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GLIDING INTO THE NEW YEAR

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Like most of us in this neck of the woods, the folks at the Spring Lake Ranch and their resident Belgian horses – Ranger and Rooster – are looking for some more snow, so we can enjoy our pristine winter conditions in the Cariboo. Playing in the fresh air and the snow is the perfect way to start 2015. We, at the 100 Mile House Free Press, wish all of our readers a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous new year.

New doctors grace 100 Mile House Carole Rooney

Rural recruiting group attracts medical professionals

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Two new doctors were warmly welcomed to the 100 Mile House medical-care community in the past year or so. The Central Interior Rural Division of Family Practice (CIRDFP) has been working hard on recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals. CIRDFP executive director Trevor Barnes notes it has successfully enticed two physicians to join the community – both from South Africa since late 2013. One of them is Dr. Michael Mthandazo who joined the Exeter Medical Clinic last spring. (The other name is unavailable, as Barnes was unable to gain permission to publish it.)

Dr. Mthandazo says he is happy How it works to have joined the South Cariboo Barnes explains staff follow-up community as one of its newest on online hits at British Columbia’s physicians, and grateful to the Health Match website that posts people at CIRDFP for their assis- vacancies, and then they contact tance. the doctors in their home “They did help me a lot countries to discuss local when I settled in here. When community attributes, deterI came, the accommodation mine interest in these areas was organized, the rental car and send links to related was organized – they were information. very helpful.” One key role of its onThe CIRDFP is one of the-ground liaison people is TREVOR seven Divisions of Family maintaining e-mail contact BARNES Practice in the Interior with any doctors considering Health region and one of 33 relocating to the region and across the province. answering any questions they can In addition to various roles sup- while persuading and encouraging porting rural health care, such as its them to choose to come to 100 Mile A GP for Me program that recently House or Williams Lake, he adds. ran workshops in 100 Mile House, it Barnes says immigration paperserves an important role in recruit- work and approval sees staff actively ment and retention of medical assisting potential recruits, and once professionals. a physician has successfully immi-

grated, CIRDFP does its “red carpet visits” – meeting them at the airport, helping them and their families get settled, and welcoming them to their new location. This often includes everything from arranging social events and bank appointments to helping them find a suitable residence, school and day care, he adds. “When we are recruiting a physician, we are also recruiting that person’s family, so they come to a new community with all the same concerns as we would have.” Barnes notes doctors with jobs lined up are accepted into Canada on a three-year term. There are requirements they must meet with the College of Physicians and Surgeons and College of Family Physicians, ensuring their practice Continued on A6

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Week 1 – Jan. 1 Northern Gateway passes scrutiny The Joint Review Panel recommendation that the federal government approve the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Project was announced. The panel decided the project would be in the public interest to proceed, providing it met 209 conditions. Meanwhile, the BC NDP called on the B.C. Liberal government to stop the Enbridge pipeline to protect British Columbia’s economy and environment. Scammers pose as revenue agency Residents of 108 Mile Ranch had reported a new e-mail scam that stated they had a refund due from Revenue Canada of $512.08, asking them to provide “all the information to complete your refund,” with a link to a fraudulent website. Another common scam at the time referred to a website resembling the CRA’s that asked people to enter personal information. Reaching out parent-to-parent A three-week series of support groups meetings for parents with children with complex behavioural conditions had been held at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre. They had offered support for managing complex developmental and behavioural conditions and some 24 hours and 7days a week challenges they can cause for parents. Week 2 – Jan. 8 BC Hydro hikes rates BC Hydro rates were due to increase about 15 per cent during the next two years. The new 10-year plan was to keep electricity rates predictable and as low as possible, while BC Hydro invests in new infrastructure for its aging assets. Rate increases were set for the initial two years, at nine per cent in 2014 and six per cent in 2015. Then the following three years will increase within maximum caps of four per cent for 2016-18. Crohn’s disease impacts family When local youth Brenden Jamieson, 14, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in late 2013 he was rushed to 100 Mile District General Hospital and then airlifted to Vancouver where he underwent emergency surgery. His mother then spent the rest of 2013 – including Christmas, when the family joined them – with Brenden in his hospital room, and later shared her story. District debt retirement District of 100 Mile House councillors furthered their recently

However, in School District #27, the superintendent and the teachers’ union president had a different tale to tell about how children entitled to an Individual Education Plan (IEP) are accommodated.

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

agreed to Debt Retirement Fund to help pay down the Highway 97/ Horse Lake Road Interchange debt 10 years before its maturity date. Mayor Mitch Campsall said the District’s portion of the project, about $2.3 million, was a significant tax burden on District taxpayers. “This is going to save the taxpayers a whole whack of money.” Week 3 – Jan. 15 New Year’s baby boy The first baby born in 100 Mile House in 2014 was born at 12:41 a.m. on Jan. 8, to the delight of his parents and grandparents. Cooper William Schalles arrived as a healthy baby boy who weighed in at 10 pounds one ounce upon arrival. He is the second child for his mother, Kelly, and father, Justin, who live in Ashcroft. Stay alive – don’t text and drive Some drivers continued to text at the wheel after a law that banned the use of personal electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle four years earlier (Jan. 1, 2010) The BC Crime Prevention Association studies showed texting and driving makes a person 23 times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle incident. Its research also showed five seconds of texting at 80 km/h is equivalent to 91.4 metres of missed road – almost the length of a football field. H1N1 influenza hits Interior The H1N1 virus was on the rise in the Interior Health region, where medical health officer Rob Parker said dozens of recently confirmed cases were only a small portion of the actual number of people who have contracted it. “We’ve got 40 lab-confirmed cases, and most of those have come over the last two weeks (prior

to Jan. 9) ... and we are on the upswing.” Week 4 – Jan. 22 Free trade agreement examined South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce members heard Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod talk about the tentative free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union. She said positive impacts for forestry will be “huge” and significant advantages will also be seen by cattlemen and small- and mediumsized businesses.

Week 5 – Jan. 29 New Prosperity on MP’s plate The New Prosperity Mine was on the radar screen for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod. When in 100 Mile House previously, McLeod said she and Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris had both expressed concerns to Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver regarding the panel review concerns expressed recently by Taseko Mine. Mine minister lobbies Ottawa B.C. Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett visited Ottawa on Jan. 13 to meet with various federal ministers about New Prosperity Mine. He encouraged his federal colleagues to recognize the strong economic and social benefits the proposed project would create for Cariboo communities. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said Bennett is a strong advocate to lobby for the mine.

Municipal museum dream fades The vision of a museum in 100 Mile House was severely hindered by a lack of available volunteers. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett had previously secured a $50,000 grant for the District of 100 Mile House. Mayor Mitch Campsall said much more money was needed as well as a new group to take on getting The Lodge building repaired and safe for public use. The artifacts already gathered for the museum were removed and temporarily stored. Week 6 – Feb. 5 Court strikes down education bill The BC Supreme Court ruled the provincial government’s class size and composition legislation was not only unconstitutional, it was intended to pressure the union and provoke a strike. Justice Susan Griffin also ordered the province to pay a hefty fine in damages, plus court costs. No ethanol for small engines With most gasoline pumps carrying fuel containing 10 per cent ethanol, Exeter Forest and Marine owner Pierre Dion reminded folks not to use it in small engines. Continued on A4

Welcome Blake Ward The 100 Mile House RCMP announced it would be welcoming Staff Sgt. Blake Ward to the community as its new detachment commander. Ward has an interesting background including the RCMP Marine Section based out of Prince Rupert, where for 12 years he worked the whole North Coast from northern Vancouver Island to Alaska. Reform bill tabled Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod asked her constituents and party members in particular, to think about a private member’s Reform Bill and comment back to her. She said the Reform Bill could allow a request signed by 15 per cent of the members of a caucus to prompt a non-confidence vote to oust a party leader – potentially, also the nation’s leader – by a majority vote. Class composition censured The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation reported class composition for students with learning difficulties was worse than ever in the province.

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Exeter Forest & Marine owner Pierre Dion holds up the carburetor from a chainsaw being serviced, while he explains ethanol fuels can gum them up with carbon.

