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District of 100 Mile House council gave first and second reading to a zoning bylaw amendment in a key step towards a new microbrewery downtown. The proponent, local businessman Kevin Grinyer, proposes to locate the business in the nowclosed Gear Garage building on Highway 97 at Second Street, owned by B.M.C. Enterprises Ltd. In his application, Grinyer notes the craft brewery still requires licensing, but this is dependent on proof of approved zoning for a beer-brewing facility selling less than 15,000 hectolitres. This would involve a retail store selling craft beer and related products, as well as wholesaling and product tastings, it states. Pending permits and licencing, the target date to commence business is August. Supporting arguments in the application include increasing pride in locally-produced Canadian products, more business diversification in the municipality, availability of local beer to serve at liquor-licensed facilities, boosting buy-local initiatives, utilizing an empty building and other potential benefits. No planned changes to the property are requested. Council was unanimous in its initial support of the project, and Mayor Mitch Campsall expressed his taste for the idea of a local microbrewery. “Good on you guys, I think it’s great.” District advertising and notification of neighbouring property owners will take place over the next few weeks, with a public hearing then slated for June 9 in council chambers. Providing all goes well for the applicant, third reading is scheduled to happen at the regular council meeting later that same evening.
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Prem Parsad Milligan, 2, was among the many spectators taking in the 49th Annual Little Britches Rodeo in 100 Mile House on May 16-17. See more photos from the weekend on pages A3, A26 and B1.
Bike trails built in Centennial Park A group of 43 youths, young adults and a few parents gathered in council chambers on May 12 to hear the fate of the mountain bike trails built in Centennial Park without permits last year. District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall began by giving them kudos for their hard work and dedication, and listened to their presentation. However, he also gave these young people an earful on wrongfully building trails on District property without permission. “It’s pretty impressive for you do have done that [steep trail]. But there are some issues.” The presentation was made by
Dalton Anderson and Clayton Chamberlain, who said the location is “perfect.” They explained better local bike trails were needed to offer more challenging slopes with firmer soil and access to water for maintaining them. “Mountain biking is my life,” said Chamberlain. “I go the jumps 58-plus hours a week ... it’s my heart and soul, and I’ve been training for competitions. I’ve competed all across North America.” Other municipalities have installed mountain bike parks, yet youth built this one themselves at their own cost and labour, and would also maintain them if they had more
money, he explained. “It makes more things for youth to do so we’re not out there partying, causing trouble, crime, all that stuff, right? “You guys gave us signs, so there is not the liability there.” Chamberlain added the jumps were built mainly from existing windfall logs, and they are attracting tourists from as far as Prince George to ride these new trails. “They come here for a couple days at a time. We piped a generator up there one time, so we had some music to listen to – we just had a blast up there. It’s awesome.” Continued on A6
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ect for a number of years, Free Press facing serious opposition by First Nations in Taseko Mines Ltd.’s the area. The project was application to combine rejected by the federal two judicial reviews government in February into one motion seeking after a Canadian financial damages from Environmental Assessthe federal government ment Agency (CEAA) was denied by a federal panel cited negative court on May 11. impacts on First Nations The procedural and environmental risks. motion is relating to the Taseko alleges govfederal government’s ernment officials relied most recent rejection on false information of the company’s in coming New Prosperity to its deciMine, a bilsion, while l i o n - d o l l a r, engaging in gold-copper misfeasance in project proposed public office in the Chilcotin when they met Plateau west of privately with 100 Mile House. project oppoBrian The court Battison nents before ruled that two key decisions judicial reviews sought were announced. by Taseko Mines will “The federal panel proceed. failed in their duty to New Prosperity has deliver a fair process,” been a contentious proj- says Brian Battison,
Taseko Mines vice- ment opportunities in president of corporate play here and the potenaffairs. “We will con- tial of thousands of tinue to rectify new jobs in a this situation in region of B.C. a court of law.” that could use The comthem,” says pany will look Battison. at considering New Prosother options perity has to pursue fissupport from Roger cal damages, a number of WIlliam Battison adds. Cariboo com“Our aim munities. remains unchanged. A Tsilhqot’in National Our aim is to secure the Government spokesnecessary authorization person says the recent to build this mine in the decision to proceed by Cariboo.” way of judicial review, In January, British rather than the much Columbia Environment lengthier trial process, Minister Mary Polak means that a resolution granted Taseko Mines of Taseko’s allegations a five-year extension will come sooner. of the Environmental “This was the Assessment Certificate right decision,” says for the mine, proposed Chief Roger William, in a remote area near Chief of Xeni Fish Lake. Gwet’in First Nations “There are billions Government. of dollars of invest“We’re looking for-
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The South Cariboo Joint Committee will write Interior Health (IH) petitioning it to preserve in-house hospital laundry services and protect community jobs, after passing this resolution at a May 4 meeting. Hospital Employees Union (HEU) 100 Mile House chair Barb Matfin says she is pleased to see this committee, made up of District of 100 Mile House and Cariboo Regional District (CRD) representatives, stand up for the four local employees potentially affected by IH’s move toward privatization. “We’re very happy the District and the CRD are supportive of local jobs.” Matfin explains she believes the move by IH is ideological, based on the attitude of the provincial government and its Bill 29 that allows – even persuades – health authorities to privatize unionized public services. “This comes from
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the B.C. Liberals. They tell Interior Health that they are not going to provide them the funds sufficient to replace aging machines [at five large industrial plants in the region]. “Now, in 100 Mile, we don’t have aging machines, our machines are actually pretty good.” Health Minister Terry Lake says he does not consider hospital laundry services as health care, she notes.
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Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says she is not in favour of Interior Health’s move toward potentially contracting out local hospital laundry services. However, this is unlikely to succeed anyway, due to costs and shipping impacts, she explains. “It is moving toward seeking a request for solutions (RFS), and in my discussions with the minister, this ... will be looking for what the best solution is for laundry services. “In some cases, this will [probably] mean laundry service will be kept in-house.” Barnett says she saw the same process take place and fail years ago when she was mayor of 100 Mile House. “It didn’t happen because it isn’t viable. “I don’t support laundry going up and down Highway 97. To me, you would have to prove a pretty good business case that it is going to be the best solution and economically viable for laundry.” Trucking laundry from Williams Lake and 100 Mile House out of the region on highways that could be closed for several days due to weather, collisions or landslides just doesn’t make economical sense, she adds. “I think this RFS will prove that it isn’t viable for rural communities. It might be fine when you have hospitals within a 10-mile geographical area – they could share services – but I don’t see it happening [otherwise].” Barnett doesn’t know what will happen at 100 Mile House District General Hospital, but says she believes this service should not be contracted out. “I certainly wouldn’t support it.”
“Laundry in our local facility is part of health care – the same as housekeeping, the same as the kitchen,” says Matfin. “We all are a team in the hospital.” The local HEU chair adds she fears these teams will dissolve if this move by IH succeeds. Local nurses may lose the ability to directly request clean laundry items when needs arise, such as extra scrubs needed for doctors in the emergency room, which currently involves a quick call to the basement, she explains. “With a privatized
company it doesn’t work that way. There might not even be anybody to phone.” The “dirty job” of handling contaminated laundry is considered unimportant, despite the gruelling and often extremely unpleasant nature of the task, Matfin adds. “It is dangerous work, that laundry is soaked with dangerous germs and contaminants.” She explains the province values nurses, bedside care and acute care in hospitals, but not the other roles often filled by women in health care, such as in kitchen, housekeeping, laundry
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and long-term care. Mayor Mitch Campsall says any capital purchases for hospitals involve a 40-per-cent contribution from local governments, so these services should remain as they are now. “We put [equipment money] in anyway, so let’s not take jobs from our community. “We have the seniors complexes that use that laundry service as well, so we are going to lose that. “It hurts the community – it is more than just the hospital.” Matfin adds people may believe privatization doesn’t matter as the jobs are still there – but those are not family-supporting jobs that benefit communities, as they pay barely more than minimum wage. The HEU posts current information on the Facebook page at w w w.facebook.com/ KeepLaundryPublic.
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Parade delivers family fun
Large crowds lined Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House for the Western Week Parade on May 16. The sunny morning saw a joyous procession of riders and horses, local dignitaries and community groups, live music, fancy cars and westernthemed floats. But most importantly, the downtown was crowded with smiling children and happy families, says Western Week organizer Al Roberts. “It was an immense success. Birch Avenue, especially on the north end, was just packed full of kids and families. To me, that’s exactly what we were after.” Roberts estimates the number of parade-goers doubled from last year. The weeklong Western Week festivities ran May 11-16. The event aims
to recapture this town’s western spirit, while uniting the community and promoting local business. “I noticed a lot of businesses were very busy [after the parade],” Roberts says. “I was very pleased about that. It was very inspiring for me.” The organizer gives a big thank you to everybody involved. Roberts adds he’s already planning for Western Week 2016 and looking to celebrate a big anniversary in conjunction with the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club and the 50th Annual Little Britches Rodeo. Roberts anticipates more street activities for children and families to enjoy. “We’re going to put on something next year that 100 Mile has never seen before.”
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Logan Parent, 14, soared off one of the mountain bike jumps he and a group of local youth built in the woods near Centennial Park in 100 Mile House. A 100 Mile House District council meeting on May 12 saw a large number of people in attendance to discuss the future of the surreptitious bike park.
