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Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux visited 100 Mile House on July 2, during a tour of the South Cariboo that also included stops in Williams Lake and Quesnel. While she didn’t have announcements or a big cheque to hand out, Cadieux said she came to 100 Mile to check out the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, CFEC’s Early Care and Learning Centre and the Cedar Crest Society for Community Living centre. On May 2, 2014, the minister announced the provincial government had $14.8 million of major capital funding available until March 13, 2015 to create new licensed child-care spaces in British Columbia. Non-profit child-care providers are eligible for up to $500,000, while private child-care organizations can apply for up to $250,000. There are a number of criteria options, including

building, purchasing land and development, renovations or purchasing eligible equipment and furnishing to support an existing facility. The goal is to provide an additional 1,000 spaces with this capital funding program, as well as an additional $17.1 million in the next fiscal year to create another 1,000 child-care spaces, Cadieux explained. June 30 was the last day for applications in the initial intake period, but said it’s too early to know how many groups registered or what the funding requests totalled. “There is a procurement process in place so everything is at arm’s length, so there isn’t any political interference.” She added it will likely take about a month to get through the selection process, but at the end of that time, there will be some “good news” for some communities. For communities, such as 100 Mile House, which still have spaces available for child care, the capital funding isn’t Continued on A5

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Little Sarah Tinney was among the many children diving face-first into cream pies during the children's pie-eating contest at the Lone Butte Rocks event on July 5. The pie-eating contest is always a crowd favourite at the annual festival in Lone Butte.

Teachers' contract mediation impossible at this time Contract talks for public school teachers in British Columbia hit another stumbling block when B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher decided the gap between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the B.C. Liberal government is too wide for mediation to be successful. As has been the case from the outset of the negotiation, the teachers union and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), representing the government, are too far apart on wages and working condition offers.

BCTF, B.C. Liberal government offers too far apart

In a joint statement on July 2, the BCTF and the BCPSEA wrote: “[Justice Kelleher] had some exploratory discussion with the parties and determined that mediation is not indicated at this time.” Noting the BCTF’s total compensation demands are still more than twice what other government unions have settled for, Education Minister Peter Fassbender says the BCTF’s benefit request alone

is worth $225 million annually. These benefits include pregnancy and parental leave, extended health and dental, preparation time and substitute teacher compensation. BCTF president Jim Iker says it’s unfortunate mediation cannot work at this time. By trying to impose a series of unworkable preconditions prior to entering into mediation, he adds the B.C. Liberal government hasn’t provided the flexibility required to make mediation work. “The government wants the teachers to accept Continued on A4

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Fun Flight Day Takes Off Event at 100 Mile airport saw aviation students up in the air

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FAST bytes In one of their final acts before the summer break, School District 27 trustees agreed at their June 24 meeting to ask Premier Christy Clark and the Ministry of Education for an external, independent review on the impacts of class size and composition. The teachers' request for government to put designated limits on class size and composition in their contract is one of the key stumbling blocks to British Columbia Teachers' Federation reaching a negotiated settlement with the B.C. Liberal government.

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Brothers Logan, left, and Wyatt Coulson were the first pair to go up for a ride on Fun Flight Day at the 100 Mile House Airport recently.

The Cessna 172 is easy to fly and perfect for sightseeing, Aune explains before the students went up. The club likes to fly students over their neigh-

bourhoods, so they can spot their homes from the air. Nathaniel’s been up several times in the past. Once in a small tandem acrobatic plane, very different from

the Cessna, capable of aerobatic maneuvers like barrel rolls and hammerheads. “Picture: ‘dizzy,’” he explains. “I think it’s a great thing to fly.”

Rural highway safety and speed review completed Ministry takes actions to improve safety on rural highways

Following the province-wide Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) announced changes July 2 to help improve safety and mobility on British Columbia’s rural highways. The review assessed four key aspects of road safety – setting appropriate speed limits, winter tire requirements, keeping right except to pass, and wildlife collisions. There will be one speed-limit increase in this area, as Highway 97 north of Willow Drive in 70 Mile House to BCR Overpass in 100 Mile House (37 km) will be increased this summer from 100 km/h to 110 km/h. Speed limits The MOTI assessed 9,100 kilometres of rural provincial highway and the following decisions:

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“It’s really neat the Flying Club offered this opportunity. Hopefully, in September, The 100 Mile Flying Club when we have a full class, we hosted a Fun Flight Day for can bring them down [to the local students recently. airport to get a ride].” Taking off from the 100 An ongoing project that Mile House Airport, a pilot different aviation classes have flew half a dozen worked on throughyouth in a Cessna out the years is the 172 for short jaunts construction of a around the area three-seat Murphy after walking them Rebel aircraft at around the aircraft the South Cariboo and explaining Regional Airport in some of the ins and 108 Mile Ranch. outs of flying. Grade 12 student Nathaniel “Aviation is such Nathaniel Bryan bryan a foreign thing for graduated this people,” says Len Aune, one semester. He was at the airof the Flying Club’s directors. port for Fun Flight Day with “At this grassroots level, we his sister, Kaytlyn, a Grade keep it as simple as possible.” 10 student. The event sort of tied into Nathaniel, whose grandan aviation course for grades father was a pilot, plans 10-12 students at Peter Skene to become a pilot in the Ogden Secondary School. Canadian Forces. The theory of flight, air“It’s very helpful to know a craft engines, meteorology lot of basic information, like and navigation are some of identification of runways, the things students learn planes, the alphabet of aviabout in the class, explains ation and all that,” he says of teacher Ian Watson. Watson’s course at PSO. “This is perfect to add to “You get a longer time to the course,” Watson says of mull over this information, Fun Flight Day. “It’s tough to so you’re that much further have an aviation class with- ahead and more comfortable out having the kids do some with it if you go into a career flying. with it.”

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• Adjusted speed limits on 35 sections of highway covering 1,300 km. • Introduced a new maximum speed of 120 km/h on certain sections of divided multi-lane highways. • Pilot variable speed zones on sections of the Trans-Canada, Coquihalla and Sea-to-Sky highways. • Committed to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of speed limits and safety measures with the Road Safety Executive Steering Committee, and improve the way data critical to identifying trends in highway safety is shared among its members. Winter tires The MOTI will take the following actions:

• Bring forward changes to the Motor Vehicle Act to clarify that Mud and Snow (M+S) and mountain/snowflake tires are defined as winter tires. • Modernize the studded tire and chain regulations. • Change the dates winter tires are required on high mountain passes to Oct. 1 to March 31 (was October 1 to April 30). • Install new winter tire signs. Keep right except to pass The MOTI will take the following actions: • Bring forward changes to the Motor Vehicle Act to give police better tools, through clearer language, to enforce the requirement for slower vehicles to keep right. • Adopt new signage and pavement markings to increase voluntary

compliance of keep-right requirements. Wildlife collisions The MOTI will take the following actions: • Install gateway signs at the entrance to highway corridors with higher instances of wildlife collisions. • Increase the use of flashing LED warning signs in high crash locations. • Increase the use of wildlife fencing in high crash locations. • Continue to monitor wildlife incidents, identify high-risk sections, and implement further measures as required. Public consultation for the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review took place from Nov. 29, 2013 to Jan. 24, 2014.

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New Leaders New administrative appointments for School District 27 have been announced by schools superintendent Mark Thiessen. Steve Carpenter, who was principal of Lac La Hache Elementary School, has been transferred to be the vice-principal of Nesika Elementary School in Williams. Craig Munroe, who was vice-principal at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary before becoming principal of Marie Sharpe Elementary School, has been transferred to be the vice-principal of Lake City Secondary School.

