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A recent report on the mid-term timber supply and the potential for a science-based review for opening up Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan (CCLUP) was presented to District of 100 Mile House council on July 4. Rodger Stewart, director of resource operations for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), delivered the presentation and he began with a summary of the gravity of the regional situation. “The mountain pine beetle infestation has created a legacy in this region unlike what it has created anywhere else in the province.” He added this legacy has the potential to impact the economies of some of the most forest-dependant communities in the province – 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Quesnel. After extensive consultations with stakeholders and much deliberation, Stewart noted the provincial government’s Special Committee on Timber Supply kick started a dozen mitigation actions. The FLNRO followed through on those and released Beyond the Beetle: A Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan in October, and then conducted a series of meetings over the following months to determine how to best implement these actions. Stewart, who he heads up one of these initiatives, explained he is to investigate potential for a sciencebased review (SBR) of opening land-use plans. Now, he is travelling around the region spreading the word and gathering input on what this SBR might involve. Armed with a 28-page report, Mid-Term Timber Supply in the Cariboo: Preliminary Assessment of Three Land Use Values, he noted the key values are Old Growth Management Areas, Mule Deer Winter Range and Visual Quality Areas. (The report is linked at www.quesnelrodandgun. ca under the heading of April 12.) Whether these areas get opened up in the CCLUP will be up to B.C. Liberal government, but Stewart noted it must first decide whether to approve proceeding with the SBR, by this fall. Stewart said that decision will be made once he and his team have completed and summarized all their consultations on the potential for a sciencebased review to go forward. This summary process is expected to be ongoing until late July. Continued on A3

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The weatherman co-operated as folks came from near and far to enjoy this year’s Lone Butte Rocks event on July 6. Cheyenne Nelson, left, holding Anna Melin, Clayton Nelson who was pulling Sam Melin in the wagon all enjoyed the various activities available for youth participation.

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FAST bytes STORMRIDERS GO NORTH

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Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) Grade 10-11 students warmly welcomed 100 Mile House Junior Secondary students at the recent FuseIt-Up event, where they enjoyed fun games, socializing and popsicles. Many PSO youth were easily identified as mentors by their colourful tie-dyed T-shirts.

Preparing for amalgamation Students from PSO and 100 Mile Junior Secondary ready to team up

By Karen Johnson

n June 4, 100 Mile House Junior Secondary students met the grades 10-11 students at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) for an event called Fuse-it-Up. It was a follow-up to our hugely successful and popular YES (Youth Excellence Society) “Change it Up’” program that set the stage for a great school year last fall. PSO was chosen as the pilot school in the province for this new program. Change it Up was designed to build more caring, respectful and fun culture in our schools – the kind

of social environment that students wake up excited to come to school for. For about 40 years, YES has run a Youth Summer Camp program, sponsored by the credit unions and co-ops of British Columbia. Many 100 Mile youth aged 14-18 have been sponsored by the Williams Lake and District Credit Union throughout the years and it has had a very positive effect on our school and our community. (See www.theyes.ca.) Six YES camp staff came to PSO to facilitate Fuse-it-Up – a celebration event aimed at reinforcing the positive change created by Change it

Up and to keep the “vibe” alive. It was also a celebration of the coming together of our two schools: a chance to share how everyone was feeling about the upcoming change; to talk about concerns about the change; to discuss what their fears were; what their hopes were; to think about what their roles should be; to be empathetic for those coming into a new environment; and to discuss how to build the accepting, respectful, fun culture that students of all ages say they want. Through games, activities and discussions, students had opportunity to get to know more about

each other. Younger students were teamed up with grades 10-11 leaders who went through a training session with the YES staff the day before the event. These leaders will be there to help new students have a positive start to their school year at “Nouveau PSO.” The student leaders will be easily recognized by the new grades 8, 9 and 10s, as they will be decked out in their bright tie-dyed T-shirts when new students walk through the doors in September. Not to leave the Grade 7s out, the grades 10-11 students wrote perContinued on A7

Opening CCLUP may go either way From A1

Stewart noted that in the Cariboo region, the team has undertaken three stages of correspondence with communities, First Nations and natural resource stakeholders, to query them on the potential SBR. He also cautioned stakeholders to consider, that if and/or when CCLUP gets opened up for review and changes, it may go another way than what they had planned. “The door could swing both ways on this. There is a potential that, yes, it could

swing toward reduced constraints on the land base, increased access to our timber resources and increased timber supply. But, it could very much swing the other way ... toward increased land-use constraints – it could swing toward reduced timber supply.” Mayor Mitch Campsall asked what the likelihood is of that happening, but Stewart replied he could not speculate on what the provincial government might do. He noted these are “very delicate points” for the B.C. Liberal government to balance in the CCLUP.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. senior planning forester Mark Runge asked for a specific example of a tightening-up of the available land base, should it go that direction, Stewart provided one potential – albeit hypothetical – result of opening this door. “Let’s say: we have specific representations from First Nations that identify specific retention parameters required to protect Aboriginal rights, and there is a clear perspective on how it relates to the abundance and distribution of wildlife – which is the legal test in the court-made law

of today regarding infringement. “It might come to pass, given the current condition of the land base, that they can make a fundamental and reasoned argument that more retention is required, rather than less ... that could lead to a decrease in timber supply.” Stewart said his ministry is not in a position to ignore that perspective, but to include it in the current analysis, as valid input from these consultations. It might make more sense to consult and examine these aspects now, he noted, rather than “running around”

to do it in another 10 or 12 years, when the industry will be mired in the peak of the timber deficit for a couple of decades. Some other questions from stakeholders at the presentation revolved around the status of the updated inventories, and some discrepancies in the 100 Mile House Forest inventory. Further discussions also considered the importance of developing more accurate inventories, which Stewart added could allow more timber supply and access, without touching the CCLUP.

Thankfully there is a lack of wildfires in the South Cariboo, but that is not the case for other regions of the province. Because there is limited work in this region, the Cariboo Fire Centre’s 20-member Stormriders Unit firefighting crew, which is based in 100 Mile House, shipped out to Prince George on July 4. The members of the local crew will help battle wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre.

FOURTH VICTIM IDENTIFIED The fourth person who died in the powered glider and Cessna 150 midair collision, which claimed the lives of Terry and Rita Gale of Buffalo Creek, near Pemberton on June 29 has been identified as a 21-year-old man from India. An Indian news network confirmed Mohnish Paul as the fourth victim in the horrific accident over the Nairn Falls Provincial Park campground, which also claimed the life of glider pilot Rudy Rozsypalek.

pHOTO CONTEST The 2013 Fresh Air Photo Contest, hosted by the BC Lung Association and London Drugs, runs until July 31. Amateur photographers in Western Canada are challenged to upload their best Canadian summer photos for a chance to win one of several cameras, including first prize of a Nikon D5200 with a two-lens kit. Winners will be selected by the most online votes during the month of July. To learn more, enter or vote, visit www.bit. ly/mycanadiansummer (which links you to Facebook).

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Fassbender backs down on bargaining break

The province’s public teachers have voted 96 per cent in favour of opposing government interference in their contract negotiation process, in a rousing round of support for their bargaining team. In a province-wide vote conducted June 26-28, British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) members were asked if they supported their team’s efforts toward a negotiated settlement and, consequently oppose any government interference in the bargaining process. More than 20,000 teachers voted in favour of the motion, with less than 1,000 negative ballots. This followed government’s action on June 20, when Education Minister Peter

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would negotiate directly with the BCTF in pursuit of a 10-year agreement and formally rescinded the mandate of its bargaining agent, BCPSEA, before backing off.

I didn’t think BCPSEA had the guts to stand up to government, and they proved me wrong, and I am very pleased.” - Joan Erb

month. Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers’ Association acting president Joan Erb says the voting results and timing are “excellent” since union members don’t know what legislation might be imposed by government during the summer. She notes Fassbender had initially made it clear the province

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“I am extremely pleased the members have basically given free rein to our bargaining team ... and are willing to support whatever efforts they deem necessary to take on the government in this 10-year deal.” However, the BCTF has also reversed its position of last December when it asked the province to

collectively bargain with its team on many long-contended contract issues brought to a stalemate on numerous occasions with BCPSEA. Erb explains that change in stance came about when significant progress was seen in its bargaining process with BCPSEA after a third party (mediator Mark Brown) was brought in by government. “The biggest thing that changed was that there was a mediator at the table, prior to any discussion.” That process worked “very efficiently,” she says, adding this was greatly due to having a mutually-agreed-to person in the mediator’s role. Instead of coming to a standstill, the mediator was able to immedi-

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A total of 13 schools and properties owned by School District #27 (SD27) are up for sale across the CaribooChilcotin. In the district’s South

End, these include the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary (and its addition) and Buffalo Creek Elementary School, a teacherage on Mahood Lake Road near Deka Lake, and an old school property in the Sharpe Lake/Tin

Cup Lake area. SD27 chair Will Van Osch notes that once these assets are sold, the money will go directly into the district’s Local Capital Fund. Then 25 per cent of that can be drawn at

the board’s discretion for use on capital projects, he notes, with the balance held for projects requiring Ministry of Education-Capital Branch approval. “We can draw the interest on that and use it for operating

Higgins Lake loses aerator again The aerator that was removed from Higgins Lake last summer, and then replaced after a residential outcry, has been pulled out of the lake again. On Aug. 1, 2012, Higgins Lake resident Laurie Hill and her neighbours where shocked when the lake’s aerator was “permanently” removed by a Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) contractor. With no aerator pumping in dissolved oxygen, Hill said she knew it was likely all the fish in the shallow

lake (near Deka Lake) would die during winter ice-over. Then, Hill enlisted the help of CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett who quickly took the issue to Victoria. Former MFLNRO Minister Steven Thomson then reassessed the decision and directed staff to reinstall the Higgins Lake aerator and fund its operation for at least one more year. This was confirmed by MFLNRO on Aug. 13, and the aerator was reinstalled in Higgins Lake on Sept. 23.

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10-year contract imposed, Erb adds, so the two parties have mutual interests for the first time that “support each other’s objectives.” By taking this route, she says it seems they gained the support of the BCTF, but also some backing from the public and other labour unions. “With the fact that BCPSEA is working together in opposition to the government, on first of all, a pause in bargaining, and secondly, a 10-year deal, I do believe the BCPSEA is starting to realize the unreasonableness of the provincial mandate.” However, Erb notes the BCPSEA has yet to bring forward anything longer than a two-year plan. Meanwhile, she is “cautiously optimistic” about moving forward in contract negotiations with the provincial bargaining agent now that it has held its ground. “It was totally unexpected. I didn’t think BCPSEA had the guts to stand up to government, and they proved me wrong, and I am very pleased.”

Now, Hill is once again dismayed after receiving a June 10 letter from MFLNRO

in the lake, as well as potential drop in house values. “What a waste of time, all of the effort that myself, Common sense has to prevail; it’s a few others and all about the integ- Donna [Barnett], rity of the lake and especially, put into getting the the fish.” aerators back – Donna Barnett into the lake.” Last week, director of resource Barnett said she will operations Rodger investigate the matter Stewart noting the and bring answers back ministry “can no longer to the area residents justify the expense of shortly. maintaining an aerator “I will be working to in Higgins Lake.” do what is best for the His letter stated the lake and the fish, and equipment will not be if it is leaving aerator reinstalled during the there, then I will fight normal fall lake man- like crazy and keep [it] agement regime prior there. Common sense to freeze-up, but rather has to prevail; it’s all the lake will be stocked about the integrity of with catchable-sized the lake and the fish.” trout each spring. Despite the potential However, Hill con- impacts on waterfront tinues to bemoan the property values and loss of the “great” fish- tourism, she isn’t too ing for “nice-sized” fish Continued on A6

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expenses.” He explains the interest amounts to more than one might expect, depending on the rates. “Right now they are terrible, but they have been rather lucrative in the past, and if its $3 million or $4 million, it’s a fair amount of interest every year.” Even though the school is closing, the 100 Mile Junior gymnasium will be used for Peter Skene Ogden Senior Secondary physical education classes while the PSO gym is being renovated to accommodate all the Junior Secondary students in 2013-14. However, Van Osch says ensuring the PSO gym has been completed will be taken into account in any Junior Secondary sale transaction. “That would be a caveat that would be on it; I’m sure, that would be on it.” A school closed and sold in Williams Lake had previously fuelled that fund, he explains. “We’ve depleted [much of ] the reserves from Anne Stevenson Junior Secondary for the PSO, so it would be nice, and in the district’s best interest, to restore those accounts and put the money aside for future projects.” The school board chair notes that while not exclusively, part of

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this district-wide asset sale is aimed at funding the rebuilding the aging 100 Mile House Elementary School. “It would be very good to have the capital if, and when, the project is improved. The ministry will put in a good portion of it, but the more we have in our own accounts the more likely they are to approve a project.” The closed Seventy Mile Elementar y School is not on the list because it has been turned over to the community as the Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC). SD27 has not been

hasty in its decision to sell properties, he says, adding some of the properties are redundant and will probably never be needed. “I don’t think we are taking it lightly. That is part of the reason you can’t use them for operating funds. “I think some districts would take everything they could and implement programs and then not be able to cover [running them].” More information and Expressions of Interest on these properties can be submitted at the link on the website at www. sd27.bc.ca.