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He then asked what was council’s view of the jumps. “It is not the jumps, it is how it got there,” replied Campsall. “It’s the fact that you put something in a park without permission. That’s an issue that we have to deal with, and a concern.... “The liability was all on us so you put us in a very serious situation. If somebody got hurt, or broke their neck, or did anything up there, we would have been liable.” Since the District installed warning signs about the risks after hearing about the trails last fall, some of that liability now lies on those who built them, or their parents, the mayor said, adding the group must now seek liability insurance. Campsall added he and others from coun-
cil and staff spent 90 minutes looking at the trails and jumps, and were surprised to find them both impressive and unlikely to cause concerns for nearby Bridge Creek. “I looked at them and I thought, wow. How you guys built them, I don’t know, but obviously you are good at what you do. It took major dedication to get that [done] where it was
... it’s well done, and well designed.” However, the group is to cease any and all trail work until any resolution is made by council otherwise, he said. “The fact is there were a lot of wrong things done. I’m not saying not good things, but wrong, the way it was done, and that becomes a big issue for us. “Where we go from here is going to be dif-
ferent, and it has got to be done in the right way.” Meanwhile, staff will work with them to look for solutions to keep the trails if possible, he said, but made no promises as to whether or not this was feasible. “There are lots of issues to be dealt with. We are not turning our backs on you guys, [but] it’s not going to be simple and easy.”
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Century Home Hardware owners Harley and Pam Petersen recently gathered together with former owners Dick Minato and Walter and Viginia Zielke and shared some memories. Dick says 55 years ago, he and his wife, Nancy, bought a Marshall Wells store from Reg Conn of Clinton. “When we purchased it, it was just north of the bus depot where the Dairy Queen is.” Back then, in 1960, they were leasing the space but before long built their own store on Birch Avenue where United Floors stands today, Dick explains. “It was called Link Hardware in those days.” He notes they had the business for 20 years before selling it (but not the building) to the Zielkes in 1980. Shortly after Zielke’s took over, the business changed over to a Home Hardware, which they operated for the next 17 years. However, Walter notes it was an industry he worked in for close to half a century. “I started as a ‘young buck’ in school in
Clinton down the line. I began working in a hardware store after school and [during] summer holidays and so on. That was about 1950.” He came to 100 Mile House in 1959 to manage the Marshall Wells store, and managed the hardware business for Dick until buying the Link store from him 21 years later, he explains. Walter says in the 1980s-90s there were only seasonal flyers, but a lot of merchandise was special-ordered since there were fewer electrical, plumbing and building supply outlets available back then. “It’s become a lot more diversified – [with] lots more competition today – but they were good days.” There was plenty of building going on as the town began to boom and side streets started
to appear where there were nothing but fields before, he adds. “When I came here in ‘59, there wasn’t much here.” Their earlier customers were mostly portable mill operators, but also farmers and ranchers, builders and homeowners, Walter explains. “ Those were good years. We certainly enjoyed our time in the hardware business.” Virginia says everyone at the store in those days got along really well. “We all had a real good, fun time working together.” Walter adds they moved the store to the current location in 1986, and continued to watch the town and economy grow over the next 11 years. The Zielkes were always pleased with the
business and the folks they saw at the store, he notes. “That’s what I miss now, I miss a lot of people. You got to know a lot of people when you were in retail.” Harley notes he and Pam bought the Home Hardware store from the Zielke’s in 1997. The business has continued to expand and changes have been made to the products stocked on the shelves and to the ordering methods and technology, he notes. “The information that is available to the public today is quite a bit more accessible than what it used to be.” Harley adds since taking ownership 18 years ago, he and Pam have also enjoyed working with the team of staff and their customers, and they still do today.
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misinformation and feared childhood diseases, unfettered access to infects the brain and spine disinformation, has led and can lead to paralysis, some parents to skip difficulty breathing and and sometimes refuse all death. vaccines for their children Measles is highly despite the extremely low contagious and can cause risk they present. blindness, severe diarrhea, For example, pneumonia and there is a one in brain swelling one million risk that could result of a severe (but in deafness treatable) allergic or intellectual reaction to the disabilities and measles vaccine. ear infections However, the risk that could lead to of inflammation deafness. of the brain to Most Canadians an unvaccinated don’t know what Dr. Perry child or adult it’s like to live in Kendall who gets measles a time and place is more than 300 where diseases times higher. like these are common. In fact, many vaccineHowever, by choosing not to preventable diseases can vaccinate our children, we cause serious complications are giving these diseases an and some can be life opportunity to re-emerge. threatening. We saw this with last Pertussis, or whooping year’s measles outbreak in cough, can lead to the Fraser Valley, whooping pneumonia, seizures and cough in under immunized death for infants and young communities and in the children. continuing circulation Polio, once one of the most (and accompanying risk of
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estern Week in 100 Mile House was a huge success this year, as the downtown was busy, especially on the day of the Western Week Parade on May 16 and the days leading up to it. The downtown business owners really got into the spirit of Western Week by decorating their stores and their staff members helped by dressing up in heritage or western costumes. There definitely was a buzz on Birch Avenue as children, moms and dads, grandparents and friends and neighbours lined up to cheer on the procession of horses and riders, community organizations, dignitaries, spruced-up cars and western-themed floats. Local business owner and parade organizer Allan Roberts says he was extremely pleased with the parade and notes the number of people participating and/or just watching the parade doubled last year’s turnout. The goal of Western Week is to recapture 100 Mile House’s western heritage and spirit, as well as bringing the community together and promoting local businesses, and that happened in spades this year. After a couple of years of not having the annual parade, Roberts breathed some life into it last year. This year, it bubbled with enthusiasm not only from the parade organizers and volunteers, but also from the parade participants and the spectators who were obviously waiting for the resurrection of the popular event. Work has already started for next year’s parade, which will celebrate the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club’s 50th Annual Little Britches Rodeo. The 49th Annual Little Britches Rodeo lived up to its promise of providing some great cowboy and cowgirl action at the Outriders Rodeo Arena. The youngsters provide great entertainment; they definitely have the cowboy spirit; and some of them go on to become the rodeo stars of the future. Some of the little ones who compete at Little Britches rodeos make their way to the High School Rodeo circuit and then on to professional rodeo competitions. It’s disappointing for organizers that this year’s event didn’t draw the number of spectators they needed to support the event. Perhaps it was the good weather that prompted some residents to stay home, but, hopefully, the crowds will return next year. It was also unfortunate, the local annual British Columbia Rodeo Association event didn’t go this year because it always draws spectators. A lot of people missed the professional rodeo action. We tip our hats to all of the businesses, organizers and volunteers involved in making this year’s Western Week a huge success We thank all of the residents who participated in the festivities, and hope you tell your friends and neighbours, so they can enjoy Western Week next year.
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exportation) of polio virus in countries where people have limited access to immunizations. Fortunately, we live in a place where most childhood vaccines are free and easily available through public health clinics, doctors’ offices and school-based programs. British Columbia’s comprehensive immunization program for children includes coverage for a wide variety of diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, meningitis from haemophilus, meningococcus and pneumococcus, as well as hepatitis, polio, influenza, HPV and more. The vaccines used in British Columbia are proven to be safe and effective – the choice to not immunize or under-immunize leaves children’s health at a far greater risk. Dr. Perry Kendall is British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer.
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Harper pledging to eliminate statutory release
To the editor: The Conservatives proposal to eliminate statutory release at twothirds of sentence served, and entirely for lifers, is yet another fear driven, and not evidence-based law. The crime rate is at a 45-year low, the murder rate is at 50-year low. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives are fear-mongering over a crime wave that just hasn’t hit the country. It is a cynical political ploy from a government distracting people from a stalled economy with job
losses, declining revenues and scandals. The facts: Offenders on parole commit very few offences. About 150,000 adults a year are charged with violent offences, but just 16 federal parolees are convicted of such offences each year, 97% released on full parole last year did so without reoffending. Canada already has among the highest incarceration rate and toughest parole laws in the developed world. We imprison a lot of people and it is expensive:
Canada needs to fund tuberculosis eradication
To the editor: In December 2013, Ebola claimed three victims. By October 2014, that number had ballooned over a thousand-fold and people worldwide were panicking at the prospect of this killer disease ending up on their shores. Massive budget shortfalls at the World Health Organization played a critical role in the failure to stop Ebola, showing the frightening consequence of short-sighted health funding. Unfortunately, the Canada’s Conservative government is poised to repeat the world’s mistake in West Africa. Five years ago, this same government – once a great supporter of tuberculosis eradication – launched TB REACH, a fund that seeks out the hardest to reach tuberculosis (TB) sufferers. TB Reach has been proven
$148,000 a year per federal prisoner versus $35,000 on parole. The changes would cost billions of dollars. Forty years in jail for a lifer would cost nearly $6 million, with 1,100 lifers in Canada that amounts to $6 billion (that’s just for the lifers). The Conservatives are making laws more incoherent. It is becoming increasingly difficult for judges to follow simple, long-standing principles that the sentence should be proportionate to the gravity of the offence
enormously successful, greatly reducing the number of infected individuals in areas where TB is difficult to detect and treat. TB has enormous impact in the developing world, and the consequence of sporadic funding and treatment is the evolution of new and deadly TB strains resistant to drug treatment. Like Ebola, TB travels worldwide. Despite the great success of TB REACH, International Development Minister Christian Paradis is prepared to halt funding of this successful, costeffective program – a fateful decision that will allow TB to spread, evolve and threaten the globe. In the face of the Ebola catastrophe, it’s staggering to witness such short-sighted budgeting by the Conservatives. Nathaniel Poole Victoria
and degree of responsibility of the offender. The very worst offenders never will and never should get parole. The Tories’ proposal tips the balance too far away from prevention and rehabilitation. A 19-year-old, drug addict who commits a robbery or driving offence may not need to be warehoused for years to full sentence. He may be suitable for supervision in the community. This Conservative law is vulnerable to successful constitutional
challenge. Eliminating parole also makes prisons more violent. What does a lifer have to lose by killing a guard? It takes us back to an era before rehabilitation was a goal of the system. Once again, fear and ideology trumps fact-based law-making by the Conservatives. They have no respect for real evidence. Bill Sundhu Federal NDP candidate Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
Reader takes issue with Site C comments To the editor: In the April 16 edition of the Free Press (p. B 5) MLA Donna Barnett is is quoted as saying the “Site C dam supply will meet just 22 per cent of expected load growth.” Where would the supply come from for the remaining 78 per cent of the projected load demand increase? The projected cost of Site C is about $9 billion, although costs for major projects always seem to grow beyond projections. This huge amount of money would presumably be for only 22 per cent of projected demand growth. Where would we get the money for the remaining 78 per cent of demand growth? This article also quotes a
report stating the huge initial losses from Site C, “will be more than made up in lower future rates.” Is this a joke? Our hydro rates are going to rise every year
indefinitely - $56 billion for IPP power contracts has to be paid for somehow. Hugh Thomas 100 Mile House
Free Press congratulated for winning award To the editor: Congratulations, you folks, for the award you received for the Free Press – well earned; well deserved; and well appreciated by yours truly. May I also add my voice in appreciation. You folks do such a great job for the community in holding us all together, especially in these challenging times. You are my favourite paper. Dennis and Ruth Tupman South Green Lake
Sacrificing farmland for climate change I
process to be tested. bought by a numbered company and then It likely will be soon. Reckitt has bought “flipped” for around $1 million to RB another 7,000 hectares of cleared farmland Trees. from Prince George down through the Now mayor of Quesnel, Simpson takes Cariboo to Quesnel. NDP agriculture issue with the company’s claims with his critic Lana Popham has been tracking usual shyness. these acquisitions, and she says there are “It’s bull----,” he told me. “This isn’t more deals in the works. marginal land.” Last fall, the Bulkley Nechako He said it includes prime Regional District wrote alfalfa fields and historical to Victoria Wood, Reckitt ranch and forage crop lands. Benckiser’s “global head of In one case, neighbours found sustainability,” telling her out about the new use when that “the planting of trees on they saw a helicopter spraying centrally located and productive herbicide to prepare the area for agricultural lands is not tree seedlings. appropriate” and would weaken In the Cariboo as in other rural local farm economies. B.C. areas, aging farmers want Tom Wood responded that the to retire and young people keen Fletcher RB Trees project targets only to work seven days a week are in “marginally productive” land short supply. So naturally there is such as pasture, abandoned farms or pressure to sell. those that have been up for sale for long Perhaps Letnick is right, and the ALC periods. will stop productive farmland from being Former Cariboo North MLA Bob turned back into forest. While we’re Simpson raised the issue in the legislature waiting for that, here are a couple of other in 2008, noting that Crown land near questions. Vanderhoof had been sold for farming, What happens when these forests burn?
