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Bona fide Village born from incorporation

Incorporation was hot-button topic for whole community By Carole Rooney, Free Press

Reprinted from the August 5, 1965 issue of the 100 Mile House News-Herald THIS IS THE VILLAGE. Word has been received here by Ross Marks, interim village chairman, from the department of municipal affairs, that incorporation of 100 Mile House has been approved by the government. The news was contained in a copy of minutes approved July 27 by the Lieutenant-Governor recommending that letters patent be issued incorporating the inhabitants of the area as a village municipality under the name of The Village of 100 Mile. This picture shows evidence of the tremendous growth currently underway. In the foreground is the old Cariboo Trail over which men in search of gold travelled north. Below is the recently laid four lanes of pavement and at right the Exeter Road leading to the Pacific Great Eastern Railway station. Large building under construction is the ultra-modern Red Coach Inn. Towering in central background is the 100 Mile Secondary School with a 30-bed dormitory in the striped building at left. At right of school is the three-storey Emerald Apartments; large building centre right, the Exeter Arms Hotel; third white building at left of pavement is the new home of The News-Herald. — Carl Mellander photo, August 5, 1965

100 Mile House – A legacy from the past By Sherry Stewart First on the scene, before the town of 100 Mile House even existed, was the long dirt road leading from Lillooet to the gold rush frenzy in Barkerville. Stagecoaches rattled up and down the old Cariboo Wagon Road, and the stopping place designated “100 Mile House” (100 miles from Lillooet) boasted ramshackle accommodation for horse and man. Dusty travellers ate and slept in the old roadhouse, and their horses were stabled in the old 100 Mile barn, still in existence today, though moved to a ﬁeld at the north end of town on 100 Mile Ranch property. Through the years various

people owned the stopping house, now named Bridge Creek House, as well as the surrounding land. In 1912, an Englishman named William Cecil, the 5th Marquess of Exeter, purchased Bridge Creek House and the 12,000 acres of ranch land surrounding it. The arrival of the railroad line in 1917 saw the end of the stagecoach era, and the Red Coach Inn at the north end of town is today the resting-place for what is said to be the last surviving wagon of the Barnard Express and Stage Line. Apparently that stagecoach, recently given to the District of 100 Mile House by the Cecil family, came along with

MARTIN CECIL

the purchase of The Lodge property in 1912. The actual town of 100 Mile House began to come into existence in 1930

with the arrival of William Cecil's son, Lord Martin Cecil, a 21-year-old English nobleman who came to oversee the property and its 2,000 head of cattle. Fresh from the Royal Navy and an elegant life in England, Lord Martin was known for rolling up his sleeves and working hard right alongside the seasoned ranchers. It is said “He wore patches on his trousers just like everyone else,” and he eventually became known as “The Father of 100 Mile House.” By the time Martin ﬁrst arrived to oversee his father's holdings, the 15,000 acre ranch was called Cont'd. on page C15

Fifty years ago, a milestone in local history was made when the Village of 100 Mile House was incorporated. The first Interim Council was nominated, and then elected by acclamation, in the 100 Mile Community Hall in July 1965. Headed by chairman Ross Marks (who won the nomination by a landslide over candidate Spud Speers), its four original commissioners were David Ainsworth, Chuck ShawMacLaren, Cas Copec and Russ Fraser. Prior to incorporation, when it officially became the Village of 100 Mile House, the community land was entirely owned by Lord Martin Cecil (its modern founder), under his Bridge Creek Estates holdings. Dating back to more than a century ago during the Cariboo Gold Rush days, the 100 Mile roadhouse, now called The Lodge, was a stopping point on the Cariboo Trail. It was built in 1937, after a fire destroyed the original roadhouse in the same location. As more and more houses and amenities appeared in 100 Mile, business was really booming in the 1950s-’60s. By 1965, incorporation had become a hot topic in the community. Shaw-MacLaren

has lived in 100 Mile House since 1955, and clearly recalls its formative days when, along with other “movers and shakers” of the time, he was very involved with the whole process.

ROSS MARKS

He was among the volunteers on an incorporation committee working diligently toward determining which direction the community wanted to go. Numerous public meetings eventually led up to a 57/36 vote supporting the change in June 1965. It squeaked in at 61.5 per cent, with 60 or better needed for incorporation. Shaw-MacLaren explains a group of businessmen that held leases wanted to have a village run by local government, primarily to have an option open to buy land downtown. Once the candidates were identified, they began working on the legal process with the provincial government to be prepared for the July 5 nomination elections. Cont'd. on page C3

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Sgt. Don McLean manned the blue line for the 100 Mile House RCMP team, which won the Guns & Hoses Ball Hockey Game, 6-2, over 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on July 21. The fun charity event saw plenty of fans in the seats and raised funds for the 100 Mile House Water Park Society and the 100 Mile & District Palliative Care Society. More 50th Anniversary events continue all week. See page A10.

Museum dream revives at council Foundation OK, but newer wing prospect for demolition

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District of 100 Mile House council and Cariboo Regional District (CRD) directors are considering a revised plan to revive The Lodge and open a museum in the historic building. Back in January, the South Cariboo Joint Committee (SCJC) asked staff to investigate what renovations and repairs would be needed to facilitate a walk-through museum in the closed facility. District director of operations Phil Strain updated the committee on the progress of this investigation, as summarized in an April 21 letter from Bluegreen Architecture Inc.

“Obviously, from the washrooms would need report we got from the archi- to be dismantled, but the tect, this would be the most extent of the required work cost-effective way to go – to will be narrowed down once make it similar to a SCJC provides furBarkerville house, ther direction, he or the 108 [Heritage added. Site], where you put “I’m estimating historical artifacts between $100,000in there and secure $150,000 to put them behind, say something like this wrought iron. So together. Of course, people could walk that would include PHIL through there and all the demolition STRAIN you don’t necessarily and disposal of the have to manage it.” part of the facility that isn’t CRD Area G Director (and historical.” SCJC co-chair) Al Richmond Strain said that would asked about the strength of involve removing a norththe floor structure. side addition added in Said Strain: “You would not the 1960s, which includes have to re-support the floor a small kitchen and office for this type of occupation.” space (currently rented by Some office space and the Agri-Culture Enterprise

Centre), and a very small addition at the south side. However, the original circa-1933 shell of the facility would be preserved, including the main building, Valley Room and commercial kitchen, he explained. “I’m not sure what the historical artifacts would be, but I certainly don’t have any idea on costs of obtaining them, or if they would be donated, or whatever.” Strain noted there is no plan to apply for a historical site registration, so he doesn’t believe any heritagerelated restrictions will apply to what can be done to the building. Mayor Mitch Campsall (also SCJC co-chair) said it

was good to have all this information, and the next step would be for the committee to take a closer look at The Lodge. “There’s not enough information here to do [anything], and just so the public knows, that this is only the report, this is not [necessarily] what we’re doing.” The committee decided to walk through The Lodge at take a look at the potential issues and impacts prior to an upcoming meeting, which will then be held in the Valley Room. A schedule and agendas of SCJC meetings, which are public, is online at www.cariboord.bc.ca/ agendas-minutes/agendas/ scjc-agenda.