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Walk-in clinic takes summer break without prior notification Cariboo Mall medical clinic closed for summer holidays

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Patients at the Medical Walk-In Clinic at Cariboo Mall, which recently shut down for the summer, may wish

to know where they can receive health care treatment in the interim. Sources indicate the clinic owners, Dr. Koen Geerts and Dr. Leila Lopper, closed the

clinic in late June and it will re-open on Sept. 3. They have gone to Europe. 100 Mile District General Hospital acute services manager Deb Runge says Interior

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Health has no authority over private clinic schedules or hours, but it does help manage health-care needs across the community. “The walk-in clinics are privately owned, and the physicians make their own decisions about their practice.” She notes any overflow or backlog will be picked up as needed at the other local clinics and at the hospital. “It is my understanding the two locums who were working from that clinic are still in 100 Mile House, and they will be seeing in-patients and residential-care patients

at the hospital and at Fischer Place and Mill Site Lodge.” One of these locums will also see his patients from the closed clinic, as well as taking urgent appointments at the Exeter Clinic and Coach House Square Walk-In clinic. The mall walk-in clinic patients needing non-emergency medical attention can call the Exeter Clinic at 250-395-2271, where Runge says staff will do their best to make some accommodation for them. She adds the Coach House Square Medical

Walk-In Clinic on First Street is also available for anyone in town to access. Don Timleck of Lone Butte is a patient at the Walk-in Clinic in Cariboo Mall, but says he didn’t receive a letter or notice with advance warning about an impending summer shut-down. Timleck explains he was informed about the closure through a family friend, a senior who went to get her test results and was dismayed to find the door locked and a sign stating it would remain closed until September.

Timleck adds he called the Village Medical Clinic, which had no openings available that day, but managed to provide him with an appointment for a few days later. The closure doesn’t pose a big problem for him, Timleck notes, as he usually needs only prescription refills. Earlier in the week, patients had reported the sign at the closed clinic simply redirected those with urgent medical problems to the hospital emergency room. Continued on A12

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Students Lydia Kinasewich, left, and Alora Pettman shared the top Grade 7 academic award at 100 Mile House Elementary School, presented at the year-end assembly in the school gymnasium, June 27.

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surprised to see the end of last year’s stop-gap measure, Barnett added. However, it seems she isn’t prepared to let the issue die along with the fish. “A lot of times we get back to ‘square 1’ before we get these things permanently resolved.” Four other shallow lakes in Cariboo Region 5 – Irish, Simon, Dewar and Skulow lakes – were also slated to have their aerators removed last summer, but that was headed off after Barnett got involved. Now, Stewart said those other lakes are not affected by MFLNRO’s latest decision, as it wants to reduce fishery management costs while investing in lakes with demonstrated higher returns. “That’s where we want to focus the investments; it looks like we can get the returns from there. Irish Lake is

longstanding [in these returns] - so is Skulow – and we are seeing some pretty spectacular results.” In looking for this “investment return,” he explained FLNRO considers a sufficient number of anglers fishing these lakes as recognition of the economic viability of aerators. Some lakes with no aerators that are currently stocked with “catchable” trout produce two-pound trout through the ice before any potential winter-kill happens, Stewart noted. MacIntyre Lake in the Chilcotin is one of those, he said, which currently has four- to five-pound trout as it escaped this oxygen-starvation last season. Once they have heard Barnett’s reply, Hill said Higgins Lake residents will likely meet with her again and, hopefully, FLNRO representatives, to further discuss the issue.

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Delegation wants safety upgrades at Horse Lake Road/Birch Avenue

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Two local women, who work at 100 Mile District General Hospital, appeared before the District of 100 Mile House council on June 25 to discuss their concerns about safety at the intersection of Horse Lake Road and Birch Avenue. Carol ClancyPelshok and Joan Eisiminger told councillors they were particularly concerned about pedestrian and cyclist safety for those who must use Horse Lake Road between the Pinkney Complex and the crosswalk in front of BC Hydro building connecting Cariboo Trail and Birch Avenue. Noting they both walk to work at the

hospital, the women said they have found it increasingly hazardous to get safely across Horse Lake Road. “In addition, we have observed many others walking or bicycling in [this area] of Horse Lake Road also experiencing the hazards of the crossings or walking along the road.”

List of concerns: • Inadequate signage; • Lack of compliance to the speed limit; • Lack of a pedestrian sidewalk; • Traffic noncompliance to the existing crosswalk; • Need for an additional sidewalk; and • Need for a bicycle lane. Regarding the lack of signage, Coun. Ralph Fossum noted there are

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three crosswalk signs in the area. However, Eisiminger said the signs need to be placed farther away from the crosswalk because motorists are travelling so fast (60 km/h and faster) and they’re coming up the rise or around a corner before the crosswalk. “They are almost at the crosswalk by the time they see the signs.” She added one woman pushing a stroller was recently struck by a vehicle while in the crosswalk. Mayor Mitch Campsall noted that when councillors received the letter, staff was asked to contact the RCMP to see what they know about the situation. “The police didn’t have anything on the

Junior students welcomed to PSO

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sonal letters to all of the Grade 7s in the south-end elementary schools, welcoming and assuring them not to believe all of the crazy urban legends about terrors in the hallways of secondary schools. While students were mingling in the courtyard, another group of grade 10-11s were in the gym, planning and organizing a surprise “celebration ceremony” for the coming together of the two schools. In the middle of a circle of lights was a big “Intention Tree.” Students sat in a circle around the gym, and in turn, a spokesperson from each group brought forward and placed on the tree, their group’s handmade, thumbprint stamped canvas poster. These posters had the one word their group chose to express how they felt about the amalgamation of the two schools. They read this word aloud as they walked forward. The ceremony closed with a remixed electronic version of the Beatles song “Come Together” and then the entire group went out to the courtyard to plant a beautiful flowering plum tree – the Unity Tree. Grade 8 student Wyatt Coulson and Grade 11 student Ryan Bock had the honours of planting the tree. 100 Mile House Junior Secondary

vice-principal Ty Lytton says about 200 of the school’s 250 students turned up for the Fuse-It-Up event at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School. “The kids who were there were engaged and getting to know each other. I think they enjoyed it. “Anytime you can get kids together ahead of time when they are coming to a new school, such as the situation we have here, it’s good.” It helped the youth start thinking about the relationships they will be forming next year, and familiarized them with the school, he adds. “Our kids, here at the Junior are making a transition up, but for the kids at PSO, their whole school is changing. They are going to have a lot more students than what they’ve been accustomed to.” More transition Grade 7 students from all the elementary schools came to PSO for a celebration orientation on June 26 from with Junior and Senior leadership students hosting the welcoming event. The message we would like to convey to parents, teachers and students alike is change always comes bearing gifts and we feel that together we will make “PSO Nouveau” one of the best high schools in the province. Good communities naturally produce good schools.

crosswalk because there were no complaints registered at the detachment. People have to put in complaints if there are speeding concerns, near misses and if someone is hit; then the police will know to be out there to slow drivers down.” Eisiminger added she has stepped into the crosswalk and drivers have sped up to get through, so they wouldn’t have to wait until she crosses. “You have to make eye contact with the drivers when you want to cross or else they just go barreling through. You’re taking your life in your hands when you cross the road.” Clancy-Pelshok said the drivers don’t take enough care to slow down on that stretch of road and don’t respect the fact pedestrians are walking on the curb and not on a sidewalk. In the winter, she adds, people are forced to jump up onto the snow banks, which is even more dangerous, when vehicles pass by. Mayor Campsall said council would contact the RCMP to deal with the speed issue because

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they have to be put in the budget. He added council will talk to public works about the legality, costs and the logistics of installing signs, sidewalks and another crosswalk. Noting he was impressed with the women’s presentation, Campsall said it was good when members of

the public bring problems to them because then council can try to resolve them. The mayor added they will talk to the RCMP to find a way to get motorists to slow down in that section of Horse Lake Road and deal with the overall speeding problem in the District.

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Time to look at social policy V

irtually every family in British Columbia will access social services during their lifetime. Young families search for day care; parents struggle to support a child with developmental disabilities. Victims of domestic abuse, violence or sexual abuse must leave home, deal with the police and justice system, and protect their children. Teenagers find themselves living on the street, coping with homelessness, poverty, sometimes addiction or mental health issues. New Canadians struggle to find their way in new communities. Our parents and grandparents search for affordable, appropriate accommodation and supports as they age. Social services address all of these issues. The needs are increasing while resources grow tighter. We cannot simply throw more money at the issues,

but holding the line, as Board Voice, a paninflation and population provincial organization of grow, means service volunteer boards, brought providers are stretched ever together the boards of tighter. Family Services of Greater At the same time, the Vancouver, Greater services trying to address Vancouver Community some of our most pressing Services Society, Options social issues cross Community ministerial silos, Services of bridge across Surrey, Pacific government, Community non-profit and Resources, and corporate sectors, PLEA Community and lack a Services. All common vision, are calling for a or measurements province-wide of success. discussion to There is some begin creating Michael duplication, a Social Policy Davis cracks that some Framework that fall through, and would define a – for the outsider vision of better trying to navigate the lives for our children, our system – often a labyrinth parents and us. of daunting complexity. Communities would The government has be at the centre of this made it clear there is little conversation; engaging new money for health, people in creating the kinds education, or social of places where they want to services. So, it is timely that live, work and play. five metro Vancouver social This social policy service agencies are calling framework would layout for a new approach. objectives guiding us to that

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s soon as it was known that 100 Mile House Junior Secondary was going to close in June 2013 and its students were going to be transferred to Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School, planning began to make the transition go a smoothly as possible. In many ways, the 2012/13 school year was dedicated to this purpose. School District #27 trustees and staff, PSO and Junior Secondary administration and staff, Parent Advisory Council members and, most importantly, students at both schools worked diligently to ensure the changes go forward without any major educational and student issues. When the grade reconfiguration due to the closure of the Junior Secondary – kindergarten to Grade 8 at south end elementary schools and grades 9 to 12 at PSO – was first announced, concerns were voiced. Some said it was unfair to make Grade 7 students stay another year at their elementary schools. Others believed starting Grade 9 was too young for those transferring to PSO. Then there were those who felt it was unfair to the PSO students to have younger students crowding them in their school that was traditionally a Grade 10-12 school with more mature students. All of these arguments made good sense and they were certainly concerns that had to be addressed. In the end, however, financial reality prevailed – budget constraints dictated school amalgamations and, in some cases, school closures. The logical step was to prepare the students for the changes. The fact that PSO principal Vic Brett was given the extra task of also being the principal of the Junior Secondary was a definite blessing. He was able to help co-ordinate the changeover preparation for the staff and students at both schools. A number of programs, including the Youth Empowerment Seminars (YES) were brought to both schools, and counsellors talked to students about important issues, including conflict resolution, responsibility, respect, friendliness, kindness and cooperation. These values were tested at the Fuse-It-Up project during which Grade 10-11 PSO students invited Junior Secondary students to share their thoughts about the impending transition and learn how to build an accepting, respectful and fun group sharing the same facility. It is clear the students from both schools have been given the tools to deal with the changes, and with gentle guidance and reinforcement, the transition should go smoothly and set the bar for years to come.

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vision. It has the potential to provide measurements of success based on outcomes. It could provide expectations for ministries to ensure collaborative and co-ordinated policies and services. It could streamline the delivery of critical services and improve the results for those who need it most. It could outline a process for communities to become more engaged in thinking about how services and supports work for them. How we as people, as communities, as organizations and governments respond to the needs of our children, our aging parents, new immigrants and victims of violence defines us. But we need to begin this conversation now, to define how we do it. If we don’t – or if we fail – we will leave many behind completely. Michael Davis is a volunteer director of Board Voice Society of BC, and Family Services of Greater Vancouver.

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MP says Tory government a global environment leader To the editor: Liberal environment critic Kirsty Duncan wrote a letter about the Conservative government’s commitment to protecting Canada’s environment published on June 12. She focused on many topics, such as our action on climate change and

responsible resource development. Our government has been positioning Canada as a global leader on the environmental front. Our support for innovative projects across the country has made us a leader in the clean-energy sector. Our commitment to reducing

BC Liberal Party should pay for byelection To the editor: In the Vancouver Point Grey riding, Christy Clark lost her seat in the legislature to David Eby fairly and squarely. In the Kelowna West riding, Ben Stewart won his seat fairly and squarely. This is what an election is all about – the votes are counted and someone wins or someone loses. That is fair. This byelection in Kelowna is not fair. Stewart is stepping down, not because he is ill, not because he has personal problems and not because he was arrested for drunk driving. He is stepping down only for political reasons on behalf of the BC Liberal Party. Now, because of his politically motivated actions, the taxpayers of British Columbia must bear the cost of holding a byelection. A byelection held solely for the purpose of getting Christy elected on behalf of the BC Liberal Party. Asking the public to change the fact that Christy lost, at the public’s expense, is just not fair. The BC Liberal Party and not the taxpayers should bear the all the costs of holding this byelection – even the costs of the opponents campaign. Christy is a loser; that is a fact proven by the voters in Vancouver Point Grey. If the BC Liberal Party does not like it, I say to bad. So just let the losers stay losers, or force the BC Liberal Party pay the piper. Alan MacKinnon Nanaimo

Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been backed up by taking a number of measures that have seen us halfway towards our goal of reducing these emissions by 17 per cent from 2005 levels by 2020. Air quality in Canada is still among the best in the world and is even improving. It is difficult to cover all of the accomplishments our government has achieved in these areas in such a limited space, but a sample of important measures taken to reduce GHG emissions include: • Implementing regulations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines

seeing GHG emissions from 2018 model-year heavy-duty vehicles will be reduced by up to 23 per cent. • Implementing regulations to reduce GHGs from coal-fired electricity plants, which will reduce GHGs by 214 mega tonnes over the period 2015–2035. Canada is the only nation with regulations banning the construction of new coal-fired power plants that use traditional technology. • Consulting on regulations that will see GHGs from cars and light trucks fall by 50 per cent by 2025. Responsible resource development has also been a central part of our government’s Economic Action Plan. It has focused on enhancing

environmental protection standards, increased pipeline and maritime safety measures, and invested in many projects and initiatives to support resource development and job creation across Canada responsibly. While the Liberal environment critic chooses to write an article chock-full of unsubstantiated claims on our environmental record, a quick check of the facts proves that our government has been committed to protecting the environment for the benefit of all Canadians, and that commitment has been paying off. Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

