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Mine rally revs up support

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FOLLOWING TRADITION

Focus fuels Bill Bennett’s lobby in Ottawa

Carole Rooney

The gathering was sponsored by the British Columbia Chamber of Several Cariboo com- Commerce (BCCC) and was munity leaders were among aimed at helping the prova host of others from ince persuade the federal across the province who government to approve the attended a rally support- New Prosperity project. ing New Prosperity Mine in It took place two days Vancouver on Dec. 10. before B.C. Mines and South Cariboo Energy Minister Bill Chamber of Bennett met with Commerce (SCCC) four federal cabinet directors Len ministers to discuss Doucette and Allan the proposed mine Roberts, and local project on Dec. 12. businessman Nick Roberts said the Christianson joined rally gave further business, political, LEN DOUCETTE testimony to boost and mining associaBennett’s goals of tion leaders along achieving a convincwith other stakeholders who ing argument when he spoke gathered to voice support for to the officials on Parliament the Cariboo-Chilcotin min- Hill, so they don’t veto the ing project. controversial project. Within the next few The two-hour meeting months, Canada’s minister featured various speakers, of environment and cabinet but he noted those who are due to decide if they will stood out to him were approve the mine project at made by Bennett, Williams Fish Lake to move forward Lake Mayor Kerry Cook, to the subsequent planning former Alexis Creek First stages. Continued on A6 Free Press

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Keeley Holloway, left, lit a candle while Bernice Enns looked on during a Canticle of Joy, Cantata for Christmas event at 100 Mile United Church on Dec. 15. Proceeds from the night went to the United Church Benevolent Fund.

Next RCMP commanding officer selected

Ken Alexander Free Press

Mayor Mitch Campsall and Cariboo Regional (CRD) District Area H Director Margo Wagner were members of the interview team that hired the next commanding officer of the 100 Mile House RCMP detachment. Along with two RCMP representatives, Campsall and Wagner recently interviewed three candidates in 100 Mile House. Noting she participated in the interviews because CRD chair Al Richmond was away on

holidays, Wagner says it was an extremely interesting process She adds Quesnel went through a similar process with community representatives on the panel, but the applicants just sent in letters. Wagner says she was told this is the first time community representatives participated in faceto-face interviews with the candidates. When the interview process was completed, Wagner, Campsall and the two RCMP representatives unanimously selected Sgt. Blake Ward who was stationed in the Village of Masset. Campsall notes Ward’s two sons – Jaidan and

Brady – play for the 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B hockey team. “Yes, it’s really interesting the Wards’ sons play hockey here, so it will be good for the family.” Noting it took a day-and-half to conduct the interviews, the mayor says all three were really good candidates. Campsall adds all parties hope Ward to be stationed in 100 Mile House by Feb. 1, 2014. “He is very excited about coming to our community. I’m getting a lot of good reviews from the different people who know him and from the different municipalities he’s been in.”

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Canada Post axes doorstep delivery Postal service slashed, letter stamp cost soars Carole Rooney Free Press

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Rural mailboxes will not be changed, so that’s important for the Cariboo."

Canada Post is ending home mail delivery to urban residents across the country within the next five years, in – Cathy McLeod favour of installing central, community mailboxes. The Crown corporation will also hike the cost now (including some of of a single postage stamp McLeod’s constituents in from $0.63 to $1, or $.85 if Kamloops) will soon be bought in a pack. There will forced to pick up their mail also be other postage cost at a central location, she increases. says that isn’t necessarily a Kamloops-Thompson- bad thing. Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod “[Mail can be obtained says these changes are through] a family member, necessary due to persistent or a friend; sometimes a and increasing losses at chance to get out is a posiCanada Post. tive experience.” “Whether it be comThe local MP explains municating by e-mail or two-thirds of Canadians paying the bills electron- don’t get door-to-door ically, there have been delivery now – many of significant decreases in whom did prior to increased mail volume and significant installations of community issues around a projected mailboxes – and managed billion-dollar deficit by to adapt to that. 2020.” “I lived in a rural comPension plan contribu- munity where at one point tions from workers we had a mailbox at Canada Post also at the end of the resulted in a signifidriveway, and it cant shortfall, she shifted to a comadds. munity box.” The Conference McLeod adds Board of Canada the annual cost of revenue projections providing delivery Cathy that led to these on the doorstep McLeod adjustments are ($269 per address) “consistent across is more than double many nations,” she explains. that of central mailboxes “This is not a problem ($117). that’s unique to Canada. “They estimate a savings It’s a worldwide problem in the $400-500 million a and many national post- year range.” al systems have to deal The changes don’t match with it.” the questions included in There isn’t any door- McLeod’s riding poll last to-door delivery in the summer, which didn’t ask Cariboo portions of her about significant postage riding, she notes, so it won’t increases. It asked constituaffect those constituents. ents about alternate day McLeod says the few home delivery (60 per cent remaining residents with were all right with that idea, private, rural mailboxes – she says. which were “grandfathered” However, the postal corwhen new residences went poration performed a much to community mailboxes – wider poll before determinwon’t be affected. ing the service reductions They’ll still be able to and postage increases, she saunter down their drive- adds. way to pick up their mail “The bottom line is at the roadside, such as in Canada Post has a mandate certain Green Lake neigh- to break even, and that’s bourhoods. what Canada Post believes “Rural mailboxes will it can achieve by this fivenot be changed, so that’s year plan. important for the Cariboo.” “There was a pretty clear While seniors or disabled message certainly from people across the province people in this riding – they who have home delivery didn’t want their taxes

Cariboo Regional District Area G (108 Mile Ranch/Lac la Hache) Director Al Richmond was reelected as board chair on Dec. 13. Area A Director Ted Armstrong (Red Bluff-Quesnel South) was re-elected as vice-chair. This marks the sixth consecutive terms as chair and vice-chair for both Richmond and Armstrong.

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Canadians will have to get used to using community mailboxes because Canada Post is cutting out door-to-door mail delivery as part of its cost-cutting efforts. While most folks in rural Canada are already using community mailboxes, it will be something new for those living in large urban centres.

increased to subsidize this service. These weren’t easy decisions to make, McLeod says, adding she suspects if everyone reflects on their own personal and business habits, the necessity

becomes easier to understand. McLeod says she recognizes change is difficult and that Canada Post is an “icon” people rely on, but Canadians have already adjusted to many changes

in how we communicate and do our business. “In this case, I think it’s an important challenge because we want to see Canada Post there for us in our future.”

Eclectica Community Choir of 100 Mile House brought in $2,200 at its White Christmas concert on Dec. 8. That amount will be divided equally between Loaves & Fishes Outreach and the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society, which will help less fortunate individuals and families in the 100 Mile House area have a brighter Christmas. The amount of revenue from the event is usually announced at the end of Eclectica Community Choir’s popular, annual fundraising concert, but it wasn’t available this time around. Walt Sherry, Eclectica Community Choir treasurer, says the $2,200 in revenue is comparable with donations other years.

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Waterpark society updates District council Ken Alexander Free Press

100 Mile House Waterpark Society spokesperson Jamie Hughes and some supporters attended the District of 100 Mile House council meeting to provide an update on the status of the society’s fundraising efforts and to ask council for some support. Hughes’ announcement the group has raised $45,000 since councillors approved the project with conditions earlier this year raised some eyebrows around the council table. She noted the society has also secured “on paper” $80,000 worth of labour and materials from area contractors to install the water park. Hughes added the society doesn’t have an exact cost for the installation. “We have an estimate from RecTec Industries [which would install the water park in Centennial Park near the existing washrooms] but in order to get the actual plans, we have to commit to that company.” Then she noted the lift station is a stumbling block for the society. Hughes explained the society cannot apply for the grants from Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)

or Western Economic Diversification Canada for infrastructure projects. “We can’t get them because we’re too young of a society, don’t meet the criteria and we’re kind of stuck for the lift station part of the project.” Noting the society is around $50,000 to $60,000 away from being able to complete the rest of the project, Hughes said she expected to be able to cover that cost within the next six months. However, she added the cost of the lift station is “a whole other $150,000 we have to come up with.” In her conversation with NDIT, Hughes said she was told to see if local government would apply for a grant on the society’s behalf for funding for the lift station. She noted CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett provided a letter of support, to which Mayor Mitch Campsall asked Hughes if the local MLA would be providing some funding, too. The society spokesperson said she has also contacted West Fraser and Taseko Mines, asking for financial support. It was noted that former District operations director Garry Laursen had informed the soci-

ety the holding tank for the washrooms at Centennial Park is more than 20 years old and would eventually have to be replaced. It could be replaced with a lift station and service the whole park, Hughes suggested. Noting the holding tank information was new to him, Councillor Ralph Fossum said it would make sense to incorporate the lift station if the holding tank has to be replaced soon. The councillor said he wondered if staff has looked, or could check, to see if the holding tank has to be replaced and whether replacing it with a lift station might be an option and then council may want to ask for grants. He added, however, if the holding tank doesn’t need to be replaced for 10 years, then it wouldn’t be as viable of a concept. It was noted that replacing the holding tank was not in the District’s current capital budget plan. Hughes reiterated the society has received a lot of support from the community and people want to the see the water park go forward. Coun. Bill Hadden then read a letter that appeared in the Dec. 8, 1965 edition of The Hundred Mile House News-Herald, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Ted

Kilgren. The letter suggested building a “good concrete swimming pool as a centenary project in 100 Mile.” After reading the letter, Hadden noted people have been talking about a water facility for almost five decades. After congratulating the society members for all of the good work it has accomplished so far, Campsall said the District will do what it can do and look into the septic system in the park to see if there are issues. “We’ve heard it’s not in the five-year plan, so that gives you an idea we weren’t looking at replacing the holding tank for at least five years, and we will support you however we can.” In response, Hughes asked: “If there are grants you can apply for on our behalf, is that something you would look into?” District chief administrative officer Roy Scott suggested that before council jumps on the idea of applying for grants on the waterpark society’s behalf, it should consider the amount of money that’s available to fulfill its own plans. He cautioned council about commenting without looking more closely to see if the District could afford it. The mayor agreed