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Prolonged use in chainsaws, snowmobiles and other gasolinefired equipment can both be harmful, such as damaging carburetors, and affect operation, he explained. Beekeeping abuzz at board meeting Backyard beekeeping was expected to soon become legalized after a local underground movement pursued the change. Cariboo Regional District trustees were moving forward with innovative rural bylaw changes to permit hobby beekeeping and laying hens in many residential zones. Horse Lake residents and “rogue beekeepers” Roger Meeks and Denese Hark had lobbied for two years to bring about this change. Week 7 – Feb. 12 Education appeal pending The province said it would appeal the B.C. Supreme Court decision restoring collective agreement provisions stripped in 2002. Justice Susan Griffin had recently ruled that stripping teachers’ provincial bargaining rights is unconstitutional, and ordered the province to pay damages and court costs to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. Tractors on roads Farm tractors driven on public roads must be covered by special insurance policies, and even then, only under special conditions. Western Financial Group 100 Mile House manager Jennifer Appleby explained some basics about the insurance requirements, and provided some tips on how to decide what type of coverage you need.

small community, including her gift of the Alice Singleton Heritage House to the Lone Butte Historical Society in 2007.

District of 100 Mile House council’s Feb. 26 public hearing for the Zoning Amendment Bylaw prohibiting medical marijuana production facilities within its boundaries. The planning department had not received any phone calls or written comments about the bylaw amendment, one way or the other. At the council meeting later that evening, council gave third reading to the bylaw amendment.

Federal budget highlights Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod said the 2014 federal budget tabled in the House of Commons on Feb. 11, 2013 continued government’s plan set out back in 2009. She talked about getting back to a balanced budget, keeping Canada strong in jobs and economic growth, and other several key components – some of which would be attractive to 100 Mile House constituents. Throne speech features resources The province’s MLAs sat in legislature for the first time in six months for the spring session, kicked off on Feb. 11, 2014 by the speech from the throne. It highlighted economic growth, jobs creation, skills training, and a framework for liquefied natural gas (LNG) development in British Columbia. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett noted the throne speech included a 10-year skills training plan for youth and older workers who want to upgrade their skills. Week 9 – Feb. 26 Court transcripts blown open NDP Leader Adrian Dix read aloud from court transcripts in question period at the B.C. legislature, blowing apart the B.C. Liberal government’s attempts to keep private the details from negotiations with the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. Dix quoted former government negotiator Paul Straszak in court last fall, when he confirmed the

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At the Feb. 14 Crime Stoppers meeting, 100 Mile House RCMP Sgt. Don McLean presented Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo retiring president Al Blannin a certificate of appreciation for her many years of service to the community. Blannin was the founding member of the local Crime Stoppers group and has served as president since 1986.

government’s objective was to provoke a full-scale strike by pressuring teachers. B.C. budget balanced Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says the key point in the “boring” provincial budget is that it is balanced. She notes $50 million was shaved off of the budget in a core review of government. While the NDP and industry groups decried fee increases to Medical Services Plan and BC Hydro, Barnett talked about how low income tax is an offset to the fees.

Local mine group lobbies in Ottawa A contingent of local New Prosperity Mine supporters headed to Ottawa last week to present their case to several federal politicians. They met with parliamentary secretaries, the B.C.-Yukon Caucus, senators and MPs. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and businessman Len Doucette were in the group that went to share local knowledge of the project issues, and believed they received positive reactions. Week 8 – Feb. 19 Alice Singleton’s lasting legacy The recent passing of Margaret Alice Singleton, longtime Lone Butte resident and postmistress, prompted her longtime friend, Anna Granberg, to share some fond recollections. Alice left a lasting legacy in the

Designated drivers forewarned Designated drivers were warned by a local lawyer that if their drunken passenger causes an accident, they may not be covered by insurance. The B.C. Supreme Court had recently ruled that ICBC is under no obligation to compensate the designated driver. Local lawyer Peter Messner spoke out about a similar accident on Horse Lake Road where an impaired passenger pulled on the emergency brake. Week 10 – March 5 Taseko ‘disappointed’ with mine ruling The proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project near Fish Lake was rejected by the federal government on Feb. 26, 2014. Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq concluded that the New Prosperity Mine project was likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Taseko Mines Ltd. vice-president of corporate affairs Brian Battison said it was disappointing for both the company and the “thousands of people who supported the project. First Nations commend mine decision First Nations groups celebrated the federal government’s rejection of the proposed New Prosperity GoldCopper Project and looked for an “end to 20-year effort to turn a pristine area into open-pit disaster.” The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) Chief Joe Alphonse said it was the right decision to reject the “terrible project, which threatened our pristine waters, fish and Aboriginal rights.”

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Alice Singleton ran the Lone Butte Post office for 20 years from her little white house that was formerly a Red Cross outpost, and later in her life donated it to the community as a heritage house.

Medical marijuana production vetoed No one showed up for the

Week 11 – March 12 Teachers vote for strike notice The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation voted 89 per cent in favour of a 72-hour strike notice on March 6. Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers’ Association president Murray Helmer said he wasn’t surprised, and noted if any strike action does occur later, it would be phased in. Crime Stoppers leader retires Al Blannin retired from her leading role with Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo, after 28 years. The group said they will miss Blannin, and recognized her strong leadership skills by making her a lifetime honorary director for Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo. Blannin felt she was leaving the helm in good hands, and said Sgt. Don McLean had been “a lifesaver” on the board and she sincerely hoped he stays with the group for the long term. Mine decision disappoints MP While her own government recently rejected the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project, Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod said it was a let-down, as she believed the majority of CaribooChilcotin people supported the mine. “... I know that many are very, very disappointed, and certainly I share their disappointment. “There were people for and against, but my sense was that it has strong support in the area.” Week 12 – March 19 Mine rejection reactions continue After the New Prosperity GoldCopper Project was rejected by the federal government last month, local leaders are expressing various opinions. 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall said it is “very disappointing,” while Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond said a scientific review was then needed to study the reasons the project failed. Continued on A5

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Week 16 – April 16 Sawmill safety boosted The safety of sawmill workers and communities was to be further strengthened through a new Dust Mitigation and Control Audit protocol being offered to mills throughout the province. 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue chief Darrell Blades said any more tools for sawdust control and safety are helpful, and this was a great tool for the mills to apply in looking at the Dust Mitigation and Control Programs.

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South Cariboo Farmers’ Market wins award The South Cariboo Farmers’ Market (SCFM) won a 2013 Farmers’ Market of the Year award in its category from the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM). SCFM vice-president Tina Johnson attended the 2014 BCAFM conference in Vancouver, where the three winners were honoured during an awards reception. District plans water upgrades The District of 100 Mile House is planning upgrades to its local clean water system this year as part of a five-year capital plan. One of the key projects happening this fall is remedial work being done at the under-performing Well 4 by Bridge Creek near the Red Coach Inn. Week 13 – March 26 Rally interrupts fundraiser Larry Badke said he felt “happy” Friends of Fish Lake (FOFL) cancelled its march around the 100 Mile Marsh after he and Jim Kolisnyk organized a rally on March 22 for supporters of the proposed New Prosperity GoldCopper Project. About 40 people stood outside the 100 Mile Curling Club, where New Prosperity Mine opponents FOFL were hosting a fundraising dinner but cancelled their march due to the rally. PRIDE project funded A group of Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) students, led by Grade 12 student Josie Jaegar, was awarded a $1,500 grant from the United Way. The Youth Initiative Grant was awarded to support the group’s planned PRIDE project. Facebook posts irk Mayor Comments made by Len Doucette, both on Facebook and publicly, raised some hackles at the District of 100 Mile House. Doucette had said mayor and council had been “sitting on the fence” on the New Prosperity Mine project have in council chambers. Mayor Mitch Campsall responded that council has supported the mine project from “day 1.” Week 14 – April 2 CRD seeks input on medical marijuana The Cariboo Regional District was asking residents for input on its move to allow commercial medicinal grow operations in heavy industrial zones only. The board noted that with smaller setbacks in rural residential zones than in heavy industrial

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South Cariboo Farmers’ Market vice-president Tina Johnson was thrilled to accept the 2013 Farmers Market of the Year award for midsized markets from the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets recently.

zones, residents could otherwise find a medicinal marijuana grow warehouse next door, and commercial growers might argue it is an agriculture endeavour and pursue a rural location.

