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A new method to lobby the provincial government for stable infrastructure funding for regional districts and municipalities has arisen in a financial reform policy document. It suggests the provincial government share some of the bounty if, and when, its revenues rocket from the new resource industries expected to burgeon in upcoming years. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) member endorsed the July 2013 report, prepared by its Select Committee on Local Government Finance, which provides a policy framework for reforming the local government finance system in B.C. Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond co-chaired the committee with Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore. Richmond notes that while the current property-tax structure is “fairly strong” and sound, it lacks the ability to fund future local infrastructure needs over the next two decades. “We are concerned about our ability to fund that, so it is an invitation to the province to sit down with us and endeavour to find a number of solutions to ... assist local government in finding new sources of revenue, and sharing revenue.” The UBCM members also wants to ensure B.C. Liberal government recognizes many of the standards that are being downloaded from senior levels of government to local governments, he explains, such as water and sewer standards. Richmond adds some lower level leaders – including him – believe they are “fixing things that aren’t broken.” They want to be sure the cost of doing infrastructure upgrades doesn’t “strip away” Continued on A4

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Luca Weir, left, made a defensive play against Riley Campbell during a 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association (OHMSA) U8 game at the Soccer Park in 100 Mile House on Sept. 21. Goalie Ethan Mori prepared to make the save. The local minor soccer association season wraps up Sept. 28.

Mill workers ratify contract Ainsworth OSB employees solidify new four-year deal

Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada Local No. 9 (PPWC9) members at the Ainsworth OSB plant in 100 Mile House voted in favour of a new collective agreement on Sept. 8-9. PPPWC9 president Chuck LeBlanc says the new four-year contract was ratified by 68 per cent of votes. “We’ve been negotiating since June [when the previous agreement expired], so it has taken us a few months, but we had a bit of a break through August because of holidays.” He adds the union didn’t have the “same types of problems” as it did in its previous contract bargaining. “I think it was a drastic departure from four years ago in dealing with

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the first year in lieu of a wage increase, which LeBlanc adds is a single cash outlay that doesn’t add to wages. After that, he says pay rates will increase by two per cent next year, two per cent the following year, and then two-anda-half per cent in 2016. - Chuck LeBlanc However, LeBlanc explains there was an additional consideration for CHUCK LEBLANC the electricians, millwrights, mechanics and others working in the trades. the company. It was a more respectful, “The tradesmen out there got a dolopen dialogue-type negotiation, which, lar an hour raise on top of that over the in my view, is extremely important.” four years.” The new collective agreement applies Apart from some minor language only to Ainsworth PPWC9 members changes that were made, he says in 100 Mile House and is in effect the only other noteworthy revision from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2017, he revolves around benefits. notes. Continued on A3 It includes a lump-sum payment for

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Quick thinking saves eagle Soaked eagle rescued from middle of Canim Lake

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When Mike McNeil looked out of the window of his cabin at the east end of Canim Lake around 8 a.m. on Aug. 31, he saw a “commotion” going on in the middle of the lake – about three-quarters to mile away from shore. McNeil says he assumed it was a loon at first glance because these birds often flap their wings around. “But within a second, I knew it wasn’t a loon. I took a second look and I knew it was an eagle right away.” The first thing this avid photographer did was run outside to his pickup truck to get his camera bag. “As I was doing that, I was thinking about how I was going to get this eagle out of the water. Once a bald eagle goes into the water, it can’t get out – it’s got to swim [to land]. Bald eagles can only swim [propelling themselves with their wings] so far and then they get tired and that would be it, McNeil explains. “So my thought was I knew I wasn’t going to get close enough to actually grab the bird because it would have sliced and diced me,” he says with a laugh. As he headed down the beach to get his boat, he grabbed a 30- by 24-inch piece of two-inch thick foam he uses as an archery target. “I grabbed that because I knew it floated and sat low enough in the water. I was hoping he would be smart enough to be able to jump up on this thing.” McNeil jumped into his boat, accompanied by his son, Dylan, and his nephew, Brad Purcha, and they slowly made their way – about seven or eight minutes – towards the eagle, hoping they didn’t scare it. As they got closer to the big bird, McNeil adds he could tell it was really labouring to stay on top of the water. Noting he didn’t see how the bird went into the water, McNeil says it could have gone after a fish that was too big and then couldn’t get enough air to get liftoff. He adds the bird was definitely struggling and spreading its wings

“The only other change which concerned us, and still does, is around the pension plan. Any new hires won’t be going on to the defined benefit plan that Ainsworth currently has, they’ll be going on to a defined contri-

FAST bytes SUSPECT FOUND 100 Mile House RCMP successfully apprehended a wanted man on Sept. 17 after asking for public assistance the day before. A warrant had been issued for Troy Gregory Hamilton for alleged theft under $5,000 in June. He was believed to be living in the 100 Mile House community, so police had released Hamilton’s description and asked the public to call them, or Crime Stoppers, if he was seen.

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This eagle dries off its wings while be dragged to shore after being submerged in the middle of Canim Lake. Quick thinking undoubtedly saved the eagle’s life as it was struggling to swim to shore.

out to keep afloat between efforts to swim to shore. “It was pretty freaked out, because as we approached, we could see it was swimming around in circles.” When they got close to the bird, they slowed to an idle and the eagle immediately started swimming towards the boat. They attached the piece of foam to a ski rope, let it out and slowly circled around the eagle – like they would if they were retrieving a skier in the water – in an effort to get the foam as close as they could to the soaked bird. “Sure enough, he headed right for it and then he jumped up on the foam. The cool thing was I’m sure he knew exactly what we were trying to do. He immediately opened his wings to try to dry off.” McNeil says they slowly headed

to shore and the boys were having a good laugh about the “water skiing eagle.” On three different occasions during the trip back to shore, the eagle attempted to fly off the foam and failed on all three attempts. McNeil would slow down and the bird would hop back onto the foam. Eventually, they got close to the shoreline and the eagle jumped off the foam and swam to shore. It dried off on a neighbour’s property for 20 minutes or so, McNeil says, adding the eagle flew over his beach and cabin, and went on its way. McNeil says he didn’t realize until he downloaded his photographs of the rescue the next day that the eagle had a large fishing plug hooked onto its leg. When he zoomed in on the photos,

McNeil sys it didn’t look like the eagle was hooked but rather it had line wrapped around its foot. Noting the whole rescue effort took around 30 minutes to complete, McNeil says it really made his day. “It’s a memory I’ll have for ever. It’s a good feeling know you could help somebody or some thing like that, especially when there was a good chance it probably wouldn’t have made it without our help. “I’ve grown up on the lake my whole life and that’s the first time I’ve seen an eagle in the water like that.” There was quite a crowd on hand when McNeil and his crew docked the boat, as his wife, Grace, was having a birthday party and there were around 30 family members, friends and neighbours on hand to cheer the rescuers’ arrival.

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bution [DC] plan.” LeBlanc explains that, like the lump-sum payments, the switch over to defined contribution plans for future employees is a bargaining ploy that is becoming more and more common. “[It is] sweeping across North America right now

because of the pension troubles that most defined benefit pension plans are in right now being unfunded.” He says this causes the “most concern” because it divides the membership by having separate pension plans, but he notes the union has some ideas to alle-

viate that in the agreement’s memorandum of understanding. “We have got some subcommittees built into the memorandum, so, hopefully, we can do some good work with it. But, at this point, the new members will be going on to a DC plan.”

Meanwhile, he says the union membership is generally pleased to have a new contract. “I think our members realize that it wasn’t up to the expectations of a lot of them, but it was still a fair representation of what we need to go forward with.”

Two Cariboo politicians recently moved up in the ranks. At the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention in Vancouver on Sept. 16-20, Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond was elected as second vice-president for 2013/14, after serving as its third vice-president last year. On Parliament Hill, Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod has been appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as parliamentary secretary for both the Ministry of Labour and Western Economic Diversification Canada.

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Northern Development Initiative Trust has now launched the Supply Chain Connector. The no-cost online procurement database allows major industry, communities and government to quickly locate northern B.C.based businesses to help them build major projects, and businesses to advertise their expertise for free. The new database initially lists about 1,100 businesses across the region (14 from 100 Mile House) linked to more details, and is online at www.supplychainconnector.ca.

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Finance policy resolution approved at UBCM Conference From A1

from the actual value in any benefits to residents and taxpayers, he notes. The committee representatives sat down with Premier Christy Clark and Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes at last week’s UBCM convention, and Richmond says they are “quite receptive to this” and open to further discussions on the issues. He explains part of the strategy is in pointing out to the province that its desire to grow the economy through

resource development centre during the 2010 is shared by wildfires, local governRichmond ments, which explains this could also be all limits what also sharing in infrastructure the revenue if they can conthe economy tinue to fund prospers. from property “ [ T h i s ] taxation. Al would provide Richmond “This coman incentive for mittee was local governput together ment to be an active as a result of over 300 partner in developing resolutions from our that economy.” members over the years As the municipalities about doing something and regional districts about local governtake on more responsi- ment financing. And, of bility, such as the “huge course, it’s partly driven expense” the CRD by industry and business incurred handling an saying their property emergency response taxes are too high.”

Budget update boasts balance, rising revenues

The UBCM executive struck the committee in 2012 and tasked it with examining the sufficiency of revenue tools local governments have for providing their range of services, and if needed, to recommend changes. The committee met from November 2012 to July 2013 in

order to have the report ready prior to the 2013 UBCM Convention. The Strong Fiscal Futures: A Blueprint for Strengthening BC Local Governments’ Finance System report can be downloaded online at www.ubcm.ca/EN/ main/convention/2013convention.html.

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Getting in the spirit recently in anticipation of Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30 are Cariboo Regional District Area L (Lone Butte-Interlak es) Director Bruce Rattray, left, board chair Al Richmond, Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom and Area K (East Chilcotin) Director Chad Mernett.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper has once again prorogued Parliament, this time for a month. The House of Commons was slated to resume sitting on Sept. 16, but will now return after Thanksgiving on Oct. 16, since Harper recently obtained approval for his request by Governor General David Johnston. It is the Prime Minister’s fourth prorogation since taking office in 2006. He did not divulge his reasons for delaying the Commons sitting by four weeks, but many are calling it a convenient way to cool off the senate expenses controversy, which has been plaguing the Conservative government all year. While there were scattered protests at MP offices across the country, local objections didn’t spare KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod when neatly-painted graffiti marked a silent, but illegal protest in 100 Mile House. Someone painted PROROGUED (AGAIN) in a rubber-

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stamp-like marking across McLeod’s 100 Mile House constituency office sign over her Fifth Street entrance at the South Cariboo Business Centre on, or prior to, Sept. 14. (The sign has since been replaced.) The graffiti may be an isolated, local incident, as McLeod says she is not aware of it happening at any other Conservative constituency offices, including at her other offices in Kamloops and Ottawa. “I think it is actually fairly immature.” Many campaign signs are vandalized during election periods, she notes, but prorogation is a “very normal reset” process. Majority governments often employ this method to signal and set out a new legislative agenda, and McLeod says this is no different. “This prorogation is a very routine reset of a midterm government.”

