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Andre Aspell, left, is the hazer on this ride and it’s his job to make sure the steer runs a straight line, as his partner Wade McNolty leapt from his horse to wrap his arms around the steer’s neck. This action took place during the May 20 performance of the South Cariboo Rodeo Club’s BCRA rodeo.
Barnett beats Wyse in Cariboo-Chilcotin
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B.C. Liberal MLA-elect Donna Barnett retained her Cariboo-Chilcotin seat in legislature with a landslide victory in the May 14 provincial election. Voters in the local constituency made a distinct decision when Barnett took 56.44 per cent of the riding votes (6,952), with a resounding margin over NDP candidate Charlie Wyse at 34.53 per cent (4,253). They were trailed by Green Party of BC’s Dustin Price at 5.33 per cent (657) and Independent candidate Gary Young with 3.69 per cent (455). The B.C. Liberals under Christy Clark won the election to form another majority government, which Barnett says will be a positive, yes-answer to her leadership. In her victory speech, she outlined the benefits of now having three B.C. Liberal MLA-elects along the Highway 97 Corridor in the British Columbia Interior – instead of Barnett alone, as has been the case during the past four year term – and all of them are women. This happened because Coralee Oakes defeated
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Independent Bob Simpson in Cariboo North, and Jackie Tegart beat longtime incumbent and former NDP cabinet minister Harry Lali in Fraser-Nicola. “It is very unusual to have three women like that in a line [geographically].” Barnett explains how working together with other B.C. Liberal MLAs in neighbouring constituencies can help get key messages across in Victoria. “When each of us has an issue, which is probably relevant to all three ridings because it’s rural British Columbia, we will be able to work together, and it gives us a bigger voice in Victoria.” In her past four-year term, the Cariboo-Chilcotin constituency had opposition MLAs outside all its borders and she says many of their constituents came to Barnett’s office for help because she was the government. “You end up doing things in other ridings, so your workload is twice as heavy.” The election results won’t become official until
May 27, and then the new legislative assembly members must be sworn in to power. Barnett notes the caucus hasn’t met yet, but she has her own ideas on where a primary focus might be right off the bat for the B.C. Liberals. “Permits to get something done are so cumbersome. The first four years I was there; I spent most of my time helping people get through processes. “If you want to create jobs, you’ve got to get a much leaner process. You don’t have to take the teeth out of it, but you’ve got to make it so it is not cumbersome and lengthy.” She adds that having policies in place that say, “Yes, we want business,” are also crucial. While Christy Clark won the premier’s job in the election, she lost her seat in her home constituency of Vancouver-Point Grey. Now, another B.C. Liberal MLA-elect must give up a seat, so Clark can run in a byelection. Says Barnett: “It is very important; it is a big issue because she can’t sit in the legislature [ without being an MLA]. I’m sure somebody will [give up their seat], but who knows who?” Regarding the reported 801 Club, recently Continued on 5
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Shelter helps local bear cub Release back to Clinton area slated for June
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An animal shelter that raised an orphaned bear cub rescued in the South Cariboo last fall will soon be releasing it back to the wilds. On Oct. 1, 2012 Conservation Officers in 100 Mile House rescued a male black bear cub 15 kilometres north of Clinton, and sent it to Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter (NLWS) in Smithers. NLWS owner-operator Angelika Langen says the cub, Bart, was captured after his mother was killed. “Bart gave us some worries as first, as he seemed unstable in his movements. But, after a few days, all was well.” Now, Bart has matured and will be ready to return to the wild in June, as one of 32 bears (29 black bears and three grizzlies) successfully raised to adulthood or rehabilitated at the shelter over the winter. Due to a much higher volume of rescued bears last year than is usually seen, NLWS recently sought public help to fund their release, and successfully raised the $7,040 total costs to transport all the black bears back to the wilds. “Bart will be released in the area [near] where he was born and become a part of his natural home range.” NLWS accepts bears from across the province, Langen notes, with bears currently originating from Kamloops, Merritt, Castlegar, Golden, Prince George, Mackenzie, Smithers, Hazelton, Quesnel, Cache Creek/100 Mile House and Williams Lake areas. All of these bears will be returned to their natural home range upon successful rehabilitation, she explains. Langen adds NLWS is a registered charity that has been rehabilitating black bears since 1990 and grizzly bears since 2007. A total of 249 bears have been, or will be, released once they are ready. Submitted photos The shelter also rehabs all other This young South Cariboo-born black bear was mammals, but specializes in bears and successfully raised from cub to adulthood at a ungulates, and forwards birds to other shelter in Smithers over the winter. Named Bart shelters whenever possible. by his rescuers, he will be returned to the wild Donations are crucial to the shelter’s in June, near his point of capture. survival, she notes. For more information visit the website at www.wildlifeshelter.com or contact After his mother was killed, this black bear cub, Bart, was captured just north of Clinton Langen at 250-877-1181, 250-847-5101 last fall and sent to the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter (NLWS) in Smithers for rehabilitation. His mobility was a bit shaky at first, but he soon bounced back to health. or e-mail info@wildlifeshelter.com.
Good news for Gateway residents Water system engineering gets underway increased water fees to cover the installation. “I had a few phone calls over the winter because I think they were getting frustrated, waiting to see if the funds were going to come in, and a few people had been talking about drilling wells.” However, after the CRD sent an update to residents in February, and then the most recent funding came through, she notes 100 per cent of the residents, who had originally signed up, remain in favour of moving ahead to build the system. While additional federal funding was pursued unsuccessfully, beyond the federal-provincial gas tax funds administered by the CRD, Wagner says
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Residents on the Gateway Water System are finally seeing some movement toward starting construction on their new water supply. At its May 10 meeting, the Cariboo Regional District board approved engineering design work and final cost estimates after $125,000 project funding from the province was presented to the board in March from Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett. CRD Area H Director Margo Wagner says since then, the residents were required to do another unofficial petition to determine sufficient numbers are still on board to pay for 30 years of
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the project will move forward for completion in fall 2014. “The engineers have been out there doing some work prior to the May 10 board meeting, and they’ve identified five possible locations for drilling the well. So that is the next step – if they hit a good aquifer that has good water supply, then they’ll proceed to actually design the system.” Investigations into the geology of the area and the potential for easements are also underway by engineers, she adds, although it is hoped easements will not be required. Continued on 4
A fault in the 100 Mile House BC Hydro substation knocked out power to the 9,900 customers it serves around 11:30 a.m. on May 14. The area it serves spans from 70 Mile House to Lac la Hache and east to Mahood and Bridge lakes, including 100 Mile House and 108 Mile Ranch. BC Hydro spokesperson Bob Gammer says crews were working in the immediate area, so were able to restore power within about 10 minutes.
safer inside When accidents cause non-flammable hazardous materials to enter the air, emergency professionals recommend staying indoors. Several actions can help to use the building for protection. The basics of SHELTER-IN-PLACE are: go indoors immediately and stay there; close windows and doors; turn off furnaces, air conditioners and exhaust fans; and monitor the radio or TV for instructions. More information is at www.pep.bc.ca.
traffic control The Clinton RCMP detachment has increased enforcement efforts planned this summer in highway construction zones in and around 70 Mile House. The detachment has secured additional funding to perform this enhanced enforcement in partnership with Central Interior Traffic Services and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to ensure drivers comply with construction signage and traffic control personnel.
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Chamber of Commerce hears taxation plans CRD Director Rattray speaks at recent AGM
If a referendum this fall successfully expands the South Cariboo recreation base, property owners in 100 Mile House may avoid certain taxes increases, but their tax bills likely won’t drop. However, land owners outside of the district, but within the recreation area, can expect to see a moderate tax increase.
That was the gist of a brief presentation Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Area L Director Bruce Rattray made for South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce members at their recent annual general meeting. The CRD polled public opinion in a series of community meetings in April in preparation for the referendum to expand its South
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Wagner says as the funding commitments now stand, the approximately 25 residents on the Gateway Water System will pay a total of $250,000 in project costs, amortized over 30 years in their water fees. This is in addition to the $125,000 from the province and about $375,000 from the CRD’s Community Works grant (funded by the gas tax agreement), to a project total of around $750,000. The issue dates back to early in 2012 when residents discovered the private, 40-year-old Gateway Water System will soon cease operation due to its deteriorating infrastructure. The rough design used for planning the new system so far has costing that hopefully errs on the side of caution, Wagner says, so the capital project doesn’t run out of funds before completion. “We tend to go higher, just so when we apply for grants and funding we’ve got the money we know we are going to need, and if it comes in a little bit lower, that’s a bonus.”
Cariboo Recreation leaving future operafunction, Rattray tions of these facilities explained. at risk. The purpose of doing Some upgrades are this is to bring already needed more sports at the hall, and and arts and Rattray noted culture facilithose repairs, ties under the as well as the current funding operating costs umbrella. of both venues He added will be covBruce Martin Exeter ered by the rattray Hall and the increased tax 100 Mile House base. soccer fields are tar“We are looking at an geted for inclusion, approximately $275,000 as there are approxi- a year budget for it.” mately 11,000 area Public input gathresidents using those ered at the community facilities, but they meetings generally are currently funded supports the proposed by a much smaller tax increase of $20 per base of 1,600 proper- $100,000 of assessed ty owners in 100 Mile property value for areas House. within the CRD’s curAs the local perform- rently defined South ing arts theatre ages and Cariboo Recreation the soccer field mainte- boundaries. nance costs rise, Rattray “Folks who actually said the burden shoul- live in 100 Mile House dered by land owners ... if they didn’t see a in the municipality reduction in their tax may otherwise build to ... it would certainly unmanageable levels, not go up as fast as it
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Defeated NDP candidate cites ads, economy ves Jackets s Scar C took 56.44 per cent of the votes (6,952) to secure her seat in the legislature. The BC NDP lost
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Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA-elect Donna Barnett was all smiles at her victory celebration on provincial election night, May 14, at her 100 Mile House campaign office. Barnett (6,952 votes) beat NDP candidate Charlie Wyse (4,253) to successfully secure her seat in the legislature for another four years.
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reported by Global TV as a group of BC Liberal insiders who apparently planned to call for Clark to step down as party leader at 8:01 p.m. election night if they lost, Barnett says she “knows nothing” about it. “I haven’t seen any evidence it is even inside the caucus.” The MLA-elect notes that as soon as she is
sworn in, she will be back working “harder than ever” for her constituents. One item high on her to-do list is working with the private sector and government to “re-evaluate the whole trades and training thing” for 100 Mile House. “You don’t need a Taj Mahal to have trades. We’ve got lots of busi-
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On Sunday, May the 5th, with rakes, wheel barrows, brooms, chainsaw and chipper in tow, it took Howard, Ken & Sophie, Jackie & Gail, Jim & Amber, Jack & Polly, Tammy, Harvey, Ruth, Ken, Jen & Dave, David, Kitty, Caroline, Orval & Edith, and Ken no time at all to clean up Lakeview Cemetery on Roe Lake. We want to say Thank You to all of you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to help with flowers laid on graves, hearts full of love and a job well done. Once again we have the prettiest little cemetery in the Cariboo. Sincerely, the Lakeview Cemetery Committee
nesses, and I think we’ve got to sit down and put our heads together and come up with solutions.” See related election story on the front page of the May 17 Cariboo Connector.