Barnett explained she often saw rezoning applications turned down that would have allowed better uses for land with poor soil and no water – whether commercial, industrial or residential.

Voyeurism investigation underway An investigation into voyeurism was underway after RCMP arrested a paramedic at the 100 Mile House ambulance station on March 29, 2014. The investigation and subsequent arrest came after a hidden camera was discovered in the washroom at Action Fitness by its owners Murray Helmer and Donri Heise.

CRD buys recreation land A parcel of land purchased by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) was thought to foresee potential for an aquatic centre. Noting it had not designated a firm project for the new 13.5acre property adjacent to the South Cariboo Recreation Centre, CRD chair Al Richmond said it was a good, strategic acquisition to prepare for future development options.

Taseko seeks judicial review Taseko Mines Ltd. applied for a second judicial review following the federal government’s denial of the proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project. Taseko president and CEO Russell Hallbauer said the proposal – specifically its plan to save Fish Lake – wasn’t evaluated in a “fair, open and transparent manner.”

Health union strike mandate Some 225 health-care employees at Fischer Place, Mill Site Lodge and 100 Mile District General Hospital would soon cast their vote on a strike mandate being sought by Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) and some other unions in the province. A number of local BC Ambulance employees were also to vote, as they would fall under any resulting job action. District taxes, fees going up The District of 100 Mile House presented its draft annual five-year financial plan at a public hearing. Despite a two per cent rate increase across the board, the District would be collecting around $10,000 less revenue this year under steadily decreasing assessed values of major industry (mills). Meanwhile, the burden had impacted other property classes to maintain the annual taxation and revenue requirement. Week 17 – April 23 Teachers commence strike action Teachers in B.C. began Stage 1 job action on April 23, 2014. Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers’ Association president Murray Helmer noted this first stage was only administrative.

Week 15 – April 9 Drinking driver penalties upheld Roadside screening suspensions and impoundments continued when the B.C. Court of Appeal turned down a constitutional challenge of the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) program. Land commission changes The Agricultural Land Commission was undergoing changes that Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said would benefit her constituents.

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Grade 12 student Josie Jaeger, left, gladly accepted a $1,500 cheque from United Way’s Brenden Shaw, right, at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on March 5. They were joined by students Britney Falkner, second from left, Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre’s Chris Pettman, and students Rodney Foster and Zoe Coughlan.

He said it was “frustrating” that more than six weeks after teachers voted on a strike mandate, government’s offer remained virtually unchanged, with wage increases at about 6.5 per cent over three years. Taseko stands up for Prosperity Taseko Mines Ltd. vice-president of corporate affairs Brian Battison said the company’s objection to a recent federal environmental review process was “all about fairness” of government processes. The federal government’s decision to reject Taseko’s New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project was a “serious situation” with billions of dollars at play and thousands of new jobs at stake, he explained. Firefighter training 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue (OMFR) fire chief Darrell Blades noted its South Cariboo Recruit Academy had several members – new and existing – from various local volunteer fire departments undergoing training. Each firefighter’s particular level of training partly determines if they can enter a burning building, or must fight the blaze from the outside. Most firefighters who had certification to enter blazing buildings at that time were OMFR members. Week 18 – April 30 Medical marijuana hearings One of three local public hearings on potential bylaw changes for the medical marijuana industry was held at the Lone Butte Community Hall on April 23. Most people at the hearing supported the idea, but leaned toward establishing a separate, zone for these, rather than adding it on to the existing Heavy Industrial Zone. The Lodge’s fate not decided District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall said the comments on Facebook and talk around town had spun out of control after potential for a water treatment plant included an option for tearing down The Lodge. He explained the District merely received a report on Well #4, where clearing and using The Lodge site was just one of four options, and would not make any decisions on it for some time yet, Campsall said. Farmer slams ALC bill Proposed changes to the Agriculture Land Commission drew concern from some B.C. farmers. Horse Lake farmer Rod Hennecker said the current bill should be scrapped, as its Zone 2 is a “green light” for industry and developers to take over farmlands. For more year in review, read the Jan. 8 edition of the Free Press.

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South Cariboo businesses asked for input Local businesses urged to provide information on seniors’ services

The South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) has an AGEFRIENDLY survey on its website at www. southcariboochamber. org, and is asking 100

Mile House and area businesses to answer 10 questions regarding seniors and their business. These questions revolve around dis-

counts, services, access, shopping and delivery and products geared towards seniors, etc. SCCC executive director Shelly Morton says the questionnaire

is not just for Chamber members, as any South Cariboo businesses can add their input and information. “As a business owner, you may find that you

WRANGLERS PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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On Dec. 18, the 100 Mile House Wranglers visited seniors centres and the 100 Mile District General Hospital to deliver teddy bears to residents and patients. At the hospital, they visited Justice, front centre, and his big sister, Serenity, as a show of support to the young lad who is going through a tough time right now.

have a lot to offer and gain by being involved in the AGE-FRIENDLY Initiative from a marketing, customer loyalty, and business development point of view. The South Cariboo AG E - F R I E N D LY Initiative is aimed at making the South Cariboo more accessible to seniors, Morton explains. Information has been presented by seniors and people interested in seniors’ challenges that the top priorities to build an AGE-FRIENDLY community are: • Improve communication to seniors by creating a network to connect with seniors across the South Cariboo. • Provide access to helpful information and resources for seniors. • Create a regular newspaper column for age-friendly events and information. • Create linkage between seniors groups across all the pocket communities of the

Tourism association looks ahead

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The 2014 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA) Tourism Summit & AGM took place in Williams Lake on Dec. 4-6 and many attendees seized the opportunity to provide strategic input on tourism issues in British Columbia, and the Cariboo-Chilcotin in particular. CCCTA president Pat Corbett was re-elected for another term, and he notes Destination BC CEO Marsha Walden focused her keynote presentation on the revived Super Natural British Columbia© brand with a new look and corporate strategy. “She made a presentation on some of the changes that are happening within the marketing of B.C. regionally, pro-

vincially, nationally and internationally.” Corbett adds Gold Rush Trail project manager Tanya Wong, along with the Royal BC Museum’s Tzu-I Chung, talked about an exciting new opportunity with the museum’s upcoming 2015 Gold Rush! Eldorado in BC exhibit. “It was a great summit.” One of the awards given out at the meeting was presented to a South Cariboo organization. The Best Tourism Marketing Initiative award recognizes a regional stakeholder for a marketing initiative or campaign that successfully increases business and enhances the area’s tourism industry. This year, it was awarded to Interlakes Economic Association (IEA) for its successful summer marketing

campaign. IEA president Dianne Lawson says the IEA is “thrilled” to receive this recognition for its summer marketing initiative. “It’s basically the Music @ the Lakes, the [Interlakes] Farmers’ Market and all the marketing tactics that surrounded those new events.” These included mailing out event calendars to all the households in the South Cariboo and as far away as Kamloops, Cache Creek and some North Thompson communities, as well as radio campaigns in Kamloops and 100 Mile House. Lawson says much credit for the 22 new events developed, marketed and delivered during the Interlakes summer season goes to IEA’s Arts, Culture and Events Committee and

its chair Shelly Durand (also an IEA board member). The summer marketing initiative could not have been realized without the financial

support of Destination BC through the Community Tourism Opportunity program and Northern Development Initiatives Trust, Lawson notes.

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meets provincial standards. Mentors, funding partners Barnes says new doctors are matched with a local physician who works with them as a mentor. Noting CIRDFP’s office is now in 150 Mile House, he says it currently has 47 general practitioner members who work on various committees. One of them is in Tatla Lake,

with the rest from 100 Mile House or Williams Lake. Barnes adds infrastructure funding for CIRDFP comes through Doctors of BC, but the local program is unique in B.C. for its partnership with the Cariboo Regional District, which funds part of its program. “The contract expires Dec. 31, 2015 and we are hopeful we will be able to continue past that date with the regional district.”

South Cariboo to share information. • Develop a regular “Cariboo Coffee Time” model for seniors to listen to guest speakers, obtain information, remain active and involved in the community, and enjoy coffee and refreshments on a

social level. Responses to this survey will be summarized and shared with the AGE-FRIENDLY network. As a result, seniors will have more information about local businesses and will have marketed your products and services.

