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Lac la Hache Elementary School students Gradie Fry, 11, left, Robin Fry, 10, and Sterling Fry, 10, started growing this pumpkin, the largest at the South Cariboo Fall Fair in 100 Mile House on Sept. 5-6, in mid-June with fellow students as part of a school project. The pumpkin plant was donated by Cariboo Plant Ranch. For more photos of the Fair, turn to B1.

Teachers' labour dispute festers Blame flies both directions in stalemate statements

Carole Rooney Free Press

The time when students are normally returning to school has turned instead into a period fraught with frustration and uncertainty, and teachers on picket lines and classroom doors shut to students. Veteran mediator Vince Ready walked away from recent meetings with the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), declaring he remains unable to mediate with the two sides at such an impasse. Meanwhile, finger-pointing has

reached another pinnacle of assigning Helmer says the key issue now is blame for the ongoing labour dispute. government’s refusal to obey a B.C. Education Minister Peter Supreme Court order to restore class Fassbender says the BCTF size and composition. The “made no substantive effort package recently tabled by to get anywhere near the BCPSEA has no language zone on wages and benefits” for returning special needs with “demands that would teachers, teacher assistants plunge B.C. into deficit.” and other stripped positions However, BCTF president to classrooms, he explains. Jim Iker says government Helmer says the province’s has made "no commitment Learning Improvement Fund MURRAY HELMER to increase funding to supto cover classroom support port the learning needs of needs is “not nearly enough.” our students, nor was there any Government's promised supports effort to move on salary.” don’t cost as much as what the BCTF Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers’ is asking for because of the difference Association president Murray between physical bodies and trained

educators, he says. “They are not willing to put anything in the collective agreement that is concrete around special needs teachers, counsellors, learning-assistance teachers and teacher-librarians.” He notes support staff “come a lot cheaper than teachers,” but won’t address the special needs support issue. Fassbender reiterates the parties should “let the courts decide,” yet what they are insisting upon at the table would undo any past or future court rulings, Helmer says. He explains BCPSEA removed one clause from the contract during the Continued on A4

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Lillian Cecil leaves legacy of love Musical, mentoring matriarch will be greatly missed

Carole Rooney Free Press

he community has lost a principal pioneer and memorable matriarch in the Aug. 10 passing of Lillian Cecil, Dowager Marchioness of Exeter, at age 90. Lillian Jane Cecil, also known as Lady Exeter, was a cornerstone in 100 Mile House for decades. The community became her home in 1954, when the early township was just beginning to boom under the mentorship of her new husband, Lord Martin Cecil (known as its modern-day founder), who predeceased her in 1988. Their daughter, Marina Cecil, recalls Lillian as a pioneering spirit, and a “mother to many people.” “My mother was a very energetic, enthusiastic, devoted woman, and very straightforward.”

ers Lloyd and Kathy Meeker and others. Lillian had previously joined the Emissaries group as a young woman, after she visited the Meekers with her mother and grandmother in 1948, and she and her mother decided to stay. It was there she met Martin, and in 1950, Lillian visited him in 100 Mile House. She formed fast and longterm friendships with several pillars of the community, such as the Marks and Oshanek families, who were already Martin’s good friends. Marina says Lillian was an “encompassing” matriarch who radiated a positive influence and changed the lives of many, she adds. She greatly loved all of her children – including Marina, her step-son, Michael Cecil, and the three Meeker children she and Martin took in after their parents

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Sadly, Lillian was predeceased by two beloved daughters, Sharon Call, born from her first, wartime marriage to Gregory Call, and Marina’s full sister, Janine Cecil, who died as an infant. Marina explains Lillian’s earlier life underwent a huge adjustment in 1954, when this strong and remarkable woman lost her (then) only daughter, Sharon, moved from Colorado to 100 Mile House, married Lord Martin Cecil, 7th Marquis of Exeter, and took in three orphaned children. Also during that same pivotal summer, Martin was installed as the new leader of the Emissaries of Divine Light and established a local headquarters for the spiritual organization based in Loveland, Colorado. This all happened very shortly after Sharon died at age 8 in a plane crash in San Francisco’s Oakland Bay, along with Emissaries found-

death (NancyRose, Lloyd Junior and Helen) – who all dearly loved her in return. Marina says Ross Marks managed Martin’s ranch and businesses in 100 Mile House, and became Lillian’s “rock” after her husband died, while his wife, Marcia Marks, lent much support as a dear friend and confidante. She adds her mother had a vast reserve of strength and was a huge support for her daughter all of her life, including when Marina’s own teenaged son, Dylan Castonguay, tragically died in a car crash in 2000. Lillian also mourned the loss of her granddaughter, Angela Cecil, the daughter of Michael, and Nancy-Rose Cecil (Meeker), who died in 2008. However, Marina notes Lillian always persevered, and nurtured a great passion for music, gardening and sports throughout her life. She was very conscious of proper

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nutrition and ensured her family had healthy foods, including tending a greenhouse full of hothouse vegetables, as well as teaching others in both nutrition and natural childbirth. As there was a large community garden for all the Emissary members to cultivate and share in its produce, Lillian’s gardening efforts invariably led to abundant blooms that filled vases all around the home. Marina notes her mother was an accomplished pianist who went on to become a composer, orchestra conductor and choir teacher in 100 Mile House, and led many community and holiday concerts over the years. “Music was always her passion – always a big part of her world.”

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Marina adds Lillian also enjoyed many sports including cross-country skiing, tennis and cycling. Noting travel was a huge part of Lillian’s life, Marina says she always accompanied Martin in his Emissary work, but also made many trips with the children. She notes her parents often flew in their own plane, as Martin was a pilot, who also built the original 100 Mile House Airport and donated the land to the community. Marina recollects her parents often visited the Cecil family at its renowned, Elizabethan-era Burghley House in England, as well as making many trips to see Lillian’s relatives in Wisconsin, Colorado and Virginia. “Her suitcase was always packed.”

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) and the District of 100 Mile House are accepting applications for Grants for Assistance until Sept. 30. Local non-profit organizations may apply for projects, activities and events that strengthen and enhance the well-being of the community and promote volunteerism. Applications are available from the CRD and District offices in 100 Mile House, or on line at www. cariboord.bc.ca and www.100milehouse. com.

PARENT PAYMENTS Registration is now open for the Temporary Education Support for Parents from the Ministry of Finance at www.bcparentinfo. ca/parent-supportresources. A paper registration form is also available by calling toll-free to l-877-387-3332. Parents may receive $40 for each student aged 12 and under attending B.C. public schools for every day the student is not in school as a result of the labour disruption. Current local school updates are online at www.sd27.bc.ca.

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Lillian, left, and Martin Cecil posed for a snapshot together in the 1950s.

The province is presenting B.C. 4-H with $87, 000 in funding, as well as expanding B.C.’s Century Farm Award categories. The funding grant will support B.C. 4-H programs that help build youth development and leadership in local 4-H clubs throughout the province. Century Farm Awards honour agricultural organizations that have been active for 100 years. More award information is online at www. agf.gov.bc.ca/regional/ CenturyFarmAwards/ CenturyFarms.htm.

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ambulance service dur- come from the current ing the day (or night). health-care budget, On-call paramedics as there isn’t going to are paid $2 an be any more hour when they money to throw make themat the problem, selves available she explains. awaiting medi“Part of the cal emergency solution has calls to come in, been accomso understaffed plished in Judy ambulance stathe collective Darcy tions are left agreement operating part that was time. ratified between the Says Darcy: “One life facilities and the Health lost is too many... action Employers’ Association is needed now, not one of B.C., and that adds or two years from now.” a minimum of 80 Cariboo-Chilcotin full-time equivalent Donna Barnett says paramedic positions she has not discussed throughout the provparticular communities ince. with ambulance short“What we’ve been ages, so can’t speak to discussing – and we do specifics. have a model – is that “I have had discus- paramedics could help sions for years about with triage and other the challenges that tasks at community rural and remote com- health centres.” munities face with A model used in paramedic/ambulance Nova Scotia proved this station staffing, when it collaboration of health comes to the part-time services also helped issue. It’s still there, and in reducing overnight it is an issue in a lot hospital emergency of communities. We all department closures in know that.” remote and rural comThe solution has to munities.

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The BC NDP claim the B.C. Liberals are “putting lives at risk by failing to invest in rural paramedics” to improve ambulance services. This outcry follows the death of a First Nations man on Haida Gwaii who suffered a heart attack and died at home while awaiting an ambulance. The local paramedic wasn’t available, so a paramedic was brought in from Sandspit – a 20-minute ferry ride and then a 20-kilometre drive away. NDP health critic Judy Darcy says the BC Ambulance Service is a provincial responsibility, and no community should be without life-saving paramedic service. She explains people can’t afford to be full-time paramedics because the pay is low and inconsistent, which means they take day jobs, leaving rural communities without

Paramedics “are the lifeline” for citizens in remote areas, Barnett says, adding $2 an hour “doesn’t encourage anybody” to become a paramedic. Collaboration could provide paramedics more full-time hours at a regular pay rate, she explains. The local MLA says on-call paramedics could also potentially help with specific populations in rural communities during their idle times, such as assisting elderly patients in the home, to remain available but at a higher pay rate than $2/hour. “These are ideas being worked with in the Health Ministry. And, I know that Ontario has a model, and they’ve had great success.” The Ministry of Health is working actively with BC Emergency Health Services to seek system improvements, and she is also working “very closely” with the ministry and the Rural

Fassbender rejects binding arbitration size and composition at the local table and it will be in place from here forward and the court ruling will become null and void...." Meanwhile, the province has an appeal underway for the earlier court order. “[Premier Christy Clark] says class composition is her number 1 issue, but it makes no sense, because the Supreme Court of B.C. ruled a resolution to class composition and

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talks with Ready, apparently to appease the teachers’ union, but left in another one that shuts out any court decisions. “Clause E-81 said whatever the ruling of the court of appeal, either party had 30 days to intervene and cancel all aspects of the collective agreement entirely. “However, clause E-80 remains, and it says we will negotiate something around class

put it in place, and they are challenging that in court.” Yet another disagreement has arisen regarding Iker’s suggestion on Sept. 5 that the dispute go to binding arbitration. Fassbender says he declined the offer because it is “another empty effort to give parents and teachers a false hope” there is a simple

way to resolve the dispute. Despite this refusal by the minister, the BCTF will apply further pressure by holding a vote today (Sept.10). This vote will ask its members if they will agree to end the strike and return to classrooms in the event government reverses its current stance and agree to binding arbitration.

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First Nations reject Gibraltar deal TNG withdraws from revenue-sharing negotiations

Carole Rooney Free Press

The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG), along with ?Esdilagh First Nation, have declined to sign an Economic Community D e v e l o p m e n t Agreement (EDCA) with the province of British Columbia for the Gibraltar Mine. A TNG releases states the provincial status quo for revenue sharing agreements with First Nations is not acceptable in the wake of the recent federal Tsilhqot’in title decision and Mount Polley Mine disaster. Noting Gibraltar Mine is located less than one kilometre

from ?Esdilagh reserve their own pipers’. lands, these groups “My understanding is say they won’t budge that Soda Creek [Indian on an agreement until Band] just recently the province got a $125,000 “fundamencheque from tally changes the provincial its approach” government to engagement as part of their and benefitrevenue sharsharing with ing agreement First Nations with them on Russell on major projGibraltar.” Hallbauer ects. The TNG/?Taseko presiEsdilagh release dent and CEO Russell cites reasons that Hallbauer says he does include “extremely low not understand why amounts of revenue they won’t approve sharing often resulting a deal with the prov- from the terms of the ince that gives them a ECDAs” such as “the share in revenues from unfortunate $4,500” Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine. that the Williams Lake “I have no idea why Indian Band received in the TNG and ?Esdilagh a total annual payment won’t sign and agree to from their ECDA for it; but they ‘march to Mount Polley Mine.