the provincial with the B.C. Liberals forming a majority government, despite the pre-election pollsters having predicted a tight race, so Wyse says any effort in the party to regroup will include a close look at what went wrong. He explains the NDP party and its elected caucus members will take a close look at what happened in the election to glean what can be learned from that experience – provincially, regionally and locally – to apply to future elections. “It is now very apparent that our solutions on the economy and the employment, the visions we had for British Columbia, was not received by the electorate. And, there are people who also believe the negative advertising that was used also had an effect upon election results.” Wyse says he will leave it up to the political pundits to determine whether the latter aspect “sets the table” for a strictly positive approach in advertising for all future elections. He adds it could apply all across North America. Meanwhile, the NDP MLAs across the province must continue their efforts under the same mandate given to
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Get dirty for good growing Using temperatures up to 140C and at least 55 per cent moisture content, he notes this gets around “the problem” of longer composting times in compost piles that are not kept damp enough. Many residents do successfully compost in their own backyard, but a little information goes a long way when it comes to the best practices and soil amendments, Jones explains, so the film is a good start. He suggests folks visit the website at www. thedirtmovie.org for more details on how
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Spring is in the air and with it, thoughts turn to the garden, where soil preparation is one of the first steps, but too often, its importance is underestimated. That was the thinking behind a recent screening of Dirt – The Movie for a select group of about 40 gardening enthusiasts at Horton Ventures Inc. (HVI), backed up by various booths offering related information. Organized by Rick Jones of Blended Compost Soil, who purchased and presented the DVD, it was co-sponsored by HVI and the Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre (ACEC). The film examines the significance of soil across the globe, Jones says, and the importance of maintaining soil in a natural, sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. “When they talk about sustainability, that means it is as good
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A public hearing was held April 15 prior to amendments that are proposed for the South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan (OCP). The amendments are essentially to update the 1996 OCP to incorporate some more recent planning tools. These will provide new temporary use permits, authorize some development approval information, amend the Acreage Reserve designation to allow for agricultural uses, and address some numbering errors in the OCP. Only 10 people turned out for the meeting, but Cariboo Regional District (CRD) chair Al Richmond says there wasn’t any specific
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as, or better than, when you first used it, which means composting, and adding to the soil. And, it is about staying away from the chemical fertilizers and [pesticides], and doing it properly, so we’re not hurting the rest of the environment.” He explains the few
zoning amendments, so there wasn’t a lot of interest. “With the acreage reserves, we have some large areas where [the OCP] didn’t allow for agricultural uses, which, in my opinion, was an oversight.” The issue was raised about a year ago, he explains, so the board had a closer look at it. Richmond adds an example is a person with a property in the acreage reserve that didn’t have horses or cattle on it 17 years ago when the OCP last changed, was not allowed to have these on the property since then. The intent of an acreage reserve is to hold land for residential use under future population expansion. Continued on 12
inches of dirt in the topsoil layer are especially important to preserve and protect for the Earth’s future and a growing population. Jones adds he got into composting and soil production a few years ago when equipment came available during a local movement toward growing industrial hemp. “The timing was bad when they did their tests, because they weren’t irrigating. As they were experimenting and trying to get it to grow, [it landed] in the start of a five-year drought cycle.” However, the land
improvements hemp production proponents talked about at the time as a potential future need got him thinking along these lines, Jones explains, so he decided to take the initiative and get involved in that field. During his farming background growing up in Forest Grove and Chilliwack, he says folks back then spread raw manure on the fields, but had to wait for the earth to decompose it, which robbed nutrients from the soil in the meantime. Some gardeners still don’t understand the benefits of using nutri-
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to obtain a copy or to watch the film trailer, or visit the Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre for other informative resources. Some tables set up at the film screening included representatives from Horse Lake Garden Centre, Danscapes (landscaping and fencing), The Plant Ranch and the ACEC, he notes. Individuals also presenting information included Forest Grove nurseryman Ken Bourne on biochar, and Sheridan Lake residents Peter and Jane Murray on permaculture.
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The Canadian Mental Health Association South Cariboo (CMHA-SC) is holding its annual charity bike ride at 108 Mile Ranch on June 23, and everyone is encouraged to join in. Organizer Valinda Boyd says there will be both 10- and 20-kilometre bicycle routes around the 108 Mile trails, a change from last year. “The 10 km is still to be around the 108 lakes, and the 20-km route is still to be determined, according to weather.” Ride Don’t Hide is open to cyclists of all ages and skill levels, she explains. The first ride starts at 9:30 a.m. from the 108 Heritage Site. Many sponsors in the South Cariboo are key to the success of the event each year, Boyd adds, and join this year’s cross-Canada sponsor – Shoppers Drug Mart. The official cycling apparel sponsor, Sugoi, is offering participating teams a selection of cycling gear to wear on the big day, with custom
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The Canadian Mental Health Association-South Cariboo (CMHA-SC) is holding its Ride Don’t Hide charity bike ride on June 23. CMHA-SC event organizer Valinda Boyd, left, and director Tom Bachynski provided a jersey and ride T-shirt to cyclists Colton Sanford and Reichert Sanford, joined by CMHA-SC executive director Maggie Patterson-Dickey and member/cyclist Adrian Draguloiu.
jerseys and Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide Champion jerseys. The signup fee of $35 (adult/youth) includes an exclusive jersey, a hotdog lunch, as well as bottled water and fresh fruit, she explains, but children can participate for free. Boyd notes a food concession will be on site for spectators. Registration forms are available online at www/ridedonthids.com and downtown at Didi’s
Boutique. While riders can register at the event, she recommends signing up by June 15 to be sure to get a jersey. “We hope to have a door prize of a bike. What kind of bike depends on our registration and [fundraising success].” CMHA-SC executive director Maggie Patterson-Dickey is asking the public to consider joining for the local ride.
“We would like people to challenge their friends and to make up teams. There will be some incentives for people who raise more than $500.” She adds Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre has donated 10 children’s bicycle helmets that will be provided to youngsters who need them to join the ride; to request one, call Boyd at 250-395-4419. CMHA-SC has partnered this year with
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the 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club for the Ride Don’t Hide event. The partnership was based on former Vancouver Canucks hockey player Rick Rypien who died of suicide in August 2011, after struggling with depression. Wranglers president and CMHA-SC director Tom Bachynski says the idea came after the Canucks created Mind Check.ca, a website to assist young people to identify and understand mental distress and link them to sources of help. “We thought that would be a valuable component to have for the young players – to have that mentalhealth promotion. We are going to have some league riders to be the [event] champions.” There are 13 communities in British Columbia hoping for 7,000 cyclists to come together and raise funds and awareness to support better men-
tal health. CMHA in the South Cariboo has committed to providing 80-100 riders. “Ride Don’t Hide” was inspired by Michael Schratter, a Vancouver school teacher living with bipolar disorder, who cycled 40,000 km around the globe to raise $100,000 for the CMHA. Pat t e r s o n - D i c k e y
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suggests checking out www.ridedonthide.com to learn more about Schratter’s journey, and encourages as many people as possible to sign up for the June 23 community ride. Volunteers are still needed for the event, so call David Majcher at 250-395-3269 or e-mail davidmajcher@shaw.ca if you wish to help out.
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empers flared recently in Ottawa when the Prime Minister Stephen Harper government tabled new legislation that will give it tighter control over negotiations with unions at Crown corporations, such as Canada Post, Via Rail and the CBC. The big-spending bureaucrats have begun to grow accustomed to so-called “interference” from the elected prime minister and his caucus. But the high-priced executives who manage governmentowned companies have enjoyed, until now, special status: they are paid like business people, with none of the risk. They can provide unpopular products, deliver mediocre customer service, and lose dollars by the billions. But the taxpayer is always there to write another cheque and cover the losses. The same is true of unionized employees at government-owned companies. They enjoy
higher hourly pay than the can offer unions in wages, rest of us. They get sick benefits and working more often – or at least conditions. they take more paid sick These signs that the days. They retire earlier on Harper government is average than the rest of us sprouting a spine ahead do. of next year’s big round of The overwhelming contract negotiations are majority of them enjoy meeting stiff resistance. guaranteed monthly While the rest of us were pension benefits, attempting to indexed to dodge becoming rise with the one of the 417,000 cost of living, private-sector job with additional losses during the benefits for their 2008/09 financial surviving spouse meltdown, when they pass the federal away. government was So Ottawa’s actually adding officialdom to its payroll and Gregory considered it boosting wages Thomas rude for Harper and benefits at the and his ministers same time. Payroll to use budget legislation costs grew at a compounded to elbow their way into annual rate of 7.1 per cent contract negotiations between 2006 and 2011, between unions and from $29 billion to $42.3 47 government-owned billion. companies. According to the Simply put, provisions in Parliamentary Budget Bill C-60, the new budget Officer (PBO), the average legislation, grant Harper cost of a federal government and his cabinet the power employee jumped from to tell negotiators at these $86,000 when the Harper companies how much they government took office in
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espite the beating the B.C. Liberals took in the popularity polls for shoving the Harmonized Sales Tax down the throats of British Columbians, and then their arrogance of fighting the referendum to kill the HST with millions of taxpayers’ money, they still formed a majority government after the polls closed on May 14. How could this have happened? A year ago, it looked like the B.C. Liberals were going to be annihilated in the May 14 election. Cabinet ministers and battle-hardened MLAs were announcing their retirements left, right and centre. The party plummeted to the never-before-experienced depths in public popularity, but still pushed hard to get its smart-meter program wrapped up, despite significant public resistance. However, that was then and the reality of a provincial election was a year away. In the 12 months leading up to the election, however, it became noticeable that NDP Leader Adrian Dix had all but disappeared. Instead of putting the B.C. Liberals’ feet to the coals, it was members of his shadow cabinet who were firing the volleys at the government. It was very strange and appeared to be a sign of weakness. As we got closer to the writ being dropped so the real campaigning could begin, the NDP were as much as 20 points ahead of the B.C. Liberals in the polls. It looked like the government was going to be decimated on May 14. But, then things changed. Mr. Dix was being pressured to release his platforms and how his political promises were going to be paid for. That was something he wasn’t prepared to do and he continued to dance around the issue, and with a smirk on his face, he told us we would find out soon enough. This planted the seed of mistrust in the minds of the electorate, and Mr. Dix only made matters worse during the televised debate when he changed topics whenever questioned about how he was going to pay for his promises. It was during this debate, that B.C. Liberal Leader Christy Clark gained the momentum to narrow the gap in the polls. From that point forward, she looked and acted very much the best leader for the province. Then Mr. Dix made a fatal mistake when he changed his mind on the Kinder Morgan project and looked like he was mired in the anti-business philosophy. At that point, the choice became easy for those who were undecided or mildly disappointed in the B.C. Liberals - “better the devil you know than the devil you don’t know.”
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2006 to $111,379 in 2011. The PBO projects the government’s payroll expenses to jump $3 billion over the next two years to a staggering average of $129,800 per employee. Highly skilled union negotiators have been playing the federal government like a sucker at a high-stakes poker game, using rich contract settlements at government-owned companies as examples for the next round of demands from the government itself. While the federal government has continued to cave to their demands, it is taxpayers who have been dealt a losing hand. It is no wonder the unions prefer the old way of doing business. Harper’s surgical initiative – to insert some spine into government negotiating teams – should improve the odds for taxpayers. Gregory Thomas is the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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B.C. forest management: everyone’s land claim To the editor: Gradual or sneak privatization of British Columbia’s Public Forests has been underway for decades. Forest management responsibilities have been handed over to forest corporations. We need new accountable institutions for the trusteeship of our public forests to prevent their inevitable enclosure into the private interest. Local Forest trusts and a B.C. Forest Trust Assembly (BCFTA) are promising alternatives. Local Forest Trusts with an elected
board and professional forest management staff would operate large areas of forest landscape under a sustainable forest management charter. The charter would be based on the Montreal Process, an international agreement on sustainable forest management and conservation. Local forest trusts would operate as businesses, drawing revenue from timber and non-timber forest resources as well as nature-based economic activities. Small local business, First Nations and family stewardship
licences for woodlots, non-timber and nature-based enterprises would be encouraged. Proceeds of forest operations would first be directed toward the stewardship of the forest and its infrastructure, rather than to government or corporate coffers. While local forest trusts would have considerable freedom to operate under their sustainable forest management charters, collective services, such as aerial firefighting and auditing of local forest trusts would be done by a BCFTA.
Conservatives find $10 million for ads while cutting food safety To the editor: The Conservative Party is trying to buy your support with advertising paid for with your tax dollars. They’re increasing spending on advertising while cutting programs that really matter to Canadians. But, Canadians are speaking out. Their votes are not for sale, and they want to know why the Conservatives are wasting their money. They want to know why Prime Minister Stephen Harper can find an extra $10 million for government advertising this year, but can’t pay for programs that really matter – like food safety. The latest round of Conservative cuts will not only hurt the economy, but also put our health and safety at risk. Less than a year after the tainted meat scandal at XL Foods, the
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Conservatives are cutting the budget for food safety. In fact, they’re cutting the budget for food safety at the Department of Agriculture by almost one-third. People will not buy Canadian meat, fruit and vegetables if they can’t trust that it’s safe to feed their families, but the government would rather spend your money on Economic Action Plan ads during the Super Bowl and the Oscars than on food inspectors. The Conservatives have made their priorities clear. Every billboard they paint, every commercial they film, and every ad they air send just one message: Canadians can’t trust the Conservatives with their tax dollars. Scott Brison, MP Liberal Party finance critic 613-995-8231
The BCFTA would be governed by an equal number of elected and professional delegates from local forest trusts. The new institutions would put our forests under professional management that is accountable to the public or shareholders. Forest companies will be able to purchase wood on an open market. This will encourage secondary value-added manufacturers and free our wood exports from discriminatory tariffs. Proceeds of forest operations can be used for forest stewardship
rather than being siphoned off to corporate or central government coffers. There will be better protection of the environment and active management of non-timber and recreational resources. This will provide additional economic activity and employment. First Nations communities will also be able to have local forest trusts in an equal system that will give longterm employment opportunities. Andrew S Mitchell RPF(ret) North Saanich
Harper focuses on nickels and dimes To the editor Prime Minister Stephen Harper is sneakily looking for nickels and dimes in the pockets of Canada’s unemployed, but he is still committed to wasting billions of dollars on a problemplagued jet fighter program. The Americans are already training more ground-based drone pilots than high-flying jet fighter pilots. Those so-called state-of-the-art F-35 jets will be obsolete long before the horrendously expensive bills stop rolling in. Perhaps Canadian historians will say the Lockheed Martin F-35 program was to Harper what the Bomarc missile system was to former P.M. John Diefenbaker. Surely, Mr. Harper would prefer to avoid being linked to such an embarrassing historical footnote.