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Kiran Heda, middle, led an Indian cooking class that saw over 30 people pack the Community Kitchen in 100 Mile House on June 20. Cooking classes on a variety of international dishes are organized regularly by the Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy Society.

Jason Ruscheinsky was just one of the great performers at the RBC sponsored Cowboy Concert in Centennial Park July 20. The well-attended concert was part of the District of 100 Mile House's 50th Anniversary Celebration happening throughout the week.

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A recently painted rainbow-coloured bike rack outside the Youth Zone in 100 Mile House is a symbol of pride and acceptance for youth identifying as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning their sexual orientation).

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Rod Endacott worked in the Community Place Garden in 100 Mile House at First Street and Birch Avenue before the Garden Tour 2015 on July 18 organized by the Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre. The event saw tours of seven private gardens and two community gardens in the 100 Mile House area.

District of 100 Mile House gardener Kevin Christenson, left, and Mayor Mitch Campsall cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Legacy Park on July 21. Campsall credited staff for the project success and the wonderful gardens there and across the district, and gave big kudos to Christenson for his design concept and guidance. He also thanked Horse Lake Garden Centre for donating the flowers for the park, and many others for some of the gardens downtown.

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Andy Wahnschaff worked the grill at the Hops & Vines 3rd Anniversary Customer Appreciation BBQ and Sale with owner Judy Scarrow in 100 Mile House on June 27. The BBQ was by donation with proceeds going the 100 Mile House Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre Society.

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Shirley Case subject of new mural Community hall graced with humanitarian’s own images

Carole Rooney Free Press

he latest mural in 100 Mile House, located on the front wall on the 100 Mile Community Hall, features Shirley Case, a 108 Mile Ranch resident who was tragically killed in 2008 while doing humanitarian work in Afghanistan. Just 31 years old when she died, Shirley had dedicated her life to helping children and women in third-world countries through education and improving living conditions. 100 Mile House Mural Society vice-president Donna Nivison says the group embraced the idea because Shirley was such a worthy candidate for honouring in a mural and would perhaps inspire others. “We approached the family, and they agreed that it would be nice, and we went from there through all the steps it takes to have one happen.” It has actually been years to bring this mural to fruition, and the society was “thrilled” with the design when they saw it, she adds. “It is quite stunning and very striking, actually. “It’s different to have a young person on the mural. And, like all the people featured on the 13 other murals, she, too, spent her life doing good things.” Shirley’s mother, Deb Case, now living at Green Lake, says she and her husband, Alec, are pleased to have their daughter and her life as a humanitarian as the focus of the lovely new mural. The mural not only honours Shirley, but also highlights her life to people who might not otherwise know about the good work she did, Deb notes. She hopes the mural brings

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Local resident Taylor Stusrud was invited to help paint the new mural at the 100 Mile House Community Hall on July 10. The mural is in honour of Shirley Case, an aid worker from 100 Mile House who was killed in Afghanistan in 2008.

awareness, since things like having access to a good education could be better understood and appreciated in Canada. “Hopefully it will make people think about how they can help others. There is a whole world out there where we can do it. “Even simple things like

having running water we take for granted ... but it is still huge to some people.” The mural images are quite representative of the countries Shirley visited and the children she helped, Deb adds. The overall design layout was chosen with the approval of Alec and Deb, as well as the mural society.

“I thought is was great.” Williams Lake artist Dwayne Davis painted the mural with a design he arranged from a family photo of Shirley, and several others she had taken herself in Africa (including Nigeria and Chad), and in Afghanistan. “I worked up a collage

showing all the different people and ... mainly a lot of the children that she worked with in the underprivileged area. “Even looking at the pictures you can tell she would have been an amazing person just to sit down with and talk to.” Dwayne says what he learned about Shirley’s life in researching for the mural was quite inspiring. “I’m quite happy to get the opportunity to work on the picture that is that meaningful.” Not part of the mural yet, but in the society’s plans to add on soon, is a picture of a child helping to build the Shirley Case school in Nicaragua in 2011. Shirley’s friend, Jessica Chaikowsky, had brainstormed the idea for the school and teamed up with Canadian-founded company SchoolBOX to see it become a reality. She and other caring folks in the community successfully fundraised for the school, and Deb and Alec, along with Karen Cleave and Brenda Webber (who were good friends of Shirley’s) all travelled to Nicaragua to help build it. Donna explains the mural society will now expand the mural. "With recent donations including $1,600 from the South Cariboo Truckers' Association, the society's plan to recognize Shirley's ongoing legacy efforts are now being added to the right side of the mural. "The mural society sincerely appreciates donations from the community to help us 'paint the town'." Donations can be made at CIBC, the Williams Lake and District Credit Union, or by contacting Donna at 250791-6497 or Ruth Peterson at 250-395-4881.

Communities to benefit from grants

Donna Barnett, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA says $338,682 in combined annual funding has been provided by the province to the District of 100 Mile House and Cariboo Regional District (CRD) The District has been issued $242,975 in Small Community

funding, while another $95,707 in Regional District funding has gone to the CRD. It is part of almost $75.2 million being invested into communities across B.C. to meet local needs, including more policing, new equipment, increased community safety

initiatives, infrastructure and service delivery priorities. “Public safety funding is important to rural communities and essential in strengthening law enforcement and providing additional resources for crime prevention. I am grateful that 100 Mile

House will see this funding go back into our community to help support important programs and projects that will make a real difference in peoples’ lives.” This is the second of two annual payments. A payment of $40 million was made in March 2015.

FAST bytes CRHD RETIRED The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) reviewed letters on June 11 from the Ministry of Health’s Assistant Deputy Minister-Finance and Corporate Services regarding an Order in Council to dissolve the Cariboo Regional Hospital District (CRHD). In 1996, the CCRHD was established to replace the CRHD. Now, that the debt incurred by the CRHD has been retired, the board approved for it to be disbanded.

ROAD LINE TESTING The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will begin testing pavement paint marking for toughness on British Columbia highways. Line painting is done at least once a year, but the water-based paints that meet federal environmental standards wear differently than the oil-based products discontinued in 2010. This year, three sections of highways near Prince George, Kamloops and the south Coast, will see four-inch test strips of white and yellow paint applied horizontally across one lane, with signs noting that testing is underway. The products will be tested for durability, longevity and reflective qualities.

NEW TO NCLGA The Gitlaxt’aamiks Village Government is the newest First Nation to become a member of the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA). It is the second Nisga’a village to join the ranks of NCLGA, of nine First Nations identified to qualify for membership. The first was the Nisga’a Villages of Gitwinksihlkw.

