres. The association plans to host a combined Mite and Squirt tournament on June 14-16 and a Peewee tournament, June 21-23. Edle says they need a few more team sponsors before the season gets rolling and notes there are several benefits to be gained through sponsorship. “The sponsor will

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have their logo on the team shirts and it’s free advertising and darn good community work. For us, it’s the only way we can keep our costs down and keep it an inexpensive sport for kids.” A few more coaches are also needed, as are individuals who can help out with any of several small tasks throughout the season. To raise money for equipment upgrades, the association has planned a dinner and silent auction to take place at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge, located at Interlakes Corners, Feb. 23, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and are

available at Pharmasave or through Edle by calling her at 250-395-2914. She can also be contacted for information about volunteering and general information about the association. For news and information anytime, see its Facebook page on the Internet at w w w.facebook.com/ S outhCaribooMinor Softball. The association held its annual general meeting on Jan. 8 and Edle was elected for what will be her last term as president. Kyle Moore and Greg Edle share the position of vice-president and Audrey Johnson is treasurer. The secretary

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Snowmobilers will leave the clubhouse on Ainsworth Road near the 99 Mile Ski Trails at 10 a.m. and ride to Helena Lake to enjoy lunch and games. A minimum of $20 in pledges is required to participate. Pledge sheets are available at all local snowmobile dealers. For more details, call Al Reichardt at 250-791-6322 or 250-706-9825 or go to www.100milesnowmobile.com Presented by the 100 Mile Snowmbile Club and the 100 Mile Lions Club

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Wednesday, February 13 6:00pm-7:00pm ATOM HOUSE – Sponsored by Sunrise Ford & S.Cariboo Dental (P) 7:15pm-8:30pm MIDGET HOUSE – Pharmasave vs Home Hardware (G) Thursday, February 14 6:15am-7:30am MIDGET REP MILERS - Sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating (P) 5:30pm-6:30pm NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Central GM & Canadian 2 for 1 (P) 6:45pm-7:45pm ATOM DEVELOPMENT MILERS – Sponsored by Primal Electric (P) 8:00pm-9:15pm BANTAM HOUSE – Sponsored by Save on Foods & Donex (P) Friday, February 15 NO ice for the Association this weekend 5:45pm-10:00pm MIDGET HOUSE TOURNAMENT @ SCRC Andrea Veitch photo

The 2013 Okanagan Regional Figure Skating Championships take place in Kelowna on Feb. 15-17. Tanisha Bali, left, Mandolyn Houriet, Leiah L’Heureux, Kathrin Ricketts, Michaila Robinson, Brittany Boyd, and Mikayla Julseth, front, will be representing the 100 Mile House Figure Skating Club.

Primal Electric Atoms challenged by Hawks Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

Primal Electric Atom Development Milers hosted the Clearwater Atom 2 Hawks in a single exhibition game played at Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena in Lac la Hache on Feb. 3. Clearwater lit the scoreboard late in the first period and the game then went scoreless until early in the third frame when the Hawks were again able to find the back of the net. The action-packed final frame saw the visi-

tors up 3-0 before Miler Ethan Sanders sailed one past the Clearwater goalie to get 100 Mile on the board. The Hawks increased their lead by one more, but within a minute, Miler Nate

Wolstenholme, with an assist from Owen Pincott, got one through the pipes to narrow the score to 4-2, with five minutes remaining. A final marker by the Hawks resulted in a 5-2 victory.

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Sunday, February 17 NO ice for the Association this weekend 7:00am-9:45am MIDGET HOUSE TOURNAMENT @ SCRC 10:00am-1:00pm MIDGET REP MILERS – Mayvin Plumbing & Htg vs PG Cougars T3 (G) Possible Game 3 of Best of 3 Playoff Series Monday, February 18 5:30pm-6:30pm INITIATION – Sponsored by Tim Horton’s (P) 6:45pm-7:45pm PEEWEE HOUSE – Sponsored by A&M Towing & Bridge Lake Electric (P) 8:00pm-9:15pm MIDGET HOUSE – RC Legion #261 vs Pharmasave (G) Tuesday, February 19 6:15am-7:30am ATOM DEVELOPMENT – Sponsored by Primal Electric Milers (P) 5:30pm-6:30pm NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Central GM & Invis (P) 6:45pm-7:45pm PEEWEE & BANTAM Female – Sponsored by Ainsworth TimberChix & Tim-br-Mart (P) 8:00pm-9:00pm MIDGET REP MILERS - Sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating (P) NOTE: SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON SHORT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

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Saturday, February 16 NO ice for the Association this weekend 7:00am-8:15pm INITIATION - Sponsored by Tim Horton’s (P) 8:30am-9:45am ATOM HOUSE - 100 Mile Free Press & South Cariboo Dental (G) 10:00am-11:15am ATOM HOUSE – Sunrise Ford & South Cariboo Dental (G) 11:30am-9:45pm MIDGET HOUSE TOURNAMENT @ SCRC

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Winterfest scheduled

The 100 Mile Snowmobile Club is extending an invitation to all sledders to join club members in its Winterfest fundraiser ride for the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities and Easter Seals Services in B.C. The date is Feb. 24 and participants will meet at the clubhouse on Ainsworth Road near the 99 Mile Ski Trails for a 10 a.m. departure.

The scenic route will take riders to Helena Lake where they can have lunch and enjoy a few games in the snow before heading back. Everyone is welcome to participate, but they must have a minimum of $20 in pledges to donate. Pledge sheets are available at all local snowmobile dealers. Contact Al Reichardt at 250-791-6322 or 250-706-9825 for more information.