Tories leave us flying blind

To the editor: Canadian taxpayers are now paying more for less thanks to Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod and the Conservative government’s costly changes to our national census. The results are in and their decision to eliminate the mandatory long-form census has produced much lower-quality data that will often not be usable at the local level. In fact, Statistics Canada withheld data on more that 1,100 Canadian municipalities because the numbers were just too unreliable. The federal government spent an extra $30 million to collect this

inaccurate data compared to the traditional, proven census. What a waste! How will a community know where a food bank is needed if we don’t know which neighbourhoods have the most poverty? How will school boards know where adult language training is most needed without knowing where immigrants are settling? We just don’t know. The errors in the data will only get worse over time. At least this time, Statistics Canada can use the last full census as an anchor to correct some of the problems. Next time, that option won’t do

much good. The problem is spreading – governments and the private sector use data from the census to adjust their surveys if a group’s response rate is low. Now, all these other statistics will be less reliable. Mrs. McLeod and the Conservatives are asking us to start making big, expensive decisions blindly, without the basic data that is essential to good planning, and they’re charging us more to do it. It’s irresponsible and we’re paying the price. Geoff Regan, Liberal MP Industry critic

Get ready for Hydro rate hikes construction north from Terrace to the tiny Tahltan village of Iskut and adjacent mine properties. Then BC Hydro revealed results of an audit of its earthquake preparedness. “Condition red” was the key message. Basically, the sprawling utility has disaster plans for each of its dams or other power facilities, but no overall way to get the provincial power grid back up after a major earthquake. Horgan recited his list of BC Hydro sins after a decade of meddling by the BC Liberals: huge deferred debt revealed by the Auditor General; enormous liabilities for private power contracts; and more rate increases that Bennett has already admitted are on

the way. Metals, which wants to And now they can’t even power its Red Chris copperkeep us safe from the big gold-silver mine. Bennett one. said the company is not Bennett fired back. About only paying for the last sec$2 billion of that debt is tion to Iskut and the mine for seismic upgrades for site, but pitching in for the the 80-year-old main line as well. Ruskin Dam in Ottawa paid $130 Maple Ridge, and million to get the equally frail remote commuJohn Hart Dam nities off decades on the Campbell of dependence on River, built with diesel generators. wooden water AltaGas, owner pipes. Major BC of one of those Hydro works private power Tom slowed down projects in the Fletcher after completion region, puts in of Revelstoke and $180 million to Mica dams in the 1980s, get connected to the grid. and now the work is more The line will open up more expensive. mining and hydro possibiliThe Northwest ties. Transmission Line is a The cost overrun traces partnership with Imperial back mainly to the shortage

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VICTORIA – There’s a new sheriff in town for BC Hydro, and it didn’t take long for the political range war to resume. The new sheriff, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, found himself on the barricades as soon as he got the hugely complex responsibility for energy and mines. His saddlebags bulge with reports on BC Hydro’s seemingly runaway costs, along with Premier Christy Clark’s “core review” to cut $50 million a year from government operations. NDP energy critic John Horgan highlighted the latest BC Hydro troubles in his assault on the B.C. Liberal budget. First there was a $140-million cost overrun on the Northwest Transmission Line, under

of high-skill labour, such as geotechnical engineering that the remote region already faces. And this is before natural gas pipelines and LNG plants gear up. Bennett takes over from the last sheriff, Rich Coleman, who put BC Hydro through the wringer in 2011. Coleman soon abandoned his idea of putting off the Ruskin and John Hart upgrades (again) to keep rates low through the election, and saw the B.C. Utilities Commission jack up the rate increase to seven per cent to help slow the ballooning debt. What’s ahead for rates? The utility is looking for 32 per cent in the next three years, says energy lawyer David Austin. He calculates that only 2.5 per cent is

attributable to increased private power costs. Among other things, BC Hydro needs regional emergency centres capable of functioning after a Japan-sized quake, plus expansion. Bennett came clean on another reason for rate increases – the government’s increasing dependence on taking a “dividend” as BC Hydro’s lone “shareholder.” The newly updated budget tells us this annual “dividend” is past $500 million and rising fast: $545 million this year, $611 million next year and $684 million the year after. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province New pest could have negative effect KELOWNA - A new pest has arrived in Lake Country, threatening the area’s apple orchards and a spraying program to control a potential outbreak will have to wait until next year. District of Lake Country (DLC) council heard from the B.C. Fruit Grower’s Association this week who reported Lake Country apple growers and facing a new pest that could potentially kill apple trees with the arrival of the Apple Clearwing Moth in Lake Country. “The larvae can go under the bark of the tress and can kill it and reduce productivity,” said Glen Lucas, B.C. Fruit Grower’s Association general manager.” DLC councilors heard that the pest is just one of the issues facing the fruit growing industry in the area but the arrival of the new pest in Lake Country set off alarm bells around the table. Discussion centred around so called back-yard trees, apple trees that individuals have on their property. Coun. Penny Gambell said it is vitally important that folks maintain the trees because if not they will have a negative effect on the entire industry.

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Eleanor Hoglund 100 Mile House My favourite part is the people. It is the social event of the week in 100 Mile House.

Explosion at legal marijuana grow SALMON ArM - A man has been seriously burned in an explosion at a legal marijuana grow operation in Gleneden. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, rCMP, the Salmon Arm Fire Department and BC Ambulance responded to a report of a possible explosion at an address on 50th Street NW. Upon investigation, rCMP determined the was a legal, fully licensed marijuana growing operation taking place at the site and that the explosion appeared to be the result of a malfunction with a piece of machinery. “There was nothing criminal about this, as it was a legal grow,” says rCMP Sgt. Carlos Tettowlowski. “As such, that makes this more of an industrial work accident.” Tettowlowski said one man was “gravely injured” in the explosion and was transported to hospital. His current condition remains critical.

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Thorsten Wetzig Forest Grove I like the nice people here – both vendors and customers. I sell wholegrain breads here, and I enjoy bringing my two young daughters along with me.

Elaine Provost Lone Butte I like everything here at the market. There is a good selection; they have everything anybody could want.

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 94 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Excessive speed During the past week, there were two incidents of excessive speed on Highway 97. The drivers, both from the Lower Mainland, were operating their vehicles at 51 and 53 km/h over the posted speed limit. Both were charged under the Motor Vehicle Act and their vehicles were impounded for seven days. Drinking driver Around 4:30 a.m. on July 6, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the 100 Mile area and a suspect vehicle description and a plate number were provided. The suspect vehicle, a gold-coloured Pontiac

Sunfire, was located on Horse Lake Road near the intersection of Mercer Road. The male driver displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. An approved screening device was administered at the location and the result was a fail and the driver met the established criteria. He was issued a 90 day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Off the road Around 8:50 p.m. on July 6, 100 Mile RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a singlevehicle incident on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road near the intersection of Sundman Road. Witness information noted a vehicle was travelling at a high rate of speed and then lost control. The vehicle rolled and went into the ditch. The female driver and sole occupant, who had non-life-threatening injuries, was treated

at the scene by passersby and a BC Ambulance Service crew and then was transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital. The investigation into this collision is continuing. Driver extricated Around 11:30 p.m. on July 5, 100 Mile RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a single-vehicle rollover incident on Bridge Lake Road North near Grossett Road. The driver of a brown Jeep Y J lost control of his vehicle and the vehicle rolled into the ditch. The driver’s arm was pinned beneath the frame. He was extricated from the vehicle, and both the driver and a female passenger, who suffered with non-life threatening injuries, were taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital by ambulance. It does not appear that seat belts were being used. Liquor consumption was believed to be a contributing fac-

tor to this incident. The investigation into this matter is continuing.

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Ring found On July 4, a silvercoloured ring, with a very distinct design, was turned in to the 100 Mile House RCMP detachment office. If you have lost a ring similar to this, please contact the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250395-2456 and quote file #2013-1898. You will have to provide a detailed description of this ring in order to claim it.

Motorcycle vs deer Around 9 p.m. on July 2, 100 Mile House RCMP and Emergency Responders attended a collision between a motorcycle and a deer on Highway 24 near the intersection of Holmes Road in Lone Butte. The driver had attempted to avoid the collision but was unsuccessful and his passenger had been thrown from the motorcycle while the driver attempted to keep the motorcycle upright. The motorcycle flopped on its side and skidded on the road surface for a short distance. The driver and passenger, who had non-life-threatening injuries, were treated at the scene and then taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital. No charges are being contemplated at this time.

Information needed Sometime overnight of July 3, a seasonal residence was broken into in the 7500 block of Canim Lake Road South and some property was taken outside to the yard and left in a pile. An all-terrain vehicle was also found abandoned in the vicinity. Anyone having information about this incident is asked to call the 100 Mile House

Alcohol suspected in serious singlevehicle collision near Clinton A Clinton area woman remains in hospital following a single-vehicle incident on Highway 97 near Clinton, at the conclusion of the long weekend. Around 11:15 p.m. on July 2, the Clinton RCMP received a report of a single MVI near Valley Road. Initial reports indicated the 26-year-old female driver from the Clinton area, was injured and pinned in the vehicle. Highway 97 was closed temporarily following

the accident. Local Emergency Services, including the BC Ambulance Service and Clinton FireRescue attended the scene and extricated the driver. The driver was taken by ambulance to the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops for suspected head and spinal injuries. Police investigation has determined there were no other passengers. The vehicle, described as a green 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier sedan, was

travelling southbound on the highway when it entered the ditch. The driver remains in hospital and is described as being stable but in critical condition. The investigation is still ongoing with charges pending. Investigators believe alcohol consumption was a contributing factor to the collision. The RCMP is asking anyone who may have witnessed this accident to contact the Clinton Detachment at 250-459-2221.

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In partnership with Seeds of Diversity Canada, and through the support of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, USC Canada launched The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security on June 20. The program will work with farmers, researchers, industry partners, government and civil society organizations to promote the production and use of local and diverse seed in Canada. Everdale, an organic teaching-farm and learning centre near Hillsburgh, Ontario, was the setting for the official launch of an innovative Canadian seed program that has set up five regional hubs across the country. Canada’s food system relies on a handful of varieties of a few major crops. Ninety-five per cent of the seeds that pro-

duce these crops have been bred for uniformity and performance under controlled conditions. Furthermore, the vast majority of vegetable seed purchased and planted by Canadian farmers is not bred for the country’s landscapes and climates. This reliance on a narrow range of crops and imported seed makes the food system vulnerable. Canadian farmers need access to a stable supply of high quality, bio-diverse, madein-Canada seed. Gretchen Bauta, the initiator of this program and daughter of W. Garfield Weston, has shown remarkable passion in her support for seed security and environmental conservation. Says Bauta: “Seed security in Canada, in particular the links between heritage grains, nutrition, and climate adapta-

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tion, has been a concern of mine for over 20 years. I am pleased to be able to work with USC Canada and its partners to support farmers, innovate in the area of climate change and agriculture, and create sustainable, nutritious food sources for Canadians.” Canadian seed advocates have worked for years, mostly as volunteers, to lay the groundwork for this effort. The success of the program will rely on close collaboration with regional partners across the country and Seeds of Diversity Canada, a leader in seed biodiversity conservation since 1995. The University of Manitoba’s Natural Systems Agriculture department is the key partner for the research component of the program. USC Canada is one of Canada’s longest-standing

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Since then, however, a notice has been posted at the clinic with contact numbers to help patients find one of the locums. There is also a sign stating all patient prescriptions for chronic medications have been extended to Sept. 3 at the local pharmacies. Runge offers reassurance to people in the South Cariboo, noting if patients needs increase, Interior Health will respond accordingly. “It is difficult for us to predict the patient volumes from this closure in our hospital [emergency department]. We will continue to assess daily the impact to ‘emerge’ and make staffing adjustments if needed, if the volume is increasing.” However, she notes that even with the busier tourist season upon them, it will be “wait-and-see” for hospital staffing impacts, as any backlogs might be sufficiently handled by the Exeter Clinic. “If patients are at all concerned about their health or they are not sure where to turn, they can certainly come to the hospital and be seen in the ‘emerg’.”

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Trisha Edwards, left, and Tara Grinyer kept busy at the Cariboo Mall recently, selling raffle tickets to build a water park in 100 Mile House. The grand prize is a $3,000 travel voucher.

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provincial parks and private land, he adds. Folks going camp“We just want to ing this summer must remind folks about remember the rules proper campfire use, around campfire safety. and to safely extinguish Although cigarettes.” large-scale open Bethel notes burning is now that three of the prohibited in four wildfires many regions in the 100 Mile of the province, Fire Zone were small, conhuman-caused, tained campfires one from a are currently campfire near permitted in Canim Lake, GREIG all six British and three from BETHEL Columbia fire open burncentres. ing, which was Detailed informa- banned since April 2. tion about burning Campfire safety restrictions in B.C. is available on the Wildfire • Always find out Management Branch if any open burning website at www.bcwild prohibitions are in f i r e . c a / h p r S c r i p t s / effect on the Wildfire WildfireNews/Bans.asp. Management Branch Improper care of website at www.bcwild campfires has been a fire.ca. problem in the region, • If campfires are says Cariboo Fire allowed in your area, Centre (CFC) infor- bring a shovel or keep mation officer Greig at least eight litres of Bethel. water nearby to propHe adds a dozen erly extinguish your warnings and violation campfire. • Campfires cantickets were handed out in the CFC and a not be larger than 0.5 handful of those were metres in height and written in the 100 Mile 0.5 metres in diameter. • Do not light a Fire Zone. Campfire regulations, campfire or keep it which changed signifi- burning in windy concantly in 2010, are not ditions. Weather can always being followed change quickly and and that can lead to a the wind may carry $345 violation ticket, embers to other combustible material and Bethel explains. These regulations spark new fires. • You must maintain cover all Crown land, Free Press

a one-metre fireguard around the campfire. This is a fuel-free area where all flammable materials (grass, kindling, etc.) have been removed. • Never leave a campfire unattended. • Make sure the campfire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. Also ensure cigarette butts are properly extinguished and are not tossed away carelessly. • You may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs if your negligence results in a wildfire. Natural resource officers will be patrolling campsites and recreation areas throughout the summer to ensure people are following campfire safety regulations. Bethel says the current fire rating in most of the Cariboo Fire Centre is moderate, but it is starting to creep up to high rating. “It all depends on what the weather does.” FAST bytes • Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition

may be issued a ticket for $345, or if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. • If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the responsible person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. • To report a wildfire or an unattended campfire, call 1-800663-5555 toll-free or call *5555 on your cell phone.