New Year's predictions Renee LaRochelle, 100 Mile Performing Arts Society president “The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society – the “Broadway of the North” – predicts a blockbuster season next year. We’re currently in talks with Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep to star in Maggie’s Getting Married. Happy New Year!”

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Bus drop-off and smokeless tobacco SD27 Following are the highlights of a recent School District #27 (SD27) regular board meeting:

apply if any projects are left uncompleted with AFG funds remaining after the grant period ends on March 31, Futcher said he expects this to be the case with the winter weather precluding some current projects.

Capital project delays SD27 secretary-treasurer Kevin Futcher presented his report to the trustees. Under the Facilities section, he noted District staff has worked diligently to complete outdoor projects before winter arrives. Several projects were delayed due to the three-month long labour dispute, said. These included the 100 Mile House Elementary School bus drop off, which has now been completed with paving, walkway fencing, removal of an old building and other improvements. He added the Ministry of Education, Capital Assets Branch will allow school districts to apply to carry forward unused Annual Facilities Grant (AFG) monies resulting from the labour dispute in a one-time-only extension. Noting SD27 will

Smokeless tobacco restrictions The SD27 Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Policy has been updated to include a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Trustees acknowledged the importance of providing healthy learning and working environments and the significant health hazard implicit in the use of tobacco products. Therefore, all smoking – including tobacco, e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or the holding of lighted tobacco – are prohibited on all SD27 property and in all its schools, buildings, buses and district vehicles (excepting SD27-owned residences, and with a limited exception for the ceremonial use of tobacco). No Smoking signs will be posted in all of these areas, and user groups will be advised of these regulations.

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he world got some inspiring news at last summer’s International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia: UNAIDS stated we are positioned to see the end of the HIV epidemic by 2030. To achieve this goal, it proposed that by 2020, 90 per cent of people living with HIV globally should be diagnosed. Ninety per cent of those diagnosed should be receiving treatment, and 90 per cent of those on treatment should have a significantly reduced amount of virus in their blood, greatly improving the health of people living with HIV and reducing the risk of transmission. Similar aspirations have been run up the flagpole before, but this time many say the goal of ending the epidemic is reachable. That’s because new research is pointing the way to methods that can greatly reduce the amount of HIV

in an infected person, and transmission and prevention, greatly reduce the likelihood those working in frontline of transmitting HIV to service delivery have someone else. enhanced their outreach to Research now confirms: communities. if tested and treated early, UNAIDS reports a people can have a life growing number of expectancy countries are approaching those on track to not living with achieve its goals the virus; and with some early detection, approaching, followed by meeting or proper treatment already exceeding and care, not only some of those produces a better targets. In subhealth outcome Saharan Africa, for the individual, several countries Laurie but greatly are “approaching Edmiston reduces the risk of or within striking transmitting HIV distance” of 90 to a partner. per cent of those Many Canadians don’t living with HIV being know these facts. Sadly, tested. one-quarter of the 71,300 Canada has an extensive people living with HIV network of health-care in Canada do not know professionals, communitythey are infected. Starting based organizations and treatment after the disease AIDS service organizations has progressed increases the contributing greatly to likelihood of HIV-related reducing HIV incidence. illness and death. But, a new report on HIV Armed with this new infections from the Public knowledge about HIV Health Agency of Canada

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he holiday season has almost drawn to a close for most of us, with today (New Year’s Day) being the last kick at the can with dinner with family and friends. Hopefully, most of us have done what they can to help folks, who were alone, sick or not well off, to have a brighter and happier Christmas. Hopefully, this year we remember our friends and neighbours who struggle year round and we can find ways in our hearts to help make their days brighter by offering a helping hand up. Now, we are entering another new year. Some of us have made resolutions with all of the best of intentions – whether it’s to stop smoking, exercise more, spend more time with the family or just become a better all-around person. Congratulations to those who do make the change – the strong ones who can quit cold turkey. More and more of us are forgoing the longtime tradition of making New Year’s Eve resolutions because they’re too hard to achieve and there seems to be so many obstacles in our way. Predictions are falling to the wayside because the world is changing at a rapid rate – almost instantaneously. There was a time when we could keep up with the world news by reading newspapers, listening to the radio and watching TV, but now, with the worldwide web and social media, we can watch the world change on a daily basis. However, we have to be careful about relying on that as our sole source of news and information. While we feel overwhelmed by this big old world spinning faster and faster on its axis and we’re worried about humanity going to hell in a hand basket, there are things we can do to make our little corner of the world a little bit better. First of all, we cannot throw up our hands and give up; we cannot be quitters. This is our community, and we have many important issues to consider. The first thing we have to do is get involved. We have to make the time to go to the meetings to voice our concerns and propose solutions, especially when it comes to how politicians are spending our tax dollars at all levels of government. We have to make the time to talk to our families and neighbours to see how we can help each other make this community stronger. We can do it if we make the time to work together for the benefit of all. It’s time for many of us to get back to greasing the wheel that makes our world go around. Let’s all resolve to get involved and, together, we can predict our community will become stronger because of it.

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illustrates the need to expand the reach and impact of HIV prevention and treatment efforts. Data gathering of this kind is helpful in identifying where we need to expand our network of testing, treatment and care, but more needs to be done. We need an invigorated, nation-wide plan designed to ensure we provide all communities with the integrated services they need. We need to set our own goals that address Canada’s realities and put us on the map with other countries that have shown leadership in tackling the epidemic. While Australia has recently released its seventh HIV strategy targeted to the virtual elimination of HIV by 2020, Canada’s second strategy is outdated, and there are no targets. It’s time to step up. Laurie Edmiston is the executive director of CATIE, Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information.

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Veterans Minister Julian Fantino in over his head To the editor: In the past decade, Canada has lost more men and women in uniform to suicide than we did in Afghanistan – 14 per cent of those who served there have been clinically diagnosed with a mental disorder linked to the mission. Those sombre statistics are a reminder of why it is so critical to provide those who serve, and those who have served, the care and support they need. Yet a recent Auditor General’s

report is only the latest evidence this Conservative government has failed to uphold our country’s sacred obligation to those who put their lives at risk to serve our country. It confirmed our veterans cannot get timely access to the mental health services. One in five had to wait up to eight months for help. Veterans had to deal with inexcusable delays on top of the stigma of mental illness that makes it so difficult to come forward and ask

for help. Furthermore, Veterans Affairs was found to be largely unconcerned with how well veterans were being served. The system is still too “complex and time-consuming,” according to the Auditor General. Before the release of Auditor General’s report, the Conservatives made an announcement to head off this scathing criticism. Later it was revealed that these funds would be spread out over 50

Plan needed to fight poverty To the editor: Poverty is a reality in our communities, but there is something we can do to change that. A poverty reduction plan is a real step to improves people’s lives and strengthen our economy. That’s good for everyone. For the past 13 years British Columbia has had the highest overall rate of poverty in the country. Over the past decade, it’s had the worst child poverty rate. B.C. is also the only province in the country without a plan to reduce poverty. The B.C. Liberal response to this situation has been to say they care, but do nothing. They tell people to just get a job, then they not only fail to offer the training needed to get those jobs, they offer those jobs to foreign workers under exploitative conditions. This isn’t right. For some, a disability or mental illness prevents them from working, and then there is the fastest growing segment of people living in poverty – the working poor. Low wages mean they struggle to

afford basic costs of living. In fact, 42 per cent of British Columbians say they are living paycheque to paycheque, and would struggle if their pay was delayed by even one week. Jobs are most definitely not a simple solution in these cases. We need to be looking at the bigger picture – at the cost of housing, the cost of food, the cost and accessibility of training, and wages and working conditions. We need a plan. New Democrats know that we can do better in B.C. That’s why we recently put forward legislation that would bring in a poverty reduction plan for our province. But we can’t pass it alone. The B.C. Liberal government needs to sign on. If you feel that this is an important issue, I hope you will write your local MLA, and ask them to join the rest of the country with a plan to reduce poverty. Michelle Mungall, BC NDP Social development spokesperson

years, further reinforcing the lack of credibility of Veterans Minister Julian Fantino, who once suggested that some veterans were “dupes”. Mr. Fantino oversaw the closure of nine veterans’ offices across the country, forcing some veterans to drive for hours to receive service, while leaving over $1 billion unspent since 2006. The hapless Mr. Fantino even suggested he still had access to those funds, which he doesn’t – as even his own parliamentary secre-

tary admitted. Our troops and veterans are genuine heroes. They have stood ready to give their all; when they come home, their country must stand ready for them. We must uphold our social covenant with those who serve and their families, and give them nothing less than the best of care and support from a grateful nation. Frank Valeriote, MP Liberal Veterans Affairs critic

Reader skeptical about predictions of global warming To the editor: I am writing about Tom Fletcher’s column, headlined Global warming stalled politically too, (B.C. Views, Nov. 13). I’m glad to hear there are a few skeptics out there. I often feel as if I’m trapped behind enemy lines here on Vancouver Island. I guess the reason is skeptics, who have some scientific knowledge, tend to be hesitant about making absolute statements about future climate trends and their economic effects, while the “warmists” respond with passionate certainty backed up with an air of moral superiority. I get blank stares when I

point out we are standing on a glacial outwash fan that was under two kilometres of ice when our First Nation ancestors were chasing reindeer in Europe.