Time to register for soccer season

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Registration for 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association (OMHSA) season takes place at the club’s Soccerfest event in the 100 Mile House Elementary School gymnasium, Feb. 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Soccerfest will share the gym with South Cariboo Minor Softball Association, which will hold its registration at the same time. Youth aged four to 18, born between 1995 and 2008 are eligible to play. Registration costs vary between $65 and $95 and include a team jersey, shorts and socks that can be kept after the season is over. At the end of the season, people will have an opportunity, if they wish, to donate the gear to a children’s organization in a third-world country. The deadline to register is April 1 and after that, registration is dependent on space availability and will also require a $40 late fee. “The earlier the better,” says OMHSA president

Jennifer Appleby. “We have to build the teams and order jerseys.” Registration forms can be found online at www.100milesoccer. com. Completed forms can be dropped off at Soccerfest, and until April 1, at Jean’s Place consignment store, across from CIBC. They can also be mailed directly to OMHSA, Box 1393, 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0. At Soccerfest, people can get information about the different aspects of the association, including the select soccer program, coaching opportunities and working as a referee. Appleby notes the OMHSA is always in need of volunteers in a number of areas, including those who can put in a few hours on a Saturday in the concession stand. Following Soccerfest, the association will hold its annual general meeting in the school library at 3 p.m. For more information, contact the registrar at 250-395-2135. The OMHSA had 430 players on 34 teams registered in 2012.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at 3:00pm in the 100 Mile House Elementary Gym

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Health & Fitness

A clear healthy concept for your skin

Although we’ve been experiencing a mild winter in the Cariboo this season, the outdoor elements of wind, cool air, and limited sunlight still cause skin to become dry, blotchy and dull in appearance. While a facial feels terrific as a peaceful relaxation treatment, benefits are more than just beauty. Through the cleansing and exfoliating process of the facial, flaky, dry skin is removed to reveal a gentle appearance. The freshly exposed, softer skin becomes the perfect palette for certified organic masques, specifically chosen and blended for you, to be absorbed. During the facial, your skin absorbs valuable nutrients which travel throughout the body’s bloodstream. Maximum absorption of the masque is coaxed by the stimulating massage of experienced esthetician/spa practitioner Michelle Swalwell. Massage increases

Escape the Winter Blahs and put the shine back in your skin.

Winter Facial Special $

circulation to promote your natural glow. As your skin is fed, cells renew and your skin becomes soothed and hydrated. Benefits of a facial include soft clear skin, increased circulation, and a glow that reflects your inner health. You are invited to join esthetician/ spa practitioner Michelle in the peaceful oasis of Soul Concepts Aesthetics to enjoy your customized facial! Please call 250-791-1972 to book your appointment. Article provided by Michelle Swalwell, Soul Conepts Aesthetics

Are You Exercising for the Right Reasons?

By Melinda Johnson November 30, 2012 RSS Feed Print When most people set out to get some exercise, it's for one reason: to look better. Whether our end goal is weight loss, toning up, or building muscle, we tend to be motivated to exercise by external benefits. However, recent research on willpower hints that this external focus may be counterproductive to our overall success. The theory is this: Our willpower is an exhaustible resource; we have a certain amount, but it does get used up over the course of the day. Think of it as a bank account that you tap into, as you try to make choices that differ from what you really want to do in order to achieve your weight loss goals: Order the skinny latte instead of the regular with whip, 10 willpower points. Eat your home-packed lunch instead of hitting the drive-through, 15 willpower points. Snack on an apple rather than a bag of chips from the vending machine, 20 willpower points. It may not take long to end up with a low balance in your willpower bank account, and not have enough energy to resist that tub of ice

cream calling your name. And here's the rub: Some researchers speculate that exercising for external reasons only—that is, to lose weight—taps into your willpower bank account much more than exercising for internal reasons, such as relieving stress. You've probably witnessed this happening. Consider the friend who orders dessert because she "earned it" by going to step class, for example. It's this type of self-sabotage that derails weight loss, no matter how good your intentions. The trick is to find those internal motivations to exercise, so you actually want to do it, regardless of the external outcomes. Working out should be something you do to be happy, not skinny. Of course, we've all heard that in order to be consistent with exercise, we should find something we actually enjoy doing. What goes unsaid, however, is that when you first try something, you aren't very good at it, so it likely won't be enjoyable. Someone who loves yoga probably didn't love it from day one, when she was awkwardly fumbling through poses that seemed foreign and odd. So, as you try different activities, I recommend focusing on internal benefits like these:

1. Exercise makes you a happier person. This is because our bodies go through a hormonal change when we pump up our heart rate. We burn cortisol, the stress hormone, and release endorphins, the happy hormones. 2. Exercise makes you smarter. Research suggests people who are fit may have higher IQs. Even sedentary folks show a boost in brain performance after an exercise session, and people do better on some aspects of critical thinking immediately after working out. 3. Exercise boosts confidence. "Feeling fat" is commonplace in our society, and it's also destructive—it hurts body image, decreases self-esteem, and can even provoke further weight gain. Research indicates exercise can help boost self-confidence, helping us feel more comfortable in our own skin. Exercise can mean the difference between "feeling fat" and "feeling curvy"—which would you rather feel? Melinda Johnson, MS, RD, is the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics and lecturer for the Nutrition Program at Arizona State University, and a Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Follow her on Twitter @MelindaRD.

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Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

WANT to live in PARADISE? A year round, resident caretaker couple is required for beautiful Paradise Lake Resort in the Thompson/Okanagan. We are seeking a dependable couple who will work independently throughout the year and have skills in the maintenance and repair of electrical and plumbing systems; carpentry and/or construction experience; and a mechanical aptitude. Experience in a similar role would be an asset. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience and includes living accommodation. Please direct any questions to Tracy at tklassen1@hotmail.com. Resumes, along with a cover letter, can be emailed to the above or mailed to: Paradise Lake Resort c/o 24560 - 58A Avenue, Langley, BC V2Z 1G9. The deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 2013.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for a Planning & Quality Assurance Manager in Tête Jaune Cache, BC You will be responsible for developing & executing the summer maintenance plan for the service area, and performing quality assurance inspections on work performed in accordance with our Quality Management System. Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or Tête Jaune Cache Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For a more detailed job description on this posting and more, please visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers

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Area Manager in McBride, BC

You will be responsible for a small road maintenance crew for the highways and public roads around McBride. Highways maintenance and management exp. are an asset. Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or Tête Jaune Cache Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For more details on this posting and more, please visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Help Wanted EXPERIENCED PARTS person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. HUNGRY VALLEY RANCH has seasonal employment & a year round cabin for a self motivated person or couple with handyman & mechanical skills. Must like animals & ranch life. References. 250-395-3539. IF YOU would like to volunteer for the residents of Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Care Homes, then please join our auxiliary. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill Site Lodge boardroom. For info call Shelly at 250-791-9277. PT to FT experienced cook wanted. Must have Food Safe. Call Joan, 250-456-7500. TRAFFIC Control personnel needed. Call 250-791-5725.