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Tahsis Jensen wins Senior Shakespeare division at provincial festival

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Tahsis Jensen of Forest Grove was a big winner at the 2013 Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, May 26-30. Jensen won the speech arts Senior Shakespeare division with her performance of a piece from Shakespeare’s King John. She also won with that piece at 100 Mile Festival of the Arts in April. The 17-year-old has competed six times at the provincial competition and has won the Shakespeare division

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Tahsis Jensen won the Senior Shakespeare division at the provincial performing arts festival in May.

three times. She says the discipline of speech arts has developed her love of words and expression through the years. Her teacher Ginny Alexander says Jensen is simply in love with words. “She’s a very diligent student and does her work. It’s been a joy to teach her.” Jensen says she had more than the usual butterflies to deal with at the competition. “I was sick at provincials and really tired. I’m always scared in the morning at festival, but Shakespeare is always

Annual garden tour scheduled for July 20 By Rita Giesbrecht The Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre (ACEC) is excited to announce its 2013 Garden Tour on July 20. This is an event that invites participants on a self-guided tour of some of the loveliest and most diverse gardens in the region. Historically, a garden tour was facilitated in 100 Mile House and district by the South Cariboo Arts and Cultural Society, and many mourned its demise after five successful years. Now, however, the baton has been picked up by the ACEC as a natural extension of our mandate to support and enhance all aspects of rural life, and the fostering of a healthy food economy and culture. The names and locations of the exhibition gardens will remain under wraps until the day of the tour, but we can say it will be a diverse selection of food gardens, naturalized landscapes, formal structured gardens and family backyard spaces of beauty and charm. This year, for the first time, several homes will also be open to the tour audience; interesting for their alternative building and construction

style and function, as well as their beautiful and diverse garden settings. We can’t say more, but welcome everyone to see for themselves. Advance tickets for the July 20 Tour Day are available form the AgriCulture Centre, both at our office in the historic 100 Mile Lodge and our booth at the Farmers

Market on Fridays in 100 Mile House, and by phone with credit card at 250-791-6631. Registration, with your ticket, is at the Ag Centre office from 8 to 11 a.m. on July 20. Gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket prices are: advance, $20; rush at the door, $25; and chil-

dren under 10 years are free when accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit the operation of the AgriCulture Centre and Community Garden program. Rita Giesbrecht is an Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre director and chairs the Garden Tour Committee.

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the last division, so I can settle myself enough to do it.” Jensen graduated from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in June and she plans to continue doing speech arts exams while she studies theatre at University of Victoria.

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There was a time when you could study Latin in school. (The language not the dances.) Then, rumours began to circulate that it was a dead language and students turned away from it. In fact, however, Latin is not entirely dead. A few highly useful legal principles are still expressed in Latin. The title of this article is the abbreviated version of one such principle. In unabbreviated form, the full sentence is: Verba fortius accipiunter contra proferentem or “words are to be interpreted most strongly against he who uses them.” In practical terms, the courts use this principle when interpreting contracts – to interpret ambiguity in a contract against the interests of the party who drafted the contract. You might think that contra proferentem is an obscure legal principle. Debra McLean probably wouldn’t agree with you. On August 3, 2008, Ms. McLean’s husband was killed when a chartered aircraft in which he was traveling crashed. The plane, owned by Paciﬁc Coastal Airlines Ltd., was used for both scheduled and chartered passenger ﬂights.

Mr. McLean had an insurance policy. In return for his monthly premium of $14.05, the policy provided for a payment of $1 million if he died while a passenger on a common carrier. Legally speaking, an airline which offers regularly scheduled ﬂights is a common carrier.

When Ms. MacLean claimed under the policy, the insurance company said that because the accident occurred while the aircraft was under charter, it was not operating as a common carrier. On that basis, the insurer denied coverage. When the Court looked at the situation, they noted that, of course, the insurance company drafted the insurance contract. On that basis, they applied the principle of contra proferentem in analyzing an ambiguity. The Court held that because Paciﬁc Coastal Airlines Ltd. operated as a common carrier, the fact that this particular ﬂight happened to be a charter did not exclude coverage.

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With clouds looming overhead, the weather held fast and everyone was able to enjoy a great Lone Butte Rocks Day event on July 6. People were out early to check out the fun at this annual community event. The hall was buzzing with people checking out craft sale items while grabbing some hot food from the InterlakesHighway 24 Lions Club concession outside. With everything from plants to woodwork, stuffed animals and soap, it made for a great stop in the day. At the downtown stage area, country rock tunes from The James Gang permeated the entire area, giving a real festival feel to the event. People enjoyed a variety of events and entertainment while others hunted for treasures at the Historical Association’s annual yard and bake sale. New this year was the very popular Annie Oakley Shooting Emporium put on by the Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association where youth and adults alike were able to test their skill and accuracy in shooting BBs at colourful balloons in a makeshift shooting gallery. The tantalizing smell of burgers and onions wafted through town as customers lined up to enjoy some outdoor barbeque specials while others chose to take a break and sit in our local restaurants for a bite to eat. Many ice cream cones were devoured and one could admire the shiny cars brought in by Cruzers Car Club

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Lone Butte Fire Department volunteer Travis Eyer showed three-year-old Quinton Sopp the ins-and-outs of a fire truck during the fire hall’s open house on Lone Butte Rocks day on July 6. Quinton was quite impressed although he wasn’t going to let go of his cookie.

for a show and shine display while enjoying your cool treat. The Kids’ Zone was busy with many children fishing for prizes, tossing bean bags or just taking some time out at the colouring and activity table. The Lone Butte 4H Club had some fun with face painting, as part of a fundraiser. The local Farmer’s Institute and Livestock Association had a farm animal display and youth enjoyed petting the animals and Ann Arman brought her Highland pony, which also received a lot of loving attention. The big, red fire engines had their sirens going while the local fire department volunteers took people for rides through town. They also served some tasty hotdogs and snacks by donation at the hall for their annual open house. The annual pie-eating contest was a popular place to be with many participants this year eager to get their faces into some Safewaydonated pies for the one minute chow-down. Tyler Ford knocked Dirk Schuurman off of his two-year-reign

as top pie-eater in the kids division. The older group saw Adam Sullivan taking top prize. The South Cariboo Quad Squad and Crime Stoppers both had booths set up downtown to share information about their various organizations and good luck to everyone who purchased tickets from them or the Watch Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary

for their raffle items. Last but not least, lets not forget the dance, which rounded up the evening with some good old country music by The Skid Marks. A lot of two-stepping was done and a few refreshments enjoyed by the late night crowd. A big thank you goes out to the Lone Butte Fire Department volunteers who after an already busy day, came out to give patrons a safe ride home.

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Tyler Ford, 11, appeared to enjoy the fact he could eat as much pie as he could in one minute without having to worry about table manners. Tyler knocked off reigning two-year pie-eating champ Dirk Schuurman during the The 64 2013 version of Lone Butte Rocks. the ro

I cannot begin to list the names of everyone who took part in making this event happen. So, I will just have to say a big thank-you to the many volunteers who took time out of their busy schedule, putting in countless hours of planning and preparation to pull it altogether for another successful Lone Butte Rocks celebration.

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FAST bytes BCRA RODEO WINNERS

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The 64th Annual Bridge Lake Stampede featured non-stop action under sunny skies and with the mercury high on the thermometer. The results from the rough stock events were not so hot, as only two cowboys managed to make qualifying rides.

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Cowboy hats were a must at the 64th Annual Bridge Lake Stampede where the sun beat down all day on competitors and the spectators who came out for some good, old rodeo thrills and spills on June 29. The early morning saw a sprinkle, but it was just enough to keep the dust down for the rest of the day, says Jaime Law, Bridge Lake Community Club president. “It worked out perfect. It turned around into a beautiful day.” There wasn’t much empty seating space, but Law says the attendance was down slightly compared to previous years, most likely due to a couple of celebrations of life taking place in the community that day. During the rodeo grand entry, a tribute was also paid to members of the cowboy community who had passed during the preceding year and it included Jake Scheepbouwer,

formerly of 70 Mile House. Birch also placed fourth with Jack In the arena, only one qualify- Verbeeton in team roping, which was ing ride was made all day in any enough to win her the All Around of the senior rough-stock divisions. Cowgirl award. Mt. Currie’s Marlon Williams successWe had lots of volunteer help fully rode Nightlife in from the community and that’s the bull-riding event what really makes it happen.” to make himself the solitary money-winner – Jaime Law, Bridge Lake Community Club president among 13 riders. In junior steer riding, Emmett Beeds of Williams Lake Joel Isnardy of Cache Creek was All made the only clean ride to take the Around Cowboy, with a win in tieprize money. down roping and a win with partner The lively stock was provided Archie Williams in team roping. by WWE Rodeo Company out of The peewee barrel racing champ Kamloops. While few could hang on was Erika Ignace of Savona, and junior for the ride, Law says on any other barrels winner was Paris Schneider of day, all could have made it. Princeton. Marisa Peter of Walhachin “It comes and goes. You never won senior barrels and Raven Gentry know.” of Lone Butte was second. Clinton’s Kailey Dube won the Curtis Zimmerlee and Jim McColl junior steer daubing event and of Clinton partnered up to place third Breanne Birch of Salmon Arm was in team roping. the winner in senior steer daubing. Much to the delight of the crowd,

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rodeo organizers resurrected the tug-of-war event, which was last done many years ago, says Law. It drew five or six teams for the preliminaries, with the winner Mt. Currie, digging heels in with the 70 Mile House Cunningham boys in the final. Neither team was willing to give an inch, but Mt. Currie eventually wore out the hefty Cunningham bunch and succeeded in taking them down. The greased pig scramble also drew many laughs, as children chased a pig around the arena, tackling it in the dust to grab the ribbon from around its neck, and claim a cash prize. It took a while, but the pig tired out before the children did and a winner, whose name is unavailable, was declared. Law says it was a great day, with the credit going to many people. “We had lots of volunteer help from the community and that’s what really makes it happen.”

The BCRA-sanctioned Bella Coola Rodeo, June 29-30, saw a few South Cariboo participants take home some money. On Saturday, Rika Wieth of Lone Butte took first place in breakaway roping for $355.81. Claire Meyers of Bridge Lake won ladies barrel racing and pocketed $464.10, while Kraig Loring of Clinton placed third in junior steer riding, for $61.43. Sunday’s events saw Wieth and Gary Patel of Alexis Creek place second in team roping for $286.65 each. Meyers pocketed $448.63 for another win in ladies barrel racing and Loring cashed in again with a second place score in junior steer riding for $84.

ARCHERY SHOOT Bighorn Archery Club has its annual Traditional 3D Shoot on July 20-21 at the 99 Mile Snowmobile Club. Registration both days is at 8 a.m., and on Sunday, it’s a shotgun start. An award ceremony will be held Sunday following the event. Free camping on-site will be available. For more information, contact denise swift at 250-397-2632.

OUTRIDERS GYMKHANA 100 Mile & District Outriders Club has a gymkhana on July 21 at the Outriders Arena, located behind the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. Divisions for all age classes and points will go towards year-end awards. Registration is on the morning of the gymkhana. Events start at 10 a.m. The club’s final gymkhana of the season and awards presentation is Aug. 25. For information, contact Dawnna Robertson at 250-706-4370.

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The Pud Griffin Memorial ladies golf tournament made history by going into a three-team playoff to determine a winner in the two-ball best-ball event. It was the first time in 29 years the tournament needed a tie-breaker round and it brought extra excitement to the weekend, says spokesperson Lynda Lewis. The pair of Billie

Scott and Marg Scheck were knocked out after the first playoff hole (10th), but the teams of Kathy Reid and Corrine French, and Darlene Daily and Rose Cassidy took it all the way to the 13th hole before Daily and Cassidy of Cache Creek could claim victory. The tournament involved 76 golfers and two rounds each played over two days at the 108 Golf Resort. Cool, cloudy and windy weather Saturday

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Penny Gould, left, Shirley Boyson, Kelsey Keglovic and Angie Wahnschaff discuss a closest-to-thepin shot at the Pud Griffin Memorial ladies golf tournament.

slowed the pace somewhat, but the return of sunshine on Sunday loosened the players up and saw deuces shot by Heather Matsuda and Bobby Seed for $300 apiece. Saturday night featured a Woodstockthemed banquet where players dressed in costume. The overall low-gross winner was the defending champion team of Deb Wiltshire of 100 Mile House and Laura Kaufman of Williams Lake.

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Low-net winners in the first flight were Scott and Scheck, and first-flight low-gross champs were Lisa Kerley and Crystal Innes. In the second flight, the low-net win went to Carol Ohlund and Patsy Wilkinson and low gross was won by Karyn Straza and Linda Bond. Third flight low-net champs were French and Reid, and winning

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Tammy Bittner took a jump riding Aerowyn at the recent 100 Mile & District Outriders Club’s Fun & Frolic schooling show.

Rain showers at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club Fun & Frolic Horse Show at the Outriders Arena on June 17-18 managed to put a slight damper on the event. Weather on Saturday was good, but entries for the dressage component were considerably less than expected, leaving a time gap before hunter/ jumper classes began. English and western performance classes on Sunday began under a clear sky, but clouds and rain rolled in by the afternoon, says event

spokesperson Nicolle Dupont. “Everyone stayed in good spirits, although the parking lot cleared out pretty darn quickly at the end.” She notes participants felt the show was a great success and appreciated the hard work of the show committee. Judge for both days was Joan Miller from Kamloops. Local equestrian coach Kellie Hoopla donated engraved trophies for each of Sunday’s 49 competition classes.

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Cleveland takes on second world trail running championships Stacey Cleveland (Butterfield), who graduated from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in 1996, attained very good results at the fourth International Association of Ultra Running Trail Running World Championships in the Conwy Valley in North Wales on July 6. Cleveland raced with 120 athletes and was the seventh woman overall, as well as the first Canadian and first North American woman to

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complete the 77-kilometre trail. She completed the challenging mountain course in a time of 07:12:27, in temperatures that hit a high of 27 C. This was the second world championship race for the Penticton resident. She also competed last September at the 2012 competition in Temu, Italy. Her parents, Jim and Rosalyn Butterfield, live at Green Lake.

