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Sometimes the best part of a sleigh ride is taking a tumble at the bottom of the hill. At least that is what three-year-old Will Symons thought after his ride at Green Lake on New Year’s Day.

BC Hydro hikes rates in new plan Barnett: A 15 per cent increase over two years – not 26

Carole Rooney Free Press

BC Hydro rates will increase about 15 per cent during the next two years.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said a new 10-year plan will keep electricity rates predictable and as low as possible, while BC Hydro invests in new infrastructure for aging assets to support the British Columbia’s growing population and economy.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett notes the B.C. Liberal government will set rate increases for the initial two years of the 10-year plan, at nine per cent in 2014 and six per cent in 2015.

The following three years will

increase within maximum caps of Barnett notes rebuilding the aging four per cent for 2016-18, she says, infrastructure is also necessary for adding it may be lower. building more resource revenues “If we get all kinds of customers, that fuel the economy and, therefore, then we’ll be in great shape.” key services, such as health The Crown corporation is care and education. cutting capital costs by $2.4 “Hopefully with the new billion, Barnett explains, resources industries to and prioritizing the infracome on stream, you will structure and investments see a huge turnaround of necessary to meet the elechydro. We will need all we trical needs of current and can produce for new indusfuture customers. tries.”

Donna “Nobody likes increased NDP energy critic John Barnett hydro rates and nobody Horgan says Bennett avoidlikes to deliver this message, ed dealing with the impact believe you me. This came out from of private power purchases on BC the minister. In order to continue Hydro’s rate increases. to improve infrastructure so lights “The [B.C.] Liberal government stay on, you have to do major capital has locked us into contracts with improvements.” private power producers that force

us to buy very expensive power even when we don’t need it. Then we sell it back to the open market at a huge loss.”

However, last fall BC Hydro began cancelling up to 10 electricity purchase contracts with independent power producers and deferring delivery dates on nine others to reduce the utility’s cost.

Barnett adds there will be consumer impacts, but they won’t be massive.

“Everybody is going to be upset.

I’m upset. I’m a taxpayer. I’m a person who turns my lights on and off, and I know the detriment it’s going to be to the average household ... it will be about $8 a month, depending on their [level of] power usage.”

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Youth battles sudden illness A Christmas with Crohn’s disease for 108 Mile family

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Carole Rooney Free Press

It was a bit of a sombre Christmas for members of the Jamieson family of 108 Mile Ranch who spent their holiday at B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

Brenden Jamieson, 14, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease on Nov. 15 and his father, James, notes his son’s health went quickly downhill from there.

The youth was rushed to 100 Mile District General Hospital six days later, and then airlifted to Vancouver overnight. After a CT scan showed a ruptured bowel, James says his son underwent emergency surgery on Nov. 25.

“If they didn’t operate by morning, we probably would have lost him.”

Brenden’s mother, Janice, went with him on the Medivac, and spent the rest of 2013 in his hospital room, sleeping on a fold-out bed for six weeks. James notes she had never flown before, and was “a bit shy” at first in dealing with the all the necessary people.

“It’s amazing how strong a mother can be when it comes down to her child. It just becomes a bond between them.”

James and Brenden’s brother, Colin, then travelled down to hospital in Vancouver to be together with them for a few days over the holidays.

“We went downstairs and just had a hamburger in the cafeteria on Christmas Day because it’s not fair to do that in front of him.”

Brenden was allowed out of hospital with his family for six hours each day and James says his son had visiting some of Vancouver’s attractions on his simple holiday wish list.

“We had some surprising donations that took us to Vancouver Aquarium and Stanley Park Bright Nights, and gave us some movie passes. “[Folks] came around on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with coffee and cookies and juice – things you don’t have when you’re there.”

While the family is very grateful for the help it has received, Christmas was “light-years” from what they are accustomed to during holidays at home, with a decorated tree and a campfire.

“Normally, my wife is doing her baking – so this year it was a little bit different.”

Janice says it has all been an “eye-opening” experience for her, and very painful and stressful for Brenden.

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Just 10 months into 2013, British Columbia’s softwood lumber export values broke a record that was set two years ago.

To the end of October 2013, the value of total softwood lumber exports to China reached $1.17 billion.

The previous record was set in 2011, when exports to this market totalled $1.1 billion.

B.C.’s shipments of lumber to China during October also broke new records for monthly volume (865,000 cubic metres) at a value of $145.5 million.

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The Jamieson family, Colin, back left, Brenden, Janice, and James, front, of 108 Mile Ranch spent their holidays at BC Children’s Hospital. Brenden was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in mid-November, and then hospitalized until Jan. 1, when he was well enough to return to his home and pets.

“It’s been mainly hard on him, be travelling back for this year, as the so, of course, it’s hard as a parent. injections will be an ongoing process You are absolutely helpless. You just for him. follow instructions to a point, but He is facing more surgery in about there was a lot of emotional stuff 12 months to reverse the colostomy as well.” he’d had in November.

It has been a “lifeThe shots alone cost It’s amazing $700 each, James notes, changing” event for her how strong a although is partially son, she explains, who mother can will have to deal with covered by provincial be when it health and diet ramifihealth care. However, comes down he adds they don’t have cations for the rest of to her child." extended health coverhis life.

Throughout his sufage and must find ways – James fering and treatments, to deal with residual Jamieson Brenden has been a expenses. trooper, she adds.

The low-income fam“He’s got a huge pain tolerance, ily is struggling under the mounting but his will power is just amazing. I costs of Brenden’s health care and think he realizes there aren’t a whole their regular trips to be with him lot of choices – it’s happened, and we and consult with his doctors. are stuck with it.”

“That kind of hit us hard.”

Brenden returned home on New Janice is an on-call teacher’s assisYear’s Day, and James says he was tant with only minimal hours and slowly getting back onto solid food James has no work over the winter within a few days. in his seasonal job as a cement truck They had to take their son back to driver, so they are struggling to get BC Children’s Hospital on Jan. 6 for by on his Employment Insurance a few days to have more shots, but cheques. this time, it was scheduled. Along They have been unable to mainwith other treatments, Brenden will tain Facebook or e-mails to keep

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friends in the community updated on Brenden’s condition, as James notes they cancelled their Internet coverage to help cover these sudden expenses.

However, any community members who wish to help may donate toward the costs of Brenden’s health care. Funds can be deposited directly into Williams Lake & District Credit Union savings account number 526087.

The family is grateful for the support they’ve had, he adds, including their doctor who had delivered Brenden in 1999.

“Dr. Gerry Lubbe was just outstanding; in getting a hold of BC Children’s Hospital and saying, ‘Get this boy in there,’ and getting him down there. He saved his life.

“And the nurses of the 100 Mile hospital were just fantastic.”

Meanwhile, Janice says they are making the best of a sad situation, and held a belated Christmas celebration at home with extended family.

“Brenden has just been so motivated and so determined to get better and get home. I’m just so proud.”

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) funding to help employers create summer jobs for students is open for applications until Jan. 31.

Designed to help both students and their communities, CSJ provides funding to small businesses with 50 or fewer employees, not-forprofit organizations and public-sector employers to create summer employment opportunities for fulltime students aged 15 to 30 years.

More information is online at www.service canada.gc.ca.

BC PARTY BOOSTED The BC Conservative Party provincial board has confirmed two new regional directors.

Wayne Marklund will represent BurnabyNew Westminster and the Tri-Cities, while Gurjinderpal Singh Bains will represent Richmond-Delta.

Both were candidates during the 2013 provincial election.

Meanwhile, the party has two leadership hopefuls set for its April 11 convention.

They are Dan Brooks, who visited 100 Mile House in October, and Rick Peterson.

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Week 18 – May 1 Chamber president resigns South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce president Tom Bachynski shocked many of the 40 members and directors present when he announced he was stepping down at its annual general meeting on April 25.

If any barrier exists for the chamber to move forward, he said it is in its relationships with government, local government in particular, and he believed his position on the board was at times “a hindrance.”

NDP: oops, didn’t mean that Election shrapnel was flying at an allcandidates forum after Cariboo-Chilcotin NDP candidate Charlie Wyse said his party supported a two-year moratorium on natural gas development.

Industry leaders and B.C. Liberals reacted swiftly to point out a moratorium would kill liquefied natural gas extraction in British Columbia. Wyse later said his statements regarding a potential moratorium and his party’s policy platform on fracking were “simply in error.”

School District audited Auditor General John Doyle selected School District #27 (SD27) as one of three B.C. school districts to audit.

His recommendations for the Cariboo-Chilcotin school board included that it create formal whistle-blower and c on f l i c t - of - i nt e re s t policies, as well as to continually review its governance activities and to ensure the board sufficiently delegates operational activities to management.

Week 19 – May 8 Premier pops in at 100 Mile House Premier Christy Clark visited 100 Mile House during a tour of the Interior on May 2.

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2013: May in review Week 21 – May 22 B.C. Liberals, Barnett win election The B.C. Liberals under Christy Clark won the May 14 provincial election to form another majority government.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett retained her seat with a landslide victory.

Gaining 56 per cent of the riding votes, she held a resounding margin over NDP candidate Charlie Wyse, at 35 per cent, trailed by Green Party of BC’s Dustin Price (five per cent) and Independent candidate Gary Young (four per cent).

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B.C. Liberal Cariboo-Chilcotin candidate Donna Barnett was all smiles and gave the thumbs up during her victory speech at her campaign office in 100 Mile House on election night May 14. She won by a landslide margin of almost 2,700 votes, to hold her seat in the legislature with 6,952 votes, knocking off NDP candidate Charlie Wyse (4,253).

After a public reception at the Red Rock Grill, the B.C. Liberal Leader talked about increasing jobs and resource revenues, and paused to compliment Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.

“Donna [Barnett] makes sure we get it done.... I don’t think this community has been so well represented since Alex Fraser ... she is so good.”

Public education assessments assessed The Ministry of Education initiated an advisory group to examine the ability of provincial student assessments, including Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) testing, to generate appropriate information.

Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers’ Association president Joan Erb said she had some concerns.

“The FSA has always been ... used as an attack against the public school system because they are compared with the private school system.”

Flight 21 cairn plan set in stone Ruth Peterson’s vision

to build a rock cairn as a memorial to the 52 people who perished in a tragic plane crash near 100 Mile House nearly 48 years ago moved closer to reality.

On April 23, 2013, council approved a change in proposed location and design for the monument.

Meanwhile, cairn fundraising was boosted by a $1,000 donation from a man from New York who lost both of his parents on Flight 21.

Week 20 – May 15 NCLGA convention collaborative The North Central Local Government Association’s 58th AGM and Convention in Quesnel was touted as one of the recent best.

Three South Cariboo delegates – District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall, Councillor Spence Henderson and Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond – all said it was excellent with timely topics and resolutions for local governments.

Ranchers rail at CN managers Representatives of Canadian National

Railways (CN) got an earful from some local ranchers at a meeting to talk about fencing problems and livestock on the tracks leading to animal losses and schedule delays.

Ranchers noted a previous fencing agreement with BC Rail was dissolved when CN began leasing the railway from BC Rail, so when ranchers went onto rights-of-way to fix broken fences, CN police kicked them off with threats of fines.

Age-friendly community café A community café on attracted a large spectrum of age groups, during which people were asked what could be done toward making the South Cariboo more age friendly.

About 50 people turned out to talk about communication, relationships between local seniors and younger folks, how the elderly can stay active; and other rural challenges and solutions.

It was co-hosted by the South Cariboo Community Planning Council and the District of 100 Mile House.

Gateway Water System (GWS) finally saw progress toward their new water supply.

After $125,000 was granted by the province for the project, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) board added about $375,000 from a Community Works grant, and approved designs and cost estimates on May 10, 2013. The 25 or so residents on the GWS were set to pay the remaining $250,000 in project costs, amortized over 30 years in their CRD water fees.

Bart the bear comes home An orphaned bear cub rescued in the South Cariboo by 100 Mile House Conservation Officers in the fall of 2012 was soon ready to be released back to his home territory.

Raised by the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in Smithers, the male black bear cub, Bart, had matured by May 2013, and was returned to the wild just north of Clinton.

Week 22 – May 29 Ainsworth asked CN for answers Ainsworth Engineered-100 Mile House OSB plant representatives called for some answers from Canadian National Railways (CN) representatives to tackle problems with rail car supply.

The discussion took place at a Rotary Club of 100 Mile House function held for the railway’s local stakeholders, during which CN heard that ongoing peaks and valleys in the supply of rail cars had hit the local mill hard.

Gateway water makes headway Residents on the

Residential school stories shared Cultural Day at

Eliza Archie Memorial School saw students join in the Indian Residential School Heritage Days events at Canim Lake Band.

Prior to 1981, about 159 children from Canim Lake Band attended either St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School near Williams Lake, or another one in Kamloops.

The event called attention to the negative happenings at residential schools and the significant resulting effects on those students and their families.

B.C. Crime Stoppers award The British Columbia Crime Stoppers President of the Year Award was bestowed upon Al Blannin of 108 Mile Ranch.

Blannin had been with Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo since 1994, and worked diligently to keep the organization afloat and operating successfully for 19 years.

100 Mile House RCMP Sgt. Don McLean noted the program was in jeopardy of closing in 2009, but Blannin combined forces with board member Chris Nickless to prevent that from happening.

Thank you to each and every donor, volunteer, partner and business for your generosity to the 2013 Touch of Christmas campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign and to CFEC programs and services provide important community impacts all year long.

CARIBOO FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTRE Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm #1 - 486 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House, BC To donate to our programs, please call: 250-395-5155 or visit our website: www.cariboofamily.org

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Week 23 – June 5 Mayor, council up own salaries District of 100 Mile House councillors voted to give themselves and the mayor a pay raise.

As of June 1, Mayor Mitch Campsall’s annual remuneration became $15,000 (including $5,000 for expenses), and councillors went to $7,500 annually (including $2,500 for expenses).

Both had one per cent increases added annually until further notice.

Campsall noted it had been six years since they had any pay raise, so the increases didn’t catch up with inflation.

Grad earns illustrious medal Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) graduate Jillian Matlock won the prestigious Governor General’s Bronze Medal for her outstanding academic achievements.

She was presented the coveted medal at the 2013 graduation awards ceremony.

Said school principal Vic Brett: “We couldn’t ask for a better role model and ambassador for PSO.” Province declines on pipeline Many First Nations, environmental groups and others applauded Premier Christy Clark when the province’s final written submission to Ottawa stated

2013: June in review

out for the summer, School District #27 (SD27) announced its gymnasium would temporarily remain in use.