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The South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce board has a new leader for 2014/15. Carl Gimse is the new chair, after past chair Jennifer Appleby stepped down due to her relocation to another community. Gimse says his suggested nomination by Appleby was unexpected, but he agreed to accept the responsibility. Following the election of directors at the annual general meeting on April 3, for which some key directors were absent, the executive was selected shortly afterward at a private annual board retreat. The business group’s vice-chair is once again Leon Chretien; Ralph Myhill-Jones is staying on as secretary; and Keith Greenhalgh will continue as treasurer. Directors are Nick Christianson, Len Doucette, Rob Fry, Craig Lee, Rainer Meyer, Rick Takagi, Amanda Usher and Sean Watson. Gimse says the board discussed its goals and aspirations for the coming year at the retreat. He notes these include a move to more inclusion of businesses and support for events in the outlying areas of the South Cariboo. “We want to play more of a role in the current issues. “My personal feeling is we can do more for

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The new board of the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce includes its new chair Carl Gimse, left, vice-chair Leon Chretien, treasurer Keith Greenhalgh, secretary Ralph Myhill-Jones, and directors Rob Fry and Amanda Usher. Missing from the photo are directors Nick Christianson, Len Doucette, Craig Lee, Rainer Meyer, Rick Takagi and Sean Watson.

a community by getting involved with businesses rather than in politics. But, there are certain things that come up that I think we can play a role in helping out.” A new committee was formed to create a platform of dialogue with area First Nations, consisting of Gimse, Chretien, Takagi and Myhill-Jones. Gimse says something he learned from his grandfather is that when differences of opinion are encountered with any person or group, it is “always better to work in compromise than in confrontation.” There is some movement at the Chamber toward looking at the financial feasibility of a pool or aquatic centre, Gimse adds. “There have been many attempts at it,

but there are ways and means of getting things that we want.” He says the first step in finding the money to build a pool would be by considering expanding the South Cariboo Recreation boundaries, a topic also seen in some current public consultations. Gimse notes he would like to see this taxation boundary encompass commun-

ities from Interlakes to 108 Mile Ranch and from 70 Mile House to Lac la Hache. The board also is looking to further build on its renewed good relationship with the District of 100 Mile House and the Cariboo Regional District, he adds. Meanwhile, Gimse notes the Chamber wants to bring in many of the diverse outlying

resource and agriculture businesses and embrace more of the South Cariboo to help resurrect the booming community it once was. “The Chamber needs to find ways to better serve non-retailers, our resource sector, non-profits and our geographically outlying members. “These are the things that are important to me and our Chamber.”

Contract talks stalled

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wage demands before it will disclose its new proposals on class size and composition. That’s not fair,” Iker says, adding the government didn’t offer any new money for class size, composition or staffing levels for specialist teachers during the exploratory talks. Meanwhile, the BCSPSEA estimates it would cost $1.67 billion to meet the BCTF’s proposition for class

size and composition. Fassbender says the government’s offer is to guarantee $75 million annual for special-needs support. Despite the mediation set-back, Iker says the union will keep the lines of communication this month to return to the bargaining if the BCPSEA will bring the necessary money to the table. With files from Tom Fletcher

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Cadieux: ‘$10/day child care not feasible given economic climate’ From A1

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“The [tax benefit] will help a small amount towards the affordability of child care." - Stephanie Cadieux

These advocates say this would allow people can take advantage of the available spaces, so they can work or obtain education so they can pull themselves out of impoverished situations. One of the ideas for providing less expensive child-care is the Plan for $10/day Child Care being suggested by the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC (CCCABC). Under the plan, which the CCCABC would like to the see the provincial government endorse and operate the plan, child care would cost families $10/day for a full-time program, $7/day for part-time, and it would be free for families that have an annual income under $40,000 a year. However, Cadieux said the plan wouldn’t work for B.C. now or in

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Now is the time for British Columbians to share concerns about how their personal information is being used in the age of big data. A public consultation process on the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which governs how private sector organizations can collect, use and disclose personal information, started on June 24 with calls for written submissions and public input until Sept. 19. Public hearings are scheduled for Sept. 8-9. An all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is undertaking the review of B.C.’s private sector privacy legislation. “We are holding a public consultation to gather important information on how well the act is working, and whether changes are necessary,” says committee chair and Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier. The province’s privacy commissioner made an initial written submission to the committee on May 28. In it, Elizabeth Denham noted privacy complaints to her office have increased 50 per cent since 2009. “Because of sweeping technological change, there has been a seismic shift in the nature and amount of personal information held by private sector organizations since private sector privacy law was first enacted. “We have also been radically transformed into a society where much of our lives are lived online. The result of this quantum leap in the collection, use and disclosure of information is new data security risks.” Denham recommends stronger laws should be enacted to ensure companies notify people of security

breaches involving their rantless disclosures information. requires parliamentary “The single most sig- and public debate.” nificant tool to improve Cariboo-Chilcotin awareness and over- MLA Donna Barnett is sight, in my view, is a member of the review mandatory breach noti- committee. She was fication. It would help present for Denham’s to get privacy breaches submission and says the out in the open.” privacy commissioner Smartphones and had a lot of interesting mobile devices, Google things to say. Streetview and Google Barnett adds there are Glass, and many pieces large datato PIPA and bases created “access” to by companies, information is such as eBay, another conTarget and cern. Sony, on the “The only buying habits way you find of customers out [if the Elizabeth are examples act is workdenham mentioned in ing well, what the submission about needs improvement, how technological what needs to change] change has altered the is by going out and askpersonal data and pri- ing the people.” vacy landscapes. She calls the review Also troubling is a “learning experithe disclosure of per- ence” for her and says sonal information to it will help the prova government or law incial government enforcement agency address questions and without a warrant, concerns from some of Denham noted in the the 300,000 businesses, submission. charities, associations, “Although there are trade unions, and trusts many legitimate situa- the legislation covers. tions where police and “It’s a very good other law enforcement opportunity to learn agencies need access to things you need to know personal information, and should know.” the scope, purpose and Micheal Vonn is impact of these war- the BC Civil Liberties

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An application for a new Rogers wireless phone service tower has been approved for installation in the District of 100 Mile House. At the June 10 regular council meeting, council authorized a development permit to be issued for the 35-foot tower to be installed on a bare lot off of Heron Ridge Road/First Street, roughly behind the Imperial Motel. Mayor Mitch Campsall says

there were “no issues at all” raised in the public consultation process or staff and council review, likely because the big tower will be located in behind area businesses along Highway 97. “I know people who have got Rogers [accounts] and it will definitely be a benefit for them, and for people travelling through the community, to have better cell phone service. “Believe it or not, there are people travelling through the 99 Mile area who lose cell service.” Campsall notes any increased

services of any kind do help the community. From ensuring happy tourists to taking care of family safety, and from regular calls to 9-1-1 emergencies, all mobile phone services are important, he explains. “For kids who are travelling and get into trouble, or wives or husbands, or anybody to have cell service, it could get you out of a lot of problems. “I would like to see cell service throughout the whole South Cariboo and it’s not. There are areas that are lacking.”

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noted he created a labyrinth in his own lawn, and attached a photo and diagrams showing how the complicated, irregular network paths are built low into the grass. He explained labyrinths promote peace, wellness, serenity, insight and life/self reflection that could be enjoyed by everyone, from children and teenagers to adults out for a stroll and people at events in the park. “I have already had several teachers say they would take their classes down to walk it,” he wrote, adding another bonus would be attracting tourists to the town. Greaves explained he

installed a labyrinth on the Emissaries property behind The Lodge about eight years ago, which is still in use by its residents and takes about 10 minutes to maintain with a weed trimmer. Campsall says council likes the simplicity and low cost of maintaining it, and how there would be no restrictions on accessibility. “One idea we thought might be really good was putting it just over the bridge in that big lawn patch that’s on the other side ... because the idea of these things is to mediate and to relax, and over there would be a lot better place [for that].”

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Title changes everything

Decision changes communities

he landmark Tsilhqot’in Supreme Court decision provides a unique opportunity for governments and industry to partner with First Nation communities to advance major resource projects. There has been a great deal of speculation about how many of these projects are going to grind to a halt as a result of the decision, but I would argue that the exact opposite is true. More than ever, we need First Nations participation in resource development, but we need to do that with First Nations as real partners with equity in these projects. In the end, First Nations equity may be the difference between success and failure. Until recently, First Nations communities have been frozen in time economically. Many have built up their own economies in an effort to become self-sufficient, but they face a number of common hurdles.