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Discontinued mail delivery ditches jobs No more door-to-door service slashes up to 8,000 jobs

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local in the South Cariboo is echoing concerns from its fellow union members across the country after Canada Post recently announced it will sever its door-to-door postal service. Within five years, the more than 1.29 million Canadians, who currently get their mail in a box at their home (excluding rural boxes at roadsides), will be picking up their letters and packages at central community boxes. Canada Post states that over the next five years, it will eliminate 6,000 to 8,000 positions. However, it notes most of these will be through attrition, as 15,000 workers are expected to leave the company for other reasons, such as retirement, within that period. CUPW Local #854 president Bev Goldstone says she has reservations about the accuracy of these numbers. “The biggest impact for our branch right now is in the lettercarrier sector, and in the [mail sorting] plant ... where it has become more and more automated.” Beginning next year, much of the mail will arrive in the Cariboo pre-sorted, from Vancouver’s central

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postal plant, and eliminate even more jobs, she explains. Most of the lost jobs will be among the 40 or so members working in Williams Lake, as there isn’t any doorstep delivery happening further south in its membership territory. “It’s going to probably eliminate at least a third to a quarter of our workforce in Williams Lake. Mostly they are just going after small towns because it’s not cost effective – you can’t go to Bella Coola on 63 cents a letter. But, you can’t make people pay more because they live in a remote area.” Therein lies the rub for many of Canada Post’s cost issues, Goldstone explains, in trying to service a huge country with so many rural residents. “The elimination of door-to-door delivery is really going to affect our seniors [and] those with disabilities who have issues getting to the mailboxes.” Finding suitable locations for the com-

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However, she says a better solution to more drastic changes is to encourage postal banking and an increase in parcel business. “Cutbacks and hiking the price of stamps is not the way to go – expanding services is. “I remember when they used to make it cheaper to send Christmas cards, you

paid less postage. And we saw 10 times the number of Christmas cards went out.” Now all that revenue will continue to drop until it is lost altogether, Goldstone explains. “Let’s get people on the path to use the system. Now, it seems like they are [saying] ‘we don’t want you to use the system’.”

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100 Mile House Food Bank Society supported

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The 100 Mile House Food Bank Society received a $60,000 Community Gaming Grant from the B.C. Liberal government on Nov. 28, and it will help the society to continue providing hampers to individuals and families who need the support. “I can’t think of a more deserving organization than the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society, which helps some of the most vulnerable people in our community, says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. “The holiday season is a time for coming together, and everyone can do their part by donating to the food bank, so no one in 100 Mile House goes to bed hungry.” Food bank executive director Bob Hicks says the society really appreciates receiving grant.

“The food bank can landlord gave them a use it and we would like reduction. to thank Donna Barnett “We’re just hoping he for helping us get it.” will renew it again.” Hicks says the food The 100 Mile House bank is very busy and is facility serves as a hub serving between for the National 350 and 400 Food Sharing people a month, System (food which is a 10 that is donatto 12 per cent ed by the big increase from manufacturers 2012. – General Mills, “I’m hoping it C a m p b e l l ’s , will drop down Kraft and many Bob once the cold others). Hicks Hicks weather is gone,” notes the local he adds. food bank takes eight “Where it’s going up is per cent of every shipwith the seniors. They’re ment that comes and on fixed incomes and is distributed to the 28 everything else goes up, food banks in northern but their pensions sure half of British Columbia, as heck don’t.” and to the sub-hub in He explains the Kamloops, which looks $60,000 grant will help after eight foods banks. pay for expenses, such “Any food or cash that as rent and utilities, and is donated in 100 Mile they will purchase food House stays in our area. with it, too. It doesn’t go out to these Hicks says the rent for other food banks, or any the building is $1,600 a where else; it stays right month, which is $300 here.” less than they paid If one of the food three years ago after the banks the 100 Mile

House Food Bank delivers to declines to take the shipment, then the local organization can distribute it locally. In the last three months, Hicks says, the local food bank has donated 13 skids (minimum four- by four- by eight-foot) of food to Loaves & Fishes Outreach. He notes that every third Tuesday of the month, the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society picks up between 15 to 30 cases of food. Hicks, who has been a longtime volunteer and president of the society, is now the executive director and is getting paid $1,000 a month. Noting he puts in between 100 and 150 hours at the food back, Hicks says he’s not getting paid very much for the time he puts in. Hicks explains he and Kathy Haveman run the operation with the help

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Nation chief Ervin Charleyboy, and University of B.C. mining engineering professor Dr. John Meech. Bennett was the “star” of the event, Roberts said, adding he was impressed with the minister’s speech. “Bill Bennett emphasized how the B.C. Liberals are behind the project 100 per cent ... they want it to go forward and understand how important it is for the area, with the [forest industry] fallout of the pine beetle. “They are all about jobs and job creation [and] training.” Meech is the preeminent authority on mining in B.C., Roberts said, adding he also has a couple of former students working on the New Prosperity mine project. “He was incredibly informative and I really appreciated what he had to say about B.C. being in the forefront of mining in Canada, and this particular project.” Doucette said he was impressed with everyone who spoke, and was pleased to see the BCCC is on board and organized a suc-

cessful rally. “A lot of its members throughout the province support this project.” He only spoke very briefly with Bennett, but Doucette notes his comments did get recorded. The SCCC member told the minister the Cariboo-Chilcotin ranks 49th place out of 57 B.C. school districts on the socioeconomic index, and student enrolment is down 38 per cent since 2001. “It’s great to have Minister Bennett go over to ... let Ottawa know that B.C. supports this project.” In a press release, the Tsilhqot’in National Government stated it objects to Bennett’s continuing promotion of the controversial mine project at Fish Lake – a sacred site for the local Tsilhqot’in aboriginal people – despite what it calls a “more scathing” second independent panel report. In his speech, Bennett said government is aware of and will respect Aboriginal opposition, but also noted 37 per cent of B.C.’s mining royalties now go to First Nations through revenue-

sharing agreements. Doucette added the former area chief at the rally explained why he believes more First Nation support isn’t seen for a project that could provide many jobs for its people. “Ervin Charleyboy spoke well and what he had to say was great; the youth are afraid to speak out [in support of the mine]. Christianson said he saw a “very broad base of support” for the project from groups in the Cariboo and in Vancouver. Christianson added he also gained a lot of project insight from Meech on some of the more controversial aspects, such as the potential impacts of tailings seepage. “I spent a fair bit of time with him, and he was just shaking his head, like ‘how did it get this far off the rails?’ He also said this mine tailings pond will actually enhance the fishery in Fish Lake, not degrade it.” Bennett said the mine approval would be subject to its meeting the most stringent provincial and federal standards needed to protect Fish Lake and the surrounding environment.

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How the homeless can escape extreme weather

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The provincial government recently announced 100 Mile House has funding for 10 extreme weather shelter beds for short stays by homeless people from November to March. On a freezing cold night, calling 9-1-1, going to the emergency room at the 100 Mile District General Hospital or asking a police officer for help is the first step for those who are homeless to get a warm bed. During business hours, calling the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), which administers the local program, is the best way to get help for a homeless person who needs to get out of the cold. CMHA executive director Maggie Patterson-Dickey explains how the local program operates. “It is basically a local solution. BC Housing says they love what we’re doing here. “We’re doing it with very little money, and it is our responsibility to respond to that per-

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son who shows up at the door, or over at the hospital.” That need is determined in an immediate assessment by CMHA, the hospital or the RCMP, she explains, before anyone can access a shelter space.

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We’ve never had more than capacity, more than what fits comfortably in our resources. That being said, if we had 10 people show up in a day, we’d have to start calling churches. – Maggie PattersonDickey

About half of the extreme weather shelter funding administered by CMHA goes to reserve a local motel room with two beds from November to March, she adds, which is used wherever possible as the need arises. Then, other rooms, beds or spaces are secured and paid for as necessary.

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While the funding is for up to 10 local spaces, Patterson-Dickey says that’s never happened, but if it does, they’ll handle it. “We’ve never had more than capacity, more than what fits comfortably in our resources. That being said, if we had 10 people show up in a day, we’d have to start calling churches.” Sometimes the churches do call CMHA after they assist and shelter homeless people, she notes, if there were any expenses incurred. “They can come to us with a handful of receipts and as long as we know that it was legit, we could reimburse them.” The shelter system in 100 Mile House was developed in response to what a former community committee was seeing as a need, she explains, and then BC

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Gift of peace at Christmas E Separated parents can make holiday season happier with give and take

ven though separated parents argue as to the best residential schedule, choice of school, faith, holiday time, Christmas and extra-curricular activities, these issues are simply not as predictive for the outcome of children of separated parents as conflict alone. The greater the parental conflict – the greater the risk for the child having a poor developmental trajectory. Children who are subject to ongoing parental hostilities are more apt to have schoolrelated problems, social difficulties, early onset sexual behaviour, a greater likelihood of drug/alcoholrelated problems, vocational difficulties and then issues in their adult intimate relationships. The parents of these children are at risk of having problematic relationship with their

children not only as Come adulthood, that youngsters but when their child eventually develops children are adults, too. a realistic appraisal of To the degree one or both both parents and comes parents can remain neutral to appreciate the sacrifice in the face of provocation of one in the face of the and conflict, the children demands of the other. That are better adult child, no served and the longer bound by risk profile is parental control improved. can then re-right This may the balance mean one parent and choose to acquiesces to prioritize the the demands parent who of the other, facilitated peace. assuming it’s not If you cannot totally lopsided, settle the Gary dangerous or Christmas Direnfeld abusive. In so Day transition, doing, this parent imagine, letting go elevates the need of Christmas Eve of the child to be spared the and Christmas Day each parental conflict and thus year in the name of peace subordinates their needs or for your child. wants to facilitate peace. Imagine developing your While this parent may own ritual of celebrating fee like they are losing Christmas on a day other something in the moment, than Dec. 25. this parent may actually Imagine being able to gain the better life-long concentrate on the joy of relationship with their child your child opening gifts in in return. the absence of animosity