It was kept open for Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) students, who would be transported over for physical education classes while their own was under construction, as well as for the community at large.

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After a seasonal stream burst its banks in the early hours of June 20, Ponderosa Resort’s beach and campground looked more like a creek delta and waterfall than a place to set up tents or sunbathe.

it did not support the Northern Gateway (NG) Pipeline Project as it stood.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett noted she wouldn’t personally support Enbridge’s NG project until her government’s five “stringent” conditions have been met.

However, she said she remained hopeful the conditions and remaining issues could be sufficiently addressed.

Week 24 – June 12 Corbett: Bring back the train Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association chair Pat Corbett asked Canadian National Railways (CN) representatives about

New Year’s prediction

By Murray Helmer In the new year, the courts will rule on the remedy the B.C. Liberal government will have to comply with, in response to a previous ruling that its elimination of class size and composition provisions in teacher contracts was unconstitutional.

I believe the government will be required to return these Murray provisions, and restore the serHelmer vices that have been cut from public schools.

Instead, the B.C. Liberal government will choose to appeal the ruling, and delay yet again the much-needed return of funding to public schools in this province.

Murray Helmer is the president of the Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers’ Association.

the potential for returning regular passenger service to the South Cariboo.

At a meeting for local rail service stakeholders, Corbett told CN assistant superintendent Mike Peterson and track supervisor Wade Thompkins that this passenger service is needed back on the rails.

He called the more costly Rocky Mountaineer a “cruise ship on rails.”

Clark runs in Okanagan byelection Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart gave up his seat so Premier Christy Clark could run in a byelection to secure her required legislative position.

After Clark lost the Vancouver-Point Grey constituency in the May 14 provincial election, she needed a “safe seat” where she’d be a shoo-in to win.

Up-to-date ultrasound Emergency doctors in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region learned the essentials of how to use an up-to-date ultrasound machine to look for critical, life threatening conditions.

The South Cariboo Health Foundation had purchased the Emergency Department Echo (EDE) equipment for 100 Mile District

General Hospital, providing an ultrasound technique that allows doctors to make emergency, patient-care decisions in minutes.

Week 25 – June 19 Safeway sold to Sobeys Canada Safeway was sold to Sobeys for $5.8 billion in an all-cash transaction.

About 175 employees in the three Safeway stores across the Cariboo could have been potentially affected by the sale.

The parent company, Empire Co. Ltd. of Nova Scotia, was not yet sure if it would re-brand the Safeway stores. In June, its Canadian brands included Sobeys, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and some IGA stores.

Cadets excel, commander changes The cadets did well when the 2887 Rocky Mountain Rangers Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp underwent its 41st Annual Ceremonial Review at the Horse Lake Road training centre.

Commander W.S. (Stan) Bates travelled from Esquimalt as the reviewing officer.

Since his three-year term was completed, former 2887 RMR commanding officer Capt.

Kevin Seal handed over his post to former DCO

Training Capt. Dale Bachmier at the ceremony.

Land-use plans eyed The potential for opening up the CaribooChilcotin Land Use Plan (CCLUP) to mitigate mid-term timber supply shortages seemed to be gaining ground.

Cariboo Land Use Strategy Committee project leader Keith Dufresne made a presentation on timbersupply issues to District of 100 Mile House council. The group was joined by representatives from West Fraser, district staff and a handful of community members.

Week 26 – June 26 Junior gym stays open While most folks understood 100 Mile Junior House Secondary School was closing for good once classes let

Prosperity hearings planned The federal review panel for the proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project announced the public hearings would begin in Williams Lake on July 22.

Both Taseko corporate affairs vice-president Brian Battison (proponent) and Tsilhqot’in National Government tribal chair Chief Joe

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Alphonse (opponent) were looking forward to welcoming the panel, although Alphonse expected it to be a “difficult process.”

Canim Lake resort flooded A stream at Canim Lake burst its banks upstream from, and at, the Ponderosa Resort on June 20, and washed out the resort’s beach and flooding its condo rental building.

Owners were roused from sleep by a loud noise at 1:30 a.m. and looked out to find rushing water carrying mud and rocks crashing down a nearby hill, across the road and through his resort.

When the debris filled the creek bed to the brim, a flood soon covered much of the resort grounds.

New Year’s resolution

By Lisa De Paoli In 2014, I am resolving to advocate for the basic human right of every child and youth to have a safe, healthy and nurturing home and community life that maximizes their potential for a successful, happy life.

Lisa De Paoli is the executive director of the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre.

Lisa De PAoli

Happy 65th Judy!

Love, your 4-legged pals

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HOLIDAY TIMBER Residents within the District of 100 Mile House municipal boundaries are advised that the Community Services Department will pick up used Christmas trees and dispose of them.

If Christmas trees are left on the boulevard, crews will pick them up and take them away on January 9th, and 10th in the a.m. hours.

The Community Services Department wishes everyone a

“HAPPY NEW YEAR”

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2013: July in review

Week 27 – July 3 Gales perish in plane crash On June 29, South Cariboo residents Terry Gale and Rita TurnbullGale, of Buffalo Creek, perished in their Cessna 150 airplane along with their dog in a mid-air collision.

A powered glider pilot from Pemberton, Rudy Rozsypalek, and his passenger also died in the crash.

The tragedy occurred over Nairn Falls Provincial Park campground near Pemberton.

B.C. Budget tweaked The 2013 provincial budget handed down on June 27 had some minor differences from the budget tabled in February.

Revenues were down, forecasts showed the economy would grow steadily over the next three years, and the carbon tax was frozen until 2018.

Meanwhile, a $500-million budget reduction would be undertaken for government operations across the ministries.

Provincial debt ticktocks Jordan Bateman, British Columbia director of the Canadian

the ancient remains of 15 First Nations people.

Eight leading archeologists toiled for about 10 days prior to the ceremony, painstakingly sifting through the soil to remove the ancestral remains. Their task was to move them to safer ground a few steps further away from the lake, before erosion could further disturb the site – possibly losing the remains forever.

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Canim Lake Band Elders and youth smudged the ancient Green Lake burial site on July 12 after the First Nations remains were relocated farther away from the steep and eroding shoreline to protect them. After years of preparation, archeologists performed this rare move in a 10-day timeframe.

Taxpayers Federation (CTF) committed to bring the B.C. Debt Clock to 100 Mile House on July 9, as part of his rapid fire tour of 30 communities in 14 days.

He said B.C.’s provincial debt was ticking upward at $215 per second and headed to nearly $70 billion by 2016, so the CTF decided it was time to send its iconic debt clock around the B.C. Week 28 – July 10 Local schools to be

New Year’s resolution

By Barbara Hooper I aspire to seeing people in a new way every day.

I wish to see the potential in people – not hold them to the person they have appeared to me in the past, but be open to see them in a new light.

Barbara That is how I like to be seen, Hooper so I should be willing to see others that way too.

Barbara Hooper is the spokesperson for the Eclectica Community Choir.

sold More than a dozen schools and properties across the CaribooChilcotin were listed for sale by School District #27 in the summer of 2013.

Five properties in the South End went on the block, including Buffalo Creek Elementary School and 100 Mile House Junior Secondary School.

However, the Junior Secondary’s gymnasium was to be used for Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School physical education classes in 2013/14.

Timber supply, land use discussed A report on the midterm timber supply and potential for a sciencebased review to open up the Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan was presented to District of 100 Mile House council.

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations director Rodger Stewart discussed the gravity

of the regional situation, but also cautioned stakeholders that if the plan was opened up for review and changes, things could swing the other way, and end up reducing timber supply.

Teachers reject intervention B.C’s public school teachers voted overwhelmingly in favour of opposing government interference in their contract negotiation process.

Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers’ Federation acting president Joan Erb said it almost seemed like the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association was then working together with the union to resist government intervention in the bargaining process they have underway.

Week 29 – July 17 Green Lake burial site relocated A solemn crowd gathered at Green Lake to witness the relocation of

Exciting eagle rescue at Interlakes Jim Smith of Hathaway Lake rescued an injured bald eagle in a dramatic capture and subsequent thrilling release.

After the huge bird was found stunned, Smith was advised by Second Chance Wildlife Rescue (SCWR) in Quesnel how to carefully cover the bird for capture. Smith walked up to the intimidating raptor, gently wrapped it in a blanket and put it in the box, while his wife stood well back suggesting he be careful. SCWR then rehabilitated the eagle, and returned it to Smith for release.

Mountain trek turns perilous South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SAR) had 14 members respond to assist BC Ambulance Services (BCAS) when a group of hikers called in for help to a remote, high-elevation mountain site near Crooked Lake.

SAR trekked through steep and challenging terrain beyond Hendrix Lake to help rescue a 13-year-old hiker who had suddenly succumbed to stomach pains. BCAS airlifted the youth to

Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

Week 30 – July 24 Local forester firefights in Yukon 100 Mile House forest protection officer Chris Betuzzi was one of a team of people from British Columbia that travelled to the Yukon to help fight rampant wildfires.

Betuzzi headed north on June 20 to supervise firefighting efforts from a base in Whitehorse.

He went with a couple of other senior officers and 21 firefighters to help with the Yukon fire situation, after numerous lightning storms hit the area forests and started fires unmanageable by local crews.

Land use plan changes protested Dave Neads helped create the CaribooChilcotin Land Use Plan (CCLUP) back in the 1980’s-’90s, and expressed his profound dismay at a movement

to open it up for logging in sensitive areas.

Neads talked openly about the “so-called scientific-review rhetoric,” and said the science hasn’t changed or become obsolete, but the timber supply has shrunk. He called it an “unwarranted attack” to undermine and remove agreedupon protections in the CCLUP. BCPSEA ousted from bargaining New Education Minister Peter Fassbender enacted a significant change to public school teacher bargaining as one of his first actions.

He said government was moving to a cogovernance model for provincial bargaining directly with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

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At their District of 100 Mile House meeting on Dec. 10, councillors agreed to establish a Debt Retirement Fund in the 2014 budget to help pay down the Highway 97/Horse

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put the municipality in a much better financial position when that debt is paid off.

“This is going to save the taxpayers a whole whack of money.

“With the uncertainty of the economy right now, it’s a lot easier to cut services if we abso-

lutely have to, but we can’t cut our debt payment. We need to get our debt under control and get rid of it.”

Noting the District has been paying the loan down at a rate of around $200,000 a year, the mayor says the new debt retirement fund

will see more money going towards reducing the debt load.

“We have to get it down as fast as we can.”

Pointing to the pine beetle affect on this area’s mid-term timber supply, Campsall says the Allowable Annual Cut for harvesting trees

Rate increase 'unavoidable'

The BC Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) says it supports investments in this critical area.

“With B.C.’s aging

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Lake Road Interchange debt 10 years before its maturity date.

Noting the District’s portion of the project was around $2.3 million, Mayor Mitch Campsall says it is a significant tax burden on District taxpayers.

He adds the move will

infrastructure, we recognize BC Hydro rate increases can’t be avoided,” says BCCC president and CEO John Winter.

“The challenge is to minimize negative

impacts to businesses and residents – and we feel this plan strives hard to achieve that.”

When the NDP publicized a leaked draft document last fall, it

indicated rates would jump more than 26 per cent within two years, Barnett says, adding it's not 15 per cent over two years, as it pans out.

“These are the

facts. Leaked documents come from who knows where. Things fall on the floor sometimes that people want to fall on the floor, and they are not always facts.”

will be reduced significantly in 2018/19.

“That’s the magic number. We have to have the debt retired by 2018/19 [which would be the District’s first opportunity to pay it off completely].

When that debt is gone, the mayor says it

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will put 100 Mile House in a much better position financially.

“Carrying debt is a real killer, so we’re working hard to get rid of it ... if we can’t pay [for a project or program] with cash and grants, we’re not going for it.”

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Week 31 – July 31 School board chair resigns Will Van Osch stepped down from his position as chair of the School District #27 board.

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Prosperity panel hears passionate pleas The New Prosperity GoldCopper Project public hearings in Williams Lake were emotionally charged by Day 2 (July 23).

Three 100 Mile House businesspersons – Al Roberts, Nick Christianson and Len Doucette – spoke passionately to the review panel about the positive socioeconomic impact they believe the mine would have on their families and community.

They asked the panel to rec-

Centennial Park area singed A fire near Centennial Park was quickly nipped in the bud by 11 members of 100 Mile House FireRescue along with four trucks.

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hile the courts have said Canadians must have reasonable access to a legal source of marijuana for medical purposes, the federal government believes this must be done in a controlled fashion in order to protect public safety.

On June 10, the government announced the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). These regulations are intended to provide reasonable access for Canadians who need marijuana for medical purposes, while protecting public safety.

When the Marihuana Medical Access Program (MMAP) was introduced in 2001 in response to the court decision, the number of people authorized to use marijuana for medical purposes stood at less than 500. Over the years, that number has grown to more than 30,000.

As a result, costs to taxpayers have continued to climb as Health Canada heavily subsidizes the production and distribution

of marijuana for medical produced under secure purposes. and sanitary conditions, Under the current program, to those Canadians who Canadians can apply to need it, while strengthening grow marijuana for medical the safety of Canadian purposes in private homes communities. or buy from Health Canada.

In line with other The ability for individuals to controlled substances, produce marijuana in private personal and designated homes has added production will to public health, be phased out. safety and security This will reduce risks, as criminal the health and elements have safety risks, such abused the system. as fire and toxic The mould hazards, to government’s individuals and goal is to treat to the Canadian dried marijuana public. as much as Under the Leona possible like new regulations, Aglukkaq other narcotics licensed producers used for medical will have to purposes under meet extensive the MMPR by creating security and quality conditions for a new, control requirements, commercial industry including requesting that will be responsible security clearance for for its production and certain key positions, and distribution. meeting physical security Health Canada will return requirements, such as a to its traditional role as a security system that detects regulator. intruders.

Licensed producers will Licensed producers provide access to qualitywill also be subject controlled marijuana to compliance and for medical purposes, enforcement measures, and

GUEST SHOT

opefully, Christmas and the holiday festivities were good to everyone, because after we welcomed 2014 at midnight on Dec. 31, it was time to pay the piper.

Starting Jan. 1, 2014, hard-working, middle-income British Columbians are going to be paying more of their hard-earned cash to the federal and provincial governments.

This is happening because we – or, at least, those who went to the polls – voted for the Stephen Harper Conservatives and the Christy Clark B.C. Liberal governments in the last elections.

