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South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SCSAR) had 13 members, including Rick Takagi, middle, receive swift water rescue certification in Clearwater on Sept 18-20. Also in the water were (clockwise from left) Clearwater instructor Scott Streadwick and SCSAR members Sam Bergman, Shane Gunn and Corey Peterson. “It makes us one of the largest technical rescue teams between Kamloops and Prince George, with the rope rescue team and the swift water rescue teams combined,” says SCSAR manager James Seeley. “We have some very technically well-trained people here.”

Chief wants best possible treaty Shuswap scholar critical of deal offered by government

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A historic treaty negotiation in the works for more than two decades, involving the provincial and federal governments and First Nations communities in central British Columbia, has the potential to lift his people out of poverty and change the status quo, says Chief Mike Archie of the Canim Lake Band, one of four Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) te Qelmucw (NStQ) bands involved in the process. “The status quo wasn’t good enough for us,” says Archie. “I have a mandate to carry that forward and negotiate the best possible treaty.” The negotiations, which started in 1993, cover a wide range of land, governance and resource issues and involve millions of dollars and

hundreds of thousands of acres of territory. A vote to approve what the NStQ Treaty Group has negotiated to date and move into final negotiations (from Stage 4 to Stage 5) is set for Feb. 11, 2016. The NStQ comprises some 2,500 members in four First Nation bands – Tsq’escen’ (Canim Lake), Stswecem’c / Xgat’tem (Canoe Creek/ Dog Creek), Xats’ull/Cmetem’ (Soda Creek) and T’exelc (Williams Lake). “At the end of the day, the membership will decide whether we carry on,” says Archie. While negotiations continue, parts of the deal, released to NStQ members in a Draft Agreement in Principle, came under heavy criticism recently in an article by an influential member of the Canim

Lake Band. Julian NoiseCat, a young history scholar who in 2014 was nominated to run for Chief of the Canim Lake Band, wrote a scathing piece in The Guardian newspaper in August, urging a “no” vote on the upcoming treaty question. NoiseCat calls the deal “a cunning land grab” that plays into “an overall strategy of undermining First Nations land rights and sovereignty” in B.C. and throughout Canada. “This is not 100 years ago when it was the government clearly and undoubtedly cancelling and nullifying and taking our land. This is much more insidious.” In response to NoiseCat’s criticism, Beth Bedard, the NStQ Treaty Team co-ordinator, says the land and fiscal packages are still being negoti-

ated and nothing is final. “As in all negotiations, there are starting points and end points.” The vote in February to move from draft treaty to final negotiations was originally slated this October, but the NStQ decided it needed more time to consult with members and delayed the vote by five months. “There will be meetings held and we encourage community members to contact their treaty department to make sure they’re registered,” says Bedard. NoiseCat says the NStQ needs to do a better job of getting information out now. “There’s a huge lack of transparency here. If there is a higher amount [in the fiscal package], it’s not available to NStQ members, and we’re supposed to be voting in [five months].

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Around the South Cariboo

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Sherie Hofmarks was spotted walking a bunch of friendly dogs in the fresh air out in the fields behind K-9 Pack Pals Doggy Daycare at Uptown Plaza recently.

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Kira Mitchell, left, Ann Granger, Neil Endacott, Lisa De Paoli and Ted Peterson enjoyed their time at the Tour de Cariboo bike ride from Williams Lake to Gavin Lake on Sept. 12.

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South Cariboo Farmers’ Market Society president Karen Greenwood, left, grabbed the mike to thank the musicians at the final market of the season on Sept. 25. Jeffrey Newman, at back, Tim Brecht, Kira Saenger and others volunteered their talents, as did Slapback Music Productions’ Peter Thorne (not shown), who also organized the entertainment all summer long.

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The 2887 Rocky Mountain Rangers Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps promoted several cadets recently. Capt. Dale Bachmier promoted Coletin Lane to master cadet.

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Heather Mereniuk gave her baby boy, Quinton Philip, a shoulder ride while her daughter, Julie Philip, tasted the yummy grapes on sale at the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market on Aug. 21.

Those who participated in the 100 Mile House Kidney Walk on Sept. 27 were spread out after they left Centennial Park. They braved the chilly temperatures and raised $1,455. The Cariboo Idols also made their final performances in the park.

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FAST bytes SCHOOL FAMILIES

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Federal Conservative candidate Cathy McLeod, middle, was joined by supporters at a meet and greet and snack reception event at her campaign office in 100 Mile House on Sept. 23.

Cathy McLeod aims at economic stability

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Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo incumbent MP Cathy McLeod says Canada’s Conservatives are the best and only option to lead the country in the right direction. If re-elected to the federal government on Oct. 19, she says her party will continue to move forward with some important measures for the economy. McLeod notes some of the “absolutely critical” aspects include lowering taxes for small businesses and workers, and promoting jobs and growth through maintaining corporate tax rates. “We believe the platforms of the other parties are going to stall recovery and kill jobs.” Forestry companies in the South

Cariboo and across the Canada would suffer from the NDP’s proposed corporate tax hikes from 15 to 17 per cent, she adds. “For companies perhaps being challenged right now, those are going to be job killers.” McLeod says her government will “live within its means” and create an environment where Canadian businesses can be successful. “[We have] lots of measures that will be critically important for the small businesses of 100 Mile House and area ... we are going to move the small business tax rate down to nine per cent [from 11, by 2017], and so that allows people to invest into their company rather than [that money] coming to the government.” The Conservatives also pledge continued economic stewardship on government spending, she explains.

“We are really pleased that we have the $2-billion surplus in 2014/15 and ... currently there is a $5-million surplus in the first three months of this year.” McLeod says her party also won’t raise Canada Pension Plan or Employment Insurance payroll deductions to further ease the burden on small businesses. Their plan also includes a whole suite of programs and measures in support of families and individuals, including universal child care, and compassionate-care benefits going from six weeks to six months for end-of-life care. “For seniors, there is going to be a new Single Seniors Tax Credit [of $2,000] ... because we have heard how their costs can be significant – more when they don’t have a partner to share them with.”