She adds proroguing Parliament is required in order to deliver the throne speech the Conservatives have planned this fall. Meanwhile, Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau seized the opportunity to point out his party is back at work on Parliament Hill this week to talk about policy and its platform for the 2015 election. “While Stephen

Harper has decided to delay Parliament’s return by a month, Liberals are here working to build a plan for a stronger economy and a stronger middle class.” He notes actions are underway for the Liberal’s Economic Council of Advisors to bring experts together with Canadians to discuss current economic challenges. McLeod maintains her government’s position that the prorogue process is common in Commons. “We are midterm, we have moved through almost all of our things that we indicated to Canadians we were going to do in terms of a legislative agenda,

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Aboriginal education important

ith the start of another postsecondary school year, our government is working diligently to ensure Aboriginal people can access the education and training they will need to take full advantage of job openings we expect in the years ahead. Labour market forecasts estimate one million jobs will be available here by 2020 – and 43 per cent of them will require trades or technical training. Just imagine the opportunities that will be available to Aboriginal people and other British Columbians: one million jobs because the world believes in the relationships and the strong economy we have built. That is why we’re aligning skills training and labour market programs, so we can meet regional employment demands: a prime example is the oil and gas industry in the North. We know there is significant untapped human resource potential in British

Columbia’s Aboriginal with the strong support of communities. In fact, our Aboriginal partners, Aboriginal people represent as well as public postour youngest and fastestsecondary institutions. growing demographic and It is a roadmap to help they are a key area of focus Aboriginal learners succeed. for our government. It is based on mutual Participation by respect and it enhances Aboriginal people in the participation by Aboriginal workforce is partners in the key to achieving social, cultural the goals of the and economic B.C. Jobs Plan. lives of their Ensuring there communities, is access to the province and post-secondary global society. education and Working with training when our Aboriginal and where it and postis needed will secondary Amrik improve lives and partners, we have Virk build stronger implemented communities. programs In 2010/11, that include more than 2,700 credentials community-based training were awarded to Aboriginal delivery, which puts students – up from 2,100 work-related training and in 2006-07. Our goal is to education programs right in increase the number of Aboriginal communities. credentials awarded to more We’re providing more than 4,600 by 2020. financial support for The Aboriginal Poststudent awards and Secondary Education and scholarships to help Training Policy Framework Aboriginal learners reach was launched in June 2012, their education and career

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nce again, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has prorogued Parliament and it’s leaving a distaste in mouths of some members of the general government. In fact, it is Harper’s fourth prorogation since he took the reins of the federal government in 2006. As has been the case for the prime minister – both in times of having a minority or a majority government – whenever the heat is on and he is unable to deflect it with an adept counterattack against the Opposition, he either leaves Ottawa or he shuts the House of Commons down. This furor is over the Senate expenses controversy, and try as they may, Harper and his Conservative MPs are unable to stem the groundswell of discontent over how some Tory-appointed senators have been caught with their hands in the cookie jar. The longer the housing expense scandal is investigated, the more its being alleged that there was an attempted cover-up by the upper echelons of the Tory government. While the public outcry has been somewhat subdued this time, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod’s 100 Mile House constituency office sign received some graffiti when POROROGUE (AGAIN) looked like it was stamped on it. The local MP called the act “fairly immature” and we agree. Any act of vandalism is childish, especially political vandalism. There are so many different avenues for people to get their message across to a politician or political party – face-to-face meetings, phone calls or letters to the politician and letters to the editor, which will open it up to public debate. Meanwhile, McLeod says the use of proroguing is a normal way for government to set out a new legislative agenda. “This prorogation is a very routine reset of a midterm government,” she noted. However, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair says it’s the tactic of a desperate government worn out by ethical scandals and mismanagement. New Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau notes that while the Tories have decided to delay the return to the House by a month, his MPs are back on Parliament Hill working on a plan to “build a stronger economy and a stronger middle class.” The prorogue does provide the one thing the Tory government needs right now – the closure shelters the government from being under the microscope of Canadian taxpayers. Hopefully, they can “reset” the new political agenda and then move forward in a positive parliamentary manner. This would include being accountable for all that it does and being open and transparent about all that it wants to do. This is the kind of government Canadian taxpayers want and deserve.

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goals. In November 2012, we set up the $2-million Aboriginal Emergency Assistance Fund to reduce financial barriers to accessing and completing post-secondary education and training for Aboriginal learners. Currently, we are working with our education partners in the K-12 system to improve Aboriginal students’ transition rates to post-secondary education. We hope by providing better information about labour market needs – and the training that is available – families will be able to make informed choices during the K-12 years that will support their transition to post-secondary education and the labour market. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and I’m looking forward to what the future holds for Aboriginal people, and for all British Columbians. Amrik Virk is the B.C. Minister of Advanced Education.

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Tories failing Aboriginal students To the editor: While the Conservatives have spent the summer talking about their forthcoming First Nations Education Act, they continue to ignore the elephant in the room: the federal government dramatically underfunds First Nations

students’ education. For a country like Canada, it’s shocking that only one-third of high school students on reserve graduate each year. And while the reasons are complex, one stands out: the federal government, which is solely respon-

Canadian Pacific Flight 21 monument ceremony appreciated To the editor: As we just attended the unveiling of the Canadian Pacific Flight 21 monument at the 100 Mile Visitor Centre, we’d like to thank Ruth Peterson, Didi Henderson and all who contributed to the monument itself. It’s a beautiful cairn and as a retired employee of CP Air who knew the crew and was extremely upset many years ago when this happened, I can’t tell you what it means to find such a nice place to remember our friends.

I’d also like to thank all the people who spent many hours with the search in very difficult conditions so many years ago. Thanks to all of you who came and made this such beautiful occasion, including the violinist and the young man who read out all the names of the crew and passengers. It was a very moving experience for us. Glenn Jeffrey, retired CP Air line engineer, Margaret Jeffrey Lake Country

Fix road to landfill To the editor: We are writing in regards to the new dump rules I would like to say that if the main road leading up to the 100 Mile dump was maintained properly, that more town residents would use it. It is not that you may need to pay as much as the fact that most people don’t want their vehicles destroyed in the process. The smaller dump sites are all paved. Why can’t 100 Mile dump’s main road be maintained? Barry and Roann Ignace 100 Mile House

sible for financing First Nations education, only funds First Nations students two-thirds of the average funding per student that the provinces provide to other schools. This financing gap contributes to lower test scores, stunning dropout rates and a failure to equip students with the tools they need to compete and succeed in the modern workforce. It’s a big problem, especially since more than one-quarter of the Aboriginal people in Canada are less than 14 years old. This is a huge loss for our economy. Canada is coping with a lack of

highly skilled people in the workforce, a problem which is projected to worsen. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders say higher investments in Aboriginal education are needed to employ this generation. One study found that by increasing Aboriginal education rates to the same level as non-Aboriginal Canadians, it could add $160 billion to the economy over the next seven years alone. Sadly, nothing is being done, government spin notwithstanding. Despite the Conservatives being in

power for almost eight years, the Auditor General found the government cannot demonstrate any progress in closing the First Nations education gap. Their record of neglect is shameful and they continue to deny there is even a problem. Giving all children a high-quality, relevant education and an equal opportunity to succeed is a core Canadian value. It is the right thing to do, and it’s also good for economic growth. It’s high time we closed the gap. Carolyn Bennett Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic

Kinder Morgan should pay government To the editor: I believe there are two types of fees Kinder Morgan should be required to pay the government of British Columbia should a decision be made to approve the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion, which would consist of the construction of a second pipeline from Edmonton, Alberta to Greater Vancouver. These fees include essential fees and royalties/taxes. Essential Fees The following are some of the most important fees that the B.C. government should charge Kinder Morgan. These fees must not be considered as a source of profit for the province. The government of B.C. must

have a 100 per cent guarantee that these fees, whatever their eventual dollar amount may be, will be paid by Kinder Morgan. If Kinder Morgan cannot meet all of these requirements, they should not be given permission to proceed with the project. • An annual lease fee for the use of Crown land in the construction and operation of the pipeline. • All costs associated with oil spills from the pipeline and tankers. • All costs associated with removing the pipeline and restoring the land used by Kinder Morgan for the project to an acceptable standard as set by the provincial government when the pipeline is no longer needed. • Fair compensation to the residents of British Columbia for

having the project constructed in their province. • Fair compensation to the First Nations regarding the construction and operation of the project. Royalties/taxes Any royalties and/or taxes that Kinder Morgan is to pay the government of British Columbia should be considered to be any amounts over and above the essential fees. In years to come, should the project proceed, the people of British Columbia should not have to pay billions and billions of dollars for unexpected costs associated with the project. Norman Gibson West Vancouver

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familiar scare rhetoric about “toxic times that received from a bank of meters. microwave radiation” that’s promoted by BCUC staff added, for comparison, the people trying to make money by exploiting radio signal level emitted by a human fear. body. It’s 0.018 per cent. What this means One of the experts retained by FortisBC is your spouse snoring beside you is a was Dr. Yakov Shkolnikov, an electrical stronger source of RF than a whole wall of engineer with advanced degrees smart meters. from Princeton and Cornell Experts put up by opponents universities. His testimony didn’t fare so well. One was Jerry was not challenged by any of Flynn, a retired Canadian Forces the lineup of opponents. A officer from Kelowna who sample of his findings illustrates travels around taking readings, the absurdity of this whole talking to elderly people about discussion. alleged hazards of meters, and Shkolnikov calculated that making claims to the media a cell phone in use generates about what he has called the radio signals that reach 10 per single biggest threat to human Tom cent of the international safety health today. Fletcher code limit. A microwave oven The BCUC found his military generates 2.3 per cent of the safe experience not “relevant,” limit. A cordless phone: 1.25 per cent. A and his evidence frequently “incorrect, wi-fi signal: 0.0045 per cent. exaggerated and/or unsubstantiated.” A bank of smart meters, not separated Then there was Curtis Bennett, who by a wall, registers 0.0019 per cent. The described himself as “chief science natural background RF level is 0.013 per officer” for a company called Thermoguy. cent. Note the decimal place. The level in He spoke on behalf of West Kootenay the middle of a wilderness is more than 10 Concerned Citizens. In a 2012 letter to