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100 Mile ‘N’ Hour Mites’ Ethan Sanders, left, made it safely to first base in the Clearwater tournament final against Barrier Giants, June 23.

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The 100 Mile ‘N’ Hour Mites softball team brought home golden hardware from its season-ending tournament in Clearwater, June 22-23. Mile ‘N’ Hour won all of its three round-robin games to gain a spot in the semifinals with Clearwater Crushers, where they broke a 9-9 tie in the final inning to win 24-9 to advance to

the finals with Barriere Giants. Ethan Sanders and Jackson Hooper shared pitching duties in the championship game. Sanders was on the mound for the fifth and final inning, striking out three in a row to end the game with a 7-3 win and gold for 100 Mile House. Heart and Hustle awards went to Hayley Edlund, Colton Sanford, Reichert Sanford, Easton Mills and Liam Edle. The first-year team

lost only one of 20 games it played during the season and coach Rob Sanford is happy with the progress his team has made. “The team never lost focus, which can be hard for seven- to 10-year-olds. As the coach, I couldn’t be more proud of my team, parents and minor ball association. “I think everyone agrees 100 Mile is still a hotbed for fastball players of all ages.”

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Michaila Robinson, left, received her 100 Mile House Figure Skating Club bursary cheque from club executive member Ingrid Ricketts.

Michaila Robinson capped off 13 years of skating with the 100 Mile House Figure Skating Club by being selected to receive a $500 club bursary on her recent graduation from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School. Robinson has her level 1 coaching certification and plans to teach in Kamloops next season, while attending a post-secondary school. Club president Nanci Lundquist says the club valued Robinson’s general support and volunteering efforts. “We want to make sure she knows she was appreciated.” Robinson earned her Silver Dance award and Junior Bronze Skills as her highest test achievements while with the club.

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Each day children, ing the lives of the youth and families children and families in the South Cariboo in the area. The supare helped to become port and recognition stronger and healthier they offer to early through the work of child-care providthe Cariboo Family ers, ensuring there is Enrichment Centre enough after-school (CFEC). care for each of our The following words areas is amazing. from Sean Watson, “Their focus on profather of five and viding a resource and Canada Safeway 100 a caring ear to parents Mile House store man- and families in need ager, were read at the of help, guidance or a June 19 annual general person just to let them meeting. know they are not “Good afternoon alone in the challenge everyone and please we call life – I believe accept my sinthey do all this cere apologies not because it for not being is their job, but here in perbecause they son. When I care about was asked if I their commuwould be willnity and the ing to speak at people within your AGM as that commua community nity. partner and “The posiSEAN huge supporter tive attitude WATSON of CFEC I was starts from truly honoured. the minute you walk “I have been actively through their doors involved as a commu- and it never lets up nity partner with the whether it is giving CFEC in 100 Mile information, leading House since the first Wiggles and Shakes (a week landing in 100 personal favourite in Mile in late 2010. I my house), providing have five young chil- a resource, leading a dren of my own and support group, it is all my wife and I have real all the time and used the family enrich- you all do an amazing ment centres in all the job. communities we have “As a father of five lived in. and a business per“All centres have son, I understand been great with the balance between resources and support, family and work has but I am one of the never been more challargest cheerleaders for lenging than what it our Cariboo Family is today, I can tell you Enrichment Centre as the resource the CFEC the staff is the best I provides to my comhave ever dealt with. munity is priceless. “What makes them “M i s s Erica the best in my eyes, you [Henderson] and Miss may ask? As a commu- Nicole [Arnold] were nity partner, first and two names I started foremost, the entire hearing every Tuesday centre staff, admin- night before I tucked istration and board my three youngest into shares the same values bed, as Wednesday in in wanting to provide 100 Mile was Tumble the highest levels of Time day (Now support, activities and Wiggles and Shakes). resources to the fami- On days when we lies and communities could not make it, I in the South Cariboo. was met by tears and They emulate this in three disappointed everything they do kids as they couldn’t within the community. come shake their bean “This has been bags. shown through com“One day, I was with munity events, my four-year-old and community resources she said, ‘Dad look and through getting there is Miss Erica’. I out there and improv- looked over and Erica

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It was all smiles when CFEC executive director Lisa De Paoli, left, gave Sheila Glen an award marking her eight years of dedicated service with the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Society.

was walking with a new mother and talking. Can you imagine a South Cariboo without this resource? I know I can’t; Erica may have been offering support, a listening ear or she may have just wanted to get out and enjoy some sunshine. But either way she is out their connecting with her community. “Lisa [De Paoli] and Sheila [Glen] you have an amazing staff and you have done an amazing job in building a fundamental resource within your community. You should be very proud of yourselves and your team. You all make the South Cariboo a better place for families to live and children to grow. “To the early childcare providers who may be in attendance, you all are unsung heroes and I applaud you for having the courage to make a difference one child at a

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Families looking to get out of town this summer can tap into their inner explorer with BC Parks. With more than 1,030 provincial parks and protected areas to explore, there’s an adventure waiting for everyone. Children of all ages can take Jerry’s Promise in the BC Parks Passport. Jerry the Moose, BC Parks’ mascot, helps park visitors learn about ways they can keep parks healthy for all to enjoy now and into the future. The free BC Parks Passport is one way to explore and learn more about British Columbia’s parks system. Collect six stamps at more than 200 participating provincial parks to earn a prize, and six stickers from a BC Visitor Centre to earn another treasure. Passports also include advice on trip-planning and Visitor Centre coupons, and can be picked up at any visitor centre in B.C. and most provincial parks. Passport holders who attend a Learn to Fish program are also eligible to collect a starter fishing tackle gift, which can be collected from a Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) visitor centre. The free Learn to Fish program introduces youth and their families to recreational sport fishing. Offered at many BC Parks around the province in July and August and delivered by the FFSBC, Learn to Fish has a strong focus on conservation and increas-

ing environmental awareness. There are more than 5,000 reservable sites in 95 provincial parks throughout B.C. Up to three reservations can be made online in one easy transaction through Discover Camping, the province’s camping reservation service. Many BC Parks still offer first-come, first-served campsites for visitors without reservations.

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Information

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Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

I am trying to contact Helen Sullivan. Age today about 65, moved to 100 Mile House in 1966 from Medicine Hat Alberta. She worked at the Exeter Arms Hotel, was married in 1970 and may subsequently have divorced. Anyone with any information regarding Helen please contact me, and thank you in advance. hathigh65@yahoo.com (604) 514-3300

250-395-2219 FAX: 250-395-3939 Office Hours: 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES Display Ads: Friday, noon Classified Display ads: Friday, 4pm Classified Word Ads: Monday, 2pm

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

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Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Employment Career Opportunities

NOW HIRING HEAVY HIGHWAY/ HEAVY CIVIL PROFESSIONALS To join Flatiron Edmonton location.

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Offering Competitive Compensation! Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada. Please apply by sending your resume to Trevor Argue targue@flatironcorp.com or fax (1)780-454-8970 Please indicate in your email which field you are applying for. www.flatironcorp.com

LAKE FRONT house for caretaking (beyond Forest Grove, BC). Wanted, a mature caretaker(s) to mind a 400 acre property in exchange for long term rent-free living. The property is off the grid, an hour drive from 100 Mile House. Updated lake front house/home is built for year round living, roughly 900 sq. ft. main floor with 1/2 finished full basement. House with cistern water is fully equipped with recently purchased modern appliances including propane fridge, stove, hot water tank and basement heater. In addition winter heat via basement airtight wood furnace & main floor wood stove. A new solar system 120 volts AC power with a 6000 watt diesel generator backup for non sunny days provides electricity for lights and your subscription cell phone, satellite TV and/or computer signals. Also included outbuildings: workshop, covered parking, fenced chicken coop, fenced pasture, paddock with stable. Ideal for military, police or rancher retiree. Must be possessed with self reliant attitude, outdoor skills and enjoyment of the solitude wilderness lifestyle. Criminal record check required. If interested please send an email outlining your skills, abilities and experience supporting your desire and capability to succeed and prosper in wilderness lifestyle. dstead@tri-m.com

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT ALERT. Some “ Work at Home” advertisements as well as some advertisements that appear to offer jobs usually sell information manuals and directions.

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For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us.

MEADOW LAKE Business for sale. Self-serve car wash + r/o water vending station + computer repair business. Also 1000 sq.ft. of unused indoor space to develop. Serious enquiries only please phone 306236-3339, 306-240-7778 or email: garrye@sasktel.net

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 DRIVERS and/or LEASE OPERATORS Bobell Express Ltd. requires professional Class 1 drivers and/or Lease Operators based in Cache Creek, BC to pull Super B Flatdecks. Lots of miles available on this steady run hauling within BC. We require a min. 2 years pulling Super B with winter and MTN experience. EXCELLENT WAGES AND BENEFITS Please fax resume and driver’s abstract to: 604-607-7687 or email to dispatch@bobell.com

Help Wanted

JOB FINDER

Farm Workers NEW ZEALAND, Australia, Europe: Dairy, beef, sheep, hog and cropping opportunities for young adults (18-30). Apply now! AgriVenture arranges job and host, work permit, trainee wage, flights & insurance. Ph: 1-888-598-4415 www.agriventure.com

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. CANADA’S LOG PEOPLE requires an experienced log home builder. Fax resume to: 250-791-5598, or email to: office@canadaslogpeople.com LIVE-IN MANAGER for 50 unit apt. bldg in Trail, B.C. Send resume to 100-3525 Laburnum Drive, Trail, B.C. V1R 2S9. sstevenson@telus.net

Part-Time Reception/Circulation/ Computer Production Position We are looking for a cheery, energetic individual for a parttime reception/circulation/computer production position. Duties will include, but not be limited to: serving customers, typing, answering phones, managing circulation, entering and creating classified word and display ads; as well as the production of two real estate flyers. The ideal candidate will have a professional appearance and be able to work well in a busy, deadline-oriented atmosphere as part of a team. He/she will also possess good customer skills, typing skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of Adobe CS6 including InDesign and Photoshop on Mac computers is a definite asset. This is a union position. Please submit resume to: Chris Nickless, Publisher 100 Mile House Free Press Box 459 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0 or email resume to publisher@100milefreepress.net No phone calls, please. Deadline to apply is July 15, 2013 at 4:00pm. Only those short-listed for the position will be contacted.

• Feller Buncher Operator • Pizza Cook/Pizza Driver • Housekeeping • Cook • Cashier • Sales Associate • Chambermaids • Plant Worker • Automotive Technician • Carpenter Helper/Labourer • Delivery/Warehouse Person • Service Supervisor • Labourers • Child Care Provider • Invasive Plant Worker • Collision Technician • Sales Consultant • Processor • Cook/Baker/Soup Maker • Yard Worker • Steel Fabricator/Welder

• Fabricator Apprentice • Janitor • Driver • Truck Driver • Home Care Support • Service Transition Facilitator • Cleaner/Receptionist • Tradesperson • EPBC Program Manager • Retail Sales Clerk • Administrative Services Assistant • Grocery Clerk • Casher/Floor Person • Class 1 Driver • Community Support Worker • Log Home Builder • Pest Management Technician • Basic Bookkeeper

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

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

Trades, Technical

One Hundred Mile House Division is seeking energetic, self-motivated, conscientious Tradespersons to join our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have experience with the various automated operations and systems in modern interior saw and planer mills. You are a highly motivated Journeyman who has demonstrated your ability to apply your trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively. Good interpersonal, communication and organization skills round out your skill set. Certified Millwright Millwrights with welding certificates are urged to apply. Fourth year apprentices will also be considered. Certified Industrial Electrician Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of Allan Bradley PLC 5 & Control Logics systems. Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic Experience with Caterpillar and Letourneau mobile equipment and Taylor Forklifts within a sawmill environment is an asset. Our Tradespersons work days, afternoons, graveyard and weekend shifts. Rate of pay and benefits as per the USW Local 1-425 Collective Agreement. 100 Mile House, located in the South Cariboo Region of British Columbia offers a close knit, friendly atmosphere with modern recreation, education and medical facilities, and excellent outdoor leisure opportunities. To explore this opportunity, submit your resume to 100milelumber@westfraser.com or by fax to (250)-3958254. Applications will be accepted until July 31st, 2013. Please visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs for more information on these exciting career opportunities We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short listed will be contacted.

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In Memoriam Gifts

Employment

Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Memorial Donations

Help Wanted

Carpentry/ Woodwork CARPENTER for HIRE: Foundations, framing, finishing and home maintenance. Call Keith 250-945-4497

Pets

Heavy Duty Machinery

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

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. MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com

POWELL RIVER Community Services Association is seeking an experienced Poverty Law Advocate. For more information, please e-mail Julie Chambers, Executive Director. chamberj@telus.net Trafﬁc Control Flagger Training 100Mile Jul 18/19 WL Jul 15/16 for info and cost call 1866-737-2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com Lowest Prices!

Income Opportunity NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash, simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed, no experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

Services

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

Therapy Groups ALANON - Does someone’’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Mondays noon at #18 - 208 8th Street. Tuesdays, 8pm, 100 Mile United Church. Thursdays 7:30pm, 108 Community Centre. Sundays 7:30pm, south Cariboo Community Health Centre,rear entrance. 250-791-5286, 250395-4646, 250-395-6154, 250395-5368

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

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

John Paterson

PUPPIES: Great guard dogs Maremma/Weimaraner cross. $250 each. Ph. 250-706-7202 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.

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Painting & Decorating CARIBOO PAINTING SERVICES and repairs. Residential and commercial. Fully insured. Chris 250-644-4033. ROBERT JAMES NEALE PAINTING Quality products/Quality Job. Book now for exterior specials. Fully insured. 250-706-7369.

Pets & Livestock

Farm Equipment JOHN DEERE reel rake, new teeth. $400. 250-395-5162, after 6pm.