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Fire chief Darrell Blades moves on Longtime 100 Mile House firefighter, leader, citizen heads north

Carole Rooney Free Press

Longtime and muchrespected 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue (OMFR) chief Darrell Blades is moving onward and upward as he leaves his position to take on a challenging post in Ft. St. John on Aug. 21. “I’ll be deputy chief there working for one of my mentors in the fire service, Fred Burroughs, who is the fire chief. “I am looking forward to that, and taking on some of the challenges of moving from

a paid, on-call depart- ulation of more than ment to a fully career 21,000, Ft. St. John is department.” also the second-fastest Having worked with growing city in B.C. him on the “It will be Fire Chiefs’ interesting. I Association am really excitof British ed to move on Columbia and and take on this various comnew role. But at mittees, Darrell the same time, says Fred is a I will definitely “great guy” who miss 100 Mile; Darrell Blades was also a factor 100 Mile is in his decision. home to us. The service levels “My family has been will be “very similar” to here for 33 years – since what OMFR provides, I was eight years old but in a much busier – and I’m leaving two and larger department months shy of 15 years that services a sizable as chief here, and two city, Darrell explains. weeks shy of 19 years on With a current pop- the department.”

With his three decades of local involvement with both minor hockey and soccer, Darrell will be missed across the wider community for more than just his professional excellence. However, the departing fire chief says he is confident these groups are in good hands under their current leadership. His wife, Jennifer, also volunteered in soccer and he says the whole family will have a new experience in getting to know the new faces in their future community. “I’m going to miss this part, and miss the

involvement in the community, but I am looking forward to new relationships in Ft. St. John.” Darrell says their oldest daughter, Taylor, is going to nursing school this fall, while their younger two children, Hannah and Kolten, are moving north with them. Meanwhile, he is confident the community will see no service change or differences in the running of OMFR under newly appointed fire chief, Roger Hollander. Hollander joined the department in May, and

Public asked to comment on mine report

With significant public input having been received on the restart application by Mount Polley Mine Corporation (MPMC) and a decision expected shortly, public input is now being sought to help ensure the company has the foremost remediation and restoration plan in place by early next year for the longer term. The temporary restart evaluation process is separate and distinct from the longer-term environmental remediation and restoration process. The Post Event Environmental Impact Assessment Report is now posted for public comment. Folks can make their comments at http:// w w w. e nv. g ov. b c . c a /

eemp/incidents/2014/ mount-polley/updates. htm#6. Under the May 27, 2015 amendment of the Aug. 5, 2014 Pollution Abatement Order, MPMC was required to complete the report. The report outlines the environmental impact as a result of the Aug. 4, 2014 tailings pond breach. It includes physical, chemical and biological impact information collected from the spill, allowing better understanding and planning for long-term mitigation and restoration. The report is being presented to First Nations, local community members, regional district representatives and the Environmental Working Group.

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this week Councillor on leave Councillor Ralph Fossum was granted a six-month leave of absence due to illness. Bylaw officer report The Commissionaire’s Report for June 1-30 listed complaints and

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issues with loose and barking dogs, semitrailer parking, an unsightly premises, a dead eagle found in the municipal campground and lawn watering. Marsh Trail bridge Council approved an amendment to the 2015 Capital Plan to cover replacing the pedestrian bridge on the Marsh Trail.

A newly introduced telehealth service will help families in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region whose babies may have hearing loss stay closer to home for testing. The service uses videoconferencing technology to link an audiometric technician in Williams Lake with an audiologist at BC Children’s Hospital

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Gardeners asked for excess produce SCFSC will help collect and distribute food for those going hungry

By Rita Giesbrecht Calling all gardeners – this is an invitation to share the bounty of your harvest by planting an extra row for those among us who are in need. The South Cariboo Food Security Committee (SCFSC) is witness to an increased need for this food, especially for families. If you can help, there are several different ways.

out a team of volunteer gleaners to pick and store it. We have workers, and access to a root cellar for the community, as well as the freezer, and can store

vegetables over the winter for distribution. In our first gleaning project is 2013, we harvested, stored, and distributed more than 500 pounds of potatoes,

beets, carrots, and cabbage. This was thanks to the generosity of Paul and Cindy Whitehead. Here in the South Cariboo we have a tradition of self-reliance

and support of each other. The SCFSC is proud to support and uphold that tradition by bringing the community together, and making a

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The inaugural Emergency Services Open House happened at Forest Grove Fire Hall 1 on June 20. This event is meant to be the first of many to inform the public what assistance is available to them, and where and how to access it. Following a demonstration of the water and foam spraying power of Forest Grove’s two water and three fire trucks on display, the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department (FGVFD) partnered with the 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue and BC Ambulance Services to cut an “accident victim” out of a car.

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The attending South Cariboo Search & Rescue team explained procedures and relevant equipment required during a callout, as well as what information is needed about the person(s) to be located. People were then invited to try on a protective and water-proof suit. Cariboo Regional District representatives manned a table containing information on the newly established and free Emergency Notification System. Three laptops were set up where those attending could register to be contacted directly, should a crisis arise.

Be prepared for emergency situations The recent spell of hot, dry weather has resulted in increased fire danger ratings throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre (CFC). The majority of the CFC is currently between moderate and extreme, with a total fire ban in place. With these hot and dry conditions in mind, it’s a good time to think about being prepared in case of an emergency. Residents of the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) – 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Quesnel and Wells – can sign up for the Cariboo-Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news. This system enables the CRD to provide critical information to residents quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and

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Greeny Lake VFD fights wildfire

A small wildfire had the Greeny Lake Volunteer Fire Department on the spot for three hours midday on July 20 until the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) arrived to take command. Fire chief Ken Gisby says the department responded to the call with two tenders, one pumper truck and eight members after the call came in about noon. The fire was less than 200 yards east of Spout Lake Road along an old logging road at marker pole 45, with no structures nearby, he explains. Gisby says a small fire was ignited in some underbrush, but then the

blaze got into a stand of Douglas fir and expanded (although was less than a hectare in size). Once BCWS set up their own bladders and brought in a helicopter with a bucket to attack the flames, the scene was under good control when his crew was able to stand down at about 3 p.m., he adds. The fire chief notes it was likely caused by lightning the night before, but high winds persisted in the area, so he was very glad his department jumped on the blaze and handled the firefighting until the provincial team arrived.