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t was 2008 when word first surfaced that British Columbia farmland was being bought up to grow trees as a European carbon offset. Reckitt Benckiser Inc., a British-based global manufacturer of household products, such as Lysol spray and Calgon laundry soap, bought 1,500 hectares east of Vanderhoof and planted aspen. For comparison, that’s about the size of downtown Vancouver from 16th and Oak to Stanley Park. Since tree growing is permitted in the Agricultural Land Reserve, a use intended for fruit, ornamental or nursery trees, no permission was needed. And to meet the carbon offset rules of the United Nation’s International Panel on Climate Change, a 100-year restrictive covenant against harvesting trees was issued by B.C.’s land titles office. Goodbye farmland. After that deal, the B.C. Liberal government changed legislation in 2011 to require permission from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to make these covenants valid. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says he is waiting for that
The first big forest fire of 2015 grew out of control near Prince George last week. And since aspen doesn’t last 100 years, what is its real carbon offset value? How’s that European carbon trading market doing? It’s a mess, with the cost of emitting a tonne of carbon dioxide fallen far below what’s needed to be effective, and Interpol investigating various schemes to (working) the system. Remember B.C’s own Pacific Carbon Trust? This Gordon Campbell brainchild to sell carbon offsets was quietly greenhouse gassed after the Auditor General revealed its first two big projects were of questionable value to say the least. Finally, does anyone really think that returning B.C.’s scarce farmland to forest is a good way to change the weather? Would it offset the loss of local production and trucking in farm produce from elsewhere? And where are B.C.’s tireless food security advocates on this dubious scheme? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress. ca
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the province TRU to offer practical nursing program WILLIAMS LAKE - Expect an increase in the number of nursing students graduating from Williams Lake in coming years as Thompson Rivers University – Williams Lake Campus announced May 14 that they would be offering a Practical Nursing program in fall 2015. The long-rumoured announcement comes as welcome news to the community and a number of local future nurses. “We are very excited to announce an added intake for the Practical Nursing program in the fall of 2015,” said Rhonda McCreight, nursing programs coordinator at TRU Williams Lake. The practical nursing program will begin on Sept. 8, along with the rest of the academic courses at TRU. Applications for the program will continue to be accepted until May 31, 2015. Applications for all other TRU programs will continue to be accepted throughout the summer. For more information on how to apply, please visit tru.ca/williamslake or call 250-392-8020.
Two crashes at Kamloops skydiving event KAMLOOPS - The 48th annual May Meet skydiving event at Kamloops Airport has been marred by two accidents, one that sent a Victoria woman to hospital with serious injuries. The woman was skydiving at about 1:15 p.m. on Saturday when she apparently made a low turn near the ground and went into a freefall for the final 50 feet. Paramedics and firefighters tended to her and she was last reported to be in stable condition in Royal Inland Hospital. A day earlier, on Friday, a male skydiver suffered minor injuries when he crashed into a fence and then into a house when attempting a landing. Brocklehurst resident Darren Crawford posted a photo on Twitter of the damage to his fence after a skydiver crashed into his property on Friday, May 15. The visitor from above walked away with minor injuries. On Saturday, a female skydiver from Victoria was seriously injured upon landing. The Kamloops Skydivers Sport and Parachute Club is hosting its 48th annual May Meet.
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100 Mile House RCMP responded to 76 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls. Traffic enforcement There was a considerable amount of traffic through the 100 Mile House area over the Victoria Day long weekend and both 100 Mile Detachment personnel
Boaters fined There was also a presence on the water over the long weekend with patrols being conducted on both Bridge and Deka lakes. A total of 16 vessels were checked on both lakes and three fines
Drinking driver On May 12, CaribooChilcotin Traffic Services members were conducting enforcement in the Lac la Hache area and the driver of a red Jeep was observed to not be wearing his seat belt. When the driver was spoken to, he displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. An approved screening device was administered at the
scene, and the result of that test was a fail. A second test was requested and the result of that test was also a fail. The driver met the established criteria and he was subsequently issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. His vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days. Parking altercation On May 12, 100 Mile RCMP were dispatched to a report of a fight in the 6000 block of Highway
24 in Lone Butte. An argument had erupted between the driver of a vehicle who had stopped on private property and the landowner. The argument then became a physical altercation. The parties ended up separating and the male in the truck departed the scene. The investigation into this incident is continuing and a charge of assault is being recommended to Crown against a 64-year-old Williams Lake man.
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Wildfire Management Branch crews from the Cariboo Fire Centre (CFC) responded to nine new wildfires over the Victoria Day long weekend. Fire suppression efforts also continued on the Pelican Lake fire. Thanks to timely reports from the public and nearby aircraft, all of the new incidents on the weekend remained small and were extinguished quickly, says Emily Epp, CFC fire information officer. Spot fires • The largest lightning fire of the weekend covered about three hectares west of Anahim Lake. Four airtankers, one helicopter and 19 firefighters responded and the fire was extinguished by May 18. • The six other lightning-caused fires were small and are all now out or in the patrol phase. Three of them were in the Big Bar area. One was southwest of Quesnel; another was near Pelican Lake and a third fire was near Eagle Lake. • On May 16, an initial attack crew put out a human-caused wildfire near Highway 20 in the Chilcotin. It covered about 0.1 hectares. • On May 17, a second human-caused fire covered about 11 hectares northwest of Puntzi Lake.
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Love Letters will soon be leaving 100 Mile House, destined for Williams Lake. The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society’s production of the A.R. Gurney play was performed here last fall. The actors and director are back in action, taking the play to Theatre BC’s Central Interior Zone competition in Williams Lake, May 29-31. Theatre BC is an umbrella association of community theatre groups across the province. Its zone competitions are annual opportunities for groups to put productions on for judges, for a shot at entering Mainstage, an annual Provincial
Theatre Festival held in Kamloops, July 5-11. “It’s a really big deal,” Love Letters director Marie Hooper says, adding the festival has great productions, workshops and adjudicators. Renee Larochelle and Chris Adams starred in Love Letters when it was shown in 100 Mile House. Following their performances, Hooper was ecstatic. The play is very serious and dramatic and a departure from the usual genres the Performing Arts Society is used to producing. Larochelle and Adams delivered emotional performances and pushed themselves out of their comfort zones, the director notes. “They were truly raw and it was excellent.” Hooper encour-
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ages the public to view a dress rehearsal at Martin Exeter Hall at 7 p.m. on May 28. Admission is by donation at the door. “I’m hoping we’ll get an audience. It’s nice for the actors to have somebody to play to, especially when you’re preparing for a competition.”
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PSO GRAD CORNER HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR 2015 GRAD CLASS
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Recent successful fundraising events:
May 2nd - Regency Car wash May 4th - Pizza Day at Country 840 May 9th - Child minding at the South Cariboo Women’s Fair
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May 29th - Grad Ceremonies May 30th - Promenade with 'Procession' through town, arriving at the Arena at 3:30
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To all those who gave the grads support. May 2nd’s Car wash and Regency’s participation in the drive event… went awesome! May 4th - A huge thank you to Country 840, Larry Rode and community for supporting our Pizza Day… OUTSTANDING! Also, thank you for the community support in utilizing the Child Minding Activity Centre during the Woman’s Fair at South Cariboo Rec. Center on Saturday, May 9th, provided by PSO Grad volunteers. Thank you!
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4H members ‘amaze’ leaders, parents and peers at the variety of topics. There are never two the same.”
