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Union local head expects no significant changes However, if these employees are still doing their best work, and quality product continues to flow The recent announcement that out of the plant, LeBlanc says there Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) is “no reason to worry” that the new is purchasing Ainsworth Lumber owners will make drastic changes. Co. Ltd. has its unionized workers “It is the global economy that in 100 Mile House wondering what makes a lot of those decisions for changes might be in store for them. us now, and we’ve seen that in Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers 2008/09.” of Canada Local No. 9 (PPWC9) That’s when the Ainsworth fampresident Chuck LeBlanc says its ily fell into a financial position that members at the Ainsworth OSB forced it to recapitalize, and the plant in 100 Mile House are in a financial groups that had supplied “wait-and-see” mode as to what capital over the previous decade the new structure will took a majority ownlook like. ership position. Now, we’re “At this point, we are part of an even However, LeBlanc not expecting major notes that prior larger group, changes to Ainsworth’s to this deal, New and that has operation in 100 Mile. got some plus- York-based firm They’ve got a 10-year Brookfield Asset es, too." forestry agreement that Management already – Chuck LeBlanc held a majority supplies them timber, with a plant that can share (54 per cent) produce certain grades of Ainsworth’s stocks of OSB for the overseas markets from other recent transactions. that customers like.” “Now, we’re part of an even larger For the workers, he explains, the group, and that has got some plusUnited States-based forestry giant es, too. LP is the unknown element at this “A large forest company like point. Louisiana-Pacific isn’t going to go Their biggest concern – and one down... big isn’t necessarily bad, LeBlanc adds he shares as some- until you start dealing with it on a one who lives and works in British personal level. But, they do have the Columbia – is having yet another resources to keep the place running foreign corporation taking own- as long as the conditions in 100 ership of a large company in the Mile are right.” province. Now, time will tell what the trans“You look at Ainsworth, as a fer of ownership will mean to local family-owned business six or seven PPWC9 members, he says. years ago to a multinational cor“Who the big boss is doesn’t really poration, and you lose that contact make a difference [to workers]. It’s with the ‘big boss’, really. But, it’s the guys you are dealing with on not just happening here; it’s hap- the floor, your middle managers pening everywhere right now. who are there every day, that is the “I think that’s the biggest concern apprehension – are we going to see – the head office at Louisiana- changes. Pacific. At the end of the day, do “And, we hope not. We think they really care that much about we’ve got a good group of managers 100 Mile House, and that plant, and there who are willing to work with their 135 workers?” the local and its membership.” Carole Rooney Free Press

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100 Mile House resident April Roberts was all smiles as she participated in the 33rd Annual Terry Fox Run. A longtime supporter, this was the first time Roberts has run in the event. Around 80 people participated in the fundraiser and they raised $1,600 for the cause.

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They took him in the night and shot three of his family members – injuring two and killing one. “It is difficult to describe,” Esmat Nazaryar says of the ordeal, which lasted a day and two nights in April of this year in the eastern part of Kunduz province in northern Afghanistan. “It’s a shock. It’s a bad dream.” In nearly four decades of work in the world’s most dangerous countries, it was a surprising first for the Hope International Development Agency: one of their partners on the ground was taken hostage. John King, Hope director of development, received word from Nazaryar’s family within 24 hours of the kidnapping. King sent an e-mail saying “to pray for him.” Residents of 100 Mile House might already be familiar with the South Cariboo Afghanistan Project and the charitable work completed in the village of Jeloucha, led by Nazaryar. With financial support from Hope International and the Aga Khan Foundation, the project has aided in the construction of a medical clinic, clean water system, roads, a seed and animal bank and a new school that can accommodate 2,000 students. More work in neighbouring villages in Afghanistan’s Khan Abad District has also begun. King says Hope International has spent close to $500,000 in the area since 2004 when the project began, with approximately $80,000 coming from donors in the South Cariboo. Nazaryar is Hope International’s country director in Afghanistan and spearheads the program. “It’s quite a story,” says King, who has been working for the non-profit international development agency for more than 30 years. “How do you survive a culture like that where there’s war on, where people are shooting people, where life isn’t very valuable. [Nazaryar] has managed to work his way through all that and been able to help thousands of people change their lives.” Nazaryar speaks about what happened to him with some difficulty. He’s a Canadian citizen and wants more action from both the Afghan and Canadian governments in bringing justice to the matter that saw his abduction, torture and confinement, his brother and his cousin shot, and another cousin killed. “I don’t know how I woke up. Whether they grabbed me or they ... I don’t know. “I opened my eyes. I saw something black. I jumped and screamed and just [started] fighting. They grabbed me. They said, ‘Come out. We’ll shoot you. Come out’ ... My cousin was

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The Cariboo Regional District is commencing with its town-hall meetings in a series of Community Engagement sessions this fall with area directors and residents. They will seek input from area residents prior to the development of the 2014 budget and five-year financial plan. The first takes place with Area G Director Al Richmond at the Lac la Hache Community Hall at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. Watch for further updates on three others to follow in October.

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Esmat Nazaryar, left, and Jack Witty were in 100 Mile House recently to speak about the South Cariboo Afghanistan Project. The decade long charitable relationship between the South Cariboo community and the village of Jeloucha in northern Afghanistan.

staying in the room. He was killed. out what exactly happened. And they took me out. “I call it ‘escape,’ But, God helped They took me in one car. I believe me.” there was five people in the car. King says there are ongoing safety There was a motorcycle and some concerns that need to be considered. other people I didn’t see. They tied “If he says something [about how my hands and he escaped], he clothed my eyes.” How do you survive could get someNazaryar is body killed.” a culture like that Hazara, a minorJack Witty, forwhere there’s war ity people in merly of 100 Mile on, where people Afghanistan. From are shooting people, House, has been their accents, he where life isn’t very involved with the knows the men South Cariboo valuable." who took him are Afghanistan - John King Pashtun. Project since its They took him inception. He to a tiny house in Khan recently moved to Abad, a town near Jeloucha, where his son’s ranch in Lac la Hache, folNazaryar is from and where his lowing the death of his wife last year. father is a former chief. Witty was joined by King and “I was able to open my eyes and Nazaryar at the United Church in I looked around. But then I quickly 100 Mile House on Aug. 25, where sat back as soon as I saw the person people got a chance to view some of with the gun [a Kalashnikov].... the latest photos from Jeloucha and “Later on at night, they tied me hear about new developments. up again with chains. From time to “It’s a farmer-to-farmer kind of time, they came to check on me. thing,” Witty says of the charitable Standing there. Not talking much.... relationship between the two places. They dug a hole in the ground and “I just try to act as a catalyst. put me in that...then put something I think the people of the South on my head (to cover me). It was an Cariboo who have helped with this animal’s place.” project have done amazing things. His kidnappers most likely wanted What’s that cliché? ‘The stranger is him for ransom, but they didn’t get the friend I don’t know.’” the chance to make any demands. King calls Witty “the go-to-guy” Nazaryar doesn’t want the cir- and gives him credit for keeping cumstances of his escape publicized, the project front-and-centre in citing ongoing work into figuring the minds of people in the South

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Cariboo by providing regular updates on Jeloucha. Future work there will focus on helping a women’s group that has recently formed and helping farmers in the area develop a diversified and self-sustaining agricultural industry. Nazaryar first came to Canada from Afghanistan in 1986, fleeing fighting and persecution after the Soviet invasion, and has been travelling back and forth since then. Currently, he lives in Surrey with his wife and four children. Despite the inherent danger involved, and even with so much already accomplished and much of his family living safely in British Columbia, Nazaryar says it would be “selfish” if he gave up his work in Afghanistan. “People come from all over the cities – not just Khan Abad, not just Jeloucha – from everywhere they come to see me. I heard the people – women, men, old, young – sitting, crying, praying, asking for help. I never thought people would care that much about me. “If all those people care about me, why is it not selfish if I say, ‘This happened, I’m not doing anything anymore, forget it.’ My heart is saying it would be selfish [to quit]. “I will die one day anyway. Whether this way or some other way, I’ll die. If I can give people help, if I can give people a chance, then I think I shouldn’t stop. That’s why I’m not stopping and I want to do more.”

District of 100 Mile House Council has approved a $500 grant-in-aid to the Flight 21 Memorial Cairn project. While this grant was not requested, in its review of the cairn’s accounting, district administration noted its project initiator, Ruth Peterson, personally paid the financial shortfall amount out of her own pocket. Peterson is not related to anyone who perished in the 1965 airplane crash that killed all 52 passengers and crew, but developed the idea for a centrally-located cairn after visiting the crash site 40 kilometres west of 100 Mile.

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New abattoir operational at Findlay Meats Inspected meat slaughter offered in 100 Mile House

Carole Rooney Free Press

The mobile abattoir gifted to the South Cariboo by the province arrived recently, and is now installed and operational at Findlay Meats on Horse Lake Road. Findlay’s Lia Morrison says the slaughter process is underway and slowly getting up to speed. Since it is still very new, staff is working to familiarize itself with where everything goes and what procedures to follow, she explains. “As with any new major piece of equipment like this, it takes time to get used to. It is smaller than what we had to work with before, so it is a bit of an adjustment.” Findlay Meats is still awaiting some backordered equipment, and Morrison adds a few things need to be tweaked here and there to make the process a little more fluent, but

those issues should be addressed shortly. “The mobile abattoir is a new way to help supply the community with local inspected meat, and support local ranchers.” As the new abattoir meets all government safety requirements, she notes this means people in 100 Mile House, and elsewhere in the Cariboo, now have access to a provincially licensed local abattoir. “We are accepting bookings now, and have been since April, although there is a wait as the fall season is always booked up months in advance.” Morrison says rancher Diane Wood and Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett were instrumental in securing the mobile abattoir for local slaughter capacity. “For lack of a better term, Diane Wood would not let the slaughter issue die.”

Wood went to every forum she could to “drive home her point” about the need for local slaughter to remain in the community, she explains. The Lac la Hache area rancher’s lobbying

permanent installation and use in 100 Mile House. “[Wood] would not take no for an answer, and once she got Donna Barnett behind her, things started to happen,” Morrison says.

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Referenda results official

The results of the Sept. 7 South Cariboo Recreation and the South Cariboo Search and Rescue referenda have been declared official by the Cariboo Regional District’s chief election officer. There were 571 votes in support of the recreation changes and 318 against raising taxes to bring more arts and culture and sports activities under the CRD function (including the District of 100 Mile House). This means those property owners within the CRD’s South Cariboo Recreation boundaries can expect a tax increase of about $20 per $100,000 assessed property value next year. Lone Butte was the only polling station with fewer votes in favour of making the change than against it (42-Yes/82-No). The closest decision was at the Forest Grove polling station (26-Yes/25-No). The simultaneous South Cariboo Search and Rescue referendum was a rousing success with 943 votes in favour and 121 in opposition, but it has a much lower tax impact of less than a dollar per $100,000 (based on 2013 assessments). This will result in the CRD funding up to $30,000 each year to support equipment and training needs for the local, all-volunteer search and rescue efforts. Full results by polling station and further information on referendum impacts can be found online at www.cariboord.bc.ca.

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Cedar Crest up against a wall Carole Rooney Free Press

Executive director Tim Guthrie says the Cedar Crest Society for Community Living has run into a major roadblock for a new respite facility it had planned to begin building this month. The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) building inspector has informed the society it needs approvals from architects and geotechnical, structural and possibly electrical engineers to meet the December 2012 BC Building Code changes, he explains. Guthrie notes Cedar Crest just can’t afford to bring experts in from a larger city. “Our guess is that it is probably $40,000 minimum, and could easily go double that ... it looks like we would also be paying their expenses to either drive or fly here. And there are significant fees ... for these professionals.” He adds there would also be site visits and a redrawing of the build-

ing plans – all on top of for disabled people its already tight budget needing a few nights and timing. accommodation. “We were ready to go. However, he disputes We had hoped to begin its assigned building construction in code category September, get of “care home,” services in the as Guthrie says ground and get while staff will the foundation sometimes in, and be buildstay overnight, ing through the depending on winter.” the support The new facilneeds of the Tim ity is intended person receivGuthrie to provide ing respite, they respite housing do not provide for the people it helps to any health care. assimilate into the comCedar Crest went munity, Guthrie says, back to the CRD in but the building code hopes there were undisno longer allows designs covered facts that might the society used to build allow it to fall under the and received local gov- “residence” category, ernment approval for and Guthrie notes that four years ago. while regional district He adds its current staff is “working with us building on Spruce really well” in searching Road is used in the for solutions, none have delivery of a lot of been determined. other programming, CRD chair Al but has only one small Richmond says unless room for respite, leav- a route is found someing a gap in servicing where in the code, its local needs. hands are tied. The new building is “They have now been somewhat designed like designated as being a a house, he explains, ‘care home’ by the proand would offer addi- vincial building code tional respite housing – not by us. We get

to enforce the building code, and we can’t modify or change the building code.” Richmond says CRD senior staff met with the Cedar Crest management upon his request to discuss the planned uses and then re-evaluate them against the legislated codes to be sure interpretations were correct. “This is our frustration with the provincial building code. Sometimes they make some changes, it becomes all-encompassing, and it catches someone like Cedar Crest, who is not running a care home.” While this BC Building Code distinction seems to apply because the society assists people with disabilities, Richmond notes the real stumbling block is no one will live in the building, hence it cannot fall under a ‘residence’ designation. “I would not consider them a care home at all. [They assist disabled people] to be contributing members of the

community, which is why so many of them do so well after. It gives them a purpose in life, [and] a job to do.” Richmond says he would prefer to find a local solution, but the issue now lies with the Ministry of Energy Mines and Natural Gas – Office of Construction Standards, until it determines if there is a way to work around the situation. Guthrie says the facility is not designed as a permanent residence, so that notion has been “taken off the table” of current options. Meanwhile, the society board is still researching for potential solutions, he says, such as possibly finding architects and engineers closer to home to reduce related travel expenses. Otherwise, it must find additional dollars if it is to bring the new building to fruition. “But, [so far] we haven’t made any progress in either of those things.”