McLeod says the NDP’s “Swiss cheese” economic plan contains much ambiguity. “With their very inconsistent statements from the long-gun registry to the income splitting and resource development, you really don’t know where they stand.” Other important actions taken by her party are standing up for Canadian values on the world stage, she explains. “We are the only party that has committed to carrying on with that very challenging fight against ISIL.” McLeod adds some recent criminal justice legislation enhancements will toughen up punishments for people convicted of impaired driving causing death, and her government is also doubling funding for child victim advocacy centres.

Matt Greenwood gears up for Green party

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the Green Party is not against all pipelines, just the four currently under review that would carry unprocessed bitumen “pulled right out of the The Green Party wants to put more money ground and diluted with a bunch of horrendous back into the pockets of the people, says toxic chemicals.” Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Green canIt also “makes no sense at any level” to didate Matt Greenwood. ship the bitumen to other countries for He explains some specific Green Party refining and then sell it back to Canada policies include more education, seniors’ as refined oil, Greenwood adds. supports and a Carbon Fee and Dividend The Health Accord should be continprogram. ued, rather than the new funding deal “We want to move towards a free tuition that will take away $36 billion when it model, not all at once but over time. In the comes into effect after the election, he MATT immediate term, we would be looking at GREENWOOD explains. trying to make tuition interest free.” Greenwood notes the new deal does The carbon fee is not a tax but it does collect not take demographics into consideration, and money “at the well head or coal mine” and sends British Columbia, in particular, faces healthit “directly back to all Canadians” on a per capita funding challenges with its aging population. basis, he explains. “Canadians spend $11 billion a year on pre“We’d also like to bring the retirement benefits scription drugs, and under a proper, bulk-buy, back to [age] 65, instead of the 67 that Prime federally negotiated plan, we might be spending Minister Stephen Harper is planning to push [Old $1 billion a year and put $10 billion back in the Age Security eligibility] up to in the next term.” pockets of Canadians across the country.” While it is a common misperception, he says He adds more recent patent laws have added to Free Press

this financial burden, where formerly, a large supply of generic drugs kept costs down. Another Green Party platform is governance issues, including proportional representation and reducing the power of the Prime Minister’s Office. However, Greenwood does not expect he has any real chance to win the local seat, given past party popularity in the riding. “...If people really like the policies I’m talking about, they should probably phone their friends on Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland or in Guelph or Thunder Bay and strongly urge them to vote Green. “In this particular riding and this particular election, though, the main reason to vote Green here is to send a powerful message directly to the Conservative Party of Canada that they haven’t been living up to the principles they were originally elected on....” Greenwood adds more information about his own ideals is online at http://mattgreenwood.ca, and more on the party platform is at http://www. greenparty.ca.

Beginning this fall, School District #27 has been divided into Families of Schools (FOS), with SD27 senior managers assigned to oversee a small group of schools. The FOS were created for these managers to have a more intimate knowledge of education delivery at four to five schools, and for their principals to have a “go to” person at the management level when advice and expertise is needed.

SUPPORT LETTERS The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) directors decided at the Sept. 10 board meeting to send letters in support of the Taseko and Imperial Metals applications for shortterm water discharge permits as a means of reducing the onsite water. The area directors will also be calling on the federal and provincial governments to engage in a process to find best practice methods of dealing with the excess water.

NEW LOCAL AUDITOR The province has a new auditor general for local government. Gordon Ruth, executive vice-president of certification and operations for the Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C., starts today (Oct. 1). When Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Peter Fassbender made the announcement last week, he acknowledged the province’s move to audit city governments has been “fraught with challenges” since its inception in 2012. “It wasn’t a successful start, but we did learn.”

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More students benefiting from trades training $20,000 going to Cariboo Chilcotin School District for trades training program

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The number of students getting hands-on experience last year with the Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) program was the highest since the 2009 pre-recession years, with more than 1,000 students registered across British Columbia. Recognizing the benefits of young people pursuing these types of careers, the Industry Training Authority (ITA), which facilitates training in the trades and industry occupations in the province, is funding the Cariboo Chilcotin School District to the tune of $20,000 to support the SSA program throughout the 2015-16 school year. The funds help place students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 with local employers to attain practical experience and

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Justin Shearer, 18, successfully completed the Secondary School Apprenticeship program with RJB Trucking in 100 Mile House, an experience he recommends to other students considering a trades career.

gain credit towards their high school diploma and the apprenticeship portion of their trades training. A local success story is that of Justin Shearer, 18, who’s pursuing a commercial transport/ heavy duty mechanic

career. He successfully completed the SSA program as a Grade 12 student this summer with RJB Trucking in 100 Mile House. “They help me every step of the way,” says Shearer, who was subsequently hired on with

the company. He adds the program is something he recommends to other students considering similar occupations. Shearer’s employer, Rhonda Brown of RJB Trucking, says their experience with the

program, and their student, has been equally positive. “We’re very happy with him,” she says of Shearer. “We’ve noticed a big difference from when he started the program up until now, and he contributes to the shop quite a bit.” Brown recommends other local businesses get involved if they can. The SSA program is an excellent way to help young people get a head start into a career in trades, says Dave Corbett, School District 27 career programs coordinator. “We have had a number of secondary students in the Cariboo Chilcotin benefit from this program and continue to see an increase as more and more students pursue an apprenticeship while still attending school.” Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says this region will

Dirty laundry issues aired

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The He alt h Employees’ Union (HEU) sent an e-mail to its members on Sept. 21, stating it had just got notification from the Penticton Herald, following a Freedom of Information request that showed Interior Health Authority (IHA) has been talking about laundry service changes for five years, but the union wasn’t officially consulted until November 2014. The documents also indicate IHA was looking at a 25-year plan for upgrading laundry equipment, not 10-to15 years as it publicly stated, the HEU noted. HEU-100 Mile House chair and shop steward Barb Matfin says one of the biggest revelations was IHA’s admission that its decision has been delayed due to “complications” and has been postponed until December.