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The annual Williams Lake & District 4H speeches and demonstrations were held in the Valley Room (behind Red Coach Inn) in 100 Mile House on April 18. The 4H members who attended this event had already placed in the top 2 of their club competition. Sixteen speeches and three demonstrations were performed by members from seven clubs. Lone Butte 4H Club A Leader Heidi Meier congratulated to
Junior speeches First, Caitlyn Khong, A Toy Company, Horsefly 4H Club Second, Nicole Bailey, My Family Trip, Rose Lake Miocene 4H Club Third, Karlie-Rae Ross, My Dog Taco, Lone Butte 4H Club
Senior speeches First, Adreanne Kennedy, Yetis, Chimney Valley 4H Club Second, Maria Dimarco, Social Media, Big Lake 4H Club Third, Allan Stafford, Charlie Crane, Chimney Valley 4H Club Junior demonstrations First, Karisa Fraser
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Karlie-Rae Ross, left, and Dakota Richard represented their Lone Butte 4H Club at the April 18 District 4H speeches and demonstration completion in the Valley Room in 100 Mile House. Karlie-Rae took third place in Junior Speeches with her speech, My Dog Taco.
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Bridge Lake Photo Group welcomes new members of all skill levels
By Monika Paterson There was a very good turnout for the Bridge Lake Photo Group’s Seventh Annual Photo Exhibition at the Interlakes Community Complex on May 3. All attendees were very impressed with the scope of the talented photographers. The slide show presentations were also well received, as were the rolling photos presented on two TV screens at the beginning and following the slideshow. Some 150 people, who weren’t photo group members, passed through the doors to see the show and enjoy the
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Marilyn Neimiec, left, and Nancy Mah were among the 150 folks who enjoyed browsing at the Bridge Lake Photo Group’s Seventh Annual Photo Exhibition at Interlakes Community Complex on May 3.
social, which included the popular goodies and punch and coffee that was served after the
slideshow. Many club members made presentations, including
Derek Chambers, Nigel Hemingway, Diane Sullivan, Sue Wolfe, Larry Citra, Doerte
Pavlik and Glenn McBride. The Bridge Lake Photo Group welcomes new members who share the group’s interests – skill levels range from expert, lifelong photographers to recent beginners – whether they are full-time residents of the South Cariboo or visitors from farther away. People who would like more information about joining, can contact Derek Chambers (250-593-9376) and Larry Citra (250-5934362), or check out www.bridgelakephoto group.com.
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Hospice Society helped during difficult time There is a littlementioned group of people you never hear about and I knew nothing about them until I was confronted with a devastating medical problem with my husband. He was hospitalized and placed in palliative care and there would be no recovery. I spent all my days with him, which quickly became extremely nerve-wracking and very difficult to deal with. Then one day a lady
from Hospice came in to visit and I didn’t make her feel too welcome. She stopped by frequently and I began to realize Hospice people were not busybodies, but were trying to help both my husband and I however they could. They did not just help my husband; they also tried to help me. I am not so easy to get along with, but slowly I began to see I was not Superwoman and needed some time away from my husband’s bedside.
Hospice was kind enough to provide volunteers to sit with my hubby while I took some time off. Without their assistance, I’m not sure I could have handled this time. I needed some help. Some of them came to read to him or just stayed to keep him company. He was usually in a lot of pain and they helped with that, too. Some of the volunteers are trained in
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energy work and relaxation techniques called “healing touch,” and quite often it really seemed to relieve his pain for a while. They also loaned a special air mattress to help keep his bedsores at bay. They do not charge for any of their services. Even after my husband died, Hospice people are still supporting me. I am so grateful for their many kindnesses. Without them I’m not sure I could get through this. Let’s get talking National Hospice Palliative Care Week was May 3-9 with the theme of getting people to talk about the importance of hospice palliative care. 100 Mile and District Hospice Palliative Care Society
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Emma Law played Sonatina in F Major on the piano during the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts Showcase Concert at Martin Exeter Hall on April 24.
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Give “square foot gardening” a try
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There was a great turnout for the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department’s Appreciation Dinner on April 25. A five-year service pin was presented to Shannon Wagner; recently retired firefighter Ken Kerr received a plaque for his service; and Richard Bergen was recognized for being the 2014 Citizen of the Year.
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By Doris E Rufli Firefighters and guests gathered at the festively decorated Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall #1 on April 25 for the annual appreciation dinner, which was followed by the presentation of a number of Cariboo Regional D Awards and acknowl-
edgements. Shannon Wagner was recognized for her five years of service and Ken Kerr received a plaque upon retiring as a firefighter. Richard Bergen’s Citizen of the Year victory was praised as being well deserved. Fire chief Bob Felker raised his glass to
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the fact that both the Forest Grove and Canim Lake fire departments have been ‘incident-free’ two consecutive years in a row while responding to 70-plus calls in 2014. He said both departments are in need of new recruits and anyone interested is invited to drop in on Monday
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“Square Foot Gardening”, it’s a concept that’s been around for many years and if I had one piece of advice for this year’s vegetable garden it would be to give this a try. Mel Bartholomew got the ball rolling with his book “Square Foot Gardening” in 1981. And since then there have been innumerable articles and variations on his theme. A quick search on the internet or in the library will turn up a wealth of information. In a nutshell, the concept is to make your garden in “grids” of 1 foot squares. Certain vegetables are assigned an amount of space in the grid to ensure success. This is a far cry from the old “rows” system that has always been the standard way to plant. So what are the benefits? Firstly you can get more, and more
variety out of a small space. Even a 4ft by 8ft raised bed can produce an amazing amount. And where rows leave a lot of space for weeds (and who doesn’t love weeding?) the grid is nearly weed free once the plot is filled. Watering becomes
with by picking off by hand, there’s no need for pesticides, and it’s easy to cover the patch with netting to keep our deer friends at bay. And lastly, for folks that can’t physically manage a huge garden, the square foot garden can
much more efficient in a grid garden too, you only water the plants and not a lot of space in between. The close spacing of the plants creates shade that helps slow evaporation, so you actually can get away with watering less often. Pests are easy to find and deal
be made in a raised bed, accessible to those with a disability. This spring my own new addition will be an old bathtub that’s going to become a “Square Foot” Salad and Herb garden. How about yours? Article by Gina Myhill-Jones, Outdoor Centre, Timber Mart
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Sharon McMullan is saying goodbye to a longtime, “perfect” employee. Nancy Mack retired in April following 40 years in the local jewelry business. Mack started in 1974 working for McMullan at Shadel Jewellers in the Cariboo Mall before it closed in 2000. She’s worked with McMullan since then at Sharon’s Jewellery & Watch Repair on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House. “You couldn’t ask for a nicer person,” says McMullan. “She’s reliable, she’s honest and she’s just perfect. I’m sorry to see her go.” Mack’s retirement plans include visiting family and doing a lot of camping and fishing trips.
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Gardening Tips, Hints and Health Benefits.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF VEGETABLES
Caution: All information provided is for educational purpose only and is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Recipes to be used at your own risk.
Radishes: are an excellent food remedy for gallstones, kidney stones, overactive and underactive thyroid To remove hard-fat deposits in the body: - grate carrots and white Daikon radishes - add 1 tsp of each to 2 cups of water with 7 drops of soy sauce, 1 tsp lemon and a pinch of kelp - boil for 5 minutes and strain – drink 1 cup twice daily – morning and night Cabbage: - contains 4 anti-asthmatic substances - sip a broth of 2 oz cabbage – cooked for 1 hour in 2 cups of water and add 2 oz of honey - has high potassium content - has highest boron content among all leafy vegetables
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Cucumber: - contains a hormone needed by the pancreas to produce insulin - rich in magnesium Garlic: - the most powerful natural anti-biotic in the form of food - kills bacteria, viruses and fungus in the body - cuts phlegm and clears sinuses, bronchial tube and lungs - relieves gas and cramps - thins the blood - improves circulation - reduces blood pressure and blood sugar - stimulates immune system - is effective in preventing colon cancer - is one of the richest sources of selenium (prevents heart disease and cancer) For a toothache: plug cavity in tooth with crushed garlic until you can get to the dentist. HINTS: 1 tsp garlic mixed with 1 tbsp olive oil taken at night will liven the liver and so rejuvenate it that the skin of the body will glow with renewed activity. 2 – 3 grams of garlic 3 times per day will stop diarrhea in a short time.
Lettuce: - to treat insomnia - eat some lettuce (especially the outer leaves) last thing at night – just before bed. - the bitter white juice has an opiate like sedative property – similar to morphine and codeine – but much weaker and without any risk of addiction.
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Planting the ‘forest of tomorrow’
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Long days of dirty, arduous work full of hungry mosquitoes, baking heat, drenching rain. The tree-planting world is no picnic, but 100 Mile House’s Deanna Williamson is ready for a second demanding, yet rewarding season in the wild British Columbia Interior, planting “the forest of tomorrow.” Growing quality forests is an important part
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Deanna Williamson, 19, of 100 Mile House, had no idea how physically and mentally demanding a tree planting job would be. But after learning a lot as a rookie last summer, she’s ready for a second season.
of the South Cariboo economy. The 19-yearold started working for a Williams Lake reforestation company as a rookie last summer. Tree planters are paid by the seedling. They cover many kilometres of remote terrain every day, bending over and driving shovels into the earth hundreds of times every hour. Good, veteran planters can put between 2,000 and 4,000 into the ground every day. They sleep in camps at night.
It’s a world that’s hard to describe, Williamson says. People have to see it for themselves. “I had no idea how physically and mentally hard the job would be,” she says, adding she tries to make the best of it. “When you become a tree planter, you become part of a tribe, a culture, a lifestyle. I’m both excited and nervous to return. If you go into it with a positive attitude, it will make a huge impact on what your reality is when
you’re doing it.” Most of the tree planting in the Interior happens between late April and late June. It’s a unique job Williamson can see herself doing for years to come. “By planting, I am able to earn enough money to support myself. If I want to go to school, I am able to put money away for school. If I want to travel, I am able to go and travel. “I don’t know what my future holds, but at least I can say I planted the forest of tomorrow.”