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espite efforts to keep the smart meter “controversy” alive by repeating imaginary health claims, the end is near. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has made what sounds like a final offer to holdouts. You want to keep your old mechanical meter, fill your boots. It’ll cost you an extra $35 a month, starting in December. If you insist on a “radio off ” wireless meter, there will be a setup fee of $100 and a monthly fee of $20 to have someone collect the readings. These charges are to be reviewed by the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC), the independent panel that smart meter opponents want to review BC Hydro’s whole smart grid project. As it happens, the BCUC recently did just that for an application by FortisBC to install wireless meters for its Okanagan and Kootenay customers. The meters were approved, and the findings are instructive. The BCUC report notes that it received “many” complaints about smart meter signals being added to existing radio frequency (RF) sources. Some used

the B.C. energy ministry, Bennett warned of the danger of smart meters triggering “molecular earthquakes.” The BCUC panel wrote: “While Mr. Bennett has an electrician’s knowledge of electrical systems, it is clear that he is unqualified to give expert opinion evidence on the health effects of RF, exposure standards for RF, engineering, physics or geological phenomena, such as earthquakes.” Citizens for Safe Technology put up one Dr. Donald Maisch, who claimed to have experience with this issue in Australia. The panel noted that Maisch runs EMFacts Consultancy, and agreed with FortisBC’s argument that “Dr. Maisch’s consulting livelihood depends upon public fears and concerns about RF exposure.” Would you like this circus of quackery to be restaged over BC Hydro’s program, at your expense? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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the province Thieves mess up jewelry swap in Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD — The travelling jewelry thieves have resurfaced in Abbotsford, but this time their victim got the better end of the scam. Const. Ian MacDonald said a woman in her 70s was walking along her street one day last week when a dark sedan with two or three people pulled up beside her. A woman in her 30s emerged from the vehicle and asked for directions to the hospital. When the older woman provided the information, the younger one hugged her in apparent appreciation, and left with her companions. Soon after, the senior woman realized that the necklace she had been wearing had been swapped with a different one. “She determined it was a higher grade of gold than what she was wearing,” MacDonald said. The woman turned over the necklace to the Abbotsford Police Department. The scam, which was reported several times in Abbotsford in April and May, typically involves the thieves targeting people with expensive jewelry and, using distraction techniques and a sleight of hand, swapping their jewelry with cheaper costume pieces. In this case, MacDonald surmises the culprits mistakenly used a real gold necklace instead of a fake one when they did the swap.

Police deem arson cause of blaze SALMON ARM - Salmon Arm RCMP have confirmed a Sept. 9 fire at Pedro Gonzales Fruit and Garden Ltd. was the result of arson. “We have established the source of the fire and are speaking to various witnesses with respect to their observations,” said Sgt. Carlos Tettolowski Monday. “I expect the investigation to last several weeks.” Pedro’s co-owner Dale Ruth is happy to leave the investigation in the hands of police. “The RCMP are doing a great job,” he says. Shock and despair over the fire that destroyed a feed barn, half of the main sales building and the product inside, are turning to hope and gratitude for the whole family. Pedro’s will remain open until late fall.

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100 Mile RCMP responded to 79 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Missing girl found On Sept. 22 at 8:15 p.m., 100 Mile House RCMP was dispatched to a report of an 11-yearold girl who may have run away from her residence on Tatton Station Road. A police dog was brought in from Williams Lake to conduct a search of the large rural property and outbuildings. South Cariboo Search & Rescue was then called in to conduct a physical search of the surrounding area. Given the age of the girl and the inclement weather overnight, further Search & Rescue resources were brought in from Kamloops and Williams Lake to continue searching through the morning. At dawn, a local helicopter was deployed with thermal-imaging equipment to search the area. While the search area was expanding, 100 Mile RCMP was advised at 7:40 a.m. by School District #27 bus garage that the young girl had been located by a bus driver walking on Tatton Station Road

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Police and emergency vehicles responded to a single-vehicle incident on Highway 97 near 93 Mile the afternoon of Sept. 23. According to 100 Mile House RCMP, the driver of a northbound Pontiac Sunfire swerved to miss a deer and lost control. The vehicle crossed the southbound lane and rolled into the ditch. The driver, who suffered non-life threatening injuries, was extricated from the car and transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital.

east of where the search command centre had been set up. The young girl was picked up from the bus by the RCMP and returned to her family. She did not suffer any medical issues after being outside overnight. 100 Mile RCMP would like to thank all of the Search & Rescue volunteers and community members who assisted in bringing this matter to a successful conclusion. Roadside prohibition On Sept. 21, shortly before 11 p.m. CaribooChilcotin Traffic Services observed a red Ford Ranger being operated without taillights on Alder Avenue

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West Fraser Mill fire 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue had nine members respond to a fire in the planer room at West Fraser Mill’s 100 Mile Lumber on Exeter Road at 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 23. Fire chief Darrell Blades says the fire was contained to the planer room and nobody was injured. “The sprinklers did

what they were suppose to do and held the fire and limited the damage. We’re still looking into [the cause]. Right now, it looks like the planer heads over-heated and caused a small fire.” The firefighters were on scene for close to 90 minutes. No structural damage is reported. Chicken coup fire 100 Mile House FireRescue responded to a chicken coup fire in the 5600 block of Canim-

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Sometime during the overnight hours of Sept. 19 to 20, unknown culprits stole four winter tires from the back of a pickup truck parked in the 400 block of Cedar Avenue. At 6:45 a.m. on Sept. 22, a male dressed in grey pants and a black hoodie with something covering his face broke into the rear door of the Total Pet Store in the Pinkney Complex in 100 Mile House. Approximately $1,000 of product was stolen from the store. 100 Mile RCMP are looking for the publics assistance in solving this crime. If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

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Hendrix Lake Road northeast of 100 Mile House from midnight to 2 a.m. on Sept. 23. “There were no injuries to any people, but the chickens didn’t survive,” says Blades. “It appears a heating lamp fell and it hit the floor and started a fire.”

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Canadian Mental Health Association – South Cariboo Branch would like to sincerely thank the many people and organizations who support Soupe de Tour – our community’s volunteer operated mobile soup kitchen. In particular we would like to thank the District of 100 Mile House, Royal Canadian Legion, Williams Lake and District Credit Union, and the Hun City Hunnies, as well as the many individual donors, for their financial contributions and donations of produce and other ingredients. We especially appreciate the wonderful, hardworking Soup Group volunteers who prepare and deliver the delicious soup prepared at the Lodge kitchen. We would also like to recognize the CMHA SCB Board of Directors and staff for their work in raising funds for non-government funded programs such as Soupe de Tour, through events such as Ride Don’t Hide and the Festival of Trees.

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Working through the pine beetle invasion The manufacture of log and timber homes has been a key industry in the CaribooChilcotin for many years. Recently, the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition (CCBAC) has been proud to support the industry in research and marketing initiatives that address industry issues that are barriers to penetrating new markets. The manufacture of log and timber homes is important to the Cariboo-Chilcotin. The industry adds value to the forest industry and positively impacts the overall economy of the area. These homes are in

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construction for energy consumption and comparing the results to traditional building methods, it is hoped that these structures will be soon be recognized as a certified and approved product in the building codes of most, if not all, jurisdictions. This recognition will also be an important marketing tool, as energy consumption is a key factor for people considering a log or timber-frame home. An effective marketing strategy is a key element of this project and is critical to the ongoing success and growth of this industry. Marketing surveys have been conducted and strategies are being developed to ensure log- and timber-home manufacturers can operate successfully now, as well as plan for future market trends. As market conditions improve in the United States, CCBAC

is confident it will see a resurgence of this industry in the region. People are encouraged to visit www. bclogandtimberbuild ers.com/ and learn more about the industry that is so much a part of our history and our culture. The focus of CCBAC is on economic diversification, education and social sustainability, and this project is an excellent example of what can be done when stakeholders work together for a common cause. CCBAC was pleased to work with the Pine Beetle Epidemic Response Branch of the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, the BC Log and Timber Building Industry Association, Western Economic Diversification and the other Beetle Action Coalitions to ensure the success of this project. Other examples of

C CBAC-supp or ted projects in the region include The Gavin Lake Trail project; the “Ride the Cariboo” Mountain Bike Project, and “Art is Your Business” workshops. The Gavin Lake Project was spearheaded by the Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre and provides accessible trails so locals and visitors can enjoy the outdoors, even with a physical disability. The “Ride the Cariboo” project is led by the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium and promotes the mountain biking experience in Cariboo communities and is already proving to be a significant draw for tourism. The “Art is Your Business” workshops led by Island Mountain Arts provided area artists with the tools they need if they wish to create an income from their passion.

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mit their own children’s artwork or teachers can enter the work of the whole classroom. Children from across the province are invited to draw a picture of what the forests in their communities mean to them. There will be three agegroup winners. Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate to Chapters and will have their pictures published in the ABCFP and TLA magazines and posted on the websites of both organizations. Pick up your pencil crayons and visit the ABCFP or the TLA websites to download the art competition entry form at www. abcfp.ca or www.tla.ca.

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Alternative uses of forested land

The next time you sit down to breakfast, why don’t you pour some British Columbia-made maple syrup over your waffles or pancakes? That’s right – maple syrup is produced right here in B.C. Not only that, birch syrup is also produced, which last year was voted one of the top-10 food trends in Canada. B.C. maple syrup is produced using the sap of the Bigleaf maple which grows primarily on Vancouver Island and in some regions of coastal mainland B.C. Birch syrup is primarily produced in the Cariboo region. Different than traditional maple syrup, it is not as sweet and reputed to have a more caramellike flavour. The provincial government recently expanded its list of “Qualifying Agricultural Uses” to include broad leaf maple and birch sap or syrup. Considered a breakthrough for

this emerging sector, the new status will provide more flexibility for producers to meet the requirements to maintain farm status. Maple and birch trees can be tapped for their sap and used to produce high quality, highvalue niche market products such as syrup, barbeque sauce and candy, including tasty fudge

and chewy toffee. The syrup is a very versatile product and can be used on pancakes, as a sweetener, a glaze for meats, topping for ice-cream, and in salad dressings and sauces. Birch and Bigleaf maple syrup and syrup products can be purchased directly from independent producers.

Forest Practices Board: promoting sound forest management in B.C. The Forest Practices Board’s 2012/13 annual report summarizes the board’s work during the year, as published in 29 reports, as well as highlighting work currently underway. “When the Forest and Range Practices Act was introduced in 2004, it was understood improvements would be necessary as circumstances changed and we gained experience with the new regulatory approach,” says Forest

Practices Board (FPB) chair Al Gorley. “Now, nearly a decade later, there is clearly a need to take a look at how we are managing British Columbia’s public forests. “We have started work on a series of reports that draw on our findings since 2004, preparing bulletins on key subjects like managing cumulative effects,

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professional reliance and public involvement. We hope this work will help focus the public and decision-makers on the right questions as improvements to B.C.’s forest and range management framework are contemplated.” Topics reported on this year range in scope from the effectiveness of the province’s reforestation efforts to its progress in establishing old-growth management areas. The board completed 16 audits of forestry and range operations, nine investigations of public complaints and responded to 63 concerns from the public. The FPB is B.C.’s independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices, reporting its findings and recommendations directly to the public and government. The board: • Audits forest and range practices on public lands; • Audits appropriateness of government

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Hundreds of Nova Scotia lobsters have airplane tickets booked for British Columbia, as tickets here continue to sell for the third annual 100 Mile House Rotary Club Lobsterfest. “We’ve sold out every year, so I imagine we will again,” says Rotarian Scott Saito. “We’ve got a handful of tickets left. The auction has a great line up this year. We’re all set and ready to go. Lobsters are ordered and flying in from Nova Scotia on Friday [Sept. 27].”