First Nation communities The First Nations led lack infrastructure, lack institutions are: The First financial knowledge and Nations Tax Commission, an ability to attract longthe First Nations Financial term financing. Without Management Board, and access to capital markets, the First Nations Authority. First Nations have difficulty Each of these institutions developing the necessary is instrumental in assisting infrastructure to increase First Nation governments their own-source to address the revenue and socioeconomic provide economic well-being opportunities for along with their people. capacity building In 2006, within their the First communities. Nations Fiscal These Management institutions Act (FNFMA) have assisted received First Nations in Harold unanimous implementing Calla consent in stronger financial the House of management Commons. systems within The FNFMA helps their communities. minimize these barriers These communities are through taxation, improving their quality certification and a financial of life by building muchinstrument to allow First needed infrastructure and Nations to go to the bond providing necessary and market. essential services. They The FNFMA provides now look at managing legislative framework that their wealth, as opposed to created three national fighting poverty. Aboriginal institutions. Last month, the

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ndoubtedly, Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin’s June 26 ruling in favour of Tsilhqot’in Nation’s claim of Aboriginal title to approximately 1,800 square kilometres of land in the Nemiah Valley southwest of Williams Lake will change land claims and resource extraction projects in British Columbia. Xeni Gwet’in Band Chief Roger William initiated the original court case on behalf of the Tsilhqot’in Nation in B.C. Supreme Court by seeking Aboriginal title on 450,000 hectares in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, as well as the right to hunt and trap in the claim area, and to trade animal skins and pelts. In 2007, B.C. Supreme Court Justice David Vickers ruled the Tsilhqot’in had Aboriginal title to 190,000 hectares, but due to a procedural defect, there wasn't a declaration of title; the Tsilhqot’in had the right to hunt, trap and trade; and provincial laws cannot apply to Aboriginal title. In 2012, Chief William, and the governments of Canada and British Columbia appealed Justice Vickers’ decision, but the Court of Appeal threw out all three appeals. The court also expressed different opinions on Aboriginal title in that the title must be for a specific area of land and not on a territorial basis. However, the court agreed with Justice Vickers in that the Forest Act infringed on the Tsilhqot’in Aboriginal rights. In 2013, Chief William appealed the Court of Appeal decision to the Supreme Court of Canada. On June 26, 2014, Chief Justice McLachlin ruled the provincial government overstepped its authority by issuing a logging permit in the Nemiah Valley in 1983 and, thereby, upheld Justice Vickers’ decision regarding Aboriginal title. More importantly, however, she provided guidance and clarity on the continuing validity of provincial laws and their general application. The Chief Justice also offered clarity on the "scope of consultation and accommodation applicable to lands that Aboriginal title is asserted or proven." Aboriginal people now have legal right to be significant players in the development and extraction of natural resources. Meanwhile, following the Tsilhqot’in decision, the Tahltan Nation of Dease Lake announced it would be seeking Aboriginal title and rights claim against the province and a metallurgical coal extraction company. The Haida Nation, which claims title to the ocean around Haida Gwaii, also announced it’s preparing an Aboriginal title case for trial, and that would be a challenge for tanker traffic. B.C. is in for an interesting time, and it will require patience, consultation and respect to keep land claims out of the courtroom.

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collaborative work of the institutions led to a first-time debenture of $90 million at AAA rating. This truly was a historic moment for First Nations communities. Under the FNFMA, there is the ability to administer an equity position in a First Nations joint project. Adding to this, the Tsilhqot’in decision gives us certainty. We know what the rules are and the financial institutions in place provide the capacity to deal with major infrastructure projects. We have seen First Nations engaged in capacity building and resource development projects, but the status quo hasn’t worked. It is time to look at a new approach that fits within the parameters of the Supreme Court’s decision. Harold Calla is the executive chair of First Nations Financial Management Board.

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We need to consider Wells Gray Park's future

To the editor: Clearwater is at a turning point – the decisions we make now will resonate in our community for decades to come. Does Clearwater want to continue to evolve as the “Gateway to Wells Gray Park” and to strengthen that connection? Do we want to see Clearwater’s direct physical and experiential connection to the park diminished? That Canfor’s plan to begin logging the Clearwater Valley later

this year will weaken Clearwater’s link to Wells Gray and negatively impact the entrance corridor to one of Canada’s premier wilderness parks is self-evident. There are a broad range of issues that need to be addressed and questions that have to be asked. Q. How do we nurture a diverse economic future for Clearwater that includes wilderness and tourism as well as forestry and mining? A. By protecting Clearwater’s connection to wilderness – Wells

Gray Park and the southern entrance corridor. Resource extraction can, of course, continue to function around our community, but we need to protect Wells Gray and the corridor into it if we wish to maintain our status as the “Gateway.” Q. If the decision to log in the entrance corridor to Wells Gray Park is not worth a public discussion, then what is Wells Gray worth to us? A. This is worth a public discussion! To proceed with this plan

National public inquiry sought

One-in-four female homicide victims in Canada are Aboriginal To the editor: Indigenous women and girls are dramatically more likely to be victims of homicides and to go missing in Canada. In fact, while only four per cent of women in Canada are indigenous, this demographic accounted for a staggering 23 per cent of female homicide victims in 2012. That means almost onein-four female murder victims in Canada are indigenous. This ongoing tragedy was already a crisis when the Native Women’s Association of Canada identified almost 600 cases of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in recent decades in a 2009 study. Now, a new RCMP report has

identified almost 1,200 victims since 1984, doubling the previous estimate. This epidemic of violence must end and the Conservative government, which claims to be tough on crime and to stand up for victims of crime, cannot continue to ignore this national disgrace. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s stubborn refusal to call a national public inquiry into the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls is in stark contrast to the overwhelming consensus in Canada. Grieving families, indigenous leaders, opposition parties, victims’ advocates, civil society and every provincial and

territorial premier have all urged the government to call a national inquiry. Only a national inquiry would have the scope and resources necessary to identify the root causes of the violence and outline concrete measures to turn this appalling situation around. It is the only way to provide justice for the victims, healing for their families and to put an end to the violence. The prime minister’s opposition is ill-considered and short-sighted. We can and must rise to this challenge, and call a national inquiry now. Carolyn Bennett, MP Liberal Aboriginal Affairs Critic

accounting for only the narrow interests of a single user group would be a failure of public process and democratic values. It needs a broadly based discussion that includes the interests – social, economic and environmental – of everybody, including Wells Gray’s endangered mountain caribou. Q. What are Canfor’s moral and ethical obligations to this process as a corporate citizen of our community? A. At the very least, it is clear

from the wide range of values at stake here that Canfor needs to engage the public in this process. A failure to do so necessarily raises some serious questions about Canfor’s sense of responsibility and how it perceives itself within the context of Canadian society. For more information, contact the Wells Gray Action Committee at ThinkWellsGray@gmx.ca. Erik Milton Wells Gray Action Committee

Nanaimo teachers not picketing To the editor: This is an open letter from the BC Summer Games and the Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association. British Columbia’s teachers have made very important contributions to the BC Summer Games. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the BC Games, and it’s not surprising that teachers have traditionally offered their services. From the myriad of organizational and support roles teachers are naturally adept at, to their experience as coaches and officials, many teachers play a vital role in the games. The use of school sites has always been crucial to the games. Given the oft-changing realities of this past school year, it has been difficult for many B.C. Teachers’ Federation members to plan for their summer, or to know how their

worksites will be affected. Nanaimo’s teachers support the BC Summer Games, and a significant number will be volunteering or otherwise participating. It is important that all uncertainty about access to school district sites for teachers and other unionized workers be removed. This is most easily achieved by reaching a new collective agreement for teachers. In this spirit of co-operation and solidarity with the many teachers and other participants from around the province, the Nanaimo Teachers’ Association agrees to not picket any sites of the Summer Games. Mike Ball, president Nanaimo District Teachers’ Association Jeff Lott, president Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games Society