Horse Lake Elementary students busy Horse Lake Elementary
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On April, Eliza Archie Memorial School hosted a floor hockey jamboree. Many schools participated and Horse Lake Elementary School sent Lisa Pugh’s Grade 4/5 class, Margaret Ramsay
and Julie Schuurman’s grade 5/6 class, and Michael Davidson’s Grade 6/7 class. Terry Fox Run On April 29, we held a Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research. Our school was able to raise $197.35. Well done everybody! Jean’s Day April 30 was BC Children’s Hospital Jean’s Day. Staff and students participated, and we were able to raise more than $100 to sup-
port the BC Children’s Hospital. Acting workshop From May 11 to 15, Missoula Theatre was at our school. It is a travelling acting workshop from Missoula, Montana. In the course of the five days, students from kindergarten to Grade 7 practised for the big play. Two performances of Rapunzel on Friday finished off a busy week. Cross-country run On May 20, the longawaited cross-country
Big Bike coming to 100 Mile House
The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike Ride is coming to 100 Mile House on June 10, so area folks can get on board with this great fundraiser, which is ideal for community organizations, companies and other groups. The Heart and Stroke Big Bike Ride is one of the primary community fundraising events for the foundation. Teams made up of 29 riders, plus a driver, each commit to raise a minimum of $50 and pedal through their community in support of heart disease and stroke research. The Big Bike Ride is popular in 100 Mile House, and once again, the Big Bike will depart from Save-OnFoods parking lot starting at 10 a.m. Last year, 100 Mile House had four teams join the fun and they raised $10,655. Local teams included TIB Jones & Friends, $5,307; Williams Lake &
District Credit Unions, $1,405; Tim Hortons, $2,048; and the Real Estate Dreamers, $1,895. This year, the goal is to raise $8.55 million across the country. Visit www.bigbike.ca to learn more. Area residents can get involved with the Big Bike Ride by forming a team, joining a team or donating to a team or an individual – all of these things have to be done on the Internet. To get involved, Google the Heart and Stroke Foundation; click on Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada: Heart Disease; click on events; click on Big Bike; and click on 2015. Everyone is invited to go to the Save-On-Foods parking lot on June 10 to cheer on the riders. For more information on the Heart and Stroke Foundation and its mission, go to www.heart andstroke.ca.
run was held at Mile 108 Elementary School for grades 3-7 students. Mr. Davidson and Kyra Hopson have been coaching the students every Monday and Wednesday at lunch for weeks.
Track and field On June 4, our Intermediate Track & Field Meet will be held. Events include long jump, triple jump, shot put, ball throw, standing broad jump, high jump, 100-, 200-, and
800-metre runs. Inter-school track meet June 11 will be the day we send the top 2 students in each category from our school track and field meet to repre-
sent our school at the South-End Inter-school Track & Field Meet, which will be hosted by 100 Mile House Elementary School. Georgia Shaver is a Grade 7 student at Horse Lake Elementary School.
Help fund dog guide training A walk to raise funds to help train dog guides for Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities is being held in 108 Mile Ranch, May 31. Registration is at noon and the walk starts at 1 p.m. for the Lions Purina Dog Guide Walk at the 108 Lake Main Beach, with easy access and signage at the north end of 108 Mile Ranch. Donations are being accepted at the event or online at www.puri nawalkfordogguides. com. There are close to 200 walks taking place across Canada. Folks can get involved by registering to walk, joining a walk committee, or sponsoring a walker or team. The 108 Mile Lions Club is organizing the local event. Owners are welcome to walk with their dogs and dogrelated vendors will be there. Organizers are hoping for a lot of interest and community support.
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Year-end GALA The South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is having a yearend gala tomorrow (May 22). Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House. Club members have been diligently rehearsing routines while doing well at several competitions. “It is a great way to end the season and for each girl to show her hard work throughout the year,” says coach Sang-Hee Robinson. “This is their chance to shine like stars and jewels.”
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Kim Baechmann, 7, one of the speedsters participating weekly in Borgo's Running Club, displayed quick feet sprinting ahead of instructor Brandon Balbirnie at 100 Mile Elementary School recently. The club is open to the public Saturday mornings in Centennial Park and for students at 100 Mile Elementary School on Thursdays. Call 778-482-2226 for more information.
Locals score high at riding event Twenty-eight riders and their horses took part in an annual Wild and Wooly Spring Schooling Show organized by the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club on May 10. The show brought out equine enthusiasts from all over the British Columbia Interior, including Clearwater, Kamloops, Little Fort, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. High Point Junior Division: 1st: Brodie Daburger (Kamloops) 2nd: Alex McDermid (100 Mile House) Hig h Point Intermediate Division: 1st: Hailey Blattler (100 Mile House) 2nd: Shaye Turcotte (Clearwater) High Point Senior Division: 1st: Beverley Kniffen
The 28th Annual Watch Lake & Green Lake Fishing Derby hosted at the Watch Lake Lodge is set for June 6-7. Derby entries and dinner tickets are available at 70 Mile General Store, Little Horse Lodge, Tall Timbers Resort and the Watch Lake Lodge. The cash prize for the largest fish is $500. A pig roast dinner is June 6. For details contact 250-456-7741 or visit CaribooVactions.com.
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Hunter Atkinson and her horse, Quick Silver, took first place in the Hunter Hack Beginner Rider event at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club's annual Wild & Wooly Spring Schooling Show on May 10.
(Little Fort) 2nd: Stacey Strohm (Williams Lake)
Judges for the day were Kelsey and Wendy Hayes of Kamloops
(formerly of 100 Mile House). The club's next events were the Little
Britches Rodeo on May 16-17 and a Jackpot Gymkhana on May
18. The Fun and Frolic Schooling Show is set for June 13-14.
A full field of golfers is expected for the 17th Annual Divorce Open at the 108 Golf Resort, May 29-31. A total of 180 participants – 90 couples – are set to tee off in the biggest twoday, couples golf tournament in British Columbia. The pairs golf two 18 hole rounds (May 30-31), alternating shots, with a practice round on May 29. Call the pro-shop at 250-791-5212 for details.
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Cariboo Peeps get muddy Running group raises funds for firefighters burn fund
A group of local runners got up and down and dirty at the Mudd, Sweat & Tears obstacle course race in Kelowna, May 9. The hardcore 8-kilometre event was held at Crystal Mountain Resort in West Kelowna. The obstacles included mud wall slides and heavy concrete blocks dangling on chains. The local group,
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A group of local runners, Cariboo Peeps Just Out For A Rip, raised over $900 towards the BC Professional Firefighters Association's Burn Fund at a race event in Kelowna.
dubbed “Cariboo Peeps Just Out For A Rip”, raised over $900 towards the BC Professional Firefighters Association's Burn
Fund. Cariboo Peeps raised $245 at the 3rd Annual Cariboo Spring 10-km Run, Relay or Walk Around the Lakes on
Special O Bowling in Kamloops
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A group of Special Olympics athletes from 100 Mile House took part in a year end bowling event in Kamloops recently. The local group starts its golf season May 19.
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Local rider Tristiana Allwood raising funds for international competitions
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Tristiana Allwood is dreaming of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The local 17-year-old is on a mission to reach the top stage of the very competitive world of dressage riding. The recent graduate of Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in 100 Mile House is a highly-ranked, awardwinning Canadian para-equestrian rider. While her ultimate goal is to represent Canada at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro in September 2016, she has to first qualify with scores at a number of international shows in the coming months, in places such as Kentucky, California, Europe and Texas. Needless to say, 2015 has been a very busy year for Allwood, and she has a lot of travelling and competition left. This month, Allwood is competing in Kelowna and Langley. She's hoping for the community's support. Allwood was born with cerebral palsy. She started riding at the age of two when her mother, Teressa, introduced her to a therapeutic riding clinic. “I've been working with horses all my life,” says Allwood. “When I'm riding, I don't feel like I have a disability. I feel normal. I don't have to think about it. I just go out and ride.” The Log House, a western clothing store on Alder Avenue in 100 Mile House, is currently having a draw for a new outfit, with funds going to support Allwood's pursuit. Allwood is also sell-
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Local rider Tristiana Allwood is raising money as she hopes to compete in international dressage competitions in the coming months, looking to accumulate enough points to represent team Canada at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016.
ing hemp bracelets and horse cookies at the store, where she has a display about her journey. Allwood has also set up a GoFundMe website, where she's looking to raise $10,000. She's raised close to $6,500 as of May 19. "No matter what struggles you have in your life, it's what you
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Forest Grove walking club volunteers clean up FOREST GROVE
On June 8, a visit to Hendrix Falls and town site is scheduled. Gathering at the fire hall to car pool, the convoy will leave at 9 a.m. Again, please bring a packed lunch. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and/or become a member, and make new friends along the way.
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On a beautiful, sunny Monday morning, members of the Walking Group as well as a number of volunteers arrived at the fire hall, gloves and pickup sticks in hand, ready for their annual cleanup of the streets in and around Forest Grove. Divided into groups, they cleared Bakken, Canim Hendrix Lake and Eagle Creek roads and Shaw Drive, right up to the local cemetery. Walter Janke picked up filled and heavy trash bags as well as recyclables along the way before everyone returned to the fire hall for a well-earned coffee break.
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Members of the Forest Grove Walking Group and volunteers gathered at the fire hall before setting off on their annual cleanup around the community on April 20.
list is a trip to Lower Lake on May 25 and everybody is invited to walk with us. The meeting point
is a lovely recreation area with picnic tables on the left off Archie Meadow Road. Please bring a packed lunch.
Work bee The Forest Grove Cemetery Committee invites community members to join them for their annual spring/ summer cleanup on May 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All help would be
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Planned excursions The Forest Grove Walking Group is looking forward to going on a couple of outings, having already wandered around the Marsh in 100 Mile House on April 27. Next on the
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Reminder On May 23, Forest Grove Elementary School is organizing its first bottle drive fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds going
towards the school and various programs for students. The collection point is Forest Grove Storage (along the access road to Forest Grove Supplies), where hotdogs and ice tea will also be available. For more information or to arrange a pickup within the area, please contact Kelly Kelsey at 250-397-2050.