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You know, buddy, you sure want clean sheets and a clean toilet when you end up in the hospital, laundry is part of health care."

– Barb Matfin “Interior Health was supposed to make their decision by now. Especially the two workers who are [facing] losing their jobs, they’d like to know if they are going to have [paycheques for] Christmas, or be able to plan their finances, etc.” Matfin adds it was quite a surprise the IHA has been considering privatizing laundry for five years earlier than it had indicated to the union – a communication requirement that is covered under the collective agreement. “Laundry workers in 100 Mile go to work every day wondering if they’re going to have a job or not. It’s been very stressful for them, and for all workers at the South Cariboo

Health Centre. “Nobody wants to see our laundry services go; it’s efficient, it’s crucial, and it’s here.”

Matfin says she’d like to know if CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett has made her pledged support for saving these jobs clear to Health Minister Terry Lake. “Shipping dirty laundry back and forth over winter roads makes no sense. Cutting local jobs makes no sense.

“We can only hope that the fact our District of 100 Mile council, our Cariboo Regional District, our MLA and many local folks who signed our petition [and] have all condemned the plan will have some bearing on the [IHA] decision.” Continued on A5

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Cariboo Regional District chair accepts presidency

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Cariboo Regional District (CRD) chair Al Richmond has taken the helm of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). He moved up from first vice-president to be acclaimed as its new president during the Sept. 21-25 annual conference. “It’s really quite humbling to take the role on,” says Richmond. “I look back at some of the previous presidents from our region – Ross Marks, Alex Fraser, Steve Wallace and Mary Sjostrom – and it’s rewarding to

have people from the and Kamloops Coun. province looking to the Arjun Singh elected as Cariboo for leadership.” third vice-president, he Richmond says he notes. has “big shoes to fill, “I represent the provbut tremendous ince as a whole, opportunibut I think the ties” to move biggest thing some provincial is we have got issues forward, a rural presand also some ence there ... in rural issues the next three that “need to be years.” AL dealt with.” Richmond The Interior RICHMOND says something was well rephe learned in his resented with Prince former roles at UBCM George Councillor is there are a lot of comMurray Krause mon themes between acclaimed as the incom- urban and rural issues. ing first vice-president, This revelation came Regional District of about in working with East Kootenay Director the bigger-city mayors, Wendy Booth elected as such as Port Coquitlam second vice-president, Mayor Greg Moore with

whom he co-chaired a Strong Fiscal Futures committee (looking for revenue sources). “The challenges we face, big and small, are all similar – it’s the zeros on the end of the bill and the zeros on the end of the revenue that are all different. They have more revenue available to them, but they have bigger dollars that they have to spend.” Meanwhile the monies to fill the smaller budgets of rural communities are “a whole lot harder to come by,” he notes. “We are going to look at some of the synergies between rural and urban folks moving

forward on some issues and certainly we are doing some education on forestry [for] more support for the forest industry.” From a “northern point of view,” Richmond says there is a lot of work to do to get the industry back on track. “At the same time, we have to look at some of the environmental concerns that the people have in the Lower Mainland, so it’s a whole balance.” However, having a Cariboo representative leading the UBCM “is great” and it “certainly does not happen very often,” he adds.

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Union decries no disclosure on job losses From A4

Barnett says she has spoken to Lake and his ministry staff about the issue, including how winter road closures would cause problems with transporting laundry.

“The government is well aware of my stance. To me, it makes no sense to drive the laundry up and down Highway 97. “I want to save the jobs and I also want to [highlight that] nobody has even shown me that [this is] an economically

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feasible thing to do. “Let’s have common sense, carry on, and yes, there will be some capital costs, but to me it’s in the best interests of health care.” Matfin notes Lake stood up in legislature earlier this year to say cleaning and doing laun-

dry services were not health care. “You know, buddy, you sure want clean sheets and a clean toilet when you end up in the hospital,” she says in response to Lake’s comment. “Laundry is part of health care.”

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Rural dividend funding detailed

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The much-anticipated Rural Dividend to assist small communities to transition and stabilize their economies has some funding details confirmed. Acting on the recommendations from the Rural Advisory Council (RAC), Premier Christy Clark announced up to $75 million over three years during her speech at the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver on Sept. 25. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett is parliamentary secretary for Rural Communities and Development, and chairs the RAC, which is made up of 14

community stakeholders. Her leadership provides the South Cariboo and the rest of her constituency a strong voice in highlighting rural concerns, and she says it is “very exciting” to hear this funding announcement. “I am proud of what the [RAC] has accomplished by providing the principles that are the basis of the Rural Dividend. These are the people who understand what their communities need the most.” The $25-million-a-year pilot program will run from 2016/17 to 2018/19, and only be available to rural communities with a population less than 25,000 to support rural community transition and stability. Eligibility criteria and program details

Funding provides a year of training, employment The Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission (RLDRC) is getting its filing system updated, developing a marketing plan for weddings, conferences and events, and it’s giving one person work experience in office administration, thanks to more than $10,000 in provincial Community and Employer Partnership funding. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA presented the cheque to RLDRC president Wendy Chase on Sept. 2, which will help pay for 52 weeks of employment for Sheila Williams. Over the course of the one-year program, Williams will receive work experience in general office administration, create a filing system for the recreation commission and a lease agreement for the community hall, as well as a maintenance manual for the Interlakes Community Centre. A marketing package for the hall for weddings, events and conferences will also be part of the work-experience project, along with options for more seniors programming. The project wraps up in June 2016. Continued on B7

will be finalized by March 2016, and the application process will be operational for the 2016/17 intake. Since its formation in March, Barnett says the RAC has come up with some guiding principles, and has been awaiting this news on the rural dividend funding, and how it might unroll. Meanwhile, she says she has been working with Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson looking at some potential directions and avenues. “I am very pleased. The [RAC] has done some good work in finding different ways for a dividend ... we are having a meeting on Oct. 15-16 and we’ll have to get into the criteria and all those kinds of things.”