GUEST SHOT

ust prior to the members of Parliament leaving for the Christmas holiday break, Canada Post marched out its five-point action plan that included phasing out door-to-door mail delivery in urban areas and increasing the cost of a regular postage stamp. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said the Tories are just trying to bury the bad news during the holiday season. So, why is this happening? According to Canada Post and Lisa Raitt, who is the federal minister responsible for the Crown corporation, it’s needed to protect taxpayers from having to cover the postal service provider’s continued losses. In a Dec. 16 article in The Globe and Mail, Armine Yalnizyan – senior economist for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – noted Canada Post has been making money for the past 17 years, except one. In 2011, Canada Post was buried in red ink thanks to rotating strikes, a resulting lockout, a Supreme Court ruling on pay equity and a recalculation of pension liabilities. Yalnizyan noted sales are up and costs are down with losses of $110 million (half of 2012) and with annual revenues more than $5.8 billion. These figures came before the holiday rush at post offices across the country that would likely cover the losses. Canada Post intends to lop 6,000 to 8,000 redundant jobs because it’s eliminating door-to-door deliveries and pushing everyone into using centralized community mail boxes. However, the Crown corporation believes most of these job cuts will be covered by attrition or normal turnover. While it’s estimated only one-third of Canadians have their mail delivered to them now, the changeover to community boxes will definitely affect our elderly, infirmed and those with disabilities. Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod suggests these folks may be able to get a family member or friend to pick up their mail and “sometimes a chance to get out is a positive experience.” That may be the case in late spring, summer and early fall, but it might not be a “positive experience” in the dead of winter when they have to face freezing temperatures, howling wind and snow drifts. This is a problem in the Cariboo now, as people complain that the parking areas at the community mailboxes are not plowed regularly and are not well lit. Maybe if this information was released while the House was in session, some debate, consultation and foresight might have been able to clear up some problems – not just for the folks in the urban centres, but also for those of us in rural Canada.

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and anger. Imagine your gift to your child, peaceful co-existence with their other parent, and the return on that investment in your child’s ability to concentrate at school, form relationships and then be appreciative of your choices in their adult life. Conflict will abate if at least one parent facilitates peace through flexibility and advancing this need of the child ahead of their desires. If a parent fights for what is fair, he or she may win the battle yet lose the war. The collateral damage includes the child directly, as well as the potential for a meaningful life-long relationship with your child come adulthood. For Christmas, at least this year, give your child the gift of peace. After all, isn’t that what Christmas is all about? Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW is an internationally known social worker.

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Veteran Affairs minister responds to critic's letter To the editor: I would like to provide some facts to your readers that were omitted in Liberal Veteran Affairs Critic Jim Karygiannis (page A9, Dec. 4) letter in the 100 Mile House Free Press. In 2006, a unanimous agreement by all political parties in Parliament led to the passing of the New Veterans Charter. Today, seriously injured veterans receive significant financial support up front, and each month, in addition to having access to worldclass treatment from some of the most experienced medical professionals in Canada. As the Veterans’ Ombudsman notes in his recently released actuarial analysis, “the [New

Veterans] Charter is focused on wellness and rehabilitation, while the Pension Act focuses on compensation.” Since 2006, our government has invested almost $5 billion in new funding to enhance veterans benefits, programs and services. The changes our government has made to the Disability Award allow veterans to have increased choices. They can either receive a one-time payment; annual instalments over the number of years of a veteran’s choosing; or a combination of these two payment options – a fact Mr. Karygiannis failed to mention. We have also incorporated over 160 recommendations since

Gold Trail Recycling thanked for support of community groups To the editor: The Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Auxiliary would like to send a big shout out to Gold Trail Recycling for all the work it does in supporting community organizations. We have just received a cheque from them representing money from bottle deposits, which have been specifically donated to our auxiliary. We appreciate the work that

Gold Trail Recycling does to administer donations from the community as it must mean a lot of extra paperwork for them. Many thanks also to everyone who has donated their deposit refunds to us. We sincerely appreciate your support. Linda Kenney, treasurer Mill Site Lodge/ Fischer Place Auxiliary

2006 that were determined after wide consultation. Our government forged a new partnership between Service Canada and Veterans Affairs, giving veterans access to 600 new points of service in communities across the country where they can receive assistance. We recently went a step further to enhance this partnership. A Veterans Affairs Client Service Agent will be assigned

to a Service Canada location in Kelowna near the current District Office. Other Service Canada locations in the region include Salmon Arm, Kamloops and Penticton. The government also delivers a number of personalized benefits, such as home visits by registered nurses or case-managers, in addition to grass-cutting, snow-clearing and home-cleaning services. We have opened 17 Operational Stress

Injury Clinics and 24 Integrated Personnel Support Centres near Canadian Forces Bases and in major city centres right across Canada. We are dedicated to serving the men and women who have served Canada, as well as their families. We will not waver in that commitment. Julian Fantino Minister of Veterans Affairs

Conservatives quietly cut services To the editor: In his speech from the throne this fall, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he wanted to put the needs of consumers first. Barely a few weeks later, his government quietly announced – one day after Parliament was adjourned – that consumers will pay more for fewer services from Canada Post, and that thousands of people will lose their jobs. Canadians are worried, and rightly so. Rate and service changes are being forced on them without any meaningful consultation – and at a time when their elected representatives are unable to demand an explanation on their behalf. Canada Post provides an

essential service that must, undoubtedly, keep up with the times to meet constantly changing demands. But these changes should never be glossed over hastily, without any real consultation, in the hope that no one will notice. Canada Post affects the daily lives of everyone, and the government has a duty to properly inform the public. The Conservative government has an already alarming record when it comes to managing anything related to Canada Post. We all remember the 2011 strike by Canada Post employees forced back to work at the government’s orders. Once again this week, Mr. Harper and his government failed to negotiate openly and

communicate relevant information to Canadians who deserve to know the facts. Despite the ethical scandals hounding him and his office, Mr. Harper is unwilling to live by the principles of transparency and consultation. The democratic process exists to ensure Canadians receive genuine representation and that their elected officials are able to defend their interests in Ottawa. During this fall session, once again, the Conservatives did nothing to support middle-class families. All that mattered to them was clinging to power at the expense of consumers. Justin Trudeau, Leader Liberal Party of Canada

Premier looks back on 2013

TF: Premier, you surprised a few people this year. What surprised you the most about 2013? PCC: I guess it was the disconnect between the pollsters and the pundits, and the public. I did have a sense all the time that the citizens were thinking something different in the run-up to the election campaign. I wondered, am I missing something here, or are they missing something? And I guess it turned out that it wasn’t me that was missing something. TF: The liquefied natural gas export project is going to use a lot of natural gas, especially in the early years. Will British Columbia’s greenhouse gas reduction

targets [20 per cent reduction by 2020, 80 coal, count in our greenhouse gas total as per cent by 2050] have to be changed? well? PCC: I don’t have a clear answer PCC: I know that the academics and on that yet. We are working with the pundits are going to get all mired in companies on exactly how we are going to competing sets of numbers and studies. structure their environmental For me, we have a chance to do commitments and costs, and good for the world, and we’re their electricity costs versus going to take it. using gas, the total royalty tax regime. We’re looking at that as TF: On oil pipelines, your one package. agreement in November with However that turns out, Alberta Premier Alison Redford though, this opportunity to involves B.C. supporting her export natural gas to Asia is effort for a national energy the single biggest opportunity strategy. What do you see it we have ever had as a province doing in the future? Tom to reduce greenhouse gas PCC: The big idea that she’s Fletcher emissions around the world. trying to pursue with that is a In shipping this to China, we strategy that will connect us are going to help them wean east to west in energy. Energy themselves off some of the dirtiest coal grids are much better connected north to anybody’s burning anywhere in the world. south than they are east to west. So she’s trying to pursue a pan-Canadian strategy TF: If B.C. is going to get credit for for the exchange of energy, whether that’s displacing coal use in Asia, shouldn’t B.C.’s hydroelectricity or natural gas or whatever coal exports, even though it’s metallurgical it is.

BC VIEWS

fter a whirlwind year that started with a come-from-behind election win, Premier Christy Clark sat down with me for the traditional year-end interview in her Victoria office. Here are excerpts from that discussion. A longer version with video can be found under the Opinion tab of this newspaper’s website.

We haven’t been intimately involved with it until recently, so we’ll see where it goes. TF: There’s a perception out there, fuelled by the Opposition, that you campaigned against oil pipelines and now you’re turning the tanker around, as it were, to be in support of them. What do you say to that? PCC: It’s typical of the other guys to reinterpret and misquote. That’s what they do. They’re in opposition. What I said was, we have five conditions that must be met in order for heavy oil to be considered to go ahead in British Columbia. That has not changed. The five conditions remain in place. As of today, none of them have been met. The only thing that is different today, from before the election, is that now I no longer stand alone in supporting the five conditions. I have one other premier supporting me, and that’s Alison Redford. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province Moose meat donation to benefit hungry KELOWNA- Those hoping to pick up food hampers from the Salvation Army this holiday season may also be getting wild, free-range, organic moose meat. Representatives from Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia stopped by the Salvation Army Community Life Centre Dec. 14 to donate 500 pounds of meat. "We've been doing this since about 1993," said Scott Ellis, executive director of GOABC. "More than 500,000 pounds of organic, freerange meat from the Guide Outfitting (Association) has been donated around the province." Saturday's shipment marked the third time GOABC has donated to Kelowna's Salvation Army Community Life Centre. "This is very exciting," said Major Ron Cartmell of the Salvation Army. "It really does make a difference for the families in need."