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We can afford $10 a day child care

t almost $10,000 per year, four years of child care costs more than a university degree. And that’s if you’re lucky enough to find a spot, since British Columbia only has enough regulated child care spaces for 27 per cent of children under six years old. Numerous studies have shown how society benefits when all families have access to affordable, high quality child care. British Columbia child care experts have developed a plan that would reduce fees to $10 a day, create enough spaces, and increase the quality of care. This plan has gathered support across the province – from businesses, local governments and academics. However, when our political leaders are asked about $10 a day child care, they wring their hands and tell us that unfortunately we can’t afford it. I bring you good news: the

$10 a day child care plan is them. entirely affordable. In other words, the direct In fact, it would be largely returns to government from self-financing. investing in the $10 a day Quebec researchers found plan would almost entirely large and almost immediate cover the $1.5 billion annual economic benefits from their cost. child care program, While a federallaunched in the late provincial 1990s. partnership on In a study child care would published last week, be ideal, my I estimate that if analysis shows British Columbia’s that B.C. can experience were also afford to similar, $10 a day implement a child care would provincial-only significantly program like Iglika increase the Quebec’s. Ivanova number of women We’d need to in the workforce, raise a larger boosting the province’s amount – approximately economy by $3.9 billion $870 million per year – per year. This would lead because the boost in federal to higher tax revenues, tax revenues could not be fewer families with children counted to offset the costs. needing social assistance, and But $870 million is just reduced reliance on other two per cent of this year’s income-tested transfers. provincial budget, and there The provincial and federal are a number of ways B.C. governments would see could raise these revenues benefits of about $1.3 billion, without cutting other split close to 50/50 between programs.

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he B.C. Liberal government is looking at cracking down on distracted motorists who continue to use their cell phones and other hand-held devices while driving, and we agree whole-heartedly. Distracted drivers are not only endangering their own lives, but they’re also putting the people who share the roads with them in jeopardy. British Columbia introduced its distracted driving legislation five years ago, but the message just isn’t getting through to some motorists. They continue to text and e-mail while they’re sitting behind the wheel of a fast-moving vehicle while taking their eyes off the road to look at their hand-held devices. The government tried to crack down on these people who are clearly driving without due care and attention by increasing penalties for using an electronic device while driving to a $167 fine and three penalty points. Did it work? Nope. Last year, police issued around 55,000 tickets to drivers who were caught using an electronic device behind the wheel. In 2013, they issued about 53,000. These statistics are staggering when you consider the police throughout the province are obviously not pulling over every distracted driver in the province. The police watch for distracted drivers while on regular patrols and they have blitzes when they specifically look for people using hand-held devices and pull motorists over. However, they are really just skimming the surface if ICBC is correct in its estimate that 9,500 drivers in B.C. are using a hand-held electronic device at any given time, and 40 per cent of them are texting or e-mailing while driving. Furthermore, studies show that texting or using a Smartphone while driving is more distracting than talking on one – the crash risk is 23 times higher for drivers who text. The provincial government attributes 88 deaths to distracted driving last year, which is second only to deaths caused by speeding and more than fatalities involving impaired driving. It’s a huge problem that has to be dealt with quickly. The government has already stated it’s going to increase the fines for distracted driving, but that’s just the start. It is also considering suspending driver’s licences and impounding vehicles, and we are in favour of all of the above. The message has to get out to distracted drivers that if they are caught, it’s going to hurt their pocketbooks and they’re going to be without a vehicle and a driver’s licence for a while. Sitting behind a driver’s wheel requires our complete attention. We don’t want to see our families devastated by the loss of a loved one because some other driver just had to read that text message and took his or her eyes off the road for a couple of seconds.

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My study models one possible approach: a series of modest personal and corporate income tax reforms staged in gradually over 10 years. For the vast majority of people, this would mean paying only $20 to $80 more per year. Families that directly benefit from child care would still contribute a large share of the program costs, but instead of paying through exorbitant fees up front, they would pay through a combination of affordable fees and the income tax system. For the rest of us, pitching in a little is a bargain for what we’d get with universal quality child care: healthy child development, improved social inclusion, more gender equality and economic prosperity. Iglika Ivanova is a senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and author of Solving BC’s Child Care Affordability Crisis: Financing the $10 A Day Plan.

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Drivers need to slow down through 70 Mile House

To the editor: The 70 Mile House Safety and Speed Reduction Committee (70MHSSRC) members are still hitting a “Stone” wall with our endeavours to have a speed reduction implemented through 70 Mile House. There have been numerous requests to Highways and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone to reduce the speed limit through our community until such time as there are sufficient safety-ori-

ented infrastructure developments that would then warrant the high rate of speed that we are presently forced to live with. Mr. Stone is adamant that a speed reduction is not warranted within the identified 2.5-kilometre community corridor of concern. Let us assure the highways minister the residents of 70 Mile House do still strongly disagree with him. There are daily reports of “near misses” involving both residents and the general public when they

are trying to turn on or off of Highway 97 into local businesses, North Bonaparte Road, the subdivision roads and private driveways. There is considerably more summer traffic going into and out of the North Bonaparte Road, way more traffic turning into the 70 Mile General Store, and exceptionally more traffic stopping at the Sugar Shack – all of which are accessed within the 2.5-km community corridor. Many of these vehicles turning

New Democrat popularity in Alberta plummeting

To the editor: The Alberta NDP won the provincial election on May 5. On July 3 – just short of two months of the NDP winning government – a poll taken by Mainstream Technologies shows the NDP now at 26 per cent popularity down from the 41 per cent on election night. If an election was held today, the Wild Rose Party would form the government of Alberta. This is a first in Canadian history of how a political party could lose so much popularity in such a short time. NDP Premier Rachel Notley has even lost 12 per cent of her popularity since election night. The poll had 3,007 respondents. Albertans are not in agreement with the NDP’s raising of the minimum wage, raising personal and corporation taxes, and royalty fees in the current unstable economic climate. They also show a cloud of uncertainty with this NDP government. One must remember the NDP did not

win the election on the NDP name. The election was won on vote splitting on the part of the coalition parties. On election night, the NDP had 40.57 per cent of the popular vote in comparison to 52.03 per cent for the Wild Rose and Conservative parties. The writing is on the wall for the NDP government in Alberta. This NDP win has no effect on the upcoming federal election. The federal Conservatives hold 54 per cent of the federal vote in Alberta. Remember there is no Wild Rose federal party; therefore, Wild Rose voters will vote for the Conservatives. In four years, the NDP government will be voted out, just like they were in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Nova Scotia and they will be defeated in Manitoba on April 19, 2016. Joe Sawchuk Duncan

on and off the highway are hauling boats, utility trailers, motor homes and travel trailers. They are in jeopardy because it is impossible for them to get up to the speed 100-110 km/h most drivers are racing through the corridor. To compound the traffic problems, we have ditches that haven’t been mowed, so the high grass is impeding driver vision. Now that the deer have had their fawns, there is an increase of deer crossing the highway during both daylight and

darkness. If you are travelling this corridor, please slow down. Take the extra two-and-a-half minutes to keep everyone safe. Should you be the unlucky one to be a “near statistic,” please don’t hesitate to forward the licence plate and particulars on to RCMP. This might be one avenue to actually record the near misses versus a “reportable collision.” T. Grantham 70MHSSRC member

Donations used locally

To the Editor: Last week’s letter to the editor regarding the Ashcroft hospital (Ashcroft resident disappointed with Interior Health, Free Press, July 9, 2015) may have left some incorrect impressions about hospital donations and Interior Health as it relates to our facilities in 100 Mile House. The Ashcroft letter stated that Interior Health “took a percentage” of any monetary donations made to their local hospital. I just want to reassure area residents that every cent of a donation made to the South Cariboo Health Foundation is used for the 100 Mile District General Hospital, Fischer Place, Mill Site Lodge and community programs.