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Tourism struggling under policies Canadian Chamber of Commerce report roast federal government

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Tourism in the nation gets a failing grade from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in a discussion paper it published last month. Restoring Canadian Tourism states that while the global market for tourism is growing at an “astonishing” rate, Canada’s share is shrinking. It notes the tourism sector is “intensely” competitive – and Canada is not successfully competing. “Canada’s ‘brand’ is consistently in the top 3 worldwide with high interest from travellers,” the report states. “Yet, despite its stellar reputation, tourism in Canada is still punching below its weight.” Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association president Pat Corbett says Canada’s largest service industry export is the Canadian tourism industry.

“It is imperative for that have always drawn the Canadian economy visitors here,” notes the to maximize all report. industry sector “R ather, opportunities, Canada has and the current failed to federal-governrespond to ment policies changing realiare restricting ties. It has failed the flow of peoto respect the Pat ple to Canada. growing choices Corbett Much like a travellers have, pipeline to allow and it has failed the flow of gas and oil to fight for its future.” from source to market, Corbett agrees with we need government the discussion paper’s actions to open up the valve allowing foreign tourists to come, as they once did.” The discussion paper is an “excellent” document on the changes required to improve federal tourism policies, he adds. A decade ago, Canada was among the top 10 destinations in international arrivals, but the report indicates it has slid since then, from seventh to 16th place. “Canada’s decline is not because it has suddenly become less beautiful, engaging or safe – characteristics

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Teachers head back into courtroom

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The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) headed back to B.C. Supreme Court on Sept. 9 to to face off against the B.C. Liberal Government in its ongoing battle over teachers’ constitutional rights. The BCTF plans to tell Madame Justice Susan Griffin the government has not respected her landmark decision in 2011, when she determined the province

violated teachers’ constitutional rights. Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers’ Association president Murray Helmer says the BCTF seems “disappointed” no remedies have been offered in the two years since the decision, despite the court’s one-year deadline that expired in April 2012. “I think [BCTF leaders] were anticipating a much greater win than they got in the courts, and that’s why they are back in the courts now.” The union wants

provisions such as classsize limits and specialist teacher levels restored. Griffin had ruled Bill 22 unconstitutionally removed them from the collective agreement in 2002, he explains. “We’ve been functioning in a school system that has been missing a lot of its key staffing components for going on 11 years now.” Bill 22 removed a lot of positions from schools, Helmer notes, including teacher-librarians, counsellors and learning support staff.

District supports soup for hungry Canadian Mental Health Association homeless outreach worker Susann Collins asked $2,959 from the District of 100 Mile House council to support the CMHA’s struggling community soup program on Sept. 10. The CMHA currently rents The Lodge kitchen and some freezer space for its weekly Soupe de Tour program, which prepares and delivers soup for distribution by various emergency food programs. Noting the CMHA understands council has a policy not to waive rent on municipal buildings, Collins said the volunteer group was asking for the money to cover other costs, which would, in turn, help overall. “We have the people, we have the food; we just need the place to make the soup.” Councillor Ralph Fossum asked Collins if there were not several local churches that could accommodate the program in the short term. With 30-40 servings of soup currently being prepared, hygienically cooled on special side plates, and then immediately frozen in individual cartons in the adjacent walk-in freezer, The Lodge’s large commercial kitchen is needed, she explained. Collins noted that since its inception about

three years ago, Soupe de Tour volunteers have prepared and delivered 120,000 portions for local emergency food programs. It also acts as a social program by helping single mothers learn how to cook and eat healthy foods. Collins asked if there were funds remaining for a Cariboo Regional District/District joint grant-in-aid to help cover its expenses. District administrator Roy Scott said those are now completed for 2013, as the CRD handles its grant budget by August each year. Coun. Dave Mingo said that means “anything we do, we do all on our own” with funds found in its own coffers. However, when Collins explained money donated for food

supplies is going toward the district’s rent charges – noting September and October were paid up in that manner – council relented. Mayor Mitch Campsall asked Scott if there were remaining funds in the District’s 2013 grant-in-aid fund, and got an affirmative answer, to which Fossum noted perhaps something could be done in the short term. Said Coun. Bill Hadden: “This rent money is coming out of their food money.” While the mayor and councillors said they could not manage the full $2,959 requested, they unanimously passed a motion to grant $1,500, which equals the rent costs through November and December.

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“We’ve been able to board has “been good” put little bits and pieces to ensure there are no together to make a sup- unnecessary violations port system for of the former the kids, but it’s 30-student nowhere near maximum per the levels that classroom, but we had in 2002, it’s that addibefore those tional support re qu i re m e nt s in classrooms were taken out that is lacking. of the collective “Here, our Murray Helmer agreement.” libraries are selHe says funddom open every ing for students with day of the week. Our special needs is now teacher-librarians have limited and pooled, had their time reduced with support doled out by half, and then half for those students who of their time goes into are the most in need giving preparation time of one-to-one learning to teachers.” support. Muddying the waters Students with special is the fact both parneeds are those most ties have agreed to step in need of support and away from the bargainthe most vulnerable ing table pending the children in the school outcome of the court system, Helmer adds. decision, which will folLocally, he explains low the 19 days Griffin the School District #27 is allowing each side to

present its case, Helmer adds. The BCTF is also seeking a declaration the provincial government has failed to address the repercussions of the 2011 decision, and is requesting damages for losses. Helmer says he is unaware of what those damage claims might entail. However, if the court directs the province to make some restitution,

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Abattoir a great victory

B.C.'s commitment to water F

resh water is one of British Columbia’s most valuable natural resources. It provides us with clean energy, supports our iconic salmon runs and quenches our thirst. It is the lifeblood of our province and – as a limited resource – must be cared for wisely to ensure its continued health and security for future generations. Modernizing B.C.’s Water Act was a key commitment in our government’s election platform. Premier Christy Clark has directed me to complete consultation with British Columbians on a proposed new Water Sustainability Act with the intention of passing new legislation in 2014. The new act will update and replace the existing Water Act, respond to current and future pressures on water and position B.C. as a leader in water stewardship. The Water Sustainability Act will benefit all British Columbians – our

communities and families, We recognize one of the our environment and our greatest weaknesses of economy. the existing Water Act is We started working on the that groundwater – with proposed new act in 2009 a few exceptions – is not and have engaged widely currently regulated in B.C. with British Columbians. In As such, the province does the more than 2,200 written not license or charge for submissions, individual withdrawing groundwater. citizens, Almost a First Nations million British organizations Columbians rely and stakeholder on groundwater groups shared for drinking their ideas and and hundreds pride for their of groundwater rivers, lakes, aquifers streams and provide water watersheds. for agriculture, Government industries, Mary has reviewed this municipalities Polak input carefully and rural homes and continues throughout to refine the legislative the province. This is why proposals, seeks to better regulating groundwater use understand sector concerns will be a key component of and works out the details the new Water Sustainability of how the new Water Act. Sustainability Act will be I would also like to implemented. acknowledge that First The B.C. government Nations in B.C. bring a will be releasing detailed unique perspective due to legislative proposals for strong cultural, ecological public feedback later this and economic interests in fall. water. The B.C. government

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t has been a long and winding road to get a licenced red meat slaughter facility in 100 Mile House, but it’s finally here at Findlay Meats and it’s operational. After the Mad Cow discovery in Alberta in May 2003 and the subsequent closing of Canada’s borders to the export of beef products, the federal government made some significant regulatory changes to the slaughtering and process of red meat products. As a result, the lone slaughter service in 100 Mile House would eventually have to be shut down. Back in 2009, producers were concerned they would have to travel for miles to have their beef slaughtered. That would involve a four-hour round trip to transport the cattle to the slaughter facility and another four-hour round trip to bring the product back home. Cattle producers were very concerned about the fuel costs and how it would eat up what little profit there was in the bottom line. There were also concerns about the amount of stress it would put on the cattle during transport to the slaughter facility. A group of producers got together and decided to start the South Cariboo Meat Co-op in hopes of constructing a provincially licensed Class A abattoir in 100 Mile House. The co-op was incorporated on Dec. 16, 2009. By August 2010, it became apparent a Class A facility would be far too pricey, and the co-op board set it sights on a Class B licence. By March 2011, the Class B slaughter-only licence was also in extreme financial jeopardy. An intense membership drive was started to garner enough money to get the project off the ground by the Dec. 31, 2011 deadline of when the Class B licence application would expire. The co-op members exhausted every effort to keep the project alive, but in April 2012 the dream of a new facility was denied. Along the way, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett was advocating for the facility with her government peers, and area rancher Diane Wood worked extremely hard to find a resolution that would help local producers. In March 2013, the provincial government promised to provide a locally based mobile abattoir in 100 Mile House. Earlier this month, the abattoir arrived, was installed and is now operational at Findlay Meats. This win for the South Cariboo came about because of the stubbornness, hard work and dedication of a few people who refused to take no for an answer. We take our hats off for them for a job well done and for showing us important things can be achieved if we just keep pushing forward.

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will continue to engage First Nations as we refine and implement the proposed Water Sustainability Act. My predecessors and I have met with members of the First Nations Leadership Council and I plan to meet with them again later this fall. I continue to be impressed by the strong interest British Columbians have taken in their water resources. Water plays an important role in shaping our communities and what government does is only part of the solution. All British Columbians are challenged to play their part to protect, preserve and conserve our water. I look forward to introducing the new Water Sustainability Act in the legislature in 2014. For more information on the proposed Water Sustainability Act, please visit www.livingwatersmart. ca/water-act/. Mary Polak is British Columbia’s Minister of Environment and the MLA for Langley.

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Environmental issues cannot be ignored To the editor: The final statements have been made and the Prosperity Mine issue is now before the panel for a final decision. For almost everyone, this has boiled down to two primary issues: the absolute need for some economic injection into the Cariboo economy; or the absolute need to protect the environment. I’m sure there are other issues, but these are the two on which

folks have hung their hats. On the economic issue, I wonder why other alternatives were never raised. The Mayor’s Industrial Hemp Committee has a well-thoughtthrough, well-researched industry that could affect community economies from Ashcroft to Vanderhoof and be a viable carbon-capture instrument at the same time. One of the issues I did not see raised (during the New Prosperity

hearings) was the issue of energy cost. By the time this mine could open, our fuel costs will have increased significantly over the current price (my authority for this statement is recent reports from the United Kingdom). The viability of heavy industry in a global warming world is in need of review. Current estimates believe the oceans will rise by two feet by 2070, well within the lifetime of everyone under 20 today.

If that is even close, what does that mean for migration away from coastal areas? Today, the environment must be the over-riding issue. Our political leaders are taking us down the garden path by insisting the world is still at the business-as-usual time in history. The loss of food production in much of the world’s central latitudes will affect us all. The idea that this mine or any other will get us back on track is

an illusion. We are on the cusp of a major life change and are not prepared to deal with it. Given just one incident that sends the Middle East into a tailspin, raising the cost of energy in ways we can’t imagine will mean we have waited too long for serious planning to move us to a more sustainable, localized economy. Jack Witty Lac la Hache

Harper’s Senate problem difficult Medical help greatly appreciated To the editor: Is Prime Minister Stephen Harper heading for the closet – again? This time it’s the Senate, and not knowing what to do about it, what better action than to prorogue Parliament. To be fair, this time it is a lot more complicated. In Bev Oda’s case, he was dealing with only one person and a single issue that ended with the Conservative government losing a vote of confidence, and being found in contempt of Parliament. This time at least four senators are involved, and while he was procrastinating, the matter slipped out of his hands and is now with the RCMP. Having admitted to having “perused” Senator Pamela Wallin”s spending and expressed an element of comfort with her claims, the optics are not good. The larger issue is the future of the Senate. In its present form, the Senate can only

stall legislation and only for six months. To be truly effective, our Senate needs the same legislative authority as the United States Senate, which can propose, amend and defeat legislation. And by being able to do so, it can provide much needed balance to the House of Representatives, which is the equivalent to our House of Commons. The tricky part for Harper is how to handle the process of determining whether we keep the Senate, change the role of the Senate, or eliminate it. Will he acknowledge that we are still a colony and exercise his colonial powers to implement his decision, or will he insist that we are a democracy and let the people decide by means of a binding national referendum? Trying to unload it onto the courts is completely irrational, and just another copout. Andy Thomsen Summerland

To the editor: I would like to submit a letter of special thanks to all the people that came to my husband’s help on Aug. 29 when he stepped into a wasp nest and got stung repeatedly. We didn’t know he was allergic, but sure found out fast. If it wasn’t for my quick acting neighbours (Vito Burtini, Roy Allan and Diana Smith), the first responder (George Tyler) of Watch Lake-Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department, the paramedic from 100 Mile Ambulance Services (Wolfgang Pessler) and the kind ambulance driver, I truly don’t know what I would have done. They were all so helpful and supportive.