A brief history of Treaty talks in British Columbia

government was trying to impose 19th What remains true today is that no century ideas on a 21st century problem.” society has made significant social and This quote was indeed representative of environmental progress without individthe media consensus at the time. ual property rights. See the woeful state On TV, Aboriginal leaders burned their of most of Canada’s communally owned ballots while denouncing the Aboriginal reserves, where indireferendum as racist and divividually owned property isn’t sive. permitted. This referendum was one of a The Tsilhqot’in dropped claims long series of efforts to untangle of property held by non-Aborigthe legal knot left by Canada and inal residents from its appeal to B.C.’s failure to complete historthe highest court, a wise move ical treaties after 1900. considering that pushing people Seven of the eight questions from their homes would lead to in the 2002 referendum were violent confrontations. Tom simply to confirm the existing Other referendum questions Fletcher position of B.C. treaty negotirelated to preserving public ators. The purpose, then as now, access to Crown land for hunting, was to settle treaties. fishing and park use. All were endorsed. The first question asked if private land The only new question asked if should be exempt from expropriation for Aboriginal self-government “should have treaty settlements. Private property rights the characteristics of local government, are not so much a 19th century idea as a with powers delegated from Canada and 17th century one, defined in 1690 by John British Columbia.” Locke. Arguably, that’s what has emerged from

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few weeks before the landmark decision declaring Aboriginal title proven by the Tsilhqot’in Nation, I picked up a used university textbook that looked like a handy reference. Geography in British Columbia: People and Landscapes in Transition, by Brett McGillivray (UBC Press, Second Edition) is a good reference, except where it strays from geography into politics. This 2005 edition came out not long before the BC Treaty Commission started producing agreements, notably with the Tsawwassen First Nation. It recounts the establishment of the Ministry of Native Affairs by the Bill Vander Zalm government in 1990, and the election the next year of Mike Harcourt’s NDP, which reversed the province’s legal position and tried to accept the existence of Aboriginal title. McGillivray writes: “When the Liberal Party won the 2001 election (with all but two seats), it launched a province-wide referendum on treaty negotiations, prompting (columnist Stephen Hume) to suggest the

the Tsilhqot’in case, which upholds provincial jurisdiction over public forest policy on environmental and fire protection on Aboriginal title lands. By 2009, frustrated with a lack of progress, due to Ottawa’s inaction, as well as inconsistent leadership from Aboriginal communities, the Campbell government tried to cut the knot. Its proposed Recognition Act would have accepted a form of Aboriginal title across the province, based on 30 historical “indigenous nations.” That idea originated not with the province, but with the First Nations Leadership Council. It was rejected by a broader group of Aboriginal leaders later that year. The best way forward, also endorsed in the 2002 referendum, is sharing landuse planning. B.C. has also begun sharing resource revenues. The most likely path, however, is back to court for years to come. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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CHILLIWACK – Sockeye salmon by the thousands are expected to begin swimming up the Fraser River shortly. The red sockeye entering the river now are the offspring of the 2010 run – the largest sockeye return on the Fraser in the last 100 years. This year is shaping up to be similar in scope, with a mid-range forecast by Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials set at 23 million sockeye. The bulk of it will be in the late run, which includes the prodigious Adams River stock.

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A long procession of classic cars will rumble its way from 100 Mile House and through 108 Mile Ranch to kick start the Hot July Nights weekend. The 100 Mile House Cruzers Rod Run goes at 6:30 p.m. sharp on July 11, starting from the A&W parking lot and heading north on Highway 97 to the southern entrance of the 108 Mile Ranch. The run from there goes right on Telqua Drive around the 108 Heritage Site, then continues on Kitwanga Drive around the 108 Mile Lake and onto Gloinnzun Drive and Easzee Drive and then south on Highway 97 back to 100 Mile House. From there the cars are turning east on Horse Lake Road and then north on the recentlypaved Birch Avenue. Everything is falling into place for the big three-day event, explains organizer Jim Williscroft, who expects between 200 and 250 vehicle entrants this year, plus hundreds more spectators for the Show ‘n Shine in Centennial Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13. Entrants will have their rides judged by fellow entrants, and visitors can check out all the classic cars and bikes. A number of vendors are participating in the event and Williams Lake rock band ThirdDegree is set to take the stage. Admission is free for spectators.

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100 Mile House Cruzers Car Club president Jim Williscroft gladly accepted an official proclamation document, noting July 12 and the month of July shall be known as Collector Car Appreciation Day and Month, from Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. It recognizes the efforts of the thousands of individuals and multitude of clubs involved in the collector and vintage car hobby and their contributions to organizations, hospitals, schools, programs and events across the province.

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A&W parking lot organized by the 100 Mile Cruzers Car Club will be taking place from 1 to 8 p.m. on July 12.

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South Cariboo resident Theodore (Ted) Sawyer was awarded with the prestigious Stanhope Medal 2013 for his outstanding bravery in saving the lives of two men. The (British) Royal Humane Society’s ninecarat gold Stanhope Medal goes to recipients chosen from across the Commonwealth. It was presented to him by British Columbia Lieutenant Governor Judy Guichon at RCMP headquarters in Surrey at a special awards ceremony recently. At the same event, Sawyer was also awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal Canadian Humane Association, which had nominated him for the Stanhope medal. Both medals were awarded to Sawyer in recognition of his heroic rescue of two men trapped in a burning semi-trailer that crashed near Sicamous on Dec. 9, 2012, and for risking his own life to do so. “It made me feel pretty proud when I got it. They are really laying it on me ... all kinds of nice words to make a guy feel good. It’s very gratifying.” Sawyer noted he was unable to travel to England to receive the Stanhope Medal in October, at a ceremony hosted at Buckingham Palace by Princess Alexandra – youngest granddaughter of King George V and Queen Mary – who had also presided over the society’s decision to select Sawyer for the medal. Shortly after his fiery rescue, Sawyer recount-

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ed the details in an article in the Dec. 19, 2012 100 Mile House Free Press. It was almost 11:30 p.m. on that dark night, 18 months ago, when he was driving an icy stretch of highway east of Sicamous. When the semi-trailer came up right behind him, it was soon clear to him that the big truck was in trouble. Sawyer described how the truck slid, flipped, rolled down about 25 feet down a steep bank and then burst into flames, leaving it engulfed in a “huge fireball.” He stopped his car, looked down upon the horrific scene and quickly tumbled and slid down the steep, icy hill to face the raging fire. Sawyer said flames were licking around the cab while he busted out the glass with his feet to free the men from the wreckage.

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Sicamous RCMP later confirmed the rescue, and Sawyer noted both of the rescued men thanked him solemnly for saving their lives.

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FAST bytes SPECIAL O GOLF 100 Mile House golfer Brett Tassel is teeing off in Vancouver this week. Tassel is one of 360 athletes representing the province at the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games, which goes July 8-12 at the University of British Columbia. The Canada Summer Games are the first national Special Olympics event in British Columbia since 1990.

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Canim Lake's Mark Boyce swung on and missed this pitch from Red Rock Avengers pitcher Steve Herperger with Curtis Bicknell playing catcher at Lumberman's Park in 100 Mile House on July 7. Men's fastball league playoffs are around the corner. For the latest results and standings see Page A18.

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A 100 Mile House arm is firing from the mound when Zone 8's U16 softball team takes the field in Nanaimo for the BC Summer Games July 17-20. Brandan Moore, 16, is the only player on the squad that's not from Prince George. It's Moore's second time at the Games, having played in Surrey in 2012, when CaribooNorth East finished

fourth. It's tight competition playing at the level, but he likes the team's chances this year. “I'm definitely more excited this time around,” notes Moore, who's also playing first base in Nanaimo. “I'm older and I can pitch better. The team we're going with is a lot stronger.” Prince George is also rostering Moore for the Softball B.C. Western Championships in Cowichan Valley in

August. more speed and more Moore is one of only control now chucking a handful of young guys windmill-style pitches playing in the men's around local hitters. fastball league in 100 “I got more junk,” he Mile House. says in a recent H e interview, down pitches at the ball fields for Exeter in Lumberman's Sporting Park. Goods, “I got a drop which is sitball, curve ball, ting in first knuckle, change place with up and someplayoffs times I can s t a r t i n g Brandan Moore have a rise.” next week. Like anyIt's his second season thing, it takes a lot of in the league. He has work to get good.