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What’s On Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be included, call 250-395-2219 at least one week before the event.
• May 22 – The public is invited to the 100 Mile House Elementary School’s Spring Carnival from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets will be $1 and every ticket wins a prize. Booths will include dart throw, photo booth, toilet paper throw, bubbles, face painting, fish pond, duck race and many more. • May 28 – The public is invited to the dress rehearsal of Love Letters, starring Renee Larochelle and Chris Adams, at Martin Exeter Hall starting at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation at the door. The serious and dramatic play was enjoyed by local audiences last fall; now, the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is taking it to Theatre BC’s Central Interior Zone competition in Williams Lake, May 29-31. • May 30 - The Canim Lake Community Club is hosting the annual plant, craft and bake sale at the Canim Lake Store from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be tomato plants, hanging baskets, perennials, lilacs, as well as baked goodies and a beef-on-the-bun lunch. Craft vendors will be there – to book a table, call Lynn Baker at 250-397-2379. • June 6 - The 108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its Smoking Hot Garage Sale at the fire hall from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The 108 Lions Club will have a pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m.; the firefighters will be selling hotdogs and baked goodies, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Table rentals $10 each: call Bev (250-791-7206) or Cathy (250-791-6382). • June 13 - The Rotary Club of 100 Mile House is hosting its Fourth Annual Lobsterfest – lobster and baron of beef – at the 100 Mile Community Hall, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 and are available at Save-OnFoods and from any Rotary member. • June 20 – The South Cariboo Health Foundation is hosting a Drive One for the Health of Your Heart Fun Golf Tournament at the Marmot Ridge Golf Course in 100 Mile House. Entry fee is $35, which includes nine holes of golf, barbecue, silent auction, 50/50 draw and prizes. Pre-register by calling 250395-4169.
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Wildlife featured in upcoming art show
Lac la Hache artist Bobbie Crane has new show at Parkside Art Gallery Gaven Crites Free Press
A prominent art teacher and artist from Lac la Hache has an exciting new show starting tomorrow. Bobbie Crane will have a large number of paintings on display as part of “A Portrait of Fur and Feathers”, which runs May 22 to June 20 at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House. Crane likes to see
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Lac la Hache artist Bobbie Crane will have a large number of paintings on display as part of “A Portrait of Fur and Feathers”, which runs May 22 to June 20, at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House.
living things in her paintings. The main showroom in the gal-
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to painting animals and birds,” the artist explains. “I paint other
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to learn the techniques and put art onto canvas.” Crane says she’s very excited about her first solo show. In the last year, she’s really been pushing the envelope, looking to better balance her teaching with more displaying and showing of her work. A reception is scheduled 5-7 p.m. on May 22. The artist gives her “heartfelt thanks” to Parkside Art Gallery for the opportunity to showcase her work. Parkside Art Gallery spokesperson Barb Brown says they’re very pleased to have a large collection of birds and animal paintings in the gallery. “Bobbie is full of enthusiasm and it shows through her work.”
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things as well, but I go back to the animals and birds. I love painting detail. I always seem to fall back on that. When I’m thinking about a new piece of work, I always look for a bird or an animal or something.” Crane started painting in the 1980s. She started teaching art in the Lower Mainland before moving to the Cariboo about 13 years ago. She now teaches in Lac la Hache and Williams Lake. For more information, visit her website: www. bob biecraneart. ca. “The very first class I taught, I knew that’s what I wanted to do. Since then, that’s what my focus has been – on teaching, sharing the skills I have and teaching my students
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Rubina Johnson’s Grade 6/7 class, at Mile 108 Elementary School, participated in a project, The Ancient Egyptians. Each student was involved in making objects that Egypt is recognized for, such as the pyramids, papyrus boats, obelisks, cat statues and their famous mummies. The students had a great time making each object, which they will remember for a long time. Garage sale 108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department’s Smoking Hot Garage Sale will be held on June 6, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the fire hall. Pancake breakfast to be provided by the 108 Mile Lions Club from 8 to 10 a.m. A hotdog and bake sale will be run by the firefighters, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Table rentals are $10 each; for reservation, call Bev (250-791-7206) or Cathy (250-791-6382). CCLF fishing trip Want to go fishing on June 12-14 with the
Mile 108 Elementary School students made a display from what they learned about Ancient Egyptians.
Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship (CCLF)? If so, please call Marie at 250-791-5532 for information about the Men’s Fishing Retreat at Ruth Lake Lodge and what it costs. Sign up for a great time and fellowship. More information is available at information at cclf.ca. Guide dog fundraiser This year’s Purina Walk for Guide Dogs will be held on May 31 at the 108 Main Beach in the 108 Mile Ranch. Registration is at noon and the walk around Sepa Lake starts at 1 p.m. For more information on this great event, contact
Ingrid at 250-791-5663 or cell 250-609-4094. Business fair The 108 Mile Ranch Community Association (RCA) and the 108 Mile Lions Club will be hosting a Business Fair and Open House at the 108 Mile Community Hall on Telqua Drive on June 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Business owners will be displaying their products and services. 108 Mile car enthusiasts will be showing off some of their oldies but goodies. The RCA directors and 108 Lions will be on hand to discuss their participation in the area. There will be free hotdogs and coffee.
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100 Mile Free Press Thursday, May 21, 2015
The bears are back in town
The message from 100 Mile House Conservation Officers (COs) about bear attractants is not getting through to the general public. The Victoria Day long weekend saw COs dealing with two problem bears feasting on unsecured trash in 108 Mile Ranch. All people are again being reminded to take precautions as lean
bears are now looking to gorge on garbage and other attractants. Local CO James Zucchelli notes hungry bears can fatten up faster on garbage, and hummingbird feeders and birdseed, than on a natural diet – endangering both residents and bears. “Sows will pass this learned behaviour on to their cubs, and we have to destroy the whole
family unit. This is definitely not the outcome we want.” There are also glass and other hazards for bears in trash, he adds. Keep garbage locked up and don’t put it out until the pick-up morning, Zucchelli says. He recommends deodorizing cans with bleach water, and freezing smelly garbage before it goes into the trash to help avoid bear visits.
Interlakes showcased at popular convention The Interlakes Economic Association (IEA), the Fishing Highway Tourist Association and a group of Interlakes entrepreneurs, contractors and developers promoted the Interlakes area at the Edmonton Cottage Life & Cabin Show, April 24-26. The goal was to showcase all that Interlakes has to offer to attract businesses, tourists and new residents to the area. The 1200-squarefoot Interlakes booth was one of the largest at this exhibition that attracted more than 10 000, visitors and specifically targets the recreational homeowner market. Reaction to the Interlakes booth was highly encouraging, with many followup inquiries coming in at the participation companies, says IEA president Dianne Lawson. “The spacious and elaborate displays gave many visitors who are not familiar with the South Cariboo a first impression of what the Interlakes has to offer. Many expressed their amazement and admiration for the abundance of fishing lakes and the beautiful scenery they watched on the four large screen projectors mounted on 16-foot-high log posts donated by a local log builder. The Interlakes community has undertaken this huge project to boost
economic growth at a time when concentrated efforts are needed, Lawson says. “The budget for this trade show was about $30,000. All expenses were carried by the participating companies,
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P.O. Bag 399 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
or go to www.southcariboohealth.com
Lac la Hache OAPO #176
BBQ/Garage Sale/Bazaar Saturday May 30th 10:00am to 4:00pm
Lac la Hache Seniors’ Center 4822 Clarke on the lawn outside. If raining it will be in the Lac la Hache Community Club
Table rental: $15.00 No table: $10.00. For information contact Judy at 250-396-7298 or dancers@bcinternet.net before May 25th.
The COs are also requesting information on two black bear sows illegally shot the same weekend, near 100 Mile House and Horsefly, leaving cubs abandoned.
“There is no open season for a sow black bear with cubs.” To report poachers, polluters and problem wildlife, call 1-877-9527277.
A Celebration of Life for
Eunice Casey
will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, May 30, 2015
at the Creekside Seniors Centre. Friends and acquaintances are welcome to drop in.
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How Do You Spell Fun? Have a ball, play BINGO and support your favorite charity. MONDAY
100 MILE COMMUNITY CLUB BINGO Every Monday night in the 100 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm - Bingo Starts at 7:00pm LOONIE BALL & PROGRESSIVE List your BINGO here every week and let the players in your area know about you. Only $11.14 per week. Call 250-395-2219
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Obituaries COOKE
SEDLAR
Lana Rosina (nee Ciaccia)
Josephine (Jo)
5:10:15....The day our beloved Lana Rosina Cooke, nee Ciaccia, 62 years of age, died peacefully from cancer at Crossroads Hospice Port Moody, BC. Predeceased by her father Paul, mother Helen, stepfather Cliff Christianson, and mother-inlaw Jeanne. Lovingly remembered by husband Rob of Coquitlam, son Matthew of Vancouver, sister Donna Moore of Victoria, brother John Christianson (Cheryl) of 100 Mile House, brother-in-law Guy Moore of Victoria, Uncle Bill Molnar of 100 Mile House, father-in -law Bill of Victoria, Glenna and daughter Alex of Lethbridge, Larry, Linda and many, many more. Lana was born in Kelowna and raised in 100 Mile House. In 1987, Lana started working at Simon Fraser University. There, she provided unwavering dedication to both students and colleagues in the university community. Prior to joining SFU Lana worked at the University of Lethbridge for 11 years. Marianne Lazaro of SFU shared some of the qualities she will always treasure about Lana – her genuine interest in others, her artistic side, and her ability to mingle with dignitaries without ever losing her gracious humility. Donations in her memory gratefully accepted at SFU. For anyone wishing to donate to the Lana Cooke International Mobility Award, please call Erin Morantz at 778-782-5687, or go to the link- http://www.sfu.ca/fas/news-and-outreach/ years/2015/lana.html She will be lovingly missed by all. No service by request.