Now that was global warming. Wonder how we caused that? Dick Robertson Comox

Elves thanked for Christmas spirit boost To the editor: We would like to thank our cheery Christmas elves at Watch Lake who have been busy decorating our trees and fences along Moose Point Drive once again this year. You have filled our hearts with cheer and Christmas

spirit. Our wish for you is as much cheer as you have shared with us. Merry Christmas to all. Kathy Cole On behalf of grateful Watch Lake neighbours Watch Lake

2015: the year of climate adaptation 788 million cubic metres of dead pine in While this 1964 the treaty has no end B.C. forests. Fires in these areas spread 2.6 date, its flood control mandate expires in times faster than in healthy green stands, 2024. I spoke with Deborah Harford and up to 66 metres per minute. Jon O’Riordan, members of the Simon The report calls for fuel management Fraser University Adaptation to Climate beyond community boundaries Change Team (ACT), who, along to stop “mega-fires” by creating with ACT senior policy author landscape-level fuel breaks, with Robert Sandford, have written a targeted harvesting, prescribed provocative book on the treaty. burning and new silviculture They hope it will help lead to a practices. renewed agreement that will be a It notes that bark beetle model for a changing world. infestations and bigger, hotter “If you’re looking ahead 60 fires are being seen across North years from 2024, there’s a lot of America, with costs rising along climate change projected in that with urban development. For period, for B.C. and the U.S.,” Tom example, the 2011 Slave Lake fire Harford said. Fletcher in northern Alberta generated “For the B.C. side, we’re looking the second largest insurance at heavy precipitation and charge in Canadian history. potential increase in snowmelt The costs of preparing are huge. The costs runoff, while in the States, you’re getting the of not preparing could be catastrophic. opposite, much less snow. Also in 2014, the B.C. Liberal government “There will probably be no snowpack appointed an advisory committee to left down there, and they’re looking at the prepare for the renewal of the Columbia prospect of quite drastically lower flows in River Treaty with the United States. the summer.”

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t’s time to look beyond the protests and political battles around climate change that dominated 2014, and look at the year and the decade ahead. From the California drought to shifting forest patterns across British Columbia, there is evidence that our climate is changing more rapidly. Public debate consists mainly of squabbling about the significance of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, rather than what can be done to prepare. A draft discussion paper from the B.C. forests ministry on wildfire control was released in December after an access to information request. “Climate Change Adaptation and Action Plan For Wildfire Management, 20142024” describes the progress made in the province’s community forest fire prevention plan, and its goal to create “wildfire resilient ecosystems and wildfire adapted communities” over the next 10 years. The final discussion paper is to be released early in 2015, but the key research is in. It estimates that by 2017, there will be

The treaty, sparked by devastating floods in 1948, led to construction of three dams on the B.C. side and one at Libby, Washington that backed up Kookanusa Lake into B.C. Between that reservoir and the Arrow Lakes, 110,000 hectares of B.C. land was flooded, including orchards, dairy farms and the homes of 2,000 people. Those dams hold back spring flood water and provide for irrigation that has allowed Washington to expand its agriculture to a $5 billion-a-year industry. The treaty shares the value of hydroelectric power generated by the many downstream United States dams such as the Grand Coulee, but it pays B.C. nothing for agricultural benefits that were achieved at the cost of B.C. farms and aboriginal territories. O’Riordan notes that climate shifts create a strategic benefit for B.C. The U.S. has no more dam capacity to exploit, and needs us more than ever, for flood protection and water supply. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province Home, sweet home for Clover KAMLOOPS - When Kamloops’s only Kermode bear comes out of hibernation in the spring, he’ll have a new home awaiting him. Parks and civic facilities manager Jeff Putnam told Kamloops city council this week that Clover, the blond-furred black bear who arrived at the park in 2012, could have been moved into the new accommodations this fall had he not opted to take his winter nap early. “He started lowering his metabolism to get ready for denning quite early this year and staff didn’t want to stress him out,” Putnam said. The city chipped in $250,000 this year for the first phase of Clover’s new habitat and will supply an additional $150,000 in 2015. Another $300,000 for the project will come from private and corporate fundraising. Putnam said the new habitat is nearly three acres in size and includes den space, vegetation similar to Clover’s former home near Terrace, two ponds and a creek. The second phase of the project will include an elevated walkway for visitors to better view the bear habitat, as well as an interpretive centre.

School bomb threat a hoax Salmon Arm -Police and School District #83 staff are attempting to identify the person responsible for inking a bomb threat on the wall of a school washroom, which prompted a school-wide evacuation on Dec. 17. Shuswap Middle School students returned to school Dec. 18, one day after an RCMP police dog searched the school and found nothing after the bomb threat was discovered earlier that day. “RCMP have given the ‘all clear’ for students to return to Shuswap Middle School tomorrow. The school was searched and it was determined there was not a threat from a bomb,” states a release from School District #83 last Wednesday afternoon. “That written threat, that was all we found,” said Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane of the Salmon Arm RCMP detachment. “We consider the threat level low, but the response level is high to err on the side of caution.”

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It’s already happening. I will be visiting my daughter, Katherine MacDonald, in Prince George into the new year. There will be a gathering of friends there and we also have tickets to go see Cirque du Soleil.

It is a lot of things. It’s a small world, but it would be nice for the countries to get together somehow – to become more unified and harmonious with each other.

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lights of the week’s calls. Two-vehicle MVI On Dec, 21, emergency crews and police responded to a motor vehicle incident (MVI) at the intersection of Bates Road and CanimHendrix Lake Road.

The driver of a white Ford pickup truck lost control while travelling west-bound, went into the ditch and the truck rolled over. The female passenger, who sustained minor back injuries, was examined by an ambulance crew

and then transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital. The male driver of the pickup was determined to be a prohibited driver. He was issued an appearance notice for a court date in 100 Mile House on

March 10, 2015. Rollover MVI On Dec. 20, emergency crews and police responded to a singlevehicle rollover MVI at the intersection of Bates Road and CanimHendrix Lake Road.

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Mistaking a police car for a taxi, dropping an intoxicated friend off at the wrong house and getting cash tips from passengers who thought they were in a cab are just some of the experiences designated drivers across the province have shared with ICBC. Here are the best stories shared by designated drivers in a recent survey: • “Many years ago in Prince George I was [doing a ride-along with the] RCMP. We were parked outside a bar. A person came out of the bar, opened the rear passenger door and sat down. Believing he was in a taxi, he gave his address. “The officer noted the address was close, so he drove him home. When he tried to pay, the officer gave him his business card and said, “Tonight’s ride is on us – thanks for calling a cab.” “I guess in this case, the RCMP was the designated driver and I have no doubt the next day many questions about the trip home must have been going through the passenger’s

mind when he saw the police card.” • “I delivered an intoxicated friend to an address he gave me only to find out the next day that he didn’t live there. The residents looked after him and I drove him to his actual home the next day.” • “I drove a couple of friends home after a Christmas party and neither one could remember how to get to their houses. We played ‘Does this look familiar?’ for over two hours in two different cities.…” • “I was designated driver for my brotherin-law in Belgium this summer. I got to drive his Mercedes CLS 320. If only I had more friends with high-end or exotic cars. Anyone with a Porsche Turbo need a driver?” • “I was driving

someone home and he was giving me directions. When we arrived, he got out and was met at the door by a woman who refused to let him in. Turns out, they had been divorced

for two months, and in his drunken condition, he forgot he no longer lived there.” • “I was designated driver for 12 ladies celebrating a birthday. I rented a van and drove them to several bars. I was surrounded by all these beautiful women and they would only dance with me.… I never had a better night in all my single life.” • “When my son called me at 3 a.m. to get a ride home.… He was in his late twenties

1-800-222-TIPS Around 3 p.m. on Dec. 15, a wallet was stolen from a pickup truck parked in the 7-Eleven parking lot in 100 Mile House. The wallet was subsequently deposited two days later into the 100 Mile Post Office mail box. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen from the wallet. If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

In both of these reports, it was determined, after the fact, that the bills were counterfeit. A similar description of the male from both businesses leads police to believe it may be the same suspect. He is described as a First Nations male, approximately 5 foot 6 tall and heavy set. Both of these instances remain

under investigation in efforts to identify the suspect. Merchants are asked to use caution when accepting notes and to utilize any counterfeit detecting tools they have. For more information on counterfeit detection, visit www. bankofcanada.ca, which covers both Canadian and United States currencies.