So, we cannot say we didn’t have a choice.

However, we can say we weren’t paying attention, and we can resolve to start asking questions and voicing our concerns. Fortunately, we have government watchdog organizations, such as Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), crunching the numbers and raising flags, while the electorate is buying into the smoke-and-mirrors political spin and we’re being pushed around by big government.

The federal Tories told us they were freezing Employment Insurance (EI) taxes for three years, but according to the CTF’s Tax Changes Report, annual maximum EI taxes for those earning at least $48,600 are going up $23 to $914, and their employer’s share is increasing $31 to $1,279.

Some folks might think the hike is peanuts, but the Harper government is expecting to scoop in $4.2 billion more than it will pay out in benefits in 2014.

That’s a pretty big chunk of change to collectively give to the federal government, especially when we have little say in how that surplus is being spent and most Canadians won’t receive a dime of EI despite paying into the fund for decades.

The feds are also increasing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payroll taxes by $70 to $2,426 year for folks who are making at least $52,500 a year. Employers are matching that contribution dollar for dollar.

In this province, the B.C. Liberal government is raising our Medical Services Premium (MSP) tax for the fifth straight year.

The CTF calculates a family will now pay $138.50 a month in MSP premiums, or $1,662 a year. This is a 28 per cent increase since 2010.

The B.C. Liberal government likes to portray itself as a friendly parent that isn’t raising taxes, but this government has a penchant for raising fees.

We only have to look to its approval for rate hikes for ICBC, BC Hydro and BC Ferries, which all pay huge lump sums into the provincial government’s coffers. We will continue to be bled financially unless we ask questions and demand answers from our provincial and federal politicians.

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dried marijuana will only be shipped through a secure delivery service directly to the address the client has specified.

Taken together, these measures will reduce the risks of diversion of marijuana to illicit markets.

Under the MMPR, the fundamental role of health providers does not change.

The responsibility to assess a patient and decide on appropriate treatment continues to rest with health-care practitioners.

To help support healthcare practitioners in making decisions about whether marijuana is an appropriate treatment option, an expert advisory committee was created to assist in providing healthcare practitioners with comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date information on the known uses of marijuana for medical purposes.

More information is available on the Health Canada website at healthcanada.gc.ca.

Leona Aglukkaq is the federal health minister.

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Federal government economic fumbling To the editor: The federal government’s recent Economic Update proves once again that MP Cathy McLeod and the Conservatives are out-of-touch with the challenges facing middle class Canadians.

It didn’t include anything for middle class families that are struggling under record levels of household debt. The average Canadian household now owes

$1.66 for every dollar of disposable income.

It didn’t include anything to help young Canadians, or the parents who are financially supporting them.

Today, there are still 225,400 fewer jobs for young Canadians than before the downturn.

And it didn’t include anything to help kick start the economy. The Conservatives are sitting back and

Hydro rate increases extravagant

defending the status quo, despite the fact Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s growth record is the worst of any prime minister since R.B. Bennett in the 1930s.

Instead, the Tories chose to concoct a budgetary surplus on the eve of the next election.

But almost half of that surplus comes from asset sales that have not taken place.

It’s a little bit like selling the fur-

To the editor: A recent Vancouver Sun article (Gordon Hoekstra, Nov. 27, page 1) about BC Hydro rates warned of “about a 45 per cent increase over the next decade, when the increases are compounded.” http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Hydro+r ates+jump+next+year/9214594/story.html.

It could be even more.

These increases will hurt British Columbia residents and businesses.

The increases apparently do not reflect the estimated $8 billion cost of BC Hydro’s proposed Site C project.

BC Hydro is a Crown corporation, owned by the provincial government. Its debt has gone from $7 billion in 2006 to roughly $15 billion in 2013. (See BC Fiscal Plan 2013 p. 128.) http://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2013_June_Update/ bfp/2013_June_Budget_Fiscal_Plan.pdf This figure does not include the roughly $50 billion BC Hydro owes for power from private power producers (IPPs) in long-term contracts.

B.C.’s total provincial debt, which includes Crown corporations, has gone from $33 billion in 2006 to an estimated $62 billion in 2013. It is projected to go to almost $70 billion in 2015.

So much for a “debt-free BC.” Hugh Thomas 100 Mile House

niture to pay for the groceries.

They also imposed countless tax hikes on the middle class over the past three years, raising taxes on everything from credit unions to employment insurance (EI).

In fact, the Economic Update inadvertently revealed the Tories are keeping EI premiums artificially high in order to further pad their numbers – the same EI taxes

that are, in the words of the finance minister, “direct job killers.”

Canada can do better. The recession ended more than four years ago, but Mrs. McLeod’s economic message has been that Canadians should be happy that we’re not Spain.

That’s just not good enough.

Scott Brison, MP Liberal Finance critic

Reader agrees with McCrae letter To the editor: I am in agreement with the comments in Jeanette McCrae’s Dec. 25 page A9 letter, headlined Writer: good reason for protesting, in regards to the awarding of a recycling contract, without Gold Trail being considered in a proper bid environment.

I feel Gold Trail Recycling is doing an excellent, award-winning job for the community at large.

I, too, registered a “no” in the opinion poll, in regards to wanting curbside pickup of recyclable items. (One of the 10 per cent?)

One hundred per cent of the people I talked to also registered a “no” to wanting curbside pickup.

I agree with 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall’s comment about “flying off the handle.” It is an older generation comment, when a perceived

wrong or action is being perpetrated against someone – apt in this circumstance.

Does the contract to pick up items for recycling include: batteries, glass, tires and unused paint?

Or will it be “cherry picked,” with the rest left for us to take it to Gold Trail if it still exists?

Ken Moore 100 Mile House

Goose gift gratitude To the editor: My sincere thanks go to all of you who supported us in the sad loss of our Daffy, the Canada goose, and the kindness shown.

Especially, I want to thank Dan and Teri Smith, of Anahim Lake, for their gift to our family of two domestic geese, Winston and Bella.

It was a very heartfelt and a kind gesture.

I also appreciate that they drove all the way to 100 Mile House to deliver their gift to us personally.

Marilyn Rodda 100 Mile House

Another year of enviro-wars begins

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he ramps up his territorial claim to include As is normal in the Internet age, the the North Pole. climate debate has split into two fanatical Meanwhile at the South Pole, TV factions, each of which promotes the most anchors remained carefully sombre as extreme examples it can find to prop up they reported numerous bids to rescue its version of truth. They call each other a scientific vessel trapped in thick ice. “warmists” and “deniers” among other No quips about the predictive pithy names. abilities of climate scientists Greenpeace is now known in please!

British Columbia as part of our In fact this ill-fated voyage was Team America anti-tar sands a re-enactment of Sir Douglas brigade. They got off to a good Mawson’s 1913 expedition, start in 2014 by selectively with pro-global warming seizing on reports of a new study news outlets BBC and The of mercury contamination in Guardian aboard to capture the northern Alberta. melting wrought by a century A “bull’s-eye” of this dreaded of industrial expansion. The neurotoxin has been drawn Tom rescue efforts (from a Russian around oil sands operations by Fletcher ship by Chinese helicopters) measuring traces in snow. The also disrupted an Australian study by Environment Canada icebreaker’s supply trip for one of the scientists isn’t published yet, but Postmedia real scientific expeditions working in News reported on a presentation in Antarctica.

November by the researchers.

Skeptics had great fun with the Antarctic “The federal scientists stress the mercury debacle, as they did earlier with the loadings around the oil sands are low resurgence of Arctic ice that trapped compared to the contamination seen in climate tourists. many parts of North America, including

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he new year lurched to life with a round of shouting about the environment, as our postindustrial, post-literate urban society grapples with conflicting claims of impending doom.

The release of a group of Greenpeace protesters from a Russian prison was welcomed by TV news networks desperate to fill the holiday dead zone. Our intrepid Canadian pair got to describe over and over their bid to hang a strongly worded banner from a Russian offshore oil platform, and their horror when security forces boarded their vessel from helicopters and seized it.

In all the fawning interviews, I kept waiting for three questions to be asked.

What did they think Vladimir Putin’s regime would do? And what was the point? How is disrupting one oil platform for an hour going to save the planet?

The Greenpeace “activists” claimed this was the first oil platform to operate above the Arctic Circle. So it was a line in the snow, which I’m sure impressed Putin as

southern Ontario and southern Quebec,” the news report states.

This is like the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution in northern Alberta lakes that was twisted into propaganda and fed to the news media last year. This is another group of neurotoxins that are far more concentrated in urban areas than around remote industry.

Consumption, rather than production of coal, diesel and other fuels, produces the vast majority of these emissions. I look forward to the study of their effects around Lost Lagoon and Burnaby Lake.

Of course, safe levels of these materials have been set by Health Canada. You’re more likely to get significant exposure to mercury from a broken fluorescent lamp or the mercury amalgam in your old tooth fillings than you are from feeding ducks at the lake, although you might get a whiff of PAH when you gas up the car or board the bus.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province Kamloops Daily News to close KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Daily News is closing. After more than 80 years of publishing in Kamloops, the newspaper will cease operations within the next 60 days.

On Monday, Jan. 6, Glacier Media, parent company of the Daily News, served notice under Section 54 of the BC Labour Code to Unifor, representing unionized staff at the newspaper.

In an interview with Kamloops this Week, Daily News publisher Tim Shoults reiterated the point made in the original press release announcing the closure — it is economic.

“This was certainly not our first option by any stretch of the imagination,” Shoults said, noting efforts to save the paper from closure simply could not be realized.

Shoults said 43 full-time and 12 part-time employees will lose their jobs, in addition to a number of drivers and carriers.

Reservations open soon for canoe circuit WILLIAMS LAKE - Outdoor enthusiasts can start planning their trips to two popular BC Parks destinations - Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit - reservations opened for the 2014 season on Jan. 2.

Visitors should book their reservations through Discover Camping, BC Parks’ camping reservation system, making it easier for families to plan ahead.

Advanced preparation is required for adventures on the Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit because of the type of backcountry experiences involved. The Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit are quite popular with local visitors and have a higher proportion of international travellers than most other BC Parks destinations. By providing reservations for the entire season early in the year, visitors can properly plan while having the security of knowing a site will be available for their vacation.

In 2013, the Bowron Lake canoe circuit had 1,073 bookings and the Berg Lake Trail had 1,463 bookings, with approximately 25 per cent of bookings originating from outside of Canada.

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I’ve never had one before, but I’ll be working in health care, and immunizations save lives.

No, I haven’t. I have not had the flu for a number of years.

Maybe I have built up some natural immunities. So far, so good, I guess.

No. I know of people who had a flu shot and it didn’t work, they got the flu anyway.

Yes, I get one every year. I had mine three months ago. I don’t fool around with the flu.

C ap sule C omments Happy New Year! This first column of the year will focus on changes we can make in our life to make us healthier and happier. One mistake that people often make at this time is to try to make too many changes at the same time. Focus on the one that will have the greatest impact on your life and work on that.

This first remark is directed at the 19% of Canadians who still smoke. Quitting smoking is the best and most powerful change you can make in your life. Smoking is the cause of so many preventable diseases. So if you are a smoker, make quitting your number one priority.

Most of us don’t exercise enough or don’t exercise at all. If you are one of these people, start the new year with a daily walk. It need only be for ten minutes to start and increase the duration and intensity as you feel comfortable.

Nutritionally, you can’t go wrong with Canada’s Food Guide. Increasing your fruit and vegetable intake, eating red meat moderately (twice weekly is a good maximum), and reducing your fat, salt and sugar intake, can go a long way to making you healthier.

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 118 complaints and calls for service between Dec. 24, 2013 and Jan. 6, 2014.

Late snowmobilers Shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 4, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of overdue snowmobilers from Mica Mountain.

Three men from the 100 Mile area were due back at 6 p.m. South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SAR) was contacted and mobilized.

Police attended the trailhead at Mica Mountain, and a half hour later,

the three snowmobilers made it safely back to the parking lot.

They had been stuck in deep snow during the afternoon in a remote area. SAR personnel were advised and the search was called off.

Roadside prohibition On Jan. 3, CaribooChilcotin Traffic Services conducted a check stop near Lone Butte.

A male driver approached the check stop and he displayed symptoms of liquor consumption.

An approved screening device was administered at the location and the result was a fail. The driver declined the second test.

He was issued a 90-day immediate driving prohibition and his vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.

Firearm charges On Jan. 1, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a complaint of a firearm being discharged dangerously in the 7500 block of Highway 24 near Sheridan Lake.

Although the initial caller was not co-operative, investigators determined an unregistered handgun may have been in a cabin on the property.

The cabin was cleared of occupants and one occupant was detained in custody until a search warrant could be obtained.

A search warrant was

authorized and when the cabin was searched, an improperly stored hand-gun was located in the cabin.

Four firearm-related offences are being recommended to Crown against a 30-year-old male resident of the Lower Mainland. He was released from custody with a court date in February 2014.

Several MVIs Police responded to seven motor vehicle incidents (MVIs) and several resulted in significant injuries between Dec. 24 and 31.

Due to temperature swings and changing weather conditions, motorists are reminded to stay alert and pay attention to

changing road conditions.

Drivers need to ensure their vehicles have good quality snow tires installed and to slow down.

Impaired drivers Over the yuletide holidays, the RCMP has been conducting random road check stops for impaired drivers.

On Dec. 27, a 52-yearold man from 93 Mile House, driving a pickup truck, failed to negotiate a corner and drove into a snow bank along Highway 24 near Lone Butte. The driver was significantly intoxicated and his vehicle was not insured.

After providing samples of his breath over the legal limit, charges

100 Mile House RCMP issues warning 100 Mile House RCMP is encouraging people, who live alone and have significant health issues, to make

sure they have a plan to ensure their safety in case of emergency.

The warning was made by RCMP Cpl.

1-800-222-TIPS Sometime overnight on Jan. 3, unknown culprits gained entry to a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Cariboo Trail in 100 Mile House and stole a wallet.

Sometime overnight on Jan. 3, unknown culprits stole the rear licence plate of a vehicle, which had been parked in the 400 block of Alder Avenue. The B.C. plate number is 256SSJ. Sometime overnight of Dec. 29, unknown culprits pried the front door open to a residence located in the 5400 block of Donslequa Court in the 108 Mile Ranch.

Several items of jewelry, two laptops and a leather briefcase were stolen.

On Dec. 24, RCMP was called to the 8000 Road past Deka Lake.