Harper’s Conservative government is once again behaving like a bully: intimidating the unemployed and fawning over high-pressure Pentagon pitch men. Canadian taxpayers should be outraged. Come on Mr. Harper; stand up for ordinary Canadians. Be man enough to admit you almost
made a big mistake. Tell Canadian taxpayers what we already know: the Boeing’s Super Hornet jet fighters are more than adequate for the RCAF and buying them will save billions and billions of dollars. Lloyd Atkins Vernon
Road marking appreciated To the editor: The Watch Lake Road Center Line Marking Initiative offers its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and to local area manager Michelle Schilling for keeping their fall 2012 promise to paint lines on Watch Lake Road and return it to previous safety standards.
Their honesty and integrity are noted and appreciated. We hope the road will return to the painting rotation to maintain the quality and safety for which the ministry has demonstrated an obvious interest in perpetuating.
Polarized politics a costly system year trial to enrich elite lawyers once corporation would have to staff them and again. maintain them all for the next 40 years. The NDP promised an inquiry for There are differing views about the future strictly political reasons, to drag their demand for electricity in B.C., but it can opponents through the scandal one only rise with industry and population more time. It was not a prelude to growth. “nationalizing” the province’s train A decade of federal and provincial service, dream scenarios of work to end duplication of the NDP provincial council environmental assessment won’t notwithstanding. be undone. NDP Leader Costly legal confrontations Adrian Dix’s promise for “madeover development projects in-B.C.” reviews was a strategy to have been avoided. The Jumbo choke resource projects to death Glacier Resort proponents under endless procedure, which finally won a 20-year fight for may yet be the fate the Jumbo permits, and the NDP promised resort. to take them away. We will have a Seniors’ A larger ideological battle over Advocate office, but it won’t Tom private power contracts has also be staffed up to duplicate the been avoided. The B.C. Liberals Ombudsperson’s role of taking Fletcher have been caught by a sudden complaints. shift in power markets caused That’s good, since the by cheap, abundant natural gas, but the Ombudsperson has become ineffective, billions in commitments to independent labouring for years over a massive seniors’ power producers isn’t the fiasco that critics report with so many recommendations it have described. sank like a stone. If all those privately developed runWe have 85 seniors’ advocates now. of-river hydro projects were owned They’re called MLAs, and they definitely and operated by BC Hydro, the Crown take complaints.
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ne benefit of the surprising fourth term for the BC Liberal Party is the provincial government won’t be subjected to another big, expensive ideological remake. Taxpayers are spared a bill of millions in severance pay for deputy ministers and other senior staff who would be purged in large numbers in the left-right lurch that has defined British Columbia politics for a generation. BC Ferries will continue as an armslength operation, with ferry commissioner Gord Macatee in charge of service levels as well as fare caps. The service rationalization that the government set out in the past year will continue. The NDP platform vowed to “position BC Ferries as an integral part of B.C.’s transportation infrastructure.” Freely translated, that means “suck BC Ferries back into government,” as one of their strident supporters likes to say. That would conceal the growth of the subsidy and facilitate the kind of political and union interference that resulted in the current structure. There will be no $10-million rehash of the BC Rail sale and subsequent seven-
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They have staffed offices in their home communities and in Victoria. When they’re not doing political work that everyone denies is going on in constituency offices, those office staffers try to help people through the labyrinth of seniors’ at-home and institutional care. A new seniors’ advocate can offer advice at the management level to help the health-care system evolve, but only elected politicians are positioned to tell individuals they can’t have what they are demanding. The government should be adding more direct services, not more bureaucrats. There will be many arguments about the failure of the NDP to win against an unpopular B.C. Liberal government that is still weighed down by the Harmonized Sales Tax and other heavy baggage. This election could be the beginning of the end for the old left-right model for B.C. politics. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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the province No free ride for disabled on Canada Day KAMLOOPS - Kamloopsians bound for Canada Day celebrations at Riverside Park will once again have the option of hopping on the bus. But the city won’t be expanding the free transit program to include July 1 bus rides for HandyDART customers, despite a request from one city councillor. Coun. Nancy Bepple said it’s unfair the city will continue to charge $2 a ride on the HandyDART system when people on conventional transit can ride for free. “Why should we be asking somebody who’s probably less able to pay on Canada Day, and the people who can afford it get it for free?” she asked. Transit planner Erin Felker said the city usually doesn’t remove the charge for the day because HandyDARTs are mainly for medical appointments. “If you have to pay to go to dialysis but you can go to Riverside Park for free, it’s a bit of a disconnect,” she said.
Cross-dressing man gropes women KELOWNA - Police are looking for a young man who has been groping women while dressed in drag in Kelowna. On four separate occasions, dating back to August of last year, a man dressed in drag is reported to have approached a women walking on the street, then groped and/or flashed the victim before running away. The suspect is described as 20 to 30 years old, five feet, seven inches tall to five feet, 10 inches tall with a slender build. He is always seen wearing tight fitting, women’s clothing and has worn either a long, dark-haired wig or a long, blonde-haired wig during the assaults. Two of the incidents have occurred on Hwy 33 in Rutland and the other two incidents on Richter Street. Police are requesting the public’s assistance in helping identify this person. People may not have direct knowledge of these incidents, but may be aware of a friend or family member who dresses in women’s clothing and fits the description of the assailant.
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Yes, I am pleased. I knew the B.C. Liberals would win. Economy and family are the important issues to me.
Yes, I am. I just didn’t want the NDP to get in and we are confident the B.C. Liberal’s are able to do the job.
I don’t think it makes a difference when the world is in recession. I am an accountant, and the way I figure it, what can they do?
Yes, we are pleased. We just didn’t trust any change in leadership, from anybody.
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It has been 25 years since a new antidepressant, Prozac (fluoxetine), came on the market. It heralded a new class of antidepressant drugs, the serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Since this discovery, there have been many other drugs that have been developed to help improve the lives of people living with depression. When journalists show a picture of a doctor, there is usually a stethoscope hanging around the doctor’s neck. In the not too distant future, this doctor symbol may be history. General Electric has developed a pocket-sized ultrasound device doctors can carry with them to be able to do cardiac, abdominal, obstetric, urinary and pediatric exams at the bedside. It’s on the market now but is quite expensive. Blood pressure varies throughout the day. It usually peaks by mid-afternoon then slowly drops to its lowest while we sleep. Coffee, smoking, exercise and stress can increase it while calming activities like medication and yoga can lower it. Having an overactive bladder and not be near a bathroom can be very disconcerting. About 20% of Canadians have this urgency to urinate. There are oral prescription medications to help this problem but may have some side effects. There is a gel available that comes in pre-measured 1 gram doses to be applied once daily to the abdomen to help control urinary urgency. See your doctor. Our pharmacists keep current on the latest advances in drug treatment. It’s part of our responsibility to lifelong learning to help us be of greater service to you, our customers.
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Drug, gang relationships often end in murder
Research by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) has found that if you are 30, a male and have a violent criminal past, your probability of becoming a victim of a gang-related murder increases substantially. Led by Dr. Gerry Stearns, CFSEU-BC’s Policy and Strategic Directions section reviewed the nature and character of gang-related homicides in Metro Vancouver municipalities, including the City of Chilliwack from 2006 to 2010. The victim’s age, gender, previous criminal background, gang affiliations, location of body, and cause of death were some of the factors reviewed by the researchers. The research paints a grim picture for those who become involved in organized crime and gangs – whether they are on the periphery, linked to it through direct associations, or actual members. A typical gang-related homicide victim is about 30 years old, and
primarily male. During the four-year study, 118 people -112 men and six women – were murdered. While most of the victims were about 30, other victims ranged in age from 17 to 59. C F SE U - B C ’s researchers found the vast majority of victims had previous charges or convictions involving drugs with the highest number in the trafficking category. Many of the victims also had violent criminal pasts. Equally compelling, the majority of victims were members of a gang, not just associates or minor players. “At the time, these young men and women were murdered, nearly 30 per cent of them were gang or organized crime members,” notes Stearns. The most common membership came from the independent Soldiers (seven), the Red Scorpions (seven) and the United Nations Gang (five). Others held membership in a variety of groups, including Persian and Asian organized crime and the
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Hells Angels, she says. “The rest of the victims were non-members but associated to the gang, or were girlfriends. Most disturbing, some of those killed were innocent bystanders caught unaware in the middle of a gang war.” One of those victims was Jonathan Barber who was killed in 2008, after he picked up a vehicle in which he was going to install a custom stereo system. The car belonged to one of
to death. CFSEU-BC research found that virtually every community in Metro Vancouver has been touched by gang violence either through murders in their neighbourhoods or by their own residents being killed, Stearns explains. “This kind of research, gives us a baseline of the level and degree of fatal gang-related violence we are experiencing today in British Columbia.” Who is involved? • The average age of a Person of Interest (POI) in a gang crime is about 36 years old. • Almost all POIs are men and range in age between 19 at the youngest to 65 for the oldest. • POIs are mostly likely to become leaders when they are in their late twen-
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ties to early thirties. • About 41 per cent of all POIs had a criminal conviction. • POIs are often on record for violence, armed and/or dangerous behaviour.
• Other POIs are often charged or convicted of criminal offences, including assault, frauds, firearms, impaired driving, trafficking, production, distribution and possession of drugs.
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Notice of Public Meeting The Cariboo Regional District has been approached regarding a subdivision proposal with rezoning and an OCP amendment for property described as District Lot 4912 Lillooet District Except Plan KAP54827. Applicants Miles and Ashley Dann will host a public information meeting at: Interlakes Hall @ 2-4 pm Saturday June 1st, 2013 The purpose of the meeting will be to obtain comments from area residents. The applicants will attend to present their proposal and to receive comments. The applicants propose to rezone a 62.5 ha (154.4 acre) parcel in order to create a rural residential horse ranch strata development partaking in the horse ranch activities and featuring clustered rural waterfront lots and common natural amenities. The subject land(s) are shown below:
7-9pm at the Valley Room There is no charge for this event. Refreshments will be available. David has worked with over 20,000 boys and men nationally and internationally. He is the program director for Manology: Exploring 21st Century Masculinity and is the Canadian coordinator for International Men’s Day. His passion is building a positive sense of community among men. He holds an M.Ed. in social ecology and lives in Vancouver.
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the notorious Bacon brothers who were allegedly being targeted by other gang members at the time. Barber, 23 at the time of his death, was not involved in any criminal activity, but was in the wrong place at the wrong time. CSFEU-BC’s research also showed many of the victims were murdered in places familiar to them, such as near their vehicles, near their homes or in their own neighbourhoods. Mirroring their own violent past, the degree of the violence the victims suffered was staggering with the majority of the victims (84.8 per cent) shot, followed by eight per cent who were viciously beaten and 5.9 per cent who were stabbed. One person was found burned
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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260 - 100 Mile House is having a Red Friday Parade on June 7, and everyone is invited to march in the parade or attend the ceremony at the Cenotaph. Participants will muster behind the Safeway at the Cariboo Mall at 3:30 p.m. and travel north on Birch Avenue to the Cenotaph at the 100 Mile Community Hall. Hotdogs and refreshments will be available by donation at the community hall after the parade.
