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Amy Baechmann, left, and Victoria Procee used a battery, wire and a pencil to run an electric current through water and break it down into its parts (oxygen and hydrogen) at the 100 Mile House Elementary School Science Fair, which took place Feb. 27.

Forest policy politics proliferate B.C. Liberals and NDP direct blame, deflect responsibility Carole Rooney Free Press

When Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett gave a speech in legislature on Feb. 15, she touched on the differences between the province’s Liberal and NDP parties’ history of forestry management. “Our forestry industry is alive and well, despite the damage caused by the pine beetle infestation,” she said. “We are working with business groups and with First Nations to ensure that our forest policies are both economically and environmentally sustainable.” The provincial government is also working to promote a sustainable forestry policy in the region, Barnett explained.

“This is in sharp contrast to the record in forestry during the past NDP record on forestry management, decade is “surely not represented exemplified by the breach-of-con- [Cariboo],” or elsewhere in British tract court case brought by Carrier Columbia. Lumber in the Cariboo.” “In the province, underneath the She added that case – much of B.C. Liberals, there has been a loss of which took place during 30,000 well-paying, familynow-NDP Leader Adrian supporting jobs in the forest Dix’s tenure as former preindustry.” mier Glen Clark’s chief of The Forest Practices staff – cost taxpayers $150 Board and Auditor General million in compensation John Doyle have both “conwhen courts ruled the NDP demned” the affect of the government concealed eviprovincial government’s dence and manipulated policy and management Donna administrative procedures. of B.C.’s forest industry, he Barnett “With a record like this, noted. can we even say the NDP has a viable “So, there’s a little bit of a dream forestry policy?” world that the Liberals are living in However, Cariboo-Chilcotin NDP here when you look at the affect of candidate Charlie Wyse said the their government. There is an idenB.C. Liberal’s claim of a better track tified lack of known inventory for

how much fibre there is in the forest; there have been [30-40] mill closures underneath the Liberals; we have the expansion of raw log export; and [there is] the overall effect of the forest health.” If elected, Wyse said the NDP is committed to investment in skills training for all industries. “[We will make a] re-investment in the land base that sustains industry and the fibre that is used to create the jobs in [B.C.], as well as we will reduce the number of raw logs that are exported.” He added the NDP would do that by going back to look at the health of the forests and deal with replanting those hit with fire, disease and infestation. Continued on A5

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Apprenticeship program a real winner in Arlen Goodwillie’s eyes Carole Rooney

pentry during Grade 12. Arlen successfully earned both level 1 and level 2 technical training credits Peter Skene Ogden Secondary through a unique construction proSchool 2012 graduate Arlen gram offered jointly by Thompson Goodwillie has been awarded a Rivers University (TRU), SD27 and Secondary School Apprentice (SSA) the Williams Lake Construction scholarship of $1,000. Association. By registering as an SSA, Arlen He spent the second half of Grade earned dual credit for his work and 12 with more construction training at got a head start on earning his trade TRU in Williams Lake, graduated in certification. While it also sealed his spring 2012 and is currently continueligibility for the $1,000 scholarship, ing his apprenticeship with Sprucelee he won that award through his own Construction in Williams Lake. hard work. By December 2012, I think it’s Arlen says he “defiGordon notes Arlen had just a very nitely feels really recorded more than 1,200 valuable thing hours (300 more than appreciated” to have his because the necessary) towards his efforts recognized in the trades are award, and he recomapprenticeship and comdying off. mends the SSA program pleted the requirements for to other Grade 11 or 12 four SSA courses. – Arlen students considering a The credits he earned Goodwillie career in the trades. prior to graduation will “I just got so much allow him to enter third out of it. I mean, I had a job through year Residential Construction techhigh school that I thought was what nical training at TRU, where Arlen I wanted to pursue, and it taught says he plans to enrol this fall (in me some valuable aspects, like work Kamloops) and will likely apply the ethic. awarded money toward tuition. “I think it’s just a very valuable While the SSAs are working in thing because the trades are dying the field, Gordon explains their high off. Everybody wants to go off to, you school course credit is equal to four know, be a rocket engineer or some- courses (16 credits) for the first 480 thing. The SSA is showing people how hours of on the job training. to build houses and weld and other To be eligible for the SSA award, practical trades’ skills.” students must be age 15 years or older, School District #27 transition, train- be working under the supervision of ing and trades co-ordinator Gordon a trades-qualified person, maintain Armour says Arlen began his appren- a C-plus average in all their Grade ticeship program in Grade 11 by 12 subjects, and accumulate a miniaccumulating work-based hours with mum of 480 work-based hours by Taz Home Building in 100 Mile House. graduation and 900 by the end of that “It’s really as a result of his second- calendar year. ary school apprentice hours that he got The SSA scholarships are prothe $1,000.” vided by the ITA (Industry Training The local student then fol- Authority) and the Ministry of lowed through on his foundation of Education. skills and enrolled in the ACE IT For more information, contact (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Gordon Armour at 250-398-3823 or Industry Training) program for car- gordon.armour@sd27.bc.ca Free Press

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Arlen Goodwillie won a Secondary School Apprentice scholarship of $1,000. The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School 2012 graduate got the money for his hard work in on-the-job construction training in the apprenticeship program in Grade 11-12, and got a head start on earning his trade certification.

More than 50 information requests answered by Taseko

Taseko Mines Ltd. has responded to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s review panel regarding 50 information requests (IRs) issued in December 2012. The federal panel has initiated a 15-day public comment period on these responses, which must be submitted in writing by March 16. The IRs requested more information on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Taseko’s New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine Project.

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The topics of these queries include numerous components of the EIS, including water quality models, groundwater interactions, atmospheric development, blasting effects on fish, fish habitat, fish populations, species at risk (SARA), geochemistry, tailings storage, open pit development, soil contamination and “old” forest losses. Taseko Mines Ltd. corporate affairs vice-president Brian Battison says the existing fish habitat that will be affected by the project consists of small, shallow streams with intermittent, seasonal flows. The measures being proposed to offset fisheries

values are “enhancements” over the current value of these streams, he explains, by removing some obstructions to fish migration. “Not only is the amount of fish habitat being more than tripled through [current] barrier removals, passage restoration and the construction of off-channel habitat, but the overall quality of each of these enhancements will also greatly surpass the original habitat fish use and recreational value of the streams being affected.” Continued on A6

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) secretary treasurer Bonnie Roller has resigned effective June 30. Roller has been an SD27 employee for 32 years – her entire working career – with the last six in the role of secretary treasurer. She has accepted a secretary treasurer position in School District No. 67 (Okanagan Sakha) in Penticton. The board will begin its search for a replacement over the next few weeks.

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Interior Health Authority (IHA) president and CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny visited the South Cariboo Health Centre on Feb. 28. Halpenny talked about current priorities in IHA, such as working on its budget for next year. “Our increase is less each year, so we have to make sure we balance our budget. So the budget, aligned with appropriate patient care, is our number 1 issue.” A number of provincial initiatives called Key Result Areas (KRA) are underway to focus on primary care through some integrated models of practice, he explained. “[That] fits well with the rural sites because the rural sites really are primary-care driven.” Along with that comes the whole issue of recruitment and retention of primary care physicians and staff, Halpenny added. “There is care of the frail elderly, and health and substance use is an issue for us across [IHA]. And, the other is issues around clinical care management and having appropriate guidelines, so people

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get the right care when they have a stroke, when they have a vein in their leg that gets a clot, and when they have an overwhelming bacterial infection – those types of things.” These KRAs will be rolled out across the IHA, but at a local site level, the biggest issue is recruitment and retention, Halpenny explained, so he discussed upcoming needs with some local physicians and 100 Mile District General Hospital acute services manager Deb Runge. “We understand

there are issues [Runge] is trying to address in recruitment and retention.” The funding for this comes out of the general IHA budget under its overall strategy for recruitment and retention, he noted. Halpenny said the new, unopened longterm care beds at Fischer Place will not be opened until the need in “the whole of [IHA]” justifies doing that. “Right now ... the need is not there.” The IHA First Available Bed policy relocates long-term care

patients to the nearest other community with an opening at a care facility. “We have a formula that we use to determine the need. We are adding beds in other locations,

so as the demographics change in this community and the need comes up, then we’ll address that issue. We look at the wait lists between Williams Lake and 100 Mile House.”

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BC budget fails women and children in 100 Mile House

The 2013 British Columbia budget has been released, and there are no increases provided for critical services that respond to violence against women and children throughout B.C., nor in the South Cariboo, says Terri Lewis, executive director of the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society. Yet awareness of violence against women and children is rising and service delivery pressures are at an all time high, says adds. Many reports make recommendations for change and increased funding; however, no new resources have been allocated in the government’s budget for safety and services for women and kids. “We were disappointed to see no increases for services that would help families and

women and children experi- Coroner’s Inquests and Death encing domestic and sexual Review Panels across North violence in 100 Mile House. America that have identified The Stopping the that access to such Violence Counselling services is critical to Program provides life-saving help for viccounselling and suptims, Lewis says. port to women who The 2013 budget have experienced or includes a $197 million who are experiencing surplus. It also includes any type of violence or an added $5 million to abuse in their life. address problem gamTerri “The Safe House bling and $52 million Lewis Program provides for increased RCMP short-term housing and sup- costs, including costs associport to women and their ated with gang activity. children who are fleeing abuse. Yet there are no increases to We provide these services to ensure victims of domestic and the District of 100 Mile House sexual violence have access to and also to women who are important life-saving support fleeing abuse from other com- services, she adds. munities. Over the past year, While the B.C. government the Women’s Centre has assist- has spent significant resources ed women on 4,546 occasions on Commissions of Inquiry with various services.” and Justice Reform initiatives, This is despite numerous there are no funds in the bud-

get to implement these and other report recommendations. Examples of these reports include Forsaken: The Report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry; BC’s Domestic Violence Death Review Panel Report; Honouring Christian Lee; Kaitlyn, Max and Corydon; BC Policing and Community Safety Plan; Family Law Reforms; and White Papers on Justice Reforms. “Concrete action is needed to prevent this senseless violence. The time for general statements of support and further study has passed,” says EVA BC executive director Tracy Porteous. “We need action and programs, not merely more committees, more reports, more plans and more summits.”

NDP pledges skills training From A1

While Wyse was tight-lipped about the NDP’s platform for exactly what and how this would be done, he said the money to do that is “part of government’s responsibility” that derives from some practical but longterm aspects, such as the replanting of seedlings. “So, it would be funded over a series of provincial budgets. We are hoping to have more of [our plan] completed

right around the time [we release] our actual platform.” Wyse said NDP forests critic Norm Macdonald has been touring the province and will detail the party’s forestry plans shortly. “I will ensure that [MacDonald] is available to bore down into the five or six points that were identified for what we’re going to be doing in the forest industry with us [potentially] becoming government.” Nechako Lakes MLA

John Rustad recently said the NDP devastated B.C.’s forest industry in the 1990s, with what he calls “bloated bureaucracy and labyrinth of red tape.” “The BC Liberal government, since 2001, has cut over 150,000 regulatory requirements, a 42 per cent reduction.” He added the NDP had passed an average of 400 regulations every year. “When stacked up, the NDP’s Forest Practices Code regula-

tions stood 70 feet tall and added a billion dollars of costs to the industry.” However, Wyse said that rather than looking back and rounding up numbers, the B.C. Liberals should focus on the state of forestry today. “To pull a bunch of figures out of the air without looking at the consequences of what’s going on in the forest industry, I think is a little bit on the irresponsible side.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED NEW PROSPERITY GOLD-COPPER MINE PROJECT March 1, 2013 - The Federal Panel reviewing the proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine Project invites the public to comment on the additional information filed by the proponent, Taseko Mines Limited. The additional information was provided in response to questions the Panel sent to the proponent on November 26 and December 10, 2012. The questions were issued following the Panel’s review of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), submitted by the proponent on September 26, 2012, and the Panel’s review of the comments received during the public comment period. The Panel is providing a 15-day public comment period to give Aboriginal groups, the public, governments and other participants an opportunity to submit their views in writing to the Panel on the adequacy and technical merit of the additional information submitted by the proponent as measured against the EIS Guidelines. The opportunity to present more detailed views and information on the project and its environmental effects will be provided at the subsequent public hearing. The Panel will determine if the EIS is sufficient to proceed to public hearing based on its own review of the additional information and on its review of the comments received. If the Panel determines the EIS, supplemented by the additional information, is insufficient to proceed to public hearing, it will ask the proponent to provide further information in the necessary areas. If the Panel determines it has sufficient information to proceed to public hearing, a public notice will be issued 30 days before the commencement of the hearing. The Panel must receive all comments by March 16, 2013. Comments will be considered public and posted on the online registry for this project. Forward your written comments in either official language by mail or e-mail to: Livain Michaud, Panel Manager Federal Review Panel – New Prosperity Project 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3 Tel.: 613-948-1359 / 1-866-582-1884 NewProsperityReview@ceaa-acee.gc.ca The additional information, the information requests and the EIS are available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca , registry number 63928. To be kept informed of the progress of the review, provide an e-mail address to the Panel Manager. About the project The proponent, Taseko Mines Ltd., is proposing to develop an open pit gold-copper mine located 125 km southwest of Williams Lake, B.C. The proposed project also includes tailings and waste rock areas, an onsite mill, an approximately 125 km long power transmission line corridor, an access road and a load-out facility.