During the previous night, somebody went to a logging site operated by Henderson Contracting, started and drove two skidders and a loader through the cut block. There was no damage to the equipment; however, there was some damage noted to the small trees in the cut block.

If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

Clint Lange – acting 100 Mile House detachment commander – following an incident on Christmas Day. On Dec. 25, a 103 Mile House man went to check on his friend he had not heard from in several days. The 79-year-old man was located inside of his home, but was in medical distress.

The friend imme-

diately called 9-1-1 and 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue and B.C. Ambulance Service crews attended the scene. The man, who was bruised, cut, hypothermic and barely conscious, was rushed to 100 Mile District General Hospital.

Lange says it was later estimated by the attending physician the local senior had likely been

New Year’s message

By Jon Grieve As with every year, fire prevention is at the forefront of priorities this coming year.

While we enjoy being a service to the community, the more the community is informed and educated in preJon venting fires, the less we are Grieve needed.

With so many new members in the Lone Butte Fire Department, an administration focus will be on training and furthering skills to continue to provide the best service possible.

We are always looking for ways to be a part of the community and look forward to being involved wherever we can.

We thank everyone this year for all the donations and volunteered time that has been given.

We are all appreciative of your support!

Jon Grieve is the fire chief of Lone Butte Fire Department.

lying in distress on the floor for more than 30 hours.

Followup police investigation revealed the injured man was diabetic and suffering from significant medical complications.

Scene evidence indicated he had trouble keeping his balance and had bumped into things, Lange explains.

The senior was able to communicate with police at the hospital indicating he had taken a bad fall and he could not get up. He was treated at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

“As a reminder for those who have significant and/or serious health-related issues, it is prudent to ensure you have a plan in place to ensure your safety,” Lange advises.

“There are emergency services available where people can obtain a panic button for immediate medical dispatch.

Please see your doctor for a referral.

“It is also a good idea to have relatives or friends conduct periodic well-being checks either by telephone or in person.”

are being forwarded recommending he be charged with impaired care and control of a motor vehicle and driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in his blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

Charges of driving an uninsured vehicle and having open liquor in a motor vehicle contrary to the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia are also being recommended.

Public disturbances During the holiday season, the 100 Mile

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House RCMP dealt with numerous public disturbances and related complaints – many of which were fuelled by alcohol.

Members of the public are reminded, that if they choose to drink, to ensure that they drink responsibly and not in public. It is an offence to be intoxicated in a public place.

Over the weekend, several persons spent the night in custody at 100 Mile House RCMP cells, as they were discovered intoxicated in public and were unable to care for themselves.

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Regional budget, taxation impacts revealed es are, so far, less than enter into a three-year Free Press the maximum of about contribution agreement $20/$100,000 in the ref- with the Forest Grove The Cariboo Regional erendum.

Lions Club that runs District (CRD) direc“We are looking at the rink. tors endorsed the 2014 minimal increases. We The Lone Butte provisional budgets and have seen fire depart- Fire Protection 2014 financial plans at their ments getting a little business plan will be regular meeting top-up to build amended to add $10,000 on Dec. 13. up money for in requisitions to apply CRD chair Al reserves, but directly to its depleted Richmond says they’re not capital reserves. it will present really all that Two other sub-regionthe provisional s i g n i f i c a n t ,” al consultations will take budget to South R i c h m o n d place the same week in Cariboo resiexplains. the Central and North dents at the “We have Cariboo, he notes.

AL District of 100 RICHMOND an increase [of Prior to preparing Mile House eight per cent] its provisional budget, council chambers on in the South Cariboo the CRD held townFeb. 27 (time to be Airport budget, which hall meetings in each of determined). again in numbers is a the electoral areas and While still provision- large amount of money municipalities at the al, the five-year financial [up $16,541], but its not beginning of the finanplan calls for an overall really very much money cial planning process tax requisition increase [up $.43/$100,000 in in the fall of 2013. In of 2.5 per cent, with 1.4 residential tax rates].” past years, the townper cent for new serHe says the funding is hall meetings were done vices and 1.1 per cent also to build up airport after the documents representing inflation- reserves for upcoming were put together, but ary increases occurring improvements to run- before their release. in 2013. ways and other capital The provisional “That doesn’t mean projects. budget and plan for everybody is going to see Richmond notes the the various functions a 2.5 per cent increase,” board recently allocated are posted online at Richmond notes. $5,500 from the current www.cariboord.bc.ca “But in our overall budget for the Forest under the What’s New, budget, we are looking Grove Curling Rink, Agendas, for the CRD at a maximum of 2.5, and the new business regular board meeting so that includes some of plan includes a goal to held Dec. 13. the items we went to referendum on.”

The referendums approved support for the South Cariboo “We Care” Recreation function, 100 Mile and District for which the residenHospice Palliative Care Society tial tax rate (for those would like to thank all those affected) increases by who contributed time and talents towards $13.87 per $100,000 of the 22nd annual MEMORY TREE: assessed property value; and adding some South 100 Mile Free Press, the Wolf Radio, Cariboo Search and Cariboo Mall, Donex, Rescue (SAR) funding 100 Mile & District General Hospital, at $.82/$100,000.

Darrel Blades and 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue, While the increase the District of 100 Mile House, for SAR adds $25,000 to Adult Day Services and all the many its budget as planned, Hospice volunteers. the recreation increasCarole Rooney

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Donna Barnett expounds on business issues Carole Rooney Free Press

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett addressed a crowd of South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce members at a recent business luncheon at Horton Ventures in 100 Mile House.

Eighteen people attended to hear her speak on the transition from Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) back to Provincial Sales Tax (PST), and about resource industries.

Barnett noted many in the room knew as much or more about the tax impacts than she did, so she briefly summarized that topic and then opened the floor to questions.

“As you all know, on April 1, 2013, we went back to the ‘wonderful’ PST from the HST, which I know impacted 99 per cent of the businesses in this province, and that made your life more stressful.

“It was a terrible way the (HST) was imple-

New Year’s message

By Leon Chretien 2014 has some very positive pointers.

Business expansions and building is happening on numerous fronts.

At the end of the day, we must position ourselves with a Leon positive outlook and take the Chretien necessary steps towards success. Then, we need to respond with flexibility in the face of challenges, which will surely come.

The South Cariboo, as with all areas, is going through constant change in the economic landscape.

Adversity for one provides opportunity to another. Build off yesterday’s successes but respond to tomorrow’s opportunity.

Hold fast your vision and goals, while at the same time, make informed decisions to embark into a new direction if needed or presented.

It has been quoted often, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are absolutely right!”

Some look to “luck,” but it has likewise been often said, “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.”

Be prepared and seize your opportunity Leon Chretien is the vice-chair of the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce.

mented, but it was a good tax, and I will continue to defend it.”

Many businesses used the HST Input Tax Credits to reduce the price of their commodities, she said, adding it was just one of the positive aspects now lost under the PST system.

“It cost businesses a lot of money to go back to [PST].”

Barnett added she is “amazed” many current businesses have still not registered for the PST. In fielding questions, she noted it has had “no impact” on the film industry in British Columbia, in the sense that she understands no film business has left the province since reinstating PST. “But, the government subsidized the film industry last year to the tune of $330 million.”

Very few questions were put forward on the transition, so Barnett pointed those looking for more information to the website at www2. gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page ?id=D9A34ECE8F3848 48ADEF899426F4F6CF. Resource industry growth The upcoming rebuild of West Fraser’s 100 Mile Lumber mill next year, and the recent takeover of Ainsworth Lumber Co.’s local oriented strand board operations

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much fibre available on the land base, what does exist must be “better utilized” by existing forestry and lumber companies.

“If we can build on West Fraser, if we can build on Ainsworth, then we will have a good, stable community.”

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“So, keep those ‘cards and letters’ going. If we don’t start saying ‘yes’ to some of these projects – there are budget constraints as it is – it’s only going to get worse.”

In addition to hundreds of well-paying direct jobs, she said the potential mine project will bring more infrastructure to the region.

“Power lines will have to go in, there’s no power there. There is talk of power lines going a certain way, and there are people opposed to it; well, maybe it won’t go that way.

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Erica Henderson is the new South Cariboo Success By 6/Make Children First co-ordinator for the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) in 100 Mile House.

In this role, she will work with Early Childhood Development leaders, government leaders, businesses and community services organizations to advocate and promote best practices to ensure all children in the South Cariboo reach their potential, says CFEC executive director Lisa De Paoli.

Henderson will also be chairing the South Cariboo Early Childhood Development Committee and will represent the South Cariboo at regional and provincial early childhood and Success By 6 meetings. She will also be working closely with Aboriginal Success By 6 co-ordinator Tammie Archie, De Paoli adds.

“Erica is passionate about supporting children, parents and community service providers. She provides a wealth of experience, education and achievement. She has a proven track record as a child-care provider, Child Care Resource and Referral co-ordinator, home visitor, Nobody’s Perfect facilitator and behavioural interventionist.”

De Paoli notes Henderson has also coordinated many events in the community, including Winterfest

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Closed Mondays The initiative is dedicated to ensuring children aged zero to six have access to resources and programs that support their healthy Application #: FLNR-S-INTERIOR-2014 growth and develApplicant: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Range Branch opment, Henderson 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T3 explains.

Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton, BC, V2A 3C1 ”Success By 6 is based Tel/Fax: 250-492-6193, email: smcconsulting@shaw.ca on the belief that all secThe purpose of the proposed multi-agency Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage invasive tors need to be involved alien plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in the southern interior of B.C. and mobilized to supThe PMP applies to areas located within the Thompson Nicola, Cariboo, Central Coast, Squamish port children’s early Lillooet, Columbia Shuswap, North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, Okanagan Similkameen, Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay and East Kootenay Regional Districts. years. This includes governments, busiThe PMP applies to areas in the vicinity of the communities of Bella Coola, Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Clinton, Cache Creek, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, nesses, community Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden, Merritt, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, agencies, labour, health,

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Week 32 – Aug. 7 Premiers call truce on resources B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford reversed gears in the summer of 2013 and collaborated to appoint a resource export market working group.

After butting heads on the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline Project, the premiers established the working group toward a shared goal of expanding resource markets and export opportunities.

They tasked two top energy officials from each province with the challenge to find ways to meet this goal and present their recommendations to the premiers.

Panel hearings press on The panel hearings for New Prosperity GoldCooper Project were warming up in Williams Lake.

Project supporters and South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce representatives Leon Chrétien and Rick Takagi told the panel economic diversification is needed to fill the gap in other local industries.

Meanwhile, Friends of Fish Lake member Patricia Spencer expressed her group’s concerns about impacts on both the environment and area First Nations to the panel.

SAR referendum readied The Cariboo Regional District geared up with public meetings to provide details on the South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SAR) referendum planned for the fall of 2013.

That referendum would ask if voters approved of the CRD providing up to $30,000 in annual funding to support local SAR services. The funding was requested by SAR to adequately plan for equipment and training to provide stability and ensure it could meet the requirements necessary to fulfill its role.

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2013: August in review attended, including most of the chiefs.

CLB Chief Mike Archie noted Green Lake has been a significant gathering place in Secwepemc history for a very, very long time.

Other local government heads helped prepare a huge communal meal, and he noted this ongoing community support is appreciated and reflects well for visiting First Nations.

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Theresa Weltzin of Cloverdale was swimming in Greeny Lake on Aug. 1 when she was attacked by otters. At least one otter bit her repeatedly for about five minutes, until her screams alerted her brother-in-law and nephew, who went out by boat and rescued her.

Week 33 – Aug. 14 Arena seats still at sea 100 Mile House hockey fans and ticket holders heard delayed new arena seats wouldn’t leave them sitting on bare concrete.

After removal of the bleacher boards at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, concerns arose when the new seats being shipped from China fell two-and-ahalf weeks behind on the delivery date.

Canlan Ice Sports general manager Josh Dickerson reassured fans the boards would be reinstalled before the 100 Mile Wranglers Main Camp started Aug. 18 and the wayward seats would be in place before the home opener on Sept. 21.

Otters attack woman in Greeny Lake A Cloverdale woman was injured in a rare otter attack that occurred in Greeny Lake.

Theresa Weltzin was swimming when she was attacked and bitten nine times by at least one otter, and possibly two. A strong swimmer, Weltzin was able to stay afloat as it repeatedly bit her for about five minutes while she screamed for help. Her relatives went out in small boats and pulled her to shore, and then drove her to hospital for treatment.

Pot bill promoters visit Sensible BC’s campaign for a marijuana referendum saw pro-

moters roll through 100 Mile House on Aug. 8, 2013 looking for support for its initiative petition.

Sensible BC had attempted a ballot initiative in 2012, but withdrew it and re-filed with Elections BC last year in order to have more time to gain support.

In a public rendezvous at the local A&W, organizer Dana Larsen said 700 canvassers had signed up to help petition voters, but 5,000 were needed to secure enough signatures to go to referendum.

Week 34 – Aug. 21 108 aquifer testing The Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) consultant on its monitoring program for well and lake water levels in the 108 Mile Ranch was set to begin a 60-day pump test in August 2013.

CRD Area G Director Al Richmond said an old pilot well at the north aquifer would be tested to prove or disprove a theory that groundwater was passing through and flowing north out of the community.

If the theory was true, pumping at that point would show no effect on the community wells, he explained.

McLeod polls on Canada Post A public survey on potential changes to Canada Post services was held by KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod.

Of the 500 local constituent responses, 53 per cent favoured moving away from the current door-todoor delivery offered in some urban areas to centralized community mailboxes. It seemed the many rural folks who already get their mail in community boxes found it acceptable for urban residents to have similar delivery services.

Nurse’s union scorns staffing British Columbia Nurses Union president Debra McPherson visited the South Cariboo on Aug. 15 to follow up with local nurses reporting serious issues in their workplace around staffing and facility layout.

The licensed professional nurse (LPN) staffing was “very low” in local long-term care facilities, she explained, with usually only one LPN working each shift, in addition to the care aids.

This left security issues surrounding the numerous patients who are prone to violence, McPherson said.

Week 35 – Aug. 28 Shuswap Gathering great success Canim Lake Band (CLB) hosted the 2013 Secwepemc (Shuswap) Gathering at the Green Lake/Watch Lake Gymkhana Grounds from Aug. 17-19.

Elders, families and youth from all 17 bands

Recycling rules hit small businesses South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce president Jennifer

Appleby echoed the B.C. Chamber of Commerce position that new recycling rules be delayed to address a host of issues they create for B.C.’s small businesses.