Red Fridays Foundation of Canada (RFFC) promotes support for the men and women who serve our country. The Canadian military has made many sacrifices in the name of peace, not only for Canada but also for many other countries around the world. Wearing red on Fridays is a symbolic gesture to show fellow Canadians and our troops that we care and honour those who fought for our freedom and peace. The foundation’s goal is to show non-partisan support for our military troops. It doesn’t support any particular
policy, political position, agenda or the nature of military missions. This support is for all Canadian troops whether in Canada or abroad. As Canadians, the RFFC states Canadians need to show support for the men and women who place themselves in harms way for all Canadians. The foundation wants Canadians to show they care by becoming a part of this sweeping support by wearing Red on Fridays. Following the Red Friday Parade, community members are invited to the Legion for a barbecued steak
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dinner and dance, starting at 6 p.m. Live ’50s and ’60s music will be provided by the Missing Link. Tickets for this event are $15 per person
and are available now at the Legion, or can be reserved by calling 250-395-2511. Nonmembers will be signed in so everyone can attend.
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Volunteers are needed to assist the Prom Decorating Committee! If you can help with “set-up,” please come to the Arena on Wed. May 22 & Thurs. May 23 between 9am-9pm. On 2013 Friday, May 24 we need help from 8:30am-2pm, and then from 8:30pm until 2am. Your assistance in making this a memorable Prom for the Grads of 2013 would be greatly appreciated! Gold Trail Recycle located just off Exeter Road, will continue to accept any sorted donations towards Dry Grad 2013 until the end of June. Any donations throughout the summer months will go towards Dry Grad 2014. The Grads wish to extend a huge thank you to everyone who donated this past year!
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The always popular plant sale at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School is scheduled for June 1-2. Agriculture class teacher Claudia Morgenthaler says the sale will take place at the greenhouses in the parking lot behind the school – follow the signs. The sale is scheduled to go from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. She adds the sale is on a first come, first serve basis, so folks will want to come out early. “Everything is green and growing. We have more hanging baskets this year, so I’m pretty sure everyone who wants one will get one.” The agriculture class started plant-
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Season drawing to a close
Ken Alexander Free Press
The 100 Mile Rugby Eagles boys and girls teams hosted squads from Williams Lake on May 16 in what might have been their last games of the season. The Junior boys faced a combined Columneetza and Williams Lake secondary schools team in a rock ’em sock ’em affair that had fans on both sides of the pitch cheering wildly with every run and every stiff tackle. Eagles boys coach Matt Leclerc says he was expecting a spirited, hard-hitting contest because 100 Mile travelled to Williams Lake on May 1 and knocked off the heavily favoured Williams Lake Secondary School 34-25 in a 15-aside contest. He adds the Eagles played extremely well, but it was clear the Williams Lake team was looking to avenge the unexpected loss on their home turf. In the end, Williams Lake bulled its way to a 20-0 victory. “The best way to describe the game was it was hard-hitting and great rugby. They were really going after each other. “All the coaches at the end were saying like, ‘holy cow, these kids have come far’. ” However, 100 Mile was missing a few players, so Leclerc wasn’t able to substitute lines the way he likes to and the boys ran out of steam as the clock wound down. The coach adds his team “broke down” in areas where it usually excels – ball possession. “Usually if the other team has the ball, they get about two feet, or if we have it. We never lose it.” That didn’t happen in the first half of this game. Leclerc says he pointed out the problem to the players at the halftime break, and then they corrected it themselves on the field. With the zones being in Vanderhoof next weekend, the team is not going because it’s grad weekend. “If it was in Williams Lake, we’d be going.” The Junior squad had five games this season and the coach says the difference between the start of the season and the end is “night and day.” He adds they simply came together as a team because they learned how to play positional rugby and how to work with each other on the field. “That was the game changer for us.” Leclerc says his squad likes to play chip and chase (kick the ball up field and chase after it). “We have a lot of big guys who are fast. So, if we chip the ball, they’re going to get to it and make the tackle or grab the ball.” He adds they also like to make short passes and make contact on their runs up the field. Noting this is the first year 100 Mile has had a
fAsT bytes GYMKHANA TIME The 100 Mile & District Outriders Club is hosting its first gymkhana of the season at the Outriders Arena, behind the South Cariboo Rec. Centre (on Airport Road) on May 26. There will be divisions for all age classes, and points earned will go towards year-end awards. Registrations are being taken on the morning of the gymkhana. Events start at 10 a.m. and run into late afternoon, with free admissions for spectators.
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100 Mile Rugby Eagles player Derek Popadinac made several slashing runs through the Williams Lake defence during a hard-hitting game at the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary fields on May 16. Although the local squad lost, coach Matt Leclerc says he won’t lose any players, so next season should see them racking up more wins.
rugby program in a couple of years, Leclerc says they played a Junior game and then a Grade 8 contest. While the 100 Mile Grade 8 squad won the high-scoring game, he adds Williams Lake was made up of fresh players, while some of the local lads had already played in the Junior game. The coach says he is looking forward to the next season because he will have all of his Junior players coming back and they will have some good
experience under their belts. He adds rugby is growing in popularity at the schools. The girls lost both their games, but are definitely hampered by lack of players. Leclerc says coach Jade Jewitt started the season with 19-20 players and now she has 13, so they had to play seven-aside. While they didn’t win, the girls put up some spirited opposition and never hung their heads.
Bull riding finals coming to 100 Mile House The South Cariboo Rodeo Club (SCRC) is bringing in an event to enhance the excitement of the annual South Cariboo Community Fall Fair on Sept. 6-8. SCRC president Randy Brodoway says the club is bringing the BC Professional Bullriders Association (BCPBA) Finals to 100 Mile House.
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“We’re trying to help the community by bringing more events in to draw people into the area.” He says the BCPBA competitors ride for points at various venues throughout the province. They also ride at the British Columbia Rodeo Association events during which they also gain points
for berths in the BCPBA finals. Brodoway says the finals will see the top 20 riders trying to dominate the best bucking bulls from Diamond D Rodeo Bulls and C+ Rodeos. He notes there will be four goarounds on Sept. 7-8 at the Outriders Arena behind the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Airport Road.
The bull riders will each get two rides a day. Brodoway says 100 Mile House spectators will see the best bull riders in the province. “You’re going to see the boys who go to the Professional Bull Riders Association events and some of Continued on 17
The 26th Annual Watch Lake/Green Lake Fishing Derby is scheduled for June 1-2. There are cash prizes for the first and second biggest fish overall and there will be a lot of prizes and random draws. There is a pancake breakfast both mornings and pig roast and entertainment on Saturday night. Derby tickets are $10 each and $7.50 for youth under 16 years. Tickets are available at Watch Lake Lodge, Tall Timbers Resort, Ace High Resort and 70 Mile General Store. For more information, call 250-456-7741.
fAsTbALL UNdErWAY The 100 Mile Men’s Fastball League is underway and there is no admission fee for spectators. Games get underway at 6:30 p.m., and despite being early in the season, some excellent ball is being played. Thursday (May 23) sees Exeter Sporting Goods going up against Jakes Pub Old Buds; Friday has the Sanford Dillman Hornets meeting the Shuswap Defenders; and there are games May 27, 28, 29 and 30.
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Players holding their own
Ken Alexander Free Press
The Cariboo Youth Soccer League (CYSL), which involves competition for rep teams from 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Quesnel and Prince George, is currently underway. With a smaller population base, 100 Mile House players are often running uphill against the squads from the larger centres. It is a challenge for the local players because they are often competing against players an age group above their ages. 100 Mile doesn’t have a U12 team, the U13 boys and girls compete in the U14 division, and the local U15 boys and girls play in the U16 competition. With each community hosting a play day, the CYSL season had its season opener in Quesnel on May 5, and 100 Mile fielded four teams. U13 girls On May 5, the U13 girls played to a 1-1 tie against an older Prince George team (U14), with Allison Carr and Moriah Zailo sharing the duties in net. Game 2 saw the squad lose 2-1 to an evenly matched Quesnel team with Courtney Cave and Heather Heales taking turns guarding the goal line. “Heat and fatigue played a major factor in the second game, but the game was close and could have gone either way,” says Lianne Heales who coaches the team along with Janice
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100 Mile House U15 player Reid Davidson, left, closed in on Williams Lake U15/16 player Bobby Rankin during a Cariboo Youth Soccer League tilt in Williams Lake on May 12. Although they lost 2-1, the 100 Mile lads put up a good fight against the older and more experienced Williams Lake team.
Poggenpohl and Shelly Morton. In Williams Lake on May 12, the U13 girls had their best game to date, Heales says, adding their teamwork and outstanding passing took them to a 3-0 win against Williams Lake. Allison Carr and Heales shared the goaltending duties. The second game was against Prince George, and it ended in a 3-0 loss. “It was a gritty game and the girls played with true determination and sportsmanship and kept it an evenly matched game with just a couple of unlucky goals.” Cave and Carr were outstanding in the net, she notes. 100 Mile’s U13 girls will be competing against Quesnel in the U13 playdowns in a few weeks to try to secure a spot to go to the B-Cup Provincials this July.
U15 girls U15 girls coach Casey Hall says his team is off to a good start as most of the girls have played together for a few years. “We are playing in a U16 division as a U15 team, so we are very young but holding our own.” On May 5, they dominated in game 1 against Prince George, with Paige Hall scoring both goals for 100 Mile. Coach Hall says it ended in an unlucky 2-2 tie game, as Prince George scored both goals late in the contest. “We we’re struggling against fatigue with only two spares.” The second game was a well-fought tilt against Quesnel in extremely hot temperatures, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Hall scored the lone goal for 100 Mile. On May 12 in Williams Lake, the girls had a good game against Williams Lake
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and settled for a 1-1 tie. Lara de Kok notched the goal for 100 Mile. “We had many chanc-
es to score, but seemed to hit nothing but posts and crossbars. We dominated the whole game just had bad ball luck.” The second game was against the older U16 team resulting in a 5-0 loss. Hall says the Williams Lake squad is much older and more experienced, but it was a good learning experience for the 100 Mile girls. They kept the score at 1-0 for more than half of the contest, but 100 Mile had two injured players, which meant there were no spares and they couldn’t keep up the pace. “We have recently added two more girls to the team and I am confident we are going Continued on 17
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Rain didn’t deter golfers at men’s night
By Ken Alexander Free Press
The 108 Golf Resort Men’s Club welcomed 64 golfers who played in typical Cariboo spring weather on May 15 – cloudy and rainy at 12 C.
First flight Chris Steven took the low-gross honours with a blistering 36 score. Bill Harris and Jay Scott were second and third with scores of 39 and 40 respectively. Low-net bragging rights went to Jim Zailo
with a 33 score, followed by Terry Palasty in (35) second in a countback and Bill Baerg (35) third. Scott hit his ball the farthest on hole No. 3 to win the long-drive prize, while Matt McNeil captured the
closest-to-the-pin (KP) on hole number 4. No deuces were carded in this flight. Second flight Mark Larson carded a 39 to take low gross, while Spence Henderson was sec-
ond (41) and Dennis Thompson finished with a 42 for third place. Jamie Crellin went home with the low-net honours with a 33 score. Theo Wiering took second on a countback at 34 over Jim French who was also one back from
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to have a competitive, successful team building and looking forward to the future.” U15 boys On May 15, the team played against the Prince George U16 boys and were shut out 6-0. However, this was
the first game for the 100 Mile squad, which is made up of U14 and U15 players (one or two years younger than their opponents). Kean Kellermeier was the goalie. The second game was 4-1 victory for Quesnel. 100 Mile’s lone goal was scored by Patrick Walker, and Kellermeier played goal again.
On May 12, the boys played the Williams Lake U15/16 team and lost a close 2-1 contest. 100 Mile’s lone marker was scored by Jacob Fisher on an assist by Reid Davidson. Kellermeier was in goal. “It was a great team effort and obvious improvement,” says team spokesperson Lisa
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the boys who go to Edmonton to Canadian Professional Rodeo Association finals. We’re talking about some quality riders.” He adds there will be nothing but great bull riding and a halftime show that “has not been seen in 100 Mile House.” Brodoway says they will be bringing in teams of three youth, ranging in age from eight to 14 years and they will be competing in a wild pony race, which is a timed event. Noting there will only be one team in the arena at a time, he adds one wild pony will be let out into the arena. First, the team has to anchor the pony (hold on to it so it doesn’t run away), mug it, which is holding on to the pony’s head, so someone can get on it and ride six or so strides in a forward motion. “They will be riding bareback. They are untamed ponies and they are wild and rank.”