Hallbauer adds Mount Polley is owned by Imperial Metals, so is not one of Taseko’s mines. However, as Mount Polley is a much smaller mine than Gibraltar, this may explain a $4,500 payment that doesn’t reflect other, larger government payouts. “It means that Mount Polley is not making much money. For them to pay revenue shares, they have to have revenue that they can share.” These agreements are typically based on mines paying capital back to lenders first, before the government – or anyone else – gets a portion of revenues, Hallbauer notes.

He adds that, signed or unsigned, the revenue sharing agreement with First Nations doesn’t affect Taseko or Gibraltar financially. “It’s their issue if they don’t want to accept the revenue ... why would they not want to do it? It’s basically a gift from the provincial government for helping move things forward.” In their reasoning, TNG and ?Esdilagh also point to “extensive” releases that First Nations are required to sign which diminish their right to pursue compensation for any damages mining does to the land, such as from the Mount Polley Mine disaster.

Provincial government investigated on witholding Mount Polley's potential risk British Columbia’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham will investigate whether the provincial government should have notified the public about potential risks relating to the Mount Polley mine under section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). “My office has been closely monitoring recent events involving the Mount Polley mine tailings-pond breach, which has significantly impacted the people and lands of B.C.’s Cariboo region,” said Denham. “In the aftermath of the breach, concerns are being raised about what government knew

about the condition of the Mount Polley mine and whether the public should have been notified of potential risks before the disaster occurred. “After reviewing all publicly available information about the Mount Polley incident, and in light of a complaint received by my office, I have decided to investigate whether government was legally bound to disclose information about the Mount Polley mine to British Columbians under section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.” Section 25 of FIPPA imposes a legal requirement on public bodies to provide citizens with timely information in

two circumstances: where there is an imminent and significant risk of harm to the environment or to health or safety of the public; or where information is, for any other reason, clearly in the public interest. In December 2013, the commissioner published a comprehensive investigation report about a public body’s duty to warn under section 25 of FIPPA.

The report determined that public bodies do not fully understand their obligations to inform the public in such cases. The report made three recommendations, including policies and training for public bodies and their employees specific to section 25, and a legislative amendment that would mandate public bodies to disclose information in

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British Columbia’s debt grows by $4 billion

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She notes the new bridges in Centennial Park, the sewage lagoon’s rapid infiltration upgrades, the new Gateway water supply, improvements made to The Lodge complex and several other local capital projects have come about over the past decade thanks to the province’s Towns for Tomorrow grants. “All that helps municipalities like 100 Mile House pay their capital so they don’t have to go direct to the taxpayer to get the money to do these projects. Those types of things are never recognized by the Opposition.” However, Brooks

points to Clark’s leadership specifically when, he notes, that when Gordon Campbell led the BC Liberals to power in 2001, B.C.’s debt-torevenue was the second lowest among Canadian provinces (at 83.4 per cent for 2000/01). However, according to a 22-year public accounts’ debt list over the four years before that it was 102.4 (1999/2000) and 103.1 (1998/99) per cent under the NDP, and two years later, under Campbell’s leadership, it was at 104.5. To view the 19922014 debt-to-revenue history, visit www.bcco nservative.ca.

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“There are hospitals, and other health-care facilities throughout this province. Take a look at the highways; take a look at the Cariboo Connector. Take a look at the schools, all having to be earthquake-protected. “All [Brooks] has to do is look at the capital costs that have been put into these facilities that have created jobs, which have given people better health-care service, better highways and safer schools.” While Brooks is correct in the sense that the debt payments have increased, she explains the B.C. Liberal government “has the ability to make the payments” to preserve B.C.’s current AAA credit rating. “That’s how the system works.” The B.C. Liberals took over a crumbling infrastructure along with their role as the province’s leaders, Barnett adds. “We are still playing catch-up from the 1990s when there was no capital improvement. You can let your [highways, bridges and schools] deteriorate, but we don’t choose to do that.”

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and investors ... to get some job “How can you be against that? creation here.” “Yes, it’s an expensive Badke adds he does not believe a endeavour; we don’t deny that. A local resident says efforts $15-million pool complex is going Everything in society costs by local governments to obtain to attract investors or buyers. money, and this would be a taxpayers’ opinion on an aquatic “They’re going to be looking at long-term investment.” centre would be better spent on reasonable property prices, reaThe current estimate is based projects to attract new sonable taxes and security on a maximum capital cost revenue. of their investment. without factoring in the anticiLarry Badke says he “It isn’t just about a pated grants, donations and owns two properties pool.... I have no prob- other funding sources, she adds. within the South Cariboo lem paying a reasonable “I do respect [Badke’s] opinion. Recreation boundary amount of tax toward By all means, it is valuable input that would be affected by recreation.” and it is a democratic society. any increases. Williams Lake has a “We’re all trying to contribute Larry “I think it’s a ridicupool, yet lost 321 resi- to this community and keeping Badke lous amount of tax to be dents between 2001 and it strong and, therefore, you do, placed on property own2011, Badke says. sometimes, have to make some ers.” “Pool or no pool, people in investments and there are always The Cariboo Regional District the workforce don’t move to, or going to be some risks.” (CRD) has indicated it will remain in, a community without She explains local realtors have increase property taxes by $135 employment opportunities. told her the lack of aquatic recreper $100,000 of the assessed “I believe it’s a deterrent, it’s ation negatively affects attracting property value, and is currently going to have a negative new residents. conducting telephone surveys to affect on the real estate “Based on this provgauge the appetite of affected market ... [being] faced ince’s cost of living and residents for a referendum. with a 20-25 per cent tax costs of real estate, 100 Noting the current proposal increase.” Mile still looks pretty would leave him with about a $650 However, SCAS spokesdarn appealing, even with total annual hit, Badke says this person Lori Fry says that kind of increase.” “extreme” level of increase should calling the $15.1-million However, Badke says Lori not be considered in an area that’s building cost “excessive” building costs may actuFry “economically depressed.” is a matter of opinion. ally end up higher, and “The CRD and the District of “In today’s society, that the feasibility study done 100 Mile House have brought this is actually a fairly small number for the aquatic centre projects the to the [public forum] – the South ... with the long-term health ben- revenue would cover 33 per cent Cariboo Aquatic Society [SCAS] efits ... you are going to save in of its operational costs. could not have done this on their other departments.” “The balance is going to be own – and they’ve presented this at Fry explains she will supleft on the shoulders of the taxa time when we are a mess in this port the majority decision, but payer. area as far as the economy goes. personally believes low-impact “People should be doing “The [local politicians] could aquatic exercise is the “most ben- research on their own to find out be directing a little more of their eficial” activity for building and what this is all about, what these time and efforts into trying to retaining health, especially for an costs are and how it could pospromote this area with industry aging population. sibly affect them.” Free Press

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Listening, acting builds support

estern Canadians have a few action-oriented words of advice to resource developers. They know that you create jobs and income. They know about your efforts to build communities and protect the environment. But they want you to improve. Resource industries looking to build support need to spend more time in communities learning about their expectations. A poll commissioned by the Canada West Foundation provides revealing clues of what they might learn. Our pollster, Ipsos Reid, surveyed residents in the four western provinces, plus Ontario for comparison purposes. The purpose was to test peoples’ attitudes, and it found a number of examples of polarization. For example, the most common reason given for trusting forestry was environmentally sustainable practices; the most common reason for not trusting

forestry was that it does not resource industries expand. follow sustainable practices. However, performance For energy and mining, is seen as lagging in supporters see economic environmental protection, benefits and detractors see health and safety, and profit motives. contributions to local The dichotomy is clear. The communities. question is what to do about The survey also explored it, and how to find the right perceptions of the role of balance between government. improving Western performance and Canadians believe communicating that governments what is being exert the strongest done. influence For example, on resource respondents development, expressed strong followed in concern over order by nonpublic health government Len Coad and safety even agencies (including though resource industry companies already meet associations), regulatory a very high standard. Our tribunals, conservation outreach needs to focus on agencies, environmental understanding and closing NGOs, the general public and the gap between performance Aboriginal Canadians. and expectations. Respondents said that one Westerners, and especially of their main reasons to Albertans, see energy trust resource industries is contributing more strongly to government regulation, yet the economy than farming. they are looking for better They also see resources as a outcomes in key regulatory key contributor to our future, areas, such as environmental and want to see all four protection and health and

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ost, if not all, British Columbia drivers are getting sick and tired of paying through the nose to a Crown corporation that has a monopoly on basic automobile insurance rates. The B.C. Liberals’ favourite cash cow – the Insurance Corporation of B.C. - is looking for a 5.2 per cent hike to basic auto insurance rates, which includes a small carry-over from last year’s 5.2 jump. If approved, it would total a 10.4 per cent hike in two years. ICBC formally requested the increase on Aug. 29 by filing the application to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC). However, the Crown corporation wants the hike to take effect Nov. 1 on an interim basis, while BCUC mulls over the application. The public auto insurer stated it needs the extra money because of the escalating costs for payouts for pain and suffering, and future care and loss of wages claims. Bodily injury claims in 2013 totalled $1.9 billion – up $500 million from the previous year. ICBC noted distracted driving is one of the major causes for the increase in injury claims costs. The Crown corporation claims the increase to basic automobile insurance would only cost the “average” driver an extra $3 a month, or $36 a year. Meanwhile, the BC NDP point out that since Premier Christy Clark took office, the B.C. Liberals have increased rates by 23 per cent, or $140 more a year for average drivers. The Opposition party also notes it’s also a good bet ICBC rates will go up by a similar amount next year. The bigger issue is the provincial government is continually taking money from ICBC and sliding it into general revenue – to be spent where necessary. The B.C. Liberals have budgeted to withdraw $200 million from ICBC this year, $155 million in 2015, and $125 in 2016. They siphoned out $237 in 2013 and $576 million in 2010. However, the Clark government claims the dividends it pulls from the Crown corporation only come out of the optional insurance division, and doesn’t affect basic insurance side of the operation. While ICBC has a monopoly on basic insurance, it doesn’t have that advantage in optional insurance. Its revenue on that side of the ledger has been soft ever since private insurance companies have been able to compete. Regardless, it’s one corporation and it’s hammering British Columbians with fee hikes. Another irksome issue is the way the B.C. Liberals led into yet another hike for basic insurance in a way that would blunt the drivers’ displeasure. Prior to the increase, ICBC announced it made a mistake on some billings it had sent out starting in 2008, and would either be providing cheques to those drivers who over paid, or forgiving those who under paid.

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safety. If governments can better understand and deliver the regulatory outcomes people are looking for, it will help build trust and support. If governments deliver on economic benefits, environmental protection and societal development, then public support for resource development will grow. Fail to find that balance and individual projects will be dogged by broader issues. Resource industries and governments must be willing to learn from communities, rather than vice versa. Just ask them what matters and what to do about it. Act on what they say. And stay miles away from lightning rod positions like pointing to increased costs or competitiveness as a reason for not acting or even for constraining your willingness to act. Len Coad is the director of the Centre for Natural Resources Policy at the Canada West Foundation, which exclusively focuses on policies that shape the quality of life in western Canada.