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Employment Program of BC, which is funded by the province, as well as the government of Canada through the Labour Market Development Agreement. The RLDRC and the Interlakes community will benefit so much from this JCP, Barnett says. “Not only will there be more programming for seniors, but the community will benefit from a marketing plan that will help bring events, weddings and conferences to the Interlakes area.” The funding provided by the JCP will

assist our association with a complete and comprehensive administrative system, Chase says, adding it will enable the RLDRC to establish a strong foundation to plan and organize for future programs and services that will be available to the residents in our community. “Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission relies heavily on the contributions of its volunteers. As volunteers, we can now spend our time doing activities in the community knowing that the information obtained will be kept in

a centralized location.” Williams says it is a challenging job – setting up an administrative system from the beginning, as well as developing posters, brochures and reporting on various activities. “I love to design posters, so this will challenge my skills, as well as learning new computer applications. I’m looking forward to a very successful year working at the Interlakes Community Centre.” For more information on Community and Employer Partnerships, go to www.workbc. ca/CEP.

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t is the home stretch of the federal election campaign and three leaders’ debates and endless commercials may have done more to blur lines between the parties and leaders than to clarify them. The Liberals and NDP may have even switched places, with Justin Trudeau being anxious to corral the anti-Conservative vote with ambitious talk of redistributive tax adjustment and deficit spending on infrastructure, and Tom Mulcair striving to reassure centrist voters and buttressing the NDP’s “balanced budget” record. If it’s any help, here are three interesting observations about what I think should happen both during and after the election. First, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s attempt to portray himself as a practical, sensible fellow who is only interested in being a good manager is highly misleading.

He is far more ideological often than either Liberal or than that, and if he is Conservative governments re-elected, his Americandid on average between style neo-conservatism 1980 and 2010. (Although will have consequences for there are some very democracy and health care spectacular exceptions and the environment that do tend to stick in voters’ are potentially far-reaching. minds). It is difficult This is a to discern a basis for fiscal large economic respectability dividend from and marks a the government’s return to the attempts to fiscal tradition of privilege the Tommy Douglas. corporate sector, Of course, and the oil and several of the gas sector in Conservatives’ particular. tax loopholes will MARK However, we need to be closed CRAWFORD definitely need in order to afford that dividend this, and the if we are to be persuaded corporate tax rate will need that this Conservative to be raised to something government’s game is worth closer to the Organization its candle. for Economic Co-operation Second, the NDP’s and Development’s average. “balanced budget” mantra is However, when you genuine. balance the negative Mr. Mulcair has latched impacts of raising onto the fact that, according corporate taxes to the to the historical record, still-competitive rate of NDP governments 17 per cent against the balanced budgets more positive benefits of lower

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oters in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Riding should feel pretty good when they go to the polls – either in the advanced polls or on election day on Oct. 19. We are very fortunate to have four very good people running as candidates in this federal election. All of them are intelligent, knowledgable, grounded, hard working and well spoken. They should be congratulated for putting their names forward to serve this riding. A lot of times it is thankless work – requiring time away from family and working long, hard hours day in and day out. When the House of Commons is not in session, members of Parliament come back to their ridings and they have a lot of work to attend to on behalf of their constituents. Our four candidates all come from advocacy professions – Cathy McLeod (health care), Bill Sundhu (legal services), Steve Powrie (education) and Matt Greenwood (social services). Having training in advocacy work is important for all federal candidates because the people we send to Ottawa should be advocating for the people in their ridings. Too often, unfortunately, MPs end up toeing the party line after they are elected. Instead of representing people in their ridings, too many MPs end up being representatives of Ottawa back home. Advocacy is one of the issues folks should consider – who will represent them best – before they mark their ballots in this election. While it is unfortunate there won’t be an all-candidates forum in 100 Mile House for the federal election, there are other ways for folks to get information about those who are running. The 100 Mile House Free Press has been running stories about the impending election since early summer and we have published stories about the candidates and their positions since the writ was dropped. This and the previous two editions of your community newspaper have provided stories about the platforms of the candidates, as well as their thoughts on particular issues and their personal introductions. Area residents have provided some great questions for the candidates and their answers will appear in the Oct. 8 and 15 editions of the Free Press. Folks can also go to the candidates’ websites to check out their platforms and thoughts on various issues. People can also phone or e-mail the candidates’ campaign offices and ask specific questions. Those who want to see the candidates in action could travel to Kamloops on Oct. 14, as there will be a forum in the Grand Hall at Thompson Rivers University, starting at 7 p.m.

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small-business rates, a lower proportion of tax burden being borne by ordinary Canadians and the economic benefits of more infrastructure and a million child care spaces, it should work out OK. Third, I like what Mr. Trudeau has said about the importance of infrastructure spending when the need is great, the debt-to Gross Domestic Product ratio is low, and interest rates continue to be rock-bottom. Although Conservative infrastructure spending is large in absolute terms and has risen sharply (to more than four per cent of Gross Domestic Product), under the circumstances we should have had more, especially on transit and transportation of various kinds, and less on advertising and political spending in Tory ridings. Mark Crawford is a former public servant and a professor of political science at Athabasca University.