Josephine (Jo) Sedlar passed away on May 16, 2015 in Kamloops at the age of 87. Jo was a long-time resident of Bridge Lake and considered this her home. She is survived by her two sons Joseph Sedlar of Kamloops and Vance Sedlar and his wife Karen Sedlar of Merrimack, NH. She is also survived by her four grandchildren Russell and Isabella Sedlar of Kamloops and Chelsea and Regan Sedlar of Merrimack, NH. Jo was a loving Nana who enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. She was also an avid reader and served as a librarian in Bridge Lake while raising her two sons. Jo will be missed by many of her friends in Kamloops and Bridge Lake. At her request, there will be no formal service.
A Butterfly A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world But then it flies again And though we wish it could have stayed... We feel lucky to have seen it. Author Unknown
MUSIKA Anna
Dec 21, 1919 - May 14, 2015
Mrs. Anna Musika, recently of Carefree Manor, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the 100 Mile District General Hospital on May 14th, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Lydia Kendall and sons Bill and Victor Musika, her 9 grandchildren and a multitude of great-grandchildren and counting. Anna requested to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honour later this summer. Her ashes will be buried beside her deceased husband, George Musika, in a cemetery in Hornepayne, Ontario. Anna was 95 and loved by those who knew her. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 100 Mile District General Hospital towards the Palliative Care Unit. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com
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Gaven Crites photos
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Residents invited to try Hay Bale Art INTERLAKES
Patterson on May 26. Wedding anniversary congratulations are sent for Bill and Helen Versluis’ 52nd; and Val and Gary Davidovich’s 30th.
Diana Forster 250 593-2155
Hay Bale Art is coming to Highway 24. Projects are limited only by residents’ imagination. However, it is mandatory to register with Wendy Chase at 250-5930203 in order to be assigned a specific private property (where there is room for traffic to pull over) along the highway. Projects must be in place by June 28 and remain for the summer. Prizes will be awarded at the Canada Day celebrations at Interlakes Corner. Artist showcase Rose Tkachuk, guest artiste in Bridge Lake Library’s Community Showcase for June, will display Ukrainian egg painting, properly called pysanky, and cross-stitch.
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Chris Betuzzi, left, and Rowena Bastien spoke on Wildfire Protection Planning and Mass Notification System at the Interlakes Economic Association All-Day Forum at the Interlakes Community Centre on May 9.
Garage sale Remember the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) is looking for “stuff ” for its annual garage sale at the Central Fire Hall, July 4. Call 250-5934665 or 250-5932398 to arrange to drop items off or have them picked up. By asking for donations now, IVFD hopes to avoid the lastminute panic. Summer calendar Be sure to pick up your free copy of LAKElife at many
Interlakes businesses. It contains a wealth of information and our summer calendar of events. Sad passing Friends send deepest sympathy to Bob Pernoski on the recent loss of his father. Celebrations Belated birthday wishes go to Nicki Bonter, Penny Millway, Herb Moser and David Rickenbacher, as well as for Dave Ostlund’s golden day. Birthday bubbly also goes to Ken
Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. May 22. • Bridge Lake Community School’s Pioneer Tea & Antique Roadshow at Interlakes Community Centre: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Lunch is available; appraisals $5 per item, or five for $20. • Deka ditch cleanup, May 24. Clean your own area and meet at the fire hall to do Burgess to Mahood Lake roads, and return to the fire hall for lunch. • Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission meets 7 p.m., May 27 at Interlakes Community Centre, followed by an Interlakes Community Association meeting at 7:30. • Quilts for Chemo: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., May 28 at Interlakes Community Centre.
Cracking the curber code…
All Golfers and
GOLFERS-TO-BE are invited to the
DRIVE ONE FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR HEART FUN GOLF TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, JUNE 20th
Tee Off at 1 p.m. at the
When Walt says, “There’s not a scratch...” in 100 Mile House
He means, “…there’s a $10,000 accident.” (45% have damage or an accident)
Come out and have a Great Day of Golf while supporting Your South Cariboo Health Facilities! Price includes 9 Holes, BBQ, Silent Auction 50/50 Draw and Prizes, $35 per person
Please Pre-Register by calling 250-395-4169 100 Mile Red Cross
Get a vehicle history report! Buy from a licensed dealer!
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Find out how at WatchoutforWalt.com
If you wish to volunteer call 250-395-9092 between 10am and 2pm weekdays for more information.
Are you putting the right oil into your vehicle? SYNTHETIC OILS
Outperform any other oil! -
Fundraiser to purchase 2 New Heart (ECG) Analyzers for our 100 Mile Hospital Lab
Same viscosity at 40 below and 30 above! Engines start during cold weather even without a block heater Excellent fuel economy Saves you money by allowing you to skip service intervals
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Exeter Rd. • Exeter Parts/Napa Building • 100 Mile House
250-395-4424
Licensed Government Inspection Facility
Cottonwood House Historic Site opens
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Take a trip into history by making a donation until May 31
Cottonwood House Historic Site opened for the 2015 season on May 14 and admission is by donation until the end of the month. Cottonwood House, which is located east of Quesnel on the Gold Rush Trail to Barkerville, offers heritage interpretation, accommodation and food to those
GET
UP TO wanting to explore and experience the Cariboo and its rich history. One of the last remaining Gold Rush roadhouses in British Columbia, Cottonwood House was built in the 1860s to offer accommodation, meals and provisions to miners and travellers on their journey along the Cariboo Waggon Road between Barkerville and Quesnel. “Cottonwood House continues to operate in much the same way as it did in the 1870s,” says Ed Coleman, chief executive officer
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provides valuable training in the areas of tourism and agriculture. Employees receive training in heritage interpretation and provide tours of Cottonwood House, as well as develop and implement a wide range of programs and activities for groups of all ages, including school programs and special events. Through partnerships, wood products manufacturing programming, a restaurant, gift shop, rental cabins, tent and RV sites, washrooms with showers, and an
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab (1SA)/Sierra 1500 Crew Cab (1SA), or purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra Kodiak Edition and GMC Terrain FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *$10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Kodiak addition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), a $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $250 Kodiak Double Cab 2WD cash credit, and $2,095 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $250 and $2,095 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $31,741/$34,726, (includes $4,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, a $1000 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit and a $893 Loyalty Cash) for Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30)/ Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30). Bi-weekly payment is $145/$155 for 24 months at 0.0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,000 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,530/$10,055, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $22,211/$24,671. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. † Purchase price includes $670 Loyalty Cash and a cash credit of $4,200 and applies to new 2015 GMC Terrain SLE-1 FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st, 2015 through June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR, Avalanche, Aveo, Orlando, Optra, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Blazer, Trailblazer, GMC Safari, Jimmy, Envoy , Buick Rendezvous and Terraza that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st, 2015 through June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Trade In, Trade Up Bonus is available towards the purchase/ finance/ lease of a 2015MY Sierra LD ($1,000) or HD ($1,500)and is tax inclusive. To be eligible, a 2008 MY or older vehicle must be traded in to the selling dealer. The maximum available credit of $2,500 applies to 2015 Sierra HD and consists of $1,000 conquest/loyalty credit and $1,500 Trade In, Trade Up Bonus. Offer valid until June 1, 2015. <>The 2014 GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 newvehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. *†U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).
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activity building with kitchen have been added to the site. In addition to the restaurant, gift shop and accommodation services, Cottonwood House’s staff of dedicated students and their supervisors provide tours of the original 1864 Cottonwood House, farm interpretation, horse-drawn wagon rides, a wheelchair accessible trail system and more. For information about Cottonwood House Historic Site’s 2015 season, visit www.cotton woodhouse.ca.
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BELOW THE BELT SUPPORT GROUP IS HERE TO LISTEN
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250-395-7494 www.southcaribootheatre.ca THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Chris 250-791-6616
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Showtimes: 6PM in 2D and 8 PM in 3D Nightly Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Zoë Kravitz, Rosie Hunting-Whiteley, Nicholas Hoult Haunted by his turbulent past, Mad Max believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa. They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe, from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord marshals all his gangs and pursues the rebels ruthlessly in the high-octane • Rated: 14A, Disturbing, Violence • Sci-fi Thriller Road War that follows. • Length: 2:00
DINNER AND A MOVIE SPECIAL at ‘The Old School Grill’
Wednesday - All you can eat RIBS from 4-8 p.m. only $20 Clip this coupon and bring it to South Cariboo Theatre for a $1.00 discount on the admission price. Coupon must be original and must be for current movie playing. Photocopies not accepted. Limit one coupon per person.
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HORSE LAKE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Meetings at the Good News Centre 5827 Horse Lake Road Bible Teaching Meeting ...... Sun. 11:00am
“We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake” For info telephone 250-395-1070
CARIBOO CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 108 MILE RANCH
9am & 11am Sunday Service 7pm Wednesday - Youth Church Huge Kids’ Ministry Real People, Real Problems, Real God, Real Answers Church 250-791-5532 email: info@cclf.ca Website: www.cclf.ca
CHRISTIAN FAMILY RADIO VOAR FM 106.7 www.voar.org
ADVENTIST HEALTH
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250-395-7770
ST. JUDE’S CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCHES
100 MILE HOUSE UNITED CHURCH
AN OPEN COMMUNITY OF FAITH. Worship every Sunday at 10:30am www.unitedchurch.100mile.com
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Come as you are, and rest in the presence of God.
100 MILE HOUSE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Contact Your Correspondent
Pastor Kevan Sears Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10am American Sign Language available Sundays
Diana Forster Deka Lake/Bridge Lake/Interlakes 250-593-2155
These are your neighbours, and they help ensure the Free Press offers regional coverage of the communities in the South Cariboo. Their names and contact numbers are published alongside their columns so call them when you have news, important information about upcoming events or neat stories to share with your community.