We live in Surrey, and we probably got faster and better care up there. We’d probably still be sitting in the emergency room.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

100 Mile House beautification appreciated To the editor: The District of 100 Mile House is to be congratulated on the cleanliness and beautification of the town. The hanging baskets and flower beds are gorgeous and well maintained. I’m sure not only residents but tourists also appreciate the time and effort spent on enhancing the attractiveness of our town. I’ve seen many tourists at the sani-dump taking pictures of their children among the flowers and historic artifacts. Kudos to all involved. Glenna Metchette 100 Mile House

Bills come due at BC Hydro Then last week, an August working paper monopoly on electricity generation. on the need for BC Hydro rate hikes was Energy industry lawyer David Austin leaked. It showed BC Hydro making a case calculates that of the proposed 26.4-perfor new increases totalling 26 per cent over cent increase, about 3.5 per cent can be two years. The leak came via the Canadian attributed to BC Hydro buying power Office and Professional from private sources, at prices Employees local 378, the BC competitive with new public Hydro inside staff union that power sources, such as the Site has a history of mostly juvenile C dam. Most of it comes from attacks on the B.C. Liberal the overdue repairs to those government. old dams, other costly projects, Bill Bennett, the current energy including the addition of minister, spent the next couple turbines to two Columbia River of days repeating to anyone who dams, and deferred debt from would listen that this initial previous political meddling. proposal had already been In August, I reported that Tom rejected, and that work was well as many as 20 of BC Hydro’s Fletcher along to make the rate increase existing private power purchase more palatable. Perhaps it’s back contracts will be cancelled or to where it was in 2011. deferred. This was also seized COPE 378 and the NDP played their upon to portray private power as the rehearsed roles. Both tried to blame the root of all evil, both financially and situation on private power contracts. environmentally. The union and its political front are less In fact the attrition rate on these projects concerned about rising power bills than has always been about one out of three. they are about holding onto the state This is what happens when the risks of

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When Christy Clark became premier in 2011, one of her first priorities was to delay steep increases in BC Hydro rates. BC Hydro was heading to the B.C. Utilities Commission to apply for rate increases totalling 32 per cent over three years. This, obviously, was a problem for an unelected premier whose single message was that she was good for families, and who faced an election in two years. The government’s Mr. Fix-It, Rich Coleman, first tried to delay a couple of expensive seismic upgrades, adding to the long history of political fiddles that pushed off expensive problems. BC Hydro’s engineers soon convinced him that if the creaky old Ruskin and Campbell River dams were to bust in a quake, it wouldn’t be good for families downstream. Coleman scraped up some internal savings in the vast utility and met Clark’s pre-determined target of keeping rate increases below four per cent in the preelection period. Mission accomplished, as George W. Bush might have said.

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expanding the provincial electrical grid are shared with private investors. These run-of-river and wind projects were promoted to maximize clean energy sources, as well as to spread the grid to remote areas. This was Gordon Campbell’s climate-change strategy. Then came the gas boom. Clark seized upon liquefied natural gas exports as the key to future prosperity, and the government soon declared burning gas “clean” as long as it facilitates LNG production. Bennett now acknowledges that gas-fired power plants are an option for the future. They are cheaper than hydro, small or large. Bennett’s two tasks are to supply industry with cheap power and get consumer rates under control. It looks as if the gas is being turned up, and Site C is moving to the back burner. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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the province Kamloops Mountie found guilty of fraud KAMLOOPS — A disgraced Kamloops cop who bilked a big-box retailer in Kamloops out of $400 got to know the other side of the criminal-justice system on Friday, Sept. 13, after a judge found him guilty of fraud before handing down a sentence of one day behind bars and more than $1,000 in fines. RCMP Const. Trent Wessner, who has been suspended from the national police force since fraud charges were laid against him in 2011, refused to address Kamloops provincial court Judge Ron Caryer prior to learning his fate. The 33-year-old Mountie scammed Costco out of $400 in 2010 after ordering a set of media shelves on the retailer's website. He subsequently lied about having never received them and was refunded the purchase price of $399.98. Court heard Wessner was upset with the Purolator driver who had left the delivery on his driveway, where the shelves could have been stolen.

Kelowna RCMP investigate bomb KELOWNA —Kelowna RCMP went out to investigate a bomb and returned with a bong Wednesday night. At 4:45 p.m. Sept. 11, the Kelowna RCMP received a report of a suspicious package lying on the side of the road on the 400 block of Ziprick Road. The package looked like a homemade bomb and was completely wrapped in red Tuck Tape, a clear plastic wrap often used on pipes and joints in construction. "Police secured the area and requested the assistance of the Police Service Dog, trained in the detection of explosives," explained Kelowna RCMP spokesman Kris Clark. "The dog quickly confirmed that the object was not a bomb." It was, however, determined that the strange package was a homemade water-pipe filtration device, used for smoking marijuana, otherwise known as a "bong". The makeshift pipe was seized and will be destroyed.

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I would say no, judging by all the high-speed accidents. I always say “speed kills.”

I don’t think that is a good idea. We do have some road conditions that are not that great, and I think it would increase accidents with new drivers.

Yes, it is probably a good idea. Most of the highways now are engineered for higher speeds. But it might be good to have lower limits at night, and only increase them during the daytime hours.

I think it is time to look at it. People drive over the posted limit anyway. The roads are improved and the cars today handle well at higher speeds.

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100 Mile House RCMP responded to 68 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

Suspicious fire At 1 p.m. on Sept. 12, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a grass fire in Centennial Park. 100 Mile House FireRescue responded and extinguished the small grass fire. Evidence was located at the scene which led officials to believe that the origin of the fire was suspicious in nature. Two youth were located in the area and detained. After being interviewed, the two youth were released. The investigation into this incident is continuing. No charges have been forwarded at this time. Anyone having information about this incident is asked to call the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Busy intersection Shortly after 10 a.m. on Sept. 9, 100 Mile RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a two-vehicle incident on Highway 97 at the intersection of First Street in 100 Mile House. The female driver of a north-bound Toyota

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Breach of conditions Shortly after midnight on Sept. 12, 100 Mile RCMP were dispatched to a report of a youth drinking in the downtown area. One youth was found with open liquor on Birch Avenue near the 100 Mile House Library. Queries determined the youth was on conditions to abstain from the consumption of liquor. He was arrested for breaching his release conditions and held in custody until sober. A charge of breach of undertaking will be recommended to Crown against a 17-year-old area resident, with a court date of Dec. 3 in 100 Mile House.

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100 Mile House Fire-Rescue and 100 Mile House RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a twovehicle incident on Highway 97 at the intersection of First Street in 100 Mile House shortly after 10 a.m. on Sept. 9. The driver of this north-bound Toyota Corolla was attempting to turn left across the southbound lane when it collided with a Ford Thunderbird.

Corolla was attempting to turn left across the south-bound lane. This vehicle turned in front of the driver of a Ford Thunderbird who was unable to avoid the collision. Both drivers were taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital by ambulance for treatment of minor injuries. The south-bound lane was closed until the vehicles were removed by tow trucks. The investigation into this matter is continuing. Lost control Around 4:20 p.m. on

Sept. 9, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a report of a motorcycle accident on Watch Lake Road near Green Lake Road. The driver lost control of the motorcycle in a corner and was thrown from the bike. The male driver from the Lower Mainland suffered ankle injuries and was transported by ambulance to the 100 Mile District General Hospital. Investigators have determined that speed and liquor consumption were not factors in this incident. No charges are being contemplated at this time.

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The inaugural R&R Fair is coming to 100 Mile House, and it’s destined to become an annual event. “The South Cariboo Community Planning Council [SCCPC] is really excited about the opportunities the recreation and resource fair is providing for our community,” says SCCPC executive coordinator Lea Smirfitt. “People will have a chance to see the wide variety of recreation and support-service choices we have in the South Cariboo.” It is free to both participants and attendees, and takes place at the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can also enjoy a pancake breakfast, she adds, and children can delight in fun activities, such as face painting and a bouncy castle. Organizations are invited to showcase their

services and resourc- clubs, non-profit orgaes and to encourage nizations and service attendees to register for agencies (for-profits their programs, volun- included) to register for teer and get involved. a booth, he adds. “The plan“Then we get ning council has to know them, wanted to have the public gets a resource fair to know them, for some time, and then we can and it is excitgo from there ing to partner and use our with Canlan contacts to creLea Ice Sports ate this leisure Smirfitt and Caribooguide.” Chilcotin Dickerson Partners for Literacy says it has been a two[CCPL] to make the to three-year goal for most of this half-day him, and when he found event.” like minds in Smirfitt Canlan general man- and CCPL’s Welcoming ager Josh Dickerson says Communities co-ordithe idea stems from the nator Kimberly Vance, desire to create a lei- they formed a partnersure guide for the South ship. Cariboo. “Now, we’ve got some “We do not know all really good partners the recreation services in Kimberly and Lea, that 100 Mile has – the and we’re really excited different clubs, the dif- about it. ferent organizations “We don’t want any– and we’d like to get to body missed. Hopefully, know them.” we can get enough clubs The resource fair interested that we can encourages all local pull a leisure guide

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The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) is celebrating 25 years of strengthening the quality of personal, family and community life in 100 Mile House and the surrounding communities. CFEC is throwing a party and everyone is invited to show up at the facility at 486 Birch Ave. on Sept. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. Folks are invited to take a tour of the facility; there will be fun activities for children; and, of course, no anniversary celebration would be complete without some cake. The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre sprouted from an idea about having a counselling centre in the 100 Mile House area, following a brainstorming session by a few caring women 25 years ago. Over the years, that idea has been nurtured lovingly by those involved and many,

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9 -14, 2014. You can find all the details on the website www.bcseniorsgames.org. You may also contact Bev Iverson, sports chair person, at 25 -791-9286 or Ruth LeBlanc, zone 9 co-ordinator at 250791- 7348. So there you have it, you’ve got time to pick out a sport, start training and plan to compete in next years BC Seniors Games.

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Ruth and Rene Leblanc play darts at the Forest Grove Legion every Saturday and have recently competed in the BC Senior Games in Kamloops, Aug. 20-24. Ruth has played darts for more than 50 years and it’s a real passion for her. Both she and her husband, Rene, have competed in the games before and Rene has won a medal but this time it was Ruth’s turn, as she won a bronze medal in mixed doubles darts. Ruth says her medal is prettier and shinier than her husband’s. She is also the co-ordinator for Zone 9 darts and wants to encourage folks to come out and give darts a try at the Legion because they’re always looking for new members. She says people are never too old to compete and anyone in any physical condition can play. She’s speaking from experience because she had a stroke a few years ago and it has left her with limited use of one arm and a slight limp. With some funding from the provincial government, the BC Seniors Games were established in 1988 and aimed to encourage British Columbia’s 55-plus population to stay active and healthy. Approximately 3,500

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Ruth Leblanc won a bronze medal in mixed darts at the recent BC Senior Games.

B.C. seniors attend the annual games. Some folks want to set records and others want to achieve their personal bests, but most of them come to participate in friendly competition and meet up with friends they’ve met over the years. There are 25 different sports to compete in, and if you are 55 plus and a B.C. resident, you are eligible to compete in the games. There are some fees and you may have to qualify in your zone, but some sports have unlimited space. You may choose to support a zone participant and still take in the social aspect of the competitions. Zone 9 (North Central) was represented by 299 people in the 2013 games, the largest group from the zone ever, winning 55 gold medals, 45 silver medals and 35 bronze medals. These games are run by volunteers, so if you aren’t interested in competing then you can offer your time and excitement to the vol-

unteer field. You can volunteer in your zone or offer your services at the games level if the games are being hosted by your community. The next BC Seniors Games will be held in Langley, September

School in session Forest Grove Elementary School principal Shawn Nelson says he is excited about the upcoming school year. The beginning of the school year saw 42 children enrolled at the school and that’s 14 more than last year. Some of these new students are from the Buffalo Creek Elementary School, which closed by the

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school board in June, and some are new to the area. Shawn says they will be juggling some spaces to make room for the students to study and receive their lessons. He teaches kindergarten to Grade 3 and says his classes have grown in size and he is looking forward to guiding all of his students through the school year. The school’s newsletter will be coming out soon and there are plenty of activities planned to make for an exciting school year.