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Journalist: send in the army To the editor: This is an open letter to federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq. I’m a journalist in the Cariboo region of British Columbia and am writing to encourage the federal government to take some leadership action on the clean up of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach that occurred Aug. 4, 2014. I’ve written an opinion piece

about this incident and the lack of action by powers that be. I believe they are understaffed and not taking this devastating breach of mining effluent into our pristine environment seriously enough. My question to the federal government, why not bring in the army to give the manpower needed. And yes, send the bill to Imperial Metals whose ineptitude caused the problem. Meanwhile the salmon are

Anonymous criticism not helpful To the editor: We know that all local event organizers who welcome spectators go out of their way to ensure these spectators have a great experience while visiting their events. We welcome visitors to talk with competitors and with ourselves, the organizers. That being said, it is sometimes difficult to speak with every person if they happen to arrive when we are busy with some other aspect of our event. We also feel that any spectator wishing information or assistance has at least some responsibility to ask for help. We really do like to get feedback on our hospitality, whether it be positive or negative. Although an anonymous phone

call and the defacing of our direction sign by printing “spectators not welcome” on it does get our attention, it does nothing to explain how we failed to make the experience a good one for one particular spectator who will not identify herself. Nor does it allow us to improve upon some unknown aspect of the experience. To those spectators who attended our Sandhill Lea Ranch Sheep Dog Trial, whether we had the pleasure of spending individual time with you or not, thank you so much for attending our event and showing an interest in the sport we love. Lorne and Lynn Landry 100 Mile House

returning to Quesnel Lake and the Fraser River system, and action is needed imminently before the rain and snow make it impossible to do anything. Quesnel Lake and Mount Polley are located in the Interior Rainforest of B.C., so the

region is subject to heavy precipitation. I am writing this as an open letter to you, and copying it to the Prime Minister and our MP Dick Harris (Cariboo-Prince George). Please take some action on this

as the federal environment minister and demonstrate to us that you recognize the seriousness of this environmental disaster.

To the editor: I would like to correct some misinformation from an Aug. 27 letter, headlined Liberals failing students, on page A9 of the 100 Mile House Free Press. To be clear, at no point did the Ministry of Children and Family Development send any information to parents or its contractors regarding funding for programs not being available. Contrary to the commentary in

Judy Darcy’s letter, the ministry will be providing Supported Child Development (SCD) funding to cover in-school hours for families with special needs children who are currently accessing services. This is consistent with previous extended school closures. All contracted agencies that deliver SCD supports to families with children with special needs have been informed and parents should contact their SCD service

provider to make arrangements. Additionally, lower income parents who are currently receiving child care subsidies from the Ministry of Children and Family Development are eligible to continue receiving the full-day subsidy rate until school re-opens.

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Reader not impressed with recycle bin To the editor: Finally, the long-awaited recycle bins at the Watch Lake landfill, which residents were looking forward to in April, have arrived. I am sure you have all seen it right there next to the attendant’s shelter. It’s a three-foot square wooden box with bottles stencilled on the lid. I originally thought the wooden box was made by the attendants to assist with recycling efforts. But when I asked about it, the attendant advised the recycle box was

made and provided by the Cariboo Regional District. Surely, all those tax dollars being collected for the purpose of improved landfill and recycling

efforts should have provided more than a wooden box for bottles. Ed Ryhal Watch Lake

Grateful grocery shopper To the editor: I would like to say a huge thank you to the person who turned in my purse to Safeway after I left it in the bottom of a grocery cart.

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Factory model fading for schools In short, there will be a negotiated Some B.C. teachers have begun settlement, eventually. The union chose to advertising tutoring services online. begin the strike, and now must find a way With distance learning and other online to end it. education options expanding in all The government’s position in this dispute 60 public school districts, the digital is unlike any of the many that preceded revolution is unfolding quickly. it. And it points the way to an The B.C. government made evolution of education that a couple of announcements cannot be stopped. in April, one about moving to The announcement of a $40digital versions of textbooks a-day payment for days lost and another about a digital during a fall strike for children merger of 1,600 school libraries under 13 was greeted with with public and post-secondary scorn by the BCTF and its echo schools. Growth of options chambers. Parents won’t be accelerates. bribed, they want school, not Largely drowned out by the daycare, it’s an insult, went the noise of 1970s-style industrial Tom refrain. labour strife, the B.C. public Fletcher Before the first week of the school curriculum is being fall strike was over, nearly two refashioned for this new age. thirds of eligible parents had enrolled, Among its goals is to “allow teachers faced with pickets at their schools and and students the flexibility to personalize real and mounting child care and tutoring their learning experience to better meet costs. The union executive, collecting their each student’s individual strengths and hefty salaries while teachers do without needs.” even token strike pay, said members who One of B.C.’s early models for selfare parents should refuse the money. directed learning is Thomas Haney

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he B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s latest demand, for binding arbitration on selected pocketbook issues of its members, is going nowhere. This follows months of the union’s insistence on mediation. First a B.C. Supreme Court judge met with both sides and walked away. Then the BCTF’s preferred choice, Vince Ready, agreed that mediation won’t fix the current version of the mess he last examined in 2007. BCTF president Jim Iker announced the arbitration gambit on Friday, in one of the webcasts he uses to rally the union’s exhausted membership. Education Minister Peter Fassbender replied that with five minutes’ notice to the government’s chief negotiator and lacking specifics on what would be subject to arbitration, the proposal would forfeit the government’s mandate to control costs. “This government will not raise taxes in order to provide a settlement to one union that does not reflect what the other public sector has done,” Fassbender said.

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secondary in Maple Ridge, where senior high students are expected to make their own way through course work, learning to manage their own time. It was here that the first couple of Grade 12 students showed up last week to begin making up for lost time from the strike that set in last spring. Self-directed study has become a crash course. Private schools are also swamped with applications from Grade 12 students looking for particular courses they will need by next year. In the short term, Fassbender says the lost strike days will likely have to be restored to the school schedule. “Do you put it on at the end of the year? Do you take it out of spring break? Do you take it out of Christmas holidays? My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said. In the longer term, the whole factory model of school is on the way out. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province Mount Polley confirms some layoffs WILLIAMS LAKE - Thirty hourly and 11 salaried employees have been laid off as a result of the Aug. 4 Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach, Imperial Metals confirmed Tuesday. “We have 336 employees on the payroll right now and cannot make any predictions on future layoffs because the situation is fluid and subject to change,” said Steve Robertson, vice-president of corporate affairs, adding it is mostly staff from the mine involved in on-site cleanup and mine-related activities. While the focus is on cleanup and remediation, the company will have to fully plan out the process before it can talk about when the mine could possibly restart, he explained. Pedestrians narrowly missed by reckless driver KELOWNA - Two Kelowna women seemingly working on a Thelma and Louise impression were arrested after nearly running down two people on a crosswalk while trying to evade police. While conducting patrols in the area of Highway 33 Sept. 2, a Mountie observed a black Mustang travelling west bound near Bryden Road. "The officer queried the vehicle’s license plate and found that the vehicle was registered to a woman who had outstanding Canada Wide warrants…" said Const. Kelly Brett. "When the officer went to engage the vehicle and pull it over using his lights and sirens, the black Mustang failed to stop for police by speeding away, fishtailing, failing to obey traffic control devices and travelling into oncoming traffic. "The vehicle travelled at high speeds dangerously through a residential and school zone area almost hitting two pedestrians crossing the street." “When I realized there were pedestrians at the cross walk as well as an active school in session I quickly turned off my lights and sirens and stopped at the side of the road," said Const. Sheldon Herman of the Kelowna RCMP. The officer was able to keep an eye on the vehicle from a distance and eventually arrest the 53 year old female driver and the 35 year old passenger.

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report 100 Mile RCMP responded to 106 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Wildlife sightings 100 Mile House RCMP fielded two calls for animals sightings during the weekend. The first was a cougar sighting near the intersection of Horse Lake and Mercer roads. The second was a pair of bears in a yard near the 6600 block of Highway 97 at 93 Mile House. The bears were on the porch at the residence, but were scared off by the owner. Prohibited driver caught On Sept. 5, 100 Mile Traffic Services and 100 Mile House RCMP conducted a series of roadside check stops, focusing on the National Day of Enforcement Against Impaired Drivers. At one of the locations, a vehicle approached the officers while straddling the centreline. The male driver was stopped and identified, as he was known to be a prohibited driver. An approved

Impaired driving On Sept. 4, 100 Mile House RCMP and 100 Mile Traffic Services responded to a series of complaints of a possible impaired driver in the Canim Lake area. Upon attendance in Forest Grove, the suspect vehicle was located while being driven on Bakken Road. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver identified. He displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. An approved screening device was administered at the scene and the result was a fail. The driver declined a second roadside test. He was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. The driver

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also determined to be unlicensed and a vehicle-impound candidate. The vehicle was towed and impounded for a minimum of 30 days. Bicycle recovered A 21-speed blue & white mountain bicycle was recovered last week on Cariboo Trail. If you are missing a bike matching this description, contact the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456. A detailed description or confirmation of the serial number will be required to claim the bike. 100 Mile RCMP responded to 126 complaints and calls for service from Aug. 25 to Sept. 1. Ditched driver Shortly before 8 a.m. on Aug. 31, 100 Mile RCMP were dispatched to a single-vehicle incident in the industrial park in 100 Mile House. Upon attendance, the male driver was located attempting to get the vehicle out of the ditch. He displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. An approved roadside screening device was administered. The results of both samples were fails. The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. The damaged vehicle was towed

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screening device was administered and the result was a fail. The driver was detained and returned to 100 Mile House Detachment where two breath samples were obtained. The results of the breath tests did not meet the threshold for charge approval; however, the driver was issued a 90-day administrative driving prohibition. He was released on an appearance notice for provincial court in 100 Mile House on Dec. 9 for driving while prohibited and driving without a licence.

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Vehicle towed At 2:20 a.m. on Aug. 31, 100 Mile RCMP came across the scene of a single-vehicle incident. Witnesses had removed the driver who was the lone occupant from the vehicle. The driver displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. The driver was taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital for an assessment. An approved screening device was administered and the result was a fail. The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.

RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 97 south-bound into 100 Mile House from Lac la Hache, and the vehicle was intercepted in 100 Mile House. The male driver from the Riske Creek area displayed symptoms of liquor consumption and an approved screening device was administered at the scene, and the result was a fail. The driver requested the opportunity to provide a second sample, which was also a fail. The driver met the established criteria and was subsequently issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.

Rollover injuries Shortly after 6 p.m. on Aug. 30, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a single-vehicle incident on Highway 24 at Lac des Roches. A pickup truck had left the roadway and rolled down a steep embankment. Both the occupants suffered minor injuries and were treated by the ambulance crew at the scene. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Excessive speed There were a number of driving complaints during the long weekend. 100 Mile Traffic Services were working on the highway and one individual from the Lower Mainland was caught on radar operating his vehicle 74 km/h over the posted speed limit. He was issued a ticket for excessive speed and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Dozens of 100 Mile House residents had to vacate downtown homes and buildings because of a nearby natural gas leak on Sept. 4. FortisBC employees worked on a natural gas line near 100 Mile Junior Secondary School on Cedar Avenue when a fitting blew and a large leak started around 11:15 a.m., explains 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue chief Darrell Blades. “They were pretty fortunate because the welder was in the hole and just starting to weld when it blew.” The 400 block of Cedar Avenue was evacuated, including a daycare, apartment complexes, residential buildings, the library

and the South Cariboo Business Centre. A strong sulphur-like odour hung in the air downtown for hours and the area was cordoned off by local RCMP. (Natural gas is odourless, but a chemical called mercaptan is added to give it a rotten egg-like smell so the potentially deadly gas can be detected.) Thirty-one people registered with the District of 100 Mile House, which set up a reception centre at its office on Birch Avenue, not far from the evacuation area, where they were fed dinner. The evacuation order was lifted around 8 p.m. Blades praised first responders and the work by FortisBC in stopping the leak and thanked residents and businesses for

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Nominations open for election

Nomination packages are available now in 100 Mile House and Clinton in preparation for the 2014 Local Government Election that will be held Nov. 15. Electors may pick them up at the District of 100 Mile House office at 385 Birch Ave. during regular office hours. The District nomination period will be open from 9 a.m. on Sept. 30 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 10 for returning completed packages to the district office. The District will hold one advance voting opportunity on Nov. 5 in the District office council chambers (Fourth Street entrance). The District also offers voting by mail for electors who have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote in person; or who expect to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and at the times of advance voting.