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Lowering speed limit in 70 Mile House a quick and easy fix To the editor: As a resident of 70 Mile House, I don’t feel that lowering the speed limit through our community is the only way to make this stretch of highway safer, but it is a quick and inexpensive way of making it safer at least until truly safe infrastructure is put in place. Neither a lower speed limit nor improved infrastructure will make any highway 100 per cent safe, but it would make the highway

through our community at least “reasonably” safe. Right now, it is just dangerous. Every day, we have near misses on this stretch of highway. Visitors to a local business said they had wanted to stop the previous time they had gone through the community but couldn’t because another vehicle was coming so fast behind them they didn’t feel safe slowing to make the turn. Friends thinking of stopping to

visit our residence have gone by for the same reason. A young woman considering moving to 70 Mile said she was waiting till it was safe to turn into the subdivision at Willow Drive when a pickup truck came around the corner from behind her so quickly, he passed her on the right at great speed. Had he misjudged the narrow shoulder, her car would have been totalled. She said it was scary. 70 Mile House has been a stop-

Reader disappointed there won’t be an all-candidates meeting To the editor: I find it a shame that this area’s votes do not seem to make a difference to the candidates who are running for a seat in this federal election. In the Sept. 24 Free Press, the front page story is about how the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce was unable to host the all-candidate forum, and when it was verified, the 100 Mile House Free Press had decided to look into the possibility of hosting the event. But the candidates could not agree on a date. In this day and age when we are fighting to get people out to vote and they have nothing but the media to base their votes on, and the candidates can not agree on a date? How sad.

Tell me how many will take the time to send in questions for the candidates, and without seeing their reactions to the questions they can answer whatever way they wish. We will not know if they answered or if they got someone to answer for them. Now, I know it is my right to vote for whomever I wish, but I do not know who to vote for. And without going to the all-candidates forum, I will not be able to make an informed choice. I guess it really does not matter as, obviously, our votes do not really count in this election, according to the candidates who cannot make the time to answer our questions in person. Valerie Streber 100 Mile House

ping place along the Cariboo Highway for over 150 years. The current situation often makes it difficult for the travelling public to stop to enjoy our hospitality, our services and our area. It affects our businesses, our residents and does nothing to promote tourism in the area and it is dangerous. We were lucky the recent transport truck accident did not involve other vehicles or anyone’s death. Improved highway safety may or

may not have prevented this or similar accidents, but it would definitely give everyone a better chance. By maintaining the current speed limit through a residential area, I feel the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is putting us and the travelling public at risk, and is also affecting the actual viability of our community. Gail Moseley 70 Mile House

Reader disgusted to hear about bear killings To the editor: I was disgusted to read of the recent bear killings. What ever happened to trapping and relocating? (Conservation Officer James) Zucchelli seems to be trigger happy. If you can shoot them, you can tranquilize them. I have had bears on my property for years. They don’t come near my house, and when walking the property with my dogs if we come across one, they get yelled at by the dogs and go the other way. On the other hand, why isn’t conservation or bylaw fining people who leave garbage out? Someone could have a full-time job. We are living in the wildlife’s yard. They do not deserve to die because of careless people and conservation officers. People, give your head a shake.

Next time there is a bear in your yard eating garbage you left out, do not call the conservation office, clean your mess up and make a lot of noise to scare them

off. You are also murdering the bears. T. Essler Gateway

Natural for bears to be seeking fall food To the editor: There has to be a better way of dealing with bears in a community. A mother bear and two cubs were shot at 4:30 in the morning underneath a resident’s bedroom window. There was nobody in danger as they were only eating apples, as bears are expected to search for apples in September and this was no exception. Statistics online state it is extremely rare that a black bear with cubs will attack. It is solo

predator males that attack. The conservation officer (CO) saw fit to kill two mother bears and three cubs within a week. Why can’t rubber bullets or bean bag projectiles be used as a deterrent instead of slaughter? What happens to the bear carcasses that have accumulated over the summer and fall? What are the statistics on the kills COs initiate? P. M. Foss Lac a Hache

Several candidate bozo eruptions

“recognizes the right of every resident to in the wealthiest countries in human live in a healthy environment, including history, those enjoying health, comfort and the right to clean air, clean water and opportunity not imagined by anyone 100 vibrant ecosystems.” years ago. Alert taxpayers may wonder, how many In the vast, air-conditioned hall of the lawyers would it take to define “vibrant.” Vancouver Convention Centre, there More on that in a moment. were several attempts at adult Local councils across B.C. and supervision. around the country have been Coquitlam Coun. Terry O’Neill pitched this scheme by the David noted that unlike intrinsic Suzuki Foundation, which calls rights articulated in Canada’s it the Blue Dot campaign. In charter, freedom of assembly short, it’s part of the bigger plan and so forth, this is an attempt to save the planet by crushing to invent new rights that are capitalism, currently being actually demands for “others to pushed by the Pope, the United do something for you.” Nations and others. Indeed, if we’re going to have Tom Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps government by 11-year-olds, we Fletcher was one of the most passionate might as well throw in a right to backers. She quoted the plea free ice cream. presented to her council by an 11-year-old Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz recruited by the Blue Dot team. went off on a rant about how this new There are many such children, terrified “vision” would protect us from things by indoctrination about the imminent like Volkswagen fiddling its diesel fuel destruction of Earth and all its cuddly emission results. creatures that has bombarded them since The resolution calls for “access to justice they learned to speak. They are found when environmental rights are infringed,”