Short Log Trucks are needed for work in the Quesnel area from now until breakup. Competitive rates and good camp arrangements for out of town trucks. Please call (250)5612220 to inquire.

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LICENSED TECH REQUIRED ASAP IN WILLIAMS LAKE

Busy shop with modern up-to-date equipment. Must have clean work habits and be productive, we are a general automotive repair shop with a very strong customer base, large �eet contracts, government and private. �� hr. straight time or �at rate, Monday to �riday, plus bene�ts, moving allowance. �ell me what you want or need. Contact Rick - Days 250-392-7515 Evenings 250-855-8423 Email: goodwr3@gmail.com

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For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us. • Sales Consultant • Sales Rep (Electronics) • Secret Shopper • ECE Worker • Care Aide and Home Support Worker • Home Care Support • Cook • Bartender • Supervisor/Bartender • Server • Kitchen Prep Cook & Dishwasher • Cert. Bodyshop Tech. & Glass Tech. • Parts Person • Pharmacy Technician • Hair Stylist • Bookkeeper • Ranch Hand • Experienced Logging Truck Driver

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(just down from Sunrise Ford) • Website: www.hortonventures.com

Electrician / Maintenance Supervisor Permanent Full Time 100 Mile House Hospital APPLY AT: www.roomtogrowbc.ca Competition # 467624 PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

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Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Please send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/ address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, #300 - 500 Victoria St. Prince George, B.C. V2L 2J9 or Ph: 1-800-811-5666. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3. The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital. Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy. For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Road, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

Services

Counselling TRAINED Counselor is available 24 hours a day to offer support, understanding, and help. Confidential and free of charge. Interior Crisis Line Network Call Toll Free 1-888-353-CARE (2273) www.heretohelp.bc.ca www.YouthinBC.com www/mindcheck.ca

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Contractors

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ALANON - Does someone’’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646

CONTRACT CARPENTER: over 40 years exp. Honest & reliable. Ref. available. Versed in all aspects of construction. Additions, renovations, flooring, finishing, framing, ceramics, drywall, cabinets, garages, concrete work. Planning & ideas. Please call Barry 250-3954533

Heavy Duty Machinery

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Mondays noon at #18 - 208 8th Street. Tuesdays, 8pm, St. Timothy’s Church. Thursdays 7:30pm, 108 Community Centre. Saturday night fireside family group 8pm, 100 Mile United Church. Sundays 7:30pm, south Cariboo Community Health Centre,rear entrance. 250-791-5286, 250395-4646, 250-395-6154, 250395-5368

Education/Tutoring ARE you an adult who struggles to read, write or do math? Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) can help! We provide free one-to-one tutoring. Call Mary at 250-395-0404 EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-8889 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. THE ONE, the only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Maintenance Services

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Pets & Livestock

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Feed & Hay

Misc. Wanted

SNOW PLOWING. (driveways) 250-791-9265 ask for Vic.

80LB square bales of alfalfa orchard grass, also reed canary grass. Hillpoint Farms. 250-791-6652. FOR RENT: Good quality pasture for 25 cow/calf pairs. May 15-Nov. 15. 250-791-6589. HUNGRY VALLEY HORSE HAY: Small round bales, barn stored, excellent quality, a few varieties. $20-$40. 250-3953539.

Pets SPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303 The SPCA needs 2 to 3 phone volunteers to answer the emergency line. Suits retired or semi-retired individuals. Also, temporary foster homes needed. Please call 250-3955303 and leave a message. *WARNING* -Ads reading, “Free to a good home”, have the potential to attract individuals that see your family pet as a way to make $$money through any number of undesirable situations; i.e. selling to animal testing labs or in the case of horses, the slaughter house. Contact the SPCA at 250-395-5303 for information on successfully placing your pet in the right kind of home. Leave a message and a volunteer will get back to you.

Merchandise for Sale

Free Items FREE: Double keyboard Jubilee organ. 18 instrument buttons. Call 250-395-4269.

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD all split & cut from 12” to 48”. $140 per cord. Free delivery. Chris, 250-7063043. Stacking Avail. HEAT your entire home, domestic water and more with the Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Dual fuel ready models available. Call Today. Cameo Plumbing & Heating (250)395-3535.

Furniture LARGE arm chair, dark blue fabric, 28” high, 38” square. $210. Call 250-395-1839.

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALES FLEA MARKET every Friday at the 108 Mall. 11am - 4pm. To book a table call Brenda 250-396-7144.

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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WE BUY GOLD & SILVER in every form. NEW HOURS: Sat. 9am-1pm. 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House 250-395-3034

OFFICE CLOSED SAT. FEB. 16 Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Real Estate Duplex/4 Plex 2 BDRM updated suite: 5 min. to 100 Mile. $725/mon includes utilities. Avail. March 1st. 778-485-0043.

2 BDRM plus den on 3/4 acre, totally renovated. Large shop with carport. Located 10 min. from 100 Mile on Horse Lake Road. Asking $134,900.00. Phone 250-395-0402.

Townhouses

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION South Cariboo Branch

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

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

Professional Services

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

SNOW REMOVAL Call the Experts

SNOW REMOVAL & SANDING SPRING SWEEPING SERVICES …now available

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Big Country Storage Terminal Ltd. 44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer

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Stanley Burton Nov. 29, 1920 - February 6, 2013 The family of Stanley B. Wright of Lac la Hache, B.C. regret to announce his passing on February 6, 2013 in 100 Mile House, B.C. There will be a Memorial Service at the Lac la Hache Community Hall on Saturday, February 23rd beginning at 2:00 p.m. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family at www.100milefuneralservice.com

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South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SAR) avalanche safety co-ordinator Shane Gunn explained the proper use of the snow probe during the recent Avalanche Awareness Days at the SAR training centre. He says 16 members of the public and four new SAR members came to the session, and 24 sledders did the guided ride in the Spanish-Mica Mountain area the following day.