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He adds the New Prosperity Mine proposal “saves” Fish Lake and preserves the spawning habitat, while the first mine proposal had eliminated the lake and its spawning grounds, at an added cost to Taseko of $300 million to move the tailings facility two kilometres upstream from Fish Lake. Battison says the “important part” of the IRs and the panel’s examination of Taseko’s responses will be “can the lake be preserved, how will it be preserved, and what needs to be preserved” to ensure that the fish

population is sustain- ment will create lasting able. value, Battison notes. While the fish habitat “It provides 57,000 stream below Fish Lake person-years of will be gone, upstream employment for the conbetween the struction and lake and the operation of the tailings facility 20-year mine is another creek [in] direct and with fish habitat indirect jobs in that he explains the region. will be pre“So, we served, so it is feel it’s an Brian that water qualimportant ecoity that’s being Battison nomic initiative examined. for the [Cariboo“That [upstream Chilcotin], and the creek] is more than region’s hard-hit by the sufficient to ensure the pine beetle.” viability of the trout The panel also population in the lake requested details on the and in those spawn- Habitat Compensation ing habitats feeding the Plan, baseline data for lake.” SARA-listed mosses, The economic impact wildlife maximum of the project develop- disturbance area, miti-

Recruitment strategy success Following are the highlights from the Cariboo Regional District board meeting in Williams Lake on March 1. The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) received a recent news release from Northern Health that outlined the success NH has realized with the recruitment of health-care professionals to the region. Northern Health has successfully recruited nearly a dozen Northern Medical Program (NMP) graduates to

include in a total of 55 physicians since Jan. 1, 2012 from around the province, country and world. Further information is available online at northernhealth.ca.

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Mine expansion and operations and the proposed New Prosperity Project. Further information about both projects is available on its website at tasekomines. com. Felker Homestead Directors approved the addition of the Felker Homestead on the CRD’s Heritage Register. The CRD will notify the Minister responsible for Heritage Conservation, so the property can be added to the provincial heritage registry.

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gation for effects on grizzly bears and the Bat Baseline Program. It asked for more information on quantification of the human health risk from contaminated country foods from any concentration of components in the soil, with hazard quotients based on “total dietary exposure.” The IRs request additional detail on the effects of noise, light and dust on the use of lands and resources for traditional purposes by Aboriginal peoples near Fish Lake, with supporting evidence on proposed mitigation measures. While Taseko’s response to the IRs constitutes 800 pages of material, Battison notes anyone interested in reviewing certain aspects can easily search the dig-

ital response document by entering keywords such as “fish habitat” or “water quality”. Battison reiterates his earlier statement that this is “not an inordinate amount” of IRs to see at this stage of the review process. He adds there may be more IRs yet, but he doesn’t expect any and hopes to see the panel accept the revised EIS and move to a public hearing process by May or June. Taseko’s detailed responses to these and the other IRs are available online at www.ceaa.gc.ca/050/ document-eng. cfm?document=86597. The information notice about the current public comment period ending March 16 is online at www.ceaa.gc.ca/050/ document-eng. cfm?document=86627.

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Al Richmond awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

In honour of the contributions he has made to the CaribooChilcotin, Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond was presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during a special presentation by Quesnel mayor and CRD director Mary Sjostrom on Feb. 28. “I am honoured and humbled to be presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal,” said Richmond. “It is a privilege to serve the residents of Electoral Area G and the regional district. It is a role I take very seriously and am dedicated to making sure the voice of our residents is heard by senior levels of government.” Said Sjostrom: “I congratulate chair Richmond on this prestigious, well-deserved award. Al is an elected official who represents not only his community and the region, but who also contributes to many aspects of local government across the province through his work with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM).

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Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond was presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on Feb. 28 by Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom on behalf of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

“He is also an exceptional community volunteer who devotes his time to a number of causes. I am very proud to be able to present him with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on behalf of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.” Richmond was first elected to the CRD in 1993. He has served for six consecutive three-

year terms, representing Electoral Area G in the South Cariboo. In 2011, he was reelected to the board of directors and is currently serving his fourth term as the CRD chair. Before being elected as the chair by his peers, he served as the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District chair from 1999 to January 2009, prior to which he served three years as

vice-chair. In 2012, Richmond was elected as the UBCM third vicepresident during its convention. He was first elected to the UBCM executive in 2008 as the Electoral Area representative. In 2011, he was appointed as a Member at Large to UBCM’s Presidents Committee as a result of the 2011 local elections, which

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he B.C. Liberal government’s budget tabled on Feb. 19 is not a balanced budget. It is a bogus budget, filled with accounting tricks, unrealistic revenue projections, and unsustainable expenditures in areas that support British Columbians, such as health care, post-secondary education and skills training. In reality, this is the fifth deficit budget in a row tabled by the B.C. Liberals. This budget relies on nearly $800 million from a fire sale of British Columbia’s valuable land and assets. Never mind how short-sighted that plan is, most of the properties they are banking on aren’t even for sale yet. Since they first announced their fire sale in the 2012 budget, they’ve completed no sales. Respected economist Don Drummond wrote a report for the Ontario government that addressed the issue of asset sales. He advised,

“Do not count chickens The B.C. Liberals also before they are hatched. If promised, in writing, they assets are to be sold, never wouldn’t implement an HST incorporate any revenue before the 2009 election. from such planned sales While the Liberals into a budget before the spend nearly $17 million fact.” of taxpayers’ money on However, that’s exactly pre-election partisan ads what the B.C. to promote the Liberals are premier’s record doing. on skills training, The B.C. their budget Liberals’ reveals the truth. projected This budget expenditures are predicts a unrealistic and reduction in unsustainable. the number of Just look at student spaces the health-care in college and Bruce budget. They university, Ralston cut the projected provides less increase to money for health care by $233 million, student assistance and but failed to tell British less support for advanced Columbians the truth about education. There is what that will mean to no new investment in them. apprenticeship and industry British Columbians training. haven’t forgotten that the In contrast, New B.C. Liberals promised Democrats will present a before the 2009 election practical plan connected to that their deficit budget the priorities of B.C. and its would be in the red by $495 regions. million “maximum,” but Priorities include it ballooned to almost $2 improving access to skills billion after the election. training and post-secondary

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f history does, indeed, repeat itself, the B.C. Liberal government is done – time to stick a fork in ‘em. With the provincial election just around the corner, there is very little time for the B.C. Liberals to rebound their most recent misstep – a leaked memo detailing the plan to use of government resources to prop up the B.C. Liberals’ popularity with ethnic communities. It is a sign of a desperate political party willing to do almost anything in an attempt to cling to power. Not only does the memo describe the misuse of government staff and resources, but its language in the January 2012 draft memo, which was leaked to the Opposition NDP, also makes the “outreach” particularly to the Asian communities as “quick wins” before the May 14 election sound completely disrespectful and hollow. On March 1, soon after the NDP released the memo, Premier Christy Clark accepted the resignation of longtime assistant Kim Haakstad who e-mailed the ethnic vote-getting plan to party and government staff. Then after an emergency cabinet meeting on March 3, Advanced Education and Multiculturalism Minister John Yap resigned from cabinet pending the results of an internal investigation. Premier Clark apologized for the third time in the legislature on March 4, and didn’t rule out resigning herself depending outcome of the report from her deputy minister. We are witnessing the quintessential unravelling of a political party as it heads into an election. We saw the Socreds go down in flames in the early 1990s under a cloud of investigations and misuse of government power. Then the NDP popularity plummeted in the late ‘90s while Glen Clark held the reins of power. Now, it is very likely the B.C. Liberal government has reached the end of its rope. If the party is annihilated in the election like the previous Socred and NDP governments were, it will mark the end of a made-in-B.C. fairy tale about a political party that was pulled out the dust by then leader Gordon Wilson and later taken to power by an idealistic Gordon Campbell who promised to change the way British Columbians were governed. It would be unfortunate, indeed, if the NDP wins the 2013 election based solely on the unpopularity of the B.C. Liberal government, and not because of the virtues of its political platforms and the changes it would make. It is unfortunate that good, hard-working MLAs like Donna Barnett will have such an uphill battle in her attempt to regain the opportunity to represent her constituents in Victoria.

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education. Our plan will focus on key priorities that will reduce inequality and improve our economy. And we’ll show how we will pay for our priorities. For example, New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix has proposed a nonrepayable student grant program for young British Columbians and workers in transition to gain access to post-secondary programs, which we will fund through the reinstatement of a tax on big banks. The B.C. Liberals’ budget is not balanced and it promises to saddle the next government with a very serious fiscal situation. It shows they are not up to the challenges facing B.C. today. It’s time for a new and better government that is more connected to British Columbians. Adrian Dix and B.C.’s New Democrats are offering change for the better, one practical step at a time. Bruce Ralston is the NDP finance critic and SurreyWhalley MLA.

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To the editor: This letter is in response to your front page article, headlined Council wants to discuss doctor shortage with local physicians, in the Feb. 22 edition of the Cariboo Connector. It references communication between the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) and Enderby Mayor Howie Cyr. The CPSBC is very sympathetic to the problems rural and remote

communities face in recruiting and retaining physicians. As your article mentions, our province has a long history of relying on international medical graduates (IMGs) to deliver competent medical care throughout under-serviced areas – and for this we owe a debt of gratitude. The problems around physician shortages are nation-wide, and much is being done at the national and provincial level to break down barriers so qualified IMGs can

Wrong for Tories to muzzle scientists To the editor: This is an open letter to Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod. Your party has deemed it necessary to censor our scientists to the point where they are no longer able to speak freely about their work, but can just report what their Conservative handlers have crafted for them to say. American scientists have admitted they can’t even work bilaterally with our scientists, as they are not willing to sign our confidentiality agreements. It is one thing for (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper to require his MPs to stick to official

party lines and talking points, and quite another to silence the voices of the leading minds of our times. Those government scientists belong to Canadians and not the Conservative party; their work belongs to the whole country, if not mankind. Why should scientists not be allowed to share their ideas about polar bears, global warming or climate change? What do government scientists have to say that is so uncomfortable for the Conservative government? Who is to be censored next? Gordon Laity 100 Mile House

enter the workforce as quickly as possible. Physicians who have received all or part of their medical training outside of Canada and lack Canadian credentials are often granted a provisional licence as an interim step so they can apply their knowledge and hands-on skill to the care of patients while under supervision. To advance to a full licence, an IMG is then required to complete Canadian qualifying exams – just like Canadian medical graduates.

Physicians who have completed medical training programs in countries that are not recognized as being equal to Canadian training programs are required to undergo a competency assessment program before they are granted a licence or allowed to practise in any capacity. While no such program exists in B.C. at this time, the CPSBC has been working closely with the Ministry of Health to develop a robust competency assessment program for IMGs, which it hopes

to pilot in 2014. The CPSBC’s role in the recruitment process is to ensure IMGs meet educational and competency requirements before they are granted a licence. The standards for licensure are consistent across Canada, and while the CPSBC will continue to work towards positive solutions for recruiting IMGs, it is not willing to compromise on these national standards. Heidi M. Oetter CPSBC registrar

Seedy Saturday an important event To the editor: Seedy Saturday is an annual event in many communities across the country, including our own. The Horse Lake Community Farm Co-op will host the event with the Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables can be rented by groups involved in gardens and food production as well as businesses selling gardening or plant based products. The main idea is to kick off another garden season by getting together to exchange seeds, purchase some and pick up some gardening tips. Gardeners are an enthusiastic bunch. It takes enthusiasm to brave the late frosts and the early ones,

dig the rocky beds and fight off the mosquito and black fly. But nature is generous with rewards of potent herbs and garlic, robust potatoes and massive heads of cabbage. Fortunately, I spent many summers in the garden as a kid. My grandfather grew a spectacular garden and started enough bedding plants for his nine children. Grandpa’s garden was the neat and tidy type with precise rows and perfectly spaced plants. My garden is a patchwork of native plants, companion planting and dense mats. Seed is hope for the future laying dormant in all its potential. It holds the story of many seasons past and the genetics to survive a multitude of conditions. Diversity is the key to long range survival. When we grow a plant out to

seed and gather that seed for the next year’s planting, we contribute to the selection process nature does. Many plants can produce viable seed in our area. This is how local varieties have been selected and improved over generations. It is an internationally recognized right of farmers to save seed. The grower knows the plant from which the seed is taken and under what conditions it grew. With observation and practice we can reclaim this interesting and responsible activity and participate in the sewing of the future. Save seed of the past, plant seeds today, inspire the generation of tomorrow.

Joe Oliver on oil, gas and coal hasn’t been successful in Europe at all. decided to do. We’ve been approaching Anyway, it’s not part of our thinking. the reduction of emissions on a sectoral We are making significant progress on basis, and the next area of focus will be greenhouse gas emissions. Our recent regulations in the oil and gas sector. regulations regarding heavy-duty vehicles, TF: You’re comfortable with the idea that the previous rules regarding exporting LNG that replaces coal cars and light trucks, which are is an appropriate step at this identical to the U.S., are going time, one that’s doable as opposed to be helpful. to these Kyoto-type gestures? And also the rules relating JO: It is doable. And on a to coal-fired electricity. It’s our global basis, this would be a objective to see all those coal very significant development. plants closed, and in that regard, If China, for example, could we’re certainly ahead of the U.S. significantly move from coal Coal is contributing 40 times to gas, that would have a huge Tom the greenhouse gas emissions impact. Fletcher of the oil sands. And actually Canada’s small. We’re about the oil sands are less than half two per cent of global emissions. the emissions from coal-fired We have to do our part; that’s electricity in the state of Illinois. the responsible thing to do, but it’s the We’re moving with the U.S. on the big emitters that are going to make the over-arching objective of reducing our difference to global emissions. greenhouse gas emissions by 17 per cent TF: International Energy Agency talks from 2005 to 2020, but we’re also doing about self-sufficiency in the U.S., oil and other things that the U.S. hasn’t yet gas, by 2035. What does that mean for the

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Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver attended last week’s international conference in Vancouver on liquefied natural gas development. I spoke with him about Canada’s energy exports and emissions. Here are excerpts from that discussion: TF: President Barack Obama’s recent state of union address seemed to hint at approval for the Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta to United States refineries, with perhaps some measure to go along with it like a carbon cap and trade market. Your government has backed North American cap and trade before. Would you do it again? JO: No, we’re not thinking about that at all. The U.S. Congress is opposed to that concept from what I understand. TF: Your party ran ads targeting NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and equating cap and trade with a carbon tax. They’re not the same, are they? JO: The end result is that taxes increase because of how we handle carbon. It

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Canadian economy? JO: Firstly, I don’t think they’re going to be self-sufficient in oil. North America will be self-sufficient in gas and oil. What it means is, for gas we’re going to have to find new markets, and for oil, we’re going to have to find markets to sustain the growth in supply. The United States will still be a big buyer of Canadian oil. We’re shipping about twoand-a-half million barrels a day, of which a million comes from the oil sands. Right now, we’re losing about $50 million a day because of the crude oil bottleneck in the U.S. midwest, compared to international prices. We absolutely must find new markets, which is why our government, in principle, is supporting the transport of oil and gas to the west, to the east, continuing to the south and possibly even the north. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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KELOWNA - The daughter of Kelowna’s top cop has been sent to jail for seven months for her role in a “dial-a-dope” drug trafficking operation. Lisa McKinnon, 23, daughter of Kelowna RCMP Supt. Bill McKinnon, was sentenced Friday, March 1, morning in Kelowna after pleading guilty to three charges — one count of trafficking a controlled substance (heroin) and two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (heroin and cocaine). Judge Vince Hogan sided with the Crown prosecutor in sending McKinnon to jail rather than giving her the conditional sentence that McKinnon’s lawyer, Chandra Corriveau asked for. But while the Crown attorney wanted McKinnon jailed for a year, Hogan said he was giving her credit for pleading guilty and for voluntarily seeking help from a Lower Mainland drug counselling and rehabilitation program. He knocked five months off the Crown’s request for a year in jail. But in sentencing McKinnon to jail rather than a conditional sentence in the community, Hogan said a message needed to be sent that so called “dial-a-dope” operations will not to be tolerated in the community.