Mail ballots will be available on Oct. 27 by request, sent along with your name and address, to the Chief Election Officer.

The District uses the most current version of the Provincial Voters List. If you are not on the current voters list on voting day, your registration can be completed on-site and will be forwarded to Elections BC. For more information on District of 100 Mile House elections, contact chief election officer Tammy McDermid at 250-395-2434 or e-mail to tmcdermid@ dist100milehouse.bc.ca. Nomination packages are also available for candidates for the Village of Clinton during regular office hours

Time to talk turkey on taxes, budgets

The time has come for area taxpayers who wish to understand and comment on where their hard-earned money will go next year to step up and join in the planning discussions. The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is holding its annual town-hall meetings series in various communities, including in the South Cariboo directorial areas. These town-halls will seek public input on the budget and services, and related impacts on property taxation, prior to preparing its 2015 budget and financial plan. The first town-hall, for Area H (Forest Grove/Canim Lake), took place previously, on July 18. The next one happens tonight (Sept. 10), 5-7 p.m., in the District of 100 Mile House council chambers off Fourth Street at 385 Birch Ave. Then, another townhall takes place in Area

G (108 Mile Ranch/ Lac la Hache) tomorrow, Sept. 11, 5-7 p.m. at the 108 Mile Ranch Community Hall at 4925 Telqua Drive. For Area L (Horse Lake/Lone Butte/ I n t e r l a k e s / Wa t c h Lake/N. Green Lake) on Sept. 30, 5-7 p.m at the Lone Butte Community Hall, 5994 Little Ft. Hwy 24. Each of these meetings is geared toward impacts to the communities in which they are being held, and will have the area director and CRD staff on hand to answer questions and listen to area residents express their ideas and concerns. All of the meetings include an open house beginning at 5 p.m. and a presentation which begins at 5:30 p.m. The 30-minute open house offers a chance for more informal information gathering and discussion, which will also be possible after the presentation.

at the Village office at 1423 Cariboo Hwy., where the completed forms will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Oct. 10. Advance poll voting for Clinton takes place Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Village office council chambers. For further information on Village of Clinton elections, contact chief election officer Tom Dall at 250459-2261. A nomination must be made by at least two qualified nominators. A

person is qualified to be nominated to hold office as a member of local government if they are a Canadian citizen, aged 18 or older, a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Program November 2014 Please remember to save your shoeboxes this summer to fill up for our Fall Shoebox Program. Since 1990 OCC Shoeboxes are sent internationally to countries in conflict and/or poverty. Please help a child in these desperate situations. 100 Mile and Area Collection centre dates are from November 17 - 23, 2014 Locations for collection will be posted in early October. In 2013 Canada donated over 664,000 gift filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Thank you all for your kind contributions to our international Shoebox Program. Paul & Karen Scott, 100 Mile Area Collection Coordinators

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This year marks the 34th Annual Terry Fox Run and 100 Mile House run organizer Shannon Pennicott invites residents to help keep Terry’s message alive. Pennicott, who has been touched by cancer herself, notes the Terry Fox Run is a longstanding tradition in 100 Mile House – since 1985. “We’ve all learned about Terry, even through school, and I think it is important to keep that [momentum] going.” Donna White, Provincial Director for the Terry Fox Foundation British Columbia and Yukon, says it funds research of all kinds of cancer towards conquering this disease. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank Shannon for her continued dedication to the run, and extend the invitation to the community of 100 Mile House to join her on run day.” It is an enjoyable day and a good cause, Pennicott says, adding everyone has been affected by cancer in one way or another. This year’s National Run Day event takes place Sept. 14 at the South Cariboo Visitor Information Centre at the intersection

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of Highway 97 and Airport Road at 11 a.m. Registration/check-in is at 10 a.m. The runs are a non-competitive, all-inclusive, and family-oriented activity where participants can run, walk, or bike for a 1-, 5- or 10-kilometre run. “We are going to focus on the 5-km run, if anyone wants to do the 10 km they can just do it twice.” Beginning last year, organizers decided to change it up and leave the concrete behind in the 5-km run. “We actually go up through the campground and down through the new bridge trail down by the

[Bridge Creek falls in Centennial Park].” Pennicott notes the 1.5-km marsh trail section of the run is wheelchair-accessible, but the longer runs that traverse along the park waterfall trails are not. Dogs on leash are welcome, and water and juice will be provided to participants after the run. The registration is free, or by voluntary donation – there is no minimum pledge, she adds. Participants may be individuals, recognized as a corporate team, or a member of Terry’s Team of cancer survivors. Pennicott encourages businesses to put out a

challenge to their peers, but everyone who wishes to can raise pledges for the run. There is an option to register ahead online at www.terryfox.org/Run, and cancer survivors or patients will receive a free, special T-shirt, and other registrants can order a run T-shirt. The T-shirts will also be available at the site on run day, Pennicott adds. The website also offers a means to raise funds online, download a pledge sheet, donate to a participant, fundraising tips and other run tools. Folks are also welcome to just show up for the run and register on-site at 10 a.m.

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Sept. 20 at the Clinton Memorial Hall. The Clinton Lions Club currently consists of 12 members, although they expect up to 75 Lions and Lionesses to attend. The original Clinton Lions Club was founded in 1964 with 22 members, of which Ev Timms remains the only active member. The Lions Club has made many contributions to the community over the years and are always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining or would like more informa-

tion on the celebration please call Lois at 250459-7729 or Bernie at 250-459 -2409. Soap Box Derby There will a soap box derby on the School House Hill on Sept. 13, hosted by the Spirit of Clinton Committee. For more info and to register call 250-4597013 or 250-459-7756 Upcoming events • Sept. 13- Clinton and District Outdoor Sportsmen Association Meeting at the Legion Basement at 7 p.m. • Sept. 18- Clinton Seniors Association

Regular Meeting at the Clinton Seniors Centre (following the potluck lunch) • Sept. 17 and 24 Clinton Quilters and Crafters meet at the Clinton Seniors Centre at 217 Smith Ave. at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. • Sept. 15, 22 and 29- Clinton Volunteer Fire Department meetings at the fire hall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. • Sept. 16, 23 and 30 - Stitch 'n Time meet at the Clinton Health Centre, 7-9 p.m. No experience needed, bring your own supplies.

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a total of 23 per cent – $140 more every year for the average driver. Because of ICBC’s “policy of rate smoothing,” the New Democrats note drivers can expect a rate hike

next year that is within 1.5 per cent of this year’s – that could mean yet another hike of as much as 6.7 per cent. “While Premier Clark claims she is not raising taxes, her government

is quietly raising hidden taxes that take money directly from the pockets of British Columbians,” says NDP finance critic Carole James. This rate hike comes

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ICBC wants to hike the rate British Columbia’s drivers are forced to pay for basic insurance. On Aug. 29, ICBC filed a basic insurance rate application with the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) asking for a 5.2 per cent increase to basic insurance rates. If the new application is approved, the Crown corporation states it will mean, on average, approximately $3 extra per month for customers – or another $36 per year. ICBC adds the request is needed to offset ongoing pressure from increasing injury claims costs, which cover payouts for pain and suffering, future care and loss of wages. Its bodily injury claims totalled $1.9 billion in 2013 – up by $73 million from 2012 and up by more than $500 million from five years ago. There are various factors contributing to the increasing number of injury claims, including the rapid adoption and use of personal electronic devices behind the wheel, ICBC notes. “Distracted driving is now the second lead-

ing cause of car crash fatalities in B.C., with an average of 88 people killed each year, and it’s the leading cause of rear-end crashes, which often result in injuries. “There are also various factors contributing to the increasing cost of injury claims we pay out, including higher legal and medical costs.” ICBC will ask BCUC to approve the increase effective Nov. 1 on an interim basis while the commission reviews the full application. In reaction to the ICBC’s Aug. 26 announcement, the NDP say the rate would be the B.C. Liberal’s latest blow to affordability for British Columbians.

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Interlakes youth enjoy annual Kids Space vacation at the end of July

By Diana Forster Interlakes’ youth group, Kids Space, which is sponsored by the Cariboo Presbyterian Church, provided 18 youngsters with a whale of a vacation at Interlakes Hall during the last week of July. Thanks to a $630 grant from the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre in 100 Mile House, the group was able to purchase a program. In the past, they have always written it themselves. Entitled “Weird Animals—Jesus’ love is one of a kind,” the story identifies with various people, telling them

that He loves them and is always there for them. Axol, an axolotl salamander from Mexico, defined the one “who is different;” Fern, the leafy sea dragon (who looks like a fish) defined the one who is “afraid;” Milton, the star-nosed mole was the one who was “left out;” Shred, the tenrec (like a hedgehog) was the one who “doesn’t understand;” and Iggy, the frilled lizard, defined the one who has “done wrong.” Celia Visscher’s grandchildren, Jackie, Jackson and Jonathon were the work crew, and her granddaughter, 15-year-old Darby Howard, provid-

ed the music. “They were wonderful,” said spokesperson Elaine Adams, “a huge help, and they did everything we asked with a smile. And we were delighted that several visiting children, either residents’ grandchildren or tourists’ children, joined us for the fun.” Kids Space is also most grateful to adult helpers: Elaine Adams, Cathy Cant, Deidre Davis, Celeste Faessler, Arlene Henzel, Pat Lytton and Celia Visscher. Kids Space’s upcoming meeting dates are: Sept. 19; Oct. 3, 17 and 31 (with a stall at the

Haunted Halloween Stables); Nov. 14 and 28; and Dec. 5. Teen Space, for those aged 12 and up, meets for a camp-out at Sheridan Acres on Sept.

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nominations of worthy community individuals (in one of four categories) are being accepted and will be considered carefully before choosing the winners, he said. “We are asking communities to consider hosting a torch celebration ... and we do have a budget to support that.” Davis urged the District of 100 Mile House to apply as a host. District planner Joanne Doddridge was among the attendees, and asked Davis for details on how local businesses and artists could apply. He explained opportunities are listed online at www. canadagames2015.ca (see Procurement or Artists links). “There are a number of things we still have to purchase,” Davis said, adding about $10 million in items will be needed. At this later stage, he advises anyone who intends to bid online to contact Hélène Rohn at 250-614-6544 or e-mail to hrohn@

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business with local companies and local suppliers, if we can reduce the amount of gas and emissions. Because, we are a sustainable games by not having to travel goods so far, and we also want to sustain local business. “But, local doesn’t mean just Prince George, it means Northern B.C. [and then] the rest of the province.” Davis said regional community engagement is being sought, including an opportunity for each of the four key regional communities, including the Cariboo Chilcotin, to host a Tiny House (log cabin kiosk) along a BC Street games’ site. Torch celebrations will be happening in select British Columbia communities when the 2015 Canada Games torch is carried to Prince George next spring, which includes passing through 100 Mile House, he noted. A total of 150 torch bearers are needed, so

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South Cariboo residents Lori Fleming, and her mother Ev, are underway with their third annual Christmas Shoebox Program to provide gifts and supplies to community members who may be less fortunate. The Fleming’s have partnered with the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) to collect and distribute the boxes, along with one of CFEC’s donation programs. “As a result of their dedicated work, we are able to distribute the Christmas Shoeboxes through the Touch of Christmas campaign,” says CFEC program

manager Chris Pettman. He asks folks to specify which program your donation is for when you drop off items at CFEC. Lori says it is easy to participate in the Christmas Shoebox program. Just pick an approximate age group and decide if it will be for a boy or a girl; or choose to fill a women’s, men’s or family box. Then, place appropriate articles in a shoebox, other small box, or gift bag, and Lori and Ev have made up some decorative shoeboxes to place the donations into, as needed. Whatever you choose, be sure to mark on the tag the intended age group, gender, or “family of four or five”, etc.