The costs and scope of the regulations were also of concern. As of May 2014, anyone who routinely produces paper and/or plastic packaging in their business practices will need to pay Multi Material BC, based on volume, to recycle it.

Teachers’ jobs solidified School District #27 (SD27) superintendent

Mark Thiessen said he was pleased with the outcome of an agreement for the relocation of teachers displaced by school closures.

It was signed by the Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers’ Association, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation, the B.C. Public School Employer’s Association and SD27.

In the South End, he noted all full-time teachers had secured full-time jobs for 2013/14, and all other teachers (except those retiring) would continue to hold permanent positions.

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Can you believe it is already the year 2014?

Wasn’t it just yesterday when the new millennium came in and everyone was fearful about all the computers in the world crashing and creating chaos?

A lot has happened in the world since then, and things are still happening in Lone Butte.

4H underway The Lone Butte 4H Club, headed by Heidi Meier, is starting up for

the year with the first meeting at the Lone Butte Community Hall on Jan. 12, starting at 1 p.m.

This is a great opportunity for youth to learn about not just animals, but also speaking skills, work ethics and many other very useful and relevant skills.

If you are looking for a worthwhile activity for your children, give Heidi a call at 250-395-6039 for more information.

Swap meet The Other Unusual Talents (O.U.T.) group started 2014 with a craft/sewing swap meet on Jan. 7, and their next get-together will be on Jan. 21.

Give Pat McKay a call at 250-395-2114 if you would like to know more about this popular

group of gals who meet twice monthly in Lone Butte. They have a lot of fun, and it’s a great opportunity to get out and meet some great gals.

However, there was a recent close call when ashes where not disposed of properly at the Lone Butte transfer station and the hot embers were doused with some nearby snow before they erupted into full flame. Grieve reminds everyone to keep ashes in a metal container far from any buildings until fully cool before disposing.

And a note to everyone that ashes provide good traction on the ice on your driveway.

New volunteers are always needed at the department, and that doesn’t always mean frontline firefighting.

There are other opportunities to participate in this crucial part of our community.

They practice Thursday evenings, and you can give fire chief

Fires increased Lone Butte Fire Department chief Jon Grieve reported department members were involved in 44 callouts this past year.

This is substantially lower than in previous years, but the ratio of fires was up in the numbers. They participated in 20 fire-related incidents, 14 first responder calls, and 10 motor vehicle incidents.

Grieve thanks everyone for being vigilant with safety issues and commends everyone in keeping the calls to nearly half of what they have been in previous years.

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About 40 people showed up at the Green Lake Snowmobile Club’s clubhouse for an evening of dancing, fun and laughter, reminiscing the past year with neighbours and friends on Dec. 31.

They rang in the new year until around 2 a.m.

Six or seven musicians showed up to entertain throughout the night.

People brought a lot

Clarification The incorrect information was provided for the photo of Gerry Blais holding a fish he caught on page 22 of the Jan. 1 edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press. It was a 12-pound 11-ounce rainbow trout.

of food and snacks while they enjoyed the evenings festivities, and at midnight, they joined in a circle to sing Auld Lang Syne, welcoming in 2014.

Happy New Year to all South Green Lake residents and our

friends and neighbours throughout the area.

ing will be on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m.

• The club is thinking about doing a potluck dinner and Valentine’s dance on Feb. 15. If you want to help, please contact this writer at 250-644-4242.

Calendar • The Green Lake Snowmobile Club’s directors meeting is tonight (Jan. 8) at 7 p.m.

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INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE - THE PRACTICAL SIDE

It is very fashionable these days for lawyers to worry about making sure that independent legal advice is obtained by people who might have conflicting interests in a particular situation.

In many cases, people asked to obtain independent legal advice snort derisively and respond that they “don’t need a lawyer to tell me what to think.” Others think the same thing but don’t say it.

From the lawyer’s side of the desk, there is a different perspective. It is our job to think beyond the day when everything is signed. We have to keep in mind that the documents which we have prepared might wind up in front of a judge one day. It is our job to make sure when we prepare the documents that the judge will be able to enforce the contracts we prepare.

The “pre-nup” - star of many a movie - is a prime example of a situation where independent legal advice can be critical.

(More formally, “pre-nups” are called pre-nuptial agreements, marriage contracts or cohabitation agreements.) Often, one of the parties (in heterosexual couples, it’s usually the man) will insist that a marriage agreement be signed before the marriage – or, for common-law couples, before they start living together. There has been more than one case where the couple were only a few hours or days away from the altar when the agreement was signed.

Of course, once the agreement has been signed, life goes on. Everyone forgets about the marriage contract - until the relationship breaks down. Then, one of the spouses says “Thank God for the pre-nup” - and the other says “why on earth did I sign that?”

If the pre-nup winds up in front of the court, one of the important questions which the judge will ask is: did both parties have independent legal advice? If the answer is “no,” then, increasingly, the judge will say, in effect, “For purposes of this case, there is no marriage agreement.” Typically, that kind of statement will anger one party and please the other.

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Dozens of mushers are preparing for the upcoming sled dog races near 100 Mile House, and among them is Richard Wannamaker from Didsbury, Alta.

It will be Richard’s first time competing in the Cariboo Challenge at the 108 Mile Heritage Site, which goes Jan. 10-12 and for the 21st time.

He won the Canadian Challenge International Sled Dog Race, a close to 600-kilometre race held in central Saskatchewan, in 2007 and 2008 with a 12-dog team. It’s Canada’s longest sled dog race that starts, runs and finishes in the country.

It’s quite an event to compete in, let alone win and survive, Richard says.

“The first year I won, it was -46 C and with a wind chill it was -58 C. It kind of makes you wonder sometimes what you’re really doing.

“It’s pretty exciting if you can keep your wits about you and the dogs healthy.”

The team averaged close to 135 miles a day over three-and-a-half days running through historic freight trails south from Prince Albert and up north past La Ronge.

The dogs are like a gas gauge, he explains.

“The dogs look after you. If they’re well-fed and well-watered, and don’t have any injuries and you keep them warm and happy, they do pretty darn good.”

Richard and his wife,

Dena, attempted but didn’t complete, the Canadian Challenge in 2012.

He talks about his struggle with cancer and having to sell his long-distance dog team.

Richard adds some dogs from his former team did the Iditarod – the most renowned and competitive sled dog race, which runs annually from Anchorage to Nome in Alaska.

Now that he is in recovery and starting to feel better, the Wannamakers have started training and racing sprint dogs again. Richard says he think he’s going to do the Canadian Challenge this year in February.

Although it’s a much different type of race, Richard says he’s also looking forward to racing at the Cariboo Challenge, which includes four-, six- and 10-dog teams, as well as skijoring and two-dog junior categories.

Richard has entered the four-dog and sixdog categories along with Dena, and their daughter, Rachel.

“Sprinting is fun. It’s all over in a few minutes. I’m a blessed man the good Lord is letting me do this again.”

An art contest for children and youth is slated Jan. 11.

The theme is “sled dogs and winter in the Cariboo.”

For submission, children and youth can bring art work – such as paintings, carvings and sculptures – with their names and addresses on it to the 108 Heritage Site, no later than 2

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Richard Wannamaker, a two-time Canadian Challenge International Sled Dog Race champion, is looking forward to racing sprint dogs with wife, Dena, and daughter, Rachel, at the 2014 Cariboo Challenge at 108 Mile Heritage Site on Jan. 11-12.

p.m., on Jan. 11.

“The kids can be really creative,” explains organizer Ulli Vogler.

“Whatever they like to do, they can carve something, do something out of soapstone, they can build something, they can paint.

Whatever comes to their mind, it’s their artwork.”

The awards ceremony for artists will be held at around 2:30 p.m. Judging is based

on three different age groups – three to six, seven to 12 and 12 to 18.

Read the Jan. 10 Cariboo Connector for more details about the 21st running of the Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Races.

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Children must be five years of age by December 31, 2014. Children presently enrolled in Kindergarten do not need to re-register for Grade One. A birth certificate (or other proof of age) and presentation of the BC “Care Card” is required at registration. Students will normally register at the school in their attendance area. Parents not sure of their attendance area are requested to contact the nearest elementary school, the School District Office (250-398-3800), or the website at www.sd27.bc.ca for this information.

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Week 18 – May 1 Volunteers honoured Health volunteers were recognized and cheered at annual tea.

Interior Health and the 100 Mile District General Hospital hosted a 2013 Volunteer Appreciation Tea to honour local people who volunteer time in support of health care in the community.

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Interesting show Thoughtform – exploring abstract was featured at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House. More than 30 local artists displayed their art in a variety of mediums for “Thoughtform.”

Week 22 – May 29 School play Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. was a classic crowd-pleaser.

Sarah Zailo and Jilian Thomson were among cast members practising for an upcoming musical performance in 100 Mile House. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. was slated to hit the stage for early June at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary School.

Young cast Be Careful What You Wish For: a dream comes true was a hit for local community.

Dedication, hard work and talent made a 100 Mile House Elementary School play a success in early May. Tammy LevesqueHolyk directed the 17-member cast.

Week 23 – June 5 Fond memories One-room school and pet mink were just part of life at old Wright Station.

Elaine Wilkie and here sister, Carolyne Herperger, have fond memories of living at Wright Station. They talked about those memories of the small community located near Lac la Hache.

Beattie showcased Haste not waste is the theme for impatient

Week 24 – June 12 Downtown green thumbs Gardening had a grasp on downtown 100 Mile House.

Boulevards in 100 Mile House were looking more cheery thanks to the efforts of District of 100 Mile House summer student workers Kirsty Bock and Kelly Diether, who spruced them up with flowers and greenery.

Week 25 – June 19 Decades of love The Tomlinsons celebrated 63 years with community.

Common interest is the key to a long and happy marriage, explained Roy and Olga Tomlinson. They shared their story of being married for 63 years.

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The Lone Butte Farmers Institute and Livestock Association held many events in its thriving community back in the 1930s and ‘40s when picnics, country fairs and dances were held between all the hard work.

O Canada A big party was held for Canada Day at the 108 Heritage Site. It had great entertainment, food and fun for all ages at a Canada Day celebration at the 108 Heritage Site on July 1.

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Ivone McComb, Simon Dengel, Debbie Dengel and Derek Wilden visited the South American country.

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he girls are the first to say it – this isn’t a straightlaced, formal group.

They’re a little bit different for a charitable, volunteer organization, and even more so if you really start to think about the more traditional ones you usually see.

The mood – very light and playful – during an interview with two of the organization’s members – Jennifer Frizzi and Nadaya Tresierra, along with Frizzi’s ninemonth-old daughter, Ella, – at a coffee shop in 100 Mile House recently probably says a lot about the group’s character, and maybe how it mostly operates.

The six-member group, which also includes Rhiannon Elliott, Vicki Reed, Danielle Hodson and Danielle McLauchlin, is known as a “non-profit community improvement society.” They’ve been busy with different events and initiatives since officially forming in December 2012, so there’s much to discuss.

However, somewhere near the start of the interview is a question about the name – where did “Hun City Hunnies” come from?

The girls share a look. It’s not the first time they’ve heard it.

“Oh, gosh,” exclaims Frizzi.

“Everyone has questions about our name.”

They try to break it down.

“OK.’Hun City’ is for 100 Mile.

And, well, ‘Hunnies’...” Frizzi shoots her hair back. “Because, obviously?”

They end up laughing hysterically.

Tresierra collects herself first.

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Rhiannon Elliott, left, Jennifer Frizzi, Danielle Hodson, Nadaya Tresierra, Vicki Reed and Danielle McLauchlin are the members of the Hun City Hunnies - Non Profit Community Improvement Society. These young ladies are working hard to encourage young people to stay in, and come to, 100 Mile House to raise their families.

“It had a ring to it. I like it because it kind of sounds silly.”

“We’re fun,” Frizzi adds.

“And we’re ‘hip’.” Tresierra says.

More laughter.

“Please don’t quote me on that.”

Right about now it would be easy to say something about “all kidding” or “all fun” aside, this group really does remarkable things – but those aren’t asides. Fun is basically the thing the Hunnies do, and they do it pretty well.

They can be found at many local events, but they’re probably more recognizable for stuff like bringing in an AC/DC tribute band last summer, a pie throwing display at the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair in September, a stand-up comedy

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event at the 100 Mile Community Hall in October, or their float at the Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 29.

Next the ladies are planning a St. Patrick's Day event at Marmot Ridge and hosting a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band on the May long weekend.

It’s not always easy to see what a community has to offer, Tresierra says. As longtime residents raising young families here, they want to bring those sorts of events for everyone to see and experience.

“We’re proud to live here. We want to really help other people be proud to live here.

“Through events, projects, everything we do, that’s one of our

main goals – to raise community spirit.”

Indeed – when it’s mentioned two shoppers standing in a checkout aisle at a local grocery store were overheard talking about how funny the stand-up comedy was a week, maybe two, after it happened, Frizzi and Tresierra react with a split-second of eye-contact – “Cool!” – before reaching across the table and connecting on a pretty enthusiastic high five.

As well as raising money for local charitable causes, portions of all the net proceeds from these aforementioned events are going toward the Hunnies’ fire-hydrant project, which is something they’re really excited about. They’re hoping to eventu-

ally see all the fire hydrants on Birch Avenue painted – based on a theme the community will decide on.

“We think that’s a cool way to make our town look pretty,” Tresierra says.

However, “community improvement” means more than looks, Frizzi adds.

“We’re not just thinking improvement as aesthetically, like downtown.”

“Good word,” Tresierra interjects. “Aesthetically.”

“You like that?”

“Yea.” They don’t let each other off the hook for anything. Like good friends often don’t.

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Winners of the Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club’s B.J (Dean) Deane-Freeman award Sue Brown, left, and Polly Black, right, posed with hostess and club manager Johann Miller.

Winners declared at Christmas tournament Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club held its annual Christmas tournament at the home of club manager Johann Miller and her husband, Ken, on Dec. 13.

Four tables played 21 boards for an average score of 31 1/2 points, and the B.J. (Dean) DeaneFreeman Christmas Trophy went to sisters Polly Black and Sue Brown with 35 1/2points.

Second place was a three-way tie, at 34 1/2 points, between Carney Myers and Mary Shennum, Sharon and Danny Stewart, and Ralph Fossum and Jozef Stencel.

In honour of Friday the 13th, in the year 2013, Johann devised a scheme whereby the names of

everyone who scored 130 points in any one hand went into a draw.