Brodoway says the events will start around 1 p.m. and it will take about four hours to complete. He notes the local stock contractors approached him about the idea because they wanted to try something different here instead of travelling somewhere else. “We sat down and discussed it and put it together. Then I applied for it. “We’re trying to support our community as much as we can. We’ve got calls from up north,
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Davidson. The second game was a 6-1 loss to the Prince George U16 team. 100 Mile took an early 1-0 lead with a goal by Fisher. Kellermeier was in goal for this game. U12 boys On May 5, 100 Mile led 2-0 for most of the game and played well against the first Prince George team they faced, but the game ended in a 3-2 loss. The second game was against another Prince George team and most of the game was spent in a 1-1 tie. However, the northern squad scored in the second half and won 3-1.
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Crellin. Bob Wieduwilt hammered the long drive on hole No. 2, and Bob Garrow had the KP on number 6. Henderson and Dean McNeil shared the deuce pot. Third flight Harvey Knapp pencilled in a 44 to win the low-gross prize. Tyler Earl (46) took second in a countback and Marvin Declare
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had to settle for third place. Bryant Hollins had a 33 on his scorecard for first in low net, followed by Al Smeds (35) and Larry McKave with a 36. Declare took the long-drive honours on hole No. 7, while Tony Lidstone had the KP on the second hole. There were no deuces scored in this flight. Karam Parsad sank the long put on hole No. 8.
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Early hearing screening reduces communication delays
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Health tips… for your whole life. For many of us, waking up to the sounds of birds chirping is a sure sign of spring. Perhaps then it’s no surprise that May is designated as Speech and Hearing Month in Canada. Speech and hearing may seem an unlikely pair at first glance, but learning to speak is usually accompanied by the ability to hear. In fact, communication skills start to develop as soon as a child is born. Just spend some time around infants and young children and you’ll be convinced that the first five years are the most critical period for growth. Like little sponges, they soak up stimulation with every sense available. The key to preventing or overcoming a communication problem is the early identification of hearing, speech and language disorders. Without early screening, many babies with hearing loss go unde-
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Last week, the Grade 8 students of 100 Mile House Junior Secondary assembled in the school’s gymnasium to view a short presentation from the BC HR Task Force, which introduce students to the mining trade. After the presenta-
tion concluded, Corry Williams handed out a large number of application forms, which are a prerequisite to attending a newly formed camp at Gavin Lake. The camp experience, which is exclusive to Grade 8 students from School District #27, is four days long, and is intended to introduce students to the world of mining and all the excitement and experience it offers. Unfortunately, there are only 40 spots available for those who qualify. Those who are selected will experience an entertaining and fun introduction to the min-
ing trade with activities that include: GPS treasure hunting, heavy equipment demos, panning for gold, and a mine tour. The camp will also offer swimming, archery, and other experiences. In order to qualify for the camp, students are required to fill out the registration forms, which must be submit-
ted no later than May 31, to your school’s office. The registration form will ask general information regarding the student and applicants will be required to answer a few questions relating to their interest in the trade. For more information, contact Williams at 250-392-8101 or cowil liams@tru.ca.
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While any day is a good day for a coffee gathering, May 10 was particularly timely for the ladies of Boultbee Road to get together. The group is saying its final goodbyes to longtime resident Elsie Clarkson, and welcomes to several ladies who spend most or all of their warm months enjoying the lake. Two of the group just happened to be visiting the lake for an extended weekend and were able to join in on the fun. Most of these ladies plan to partake in the daily tradition of the Boultbee noon walking group, at least during the summer months. Local trainer Curt Roy, owner of the Opax Mountain Resort east of Lac des Roches, recently returned from the Firearms Training Centre in Cloverdale with new credentials as a certified instructor for Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education training (CORE). This is mandatory training for citizens of British Columbia wishing to obtain a hunter number. The 16-hour course that Curt will provide to anyone interested is the first step in the process, which includes application and fees paid to the BC
Wildlife Federation and permit pickup through FrontCounter BC. He explained the process has been streamlined, and with the aid of technology, a hunter number can be obtained in about one week. Curt is one of several private trainers in the South Cariboo and will cater his courses to client’s needs beginning this spring, in plenty of time for the late summer opening of hunting season.
Area development Residents may be interested in attending an upcoming meeting on another proposed strata-titled subdivision in the area – this one at the Crooked Lake Ranch at the end of Lee Road. The proposal is for existing farm land to be rezoned for private residential lots on Webb Lake and common livestock facilities, pastures and hayfields. The public meeting is scheduled for June 1 at the Interlakes Hall. Troubling trees High winds, high lake water levels and soggy
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Ladies of Boultbee Road enjoyed another coffee party. This one to say goodbye to Elsie Clarkson and welcome to several summer residents.
ground have taken their toll on leaning trees that were not removed from the shoreline this winter. Several properties have lost large patches of shore land as it was lifted away from the bank when the uprooted trees fell into the water. Sweet success White buckets and milk jugs hanging on local birch trees are accumulating sap that has been running on warm days since April. Several residents are experimenting with
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Wade Davis holds degrees in anthropology and biology and received his Ph.D. in ethno botany, all from Harvard University. He is the author of 17 books, including the best sellers “The Serpent and the Rainbow” (1986), “One River” (1996), “The Wayfinders” (2009) and “Into the Silence” (2011). His many film credits include “Light at the Edge of the World,” an eight-hour documentary series written and produced for the National Geographic Channel. Davis is the recipient of the 2009 Gold Medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for his contributions to anthropology and conservation, the 2011 Explorers Medal, the highest award of the Explorers Club, the 2012 David Fairchild Medal for botanical exploration, and the 2013 Ness Medal for geography education from the Royal Geographical Society. His book “Into the Silence” was awarded the 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize, the top prize for literary nonfiction in the English language. Davis is a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. Wade Davis will officiate the opening for Wells Gray World Heritage year. 2013 celebrates 100 years since Helmcken Falls was discovered in Wells Gray Park and marks the opening of the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Wilderness Field Station.
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Thoughtform — exploring abstract By Jennifer Rafteiri-McArdle When someone first mentions abstract art, typically we hear ourselves saying, “I don’t get it,” or commenting on the Voice of Fire piece, bought by the National Gallery of Canada for nearly $2 million, “My kid can do better than that.” However, the Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House wants to change that thinking with its upcoming exhibit of abstract art by over 30 local artists – Thoughtform. The idea for Thoughtform grew from informal conversations among a small group of artists who were exploring abstract art, but as individuals, didn’t have enough pieces for a show. “They put the word out and over two dozen artists brought art in,” Vivian Zuba explains enthusiastically. “We have a wide variety of styles and mediums including paintings, digital art, fibre art (art using fibre rather than wood, metal, canvas, etc.), photographs, glass, some jewelry and sculpture.” Contrary to what people might think, creating abstract art isn’t as easy as it looks. “It’s much more difficult but more fun,” painter Wayne Larsen explains.
in clothing, fabric patterns, furniture, jewelry, and nature. Take a small square of tree bark to examine up close, swift says, and at that level, it’s abstract. She notes that virtually every indigenous culture uses abstract designs in their art. Zuba explains abstract art is all about the balance of colour and form and looking at things differently. Like jazz, she adds, it is full of shape, texture, rhythm and flow, and emotion. Part of the Thoughtform statement is the acknowledgement that it’s OK not to understand why a piece touches you, but rather just feel and enjoy the spirit of it. According to Zuba, Larsen’s painting of mountains and river in bold colours and patterns evokes not so much the awareness of Larsen stating, “Gee, it’s the Fraser River,” but rather the powerful geological forces that drove the mountains upwards to the sky. The exhibit opens on May 31 with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m., and everyone is invited to come and enjoy this art form. When asked what people hope to take away from the exhibit, Larsen jokes, “A new painting for their living room.”
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denise swift, left, Vivian Zuba and Wayne Larsen pose with some of the pieces of artwork in the upcoming Thoughtform at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House. The show, which include work by more than 30 local artists, opens on May 31 with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. This exhibit showcases abstract art in a variety of mediums.
Clay sculptor denise swift, whose Metis heritage has influenced her work, adds, “It’s fun to be challenged … it’s nice to have the
freedom to create something different.” Artists agree, and Gloria Friesen points out humans are surrounded by abstract art
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Fun Fair enjoyed by many
The Fun Fair hosted by 100 Mile House Elementary School on May 11 was exactly what the name of the event implied – it was a lot of fun. Many families came
out to enjoy the sunny afternoon and take in the many attractions at the fair. The number and variety of carnival games gave everyone a chance to try their luck
and skill to win some great prizes. Along with the games, the day provided a lot of free entertainment, with the 100 Mile Gymnastics Club members showing
off their skills. There were potato sack races, and a slipand-slide for the youth to cool off in while their parents did a little shopping for hanging baskets and the wares of local vendors. Organizers of the event were extremely happy with the turnout and the positive feedback from those who enjoyed an opportunity to have some fun with their family on a Saturday afternoon. Denise Balbirnie, one of the organizers, says the success of the fair is due to the huge number of volunteers from the
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Liam McCreight, left, Avery Cole and Rowan Cole enjoyed some cotton candy, licorice and other treats during a brief a break from competing for prizes in the many fun and active games at the 100 Mile House Elementary School Fun Fair on May 11.
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Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy (CCPL), Board members and staff would like to welcome Kimberly Vance-Lundsbye to the team. Kimberly has accepted the position of Welcome Communities Coordinator. Kimberly’s responsibilities will be to develop an Action Plan that builds a welcoming community that promotes full participation of all residents. Kimberly will work with community partners who are committed to creating a welcoming environment for newcomers. The goal is to help immigrant individuals and families successfully live and work in the South Cariboo.
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school who came out to help everything run smoothly, along with community volunteers from the Knights of Columbus, the RCMP and 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue. Plans are already being made to host an even bigger and better event next year, with the hope of making this an annual affair, Balbirnie says. “The Fun Fair is exactly what a small, rural community is all about. A chance to get outside in the sun and have some fun with your friends and neighbours on a beautiful spring day.”
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What’s On Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be included, call 250-395-2219 at least one week before the event.
• May 24 – Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School will be celebrating its Grad Ceremonies (Cap and Gown) at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre at 6:30 p.m. • May 24 – Cruisin’ The Dub will be held at A&W parking lot every second Friday throughout the summer. The event gets underway at 6:30. Folks are encouraged to bring their classic cars and trucks and enjoy the music • May 25 – Peter Skene Ogden will be having its Prom at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre (SCRC) at 6 p.m. The annual parade to the SCRC will start around 5 p.m. • Until May 31, Kathy Crawshay is the featured artist at the Showcase Gallery in the main lobby of the Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. • May 31-June 22 – Parkside Art Gallery presents ThoughtForm, a group show of abstract art that showcases the attempts of more than 25 local artists to capture the indefinable “more.” There will be an opening reception on May 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. The deadline for entries is on May 27. For more information and drop off times, contact the gallery at parksidecentre@ shaw.ca. • June 7 – The South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists Guild invites folks to its Open House in the Valley Room behind The Lodge in 100 Mile House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be weaving and fibre art displays, a spinning circle, local vendors, and tea garden by Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School Grad class. Everyone is welcome. • June 7-8 – 100 Mile House Junior Secondary School musical theatre class presents Beauty and the Beast in the school gymnasium. • June 8 – Relay for Life at Centennial Park, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Music, activities, children’s tent. • June 9 – The 100 Mile House Community Band presents a concert at Martin Exeter Hall at 2 p.m. with a mix of junior musicians and big band selections. Admission by donation at the door for a local charity. • June 10 - The Heart & Stroke Big Bike is now recruiting teams for the ride in 100 Mile House on June 10. Visit www.bigbike.ca to register as a team or an individual wanting to get on a team.
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gathering birch sap, which can be boiled down to thick syrup While the trees do most of the work, the fact that it takes 100 gallons of sap rendered down to produce one gallon of syrup means this is a tedious process and requires watching a pot boil on the stove for a very long time. Planning ahead As firewood-gathering season is here, residents are reminded to carry valid free firewood cutting permits. Permits for the Kamloops district expire on Dec. 31 of each year and those for the 100 Mile District expire one year after the application date.
Early risers The early heat wave in late April prompted several neighbours to plant seedlings early. Protecting those young plants from the cool nights and frosty mornings in May have been a challenge, but most local gardeners report they got a good head start on this year’s vegetable crop.
Wonderful wildlife Residents have reported several badger sightings along Boultbee Road and expect the ground squirrel population to soon decline. Bears are now roaming through the area and sightings range from a baby black bear near Boultbee Road to a returning four-yearold bear on McCarthy Road.