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says it was based on a review of policy and legislation around partisan government communication in several other jurisdictions with similar governance roots to British Columbia. “The Auditor General suggests there should be policies and protocols in place that guide decision-making on government advertising, and we agree. “This report is not an audit of government spending; [Bellringer] did not suggest that any advertising or communications done by government were in fact partisan or political.” While governments

year with the following anonymous words: Life is a book in volumes three, The past, the present and the yet to be The past is written and laid away, The present we’re writing every day, And the last and best, volume three, is locked from sight – God keeps the key. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Highway 24/ Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Jan. 5 at Interlakes Hall. • Deka fire practice: 6:30 p.m., Jan. 6. • Log Cabin Quilters annual general meeting: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 7 at Interlakes Hall.

should inform the public about their programs, services and policies, Bellringer says the line between providing useful information and partisan government advertising can be “blurry.” “Our research for this report across numerous jurisdictions demonstrates that it is indeed a grey area. Clarity is needed to delineate what type of publicly funded advertising is acceptable and what is not.” It contains specific recommendations for establishing and enforcing policy for partisan political information in public government communications, and oversight to ensure an effective resolution, Bellringer notes. “Guidance will help protect civil servants who may be asked to perform duties that could be considered partisan.”

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Last year, Jody McIntosh came up with the idea of collecting new or “gently used” items, so Forest Grove Elementary School students could select gifts for family members. On Dec. 12, thanks to the contributions made by parents and community members, the first “Christmas shopping” event was held. Tables were set up

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Forest Grove Elementary School students “shopped” with glee and enthusiasm at the inaugural “re-gifting” event. They pick presents for parents and siblings under the watchful eye of teachers and volunteers.

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School news A larger student enrolment enabled the school to open an additional classroom in the west wing after the fall break. The students are now divided into kindergarten with Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3, 4 and 5 and Grades 6 and 7, which also includes some Grade 5 students. On Dec. 17, the annual Christmas Concert took place, and it was filled with storytelling, music, songs and fun – in form of not just one but two plays. It’s

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set up a Facebook page in January to reach all of the people associated with the school and get input and thoughts of the past. The goal is to put together a report with pictures, which can be displayed at a gathering tentatively planned for July 2015. A meeting has been proposed for early January and the time and place will be announced. If you have something to contribute, contact Robin at 250-456-7707, or Sue at 250-456-2138. Poker A tournament was held on Dec. 13 with 17 players attending. The winners were: first, David Martens;

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second, Elaine Pattie; third, Betty Westerager; and fourth John Kozekovich. The next tournament will be held Jan. 10 at the 70 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and play starts at 12:30 p.m. Meals will be available. Bingo A special Christmas bingo was held Dec. 11 with 23 players attending. Prizes were donated

and consisted of hams, turkeys, and good neighbour prizes. Thanks go to 70 Mile Community Club, Seventy Mile Access Centre, 70 Mile General Store, Linda Edwards and Elsie Trottier for their contributions. Bookmobile The ThompsonNicola Regional District bookmobile will be in the area on Jan. 15. It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall

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The United Church Choir and friends presented their annual Christmas Cantata at the 100 Mile House United Church on Dec. 15. Choir member Dennis Tupman says United Church Choir

director Mary Ann Robertson chose a number of choral selections, which re-told the Christmas story. Rev. Jenny Carter composed additional readings to explain the meaning of this music and its message for a

contemporary audience, he adds. Tupman notes one audience member was overheard to say, “I always love to come to this event, which for me sets the contemplative tone for Christmas.

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“It is a way to stop and reflect – away from the distractions and busyness at this time of year. Music has a beautiful way of doing that.” Tupman says the financial proceeds from this cantata were given to the church’s outreach fund to help others less fortunate at this time of year.

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The Christmas Piano Recital was held at the Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship (CCLF) on Dec. 12 under the guidance of expert music teacher Karen Fahrentholz. Karen has been teaching music students from

beginners to Grade 6 for more than 30 years. There were 46 students who had their turns at the piano and played their assigned pieces of music. The church was almost full to capacity and it was great to see the way family and friends supported the students. School news The Mile 108 Elementary School had its sing-along on Dec. 18 in the school gym with about 400 parents and students attending Each class performed a traditional Christmas

carol. The attendance was remarkable owing to the fact it was on a Thursday afternoon when people are usually working. Emerys in Malawi, Africa The CCLF is sponsoring a fundraiser dinner/auction for the Emerys who are serving in Africa. The event will take place at the Valley Room on Jan. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 per ticket. Darren and Leila Emery are missionaries in Hope Village, Masya, Chikwawa. PO Box 2353, Blantyre, Malawi.

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Broomball players sweeping for charity Birch Avenue will be party central on Jan. 9. There will be no shortage of fun community events and activities at Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night. Human foosball, a broomball tournament, children’s activities, a gift basket draw and a parade are all part of the fun from 5 to 9 p.m. While a lack of snow has put the 2015 Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, set for Jan. 10-11, in jeopardy, the street party is marching on. (The cancellation deadline for the race was Dec. 31, after press time.) Safeway, Williams Lake & District Credit Union, RBC, South Cariboo Search and Rescue, 100 Mile House

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South Cariboo Search and Rescue members Amanda Usher, left, and Val Severin are ready to take on other local teams entered in a broomball tournament to benefit a local charity at Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night on Jan. 9.

RCMP, Sunrise Ford, Centennial Law and 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue have entered teams in the broomball tournament. The winning team wins the honour of choosing its favourite local registered charity to benefit from a $2,000 donation from the entry fees. A “Financial Challenge” organized by local banks will see an exciting obstacle course-type race with $1,000 also going to a local charity. By making a purchase from a participating merchant, visitors are entered into a draw for a huge prize basket. Merchants will be staying open late so people can get their tickets. A Northern Lights Parade kicks things off

at 5 p.m. Local musician Peter Thorne will be playing at the Chartreuse Moose. More than a dozen groups will have displays for visitors set up in the 100 Mile Community Hall. The Sugar Shack is serving poutine and toffee on ice. The Firehouse Diner is serving foot-long hotdogs and chilli. BJ’s Donut & Eatery will be open late. Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School grads are doing face painting and serving popcorn and cotton candy. Every penny raised at this event – excluding food from restaurants – is going to local charities, organizer Lucille Armstrong explains. “Any excess monies

from donations we collect will be donated in the end to local charities as well.” The event is “for the community by the community,” she adds. “This is going to be a really big thing for the community if they want to make it that.” For more information, or to get involved, contact Armstrong at 250-395-7743 (or armstronglucille@gmail. com) or Pam Dafoe at 250-397-0018 (or p amdafo e@hot mai l. com). Or visit Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night on Facebook. “We appreciate everything that everyone has donated,” Armstrong says. “We have tried to incorporate something for everybody.”

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Artist Michelle Brown spent many mornings, coffee cup in hand, in the presence of that view from her back patio in Abbotsford. March 5 Hunnies seek public input on future donation to local cause The Hun City Hunnies wanted to know, ‘Who should it be?’ The local nonprofit community improvement society was looking for help naming a local cause to receive half the net proceeds the group plans to raise at their upcoming concert. Thanks to the Hunnies, Creedence Revived – a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band from Chicago – performed in 100 Mile House on May 18. March 12 CAG ‘childhood memory’ paintings on display Members of the Cariboo Artists’ Guild travelled way back into their respective pasts for inspiration – all the way back to childhood. A month-long group show on display at Showcase Gallery in 100 Mile House featured paintings created with the theme “childhood memories” in mind.