“I try to pitch every night at home. [With] my little brother or my mom or sometimes I'll just be by myself and set up a tire and try to hit the inside of the tire.” Moore's been playing ball since he was six and he loves it; it doesn't seem to matter which team he's on. He umpires local games. He was there to call the bases when Canim Lake and Red Rock faced-off on July 7. Canim Lake was short a man, however, and they asked

Moore to fill in. It was a welcome development – he'd rather be playing than calling the game, anyhow. The home-plate ump said he wasn't allowed to pitch though, so he settled at first base. Moore was hanging on the fence when Canim Lake's lead-off batter stepped to the plate for the opening throw. “OK, 35,” he called out. “Start us off in there now.”

Holyk to represent Zone 8

All-around athlete Ashley Holyk is set to represent the Cariboo at the BC Summer Games in Nanaimo, July 17-20. The 13-year-old Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School student qualified for the Games at a track and field meet in Prince George in June. Holyk is going to compete in long jump and shot put. It's her first time at the Games, which take place every two years, and needless to say, she's excited. “We have an opening ceremony and a closing ceremony,” she says of the event, which is expected to draw

some 3,900 participants from around good. I just want to try and compete the province. against myself and beat my personal “It's going to be so big. bests and do the best I can.” It's going to be cool.” She thanks her coaches, Holyk also competes in including PSO teacher and triple jump, hurdles and track and field coach Lori the 100 metre dash. Meville. Her personal bests for With school out because long jump and shot put of an ongoing labour disare 4.12 metres and 8.89 pute between teachers and metres respectively. the government, Holyk She wants to stretch has practised out of town those numbers a little fur- Ashley Holyk recently with teams in ther in Nanaimo. Prince George and Kamloops. “Everybody else there is She actually played a bit of a going to be so well-trained and so mentoring role herself, recently.

Her sister, Ashely, 8, competed for her first time in Price George last month. “I would tell her about all the things I learned from my coaches,” the elder sister explains. “She was nervous for that [track meet], but she had fun. It was pretty cute [watching her] do all the sports.” The Summer Games feature athletes in 19 different sports. There's a sense of freedom connected with running and jumping, Holyk says. “I like the rush you get. It's fun.”

RODEO RESULTS Lone Butte's Rike Wieth won first in breakaway roping with a score of 4.0 and payout of $327.60 at a rodeo in Bella Coola. Wieth also finished second in team roping with Riley Isnardy of Cache Creek on June 29 and the pair finished first in #8 team roping. Claire Myers of Lone Butte finished third in ladies barrel racing on June 29 with a time of 17.281. Wieth won breakaway roping with a score of 2.9 and payout of $327.60 on June 28. Kraig Loring of Clinton finished second in junior steer riding with a score of 73 and payout of $74.53 on June 28.

GOLF TOURNEY The 30th Annual Pud Griffin Ladies Tournament is July 11-13 at the 108 Golf Resort. The 108 Ladies Golf Club is hosting the event, open to all ladies with a registered Royal Canadian Golf Association handicap or Golf Association Handicap Network handicap. The format is two-ball best ball. Call the pro shop at 250-791-5212 to reserve your tee-time.

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Men's fastball playoffs start soon A game between the Red Rock Avengers and Canim Lake was called in the sixth inning when time expired on July 7. Red Rock scored six runs to Canim Lake's 3 for the win. When the teams met on July 3, Red Rock poured in a huge number of runs, rounding the paths for 22 to Canim Lake's two. The Sanford & Dillman Hornets and Jake's Pub Old Buds celebrated Canada Day (July 1) with a close ball game. The Hornets scored a 9-8 win over Jake's Pub. July 8 had Exeter Sporting Goods meet the Hornets after press time.

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Playoffs start on July 14. As of July 7, Exeter leads the league with 12 points. The Hornets are second with 11. Canim Lake and Jake's Pub are tied with 10, while Red Rock is fifth with nine. Game 1 of the playoffs will see first place meet second on July 14. Game 2 is third place against fourth place on July 15. Game 3 will see the loser of Game 1 take on the fifth place squad on July 16. The finals, a best-ofthree series, start on July 21 with Game 2 on July 23 and Game 3, if necessary, on July 25.

A 108 Men's Club round at the 108 Golf Resort on July 2 drew 66 golfers. Longest drives and closest to the pin shots were recorded, as well as low gross and low net scores. Four flights teed off for the nine-hole round. In the first flight, Jim Laird shot closest to the pin on No. 5 and Bill Baerg hit the longest drive on No. 3. James Seeley fired closest to the pin on No. 4 in the second flight while James Clancy ripped the deepest drive on No. 6. The third flight saw Steve Brown get closest to the pin on No. 6 and Jim French hit long on No. 2.

Duane Ney owned the fourth flight with both closest to the pin on No. 2 and longest drive on No. 7. Shane Wilkie (36) and Al Sidor (40) were low gross scorers in the first flight. Jim Laird (33) and Baerg (35) shot low net in the first flight. Dennis Thompson (41) and Tom Poggenpohl (42) shot low gross in flight number two, while Larry Van Drimmel (35) and Karam Parsad (35) tied for low net. In the third flight Gary Grosso (41) handed in lowest gross and Steve Brown (44) scored second lowest. French (33) and Dave Jollymour (35) were low net shooters.

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner INVESTMENT Property: 29 acres, mostly bush. Nice mobile home on one side of the property, good road frontage, easily subdivided. 7 min, to 100 Mile. Asking $250,000, or will sell half the property. 1250-494-1126 or 250-7068171.

Houses For Sale BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH Bungalow, four years old, Sunshine Coast. Low yard maintenance, low running costs, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, ocean & mountain views. Information and pictures, 604.485.8321. PARK DRIVE ESTATES, #49 2 bdrm Mobile Home $1000.00 call 250-395-3268

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BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149 100 MILE 1 bdrm $550/month plus util. NS NP Ref Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 250-395-3691or 250-706-8766 2 BDRM renovated apt. clean, quiet, avail. immediately N/S, N/P, refs req. $600/mo + util. 250-395-3691 or 250-706-8766

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Homes for Rent 108 MILE, 3 bdrm bungalow, carport, fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Deck off master. Aug 1 $800 per month 250-395-1966 2 BDRM house, Horse Lake area.Ns/np. Avl now $800. DD req. 1yr. lease. 250-609-1118 2 BDRM house with full basement, at 105 Mile. Completely renovated, quiet, natural area on ranch overlooking the lake. Very suitable for older couple. Avail. Aug. 15th. $800/mon. 250-791-6214. 2 BDRM older trailer c/w addition. Beautiful Horse Lake view on large corner lot. End of Norman Rd, Garden & greenhouse. Suitable for quiet retired couple. 8 miles to town. $600. to right person. N/S N/Pets. Call 250-395-6546 or 250-395-3030. 3 BDRM, 2 baths, large kitchen & living room, privacy deck, 5 appl. covered parking, greenhouse & shop. $1200/mon. 250-395-2613. 3 BDRM mobile with large addition at 93 Mile Loop Rd. on 5 acres. F/S. Great for animals. 250-395-2744 or 250-7062199. Damage Deposit reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

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Rider and revenue numbers down Ride Don’t Hide still deemed a success in terms of awareness, family fun

Ken Alexander Free Press

The numbers are in from Canadian Mental Health AssociationSouth Cariboo Branch (CMHA-SC) Third Annual Community Bike at the 108 Heritage Site on June 22. CMHA-SC fundraising chair and event co-ordinator Didi Henderson says the Ride Don’t Hide event was a great success with at least 40 riders registered two rides – one for experienced cyclists and the other for less experienced riders and families – on the hot, sunny day. “I was thrilled to see so many families at the ride. To me, this captures the spirit of a community bike ride.” The event brought in close to $4,500, she says, adding this amount, along with number of riders are down from previous years. “We were pleased to be able to have an event that promotes CMHA’s vision of mentally healthy people in a healthy society, as well as raising funds to help our local programs.” Heidi Read was