Then fill boxes with new items such as small toys, small games, pencils, pens, note pads, playing cards, dice, jacks, socks, gloves, brushes, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, toiletries, books, hats, small clothing articles, hard wrapped candy, and so on. Lori notes giftcards are great, especially for teens and adults, and might include local food outlets as food is not collected in the shoebox program. “We request that you not add any food items or soft candy for safety reasons.” She says the shoebox donations can be dropped off at CFEC from now until early December, when all the

shoeboxes will be distributed. You can also call 250-397-2010 to have one picked up, or if you have any questions. Lori notes to raise funds and awareness for the Christmas Shoebox campaign, she has also set up a website at www. gofundme.com/ap9cm8 to accept cash donations to convert into shoebox items. The Fleming’s will also hold a yard sale to raise program funds at 8 a.m. on Sept. 13 at 5072 Kinncum Road in 108 Mile Ranch. “You are the difference between families

having no gifts to open and everyone in the community having a gift at Christmas.” Pettman explains non-perishable food donations are accepted for the Touch of Christmas program, which also accepts toys, gifts, personal hygiene items, sundries, etc. Cash donations are great and enable CFEC staff to purchase fresh food items such as turkey and potatoes during the week before Christmas, he adds. Call Debbra at 250395-5155 (CFEC) for more information.

“If there are artists, entertainers and performers in your community that you are aware of, you really want to start to reach out... we can’t track everybody down, so please spread the word. The information is on our website as to how people can register.” The website at www. canadagames2015.ca also offers more information on hosting events and nominating individuals as torch bearers. Aboriginal engagement with the games

is also being fostered, including introducing the first-ever First Nations-named mascot for Canada games, a fox named Nanguz, Davis

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The large beasts burst into the arena and bucked mightily, their snot painting the air, their hooves punching it, while the lithe bodies of men, in varying moments of grace and abandon and upended-ness, went along for the ride. One ranch-hand was kicked in the face behind the scenes and one rider needed 15 stitches to close a chin gouged by a horn, but all in all, it was a great weekend of bull riding at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club Grounds. The two-day, British Columbia Professional Bull Riders event – which was part of South Cariboo Fall Fair festivities and included barrel racing and wild horse racing, Sept. 5-6 – saw close to 300 spectators, 20 contestants – including locals Ryan St. Pierre and Tyson Stovert – and about 70 or so bucking bulls supplied by Diamond D Rodeo Bulls, located near 100 Mile House, and C-Plus Rodeos of 150 Mile. First place went to Jorry Holmes, of Merritt, who scored a total of 237.5 points on three successful rides. Steve Hohmann, of Quesnel, scored a 225 on three rides and finished second. Quesnel rider Levi Lawlor was

AAA HOCKEY Two local talents take to the ice when AAA teams from Prince George and Vernon meet in exhibition games in 100 Mile House this weekend. Forward Cassidy Mellott, 16, and goalie Emily Nichols, 16, play Female Midget AAA for Prince George. Pucks drop at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 9 a.m. on Sept. 14 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.

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Steve Hohmann, of Quesnel, rode a bull named Paintball at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club Grounds on Sept. 6.

third, scoring a total of 159 on two rides. Marlon Williams, of Mt. Currie, and Matt O'Flynn, of Quesnel, tied in fourth with 154 points total on two rides.

“I was glad to see a good crowd on Saturday,” says Dave Atkinson of Diamond D, one of the event's organizers, adding he was also happy with how the bulls performed. “I'm hoping next year we can

maybe even add a day [of bull rides] if there would be more public interest.” Atkinson thanked sponsors, volunteers and first aid attendants for helping to make the event a success.

Good turnout for Cariboo Open

The 108 Golf Resort's premiere tournament wrapped-up after three days of play and 54 holes on Aug. 31. Richard Smith, of Chilliwack, won the 2014 Cariboo Open with a total gross score of 212. Scott Seeley, from North Vancouver, won overall low net with 201. The tournament saw 112 participants in three flights, with low gross, low net, and skills competitions recorded. Notable scores in the first flight (Handicap 0-7) belonged to Tom Huth (213), Chris Stevens (226), Shane Wilkie (227), Chris Morley (228), and Jeff Patterson (230). Tony Morete (212), Dan Corder (214), Jim Laird (214), Brad Stark (216) and Greg Swallwell (218) fired lowest net in the first flight. John Martin, Jeff Paterson and Ryan Kornelson shot closest to the pin, while Huth and Paterson punched the longest shots off the tee. The second flight (Handicap 8-12) saw Shawn McManus (229), Randy Gott (243), Jim Zailo (243), John McNeil (247) and Kevin Ploeger (252) with lowest gross scores. Low net shooters were Cole Kendy (211), Jeff Kendy (216), Kent Gibson (216), Guy Erickson (217) and Chris

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McMullen (222). Kevin Guenther, McManus and Bill Graham fired closest to the pin, while Guenther and C. Kendy knocked the biggest drives in the second flight. Garry Combres (256) shot lowest gross in the third flight (Handicap 13-16), followed by Ervin Hannah

(258), Rob Douglas (260), Greg Aiken (262) and Bob Wieduwilt (262). Ian Ross (210), Bob Evans (213), Claude Hoarau (216), John Coulter (221) and Jack Rausch (221) scored lowest net. John Bayliss and Larry Pinkney shot closest to the pin and Wieduwilt,

Marvin Declare and Bob Evans ripped the big drives in the third flight. In the fourth flight (Handicap 17+), Jayson Harris (272), Keith Pearson (275), John Savage (278), Tom Lund (284) and Rob Shirra (289) were lowest gross, while Ron Thurston (219), Mel Shaw (219), Larry McKave (220), Tony Lidstone (224) and Al Smeds (225) shot lowest net. Dean McNabb and Allan Kregosky shot closest to the pin. Bob Shirra, Savage and McNabb hit the longest drives. Closest to the pin shooters in the open category were Gene Demens on No. 15, Dave Murison on No. 12 and John McNeil on No. 4. Huth on No. 17, Chris Morely on No. 2 and Alex Reid on No. 3 hit the longest drives. Ten father and son teams competed. James Seeley, from 108 Mile Ranch, and son S. Seeley, shot lowest with a combined score of 426. Overall skill winners were Tonts, Morete, Huth and Wilkie. The putting contest went to Miles Bucknell. Tonts won the chipping contest. Long drive was Huth. Chris Sloan, Kevin Ploeger and Terry Kristofferson were top three in the sand out contest.

Organizers encourage people to drop by Lumberman's Park in 100 Mile House for a co-ed slow-pitch tournament, Sept. 12-14. The tourney, expected to see teams from Williams Lake, Kamloops and local squads, is a fundraiser for the 100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Association. A beer garden and concession are on the grounds and raffle prizes are up for grabs.

WRANGLER HOCKEY The 100 Mile House Wranglers acquired Prince George defenceman Nick Headrick in a trade for futures with the Kelowna Chiefs. Headrick, who turns 19 in October, won the Top Defenceman award in the Okanagan Division. He's listed at 5 feet 9, 150 pounds, and tallied 35 points in 49 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League games with the Chiefs last season, including six power play goals. The Wranglers' final exhibition game of 2014-15 goes tonight (Sept. 10) at 7 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.

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The South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is readying for a big upcoming season with new programs and a new locale in 100 Mile House.

New season for gymnasts vincial or international level. A new location, the Bethel Community Church gymnasium on Exeter Truck Road in 100 Mile House, offers large floor space and a high-vaulted ceiling for gymnasts to practice with their apparatuses. Recently, SCRG members participated in a summer camp at Adagio Rhythmic Gymnastic Academy in Vancouver. During that two-week program in August the gymnasts met, trained, and had fun with national level gymnasts, and were taught four new routines. “The experience our gymnasts had during this two week camp was both challenging and rewarding, and all their hard work has paid

off as they continue to strive to a higher level in rhythmic gymnastics,” says Robinson. In June, SCRG members qualified to represent Canada in Helsinki, Finland, at the World Gymnaestrada in 2015, which will see 12,000 gymnasts from 45 countries.

“This event will be life-changing, memorable, and an incredible opportunity for gymnasts who would like to participate.” For information, contact scrhythmicgym @shaw.ca, Robinson at 250-791-5538, or Hindmarsh at 250-3951301.

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With their sights set on a huge international contest and new programs to offer at a new location, coaches SangHee Robinson and Nathania Hindmarsh are excited about the upcoming gymnastics season. The South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club (SCRG) is offering a “Teddy Bear” program for preschoolers, a “Jewels & Rainbow” program for Kindergarten and older, and an Aesthetic Group Gymnastics competitive program, which is performed in a group with no apparatus, and requires synchronized flowing dance movements and rhythmic skills. There's also a Gymnaestrada Team program for the pro-

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Shane Wilkie led the way with 34 strokes at the 108 Golf Resort on Sept. 3. Fifty-seven golfers hit the course for the weekly 108 Men’s Club round. On top of low gross and low net scores after nine holes, the guys recorded shots closest to the pin and longest drives. Behind Wilkie in the first flight was Lee Hansen (37). Jeff Kendy (30) and Tony Morete (33) shot lowest net in the first flight. In the second flight, Ervin Hannah (39) and Dean McNeil (39) shot best gross, while Eric Ohlund (33) and Marty McClusky (34) scored lowest net. Bill Stokes (41) and Steve Randall (42)

fired low gross in the third flight. Lowest net golfers in the third flight were Miles Bucknell (27) and Jim French (28). Mike Scorse (47) fired lowest gross in the fourth flight, followed by Al Smeds (49). Dave Wolczuk (36) and Vern Bell (39) scored lowest net. Deuces went to Wilkie and John Kuharski in the first flight, and Randall in the third. Kendy fired closest to the pin on No. 15 and Dan Hadden got it closest on No. 12. Longest drives were cranked by Hansen on No. 18, McClusky on No. 11, Hadden on No. 16 and Terry Barrick on No. 17.