No portion of Foundation donations are redirected to Interior Health. Since the Foundation’s inception in 2002, over two million dollars has been raised for use in our local facilities, which includes numerous equipment purchases, extensive renovations and support for palliative and

hospice programs. For more information about the South Cariboo Health Foundation, please visit our website at www. southcariboohealth.com. Brenda Devine Public relations/fundraising South Cariboo Health Foundation

Flower beds lovely To the editor: I have been meaning to do this for ages. I want to express my appreciation to the 100 Mile House council and particularly to the dedicated gardeners who have made 100 Mile House so attractive. The many flower beds are lovely; the plants are vibrant and healthy and a joy to the eye. Thank you. Pam Canty Bridge Lake

Nestlé protest doesn’t hold water Clark instantly called for a review of these rental. There’s a reason we use that language, low rates for selling the people’s water. because we are very careful to avoid any It then fell to Environment Minister Mary suggestion that by paying this amount, you Polak to explain what’s really going on. therefore own that water. “People keep saying there’s a deal with “That reserves for us the right at any Nestlé,” Polak told reporters. time, for a compelling public “There isn’t. They pay the same need, to say stop. It doesn’t as any other industrial user, in matter if you have a licence.” fact the highest industrial rate, As for the brazenly false and it goes for anything from claim that Nestlé is sucking hydraulic fracturing to bottled B.C. dry, I’m indebted water, those involved in mining to a real environmental for example, any of those heavy professional named Blair industrial uses.” King for explaining this. (His And why is that rate so low? It’s blog, achemistinlangley.blogspot. because the province takes great ca, offers useful technical Tom pains not to “sell” water, which explanations of issues in Fletcher would make it a commodity the news, many of which under trade agreements, like contradict so-called oil or minerals. That would surrender environmentalists.) provincial control, and allow the U.S. King notes that the bottling plant uses to press for equal access to Canadian less than one per cent of the flow through water. Kawkawa Lake: “You’re buying the right to use the water,” “If Nestlé stopped operating (and put Polak said. “I know it sounds crazy to the its 75 employees out of work and stopped public, but we call it a rental – a water paying municipal taxes) would there be

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ave you noticed the latest degradation of standards on TV news? In addition to sensational depictions of crime, accidents and celebrities, the lineup now incorporates any nonsense that is momentarily “viral” on the Internet. So it was with an online petition singling out Swiss food corporation Nestlé, which operates a water bottling plant near Hope. It’s the largest in B.C., one of many that bottle the province’s water and sell it back to a gullible public. This petition is courtesy of SumOfUs, one of those self-appointed environmental watchdogs that seem to pop up like mushrooms overnight. “Fighting for people over profits,” they claim, pitching for donations. The story has what U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert calls “truthiness.” That’s when something is false, but it “feels” true. “Nestlé is about to suck B.C. dry – for $2.25 per million litres to be exact,” says the SumOfUs headline. Using her keen sense of what’s superficially popular, Premier Christy

more water for the rest of us?” he writes. “Absolutely not. Kawkawa Lake drains its excess water into the Fraser River, which drains into the Strait of Georgia. Neither the Fraser River at Hope nor the Strait of Georgia is particularly short of water, even in the driest of years.” Clark made one useful contribution, when asked about this urgent non-issue by those seeking to further sensationalize the current drought and forest fires. She correctly noted that most B.C. residents have access to the best tap water in the world, and have no need for bottled water. Nestlé, Perrier, Coke, Pepsi and other companies have done a fantastic job of convincing people that their drinking water has to be delivered in bottles from some mythical pure source. Here’s a tip, Nestlé critics: Fill a jug with water and stick it in the fridge. Fight the corporations. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Drunk woman fights off two Mounties KELOWNA - Kelowna RCMP would like to thank the Kelowna Fire Department for their assistance on Okanagan Lake. On July 19, at 9:58 p.m., the Kelowna RCMP received a report that an intoxicated 19-yearold female from Kelowna had gone running into Okanagan Lake. Two local Mounties attempted to rescue the woman. The RCMP members tried to corral her and bring her back to shore when an altercation occurred as the female became combative. The Kelowna RCMP members who were exhausted, clung to a swimming buoy and were picked up by the Kelowna Fire Department. The officers were transported to Kelowna General Hospital for treatment and released. The woman returned to shore and was subsequently taken into custody. She could potentially face criminal charges. The Kelowna RCMP thank the Kelowna Fire Department for their assistance on Okanagan Lake.

Gas leak forces downtown Nelson evacuations NELSON — Some businesses in Nelson were evacuated after a gas line was ruptured Thursday (July 16) morning on the Stores to Shore project near the intersection of Vernon and Hall St. Nelson Fire and Rescue, Fortis BC, Nelson Hydro, public works staff, bylaw officers, and police were all on scene. Fire chief Len MacCharles said he believes the high pressure gas line was ruptured by construction crews who were hand digging at the time. The fire department received the call at 10:11 a.m. MacCharles said the high pressure line posed significant hazard but the winds were favourable, helping disperse the gas rather than accumulate. MacCharles said crews were able to rip up the pavement and clamp off the gas line further up the road before beginning the line repairs. BC Safety Authority is investigating as part of a regular procedure.

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Do you think there should be stiffer penalties for careless wildfire starters?

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Valerie Brenner 100 Mile House

John Martin Gateway

Oh yes. I think they should be part of the cleanup and all the replanting, and they should be fined to the maximum they can afford, such as in monthly payments.

No. I think the current maximum fine of $10,000 is a lot of money and it is plenty to deter most people.

Yes. I think they should have to work to rebuild the burned areas. We need our trees and our homes and it is costing folks a lot of money because of careless people.

Yes. I was driving down Canim-Hendrix Lake Road and saw someone throw a cigarette butt out their window, but they were going too fast to get the plate information. I’d say toss your butt and lose your vehicle, or your paycheck at least.

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Hall (Fourth Street entrance) • Experience Art in the Garden at Parkside, through to Saturday from 10:00 am 4:00 pm • Lots of organizations with displays and demonstrations in Centennial Park through to Saturday.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. 100 Mile House 50th Anniversary events brought to you, in large part, by these major sponsors.

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100 Mile Free Press Thursday, July 23, 2015

Impaired drivers nabbed plaints and calls for service during the past week.

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Impaired driver 100 Mile RCMP and Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Canim Lake First Nation on July 17.