Kamloops rockslide snares a Saturn

KAMLOOPS - A rockslide early Sunday morning (March 3) led to the closure of Hugh Allan Drive behind Costco, between Versataille and Copperhead roads. Large chunks of rock came crashing down on the section of road that climbs high over the Versataille commercial area, connecting Aberdeen with Pineview Valley. The slide occurred while Kamloops was in the midst of a steady rain. A yellow Saturn car appeared to have been stopped by the rockslide, though no injuries were reported and an up-close inspection revealed surprisingly little damage.

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Mile House area. Weather and deteriorating road conditions were contributing factors in all of these collisions, but there were no reported serious injuries. Only one of the incident involved two vehicles. The rest of the collisions were single vehicles going off the roadway. The motoring public is reminded again that winter driving conditions are still in effect.

Excessive speeding On Feb. 28, 100 Mile Traffic Services observed a vehicle being operated at a high rate of speed on Highway 97 near Yale Road, south of 100 Mile House. The vehicle was caught on radar being operated at 51 km/h over the posted speed limit. The male driver from the Lower Mainland was charged with excessive speeding and his vehicle was

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Over the limit On Feb. 26, 100 Mile RCMP pulled over a vehicle on Canim Lake reserve as the driver was known to not have a valid driver’s licence. During the investigation of this offence, investigators determined that the male driver was impaired by liquor. However, this person did not meet the Immediate

Roadside Driving Prohibition criteria. He was detained and returned to the 100 Mile House Detachment where two breath samples were obtained and the readings were both 170 mg%. Charges of impaired driving and driving over the legal limit are being recommended to Crown against a 32-year-old Canim Lake man. He has a court date of May 7.

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Roe Lake grow-op busted

A large marijuana grow operation was busted near Bridge Lake on March 2. RCMP members located the grow-op and bags full of dried marijuana when they executed a search warrant on March 2 at a property on Colgan Road, near Roe Lake. Four males are now facing drug trafficking charges after the growop was found inside the residence and in an outbuilding on the property. Police seized a total of

1,015 marijuana plants along with approximately 50 pounds (23 kilograms) of packaged, dried marijuana “bud” and growing equipment at the property, located about 50 kilometres southeast of 100 Mile House. North District RCMP media relations officer Const. Lesley Smith says the search warrant and subsequent bust was carried out by members from the North District Integrated Marihuana Enforcement Task Force (NDIME) and the 100

Mile House RCMP detachment. “The estimated street value of this drug seizure was over $1.15 million. The plants from the outbuilding had recently been harvested and the bud was packaged and ready to be transported. These bags will now be transported by the RCMP, Continued on A15

determines which jurors deliberate. The additional jurors will help minimize difficulties that occasionally occur in lengthy trials, such as when jurors need to be discharged. This can result in the size of a jury being reduced below 10, the minimum number required by law, leading to a mistrial. Jury selection for the trial of the navigating officer charged with criminal negligence causing death in the sinking of the Queen of the North began Jan. 9. The trial is being heard in Vancouver Law Courts. Fast Bytes: • A 13- or 14-member

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In the near future, South Cariboo residents will see some changes at local landfills and transfer stations, including access hours and how their refuse is handled. Cariboo Regional District directors recently endorsed the final draft of the updated Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), and it has now been sent to the province for approval before adoption. CRD chair Al Richmond says the twoyear pilot project at Lac la Hache transfer station is well underway, and if is deemed a success by the board, changes will begin at other sites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know this year whether weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to continue with that project.â&#x20AC;? The Lac la Hache site currently has controlled access hours (and closed Wednesdays and Thursdays), trash compaction, a large-item share shed and segregated bins for cardboard and for wood waste. The solid waste projects are partly intended to reduce the CRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trucking costs to take waste from transfer stations to the disposal areas, he explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a significant savings in Lac la Hache. We can haul a greater amount of material [in each truckload], because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re compacting that before we haul it.â&#x20AC;? If the project is successful, there is $250,000 in the CRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 pro-

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expressed questions it feels require representation from all interested A New Prosperity groups. Mine open house, fea“When the chamber turing all viewpoints got wind of this open on the contentious house [style] event, we project, will be held at felt we should try to the 100 Mile support it. Community “Discussion Hall on March around our 16 from 1 to 4 [board] table p.m. was that there Anyone interis a lot of conested in learning fusion with more about information various aspects coming from Tom of the project is Bachynski both propoencouraged to nents and attend. opponents, so to be The South Cariboo able to have both at the Chamber of Commerce same place, same time (SCCC) is sponsoring appears to be brilliant.” the event after being On Feb. 5, a letter approached with the was sent out inviting idea by local business- the Friends of Fish man Len Doucette, a Lake and the Fish Lake supporter of the pro- Alliance mine opponent posed copper-gold groups to participate, as mine project. well as Taseko Mines All interested parties, Ltd., Horton Ventures whether they are sup- Inc. and the Tsilhqot’in porters or opponents of National Government the project, are invited (First Nations). to informally present Invitations were information and answer also extended to questions from the gen- District of 100 Mile eral public. House Mayor Mitch SCCC president Tom Campsall, Cariboo Bachynski says the Regional District chair chamber is supporting Al Richmond and the open house because C a r i b o o - C h i l c o t i n its members and the MLA Donna Barnett. general public have Bachynski says the Carole Rooney Free Press

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Expansion of the successful backyard composting program will also be top priority, followed by evaluation of centralized composting of yard, garden and vegetable waste deposited at municipal Eco-Depots (in Phase 2). Illegal dumping

will also be discouraged through future bylaws to be enforced by a new bylaw enforcement officer dedicated to solid waste matters. For more information, to download the SWMP document or to complete a survey for Lac la Hache transfer station users, visit www. cariboord.bc.ca.

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Bachynski says, adding they will, hopefully, come away with a clear vision to making a personal decision. The SCCC is covering the hall rental costs, so there is no charge to participate. All participants must pre-register with the chamber and provide information on each group representative’s background and

credentials, as well as information pertinent to their groups. For more information, call the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce at 250-395-6124. “It is a [genuinely] unique opportunity for 100 Mile House and we do hope people take in this open house to truly understand the value of New Prosperity, as well as the concerns.”

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If you can’t go to them, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will bring a mountain of information to you. Next month, the society launches a free telesupport and learning group for local caregivers of a family member who is living at home with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. The eight-session pilot project is designed specifically for residents who are unable to attend support or education sessions in person due to geography, disability or other reasons, says facilitator Jan Robson. Meetings will be conducted over the phone, on Friday afternoons, beginning on March 15 and running through May 10. “Participants will gain increased knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and better communication skills for interacting with the person with dementia,” Robson says. Other benefits include improved problem-solving and self-care skills, better knowledge of – and access to – resources, and an expanded support network. Each call will include up to eight family caregivers. Participants only need a standard telephone. They call a toll-free number at the scheduled time and will be able to hear and speak with one another at all times during the meetings, which run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Program hand-outs will be mailed to participants before March 15. For more information and to apply, call Robson toll-free at 1-800-667-3742. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.

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then destroyed.” Upon locating marijuana grow-ops, she notes police often find a room designated for electrical components consisting of ballasts, panels and wiring. This particular operation had a makeshift room situated between two growing rooms in the outbuilding, Smith explains, which housed chemicals and metal shelving units holding industrial electrical cables and ballasts. Two, 45-gallon barrels with water and nutrients for the plants were also

located nearby. “This was an extremely dangerous setup as the use of enormous amounts of electricity near an open water source can result in electrocution or a potential fire.” Three men from the Lower Mainland and a fourth man from Poland were arrested and are facing charges of production of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. The accused will be making their first court appearances in 100 Mile House on July 2.

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Nela Slosarkova, left, Emma Pettitt and Bryton Armishaw put on a good performance for the 100 Mile House Elementary School anti-bully assembly on Feb. 26. It was part of the school’s leadership group’s numerous skits about the harm bullying does and how all children should be nice to each other.

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Cariboo area patients with chronic disease and those with mental illness and substance use issues will benefit from new or expanded programming announced by the B.C. Liberal government March 1. These programs are community-based and intended to help improve patients’ quality of life and help keep people out of the hospital. “Providing support at a community level will help us meet the increasing health-care demands in areas of mental health and chronic disease,” said CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. The initiatives are part of an investment of up to $50 million in projects throughout British Columbia that will strengthen primary and community care across the province. The areas targeted in 100 Mile House and Williams Lake includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is a condition that obstructs air flow in a patient’s lungs. Williams Lake will also receive investments that will also target mental health and subs Jackets carveuse. s Sstance Coa t a “The projects outlined are H ts all great examples of Sintegration in health care at work,” said Norman Embree, Interior Health (IH) board chair.

“These are targeted approaches to very specific populations, and we are excited to be working with local physicians and our staff in these key areas.” 100 Mile House and Williams Lake are among several communities within IH to receive funding. Communities were selected based on a number of factors, including the prevalence of related conditions and the demand for additional community-based supports. Interior Health will direct $2.2 million to a program called BreatheWell. In Williams Lake, IH has hired a respiratory therapist to work with COPD patients in the community, to manage symptoms and help avoid unnecessary hospital visits. There will also be a role for expanded rehabilitation efforts and education. COPD is one of the leading causes of death in Canada and rates continue to increase. Statistics show within IH, the percentage of patients with COPD has climbed from 5.4 per cent in 2001 to 7.8 per cent in 2010. The unpredictable and serious nature of “flare-ups,” when symptoms, such as shortness of breath, coughing, and mucous become acute, means many COPD patients must often use

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By Paula Faragher Each year around the world, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events occur not just on this day, but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. This year’s theme is “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.” The idea of a day for women, celebrated all over the world, began at the beginning of this century in America and Europe. The focus was the movement for women’s rights and achieving universal suffrage for women. International Women’s Day really took hold between 1913 and 1917 when women held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with their sisters. Despite great strides made by the interna-

tional women’s rights movement over many years, women and girls around the world are still married as children or trafficked into forced labour and sex slavery. Women are refused or excluded access to education and political participation, and some are trapped in conflicts where their bodies are perpetrated as a weapon. Around the world, deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth is needlessly high, and women are prevented from making deeply personal choices in their private lives. Many of us may think “this doesn’t happen in Canada,” but we don’t have to leave our own province to see examples of the mistreatment of women. For years, aboriginal girls and women in northern British Columbia have succumbed to violence and abuse on the

“Highway of Tears.” Additionally, on average, women receive between 30 and 40 per cent less pay than men earn for the same work. Women also continue to be victims of violence, with rape and domestic violence listed as significant causes of disability and death. Women have fought for their rights on and off the field for years, many without knowing, praise or validation. International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate all women for their contribution to moving forward for a more equal tomorrow. How do we move forward? My suggestion is to start small, start with self awareness of the inequalities that still exist in our society. Secondly, we could open our hearts to allow for real change. With recognition comes change and with change the possibility that one

day gaps in inequalities may no longer exist. The 100 Mile House and District Women’s Centre Society’s mission is to provide accessible, essential services

to women and families impacted by poverty, discrimination, violence and abuse through our commitment to equality, acceptance and empowerment.

Come and celebrate International Women’s Day at the Women’s Centre on March 7 from 12:30 to 3pm. Join us for cake, coffee, and conversation. For more

information, call the office at 250-395-4093 Paula Faragher is the 100 Mile House and District Women’s Centre Society’s women’s counsellor.

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The Cedar Crest Society for Community Living had its members decked out in pink and clotheslines full of rosy messages at its anti-bullying event on Feb. 27, recognizing Pink Shirt Day. They all had a lot of fun and enjoyed a fiesta lunch together at the society’s training centre.

Are you on the voters list? Elections BC is conducting an enumeration and updating the voters list for the May 2013 Provincial General Election. Are you registered to vote? It’s easy. It’s convenient. You have choices. Be ready. Your choices to register to vote or update your voter information are: Online Register or update your information on Elections BC’s Online Voter Registration (OVR) system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at elections.bc.ca/ovr. You need a B.C. Driver’s Licence or a Social Insurance Number to use the system. (OVR) By Phone Call Elections BC toll-free at 1-800-661-8683, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturdays. In Your Community From March 6 – 23, temporary voter registration opportunities are at hundreds of locations throughout the province. View electoral district voter registration opportunities at: elections.bc.ca/registration-opportunities.

Is there someone registered at your address who no longer lives there? Call Elections BC or go to elections.bc.ca/remove to have them removed from your address. Who can register? You are eligible to register to vote if you: . are a Canadian citizen, . are 18 or older, . have lived in B.C. for the past six months. Election workers required: Over 37,000 election workers are needed to work for the May 2013 Provincial General Election. View available postings at elections.bc.ca/jobs.