Sasquatch may be migrating to the Cariboo

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The South Cariboo has long been known to attract people for its beautiful lakes and country culture, but could the area also be attracting the legendary Sasquatch? Maybe a more appropriate name would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sasqu-Watchâ&#x20AC;? due to a local sighting said to have been made near Watch Lake in 2006. Allen Jongbloets of 108 Mile Ranch, said he and a couple of buddies made a stop at the Watch Lake refuse dump in late February or early March of that year. There were remnants of snow on the ground and it was beginning to get dark, but still light enough to allow them to rummage around in a pit filled with scrap vehicles. According to Jongbloets, who was 25 years old at the time, a loud, unrecognizable grunt cut the air as a large, upright figure appeared and moved towards them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It chased us up the hill. When we got to the car, we saw it turn around and go back down. It was just getting dark, but we could

still see.â&#x20AC;? He described it as black, about seven feet tall (2.1 metres), and walking on two legs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see if it was hairy but it was definitely humanlike. We thought it was a Sasquatch. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still pretty sure thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what it was. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it 100 per cent, but I saw it running from 20 feet away. We all freaked out and ran.â&#x20AC;? Through later research on the Internet, they found material that

suggested knocking on trees is how Sasquatches communicate and warn of approaching danger. Jongbloets notes that on a return visit to the dump, they tried rapping on trees with a large stick and were startled by a similar response. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were scared and just went back home.â&#x20AC;? Jongbloetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; story of a Sasquatch sighting is among a few that have been circulating in the South Cariboo lately. While the majority of reported non-local

sightings come from more southern and historically milder areas of British Columbia, is it unreasonable to think that global warming has made the South

Cariboo a more inviting home for not only elk and other nonnative species that have recently become a more common sight, but a Sasquatch as well?

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Sept. 1, 1948 - Jan. 30, 2013 Kathy passed away peacefully at Fischer Place in 100 Mile House. She was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia. Kathy is lovingly survived by her husband Tom, two daughters: Holly and Dianna and their children; two brothers: Robert Brown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Ronald Brown of Paradise, Newfoundland. She was predeceased by her parents. For 22 years Kathy worked for the Department of National Defense before retiring with her husband Tom to 100 Mile House. There they enjoyed gardening, and their dog and cats gave them much enjoyment. She will be deeply missed. Many thanks to the staff at Fischer Place and Dr. G. Lubbe for the loving care they gave my wife during her time with them. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fischer Place, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0 or to the SPCA, Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0.

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Lawrence (Larry) Robert Aug. 7, 1953 - Feb. 7, 2013 On Thursday, February 7, 2013, Lawrence (Larry) Robert Green, partner, son, brother and uncle passed away suddenly at the age of 59 years. Larry was born August 7, 1953 in Vancouver, B.C. and was a lifelong B.C. and Alberta resident living in Victoria, Fort Nelson, Edmonton, Barriere and 100 Mile House. He worked as an equipment operator, truck driver in the maintenance industry and spent the last 20 years traveling, camping and spending time with his partner Kerry. Larry will be forever remembered by his partner of 24 years, Kerry Baskin; his father Robert (Bob) Walter Green and sister Deborah (Tony) Nykolaishyn, two nieces: Alecia (Rick) Dowe and Shara Nykolaishyn, all of Grande Prairie; and stepson Dale (Perkin) Green. Larry is preceded in death by mother Valerie Joyce (Des Brisay) Green, grandparents: Walt and Beck Green and Frank and Isobel DesBrisay; Uncle Bill / Aunt May Sexsmith and cousin Doug Sexsmith. We hope you will remember Larry during happy times. He will join us sitting around the campfire listening to all the stories! 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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Making sense of the transition back to the PST-GST system By Ann Harper In June 2011, British Columbians received a referendum ballot in their mailboxes. On Aug. 25, 2011, it was announced that a year after implementation, B.C. residents voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? to extinguish the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). On April 1, 2013, B.C. will officially move back to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST)-Goods and Services Tax (GST) tax system. Unfortunately, making the move back to the PST-GST tax system wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a snap for small businesses and a bit of paperwork will be required. In a survey conducted by Sage North America last year, 65 per cent of B.C. small business owners/ managers reported the greatest concern they had about reverting to PST-GST was the increased paperwork required to remain compliant. To help make the transition a little easier for small businesses, here are some things they need to know, especially for those that were formed after March 2010 and have never dealt with the PST-GST tax system before. Are there any improvements from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;oldâ&#x20AC;? PST? There are other changes being made to improve the PST from its earlier days, including: â&#x20AC;˘ New online access for business, including registration, account updates and online payments; â&#x20AC;˘ Due dates for remittances and returns for monthly filers will be moved to the last day of the month to match GST remittances; â&#x20AC;˘ Eight per cent Hotel Room Tax will be incorporated into the PST instead of requiring separate registration, remittances and returns; â&#x20AC;˘ Businesses will be able to register with their federal business number;

â&#x20AC;˘ Retailers will be allowed to refund tax to customers in a broader range of circumstances; and â&#x20AC;˘ Businesses that collect and remit tax will again receive commission of up to $198 per reporting period. When does PST-GST system take effect? It starts April 1, 2013, but you could register for a new PST number starting Jan. 2. Can I use my old PST number? No. You will need to register for a new one. Will I still have to file HST? No. You will be filing GST at five per cent using the same number and the same method as you do the HST. What do I need to do before April 1, 2013? â&#x20AC;˘ You need to register to for a PST number that will be 11 characters long â&#x20AC;˘ E-Services for businesses with a business number www2. gov.bc.ca/gov/topic. page?id=FD375F29E BF74FB1ABD5A5438 E2A9672. Review the website first because you need to know certain things before you can register. â&#x20AC;˘ You can also register in person at any Service BC Centre, Mail or fax 1-250-3562195, What do I charge PST on? The re-implemented PST, like the previous PST, will be a retail sales tax that is payable when a taxable good or service is acquired for personal use or business use, unless a specific exemption applies. PST generally applies to: â&#x20AC;˘The purchase or lease of new or used goods; â&#x20AC;˘ Goods brought into B.C. for use in B.C.; â&#x20AC;˘ The purchase of most services to goods (for example, vehicle maintenance, furniture assembly, computer repair); â&#x20AC;˘ The purchase of t e l e c o m mu n i c at i o n