Crime Stoppers: woman elbowed on Birch Avenue; cellphone stolen from truck 100 Mile RCMP responded to 96 com-

1-800-222-TIPS On July 17, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report that a woman walking on Birch Avenue near Donex Pharmacy received an elbow in the ribs from an unknown male in his 30’s. The male swore at her and continued walking north towards Save-On-Foods. The male is described as being in his mid-30’s, having dark blond hair, wearing a bright blue shirt and jeans. The downtown area was very busy with the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market at the time. Patrols were made in the area but the suspect was not located. On July 15, unknown culprits entered an unlocked pick-up truck parked in the business area on Highway 97 in 100 Mile House and stole a Samsung Galaxy S6 cellphone. This is the third theft from unlocked vehicles in the last two weeks. Drivers are reminded to secure their valuables and lock their vehicles. If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area, call 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477). You can also contact www.bccrimestoppers.com. Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

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OSB theft 100 Mile House RCMP received a complaint of theft of oriented strand board (OSB) from Norbord Inc. on Exeter Road on July 17. A male suspect was observed loading approximately $1000 in product onto a pick-up truck. The male was located and arrested for theft under $5000. He was released on a promise to appear in 100 Mile House Provincial Court on Nov. 18. The investigation is continuing. OF LOTS IES IT ACTIV THE FOR S! KID

Motorcycle collision Police and emergency crews were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle collision on Canim Hendrix Lake Road near Kennedy Road on July 16 at 7:20 p.m. The driver of the motorcycle apparently lost control of the bike on gravel and slid into the ditch. The driver was transported to 100 Mile House & District Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Impaired driver In the early morning hours of July 16, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver leaving 103 Mile. The driver’s name and vehicle description were provided and investigators were able to intercept the vehicle in 100 Mile House. The male driver displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. An approved screening device was administered at the scene and the result was a “fail.”

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100 Mile lived in ago, has since 1955, Fifty years local House recalls its one in and clearly when, a milest was made forma tive days other of histor y with Villag e along rs” when the House was “move rs and shakewas 100 Mile . time, he with incorp orated Interi m of the involv ed The first s. was very whole proces il the Counc and nomin ated, by electe d then the in acclam ation, Comm unity 100 Mile 1965. Hall in July by Heade d Ross chairm an won (who Marks nomin ation the landsl ide a by candid ate Herald over Speer s), the an, from t. Spud four origin al its were nmen village chairm m ers gover interi the S ission s, comm ved by ROSS MARK Ainsw orth, by Ross Mark mending that David been appro among ShawHouse has nant-Governor recom received here name of The Chuck He was has been Lieute n of 100 Mile under the eers on Copec ound AGE. Wordthat incorporatio ved July 27 by the the volunt oratio n municipality way. In the foregr of MacLa ren, Cas r. s, THE VILL incorp es appro of the area as a village four lanes ntly under THIS IS of municipal affair Russ Frase to an worki ng copy of minut growth curre is the recently laidbuilding under andPrior ittee department contained in a orating the inhabitants towar d . Below l when comm the tremendous was n. Large The news t be issued incorp e shows evidence of of gold travelled northrn Railway statio Mile Secondary Schoo ; incorp oratio n, becam e diligen tly which ining lly Easte 100 ments paten pictur the is the letters This c Great ald Apart The it officia e of 100 determion men in search 100 Mile. of g to the Pacifiin central background storey Emer over which Village of the Villag wante d the direct unity ing , l is the three- ent is the new home Cariboo Trailthe Exeter Road leadin Tower House schoo old 1965 comm Inn. of 5, the t pavem Mile is land and at right modern Red Coach ng at left. 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The vehicle description and driver’s name were provided and the vehicle was located. The female driver displayed symptoms of intoxication and was detained for impaired driving and taken to the 100 Mile House detachment where two breath samples were obtained. The driver was also issued violation tickets for driving an uninsured vehicle and not having a valid driver’s license. She was released from custody with a court date on Oct. 13 in 100 Mile House.

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Huge 50th fête a party for everyone

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at 1 p.m. District organizer Joanne Doddridge says all past mayors and councillors have been invited, and a great response has been received with many outof-town confirmations. These special guests will include some from the original 1965 council, she notes. Other dignitaries will include all the local, provincial and federal

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The final day-long party in this week’s District of 100 Mile House Welcome Home 50th Anniversary Celebration is July 25. A huge amount of activities, games and entertainment will be happening all day and into the evening in Centennial Park for everyone who likes free fun and festivities. The Party in the Park gets underway at 9:30 a.m. when the 100 Mile Wranglers flip flapjacks at a pancake breakfast. Then mascots from

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100 Mile House Free Press mascot "Newsie" is hard at work buffing up to prepare for the Mascot Games in Centennial Park on Saturday, July 25, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

various organizations will compete in the first ever 100 Mile House Mascot Games, sponsored RBC. Volunteer organizer Lucille Armstrong says the mascots will be meeting the public at the Wrangler breakfast, and then the games will

kick off at 10:30 a.m. Games and activities will happen every 20 minutes, beginning with musical chairs and followed by a tug-ofwar; a spot shot (foam noodle sword fight); petitioning for votes and posing for pictures; a mascots-versus-politi-

cians tug-of-war; and a dance competition. The winning mascot will be announced at 1:30 p.m., and will get to choose the charity of its choice for the cash prize. Be sure to catch the cake-cutting and dignitaries’ speeches

government leaders representing the South Cariboo, who will each briefly address the crowd. Doddridge adds a giant cake will be cut and shared at the ceremony. Then the Duck Race happens at 1:30 p.m., when all the “rubber duck” entries hit the currents in Bridge Creek. The lucky-duck win-

ner will split the 50/50 proceeds with the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association. Ticket are on sale now for $5 each at Action Fitness and the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce office, and at prior anniversary events. More information on other free events and entertainment taking place this week is on page A10 and C13.

The Wranglers Bus is now available to groups for special trips, events etc.