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e’re seeing the effects of our post-literate, feelings-based education system and media on the federal election. Candidate bozo eruptions are becoming more frequent. Most recently a Liberal candidate on Vancouver Island admitted she has long believed that hijacked jetliners could not have destroyed the World Trade Centre on 9-11, that it was all “a lie.” That was “my truth,” she said, in the lingo of the feelingsfirst, inner-child crowd. Now, she’s “moved on” to a slightly different fact-free conclusion, that we’ll just never know how those 3,000 people were murdered. And she wants to go to Ottawa and help run this country. Feelings-based beliefs were on display again at last week’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver, where bozo eruptions by local politicians come in bunches. This year’s main outbreak was an emotional demand that the B.C. Liberal government enact a provincial bill of rights. This magic municipal Magna Carta

which sounds like code for some sort of costly new legal aid program to pursue every individual grievance. Meanwhile in the real world, class action lawsuits are being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions of cars. This is what happens in fortunate places like Canada that already have access to justice. O’Neill read off a long list of existing B.C. legislation that protects water, air, wildlife, food, public health and so on. Helps replied that this bill of rights would “consolidate” all that. One more layer of bureaucracy, that’s the Victoria spirit. Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb pleaded with rural delegates to reject this “David Suzuki propaganda” that is designed to put more roadblocks in the way of the very resource industries that provide our modern comforts. Alas, the resolution passed in a show of hands that should have been, but wasn’t, put to a counted vote. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province Teen on scooter struck by suspected impaired driver Abbotsford â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A teen who had been riding a scooter was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a vehicle early Saturday (Sept. 26) in Abbotsford. The collision took place at about 12:30 a.m., when a silver Mustang allegedly travelling at a high rate of speed lost control and struck the 13-year-old boy, in the area of Essendene and Gladys avenues. The Mustang then crashed into a red Dodge truck. The driver of the truck was not injured and remained on scene, while the driver of the Mustang fled on foot but was caught a short distance away. A couple of large bottles of alcohol could be seen in the front passenger side of the Mustang and were gathered by police as evidence. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said the driver of the Mustang was arrested and now faces possible criminal charges, including impaired driving. 13 year-old organizes fundraiser for Afghanistan KELOWNA - 13 year-old Tessa Monaghan is doing what she can to help women and girls living in Afghanistan. Monaghan has organized a fundraiser for Little Women for Little Women, an organization that supports education programs in Afghanistan with the goal of restoring human rights for women. "I realized that I was lucky to be born in Canada in this day and age, and I go to a great school and there are girls in Afghanistan who don't have those opportunities," she described of her motivation to organize the fundraiser. "I feel real strongly towards them, and I wanted to do something to help." Monaghan's fundraiser was a 5km walk/run at City Park on Sept. 27. She planned the event by herself, and after receiving encouragement from the Little Women for Little Women leader to pursue it, obtained the necessary permits from the City of Kelowna. Monaghan first did volunteer work for Little Women for Little Women at an event last year, and as she began to get more involved from that point had the thought that a walk/run would be a great fundraiser.

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 103 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls. Vehicle vandalism On Sept. 29, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a male youth who had pushed over some garbage cans and then jumped on the hood and roof of a parked car at the intersection of Third Street and Dogwood Avenue. The car, which was yellow in colour, was not located. If you are the owner of this vehicle, which likely has damage, please call the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456. Fail to yield On Sept. 29, 2015, police were called to a motor vehicle incident (MVI) on Highway 97 and Horse Lake Road. A vehicle, which was turning left onto Horse Lake Road from Highway 97 failed to yield to a northbound motorcycle. There were no injuries. The driver of the vehi-

cle was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield.

Theft of gas On Sept. 28, RCMP received a report of a theft of gas jerry can from a residence in the 400 block of Evergreen Crescent. A vehicle described as an older dark-coloured domestic car with a lot of dents and Alberta licence plates was observed stopping near that location. A female got out of the car and took the gas can from the front of the residence and ran back to the vehicle. The incident was not reported to police until later that day. Police advise if you see a crime in progress to call 9-1-1 immediately. Coins stolen On Sept. 27, RCMP attended a report of a theft of coins from a business located in the 700 block of Alder Avenue. A coin box had been tampered with and money was taken. It is believed to have occurred the previous night. Truck stolen On Sept. 27, RCMP were called to a report of a theft of vehicle from

a parking lot located near Tim Hortons on Highway 97. A 1995 Dodge 2500 truck was taken. The truck has a lift kit, wide fender flares, and the entire vehicle is sprayed with black rock guarding. The vehicle was seen in 70 Mile House driving erratically but it was not located by police in Clinton. Vehicle damaged On Sept. 27, RCMP attended a report of mischief and possible theft from a vehicle which was parked on Airport Road at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. A vehicle’s windows had been smashed out and rummaged through. It is believed to have occurred sometime overnight on Sept. 26. Failing to stop On Sept. 24, RCMP responded to a report of an MVI at the intersection of Highway 97 and Alder Ave. A lumber truck failed to stop at a red light at the intersection while travelling southbound on Highway 97. A small passenger vehicle started to proceed through but the driver noticed the lumber truck was going to run the light and stopped.

The passenger car sustained damage to the front of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The driver of the lumber truck was charged for failing to stop at a red light.

B&E& theft On Sept. 24, RCMP attended a report of a break-and-enter to an apartment located in the 300 block of Taylor Avenue. The door to the residence had been breached. The inside of the residence was damaged and a set of Rossignol skis and a Sony home stereo were taken. It is believed to have occurred within a week before the report of the incident. Peace bond breach On Sept. 24, RCMP attended a report of a disturbance at a residence located on the 900 block of Cariboo Trail. Upon arrival the residence was searched for safety reasons and a male was located hiding inside a bedroom. He was bound by conditions of not going to the residence and not contacting with the resident who resided there. The male was sub-