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Aw a r d - w i n n i n g musician and blues guitarist Brandon Isaak is making a stop near 100 Mile House performing at the Bradley Creek Stumpranchers Hall outside Forest Grove on Sept. 21. Promoter Astrid Roy of Momentum Productions says she’s excited for Isaak to hit the stage. “Brandon is a really great blues player. He’s a really interesting guy.... “He’s from up north

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and he’s known sometimes as Yukon Slim. We’re really excited and

it sounds like other people are pretty excited.” Isaak’s 2012 record, Bluesman’s Pleas, was nominated for a Western Canadian Blues Award for Best Blues Album of the Year. In 2008, he won a Juno Award for Blues Record of the Year with his guitar playing on Kenny Wayne’s album, Let It Loose. Around 40 tickets are available. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at. “It’s a really cool venue. It’s an old log schoolhouse. It’s inti-

mate, but not too tiny, and the sound in there is really great.” Tickets are $15 and available at Nuthatch Books at 1-104 Birch Ave. in 100 Mile House, or by phoning 250-3974103.

The show will be followed by snacks, refreshments and a bonfire. “Maybe afterwards people will feel like jamming or just hanging. It should be a really fun evening.”

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The Cariboo Regional District Library is bringing South Cariboo author and artist Samuel Blondahl at the CRD’s 100 Mile House Library. He spent his formative years in the 100 Mile House area. The presentation will his feature the art and writing. His recently published works include Mercury and Mercury: War, the first two books of

his compelling science fiction series, as well as The Anahita Chronicles. Blondahl will be at the 100 Mile House Library on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. He attended the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts, graduating in 2009 with a diploma in game art and design. Examples of his art can be found on his website at www.blondahl.ca.

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h e n septic systems are working properly, homeowners seldom give them any thought. However, if there is a problem with a septic system, things can get messy and expensive very quickly. The key to keeping septic systems running smoothly is prevention. Septic systems are installed in homes that do not have direct access to municipal sewer lines. While a properly designed septic system can be trouble-free, maintenance is still essential. Because sep-

tic systems tend to be out of sight and out of mind, homeowners can forget about them. But ignoring your septic system can cause problems in the future.

How they work Most septic systems have two main components: where the waste enters from the house and breaks down and a filtering system where the waste water exits into the ground. Waste travels from toilets and sinks to the septic tank, where natural bacteria help break down the waste. Then the remaining water flows out through a filter into the

surrounding ground.

Identifying problems Septic system problems occur when waste doesn’t properly break down, leading to system backups. At the least, you may notice odors coming from the drains or toilets in your home. Or you may realize that

sinks aren’t draining properly or toilets are not flushing with the right amount of power. At the worst, toilets and the septic tank itself may overflow. Outdoors you may notice soggy grass around the septic drain. Grass in one part of the leach field area may even be greener than in other areas.

What causes problems? The main culprits in septic system problems are blockages. Septic tanks need to be pumped out regularly. A professional inspection is also necessary. Be sure to heed the following: • Do not flush nonbiodegradable items down the toilet or sink

the system. • Set up a regular maintenance schedule to keep the system working. • Advise guests as to what is and is not allowed to go down the drain.

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Tool rentals and more… Trying out the

Can AM Outlander that Performance All Terrain & Rental Ltd. sells, employees Kevin Rivet, left, and Fred Orton are new to the 100 Mile House business but not to the industry. With 20 years in construction rental industry, Kevin grew up in Lac la Hache and moved back home three years ago to raise his family. With more than 20 years experience with Honda products, Fred recently moved to 100 Mile and is looking forward to the Cariboo lifestyle. Stop in at Performance and talk to Kevin, Fred or Jim Kirby to rent the tools and equipment for all of your home renovations.

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functionality of a home. The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s latest market report notes that in the first three months of 2012, the number of homeowners who started a kitchen renovation was up more than 50 per cent from the previous quarter. A kitchen is a central gathering place and is one of the most popular family gathering spots in the house. With traditional dining rooms being eliminated in favour of open, eat-in kitchens and entertaining spaces, more attention than ever is now being placed on a well-designed kitchen. The average remodeling budget for a kitchen renovation exceeds $30,000, but

there are ways to keep budgets in check. • Do some of the work yourself to reduce money spent on labor costs. • Consider laminate flooring and counters, which will look like real stone but at a fraction of the cost. • Skip custom cabinetry in lieu of stock units. They’re more attractive than ever before and don’t require the wait time of custom-ordered cabinets. • Choose less expensive, mid-range appliances that may function better than or equal to high-end models. • Plan layout accurately and spend time reviewing your designs. Late changes in a remodel can quickly eat up a budget.

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Home decor galore... Walking into United Carpet, a person is

welcomed by the wonderful home decor displayed throughout the store, due in large part to assistant manager Tracey, right, who showed customer Lynn Smith one of the custom baskets she was making. United Carpet is more than just a floor store, as it carries a whole range of home decor, designs flower arrangements and creates custom baskets for any occasion.

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Renovating your home can be an exciting way to put your personal stamp on your family’s living space. Whether it’s re-doing your kitchen with a walk-in pantry and the latest appliances, creating the perfect bath retreat, or putting in an up-to-the-minute media room for you and the kids, a well-chosen home renovation can boost your enjoyment of your home and increase its value and equity. While many homeowners assume that Deanna Oenema, AMP these types of projects are beyond their Mortgage Broker budget, there are a range of sensible financing options available. I can explain what approach is best for you, and introduce you to some innovative and simple ways to get you started in making the most of your home.

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Ltd. proudly displayed another project he started for Linwood Custom Homes. He and his crew of Brandon Burfoot, left, and Mike Setts, second from right, are using ARXX Insulating Concrete Forms for energy efficiency and a stronger foundation. They are now certified ARXX block installers. Miles Holte, right, of ARXX/Holte Custom Cabinets, is overseeing the construction of the foundation.

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Petite Diane has been restoring antiques since 1972, and for the past 15 years at Deka Lake. After restoring mainly 18th century furniture in the Lower Mainland, he now also restores later era antiques, as well as repairing newer, quality wood furniture. Montana says he strives to maintain the natural heritage look of antiques, and he doesn’t do refinishing unless needed for an overall restoration.

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Specialists in the field say any cold or drafty areas within a home are typically caused by air leaks within the building envelope. Air leaks can make rooms uncomfortable and allow the air to escape, forcing heating equipment to work continually to compensate. Whether building a new home or renovating, it may be worthwhile to consider a complete solution that makes household drafts a thing of the past. Modern insulation material can both insulate and air seal in one step. Spray foam insulation

seals the entire building envelope and provides a cost-saving option for homeowners looking to reduce energy waste and save on their monthly energy bills. Over the long-term, the savings quickly add up. Modifications to the way you manage your home’s energy consumption leads to significant financial rewards and reassurance. Consulting a professional, such as an inspector, will help make an educated assessment to the actual requirements within the home and where the value lies.

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home. Maureen Pinkney is no stranger around town, she was born and raised in 100 Mile House and is active in countless community organizations. Blinds by Maureen, also know as Cariboo Accents, has been in the business of selling and installin g Levolor blinds and window coverings for over 20 years. Mau reen carries Shade-O-Matic blinds, roller shades, Roman shades, vertical wood and faux wood blinds, plea ted, cellular, and horizontals in various widths. Maureen Pinkney Maureen also knows how important your home is to you, and to make things as relaxing as possible for you, she offers in-home consultations, with lots of styles, colours, and fabrics to choose from . Give Maureen a call, her prices are great and she offers manufactures rebates.

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iara’s & Toads is a joint venture spanning over three generations: Barb, Kelly and Bella are rs of the Children’s Clothing wne co-o Consignment store. Tiara’s n Toads specializes in gently worn clothing sizes newborn to 16. Kelly says they just received a huge shipment of new Melissa and Doug toys Kelly and expanded to the second floor of Geurtsen the building. Take your time to browse through but come in now for the best for Christmas. selection and ask about the layaway plan hats and slippers The store also carries Barb’s handcrafted the family. that make great gifts for the children in for the large shipment Barb also reminds everybody to watch of tutus arriving soon.

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With over 18 years experience in the t-shirt business around 100 Mile House, Sheree Herron, decided to move her hom e-base business to town. She just celebrat ed her first year in her store-front busines s on July 1, 2013. Originally called Chrisdyl T-Shirt Emporium, the business is now called Sheree' s Shirt Shack. Sheree has designed many of the t-shirts around town; 2012 Garlic Festival , female hockey teams, several slo-pitch teams, Lone Butte Rocks, Red Neck Regatta, and more. Sheree's Shirt Shack has a great selection of transfers, and Sheree will do custom orders from one to hun dreds on t-shirts, hats, jackets, bags of all types and more. There is a great selectio n of fashions to choose from including a good supply of baby, children and even for your furry best friend.

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Gail Potter

SGLVFD news There was a firefighter appreciation dinner at the Green Lake Snowmobile Club clubhouse on Sept. 7 for area fire departments and guests of distinction who have helped the fire department throughout the years. This dinner was made possible by a grant from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District through our Area E Director Sally Watson. Both 70 Mile House and South Green Volunteer Fire Departments attended and the event was

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On Sept. 1, Kelly Crosier and Devin Haywood-Farmer were wed in Farmer’s Bull Pasture property on North Green Lake Road. They met in the summer of 2007 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where Kelly is originally from and where Devin, who was originally from Armstrong, was attending college. They met while playing on a softball team together. They started dating in 2011 and both were living and working in Edmonton. Devin grew up spending his summers at Green Lake, where his father, Stewart HaywoodFarmer, and his three sisters – Sally, Fran, and Cathie – are joint owners of the property Kelly and Devin were married on. The property was given to them by their parents Frank and Betty, who still spend their summers there. Devin proposed to Kelly last summer at Green Lake and it was quickly decided that it was where they wanted the wedding. The newlyweds will continue to

Kelly Crosier and Devin Haywood-Farmer were wed in Farmer’s Bull Pasture on North Green Lake Road on Sept. 1.

live in Edmonton for the foreseeable future but continue to visit Green Lake. Families united On Aug. 31, Terri Bregg and Christopher Davey joined hands and were wed on the bluff overlooking Green Lake at the home of Terri’s grandparents – Aaron and Gail Bregg. The sun shone down on the happy couple as they stood under the arch facing the lake and Terri’s and Christopher’s guests watched as the couple exchanged vows. Guests were treated to a wonderful dinner, which was prepared and served by many family members and neighbours under a tent with a spectacular setting of white and blue.

Tables decorated with jars of local grasses, pine cones and fairy lights completed the Cariboo fantasy scene. The groom’s parents Curtis and Tammy Davey travelled from Manitoba to help the happy couple celebrate their wedding. Other guests came from various parts of British Columbia.

attended by approximately 75 people. The dinner was catered by BJ’s Donuts & Eatery in 100 Mile House. Peter McKie, acting fire chief for SGLVFD, and Mike Huber, fire chief of 70 Mile House, thanked everyone for their participation and the many hours they donated to their community to keep the fire halls functioning. Peter presented a 20-year Service Pin to Mike Balachanoff and five-year Service Pins to Sandy Jamieson, Doug Hughes, Vic Sizer and Roger Graham.

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OFF ROAD RACE A 25-kilometre offroad duathlon to benefit youth in 100 Mile House and the Hun City Mountain Bike Club kicks off Sept. 21 at the 99 Mile Ski Trails. Code Three, presented by 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue and sponsored by Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., will see participants run five kilometres, bike 15 km and run another five km. People can register online at www.zone4. ca or contact Veronica at 250-395-1112. Gaven Crites photo

Robert Waldner, left, of the Majestic Limes moved the ball up field as Kyson Hopson, right, of Ainsworth Blue gave chase during a 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association U10 game at the Soccer Park in 100 Mile House on Sept 14. Following the play are Alex Kuyek, middle, and Kierra Kaldahl, back left, and Xander Best, back right.