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Dear Canimites, Congratulations to Sharron and Phil Simms who are celebrating their 50th anniversary tomorrow (July 24) with family at their Mahood lakeside home. The couple retired to the lake 11 years ago. Both are active members of the Mahood Falls Community Society. Ode to berries The Saskatoon picking has been unusually fruitful this year (oops) and pickers, including myself, are spending quiet evenings romancing the bushes. My love of berrypicking comes from my mom. As a young squirt, I would row her across the lake from the tar-paper shack we called ‘the cottage’ to the vacant farm where wild raspberries reclaimed the meadows. On the return trip, there would be six quart baskets heaped up and sitting on the floor of the boat. Then I’d start looking for the pine knots needed for the hot steady baking fire she needed for the pie-feast to come. She was one of 14 siblings and got her love of picking from her father I suppose. He was a railway engineer in the days of steam, and as the story goes, not averse to stopping the train between Barry’s Bay and Madawaska, Ont. to escape the stu-

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Sheila and Peter Hart took a break in their recent search for the Huckleberry mother lode.

pefying heat of the boiler and pick the abundant blueberries which grew beside the track. There’s a Zen-like quality to berry-picking, particularly on a quiet evening with the birds muttering in the background. Worries melt away, grievances are put to rest, new possibilities spring to mind and the energy to pursue them follows. That’s all for now This is column #177 and my last for a while. I’m holstering my pen to free up energy for other matters that life has presented. I consider it a privilege to have been your scribe for Canim, Hawkins and Mahood communities. You have been patient and forgiving of my gaffs. I’ve had the honour of writing some of your personal stories – ones of courage, tenacity, triumph – and I have been constantly amazed at the goodness and talents of the people in our community. That’s all for now. Go pick some berries, and until next time, here’s wishing you many blessings. Editor’s Note: The Free Press thanks Peter for his great coverage

of the Canim, Hawkins est in taking over the and Mahood communi- Canim Lake column, ties. He has chronicled please call the editor, the history of those com- Ken Alexander, at 250munities and provided 395-2219, or e-mail the fridge art with his ne wsro om@100mile excellent columns and freepress.net. AMPLIGHTER MOTEL photographs. He Lseldom In the meantime, if missed a column – Call even you have information Toll Free when he was not 1-800-563-7401 well or about upcoming events visiting in the North or or celebrations, phone or Down Under. e-mail him at the above If anyone has inter- contact numbers.

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Weather Last week 19 mm of rain was recorded. Highs peaked at 34 C, with lows to 5 C. Thursday

caters breakfast both days at the fire hall; and supper from 2 p.m. on Sunday only. DLDRA is also hosting a Show ’n Shine on the Sunday.

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“We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.”

Dozens of friends attended June 29’s Farewell Luncheon honouring Don and Marion Traill who are moving away after nigh on 40 years. Marion is a founding member of Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s (DLDVFD) Ladies Auxiliary (LA), past president, chief quilter, and fire department dispatcher. In addition, she is past Head Fire Commissioner. Don has been a DLDVFD mainstay since its inception in 1979, including doing the trucks’ mechanics. As a souvenir, DLDVFD and its LA presented the much-loved couple with a beautifully framed photo of Deka Lake surmounted by sapphire sky and fluffy white clouds. Fish Derby For DLDVFD’s fish-

Sunday derby The Sulphurous/ Hathaway fishing derby is on Aug. 2 only. Weigh-in 8 a.m.2 p.m., McGregor’s Wharf, Sulphurous; or at Moosehaven Resort, Hathaway. Tickets cost $5, which includes a ticket on a pontoon boat raffle, in addition to many regular prizes. Karin Menning photo

Don and MarionTraill cut their farewell cake, which read “Don and Marion – Thanks for Everything – Best Wishes,” at a luncheon on June 29.

ing derby, weigh in at Access 12, 7 a.m.-dusk, Aug. 1; 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 2. Tickets are $10; $5 for children 12 and under. Deka Lake & District Ratepayers’ Association (DLDRA)

Correction

There were two errors in the Interlakes Column on page A16 of the Free Press. The photo caption should have read: Glenda Bruce showed off the beautiful quilt, which is first prize in the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department’s raffle. In the Important referenda, the portion regarding the vote for all Area L residents, it should have read: The cost is expected to be a minimal $1.41/$100,000 assessed value. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Celebrations Happy birthday wishes go to Carissa Ruscheinsky, Joe

Dayman and Don Traill. Congratulations on Barb and Ted Kerr’s 44th wedding anniversary; and Laurie and Gary Sayenchuk’s second. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Cariboo Regional District information meeting regarding the Aug. 29 referenda: 5-7pm, tonight (July 23) at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC). • Social Cafe: Enjoy a boxed lunch ($5) on the Pioneer Heritage Trail, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., July 27. • DLDRA annual general meeting: 7 p.m,. July 28, Deka Fire Hall. • Master gardeners, Fearon Blair and Elainer Sedgman, on “Bees, protecting our pollinators”: 7 p.m., July 29 at ICC. • Call 250-593-4967 if you can help at the Interlakes Rodeo, Aug. 1-2, or help with grounds upkeep at ICC.

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About 120 friends and family gathered to help Harvey and Shirley Canning celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, at their home on July 11. A good time, great food and excellent entertainment was enjoyed by all who attended. Jason Ruscheinsky entertained the crowd with some of his easy listening country classics and Scott MacDonald, an Elvis impersonator from Esquimalt, had the crowd up dancing to some of Elvis’ biggest hits. As to be expected, there were many of Lone Butte’s pioneers in attendance,

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Everyone was smiling when this photograph was taken in July 1965 at Harvey and Shirley Canning’s wedding 50 years ago.

including Norman and Anna Granberg, Helen Horn, Jim and Sheila McMillan, Marie Monette, Alan and Janet Boyd, and Gunn Granberg were some I noticed. The party went well into the evening. Congratulations to Harvey and Shirley. Benefit dance Rheanne’s bene-

fit dance at the Lone Butte Community Hall – held on the same day and at the same time – was reportedly an excellent dance, too. Rheanne is a young girl with many medical issues and this fundraiser was organized to assist the family with some of their many travel and medical expenses. The

family also holds the annual fishing derby called Fishing for a Cure. Best wishes are extended to Rheanne and her family. Lone Butte Rocks Community thanks go to Byron and Marg Walton who stepped up to chair and record this year’s Lone Butte Rocks Committee

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The Watch Lake/ North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLNGL VFD) Auxiliary is having a bake sale on Aug. 1 at the Sonny Johnson Memorial Fire Hall (Hall #2), 5771 North Green Lake Rd., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh baked goods, such as breads, buns, pies, cakes and other sweet goodies, will be available. Breakfast sandwiches will be sold during this event, as well as coffee, pop and water. The fire hall will be

open to the public to view the vehicles and equipment. If you have any questions about the fire department, there will be directors and firefighters to assist. Come out and support the department. For more information, please contact the writer at 250-395-9082. Table rentals During the open house and bake sale on Aug. 1, at the Sonny Johnson Memorial Fire Hall, tables will be available for anyone who wants to sell crafts or their wares. The table rentals will be $10 each, and if you are interested, please contact Pat at 250-4567436. Special wishes Bubbly birthday wishes go to Donna Grimshaw who will be celebrating this special

day on July 25. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute meets every third Wednesday of the month; social and crafts at 11 a.m. and the meeting is at 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch. • WLNGLVFD fire practices are on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. New volunteers are

always welcome. If you can find the time, come and join. Let me know If you have community events, get-well, birthday or anniversary wishes or news you would like to share with the community, call the writer at 250-3959082 or e-mail at gisele. poliseno@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

after Heather Nelson’s retirement. All the volunteers have been working hard behind the scene to make this year’s Lone Butte Rocks celebration one of the best ever. Support the fire department members, who are providing fire truck rides downtown for the children and are cooking hotdogs for donations in their continuing efforts to raise money for equipment they need. Two stages are ready, Mark Allen and Leslie Ross will perform in Water Tower Park; and A Way Out Band, The Maxwells and Britta will perform at the community hall. The signs are up; all things are a go for this community celebration and free family fun day on July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We hope to see you there.