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On Feb. 19, the 2013 Forest Grove Legion executive was installed with Zone Chairman Vivian McNeil officiating. Jim Tindale was sworn in as president – his first term in office. “My goal as president is to work toward more involvement of the Legion in the community and to find ways to increase membership. More members would enable us to accomplish more things in the community.” Commander McNeil has visited the Forest Grove branch many times during her eight years in office. She remarked on the positive things that are happening in her district, which extends from Wells to Clinton, at a time when many Legion branches have closed across Canada. “Legion branches are usually the heart of their communities, and in our district they are tenacious. They are holding their own. “In one case, in Wells, 12 young people joined the Legion. They are revitalizing their branch, and as a result, their community will benefit.” Branch #261 executive members for 2013 include president Jim Tindale, past president Tom Timleck, vicepresident Doug Smith, secretary Darlene Tindale, treasurer Linda Smith, sergeant at arms Rene Leblanc, service officer Doug Smith. Executive committee includes Jo-Ann Armstrong, Walter Janke, Tom Timleck, Reg Hayward, Shirley Lalonde, Ed Kennedy, and Mike Smith. Science fair The students

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The Royal Canadian Legion Zone Commander Vivian McNeil installed Jim Tindale as president of the Forest Grove Legion on Feb. 19. McNeil visited the local Legion to swear in the new executive board members.

the Forest Grove Elementary School have been preparing science projects under the instruction of teacher Peggy Reed. On Feb. 21, judges Doug and Karen Smith and Chris Thain selected the following students and their projects to take part in the District Science Fair today (March 6). First place was awarded to Elizabeth Haretzmuller. Second place was shared by Sierra Selle and Mike Van Osch. In third place was Dylan Kelsey. “I was very pleased

with all of the students and what they accomplished,” Reed said. “It was hard for the judges to pick the best projects.” Extraordinary volunteer Every winter, an unsung hero volunteers his time to make life easier for his neighbours and other people in the Grove. After every snowfall, Amby Gustafson fires up his bobcat and sets out on his rounds, often hot on the heels of the grader. For years he has

cleared out the ends of driveways and moved snow from the community hall and other parking lots. If anyone is sick or unable to clean off their driveway, Amby makes sure that it’s done. He says it’s just something he likes to do. Darts dynamo Was there magic in her new set of darts? Was it a secret homing device in each little missile? Only Janet Brown knows.

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On Feb. 22, she doubled out four times and thus entered the unofficial Forest Grove Legion Darts Hall of Fame.

auction will be held to benefit the Forest Grove Children’s Fund, beginning at 6 p.m. It is sponsored by the Legion, 94 Lions,

Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department and the Community and Parents Advisory Council. Proceeds from the

fund will go towards the school playground. The fund has a proviso to provide for sick children if the need arises.

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The Watch Lake/ Green Lake Community Association (WLGLCA) held its annual general meeting on Feb. 18. It was a nice gathering of Watch Lake residents and the wine and the cheese platters were very tasty. The elections of the new board and directors were held at the end of the night. The community association executive includes Joni Guenther as president, Tanya Richards as vice-president, Mark Bulman as treasurer and Kim Wierzbicki as secretary. The directors are Brian Thatcher, Judy Thatcher and Rose Sander. Good luck to all members in their new positions in the WLGLCA. The community association will be holding a Pancake Easter Breakfast, during which there will also be an indoor garage sale. Please register your children’s names for the Easter egg hunt by March 25. For more information, all Tanya at 250-456-7783 or e-mail/text the writer at kimmycow@yahoo.ca.

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BC Cowboy Heritage Society preserves, promotes cowboy lifestyle By Mark McMillan The Kamloops Cowboy Festival, the British Columbia Cowboy Heritage Society (BCCHS) Student Scholarships, the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Joe Marten Memorial Award for the Preservation of Cowboy Heritage in BC, and the Mike Puhallo Memorial Scholarship are all part of the BCCHS mandate. The BC Cowboy Heritage Society was incorporated on June 5, 1996 and the objective was to promote, encourage, establish, conduct and operate events and activities relating to the preservation of cowboy heritage in B.C., while fostering and developing community interest. The society is a registered non-profit

society and is totally run by volunteers. One of the biggest events the society does is the Kamloops Cowboy Festival, which is held annually on the second weekend in March. The Festival brings in over 40 true cowboy entertainers for the weekend with the focus on keeping the cowboy

tales alive in music and cowboy poetry – emphasizing that the event is a cowboy festival and not a country music fest. It includes a cowboy trade show with booths selling just about anything western – home decor, art in many forms, saddles and tack, numerous horse products, cowboy/western

clothing, etc. The Festival is also home to the Art of the West Show and Sale which features juried art, photography and sculpture. The five student scholarships, for $500 each, offered each year are paid out to students whose entries must depict the cowboy and/ or ranching lifestyle. Cowboy poetry, short stories, art, and cowboy crafts are the categories. For more information on the society components, see www.bcchs. com. It includes the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Joe Marten Award archives, as well as information on all of the above. Mark McMillan is the president of the BC Cowboy Heritage Society.

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BC Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee still cowboying at 86 By Mark McMillan Red Allison has been riding pretty much his whole life, and now at 86 years young, he’ll still load a horse in his trailer and head out to the range, often in the Green Lake/Watch Lake area, by himself, to check the critters. The following just barely touches on why he was inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame. Red Allison was born June 27, 1926 and grew up in Kamloops. Other than a short stint in the Second World War, when he had to herd war prisoners instead of cattle, he’s never really moved away from British Columbia. Since his last school year in 1944, and one semester of college, Red has always either owned cattle and/or horses, or worked on a ranch. After finishing school, he worked for Art Bishop at 57 Mile, and then Henry Cornwall at Cherry Creek. In the spring of 1948, Red rode the five-day horseback trip to Alkali Lake where he worked until the end of winter. In 1949, he spent most of the year back at Cherry Creek before heading once again to Alkali Lake for the winter. In the spring of 1950, Red worked for the Circle S and was the cow boss until 1958. It was here that he met his wife, Dionne, whose family ran the Dog Creek Store, and in 1954, they were married – now Red had to start herding kids – four boys. In the spring of 1959, he accepted a job as the cow boss at the Gang Ranch. In 1960, he was herdsman for Tranquille Farms. In 1961, they bought, and moved to, the Riske Creek Store. Five years later, they sold the store

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Red Allison looked at the displays at the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin in Williams Lake, which is the home of the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame, recently. Red knew a lot of folks who were in the stories and photographs on display.

and moved to their own ranch – still in Riske Creek. During the 11 years in Riske Creek, he worked for the Gang Ranch and managed the steer pasture, Ray Thompson’s ranch, sorted cattle at the livestock yards in Williams Lake and Quesnel, and broke horses for the public. Before he was married, Red rodeoed and then he was a wellrespected pick-up man for several years. In the early 1960s, he helped start the Interior Amateur Rodeo Association, which became known as the Interior Rodeo Association, and then the B.C. Rodeo Association. Red did quite a bit of stock contracting, too, supplying livestock to rodeos, including the 100 Mile House Rodeo. He has been a director and president of the Clinton Cattlemen’s Association, and a

director for the BC Cattlemen’s Association. Anyone who had anything to do with cattle in the Cariboo would know Red, as he

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COWBOY HERITAGE WEEK BC Cowboy Hall of Fame showcases cowboys who made a difference By Mark McMillan British Columbia’s early history was carved out of the wilderness by thousands of hard working and often forgotten cowboys. The BC Cowboy Hall of Fame was started by the BC Cowboy Heritage Society in 1998 to capture the memories of these living legends and share their stories. The committee believes that induction into the Cowboy Hall of Fame is the only formal way to recognize and record into history the contributions of these “hard working and often forgotten cowboys.” The committee limits Hall of Fame eligibility to actual working cowboys to help ensure the legends, both present and past, and their contributions to B.C.’s heritage will not be forgotten or overshadowed. The criteria, in all of the following categories, are that the nominee must be, or have been,

Longtime South Cariboo cowboy Wendell Monical is also a member of the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame.

a professional working cowboy or rancher whose contributions have been made in B.C. The categories are guidelines only and include: Working Cowboy, Competitive Achievements, Ranching Pioneer, Horseman, Artistic

Achievements, Family, and Century Ranch. Descriptions of these categories can be found on the website www.bcchs.com under “Hall of Fame.” The 100 Mile House area was very much a part of B.C.’s beginnings, and ranching still plays an important role in the economic, social, and cultural life. Some of the names of inductees in the 100 Mile area include Red Allison, Pat and Charlie Baker, the Cunningham family, Norman Granberg, Floyd Grinder, Danny Lytton, Maiden Creek Ranch, Harry Marriott, Wendell Monical, and Dick Threlkeld. A full biography and photo of all the inductees can be found on the “Archives” page of the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame under www.bcchs.com. Mark McMillan is the president of the BC Cowboy Heritage Society.

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Norman Granberg, left, Anna Granberg, Mark McMillan and rodeo royalty posed together at the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo in April 2012.

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Thanks to a suggestion that came from the British Columbia Cowboy Heritage Society (BCCHS), B.C. now has its own official Cowboy Heritage Week. Society president Mark McMillan of 70 Mile House says the BCCHS presented the idea to Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett early last month, and in a matter of a few weeks, a proclamation was issued by the provincial government to designate March 3-10, 2013 as Cowboy Heritage Week. The proclamation, which recognizes the importance of cowboy heritage and the ranching industry to the province, was fittingly announced by Barnett at the 13th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert on Feb. 9. McMillan says instigating such a proclamation was a natural. “Our mandate is to promote and preserve cowboy heritage. To do a heritage week is so close to our mandate, it isn’t funny.” The proclamation was one of several shining stars at the concert. A lineup of some of the best cowboy entertainers that B.C. has to offer, including Hugh McLennan, Gordie West, Matt Johnston and Frank Gleeson, kept the audience at two separate shows engaged from start to finish. “The entertainers were super,” says McMillan. “People said it was one of the best shows yet.”

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In the early 1970s and for a decade to follow, he managed the OK Cattle Co. in Big Bar and had 20 per cent ownership before moving to their current location on Mound Road in Clinton. During the time spent at Big Bar, a friend of Red’s, Ronnie Tomlinson, wanted help buying Twilight Ranch

at Big Creek. Red went in as a shareholder and kept his cows there. Now, here’s where the story gets interesting – and we see Red Allison’s true character … Ronnie passed away and it was thought that there was no will, so Twilight Ranch was left to Ronnie’s mother and

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she sold the ranch. Later, Red got a call from a Williams Lake lawyer, and it turned out there was a will, but apparently the lawyer who made it had passed away and the files were passed on to a new lawyer. The new lawyer told Red that legally he could go after the money he

had been willed. Red said no, “don’t bother the poor little old lady. She already gave some to her family … no, I couldn’t do that.” Now, that’s the cowboy way! And it’s part of the reason he was inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame. Mark McMillan is the president of the BC Cowboy Heritage Society.

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2013 Ladies Bonspiel attracts crowds and out-of-town curlers Ken Alexander Free Press

tIM-BR-Mart A Event The Graden Rink (Kamloops) won the A event by beating the Folk Rink (100 Mile House), which took second place. The Sandback Rink (Kamloops) placed third and the Gilbert Rink (100 Mile) was fourth.

The 100 Mile Juvenile Boys curling team is off to provincials in Prince George today (March 6). Chance Bourassa, Mathew Nielsen, Michael Nielsen, Ethan Sikiric and Christian Taylor will represent Zone 8 among teams competing from all the zones across British Columbia. Coach Maxine Todhunter says the boys are excited about the opportunity to go to provincials, and she is confident they’ll play well. The Juvenile age group is 11-16 years old. Ken Alexander photo

Hannah Lindner shot extremely well during the 54th Annual Ladies Bonspiel in 100 Mile House on March 1-3. The 11-year-old skip led her team to the C event finals against Joanne Doddridge’s rink.

100 Mile House Wranglers have a head coach The 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club has made one more giant step forward by announcing its first head coach. Doug Rogers has agreed to terms to become the first head coach in the history of the organization. Rogers was a very successful coach in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) when he was bench boss in Columbia Valley for two seasons – 2002-2004, says Wranglers president Tom Bachynski. Throughout his time in Columbia

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The 100 Mile Curling Club hosted its 54th Annual Ladies Bonspiel on March 1-3, and the curling rink was packed with players and spectators all weekend. There were 17 teams competing and they came from Kamloops, Merritt, Clearwater, Ashcroft and 100 Mile House. The great curling performances started on Friday night and continued all day Saturday, leading up to the finals on Sunday afternoon. Local teams fared extremely well by placing two rinks in both the A and B event playoffs, and C event saw four 100 Mile teams finishing in the top 4.

tim Hortons C Event The Doddridge Rink (100 Mile) won the C event by beating 100 Mile Juvenile girls team (Lindner Rink) whose members put up a good fight. The Todhunter Rink (100 Mile) placed third and the Bernard Rink (100 Mile) finished in fourth place. The bonspiel attracted large and knowledgable crowds this year, with spectators filling the lower viewing area during every draw. Clearly, the crowd favourite team was the 100 Mile Lindner Rink, skipped by 11- year-old Hannah Lindner. At times, the spectators consisted of so many parents, siblings and grandparents there was no room in the stands for anyone else. The girls entered the bonspiel to get competition

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Valley, Rogers’ teams had twice as many wins as they did losses, Bachynski says, adding he was an integral part of recruiting players who moved onto higher levels of hockey. “Doug really knows how to get the most out of each of his players,” says Jason Botterill, who played for Rogers. “He has an exceptional record coaching in the KIJHL and always puts a hard-working team on the ice.” Botterill has agreed to be a mem-

ber of the Wranglers scouting staff. Rogers has a long affiliation with Kent Lewis, who is head coach of the Powell River Kings of the British Columbia Hockey League, and Lewis says he anticipates this relationship will continue as the Wranglers develop players for the next level of junior hockey. “I’m excited about working with Doug again and look forward to both teams helping each other down the road with the goal of seeing players develop and getting the opportunity

to get to the higher level.” Bachynski says this is a big piece of the puzzle as the 100 Mile House Wanglers move toward entering its first season in the KIJHL. “A lot of consideration has gone into this selection and we are confident the 100 Mile House Wranglers will be as competitive as possible in the coming season. “Up next is to get all the marketing aspects together. The community is Continued on A28

REgIStER foR SoftBALL South Cariboo Minor Softball president Kari Edle says registration is slow coming in, with about 50 total registrations to date. The registration cutoff day is March 30. People can still register at the Canlan office at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre (SCRC), Exeter Sporting Goods and Jeans Place. Practices are held at the ball fields behind the SCRC, starting April 30.