Winning weekend for Wranglers Number 1 goalie Kristian Stead called up to BCHL the Columbia Valley Rockies on Sept. 14, ods. Stead played remarkable over the first the Wranglers travelled to Sicamous to two periods before we started to get our face off against the Eagles on Sept. 15. legs going in the third period. The 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Despite putting 50 shots on net, 100 “We outplayed Columbia Valley in the Hockey Club is 2-1 to start its inaugural season Mile House only managed one goal in a third period and both overtime periods in the Kootenay International Junior 5-1 loss. before Luke Santerno won it with a great As a whole, I Hockey League (KIJHL). “We outshot the Eagles shot off a face-off win by Michael Lynch. thought the team 50 to 49 in the game, but Coach/general manager Doug Santerno’s shot went off the bar and in Doug performed very Rogers says a winning record on a we could not get any luck from the top of the face-off circle.” Rogers well for a firstthree-day road trip is good for any around the net or quality Stead was named starting goalie after year club with team, and especially for one playing second chances.” an impressive pre-season. He’s looked so so many young, in its first season. Rogers adds the game was the good in fact that he’s been called up to the British first-year players team’s third in 2.5 days and a Columbia Hockey League to play with the Merritt “As a whole, I thought the team performed very well for a first-year first for goalie Ben Eddolls, who Centennials. – Doug Rogers club with so many young, first-year was back up to Kristian Stead for “Eddolls will be taking the bulk of the load until players.” games 1 and 2. Stead returns, or if Stead does not return from Following a 5-4 victory against the Golden “In Invermere to play the Rockies, we had no Continued on A27 Rockets on Sept. 13 and a 4-3 overtime win versus business being close in this game over two periGaven Crites Free Press

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Ken Huber is the new World Boxing Council Cruiserweight (WBC) Canadian champion. The Kamloops boxer – who was born and raised in 100 Mile House – won a split-decision over London, Ontario fighter Renie Placid in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coast

Hotel and Convention Centre in Langley on Sept. 13. “I’m on top of the world,” Huber says. “I couldn’t be happier.” The national champion will now represent Canada in a WBC world tournament in Budapest, Hungary – the date of which is yet to be determined. Basically, this tournament built team Canada, and we’re going to

Budapest as a team, explains Huber, 29. The win moves Huber’s amateur record to 28-4. “We saw some footage (of Placid) the day before the fight. We came up with trying to go to body. He’s a big, muscular kind of guy, but we knew his body was going to be soft. “So, we were slipping the jab and

coming downstairs with the right hook to the body and a left uppercut and it was landing consistently.” Huber also credits his superior conditioning for the win. “First round, we stuck to the game plan. I took it a little easy, saw what he was going to bring. In the second and third, I picked up the pace. Continued on A28

HOME OPENER The 100 Mile House Wranglers host the Chase Heat in its inaugural Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season home opener at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, Sept. 21. Puck drop is 7 p.m. General admission is $10 and $8 for seniors, while children aged five and under get in free. The Wranglers are 2-1 to start the KIJHL season and play the Heat on Friday (Sept. 20) in Chase at the Art Holding Memorial Arena before returning home for the opener.

YOUTH RIDERS Registrations start this month for the Misty Pines Pony Club, which offers theoretical and practical training for youth aged six-20 in the 100 Mile House area on how to ride and look after horses. Registration starts Sept. 25 at the 100 Mile House Library at 6:30 p.m. Interested persons can contact Peter Jarvis at 250-7917284 or via email at bandp2@shaw.ca.

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Stock contractors are calling 100 Mile House’s first professional bull riding event a great addition to the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair, and they’re hoping to make it a future, annual attraction. The British Columbia Professional Bullriders (BCPB) 2013 finals drew hundreds of spectators to the Outriders Arena in 100 Mile House, Sept. 7-8. They saw 15 of British Columbia’s best bull riders trying to stay atop some of Canada’s best bucking bulls. Roy Call’s C-Plus Rodeos of 150 Mile House supplied a majority of the bulls. Call says he thought there was a good mix of guys hitting the dirt and guys making the eightsecond whistle. “All in all, I was pretty happy with the quality of the kids we had riding the bulls. I thought they did really good and it shows, too. “In the four rounds, there were probably eight or nine different guys who made the whistle and that’s a pretty good sign. In the rodeo business, even in the pros, the riding percentage is well below 50 per cent. “In the amateur rodeo, it’s in the 20 per cent range for qualified rides. This was similar to that. When those better bulls are out and the guys are beat up at the end of the year, it’s a real challenge.” Ryan Jasper of Riske Creek won the event, while Colton Manuel from 150 Mile House finished second and

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Bull rider Jorry Holmes of Mission took a turn on Crazy Ivan during the first day of the British Columbia Professional Bullriders 2013 finals held at the Outriders Arena in 100 Mile House, Sept. 7-8.

Levi Lawlor of Quesnel finished third. “Usually, the best guys win and that was the case this week. The guys that were one, two and three have been riding well all year.... “Ryan Jasper was just a little bit short of 84 points on Sunday. That was actually the one ride that put him over the hump.” Local stock contractor Dave Atkinson of Diamond D Rodeo Bulls says he – along with Randy Brodoway of the South Cariboo Rodeo Association (SCRA) – want to hear feedback from the community with respect to what folks want from any future bull-riding events. “The people in 100 Mile are the people buying the tickets to come and watch, so we want to put on a show they’re going to enjoy. If they want to see more bull riding, something at half time, or change

the format and go to an evening performance instead of a day performance, we’re open ears. “We’re willing to work with the town of 100 Mile to make this the biggest event it can be and draw people from out of town to come watch it. We want to be put on the map as one of the best bull-riding [events] in B.C.” Organizers had difficulty attracting sponsors for the inau-

gural event, and it’s something Call says he believes was to be expected. “You have to educate people on what it’s going to be and you have to find the right group to make it work. When you’re trying to get something off the ground, there are a lot of people who want to see what it looks like and see how it works and if they want to be part of it.

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“I think the people who came here and invested their money this year and allowed the event to precede, they need to be commended.” Noting he was pleased with the overall outcome, Atkinson says improving the rodeo facility in the near future is on the agenda and they’re working with the Cariboo Regional District to do it. They’ve kind of been let go the last couple of years, he says of the rodeo grounds behind the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. “You can only make so much old stuff look good. It’s a better atmosphere for the crowd too, seeing a better facility and better arena set up. “We want to make it bigger. We need the businesses that get the benefit of this to step up and help a bit [with sponsorship].” Call and Atkinson provided the stock for the British Columbia Rodeo Association Championship Finals in Quesnel on Sept. 13-15. Then it’s off to the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton in November.

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Area residents are descending on the 99 Mile Ski Trails to participate in a 25-kilometre duathlon presented by 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue on Saturday (Sept. 21). The event is called “Code Three” and will see participants run five kilometres, bike 15 km and run another

five km, competing for prizes with all proceeds going to local youth programming and Hun City Mountain Bike Club. 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue member Veronica Borg says the event is family-orientated and individuals can compete as teams. She adds the idea behind the duathlon, which is sponsored by Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., was about

interacting with the community in a new and different way. “We see people basically on the worst day of their life – a fire or a motor vehicle accident. We were looking for something a little out of the ordinary. It’s for a good cause. It’s to raise money that will support our youths.” Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10. Fees are $20 for adults and $15 for

youth. A number of prizes have been donated from local businesses. People can pick up a registration form ahead of the race at the 100 Miler Gear Garage on Highway 97 or register online at www.zone4.ca. For for information, contact Borg at 250-395-1112. “It’s something we plan on running every year beyond this.”

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The game was Beat the Pro at Ladies Day at the 108 Golf Resort on Sept. 10. Thirty golfers played in groups of three against club pro Andy Wahnschaff, who matched his gross score against the ladies net score. Thirteen ladies were winners.

Low gross in the first flight went to Deb Case, followed by Cathy Waite and Clara Koehn. Low net in the first flight was carded by Joanne Garrow, followed by Carol Ohlund and Patsy Wilkinson. Leslie Bell shot lowest gross in the second flight. Pam Dutchak was second and Lori Henderson was third. Lowest net was

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Merritt, another goalie is acquired.” Team captain Jaiden Ward and defenceman Robert Orrey were lost due to injury in the Sicamous game and are being evaluated this week ahead of upcoming games against the Chase Heat. The games go Friday (Sept. 20) in Chase and then in 100 Mile House on Saturday (Sept. 21) for the Wranglers’ regular season home opener. The puck drops at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre at 7 p.m. “Chase is well-

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“He was getting tired and I was in wicked shape. I didn’t tire at all. I took it away from him in the conditioning. “He was just as skilled. It was a super tough fight – one of the only times I’ve been to a split-decision.” His coach Frank Araujo and corner man Kelly Ricketts, owner/ coach of the Zeus Fight Science Boxing and Fitness gym in 100 Mile House, were in Huber’s corner for the fight. Huber trained with Ricketts ahead of last Friday’s bout and they’ll maintain that connection, as Huber looks to become a world champion. “His work ethic is unquestionable,” Ricketts says of Huber. “He’s going to go where he wants to go, and no one is going to stop him in that process.” The atmosphere in Langley was raucous, Ricketts adds, and Huber’s – as well as most of the nine other fights on the card – delivered. “It was pretty wild in there. It was the WBC Canadian Championship, and it lived up to its stature and name. “[Huber] did get caught with a couple of good ones, but he

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Boxer Ken Huber and coach Frank Araujo, left, celebrated after winning the World Boxing Council Canadian Cruiserweight Championship by splitdecision in Langley on Sept. 13.

landed a couple good ones himself. From a coach’s and a spectator’s perspective, it was a good action fight right from the get go, which is what we want. That’s the style [Huber] likes.” When the bell rang after the third round, Huber says he wasn’t sure which way the judge’s were going to go. “Watching it from the crowd is different than when you’re in the ring. You don’t see what’s going on and there are a lot of different things going through your mind. [Araujo] was assuring me I had the win, but I was pretty nervous.” Huber watched the video of the fight

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potential. After every fight, you’re a little more comfortable, you’re a little more confident. “Every fight I get a little closer, but I’ve yet to find that same comfort zone I find in the gym when I’m in the ring under the lights. I want to keep moving toward that.” When asked about the significance of a fighter from a small town like 100 Mile House winning a national title, Ricketts says Huber proves the rule: if someone works hard enough and has the right attitude, it doesn’t matter where he or she is from. “Kenny proved that last night, and I think he’s going to prove it in Budapest.”

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VERNON 100 Mile House is expanding their sales force. Looking for individuals with sales experience & knowledge of electronics/cellular. Full time Salary/Commission w/potential wage to be $40,000 + - $50,000 Benefits. $45,000 - $75,000 Beneﬁts.+ Drop off resumes to #200 - 3107 Vernon Drop off resumes to48th 916AAve. Alpine Ave., or 100email: Mile House andre@andres1.com. No phone callscalls please. or email: Amanda.u@andres1.com. No phone please.

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Employment

Trades, Technical FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

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SEEKING EDITOR. Peak Publishing publishes The Powell River Peak Wednesday subscription newspaper, Friday TMC, Weekend Shopper and an online edition. Send resumes to Joyce Carlson, publisher@prpeak.com. Closing date: October 4, 2013.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos.

Employment

Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the Mine Mobile Equipment Trainer will be responsible for the training, follow-up and record keeping for mining equipment operators. The focus will be Operational Excellence, ensuring the skills of the workforce meet and exceed the industry and manufacturer best practice. Building and maintaining productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders will be required and critical to the success of this role. Skills / Experience: • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment • 5-10 years experience • Able to assess the following machinery/equipment: Cat end dumps, grader, drills, dozers, BE drills and shovels and other ancillary equipment • Proven competency in training and assessment to Canadian Mining Standards Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day. The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area. This position offers a competitive salary & benefits package in line with qualifications and experience. Please apply with your resume to www.mtmilligan.com/careers We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Announcements

Employment

Services

In Memoriam Gifts

Trades, Technical

Therapy Groups

Legal Services

Millwright/Planerman

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

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

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

Drywall

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

Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certified Millwright / Planerman to join our team at our Planermill Division in Lavington, BC. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, installation and modification of planer equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: • Certified Planerman or Millwright with a Planerman endorsement • Planermill experience a definite asset • Superior Troubleshooting Skills • Excellent Organizational Skills • Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset • Strong safety background • Desire to work in a team environment “Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous improvement philosophy.” We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and this position offers an excellent pension and beneﬁt program! READY TO APPLY! If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at:

www.tolko.com

or e-mail: armstrong@tolko.com Submit your resume by September 22, 2013.

Services

Counselling

Education/Tutoring ARE you an adult who struggles to read, write or do math? Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) can help! We provide free one-to-one tutoring. Call Mary at 250-395-0404

Financial Services $500 + INSTANT LOANS / 3 months to pay back / No credit check / Apply online or by phone / Bc-Loans.com / 1855-720-0096 DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ 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. 1-877-987-1420 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.

Drywall Services Prices to suit - top work to boot

John Paterson 250-396-7615

Excavating & Drainage PETER’S EXCAVATING, landscaping, site preparation. Bobcat excavator, skidsteer loader. 250-397-4188.

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

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1.877.835.6670

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay HUNGRY VALLEY HAY: Grass rounds for free feeding horses, $40. Grass/Alfalfa mixed rounds for horses, $40. Cow quality round bales, approx. $100/ton. All baled and stored dry. 250-395-3539.

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

Trades, Technical

LAC LA HACHE

QUALITY grass/hay mixed: Square bales, barn stored, no rain. Delivery available. 250397-2378.

Trades, Technical

Professional Services

DIRECTORY ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $41.19 PER WEEK (PLUS GST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT Call the experts at

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• Landscaping and Lot Development • Land Clearing • Wetland Work • Demolitions • Gravel Materials & Hauling • Premium Mix Topsoil • Driveways • Basements

250-395-2311 982 Alpine, 100 Mile House

anted Most WContracting Ltd. General Contractor

Custom Homes • Remodeling

• Ralf Baechmann • Ph: 250-706-4706 www.most-wanted.ca

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

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

Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

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

• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage Grand Forks Division IMMEDIATE OPENING Certified Planer Technician/Millwright

5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD. Open 6 days a 100 MILE HOUSE week! (At Hwy 97 & 24)

250-395-3090

International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com. Grand Forks is the heart of the Boundary Country nestled in the Southern Interior of Beautiful BC, minutes from the US Border. For more information about Grand Forks, visit the website www.city.grandforks.bc.ca. Reporting to the Planer Superintendent, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all associated planer mill equipment. You will be a highly motivated team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record on safety. The successful candidate must have recognized Planer Technician or Millwright certification with a minimum 2 years of Planer Mill maintenance experience. Excellent wage and benefit package as applicable in the United Steelworkers Local 1-423. All successful applicants will be screened. Interested applicants should forward a resume by October 11, 2013 to: Allan Jmayoff, Interfor, Box 39, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 Fax: 250-443-2434 email: Allan Jmayoff at allan.jmayoff@interfor.com. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Team Delivers!