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Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m., May 24. • Celebration of Life for Ken Anstiss, 2 p.m., May 25 at Interlakes Hall.
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Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DLDVFD) Ladies Auxiliary (LA) held its annual general meeting May 8, at which time, Mary Weight was newly elected as secretary. Continuing in office are president Lorna Wiebe (250-593-2320), vice-president Cheryl Chamberlain and treasurer Karin Menning. The ladies meet at the firehall at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, but don’t meet in June, July, August and December. The LA was delighted to welcome new member Sue Barton who brings the total membership to a healthy 40. A motion was passed to donate $2,500 to Deka Lake & District Ratepayers’ Association (DLDRA) for the express purpose of providing concrete boat launching ramps at a couple of Deka accesses. DLDRA is working with three government ministries to effect these improvements and hopes to have something resolved before too long. The LA’s next meeting will be held June 19. There will be a short business meeting at 11:30 a.m. followed by a potluck luncheon.
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cleanup is scheduled for May 26. Residents are asked to clean the ditches on both sides of their home, up to their nearest permanent neighbours property line. Everyone will then meet at the fire hall at 11 a.m. to do Burgess Road to Mahood Lake Road, and return to the fire hall where DLDVFD provides refreshments at noon. Fundraising sales Sulphurous Lake District Volunteer F i re f i g hte rs’ Association’s ways and means committee will be holding its weekly Book ‘n Craft Sale from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday from June 5 to Sept. 25. Help sought Bridge L ake Community School (BLCS) will have a fundraising pie booth and bake sale at this year’s Bridge Lake Stampede on June 29, and would very much appreciate
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donations of baking for the cause. In addition, volunteers are needed to help cook “Meals on Wheels.” These dinners are available to all seniors in the South Cariboo and are selling fast out of 100 Mile House Health Centre. If you can help in either these causes, please call Gail Larson at 250-593-4351 to make arrangements. Book club The BLCS
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100 MILE q The 100 Mile & District Women’s Centre Society will be selling raffle tickets for a wooden blanket chest, a large birdhouse and a spa product package at the Cariboo Mall on May 24 from noon to 6 p.m. All proceeds go to the Women’s Centre. For more information, call Sylvia at 250-3954093.
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 May 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 250-395-5155 for information.
100 MILE q Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold a plant and bake sale May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church in 100 Mile House on Horse Lake Road just over the bridge. Enjoy a free coffee and cookies while you peruse the baking, hanging baskets and hardy perennials on sale. 100 MILE q The Rebel Garden Zone is promoting a Foraging Workshop in the Churn Creek area on June 2. This walk will be led by a herbalist who is knowledgable in the medicinal and edible plants of the Cariboo- Chilcotin region. For more information and to register, contact Kathy Provost at herbalistkathy@ gmail.com or call 250945-9515, or check www.southcariboosustainability.com. There will be a departure from 100 Mile and car pooling is encouraged.
Jim Jorgenson checked out the prices at the Giant Tack Swap Meet at the Agriplex on May 12.
100 MILE q 100 Mile House Bethel Pentecostal Community Church, located at 550 Exeter Truck Route, is having two huge garage sales on June 1 and June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is something for everyone LAC LA HACHE q Lac la Hache OAPO #176 is holding a garage sale at Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre on June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be available. Table rentals are $10 each. For more information, contact Judy at 396-7298 or Tony at 791-1919. LONE BUTTE q The Lone Butte Craft & Flea Market is slated for Lone Butte Community Hall on May 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Psalm 23 Society will be doing the concession. Table rentals are $10 each. To reserve, call Pat at 250395-2114 or Audrey at 250-395-4206. WILLIAMS LAKE q The Seventh Annual Children’s Wish Foundation Trail Ride will be held on May 26, at Minton Creek Ranch in Williams Lake. Sign up is at 9 a.m., and riders leave at 10. Overnight camping is available for out-of-town participants. We are looking for riders as well as volunteers to approach businesses in their community for prizes for this event. Please call Karla or Rene at 250-989-5526 for more information.
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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ≤, § The It’s Jeep Season offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after April 2, 2013. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. •$35,498 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (26E) only and includes $2,500 in Consumer Cash Discount. *Consumer Cash and Lease Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2013 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-dealer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ≤4.99% lease financing available through WS Leasing Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Westminster Credit Union) (“WS”) to qualified retail customers on new 2012/2013 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT models at participating dealers in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Territories. Lease offer is based on a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a Purchase Price of $35,498 including $2,500 Consumer Cash and $2,500 Lease Cash. Purchase Price includes freight ($1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, dealer charges and taxes. Lease offer is based on a 60 month term at 4.99% APR and 130 bi-weekly payments of $195. Down payment of $0 and applicable taxes, $475 WS registration fee and first bi-weekly payment are due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $25,346. Taxes, licence, registration, insurance, dealer charges and excess wear and tear not included. 22,000 kilometre allowance: charge of $.18 per excess kilometre. Some conditions apply. Security deposit may be required. See your dealer for complete details. §2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $50,190. ∞Jeep Grand Cherokee has received more awards over its lifetime than any other SUV. ¤Based on 2013 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel economy will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Hwy 8.8 L/100 km (32 MPG) and City: 13.0 L/100 km (22 MPG). TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
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Grades 1 and 2 students are involved in a garden and plant project this month. The goal is to plant pepper and bean seeds in a container with potting soil, add water to get them started, and then take them home to plant in the family garden. This project is about how to take care of plants and learn how they grow. They also learn about the individual parts of the plants and the different climates they grow in. Grade 4 students went around the Sepa and 108 Mile lakes recently to clean up the man-made debris that was scattered around. Stephen Almond and his class of 24 students and six volunteer parents covered the lake shore and created a
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8 p.m. If you have any problems or see any deviation of the restrictions by others, contact the CRD’s environmental services office at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636.
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Reg Berrington
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 100 Mile Free Press
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Mile 108 Elementary School students Cody Plewes, left, Mikayla Valcourt, Katelyn Piccolo and Dakota Brown planted peas and beans to see how the seeds grow. Eventually, they will take their creations home and plant them in their family gardens.
number of garbage and junk piles, which were taken to the local garbage dump. With help from Herb Carter of the Green Belt Commission and the use of his truck, the cleanup was successful. Dates to remember • May 31 – PAC meeting in StrongStart Room at 8:30 a.m. • June 6 – Grades 2 and 3 student going to Hat Creek. June 17-18 – Grade 5 students going to Lake
of the Trees. June 17-19 – Grade 7 students going to Gavin Lake. June 17 – Last day of classes. Sprinkling restrictions To all 108 Mile Ranch water users, the Cariboo Regional District
(CRD) has issued this year’s schedule of water sprinkling restrictions. In an effort to conserve our water sprinkling resources, the following restrictions are in an effect from May 1 to Oct. 1. The daily use of sprinklers is allowed from 6 to 8 a.m. and from 6 to
Transfer station hours The new summer hours of operation for the Lac la Hache Transfer Station are now in effect, you can contact the CRD at the phone numbers above, or go to the CRD website at www.cariboord.bc.ca. Sepa Lake trails In April, the Green Belt Commission decided to upgrade the Sepa Lake trail and using a Bobcat with a special resurfacing equipment. Under the guidance of Robin Nadin, the machine is owned and operated by Bill Plewes who works for KC Contracting.
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Bill Plewes worked on the upgrade to Sepa Lake trail in April to make them accessible for people using wheelchairs, baby strollers or bicycles.
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Seniors
Activity Centre (CSAC) offers many programs to keep seniors busy – socially, mentally and
physically. The centre is located next to the hospital on Cedar Avenue, and
there’s something going on every weekday. Carpet bowling is featured Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:45 to 3 p.m. CSAC president Renata Cargnelutti says it’s their most popular activity, and there is always with a good turnout. “It’s a fun day and we make up different teams each week with whoever is there.” Billiards is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m., with three tables and there’s always room for more players. Exercise classes are Monday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Tai Chi is offered Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and on Thursdays, a beginner class runs from 10 to 11 a.m., and a continuing class goes from
1 to 3 p.m. Bridge games, for experienced players, are held Fridays from 12:45 to 4 p.m. Cargnelutti says part of the group recently finished a 12-session program to learn beginner bridge. Cribbage is offered Tuesdays, 12:45-3 p.m. There are also several get-togethers throughout the year to celebrate special days, including Halloween and St. Patrick’s Day. CSAC members pay $2 per day, per activity, and non-members are charged $3. Membership is open to anyone over the age of 50 and annual fees are $15. Couples with only one partner over the age of 50 are also eligible to join. The current membership stands at 110 people.
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Improve your indoor air quality and the efficiency of your heating system by having your furnace ducts cleaned. We use a combination of brush and vacuum technology to loosen the debris and clear it out of the ducts. We also have a camera system for before and after inspections.
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The resurfacing equipment went ahead and upgraded the trail. The machine worked so well that the operation was completed in just a few hours. People using the trail with wheelchairs, baby strollers and bikes should find the trail easier to negotiate. Many thanks go to all who participated and the Green Belt Commission. Dog walk Remember to register for the Purina Dog Walk on May 26, which starts at noon at the Main Beach on 108 Mile Lake. The entrance is off Telqua Drive.
The walk is easy to do, so come and try it. This is a very worthwhile project that the
108 Lions do each year. For further information, contact Pam Hales at 250-791-5656.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE ASSISTANT
The Village of Clinton is seeking a full time position for an Office Assistant, who is accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
The successful candidate shall have completed grade 12 or equivalent, preferably with extra courses in office or business administration. Five years local government knowledge and experience would be an asset. Indicate your familiarity with Microsoft Office, Web Pages and Social Media in your cover letter.
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HARTLEY’S AUTOBODY in Sechelt, BC has a vacancy for a Journeyman Automotive Painter. Please fax resume with references and contact information to: 604-885-7454. 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. MR. T. CONTRACTING Looking for construction laborer, good with tools, framing, painting and log sanding. Must be physically fit, team player, willing to travel. email office@mrtcontracting.ca TYPESETTING & DESIGN person required. Must be reliable, have good customer service skills, full time. Wage depending on qualifications. Call 250-395-2799.
Professional/ Management SOFTWARE Developer for Engineering Applications Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team. We offer rewarding challenges, a stimulating work environment, 401K with employer contributions and the college town amenities of Corvallis, Oregon. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop efficient applications. We’re looking for a person that will take pride in their work and will help us make our product the best it can be. Job Description Implement and test machine vision algorithms to classify defects in lumber with our senior image processing staff. Validate code changes using regression testing against an archive of customer data Verify sensor performance using custom calibration software and analysis tools Interact with customers to capture requirements for software upgrades Maintain and update C++ code for image processing improvements and computational geometry extensions Experience Must have 3-5 years experience with C++ and a degree in either engineering or computer science. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills are required. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability are also a must. Additional desired experience in: Real time systems, Subversion, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, and basic electronics skills. This is a real-time software coding position. Your code will control our customer’s production lines so errors are expensive. Please use your cover letter to describe what modern software engineering principles you have used to help you write bug-free code while holding to ontime delivery schedules. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com.
LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com SYSTEMS Software Developer Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team as a Systems Software Developer. We are looking for a person to design and program GUI and software components that acquire and visualize electronic, scientific and production data. Must have 3-5 years experience with .Net framework and ADO.Net. Experience with many of the following: NET VB/C#, Subversion, SQL Server, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, ADO.NET, user-interface design, MS Report Viewer, networking, basic electronics skills, PLC systems. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability a must. Requires degree in engineering or computer science. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop supporting applications. We’re looking for a person that will get a kick out of joining our team and help us make our product the best it can be. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce
Office hours vary throughout the seasons. Standard office hours are 9:00-3:00 Monday to Friday, closed in the summer. Additional hours may be required from time to time. Core competencies: effective, confident, results/task focused, open-minded, dependable, communicative, team player and must have the ability to multi-task. Duties include and are not limited to: Collaborate with business members, board members, partners and stakeholders. Coordinate committees for development training, events, seminars and social networking. For a detailed description of the position please see Angela at the Chamber or call 250-395-6124. Please email resumé to: manager@southercariboochamber.org
100 Mile District Hospital Palliative Care Society
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/MANAGER OF VOLUNTEER RESOURCES Part-time Position Job Summary: Reporting to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society Board of Directors, the Program Director/Manager of Volunteer Resources oversees all aspects of the work of the Society in the 100 Mile House area and manages volunteer resources for the Society. Qualifications: The successful applicant will have the background to manage a busy volunteer program, experience in providing hospice and/or bereavement service, and ability to develop and manage a program budget. Deadline for application: Friday, May 31, 2013 Cover letter and resumé may be submitted by mail to: 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society Bag 399 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0
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Services
Memorial Donations
Painting & Decorating
The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Please send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/ address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, #300 - 500 Victoria St. Prince George, B.C. V2L 2J9 or Ph: 1-800-811-5666. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3. The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital. Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy. For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Road, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3
Heat, Air, Refrig.