The event raised close to $20,000 last year and the Rotary Club wants to raise upwards of $25,000 at this year’s event, which starts at 6 p.m. at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Saturday (Sept. 28). All the money raised goes to local charitable causes and projects. Saito estimates about $35,000 worth of goods and services will be available on the silent and live auction blocks. “It’s a great event to bring the community together. We’ve raised a lot of money. We’ve been successful in the past and we’re looking forward to doing it again.” Tickets are $75 each, which includes a tax receipt of $40. They are available at the RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty office at 2-441 Alder Ave. in 100 Mile House, or by phone by calling Maureen Pinkney at 250-395-0462. “If they get in touch with any Rotarian, we’ll surely get tickets into their hands up until we’re sold out,” Saito adds. “There are a lot of pieces involved in putting it together. It’s our club’s third year now and we’re getting better at it. It’s becoming a bit more streamlined. This year should be our smoothest yet.”

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Sadie Lawrence, left, Cindy Brown, Chelsea Cole and store owner Steve MacPhail help prepare Tim Hortons Smile Cookies on Sept. 23. Available all week for $1 each, they’re always a hit, and all proceeds go to the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society.

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The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign is back. From Sept. 23 until Oct. 2, Tim Hortons customers can purchase a freshly baked chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $1, with 100 per cent of the proceeds being donated by Tim Hortons restaurant owners to support local charities, hospitals and community programs. “It’s amazing to see the difference $1 can make,” say Steve and Barb MacPhail, 100 Mile House Tim Hortons owners. “We are proud of our ongoing commitment to the Food Bank and want to thank our loyal guests for their generous support of the Smile Cookie campaign year after year. We encourage everyone to visit us this week to get their delicious Smile Cookie in support of a great cause.” Locally, 100 Mile Tim Hortons restaurant owners and customers have helped raise more than $24,000 for the Food Bank since 2009. “The 100 Mile House Food Bank Society is sincerely appreciative of once again being supported by Barb and

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We are proud of our ongoing commitment to the Food Bank and want to thank our loyal guests for their generous support of the Smile Cookie campaign year after year. – Steve MacPhail

Steve MacPhail of the 100 Mile Tim Hortons,” says Food Bank secretary Kathy Haveman. “What kind, caring, generous and supportive people they are, as well as having a wonderful staff. Without the support of community-minded people like Steve and Barb, the Food Bank would have trouble meeting our goals. Many thanks to the MacPhails and

their awesome staff.” The Smile Cookie campaign started in 1996 to help raise funds for the Hamilton Children’s Hospital in Ontario and has grown to become a major fundraiser at Tim Hortons restaurants across North America. Last year, the campaign raised more than $4 million across Canada and the United States. Nationally, more than 350 local charities

are supported each year through the campaign. New this year, Canadians can send their friends and family a virtual Smile-o-Gram by visiting www.timhortons.com/smile cookie. Simply choose from a list of messages or create a custom message for your Smileo-Gram then share via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail. Visit www.timhor tons.com/smilecookie to learn more about the charities the Smile Cookie campaign supports across Canada or join the Smile Cookie conversation at www. twitter.com/timhortons and www.facebook. com/Tim Hortons.

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CFEC celebrating silver anniversary Twenty-five years of phenomenal growth, community service counselling, education, support or referral with a vision of enriched families living with vitality,” says CFEC executive director Lisa De Paoli, “and we look

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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. How it started The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Society began with the idea of having a counselling centre in the 100 Mile House area. The idea evolved during a brainstorming session of a few caring women about 25 years ago. They originally set up in a small room upstairs in the Rosewood Building in downtown 100 Mile and operated under the umbrella of Burden Bearers of Canada. They had one counsellor, Carol Myers, and a volunteer, Diane Krumm, who booked appointments from her home.

forward to our next 25 years of service.” Come to the centre on Sept. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the 25th anniversary. There will be the Bouncy

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Carol Meyers was the first counsellor and executive director for the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre when it first started 25 years ago.

In September 1988, the group registered as the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Society. The society received its first grant, a Strengthening the Family Counselling Grant, and with some other ministry money, was able to expand from three employees to 13. CFEC offered programs on assertiveness, self-esteem, pregnancy counselling and adoption. As a result of continued growth, the society needed more space, and in 1992, it moved its offices to the new Birch Park Place. This space was shared with the Drug and Alcohol Counselling office. In 1996, more room was created when the

landlord added to the building to give CFEC a large classroom and two new offices. The society took on two new programs in 1998. The first was the Child Care Resource Referral and the second was Cariboo Family Connections, (prenatal and postnatal support) situated in a house behind Safeway. They were able to move in under the same roof when a larger location was obtained in 2002, but with the everexpanding needs of the community, the CFEC still had another move to make to its current location at 486 Birch Ave. In 2004, the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder program was awarded to CFEC to

provide counselling, support and referral to families affected by this disorder. In 2008, the former Youth Centre was reinvented as the Youth Zone under CFEC’s auspices. That same year, the society took over co-ordination of two early childhood funding programs, Make Children First and Success by 6. Cariboo Family Connections also added new programs, such as the Dads and Tots and the Community Kitchen, which supported families by offering classes in healthy cooking. “The society is proud to be a centre that strengthens the quality of personal, family and community life through

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FAST bytes RODEO WRAPS UP Alex Fraser Park in Quesnel hosted to the BC Rodeo Association 2013 Championship Finals on Sept. 13-15, where several local competitors finished in the money. Rika Wieth of Lone Butte finished third in breakaway roping and took home $296.66. Nick Teixeira of Kamloops and Ty Lytton of 108 Mile won team roping on Sept 14 ($500) and went fourth in team roping on Sept. 15 ($125). Kraig Loring of Clinton finished tied for fourth/fifth in junior steer riding and won $31.25.

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Fans packed the South Cariboo Rec. Centre and witnessed a first. The 100 Mile House Wranglers of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League played its inaugural season home opener against the Chase Heat on Sept. 21, dropping the contest 5-1 after beating the Heat 3-0 on the road the night before. Did a loss make the night any less special for the 682 in attendance? “Absolutely not,” answers Tom Bachynski, Wranglers club president.

“To be able to sit down and look around and see how many people were excited about it, how many people want to high five you and fist pump you for getting a team here – the community responded in probably a bigger way than I expected. Now, we have to build on that momentum. It was very exciting. I didn’t sleep much Saturday night.” The loss moves the Wranglers’ record to 3-2 after playing the first four regular season games on the road. Coach/general manager Doug Rogers says penalty trouble and injuries were issues against the Heat. Jayden Syrota was lost to injury in a previous game, while Henry Hart was ejected

after a fight and Kenny Nordstrom received a 10 minute misconduct. “When any team loses three of their top 5 defencemen for an extended period of time it creates match-up problems. We are not deep enough where we can lose those three defenceman and compete in this league. It comes down to discipline and composure and it was lacking on Saturday night.” Luke Santerno scored 100 Mile House’s first and only goal of the contest to tie the game 1-1 in the second period. Tyson Levesque assisted on the play. Continued on A26

Organizers of 100 Mile House Special Olympics are looking for more volunteers to enhance its programming and offer more sports to the athletes that participate. Interested people can contact Kristin Webster, North and Central Interior Manager of Community Development, at 250570-1455 or via e-mail at kwebster@special olympics.bc.ca. Denise Barker is the local co-ordinator of the 100 Mile House Special Olympics. She can be reached at 250397-2352. She will also be at the R&R Fair at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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100 Mile House & District Soccer Association teams will play their final games of the season at the Soccer Park on Sept. 28. The games start at 9 a.m. with a Knights of Columbus barbecue around 11 a.m. 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association president Jennifer Appleby says the association is collecting soccer jerseys and T-shirts to donate to children in central America.

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Tomahawks ready for CIHL season Senior men’s hockey team looks to improve defensively

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The Lac la Hache Tomahawks of the Central Interior Hockey League have solidified their lineup ahead of the 2013/14 season. Coach Al Navrot says the senior men’s hockey club has a good mix of new players and returning veterans, including the top scoring line of Wilfred Robbins, Wade Balbirnie and Robin Gilbert. One issue the coach was looking to address ahead of tryouts – which wrapped up Sept. 19 – was adding depth to the lineup. He’s hoping that’s the case, but says he won’t really know until the season starts. “Time will tell. We have some new young guys. The games will show us where we’re at.”

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Grant Johnson worked on his shooting with goaltender Jordan Stump during the recent tryouts for the Lac la Hache Tomahawks of the Central Interior Hockey League. The senior men’s hockey team’s coach Al Navrot says he is looking for better defensive work from his players this season.

Lac la Hache meets the Williams Lake Stampeders on Oct. 5 in the season opener.

The Tomahawks home opener is slated Oct. 12 against the Quesnel Kangaroos.

The Tomahawks finished the 2012/13 season 6-11-1 with 93 goals for (among the

most in the league) and 109 goals against (also among the most in the league). “Offence comes natural to our team,” Navrot says. “We can score goals. It’s preventing them. “We need all our players playing defence. We have good goaltending, but they can’t carry the whole load. “We have to become stronger in our own end. As soon as we turn the puck over, we have to move to defence and start pressuring them... and work together to shut the other guys down.” The Tomahawks practice tonight (Sept. 25) in Williams Lake, and 100 Mile House area skaters are welcome to practise with the Tomahawks on Wednesday nights at Rolf Zeis Memorial

Barrel racers run in Kamloops Fractions of a second separate riders at BCBRA finals

A number of riders from the 100 Mile House area were among the hundreds competing at the British Columbia Barrel Racing Association finals in Kamloops recently. Dawnna Robertson of Horse Lake rode to a personal best on her horse, Babydoll, in the 2D placings on Aug. 30. Robertson finished 28th with a time of 17.497 seconds. Robertson says the fact Babydoll is barrel racing again after a serious injury a few years ago is amazing. “Something spooked her through a fence and she ripped her whole chest open. I have pictures of the injury ... it would make you sick to look at them. “She’s pretty phenomenal. Every time I get a good run on her I’m thrilled.” Robertson finished with a total time of 53.848 after three days of racing (Aug. 30-Sept.