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Livestock

Auctions

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Auction

TED SAWYER: Firewood for sale. 250-395-3951

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

SHEEP breeding stock for sale: Ewes $150 each. Locally raised, grass-fed lamb for sale, $3/lb. plus $80 processing. Ph. 250-706-3666 or 250397-4126.

Pets 100 MILE DOG CLUB, obedience & agility lessons. Agriplex starting Sept. 19, 2013. Obed 6:30 pm, agility 7:00 pm. For more info call: 250-395-6491.

BOUVIER DES FLANDERS puppys for sale. 3 girls, 2 boys available. Hardy and bold, good ranch dogs, great with kids and animals. Hypoalergenic (do not shed hair) $900. 250-644-2386.

Sat., Sept. 21st 10:00 AM Cars, Trucks, Tools, Snowblower, Sets of Tires, General Merchandise & Much More. Consignments now being accepted.

Hub-City Auctions Ltd.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL 44’X40’ 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

www.hubcityauctions.com

1122 South Lakeside Drive Williams Lake

1987 Chev. Safari Van, V6 automatic, very good condition. $2,500 OBO. One weight set, $250 OBO. 250-395-6089.

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

Firearms

Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 25th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables! Fri. Sept 20, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Sept 21, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days

SPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303

250-398-8845

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

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.

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.

*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.

LEGAL firewood: Bulk quantities available. Call for info: 250-459-2145

Livestock

PACIFIC ENERGY Super 27 wood stove. Half price: $700. 26’ SS 6” XL stovepipe half price: $600. 250-791-6477.

Firewood/Fuel

Garage Sales

GRASS-FED, GRASS-FINISHED No Antibiotics • No Growth Hormones

Garage Sales

Just Ask For Our

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• A 4-line or less classified word ad ($1.00 per line charge for additional lines) • Large garage sale signs to hang up around the neighbourhood • Red and yellow balloons to grab everyone’s attention • Felt pen for completing signs and marking prices One Week Special

16 .50

100 MILE: Multi family sale. Sat. Sept. 21 from 9-3 at 6119 Reita Crescent. FLEA MARKET EVERY FRIDAY

at the 108 Mall 10am - 4pm To book a table call Brenda 250-396-7144 HORSE LAKE AREA: Moving Sale. Sat. Sept. 21, 9-3 at 6192 Garrett Rd. Furniture, household, garden, craft supplies. Log picnic table, kayak. Free stuff. 250-395-1991

HORSE LAKE: Sat. Sept. 21 from 8-5 at 6640 Perry Rd. Sunshine only. Boats, cars, antiques, animal carriers. LONE BUTTE: HUGE COMMUNITY Garage & Craft Sale. Sat. Sept. 21 from 9-2 at Horse Lake Garden Centre, 6614 Katchmar Rd. Everyone welcome! Be a vendor, book your bench space for $5. Call 250-395-3301. LONE BUTTE: Sept. 20-27 from 9-4, at 6022 Hwy. 24, The Whistle Stop Cafe. Everything must go!

A healthy local economy depends on you

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Plus GST

Two Week Special $

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DIRECTORY ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $41.19 PER WEEK (PLUS GST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT

SANDERS REDI-MIX LTD. • CONCRETE/GRAVEL • • CONCRETE PUMPING • • SANDING & SNOWPLOWING •

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Located off Exeter Rd. Past Tim-Br Mart on McDermid Rd. 100 Mile House, BC

Misc. Wanted

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE PULP LOGS Please call

NORM WILCOX

(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)

Garage Sales

BUY A GARAGE SALE PACKAGE AT THE 100 MILE FREE PRESS AND WE’LL HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT SALE!

BEEF: Whole, Half or Quarter, Beef-in-a-Box LAMB: Whole or Half

Garage Sales

Cedar, Carved Sculptures and Murals

and make some money doing it!

FRESH HEALTHY LOCAL ORDER IN TIME!

Please call 250-395-0138 annarmann@highlandponies.ca

Misc. for Sale

CLEAN OUT THE BASEMENT, SHED AND GARAGE

Circle H Ranch Raised the natural way.

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

Misc. for Sale

CARIBOO CANINE CENTER is offering Basic Dog Obedience Classes Thursday, Sept 19. At the Forest Grove Supply lot. 6 Classes $80. Must have proof of vaccinations. Call Kay at 250-397-2670

Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Professional Services

10 TIPS TO A GREAT SALE! 1. Place your advertisement for 2 weeks in our classified section. 2. Call friends and neighbours to see if they’d like to do a sale together. The bigger the selection, the more customers you’ll have. 3. Give yourself a couple of days to get organized. 4. Gather boxes, newspapers, and bags to use during the sale to package purchases. 5. Set your dates and times. The first and middle of the month are paydays for many people. 6. Take the time to clean up your items… products will sell better when they look “taken care of.” 7. Make the most of your display by setting up in a visible area such as the front yard, the driveway or near the curb. Don’t tuck yourself and your merchandise in a dark garage. 8. Label everything for sale with tape. Price it so you might consider buying it for yourself. 9. Before the sale, go to the bank. Get plenty of small bills and change to have on-hand. Keep a calculator handy for quick adding. 10. Be an entrepreneur. Make extra money by selling canned sodas, lemonade, etc., to shoppers. If you have kids, have them do this! In the Pinkney Complex on Horse Lake Road in 100 Mile House

250-395-2219

Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca

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Now Featuring Watkins Products We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs!

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ADVERTISE HERE and get results! Read weekly by over 12,000 of your potential customers. Just give us a call at

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KATCHMAR

Construction (1997) LTD.

Serving the Cariboo for over 40 years Snow Removal • Road Construction • Culvert & Gravel Sales • Site Preparation • Topsoil Sales • Rental Equipment • Large Fleet of Equipment

250-395-2385

Meridian Self Storage

(Formerly Resort Lakes Mini Storage, at HWY. 97 & 24)

• SAFE & SECURE STORAGE • MONITORED • FULLY ALARMED • U-HAUL DEALER • 7-DAY KEY PAD ACCESS PH: 250-395-2512 OR 250-395-3090

Call me for all your advertising needs. Phone: 250-395-2219

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Townhouses

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION South Cariboo Branch

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 BDRM furnished condo on Canim Lake. Clean, quiet, N/S, N/P, util. incl. Ref. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail. Sept. 15 - June 15/2014. $650/m. 250-397-2243. BC HOUSING is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149.

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

100 MILE: Close to all REFURBISHED: 3 bdrms & Intense rain on Sept. called out thanks to the amenities, sm. 2 bdrm mobile. bath, (all new) upstairs, livingOil furnace, F/S, W/D. room, kitchen, dining area 16 has dampened down precipitation. * $525/mon. 250-397-2083. downstairs, and basement. Close to 100 Mile Soccer fire activity within the The wet, cool 108 MILE: 3 bedrooms up, 2 Fields. $650 + utilities. 250â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Only down, $800/mo. Refs & damC a r i b o o C h i l c o t i n weather will also help 395-3595 or 250-395-0921. age deposit required. Avail. Ministry of Environment Avail. Sept. 30. Prefer no pets. Oct. 1. 250-791-5569 region. control/extinguish the Approved Scrap Car 1 BDRM waterfront house: furMeanwhile, Cariboo five modified response Recycler.â&#x20AC;? nished, utilities inc. No pets. $650/mon. 250-395-4455. Fire Centre/Wildfire wildfires within pro2 bd 1 bth Home in CLINTON Management Branch vincial park boundaries Bright, Large lot, wood stove, $625/mth. 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BC Motocross Association season winding down Gaven Crites Free Press

A number of motocross racers from the 100 Mile House area had some impressive finishes in Williams Lake recently. Tyler Glover, 14, of 70 Mile House, won the Junior B category on

Sept. 14, crossing the line first and third in two races that day. He finished eighth overall in Junior B on Sept. 15 with a 13th and fourth place finish. The weekend also started out well for Brad Perron, 16, of Lac la Hache. Perron raced to his best finish of the

year on Sept. 14, going third and 12th in two races, good enough for fifth in the Junior MX-2 category. “I got a really good start,” Perron says. “I was able to keep people behind me the whole race. You have to make sure you take the right lines, so they can’t

go inside on you and cut you off.” Perron finished ninth overall in Junior MX-2 on Sept. 15 and last place in the Schoolboy category on Sept. 14 after he crashed in the first race of the day. “I kind of got cut off a little bit and turned so I wouldn’t hit him,

and my front tire hit off a rut and I went up a bank and fell over. I twisted my ankle, but it wasn’t that bad.” Patrick Griffin of 100 Mile House finished eighth overall in Junior MX-2 on Sept. 15 and 11th overall on Sept. 14. Michael Cowell from 70 Mile House went sec-

ond overall in Beginner MX-2 on Sept. 14. Levi Townsend of 100 Mile House won the Beginner MX-2 on Sept. 15, while Kayde Crossen of 100 Mile House finished second. The next British Columbia Motocross Association event goes Sept. 21-22 in Prince

George before the final races in Ashcroft, Sept. 28-29. Perron says he’s looking forward to racing in Prince George this weekend. “They changed the track up a little bit and I’m excited to see the changes they made to it.”

Obituaries ERICKSON Phyllis

Sept. 15, 1940- June 28, 2013

A Memorial Service for the late Phyllis Erickson of 100 Mile House, will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Anglican Church this Saturday, September 21, 2013. There will be a Luncheon to follow for family and friends to gather in Celebration of her Life.

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Brad Perron, 16, of Lac la Hache was one of several motocross racers from the 100 Mile House area who took to the track for a British Columbia Motocross Association event in Williams Lake, Sept. 14-15.

Giddy-up for pony club Gaven Crites Free Press

Registrations for the Misty Pines Pony Club start this month. Misty Pines is a member of the British Columbia Interior North Region of the Canadian Pony Club and it serves the 100 Mile House area. The club offers theoretical and practical training for youth aged six-20 in how to ride and look after horses. “It’s for anybody who likes the outdoors and likes animals and wants to learn how to ride and look after horses,” says district commissioner Peter Jarvis. He adds this year’s registration costs have yet to be determined. (Last year, the cost was $280 for the year-long

membership.) Registration starts Sept. 25 at the 100 Mile House Library at 6:30 p.m.

Interested persons can contact Jarvis at 250791-7284 or via e-mail at bandp2@shaw.ca for more information.

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With much sadness we announce that Max von Hartmann passed away peacefully in the 100 Mile House Hospital on September 6, 2013. He is survived by Axel von Hartmann, Sigridh Kiersch, Uwe Kiersch, Klaus and Irma Fiedler Upon arriving in Canada a few years after the war, Max first worked as a ranchhand, then in CNR dining cars. Later he carried out leadership positions in the hospitality industry in Vancouver. Max’s search for depth and meaning in life led him to a long-term association with the Emissaries in 100 Mile House. Max was a man of discipline and hard work, and he expected the same from others. When the Red Coach Inn opened in 100 Mile House in 1966, Max’s dedication and expertise laid the foundation for the Inn’s reputation as having one of the finest restaurants outside of Vancouver. In the mid-eighties Max founded the Red Coach Consulting Division, which resulted in him traveling to places such as New York and Denver. All his life Max was inquisitive and always interested in learning something new. This characteristic prompted him to travel to Quito, Ecuador, at age 87, to learn Spanish! Farewell, dear Max. Thank you for your wonderful sense of humour. You were a gentleman, a culinary artist, and a rascal. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charitable organization of your choice. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

VON IANTHEN Josef

Dec. 1, 1938 - Sept. 6, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josef Von lanthen of Timothy Lake. Josef is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Sieglinde. Josef was born in Duedingen Freiburg, Switzerland. At the age of 15 he apprenticed as a baker and opened his own shop in 1961 in Laufenburg AG. He fell in love with and married Sieglinde on Aug. 11, 1972 and together they worked hard building a life for themselves, most energy going into building up the business in the town of Laufenburg. In 1991 the couple realized their dream and moved to Canada; they purchased property at Timothy Lake. This became their dream property where Josef fulfilled his passions for fishing, gardening and enjoying his pets, wild or domestic. Josef will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for the devotion he showed his dear wife, his helpful and kind spirit and for keeping the faith and trust in Jesus Christ that sustained him throughout his life. It is a great comfort to Sieglinde that Josef is resting in the arms of the Lord. A memorial honouring Josef’s life will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Greeny Lake Fire Hall. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society towards brain cancer. Sieglinde would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Street for his care of Josef in his final days, as well as to the nurses and all the staff at 100 Mile Hospital. Thanks to 100 Mile Funeral Service for your help at this time. A special thank you to all the friends and neighbours of the community who stood by her during this difficult time, especially to Pat, Jim and Grant for care of our pets; and to Wally Gilfoy and the Greeny Lake Fire Department for putting together the memorial. 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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Lac la Hache Community Furry fundraiser quiet for organizers Hall upgrades still underway 100 Mile House SPCA dinner and auction postponed

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The local SPCA held its 2013 Paws for a Cause fundraiser in Centennial Park in 100 Mile House on Sept. 15. With other events going on around town, it was a quiet year for registrations, says Randi Dewhirst, 100 Mile House SPCA branch manager. “It was a wonderful time. The weather was gorgeous.” Paws for a Cause is held in a number of communities across the province every year and raises money to help care for thousands of animals in BC SPCA shelters. The 16th annual SPCA Dinner and Auction – the 100 Mile House SPCA’s major

fundraiser of the year – has been postponed do to poor ticket sales, Dewhirst says.