ser vices, including Internet access, non-basic cable, nonresidential telephone services, cell phone use, satellite services and fax services; and â&#x20AC;˘ The purchase of legal services. What is exempt from PST? The PST will apply to the same goods and services that were subject to PST prior to the implementation of the HST. All permanent PST exemptions will be re-implemented with the new PST, including: â&#x20AC;˘ All food for human consumption (e.g. basic groceries and prepared food such as restaurant meals); â&#x20AC;˘ Most services (e.g. personal services such as haircuts, dry cleaning, funeral services); â&#x20AC;˘ Admissions and memberships; â&#x20AC;˘ Professional services, other than legal services (e.g. accounting); â&#x20AC;˘ Bicycles; â&#x20AC;˘ Newspapers and magazines; and â&#x20AC;˘ All permanent PST

exemptions for business. How will I remit the PST I collect? You will be able to remit your taxes: â&#x20AC;˘ Online through the E-services website (letters sent to businesses in December 2012 will have additional information on the E-service website); â&#x20AC;˘ At your bank (in person or online); and â&#x20AC;˘ By mail. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for more information on how to prepare for the transition back to the PST-GST system, a good place to start is the Government of B.C. website. It offers some great online resources including videos and webinars at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/ topic.page?id=589542 DDDB6347F7A7C80C 1783F4BA6D. Ann Harper is a chartered accountant (CA), Sage 50 Accounting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canadian Edition certified consultant and owner of Mission City Business Centre, a shared co-working space.

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Land sales focus of pre-budget debate By Tom Fletcher

million the following year through asset sales Finance Minister to help balance a 2013 Mike de Jong rejected budget after the current NDP criticism of his one ends in the red by government’s sale of $1.4 billion. Crown land Feb. 10, “Over $700 million and promised an update to fill a short-term hole on the disposal of up in the budget,” Ralston to 100 properties when said. he presents his pre-elec“It’s not sustainable. tion budget on Feb. 19. It’s not good public polHis comments came icy.” after NDP Leader However, de Jong Adrian Dix and finance said the Surrey property critic Bruce Ralston is an interesting choice, visited one of the few since a new Surrey properties, whose loca- Memorial Hospital is tion is known, a large under construction vacant lot in Surrey adjacent to the that was bought in one. The site E R MOLINE old 1998 as a possible at Highway 10 N O freepress.net 100mile future hospital and 152 Street site. was bought for Ralston said the B.C. $6 million and is Liberal government currently assessed at has counted on raising $25 million. $475 million in 2013 “It just makes emiand more than $200 nent sense the Crown Black Press

would divest itself of that asset, and place it back in the private sector and allow it to begin generating economic activity and jobs,” de Jong said. He added asset sales are nothing new to the B.C. Liberal government, where old school sites are often sold in order to finance new schools in new locations. He repeated his promise the next budget

will be balanced, and said an update on asset sales will be released then. Dix said the land sales and surpluses from Crown corporations, such as BC Hydro, will be used to give the appearance of a balanced budget, which will not be fully debated before the legislature adjourns for the May 14 election. The finance minister

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100 Mile House scholar advances genetic research Focus on autism yields ‘awesome’ results

Carole Rooney Free Press

he most significant findings in the fields of medicine and science are often made by the top academics on the continent and one key contributor hails from 100 Mile House. Jeremy Willsey is making leaps and bounds in advancing this field in his work toward a PhD in genetics at the prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Recently, Nature Medicine (medical/science journal) listed a set of autism papers prepared by Jeremy and his fellow science lab associates at the top of its list of Notable Advances for 2012. Discover Magazine also listed it as No. 5 in its top 100 Science stories of 2012, and two key autism research organizations have also recognized its importance. He notes this is a significant validation of his team’s success. “It was very exciting and gratifying in the sense that we had done a very good job of doing the research and presenting it in a very useful format for the rest of the scientific community. “But, it’s always nice to get outside validation that other people believe your research is also important and well done.” Even more exciting for him, Jeremy says, are the possibilities his lab’s research opens up as a way toward further success in isolating the remaining autism genes and eventually treating the disorder. The team “sequenced” about 1,000 individuals in autism genetic research, but he explains what really “brought it home” was that the research paper offers a major step forward in autism gene discovery for the first time in about 40 years. One of only two grad students participating in the project with a variety of other experts in the field, Jeremy will be the “first author” of the lab’s next autism genetics paper. He says it extends these groundbreaking research results and develops even more medical advances in autism research. “We believe it is taking huge strides for-

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Jeremy Willsey grew up in 100 Mile House, and is studying toward his PhD in genetics at the prestigious Yale University. His thesis and papers are an integral part of ground-breaking genetic research into autism, and what might cause that disorder.

ward in essentially figuring out how these Secondary School. genes all work together. We’re very, very “I wanted to understand it completely. excited about it and we’ve been working I’ve never really been OK with just the around the clock to get this published.” simple answer. After undergoing all of his early education in We believe it is taking huge strides forSouth Cariboo schools ward in essentially figuring out how these boosted by plenty of genes all work together. We’re very, very family support for excited about it and we’ve been working pursuing his academic around the clock to get this published.” goals, he had formed a – Jeremy Willsey foundation that initially led him to post-secondary studies in science. “During high school, I was very interJeremy explains he was determined to ested in all science, physics, chemistry and further his studies of science by the time biology, and I was very into math as well.” he graduated from Peter Skene Ogden Jeremy says he formed the desire to focus

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on molecular genetics as he approached the end of secondary school, although he didn’t fully realize that until later. “The field had essentially just finished a draft sequence of the human genome [the entirety of hereditary genetic information], so it was a very exciting time to be involved.” Then, the budding scholar successfully enrolled at Simon Fraser University (SFU) with a four-year, $24,000 Gordon M. Shrum entrance scholarship under his arm, and a quest for knowledge in his soul. He achieved his Bachelor of Science in a five-year honours degree in molecular biology and biochemistry, with a minor in

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biology. By his fifth year, Jeremy had secured further scholarships to sustain his SFU science studies, and he says it was at this crossroads where he was further inspired toward higher education. The university nominated him as its sole

Rhodes Scholar award candidate, which was a “pretty awesome honour in itself,” he explains. He didn’t win that award, but Jeremy notes that had he gotten it, it would have landed him a fully-funded masters degree at England’s distinguished Oxford University. However, that nomination set him on a

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After Jeremy Willsey’s early education in South Cariboo schools, he pursued post-secondary studies in science at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver and, now, at Yale University in Connecticut. The medical advances made in his research have been recognized by key science publications, such as Nature Medicine and Discover Magazine.