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Candace Copley, a local singer-songwriter, has entered CBC Radio’s Searchlight competition and is looking for votes from her fans in the South Cariboo.

March 19 Local bankers cashing in as big name acts The music industry’s biggest stars, past and present, were rehearsing for one huge show in the South Cariboo. It was really a “who’s who” of headliners, as the likes of Katy Perry, Liza Minnelli and Pitbull were just some of the acts – well, caricatures of

them, anyway – warming up to perform for charity at the 100 Mile House Bankers’ Variety Show in 100 Mile on March 29. March 26 Local musician drumming up community support South Cariboo musician Candace Copley was drumming up

social media support while competing in a nation-wide contest looking for Canada’s best new artist. As thousands of musicians around the country did – including dozens in this part of British Columbia – Copley entered CBC Radio’s Searchlight competition, and she was looking for mouse clicks on its website. April 2 Grads stepping onto runway Local grads were set to do a little turn on the catwalk for an upcoming fundraising event. The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School 2014 Grad Fashion Show took place April 10 at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary School. The theme was “Glow.” The event raised money for prom and grad ceremonies. Close to 40 students got involved organizing and modelling.

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Shirley Williams of Lac la Hache is the Showcase Gallery featured artist for the month of April.

April 9 ‘And away we go’ Art isn’t an exact science, and the creative process isn’t easy to

explain, but artists have their ways, and they create. For Shirley Williams, “pictures should be places you can go.” More than a dozen paintings by the Lac la Hache resident were on display in April at the Showcase Gallery in 100 Mile House. April 16 Curtain rising soon on 100 Mile Festival of the Arts It was almost time for local residents, young and old, to take the stage under the bright lights and deliver performances for adjudicators. The100 Mile Festival of the Arts, which went from April 22 to May 2, saw close to 375 entries in four disciplines – speech arts, vocal, piano and instrumental. April 23 Cariboo Idol is back Auditions were slated for Cariboo-Chilcotin artists. Cariboo Idol has featured some awesome artists over the years, and organizers were hoping to hear more when auditions started

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Jan. 1 Lost keys lead to novel solution When former resident Shawna MacLeod was visiting her family in Lac la Hache, she encountered a bit of a snag. Her mother-in-law, Barb MacLeod, said it started when Shawna was outside at her parents’ ranch having some fun with her children in a snow bank in late November. “She was doing somersaults and playing in the snow, and her keys fell out of her pocket. Shawna could not find them.” A metal detector was borrowed from Garry and Elsie Babcock to recover the missing keys. Jan. 8 Bringing out what 100 Mile has to offer The Hun City Hunnies are the first to say it – there’s isn’t a straight-laced, formal group. They’re a little bit different as far as non-profits go. Their mission is bringing fun to town, and bringing out what 100 Mile House has to offer. The local non-profit community improvement society was busy with several events and initiatives, so there was much to discuss coming up in 2014. Jan. 15 Great spectator turnout for 2014 Cariboo Challenge The 2014 Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Race started with some wet weather Saturday morning, but culminated with a very interesting finish Sunday afternoon – and all-inall, organizers called the Jan. 10-12 event a success. It was very much an entertaining couple of days, says organizer Len Doucette. Jan. 22 Conditions right, trails ‘beautiful’ for Cariboo Marathon Cariboo Marathon committee chair Nicola Maughn said the Feb. 8 race was “on track.” Snow conditions were good and preparations were going well for the popular crosscountry skiing event at 99 Mile Ski Trails in 100 Mile House. In 2013, the race attracted 150 entrants. This year the race was cancelled for lack of organizers. Jan. 29 Geography knowledge tested 100 Mile House Elementary School teachers Jim Price and

Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, April 3-4. March 19 Taking it to the streets, getting gnarly in 100 Mile A crew of Whistler snowboarders set up shop in 100 Mile House on Feb. 15 to slide down the long purple handrail that snakes down into Centennial Park in 100 Mile. Their street style was pretty gnarly, and the crew captured it all on video.

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Allyson Watson, who tied for bronze, held up an answer during the Grade 7 portion of the 2014 Great Canadian Geography Challenge at the 100 Mile House Elementary School.

Sally Morgan read questions and students hurried to jot down the right answers during an annual, nation-wide geography contest on Jan. 23. Thirty students from Grades 4-6 and 24 students from Grade 7 qualified in the classroom portion of the 2014 Great Canadian Geography Challenge. Feb. 5 Green Lake superstars invite Vancouver Canucks alumni Dave MacIntosh, his son, Steve, and three of Steve’s buddies came up to Green Lake to play hockey about eight years ago, and they have been clearing off a small rink to play shinny every Christmas holiday since. This year, players included Vancouver Canucks alumni who all seemed to have a great time. It was a chilly, foggy afternoon when the four Canucks – Kirk McLean, Cliff Ronning, Dave Babych and Geoff Courtnall – arrived. Feb. 12 Just like the old days Shane Gunn looked around the garage and knew he had to have it all – the sleds, the suits, everything. After all, the 1979 TNT Everest 440 and two 1980 Everest 500s, and vintage yellow, orange, red and black Ski-Doo gear to go with them, were more than just a cool novelty for the 100 Mile House resident. There’s a long history here, one Gunn recalled fondly.

Feb. 19 Temperatures low, spirits high at Cariboo Marathon It was the “diehards” who ascended the 99 Mile Hill Ski Trails, cutting through the cold and zooming through the snow-dusted conifers, to compete in the Cariboo Marathon on Feb. 8. Low temperatures kept a number of participants away from the cross-country skiing event. Feb. 26 Students celebrated French culture Students bounded from station to station to slide and snowshoe and play a variety of winter games at Centennial Park on Feb. 14. The day of fun in the park capped off 100 Mile House Elementary School’s French Celebration Week, which aimed to raise awareness of its French Immersion program and celebrate French Canadian culture and traditions. March 5 Students take learning to new level with quality projects Judges and visitors examined the work of dozens of students, walking through rows of colourful and thoughtprovoking projects on display in the 100 Mile House Elementary School gymnasium at a District Science Fair on Feb. 25. Students presented for the chance to compete at a Regional Science Fair at

March 19 Minor hockey promotes positive message with anti-bullying night Relax, hockey is fun. That was the message the 100 Mile & District Minor Hockey Association hoped to get across to parents and players at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on March 6. An anti-bullying-themed event saw dozens of young, local skaters take to the ice for three-on-three and five-onfive tournaments, and dozens more in the building off the ice for a mini-stick tournament. March 26 Gala shines light on local business It was all business at the 100 Mile House Community Hall on March 22, where a number of local businesses, organizations and individuals were honoured as part of the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year Celebration. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett presented the Citizen of the Year Award to Tom Bachynski and Lorette Penn. April 2 A tight group 100 Mile House Free Press reporter Gaven Crites joined close quarters battle (CQB) shooters for a night of target training in the Horse Lake Training Centre basement. As a novice shooter, it was quite an experience, and it was hard to imagine a better range officer than Julian Willsey, the rifle chair with the Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association. April 9 Singing his face off Aaron Durand, 29, who was born and raised in 100 Mile Continued on A23

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Obituaries THIBEAULT Ruth Louise

May 31, 1934 - Dec. 18, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family regrets to announce the passing of Ruth. Ruth was born in Springhouse, B.C. and was a long time resident of 100 Mile House. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ken Thibeault, her children Dorothy (Dave) Stark, Doug Thibeault, Don (Mary) Thibeault, Liz (Wes) Kolza, Ella (Jeff) Young, Ray Thibeault and her sister Margaret Thibeault a well as six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandson David Stark. A memorial was held on December 27, 2014 at Creekside Seniors Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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House, discussed his time as a member of the Vancouver Opera’s Yulanda M. Faris Young

Artists Program. “You put your best foot out there and sing your face off for opera companies and for agents. I’ve got to trust in

the skills I have acquired in the last few years.” April 16 Tough exteriors, soft hearts

Members of the Psalm 23 Transition Society, an addiction treatment centre at 59 Mile, had dozens of paintings on display at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House for an exhibition called “Darkness into Light – The Transition Through Recovery.” Art expression has been a part of the organization’s recovery program for three years, but the public exhibition was a first. April 23 Brainy pupils discover top results at regional science fair

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January is the month of new beginnings, a time to make positive changes in our lives. Do you want to learn new things, improve your writing and math skills? Learn how to use a computer or upgrade your skills. Make this your year to achieve new goals while having fun learning. CCPL has many free programs, and services. To learn more about CCPL please call Mel at 250-945-4199.