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Will Canada Post’s hike in the cost of letter stamps from 65 to 85 cents reduce the mail you send out?

Body identified as man who vanished in 1975 KAMLOOPS - A body found in Vancouver in 1975 had remained unidentified for decades — until now. The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the man found dead 38 years ago as being Alexander Francis Gammie, a 22-year-old Kamloops man who was reported missing in May 1975, when Pierre Elliott Trudeau was prime minister, Gerald Ford was U.S. president and the end of the Vietnam War was only weeks old. Gammie’s body was found in Vancouver and taken to St. Paul’s Hospital for forensic examination; however, the identity remained a mystery despite extensive efforts by police and coroners. Although Gammie lived in Kamloops, he travelled extensively. He also had raised homing pigeons for years before his disappearance on May 15, 1975. The identification was made possible this month by modern forensic analysis, in combination with the application of an enhanced identification model developed by the identification and disaster response unit of the B.C. Coroners Service. The Gammie family has been notified.

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THIS WEEK Will Canada Post’s hike in the cost of letter stamps from 65 to 85 cents reduce the mail you send out? VOTE ONLINE www.100milefreepress.net Scroll down to poll DISCLAIMER: This web poll is informal, not scientific. It reflects opinions of site visitors who voluntarily participate. Results may not represent the opinions of the public as a whole. Black Press is not responsible for the statistical accuracy of opinions expressed here.

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Yes, it will. The majority of mail I send out is Christmas cards, so that’s what it will affect for me.

No, it won’t change anything that I send in the mail. I don’t use the mail much.

Oh yes, it will. I believe the post office is going to lose business. They’re taking things away and jacking prices up.

No, it won’t. We use the mail for essential things, and the Internet for the rest.

C apsule C omments More people are starting to use their cell phones as a reminder to take their medication. Just be sure the reminder is a sound that you will associate with taking your meds. If high-tech phones aren’t for you, try using a digital kitchen timer. Some allow for reminders of up to 12 hours later. Carry it in your pocket or purse. Head injuries account for 9-19% of all winter sports activities. When you are buying a protective helmet for your sport, be sure it is CSA-approved. A good helmet can considerably reduce the risk of head injury. Heart attacks occur more often in cold weather. The cold causes the blood vessels to constrict causing the blood pressure to rise putting a strain on the heart which is trying so hard to keep our body warm. Also age and exercise (like shovelling that driveway) can also contribute to the heart attack risk.

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A driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after losing control of his vehicle while heading northbound on Highway 97 south of 100 Mile House on Dec. 12.

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report 100 Mile RCMP responded to 80 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Prohibited driving On Dec. 12, 100 Mile House RCMP were responded to a call about a vehicle in the ditch near Lac Ia Hache on Highway 97. The occupants of the vehicle appeared to be arguing at the side of the road. The male operator appeared to have consumed liquor. The female passenger was still on scene when police arrived. She was not co-operative. Her common-law husband was located nearby. Witnesses confirmed the identity of the

driver who was determined to be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle both under the Motor Vehicle Act and under the Criminal Code. The male was arrested and returned to the 100 Mile House RCMP Detachment. While en route to 100 Mile House, the male made threats against the investigating officer. He was held in cells until sober. A total of 11 charges, including several driving offences, assault and uttering threats have been recommended to Crown against a 47-year-old Lac la Hache man. This same male had been convicted of refusing to provide a breath sample from an impaired driving investigation in 2011 and was serving a 60-day weekend sentence.

Backhoe problems On Dec. 11, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a report that a male driving a backhoe had left Highway 24 near High Country Road in Bridge Lake. It appeared that the male operator was suffer-

ing some sort of medical distress. He was treated at the scene and then transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital for further tests. Subsequent investigation determined that the Finning backhoe had been reported sto-

len out of Langley in 2010. An investigation into the possession of stolen property against the operator is ongoing at this time. No charges have been recommended at this time. Continued on A12

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During the past week, adverse weather conditions contributed to 14 motor-vehicle incidents on 100 Mile House roads. These include: Dec. 9: A driver travelling south on Highway 97 at the 108 Mile Heritage Site lost control on the slippery roads. The vehicle rolled

down the embankment. Both occupants, who were extricated by emergency crews, suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital. Dec. 9: There was a minor collision between an BC Ambulance and a tractor trailer low-bed unit on the snow-covered 6000 Road near the Spanish Mountain

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fered minor injuries, was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Dec. 13: The driver of a tractor-trailer unit lost control of his empty B Train, crossed over the oncoming lane and ended up in the ditch facing the south-bound lane on the 108 Hill.

No other vehicles were involved. The driver was not injured. Drivers are once again reminded that winter driving conditions are in effect. Slow down and ensure proper winter equipment is installed on your vehicles.

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The driver of this tractor-trailer unit lost control of his empty B Train, crossed over the oncoming lane and ended up in the ditch facing the south-bound lane on the 108 Mile Hill on Dec. 13.

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A number of “Community Appreciation Awards” were presented at a 2013 Courageous Starfish Awards Dinner & Auction hosted by Psalm 23 Transition Society in 100 Mile House on Nov. 30. Marvin Declare, second from left front, stood with award recipients, back from left, Dave Skoda, Mike Boyd, Leon Chretien, Larry Hillstad, and front from left, Vicki Skoda, Dennis Smith and Rod Zacharias. "

Celebrating community, changing lives Gaven Crites Free Press

Attendees to the awards banquet, hosted by a charitable organization that runs an addiction recovery program located at 59 Mile, were witness to some powerful and life-changing testimony from recent graduates, says Psalm 23 Transition Society executive director Marvin Declare. The 2013 Courageous Starfish Alumni Award and Community Appreciation Awards dinner on Nov. 30 was “a wonderful evening of celebrating life changes and saying thank you to our community. Charities like ours depend on community support and we believe in the value of sharing the recognition they deserve.” The event was held at The Valley Room in 100 Mile House. The meal was served by Fifty9 Mile Catering Team, which consists of students and staff of Psalm 23. Josh Wardle, of Abbotsford, was the recipient of the Courageous Starfish Award, which goes to a Psalm 23 alumnus who has made a positive change and given back to others. Community appreciation awards were also presented. Larry Hillstad, Mike Boyd and Dave and

Vicki Skoda were honoured for their part in volunteering in the programs and support provided for the students. Businesses honoured for support-

ing the Phase 1 Building currently under construction to house four shops were Omega-1 Contracting and United Concrete. Community donor/supporter

awards went to Sunrise Ford Ltd. and the 100 Mile House Free Press. The event raised $4,171 for Psalm 23. “We hope tonight the community saw that

we are not looking for a handout, but a hand up,” Declare says. “Our greatest need at this time is to ask people to pray for the students as they battle the difficult journey of change and Psalm 23’s financial shortfall to meet budget obligations. I am so grateful to God for all the lives being changed. Thanks for the consideration towards helping us make a difference – one person at a time.”

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Don't drink and drive

The B.C. Liberal government, police and ICBC launched the annual December CounterAttack campaign on Nov. 27 to urge drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home if their holiday festivities will involve alcohol. On average, statistics show that in December five people are killed British Columbia in each year in crashes involving impaired driving. While attitudes towards drinking and driving have changed considerably over the years, an average of 95 lives are still lost each year and impaired driving remains a leading cause of car crash fatalities in B.C. “We’ve come a long way since 1976, the year before CounterAttack roadside checks started, when more than 300 people were killed in impaired-related crashes each year in our province,” says Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “Despite the progress, the numbers are far too high, which is why we’re committed to reducing crashes involving alcohol and drugs and will continue to support enhanced enforcement, including the December CounterAttack campaign.” If holiday festivities involve alcohol, people should make a plan before they head out on the roads. Arrange for a designated driver or call a sober friend. “The reality is that approximately one-

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RCMP Const. Alex Hutt administers an Intoximeter – alcohol breath testing instrument – in the 100 Mile House detachment office. Drivers who fail roadside checks could find themselves in this same situation.

third of all car crash fatalities in B.C. are related to impaired driving,” says Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. “These are preventable tragedies. Safety is our top priority and we want everyone to do their part this Christmas season and look out for their friends and family – take a stand and don’t let them get behind the wheel impaired.” Police across the province will be out in full force at CounterAttack roadside checks this month looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the local police also ramp up during CounterAttack, 100 Mile House RCMP Sgt. Don McLean says the detachment has a year-round focus on impaired driving. “The whole idea around this enforcement is to keep the roads safe. Nobody wants to see a family suffer as a result of someone being hit by an

impaired driver. That really is the worst-case scenario.” He notes that during the yuletide season, police tend to see more impaired drivers because people are a little more lax and take chances with the impaired driving legislation. Noting there will be more traffic on the roads and in 100 Mile House with people coming home for the holidays, McLean says to goal is keep the pub-

lic safe on the roads. Says ICBC president and CEO Mark Blucher: “We want everyone to enjoy a safe holiday season with their family and friends. “Ask yourself if it’s your turn to be the designated driver. Whether you’re attending a holiday get-together or meeting friends to watch a game, share the responsibility to help your friends and family get home safely.” ICBC supports CounterAttack through

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The CRD would like to remind South Cariboo Residents that the Lac La Hache, Forest Grove, and Lone Butte Transfer Stations and the Watch Lake Landfill will be CLOSED December 25th and 26th and January 1st and 2nd. The Interlakes Landfill will be CLOSED December 24th – 26th and January 1st and 2nd. The South Cariboo Landfill in 100 Mile House will be CLOSED Christmas and New Year’s Day, but OPEN on December 26th and January 2nd.