Heat, Air, Refrig.
Heat, Air, Refrig.
Professional Services
DIRECTORY
CARIBOO PAINTING SERVICES and repairs. Residential and commercial. Fully insured. Chris 250-644-4033.
Pets & Livestock
ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $38.84 PER WEEK (PLUS HST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT
Feed & Hay
TOP SOIL
50 lb sq bales, barn stored no rain $3.50/bale. 250-397-2763 80LB square bales of alfalfa orchard grass Hillpoint Farms. 250-791-6652. SMALL squares and some small rounds. Delivery available. 250-397-2378
Livestock Horse & Tack Auction Sunday May 26th, 11:30AM 4071 McLean Rd., Quesnel Please Consign Early Phone BC Auctions (250)992-2459 (250)983-1239 LiveStock & Misc. Auction Sat. May 25th, 11:30AM 4071 McLean Rd., Quesnel Consigned Wiener Pigs, Stucco Wire, Steel Gates, Chicken Wire Phone BC Auctions (250)992-2459 (250)983-1239
AVAILABLE SOON Depending on weather. Pickup load or delivery •••••••••••••••• Call the experts at
KINGSGATE EXCAVATING
PLUMBING & HEATING
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Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Pets SPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303 The SPCA needs 2 to 3 phone volunteers to answer the emergency line. Suits retired or semi-retired individuals. Also, temporary foster homes needed. Please call 250-3955303 and leave a message. *WARNING* -Ads reading, “Free to a good home”, have the potential to attract individuals that see your family pet as a way to make $$money through any number of undesirable situations; i.e. selling to animal testing labs or in the case of horses, the slaughter house. Contact the SPCA at 250-395-5303 for information on successfully placing your pet in the right kind of home. Leave a message and a volunteer will get back to you.
Garage Sales 103 MILE: Sat. May 25, 9-2 at “The Barn” at 5660 103 Mile Lake Road. Loads of stuff! 108 MILE: Garage Sale. Saturday May 25, 9am - 2pm. Something for everyone.
FLEA MARKET every Friday at the 108 Mall 11am - 4pm To book a table call Brenda 250-396-7144
100 MILE: United Church rummage sale Sat. May 25, from 8:30-2 at 49 Dogwood Ave. Bake table, clothing, misc. household goods, BBQ hot dogs!
HORSE LAKE: Yard Sale. 6685 Sven Road. Sat. May 25. 9am - 4pm.
LAC LA HACHE: Estate Sale. Sat. & Sun. May 25 & 26. 9am - 3pm. 3792 Emerald Cres. Tools, freezer, household & kitchen items, rototiller, furniture, decoys and much more. NO EARLY BIRDS. LONE BUTTE: Flea/Craft Market at Lone Butte Community Hall on Sat.May 25th, from 9:30-2:30. For more info: Pat: 250-395-2114 or Audrey: 250-395-4206. Concession by Psalm 23 Society.
Hwy. 24 at Sheridan Lake 10am to 3pm every Saturday from May 18 to August 31, 2013. Vendors welcome. $11.00 a spot. Buskers free. BRING YOUR TALENT AND SET UP A TABLE. Phone Joan 250-593-2353
WHITE Inglis fridge/freezer, 30” wide 19” cu. ft. with glass shelving, matching dishwasher. $300 obo both. 604-3304614. Exc. cond. Deka Lake.
Building Supplies ASSORTED STEEL BUILDINGS
CLEAN OUT THE BASEMENT, SHED AND GARAGE
Value discounts as much as 30%. Erection info available Source#1S0.
1-800-964-8335
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
•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
and make some money doing it!
Firearms WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
BUY A GARAGE SALE PACKAGE AT THE 100 MILE FREE PRESS AND WE’LL HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT SALE!
Firewood/Fuel
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! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
250-395-2311
Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Appliances
Heavy Duty Machinery
• Landscaping and Lot Development • Land Clearing • Wetland Work • Demolitions • Gravel Materials & Hauling • Premium Mix Topsoil • Driveways • Basements
Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School
Merchandise for Sale
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.
LARGE EQUIPMENT FLEET to handle most jobs
Just Ask For Our
GA RAG E SA LE K IT
• A 4-line or less classified word ad ($1.00 per line charge for additional lines) • Large garage sale signs to hang up around the neighbourhood • Red and yellow balloons to grab everyone’s attention • Felt pen for completing signs and marking prices One Week Special $
16 .50
Plus GST
Two Week Special $
23
.50
Plus GST
10 TIPS TO A GREAT SALE! 1. Place your advertisement for 2 weeks in our classified section. 2. Call friends and neighbours to see if they’d like to do a sale together. The bigger the selection, the more customers you’ll have. 3. Give yourself a couple of days to get organized. 4. Gather boxes, newspapers, and bags to use during the sale to package purchases. 5. Set your dates and times. The first and middle of the month are paydays for many people. 6. Take the time to clean up your items… products will sell better when they look “taken care of.” 7. Make the most of your display by setting up in a visible area such as the front yard, the driveway or near the curb. Don’t tuck yourself and your merchandise in a dark garage. 8. Label everything for sale with tape. Price it so you might consider buying it for yourself. 9. Before the sale, go to the bank. Get plenty of small bills and change to have on-hand. Keep a calculator handy for quick adding. 10. Be an entrepreneur. Make extra money by selling canned sodas, lemonade, etc., to shoppers. If you have kids, have them do this! In the Pinkney Complex on Horse Lake Road in 100 Mile House
250-395-2219
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Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Rentals
Transportation
Transportation
Hobbies & Crafts
For Sale By Owner
Auto Financing
Trucks & Vans
NOW OPEN On the Lake Artisan Gallery New shop on LacLaHache Local Artists and Crafters. A good variety of handmade items & fine art, paintings, prints and art cards Ad - 3622 Gunn Rd. LacLaHache BC. E-mail: rutagg@gmail.com/Ph. 250396-4584
2 BDRM mobile #4 Park Dr. Estates, $49,900. Call 250395-3268.
Mobile Homes & Pads
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
2007 DODGE 1500 pick up, 5.7 lt. Hemi., auto, spray-in box liner, towing pkg. Low mileage, asking $16,000 obo. Days 250-395-3315, eves., 778-482-0042.
Misc. for Sale
MOBILE in 103 Trailer Park: 3 bdrm, $7,500. 250-395-9013 NEED TO SELL due to health reasons: 1600 sq. ft. home plus full basement on 10 acres overlooking 103 Lake. Serious enquiries: 250-395-4602.
Lots .59 ACRE, level building lot in Forest Grove. Municipal water, new septic system, ready for your mobile or house. $38,500. 250-397-4188.
SAWMILLS from only $3997 Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD:
www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted WE BUY GOLD & SILVER Get the best price for your SILVER COINS • Sat. 9am-1pm 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House 250-395-3034 Closed May 25 ONLY True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030 WANTED: 1990 to 1996 Timberjack 618 buncher parts. Running or not. 250-791-1932. 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.
For Sale By Owner 1986 Mobile on 5 acres. 3 Bed + Den 1 Bath 1100 sq ft. 2 stall barn w/ tack/grain room + hay storage. Entire property is fenced + cross fenced. Riding ring + round pen. 4 storage sheds. 1533 Winword Rd. $172,000. 250-249-6802
Mobile Homes & Parks NICE, CLEAN 2-3 bdrms, 1160 sq. ft. F/S. #29 in 103 Mile Trailer Park. Asking $42,000. 250-395-4602.
Rentals
2 BDRM mobile home in 103 Mile MHP. Washer & dryer. Sm. pets neg. New water system. $600/mon. 250-395-3178.
DOUBLE WIDE mobile, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Canim Lake. 250-395-6140.
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.
100 Mile: 3 bdrm, 14’ wide mobile, Scott Rd. 4 appl. incl. Gas & wood heat. $700/mon. & DD. 250-397-2083. 2 BDRM house, NS, NP, utilities included, avail June 1. $750/mth. 250-395-3691 2 BDRM trailer w/addition on 3/4 acre. Beautiful Horse Lake view. Older model. $600/mon. Avail. now. Refs req. NP. 250395-3030. 250-395-6546. 3 BDRM duplex in 100 Mile on quiet street, backs on to Crown Land. $750/mon. plus DD & Ref. 250-397-2182.
Classifieds Get Results! Office/Retail
2000 Majestic 30’ Motor Home
76K kms, Ford 6.8 L V 10 (gas), all the comforts of home for fishing & hunting.
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
Commercial/ Industrial 1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224. 4-BAY garage & retail space for rent or lease, on Exeter Road in 100 Mile House. Approx 5000 sq.ft. $2000 per month. Avail. now. 250-396-7334 HEATED Bay/Shop for rent. 24’x32’ w 12’ o/h door. Suitable for light mfg, storage, auto work etc, 250 808 7711
MANUFACTURING and retail space w/mezzanine. Was Waldo’s Signshop. Suitable for sign shop, dog parlor, woodwork, retail, etc. 250 808 7711
Duplex / 4 Plex
Now Available
FOR RENT
in the South Cariboo Business Centre High-traffic professional centre will bring business to you!
• Several small office spaces 156 sq. ft. to 600 sq. ft. (some are furnished, one with private washroom) ALSO • Larger office space 2,835 sq. ft. ideal for clinic, etc. (2 washrooms, kitchen) ALSO • Restaurant for rent. (could be used for other purposes) 800 sq. ft. ALL AT REASONABLE RENT Please contact Konrad Schmid-Meil
2 & 1 BDRM, in 100 Mile. Call 250-397-2041 for details. 2 BDRM suite in 4-plex. In 100 Mile. 243 Blackstock. DD, refs. req. 250-395-2744 or 1-250267-1702. 3 BDRM duplex, Gateway area, W/D hook-ups, $600/mo. Avail. now. 250-395-1098, 250-395-4913. CLEAN 2 bdrm, 1 bath unit avail. June 1 or 15. Walking distance from 100 Mile. Includes laundry. $600/mth plus utilities. 250-395-2439. SPACIOUS downtown 100 Mile apt. Fully renovated. 3 bdrms. Ref. req. No dogs. $650/mon. 250-456-7314.
3 BDRM, newly renovated, 5 appliances. NS, NP, refs req. $800/mth plus utilities. In 100 Mile. Avail. June 1st. 250644-5433.
Misc. Wanted
Misc. Wanted
250-395-2233 Konrad@schmid-meil.com
Suites, Upper
Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0
BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE PULP LOGS
NORM WILCOX
(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)
ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $38.84 PER WEEK (PLUS HST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT
KAYAK: Brand new 10’ recreational kayak. 2 high quality paddles, life jacket, paddle leash, rescue pump. $800. 250-395-1199.
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SANDERS REDI-MIX LTD. • CONCRETE/GRAVEL • • CONCRETE PUMPING • • SANDING & SNOWPLOWING •
250-395-3088
Legal 2002 Campion Allante
S505 bowrider, Yamaha 75 TRCA outboard, EZ-Loader 15-16 trailer, very clean, gently used boat, lots of extras.
Selling as a package, $33,000 for both o.b.o. (250)392-0906 cell (250)398-5196 home
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Re: THE ESTATE OF KEVIN WAYNE MITTELSTADT, DECEASED formerly of 293 Birch Avenue N., 100 Mile House, British Columbia
Toll Free: 1-877-395-1133
*Certain restrictions apply. Call for details
Office/Retail
“The Only Ministry of Environment Approved Scrap Car Recycler.”