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Dylan McNeil helps Kamloops Blazers win championship

Ken Alexander Free press

100 Mile Ranch resident Dylan McNeil, who plays for the Kamloops Jardine Blazers Peewee Rep Tier 1 team, figured prominently in his team’s recent run to the league championships. McNeil and the Jardine Blazers went up against the Kelowna Jr. Rockets in the playoffs, which saw Kamloops win the bestof-three games series with back-to-back victories. Game 1 resulted in a run-away score of 6-1, with McNeil notching a goal and an assist. Game 2 was a much tighter affair with the

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100 Mile House resident Dylan McNeil, second row far right holding the flag, played a significant role in his team’s run to the Peewee championships.

Blazers scoring a 4-3 victory. McNeil potted the game-winning

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experience and were sponsored by RBC – 100 Mile House branch. They didn’t disappoint, as they won several games to get to the C Event final, where they played a great game and gave all the teams a real challenge, says club president Joanne Doddridge. She adds all of the curlers agreed that by next year, the girls will be even better contenders “Everyone was impressed with the juvenile girls. They exhibited great sportsmanship; they were fun; they gained lots of valuable experience, and they surprised everyone with their curling skills.” However, their coach Jim Mitchell says he wasn’t surprised. “They’ve been making major strides all year long.” In the C final, Lindner stole points in the fourth and fifth ends, and the score was knotted at four in the sixth. However, they gave up a steal four in the seventh end, and it was too late in the game for them to catch up. As usual, all the ladies

had a great time, says Doddridge. “Our men’s league curlers did a fantastic job of looking after the ice all weekend, plus they prepared and served an amazing turkey dinner on Saturday night for the 68 curlers and their friends.” After dinner, there was a dance and New Age Entertainment provided the music and helped the ladies rock to the bonspiel’s 1950s theme, the club president says, adding they even had a surprise visit

from Elvis. “The 100 Mile Curling Club is strictly run by volunteers and we are fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers who all work to make curling successful in the South Cariboo.” Folks who are interested in curling can call Doddridge at 250-3952296. “Next year, we will be offering opportunities to learn how to curl, so visit our website at www.100milecurling club.ca to see what the fun is all about.

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had an extremely successful season with an overall record of 35 wins, eight losses and four ties. They went 16-1-0 in league play.

Now, McNeil and his teammates are going to be competing in the Provincials at the University of British Columbia during spring break (March 18-22). They will be lacing up their skates against some storied franchises, such as Burnaby Winter Club and North Shore Winter Club. Coach Kyle Allen recently put the alternate captain’s A on McNeil’s sweater because of his leadership abilities. “We made him an alternate captain not just for the sacrifice he makes to play in Kamloops, but also for his work ethic. He is well liked and respected by his teammates and he is vocal in the dressing room.”

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Team takes second in Valemount

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The Central GM Novice hockey squad finished second in a four-team tournament, with a two-win and two-loss record in Valemount, Feb. 23-24. Game 1 against the Prince George Leafs ended in a 10-1 vic-

tory for Prince George. The Central GM MVP award went to Noah Sanders. Game 2 versus the Prince George Gingerbreads saw 100 Mile House winning 9-3. The team MVP award went to Ethan Ashton. In game 3 against Valemount, Central

GM skated to an 8-3 victory, with Reichert Sanford picking up the team’s MVP award. 100 Mile faced the Leafs again in the game for first and second place, and the Prince George squad earned a 12-0 shutout. The 100 Mile MVP award went to Jake Henderson. Central GM goalie,

Gavin McLean, faced more than 50 shots in the championship game. “It was a very onesided game, but the team did not give up and played their hearts out right to the end, and they were still smiling when they came off the ice, says team manager Karen McLean. “Coaches, Rob Sanford, Mike Cole and Chris Henderson were very proud of their team.” Prior to this tour-

ney, the team had not won a game all season, McLean adds, so they were extremely excited to win two games at the tournament and go home with a secondplace trophy. “We were all very proud of how well they played and how they came together as a team.” She notes Colton Sanford (older brother Reichert Sanford) was the big winner of the puck toss.

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Tourney provided good competition Ken Alexander Free Press

The gymnasium at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School was filled with the sounds of men and women serving, spiking and digging during the adult co-ed volleyball action March 2-3. The skill level was excellent and there were many close games in the double-knockout tourney. Although the competition was intense, there was obvious respect and camaraderie among the teams, with smiles and chuckles all around. Event co-ordinator Josh Dickerson, who is a setter with Strange Brew, says all of the teams were strong and it was very competitive

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Jason Pasemko of The Heartbreakers successfully dug the spiked ball up, while Laura Findlay got into position for the next return during the adult co-ed volleyball tournament in 100 Mile House on March 2-3.

volleyball. Bang-a-rang from Kamloops played

Masala Mix from Williams Lake in the finals with the

Kamloops squad coming out on top. However, Bang-a-rang had to beat Masala Mix twice because of the true double-knockout rules. The games were very entertaining with the points going backand-forth, and finally Bang-a-rang won by two points to claim first. The other Kamloops team, I’d Hit That, finished first in the round-robin during Saturday’s play, but closed out the tourney in third place. The tournament host team, Strange Brew, finished in fourth and the other local team, The Heartbreakers, were right behind them in fifth. The third team from Kamloops, Sloppy Sets, ended up in sixth,

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going to be a big part of our team as we embark on this journey.” Spring camp is scheduled for April 19-21. The club executive, which includes president Bachynski, vice-president Greg Aiken, treasurer Rick Takagi and secretary Crystal-Dawn Langton treasurer, expect all 60 spots will be filled to give them a good look at local players and players in general who want to be a part of the

club’s history. Camp information can be found at w w w. 1 0 0 m i l e w r a n glers.com, or calling

250-945-4466. Noting the 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club is a society that owns and operates

the hockey franchise, Bachynski says he is not the owner of the club as has been reported in other media outlets.

Corrections A recap of the elementary school inter-school basketball tournament in the Feb. 27 edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press incorrectly credited 100 Mile House Elementary School with the win for the Grade 7 girls tournament. Hors e L ake

Elementary School was the winner and 100 Mile and Mile 108 Elementary School tied for second. We apologize for the error. RE/MAX Cup coordinator Greg Lund was misquoted in the

hockey write-up on page A23 of the Feb. 27 edition. Lund says he did not say the “Smokn Guns did exceptionally well considering they had four women on the team.” We apologize for the error.

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while All fired Up from Lytton and the team 440 finished in seventh and eight place respectively. “It was a great weekend with some very entertaining volleyball, which was enjoyed by the players and the spectators,” Dickerson says. “Another great tournament” were some of the comments from the visiting teams, he says, adding the visiting squads said that they would definitely be returning for next year’s competition. Dickerson offers special thanks to Harley and Audrey Tighe, Lisa Crompton, Stacy Ounpuu and Laura Findlay for all of their hard work in helping co-ordinate the tournament.

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Company. MC Commercial

Inc and Mabe Canada

Inc are licensees.

DEALER ZON

February 1 -

DEALER Promotion Available: ZONE

Eligible models for this excludes discontinuedpromotion include any current GE Cafe or obsolete products. products Cannot be combined except OTR microwaves, countertop with any other offer. microwaves and range Offer available to Canadian hoods. residents only. Offer Cooktop plus Wall Oven must be on is not available to dealers, the same invoice to GE Cafe is a trademark of General Electric Company. qualify for the builders or contractors. MC Commercial Inc See a sales associate $400 savings. Offer and Mabe Canada Inc are licensees. for more details.

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Eligible models for this excludes discontinuedpromotion include any current GE Cafe products except or obsolete products. OTR microwaves, Cannot be combined countertop with any other offer. Offer available to microwaves and range hoods. Cooktop Canadian residents plus Wall Oven must only. Offer is not available be GE Cafe is a trademark to dealers, builderson the same invoice to qualify for of General Electric Company. MC Commercial the $400 savings. or contractors. See Inc and Mabe Canada Offer a sales associate for Inc are licensees. more details.

resilient and able to respond to challenges and opportunities. A strong community is

Please give to support

STRONG COMMUNITIES.

Including 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, Lac la Hache, Forest Grove, Canim Lake, Lone Butte, Bridge Lake, Sheridan Lake, Lac des Roches, 70 Mile House, Green Lake/Watch Lake and Clinton.

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MT. TIMOTHY SKI AREA

Box 33, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Guest Services, Mtn.: 250-396-4095 mttimothyguestservices@gmail.com

0 1 h c r Ma at 9:00am Starting

Chances

All day specials

including $25 Adult Lift Tickets

WIN

Seasosn! Passe

PLAY GAMES: • Tim’s Challenges • T-Shirt Smash

Live Entertainment Refreshments Best Dressed Retro Costume Prizes!

Fun for the whole family! Congratulations to Mt. Timothy for 25 years of Skiing & Snowboarding fun!

Income Tax ServIceS P: 250.395.2122 F: 250.395.3236

Marilyn MacNeil

Authorized efile representative Please call to book an appointment

100 Mile House Office

Williams Lake Office

208 - 475 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House, BC Telephone: 250-395-2274 Toll Free: 1-877-383-8081

201 - 35 S. 2nd Avenue Williams Lake, BC Telephone: 250-392-2911 Toll Free: 1-877-392-2911

Lac La Hache

FOOD MART

Everything you need in

ONE STOP!

RaceTrac

GAS

250-396-7631

HWY 97, At the turn off to Mt. Timothy

108 Building Supply

Fencing • Paint • Hardware

For all your building products! Phone: 250-791-5244 • Fax: 250-791-7344 E-mail: 108buildingsupply@bcwireless.com 108 Mile Ranch, BC s r

CONGRATULATIONS

25th ANNIVERSARY Phone: 250-395-3916 Fax: 250-395-3973 Pinkney Complex, 7-530 Horse Lake Road 100 Mile House, BC

DONNA BARNETT

Happy skiing everyone

MLA Cariboo-Chilcotin

Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm

C H R Y S L E R

100 MILE HOUSE

831 Alder Ave. 100 Mile House

DL#8435C

Unbelievable Tire and Custom Wheel Deals

Congratulations on 25 Years!

WE CARRY QUALITY PARTS • Automotive, Industrial & Welding • And Much More! We also carry Hydraulic Hose & Wire Rope

Exeter Parts & Supplies

260 Exeter Stn. Rd. • 250-395-2277

MON. - FRI. 7am - 6pm SATURDAY 8am - 5pm SUNDAY 10am - 3pm

CONGRATULATIONS on creating 25 Years of Winter Bliss!

Visit us at… www.sunriseford.ca • HWY 97, 100 MILE HOUSE

1-866-213-9701

250-296-4116

Accountants 438 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House • Ph: 250- 395-3169 www.macaloneyandassociates.com

from your friends at 250-395-2787

100 Mile House 2 95 B Cariboo Hwy 97 Coach House Square 250-395-4094

r day!

Happy Birthday, Mt. Timothy!

Toll Free 1-877-395-2787

Call or drop in:

Williams Lake 139 N. 3rd Avenue 250-392-4135

Enjoy you

Mailing Address:

PO Box 95, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0 Email: donna.barnett.mla@leg.bc.ca

Happy 25th Anniversary, Mt. Timothy!

“Accounting is a tool, not a task”

Located behind the 108 Mall

To Our Very Own Ski Hill On Their

P rizes! Games! Fun! Food!

Congratulations!

Serving 100 Mile House, Williams Lake & Quesnel area. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS / BUSINESS ADVISORS LLP

24 Hour Snowphone 1-877-392-1446 a i

Behind the 150 Husky Centre

March Madness

Saveonanalladditional 20% winter jackets, snowpants, skis, snowboards, snowshoes, toques, goggles, gloves and helmets

Hop in early for best selection!

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Announcements

Employment

Cards of Thanks

Career Opportunities

JOHN KOZAKEVICH would like to extend his heartfelt thanks to his family and friends for all the cards, money, gifts and great food at his surprise 80th birthday. A special thank you to Virginia for all the pictures. A big thank you to Dot for all her help and the great pictures. Also, thanks to the band for the great music.

Employment Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

The Wolf & The Rush radio stations in 100 Mile requires sales executives. Sales experience preferred. Vehicle and valid license required. To apply email cverbenkov@reachthecariboo.com or fax 250-9922354.

NOW HIRING! Journey person, 30 Millwrights, 50 Pipefitters, 20 Welders, with industrial experience for a large project in Vanscoy, SK. Wages $34-$40/hour, plus retention & completion bonuses, 14/7 shift rotation, paid benefits, RRSP’s. Travel & living out allowance (for eligible candidates). Successful candidates must complete a pre-access A&D test & CSTS 09 training. Apply with current resume and references to jobs@monad.ca or online at: www.monad.ca or fax 1-888398-0725 or in person at 9744-45 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5

Trades, Technical FITTER/FABRICATOR

250-395-2219

Maple Ridge shop req. full time Fitter/Fabricator with specific pressure vessel/heat exchanger experience. Can interpret shop dwgs is well versed in layout, fitting and tacking of pressure vessel tube and shell heat exchangers & tanks w/minimum supervision. Competitive Salary, with Beneﬁts Including Pension. Please e-mail resume emmfg.com

FAX: 250-395-3939 Office Hours: 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES Display Ads: Friday, noon Classified Display ads: Friday, 4pm Classified Word Ads: Monday, 2pm

Employment

Sales

Help Wanted

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Advertisements should be read on the first publication date. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. NO CASH REFUNDS AGREEMENT: It is agreed by any display or classified advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION: Advertisers are reminded that provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry, place of origin, or age unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved. COPYRIGHT: Copyright and/ or property rights subsist in all editorial, photographic and advertising content appearing in any edition of the 100 Mile Free Press. Permission to reproduce wholly or in any part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or technical process in a publication, must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law. NO ADVERTISING ITEM WILL BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE PRIOR TO PUBLICATION.