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Some members of the Canadian Mental Health Association-South Cariboo branch executive posed for a group photograph at the Ride Don't Hide fundraising event at the 108 Heritage Site on June 22. They included Cindi Thompson, left, executive director Susann Collins, Valinda Boyd, Didi Henderson, Linda Savjord and Kitten Cadrin.

the unanimous and uncontested winner of this year’s Golden Spoke Award and the self-proclaimed “bird lady” managed to cycle around the lakes with her bright feather boa trailing. Nigel Swann won the draw for the Norco mountain bike. The social aspect of the Ride Don’t Hide event was the barbecue that everyone enjoyed

after the cyclists came back from their rides Henderson says the barbecue was fabulous. “We had delicious pulled pork on a bun cooked and donated by our tireless board member Valinda Boyd.” Other board members, staff and clients co-ordinated the serving of the food, which included coleslaw, barbecued hotdogs, veggie dogs, and amazing

Year-end recital enjoyed Aari thanked for teaching speech arts to Forest Grove Elementary School students

By Doris E Rufli The recent End of Year Recital of the Forest Grove Speech Arts program at the community hall went off without a hitch despite last minute cancellations by two performers. Malcolm Beveridge and Brendan Nixdorf started with a duet and then worked their way through the various categories, together with their coach, Hisako Arai. In her fourth and final local recital, Hisako also read a story written by Cindy Whitehead, while Marianne van Osch concluded the story-reading section

with a tale based on actual local events. As the evening came to a close, Forest Grove Elementary School teacher Kerry Tunnacliffe presented Hisako with a handmade poster/card signed by all her students and a basket of flowers. She also thanked Hisako for all her hard work over the years, helping her young students find their voice. In turn, Hisako thanked her students for their efforts, as well as the Rural School Society for its support. She then invited all attendees to enjoy

the snacks and refreshments and mingle. Doris E Rufli is the Forest Grove correspondent.

organic fruits coffee and hot chocolate donated by local businesses. “I think the barbecue was a fun way to wind up the two rides. There was a lot of socializing going on while we waited for the last riders to trickle in. “It was such a beautiful day, so to be able to enjoy the sunshine, a cycle and a barbecue was a good way to spend a Sunday.”

Noting it was the third year the CMHA-SC has organized the ride and having so many great volunteers, Henderson explains the support of the community made her job a lot easier. She thanked the 108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department for coming out and being on site for any first aid needs. Henderson notes one of the firefighters, John Murray, who rode last year had his partner, Carey Davidson, riding the trails with their nine-month-old son, Charlie, who was the youngest rider this year, in tow. Henderson also thanked Steve Law and Tish Diamond from the Hun City Bike Club for their help in leading the experienced mountain bike trail ride.

Get out and play more Bring Back Play Funmobile coming to 100 Mile House on July 20 The Bring Back Play Funmobile tour is coming to 100 Mile House on July 20. It will be at Centennial Park from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by ParticipACTION and Healthy Families BC, the Bring Back Play Funmobile tour takes a van full of fun games, activities and giveaways to communities throughout British Columbia. To help reverse the decline of play, ParticipACTION created a national social change marketing campaign, called Bring Back Play, to rally and inspire parents and caregivers to motivate children to move more.

T h an k s to Participation’s provincial partnership with the Ministry of Health, the campaign is co-branded with Healthy Families BC, and includes the Bring Back Play Funmobile tour to encourage youth to get out and move, while educating parents on the importance of play. ParticipACTION and Healthy Families BC want to make physical activity a vital and fulfilling part of everyday life, and play is a fun way to achieve this. For more information, go to www. healthyfamiliesbc.ca/ bringbackplay, or www. ParticipACTION.com/ bringbackplay.

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Obituaries

ANSTISS Roy

Oct. 30, 1934 - June 28, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Anstiss. Roy is predeceased by his wife Mary, his son Ken and his grandson Kevin. He is survived by his sons David (Shelly) Roy and Chris (Crystal) and his daughter Laura (Dan) 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, his brother David, also 3 nieces and a nephew. A family gathering was held and Lakeview Cemetery at Roe Lake. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com

DOTZLER Gordon Lyle

June 17th, 1951 July 1st, 2014 Gordon passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday July 1st, 2014. The family wishes to extend a thank-you to those who tried and gave their best with Gordon when he passed away. He will be deeply missed.

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100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com

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Message to all artists

100 Mile Free Press Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Plein air art to celebrate the Parkside Art Gallery gardens All area artists – beginners, experienced, South Cariboo Arts & Culture Society members or not – are welcome to join in the appreciation of the Parkside Art Gallery gardens, by participating in Plein air painting of the diversity of flowers and trees. This will be a casual gathering of artists, at your convenience, on

July 15-17, from 10 a.m. to 4 each day. A display of these works will add to the celebration at Parkside Art Gallery’s appreciation tea, scheduled to be held on July 19. There will be a further display opportunity offered in the fall within the gallery to extend our experience of a glorious summer, says Parkside volunteer

Patsy Granberg. “Get in touch with your fellow artists and the beauty of our local scenery by painting plein air.” Artists will have to supply their own painting materials and equipment. However, floral inspiration is provided. Noting there is a curiosity about seeing paintings in the process

of creation, Granberg says the public also is welcome to come and watch whatever paintings are in process. Plein air is a term derived from the French phrase “en plein air,” which literally means “in the open air.” It’s a familiar concept today, but in the late 1800s when the Impressionists ven-

tured out of their studios into nature to investigate and capture the effects of sunlight and different times of days on a subject, it was quite revolutionary. The gallery is located at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Big money contest is back Psalm 23 Society’s $1 million fundraiser starts at 108 Golf Resort

Want a shot at $1 million? A nine-day fundraising contest organized by the Psalm 23 Society starts at the 108 Golf Resort on July 11. To enter, golfers can pay $10 for 12 balls, $20 for 30 or $50 for 100 balls and shoot for a hole in one or closest to the pin at a distance of approximately 95 yards at the driving range at the 108 Golf Resort. Some of the top participants each day will qualify for the quarter-

finals, with top shooters moving on to the semifinals and eventually the finals on July 20 where $10,000, $100,000 and $1 million cash prizes respectively can be claimed with a hole-inone. Marvin Declare is the executive director of Psalm 23, which operates an addiction recovery centre at 93 Mile on Highway 97. He says the contest, on top of being a big draw for huge money and a major fundraiser for his organization, is

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also about connecting with the community. “Each year, we build more relationships and grow the ones we have. [Participants will be] supporting people who are struggling with their lives and giving

them a new opportunity. We appreciate the community’s support.” The contest starts with a number of qualifying days, challenges and prizes. The more you play,

the better your chances, says Declare. “You don’t have to be a golfer to get a lucky shot or to get it close.” For more information, visit www.psalm23 milliondollarholeinone. com.

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Lightning activity sparked fires in the Cariboo

The Cariboo Fire Centre is responding to three fires caused by lightning storms that moved through the Quesnel, Barkerville and Wells areas on July 2. These fires were assessed by Wildfire Management Branch (WMB) personnel. They were all small, spot-sized wildfires and none of them threatened any property or infrastructure. These lightning storms and the resulting wildfires served as a reminder that continued vigilance is required to prevent person-caused fires, so the WMB can focus its efforts on naturally occurring fires. While there is currently no campfire ban in the Cariboo Fire Centre, it is important that the public remain vigilant and practise proper campfire safety. Never leave a campfire unattended and always extinguish it completely before leaving the area for any length of time. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cell phone or 1-800-663-5555 toll-free. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the WMB website at www.bcwildfire.ca. Folks can follow the latest wildfire news: • On Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo • On Facebook at: http://facebook.com/ BCForestFireInfo

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Brothers Logan, left, and Wyatt Coulson were the first pair to go up for a ride on Fun Flight Day at the 100 Mile House Airport recently.