path to seek a higher standard of education, he says. Jeremy had to prepare a scholar’s study plan as part of that nomination, and he explains that it, together with about two years of undergrad lab experience working on honours’ degree research that he “really enjoyed,” solidified his desire to pursue further academic studies. “I decided I definitely wanted to go to graduate school, so I did my applications in the fall of 2009 at the end of my time at SFU. I got accepted at several schools, but I went and interviewed at Yale, and that was my top choice.” He also interviewed at Harvard University, but says Yale better suited him. Jeremy left SFU with the Dean’s Convocation Medal for having the highest graduating grade point average (GPA) in its Faculty of Science. “From SFU, I actu-

ally went straight to the PhD program at Yale.” Now, a full-fledged scholar, he didn’t need to do his masters degree separately, he explains, as the Yale program has also earned him a Master of Philosophy, which he’ll receive this May. Halfway through his third year in the PhD program, Jeremy says it usually averages six-and-a-half years to

but in his case, Yale also paid for his annual tuition (about $50,000) and health care (about $20,000) in an international training grant, which he explains is “very hard” to get. “They usually only accept one or two students per year from out of the country for each program.” The stipend ended after two years because the Canadian Institute of Health By the end of this year, Research awarded a we expect to have identified between 25 Doctoral Research and 50 new autism Fellowship, genes.” which he – Jeremy Willsey explains provides complete, but he’s cur$105,000 over three rently on the fast track years. to finish it in five. He notes his Yale sciMeanwhile, his illusence lab’s main focus trious path in academia is cutting-edge DNA is being bolstered by sequencing technology. about $100,000 each “You have to put year in fellowships these pieces together (high-level scholaressentially like a puzzle ships). to get the full sequence This includes the of the human genome, standard stipend (a $30,400 salary) for students at that level,

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and that’s actually quite computationally intensive.” The next paper he is publishing jumps right into the theme of his thesis, Jeremy says, adding it takes a team effort to do the research and make the discoveries his lab has accomplished. “By the end of this year, we expect to have identified between 25 and 50 new autism genes.” This leads directly into the goal of his research, he notes, addressed in his thesis research and in the new paper. “So, the next big question now is: how do you put all these genes together to actually understand, at a cellular or molecular level, what is going wrong in autism?”. For more information on the autism research papers, visit www.nature.com/nm/ journal/v18/n12/full/ nm1212-1732.html.

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The Amazing Race Canada would be an amazing experience

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Longtime best friends Mike Cole and Jeff Little have travelled the world together doing some pretty amazing things and they hope their next adventure will be as contestants on the CTV adventure reality show – The Amazing Race Canada. Cole, 41, lives in 100 Mile House and Little, 43, calls Yarmouth, Nova Scotia home and both work in sales in the auto industry. Considering the distance between them, the pair gets together fairly regularly but it’s always at some exotic location elsewhere on the globe. They’ve used their travels, friendship and engaging personalities as the basis for an audition video they sent in to the show and also posted on YouTube, which Cole hopes

will impress the show’s producers. After slightly more than three weeks, it’s had more than 2,200 views on YouTube which Cole hopes will impress the show’s producers. It was Little’s idea to audition and he wrote the script for the video and also did the editing. It goes back and forth between the two as they promote themselves with humour and ease. In the background of Cole’s segments, there is a panoramic view of 100 Mile House. The Amazing Race Canada show will have several teams of two racing between different locations throughout Canada, performing physical and mental challenges that involve surprises and twists of plot. After the adventures they’ve already been through together, Cole says he thinks they can handle it.

“We’ve done an elephant ride and river-boating in Thailand and zip-lining in Costa Rica.” He anticipates the show will receive many applications and their chances of being accepted may be slim, however, it doesn’t spoil the fun he’s had giving it a try. “The town is pretty keen on it and it’s neat to talk about. If you don’t make the first step, it will never happen.” Cole’s wife Angela notes that if selected, they will be an absolutely hilarious pair to watch. “They’re so funny together and they’ve had some pretty crazy adventures. They’re always trying to outdo each other.” This will be the inaugural season for The Amazing Race Canada and the show will be accept-

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CCPL invites you to attend a Free Group TuTorinG SeSSion on Fridays from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, 486 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House. You work at your own pace, children are cared for by skilled child care providers. Become a LifeLong Learner! For more information about FREE Group Tutoring, please call Lory Rochon for more information at 250-395-0655. You can work on your Adult Dogwood, college courses, and have fun while learning! Mary Packham - 250-395-0404 PAL & ESL Coordinator Shelly Joyner - 250-395-9303 Executive Director Bruce Mack - 250-392-6867 CCPL President

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a refreshment and help support your local community hall. • Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute will be holding its meeting on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Bring a lunch and a craft project you have been wanting to get done. If you have something happening in your organization, or have someone you would like to commend, or honour for a birthday or anniversary, or have a special visitor, please call me at 250-395-0221 or e-mail kimmycowgirl@yahoo. ca so I can include it in my column.

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• Feb. 13-March 4 – Showcase Gallery features paintings and drawings by local artist Reta Munro. Showcase Gallery is located in the main lobby at 475 Birch Ave. and hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. • Feb. 13 – 100 Mile House Branch Library will host a Valentine’s Day craft session for children aged five to 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Register in person or by calling 250-395-2332 • Feb. 15 – Visual Thoughts, a collaborative show by Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School students opens with a reception at Parkside Art Gallery from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gallery. The show features drawing, painting, sculpture and photography. • Feb. 15 – Solid Rock Cafe in the Rock Youth Centre presents live music with country, gospel and bluegrass. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7. The Rock is located at 4930 Telqua Dr. at 108 Mile Ranch. • Feb. 16 – Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association has its annual open house and wild game banquet at 100 Mile Community Hall. The open house, with many displays, demos and free wild game antler scoring, goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wild game family dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., with $40 tickets available at Exeter Sporting Goods. The adults-only dance starts at 9 p.m. More than $4,000 in door prizes. • Feb. 21 – 100 Mile House Branch Library presents a screening of National Film Board film, Vanishing Point, at 6 p.m. An Inuit elder in Greenland travels across melting sea ice by dog sled to connect with distant cousins in Canada. • Feb. 22-24 – RE/MAX Cup hockey tournament at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. • Feb. 23 – South Cariboo Minor Softball Association will host a dinner and silent auction fundraiser at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge located at Interlakes Corners. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the cost is $20, with tickets available at Pharmasave or by contacting Kari Edle at 250395-2914. • Feb. 23 – Hootenanny Cafe at Forest Grove Community Hall features a selection of entertainment and food. Doors open at 7 p.m. • Feb. 23 – 100 Mile House Figure Skating Club is hosting its Sweetheart Dinner and Auction at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at Donex, Canlan Ice Sports, Didi’s and The Country Pedlar.