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C H R Y S L E R “ FI NE S T L O G H O M E S O N E A R T H ”

WORD classified ads can be emailed to us at:

classiﬁeds@ 100milefreepress.net BUT remember to include: • your phone number (and area code) • category you want your ad in • number of weeks you want the ad to run. • your credit card number, name on card, expiry date, and verification code Ads received without the required information will not be published. There is a $5 charge if you require a tear sheet or need your credit card receipt mailed back to you. If you require further information, please call the Free Press at

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Employment

Pioneer Log Homes is looking to fill the following full time positions:

is looking for an energetic and dedicated salesperson.

• Level 3 First Aid Attendants • Experienced Log Home Builders • Labourers

We offer wages plus commissions, bonuses and benefits. Valid driver’s licence is required.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform physical work. Prefer applicants with carpentry and chainsaw experience; however willing to train the right applicants. Please submit resumes to 351 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 3P7 or email hr@pioneerloghomesofbc.com EXPERIENCED CDA required for Dr. Dale Henry, starting April. Prostho module an asset. Office Hours TuesdayWednesday-Thursday 7:30am - 6pm. Resumes to: 201-330632nd Ave, Vernon, V1T 2M6 Fax 250-545-6872 or email: docsmiley@shawcable.com GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message for Information: 1800-972-0209. 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.

Business Opportunities ACCOUNTING & Tax Franchise - Start your own Practice with Canada’s leading Accounting Franchise. Join Padgett Business Services 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1-888-723-4388, ext. 222. EMPLOYMENT ALERT. Some “ Work at Home” advertisements as well as some advertisements that appear to offer jobs usually sell information manuals and directions.

100 Mile House

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Full-time position. Requires FSR, TQ & Class B tickets. Refrigeration an asset. Competitive wage. Fax or email resumes to: 250-396-4110 troy@countryprime.com

Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca

Please apply with resume to: mikeredmile@hotmail.com All applications will be treated confidentially.

Help Wanted

JOB FINDER

For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us. • Cashier • Experienced Prep/Cook • Supervisor/Bartender • Mechanic • Bookkeeper • Community Domestic Aide • Registered Care Aide • Front Desk/Laundry Person • Typesetter/Designer • Construction Labourer

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 250-395-5121 • 808 ALPINE AVE.

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

Administration

We are a leading Canadian forest products company with half a century reputation of exceptional product quality, customer service and innovation. We are operated by people who take pride in their work and are rewarded for their ability and entrepreneurship. The company today supplies markets worldwide with technologically advanced, engineered forest products that are used in residential construction and industrial applications. Our manufacturing operations are located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. We are currently seeking an individual for the following vacancy in our Woodlands Division located in 100 Mile House, BC:

PART-TIME (CONTRACT) ACCOUNTANT/ ANALYST 100 Mile House, BC As the part-time (contract) Accountant/Analyst you will be reporting directly to the Divisional Controller and indirectly reporting to the Woodlands Manager. The Accountant/ Analyst combines analytical / problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail in order to promote excellence as established in the Company vision, mission and values. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Preparing timely and accurate monthly cost statements for the Woodlands operations, within 2 business days from month end, ensuring proper accounting policies are followed and Woodlands cost statements are free of material errors or misstatements • Reconciling Woodlands balance sheet accounts to general ledger, including maintaining silviculture and stumpage accruals by timbermark and/or license • Preparing related month-end journal entries • Calculating weekly and monthly log recovery factor and preparing weekly and monthly inventory and consumption summary. Includes overseeing the physical inventory count of logs where required and completing a weekly and monthly reconciliation • Preparing weekly cost statements, calculating the delivered log cost and forecasting the delivered log cost for the following weeks • Preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly analysis reports as required • Analyzing fibre acquisition opportunities • Tracking log sales, delivered volumes and revenue, and preparing AR invoices and tracking payments • Entering IVARA requisitions as required • Maintaining a database for safe keeping agreements • Conducting day-to-day accounting for Woodlands as required and providing backup and assistance for Woodlands Accounting Clerk and Divisional Controller.

As the ideal candidate you have two years of related accounting experience, preferably in the forestry industry. An accounting designation is preferred but is not required. You will need strong analytical skills, and computer skills, particularly in Excel. You will also need to have strong written and oral skills. This position may require some weekend work so flexibility with your work schedule is an asset. Please submit your letter of application and resume, in confidence by Friday, March 22, 2013 to: Attention: Human Resources – Vancouver Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP P.O. Box 49307, 3194 – 1055 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3 Fax: (604) 661-3201 or by email: jobs@ainsworth.ca

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In Memoriam Gifts

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Memorial Donations

Counselling

Maintenance Services

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. you don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca FOR RESTLESS or Cramping Legs. A Fast acting Remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Online: www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD online: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

BC HOUSING is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149.

Misc. Wanted

Commercial/ Industrial

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

1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224. EXCELLENT location! Large commercial unit avail for rent immediately, suitable for retail/ light mfg. Approx 1380sqft, Pls call 250-808-7722 for details

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

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

Therapy Groups 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 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

Financial Services

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DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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

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

Painting & Decorating CARIBOO PAINTING SERVICES and repairs. Residential and commercial. Fully insured. Chris 250-644-4033.

Pets & Livestock

Equestrian 7 Reg. Standard Bred, brood mares, pasture bred, 2 reg standard bred stud, am 88 yrs & retiring. 1 (604)376-9680

Feed & Hay GOOD quality grass mix. 60lb. square & 800lb. round bales. No rain. 250-593-4677. SMALL round bales. No rain, barn stored, great horse hay. $40 each. 250-397-4126 SMALL square bales, no rain. Barn stored. Call 250-3952291, or Cell 250-395-0886. SMALL squares and some small rounds. Delivery available. 250-397-2378

Livestock FARRIER SERVICE: 250395-3606. WANTED: Wild turkey goblers or Jakes. 250-672-5598.

Pets 100 MILE DOG CLUB, obedience & agility lessons. Agriplex starting March 21, 2013. Obed 6:30, agility 7:00. For more info call: 250-395-6491. 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

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

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.

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Road, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

Drywall LAC LA HACHE Drywall Services Prices to suit - top work to boot

John Paterson 250-396-7615

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

Real Estate 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.

Garage Sales

CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Drew

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168 PARKVIEW APTS: 1 BDRM apt for rent renovated, downtown 100 Mile. $550/mo, 2 bdrm $650, bachelor $450. Includes heat. (250)395-3660 or (250)706-9144

Duplex / 4 Plex LARGE 1 bdrm $510 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile. Avail. March 31st. 250-397-0128. QUIET up-dated 2 bdrm. $525. Laundry included. Gateway area. 250-395-2080. SPACIOUS 1 bdrm unit in 4-plex in 100 Mile. $700/mon. 250-395-2550.

Mobile Homes & Pads 2 BDRM mobile home at 105 Mile. No pets. $600/mon. plus utilities & D.D. 250-395-2012. In 100 Mile, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, storage, $650/mth, no large dogs. NS. 250-395-7744.

Homes for Rent 2 BDRM Duplex, large carport, minutes to 100 Mile. NP. $650/mon includes snow removal. 250-396-4070. 3 BDRM duplex in 100 Mile on quiet street, backs on to Crown Land. $750/mon. plus DD & Ref. 250-397-2182. AVAIL. April 1st. 3 bdrm upper floor of house, plus garage, refs & dep, NS, $750 + 1/2 util. 250-593-4354. LOWER HALF of newer house. 93 Mile. Separate entrance, 2 bdrms, beautiful oak kitchen, in-floor heating, appliances, includes utilities. $675. 250-459-7771. Avail. March 1 MARCH 1, bright kitchen, 2 bed, 2 bath, 14’ mobile at 5449 Saunders, 103 Mile. $730/month + utilities. 250-3954602 or cell 250-706-9701.

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

250-395-2311 982 Alpine, 100 Mile House

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

250-395-2447 Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School

Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

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

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

250-395-3090

Seasonal Acommodation $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Garage Sales

Our Team Delivers!

250-791-5295 • READY-MIX CONCRETE • PUMP TRUCKS • • FORM RENTALS • CONCRETE BLOCKS • • CRUSHED AGGREGATE PRODUCTS •

TATTON STATION ROAD, 100 MILE HOUSE

Call me for print, online and ﬂyer advertising!

Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. CANADIAN Solar panels 230W $260 New!! limited. 250392-7119, info@solareagle.com

Professional Services

Phone: 250-395-2219

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

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Fax: 250-395-3939 martina@100milefreepress.net

Martina Dopf Consultation in English/German

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

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Rentals

Legal

Suites, Lower

Legal Notices

LARGE bright 1 bdrm garden suite, in 100 Mile near park, newly renovated, $700 per month. Includes utilities, cable, laundry, NS, NP, Refs reqd, 250-395-3826.

Notice to Creditors and Others

Transportation

Scrap Car Removal

FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP* “The Only Ministry of Environment Approved Scrap Car Recycler.”

100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts Ltd. 250-395-1141

Toll Free: 1-877-395-1133

100mileautoparts@telus.net *Certain restrictions apply. Call for details

Snowmobiles 2009 Ski Doo 800 Summit 154”. Excellent cond. 2400 km Lots of extras. Call 250-3959065 or Cell 250-395-0526. $5500.

Trucks & Vans

• • • • • •

1999 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY 4X4

Crew Cab, Long box 7.3 turbo diesel 170,000km on motor/turbo, well maintained K&N, straight piped lifted, airbags HID lights, fender flares, new snow tires and 33” M/T’s on summer rims

$10,500 obo 250-945-9450

Legal Notices

LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND

Re: Estate of Jens Peter Kristensen, aka Jens Peder Kristensen, aka Peter Kristensen, aka Jens Kristensen, Deceased, formerly of 7335 Canim Lake Road, Canim Lake, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Jens Peter Kristensen, also known as Jens Peder Kristensen, also known as Peter Kristensen, also known as Jens Kristensen, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, c/o Centennial Law Corp, at PO Box 2169, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0 on or before April 4th, 2013 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Community Newspapers

Take notice that Terence and Tammy Steneker have made application to the Province of British Columbia for a Crown Grant for Residential/Recreational purposes covering Block B, District Lot 8596 situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Lillooet District.

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There are several ways families can have educational fun during the cold days that keep folks indoors. Hat parade Provide children with dress-up clothes, let each child choose an outfit, and then invite them to choose a hat from your collection. Then have them parade around the room. Choose a child to be the parade leader and give him or her an instrument to beat out a marching rhythm. You can also play recorded marching music, too. Let each child have a turn being the leader. This is a great opportunity to take photographs. Let it snow Let your groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination come into play as you sing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowflakes.â&#x20AC;? Place some pillows or soft blankets in the middle of your circle to make snowdrifts. Encourage your children to dance and twirl with you around the circle, pretending to be snowflakes. After the song ends, see how silently everyone can fall to the ground landing on the snowdrifts.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowflakesâ&#x20AC;? is sung to the tune of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary had a Little Lamb.â&#x20AC;? Snowflakes falling from the sky From the sky, from the sky. Snowflakes falling from the sky To the Earth below. Watch them as they dance and whirl Dance and whirl, dance and whirl. Watch them as they dance and whirl Soft white winter snow. w w w. C h i l d C a r e Choices.ca Mittens match & snack Have the children toss all their mittens into a basket. Then have one or two children match all the mittens. Point out that when two children work together, the job is easier. After some sorting and matching, create some edible mittens. Using a batch of your favourite sugar cookie dough, let each child cut out four or six mittens with a mitten cookie cutter. While the cookies are baking, make milk icing (two tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, coloured with several

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Hayden Grinder, left, Sam Fait and David Fait recently enjoyed all the blue runs Mt. Timothy had to offer. Mount Timothy Ski Area is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a huge birthday party this Sunday (March 10).

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de JONG-ZIEREN Johanna Hendrika

Johanna Hendrika de Jong-Zieren, 79 years old, of 100 Mile House, B.C. passed away peacefully, early February 16th, 2013. Johanna was born in Haarlemmermeer, Holland on June 21st, 1933, and was married to the late Leendert Zieren. In the early years, Johanna worked as a librarian in Montreal. After her move to British Columbia, she was involved in caring for the elderly for many years. Johanna is survived by: her son John (Lise), Quebec; her sister Adriana; brothers: Willem Hendrik, Dick, Alberta; Gerrid Jan, Ontario; and many nieces and nephews, along with many friends she met throughout her life. Johanna will forever remain in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved her. Christa LeFlufy photo

Barclay Hoskins and his daughters Maddie, 3, and Lilly, 1, enjoyed Dads and Tots Nite, a free drop-in playgroup for dads, granddads and uncles to spend some quality time with their youngsters, on Feb. 15. The next session is scheduled for the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary gymnasium on March 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Ease up on the salt shaker Living Well Health tips… for your whole life. By Tara Stark Canadians have developed a taste for salt. Sodium is a nutrient found in table salt and many other foods and most of us eat more than double the amount we need each day. Too much sodium puts stress on our hearts and can put our health at risk. Any time is a great time to learn about how reducing the amount of sodium we eat can help keep our “tickers” healthy. Adults only need about 1,500 mg of sodium each day for good health. This small amount of sodium helps to regulate body fluids and blood pressure and it also keeps our muscles and nerves running smoothly. Unfortunately, most of us consume around 3,400 mg, which can lead to high blood pressure – a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Some sodium occurs naturally in foods, but most is added for flavour and preservation. All types of salt, including sea salt, kosher salts and other gourmet salts contain similar amounts of sodium.