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South Cariboo coats program warms hearts

Carole Rooney Free Press

The local Coats For All program donations wrapped up in November, but winter outerwear remains available to help keep needy people warm. Local program organizer Wendy Hamblin says there was a good response this year with about 400 of the larger items, including coats, jackets, snowsuits, padded vests and thick sweaters; and about another 400 scarves, toques and pairs of mitts. “This was a very good year for donations of coats and jackets that are in good condition. Some were almost new and some were absolutely new, and we had a good assortment. “We didn’t have as many children’s outfits as we would have expected, but we did get some near the end.” The donations were once again collected in November at 100 Mile House Laundromat, where owner Andrew Hofmarks also took care of cleaning those that weren’t dropped off that way. Hofmarks says he was also pleased so many brand-new items came in this year, although that certainly isn’t expected in this program. “We appreciate everyone who brought in donations. It was a good year.”

These winter items were redirected for distribution, and while many have already been picked up by the recipients, Hamblin adds, most locations do have more donations on display for folks who need something warm to try on for size and suitability.

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“The Coats For All program is continuing on through December – not for collecting, but for offering them out to people in need.” These warm outerwear items are available until Dec. 31 (while supplies last) at the following locations, during their regular business hours: • 100 Mile House Food Bank, 199 Seventh St. • Loaves & Fishes Outreach, 550 Exeter Truck Rt. • Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, 486 Birch Ave. • South Cariboo Health Centre, 555 Cedar Ave. (rear hospital entrance) • Ministry of Children and Families, 170 Cedar Ave. • Canadian Mental Health Association, 555B Cedar Ave. (behind the hospital)

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The province has released its second quarterly report, indicating it is on track to balance its year-end budget. It shows a slight increase in its projected year-end surplus of $165 million, up by $29 million, although revenue for 2013/14 is forecasted to be $44.3 billion, $15 million lower than its previous quarter’s projection. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says the reductions in revenue from taxation sources, natural resources and federal transfers were offset by an improvement in the net income of commercial Crown corporations and a reduction in forecast allowance. However, Finance Minister Michael de Jong’s forecast allowance of $100 million

remains as a buffer The employment against future econom- figures are “pathetic,” ic and fiscal risks, she Farnworth adds, and adds. the jobs plan “has been In delivering his a big bust.” report, de Jong says Meanwhile, Barnett employment was “dis- says the answer for appointingly flat-lined” unemployment lies so far in 2013. underneath us. Unemployment “We need all these dropped modestly and initiatives that are full-time jobs have out there, like New grown, he explains, but Prosperity Mine and the government will other mines that are need to work going through to meet its Jobs starting proPlan. cesses. We’ve NDP finance got lots of critic Mike exploration Farnworth says out there, anyone can and there’s increase a surLNG [liquefied plus by applying natural gas], Donna a reduction to and we need Barnett the forecast to move all allowance, and adds the these projects forward B.C. Liberal govern- as quickly as we can. ment’s promise to grow “I think that will help the economy and create immensely because it jobs hasn’t panned out. will give us new revEmployment growth enues.” in British Columbia has New jobs provide decreased 0.1 per cent more income tax and in the first 10 months of royalties, and also fuel 2013, for a loss of 2,600 consumer spending, she jobs, he notes. notes.

“LNG will make a big difference to the provincial revenue. It won’t create jobs in every community, but you may have folks who go in for two weeks and come out for two weeks. And spin-off jobs – who knows? They can come from anywhere.” Barnett explains inflation remains low, consumer prices are down 0.1 per cent compared to the same period last year, and B.C. exports have performed fairly well this year, with strong external demand. Year-to-date, B.C. exports are up 5.2 per cent in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same time frame in 2012, she adds. The report also states the B.C. housing market is now going through a period of moderation after the 2008 downturn following peak levels seen just prior to that, the MLA notes.

Curbside recycling coming to 100 Mile House

Ken Alexander Free Press

Councillors unanimously declassified an in-camera resolution at Dec. 10 District of 100 Mile House council meeting that paves the way for curbside recycling to begin in the municipality in May 2014. Council ratified the

South Cariboo Joint Committee – made up of Cariboo Regional District and 100 Mile House politicians – recommendation to accept Central Cariboo Disposal Services’ (CCDS) proposal for automated curbside garbage and recycling services. Councillors also

agreed to accept the incentive offer from Multi Material BC for curbside collection of packaging and printed material within the District’s boundaries. Council unanimously agreed to kill the current termination date of CCDS’s contract and amend it to May 2019. Mayor Mitch

Campsall notes that including the Multi Material BC incentive, the recycling service will cost taxpayers about $9,000 a year or around $1.36 per month per household. He says the District is not paying for the recycling or garbage totes, as that cost is being picked up by the CCDS.

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Seniors dinner great Another fantastic Christmas Seniors Dinner was provided by the Rotary Club of 100 Mile House and Friends on Dec. 6. Special thanks to Home Hardware that donates all of the paper plates, napkins, glasses, Rotary president Maureen Pinkney says, and to Royal LePage that puts together all of the beautiful table centrepieces. “We could not possibly host this evening without the tremendous support from other community volunteers, Save-On-Foods, BJ’s Donuts & Eatery, Smitty’s, KFC, CIBC, entertainers, community hall group, and so many more. Local MLA Donna Barnett gave Helen Horn a certificate of appreciation for her ongoing efforts in the agriculture community.

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the group. While the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast (CCC) is the largest tourism region geographically, it gets the smallest amount of tourism, in terms of visitation and spending. B.C. gets 15.7 million visitors each year, bringing about $8.1 billion in spending. About three per cent of those visitors are in the CCC, but the region gets only about one per cent of the province’s tourism revenue from all visitors, and two per cent of its leisure visitors. For more details on regional performance data, download the full profile at www.des tinationbc.ca, under “Research by Region”. Thacker said she and Rybar are visiting every community in the CCC where it is feasible to have stakeholders gather and discuss these issues. By the end of the 100 Mile House meeting, the mood was positive and supportive of two per cent for a possible MRDT, she added, and additional signatures were acquired for the show of support. “We will now begin follow-up with all those stakeholders who were not able to attend community meetings to ensure they have all the information, and input from these discussions will be incorporated

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poses to apply for the MRDT on behalf of, and with the support of the seven regional districts, six municipalities and various tax-eligible accommodators in the region. Thacker later said the accommodators present were not opposed to the tax, but they noted the greater community of businesses benefits significantly from tourism. The group had expressed a need to engage with local businesses, she added, through the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce, for both financial support and for input and execution of any future plans. The group thought the regional plan should be realistic and set reasonable targets for the industry, considering the challenges they have been dealing with, Thacker explained. “The priority that we heard [at the meeting] was for increased regional marketing efforts to grow awareness and intent to travel to the region. One operator stated ‘you get them to our region anywhere and it is my job to get them to my business and make them happy’.” Rybar shared some background information from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Regional Profile with

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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA) chief executive officer Amy Thacker spoke with a group of six tourism stakeholders who turned out to provide input at the Horton Ventures conference room on Nov. 29. She presented an overview of tourism marketing and results in the region, and gathered input on a new regional tourism plan, and the potential for a new hotel tax in British Columbia. Implementing the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) within the region has been brought forward by numerous tourism “accommodators,” Thacker said. It is estimated to potentially collect between $360,000 and $450,000 for local tourism strategies. The CCCTA proposes the money should be used for tourism marketing. While just six stakeholders showed up for the meeting, she noted all accommodators were invited by letter, and follow-up calls were also made. Thacker was assisted in the presentation by Vardo Creative principal Susan Rybar, whose company provides strategic planning, marketing and business consulting services to the tourism industry. Rybar said the plan has been in the works for several years, and a draft plan will be available and distributed to interested stakeholders after the new year. “We’ll be absolutely looking for a show of support.” The general discussion indicated support for increased marketing efforts to grow awareness of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, including the 100 Mile House and South Cariboo area. The CCCTA pro-

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The SPARCS Junior Alternate program students at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) have adjusted well to the recent school merger from their previous alternate classes at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary, says youth care worker Melody McIntosh. SPARCS is an acronym for skills, potentials, attitudes, responsibilities and capabilities for success. As part of developing these attributes and capacities, McIntosh explains the students have taken on a predominant role in food preparation at PSO. “With the advent of the merger, our program became responsible for

running the school cafeteria. So, it gives the kids a chance to have work experience and to get out of the classroom.” With the modest profits made in the cafeteria, the students decided to do a noon holiday turkey dinner to give back to the school, she adds, and to the community through the donations it will raise. The inaugural PSO Christmas Lunch takes place tomorrow (Dec. 19) and McIntosh says it is “quite a huge undertaking,” but the SPARCS youth have been working hard to make it happen. Eight turkeys have been prepped, she says, adding the 20 students in the program are doing everything from planning and making

Apology upcoming for Chinese British Columbians The B.C. Liberal government confirmed the remaining six dates, venues and times for the consultation forums to discuss the wording, delivery and legacy efforts of a formal apology to British Columbia’s Chinese community for historical wrongs. Over the coming months, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism Teresa Wat will travel to communities and engage with Chinese community associations and citizens to identify wording for a formal apology. The closest meetings are in Kamloops tomorrow (Dec. 19) and Prince George on Jan. 22. Folks who are unable to attend the consultations in person can provide their input by visiting: www. EmbraceBC.ca. Government will use the feedback from those affected to form an appropriate apology that all MLAs can support. For information on the remaining consultation forums, check www.EmbraceBC.ca to confirm details closer to event date.) The Kamloops meeting will be held at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way on Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Prince George meeting will be held at the Civic Centre – Room 208, 808 Civic Plaza, Jan. 22, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m. FAST bytes: • Since 2002, more than $9.1 million has been spent on funding programs and initiatives promoting multiculturalism, addressing racism and building inclusive communities in B.C. • The most ethnically diverse province in Canada, B.C. welcomes nearly 40,000 new immigrants every year.

posters to peeling 200 potatoes. “It’s a lot of work; they are giving up quite a bit of time. They’re taking turns on a rotating schedule; we have about eight potato peelers, for example.” In lieu of students buy-

ing their noontime meal, the turkey luncheon will be provided by donation of a non-perishable food item, new toy or cash to be distributed by the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society, McIntosh explains. She notes several PSO

leadership class students have volunteered to collect the donations. Five SPARCS classmates have also dedicated their lunch hour to serve the meal, McIntosh says, and PSO principal Vic Brett will be the honourary server

handing out plates. The cafeteria class is taught by PSO teacher Andy McIntosh, and he offers the students FOODSAFE training on top of all the cooking and food preparation skills they gain. Melody adds all of the

students are handing the daunting turkey dinner task very well, and it is hoped to become an annual event. “They are doing a lot of work with preparation and planning, and I am just super proud of them.”