1), which was good enough for 19th in the 3D placings. On Aug. 31, Robertson finished 41st in 3D placings with 17.966, and on Sept. 1, she raced to 76th in the 3D placings with a time of 18.385. Claire Myers of Interlakes rode her horse, Seran, to a 27th-

place finish with a time of 17.477 in the 2D placings on Aug. 30, before finishing 32nd in the 2D placings with a time of 17.542 on Sept. 1. With a time of 17.822, Tracey Gentry of Lone Butte finished 17th in 3D placings on her horse, Drum’s Legacy.

On Aug. 31, she finished 10th in the 4D placings with a time of 18.696, and on Sept. 1, she finished 84th in 3D placings with 18.514. She finished with an overall time of 55.066, good enough for 55th overall in 3D placings. Raven Gentry of Lone Butte rode her

horse, Jet, to 66th place in 3D placings with a time of 18.337 on Aug. 30. She finished 24th in 4D placings with a time of 18.813 on Aug. 31 and 11th in 4D placings with a time of 18.858 on Sept. 1. She finished 82nd overall in the 3D placings, with a total time of 56.008.

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‘Code Three’ duathlon raised money for local youth

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was another marathon,” says Sanford, who did the bike ride portion of the race. “I like getting out and being active with the kids.” Code Three was an inaugural event, organized by 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue and sponsored by Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., with donations from area businesses, including the Williams Lake and District Credit Union. Borg says they’ll start advertising the event much sooner next year to attract more participants and also look at marking the trails more clearly for the runners and bikers. “This was kind of a test run for us with the full expectation to it again annually.”

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“I think it’s a win when everybody walks away feeling they accomplished something.” That’s organizer Veronica Borg’s impression of the “Code Three” duathlon, which saw a number of area residents run and bike along the 99 Mile Ski Trails to raise money for at-risk youth programming and the Hun City Mountain Bike Club on Sept. 21. “The feedback was the course was a bit of challenge, but [participants] wouldn’t have changed anything.” The duathlon saw individuals and teams complete a five-kilometre run, a 15-km bike ride and another fivekm run. Donations are still coming in and a final tally of all the money raised will be done this week. A team of three teachers from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School were among the participants. “I know we have a lot of at-risk youth in the community,” says Crystal Dawn Langton. “If I can put in $20 and do a run and do my part, I’m happy to do anything to support our kids.” Joining Langton were David Henderson and Ian Watson. Wade Balbirnie and his son, Brandon, 14, also participated. Wade says the outdoor recreation event was perfect for them. “Our whole family is

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100 Mile House resident Wade Balbirnie was one of nine participants at the Code Three duathlon organized by 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue at the 99 Mile Ski Trails on Sept. 21. Balbirnie won the 25-kilometre race, while his son Brandon, 16, finished in second. The event raised funds for local at-risk youth programs and the Hun City Mountain Bike Club.

into exercise. We have four kids. All four of our kids participate in various sports in town. “A lot of their friends need support and that sort of thing. Any bit we can do to help out, we’re willing to do.” Wade crossed the finish line first on Saturday, followed by Brandon. In third place was the team of Rob Sanford and son, Colton, 10, and Tom Szatmari. Fourth place went Kristi MacKenzie and in fifth were

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The Wranglers had chances offensively throughout the game, having a goal disallowed and also a penalty shot and power play opportunities. Chase had a 2-1 lead going into the third before notching three unanswered tallies. Shots on goal were even at 28-28. “Their goalie played well, but we needed to get more traffic in front, and this didn’t happen,” Rogers says. “We will need our work ethic to get back to where it was on Friday night (Sept. 20 in Chase) if we want to have success this upcoming weekend.” The Wranglers host the Golden Rockets (0-5) Friday (Sept. 27) and then host the North Okanagan Knights (3-0-1) here on Saturday (Sept. 28). Puck drop is 7 p.m. both nights. Bachynski says a 3-2 record to start an expansion club season is something to be proud of. “Those are good numbers. We have a good team. Our coaches have worked tirelessly to come up with the best possible talent to put on the ice for us. The rewards will create themselves. I’m

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108 Golf Resort seniors club spokesperson Shirley Boyson says 2013 was a good golf season, despite membership being down a bit from the previous year.

“All in all, I think it turned out well, with lots of good weather to play in.” Recently, 30 members enjoyed the last seniors day of the season with nine holes of golf, during which they mixed the teams up just for fun and socializing. “We all had a good time. We finished

the season with a lovely luncheon and lots of prizes – everyone went home with a prize. “Special thanks go to the workers on the golf course, which was in such great shape for us, and the staff at the pro shop, restaurant and Caddy Shack – they all were so helpful and did a good job.”

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District of 100 Mile House council reviewed a request from the Hun City Hunnies on Sept. 10, asking for approval to paint the 10 fire hydrants in the downtown core with artistic designs. Mayor Mitch Campsall said it isn’t the first he has heard of this idea. “I’m also talking to

the [100 Mile House Mural Society] about all this too, and getting the kids from high school involved in doing that as well.” While that society isn’t directly involved, its president Ruth Peterson is acting at a personal level to support the project proponents. Prior to the meeting, she had sent a letter to council noting she has suggested keeping the designs consistent with

the murals for the paint. But ease of obtainI’ve seen some ing council fire hydrants in approval. other commuCouncillor nities that have Ralph Fossum been very well said he’d like to done.” have someone Since it will RALPH supervise the be spring before FOSSUM designs with t e mp e r at u re s “some sort of are approprirestriction,” but is oth- ate for any painting, erwise in favour of the council agreed the timidea. ing is good to consider “I wouldn’t want to this before developing give them carte blanche, next year’s financial with just [supplying] plans, and it would have

Town-hall meetings commence

Would you like to have a say in your future property taxation, or how about a chance to provide your views on what services you will receive? Cariboo Regional District 2013 town-hall meetings are underway for South Cariboo electoral areas. The public is encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to provide input in the CRD’s preparation of the 2014 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan. The meetings are intended to gather input from residents to ensure their wishes are reflected in next year’s budget. The sessions also provide an opportunity to talk about community services and general issues with CRD direc-

tors and staff. The town-hall meetings will take place in 100 Mile House on Oct. 2 at the District council chambers at 385 Birch Ave., and in Area H on Oct. 8 at the Forest Grove Community Hall - both start at 7 p.m. In Area L, the meeting takes place on Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Interlakes (Roe Lake) Community Hall. The Area G townhall meeting took place Sept. 23. Following each meeting, presentations for the specific electoral areas or municipalities will be posted on the CRD website at www. cariboord.bc.ca. Area residents unable to attend their area’s meeting can view the information online,

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final approval on any designs. The work would be collaborated with the 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue and Public Works, which are already aware of the request. Council determined it will ask to see the general painting schemes before its budget process to decide if, and what, funds might be allocated to the project. Then, if initially endorsed, all final designs will also be reviewed and approved by council.

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The First Annual Cariboo Chilcotin Early Years Conference is slated for Thompson Rivers University campus in Williams Lake on Oct. 4-5. The conference is co-hosted by 100 Mile House Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) and the Williams Lake CCRR in partnership with Success by 6 and Children First. The doors for this fun, informative networking event will open Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Participants can network with colleagues, sample authentic appetizers and be impressed by provincial family policy advocate and presenter Dr. Paul Kershaw at 6:30. He is an associate professor at UBC Human Early Learning Partnership, and one of Canada’s leading thinkers about family policy. Here is an excerpt of Dr. Paul Kershaw’s recent column B.C. families need

better policies: ing on seniors. “Although Canadians “Twenty-nine per may disagree about a lot cent of Canadian seniors of things, most share a were poor in 1976. But common aspiration to because we now allolook after aging cate $45,000 family members annually per and give a good retiree, pristart to younger marily to their ones. medical care “That’s why and retiregrowing numment income bers from all security, we’ve walks of life reduced poverty PAUL have been KERSHAW among seniors inspired to join to around five the Generation Squeeze per cent – lower than campaign. They are any other age group concerned that govern- today. ments pit the health of “Young people’s grandparents against wages are down around the well-being of their 18 per cent, despite kids and grandchildren devoting more time to when governments post-secondary than budget around $45,000 any previous generaannually per retir- tion. ee, compared to just “With lower wages, $12,000 per person they must pay housing under the age of 45. prices that are 150 per “The Generation cent higher. This means Squeeze campaign’s the typical young pergoal is simple – to shine son must work 15 years a light on the spending imbalance between younger Canadians and retirees. Although the spending gap is large, the problem isn’t spend-

Squeeze someday. Dr. Kershaw’s presentation will be followed by musical entertainment. On Oct. 5, the doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and participants will be able to choose from many educational sessions, including: Making sense of frustration in children; Laughter Yoga; Caring for the Caregiver; and Red Flags and Tough conversations. Participants must register for the two-day conference by Sept. 27 and the fee is $75. Friday night only registration is $35; and Saturday night only is $55. For more information, contact Erica Henderson, 100 Mile House CCRR, at 250395-5155, or Bullah Munson, Williams Lake CCRR, at 250-392-4118.

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to save a 20 per cent down payment on an average home today. A generation ago, it took only five years. So you can see why younger generations feel squeezed between time and money pressures. “For many, this time and money squeeze happens around the same time they’d like to start their own families. “The problem is they can’t work their way out of the squeeze without compromising time at home when their kids are young. But if they take this time, many compromise the financial foundation they’ve patched together by devoting more time to the labour market. “Fortunately, there are solutions....” Hear the three policies Dr. Paul Kershaw says will reduce the problems for Generation

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JAPANESE RESTAURANT KITCHEN MANAGER. Sushi and Noodle Japanese restaurant operated by MSSN Food Service Corp. in 100 Mile House, BC is looking for a fulltime kitchen manager. This is a permanent, full time 40hrs/week position at 6-441 Alder Ave, 100 Mile House, BC. Min. Education: High School or higher. Employment requirements: 1-2 years in Japanese restaurant with cooking and kitchen managing experience; speak, read and write English; food safe education. Salary is $18.00 per hour. Kitchen Manager Duties: Food quality control; making and developing all sauces; cooking complete Japanese cuisine; manage all fish products and ordering; training new kitchen staff; scheduling of kitchen staff; developing new menu; maintain high standards or health and safety in the kitchen; keep track of inventory; basic bookkeeping in kitchen expenses. Send resume to: mseocanada@gmail.com or phone 250-395-2020. Contact: Michael Seo.

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

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

Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

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Townhouses

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Homes for Rent

2 BDRM plus loft, small home on 108. Close to airport. Ref. req. Avail. Oct. 1st. $650/mon. 250-791-5787.

AVAIL. now. Small 3 bdrm house, gas heat. On pavement, close to school in Forest Grove. $800/mon. 604809-1724.

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www.pitch-in.ca Misc. for Sale 1987 Chev. Safari Van, V6 automatic, very good condition. $2,500 OBO. One weight set, $250 OBO. 250-395-6089. 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.