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Several local students won awards for their exhibits at the Cariboo Mainline Regional Science Fair in Kamloops on April 3-4. Receiving a number of top honours was Leanne Varney, a Grade 10 student at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School. Varney not only won gold in her category, as she also took home best Environmental Science Award, Best Intermediate Award, and an award from the Society for Canadian Women in Science and

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Technology. April 30 First Nation students excel A skills-training program for Canim Lake Band (CLB) adult students at the 100 Mile campus of Thompson Rivers University showed great success. CLB adult basic education co-ordinator Kyla Miller said it is a dynamic program that both evolves and

revolves around the students’ individual goals, and gives them a feeling of pride and accomplishment. The program provides basic skills and knowledge to prepare students for pursuing post-secondary education, trades training, or employment, as well as a sense of self-fulfillment and satisfaction. For more year in review, read the Jan. 8

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

• Dec. 31 – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 260-100 Mile House is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dance with music provided by Perfect Match. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 and the dance starting at 7. There will be a snack at 10:30 and a safe ride home will be available. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the Legion or from Shirley at 250-395-7565. • Jan. 1 – As a way of thanking the community and wishing everyone happy holidays, Tim Hortons in 100 Mile House is hosting a Free Family Skate at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. • Until Jan. 2 – A Christmas-themed art show runs at Showcase Gallery in 100 Mile House throughout the month of December. A number of Cariboo Artists’ Guild members have paintings on display in the gallery, located on the main floor of the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave. • Jan. 7 – Eclectica Community Choir starts its winter season with rehearsals in the 100 Mile House United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. and choir rehearsal begins at 7. Registration is possible each Wednesday in January at 6:30 p.m. The choir is open to all ages, genders and ability levels. Reading music is not a prerequisite. • Jan. 9 – Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night organizers are putting on a street party between 4 and 9 p.m. on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House to celebrate the start of the 2015 Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race at the 108 Heritage Site, Jan. 10-11.There will be a parade, kids activities, a broom-ball tourney, face painting and much more. Watch for details in your Free Press. • Feb. 5-7 – The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is presenting the Act of Murder at Martin Exeter Hall. Tickets are $15 each and they are available Didi’s and Donex.

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

100 MILE q 100 Mile House Branch Library will be holding its annual Winter Book Sale in the Program Room, Jan. 6-10. The hours for Jan. 6-8 is 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and on Jan. 9-10, it’s on from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Folks can also put their names in for a draw to win a gift certificate. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile & District General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary’s next meeting date is Jan. 7, 2015 in the Multipurpose Room of the 100 Mile District General Hospital at 1 p.m. New members always welcome. For more information, call Mina at 250-791-6750. 100 MILE q The Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings, will be meeting on Jan. 13, 6:30-8 p.m., at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery to provide support, compassion and a listening ear. For information, call

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Corrie Benard, left, and Sheila Nelson were fundraising for Forest Grove Elementary School on Dec. 14, with a cutout of Save-On-Foods manager Craig Lee looking over their shoulders.

Andrea Martin at 250-395- 4417 or Ivy Henderson at 250-3952867. 100 MILE q 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting its workshops on downloading eBooks in the Program Room on Jan. 16, 23 and 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The workshops will explain how to borrow eBooks from the British Columbia Libraries catalogue and include the steps on how to download the software, activation procedures and how to sign out eBooks. Kindle devises are not compatible for this workshop. 100 MILE q Parent information sessions are held the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cariboo

Family Enrichment Centre. Guest speakers present topics of interest to expectant mothers and families with infant children. Call 250-395-5155 more information. 100 MILE q The After-School Program is available at the 100 Mile House Branch Library: five to eight years, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; and nine to12 years, Wednesdays, 3:304:30 p.m. After school activities include stories, reading, crafts and games. 100 MILE q The Caregivers Support Group meets in the basement of St. Timothy’s Anglican Church (corner of the Horse Lake and Blackstock roads) on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10:30

a.m. People who are responsible for the care of a family member with long-term health problems are encouraged to attend to gain new information about programs and services. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Writers’ Guild members welcome writers of all skill levels to join us every second and fourth Thursday in the Program Room at the 100 Mile House Library. Meetings go from 6:15 to 7:55 p.m. and there is no cost or commitment involved. Please see our website at www. southcariboowriters. com for more information. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Lioness Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the 100 Mile United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave., starting at 1 p.m. They also hold a potluck lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the 100 Mile United Church at 49 Dogwood Cresc. Contact Janet Belcourt for more information at 250-395-3550.

United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave. Weighin is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call Kirsteen at 250395-3344 or Agnes at 250-395-4129 for more information. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Red Cross Medical Equipment Loans Service needs volunteers. The service provides those in need with a short-term loan of medical equipment. If you wish to volunteer, call 250-3959092 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays for more information. 100 MILE q Cariboo Calico Quilters Guild members meet at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Roberta at 250-395-4472 or Janice at 250-395-2017 for information. 100 MILE q 2887 RMR RCACC

local army cadets for youths 12-18 years meet Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Youth Training Centre at 5830 Horse Lake Rd. No cost. For more information, call Capt. Kevin Seal at 250-7062446. FOREST GROVE q StrongStart is at Forest Grove Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.noon. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call the school at 250-3972962, or Sheila at 250397-0011. FOREST GROVE q Family dining is available at the Forest Grove Legion: Wednesday, wing night; Friday, steak night; Saturday, kitchen is open. GREEN LAKE q Help Us Get Slim (HUGS) meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at 2489 North Bonaparte Rd. Call

Elaine at 250-456-7391 for information. LAC LA HACHE q Branch 1689 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at the OAPO Hall (Pioneer Centre) at 4822 Clarke St., from 8:30-10:30. Visitors (preteens, teens and adults) are always welcome. LONE BUTTE q O.U.T. (Other Unusual Talents) Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, starting at 10 a.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall. For more information, call Pat at 250-395-2114 or Audrey at 250-395-4206. 70 MILE q 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department hosts bingo on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. It is at the 70 Mile Access Centre at 2545 N. Bonaparte Rd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30. Everyone welcome.

100 MILE q Creekside Seniors regular monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre. Gaven Crites photo

Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo volunteer Lorette Penn, left, presented 50/50 fundraiser winner Irene Tinney, and her daughter, Emily, with a cheque for $1,718.50 recently.

100 MILE q TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) BC #1170 meets Thursdays at the 100 Mile House

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Canadian Mental Health Association-South Cariboo Branch board members Jeanne Best, left, and Didi Henderson, were some of the friends gathered at a celebration to honour the retirement of former executive director Maggie Patterson-Dickey, along with new executive director Susann Collins, far right, in 100 Mile House recently.

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Some techniques for thawing frozen pipes include: If possible, expose a boxed-in area to the inside heat. An example includes opening some ceiling tiles if your home has a drop ceiling. You could direct a heater or blow dryer into the ceiling, but do not leave it unattended. Use a heat gun. However, be EXTREMELY CAREFUL as the heat from the heat gun will ignite any wood or paper it contacts.

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Where are my shutoff valves? There are actually two major shutoff valves in line with your service. The first valve, called a curb stop, is generally located near the property line and is normally housed by a cylinder with a cap on it called the curb box. The other major valve is located in the home next to the water meter. Other valves may be near plumbing appliances such as sinks and toilets. Keeping your main valve in good working condition will assure you that you will be able to turn your water off in the event of an emergency. Older style gate valves should be turned periodically due to possible corrosion build-up. Newer Teflon coated ball valves should stay in working order without any regular turning.

What if my main valve does not work in an emergency? You should call your local water provider or regional district or whoever supplies your water so that someone can shut off your water.

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