It was scheduled for Oct. 5, but the group now plans to host it sometime in the spring.

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Guy Poliseno, left, and his dog Sacha, white, enjoyed a stroll with Judy Macdonald and her two dogs Smokey, brown, and Buddy while they waited for the local SPCA’s Paws for a Cause event to get underway at Centennial Park in 100 Mile House on Sept. 15.

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By Monika Paterson The Lac la Hache Community hall is being transformed and freshened up by the hard work of a number of South Cariboo contractors. Last week, the logs had their aged and weathered surfaces ground off to reveal fresh bright natural colour. John Ratch, of Great Western Log Chinking from Interlakes, noted there is quite a process to protect the newly freshened up logs. The logs are first ground clean and sanded and then they are stained with a UV pro-

tecting stain that will still let the character of the logs show through. Then the chinking process begins. This is where the gaps between the logs get filled with a pliable material that will withstand the changing temperatures in our area and will keep the gaps between the logs sealed off from the weather. The hall will look amazing when all the work is completed. The entrance deck is now bordered by a new log railing and all the wood soffetting is completed and new bright lighting was installed to improve visibility at the hall.

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Jordan Domes was grinding logs during the Lac la Hache Community Hall upgrades recently.

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When a marijuana grow-op is established in a community, • Residences with blacked out windows or windows that are never opened everyone is affected. Grow-ops can be found everywhere in any type of residence, building or even outdoors. • Construction sounds with no visible development The fact that a grow-op is located outside of a town does not A common misconception about marijuana grow-ops is make it acceptable The risks it presents that many are ‘mom and pop’ operations to communities, friends, families and where people grow the drug for their livelihoods still exist and can dramatically own personal use. This is simply not true. impact lives. Grow-ops in urban and rural areas are Knowing what to look for:

As a resident of the area, you know the region as well as anyone. You know your neighbours, you know what is normal and what isn’t. This knowledge can be used to sport illegal marijuana grow operations and can be useful to the police.

predominantly established by organized crime groups as part of the guns and drug trade.

These groups can be excessively violent and are known to set up traps in grow-ops and round residences. It is also common to have violent ‘grow-rips’ where rival gangs target and steal marijuana. Unfortunately, Possible things to look for: cases of mistaken identity have occurred and innocent people • Vehicles coming and going at night; including trailers, are targeted by these groups when they suspect a grow-op trucks, vans and u-Hauls to be in a location. • A lack of activity during he day including no children, inconsistent snow and garbage removal and a lack of What do I do if I think I know where a grow-op is located? • If you suspect you know where a grow-op is located, do traffic not investigate the area yourself • A persistent ‘skunky’ smell • Constant generator noise, or fans humming and intense • Contact your local police detachment If you have information about a marijuana grow-op or suspect bright light from inside the residence or outbuildings • An unusual number of pails, bags of soils, electrical where one may be, please call your local police detachment or Crime Stoppers. equipment, chemicals, venting, fans and hoses.

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Each year suicide claims the lives of more than 3,500 people in Canada. According to the 2010 Coroner’s Report, British Columbia lost an average of 495 people a year due to suicide over the years 2001 to 2010.The effects of suicide can be devastating to B.C. communities and families. Sept. 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day. This year, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) has chosen the theme “Hope and Resiliency at

Home and Work.” The campaign is intended to give families and employees the tools they need to thrive and be safer by strengthening connections, promoting conversations about mental wellness, and knowing how we can help protect and care for each other during times of crisis. “Many suicides are preventable,” said Jenny Turco, Community Health Facilitator with Interior Health. “Suicide prevention is a shared

responsibility – we all have the potential to make a difference and save a life.” If someone you know is feeling suicidal, it is important to know that help is available. The Interior Crisis Line Network is part of the 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) network and provides Interior Health residents with around-the-clock access to telephone support when they need assistance managing personal concerns. The toll-free number is 1-888-353-CARE (2273).

Other services are available through local mental health and substance use services, family physicians, and emergency services. Online support through websites – www.crisiscentre.bc.ca or www. youthinbc.com/ is also available. This September events will take place across Canada and around the world to promote suicide awareness and prevention. There is a World Suicide Prevention Day event in Williams Lake, Staying Alive: Battle for Life, which includes a remembrance

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Chuck Brager: ‘The selective logger’ Local wood artist displays folk art, furniture at Parkside Art Gallery Gaven Crites Free Press

t’s something a person can make from materials right there in the hills, says Chuck Brager, with an eye to the woods near his home on Gruff Place in 100 Mile House. The statement is a modest one, considering the skill and attention that goes into the myriad objects and folk art he creates. His wife, Marilynne, calls him the “selective logger.” “Everything he works with is collected either from the creek or he goes out in the bush. He knows where little groups of things are of what he wants and needs. He can see how it will all work together.” Leaning on the outside wall of Brager’s home and piled all around his workshop are hundreds of logs and branches of different types drying out and waiting to be turned into a part of something: a cane, a desk, a chair, a shelf, a picture frame, a handrail, a bird feeder, a stool, or artistic pieces, such as different animals or human faces. “He’s always been very creative,” Marilynne says. “He has always worked with his hands and figured things out. “He’s been a welder, in business for himself, Chuck he’s done a lot Brager of things. But, the one job he really enjoyed was when he was in the antique business and he got to understand the concept of ‘good’ and ‘solid’ furniture.” He has had a lot of experience

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Folk artist Chuck Brager worked on a new piece outside his home in 100 Mile House on Sept. 5. Brager’s show, Home, Heart and Soul, The Folk Art of Chuck Brager, runs Sept. 13 to Oct. 5 at Parkside Gallery in 100 Mile House.

and he has an eye for good quality artistic things, she adds. A number of his pieces are now on display as part of the show, Home, Heart and Soul, The Folk Art of Chuck Brager, which started on Sept. 13 and goes until Oct. 5 at the Parkside Art Gallery at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House.

Brager does all his carving by hand and he’ll be offering demonstrations on folk art carving. “I’m interested in showing the people who would like to make it, how they can make it,” Brager says. “I’ll practise drawing with a knife and peeling the bark and show people how to make cutouts and

designs and that sort of thing.” Not one for too much attention, the demonstration aspect is what appeals to Brager most. And it took some time and goading from a member of the Parkside Art Gallery to get him to agree to the show. Claudia Ring was manager of the gift shop at the art gallery and

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‘Below average turnout’ for annual Airport Appreciation Day at 108 Mile Ranch Gaven Crites

Fall Fair and a profes- only guess as to what sional bull riding event caused the decrease were also schedin numbers, uled on Sept. but he consid9 – but he can’t ers things like say the same for the cost of fuel, the huge decline poor weather in in fly-in traffic. the south end of “We usuthe province, or, ally get quite perhaps, simply a few people bad timing. Nick from the Lower Christianson “At one time Mainland. we had 60 airThere were almost no planes [fly-in]. Maybe fly-ins ... I think we had the price of fuel at $2 a one or two.” litre has people slowed At the moment, the down on their travelling. airport manager can “It’s a whole differ-

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Attendance was significantly down at recent Airport Appreciation Day, an annual event that celebrates aviation at the South Cariboo Regional Airport in the 108 Mile Ranch. Airport manager Nick Christianson says he can understand why local attendance was down – the South Cariboo Community

ent ball game. We’re not seeing those weekend warriors charge out and spend $500 on fuel.” The day started off with a pancake breakfast at the Hanger Restaurant, followed by fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter rides, which Christianson says people enjoyed. On the whole, however, he still calls it a “below-average year.” “I think it was mediocre at best. It certainly wasn’t the turnout we

Wood carved with patience and love I could do,” Brager says. “The stroke is what happened to him, but it’s not who he is,” Marilynne adds. Ring also talks about how well some of Brager’s pieces sell and how it’s probably a good idea he puts what he has on display.

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special,” Ring says. “It’s all natural. “You can see the love for wood and design and the patience he has to carve things out. He tries new things and they are his own invention.” Ring also talks about how she admires Brager for how he persevered following a stroke 15 years ago. Although it’s the time when Brager really got into wood carving, the stroke is not something he wants to be identified with or cares much to mention. “I started doing something with my hands and that was one thing

“You want to get rid of the stuff, too. You don’t want to build another addition (to his home) to store more,” she says with a laugh. Marilynne says she agrees and adds her husband’s work and materials are encroaching from the workshop

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On Sept. 4, Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission (RLDRC) was grateful to receive a $600 donation from Pastor Bruce Wilcox of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church. This was a way of thanking RLDRC for providing space for

Interlakes youth groups’ meetings at no charge. On receiving the cheque, RLDRC president Carolyn Charlton said it was appreciated. “It was such a pleasant surprise, and much appreciated by the hall. Part of Roe Lake Rec.’s mandate has always been to provide space for children’s groups without charge, so it is especially nice to have that recognized. The church has our warmest thanks.”

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Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission president Carolyn Charlton accepted a $600 cheque from Pastor Bruce Wilcox on Sept. 4. The cheque was a donation from the Cariboo Presbyterian Church for the free use of Interlakes Hall for youth groups’ meetings.

was elected as a director for the first time. RLDRC is the body which manages the operations of Interlakes Hall and Interlakes Rodeo Grounds. Now, we learn that Carney will chair the 24th Annual Interlakes BCRA Rodeo in 2014. Always deeply involved with horses, Carney was treasurer of Bridge Lake Community Club and its annual Stampede for many years. She was also secretary for the B.C. High School Rodeo for several years in the late ‘90s. Continued on B5

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

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

• Sept. 20 – The Solid Rock Café, in the Rock Youth Centre at 4930 Telqua Dr. at the 108 Mile Ranch, is hosting live music, featuring, country, bluegrass, gospel, etc. There is no cover charge. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and music starts at 7. • Sept. 21 – Momentum Productions presents a Schoolhouse Concert with Blues guitarist Brandon Isaak. The Juno award winner “Best Blues 2008” will be playing at the Bradley Creek Stumpranchers Hall outside Forest Grove, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the starting at 8. Tickets are $15 and available at Nuthatch Books or from Astrid and Steve at 250-397-4103. • Sept. 21 – The Village of Clinton continues to celebrate its 150/50 anniversary with a magician, soap box derby and spaghetti dinner. for more information, call 250-459-2261. • Sept. 22 – The Rebel Garden Zone is sending off the gardening season and its summer campaign by hosting its Potluck Harvest Dinner at the Agri-culture Enterprise Centre at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome; bring your favourite harvest dish. The evening will end with its monthly film series, featuring A Farm for the Future. For more information or questions, please call Kathy Provost at 250-945-9515. • Sept. 28 – The Third Annual Rotary Club of 100 Mile House Lobsterfest will be held at the 100 Mile Community Hall at 6 p.m. Tickets available at RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty, Save-On-Foods, and Maureen Pinkney (250395-0462) and are $75 (includes $40 charitable receipt) - only 200 sold. • Sept. 28 – The Village of Clinton continues to celebrate its year-long 150/50 anniversary with a High Tea at Clinton Memorial Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. The admission fee is $5 and proceeds go to the Clinton Seniors Association. For more information, contact Alice at 250459-2551. • Sept. 29 – The Village of Clinton continues to celebrate its year-long 150/50 anniversary with Variety Club auditions at Clinton Memorial Hall, starting at 1 p.m. Folks are encouraged to audition if they can sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, or have any other form of talent. Put on by The Clinton Variety Club Group, the Talent Show is Nov. 8 at the Clinton Memorial Hall. For more information, contact June at 250-459-2107, or Fran at 250-459-2680. • Oct. 4 – The Hun City Hunnies is hosting a Comedy Night for folks 19 years and older at the 100 Mile Community Hall, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8. The opening musical act will be put on by DJ Maestro Kit, followed by comedians Dan Quinn, Kyle Bottom and Ivan Decker. Tickets are $20 each and are available at Donex, TW Tanning Centre and One Another. A Coffee House. Tickets will be sold at the Door for $25 – limited tickets. Twenty per cent of net ticket revenue will be going towards the Hunnies’ current community improvement project – painting murals on the fire hydrants on Birch Avenue, targeted for completion next spring.