PACIFIC ENERGY Super 27 wood stove. Half price: $700. 26’ SS 6” XL stovepipe half price: $600. 250-791-6477. STEEL BUILDING Sizzling Summer Savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WOOD STOVE: Regency, Model 1100, 6yrs. old, c/w blower & pipes. 250-397-2558.

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 HEAVY DUTY USED snowblower wanted, reasonable price. Ph. 250-395-4298.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION South Cariboo Branch

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

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

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

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

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1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224. COMMERCIAL Building Available Immediately – 2192 Maple Drive, One Block off Hwy 97 S Commercial Area, 4200 Sf., Recently Reno’d, A/C, Drive Thru System, Landscaped, 1.5 Acre Corner Lot with Ample Parking. Call 250255-1234 or email kjh12work@hotmail.com for leasing details. RETAIL area: 44’x54’ with overhead door at 750 Exeter Road. 250-397-2182.

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM, in 100 Mile. Call 250-397-2041 for details. SPACIOUS 1 bdrm unit in 4-plex in 100 Mile. $700/mon. 250-395-2550.

3 BDRM house w/garage in 100 Mile. New deck, kitchen & bathroom. W/D & Dishwasher. Pets considered. Ref. req. $1000, all in. Avail. Oct. 1st 2013. 250-609-0006. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Private Waterfront House for Rent on Green Lake. Furnished or Unfurnished. $1000 Month. 1-250-706-3595 4 BDRM fully renovated home in 108 Ranch. 3 full baths, new HE N.G. heating, fenced yard, double garage, storage shed, view. Ref. Req. $1200/mon. Ph. 250-791-5538.

AVAIL. OCT. 1ST: 3 bdrm house, 8 min. from 100 Mile. 5 appl. Garage. $875/mon. plus utilities. Call 250-579-5959. LAKEFRONT - Amazing yearround residence on Green Lake, South is fully furnished and equipped. * 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 6 appliances Available for 9 months to 1 year lease. $2600 monthly plus utilities Check out www.homeaway.com - ID 389576 for photos and info. Rocky (905) 717-7915

6298 MOOSE POINT DRIVE, across from Watch Lake Access, 2 bdrm house, gas fireplace, electric baseboard heaters, w/d, insulated hobby shop. $795/mth. 250-456-7503.

LOWER HALF of newer house. 93 Mile. Separate entrance, 2 bdrms, beautiful oak kitchen, in-floor heating, appliances, includes utilities. $675. 250-459-7771. Avail. immed.

Misc. Wanted

FOR SALE OR RENT: 2 bdrm mobile, #42 Park Drive Estates, $650 per month. Call 250-395-3268.

MOBILE pad for rent #38 at Park Dr. Estates. Available immediately. 250-395-3268. OLDER 2 BDRM, 1 bath mobile with wood stove, on natural 10 acres, lots of room for outbuildings and animals, 15 minutes from 100 Mile. $700/mo. 604-430-6070. TRAILER:1100 sq ft. 3 bdrms, 2 baths 1 acre fenced. Quiet location. 8 min. to 100 Mile. $800/mth.DD. Wood fireplace. 250-267-2467. Avail. now.

Homes for Rent 100 MILE: Close to all amenities, sm. 2 bdrm mobile. Oil furnace, F/S, W/D. $525/mon. 250-397-2083. 100 MILE House (Sundials) 3 bdrm twnhse. NS, NP. $600-$650. 250-395-6576 108 MILE: 3 bedrooms up, 2 down, $800/mo. Refs & damage deposit required. Avail. Oct. 1. 250-791-5569 2 BDRM mobile at 93 Mile Loop Rd. on 5 acres. F/S. Newly renovated. Great for animals. Avail. immed. 250395-2744 or 250-706-2199.

Garage Sales

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HORSE LAKE: Sat. Sept. 28 from 9-3. Moving Sale ,yard equipment, Zodiac, tons of tools, cement mixer, 5894 Horse Lake Rd. No early birds.

LAC LA HACHE: Sat. & Sun. Sept. 28 & 29, from 9-4 at 3610 Park Place. 1 km north of Clancy’s. Tools, tools, tools, elec. & air, body & mech. Misc household items.

LONE BUTTE: Sept. 20-27 from 9-4, at 6022 Hwy. 24, The Whistle Stop Cafe. Everything must go!

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108 RANCH: Moving sale. Sat. Sept. 28 from 8-2 at 4719 Parker Court. Everything must go! Something for everyone!

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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

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Homes for Rent

Scrap Car Removal

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Public reminded of Cariboo recreation restrictions

“The Only Ministry of Environment Approved Scrap Car Recycler.”

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Cars - Domestic 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham. Runs well. 440, 4 bbl. $2000. 250-397-2689.

2008 FORD 1 ton pickup, 4x4 with new front end. White, crew cab, V8, standard. $7,000 OBO. Please call 250395-0229.

Legal Notices

*Certain restrictions apply. Call for details

Trucks & Vans

District of 100 Mile House

INVITATION TO TENDER Winter Abrasive Sand/ Liquid Magnesium Chloride Mix 3 YEAR CONTRACT

The District of 100 Mile House hereby invites price submissions for the: *Supply and Delivery of Winter Abrasive Sand / Liquid Magnesium Chloride Mix The required tender documents for materials and conditions are available at the District of 100 Mile House Municipal Office, 385 Birch Avenue or available at www.100milehouse.com. The specifications with filled-in and signed tenders and schedule of quantities and prices shall be returned to Garry Laursen, Director of Operations, District of 100 Mile House, 385 Birch Avenue, Box 340, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0 on or before October 10th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Garry Laursen, AScT Director of Operations

Tenders

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN) OFFICE OF THE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR SEALED TENDERS will be received by the undersigned for snow removal and/or sanding, and in some locations, shovelling, at the following schools for the 2013-2014 season: Alexis Creek Elementary-Jr. Secondary Anahim Lake Elementary-Jr. Secondary Big Lake Elementary Bridge Lake Elementary-Jr. Secondary Dog Creek Elementary Horsefly Elementary-Jr. Secondary Lac La Hache Elementary Likely Elementary-Jr. Secondary 100 Mile Elementary 150 Mile Elementary Naghtaneqed Elem.- Jr. Secondary (Nemiah) Tatla Lake Elementary-Jr. Secondary Track vehicles will not be considered. Tender forms may be obtained from the School District Board Office, Maintenance Office, 100 Mile House Bus Garage and the schools listed above. Tenders can be submitted by mail or by fax (250-392-2202) and must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. October 11, 2013. All tenders should be addressed to: Alex Telford Manager of Facilities and Transportation 765 North Second Avenue Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 4C3 Phone: 250-398-3875

Wendy Perron photo

Lac la Hache rider Brad Perron was definitely in the thick of the racing and the mud during the British Columbia Motocross Association races in Prince George, Sept. 21-22.

Strong overall finishes for area motocross races Gaven Crites Free Press

Local riders revved-up for the final event of the British Columbia Motocross Association season in Ashcroft this weekend by ripping up the track in Prince George, Sept. 21-22. Clayton Wride of 70 Mile House finished first overall in Intermediate MX-3 on Sept. 22 and second on Sept. 21. In Intermediate MX-1, Wride finished third on Sept. 22 and seventh

on Sept. 21. Brad Perron of Lac la Hache took fifth overall of 11 riders in Schoolboy on Sept. 22 and fifth of 11 riders on Sept. 21. Perron also raced in Junior MX-2, finishing fourth in both races on Sept. 22 and finishing fourth of 13 overall. He went eighth of 12 overall on Sept. 21. Tyler Glover of 70 Mile House went third overall in Junior B on Sept. 22, after finishing fourth and first in two races that day. On Sept. 21, Glover finished fourth of 11 overall.

Users of off-road vehicles, including ATV riders, are reminded to obey recreational use restrictions currently in effect in the Yanks Peak and Eureka Peak sub-alpine areas east of 100 Mile House. These motorized vehicle restrictions and closures are in place to help protect ecologically sensitive sub-alpine areas that are easily damaged by uncontrolled motorized vehicle use. The Yanks Peak restriction (under Section 58 of the Forest and Range Practices Act) is in effect every year from June 1 to Oct. 15. It only allows motorized access via a single designated trail: the Yanks Peak Trail. Users are reminded that all motorized vehicles must remain on this trail at all times. In addition, the Yanks Peak Snowmobile Cabin and Roundtop Mountain are not accessible by motorized vehicles during this period. For further details, search for “Yanks Peak” at www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/searchresult.aspx?site=REC16103&type=Site. The Eureka Peak closure (under the Wildlife Act) applies to the operation of any motor vehicle for any purpose above an elevation of 1,500 metres in this area. This is a year-round closure, but there is a partial exemption that allows snowmobile use on portions of Eureka Peak from Dec. 1 to March 31. For details and a map of the area, visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ wildlife/snowmobile-closures/. Riders are reminded to ride carefully and responsibly when using these recreational areas to ensure they remain pristine for future generations of British Columbians. ATV users should not drive in environmentally sensitive areas, including wetlands, grasslands and alpine areas. Anyone who damages an ecosystem on Crown land may be subject to a penalty of up to $100,000, one year in jail, or both.

Pleasure driving in 70 Mile House Big turnout expected for carriage driving at Huber Farm

The Huber Farm & Equestrian Centre in 70 Mile House is hosting a carriage driving field trial and pleasure driving classes this weekend. The event features three pleasure driving classes in the morning and a driven dressage test, then in the afternoon a small cross country and an obstacle course. It takes place between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 28-29). Organizer Ken Huber says at least 12 hitches (teams) will be there. “This is a big turnout for

the fall because most people don’t dare trust the weather. They’re coming from Fraser

Lake, Vanderhoof, Armstrong, Fraser Valley and Pritchard.” Spectators get in free.

“If you’re coming, bring a picnic lunch because we don’t have a concession for this one.”