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More than 75 per cent of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods, such as cheeses, deli meats, sauces and soups, packaged and ready-to-eat foods, pizza, fast foods and restaurant meals. Sodium is also found in lesser amounts in many foods that don’t taste salty, such as bread, baked goods, and breakfast cereals. Take these simple steps to reduce the amount of sodium that you eat: • Create meals at

home from fresh unprocessed foods. • Eat fewer packaged, ready to eat and take out foods. • Use the Nutrition Facts table to compare products and choose products that are lower in sodium. • Add little or no salt to food when cooking and remove the salt shaker from your table. Eating less sodium can help you and your family stay healthy and feel your best. Now, that’s something to take to heart. Tara Stark is a community nutritionist with the Interior Health Authority.

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1932 - 2013 We sadly announce the sudden passing of Mom Feb 22, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Heather (Jim) Black and sister Dee MacNaughton (George) and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Neil (1982) and her five brothers. She came to the Cariboo in 1950 and spent the next 30 years in the 100 Mile area. Her working years included Hall and 108 Golf Course, course, old Lone Butte Community community hall the first staff at the 100 Mile Hospital. In 1981 they moved to Cloverdale, then at Dad’s passing she moved to White Rock and spent her remaining years there. She will be sadly missed and dearly loved. No service by request.

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Alexis Jeanine Alexis Jeanine Peterson passed away at home on February 25, 2013. Born in New Westminster on July 18, 1951, Alexis spent most of her childhood at Deka Lake near 100 Mile House. As an adult she moved back to the 100 Mile House area, wanting the beauty and peace that she had grown up with. An avid outdoors woman, Alexis spent her day clearing with her trusty chainsaw and her backhoe (Betsy), caring for her chickens and spending time with her dogs. Her fierce independence, colourful personality and indelicate candor will be greatly missed by her mother Runa Peterson, her family Sandra and Gerry Roberts, great-niece Rena Williamson, Bruce Hiebert, Grant and Betty Peterson, Brian Greben and Victoria Greben and family, Sherry Dexter and Lillian and Larry Phillips. Alexis had many good friends, the closest being Maurene and Marc Adams and Rita Giesbrecht. We will miss you and always remember you.

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July 18, 1951 - Feb. 25, 2013 The family of Alexis J. Peterson, of 90 Mile, B.C., regret to announce her passing on February 25, 2013. Alexis passed away at home, on her farm at 90 Mile. Alexis was a long time resident there, where she raised various breeds of livestock over the years. She had a special connection with her dogs and chickens, which she cared for greatly. Before settling in the 100 Mile House area, Alexis worked in the building trade. She was not afraid to try anything from welding to horse logging. Alexis will be missed by her mother and eight brothers and sisters. She will also be mourned by her dog, “Skinny”. Thanks to all her friends who helped her out over the years in times of need. Goodbye Alexis, we will miss you. See you down the road a piece.

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Dieter Sept. 30, 1935 - Mar. 1, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce that, after a brave two year battle with cancer, Dieter passed away at 100 Mile Hospital, with his family at his side. Dieter was born in Berlin, Germany and in 1955, at age 20, he immigrated to Canada. He found his way to Jasper Park where he worked at Miette Hot Springs. It was there that he met his future wife Gundi Dietz. They wed in 1959 and had two daughters: Jeannette and Sheila. Dieter spent over 30 years working for various pulp mills which took the family from Hinton, Alberta to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Kimberly, B.C. and MacKenzie, B.C. In 1978 the family moved to 108 Mile Ranch, B.C. where Dieter worked for the CRD running the 108 Waterworks for many years. He continued with other ventures before retiring in 2003. Dieter loved to snowmobile with his family and friends. He enjoyed nature and loved to camp and boat. We will especially remember Dieter being so willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends or anywhere it was needed. Dieter is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Gundi, daughters: Jeannette and Sheila, grandchildren: Lisa (Klaus), Heidi (Kam), and Julie. A memorial tea will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers a donation in Dieter’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, The 100 Mile and District Hospital, the 100 Mile SPCA or BC Wildlife Foundation. We would like to thank the medical community of 100 Mile House; we are so grateful. “A noble man who will be deeply missed” 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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Early ranchers build a legacy for all Toil and trouble all in a day’s work for Granny Larson

By Sherry Stewart (Berger) (With notes from Arlene Jongbloets)

outh Cariboo residents are fortunate to live and prosper amidst countless lakes, breathtaking countryside and with a wide array of business and social services at their doorstep. If not for the early pioneers and cowboys, who laid down permanent stakes, tamed the land into productivity and connected with others to form communities, it may have been a very different picture. That’s part of the reason why March 3-10, 2013 has been newly designated as British Columbia Cowboy Heritage Week. One of the many early ranching families that contributed to the development of the region is the Bridge Lake pioneer clan headed by Norwegian couple, Hilda and Ole Larson. Following, are excerpts from a story published in the 1970 Cariboo Calling, written by local author Sherry Stewart (Berger), following an interview with Hilda, or Granny Larson, as she was commonly known. The story begins with Hilda’s arrival in Ashcroft and her journey north in May 1912, to meet up with Ole, who had come to the South Cariboo area ahead of her to scout for a home-

stead location. “We set up our tent at the 105 Mile Ranch. We cut poles and branches for a bed, and I remember I filled up gunny sacks with hay for a mattress. It wasn’t long before we met a fellow who said that Bridge Lake was a great country, and that there was a new road coming in from Little Fort to the Cariboo Highway.

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We had the first sawmill in our area, and I sure know how to whipsaw. We made everything ourselves of course. – Hilda Larson

“It was the fifth of August, 1912 when we started out from 70 Mile House for Bridge Lake. You see, in those days, there were no other roads like there are now, so we had to go from the 105 to the 70 Mile, and then go in from there.” Hilda and Ole settled for the winter on the east end of Bridge Lake. Come spring, Ole picked a spot near Roe Lake, the little family set up their tent, and work began in earnest. Often, Ole was gone and Hilda had to hold the fort under frightening conditions.

Hilda did what any pioneer woman had to do. She milked the cow. “An old cow that had never been milked. A real outlaw that we bought for $150.” She made butter, baked bread and dried meat. “There were no jars back then so we couldn’t can meat. We had to smoke it, or dry it, or pickle it.” She kept house and that included all sorts of chores women wouldn’t recognize today, like dampening down dirt floors twice a day so they wouldn’t get dusty, keeping coal oil lamps filled, splitting wood for the stove, and much more. She spun her own wool and knitted the mitts and scarves and jackets and toques necessary to keep her family warm in winter. Often Ole was away on his trap line and she had to drive the team four miles or more, sometimes in below zero (Fahrenheit, -18 Celsius) weather, to get hay for the livestock. Being the resourceful kind of pioneer woman she was, Hilda started a trap line along the route to where the hay was kept. “We had the first sawmill in our area, and I sure know how to whipsaw. We made everything ourselves, of course.

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Hard work never killed anyone 100 years ago From B1

“When it came time to put a roof on a building, first we’d lay boards across the log rafters, then we would put lots of hay on top of the boards, and then we’d plow up sod with a walkin’ plow. I drove the horses and Ole would hold the plow and make squares of sod. We turned them upside-down on that roof, packed real tight together, and it never rained through.” Hilda learned to cope with everything from the deadly threat of a cabin on fire to the depressing reality of a frost-killed garden in July. But the worst experience of all came in the late winter of 1918. “It was during the First World War, and the Spanish flu was so bad, we didn’t know what to do. Down in Kamloops and those towns, they couldn’t bury them fast enough. My husband had to be gone on the trap line, and he told me, ‘Now Mum, don’t you go anywhere and you won’t catch the flu,’ but it travelled through the mails, and I got it, and didn’t I get it good. “I don’t know what would have happened if Mr. Holland hadn’t come by and seen the little ones sitting outside, quite dirty.” Neighbour, Mr.

Holland, summoned his wife to nurse Hilda and another neighbour, Ed Higgins, was sent to inform Ole of Hilda’s illness. “On the way home, Ed killed a coyote, and that was a lucky thing because by then, Mrs. Nels Sandberg had come, and she wanted some kind of wild ani-

mal fat. So, she cut up some fat and rendered it out in a pan and mixed in some turpentine. Then she took one of my husband’s heavy wool undershirts and cut strips of wool and soaked them in the fat. They kept that fat warm on the stove and kept changing cloths whenever they

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This photo was taken in 1941 when Granny Larson was flanked by her sons Karl, left, and Jack.

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cooled off. “They had me propped up all night, with my legs hung over the bed and my feet in strong mustard water, and they kept that hot. I’ll tell you, if it wasn’t for Mrs. Sandberg, I never would have made it.” Hilda made it, and then some. She and Ole raised seven children and built a fine ranch, catered to hunters and fishermen, with one of the first resorts in the area. She, in turn, was midwife for many of the local women, and in the early thirties, she opened a grocery store on the ranch. Goods were brought in by the mailman, and the store became a local meeting place until she closed it in the early 1950s. “No one ever died of hard work,” she told Berger. Hilda lived to be more than 80 years old and many of her descendants remain in the South Cariboo.

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Bankers Variety Show promises to be a lot of fun Ken Alexander Free Press

The 10th Annual Bankers’ Variety Show in 100 Mile House promises to be bigger and better than past years. This year’s event is scheduled for March 23 at 100 Mile Community Hall and event spokesperson Louise Mayes, who has been involved in the event since its inception, says she expects the popular variety show will be another sell-out. The entertainment is supplied by the staff members of the 100 Mile’s financial institutions, and they go all out to provide hilarious, laugha-minute performances – all for a good cause and the benefit of the community. The staff members enjoy it because it allows them to break away from the perceived image of stuffy bankers by putting on some outrageous costumes and lip-synching to new and old-time

Shawna Norton left, and Julie Beyer were a hit last year when they performed at the Bankers Variety Show as the band Guns ‘N Roses.

favourite songs. The performances and surprises are what keep people coming back year after year. Tickets for Bankers Variety Show are $20 and are available at all financial institutions. Mayes, who works at RBC, says there are only 320 tickets sold and they go fast. Noting they hope to have between 12 and 16 acts, she adds the acts are often about “situations,” and are often celebrity-based, with fun costumes. Because it’s the show’s 10th anniversary, Mayes says there will probably be some special surprises. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. After all of the acts are done, a buffet, provided by Yummers, is served. “It’s a cold buffet with the meat, cheese and buns, and it’s all included in the ticket price.” The dance starts around 9 or 9:15 p.m. Noting there is also a safe ride home for folks who want to take

advantage of the service, Mayes says Central GM provides the vehicles and members of the 108 Mile and 100 Mile fire departments drive the passengers and their vehicles home. The price is built into the ticket price, but people can give a donation if they want to. Larry Rode will be the master of ceremonies; Rob Fry will be providing the music; Paul Luft will be doing the videotaping and people can purchase the tapes to relive the special moments. On top of all this fun, there will be 50/50 draws and they’ll be raffling off several great prizes donated by supportive businesses in the community. There is always a big-ticket item involved, but that prize hasn’t been determined yet. Mayes says all of the money raised goes to local charities. “All of the money stays in 100 Mile House.” Folks have to be at least 19 years old to attend.

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Dear Canimites A collective groan greeted the first rain last week, which left behind a sprinkling of icy driveways and yards. The redpolls loved it however. A large flock that gangs the feeder paused on their way to breakfast in the dripping branches of a brushy birch, enjoying a communal shower and preening. The first calves can be seen on the Canim Lake Ranch, and bulbs are sprouting in front of the Canim Lake Band’s church. Gentlemen, it’s time to service the kicker. Pirates of Canim Lake Bill and Josie Signarowitz of Reynolds Resort stopped long enough in Hollywood on their return home

Fossum speaks Ralph Fossum was back to speak to an appreciative crowd of 25 in Margo’s Cabin. He started by talking about what to do when someone dies, from the first notifications to the search for documents and wills. He gave a tremendous

Josie Signarowitz posed with this handsome pirate that she and her husband, Bill, purchased while they were in Hollywood. This buccaneer and four other props will have new homes by the water at Reynolds Resort.

to the resort this summer will see two of the characters mounted on the resort’s pirate ship, and the others stationed on the grounds. Bill has owned the resort for seven years. He has made great

Williams Lake & District Credit Union Community Investment Fund Williams Lake and District Credit Union is now accepting applications from local organizations and community groups for projects and initiatives geared to helping local communities achieve greater economic success and improve quality of life. Grants are available for projects focussing on youth, entrepreneurs, immigrants, low-income working families and aboriginal peoples.

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• March 5 – April 2 – Showcase Gallery features an exhibition of wildlife art by members of the Cariboo Artists Guild. • March 7-9 – 100 Mile Performing Arts Society presents The Wizard of Oz at Martin Exeter Hall. Curtain time is 7 p.m. nightly, and on March 2 and 9, there are additional matinee performances at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 at Didi’s and Donex. • March 8 – Wrestlemania is at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School gymnasium, featuring South Cariboo and Williams Lake grades 4 to 7 students. Wrestling starts at 10 a.m. and there is no admission charge. • March 8 – 100 Mile House Community Band performs in a benefit concert at 7 p.m. at 100 Mile United Church. Admission by freewill offering, with proceeds going to Christ the King Lutheran Church building fund. • March 9 – 2013 South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Black and White Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year Celebration gala dinner and awards presentations at 100 Mile Community Hall, 6 p.m. Tickets are $35, and to reserve, call South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce at 250-395-6124. • March 9 – Forest Grove Legion is hosting its Forest Grove Community Children’s Fundraiser with a spaghetti dinner and silent auction. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and admittance is by cash donation. • March 10 – Mt. Timothy Ski Area celebrates its 25th anniversary with Rad Retro Day, featuring day passes at $25, scavenger hunt, frozen T-shirt contest, season pass prizes, duck hunt, live entertainment, barbecue, birthday cake and a preview of the new guest services building. • March 15-17 – 100 Mile & District Minor Hockey Association Attitude on Ice, all female hockey tournament takes place at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. • March 23 – Bankers Variety Show, 6 p.m. at 100 Mile Community Hall. Tickets, $20 at all 100 Mile financial institutions. See bankers entertain with hilarious skits and lip-sync performances of some of the music industry’s best-known artists. Cold buffet meal and dance at 9 p.m. • April 7 – Bridge Lake Photo Group has its Fifth Annual Photo Exhibition from 1-4 p.m. at Bridge Lake Elementary School.