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Local artists paint ‘Passage of Time’ Cariboo Artists’ Guild 35th Annual Show and Sale from July 30 to Sept. 12

A body of diverse and engaging work reflecting the passage of time by close to two dozen local artists will soon be on display for about six weeks in 100 Mile House. The Cariboo Artists’ Guild (CAG) 35th Annual Show and Sale runs at Parkside Art Gallery from July 30 to Sept. 12. A reception will be held at the local art gallery on Cedar Avenue from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 30. Between 25 and 30 artists are expected to hang as many as six paintings each, with one submission reflecting this year’s theme – “Passage of Time.” One of those artists is CAG member Helen Kellington. “The passage of time is simply the expression we use to say that time has worked its magic,” Kellington says regarding this year’s theme. “Just as art needs a medium in which to be created, it could be

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“Passage of Time” is the theme of the upcoming Cariboo Artists’ Guild 35th Annual Show and Sale at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House, where the work of close to two dozen local artists will be on display from July 30 to Sept. 12.

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Shuswap shuts out Jake's Pub Game 2: July 24 Game 3: (if needed) July 27 In a rematch of last summer's 100 Mile House men's fastball league finals, the Jake's Pub Old Buds and the Shuswap Defenders squared off again in Game 1 of the 2015 season championship at Lumberman's Park on July 21. Robin Gilbert threw five strike outs for Shuswap and earned the 2-0 shutout win. Greg Parent struck out three batters for Jake's Pub in the loss. Game 2 is July 24; Game 3, if needed, is July 27. On July 20, Shuswap held off the Sanford & Dillman Hornets in a tight semi final game, 4-3. Gilbert threw eight strike outs for Shuswap, while Reg Hooper tossed seven strike outs for the Hornets. Mark Boyce hit a solo home run for Shuswap in the fifth inning for the goahead run. Shuswap beat the Pharmasave bantams, 13-3, in the playoffs on July 15. Jerome â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stumpyâ&#x20AC;? Boyce and Gilbert pitched for Shuswap, while Mitchell Hooper and Brandon Moore shared the mound for the bantams. On July 14, the Sanford & Dillman Hornets scored a 9-1 playoff win over Exeter Sporting Goods. Jake's Pub Old Buds beat out Shuswap, 9-4, in early playoff action on July 13.

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FAST bytes WRANGLER Nation The 100 Mile House Wranglers organization is in need of volunteers for the upcoming Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. The hockey club is looking to fill a number of positions needed for home games, including two 50/50 ticket sellers. Anyone interested can contact Sandy Craig at 250-945-4902. The Wranglers are also looking for permanent and temporary homes for players. Contact Kim McCoy for more information about billeting at 250395-8085.

INTERLAKES RODEO The Interlakes Rodeo is set to ride on Aug. 1-2. The event will feature the Cariboo Cowgirls drill team, mutton busting and a calf scramble. It takes place at the Interlakes Rodeo Grounds at the corner of East Sheridan Lake Road and Highway 24. Entry to the all ages event is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and children aged six to 12, while children five years and younger get in free.

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Shuswap chucker Robin Gilbert struck out five hitters in a 2-0 shutout win over Jake's Pub in Game 1 of the 100 Mile House men's fastball league finals on July 21. Game 2 at Lumberman's Park in 100 Mile House is July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Game 3, if necessary, is July 27.

The final daylong party in this week's District of 100 Mile House Welcome Home 50th Anniversary Celebration is July 25 with mascots from various organizations competing in the first ever 100 Mile House Mascot Games. The games kick off at 10:30 a.m. and happen every 20 minutes, beginning with musical chairs and followed by a tug-ofwar; a foam noodle sword fight; petitioning for votes and posing for pictures; a mascots-versus-politicians tug-of-war; and a dance competition.

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The 100 Mile 'N Hour squirts finished one win away from a perfect season at U12 provincials in Sooke on July 10-12, winding up an incredible run and medal haul this summer. Coach Rob Sanford says it was a tough loss in the finals to a determined host team for 100 Mile, which was going for its fourth gold medal of the season. “It really was an incredible season and I couldn't be more proud of the whole group. From fundraising to having fun, we did it right. It was 25 years ago I went to Sooke and came home with provincial silver, and honestly, the memories we brought home then and now are more than the colour of the medals we brought home.” Three gold and one silver for the season is a stat that will be hard

to match, Sanford adds, but 100 Mile 'N Hour will be ready for that challenge. “A super huge thanks to all of our volunteers and, most of all, our sponsors. Without all of our sponsors, 100 Mile would not have the dominant fastball program that we do.” Heading into the tournament, 100 Mile was getting great pitching from Colton Sanford and Jackson Hooper, and it seamed like no team could stop them, the coach adds. “This group of 12 boys and one girl cleaned house in the round robin, outscoring

the opposition 40 runs to 12.” In Game 1, 100 Mile beat Sooke 13-0. Hooper was MVP. Game 2 saw 100 Mile over Surrey, 5-4. C. Sanford was MVP. Hayley Edlund won MVP of Game 3, in which 100 Mile beat Barrier, 15-2. In Game 4, 100 Mile won 7-2 over Surrey and Virgil Kennedy was MVP. 100 Mile beat Sooke 13-4 in the semi-finals and Ethan Sanders was MVP. Sooke handed 100 Mile a 9-2 loss in the finals. Aiden Moore won MVP of the game for the local squad.

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7:00 pm July 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Forest grove community hall The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment by rezoning the property described below: Bylaw No. 4953 District Lot 7687, Lillooet District, from Rural 2 (RR 2) zone to Resource/Agricultural (RA 1) zone (minimum lot size – 32 ha in RA 1) (maximum density - 1 lot) Purpose for Rezoning: Boundary adjustment between the 3.6 ha waterfront lot and adjacent 65 ha lot to create two large agricultural properties. The subject property is located at 8011 Canim Lake South Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by James Pitre.

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. If sufficient applications are received, one scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount. Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the: Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Fax: 250-392-2812 during the period: 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2015 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Applications will only be received during regular office days and hours during this period. Application forms are available at the Cariboo Regional District, Unit 3 – 170 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0, and online at www.cariboord.ca

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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection. Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) fortyeight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing. All verbal and written submissions will become the public record. The bylaw and an information package may be inspected on our website or at the Cariboo Regional District office, Unit 3 – 170 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC, VOK 2E0 between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from July 16, 2015 to July 28, 2015 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from July 16, 2015 to July 28, 2015 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636. Karen Moores, RPP, P.Ag. Manager of Development Services

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