Fish report By Jude Dion Exeter Sporting Goods Valentine Lake – Rainbow trout are hitting on a Micro Leech and a Dragon fly. Gustafsen Lake – Rainbows are attracted to a Willow leaf,

kwik fish and worms, or a Willow leaf, apex and worms, or a Dragon fly or a leech. Needa Lake – Rainbows will go for a Ford fender, kwik fish and worms, or a Gold Hildebrandt and worms,

or a Doc Spratley or Pumkin head. Hunting is underway in the following regions: Region 5 – deer, grouse and Limited Entry Hunting moose Region 7 – Moose and elk

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Public consultation plans for Budget announced Taxpayers have an opportunity to voice concerns and suggestions

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and

Government Services recently announced plans for conducting

province-wide consultations on Budget 2014. The consultations

More British Columbians dealing with arthritis

September is Arthritis • Arthritis is the third Awareness Month, most common chronand The Arthritis ic condition in British Society, BC & Columbians aged 15 Yukon Division is years and older – this sharing important infor- amounts to 15% of mation to help educate B.C.’s population. British Columbians •18% of women and about this painful, com- 12% of men in B.C. plex and often invisible report having arthritis. disease. • 56% of Canadians Most people still with arthritis are under believe that arthritis is a the age of 65. “disease of the elderly,” • Arthritis is the most but anyone at any age chronic condition in can get it. There are Canadian women. more than 100 differ• Arthritis costs the ent kinds of arthritis, Canadian economy an including gout, lupus, estimated $33 billion a scleroderma and fibro- year. 95221 2503than myalgia. •L More 4.6 milClient: A recent study lionNCanadians have Address: arthritis, and by 2036, done by the Arthritis 6529 is anticiCommunity Research that 7number Ad # and Evaluation Unit (ACREU) revealed Sales Rep.: some shocking statistics:

will include public hearings in communities throughout the province, along with a call for written submissions and an online survey. The consultation period opened with the release of the Budget 2014 Consultation Paper by the Ministry of Finance

pated to rise to 7.6 million – one in five Canadians will be living with this painful disease. The Arthritis Society continues to be committed to advancing treatments and finding a cure through the funding of research. Totalling more than $1 million over the next four years, five different recipients in B.C. have been awarded grants by The Arthritis Society to help them move EE PRESS E FRresearch 00 MILwith 1forward projects that will directly affect those in B.C. and the By: living stedYukon Reque with arthritis.

on Sept. 10. This year’s consultations will include public hearings in 17 British Columbia communities, and video-conference sessions covering an additional four locations: Area sessions will be held in Kamloops today

(Sept. 25), in Prince George on Oct. 8, in Williams Lake on Oct. 8. To register, contact the Parliamentary Committees Office by phone at 1-877-4288337, or by e-mail at FinanceCommittee@ leg.bc.ca.

For more information on the work of the committee, including a list of committee members, visit the committee’s website at www.leg. bc.ca/cmt/finance. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 16. The committee will release its report by Nov. 15.

Obituaries ADRIAN

PETE

Henry

Shirley Ann Feb. 11, 1943 - Sept. 13, 2013

May 14 1941 - Sept. 17, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Pete. She passed away in her home as she requested, surrounded by loved ones. 9 3 ) 0 5 Shirley is survived by (2 Phone: her husband George Peter Pete, children: Richard Christopher, David Christopher, Annette Christopher, 0X 0X0 XXXX, BC X Lorie Christopher and Louise Alphonse and Gary Gilbert; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, her Fax: JONES brothers: Roy Christopher, Fred Christopher, Frank 9 -221Christopher, 5 9 3 ) Loretta May 0 5 George Christopher, Andrew Christopher (2 Phone: and surviving sister Hazel Gilbert. 9 Born Aug. 21,(2 1932. D 395-393Shirley 0) Died will be missed dearly by many, her gentle DONNA LAN Fax:21, 2013 in5Kelowna Sept. ss.net nature, kind smile, warm but strong hugs. We will miss re ep re ef at hospice. il m 0 the smell of “fresh bread” baking. classifieds@10 Loretta was predeceased 1 In lieu of flowers Shirley asked that donations be made s: rt se In by her husband Nb. ofRalph s & Vans ck ru T 0 to the Cancer Society. Her services were held at the 1 04/21/20 Thomas Jones, son 851 Canim Lake Gymasium on September 17, 2013 at End Date: Class.: Calvin Donald, and two 11:00 am. Shirley was then brought to her final resting 010 /2 1 /2 sisters: Shirley Anderson 4 0 The South Cariboo Visitor Centre will get a place by horse and wagon to the Christopher family Start Date: and Yvonne Winters. Left to mourn her are Darlene little greener on Friday (Sept. 27), as members of plot. There were about 100 balloons released as she (Jack), Gary (Shelly), Tom, Carol (Mel), Allan, Daryl, was laid to rest. the 100 Mile House ESL Café Group are planting PO #: Rodney (Brenda), Debbie (Marty), 23 grandchildren, 13 0.00 $ ile10:30 a.m. : M ce 0 The family would like to thank everyone who came a “Welcoming10 Tree” at great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, an al B 1 far to support the family. Publications: of and from brothers: Allen (Lynne), Emmet (Joanne), Robert Pag e 1near Community members are invited to join the 0 .0 0 0 $ .0 (Margret) and Larry Winters. 0 $ celebration. Taxes: Paid Amount: She lived a great life to the end and will be missed by 0 As part of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners .0 0 $ all. for Literacy Society’s Welcoming Communities : Total Price There will be a gathering for Loretta in Lac la Hache Project, the ESL Café looks to connect newcomWhen someone you love becomes a memory, Community Hall at 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2013. the memory becomes a treasure.

Picking up the ‘slack’ by supporting local arts, culture Gaven Crites Free Press

The annual general meeting of the South Cariboo Art and Culture Society (SCACS) is coming up and the group is looking for new members. SCACS is a non-profit group that oversees the Parkside Art Gallery & Gift Shop, and it supports arts and culture in the 100 Mile House area. “We are absolutely interested in every last human being in town (joining),” says Gina Myhill-Jones, current board chair. “We’re also keenly Continued on A34

Henry passed away peacefully at home, in his sleep. He leaves behind his loving wife Laura and ‘puppy’ Rosie. No service by request. 5-2219

ESL Café Welcoming Tree planting slated for Friday

ers and immigrants to the local community.

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One of the biggest maritime tragedies in the Second World War is the story of convoy PQ-17, which carried relief supplies to the Russians. In July 1942, this convoy travelling from Iceland to Russia was attacked by German forces. Upon receiving intelligence, the escorts were ordered to withdraw and 22 out of the 33 ships in the convoy were sunk. The merchant sailors didn’t have the capacity to defend themselves and 153 men were killed. Winston Churchill described the incident as “one of the most melancholy naval episodes in the whole of the war.” One survivor of that fateful convoy was Joseph Coleman, father of choreographer Bill Coleman. Joe’s story later became the base for the Requiem for Convoy PQ-17, as conceived by his son together with Victoria composer Christopher Butterfield whose father was also a merchant marine veteran. The exhibit, PQ-17: Art of History, opens at the Maritime Museum of BC on Oct. 18 and will explore the artistic process behind the Requiem for Convoy PQ-17. It is presented as part of the Victoria and the Sea project in partnership with the Victoria Symphony. In addition to telling the artistic story of the Requiem for Convoy PQ-17, the Maritime

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Country music singer Stacey Jariett shares story of loss and carrying on Gaven Crites Free Press

t was a quiet Saturday morning when Stacey Jariett took the stage at the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair, with perhaps only half a dozen people really watching the performance in front of the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House. She started her set with two Patsy Cline songs and

Jariett’s sound reflects Cline’s in a lot of ways. Unfortunately, so does her story, one of triumph turned to tragedy. Very few people will ever experience the sort of loss Jariett did in November 1997. On her way to her mother’s house in Wheatley, Ontario, she was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Her son R-Jay, who was almost three years old, died two days after the accident. Her daughter, Shy-Lynn, nearly two at the time, survived. Jariett says she spent the better part of the next two years

comatose in a Windsor hospital. “It was a blur. From what I’m told, I was informed of my son passing away half a dozen times.” Needless to say, the damage was extensive. “I broke every bone in my body. My left leg was severed and they reattached it. I’m titanium built from the waist down. “They put my face back together, so I have titanium rods in my cheeks and my jaw is all clamped with screws. “My tongue was reattached. My teeth were put back in. I had 37 hours of facial surgery.” Jariett adds she feels lucky because she had one of the top maxillofacial surgeons in the country. She was 23 at the time of the accident and had many musical accolades to her name and a promising country music career well underway. She talks about sitting a few seats away from Amanda Wilkinson

and Michele Wright at an awards ceremony in the early 1990s. “At that point, I thought I was going to be doing this for a long time. It was only up from there. I was waiting for my big break in

After her car was struck by drunk driver, country music singer Stacey Jariett started walking again after being in a Gaven Crites photo wheelchair for close to a decade.

the U.S. [market] to be honest.” Jariett grew up in southwestern Ontario in the Windsor area. She relocated to 100 Mile House last winter with her family, which includes her husband, Robert, daughters Shy-Lynn, 17, and Hunter, 14, and son, Noah, 7. She spent close to a decade in a wheelchair following the accident, but has started walking again. “I got out of my wheelchair three years ago. I have now been a solid one year with no cane, no walker, no nothing. They said I’d never walk again, and I said I would.” When asked to reflect on her life, Jariett takes a minute. There is much misfortune to consider. “It’s a pretty unbelievable story,” she says, before brightening up with a thought. “A producer I’m working with right now, he said, ‘You’re destined to make it big because your life is already a made-for-TV movie. You’re not done. It’s coming and you’re going to be back where you need to be.” Allan David Hill is a producer/songwriter based out of Sarnia, Ont. He recalls meeting Jariett and hearing her sing when she was a teenager. “I thought she was the little girl with the big voice. She sounded like a Patsy Cline or something. It was pretty amazing.” He was surprised when Jariett contacted him and told him she wanted to restart her music career and record an album. “I was blown away. It’s Shakespearean,” Hill says of her life. “I told everybody I knew who remembered [what happened to her] and even people who didn’t

remember.” Asked about Jariett’s voice, Hill says “power” is the first thing that comes to mind. “She’s got a lot of control and experience, which she didn’t have when she was young. She had the power, but not the quality in her voice. She has her own pitches and little licks and things she does that make her unique. “But, she still has this amazing ability, when she takes a chorus off, it comes for a ride and she takes everybody for a ride with her.” It’s an amazing story, Hill says, adding he’s glad to be a part of it. “It feels incredibly right to be involved with this.” He notes Jariett’s singing and her family might have a lot to do with her seemingly undeniable volition to persevere through such terrible circumstance. Jariett agrees “faith” has a lot to do with it. “I’m not a religious fanatic. However, as soon as I could open my eyes completely, I did read scriptures. That was the only thing in the nightstand beside my hospital bed. Just like your hotel rooms, there was a Bible. “I started reading and between that and saying a lot of prayers. I got really strong and I really think that what’s got me through it. And good friends. And fans. The letters I received were amazing.” Jariett has a suitcase filled with articles and fan letters from years ago. She talks about one letter she received after her son died as being the hardest one she has ever read.

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The Lac la Hache O.A.P.O. is inviting the community to enjoy a turkey feast at the Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre on Sept. 28 beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available for a sit-down dinner or back-door take-out plate for $12, which includes turkey, all the fix-ins and dessert.

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Pastor Bruce Wilcox and his wife, Jackie, are back in Lac la Hache and holding regular services at the Cariboo Presbyterian Church.