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by Gyl Connaty and Joyce Schwab, who received delightful little Christmas stockings generously donated by Lorraine Faessler.

The top-scoring pair award, for the year September 2012 to June 2013, went to Fossum and Stencel, and the topscoring individual award went to Sharon Stewart.

The door prize, a beautiful natural Christmas wreath, was won by Schwab.

The club is most grateful to the Millers for hosting the annual tournament, and reminds players that the club reconvenes 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 9 at Bridge Lake School.

The Hunnies meet once a week at their club house. (They say it’s at a “top secret” location, but offer it’s decorated pink.)

It’s a time for them, and children and husbands, to get together.

Dads look after the offspring in one part of the house, so the Hunnies can get down to business in the club house, which turns out is a room at Tresierra’s place.

(The energy and little distractions involved with child care are on display during the interview. Ella is up on Tresierra’s knee before climbing down so she can crawl around a bit. Frizzi says “let her roam,” but the girls keep an eye out.

Ella’s a cute baby and not very loud. Before it’s over she chews up a 100 Mile House Free Press business card left un-pocketed on the table.)

Planning events for hundreds of people takes hundreds of hours of volunteer work, Frizzi explains.

So it’s a huge commitment. But they’ve come a long way in one year and the whole process is getting much easier, she says.

“It kind of evolved over a bunch of friends getting together over appetizers and wine.

It’s really come a long way even from what we thought it was going to be. It’s so much more.

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“It’s really cool because people are starting to recognize who we are and send off e-mails and private messages,” says Frizzi.

“People are getting involved. That’s really cool to us.”

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It’s not all work, but it is a lot of work, Tresierra adds.

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Frizzi agrees. She recalls their pie-throwing booth at the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair.

“I love hanging out with my friends.

Getting pies thrown in your face is fun work.”

Actually, it quickly comes out that “some” of the Hunnies were hit with pies, but not these two. They were planning on it, Tresierra explains, but it was really hot outside. Plus there was “a whole bunch of bees.” So they let other folks stand as targets for flying dessert.

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Cowboy poet and songwriter Mag Mawhinney will be one of the three artist performing at the 14th Annual Cowboy Concert at Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House on Jan. 18.

The other two performers are Kelowna cowboy singer Jeremy Willis and singer/songwriter Tim Hus who is based in Alberta.

This will be the first visit to Cowboy Concert as a performer for Mawhinney who currently lives in Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island.

Concert organizer Mark McMillan says her work is “humourous and fun.”

Mawhinney received the Western Music Association’s 2013 Cowboy Poetry Book of the Year Award for her book, Western Spirit, on Nov. 23, 2013.

Mawhinney also received the Will Rogers Award for Cowgirl Poet of the Year in 2012, presented by the Academy of Western Artists in the

United States.

Many area residents will remember Mawhinney, as she was raised in the Forest Grove area.

In 1949, her father pre-empted some land between 100 Mile House and Forest Grove, at the very end of what is now Bisset Road, and he became a horse logger.

“I was eight years old and my sisters and I went to school at Forest Grove. I remember the old orange school bus, which had a broken radiator and my mother would have to run out with a kettle to fill it up when we heard the horn tooting down the road.

“We sang songs a lot on that bus and the Houseman girls, who were a bit older than us, taught my sister and I how to yodel.

“On the weekend, they would sometimes ride their horses to our place and take us for a fast ride behind their saddle. It was a lot faster than my sister’s old pony would go.”

Mawhinney says they listened to music on a wind-up gramophone

and even won a singing contest on amateur night at the old Forest Grove Hall. The song they sang was Hank Snow’s I’m Nobody’s Child.

During the Cowboy Concert, she will be reciting cowboy/western roots poetry.

My husband, Vernon, and I have visited the McMillans’ Meadow Springs Ranch many times, which has inspired me to write quite a few poems about the western way of life.

Tickets are $15 and are available at Work n Play Clothing, 100 Mile Feed & Ranch Supply and The Log House Western Wear.

The concert at Martin Exeter Hall, behind The Lodge in 100 Mile House, starts with a matinee performance at 2 p.m., followed by an evening show at 7.

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Fresh off of winning The Western Music Association’s 2013 Cowboy Poetry Book of the Year Award, Mag Mawhinney will be entertaining the folks at the 14th Annual Cowboy Concert in 100 Mile House on Jan. 18.

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School news Bridge L ake Community School (BLCS) starts the year off with children’s crafts with Kathleen Loft at 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 9 and 23.

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• Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department quarterly meeting is at 10 a.m. on Jan. 19. All firefighters are requested to attend.

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• 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.

• Feb. 2 – Welcome BC and the CaribooChilcotin Partners for Literacy are presenting a free family concert – Family Fest – featuring Canadian Juno Award winner Norman Foote and his Always Be Yourself Tour at the 100 Mile House Junior secondary gym, starting at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 10 a.m., and Family Fest ends at 1:30. After the show, folks can celebrate the diversity of our community by creating a collaborative art piece, or win a book during the Big Book Walk. The Hun City Hunnies are providing a healthy lunch (by donation).

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Residents say good-bye to Betty Bokovay at Christmas potluck luncheon FOREST GROVE

basket, a coffee and tea basket and a 50/50 draw were available for anyone wanting to help out.

Canned goods were also collected for the food banks When the concert resumed, the grades 4 to 7 class put on a play called, The Grinch Who Almost Stole Christmas.

After the play, one of the students played the piano and then another group sang a

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On Dec. 18, the Forest Grove 50+ Club gathered at the Forest Grove Legion for its annual Christmas potluck luncheon.

As usual, there was a fabulous variety of food as every lady in this group can cook up a storm.

Everyone was also there to say goodbye to Betty Bokovay, a dear friend and longtime resident of Forest Grove and 100 Mile House. She is moving to Winnipeg to be closer to her family.

Betty has lived in the area since 1989, when she and her husband moved to Bradley Creek Road.

Christmas concert Residents of Forest Grove flocked to the Forest Grove Elementary School on Dec. 18 for the school’s Christmas concert.

Folks started arriving at the school at 5:45 p.m. because they wanted to get a good parking spot and a good seat in the gym. It was a sold-out house with standing room only and the audience was a veritable who’s who of Forest Grove.

Lights twinkled merrily on the Christmas tree in the gym as children, wild with excitement, rushed here and there. Marg Huber, who is a very familiar face at the school, was on hand to play piano for the concert.

The school principal welcomed everyone as they came in and then finally the concert got underway.

The StrongStart children did a rendition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Marianne Van Osch read her

Lone Butte 4H Club looking for members The Lone Butte 4H Club is looking for new members who would be interested making some new friends and learning about animals and animal care.

4‐H is a community-based organization dedicated to the personal growth and development of youth and volunteer adult leaders, says Lone Butte 4H Club leader Heidi Meier.

The 4‐H program provides young people with an opportunity to learn how to become productive, self‐assured adults who can make their community and country a good place in which to live, she adds.

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Betty Bokovay enjoyed the Forest Grove 50+ Club annual Christmas potluck luncheon on Dec. 18. It was an opportunity for her to bid farewell to her Forest Grove friends, as she is moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba to be close to her family.

on Santa’s knee and have a little chat with him. Folks had a chance to eat a few goodies and have some tea or coffee and stretch their legs before heading back in for the second half of the concert.

Fundraising for the school is always ongoing, so tickets for a children’s stocking, a lottery tree, a variety

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few Christmas carols in German.

A mother and daughter duo sang a Christmas song they wrote themselves, called Christmas is Here, to which the mom played the ukulele.

The concert concluded with Brian Beatty playing a few traditional Christmas carols on his trumpet and everyone got to sing along if they knew the words.

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Christmas Angel story.

The grades 5 to 7 band played a few tunes, and then the kindergarten to Grade 3 class put on a short play called Santa Undercover.

At intermission, Santa arrived and children gathered around him and told him what they wanted for Christmas.

A few adults also took the opportunity to sit

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2013: Community in review

Western art Diane Farrell-Adams held a Western art show at Parkside Art Gallery.

The Western and wildlife art of Diane Farrell-Adams was on display at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House until July 20.

Week 30 – July 24 Summertime readers Local library’s summer reading program was Up, Up and Away.

Cassie Campbell headed the 100 Mile House Branch Library free summer reading program called “Up, Up and Away.” It offered weekly stories, crafts and games for children.

Bolton showcased Natural beauty inspires Mahood Lake artist.

Kidney donation Area resident prepared to donate his kidney.

Craig Conklin of 83 Mile prepared to donate a kidney to a young friend of the family. The operation was a success in November.

Week 32 – August 7 Historic field trip Year-end trip filled with adventure for students and parents.

Students from Lac la Hache Elementary School and staff and parents toured the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta.

They took the memorable five-day trip at the end of June.

Murder thriller Family murder revisited for a book.

Childhood friends,

Week 33 – August 14 Fun floating Inaugural Redneck Regatta took months of preparation to pull off.

Forest Grove 94 Lions Club hosted a very successful Redneck Regatta.

The event featured building and racing funny boats and wearing fun costumes, with funds going to pay for improvements at Ruth Lake Park.

Artists showcased Guiding light stimulated creativity, confidence for artists.

Local artists Juanita Corbett and Cheryl Gauthier had a selection of paintings and sketches on display throughout August at the Showcase Gallery.

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Change of direction Performing Arts Society prepared to take a new comedic direction.

The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society went small instead of big, and took a new approach this year and produced a fall season comedy.

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Week 35 – August 28 Garlic rules The South Cariboo Garlic Festival was a stinking good time Aug. 24-25. Record crowds attended the event.

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Air show The local annual Model plane show hit great heights.

The Fun-Fly Air Show, hosted by the 100 Mile Model Flyers Society, kept its promise to bring excitement on July 27-28. Up to 30 model planes were were on the runway to take off at the South Cariboo Regional Airport in 108 Mile Ranch.

Week 31 – July 31 Great gardens Garden tour made an overwhelming comeback.

Visitor turnout and raves about an event presented by the South Cariboo Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre in 100 Mile House indicated it was a success.

Garden Tour 2013 was held on July 20.

Alison Townsend MacNicol, of 100 Mile House, and author Brian T. Seifrit, of Fruitvale, teamed up to the write a fiction murder thriller, A Bloodstained Hammer.

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Week 28 – July 10 Hospice hero Gayle Dunsmuir ended a 20-year career working with those dealing with end-of-life experiences.

As manager of volunteer resources and program director for the 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society, Dunsmuir had a satisfying run.

She retired after fulfilling a goal she set for herself to develop and nurture the program to the state it’s in today.

Week 29 – July 17 Successful fundraiser BC/DC shook it up in 100 Mile House for Hun City Hunnies fundraiser.

An AC/DC tribute band from Nelson rocked the socks of close to 500 concert-goers at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on July 6.

It was the first event organized by the Hun City Hunnies.

The natural beauty of Mahood Lake is just about all the inspiration watercolour artist Brenda Bolton needs for her paintings. Her work was on display at Showcase Gallery throughout July.

Week 34 – August 21 4-H success Highland 4-H Club members prepared diligently for show and sale.

Members of the Highland 4-H Club saw their hard work pay off on Aug. 21 at the Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale. Club members had been raising animals for close to a year to show.

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Week 27 – July 3 End of an era Retiring teachers bid fond farewell to students and community.

Three longtime South Cariboo teachers – Donna Nivison, Karen Johnson and Tom Turner – made significant contributions throughout their careers.

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700 people in the well says he told in the region, he operation, with Christianson mine a ratio of seniors and 600 during the provinclear to him the jobs. We are this is well over panel it is now 1,200 indirect and adding y is merely a way en were over community, project controvers resource-based Two local businessm closing cial average. of the SCCC, Doucette groups to pursue First Nations than two dozen with Boss Mountain [mine] On behalf his panel for among the more that we s issues. their minds when in the early 1980s, it is time notes he centred potential land-claim people who spoke nt needs to deal on Goldspe– governme mine Prosperity remarks “The ... welcome a new [land claims] the federal New to the South .” environmental mine impacts with First Nations because of cifically, New Prosperity he Copper Project economy. up its publimiting progress notes are Cariboo they wrapped Doucette and social review panel block. with a Closing children and “The economic this stumbling explained his lic hearing sessions Aug. 23. will generate the [First Nations benefits that it “I don’t think on ren should have be felt d you can’t hold Remarks Session two grandchild “stay, live and will most certainly Cariboo involved] understan says he made to to furLen Doucette one an option s as a ‘hostage’ home comwithin the South to the panel, jobs the proponent claims.” prosper” in their presentations to ty through Chamber of not be forced ther their land LEN DOUCETTE communi Aug. 21 Prince as a South Cariboo representative, munity and and indirect – both direct work.

He notes an Commerce (SCCC) Yes to New leave to find article states some of local busit is Citizen support in enrolmen Say George his “Student “repeatedly” 2001. supplies and one for cent since from Facebook group.

First Nations presenters ness.” location down by 38 per Prosperity (SYNP) he felt his closing told the panel the mine a summary omic index released Doucette says by the The socio-econ the Both were essentially Continued on A4 economic impacts by School District #27 shows out remarks were well received was not of the social and place Mile the session have on 100 hilcotin in 49th panel, but adds the mine could SYNP Cariboo-C as the hearings. ” began with his as well attended of 57 [districts].

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FAST bytes WALDNER HAT TRICK Bridge Lake Electric won 6-3 in Clearwater on Jan. 4.

It was 2-0 after one period for the 100 Mile House atom development team, with goals scored

by Kyson Hopson and Colton Sanford.

Robert Waldner scored one in the second period for 100 Mile House and added two more in the third to complete a hat trick. Kyle Sanford added one more.

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Elisabeth Meinert of Lac la Hache and her horse, Chic Dreamin Darling, qualified for the National Reining Horse Association Adequan North American Affiliate Championships in Oklahoma City, where they competed from Nov. 28 to Dec. 7. Meinert and her horse finished in the middle of the pack, but they brought home a lot of experience and confidence.

Meinert: 'passion of a champion’ Local rider returns from North American reining finals

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When Elisabeth Meinert describes her experience in Oklahoma City as “awesome,” it’s not in the casual, throwaway-any-adjective sort of way She means it in a truly “awe-inspiring” sense.

Meinert, 25, of Lac la Hache, returned recently from the National Reining Horse Association Adequan North American Affiliate Finals, which took place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 7.