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On the morning of Feb. 5, Scott MacKinnon and Jason Yates from the Kamloops Forest District office met with members of Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake, the community-based lake stewardship society, to discuss planned timber sales and clear-cut salvage harvesting in the hills southeast of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake. The map indicating the location and size of cut blocks gave rise to concerns about the proximity of logging to the shallow and sensitive Tortoise Lake and

the impact on the view from several residences and points around the lake, particularly from the well-used McDonald rest stop. The group also expressed concern about poor logging practices observed in the area, which they felt had negative impacts on the environment and local residents. Using computerized imaging, the forestry agents were able to project how the view would be altered from several points around the lake, and upon review of their results at the meeting, were prepared to make changes to the plan to mitigate the negative

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How is your wood stove; is it in good condition? Have you cleaned the chimney recently, is the stovepipe full of creosote? Are you keeping flammables away from the stove area? Do your children or grandchildren understand the safety rules about being around the stove? Unfortunately, we sometimes forget to do the right things and accidents can happen. Are the batteries in your smoke alarms up to date and in good working order? If there is a fire hydrant on your lot, is it easily accessible to the fire department in case of an emergency? Keeping the area around the hydrant clear of snow makes for easy access for the firefighters. Keeping all of our house exits clear of snow and ice helps reduce the possibility of accidents in case of an emergency and it allows safe access to visitors, family, police, fire and ambulance attendants, etc. Are your street address numbers visible just in case you have visitors or an emergency? 108 roads The roads around my area (Kitwanga) are being kept in great condition. The plows and graders are doing a super job keeping up with each snowfall and it is a lot safer to drive through the 108 Ranch. I have found that if I keep the snow cleaned away from the front of my driveway, the plow does not fill up the entrance with snow.

Many thanks go to the snow-clearing crews – keep up the great work. The tailgaters even appear to be backing off and keeping a safer distance from each other.

is $200 cash. The Lions have Canadian flags, around three by five feet, available at Dowes Diner in the 108 Mall for $10 each.

108 Lions The Lions ice skating event on Jan. 27 was again a success. Unfortunately, I could not advise the 108 residents of the event, but the Lions forgot to advise this correspondent of the event. The Lions good ship MV Lion is now anchored on 108 Lake in front of the heritage site. The goal of the 108 Lions Ice Off Contest is to guess the month, day and time the ice will thaw enough to allow the MV Lion to float on the lake. The cost is $2 to buy an entry ticket, which are available from any108 Lion, and the prize this year

Mile 108 Elementary Parents are being asked to not use the front of the school to drop off or pick up the students. The front of the school is becoming a dangerous area, as students are running in front of the school buses, according to principal Tom Turner. Please use the upper parking lot or the 108 church path leading from the church to the school. Here are some important school dates: Feb. 18 – Ski Trip for grades 5-7; Feb. 19 – skating day; and Feb. 22 – PAC meeting at 8:30 a.m.

New laptop lab Many thanks are being given to the school’s Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) group for their generous support in helping with the purchase of a new computer lab. This new lab has 30 laptop computers in a rolling charger container and can be moved around the school as required. The PAC used some of its funds and will be doing a number of spring fundraisers to finish paying for the computer lab. News needed If you have any community events, get well, birthday or anniversary wishes or any item you deem important and wish to pass onto the residents of the 108 Ranch, please give me a call at 250-791-9235 or e-mail me at berringtonser vices@shaw.ca.

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Feb. 1 saw a healthy melt at Deka – the very first this season. Most roofs had retained the entire winter’s dramatic snowfall, underlaid by an inch of solid ice, but that one day’s melt brought a lot of it down. The trouble is several chimneys and screen doors came down with it, and it created impassable walkways and six feet of snow outside windows. Not to be deterred, Mother Nature sent a lot more snow Feb. 3 and 4. Teen Space luncheon Interlakes youth group, Teen Space, had a hugely successful luncheon fundraiser Feb. 3, which garnered a phenomenal $915 for the group. They are sponsored by

Cameron Caldwell, left, and Nick Rottluff gratefully received guests’ donations at the door during the Teen Space luncheon. The youth group, which is sponsored by the Cariboo Presbyterian Church, raise $915.

the Cariboo Presbyterian Church, but always try to pay their own way. According to Teen Space co-ordinator Elaine Adams, it was Careen Caldwell who deserves the credit for the success. She did the shopping, helped the youth make the four delicious soups, biscuits and apple crisp (complemented by ice cream), taught them how to make the delightful paper windmill “flowers,” and made sure Sunday’s luncheon ran smoothly. Volunteers needed Bridge Lake Elementary School needs

volunteer linesmen and scorekeepers for the South End Schools Basketball Tournament at the school on Feb. 22. Call the school at 250593-4674 if you can help. Spectators are also welcome. Celebration Happy birthday to Peggy Lackey on Feb. 19. Belated happy birthday to Amber Parker, who turned 18 on Feb. 1. This year’s graduate, Amber is heading for Douglas College in the fall with the intention of becoming a teacher.