566 Birch Ave. 250-395-2337 CHRIST THE KING EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30am Pastor Andy Kahle Horse Lk. Rd. (just over the bridge) Phone: 250-395-5159 ChristtheKing100M@gmail.com www.ctklc.weebly.com
Monika Paterson Lac la Hache 250-395-0918
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A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church WORSHIP 10am Sunday, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd. 7pm Sun. eves, at F. G. Legion,Forest Grove. 7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24 For Info call 250-396-4251 Minister: Bruce Wilcox
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LAC LA HACHE COMMUNITY CHAPEL
WEEKEND MASSES: Sat: 5pm - OAPA Hall, Lac la Hache Sun: 9:30am - St. Jude’s, 100 Mile House 1st & 3rd Sundays 11:30am - St. Augustine, Canim Lk 2nd & 4th Sundays 2pm - Holy Family, Bridge Lk WEEKDAY MASS: at St. Jude’s Mon.- Fri. 8am, and Sat. 9am
If It’s newsworthy
Doris Rufli Forest Grove 250-397-7775
Come Worship With Us
Rev. Vernantius Ononiwu
For more info call Will at 250-706-3131
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CHURCH SERVICES
5691 Horse Lake Road 250-395-4429 Fax: 250-395-4228
Every Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm • New Location: Birch Ave. by the Community Hall
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550 Exeter Truck Route
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am Lead Pastor GARY FORSYTH
250-395-4637
NEW WINE DELIVERANCE & HEALING FELLOWSHIP
A Spirit-filled ministry SUNDAYS 10:45am
Pastor Dennis Smith 250-609-1027 New Location: South Cariboo Business Centre (Green Old Provincial Building)
100 MILE BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Hwy. 97 & Tatton Stn. Rd.
Peter Hart Canim Lake 250-397-2645
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Al Jones Horse Lk/Lone Butte 250-395-5193
Gisele Poliseno Watch Lk/N. Green Lk 250-395-9082
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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
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Education/Trade Schools
DO YOU have a disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For details check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us today tollfree 1-888-875-4787.
Personals AA MEETINGS 100 Mile House
Sunday: Big Book Study Group @ Heath Unit (behind hospital) at 7:30 PM Monday: Noon meeting @ Scenic Place unit #18, 208 8th St. at 12:00 PM Tuesday: 100 Mile Sobriety Group @ United Church at 8:00 PM Thursday: Step and Tradition Group @ 108 Community Hall (upstairs)at 7:30 PM
Lost & Found FOUND: Forgotten item at Fawn Lake Boat Launch May 15th. Call Gary 250-395-4413 to identify and pick up. FOUND: Small childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s change purse at Centennial Park, Friday May 8th. Call 250-3952219 to identify and claim
Employment Business Opportunities HIP OR knee replacement? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg) Apply Today! 1-844453-5372.
Career Opportunities APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline May 31, 2015. Email to fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information: www.bccommunity news.com/our-programs/ scholarship. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit online: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Please submit your resume to: Exeter Medical Clinic P.O. Box 879, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0
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Trades, Technical LICENSED LOG Scaler required. A well-established whole log chipping facility located in beautiful Kamloops, BC requires a full time certified log scaler to complement our log yard staff. We offer competitive wages and a benefits package. Applicants applying for this Position must have a Scalerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence. Please email resumes: rcf2007@telus.net or fax to 250-374-9506.
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Hub-City
MODULAR home 2BR/2BA Ready to move to your lot. Over $100K in renos in 2008. New roof, plumbing, wiring, gyproc, fixtures, windows. texased2@gmail.com $75,000
THREE Bedroom House on acreage in the 108. Quiet,private location. Fully fenced. Within walking distance to a public beach and a bus stop. Onsite storage. Comes with a Fridge,gas stove, washer and dryer. Gas furnace. City water. Cable TV and internet access. No smokers. Long term tenant preferred. Pets negotiable. References required. Please contact owner for viewing at 1778-870-8540 or email myfanwy9@telus.net
DENNY’S Sewing Machine Repair and Servicing 4765 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch
Ph: 250-706-8565 Please call first
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Pets & Livestock
Livestock Horse & Tack Auction Sunday May 24th, 11:30AM 4071 McLean Rd., Quesnel Please Consign Early Phone BC Auctions (250)992-2459
LOOKING FOR sheep pasture to rent for 20 Ewes. Call 250456-2277.
Pet Services
Cariboo Pet Crematorium Est. 1997
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250-395-3330 Private or Group
Pets MID-SIZE mixed breed pups for sale. Ready to go starting May 16. Healthy and happy. Asking $150 each. Ph. 250395-3046 for more info.
Auctions
Saturday, May 23 10:00 AM Vehicles, Tools, Antiques & General Merchandise Partial List: 03 Buick Century, 03 PT Cruiser, Ford Escape, Jimmy 4x4, Toyota Echo, Dodge P/U, F150 P/U, 08 Chev Uplander, Invitation Sail Boat, Mistral 8’ Sail Board, Outboard Motors, Duncan Ceramic Kiln, 12 Drawer Tool Chest c/w Roller Cabinet & Tools, Compressors, Power Tools ...
Mahogany Wardrobe, Marble Top Wash Stand With Tile Back, Barley Twist Settee, Oak Wardrobe, Oak Mirror-Back Sideboard, 3 Wagon Wheels, 2 Trundle Beds, Royal Albert Dishes, Oak Mantle Clock,10 Hummel Figurines, 5 Hummel Plates, Oak Table & 6 Press-Back Chairs & Much More. Consignments Now Being Accepted.
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1122 South Lakeside Drive Williams Lake
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 3 BDRM apartment in 108. $860/mon. Util incl. N/S N/P Avail now. 250-791-6797.
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BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149
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Suites, Lower
100 MILE - large 2 Bay shop. 260-2 Exeter Road, for lease or rent call 250-644-4219.
1 BDRM basement suite, lots of windows & stairs, 10 km from town. Private entry, quiet neighbourhood, utilities included, free WIFI. NP. NS. Ref & DD required. Suitable for working single person. $550/mon. 250-395-3589.
1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224. 750 sq ft retail space available in the 108 Mall. Phone 250396-7334.
Office/Retail
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250-398-8845
QUIET updated 1 bdrm $450. Laundry included. Gateway area. 250-395-2080.
Misc. for Sale
Homes for Rent
MINI MOTOR HOME 1991 318 Dodge Converted Pleasureway van $10,000.00 OBO and Utility Trailer with Boat Rack $500.00. Call 250791-5572
108 MILE, 1 bdrm w/ensuite and loft. 5 appliances on 3 acres on Golf Course. Terrific view, very private, garden space. Ref & damage dep req’d. $850/mo plus util. Call 250-791-6252
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44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer
Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft.
LARGE BRIGHT 1 bdrm $510 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile. Avail. now. Ph. 250-397-0128.
Professional Services
Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.
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BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE - SPRUCE - FIR PULP LOGS Please call NORM WILCOX (250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 706-9728 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)
250-791-5295 100 MILE, Little bit of everything, something for everyone. 125 Evergreen Cres. Sat, May 23 & Sun, May 24 10am - 3pm LAC LA HACHE, HUGE Downsizing,moving sale, tools, wood, furn. misc. 3684 Forbes Rd., Sat, May 23, 9am to 3pm
108 MILE RANCH: HUGE multi family sale. Sat. May 23 from 8:30am - 1:00pm at 4900 Kitwanga Dr. Tools, fishing tackle/gear, kids toys/clothes, camping & household items.
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LAC LA HACHE, Zodiac Inflatable, 25 hp 4 stroke Yamaha outboard, tools, air nailer, garage door, trampoline, mini freezer, mini fridge, lots of household items. 3760 Steven Road (off Emerald Cres) May 30 9am - 2pm.
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100 MILE q There will be a Plant and Bake Sale May 23 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 440 Horse Lake Rd. (just over the bridge), from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Early Years Centre is hosting infant massage on Tuesdays from May 26 to June 30, 10-11 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged but not mandatory. To preregister, call 250-3955155. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society is holding its annual general meeting in room 224 on the second level of the South Cariboo Business Centre, 475 Birch Ave., on June 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Folks are urged to attend and to renew their memberships so their votes count. For more information, e-mail info@100milewormen centre.ca., or call 250395-4093.
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100 MILE q The South Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for non-perishable donations. For drop-off information: Debbra at CFEC (250-395-5155), Loaves & Fishes (250395-2708), Women's Centre (250-3954093), Food Bank (250395-3923). 100 MILE q Bed Time Stories is available to all ages at the 100 Mile House Branch Library on Thursday from 6:30 to 6:55 p.m. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile House & District Garden Club meets the fourth Saturday of the month, except for July, August and December. For time and location: Debbie Porter (250791-6472) or Francis Reid (250-397-2429).
FOREST GROVE q The Royal Canadian Legion Forest Grove Branch 261 holds crib Thursdays at 8 p.m., darts every Saturday at 3 p.m., and a meat draw every Saturday, 4:30-6 p.m. INTERLAKES q The Roe Lake and District Recreational meeting is on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Interlakes Hall. Information: 250-5934354.
100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting a preschool program for children three to five years old on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and on Thursdays 1:30-2:15 p.m. Pre-registration: 250-395-2332 or library.
LAC LA HACHE q The Lac la Hache TOPS chapter 5282 co-ed weightloss support group
100 MILE q The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre is partnering with
the Legal Services Society to provide free 30-minute information appointments at the South Cariboo Business Centre on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. LSS community partner Ken Tassell is an advocate (not a lawyer) who can help people access legal aid services. Appointment: 250-395-4093.
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100 MILE 100 Mile Legion has fundraising meat draws from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. There are two chessboards and pool tables available for use free of charge. Members and bona fide guests are welcome. Information: 250-395-2511.
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