The Cessna 172 is easy to fly and perfect for sightseeing, Aune explains before the students went up. The club likes to fly students over their neigh-

bourhoods, so they can spot their homes from the air. Nathaniel’s been up several times in the past. Once in a small tandem acrobatic plane, very different from

the Cessna, capable of aerobatic maneuvers like barrel rolls and hammerheads. “Picture: ‘dizzy,’” he explains. “I think it’s a great thing to fly.”

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Nine local charities each benefited from $1,000 donations recently through RBC 100 Mile House Branch, as well as a day of labour by its staff members. Branch manager Scott

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labour effort, he notes. "We cleaned up the hospital flower beds, did a bunch of weeding, tidied up and helped put up a gazebo in the courtyard." The 100 Mile & District Women's Centre society saw the group set up shelving and general organizing of its supplies, and they also helped the Forest Grove Elementary School set up a playground that is also used by the community. The RBC employees

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provided manpower to the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society in stocking up its shelves from its pallets of goods, while for the Loaves and Fishes Outreach, it was a general spring cleaning and set up. At the Cariboo Family

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general community cleanup. Lac la Hache O.A.P.O. Pioneer Centre also received help with cleanup, as well as in building some shelves. Saito adds $146,000 was given out last year in the RBC Day of

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on iTunes. There’s a link to it on his website at www.moonlightpoetmusic.com. Playing with Westfall in the Cariboo was Sue Baines on accordion and Steve Cottrill on a Fender Jaguar guitar he modified into a tenor base. (It now functions like a half base, half guitar.) Copley, a Lac la Hache musician who plays and organizes acts at the market every week, says she is on the lookout for entertainers of all kinds. Anyone interested in showcasing their talents can e-mail her at candacecopleymusic@ gmail.com.

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It’s a sunny morning and Emma Donnelly is playing her violin beautifully for visitors at the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market and among them is 100 Mile Mayor Mitch Campsall. He leans over and says, “It’s amazing, isn’t it.” No question. The talented nine-year-old, who started playing when she was four, says it was fun performing at the Market for her first time on July 4. The crowd liked it, too. “She’s starting to move into more of a variety [of music],” explains Keri Donnelly, Emma’s mom. Farmers’ Market entertainment organizer Candace Copley asked if Emma would come back again this summer, and it sounds like she will. Playing under the red tent at Birch Avenue and Third Street after Emma was a threepiece Vancouver band called Bob Westfall and the Moonlight Poets. Westfall, a folk and country singer-songwriter, was touring the Cariboo recently to promote his new album, titled The Green

Steve Cottrill, left, Bob Westfall and Sue Baines entertained the crowd at the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market in 100 Mile House on July 4.

Lake Album. “My family has been coming up here since I was a kid,” Westfall explains. “We have a place on the lake. It’s just my favourite place. I figured I’d write an album about it.” The title track is called Green Lake, and

there’s a song about the Little Horse Lodge, located on the north side of Green Lake. “I used to go up there all the time and play music with friends. The whole album is really positive, upbeat songs about nature, friends, family, beautiful stuff like that.” The album is soon to be live for download

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aggregate back up, attach to the spreader, and while being pulled along, slowly dump their loads of pebbles into the spreader’s hopper. Men follow along to make sure the stones are evenly spread, and a packer presses everything down, and finally a sweeper throws any remaining loose pebbles to the ditch. Presto, a new surface. The crew commented that residents were very helpful during their work.

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Dear Canimites High summer, children at the lake’s edge, lazy fishing, starry night skies, such is life now at Canim. Road gets stoned The resurfacing of the Eagle Creek Road has been completed, with two layers of chip-seal laid down. Ed Kennedy of Hawkins Lake directed traffic throughout the work. Ed connected me with Joe Horner, supervisor of AWA Paving, who took me past the operating equipment to road foreman Blaine Tresierra of Hoban Equipment out of Prince George. Blaine said eight local trucks and drivers were being used. The process involves a train of equipment

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You’re invited to Vacation Bible School! Who: Children ages 4-12 When: July 14-18, 2014 9:00 am-12:00 pm Where: Christ the King Lutheran Church 440 Horse Lake Rd, 100 Mile House What: Crafts, games, and fun learning about the love of Jesus!

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

• Until July 15 – The Cariboo Artist’s Guild is hosting a Children and Youth Art Competition with the theme – How I plan to spend my 2014 summer vacation. There are four age groups covering six to 18 years; entries must be handed in at Parkside Art Gallery by July 15. For information, call Laverne at 778-482-0482. • Until July 19 – Area artist Neil Pinkett is presenting, Appear and Disappear, at Parkside Art Gallery. The gallery is located at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. • July 10 – Darrel and Saskia Delaronde will be bringing their Concert with The Great Plains to the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre (501 Cedar Ave.) in 100 Mile House at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at Donex Pharmacy and Exquisite Florals ($12 at the door). for more information, call 250-395-4430. • July 11-13 – Hot July Nights Car & Bike Show roars into town with 100 Mile House Cruzers’ Rod Run kicking things off at 6:30 p.m. at the A&W parking lot on July 11. There’s a meet and greet at the same location from 1 to 8 p.m. on July 12. The Show ‘n Shine is at Centennial Park on July 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • July 11-13 – The Fourth Annual Tsq’escen Traditional Powwow will be held at the Canim Lake Band Arbour. Everyone welcome to enjoy a weekend of singing, drumming, dancing and camping. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Friday start at 7 p.m.; Saturday start at 1 p.m.; and noon Sunday start at noon. • July 11-20 – The Fourth Annual Million Dollar Charity Hole-In-One Contest is being held at the 108 Golf Resort driving range. For details, go to psalm23milliondollarholeinone.com. • July 12 – Watch Lake/Green Lake Community Associations hosts a gymkhana at the Green Lake Gymkhana Grounds off North Green Lake Road, starting at 10 a.m. • July 19-20 – Carriage driving event – popular and competitive Cariboo Trails CDE and Driving Clinic (July 19-20) – at Huber Ranch at the junction of Highway 97 and 70 Mile House. Dressage and obstacle cones, marathon and water hazard. • July 19-20 – Bighorn Archery Club hosts its Traditional 3D Shoot at the 100 Mile Snowmobile Clubhouse and trails. Registration 8 a.m. both days; shotgun start on Sunday. For more information, check the website at www. bighornarchery.com. • July 19-20 – Annual Scotty’s 100 Mile Mud Drags are slated for Scotty Lang’s property on Lilypad Road at 105 Mile. It’s a family event with contests for children and a concession. • July 20 – ParticipACTION and the Ministry of Health are bringing the Bring Back Play Funmobile to 100 Mile House and everyone is invited. The tour offers a van full of fun games, activities and giveaways. It will be at Centennial Park from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/bringbackplay, or www.ParticipACTION.com/bringbackplay.

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Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DL&DVFD) Ladies Auxiliary’s (LA) annual raffle tickets are now on sale at $2 each or three for $5. Tickets can be found periodically outside

Interlakes Market, or just ask any member. There are six wonderful prizes, including the Oklahoma Twister quilt, and several prizes chosen especially for men. All will be drawn at the LA’s Fall Dinner Dance on Oct. 25. Bingo schedule The LA’s family bingo is now ongoing upstairs at Deka Fire Hall, every Wednesday through Aug. 27. The doors open at 6.15 p.m. and play starts at 7. Come enjoy

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the game and the baketable raffle. The Super G pot currently stands at $600.

Magician Jesaja Class, 17, of Nemiah Valley wowed the audience at the Interlakes Canada Day celebrations with his magic tricks, while keeping the moose mountie company. The event was held at Interlakes Business Area on July 1.

Celebrations Congratulations to Interlakes grads who earned scholarships: Kimberly Rottluff, Mikayla Rottluff, Carissa Ruscheinsky and Nicole Weston.