Calendar. Call the writer for contact numbers. • Ticket-holders are reminded that Bridge Lake Community School’s International Valentine Dinner tomorrow (Feb. 14) starts at 6:30 p.m., and includes a silent auction and entertainment. • “13 to 93” dinner is at the Interlakes Hall, Feb. 15 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge, but donations

are graciously accepted. Residents are welcome to come for dinner only at 5pm. • “Travels on Sunday’’ visits the temples and nature of Greece with the Viertels, Feb. 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • Knotty Ladies Applique Group meets in a private home, Feb. 18 noon-3 p.m. Call 250-593-4070 for venue. • Highway 24/lnterlakes Lions meet at Interlakes Hall, Feb. 18, starting at 6:30 p.m. • Deka Volunteer Fire Department practice: Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. • Log Cabin Quilters meet at Interlakes Hall, Feb. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Challenging ice Ice conditions on Lac des Roches are still deteriorating. New, small ice holes are appearing everywhere there are springs of warmer water and the overflow of water pushed upward from the weight of the snow is getting deeper. Mild temperatures are not low enough to freeze most of the water and no amount of repetitive sledding in the slush seems to be able to firm up frozen tracks for walking or skiing. Last week, a broken down snowmobile lay abandoned for the night in the middle of the lake, bogged down in at least a foot of slush. It appears the rescuers had a much easier time of towing the sled the next morning in tracks that had become partially frozen during the night. Winning destination Four snomobilers who won a Powersports All about Snow Show prize package visited Lac des Roches. The contest was sponsored by Port Moody’s Checkpoint Yamaha and provided the winner and three guests with

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Club members are encouraged to come out for Green Lake Snowmobile Club Memorial Ride ride around the lake. It is being held on Feb. 23 and starts at 10:30 a.m. Bring a lunch, as we will stop and make a campfire. A list of deceased members will be read out, so they will not be forgotten for the special people they were and how they devoted their time to the club and community. This tradition has been carried on since 1986 and will continue for many years to come. Club members are also reminded there are weekly rides every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Trail accident A few weeks ago, there was an accident on one of the trails outside the jurisdiction of the of the South Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (SGLVFD), and some good Samaritans went out to the call for help. Apparently, a rider hit an overhanging tree and was knocked out for about 10 minutes. After gathering a toboggan, spine board and various other medical supplies, these residents brought the sledder out and met the waiting ambulance. If these people did not respond as quickly as they did, it would have taken a lot longer to get the injured man out. He was in the hospital for a time, but now is at home. People are encouraged to be careful on the snowmobile trails. Calendar • SGLVFD fire practices are on Feb. 23, March 9 and 23.

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Community events listed must be of a nonprofit 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 100 Mile Questers is hosting Chris Lee HT, CMH, who specializes in Past Life Therapy & Reincarnation, at the United Church, 49 Dogwood Ave., Feb. 19, starting at 7 p.m. Admittance is by donation. For more information, call Cory Greaves 250-706-8068. 100 MILE q For those interested in bluegrass music, monthly beginners acoustic jam sessions are starting at a home in the 108 Mile Ranch on Feb. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Len and Cathryn Aune at 250791-5214 or e-mail lcaune@shaw.ca. 100 MILE q The annual World Day of Prayer is at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 93 Mile on March 1, starting at 7 p.m. All community members are invited to attend the service and enjoy the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. For more information, contact Anita at 250-395-4200.

100 MILE q The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) meets the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the 100 Mile House Branch Library. New members are welcome. For information, call Millie at 250-395-2079. 100 MILE q Dads & Tots Playgroup is for dads, uncles and grandfathers with children newborn up to six years of age. It promotes the importance of fathers in parenting children. Call 250-395-5155 for date and location information. 100 MILE q The Community Kitchen and its partners are offering free homemade soup at the following locations: 100 Mile United Church, 49 Dogwood Ave., Mondays, noon-1 p.m.; Food Bank, first and third Tuesday of month, 10-11:30 a.m.; Loaves and Fishes, second and fourth Tuesday of month, 10-11 a.m.; Women’s Centre, (women only), Tuesdays, 12:30; Fridays – Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and Community Kitchen in The Lodge behind Red Coach Inn on Tuesdays at noon. 100 MILE Fischer Place/Mill Site Lodge Family Council meets every

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third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the Mill Site boardroom. The council works to support quality care for residents of the facility. For more information, contact Katherine McKibbin at 250-395-6112. 100 MILE q The North Central Appaloosa Club now meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the A&W in 100 Mile House. For more information, contact Dennis at 250-3954232. 100 MILE q Weight Awareness Incentive Team (WAIT) meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at 555 Cedar Ave. in the Canadian Mental Health Building (small building in front of ambulance bays). For more information, call Sue at 250-395-1981 or Lorraine at 250791-5520. 100 MILE q The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “ The Quality of Life” for all seniors. Seniors organizations, associations, wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members please contact Ernie Bayer at 604-5769734, fax 604-576-

9733 or e-mail ecbayer@shaw.ca for further information. 108 MILE q The Rock Youth Centre, 4940 Telqua Dr., is open for students in Grades 5-7 on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Call 250791-6770 for details.

LAC LA HACHE q The Lac la Hache Community Club monthly meetings are held on the third

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Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall. Bingo is every Wednesday night at 7

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p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Membership is $5 per year. For more information, contact Judy at 250-396-7298.

BUFFALO CREEK q StrongStart at Buffalo Creek Elementary School on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon in the kindergarten room. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call the school at 250-3972441. FOREST GROVE q StrongStart at Forest Grove Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.noon. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call the school at 250-3972962, or Sheila at 250397-0011. LAC LA HACHE q StrongStart at Lac la Hache Elementary School is free, so drop in and play. All families with children up to age five are welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon. For information, call the school at 250-3967230.

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Joni Head, of the Alpaca Story Ranch, displayed a teddy bear made from alpaca wool at the Fleas Knees Market in the 100 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 2. Normally, held at the old Stan Halcro Arena, this was the first time the market was held at the community hall – a much warmer venue.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting a preschool program for children three to five years old on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and on Thursdays 1:30-2:15 p.m. Pre-registration is required; call 2503954-2332 or drop in at the library. 100 MILE q Kindergym at 100 Mile Community Hall on Thursdays, 9:4511:45 a.m. Lots of free fun; parents/caregivers with children up to five years welcome. For information, call Elke at 250-395-1256.

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100 Mile Canadian 2 for 1 player Kyson Hopson, front left, battled Lac la Hache skater Wren Yano for the puck during Novice tournament action at Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena on Jan. 31. Goalie Tyler Guimond watched the action, while Robin Fry skated around the net, hoping for a pass. Lac la Hache won the game 7-5.

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The recent 100 Mile House Elementary School Geography Challenge saw Grade 7 student Josh Norris give the correct answer to where the 2016 Summer Olympics Games will be held – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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