Thank-You! ORANGE SHIRT DAY Thanks to all of those who contributed to making our first annual Orange Shirt Day a success! The Orange Shirt Day organizing committee wishes to thank all of our sponsors:

Funding Partners School District 27 Cariboo Regional District Areas D, F, G, H, K, and L District of 100 Mile House Cash donors to button donation boxes BC Hydro Community Investment Fund

In-Kind Sponsors Tarbell Communications (Every Child Matters buttons) O'Neil Marketing and Consulting (Poster design) Tiffany Moses (information tech services) City of Williams Lake (staff services, organizing, accounting, printing services, venue) School District 27 (staff services, transportation, printing, video, button distribution, organization, venue) Williams Lake Indian Band (staff services, organization) Cariboo Regional District (staff services, printing, communication,) Cariboo Community Church (loan of keyboard and sound system) Canim Lake Band (performance) Angelkeys Music Studios (performance) Assembly of First Nations, and National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Province of British Columbia, and MLA Donna Barnett

Media sponsor Vista Communications (the Wolf and the Rush radio stations) Media sponsor Black Press (Williams Lake Tribune/Advisor) BC Lions organization (orange footballs, shipping) Williams Lake Business Improvement Association (promotion) Thanks to our suppliers, who went out of their way to provide excellent and/or discounted service Murray Porter, musician TRUE Foods (generator rental) Shickworks (t-shirts) LeRae Haynes, (keyboard and sound system) John Dell, videographer

Special thanks to organizing committee members and volunteers: Jerome Beauchamp, SD 27 David Derose, SD 27 Phyllis Webstad, SJM Survivor Anne Burrill, City of Williams Lake Al Richmond, Cariboo Regional District Chair Joan Sorley, Cariboo Regional District Area F Director Irvine Johnson, Esketemc Chief Fred Robbins, Esketemc Carol Archie, Williams Lake Indian Band And a huge thank-you to the community for coming out, or simply taking part in the day! Your participation made for an enormously successful event!

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Matthew Na, a Grade 8 student from South Korea, slid a stone out of the hack at the 100 Mile Curling Club on Dec. 5.

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South Korean student Christy Kim curled with classmates from the Dream Canada International Society at the 100 Mile Curling Club on Dec. 5.

Only very recently, following an Olympic berth in Sochi by its women’s team, has the sport of curling been anywhere on the radar in South Korea. The government there has started with more funding since then, though, and the country is getting set to host the Winter Games in 2018, so more funding and recognition can be expected to continue. For most of the population, however, curling remains an obscure and odd activity. At least that was the case for a number of South Korean Grade 8 students – until they visited the South Cariboo. As part of a Dream Canada International Society program, more than a dozen students from a private Christian school in South Korea are currently in 100 Mile House studying English. What the students want and their parents pay for are experiences they won’t, or can’t, have at home, explains teacher Ben Baker. “Most of these kids are city kids. Curling is off the map. They’re getting the total Interior experience.” Other activities they do in the South Cariboo include

playing hockey, downhill and cross-country skiing and horseback riding. They’ve curled once a week for the past four weeks at the 100 Mile Curling Club. Students Christy Kim and Matthew Na agree the experience has been a good one. Asked what it was like curling for the first time a few weeks ago, Na answered: “Slippery.” He adds he’s improved since then – he doesn’t fall when he throws the rock now and his aim is getting better. “We don’t have a chance to curl in Korea. It’s a good time curling in Canada when we can.” Kim was having similar issues keeping her balance sliding out the hack. She likes sweeping, though, and all in all, “it’s very nice” being here, she says. “I’m having fun. I live in the city, so [100 Mile House] is like being in the country. I can see deer all over the place.” Kim notes the city of Pyeongchang is hosting the Winter Olympics in 2018 and she adds Canadians should visit South Korea. Asked about perhaps trying out for the women’s curling team when those Olympics roll around, she laughs. “I’m not good at curling.”

The English immersion program sees a group of 30 students spend a total of five months in Canada. For half that time, half of them are in Comox Valley and the other half in 100 Mile House, and then they switch, so it’s like two different kinds of Canadian, or British Columbian, experiences for them. Soccer is huge in Korea and most of the students play. That sort of footwork didn’t really translate on the curling rink, but the students did demonstrate a passion for hockey, and used their skates to move the puck around maybe more than their sticks, Baker explains. “They just love [hockey]. They’re reckless. They can skate fast but they can’t stop or go backwards. “When we first started off, I was like Wayne Gretzky, and it was awesome. But, it’s amazing how fast the boys get good.” This group of students is returning to South Korea in January. Even if they didn’t love doing something here or it was difficult and new for them, it’s the unique experiences, such as sliding a curling stone and slapping a hockey puck that will stick with them, Baker says. “They always remember the things like this.”

Friends and family of the 100 Mile Nordic Ski Club are invited to help celebrate the start of the ski season at a Moonlight Ski and Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 20. The event is open to all ages, members and non-members, and starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Nordics Day Lodge at the 99 Mile Ski Trails, just south of 100 Mile House. The club is having an executive meeting today (Dec. 18) at 5:30 p.m. at the Day Lodge. The executive is run by volunteers and the group is looking for membership input and help.

PEEWEES PLAYED ATOMS 100 Mile Bridge Lake Electric atom development played two games recently against local peewee house league teams, A&M Towing and Ainsworth. Bridge Lake Electric took A&M Towing by a score of 5-1 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Dec. 14. On Dec. 15, the local atom development team beat Ainsworth 13-0.

ATOM House TOURNEY The 100 Mile House Free Press atom house league team hit the ice early in the morning at a tournament in Williams Lake on the weekend (Dec. 14-15). The team went 0-3-1 in four games. MVP awards went to Julian Zucchelli, Darian Lobsiger, Evan Grant and Kaden Lobsiger. Heart & Hustle awards were won by Jackson Hooper, Hannah Duff, Alex Kuyek and Megan Balbirnie.

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Bradley Williams hasn’t been a 100 Mile House Wrangler for very long, but he gets it. This team is all about hard work, says Williams, 18, who was recently acquired from the Osoyoos Coyotes and calls Calgary home. It’s his first season in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. He says the Wranglers have been an easy fit for him. Coach/general manager Doug Rogers makes it clear what he expects from his players – effort. “Honestly, it’s the hardest working team I’ve been on. Hard work usually wins over talent. “I think we can actually go pretty far in the playoffs, as long as we keep working hard.” In four games with 100 Mile House, Williams has two goals and two assists. One of those goals came in the second period against the league-leading Kamloops Storm at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Dec. 13. Kamloops won 5-2. The game sort of fluctuated for the Wranglers. Kamloops got up 2-0 in the first period, but 100 Mile House fired back with two goals in the second, and it seemed like anybody’s game with Kamloops up 3-2 going into the final frame. 100 Mile House managed 13 shots in the last 20 minutes, while Kamloops managed 12, but scored on two of them. “I thought we played poorly as a group, especially for the first period,” says Rogers. “We needed a better effort and we didn’t get it.” The coach also talked about taking the next step from being “a good team” to a “very good team.” “It takes dedication, commitment and effort. We have all those quali-

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ties in our room, but we need to make sure we bring them every night.” Jayden Syrota scored 100 Mile House’s second goal on the power play. Lane van de Wetering picked up two assists and Luke Santerno one. Rogers mentions the play of goalie Nathan Warren, who faced 35 shots, and van de Wetering, who continues to accumulate points on offence. “We need more players to follow their lead. I am not concerned by the lackluster performance (against Kamloops), but view it as another growth opportunity for our team.” Next, the Wranglers travel to Revelstoke on Dec. 20, before hosting the Sicamous Eagles at

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Organizers expect another successful run at this year’s Cariboo Challenge, home of the Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, which goes Jan. 10-12 at the 108 Mile Heritage Site. A good number of volunteers are lining up and so are advanced entries, says Len Doucette, chair of the Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Race Society. In January 2013, the races – which include four-dog, six-dog, 10-dog, skijoring and two-dog junior – saw close to 65 entrants. Doucette says they are shooting for 70 in 2014, the event’s 21st anniversary. “It’s quite early to tell how it’s going to turn out, but looking at history, if the registrations keep on coming the way they

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The Cariboo Challenge, home of the Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, is set to take place Jan. 10-12.

are, it should be another record year.” Spectators can expect to see a few new additions. Richard Wannamaker, a champion sled dog racer and resident of Didsbury, Alta., has entered the four- and six-dog catego-

ries along with wife, Dena, and daughter, Rachel. Richard won the Canadian Challenge International Sled Dog Race, a close to 400mile race held in northern Saskatchewan, in 2007 and 2008. He says he’s looking forward to visiting the Cariboo and racing his sprint dogs. A new mascot, named “Mala-Mutt,” is making an appearance. Also planned are new merchant tables for winter-related items. (Interested parties can contact Ulli Vogler at 250-395-4404 to sign up.) Weather-wise, conditions look ideal so far, Doucette says. “We’re hoping for more snow – always. But even if it stays with what we have, it will be good.” For more information, visit cariboochallengesleddograce.com or call 250-791-5225.