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Well done, and good luck in your future studies. Birthday bubbly with added caviar goes to Joice Jenewein for a nice round number, while wedding anniversary congratulation are sent for Susan and Mel Grahn’s 26th, and Lorraine and Frank Jerema’s 27th.

the couple offers a regular Canadian menu at reasonable prices. At Interlakes Economic Association’s inaugural Farmers’ Market on June 28, Gary was seen roasting a pig. Shoppers at the market were entertained by the accomplished Front Porch group from the 108 Mile Ranch area.

New operators New at Interlakes Corner is The Hilltop Restaurant (previously Marcel’s) now being run by Cynthia Keri and Gary Prime of Lone Butte. Residents for three years,

Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • 13 to 93 meets at 7895 Dean Rd. in Bridge Lake on July 18, starting at 5 p.m. • Bridge Lake Community School will not meet in July.

Congratulations 2014 Grads of CFEC Early Care and Learning Centre, who were asked, “When you grow up, what do you want to be?”

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Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DL&DVFD) Ladies Auxiliary’s (LA) annual raffle tickets are now on sale at $2 each or three for $5. Tickets can be found periodically outside

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the game and the baketable raffle. The Super G pot currently stands at $600.

Celebrations Congratulations to Interlakes grads who earned scholarships: Kimberly Rottluff, Mikayla Rottluff, Carissa Ruscheinsky and Nicole Weston.

Emarie Demooy

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New operators New at Interlakes Corner is The Hilltop Restaurant (previously Marcel’s) now being run by Cynthia Keri and Gary Prime of Lone Butte. Residents for three years,

Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • 13 to 93 meets at 7895 Dean Rd. in Bridge Lake on July 18, starting at 5 p.m. • Bridge Lake Community School will not meet in July.

Congratulations 2014 Grads of CFEC Early Care and Learning Centre, who were asked, “When you grow up, what do you want to be?”

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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.

GREEN LAKE q The South Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual general meeting at Fred Potter Memorial Hall, 546 Green Lake South Rd., on July 12, starting at 10 a.m. All permanent and seasonal residents are welcome to attend this important meeting. The society is presenting a resolution to change the bylaw wording regarding capital expenditures. For more information, visit www. southgreenlakevfd.ca. 100 MILE q Christ the King Lutheran Church, 440 Horse Lake Rd., in 100 Mile House is hosting a free Vacation Bible School for children aged four-12 years at the church on July 14-18 from 9 a.m. to noon. There

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will be crafts, games and fun learning about the love of Jesus. Call Aaron at the church (250-395-5159) or e-mail christtheking100m@ gmail.com for more information or to register. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for non-perishable

donations from the general public. For drop-off information, call Debbra at Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 250-395-5155, or Loaves & Fishes Outreach at 250-395-2708, or the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre at 250-3954093, or the 100 Mile Food Bank at 250-395-3923.

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A knitting group at Carefree Manor presented 100 Mile House Fire Rescue chief Darrell Blades with 10 colourful afghans recently. The blankets were made from wool donated by the public and will be handed out to fire victims in the South Cariboo.

100 MILE q The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Early Years Program is accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the emergency food cupboard, including infant food and formula, baby wipes and diapers, infant summer wear, including sun hats and little swimmers diapers, children’s sunscreen and summer maternity wear. Donations accepted Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-3955155 for more information. 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.

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Donna Lace, left, and Katlin Smith prepared Scandinavian mid-summer flower crowns at the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market in 100 Mile House during a celebration of Multiculturalism Day in Canada on June 27.

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100 MILE q The North Central Appaloosa Club now meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the A&W in 100 Mile. For more information, contact Dennis at 250-395-4232.

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.

CLINTON q The Clinton Farmers’ Market is now open and it will run every Thursday until October. The market will be beside the Country Squire Gift Shop and will be open for business, starting at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 250-4592224.

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.

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.

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.

WATCH LAKE q The Watch Lake/ Green Lake Community Association meets the third Monday of every month at the Watch Lake Community Hall. There is a social at 7 p.m. and the meetings commence at 7:30. For more information or to book the Watch Lake Community Hall, call Tanya Richards at 250-456-7783

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Powwow packed with activities First Nations culture, heritage highlights annual powwow

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The Sixth Annual Tsq’escen (Canim Lake Band) Traditional Pow Wow will bring a whirlwind weekend of traditional dance and heritage drumming July 11-13. First Nations chiefs, dancers and drummers from around the province will join Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie, princesses, Elders and other members for a fun-filled powwow weekend at the Arbour. Powwow spokesperson Stacey Archie says it all gets underway in a warm-up on Friday night, with a Grand Entry of the chiefs at 7 p.m., and usually runs to about midnight. The main events begin on Saturday (July 12) with a Grand Entry at 1 p.m. and there will be special features throughout the day and early evening, she explains. Sunday’s Grand Entry begins at noon, and guests often turn

out early both days to check out the booths and watch the dancers prepare. “On behalf of the Canim Lake Band community, we welcome the public to come enjoy our traditional powwow with our culture and heritage, watch the dancing and listen to the drumming.” Vendors will have a large selection of wares, including moccasins, clothing, jewelry and art, Stacey notes. “The more vendors the better because it doesn’t only profit the powwow, but also profits the public.” She says special dances will recognize the dancers with prizes in different categories,

and outgoing princess Loghan Archie will perform her special farewell dance. A new dancer or dancers will also be welcomed into the powwow dance circuit in a special coming out ceremony, Stacey explains. She adds a Sweet Tooth Special will be presented by master of ceremonies Nelson Leon of Chilliwack, with a sugary surprise to be revealed. This year’s arena director/whipman is Jules Arnouse of Tappen, and the host drum will be on a rotation. Food vendors will offer refreshments and lunches with traditional foods, such as bannock and Indian tacos.

Stacey explains the band has a tradition of hosting free breakfasts at 7 a.m. and dinners at 5 p.m. in the band’s gymnasium (at the band office). “It is usually a cultural supper serving up dishes like salmon and deer. It is for whoever attends; it’s not just for First Nations.” Programs will be available for $2 and include a Toonie Raffle ticket. Canim Lake Band’s main village is situated approximately 30 kilometres east of 100

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Slime Fungus is just like what it sounds like, slime. It forms when the grass is overly wet for long periods of time. If you leave grass clippings on the lawn instead of raking them or bagging, this kind of fungus could start to appear.

Another thing that can easily cause dead spots in your grass is a broken, clogged, or inadequate sprinkler system. Often, without the homeowner knowing it, one of the sprinklers in the system will become clogged or broken, or just plain won’t have the pressure to reach to all areas of the grass. When this happens, the grass in the under-watered area will start to die. Either repair the sprinkler, or if it’s just inadequate to cover all the areas, then you might have to spend 5 minutes a few times a week watering that specific area by hand.

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runs and longer distance driving. The flip side is that the 4-cylinder is a very good in-city commuter and the lighter engine helps this Cherokee to corner, brake and manouevre better. The 9-speed automatic shifts quickly and smoothly, in fact I forgot it had so many cogs but it does improve fuel economy with a highway rating of 6.4L/100km with the 4-cylinder and 7.0L with the V6. Most Canadians will opt for the AWD versions thanks to our winter conditions, but here too there are more choices. Jeep has included three AWD systems. The first is a called Active Drive 1 with a selectable drive mode called Select-Terrain, for automatic, snow, mud and sand settings. The second is called Active Drive 2 and offers a two-speed mode for low speed crawling. The most aggressive system is Active Drive Lock, which comes in the off-road purpose-built Cherokee called Trailhawk. The Trailhawk is a ‘real’ Jeep; this is thanks to a locking rear differential and a host of electronic aids. The most impressive feature is the low speed crawling mode for both up and down hill tasks. Therefore, Jeep purists, yes there is a Cherokee for you. Verdict This new Cherokee is off to a fantastic start. Sales are strong and the sharp design is bringing in buyers, not shoving them away. The 2014 Cherokee could not be further away from the last model; this is a thoroughly modern SUV with go-anywhere capability and aroundtown refinement that needs to be experienced. The Lowdown Power: 184hp 2.4L 4-cylinder, and 271hp 3.2L V6. Fill-up: 9.9L/7.0L/100km (city/highway AWD) Sticker price: $23,695-$32,195

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