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Kudos to Carney for taking on the timeconsuming task; and many thanks to outgoing chair Jim Zailo and his wife, Wendy, who took over when the late Danny Lytton became ill and Karen Passmore moved to Kamloops. Youth kept busy Interlakes’ youth groups, Kids Space and Teen Space, which are sponsored by the Cariboo Presbyterian Church, meet regularly at Interlakes Hall, and new members are warmly welcomed. Kids’ Space will meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and 18, Nov. 11 and 29, and Dec. 6. The youth will also tend a spooky stall at the Haunted Hallowe’en Stables at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds; and the group’s Christmas Pageant will be held Dec. 11.

Teen Space will meet 5:30-8 p.m. on Sept. 27; Oct. 25; Nov. 22; and on Dec. 7, the youth will make gingerbread houses. All youth group meetings include supper. For further information, call Pat Lytton at 250-593-4447. Chef will be missed Marcel Nussbaumer, of The Boulevard Cafe, will be much missed when he returns to Switzerland – his last working day being Sept. 20. Interlakers are very sorry to lose his great cooking after well over a decade, but wish him every good thing for the future.

School news Bridge L ake Elementary School (BLES) welcomes back all school staff, and especially new K-4 teacher Shindy Pletzer who will

share teaching duties with principal Eric Storteboom. A warm welcome is also extended to the school’s new kindergarten students. Amongst many other things, BLES’s Parent Advisory Committee will be collecting Campbell’s labels, soups and otherwise. The entire label is required and is sent in to earn school supplies. Campbell’s awards double points in September and October, so be sure to get your labels into the school as soon as possible.

Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Today (Sept. 18) is the deadline to register for BLCS CORE courses – call 250-593-4351. • Teen Space Chili Cook-off, noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 22 at Interlakes Hall. Admission by donation.

Special greetings Champagne and caviar go to Albert Phillips on his 93rd birthday on Sept. 24. Birthday bubbly also goes to Tanya Lucente, Carney Myers and Dave McCaw. Get well soon wishes are sent to Interlakes Lion Tony Eades.

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• Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission meets 7 p.m., Sept. 25, followed by an Interlakes Community Association meeting at 7:30 p.m. • Quilts for 100 Mile Chemo at Interlakes Hall, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 26. All interested parties are welcome.

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Dear Canimites, Clear mornings, mist rising from the lake, birds foraging southward through the aspen and mountain ash, such is the scene here at Canim. Stars burn brightly in the night sky above, Orion the hunter and his faithful follower Sirius now sneaking over the eastern horizon in the hours before dawn. Fiftieth anniversary Peter and Heather Thomson of Hawkins Lake celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug. 31, by throwing

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Peter and Heather Thomson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31 at their Hawkins Lake home by throwing a barbecue for friends and neighbours.

a barbecue for some 40 friends and neighbours. With the late afternoon sun flooding the scene and the lake lapping at their feet, people sat under the birches enjoying each other’s company and sharing

Peter’s barbecued pork loin and the many other dishes brought by the guests. When all were sated, storytellers regaled the group with accounts of the past, while Harvey Ostroff sang a song he had written for the

occasion. Ask Peter about The Saga of the Bears, the Flares, and the Freezer. The couple was married in the West Point Grey United Church in Vancouver. Continued on B10

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Well, it hasn’t taken long for someone to dump their load of refuse in a location where they shouldn’t have dumped it. During the first week of the Lone Butte Transfer Station’s new regulated hours, someone didn’t go during open times or didn’t want to make the extra five minute drive to haul their large items to the landfill location down Watch Lake Road. No matter what the reason, it was a sad beginning for the new system when some unknown person decided the best place to dump

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O.U.T. potluck lunch The gals from the Other Unusual Talents (O.U.T.) group will be getting together on Oct. 1 at the community hall and will be hosting a luncheon pot luck to kick off their fall sessions. This is a great group of ladies who get together on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon to visit over coffee and treats, and occa-

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Lone Butte Community Hall bustling with flea market vendors, crafters and fresh baking. Doors open at 10 a.m., so arrive early to get the best selection and don’t come after 2 p.m. when the doors will be closing. There will be a concession hosted by the Psalm 23 Society, so food will definitely be available. If you are interested in renting a table to sell your wares or summer garage sale remnants, call Pat McKay at 250395-2114.

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and gift certificates. The draw was held Aug. 31 at the Sugar Shack and the winners were: first prize, Sue Spooner of 70 Mile; second prize, Janice Lingenfelter of 70 Mile; third prize, M. Pigeau of Surrey; fourth prize, Isaac and Brandy Dumais of Quesnel; and fifth prize, Bob Mark of Quesnel. Thanks go out to everyone who donated prizes and everyone who sold tickets. The

raffle raised about $1,700 for the fire department. Bingo slated The next 70MHVFA bingo will be held Sept. 26 at the Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC). Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. 70MHVFD news The next fire practice will be held on Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the fire hall. Anyone interested in

firefighting is welcome to attend. There will be a general meeting on Sept. 29 at the fire hall on Willow Road at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. The Dusty Rose Pub held a meat draw on Aug. 31 with proceeds going to the 70MHVFD. The draw raised $184.15 and the 50/50 made $65. Thanks to those who helped at the pub. This

was a very busy day for the fire department, as helpers were split between the raffle draw and the meat draw. Bookmobile schedule The Thompson Nicola bookmobile will be in the area on Sept. 19. It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General Store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Heather was a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital at the time, and Peter an educator, a profession he practised until his retirement in 1997. They have two children and two grandchildren. Hawkins Lake has been a part of the family’s life for more than 40 years. Peter says it is “a wonderful community; people look out for each other.” Other milestones at Hawkins Lake include Wayne and Louise Traill’s 50th this past summer, and this fall, Ray and Sharon Mattick’s 50th and Ray and Marion Dixon’s 63rd will be celebrated. Celebration for Al Bradshaw You are all invited to a Celebration of Life to remember Al’s passing. Ron Lister is organizing the event on behalf of Joyce. It will be held Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Forest Grove Community Hall. The gathering will feature a video pre-

sentation, a chance for people to speak, and refreshments. Joyce will be there with some of the family.

Bits and Bites • Helen Kellington won first place in the People’s Choice awards for her painting, Neil Davidson in his Tiger Moth, at the recent Cariboo Artists’ Guild Art Show and Sale. The vibrant and intriguing picture is now on display at the Showcase Gallery. • Joe Lauzon celebrated his 80th birthday in August. Seventeen members of the family gathered for dinner at his Hawkins Lake home. It seems Joe and Robert Young have been dubbed the “Hawkins Lake Haulers” for their habit of going out with their chainsaws to cut

up a storm then deliver wood to whoever might need it. • Kelly Powell of West Fraser says that Pioneer Logging is doing the current haul on the Canim Hendrix Road, about 15 loads a day of spruce out the McNeil Lake (6300) Rd. near Hendrix Lake. After freeze-up in midNovember, both McNeil and Henderson Logging will be hauling spruce out the 620 Road from the foot of Big Timothy.

Kelly expects this will add about 40 loads a day. • Our fire department had a busy summer with medical calls. The air ambulance was called in from Kamloops for a serious injury at a seasonal residence on the north side of Canim. It was the first time the department has participated in an emergency helicopter evacuation. • The new entrance directions at the Forest

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100 MILE q Help is available to access books in different formats. Come to the 100 Mile House Branch Library on Sept. 19 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to learn more about the Canadian Council for the Blind-100 Mile House and District White Cane Club and the Print Disabled Book Club we have started. There is no fee. Bring your own lunch. For more information, please phone Kathy at 250-395-4547. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile Lions Club and Sunrise Ford are getting together for a Drive One For Your Community fundraiser in the Save-On-Foods parking lot on Sept. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For every person who takes a five-minute test drive in a Ford vehicle, the club will get $20 for its ongoing community contributions. No sales pitches or callbacks. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile & District General Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its Second Annual Garage Sale in the 100 Mile District General Hospital parking lot at 555 Cedar Ave. on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donations gratefully accepted (call Mina at 250-791-6750). Proceeds go towards equipment for the hospital. 100 MILE q South Cariboo author and artist Samuel Blondahl will be presenting his art and writing at the 100 Mile House Library on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. He will feature his recently published works Mercury and Mercury: War, which are the first two books of his compelling science fiction series, as well as The Anahita Chronicles. Examples of his art can be found on his website at www.blondahl. ca. 100 MILE q The Misty Pine Pony Club is hosting an information and registration meeting for the 2013/14 season at the 100 Mile House Library on Sept. 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. The club is for young people wishing to improve their riding and to learn about horses. For more information, contact district commissioner Peter Jarvis at 250791-7284 or bandp2@shaw.ca. 100 MILE q The Eclectica Community Choir is looking for singers – all voices welcome, no auditions

100 MILE q The Creekside Seniors Activity Centre schedule of daily/ weekly events is as follows: Pool – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.; Senior exercise – Monday 10:30 a.m.; Carpet Bowling – Monday and Wednesday 12:45 p.m.; Crib – Tuesday 12:45 p.m.; Bridge – Friday 12:45 p.m. Square Dancing, Tai Chi or shuffleboard are available. 50-plus. For more information, call 250-395-3919 or 250-395-3346. FOREST GROVE q The Royal Canadian Legion Forest Grove Branch 261 holds crib Thursdays at 8 p.m., darts every Saturday at 3 p.m., and a meat draw every Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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Gloria Coburn, back, and Michele Kuyek of Heritage Signworks peeled off the last of the decal backing to reveal the logo they applied on the new 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club’s team bus on Sept. 11.

necessary, and ability to ready music not required. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays at the 100 Mile United Church (49 Dogwood Ave.) at 6:30. For more information, go to www.100milearts.com/eclecticachoir.html. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for fresh vegetables and fruit from local garden plots with extra produce, and non-perishable donations from the general public, due to the Food Bank summer closure. For drop-off information, call Debbra Williams at Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 250395-5155. 100 MILE q The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Early Years Program is accepting donations of non-perishable food items, including infant food and formula, summer maternity wear, diapers, infant summer wear, including sun hats and sun screen. Donations accepted Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-395-5155 for more information. 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 778482-0090. 100 MILE q Parents Helping Parents

meetings focus on complex behavioural issues, such as FASD, ADHD, Autism and ODD, and are being held at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, #1 - 486 Birch Ave. The free drop-in sessions run every second Wednesday until June 26 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 250395-5155. 100 MILE q 100 Mile Legion has fundraising meat draws from 3 to 5 p.m. every Saturday. There are two chessboards and pool tables available for use free of charge. Members and bona fide guests are welcome. Red Fridays are every second Friday. For more information, call 250-395-2511. 100 MILE q The Family History Centre at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 93 Mile is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m. We have many free premium websites to help in your search. Everyone is welcome.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile House & District Garden Club meets the fourth Saturday of the month, except for July, August and December, in the multipurpose room of the 100 Mile District General Hospital from 10 a.m. to noon. There are membership or drop-in fees. For information, call Lindsay Roberts at 250-791-5756 or Debbie Porter at 250-791-6472. 100 MILE q Horse Lake Christian Fellowship hosts Kidz Club every Monday (except school holidays) for three- to 14-year-olds from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. For more information, call 250-395-1070. 100 MILE q Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group is held every fourth Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, 1-486 Birch Ave. Call 250395-5155 for more information.

INTERLAKES q The Roe Lake and District Recreational meeting is on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Interlakes Hall. Everyone is welcome. Phone 250593-4354 for more information. LAC LA HACHE q The Lac la Hache TOPS chapter 5282 co-ed weightloss support group meets Wednesdays from 8:30-10 a.m. at 3830 Emerald Cres. For more information, contact Hetty at 250396-4253 or Judy at 250-396-7298. KAMLOOPS q The 18th Annual MS Bike – Kamloops Thompson River Ride – takes place on Sept. 22, starting at Riverside Park. Cyclists can pick their own pace and choose to challenge themselves with any one of the ride’s five distance options. To register, or for more information, visit www.msbike.ca or call 250-314-0773. WATCH LAKE q The Watch Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department is in dire need of volunteers, or there is a possibility the department will be forced to close. For information about volunteering, call fire chief Andy Palaniak at 250-456-7460.

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The troll that took up residence for the summer in the Bluebird Road washout at Canim Lake area was evicted last week when the culvert he was living in was replaced. Peter Hart investigated the hole to make sure the troll didn’t leave anything behind.

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leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before September 1, 2013. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. Additional eligible customers include licensed tradesmen and those working towards Skilled Trade certification. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ≠Based on Automotive News classification and 2013 Ram 1500 3.6 L V6 4x2 and 8-speed

is available to qualified customers on the retail purchase/lease of any 2012/2013 Ram 2500/3500 models (excluding Cab & Chassis models) and 2013 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg Cab models) and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram pickup truck or any other manufacturer’s pickup truck. The vehicle must have been owned/

dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *$10,750 in Cash Discounts are available on new 2013 Ram 1500 models (excluding Reg Cab) and consist of $9,250 in Consumer Cash Discounts and $1,500 in Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. See your dealer for complete details. »$1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash

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