She talks about the expansive stalls at Oklahoma State Fair Park and the hundreds of world-class

reining horses and competitors and the overall atmosphere and describes it as “unbelievable” and “out of this world.”

“Until you go, until you actually ride a first time, you can’t even wrap your head around it. I took so many pictures, but pictures don’t do it justice.”

Results-wise, Meinert and her horse, Chic Dreamin Darling, finished in the middle of the field. But, at least this time around, it was all about the experience, she explains.

“I’m happy with my horse and I’m happy I made it there and made the trip. Of course, everybody wants to take home a buckle and saddle and a

jacket and all that fancy stuff. But, you know, it was my first time there....

“We didn’t bring anything fantastic home, but lots of experience and lots of confidence.”

For those unfamiliar with reining, it’s all about guiding horses in a very controlled way through a pattern of spins, stops and circles, and basically “making something hard look easy” for the judges.

Like Meinert, who qualified at an event in Brandon, Manitoba in September, all the competitors in Oklahoma City had to qualify to get there and they were some of the best in the world.

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100 Mile Nordic Ski Society welcomes new members Ken Alexander Free Press

The 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society’s cross-country ski trails at 99 Mile are in pristine condition with a lot of snow and groomed trails thanks to the club’s hard-working volunteers.

The society is always looking for members and offers season’s passes that include the membership.

Adults, 19-64 years, $120; seniors, 65-plus, $105; students, 14-18, $95; youth, six-13, $80; six and under, $15.

Members of the public can also use the trails for a $10 day pass or a six-day punch card for $50. Folks can also buy a $15 membership, which gives them access to society functions and events.

Passes and memberships can be purchased at the day lodge, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cam Robb is our friendly day lodge attendant, says society media director Lauren Bock.

“He sells delicious homemade soups, cookies, as well as tea, coffee and hot chocolate. He also rents skis,

sells passes, advises on routes to ski, waxes skis and keeps the lodge cosy and warm.”

If anyone needs information, the lodge phone number is 250-3952104. She adds Robb has the newest information on grooming and trail conditions.

Skiers can also check out the website at 100milenordics.com, or the Facebook page at 100 Mile Nordics for trail reports, Bock says.

“Our membership is up this year and we had a record number of skiers out on the trails on New Year’s Day.”

One of the society’s ongoing events for members is the Ski Challenge.

This year, Challenge co-ordinator Deb Summers has added a new twist. Instead of 500- and 1,000-kilometre challenges for individuals and teams, members are trying to reach 10,000 km before the end of the season in March.

“I believe we can. Let’s prove we deserve to have those big skis [at the South Cariboo Visitor Centre] representing our community,” says Summers.

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Prince George knocked out both under-16 curling teams from 100 Mile House at Zone 8 playdowns in Williams Lake, Jan. 4-5 for a berth in the BC Winter Games.

The boys team – Christian Taylor, Ethan Sikiric, Chance Bourassa, Michael Nielsen and Eric Schuurman – lost in the finals and the girls – Hannah Lindner, Madison Ardiel, Ashley Holyk, Elaine Hefer and Nishelle Parkins – lost a semifinal game.

“We were really proud of them,” says coach Maxine Todhunter.

BLIND CURLING Teams from 100 Mile House, Prince George, Kelowna and Vancouver will compete in the West Coast Blind Curling Association (WCBCA) 2014 Provincial Playdowns in Vancouver, Jan. 10-11.

Local players include Katelyn Vanderburgh (lead), Marilyn Vinson (second), Kathy Sanness (spare), Lori Fry (third), Jim Vinson (skip) and Joey Seiler (sighted guide).

After provincials, the 100 Mile House Blind Curling Team is travelling to Ottawa on Feb. 1 for a national competition.

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Week 18 – May 1 Soccer camp European Football School camp gives South Cariboo players a skill boost.

European Football School head coach Saibo Talic and technical skills coach Igor Matic were in 100 Mile House to conduct an elite soccer camp for 62 youth from the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association and other area communities.

Week 19 – May 8 Run successful The heat was on during the Cariboo Spring Run. Organizers called the inaugural Cariboo Spring 10-Kilometre Run a success. A total of 61 registrants ran the course around 108 and Sepa lakes on May 5.

Week 20 – May 15 Prepping for zones The 100 Mile House track and field team prepared for zones.

Discus and javelin thrower Jason Ruscheinksy was one of several 100 Mile

into start of a successful season.

The 100 Mile ‘N’ Hour Squirts rep fastball team started its season on May 24-26.

The team played in the Richmond May Mayhem Tournament, known as the largest boys fastball tourney in British Columbia.

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100 Mile Rugby Eagles player Derek Popadinac made several slashing runs through the Williams Lake defence during a hard-hitting game at the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary fields on May 16. Although the local squad lost, coach Matt Leclerc says he won’t lose any players, so next season should see them racking up more wins.

House athletes heading to a track and field Zone Championship in Prince George on May 23-24.

The team also included hurdlers, sprinters, long distance runners, high jumpers, triple jumpers and long jumpers.

Week 21 – May 22 Hanging on Bull riding finals were slated to be held in100 Mile House.

The South Cariboo Rodeo Club announced it was a bringing an exciting event to 100

Mile House to coincide with the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair.

The BC Professional Bullriders Association Finals were slated for Sept. 6-8.

Week 22 – May 29 Judo news Local Judo club members selected to compete at Nationals.

Six youth from the 100 Mile House Kokoro Judo Club were named to the Team BC judo squad.

They were training hard to compete in the

2013 Canadian Judo Championships in July.

Week 23 – June 5 Track meet Local students competed at track meet in 100 Mile House.

Sunny skies blessed the 100 Mile House Elementary School track and field meet on May 29. The annual competition featured students from Grade 4-7.

Week 25 – June 19 Track and field Rain clouds parted just in time for school track and field meet.

The South End Track and Field Interschool Meet was held on June 13.

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That plus the fact the show pen was much larger than the ones she is used to working in and there were three judges scrutinizing the riders, resulted in an “intimidating” atmosphere, Meinert explains.

“My nerves played into it a lot,” she says, adding there was a lot to learn watching other trainers.

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Meinert says her plan is to qualify and make the championships again next year.

She adds it’s people who have a passion for their sport who succeed.

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Meinert gains valuable experience stopped, and what the ground looks like, instead of walking and freaking out about actually being in the show pen.

“Because that’s what I do – I freak about having to be in there and do my thing. They’re just so cool and they’re like, ‘this is what I need to do’.”

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“I don’t think you’re able to reach your goals unless you put in that extra time and, of course, a lot of times that little bit of extra money. I always say nothing is greater than the passion of a champion. It’s just what is.

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Sense of ‘urgency’ for last push of season Wranglers rolled into Kootenays for ‘frustrating’ three-game road trip get it done.”

The Wranglers outshot Fernie 38-30 and the shots were about even, 23-22 in favour of Kimberley, against the Dynamiters.

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are a different story.

“Creston is without a doubt the best team we have played so far this year,” Rogers says.

“Going into the game, we knew they had won 18 of their last 21....

They are loaded with skilled 20-year-olds and it showed.

“Some times you just need to tip your cap to your opponent as being better and they were certainly better than us

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On Twitter, 100 Mile House Wranglers forward Mathieu Longhurst called it the “bus ride from hell.”

The Junior B hockey club left town at 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 2 after practice and didn’t arrive in Fernie until 6 p.m. (MT) on Jan. 3 for a 7:30 p.m. game.

“We were on the bus virtually the entire time during this stretch as the highway was closed at Revelstoke, causing us to travel the southern route until we ran into a road closure on the Kootenay Pass,” explains coach Doug Rogers.

“The kids missed meals and were forced to sleep on the bus due to road conditions.”

Needless to say, it wasn’t the ideal start to a new year of hockey for the Wranglers. Not to mention kicking off a three-game road trip against some of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s premier teams.

In Fernie, the Wranglers lost 4-2. On Jan. 4, Creston outscored 100 Mile House 8-1.

In Kimberley on Jan. 5, the Wranglers dropped a close game, 2-1.

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100 Mile House Wranglers forward Kevin Raimundo stepped into one of the team’s 32 shots in an 8-1 loss to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Jan. 4.

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“When you start a three-game road trip in two-and-a-half days, right after the Christmas break, and

have the kids start with no sleep, it makes for a very long weekend.”

That said, Rogers adds he has “no concerns” about the group bouncing back.

“But, it is frustrating that the circumstances did not allow us to get some points in Fernie and Kimberley. In both games, points were achievable, but we did not have the energy to

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team) 100 km to the total.

“Like in Horton Hears a Who, even the smallest [slowest] can contribute.

Every kilometre counts.”

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“The chart is on the wall, so add your own totals as you go and ski, ski, ski!”

on this night.”

With the loses, the Wranglers record moves to 17-17-0-4.

They’re tied for second place in the Doug Birks Division with the Chase Heat at 38 points, and Chase has a game in hand.

The Wranglers host Kimberley at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. and head to Chase on Jan. 11.

“We need to bounce back this weekend,” Rogers adds.

“The players will all understand the urgency attached to the last push of the season, and it will need to be displayed starting Friday night.”

New Year’s prediction

By Doug Rogers I predict that a minimum of six players from this year’s Wranglers team will be playing either on a Junior A team or in the WHL next September.

Doug Rogers is the 100 Mile House Wranglers coach/ general manager.

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100 Mile House Elementary School hosted the event that saw students from Mile 108, Horse Lake, Bridge Lake, Eliza Archie Memorial, Buffalo Creek, Forest Grove and Lac la Hache elementary schools compete in a variety of events.

Week 26 – June 26 Rep soccer 100 Mile House CYSL teams play great at home games.

The Cariboo Youth Soccer League played a series of games at the 100 Mile Soccer Park on June 16.

The league includes teams from 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Prince George and Quesnel.

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2013: Sports in review

Week 27 – July 3 Boxing victory Brandon Balbirnie wins first boxing bout with a TKO. Local rookie boxer Brandon Balbirnie won his debut bout in Kelowna on June 22. He scored a technical knockout midway through the second round.

Week 28 – July 10 Rodeo time The rodeo fun was non-stop at Bridge Lake Stampede.

Cantankerous rough stock had its way with rodeo competitors at the 64th Annual Bridge Lake Stampede.

“It worked out perfect,” said Jaime Law, Bridge Lake Community Club president.

Week 29 – July 17 Judo medal 100 Mile House

Kokoro Judo Club members competed at Judo nationals.

A number of members from a local Judo club competed at the 2013 Canadian Judo Champion in Richmond, July 4-7.

Ali Briggs won a silver medal in the women’s 52-kilogram under21 division. Coach Ian Briggs said all his students fit in well at the competition.

Week 30 – July 24 On the mark Area archers enjoy 3 D hunters’ course in 100 Mile House.

Shooters at the Bighorn Archery Club Traditional Shoot were on target at the 100 Mile Snowmobile Club, July 20-21.

The annual event attracted 76 archers.

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Club coach Phil She’s talented Johnston. and trains Dykstra, 15, a hard and is provincial and accustomed national medalto having her Tiana ist, won all three hand raised Dykstra of her matches after matches, at War on the he adds, but Floor at Simon Fraser she’s getting older and University in Burnaby more mature. on Dec. 17-19.

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Week 31 – July 31 Men’s fastball Red Rock takes men’s fastball playoff championships.

The Red Rock Avengers won the 100 Mile Men’s Fastball League playoffs in a best-of-three series against Jake’s Pub. It was the team’s second consecutive year winning the playoff title.

Week 32 – August 7 Junior golf Lynden Jeffrey held his own in men’s golf tournament.

Junior golfer Lynden Jeffrey of 108 Mile Ranch got a feel for heavy competition playing in the Aberdeen Glen Men’s Open in Prince George, July 26-28. The 16-year-old was the youngest in the field of 93.

Week 33 – August 14 BCRA rodeo Interlakes Rodeo attracts great crowds and top competitors.

Considering the num-

ber of entries, the big crowds and great weather, rodeo chair Jim Zailo said the 23rd Annual Interlakes BCRA Rodeo on Aug. 3-4 was a huge success. Close to 1,500 fans packed the Interlakes Rodeo Grounds that weekend.

Week 34 – August 21 Great experience 100 Mile House ball player joined provincial U16 team.

Conner Edle said there were some upsand-downs playing on a team representing British Columbia at

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the 2013 U16 Western Canadian Fast Pitch Championships in Winnipeg on Aug. 2-5.

The local 16-year-old joined the Chilliwack Vipers, which went 3-3 in Winnipeg.

Week 35 – August 28 Dog agility 100 Mile House goes

to the dogs for annual agility dog trials.

The Cariboo Agility Dog Team held its annual trials on Aug. 24-25.

In all, 33 competitors and 56 dogs ran the course at Lumberman’s Park in 100 Mile House a total of 370 times.

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The Calendar Appaloosa Club now meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the A&W in 100 Mile House.

For more information, contact Dennis at 250-3954232.

Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress. net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

LONE BUTTE q The Lone Butte 4H Club’s first meeting of the new year will be held at the Lone Butte Community Hall on Jan. 12, starting at 1 p.m. New members can register at this meeting.

For details and more information, contact Heidi Meier at 250-395-6039, or at lonebutte4hclub@gmail. com.

100 MILE q Would you like to become a South Cariboo Holiday Dinner Host – a new program that matches local people with newcomers to the South Cariboo area for a onetime dining experience.

You provide your time, community knowledge, and a home-cooked meal, and in return, you get the chance to learn about a new culture or connect with someone from your cultural background. To learn more, contact the Welcoming Communities co-ordinator Kimberly at kimberly@ caribooliteracy.com or phone 778-482-0090.

100 MILE q The South Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for non-perishable donations from the general

100 MILE q Weight Awareness Incentive Team (WAIT) meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at 555 Cedar Ave. in the Canadian Mental Health Building (small building in front of ambulance bays).

For more information, call Sue at 250-395-1981 or Lorraine at 250-791-5520.

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The local atom development team, Bridge Lake Electric, is the first 100 Mile & District Minor Hockey Society team to wear new jerseys matching those of the 100 Mile House Wranglers, the Junior B hockey club playing in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The plan is to phase in the uniforms for the entire minor hockey league program in the next few years.

public. For drop-off information, call Debbra at Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 250-395-5155, or Rusty Martin at Loaves & Fishes Outreach at 250-3952708, or Sylvia Peniuk at the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre at 250-3954093.

100 MILE q The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Early Years Program is accepting donations of non-perishable food items, including infant food and formula, baby wipes, winter maternity wear and infant winter wear, including snow suits and boots. Donations accepted Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-395-5155 for more

information.