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Opening day at Mt. Timothy Ski area on Dec. 14 saw more snow than its management can remember starting a season with. Last year’s start was a big one, but the amount of snow this year is up something like 60 per cent at the mountain, located outside Lac la Hache, north of 100 Mile House. “Our base right now is at 85 centimetres, and last year was an epic opening with 55 cm,” says general manager Adam Piccolo. “A lot of people were

excited to get out and the way. see how much snow “We’re actually actually was here.” watching a system now,” Dec. 14 was Piccolo says. a busy day with “It looks to 182 day passes hit Friday [Dec. sold, he adds. 20]. We’re hop“It really put ing that brings our new staff to quite a bit of the test.” snow.” Mt. Timothy Mt. Timothy Adam is closed this has recently Piccolo week and opens partnered with again on Dec. the National 21 until Christmas Day. Sport Trust Fund, which After that it’s open right helps organizations through to Jan. 7. raise funds for causes To the delight of the that further developmountain’s management of amateur sport ment, there might be in Canada. more white stuff on Only about one-third

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ost people are aware of certain medals awarded for acts of valour, but not everyone knows about handmade quilts presented to Canadian Armed Forces veterans – even in the South Cariboo. Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) veteran Gordon Thorsteinson, 97, is the first local recipient of a Quilt of Valour crafted by the Cariboo Calico Quilters (CCQ) guild – and he is pleased to have it. “I use it every day and every night. It’s the warmest blanket I’ve ever had – it’s wonderfully warm. “I don’t know how they managed to pick me out as No. 1.” Now residing in longterm care at Mill Site Lodge, Gordon served in the Second World War as a leading aircraft mechanic in Darlington, England, where he serviced and repaired bombers between flight missions. He enlisted on New Year’s Day in 1943 – the day after his 27th birthday. The local veteran completed his service after two years, although he immediately volunteered for the war effort in Japan, which ended just before he departed. As a founder of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House, Gordon explains that in its early days just

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At Mill Site Lodge, Cariboo Calico Quilters (CCQ) guild members Nancy Meville, left, and Marilynne Brager recently honoured Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) veteran Gordon Thorsteinson, who turns 98 on Dec. 31, by presenting him with a Quilt of Valour.

after the war, members met in each other’s homes or at the Lone Butte Community Hall. Before too long, the local veterans purchased a former hardware store building on 99 Mile Hill in 100 Mile House and renovated it. “It was a big part of my life in the early part. We rebuilt the building, the Legion, and it is still the same way today that it was when I left.” Gordon says he was 12 years old when he first came to the area in 1928 with his

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family from Whonnock, B.C. where they ran a shingle mill. “They pre-empted a place in Buffalo Creek.” The 20- by 24-foot cabin they built had upright logs, he recalls, with one- by 12-inch boards that had been cut green, so they soon shrunk to leave big

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find a job. After he got word of work opportunities north in Atlin, the young man needed to find a way to get there, but he didn’t have money for the flight. “It took me three days to get there. I started out in Lac la Hache. I stopped there and got a ride in an airplane, and we had lots of trouble.” After convincing a pilot he had a paying job in Atlin, Gordon arranged the flight on a $90 airline credit, which he later paid back promptly by borrowing cash from one of his sisters. The first difficulty in the journey happened when the plane took off with a part missing that was out for an overhaul, so the plane could not taxi straight forward. A doctor returning to Williams Lake was also on the plane, along with his nurse, Gordon explains. “The damned doctor got sick and threw up. “Then we landed in Williams Lake. It took us all night to get in his yard, but it wasn’t bad.” After another stop in Fort Nelson, they landed in Whitehorse, he says, where weather took a turn for the worse and the plane could not take off. “I was stuck in Whitehorse for three days. The airline company paid for my hotel room [and meals].” Continued on B2

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From there, he went to Carcross, Yukon and switched to another plane and proceeded to Atlin. The second pilot had much worse trouble, he notes, but not until Gordon had safely disembarked at his destination. “The guy that I flew with was taking off out of Fairbanks, Alaska the next day, and he cracked up [the plane] and killed a girl and himself, too.” Gordon returned from RCAF war service in 1945 and went to Victoria, followed shortly afterward by his new bride, Pat, who he’d met in England. After a couple of years, he partnered with some of his family members to operate a restaurant, hunting camp and Chevron gas station at 93 Mile in 1947, until burned down in 1958. The veteran later ran G&C Equipment, an industrial service and repair business in 100 Mile House, with Charles Jr. After almost a lifetime in the South Cariboo, Gordon was a great choice as its first local veteran recipient of a Quilt of Valour, says CCQ guild member Nancy Meville. The CCQ ladies have previously made and sent out about 30 quilts through a Vancouver counterpart and another 15 to Oliver,

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In the early 1930s in Buffalo Creek, Gordon Thorsteinson sat in front of his family's homestead that still exists today on what is now called Thorsteinson Road. The property was pre-empted by his parents in 1928.

where Nancy says there has been a big focus on local veterans. Through those locations, they are redirected to Canadian soldiers and veterans. To bring it closer to home, the local quilters decided to also give them to local veterans, and chose Gordon as their initial recipient, since Nancy knows him and he is living in longterm care. The lovely, brightlycoloured quilt is personalized with his name and veteran information in the stitching. Gordon’s daughter, Valerie Brickely, and son, Brian Thorsteinson, both express their gratitude to the guild, and especially to CCQ member Jessie McCormick, who made the quilt. “She did a beautiful job,” says Brian. “I’m sure there were many hours of love and

labour that went into its creation.” Originally started for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, the Quilts of Valour Canada program has distributed 4,642 of these cozy comforters to date, Nancy says, adding each one of them is a unique and handstitched work of art. CCQ member Marilynne Brager says the guild members really enjoy making and sending out quilts for the program. They get a good feeling knowing their efforts are appreciated, she says, adding they get some “wonder-

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Gail Thorne was one of close to 30 vendors at an inaugural Christmas Market held by the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market at the 100 Mile House Community Hall on Dec. 13.

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why they hadn’t tried a Christmas Market in the past. It seemed like a natural progression for them, however, and when the thought was brought up originally, everyone thought it was a good idea. “I polled the rest of the members and everybody was like, ‘Yea, let’s do it.’ A lot of us farmers are just way too busy and we’re happy to have the summer over. We thought, well, let’s give it a try and see what happens.” Greenwood says if folks want them to put on another winter event next year, they’ll surely do it again. “I think all our customers from the summer are glad to come and we’re glad to see them, too.”

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Deka Lake’s Aaron Durand flourishing with Vancouver Opera INTERLAKES Diana Forster 250 593-2155

Deka’s well-known baritone, 29-yearold Aaron Durand, recently starred as Sid in Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring, with the

Vancouver Opera. Britten was born in England in 1913 – making this year his 100th – and his first opera, Peter Grimes, in 1945, made him an internationally recognized composer. Aaron’s mother, Shelly, and grandmother, Audrey Smith, were honoured to attend his Sid performance on opening night, Nov. 30. All of Aaron’s early musical training was

acquired in 100 Mile House, and he is only one of three or four young adults of roughly the same age who are actually singing opera for a living, which is a huge “feather in 100 Mile’s cap.” At Christmas 2011, Aaron was thrilled to learn that he had won the Yulanda M. Farris Young Artist award, which entitled him to a one-year contract, beginning September

2012, with Vancouver Opera. Aaron must have delighted both the company and his audiences as his contract has been extended. He appeared in Tosca earlier this year, and, in February, will play Masetto in Don Giovanni; and will also solo in Beethoven’s Symphony 119 with Kelowna Symphony. During December, he is soloing with Victoria Symphony in Handel’s Messiah; and also with Vancouver Symphony on Dec. 14.

All Interlakes residents are delighted with Aaron’s success, and wish him much more in the years to come. Cougar alert Residents, especially around the Mahood Lake Road intersection should be aware that we have a “big cat,” a cougar moving around, so pets need to be protected. Pets should also be kept off the ice, which is not strong enough to hold them. Continued on B6

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Jenny Ostlund, left, Donna Anderson and Donna Jarvis enjoyed some quiet time together, while Moira Davies, checked out the auction items at the Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party on Dec. 4.

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• Dec. 19 – 10 Mile House Elementary School is having a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free. Donations of non-perishable food, personnel care items or small unwrapped gifts will be collected for 100 Mile House & District Woman’s Centre. • Dec. 19 – There will be a NFB film screening of Stories We Tell at the 100 Mile House Branch Library from 6 to 8 p.m. In this inspired, genretwisting film, Oscar-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley discovers the truth depends on who is telling it. Polley is both filmmaker and detective as she investigates the secrets kept by a family of storytellers. For more information, call the library at 250-395-2332 or drop in. • Dec. 20 – There will be a Solid Rock Cafe’ performance in the Rock Youth Centre at 4930 Telqua Dr. (on the church grounds) in the 108 Mile Ranch. It’s a great atmosphere with live music, including country, bluegrass, gospel, and there is no cover charge. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the music starts at 7. For more information, call Pat Melanson at 250-395-3846. • Dec. 21 – There will be a NFB film screening of holiday-themed animated shorts in the 100 Mile House Branch Library program room starting a 2 p.m. It is suitable for all ages. For more information, call the library at 250-395-2332 or drop in. • Jan. 10-12 - The 21st Annual Cariboo Challenge (Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race) will be held at the 108 Mile Heritage Site. Racing features four-, six- and 10-dog teams, Ski Jouring and a Sportsman events. There will be vendors and on-site catering for breakfast and lunch. The Musher’s Dinner and Auction is at The Hills Health Ranch on Jan. 11. For more information, go to cariboochallengesleddograce.com, or call 250-791-5225. • Jan. 18 – The 14th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert starts with a matinee at 2 p.m. before an evening show at 7 p.m. at Martin Exeter Hall. The show features Jeremy Willis, Mag Mawhinney and Tim Hus. Tickets are $15 and available at Work n Play, 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Supply and The Log House Western Wear. For more information, contact 1-888763-2221.

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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.

to support most winter activities. Outdoor enthusiasts arriving for winter holidays will be delighted to find a near perfectly smooth layer of ice under the protective cover of snow and frost although the many cracks in the ice are a natural tripping hazard.