Firearms

Feed & Hay ALFALFA/BROME mixed. rain. Square bales. $3 bale. Reeds canary grass. Rain. Square bales. $1.50 bale. 250-397-2525.

Merchandise for Sale

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Pets FREE to good home: 2 eight week old kittens, one male, one female, would like them to go together. Female looks Siamese, male is orange tabby. 250-395-2729. MID-SIZE mixed breed pups for sale. Ready to go starting June 28. Healthy and happy. Asking $150 each. Ph. 250395-3046 for more info. SPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303

Garage Sales

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

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD all split & cut from 12” to 48”. $140 per cord. Free delivery. Chris, 250-7063043. Stacking Avail.

Heavy Duty Machinery 1996 Mitsubishi Model MM35B Excavator and 2004 Double A commercial trailer. Excavator & trailer will only be sold together as a pkg. $15,500. Call David at 250-395-6139.

Garage Sales

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

Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. FOR SALE 2-M/SP235-75R15 tires $75 for pair. 2-All Season P235-75R15 tires, like new $100 for pair. Also 2-Shaw cable boxes $50 ea. Phone 250-791-6616 after 6pm. RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. STEEL BUILDING - DIY summer sale! Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. one end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted WANTED: 22ft. + older travel trailer or 5th wheel. 250-3954925. WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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

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•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) 100 MILE: Garage sale for the Youth Zone. Benefiting local youths. Saturday July 13, 9am - 1pm. at the Youth Zone, 372 Taylor Way, beside Kal Tire TONS of stuff! Cash donations welcomed. 100 MILE: Multi family sale on Sat. July 13 from 9-2 at 208 8th Street (Scenic Place) #40, #46 & #48. No early birds. 108 MILE: Weeden Moving Sale. Sat. July 13 from 9-4 at 5494 Pierreroy Court. Leather sofa and more! 108 RANCH: Sat. July 13 from 9-2 at 5371 Annaham Crescent. Likely just us this year! FAWN CREEK: Sat. July 13 from 8-3 at 6842 Fawn Creek Rd. Guy stuff!!!

94 MILE: Thurs., Fri., Sat. July 11, 12 & 13, and July 18, 19, & 20, at 6805 Campbell Rd. from 9-4. Something for everyone! BRIDGE Lake: sat. july 13th 9-4. 8126 hwy 24. plow truck without blade, plow truck with blade,3 older snowmobiles,tandem axle flatdeck trailer, grader,truck tires on rims, car tires on rims,tools,3door fridge,lots of dishes,craft books and mags,xmas decorations,wool and lots,lots more rain or shine

BRIDGE LAKE: Sat. & Sun. July 13 & 14 from 9-3 at 7680 High Country Rd., off Hwy 24 East of Sheridan Lake store. Something for everyone! Boat, trailer, tools, puzzles & more! INTERLAKES: Sat. July 13, from 9-3 at 7183 Hwy. 24.

FLEA MARKET every Friday at the 108 Mall 11am - 4pm To book a table call Brenda 250-396-7144 LAC LA HACHE: Sat. July 13, from 9-2 at 3793 Emerald Crescent. Household & misc., brand named clothing & purses - lots of Lulu Lemon. No early birds! RANCHETTES: Moving sale! Sat. July 13 only. 7:30-3 at 6160 Lakeshore Drive. Household items, furniture, wood splitter, tools, toys, upright freezer and more! SHERIDAN LAKE: For Guys & Gals! Sat. July 13 from 9-2 at 7609 E. Sheridan Lk. Rd. (off Hwy 24).

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SMALL 3 bdrm house in the Ranchettes with cable. 1250 sq ft shop on 2 acres. $1000. 100 Mile House area. 250706-9519. Avail. July 15.

Misc. Wanted

Commercial/ Industrial

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.

Please call

103 MILE: 5568 103 Mile Lake Rd. 2-3 bdrm, 1 bath mobile on full basement with a 12x24 addition with wood stove. Plus a 12x24 covered sundeck over garage. Fenced back yard. F/S. W/D included. $830/mon. plus water & utilities. Ref. req. 250-395-4602 or cell 250-7069701. 1 BDRM cabin in 100 Mile. NS. NP. Avail, Immed. $550/mon plus utilities. 250395-3691. 2 BDRM mobile Scott Rd. (100 Mile). 4 appl, N/G heat. $550/mon. DD. 250-397-2083 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 house at 103 Mile. Ref. Req. $825/mon. Call 250644-2096.

3 BDRM duplex in 100 Mile on quiet street, backs on to Crown Land. $750/mon. plus DD & Ref. 250-397-2182.

Professional Services

Among other purposes, the Cariboo Regional District is using the website to provide, bylaw information, departmental information and updates, CRD news and events as well as emergency operations communications. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Complete information regarding this Request For Proposals can be found on the current Cariboo Regional District website at cariboord.bc.ca. Questions regarding this Request For Proposals may be directed to Shelly Burich, Manager of Communications, at 250-392-3351 or sburich@cariboord.bc.ca.

Proposals must be received before 2 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2013.

Suite D, 180 North Third Ave, Williams Lake

250-395-2385

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(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!

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Transportation

Recreational/Sale

2000 Travel Trailer

Innsbruck by Gulfstream $6000

2000 Toyota Tundra V8 - 4.7 Litre $7000

Contact by email: rayjan@bcinternet.com

Scrap Car Removal

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

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

Toll Free: 1-877-395-1133

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

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Jeffrey Lynn It is with saddened hearts that the family of Jeffrey Lynn Such of 108 Mile Ranch announces his peaceful passing from this life to the next with his Lord, at home on June 28, 2013, with his loving wife Anne at his side. A private burial was held on June 30, 2013 in the 100 Mile House Cemetery. Ron Malmas officiated a private service for the family. Jeffrey will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Compassionate Care Funerals 250-392-3336

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF My Loving Dear Wife Aug. 8, 1936 - June 23, 2013

Through the years there was turmoil - tears and triumphs. Although life dished out ups and downs in the 32 years we were married - we never once wanted to fall out of LOVE. Your kindness and sweetness touched many lives throughout the 50 years you lived in 100 Mile House and you are sadly missed by the many you made smile. Gisela, my love, I will never leave you and your Little Trigger and Max are doing great with your loving memories. Good-bye Angel!

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Kyle Wesley

A Great Man It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Charles Cathers on July 4th. Born Jan 7th, 1934 in Canwood Saskatchewan. Tom spent most of his time in B.C. in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and 100 Mile House where he raised a beautiful family that any man could be proud of. Thomas is survived by his wife and life-long partner of fifty seven years, Gladys Cathers; his six children: Earl, Clifford, Barry, Andrew, Anita, and Sharon-Rose, fourteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Thomas Cathers was a great man! Thomas passed away peacefully beside his love and wife Gladys in his home in Cedar, BC. Tom didn’t struggle, nor was he in pain, but passed away happily exhausted after spending the day with his best friend Clarence Elliott, doing what he loved doing, fishing in Ladysmith. Thomas met Gladys through other lifelong friends Peggy and Ray Elliott, who introduced the two. Tom liked that friends Ray and Peggy described her as “sassy” and Tom liked to call Gladys “cheeky.” The family they created was something that Tom was “so proud” of and he described how he was “so blessed,” he said with a smile on his face, even on the day he passed. The people that called Tom family or friend would say they were proud to know such a great man. He was a man people respected and loved so dearly. There will never be enough room to write or say all the kind words you can say about a man. “I would like to thank the good Lord above for blessing us with our Grandpa with his kindness and love Dear God, if it is not too much fuss, take extra special care of our Grandpa as he is very dear to us. Grandpa, if you are listening say a prayer for all of us every day, be sure to protect us and guide us on our way, we know when God called you, you had to go, but we want you to know Grandpa, we miss you and love you so.” Family and friends celebrated Tom’s life at Eagle Mountain Church, Nanaimo, B.C.

May 24, 1973 - July 3, 2013

We regret to announce the sudden passing of a beloved husband and father of two sons. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Krissy; his sons Brandan and Trevor, mother Yvonne (Vern), father Ron (Barb), sisters Terri-Lynn (Steve) and Toni, his brother Kelly as well as nieces and nephews. Kyle is also survived by his extended family John and Marlene Cleave, Rod (Jeanie), Deb (Jim), Corey, Ken (Lori) and their families. He was devoted to his friends who meant the world to him; there are too many of you to mention. Kyle was predeceased by older brother “baby Ronnie”. Kyle will be remembered as a great father who loved to hunt and fish, Rodeo, ranch and above all loved to ride his Harley. He was a very dedicated hockey and softball coach with players who adored him. Kyle touched many lives. He will be sadly missed while he is forever remembered. A Celebration of Kyle’s life will be held at a gathering on Saturday July 13th, 2:00 p.m. at the men’s ball park (Lumberman’s Park) in 100 Mile House. In lieu of flowers donations to a trust fund for Brandan and Trevor Moore can be made to CIBC 100 Mile Branch, c/o Amber McNabb. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com

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Sept. 15, 1940- June 28, 2013

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Phyllis Elizabeth Erickson, a devoted wife of nearly fifty-four years, wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband Dan, daughter Deborah Seykora (Edward), sons: Keith (Barb), Norman (Bonnie) and James; granddaughters: Trisha, Haleigh, Cassidy, Montana, Emily and Sarah; great-granddaughter Sabrina and grandson Brendan. She is also survived by her three brothers: Gary, Dale (Susan) and Glen (Ida); sister Julie Isendoorn, and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis is predeceased by infant daughter Karin Lorraine, father Frederick, mother Violet, brother Bert and sisters Eileen and Lorraine. Born in Park Valley, Saskatchewan, her family moved to Duncan in 1956. Marrying in 1959, Phyllis eventually settled with her family in 100 Mile House in 1979. A successful businesswoman and accomplished Chinese chef, she was well-known among family and friends for her many on-the-go projects and hobbies. A proud member and active volunteer for the Hospice Palliative Care Society, she also enjoyed the lapidary and genealogy clubs. Phyllis even found time to teach basic computer skills to interested seniors. She loved photography, painting flower pictures, crocheting, sewing and receiving frequent visits from her wild (pet) crow “Castro” and his little family. We would like to thank the staff of 100 Mile House District Hospital and Hospice Palliative Care Society for the compassionate care she received, and the support given to our family. A celebration of Phyllis’s life and service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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July 14, 1970 - June 29, 2013 Terry is survived by his daughter Savannah Gale, parents Jean and Perrie Gale, sister Lisa Shearer (Peter), nephew Justin Shearer, nieces Vanessa Shearer and Kristi Dolen (Logan), as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins in Porter’s Lake, Ostrea Lake and Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia; and in Edmonton, Alberta and PEI. Predeceased by grandparents Stanley and Geraldine Myrer and Aunt Shirley Allan of Porter’s Lake, Nova Scotia and grandparents Sheldon and Leona Gale of Ostrea Lake, Nova Scotia.

October 31, 1961 - June 29, 2013 Rita is survived by her sister Susan, niece Dallas and grandnephew Dayton, Aunt Ruby, Uncle Joe and family in England; Aunt Margaret and family in Victoria, B.C.; Uncle Alan, Aunt Sally and family in England; Uncle Dennis, Aunt Pat and family in Victoria, Aunt Rose, Alan and family in Victoria; cousin and friend Louise Turnbull, and Aunt Nancy and family in Victoria. Rita was predeceased by her parents Jim and Audrey Turnbull, Aunt Nancy Touchette, Uncle Ken Turnbull and Wendy Fraser.

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Rita

Terry, Rita and dog Tessa passed away suddenly while flying their plane to Vancouver Island. They died just as they lived - doing what they loved together. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at South Cariboo Recreation Centre, 100 Mile House, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family at www.100milefuneralservice.com

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Wilds to Riches: a Cariboo Gold Rush documentary Gold-mining film premiered on CBC Television on July 6 In August 2012, a small crew of men huddles at the bottom of the enormous hole they’ve been digging since spring thaw. Above them is 50-plus metres of worthless gravel. Below them – they hope – is the reason they’re here: the infamous Heron Channel. Using maps and mining reports more than 100 years old, these thoroughly modern miners are looking for part of an ancient creek bed they believe the original Cariboo Gold Rush was never able to uncover. There’s a reason this ground has been sought after for generations. Exactly 150 years ago, in 1862, a tonne-and-a-half of raw placer gold was hauled out of this channel – from just 400 feet of gravel. Its amount is worth nearly $50 million today. Those Victorian miners would have kept going, too, but their

channel flooded and the remaining treasure was buried in a soggy grave until someone could invent a more effective way to remove the water. Now, more than a century later, the Hard-Up Mining Company is digging for what history left behind: a channel they believe still holds a billion dollars worth of gold. They may strike it rich – or like many gold miners before them and since – lose everything in a race to feed their fever. Which will it be? Presented by CBC Television and narrated by CBC Radio One’s Mark Forsythe (BC Almanac) Wilds to Riches is a riveting, hour-long documentary following those men and women – from both the 1860s and today – who take tremendous risks while searching for gold in British Columbia’s Central Interior.

“This current gold rush isn’t all that different from the one that built the province,” says directorproducer Jacy Schindel. “Gold mining in the Cariboo continues to produce a kind of drama that mirrors the trials and tribulations of the miners who first came to this region more than 100 years ago.” Focusing its lens on the historical boomtown of Barkerville, Wilds to Riches tells the stories of several legendary Cariboo characters through a series of historical re-enactments, photographs, and authoritative interviews. These stories intertwine with contemporary narratives as modern miners compare their experiences to the lives of the prospectors who came before them. “With gold trading at nearrecord dollar values per ounce, people are once again flocking to the Cariboo Goldfields in search of the mother lode,” says producer-director Patrick Curling. “We’ve been recording the details of this new rush since we started filming nearly four years ago and the results are honestly, astonishing.” Wilds to Riches was written by Lisa Johnson, and directed by Schindel and Curling. It was produced by Curling, Schindel, Justin Booth and James Douglas. Wilds to Riches Submitted photos aired in B.C. on CBC Camera operator Justin Booth filmed these Chinese actors, who were part of the Wilds to Riches documentary on the Cariboo Gold Rush. This scene Television’s “Absolutely Vancouver,” July 6. was shot along the Fraser River.