100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts Ltd. 250-395-1141
100mileautoparts@telus.net
Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft. • Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking
Call Maureen at
250-395-0462
L & A Development Corp. Legal Notices
Legal Notices
District of 100 Mile House
INVITATION TO TENDER Aspen Street Sidewalk Upgrades The District of 100 Mile House hereby invites submissions for the following: “ASPEN STREET SIDEWALK UPGRADES” Tender documents are available at the District of 100 Mile House Municipal Office, 385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0, and on the District website www.100milehouse.com under the section entitled ‘Tenders’. The completed tender documents shall be returned to Philip Strain, Director of Engineering, District of 100 Mile House, Box 340, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0 no later than 2:00pm local time, May 30, 2013. The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted. Philip Strain Director of Engineering
Located off Exeter Rd. Past Tim-Br Mart on McDermid Rd. 100 Mile House, BC
Legal Notices
Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Kevin Wayne Mittelstadt are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator, c/o Centennial Law Corp, at PO Box 2169, 100 Mile House, British Columbia V0K 2E0 on or before June 13, 2013, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.
FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP*
250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168
Boats
DIRECTORY
15’ HURSTON boat. C/W 80hp Merc. Runs good. 3 pc canvas top. New battery. 2 fuel tanks. $1300 obo. 250395-0650.
Scrap Car Removal
CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Drew
Please call
Recreational/Sale
Homes for Rent
3 BDRM house. NS. NP. In 100 Mile House. Renovated. $1000/mon. includes utilities. 250-395-1311. Avail. June 1st.
Apt/Condo for Rent
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
Professional Services
Premiu m Bottled Water on Tap!
“Taste the ” ce Differen
Now Featuring Watkins Products We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs!
250-395-6110
486-A Birch Ave. S. 100 Mile House, BC
:DWHU :HOOV /WG :HVWRQ Licenced Drillers Specializing in Residential Wells Family Owned & Operated Since 1981 Environmentally Friendly Free On-Site Consultation Guaranteed Workmanship
Inquiries call
250-593-4307 Jerry Weston
Office: 250-593-4306 Toll Free: 1-866-448-5592
KATCHMAR
Construction (1997) LTD.
Serving the Cariboo for over 40 years Snow Removal • Road Construction • Culvert & Gravel Sales • Site Preparation • Topsoil Sales • Rental Equipment • Large Fleet of Equipment
250-395-2385
Meridian Self Storage
(Formerly Resort Lakes Mini Storage, at HWY. 97 & 24)
• SAFE & SECURE STORAGE • MONITORED • FULLY ALARMED • U-HAUL DEALER • 7-DAY KEY PAD ACCESS PH: 250-395-2512 OR 250-395-3090 Country Cottage Welcomes Donna Donna has 22 years experience. I invite all past and new clients to book your next appointment today. Evening appointments available!
Open Monday - Saturday
Country Cottage Hairstyling 250-398-STYL • 250-398-7895 • 250 Barnard St., Williams Lake
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 100 Mile Free Press
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Community association busy Obituaries with several upcoming events ANTHONY Lawrence
250-395-0221
kimmycowgirl@yahoo.ca
Watch Lake\ North GreeN
KIM WIerzbIcKI
The Watch Lake/ Green Lake Community Association (WLGLCA) held its meeting on May 13. The community hall is missing the Running of the Balls trophy plaque. If anybody knows where it is, please contact Eleanor Bulman at 250-456-2151. The WLGLCA is looking for a free used storage container as big as, or bigger, than a freight truck box for outside storage at the Watch Lake/Green Lake Community Hall. For information, contact Mark Bulman at 250-456-2151 or Brian Thatcher 250-456-6031. Fishing derby The 26th Annual Watch Lake/Green Lake event will be held on June 1-2. A pancake breakfast will be available both mornings, and a pig roast dinner and entertainment are slated for Saturday evening. Derby entries are $10 per person, or $7.50 for youth under 16. Tickets are available the Watch Lake Lodge, Tall Timbers Resort, Ace High Resort and the 70 Mile General Store. For more information, call 250-456-7741. W.I. news The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute (WL&DWI) held a wonderful luncheon for the Women’s Institute Zone Meeting on May 11. It was a well organized
and tasty luncheon with two different soups, salads, bun and endless desserts tray. 100 Mile House Free Press editor Ken Alexander gave a speech on how we can work with the media. The luncheon entertainment featured a puppet show put on by Helen Eagle and Karen Forbes. Apprentice needed After 15 years of volunteering for the WLGLCA, Eleanor Bulman says she is running out of steam and will be retiring soon. She is looking for someone to take up an apprenticeship program with her, to learn the ropes. “There’s no pay – just volunteering time and energy.” If you are interested, Eleanor says she can be reached at 250-4562151, “and we can talk over a cup of tea.” Celebration of Life A Celebration of Life for Robert (Bob) Smith, a Watch Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department firefighter and first responder, will be held at the Watch Lake Community Hall on May 26, starting at 2 p.m. His wife, Diana, and the family would like to invite all his friends, neighbours and colleagues from the fire department to join them on this special day. If you would like to attend, please contact
Gisele Poliseno at 250395-9082.
70 Mile House, B.C., V0K-2K0
Feed hummers Don’t forget to put your humming bird feeders out now. Did you know hummingbirds are among the few birds that are able to fly vertically and in reverse? In forward flight, they beat their wings up to 80 times a second, and their hearts can beat up to 1,200 times a minute. By putting your humming bird feeder out, they will get a lot of energy for their next flight.
News needed If you have something happening in your organization, have
Calendar: • WLGLCA meets every third Monday of the month and the next meeting is June 17. Call writer for more information. • The WLDWI meets every third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is today (May 22). Call Helen Eagle at 250-456-2143 or Lynda Krupp at 250-456-7730. • The WLNGLVFD meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. New volunteers are always welcome. Folks can call Gisele at 250-395-9082. • Reminder of the 70 Mile bursary applications are due June 7, and must include a written letter of 300500 words stating goals, educational plans, and your connection to the area. Include any volunteering, extracurricular activities and community service. Send to the 70 Mile & Area Fund c/o S. Wheeler, Box 29,
VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING Mary Packham - 250-395-0404 PAL & ESL Co-ordinator
TrAining FOr COMMUniTY SErViCE PrOViDErS Employment Information Workshop for Community Service Providers! There are many free, online resources available to aid you in helping your clients and patrons explore careers, employment, and education. Alexis Greenwood, Librarian and Coordinator of the Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre at the Vancouver Public Library, will be demonstrating these resources on Thursday, May 30th from 2-4PM at Community Employment Services, 808 Alpine Ave, 100 Mile House. The After Work Cafe will be from 5-6 pm as usual. Please RSVP to Mary Packham at: mary@caribooliteracy.com
Become A Lifelong Learner! Melody Newcombe - 250-791-5720 Literacy Support Worker Shelly Joyner - 250-395-9303 Executive Director Bruce Mack - 250-392-6867 CCPL President Thanks to the province of BC for our funding
www.caribooliteracy.com
A Celebration of Life for Lawrence Anthony, who passed away on December 1, 2012, will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013. Interment at Lac la Hache Cemetery at 12:00 noon. Tea to follow in the Lac la Hache Community Hall. Donations in Lawrence’s memory can be made to the Lac la Hache Cemetery.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. SERVING THE CARIBOO SINCE 1978.
• Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services • Bronze and Granite Memorials Shane Ian Gunn
Licensed Funeral Director - Owner
Ph: 250-395-3243
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1978
225 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House, BC
www.100milefuneralservice.com Family owned and operated.
How Do You Spell Fun? Have a ball, play BINGO and support your favorite charity. MONDAY
100 MILE COMMUNITY CLUB BINGO Every Monday night in the 100 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm - Bingo Starts at 7:00pm LOONIE BALL & PROGRESSIVE List your BINGO here every week and let the players in your area know about you. Only $11.14 per week. Call 250-395-2219
MUST BE 19 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY.
LOOK
B I N G O
for these local flyers in this week’s
• Pharmasave • BrandSource • United Carpet
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Here are the answers to the May 17th Cariboo Connector ‘Challenge Yourself’ Page.
CROSSWORD
SUDOKU You’re Invited To A
SPECIAL CONCERT
with the Adult Concert Band, directed by Jack Fellner featuring Vocal and Instrumental Solos, and String Orchestra, directed by Curtis Wolf ~ featuring ~
YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE
The Big Band Music of the 40s and 50s Sunday June 9 at 2pm ~ Martin Exeter Hall
1-800-680-4264 Stand up. Be heard. Get help.
someone you would like to commend, would like to honour a birthday or anniversary or if you have a special visitor, please call or text writer at 250-395-0221.
See this weekend’s Cariboo Connector for more!
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BCRA Professional Rodeo May 19 & 20
Ken Alexander, Chris Nickless and Monika Paterson photos
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Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers Terry Cross and Brent Rutherford were raising public awareness and emergency readiness by handing out Shelter in Place and Fire Smart brochures and chatting with folks at the Cariboo Mall recently.
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By Mary Packham couldn’t ask.” writing. She also helped ly asked to share his A hectic lifestyle, She became almost them navigate idioms extensive paramedic June 8, in Centennial Park, 100 Mile House the need to board their like family and helped and words with mul- expertise with our REGISTER YOUR TEAM MEMBERS NOW horses, and the high them learn how to tiple meanings. English Cafe group cost of buying land in express themselves in Kathy even “dictated at the BC Ambulance Let’s make the Relay for Life Germany convinced English and understand simple stories about her Service in 100 Mile Wolfgang and Barbara how things are different childhood, so it was like House – in English, his Register your team online: relaybc.ca Pessler that Canada was in Canada. learning an interesting second language. right for them. Kathy prepared history lesson” about If you need ESL supAfter four trips and grammar lessons, life in Canada. port or would like to much searching, they helped them with the To this day, if attend any of our four bought and enlarged English dictionary, and Wolfgang and Barbara types of English Cafes, a 1920s home near challenged them to feel insecure about or if you would like to Green Lake on a quar- learn difficult words something in English, become an ESLSAP Included in this full colour magazine style special edition, ter section of land and and improve their pro- theyset stilltocall tutor, please call Mary hit Kathy. stands the week of June 27, 2011 started the Graham nunciation, reading and Wolfgang was recent- at 250-395-0404. • Summer Schedule of Events • Things to Do Dunden Guest Ranch For more information on the • Places to Go • Trips to Take and Where to do What! where they keep 10 Canadian Cancer Society’s RELAY FOR LIFE horses. The publication is a MUST for your Business! 18,000 copies in 100 Mile House, call will be printed in time for the busy Summer Tourist Season. Wolfgang and Alaina Fryer at Barbara have trained • West to Bella Coola • East to Horsefly/Likely 250-706-8082 for and volunteer as FOR A DIGNIFIED BURIAL • North to QuesnelFUNERAL • South to Lac LaAND Hache and 100 Mile first responders and In Fund, local anewspapers, plus has onensured newsthat stands, onveteran Coastis THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS For over 100 years, House. the Last Post non-profit organization, no eligible firefighters in the Watch denied a dignified Discovery funeral and burial, as well as military gravestone, due to insuffi fundsstops at time of Ferries, ataTourist Info Centres and cient Tourist indeath. Lake area. Wolfgang and around Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and Quesnel as Please make a donation this worthy well as over 50 otherto locations. Stocks cause will be replenished also works as a para1-800-268-0248 | donations@lastpostfund.ca throughout the summer. medic part time in 100 established 1909 • Registered charity No 11900 9181 RR0002 Mile House. They heard about the local English as 1/8…$125 a Second Language 1/4…$240 Settlement Assistance 1/2…$415 Program (ESLSAP) Full Page…$630 and were assessed and *Front Page matched with a volunBanner…$550 teer tutor at Green Lake. Included in this full colour magazine style special edition, distributed Kathy Wilson, their *Full Back through the Free Press and at news stands on June 17, 2013 Page…$900 tutor, worked with them FULL weekly for two years • Summer Schedule of Events • Things to Do Call your • Places to Go • Trips to Take and Where to do What! and they occasionally COLOUR Advertising came to the English The publication is a MUST for your Business! 18,000 copies Representative practice cafes. will be printed in time for the busy Summer Tourist Season. today! Kathy was “incredDISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN Don’t miss out on this selling opportunity. ible.” If Wolfgang and • West to Bella Coola • East to Horsefly/Likely Barbara had questions, *In local markets only • North to Quesnel • South to Lac La Hache and 100 Mile House they found Kathy to be All material and advertising Deadline: June 5, 2013 • Publishing June 17, 2013 “very open, so there will be posted on 250-395-2219 • publisher@100milefreepress.net was nothing they Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Reserve your spot now! getawaybc.com in the Pinkney Complex on Horse Lake Road website PH 250.398.5516 FAX 250.398.5855 68 N. Broadway, WL
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Many thanks goes to all the gymnasts, parents, coaches, and the community. Thank you for making another successful and wonderful year!
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