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Proud uncle Harold Edwards, left, posed with family members Trevor Okino of the Chase Heat, Lynn Turner and Stacey Okino at the Nov. 27 hockey game against the 100 Mile House Wranglers.

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Early ice The night of Dec. 4 was calm and cold. With the air temperature dipping down to -28 C, conditions were ideal for Lac des Roches to completely ice over. By daybreak, the new ice was covered with tiny frost flowers, so many, in fact, the lake was completely white, like it had been blanketed with a layer of snow. In less than a week, the ice thickness measured six to eight inches, able

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When Harold and Penny Edwards learned that their great nephew Trevor Okino was scheduled to play a hockey game against the 100 Mile House Wranglers, they realized it was an ideal opportunity to invite family to cheer him on. For the Nov. 27 game against the Chase Heat, Harold invited Trevor’s mother Stacey Okino from Ladner, and grandmother Lynn Turner from Tsawwassen for a visit to his Lac des Roches home, which included a trip to the game in 100 Mile House. Whether the extra cheering contributed to the win is debatable, but Trevor’s team enjoyed a 4-3 victory that night.

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to access Crown land through their fields, should not have to contend with the noise and damage from playful sledders when there are hundreds of kilometres of trails nearby. Lights aglow Despite a relatively sparse winter

population, the community looks very festive. Thank you goes to all the residents who have lit up their yards and houses to celebrate the holiday season. Avoid tracks In a few days, the area will be bustling with neighbours and friend up for the holidays.

On the lake especially, please be mindful of the effort taken by Nordic skiers to set their tracks for cross-country skiing. It would be greatly appreciated if all other traffic, sledders and walkers particularly, would avoid travelling directly on ski paths.

“Don’t Dither, Call Diether”

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Celebrations Special birthday wishes go to Maria Watt on her 85th on Dec. 20; and Russell Ross on his 84th on Dec. 23. Birthday bubbly also goes to Denise Waldner, Andy Nixdorf and Kris Verheul; and 14 big balloons wing their way to Piper Loft for Dec. 20. Sad passing Condolences are extended to the King family on the loss of Gillian Pledge’s twin brother, Mike King, on Dec. 1. Mike had been sick for quite a while, but had often played with the Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Bridge Lake Schools’ annual Christmas Dinner Concert is tonight (Dec. 18).

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Glad tidings For the residents of the community and their friends and family, I wish to extend my heartfelt good wishes to all for a joyous Christmas and a safe holiday season. I hope it is an enjoyable and event-filled winter for all.

Contact Your Correspondent These are your neighbours, and they help ensure the Free Press offers regional coverage of the communities in the South Cariboo. Their names and contact numbers are published alongside their columns so call them when you have news, important information about upcoming events or neat stories to share with your community. Your community, your correspondents…

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Top ten winter road trip tips: 1. A full night’s sleep ahead of a long drive is important. 2. It’s also a good idea to let a friend know when you’re leaving and the time you expect to arrive. 3. Fill the windshield washer bottle with seasonal cleaner and carry an extra container in the trunk. 4. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses – glare from snow can be hard on the eyes. 5. Wear (warm) clothes that allow good movement to steer and operate the foot pedals. 6. Bring water plus non-perishable food supplies on longer trips. 7. An emergency (first aid) kit. 8. Check the weather forecast, road conditions and for road closures on your route before heading out on a long trip. 9. Good winter tires are mandatory on most high-elevation BC highway routes during the winter. 10. If you must drive in bad weather, it’s a good idea to refuel when the tank drops below half full. If the car breaks down or gets stuck in the snow, having engine heat until help arrives could be important. Useful winter driving web sites: drivebc.ca, icbc.com

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flake symbol on the sidewall Winter weather has already to indicate that it meets a touched most parts of BC specific winter tire industry and there is a threat of performance test. A series more severe snowstorms in of tragic accidents that the coming days. involved vehicles equipped Driving can be challenging with all-season tires, mainly no matter where you live on the Sea-to-Sky Highway in in the province at this What makes a BC, played a significant role time of the year. The heavy BC winter road trip in the adaptation of this tire rain, fog, wind or slushy uniquely challenging designation. snow that’s common in The traction qualities of a coastal areas can present (and interesting) is winter tire will deteriorate an unpredictable and more as it wears and loses tread dangerous driving situation that it’s possible to experience all (or depth. As a general rule, than sub-zero, crunchy a half-worn winter tire hard-packed snow. Then most) of the above performs at about the same there’s the biggest driving conditions, in a same- level as a good all-season challenge of them all – ice tire in cold, slippery condiin its various road surface day drive. tions. A half worn all-season incarnations. Bob McHugh tire will perform about the What makes a BC winter same as a good summer tire. road trip uniquely challengAnd a half-worn summer tire… well, let’s ing (and interesting) is that it’s possible not go there! to experience all (or most) of the above When road traction conditions are poor, conditions, in a same-day drive. try to avoid asking tires to do more than Even if daytime temperatures are mild, one job at a time – specifically, don’t overnight temperatures typically drop steer and brake at the same time. Start close to or below the freezing mark on a braking sooner and try to get all braking regular basis. done while the vehicle is in a straight line, Your car’s tires are what keep you on the in advance of a turn. Steady and smooth road and out of the ditch. Before you set steering actions work best and use a out today, be it to work or to pay a visit gentle push on the gas pedal as you exit to friends or family across the province, the turn. please check your tires. According to ICBC, about one-in-25 Below seven degrees Celsius, the rubber crashes in BC are caused by wildlife colcompound used in a winter tire (or lisions. Although they tend to be more all-weather tire) remains softer and active in spring and fall, they can be offers better traction qualities than attracted by roadside vegetation and an all-season or summer tire. you need to be extra watchful for A winter or all-weather tire is wildlife during the dusk and dawn. marked with a mountain/snow-

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in the Trailhawk off-road model. This really is the enthusiast version; it had no problem scampering up anything it came across from big boulders, to sand and mud. A lot of fun, but the reality is that most buyers will opt for the less extreme AWD models that have the ability to change their characteristics depending on which setting the driver chooses from snow, sport, mud.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/†/**/≠/¥ Offers apply to the lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 1WT, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS 1SA, 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD equipped as described. Freight & PPSA included ($1,600/$1,650). License, insurance, registration, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. †0%/1.5%/0% lease APR available for 48/36/60 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 Equinox LS FWD/ 2014 Silverado Crew Cab 4X4 1WT/ 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS 1SA, O.A.C by GM Financial. Applies only to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Dealers are free to set individual prices. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees, and applicable taxes not included. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. $3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, financing and lease offers of 2014 Silverado Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. Other credits available on select Silverado models. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Caprice, Cavalier, Cruze, Epica, Impala, Lumina, Malibu, Metro, Monte Carlo, Optra Sonic, Spark, Volt, Saturn Ion, Aura, Astra, L-Series, S-Series, Sky, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Owner Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Malibu or Impala delivered during the Program Period. Eligible retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer; Saturn Vue, Relay, Outlook; Pontiac Montana/SV6, Transport, Torrent, Aztek, Sunrunner; Buick Rendezvous, Terraza, Enclave, Rainier; Oldsmobile Silhouette, Bravada; GMC Safari, Jimmy, Terrain, Acadia or Envoy, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Bonus Owner credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet Trax, Equinox or Traverse delivered during the program period. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 – January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer or chevrolet.ca for details. ≠Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013, through January 2, 2014, of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. **Available in select markets. Subscription sold separately after trial period. Visit siriusxm.ca for details. ñFor more information visit iihs.org/ratings. +The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. Consumer Digest Best Buy was awarded to the 2013 Equinox. *≠When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. Class is light-duty full-size pickups. XU.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA ’s) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). †† Requires 2WD Double or Crew Cab with the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Light-Duty Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. Class is light-duty full-size pickups.

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Stylish Cherokee a lot of Jeep for the money market, the technology is second to none, and the ride is smoother and quieter than the competition and the interior class above. The styling does take a while to get used to but it does look better in person.

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The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder with 184hp or 3.2L V6 with 271hp Fill-up: 9.6L/6.4L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23,495-$$32,195

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This year, the Christmas Market was held on Dec. 1 at the 108 Mile Community Centre. More than 300 people attended and the vendors reportedly had a successful day selling their quality products. It was nice to see new vendors participating. Ingrid and Rainer Meyer were kept busy at the concession selling melt-in-your-mouth sandwiches. Ingrid, who helped organize the Christmas Market, was very satisfied with the final results. The winner of the door draw prize was Chantelle Riggs. School news Report cards for the

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Popular author Chris Czajkowski, who lives in the Chilcotin and miles away from anyone, is a top-rated writer and photographer. She was one of the vendors at the Christmas Market at the 108 Mile Community Centre on Dec. 1.

students at Mile 108 Fishes Outreach. Elementary School were The last day of school handed out on Dec. 13. is Dec. 20 and the stuThe Christmas dents go back to school Concert will be on Dec. on Jan. 6. 19 with two performances – one at 12:45 Roads better p.m. and the other at Interior Roads appear 6:45 p.m. to be doing a better Come out and sup- job this year with the port the students and roads being kept clear the school. The school 3 5/16 x 5 is still collecting canned goods for the Loaves &

of snow, as well as utilizing the full width of the roads. Sanding is better as well and the rocks are not as large. Hopefully, this may save a few windshields. Some roads, however, are still not getting enough sanding. Unfortunately, Thompson Road gets small amounts of sand at each end of the road but the whole road requires sanding as this is one of the busiest through streets in the 108 Mile Ranch, even the school buses use it.

students are getting on or off the bus, but still these drivers go by. How can these drivers keep ignoring the basic rules. Obviously, safety of our students does not have high priority for these people. A police presence certainly would aid in this problem.

School buses There is still a problem with people trying to pass school buses in the 108. There are drivers who believe they have the right to pass a school bus that is loading or off loading students. The buses have their lights flashing and the warning arms out while the

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