Hard-Up Mining Company is using modern equipment to try to find hidden gold in the ancient creek bed called the Heron Channel. Some 150 years ago, a very productive placer-mining operation pulled out when the creek was flooded in 1862.

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Ernie Mills-Hodgins, left, and Tracy Haddow give a smile of approval as Gayle Dunsmuir, second from right, receives a farewell hug from Irene Newton during Dunsmuir’s retirement open house, June 26.

Gayle Dunsmuir ends 20-year career Hospice program left in good hands

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The past 20 years has been a very satisfying run for Gayle Dunsmuir as manager of volunteer resources and program director for 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society.

On June 26, she retired from the position, after fulfilling a goal set for herself at the beginning, to develop and nurture the program to the state she now leaves it. “It took longer than I’d thought to take the program to where I envisioned it to be, but I also managed to do several things for the program I had no idea would

come up,” she says. Dunsmuir entered the job with a few years behind her as a hospice volunteer, a load of empathy, and some might say, a heart of gold. Her volunteer experience came at a time when she was a young mother. Nurses at 100 Mile District General Hospital had

put out a call to women in the community to offer social and emotional support for a young mother who was dying. “I had a sense of call to be of service to offer comfort to someone else. Even if its just your presence, often it’s enough.” Hospice and palliative care began in 100 Mile House in 1985,

with a group of volunteers who continue to provide a segment of end-of-life care that the medical profession can’t meet. There’s no template for designing a care plan as each client is different, says Dunsmuir. People come with their own personal Continued on B2

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experiences, which have shaped their lives and how they deal with problems and situations. Making the end-of-life journey can employ those same approaches. “My most satisfying moments have been with people grieving and those dying, and how they do it in a way that is right for them. It’s always different. Life experiences make them the way they are.” Volunteer hospice workers are carefully matched with each client and others can come on board as needs dictate. Near the end, there could be up to five different volunteers working with the same client, filling in the gaps in time when family members can’t be there, and giving them respite. “Historically, more family came at that time because everyone lived close by. Hospice volunteers offer that piece that shows a community cares about what’s happening to the family.” They work as part of a team with medical staff, providing whole person end-of-life care. She expects to see more and more focus put on hospice and palliative care, and a time coming when this type of care will be very well done.

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Tracy Haddow is the new manager of volunteer resources and program director for 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society.

“You need a team to meet whole-person needs, and hospice has been a valuable part of that team.” Part of her job entailed providing support for bereaved clients and she’s amazed at the resilience of the human spirit. “Grief and losses can be so devastating for people, where the ground falls out beneath them, but they have to journey to that place for a while. They

have to find their way again, and it’s very exciting to see that happen. This job gave me the opportunity to see that resilience.” Dunsmuir leaves her position with approximately 25 volunteers on the roster. Most are retired and between the ages of 40 and mid-80s. Each will have gone through an initial 30 hours of training in the beginning, followed by at least one hour of additional education

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each month, enabling them to adequately and compassionately address the social, emotional and spiritual concerns their clients have in dealing with a life-threatening or terminal illness. “Our program has respect from the community and has some of the best volunteers in the province, I would say. Now, it’s time for the program to move ahead and I know I’m not the person to take it any further.” Dunsmuir notes that on the first day of her job 20 years ago, she promised herself that if there was ever a morning when on her way to work, she didn’t feel she could be open to what came her way, that would be the day she stopped doing the job. That day never came. “It’s neat to retire not because you have had it. I’m retiring because the program, from all perspectives is in a

really good place.” What she’ll miss most is the daily contact she’s had with people. “There’s an awareness there won’t be the same connection and it will be a little bit quiet.” Grand travel plans or anything out of the ordinary are not in Dunsmuir’s immediate plans. She’s keeping herself open to see what comes along and anticipates something very interesting and different in her future. She leaves the program in the hands of Tracy Haddow, formerly of Williams Lake, and now a new resident of Lac la Hache. She comes with a diverse background in human service work, both as an employee and as a volunteer. Much of Haddow’s work has been crisis driven and among her favourite jobs was working at Williams Lake Salvation Army

where she ran the community service programs. It included running the soup kitchen, teaching life skills, fundraising, Christmas campaigns and volunteer support. She also worked at Axis Family Resources as a family outreach counsellor, assisting families in making changes to ensure the safety and well-being of their family unit. Haddow says she’s excited to join the hospice team and looks forward to meeting and working with everyone. Dunsmuir does not plan to stay on as a volunteer at the present time, but chooses rather to step completely out of the picture, so Haddow can run the program unhindered by her presence, and as she sees fit. “It’s time to step aside and know it’s been left in a really good place. It’s time to let someone else do that next step.”

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Artists Guild show about to take flight

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The Cariboo Artists Guild (CAG) 33rd Annual Fine Arts Show & Sale, with its theme of “flight,” is preparing for take-off and have a smooth landing at Parkside Art Gallery. The six-week show is a collection of paintings and drawings by local CAG members, and runs from July 26 to Sept. 7. It opens July 26 with an artists’ reception from 5 to 9 p.m. during which the public will be able to meet and speak with the artists about their work while enjoying complimentary appetizers and light refreshments. The flight theme was chosen from a number of suggestions made by CAG members.

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Helen Kellington is among the approximately 25 artists whose work will be featured at the Cariboo Artists Guild 33rd Annual Fine Arts Show & Sale at Parkside Art Gallery, July 26-Sept.7.

Patsy Granberg, Parkside show publicist and participating artist, says the

theme is left for the artists to interpret as they wish, be it literally or metaphorically.

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theme of flight will certainly be surprising and worth seeing. “There is so much more to the word, ‘flight’. Man made mechanical things fly, but all sorts of other things fly, even things without wings. Baseballs and pianos and skydivers can fly, too. “And then there are the more abstract ideas of flight, such as ‘flights of fancy’ and ‘the flight out of Egypt’, “Fly Me To The Moon” and One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest.” Approximately 25 artists will be contributing up to five paintings or drawings of their choice and one theme piece to the show. All of the submitted works will come under the scrutiny of guest judge Roberta Coombs. She is a Vancouver area artist with a summer home on Green Lake who, for the

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hectic, but most people managed to get a spot. One of the main attractions in the large barn during the celebration was Rainer Meyer. Rainer, offered a neck massage to anyone who was interested. The fee was by donation. Rainer, of Rainer’s

Health House and Ingrid’s Foot Care at the 108 Mile Ranch, was extremely interested to find out about the new men’s support group called “Below The Belt.” This new group was just created after receiving a number of requests from people trying to get their husbands or partners to be tested for the many medical items located below the belt. The group was started by four men who have been through their own below-the-belt alignments. Because of their journey, the men decided they wanted to do something to aid others

in their struggles. With the assistance of some professionals, they are now ready to start advising men with or without their spouses. At the Canada Day Celebration, Rainer’s neck massage collected $500 in donations, and on July 2, he presented a cheque to two Below the Belt support group representatives. The group wishes to thank Rainer and Ingrid for their assistance in helping the group. For more information on the Below the Belt, see the advertising in the 100 Mile House Free Press.

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By Jennifer Raifteiri-McArdle The 2013 Relay for Life event has come and gone, and organizer Alaina Fryer says she is thrilled with the overall results. “We have $21,495 so far, and when the last few corporate donations come in, we should have $23,000 or more, which is incredible for a community this size,” she says, adding this is a huge leap over last year’s total of $13,000. “I am very happy with everything. This year, everything just seemed to work.” There were 21 teams registered, and definitely more people on site than last year.

Fryer estimates that through- extremely successful with out the day there more than 150 were easily 300 sold. The creek was to 500 people in lined from bridge 100 Mile House’s to bridge, with the Centennial Park. last candle going She says the out at 3 a.m. most successful At the moment, part of the day was Fryer says the just seeing everyonly changes for one coming down next year’s rally and showing their would definitely support and seebe getting started ing the community earlier in the year, involvement in this and having more Alaina Fryer town. It was great people on the orgato see everyone nizing committee. come together and participate “If we had more people on the in the day. committee a lot more could be The luminaries were also done. It would be nice to have

more people in charge of specific things, like the luminary and money.” With only a half dozen volunteers in place at specific jobs, it was a hectic and exhausting day for them, she explains. “I love doing it. It was very successful and feels like we made a difference; the money we raised will help someone.” As for next year’s relay, Fryer is non-committal about chairing the committee at this point in time. “We’ll have to see as we get closer to the date, but I would love to be involved again next year.”

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Bruce (Kiwi) McIntosh celebrated Sheridan Lake Road, together with “all mod cons,” and where Bruce founded “Sheridan Solar Energy.” Master of ceremonies Jamie Hawkins, Mieke’s son, spoke to a roomful of friends from as far away as Auckland, N.Z., and Seattle, Washington, as well as all points around British Columbia. Jamie emotionally referred to his mother’s marriage as

“the happiest 20 years of her life.” Bruce’s sister-in-law, Eileen McIntosh, from Auckland, gave the eulogy and read a poem. This was followed by previous resident and musician Gil Vidler who had travelled from Enderby to commemorate his friend with “Dust in the Wind” and “Happy Trails.” A particularly good photo of Bruce stood

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Dear Canimites, A stream of campers began to flow into the area on Thursday of the long weekend, as families gathered for time together at their homes, cabins and at the resorts. The water of the lake is delicious now for swimming, relief from the heat, and just a plain joy for the children to play in. Above the lake in the quiet uplands, tiger lilies, Mary’s Bedstraw and columbine greet the new fawns that stumble after mom. Land opening up The sunny land of the Canim Lake View Estates lies waiting for its first residents. The subdivision is 40 kilometres east of 100 Mile House on the Canim-Hendrix Rd. Cradled by gentle hills, the south-facing property consists of 22 lots, ranging in size from 2.4 to 8 acres. Nineteen of these look across the waters of the lake to the forested mountains beyond, while three are parklike larger properties. Gerhard Loeffeler designed the development. He says the lots were laid out not only to meet ministry requirements, but to best capture the beautiful view and take advan-

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tage of the other natural benefits of the site. He has been working on this project for seven years. Gerhard says there is a registered aquifer underlying the site. The electrical supply for each property has been laid underground. The access road was built to the latest ministry standard and will be maintained and plowed by Interior Roads. Workers will lay the pavement for the intersection with Canim-Hendrix soon. The new road has not yet been named – a process which involves both Gerhard and the ministry. Residents will each develop their own well and septic.

dodging the 38 C heat. Karen Blackwell, who with her husband, Paul, operates the site, says the fishing was “fantastic” over the weekend. Many large lake trout, kokanee, rainbow trout and whitefish were brought in. The Blackwells are old hands at park operations and work hard to ensure campers enjoy their stay. Paul has worked in Wells Gray for almost 25 years. Karen also advises people to secure their shoes, gloves and other portable gear overnight as the resident fox is building a new collection.

Bear alert At the time of writing, there is a black bear making repeated rounds past homes just east of the Canim Lake Store. It seems to have lost the normal caution and is now used to being close to people. Residents are advised to keep an eye out. Of lupins and bees The warmer weather has the bees buzzing, unfolding for us their intimate dance with lupins. Those flowers have two large petals extended in front as a natural landing pad.

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As the bumbler alights, these two hinge down under the weight, exposing two other petals, small ones, which clasp both the flowers sexual parts, the stigma and anthers, in a stiff structure that resembles a horn. The horn tickles the bee’s tummy as it clambers deeper into the flower in search of nectar, and in so doing deposits some pollen and receives that of another flower. That leads in short order to the production of a seed pod. Who designs these intricate systems anyway?

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The Canim Lake Fifth Annual Traditional Powwow promises to provide a weekend of culture, colour, music and dance at Canim Lake Reserve, July 12-14. The centre of activity will be the outdoor arbour where First Nations dancers from all over the region will perform traditional dances, while dressed in traditional regalia. Drumming by local and visiting drum groups will keep the beat. Friday night is a warm-up for dancers and drummers and action begins after the Grand Entry at 7 p.m., lasting until approximately midnight. Saturday’s activities start at 7 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast at the Canim Lake Reserve gymnasium At noon, there’s the Princess Pageant at the arbour where princess contestants will dance, present their special talent and give a speech. There’s another Grand Entry at 1 p.m., followed by more dancing. At 3 p.m., Canim Lake Outgoing princess Mercedez Boyce will dance her farewell Special, and also during the afternoon, fouryear-old Loghan Archie will be welcomed into the dance circle in a special ceremony. From 5 to 7 p.m. everyone breaks for supper at the gym where a complimentary meal of traditional foods will be provided. Stacey Archie, who co-ordinates the powwow with Virginia

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Glynis Dayman admired by all Glynis Dayman’s indomitable spirit was truly palpable at her Celebration of Life at Interlakes Hall on June 29. Raised in Cumberland, Glynis hunted and fished, and revelled in all the peace and beauty that Comox Lake has to offer. In 1990, she, her husband and three daughters moved here to a Fawn Creek area farm, where she was able to fully express her love of animals. Life was pretty idyllic until 2003 when she was diagnosed with leukemia, and given only

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a few months to live. But that did not stop her, nor even slow her down. Interspersed with medical treatments,

Glynis lived on, with her beaming smile and shining faith. An Interlakes Cattlebelle, who had been a 4-H mother, nurse’s aide and office administrator for the Emissaries, Glynis was admired by all who knew her. Interlakes Hall was full to capacity when master of ceremonies Pete Bonter opened with a prayer and a declaration that, although Glynis had passed away June 8 at the age of 62, her spirit lived on. Ginny Alexander read a prayer and

poems, and led the singing of “The Old Rugged Cross” and “How Great Thou Art.” Jen Turner, who grew up with Glynis’ three daughters, travelled from Courtenay to give a beautifully-worded eulogy; and several other friends spoke of treasured memories and Glynis’ remarkable spirit. On the back of the memorial leaflet was a poem, Cumberland Basketball, written in 2011 by, and about Glynis herself, in which she challenges the oncologists and their doomsday forecasts.