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Herding dogs and handlers were put to the test driving lambs and ewes through a challenging course in a huge field northwest of 100 Mile House, Aug. 30-31. Close to 25 participants from British Columbia and Alberta entered the event at Sandhill Lea Ranch, located near 105 Mile, while about 40 spectators took in the action over the weekend. One of the competitors was Charmaine Henderson, of Richmond, and dog “Fling”, a five-year-old Border Collie, running in the pro-novice category. “The thing you have to accept as a handler, especially if you're a fairly competitive person, is it's not even close to as easy as it looks,” Henderson says after a difficult run. “Every situation when a handler steps on the field is a clean slate. The group of four sheep the previous handler got is probably not going to be anything like the group you're going to get.” This was Henderson's third time at the Sandhill Lea Ranch. She says organizers Lorne and Lynn Landry do a great job of hosting the event, which is now in its fourth year. While rain on Aug. 30 likely kept spectators away, the mix of sun and clouds and the medium temperature was “perfect” for the running animals on Aug. 31, Lorne says. “It went really smoothly. One thing that was nice was we had half a dozen competitors from Alberta this year. Everybody

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Charmaine Henderson, of Richmond, and dog “Fling”, a five-year-old Border Collie, competed in the pro-novice category at a sheepdog trial at the Sandhill Lea Ranch near 100 Mile House, Aug. 30-31.

was pleased with the judge [Randy Dye, of Alberta].” Proceeds from the concession stand went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Landry thanked volunteers and local businesses for their support. “We really appreciate visitors who attend and show an interest in the sport about which we are so passionate.” The pro-novice class saw 22 dogs and aggregate placings over two runs. Brian Nelson, with dog “Jake”, from Aldergrove, won first place. In second place was Gord Lazzarotto and “Tug”, from Coldstream, while Pam Boring and “Sophie”, from Pink Mountain,

were third and Billie Kurbatoff and “Dan”, from Okotoks, Alta., came fourth. The open class, for more experienced teams, had 29 dogs in two separate trials. On Aug. 30, Carol Nelson and “Tiki”, from Pink Mountain, were first. Corey Perry and “Jill”, from Drayton Valley, Alta., were second; Bob Stephens and “Black Lux”, from Kamloops, finished third; Gayle Cochlan and “Leah”, from Loon Lake, were fourth; and Gayle Cochlan and “Meg” came fifth. On Aug. 31, Cochlan and “Leah” were first, followed by Nelson and “Tiki”, Brian Nelson and “Pleat”, Perry and “Jill” and C. Nelson and “Kale”.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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100 Mile House Free Press Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Free Press Wednesday, September 10, 2014

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Announcements

Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

In Memoriam

Help Wanted

Cleaning Services

Misc. Wanted

WANTED:

GET-R-DUN house cleaning service - One time,wkly,biwkly,mnthly For all your cleaning needs call 250-395-3255

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER Get the best price for your SILVER COINS Call for appâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Mon - Fri

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com

Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. 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, 1100 Alward St. Prince George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664. OR 565 10th Ave. W. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4 Ph: 1-800-663-2524 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 250-791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

Help Wanted LOOKING for someone with bookkeeping experience to assist 108 Mile Ranch Community Association. For further info call Bev @ 250-791-7206.

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Auto Body Technician

for busy accredited shop in Quesnel, B.C. Benefits, help with moving expenses, competitive wages.

250-303-2280

TAXI DRIVERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY Full Time and Part Time

Applicants must have Class 4 Drivers License, Chauffeurs Permit, clean criminal record and a desire to provide services to persons with a disability. Apply in person attention Bhupinder or TJ.

PART TIME DISPATCHER WANTED IMMEDIATELY Applicant must have computer knowledge

132 S Mackenzie Ave. 250-939-8407 HELP WANTED on large Cattle Ranch. Duties would include operating machinery, fencing crew, general maintenance, some mechanical aptitude. Good salary and housing, utilities and benefits. Neat, tidy responsible self-starter, mature single or couple. Reply by email with resume, history and interests to: fschlueter@xplornet.ca PARTS Counter Position Campbell River Equipment Sales (CRES) Ltd. is a locally owned and operated NAPA Auto Parts associate store servicing the automotive, logging, mining, and fishing industries, as well as retail sales. CRES is seeking a quality counter person for a full time position. Send resume to cres1986@telus.net Resident caretaker wanted with hotel management experience. Duties include front desk, housekeeping and restaurant supervision. Please apply with resume at 551-11th Ave, Kamloops or email: scottsinn@shaw.ca or fax: 250-372-9444 ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Copco drills. Must have the ability to work independently and diagnose problems. Competitive wage and benefits package. Please send resumes to: resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948 TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216

Services

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

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Misc. Wanted

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Exc. quality horse & good feeder hay, round bales, & large squares. 250-296-3651 GOOD quality hay. 60lb. bales. Barn stored, no rain. $6.00/bale. 250-397-2531. QUALITY grass/hay mixed: Square bales, barn stored, no rain. Delivery available. 250397-2378.

Livestock DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126. RHODE Island Red roosters. Dual purpose: ready for freezer or for spring breeding. 14 wks old. 12 avail. $10 each, obo. 250-395-4646.

Pet Services

Cariboo Pet Crematorium Est. 1997

Hand crafted urns complete with name plate.

250-395-3330 Private or Group

Pets 100 MILE DOG CLUB, obedience & agility lessons. Agriplex starting Sept. 18, 2014. Obed 6:30 pm, agility 7:00 pm. For more info call: 250-395-6491.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances WASHER & dryer, working condition. Ideal for cabin. $100 for both. 250-791-5521.

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Chairs from our office. All good sturdy chairs, but a few need some TLC. Call 250395-2219 or pop into the Free Press Office.

Misc. for Sale ASBURN wood burning fireplace with window - 14â&#x20AC;? firebox 3 - 3ft 10in stove pipes $500. OBO 250-395-3361 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Containers under $2500! DMG 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SMALL scale logger wanted. 30 acres, selective logging. est. 11-16 loads Bridge Lake area. Have timber mark. contact 604-530-9799 Bravo12@telus.net STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giftcard give-away!â&#x20AC;? 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030

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GARAGE SALES 100 MILE: At Christ the King Lutheran Church on Sat. Sept. 20 from 9-2 at the Church parking lot on 440 Horse Lake Road. 100 MILE: Sat. Sept. 13 from 8:30-2 at 205 - Eighth St. (Seniors Gardens). Everything priced to sell - LAST sale of the year! 100 MILE: Sat. Sept. 13 from 9-3 & Sun. Sept. 14, from 9-2 at #57 Travellers Trailer Park. Rain or Shine! 105 MILE: Huge family garage sale! 5208 Tatton Road.(4.5 km up Tatton Rd, just past the tracks) Sat, Sept 13, 9am - 2pm. Everything must go - electronics, books, skis,bunk beds, dishes, camping gear, tools and lots more. Rain or Shine! 108 MILE, 4838 Bryan Cres. Fri, Sept 12, 3 pm - 7pm, Sat, Sept 13, 9 am - 2pm.

HORSE LAKE: Sat. Sept. 13 from 9-3 at 5663 Horse Lake rd. Something for everyone... household items, linens, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stuff, books, surround sound, lamps etc. etc.... IMPERIAL RANCHETTES: Everything must go! Sat. & Sun. Sept. 13 & 14, from 9-3 at 6081 Lakeshore Drive. Something for everybody, infants and up! LONE BUTTE: Huge Community Garage & Craft Sale Sat. Sept. 13 from 9-2 at Horse Lake Garden Centre, 6614 Katchmar Road. MOVING SALE: Diamond H harrow, porch swing, alfalfa $8/bale, grass/hay $5/bale, new exercise equip., Noritake china set. Phone only 250395-2498

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Rentals

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Apt/Condos for Sale

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Homes for Rent

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CANIM Lake view 2 Bdrm suite for rent, near store. Laundry, separate utilities, private entrance. Ph. 250-3972413.

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BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ON LAKE OKANAGAN Turn-key, luxurious, immaculate, 1000 sq. ft. condo in West Kelowna. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with fabulous amenities: private beach, marina, pools and so much more! $325,000. Call 250-826-4267

Business for Sale HOME BASED Trophy and Engraving business for sale. Call 250-706-9779.

For Sale By Owner Mobile Home Between Ashcroft & Cache Creek, 1055 Sq ft with additions, Senior’s 55 + Park, gardener’s dream 3bdrm C.S.A. & Elect certified Private financing available. $39,500.00 obo Call Walt or Eileen (250) 457-1549

Houses For Sale 108 MILE RANCH, Gloinnzun Dr. 5 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home on .84 acres. 2500 sq ft of living space incl a finished basement. An attached 14 x 25 carport is enclosed with a garage door and sundeck on top. Property has a lge front lawn & a long driveway that goes around to the back of the house leading up to the Green belt. (No neighbors in backyard!) There is a new shingle roof; elec hot water tank; and upgraded Low E glass (with argon gas) vinyl windows installed recently. Natural gas furnace plus a free standing woodstove as back up. Home is ready to move into now. Asking $189,500. OBO. Use seperate basement suite as your mortgage helper. To view pictures or ask questions email lorettafindlay@gmail.com or phone 250-395-4602 or 250-706-9701 (Bruce).

Mobile Homes & Parks 100 MILE, 1 bdrm/den reno’d, new ldry rm/floor, large fenced yard, carport, workshop, small dog only. $750/mo. Call Michelle 250-395-4760. BUILT BETTER THAN NEW! 2 bdrm home at the 103. Everything new. 5 appl., windows, tiled bathroom, 6x25 deck. This beautiful home must be seen! $39,500. plus 6 month limited warranty. Call 250-395-8940.

Townhouses

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION South Cariboo Branch

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building located at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the

Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue). The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verification upon application. This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission. For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

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 CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome

FURNISHED 2 bdrm house in 105 Mile. Newly renovated, quiet, natural surroundings. No pets. Phone 250-791-6214. FURNISHED lake front home (Simon Lake). Pristine private location. Up to 3 bdrms, 3 baths. $1800/mon all inclusive. 250-791-1986. HORSE LAKE waterfront: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, w/d, near school. $800/mon. Avail. Oct 1st. Call 250-397-2004. TOP HALF of newer house. 93 Mile. 3 large bdrms, ensuite, beautiful oak kitchen, infloor heating, 5 appl., window coverings, includes utilities. $875/mos. Ph. 250-459-7771.

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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)395-4745 or (250)706-9144

Commercial/ Industrial 1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224. 750sq.ft. retail space available in 108 Mall. Phone 250-3967334. FOR Rent. Light industrial bay/ shop. 24’ x 32’, Heated, overhead door. (250) 808 7711 M A N U FA C T U R I N G / O F FICE/RETAIL space w/mezzanine. Was Waldo’s Signshop. Suitable for sign shop, dog parlor, woodwork, retail, etc. 250-808-7711 NEWLY renovated retail space available. #1 & #2 355 Birch Ave. 100 Mile Hse appx 1100 sq ft per unit, formerly the Tip Top bldg. Call Janet 250-395-2545 for more info

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM unit newly renovated, in 100 Mile. Call 250397-2041 for details. LARGE bright 2 bdrm. $650. NS. NP. 10 min to 100 Mile. Avail. Oct. 15. 250-397-0128.

Mobile Homes & Pads 2 BDRM, 2 bath mobile, Travellers’ Trailer Park, #58, 100 Mile. Avail. Oct. 1st. $770/mon plus util. N/P. N/S. Call 250395-4125 for info. 2 BEDROOM mobile home near 100 Mile, backs on to park, new water filter system and appliances, completely renovated. $650/mo. Avail. Oct. 1st. Call 250-395-3178.

Homes for Rent 100 MILE, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement townhouse. $600/mo plus sec. No dogs. Ref. req’d. 250-644-5577. 103 & 108 MILE, 3 bdrm at the 103, 2 bdrm bsmt suite or 4-5 bdrm at the 108. 250-3954602 or 250-706-9701 1250 sq. ft. home with 750 sq. ft shop and 2 - 200 sq. ft. outbuildings. 6 miles from 100 Mile. Rent negotiable. 250395-4925 or 250-499-2744. 2 BDRM mobile at 93 Mile Loop Rd. on 5 acres. F/S. Newly renovated. Great for animals. Avail. immed. 250395-2744 or 250-706-2199. 3 BDRM, carport Horse Lake Rd. min to 100 Mile. NP. $750/mon. 604-732-0131. 3 BDRM log home & shop on Green Lake. $1100/mon. 250397-2036 or 250-706-7646. 3 BDRM. RANCHER Lakefront. $750/mon plus utilities. DD Refs. Avail. Oct. 1. 250791-5569 6298 MOOSE POINT DRIVE, across from Watch Lake Access, 2 bdrm house, gas fireplace, electric baseboard heaters, w/d, insulated hobby shop. $795/mth. 250-456-7503.

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Clock tower, showroom and title searches

Council

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Following are the board highlights from the Aug. 19, District of 100 Mile House council meeting: Rotary Clock Council ratified a public e-mail vote that

approved acceptance of a Rotary Clock at the corner of Birch Avenue and Third Street at the 100 Mile Community Hall. Mayor Mitch Campsall noted all of council had unanimously agreed the clock was “a great idea,” but had polled random residents in the municipality to let the public decide before moving forward.