Overnight search for missing hunter was a success Gaven Crites Free Press

A dozen South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SCSAR) members mobilized around 8 p.m. on Sept. 21 for an exhaustive overnight mission to help find a 74-yearold man near Likely. The overdue hunter was located in good shape around 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 22 after close to 24 hours outdoors with no overnight gear, lost in dangerous and challenging terrain around Spanish Lake. SCSAR was called to assist Central Cariboo Search and Rescue, which started its search around 5 p.m. after fellow hunters called for assistance when the man didn’t show up at a previously agreed upon location. SCSAR manager James Seeley says it was a good search and the

teams worked hard with some 100 Mile House area members awake upwards of 32 hours. SCSAR’s Williams Lake-based counterparts had 14 members conducting a “pretty aggressive” search for the man using whistles, ATVs and firing off bear bangers, before the SCSAR took over the search around midnight. An RCMP handler and a tracking dog were also involved in the search. “It’s really rough terrain, very steep-sided terrain [with many ravines and creeks],” Seeley says of the area. “Plus there were a lot of grizzly bears in that area. The loggers we talked to said they seen about five grizzlies in the last couple weeks.” The hunter was cold from being outside overnight, but everyone was content with the

outcome, Seeley adds. “We had some pretty tired people, but some pretty happy people. This is great when we manage this sort of situation and there’s a successful outcome.” SCSAR responded to a similar overdue hunter search in Big Bar a few weeks ago when a hunter’s ATV broke down and he was stranded for most of the night before being located around 4:30 a.m. “The really important thing in both cases was the fellow hunters called for help right away,” Seeley notes. “I can’t impress how important that is. More man power is critical, especially if somebody is hurt. “If there are any issues, don’t delay. We’d rather get called out, get to the scene, and see the person walk out or quad out, rather than [getting a call] 24 hours later.”

sequently arrested for breach of a peace bond. He later committed an assault on police and was also charged for that offence. He was remanded by the courts and held in custody. Vehicle theft On Sept. 24, the RCMP were called to a theft of vehicle from a business located on the 200 block of Highway 97. A male had taken a vehicle without the owner’s consent and also a purse from the owner. Both were known to each other, but no permission was given to take the vehicle. The man who took the vehicle was located in Lillooet and arrested. The vehicle was recovered. The male resident of Lillooet was released from custody and will be facing charges of taking a vehicle without consent, theft and fraud.

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Big bucks for ducks at annual fundraiser Folks who wish to attend the popular annual Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction should buy their tickets now, as they sold out last year. The 2014 event raised more than $22,000 for wetland conservation. This year’s 31st annual banquet and auction has a new venue, taking place at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Oct. 17.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner is served at 6, followed by the auction. Organizer Chris Nickless says more volunteers are “warmly welcomed.” As always, a wide variety of great merchandise will be on the auction block, along with plenty of prizes to be awarded, he adds. “There will be something up for grabs for every member of the

Everyone welcome to walk Annual Circle of Life HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk slated for Oct. 9

The Tsqle3xs re Wumec Circle of Life is hosting the 17th Annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk, which starts at 11 a.m., at the Canim Lake Band reserve on Oct. 9. The HIV/AIDS walk was started to help Canim Lake Band community raise awareness and help bring support to families in need, says walk organizer Stan Daniels. “It has grown in size every year since its inception. The walk highlights community unity and strength in standing together. Educating the membership about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding dangerous at-risk activities has been a priority for the Circle of Life, Daniels explains.

family, including the kids.” Tickets are $40 per person and available at Donex Pharmacy, Life Cycle Financial, 108 Supermarket, Royal Bank and the 100 Mile House Free Press, but they usually do sell out well in advance, and will not be available at the door. For more information, call Chris at 250-395-2292 (ext. 208) or at 250-791-6616.

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“Supporting the community and one another has been a fundamental operating value.” The walk will begin at Eliza Archie Memorial School and continue around the reserve loop. Daniels says everyone is welcome to join the walk and the luncheon, which begins at noon. For information, contact the White Feather Family Centre at 250397-2717.

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Powrie: Matt Greenwood: unlikely to win tenets critical thinking and advocacy approach – listening and gathering information from all parties, exploring options, creating a policy based on best-interests and bestpractices. Continued on A15

dated voting system. up politics, more accountMany l ong t i m e ability, stronger democracy, a Conservative voters more effective parliaespecially may not ment, shrinking big be ready to leap into government, respectvoting for either the ing public money, a Liberals or the NDP, new deal for veterans, feeling they have no standing up to China choice but to stick with ... but for all those the Conservatives. promises and more, MATT But what does he’s done the exact GREENWOOD today’s Conservative opposite ever since! Party really stand for? As Andrew Coyne When he first became prime put it, he has “discredited minister, Harper made many conservatism without ever bold promises about cleaning actually practicing it.”

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We have raised our family in the region and are avid outdoor enthusiasts. There are two major tenets that informed my roles and responsibilities as an educator – critical thinking and advocacy. Critical thinking because it should be at the roots of relevant and responsive thought and action, and by its nature, it needs to be at the core of government decision-making. How can policies and actions truly reflect and represent current needs without a critical thinking

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And yet, since 2011, Elizabeth May and the Greens have fought him on all of those issues and more. Far from a one-issue party, the Green platform (greenparty.ca/visiongreen) is a mix of economic common sense, ecological wisdom, and social concern any small-c conservative could be proud to support and many already do. Stephen Harper takes you for granted. Show him you do have a choice. Vote Green!

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Why vote Green this election? Isn’t it a wasted vote? Yes and no. It’s true there’s almost no possibility of me getting elected here, as most voters try to decide whether to line up behind the Liberal or the NDP challenger with the sole aim of dumping Stephen Harper as prime minister. But not everyone can bring themselves to vote strategically. Many Canadians still stubbornly insist on voting their values, despite our out-

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Sundhu running to get country back on track

I am running in this election as a New Democrat to stand up for Canadian values, fix the damage Stephen Harper has done, and to get this country back on track. I was raised in a pioneering immigrant family – my father was the first South Asian to settle in the Cariboo. My family faced and

overcame many challenges. My father suffered a serious brain injury, and my mother took up manual jobs to support our family when I was only 10 years old. My family was an example of solidarity and perseverance.