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This Pirate ship is waiting for a hearty crew on the beach at Reynolds Resort. With the addition of five new props from Hollywood, guests will be able to patrol the lake looking for gold and jewels.

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Wider role The Canim Lake Community Club recently surveyed members requesting feedback on a new set of purposes. The directors used the replies received to tune up the proposal that will be presented at the AGM. One significant change is an expansion of the role of the club as a spokesperson for the area’s interests to government, industry, or other agencies. The AGM will be April 4 in Margo’s Cabin at 10 a.m. Book club Five women gathered to discuss The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje. It is the story of an 11-year-old boy travelling by ship from Sri Lanka in the 1950s, bound for the England he has never seen. Good stories like this are engaging

and invoke wide-ranging discussion. As I worked in my shop below them, I caught bits of the women’s conversation. Three of them had immigrated to Canada as adults. They spoke of the emotions they felt as they set foot in this – their new homeland, in which the culture, even the language, was unknown. I wondered at that because I can only guess at the courage it takes to carve out a new life under those circumstances. But that is what makes this community a rich one – the depth of human character present in its members. Next up on March 19 is The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. All are welcome. Call Sheila Hart at 250-397-2645 for details. That’s all for now. Until next time, here’s wishing you many blessings.

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Wayne and Del Rowe, of Del’s Cuisine, served the most dinners at Bridge Lake Community School Society’s International Valentine’s dinner. Chinese food was the most popular menu choice for the fundraiser to provide school and seniors meals.

DeVries. The auction raised $1,220. The school gym was suitably decorated with hearts and flowers, and after dinner, guests were serenaded by Roe Lake’s 18-year-old singer/guitarist Jason Ruscheinsky. All in all, some $2,000 was raised to help BLCS provide the above meals. BLCS president Chris Lance and coordinator Gail Larson

thanked the many volunteers who worked so hard, and the guests for their much appreciated support. Wilderness trail As mentioned in the writer’s Feb. 20 column, Roe Lake & District Recreation

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Dozens of residents dined out on Valentine’s Day to support the Bridge Lake Community School Society (BLCS), which in addition to classes for all ages, provides a breakfast and lunch program for the elementary school children, and meals-on-wheels for seniors throughout the wider 100 Mile House area. Chefs Del Rowe, Stefan Lang, and Kris Verheul – assisted by their spouses Wayne Rowe, Elke Lang and Cheryl Verheul – served delicious “international” dinners, Chinese, Greek or Spanish, while decadent desserts were provided by school supporters. There were five door prizes and the silent auction had 14 interesting items, including a stunning painting by Michael Pape. Entitled “Through the Storm,” it went, after much bidding, to a delighted Piri

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The annual Dusty Rose fishing derby was held Feb. 9 at Big Bar Lake with 59 entries and the fish caught this year were larger than last year. The winners were: first, Roy Campbell with a 3 lb. 13 oz.; second, Kelly Lucas, 3 lb. 11 oz.; and third, Naomi Bishop 3 lb. 7 oz. Thanks go to Rod Mickelson for volunteering to weigh all the fish. After the derby, everyone gathered at the pub for a ham dinner and presentation of prizes. Sad passing The poker players of 70 Mile were saddened to hear of the passing of Al Nowick.

Al was a regular at Wednesday night poker and also attended the monthly poker tournaments at the community hall. He was always pleasant and had the respect of the other players. He will be missed. Poker tournament The next 70 Mile Poker Tournament will be held at the 70 Mile Community Hall on March 9. Doors open at noon and play starts at 1. Registration is $50, and lunch and supper are available for $5 each. Transfer station The ThompsonNicola Regional District transfer station will begin summer hours on March 1. The site will be open Saturday to Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will be closed Thursday and Friday. Bingo slated The next 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department (70MHVFD) bingo will

be held at Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC), March 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. The loonie pot was won on Feb. 14, but the g-ball pot continues to increase. Fire practice The next 70MHVFD fire practice will be held March 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the fire hall on Willow Road. General meeting The SMAC will hold its monthly general meeting at the centre on March 13 at 10 a.m.

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Fourteen sleds left the Green Lake Snowmobile Club clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 23 for the Annual Memorial Ride and rode 70 kilometres on another beautiful sunny day. The snowmobilers rode down the pipeline to the trail that leads to Hutchinson Road, past Crater Lake and returned to the clubhouse at 3 p.m. Their journey was led by Frank Dixon, the “ride master” of every Sunday ride, who took them to Jeep Lake, where they started a fire to roast hotdogs and reminisced about the past members who dedicated their time to the club throughout the years.

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These Green Lake Snowmobile Club members participated in the annual Memorial Ride on Feb. 23. Blessed with sunny weather, they rode a 70-kilometre loop with a stop to reminisce about past members.

Bluebird houses Due to the overwhelming interest in one of my latest columns about the beautiful Mountain Bluebirds, a group of people at Green Lake are now volunteering their time and getting together to make many of these houses and we will be putting them up around the lake to attract the birds to our area. If you are interested in participating in the project, please call the writer at 250-644-4242 for more information about when and where we will be meeting.

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The deadline for completion of the fivefoot wide wilderness trail is Aug. 31, 2013. In December, Larson’s Tree Removal generously donated its time to remove necessary trees, and Interior Roads donated its time to increase the width of the trail and provide a base. The trail will go from East Sheridan Lake Road, with a new entrance onto the rodeo grounds, skirt the outside of the grounds and enter the 1990/91 trail crossing the ridge on the rodeo grounds, and use the highway right of way across the slough to Interlakes Hall. The trail will include benches and picnic tables at good viewing

stations, and a kiosk at each end with a map and details of flora and fauna. RLDRC’s Wilderness Trail Committee comprises Gyl Connaty, Pat Lytton and Tim Ruscheinsky they are in close communication with Interior Roads and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to ensure the project meets official requirements. Since asking for suggestions as to the trail’s name, RLDRC has received several replies, most of which reflect the pioneer status of both the organization and its location. Deadline for suggestions is March 26, so call Pat Lytton at 250-593-4447 or e-mail tarjar@bcjnternet.net Bingo schedule Family bingo will be

back at Deka Fire Hall on March 20 and 27. Come out and enjoy the game, bake-table raffle and a Super G pot currently standing at $1,321. The March 27 game will celebrate Easter, with special door and good neighbour prizes. Celebrations Champagne and caviar go to Wes Greig on his 70th birthday today (March 6); and Sierra Dorward gets six big balloons, March 11 – the same day that Linda and Al Bishop celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Kids Space meets 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 8 at the

Interlakes Hall. • The Ryan Larson Snow Ball Tournament takes place at the Interlakes Hall ball grounds, March 910. Spectators are welcome and a concession is available. The annual tournament runs regardless of weather conditions. • Bridge Lake Community School meets 7 p.m., March 11 at the school. • Deka Ladies Auxiliary meets 10:30 a.m., March 13. • Interlakes Snowmobile Club meets March 13 at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge. • “13 to 93” meets 4 to 6:30 p.m., March 15 at Interlakes Hall, or come for dinner only at 5 p.m. No charge, but donations are gratefully received.

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

Daffodil Tea put on by the Clinton seniors at Clinton Memorial Hall; March 23 – Spring Fling put on by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #194 at Clinton Memorial Hall; and March 31 – Easter Egg Hunt put on by the Recreation Commission at Reg Conn Park. Visit www.village.clinton.bc.ca or check out the 150/50 Committee on Facebook and twitter.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre will be celebrating International Women’s Day at the centre (475 Birch Ave.) on March 7 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Join us for cake, coffee and conversation.

GREEN LAKE q Help Us Get Slim (HUGS) meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at 2489 North Bonaparte Rd. Call Elaine at 250-456-7391 for information.

100 MILE q Dads & Tots Nite is for dads, uncles and grandfathers with children newborn up to six years of age. It promotes the importance of fathers in parenting children. The next session is scheduled for the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary gymnasium on March 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 250-3955155 for information. 100 MILE q Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre is hosting ‘Pre-Natal in a Day’ at the centre (1 – 486 Birch Ave., beside Home Hardware) April 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-Registration is required by calling 250-395-5155. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting Toddler Time for children 18-36 months on Wednesdays, 10-10:20 a.m. Preregistration is required; call 250395-2332 or drop in at the library.

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Members of the Forest Grove 50 Plus group showed their support for the anti-bullying campaign by wearing pink. Brenda Jewell baked a tray of pink shirt cookies for the occasion.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile and District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the 100 Mile House branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. For more information call Glenna at 250-395-3361.

100 Mile United Church at 49 Dogwood Cresc. Contact Janet Belcourt for more information at 250-395-3550.

p.m. at the Youth Training Centre at 5830 Horse Lake Rd. No cost. For more information, call Capt. Kevin Seal at 250-706-2446.

100 MILE q Creekside Seniors regular monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre.

100 MILE q The South Cariboo Lioness Club meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery at 305 Birch Ave. They also hold a potluck lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the

100 MILE q The Monday Seniors Bowling League goes every Monday from noon to 2:30 p.m. at The Bowling Alley. Everyone 55 years and older is welcome. For more information, contact Laurrene Duff-Bailey at 250-791-6400.

BRIDGE LAKE q StrongStart at Bridge Lake School on Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call Kristina at 250791-9294, or the school at 250593-4674.

100 MILE q TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) BC #1170 meets Thursdays at the 100 Mile House United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave. Weigh-in is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call Kirsteen at 250-395-3344 or Agnes at 250-395-4129 for more information.

CLINTON q This year, Clinton celebrates its 150/50 anniversary since becoming “Clinton” and being incorporated. Many events are planned throughout the year. March events include: March 13 –

LAC LA HACHE q Branch 1689 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at the OAPO Hall (Pioneer Centre) at 4822 Clarke St., from 8:30-10:30. Visitors (preteens, teens and adults – male and female) are always welcome. LONE BUTTE q O.U.T. (Other Unusual Talents) Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, starting at 10 a.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall. For more information, call Pat at 250-3952114 or Audrey at 250-395-4206. WILLIAMS LAKE q Scout Island Nature House is hosting a presentation of the sea turtle of Uruguay by Williams Lake resident Roy Argue today (March 6), starting at 7 p.m. Last year, Argue volunteered for two months in Uruguay with Karumbe, an organization consisting of passionate locals, fishermen, researchers and foreign volunteers attempting to take some of the pressure off local populations. He will share photos and stories.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Red Cross Medical Equipment Loans Service needs volunteers. The service provides those in need with a short-term loan of medical equipment. If you wish to volunteer, call 250-395-9092 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays for more information.

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100 MILE q Cariboo Calico Quilters Guild members meet at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Roberta at 250-395-4472 or Janice at 250-395-2017 for information.

Dave Colbert and his daughter, Violet, enjoyed Dads and Tots Nite, a free drop-in playgroup for dads, granddads and uncles to spend some quality time with their youngsters, on Feb. 15. The next session is scheduled for the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary gymnasium on March 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.

100 MILE q 2887 RMR RCACC local army cadets for youths 12-18 years meet Thursdays from 6 to 9

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Event co-ordinator Gail Larson posed with the stunning Michael Pape painting, “Through the Storm,” which went to the delighted top bidder, Piri DeVries. The action took place Bridge Lake Community School Society’s International Valentine’s fundraising dinner.

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by the James Gang band starting up at 8. Snacks will be provided later in the evening and there will be safe rides home available by donation. There will be a silent auction with all proceeds being donated to the 100 Mile House Mural Society to fund the completion of the Lone Butte murals on the South Cariboo Theatre walls. Donations for the auction would be greatly appreciated, and folks can call Al or Gayle Jones at 250-395-5193 or Heather Nelson at 250-395-3588 for more information. Tickets are on sale at the Lone Butte General Store, or you can call Chris Schmidt at 250-395-2006 to reserve some now.

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The Grade 7 girls from Horse Lake Elementary School were excited to capture first place at the recent basketball tournament. With teacher Kyra Hopson coaching them to victory, they celebrated in good style. There was a tie for second place between Mile 108 Elementary and 100 Mile House elementary schools. Moms and Tots The Lone Butte Community Hall will soon be filled with the pitter patter of little feet as it welcomes the Moms and Tots program on Wednesday mornings starting March 6. Playtime will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Sarah Unruh at 250-395-6115.

Winners announced The Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Association’s fundraising raffle awarded prizes to some happy ticket holders. A weekend for two at the Cariboo Bonanza Resort, including boat rentals, was won by Murray Bird of Lone Butte. V. Kryschuck of 108 Mile took home the original painting by Betty Lunn. The pontoon boat with electric motor and fly rod from Lone Butte Sporting Goods was won by Judi

Dance the night away Get your tickets now for the St. Patrick’s Day dance in Lone Butte on March 16. Doors open at 7 p.m with live music

Brown of Vancouver. Thanks to everyone who supported this raffle and for the generous prize donations. Shiny and new A huge thanks goes out to Al Jones who has done a great job in refinishing the floor in the Lone Butte Community Hall. Be sure to join us for one of the upcoming events and check out all of the recent repairs that have been done at the hall. Things are looking great and kudos go out to all of the community association members who continue to give of their time and energy to our little community. Science Fair Students of Horse Lake Elementary School were rewarded for their hard work on their science projects, and the top 3 of each grade was invited to attend the District Science Fair at 100 Mile House Elementary School today (March 6). The following students took home first place in their grade: Grade 4 – Virgil Kennedy and Jake Morton; Grade 5 – Nate Wolstenholme; Grade 6 – Tyler Ohrling tied with Madeline Martin; and Grade 7 – Kolton Allwood and Alex Buurmeester.

Come on O.U.T. Don’t forget to join the gals from the Other Unusual Talents (O.U.T.) group on the first and third Tuesday mornings of the month at the community hall. Drop in for some crafting chatter and yummy treats. Call Pat McKay at 250-395-2114 for more details. Wizard Of Oz If you haven’t already taken in a show, I hope you will come out and see the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society’s presentation of The Wizard of Oz. With myself and my three children participating, it is always a great opportunity for us to share the fun with our friends and neighbours. The Great Oz has spoken! See you there!

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