New showroom Council gave first and second readings to bylaw and Official Community Plan amendments, which moves them to the public hearing stage, for a property at 490 Cedar Ave., at Fifth Street, owned by 100 Mile Wood Products. If approved, it will allow building expansion and

renovation to encompass a business office and showroom for the sawmill, with second floor living quarters. Fee increase A new fee structure at B.C.’s Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA) will be passed on to local users requiring searches for building and demolition permits.

Staff had previously been performing the $1.50 title search service for District clients at no charge. Council agreed that the new $9.50 LTSA charge is a nominal fee for clients that would otherwise add up to a larger hit at the municipal level and affect taxation, and voted in favour of the building bylaw amendment.

Obituaries George Arthur 1941-2014

Born March 18, 1941 in Port Moody BC. George travelled to 100 Mile House in 1957 at the age of 16 to work with his cousin in the logging industry. He later returned to the coast and worked for Bestwood Industries. In August 1965 he met his soulmate and best friend Karen and six months later, on December 18, 1965, they married. He worked at Timberland in Surrey as a boomman. During that time he spent many a weekend sailing with his friends, he even started building a sailboat of his own. In 1974 he moved his family to 100 Mile House, where he worked at Weldwood for a summer and then in the fall he became a skidder operator. In 1979 he went to work as a forklift driver at Lone Butte sawmill, until it closed in 1982. He then took various jobs from deck hand to house mover and silage truck driver with his son. He officially retired when his wife, Karen, retired in 2006. George loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and exploring, every road and lake and mountaintop. He enjoyed reading about military history and the Cariboo. George will always be known for carrying everything with him including the kitchen sink. In 2003 George fought a courageous battle against prostrate cancer and won. George and his wife spent their retirement the way they wanted, spending the summers haying, working handin-hand with their son, and the spring - waking in the middle of the night to check the calves. George was so proud to become a great-grandfather in July of this year, opening his home to granddaughter Michelle and great grandson Axel. When Axel passed away at only 40 days, he was heartbroken. On August 30, 2014, sometime during the night, he passed away peacefully in his second home - his travel trailer at his son’s ranch, which he loved; his wife with him till the end. George lived life to the fullest, his way. He is survived by his wife Karen, of 48 1/2 years, daughters Cherie (Tom) and Barbara (Ron), his son Mikell, his grandchildren Elton and Michelle, his brothers Ernie (Shirley) and Robert. George was predeceased by his great-grandson Axel, his brother Kenneth, and his parents. In lieu of flowers please donate to his favourite charity, the Salvation Army. There will be a gathering of family and friends, a date to be determined. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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Announcing the passing of Fredrick ‘Fred’ Clarence Nohels, of Big Lake and formerly of 100 Mile House on August 31, 2014 at the age of 68. There will be a family graveside service in Jaffray, B.C. at a later date. Donations can be made to the Minor Hockey League in memory of Fred. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100

THORSTEINSON Gordon

Dec. 31, 1916 - Sept. 1, 2014

Gordon passed away peacefully on Monday September 1, 2014 at the age of 97. Gordon was born in Lynn Valley, B.C. When he was 12, in 1928, the family moved to Buffalo Creek to homestead in the area. Gordon joined the Air Force and was shipped to England where he met his future wife Pat. Pat and Gordon were married in June of 1945. After the war they lived in Victoria and then in 1947 moved to 93 Mile to join a family business. In 1958 Gordon and his brother Charlie opened a new business, G&C Equipment, on Exeter Road. They ran G&C until they sold it to retire. Gordon was proud to be a founding member and life member of the Royal Canadian Legion-Branch 260 of 100 Mile House. After retirement he became an avid gardener, sharing his harvest with family and friends. Dad had a love for watching all sports. Gordon will be missed by his son, Brian; his daughter, Valerie Brickley; his grandchildren: Maureen (Troy) Monkman, Ken (Shandi) Brickley, Shannon Brickley, Jamie Thorsteinson, Alexis Thorsteinson, Travis (Karen) Thorsteinson, and Ashton Price; his greatgrandchildren: Savanna, Tanner, Justyce, Riley, Desirae and Brody. Gordon was predeceased by his wife Pat in 2007, his youngest son Keith in 1997 and his grandson Kevin Brickley in 2002. Thank you to Dr. Nicholson and the caring staff at the hospital and Mill Site Lodge for taking such good care of our Dad and Grampa. Dad ~ We will miss you but will always remember everything you did for all of us. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Veterans Affairs Canada, PO Box 6000, Matane, QC G4W 0E4 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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We sadly announce the passing of John Lewis Munn at the age of 74 with his loving wife and daughter by his side. John passed away peacefully on September 6, 2014 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C. He was born in Vancouver, B.C. on June 7, 1940. John truly enjoyed the outdoors, especially nature and many walks with his dog, Buzz. John was also fond of reading, gardening and travelling with family and friends. John is lovingly remembered and will be deeply missed by his wife and soulmate Myrna, daughter Michelle (Wally), brother David (Wendy), brother-in-law Wayne (Debbie), cousins: Steve (Jennie), Roger (Joy), Sally, and Kelli (Howard); as well as many nieces and nephews and special friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation in John’s memory. An informal gathering for family and friends to honour John’s life will be held at a later date. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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Sydney Bernard ‘Barney’ It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father Barney, on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Born in Vancouver on January 21, 1931, Barney grew up raising mink in Burnaby with his family. As an adult, he drove ore trucks for Giant Mascot Mines out of Hope and also worked for Columbia Trailer in Burnaby and Goddard Trucking in Langley. In 1970 he and his wife Jean moved to Langley to raise their growing family, building up a small hobby farm until 1985, when they moved into their dream retirement home at the 108 Mile Ranch. Dad was active in the Willoughby Saddle Club, 108 Mile Lions Club, and the Property Owners’ Association. Dad’s passions were family, camping, fishing and hunting. After Jean’s passing in 2000, Dad met a wonderful life partner Jennie Middlemass. They travelled to Vietnam a few times and enjoyed travelling throughout Canada and the U.S. visiting both their families. Barney was predeceased by his wife Jean and son-inlaw Mike. He is survived by his son Rick (Claire), his daughters: Debbie and Sandi (John), his grandchildren: David (Zuri), Kori (DJ), Brian (Lindi), Christine, Katie, Taylor and Leah; and his three great-grandchildren: Emily, Austin and Michael. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the 108 Mile Ranch Community Centre, 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, B.C. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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Farm women's network holds conference

The B.C. Farm Women’s Network will hold its 27th annual conference with the theme of Growing, Caring, &

Preserving: Agriculture and Industry Working Together. The two-day conference will include

several interesting tours to bring attendees to area operations, as well as several guest speakers, a trade fair,

an AGM, and a dinner with silent auction and entertainment. G i n n y - L o u Alexander says it takes

place at the Ramada Inn in Williams Lake on Oct. 3-4, and both women and men are welcome. You don’t need to be actively involved in farming/ranching to attend, she says, adding "if you eat, you are involved in agriculture." A bus will depart from the inn at 8 a.m. on Oct. 3 to take attendees to Gibraltar

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Mine for a guided tour. Then a picnic lunch will be enjoyed at the XATSULL Heritage Village on the Fraser River at Soda Creek. In the afternoon, the tour will visit the Dunlevy Ranch as well as the Tolko sawmill. Guest speakers on the agenda for Aug. 4 include a Taseko Mine agrologist, Dave Zirnhelt will speak on

soil enhancement, Rick Jones on composting, Ranch Safety Inspector Reg Steward on the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association, and Kim Walters on drying/preserving garden produce. For more inform at i on , call Ginny-Lou Alexander at 250-395-3555 or e-mail ginny-lou@telus. net.

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100 Mile Elementary School teachers received a number of supportive honks and waves, with the odd obscene gesture, from passing cars while picketing on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House on Sept. 4. The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation and provincial government are mired in a labour dispute which has delayed the start of the school year.

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CRD launches new online mapping system

The Cariboo Regional District has unveiled a new online public mapping system on the CRD’s corporate website located at www. cariboord.ca. The new proprietary online mapping system, designed and built internally by CRD staff, is an interactive tool which will allow residents and visitors a new way of locating existing facilities and landmarks within the region.

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We are celebrating 11 wonderful years in 100 Mile at The Chartreuse Moose.

Last year was our best year ever and this year is proving to be just as successful. It’s time to add some new variety to our menu and with Chef Glen’s input we hope to do just that! We will open at 8:30am and be offering eggs done to your request: Omelettes with a choice of fillings, eggs over easy, scrambled or ? Our regular menu of Belgium waffles, breakfast sandwiches, fresh buttermilk biscuits, fresh fruit and so much more will still be available. Breakfast is served all day . Watch for new and exciting options in the deli and on the menu for lunch and early dinner. We look forward to continuing to meet your needs in the coming year and thank you for your support.

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L town-hall meeting for 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Lone Butte Community Hall. The CRD will seek input into the 2015 budget and five-year financial plan; and residents will also be able to ask questions about their property taxes, and any other items of interest.

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This writer was amongst those invited by Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission to a buffet supper, as a thank you for volunteering for various events. Several guests also won great door prizes. Apparently, Gyl Connaty chose to do all the prep work herself and this included a divine designer potato salad. And, we were all entertained by brilliant musician Marco Buehler. I’m sure everyone was as appreciative as I was. Input sought The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has scheduled our Area

Friend will be missed Bridge Lake Fair directors send deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jean Reynolds who passed away Aug. 21. Jean was one of the fair’s “Garden Fruits & Vegetable” judges for several years, and did an excellent job. She will be missed. Grateful resident Bridge Lake’s Diane

Hopp expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department, who saved her home when the Goheen’s home burned down, Aug. 26. “They were amazing, and they were here all night. I would have lost mine too but for them.” Photo group meets Due to the school’s closure, the Bridge Lake Photo Group will meet at Interlakes Hall, 7 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 18 and Oct. 2. Celebrations Birthday bubbly goes to David Regehr on his 44th. Congratulations to Pam and Doug Canty on their 45th wedding anniversary; and for Natalie and Dave

McCaw’s 19th. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers • Crib, Deka Firehall, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. • Knotty Ladies Appliqué Group meets noon to 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15. Call 250-5934070 for venue. • Highway 24/ Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15 at Interlakes Hall. • Kids Space first meeting: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19 at Interlakes Hall. All children to age 12 are welcome. • Tractor Pull, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, at Interlakes Corner: register at V-Squared, any day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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The Louisiana Hayride Show fall tour extravaganza will be rolling into 100 Mile House on Sept. 27. It will be bringing some brand new songs and stories – as well as fan favourites from previous shows – performed by the cast and crew that you’ve come to know and love. Martin Exeter Hall will come alive with some familiar characters, such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison – along with new tributes to Tammy Wynette and Glen Campbell. The Louisiana Hayride Show will entertain and delight folks from start to finish. The audience will also be treated to songs from Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Red Foley, Merle Haggard and there will be a special tribute to Glen Campbell. The creator and narrator of the Louisiana Hayride, Lori Risling,

will bring some fascinating stories to go with the songs, all with the same great clear sound. This music extravaganza, performed with a live band, re-creates the ambiance of the early days of country music and features more than 30 songs made famous by some of the greatest country music stars of the 1950’s and ’60s. Folks will enjoy the magical voice of Patsy Cline as she comes back to life before their very eyes. Always a crowd favourite, Hank Williams will make everyone chuckle and bring back some great memories, and when Roy Orbison steps on stage, the audience will believe they are back at one of his concerts. All of these great artists will take the stage accompanied by multi-talented players in a show that will take the audience back in time to when stars were born at The Louisiana Hayride Live Radio Show in Shreveport, Louisiana.