Watch Lake Community Hall upgraded Community Works Funding in the South Cariboo will provide up to $12,000 for the Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute (WI) for heating upgrades to the Watch Lake Community Hall. The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) recently approved the funding, which it administers for energy efficient projects under the federal-provincial Gas Tax Agreement. WI vice-president Ruth Kachur says it is “really great,” as it will replace an old, inefficient heater that also makes so much noise “you can’t hear yourself think.” Adds Kachur: “That was one of the things we were hoping to

get was a better heating system, for sure.” The money will be used to install a heating system upgrade, and possibly other related, minor services at the hall. The upgrade will include installation of a radiant tube heating system in the non-log half of the community hall and replacement of three ill-fitting plywood openings with three All-Weather awning windows. WI member Lynda Krupp applied for the grant and says the group greatly appreciates the CRD’s grant approval. “We are really thrilled and very, very grateful that this money was available to do this for our community.

“Apparently, it was installed [June 25-26] - they did it that quick, and it was Burgess Plumbing, Heating and Electrical that did it for us.” She adds the new and efficient radiant system heats from the ceiling down. This warms the floors, walls and furniture, Krupp notes, rather than just heating air that then rushes out any opened door like the old fan-blown propane heat did. While the approval didn’t come through on another application for the log portion of the hall, Krupp says the WI does understand many other halls and facilities also need upgrades.

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Legion Week has just passed and it gave the Forest Grove Royal Canadian LegionBranch # 261 a chance to tell the public what RCL stands for. The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) supports veterans and their families through various national charities and lobby the Minister of Veterans Affairs to improve veterans benefits. Branch 261 also supports local charities and community groups. As part of Legion Week, it welcomed the Canim Lake Band Elders to be their guests for lunch. After lunch was served, each of them was presented with a beautiful commemorative pin. The RCL created this pin to recognize the significant contribution of Aboriginal veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as their families. Canada’s Aboriginal people have a long history of mili-

Canim Lake Band Elder Antoinette Archie posed with the special pin she received from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #261-Forest Grove during Legion Week. The pin recognizes the significant contribution of Aboriginal veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces.

tary service with more than 200 men from the Shuswap Nation defending this country. Canada Day More than 50 people got together at Ruth Lake Park on July 1 to celebrate Canada Day. The park was polka dotted with red and white as people roamed around chatting and meeting new friends. A potluck lunch was set out for everyone

to enjoy, as well as the usual summer treats. Young, old and not so old paddled in the water, strummed guitars, lounged in the sun and just enjoyed the day. At 3 p.m., an air horn sounded and everyone joined in on a raucous version of O Canada. Performing arts Sixteen cast members have been chosen for the hilarious comedy,

Office Hours written by Norm Forster, that 100 Mile Performing Arts will be presenting this fall. Marie Hooper will direct this project and says the audience will be rolling in the aisles. Even though it won’t be the usual musical production and it will be a fall performance, Marie says she is confident all three performances will sell out. Familiar faces will be in the cast and it will be a two-hour performance. The show will run Oct. 25-26. Saturday will have two performances – a matinee and an evening show. Mark this date on your calendar and don’t miss the comical hijinks that takes place in an office setting. Graduation day I caught up with Michael Van Osch while he was splitting wood with his uncle Dan. Mike graduated from Forest Grove Elementary School and will be starting Grade 8 at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in the fall. This will be a real change – now he will be taking the bus to school after living so close to the school all

these years. Some of the courses he will be taking are metal work and wood work, which he is looking forward to. Mike was the only Grade 7 student in his school this past year. Next year he will be with dozens of other students his age, some of whom he’s already friends with. Mike excels at, and enjoys, all sorts of sports, and this year, he received the Athlete of the Year award. He participated in running, high, long and triple jump and shot put. He was presented with a nice plaque to add to the other awards he’s received over the years, including citizenship awards for six consecutive years. He has a summer job with his uncle and is saving for a new dirt bike or a gun. Some of his summer activities will be going to camp, visiting friends in Kamloops and camping with his family at Quesnel Forks. On top of this, he and his sister, Renee, have 12 chickens they share responsibility for. They sell the eggs and are saving their money for their summer.

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Kathy Stanley, of North Green Lake Twin Acres Farm, recently put her two Welsh ponies Robin, left, and Jazz through their paces with her niece Autumn Lea as her navigator on the back. Folks will likely see them at the Cariboo Trails Combined Driving Event and clinic at Huber Farm in 70 Mile House, July 19-21.

Fire practices Practices are held every other Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., and on AGM slated Saturdays from 10 a.m. The SGLVFD annual to noon. general meeting will The next practices be held at the fire hall will be held on July 16, (546 S. Green Lake Rd.) 20, 30 and Aug. 3. Mark on July 13 from 10 am these dates on your calMonday - Friday 9:30-5:30 • Saturday 9:30-4:00 • Sunday Closed to noon. Members are endar and remember 811 Alder Ave. 100 Mile House encouraged to attend. new recruits are always 250 • 395 •welcome. 1123 Next to Regency Chrysler

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Appreciation dinner Please note the appreciation dinner date has been changed to Sept. 7. More details will be available as the day approaches. Open House The Green Lake Snowmobile Club’s Open House will be on Aug. 17 and organizers hope to make it not only informative about the club and its trails, but also have something for the whole family to enjoy. ATV riders are invited to attend to give their ideas and input. Many volunteers are needed, so please call Cheryl Groves at 250-

456-2112 if you can lend a helping hand. Golf anyone Tin Cup Golf Course is a great place that will offer the whole family a day of fun in those hot summer days. Pack your lunch as there are many picnic barbecue sites. The course is at 4100 North Bonaparte Rd., just past the South Green Lake Road. Ray or Seija Paulokangas used to have three annual charity tournaments that they would like to bring back. For more information or to help with the tourneys, please call them at 250-456-7577. Information needed If you know of anyone doing something interesting in our area, please feel free to call me at 250-644-4242 or e-mail me at gailpotter0@gmail.com. I’ll make sure the community knows.

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wins and placings as well. Kyle posted a WL 73-1/2, the Equestrian Centre, highest of the Aug. 29 score - Sept. 2: weekend, Interior aboard AQHA gelding(IPE) ChickProvincial Exhibition Armstrong en Starlight, owned by Sherri Sept. 8 - 9: of BCPrinceton, Barrel Horse Thomnson BC. Showcase Eagle View Equestrian Next up for all four riders Centre, WL is the Canadian Sept. 8 -Western 9: 21st Annual Fall ReinFair ing Association’s Open Horse Show,West 100 Coast Mile House Classic, held July 16-18th at Sept. 11: Outriders the Heritage CenterMeeting, in Chilli5:30pm Location TBA - 100 wack, BC. Mile House TheGymkhana 100 Mile Sept. 16: - EagleSliders View Reining Club is WL a chapter of Equestrian Centre, Oct. 2: Outriders Meeting, the Western Canadian Rein5:30pm Location More TBA -details 100 ing Association. Mile House of the club can be found on their Facebook page, or on the WCRA website www. wcra.info. Submitted by 100 Mile Sliders Riding Club

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July 11 - 14 - WCRA West Coast Classic Reining Show (Chilliwack Heritage Park) August 29 - September 2 I.P.E. in Armstrong (includes show and rodeo) August 3 - WCRA Riverslide Reining Show (Kamloops) September 6 - 8 - WCRA Slide Out West Reining (Chilliwack Heritage Park) October 25 - 27 - Mane Event (Chilliwack) This calendar of events is provided by Courtney Best. For more information on the 100 Mile and District Outriders Club. Contact Dawnna Robertson at 250-706-4370 or Courtney Best at 250-706-7076

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The Bridge Lake Elementary School held its awards day on June 27. Award winners were Shade Kure, left, Hannah Valihora, Destiny Kerr, Logan Law, Brittany Boyd, Giorgia Lanzoni and Vannet Simmons. Missing was Sergei DeVries.

Cindy Brown, who bought Sheridan Park Resort from Gil and Marcie Vidler last fall, and moved here from Fort Nelson. Chris is a gas-well operator who spends much time up north, so Cindy is “main man” at the resort. Cindy, who used to be the office manager for the Fort Nelson News, says Chris is here half the time, but the family is “all grown up.” The Friends of Sheridan Lake still maintain the rainbow trout egg release channel at this resort on Boulanger Road, West Sheridan. Cleansing donation Bridge L ake Community School Society (BLCS) president Chris Lance is delighted to announce that two local couples have anonymously donated enough funds to purchase a dishwasher. Says Lance: “This will make a huge difference to workers at our next dinner, and the school is extremely grateful for their generosity.” Giddy-up to rodeo The Interlakes annual BCRA Rodeo is at lnterlakes Rodeo Grounds on East Sheridan Lake Road on Aug. 3-4. Gates open at 8 a.m. with a pancake break-

fast, and the main events start at 1 p.m. both days. The slack (extra events) is at 9 a.m. on Sunday; and the Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team will perform both days. Admission costs $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and children aged six to 12. Children aged five and under are admitted free. Local entries will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 23 only; call Pat Lytton at 250-593-4447. A rodeo dance will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Interlakes Hall on Aug. 3. Tickets cost $15 each and include refreshments, music by Union Jack and door prizes. Pre-purchased dance tickets are mandatory. Reserve with Louise Cleverley at 250-593-

0121. Tickets can be picked up and paid for at RE/MAX Interlakes until 5 p.m., Aug. 2, and then at the rodeo beer garden on Aug. 3. Bird talk The Friends of Bridge Lake Summer Speaker series continues with well-known birder and artist Tom Godin talking about small birds at Bridge Lake School on July 17, starting at 7 p.m. Celebrations Birthday bubbly goes to Sharon Crossley, Nicki Dayman and Joice Jenewein. Congratulations to Lorraine and Frank Jerema on their 26th wedding anniversary on July 11.

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100 MILE q The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is hosting an orientation day for youth, aged 15-30, interested in participating in its next program intake, which begins July 29. Youth must attend the orientation on July 15 before an interview is arranged. Call Bree Odd or Thurza Aspinall at 250395-1850 or the CFEC reception desk at 250-395-5155 to sign up for the orientation. 100 MILE q Would you like to become a South Cariboo Holiday Dinner Host – a new program that matches local people with newcomers to the South Cariboo area for a one-time dining experience. You provide your time, community knowledge, and a home-cooked meal, and in return, you get the chance to learn about a new culture or connect with someone from your cultural background. To learn more, contact the Welcoming Communities co-ordinator Kimberly at kimberly@caribooliteracy.com or phone 778-482-0090. 100 MILE q Kindergym at 100 Mile Community Hall on Thursdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m. Lots of free fun; parents/caregivers with children up to five years welcome. For

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These riders formed the group that rode the 20-kilometre course during the Canadian Mental Health Association-South Cariboo Branch Ride Don’t Hide bike ride at the 108 Heritage Site on June 23. The annual event was very successful in terms of awareness and raising funds (total unknown at this time).

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100 MILE q Fischer Place/Mill Site Lodge Family Council meets every third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the Mill Site boardroom. The council works to support quality care for residents of the facility. For more information, contact Katherine McKibbin at 250-3956112.

100 MILE q Weight Awareness Incentive Team (WAIT) meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at 555 Cedar Ave. in the Canadian Mental Health Building (small building in front of ambulance bays). For more information, call Sue at 250-3951981 or Lorraine at 250-791-5520.

100 MILE q The North Central Appaloosa Club now meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the A&W in 100 Mile House. For

100 MILE q The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “ The Quality of Life” for all seniors. Seniors

organizations, associations, wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members please contact Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734, fax 604-576-9733 or e-mail ecbayer@shaw.ca for further information.

Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall. Bingo is every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Membership is $5 per year. For more information, contact Judy at 250-396-7298.

108 MILE q The Rock Youth Centre, 4940 Telqua Dr., is open for students in Grades 5-7 on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Call 250-791-6770 for details.

SOUTH GREEN LAKE q The South Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department’s annual general meeting will be held at Fred Potter Memorial Fire Hall, 506 Green Lake Rd. South, July 13 at 10 a.m. The agenda will include annual reports and the election of officers. For information, call 250-456-2106 or 250-456-6806.

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

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Canim Lake Band’s Alex Smith, 4, displays his impressive catch during a recent trip to Gustafsen Lake, where community members gathered together from Elders to babies, to enjoy traditional activities, such as fishing and the gathering of medicinal plants and ceremonial sage.

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Forest Grove resident Marianne Van Osch was among the many who enjoyed the Canada Day celebration at Ruth Lake on July 1.

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Student Lorne Granberg, from UBC Okanagan campus. Green Lake, recently finished his He’s volunteering with an orgahonours microbiology degree nization called Volunteer at University of British Headquarters and will be in Columbia (UBC), and will Bali for two weeks, beginning continue his education in the the program on June 17. field this summer. It will be quite a turnHe’s doing a volunteer around from his usual mission somewhere in Bali, summer employment on the Indonesia, teaching basic family ranch, and Granberg health skills to residents of says he’s excited. Lorne a community. He’ll find out GranberG “Schools like to see stuexactly where he will be based, dents do this kind of thing, when he gets there. but it was my personal choice. I hope His career goal is to become a it will be a gateway for doing Doctors medical doctor and Granberg says he without Borders one day.” figures this experience will provide Dentist, Dr. Robert Beaton, who him with valuable hands-on training. has a practice in 100 Mile House, Granberg graduated from Peter donated a box of hygiene supplies, Skene Ogden Secondary School in which Granberg will use during his 2007 before taking up studies at the volunteer stint.

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Firefighters news The 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department (70MHVFD) will hold fire practices on July 14 and 28. They are held at the fire hall on Willow Road beginning at 10:30 am. Poker winners The Wednesday night poker sponsored by the 70 Mile House Fire Association ended session 3 at the end of June. The session ran from March to June and the winners were: first, Steve Thompson, 101 points; second, Peggy Freed, 99; third, Wayne Kidwell, 91; fourth, Rod Mickelson, 86; and fifth,

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