WATCH LAKE q The Watch Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department is in dire need of volunteers, or there is a possibility the department will be forced to close.

For information about volunteering, call fire chief Andy Palaniak at 250-4567460.

100 MILE q Kindergym is at 100 Mile Community Hall on Thursdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m.

Lots of free fun; parents/ caregivers with children up

to five years welcome. For information, call Elke at 250-395-1256 or Shelly at 250-395-9303.

100 MILE q The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “ The Quality of Life” for all seniors. Seniors organizations, associations, wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members please contact Ernie Bayer at 604576-9734, fax 604-576-9733 or e-mail ecbayer@shaw.ca

for further information.

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

FOREST GROVE q StrongStart is at Forest Grove Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call the school at 250-3972962, or Sheila at 250-3970011.

LAC LA HACHE q The Lac la Hache Community Club monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall. Bingo is every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Membership is $5 per year. For more information, contact Judy at 250-396-7298.

100 MILE q StrongStart at 100 Mile House Elementary School on Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome. Thursday night dinner 4-7 p.m. For information, call the school at 250-395-2258 or Shelly at 250-395-9303.

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Turkey was on the menu at the Youth Zone in 100 Mile House for a Christmas dinner on Dec. 20. Tammy Mikkelsen, a youth support worker with the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, helped prepare the meal.

Office manager Sylvia Peniuk helped herself to a glass of punch at an annual open house gathering hosted by the 100 Mile & District Women’s Centre Society at the South Cariboo Business Centre in 100 Mile House on Dec. 18.

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Basketball practices have started for a junior boys and senior girls team from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School at the 100 Mile House Secondary School gym.

Grade 9 student Treyh Dickerson went up for a reverse layup at practice on Dec. 17.

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Adrienne Gardner performed in both speech arts and piano when the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts closed out another successful year with its student recital, featuring performances by violinists, pianists and students of speech arts in late November. Twenty-six participants of various ages presented a wide variety of artistic works, and in celebration of Canada Music Week, many selections were by Canadian composers and authors.

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This is fostered through project and program work, experiences with their 4‐H club members and leaders and their participation in district, regional and provincial programs.

The name 4‐H is derived from the first letter of the four words – Head, Heart, Hands, and Health – the significance of which is expressed in the 4‐H pledge.

Registration fees for 2014 are $100 per member.

This year, the Lone Butte 4H Club will be offering a Cloverbud program for six- to eight-year-olds. There will also be programs

for youth aged nine to 20 years – rabbit, dog and sheep projects.

The club’s first meeting of the new year will be held at the Lone Butte Community Hall on Jan. 12, starting at 1 p.m. New members can also register at this meeting.

For details and more information, contact Heidi Meier

at 250-395-6039, or at lonebutte4hclub@ gmail.com.

The next poker tournament will be held on Jan. 11 at the 70 Mile Community Hall.

The doors will now open at 11:30 a.m. and play will start at 12:30 p.m.

The changes in time will result in the tournaments ending earlier, so players can get home earlier. Lunch and supper are available.

For more information or to register, call Vic at 250-456-2321.

Bingo date The next 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Association bingo will be held tomorrow (Jan. 9) at the Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC).

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30.

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SMAC news A general meeting is scheduled for today (Jan. 8) at 10 a.m. at the centre.

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Firefighting news The next 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department practice will be held on Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the fire hall on Willow Road.

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Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Please send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/ address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, #300 - 500 Victoria St. Prince George, B.C. V2L 2J9 or Ph: 1-800-811-5666.

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1.

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9.

Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3.

The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital.

Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy.

For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Road, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

Misc. for Sale STEEL BUILDING. The big year end clear out! 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Paper etc.Confidential 778-281-0030 WANTED: Winchester Lever Action rifle and carbines. 250945-4321.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 3 BDRM apartment in 108. $800/mon. Utilities included.

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

Commercial/ Industrial 1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level in Rosewood Building in 100 Mile, for rent or lease. (Across from Donex). 250-396-7334 or 604530-4224.

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1995 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 Small V8 5 Speed Manual Good on Gas Comes w/Bedliner Matching Canopy Wired for Trailer Set up for Camper Aftermarket AM/FM Radio USB Port 184,000 kms No accidents New Radiator, Tailpipe New Muffler Comes w/Blizzak Snow Tires w/85% Tread Left

$3000 250-395-6179 2007 GMC Canyon SLE Quad Cab, 4x4, 3.5L engine, auto, 167,500 kms. Excellent condition. Only selling as I have upgraded. Great fuel economy.

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Property assessments in the mail Most property values in the District of 100 Mile have decreased for 2014 If they haven’t already, owners of 1,100 properties throughout the District of 100 Mile House can expect to receive their 2014 assessment notices in the next few days.

“Most homes in 100 Mile House are worth less in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” deputy assessor Darin Johnson says, adding most homeowners will see modest changes in the zero to minus five per cent range.

Overall, the District’s assessment roll decreased from $291.1 million last year to $283.7 million this year. Almost $2.5 million of this reduction includes subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

Johnson notes that property owners, who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2013 or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact BC Assessment, as indicated on their notice, as soon as possible in January.

If property owners are still concerned about their assessments after speaking to a BC Assessment appraiser, they may submit a notice of complaint (appeal)

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The PARPs, which are independent of BC Assessment, are appointed annually by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, and meet between Feb. 1 and March 15 to hear formal complaints.

The Cariboo assessment office is located at Suite 202-350 Barnard St. in Williams Lake. During January, office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Property owners can contact BC Assessment toll-free at 1-866-valueBC (1-866-825-8322) or online by clicking “CONNECT” at www.bcassessment.ca.

Visit www.bcassessment.ca for more information about the 2014 Assessment.

FAST bytes • Assessments are the estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2013 and physical condition as of Oct. 31, 2013.

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erty to property. When estimating a property’s market value, BC Assessment’s professional appraisers analyze current sales in the area, as well as considering other characteristics such as size, age, quality, condition, view and location.

• Real estate sales determine a property’s value which is reported annually by BC Assessment. Local governments and other taxing authorities are responsible for property taxation and, after determining their own budget needs this spring, will calculate property tax rates based on the assessment roll for their jurisdiction.

• BC Assessment’s website provides a listing of property assessments and sales to help property owners understand their property’s market value and provide comparable sales information. Go to www. bcassessment.ca and click on the e-valueBC link. Copies of neighbourhood assessments are also available at local area offices and most municipal halls and government agent’s offices across the province.

• For more information on the 2014 assessment roll and regional and province-wide real estate market trends, visit www.bcassessment.ca and click on the 2014 assessment roll information link.

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Discovery Coast Ferry cancellation opposed

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On Dec. 18, CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett received a 900-signature petition to save the Discovery Coast Ferry service, which forms an integral piece of the Vancouver Island-British Columbia mainland circle route.

She was asked to pass the petition on to her B.C. Liberal colleagues in Victoria.

Doug Wilson of Williams Lake, who delivered the petition, said hundreds of people are concerned about the cancellation of BC Ferry’s Route 40 – Port Hardy to Bella Coola – service and the financial hardship it will bring to the many enterprises along the Highway 20 corridor from Williams Lake to Bella Coola.

“Many tourist operators are depending on the continuation of travellers along this route.”

Barnett said she is working as hard as she can to have the ferry continue in 2014.

“Our tourism operators have sold their packages overseas; they’ve sold them around the world.

At this point in time, there’s a financial analysis document of the tourism industry being prepared that will be going to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.”

BC Fe r r i e s announced the proposed cancellation in a Nov. 18 press release, and four days later, the Cariboo Chilcotin

Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA) announced it was “vehemently opposed” to the Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s proposed BC Ferries cancellation of Route 40 based on the economic hardship and loss of jobs it will cause.

“This route is a key component of the provincial Discovery Coast circle route and generates significant revenue for businesses and communities throughout the Interior,” the release continued.

CCCTA chief executive officer Amy

Thacker noted the association is compiling data to support a regional economic impact statement.

“The Port Hardy to Bella Coola Queen of Chilliwack run supports the visitor economy of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast,” said CCCTA chair Pat Corbett.

“Early estimates are in the millions of dollars in revenue generation along the Discovery Coast route, providing critical jobs, benefits to businesses and communities throughout our region and province.”

Barnett said she

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cient, it’s not efficient, Barnett said, adding taxpayers cannot continue to subsidize anything, no matter what it is.

“I know it’s a hard blow to everybody to have to change their way of life, but in this case, when you’ve gone out and sold a product, done your work and spent your money, and

you could have maybe spent your money marketing in a different concept, it’s tough all of a sudden to say I don’t have that product anymore. I cannot accept that.”

After receiving the petition in William Lake on Dec. 18, the Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA said she hopes to bring Tourism and Jobs

Minister Shirley Bond, and Minister of State for Tourism Naomi Yamamoto to Williams Lake in the not too distance future.

“I will continue to pursue the ferry. I know how important it is and I will certainly take [the petition] to the minister.”

With files from Monica Lamb-Yorski

Obituaries MESZAROS Doug Jr.

With sadness, Doug’s family announces that he passed away quietly in his sleep on Sunday, December 22, 2013.

Doug was born in Esterhazy on October 14, 1966 and in 1967 his family moved to Hudson Bay, Sask., where he stayed until he graduated. He was a journeyman millwright by trade and a volunteer firefighter for many years. He loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting, fishing, camping, archery, and curling. He also loved to travel, and his favourite place was Las Vegas.

Doug was predeceased by all his grandparents. He will be missed by his son Alex, his mother Eileen (Lyle) Swaney, father Doug (Brenda) Meszaros Sr., sister Roxanne (Bob) Hekelaar, aunts, uncles and cousins and countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Doug’s memory to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (9 Lancaster Rd, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M8).

The Celebration of Doug’s life was held Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Hillcrest Funeral Home.

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met with Stone in early December and insisted the decision to cancel the Port Hardy to Bella Coola Route be reversed.

Barnett added the provincial government and BC Ferries need to have dialogue to work with industries to do different types of marketing for 2014.

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Elizabeth Downie Oct. 30, 1923 - Jan. 2, 2014

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Downie Wilkie on Thurs., January 2, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, George Wilkie in 2003.

Betty was the youngest child born to Robert and Helen Reid in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. In 1942 she married George who was a pilot in the RCAF in WWII. She immigrated to Canada as a war bride in 1943 where they eventually ended up in Vancouver, B.C. She worked for Eaton’s Dept. Store until they moved to the Cariboo in 1954.

She loved to curl, bowl and especially, golf. Betty spent her winters holidaying in Mexico or Hawaii. She was a very bubbly, feisty lady who had a deep love for her family, friends and pets (Bailey and Suzie). She is survived by: her daughter Diana Richards (Dale), son Bill (Sherrie), daughter Georgia Gay Wilkinson (Roy) and son Reid; eight grandchildren: Dawn Richards, Dallas Richards, Shane Wilkie, Robyn Logan (Steve), Trever Wilkinson (Ashley), Dean Wilkinson (Trish), Travis Wilkie and Adam Wilkie; seven great-grandchildren Brayden Dykman; Caitlyn, Sara and Jack Logan, Madigan Wilkinson, Kayden and Ava Wilkinson; plus several nieces and nephews.

There will be no service at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA are appreciated.

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Jan. 25, 1936 - Jan. 2, 2014

We are deeply saddened to announce that Frank Barry Dill, born Jan. 25, 1936, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on the morning of Jan. 2, 2014 in the 100 Mile House General Hospital.

Having worked for the Department of Highways for 20 years, he was a long-time resident of the Cariboo; the Interlakes being his chosen stomping ground.

Frank is survived by his four sons: Conor (Eeva), Spencer (Erin), Mike and Mark (AnneMarie); his brother Pat, his former wife Elaine (Brad), and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

Thank you to Dr. Street and staff of the 100 Mile General Hospital, to Dr. Peedikayil and the staff of the Ashcroft Hospital and Community Service, and to the staff of both the Kelowna General Hospital and the Royal Inland Hospital, who all cared for Dad. Thank you to Brian and Lorrie Meyer for your love and help in the last months, and to all of those who came to visit Dad and brighten his days.

Respecting Dad’s wishes, there will be no service.

You graced us with your wisdom, laughter and generosity.

We carry you with us in our hearts always, Papa.

Miss Me, But Let Me Go Author Unknown

When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me.

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little—but not too long, and not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that was once shared. Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the master’s plan, a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know.

Bear your sorrow in good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.

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Horsefly residents, South Cariboo Search and Rescue, Animal Care Hospital and Pacific Coastal Airlines were all involved in the rescue.

Residents at Horsefly Lake noticed two immature loons trapped in a small open water area and decided to get help.

South Cariboo Search and Rescue team leader James Seeley said he got a phone call from his daughter, Becky Cadsand, from the Horsefly Lake area, saying she had heard about two loons trapped by encroaching ice.

Dr. Doug Magnowski at Animal Care Hospital, who took in the bird and arranged its flight to Vancouver, said that reduced open water is a real risk to loons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A loon requires a long length of water to take off flying and the small piece of open water in Horsefly Lake basically had the two birds trapped.

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100 Mile Free Press Wednesday, January 8, 2014

CRD board provides funding

CRD

briefs Following are the highlights from the Nov. 29 Cariboo Regional District (CRD) special board meeting: Interlakes contribution During its finance and budget discussions, the regional district directors considered funding for the establishment of an economic strategy for the Interlakes area in Electoral Area L. They decided a contribution of $5,000 will be included in the 2014 provisional budget to support the Interlakes Economic Association for development of the strategy.

These funds will be included under the South Cariboo

Economic Development function financial plan.

In return for the support funding, the association will be required to submit copies of all reports and information to the CRD for its Official Community Plan review process.

Curling rink funds Directors also agreed to amend the 2013 South Cariboo Recreation financial plan to allow for a onetime contribution of $5,500 to the Forest Grove Curling Club.

It will be used toward the purchase of a piece of equipment for its curling rink. The board is also considering ongoing funding in the future, but no decisions on that have been made.

Collaborations The CRD directors endorsed a

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South Cariboo Joint Planning Committee recommendation to request a Regional Economic Development Collaborative Workshop in the South Cariboo be hosted by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training.

The South Cariboo currently isn’t within any of the five regional collab-

orations, which include Quesnel and area to the north, Lytton-ClintonLillooet to the south, and three others covering parts of Northern British Columbia and the Kootenays.

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