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“I went to the mailbox and there was a decorated enveloped. I opened it and it was a letter from the family who received his heart. Their six-month old daughter received his heart.” R-Jay’s organs were donated, and along with that little girl’s life, he helped save the lives of a little boy and a woman. The sacrifice is what Jariett has difficulty dealing with. A little girl is alive, but her little boy had to give away his heart. “We saved three lives. And that’s remarkable that lives could be saved out of something so bad.” In many respects, an important part of Jariett’s identity – her career, her music – was lost in that crash, too. “Before I had kids, [music] was my life. I gave up a lot of stuff growing up to do it. I’m lost without it. I don’t know who I am without it. “Being on stage is a totally different feeling. Even at the fair, it felt like I belonged there. I’m ready to let the world know who I am.”

Jariett’s new album is in the pre-production phase. They’ve yet to determine a release date, but it’s in the works. “I can speak for her desire to sing again and what that means to her,” Hill says. “I can see her being one of the ladies of country in Canada. Depending on what she wants to do, I don’t see any limitations on her. “She has that ‘something’ and there’s been so much character added to her, it fills out all the natural abilities

she has. The sky is the limit.” Moving to 100 Mile House was about getting a fresh start, Jariett explains. Along with her re-establishing herself in the country music scene, she wants to connect with people in the community. She sang a song for R-Jay at the fair. His birthday was Sept. 8. “I shared the story. I had a hard time. But, there was a group at the back that gave me a standing ovation. I didn’t know if anybody was really listening.”

ber Nancy Sootheran. Each year, funds earned at the annual fishing derby are distributed among the communities of the South Cariboo. How much they get depends on the turnout at the annual event, business donations and the society volunteers, she adds. “We are pleased to say the 2013 recipients are the Lac la Hache Fireman’s Auxiliary,

the Lac la Hache Old Age Pensioners Organization, the Lac la Hache Historical Society, Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo, the Williams Lake Crime Stoppers and the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society.” Sootheran notes the society is looking forward to seeing everyone at the next fishing derby. Volunteers are always welcome. For more information, contact

Nancy at 250 396 7459. Back to school School enrolment is down, but it makes for a close knit family feeling for the school, says principal Steve Carpenter. He adds they would love to have more students come to the school. They are in the process of raising funds for their Terry Fox run, so Continued on B10

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persevered that way.” Today, Shirran, 93, is still “living like a homesteader” in the South Cariboo, tending a Forest Grove author Marianne Van Osch has large garden and raising chickens. She and Van captured another moment of early Cariboo Osch have been friends for 20 years. history in her newest book, “She’s been telling me these When I showed Along the Clearwater Trail. stories on and off since that time. Toody her book, The story is about Toody I’ve finally gathered them togethshe was just so Shirran, who, as a young er in the book for her.” thrilled. It makes it girl in 1925, settled with Along The Clearwater Trail is all worth while." her family at Sand Point Van Osch’s fifth biography. She near the Clearwater Trial, says she met a number of inter– Marianne Van Osch esting people through her work which First Nations people used to travel from Canim as a columnist with the 100 Mile Lake to Clearwater country. House Free Press and decided to preserve their Shirran’s story is one of perseverance and stories for the future. firsts. “It’s the only written local history in a lot “She was the first woman horse logger in of cases. I write these books for these people. this area,” Van Osch says of Shirran. When I showed Toody her book, she was just “Her sister was the first woman logging so thrilled. It makes it all worth while.” truck driver, and her other sister was the first Van Osch’s books are available at a number woman well-driller. of local venues and she’s currently working on “[Toody] comes from a family of girls, and a new one. the girls worked alongside their father, just “The feeling of having (a book) accomlike men, on their homestead. So, she has plished is, ‘Alright, let’s get on to the next one.’ had a life of hard work, but she has an When the book is finished and I give it to the unfailing, gentle, kind personality. “She’s very person it’s about, that means everything. That’s welcoming. She’s still very hard-working. She’s where it’s at for me.” Gaven Crites Free Press

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Author Marianne Van Osch recently released her new book, Along the Clearwater Trail, about South Cariboo homesteader Toody Shirran. Van Osch lives in Forest Grove. Copies of her books are available at a number of local venues.

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show their age, a little annual maintenance on the cabin and grounds keeps the camp relatively hospitable for outdoor enthusiasts. The Lac des Roches cleanup crew, which has prepared the cabin for another year of winter use, suggests that visitors assist in driving out the packrats by resetting traps and keeping the area free of any garbage.

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China dishes may be the traditional gift for a 20th wedding anniversary, but many married couples are opting to celebrate milestone anniversaries by renewing or reaffirming their marriage vows. For her upcoming 20th anniversary, Dale Yeager got the idea to renew her marriage vows with her husband, Mike, when she saw a notice at her favourite Bed and Breakfast in Hope, which is owned and operated by an ordained minister and his wife. Months of anticipation ended in late August when Dale and Mike, accompanied by Dale’s daughter Kerry Obermire and son-inlaw Todd Obermire of Puyallup, Washington, officially renewed their marriage vows at an intimate outdoor ceremony. Following the formalities, the foursome enjoyed a salmon dinner, prepared especially for them at a popular Hope restaurant. They are back in the Cariboo, enjoying their favourite pastimes – Dale kayaking and Mike fishing. Their “honeymoon” was a fall fishing trip, exploring lakes in the Chilcotin. Congratulations Dale and Mike on their 20 happy years together and many more to come.

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Lac des Roches residents Dale and Mike Yeager renewed their marriage vows to celebrate their upcoming 20th wedding anniversary.

Winter preparation Since the dissolving of the Bridge Lake Bushwackers Snowmobile Club and the loss of their warming hut, snowmobilers

using the Wavey Lake mountain trails have converged on Cow Camp for a reprieve from the chilly weather. Although the old structures continue to

Shots fired Every September, the sound of nearby gunshots advises residents that regular hunting season has begun. Both Crown and pri-

vate land can be hunted although there are restrictions regarding discharge near occupied buildings and highways. Since many of the nearby recreational trails are in permitted hunting areas, residents are reminded to be wary of both animals and hunters and to make their presence known in the forest. Road hazards Any construction project that involves removal of an old structure can be cause for concern as tires have Continued on B10

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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. 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 250-459-2551. • 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. 3 – The South Cariboo Art & Culture Society (SCACS), a non-profit charitable group that oversees the operation of the Parkside Art Gallery & Gift Shop, is holding its AGM at the gallery (401 Cedar Ave.) on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. All SCACS members welcome. Volunteers are needed for the gallery and gift shop. For information, call 250-395-2021. • Until Oct. 5 – Chuck Brager’s show, Home, Heart and Soul, the Folk Art of Chuck Brager will be held at the Parkside Art Gallery. Parkside hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. • Oct. 12 – Horse Lake Farm Co-op and the Agri-culture Enterprise Centre are hosting a Local Harvest Dinner in the Valley Room. Tickets are $40 each and are available at Higher Ground Natural Foods and the Farmers’ Market. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6. The proceeds will help to fund a barn raising at Horse Lake Farm Co-op and the Agri-culture Enterprise Centre. For more formation, call Rita at 250-791-6631. • Oct. 19 – The 29th Annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet & Auction will be held at the 108 Community Hall. Tickets are $40/person and available at Donex, Money Concepts, Royal Bank or by calling Tammie Black at CIBC 250395-2292 Ext 222. • Oct. 25-26 – The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is presenting Office Hours – written by Norm Foster and directed by Marie Hooper. Performance will be at Martin Exeter Hall on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. Tickets are $15 and are available at Donex, Didi’s and Pharmasave. • Oct. 26 – Halloween Dance Party 7 will be held upstairs at the Curling Rink and the doors creak open at 6 p.m. There will be prizes and snacks, and it’ll be a frightfully good time. Tickets will be $25 per person and will be on sale soon.

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The weather was fantastic for another Airport Appreciation Day at the South Cariboo (108 Mile) Regional Airport on Sept. 7. The event started with an option to have a paid pancake breakfast at the Hanger and then on to enjoy the events at the Airport. The 108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department was represented with two trucks and some of the firefighters showing the children what the fire trucks can do. There were helicopter rides by Highpoint Helicopters every few minutes, which kept them very busy. There were also fixed-wing rides in a Cessna 182 by Cariboo Air Ltd., enabling many to enjoy a flight. The 100 Mile Model Flyers had a display.

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Sarvair Helicopters chief pilot Paul Muir answered questions from folks attending the Airport Appreciation Day at South Cariboo (108 Mile) Regional Airport on Sept. 7

All of this was great fun and it was free. One of the private helicopters owned by Sarvair, which is used for fighting forest fires, was on display. Two pilots, chief Paul Muir and James Slater, were available to answer questions about the helicopter. The fire bucket was also available for viewing. It can carry 180 gallons and

weighs 1,800 pounds. The helicopter can lift 2,500 pounds. 108 Mall upgrades The rock facing on the front of the mall has now been completed and what an attractive difference it has made. The installer was Andy Stoeckli of Stoeckli Stucco. It is definitely worth a visit to the mall for a look.

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The 108 Mile Ranch Community Centre has 2 halls to choose from. The main ﬂoor has a 200 seat capacity and a self-contained kitchen. We also have a cozier setting upstairs for small gatherings and weddings to a maximum capacity of 80 people. For inquiries and bookings, call 250-791-5599 To ﬁnd out more or to view photos of our facility, go to: www.108ranch.com/ commnityhall.html

Tennis Tennis in the 108 continues until the weather becomes too severe to continue, and in the past, tennis has been played until November. Mixed doubles are played on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. L adies play Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon – check the Facebook page (108 Tennis Club) to see if at least four ladies are participating, otherwise Wednesday tennis is cancelled.

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Coffee Club The 108 Mile Ranch Community Association (RCA) Resident Coffee Club is held the first and third Thursdays of each month. The next meetings are on Oct. 3 and 17 at the 108 Community Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The fee is $2 per drop-in and coffee, tea and snacks are available. For more information, contact Meg at 250-791-7263 or Debbie at 250-791-6472. 108 Roads It is great to see BB Tree Topping cleaning out the shrubs and small trees on the 108 curbs and ditches. This work certainly makes it easier to see around some of dangerous corners and easier to see joggers and pedestrians. Safety on our roads is of great importance.

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Event scheduling It is amazing the number of events that take place in 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch and surrounding area on the same dates. The fact is there are only so many people who live in the area who are able to support all of these events on the same weekend. My understanding is if folks are going to have an event, they should contact the South Cariboo Visitor Centre in 100 Mile House to find out who has already scheduled an event. If folks did that, there would be fewer conflicting events.

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Deka Citizens on Patrol joined other COP groups for a barbecue and delicious “Thank You” cake, at 100 Mile House campgrounds, Sept. 14. The weather was still almost 30 C, but the leafy canopy provided protection from the heat, and those who rarely see each other had an enjoyable time renewing old friendships. During the afternoon, 100 Mile House RCMP Sgt. Don McLean,