“I’m really excited about this show because we get the chance to bring this great classic music back to the people,” says Gil Risling who performs as Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison. “We’re working to keep this music alive.” Instrumental in launching the careers of some of the greatest names in music history, The Louisiana Hayride was a live radio show that ran from 1948 to 1960. During its heyday The Hayride was broadcast nationwide, and for a time, it was even heard overseas on Armed Forces Radio. The Louisiana Hayride Show will be held in the Martin Exeter Hall on Sept. 27, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and are available at Donex, Pharmasave and the 108 Mile Supermarket. Folks will want to get their ticket early before the show sells out.

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Gil Risling will appear as Willie Nelson as just one of the stellar performers in the Louisiana Hayride show at Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile on Sept. 27. Others will include performers delivering the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Glen Campbell and Tammy Wynette.

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Sheltering from a hot sun, the Mahood Falls Community Society held its AGM in the shade of old cedars at the home of Maria and Hans Gosen on Canim Lake. Society president Carol MacKenzie (centre at table) chaired the meeting.

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By Peter Hart The Mahood Falls Community Society voted in a new executive at their annual general meeting at the home of Maria and Hans Gosen on Aug. 6. It was a very hot day, so the 22 members of the society gathered in the shade of large cedars by Canim Lake to discuss local issues and share a meal together. Carol Preston gave the road report on behalf of Jim Booth,

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Help available for folks wanting freedom from addictions

By Reg Berrington Psalm 23 Transition Society and the Psalm 23 Recovery Training Centre have slowly become recognizable names in the 100 Mile House area. It is located approximately 52 kilometres from downtown 100 Mile House to 59 Mile and takes approximately four seconds to drive by the property, but in those four seconds, so much is happening on the west side of Highway 97. The large, white building is home to

about 10 residents at a time. If the current fire escape at the rear of the building could be replaced and a fire sprinkler system could be installed – bringing the building up-to-date to the fire safety requirement – the facility could house up to 20 residents. Because these items are so costly, it is going to require a large injection of funds from donations or grants from both the provincial and federal governments. The Psalm 23 Recovery Training Centre at 59 Mile –

and future site of the proposed Village of Hope – is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting those who want to overcome their addictions through a holistic program of recovery, restoration and reintegration. Marvin Declare is the founder, president and executive director of Psalm 23 Transition Society. It is a registered, Canadian charity serving people struggling with addiction, homelessness and poverty in communi-

ties throughout central and southern British Columbia. Marvin’s passion for those suffering from addiction and homelessness grew stronger during his four-anda-half years working with the Union Gospel Mission in downtown Vancouver. If you or someone you know is struggling with drugs, alcohol and homelessness and seeks lasting freedom from addiction, Psalm 23 can help. For more information on Psalm 23, call

Marvin at the head office at 604-870-5616, or e-mail psalm23 society.com. This is the first story in a series about Psalm 23. Reg Berrington is a volunteer with the Psalm 23 Transition Society.

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By Monika Paterson The 15th Annual South Cariboo Garlic Festival drew more than 4,000 visitors to the Felker Homestead site just minutes north of Lac la Hache, Aug. 23-24. Event co-ordinator Jeanette McCrea says she was very pleased with how the event went again this year. Some comments she heard from attendees and vendors included “a well organized event” and “definitely coming back next year.” Festival attendees carried home bundles of garlic from the numerous garlic vendors and many different varieties of garlic were available, including Red Russian, Yugoslavian and Italian. Other garlicky choices were pickled garlic, garlic syrups, dressings and even chocolate covered garlic. There were many other unique treats and treasures to be found at the festival. A special visitor made his way to the Garlic Festival on Saturday. Billy Barker, mascot from the Billy Barker Days in Quesnel, dropped by and wandered the grounds. He

even took a turn checking out the Lac la Hache fire truck and greeted visitors with Garlina, the Garlic Festival mascot. The Lac la Hache Historical Society members manned their concession stand, which included the popular garlic ice cream that they ran out of early

to Brody Desaulniers, 12, of Maple Ridge, who worked hard to get two cloves down. All three entrants took home a Garlic Festival T-shirt and stickers for their efforts. The Garlic Chef Cook-off started at noon on Sunday with a good crowd hand to watch the action.

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Saturday afternoon. Other popular garlic festival events included the garlic peeling and eating contest where there were only three entries under the age of 14 who braved eating raw cloves of garlic. Bronwynn Ford, 8, of Mission tied with Jah Gillespie, 13, of Horsefly by eating four large cloves of garlic each. Third place went

This year’s entrants included Brett Human of Kamloops who took away the firstplace $1,000 prize for his Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushroom Risotto Balls. Second place and $500 went to Gina Myhill-Jones of 100 Mile House for her Dragon’s Breath Garlic Mushu, and third place went to Emma Bautista of Forest Grove, who

took home $250 for her Smokin’ Garlic Pork. A big thank-you goes out to the judges Frankie Vitorino of the Outlaw Urban Clothing Co., John McCarville of Yummers and Brock Seabloom from Old School Grill who had the tough job of sampling the delicious dishes and deciding the winner. There was fantastic entertainment on stage both days, including the always popular “Elvis Elite” show featuring Steve Elliott here from Chilliwack with a Saturday afternoon performance of Elvis rock ‘n’ roll. He also did a Sunday morning gospel show that followed Sunday service presented by Pastor Bruce Wilcox of the Lac la Hache Cariboo Presbyterian Church (little red Church on Timothy Lake Road). Other stage entertainment featured over the two days included Candace Copley, Point Blank-Shane Cowie and Pete Thorne, The Amber Bowen Band and the sing-a-long family fun of Matt Duffus. The Lac la Hache

Volunteer Fire Department had two of their trucks on the site that the youngsters could take a tour of and sit in the driver’s seat. More than 100 youngsters received a firefighter’s hat and had a visit with the LLHVFD’s mascot – a stuffed Dalmatian. The multi-talented,

Gina Myhill-Jones demonstrated the art of working with glass, during her Saturday afternoon demo. All in all the 15th Annual South Cariboo Garlic Festival went very well, McCrea says, adding the weather was great. “Many thanks go out to all the volunteers and

generous sponsorship from local businesses that made this annual event possible.” To obtain information on next year’s event, check out the festival website at garlicfestival. ca or contact McCrea at 250-395-3568. Monika Paterson is the Lac la Hache correspondent.

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Just a reminder to the residents of the 108 Mile Ranch there will be a town-hall open house on Sept. 11 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the 108 Community Hall. Chair of the Community Engagement Sessions will be Cariboo Regional District Area G Director Al Richmond. This is a fantastic opportunity to say what’s on your mind or voice your concerns and ideas about the 108 Mile Ranch. Coffee Club The Coffee

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starts up again on Sept. 18 and Oct. 2 and 16 at 10:30 a.m. until noon. For these dates, the coffee club will meet in the upper hall and then starting in November, the meetings will return to the main hall. Costs remain the same coffee or tea and Goodies $2. All 108 residents welcome. Any questions. Call Meg 250-791-7263 or Debbie 250-791-6472.

Cariboo Market The Cariboo Market is growing larger all the time and it has been decided to expand the dates further into fall. These new dates are Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and 16, with times remaining the same 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Table rentals are $10. For more information contact Carol 250-7916736 or Emmy-Lou

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Church news Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship (CCLF) is planning another baptism service, if interested give pastor Rick a call 250-791-5532. If you are interested in becoming a member, there is an information meeting planned for Sept. 30 at 7 pm at the church. Do not forget the Family Circle on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. on the CCLF grounds.

Remember to bring warm clothes just in case, and it would help if you could bring along salads and desserts etc.

Donations needed Loaves and Fishes are still asking for your help. You can drop off donations of nonperishable items at the church or at the Loaves and fishes office on Exeter Trunk Road by the Bethel Chapel. You can also call them at 250-791-2708.

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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas: "A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9 By fax to: 250-372-5048 By email to: election@tnrd.ca

From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC. Nomination forms are also available during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays) from the Village of Clinton, 1423 Cariboo Hwy No. 97, Clinton, BC until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on October 10, 2014). QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: x x x x

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100 MILE q A two-evening Blended Families Workshop facilitated by Paul & Karen Scott will take place Sept. 8 and 25, 6 - 8 p.m., at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre. Registration is required for this free workshop. Call 250-3955155. LONE BUTTE q The Lone Butte Historical Association’s Annual General Meeting is on Sept. 17 in the Alice Singleton Heritage House in Lone Butte at 7 p.m Everyone is welcome. For more information call Gayle Jones at 250-395-5193.

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stories and participating in gentle songs and movement. Every Thursday night from 6:30-6:55 p.m. Preregistration is required; call 250-3954-2332 or drop in at the library.

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.

100 MILE The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) meets the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the 100 Mile House Branch Library. New members are welcome. For information, call Millie at 250-395-2079.

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.

100 MILE 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.

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 250-459-2224.

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. 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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The Yukon is GMC Yukon territory Inside It’s hard to believe but GMC has never held The long wheelbase model is an ima vehicle launch for the Yukon full-sized posing truck and a favourite of large SUV in the Yukon Territory, until now. families that need the third row of Media from across Canada landed in seating, plus a functional cargo area. Whitehorse and travelled around the The more popular short wheelbase territory recently in the all-new 2015 GMC offers a lot of room as well but when Yukon model, ending up in the famous gold the third row of seats is employed rush time capsule of Dawson City. From the wooden sidewalks to the gravel covered The Denali offers the cargo area is diminished. On all but the base model, the second streets, this preserved part of history looks most of the same and third row of seats can be folded and feels much the way it would when gold features as the more and store electronically. The Denali was first discovered in 1896. The Yukon is is exceptionally well equipped and also a great test for this big truck because expensive Cadillac of the immense stretches of unpopulated Escalade but is more shows great attention to detail, with the aluminum trim around the radio roads with smooth sections, potholes and and heat controls, leather seating loose gravel. The Yukon has it all, including use-friendly and less expensive. with French stitching. What the GMC spectacular vistas, wide-open space and Yukon offers over the Cadillac cousin spectacular scenery. Spending three days Zack Spencer is a simpler dashboard layout with behind the wheel made me realize what traditional rotary knobs and buttons, a good job GMC has done with this truck, whereas the Cadillac has moved to touch sensitive from fuel economy to creature comforts. panels that take time to master. Looks Drive Last year, GM introduced the Chevrolet Silverado and The Yukon is offered with two engine choices, the GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks. In fact, the Silver5.3L 355hp V8 in the base SLE and middle SLT Yukon ado won the North American Truck of the Year and models and the 6.2L V8 in the Denali. This 6.2L engine the GMC Sierra won the AJAC truck of the year. With is also used in the Escalade. There are several reasons a solid basis, the engineers then went about building to consider the Denali over the base 5.3L engine. the full-sized SUVs based on the truck chassis. They The first is the inclusion of the magnetic ride control include the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, the GMC system that is also available in the Escalade. This sysYukon and Denali, plus the Cadillac Escalade. These tem adapts the suspension up to 100 times per second represent a huge profit centre for General Motors and and performed well on a variety of road surfaces in they needed to get them right. The GMC Yukon is the the Yukon. The second is a noise cancelling system most popular of the bunch with one-in-three full-sized that pumps sound waves through the Denali’s stereo SUV buyers choosing the Yukon, which is opposite system to help eliminate unwanted road and engine to the United States where the Chevrolet trucks noise. The third reason is the mighty 6.2L engine with dominate. The top Yukon Denali model traditionally 420hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. Because this engine represents about 35 per cent of all Yukon sales but and the 5.3L have direct injection, variable value timin the first few months of sales, it has captured more ing and most importantly, cylinder management, the than 60 per cent.

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