I strove to be a leader in the community and I worked my way through university with student awards and working in the lumber mill. After graduating, I practiced law in Williams Lake, representing women, immigrants,

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children, workers and First Nations. My work was recognized with a judicial appointment to Kamloops. Recently, I have served locally and abroad on international human rights and justice issues. Satwinder, my wife, and I are raising our daughter and son with the same values I learned from

my family: accountability and selfreliance, commitment to equality, social justice and compassion. As your member of Parliament, I will be a strong advocate for fairness and justice. I am not afraid to tackle tough issues and serve as a voice for those who need help making ends meet.

McLeod looking for another four years

It has been a distinct pleasure serving as your member of Parliament (MP) for the past seven years. I have worked hard to take a strong and principled stand on the issues that are important to you.

CATHY MCLEOD

As your MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, I have worked to lower taxes for families, seniors and small businesses, toughen laws to deter crime, and improve local infrastructure. My visits to 100 Mile House have been some of the most memorable. This summer’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, commemorating veterans of the Second World War from the community in a special ceremony this past year, or the many federal funding announcements to enhance the region serve as highlights. Working directly with the local govern-

ment and the regional directors as a team has been productive, delivering federal support on projects, including Highway 97 improve-

ments, the Pioneer Haven seniors’ housing development, the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail Improvement Project, the 100 Mile

House and District Soccer Association’s field construction, or improvements to the town’s water system, among many others.

As a former rural mayor, it has remained a priority of mine to ensure that rural communities like 100 Mile House receive their fair

share when it comes to government funding. I am also pleased to note that I am the first MP for our riding to establish an MP office

in 100 Mile House, ensuring I am here to serve you. I hope to continue working hard on your behalf after Oct. 19!

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Runners brave cold rain for good cause

About 40 residents participated in the 35th Annual Terry Fox Run and raised just under $1,100 in 100 Mile House on Sept. 20. Locally, the nation-

wide event for cancer research started at the South Cariboo Tourist Centre on Airport Road. There was a onekilometre loop around the 100 Mile Marsh and

a five-km route through Centennial Park and Bridge Creek Falls for participants of all ages to walk or run. Despite the cold rain, everyone was very

happy to be there, says local organizer Shannon Pennicott. “It was nice to see families with their younger children running and walk-

ing together. For one woman from Williams Lake, who ran the five-km course, she completed her 35th Terry Fox Run, which is pretty awesome.”

There were a lot of repeat faces at this year’s event, and participants enjoyed the route, Pennicott adds. “A few even did it twice to complete a 10-km run.” Since 1981, the

Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $650 million for cancer research, while striving to maintain the heroic effort and integrity embodied by athlete and activist Terry Fox.

Planning a healthy community starts here. Ken Alexander photo

The Terry Fox Run in 100 Mile House saw about 40 participants and raised just under $1,100 on Sept. 20 .

Meeting to determine fate of party

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Gisele Poliseno gisele.poliseno@gmail.com

The Watch Lake/ Green Lake Community Association (WLGLCA) will be having a very important meeting on Oct. 14 at the Watch Lake Community Hall (WLCH) and invite all residents in the area to attend. This meeting will

decide whether to have the annual Christmas Party in December. At the last meeting on Sept. 9, there was a serious discussion about cancelling the Christmas Party this year due to lack of volunteers. The WLGLCA is really struggling to keep up with the various organized events as there are not enough people volunteering. If there is a poor attendance at this meeting in October, then the decision to cancel the Christmas Party will be definite. If you are unable to attend but would like to

help out, please contact Guy or Gisele Poliseno at 250-395-9082 or Joni Guenther at 250-4567330. The association understands that it is not the only organization having difficulties with volunteers, but if our community cannot step up to the plate and help out, then the events that people like to attend during the year will not be available. The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. – please attend.

es to Helen Monk who will be celebrating her special day on Oct. 3. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers and dates. • WLNGLVFD meets every other Tuesday at 6 p.m. New volunteers are always welcome. If you can find the time, come and join. • Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute meets every third Wednesday of the

month at the WLCH. Social and crafts at 11 a.m. and the meeting begins at 12:30. Bring a lunch; new members are welcome. 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 250-395-9082 or e-mail gisele.polise no@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP Silos to Systems:

Building Collaborative Capacity to Tackle Community Issues that Matter in the South Cariboo

Thursday, October 15, 2015 REGISTRATION: 8:30am WORKSHOP TIME: 9:00am - 3:30pm at the Community Employment Services, Horton Ventures Community Room 808 Alpine Ave. 100 Mile House Presented by the South Cariboo Community Planning Council, Interior Health and BC Healthy Communities on behalf of the PlanH Program.

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South Cariboo Community Planning Council and Interior Health are pleased to invite you to this exciting opportunity focused on strengthening collaborative capacity to advance work on building healthier communities in the South Cariboo. Collaboration across agencies in the South Cariboo has long been facilitated through the work of the South Cariboo Community Planning Council and various organizations in the region. But conditions have changed over the years, and the context has become increasingly complex. This workshop will engage with questions about what it takes to do collaborative work at a community level today, given the changing landscape and context.

‘Advocacy should be the centrepiece of a truly representative democracy’

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This is sorely lacking in government today. Advocacy should be the centrepiece of a truly representative democracy. As an educator, my role and responsibility to advocate for every student that walks through their classroom door. This individualizes the pursuit of

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learning and creates an equitable environment for opportunities. Once again, in our present approach to government, advocacy is shrouded by self-serving agendas and targeting the selected few for benefits – hardly an approach to representative democracy. My vision and goals are to be part of a change in how we approach government.

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MS Society Outreach coming to area

MS Society (MSS) community services co-ordinator Cyndi Lion will provide an overview of MSS programs and services, and share multiple sclerosis-related news and resources at the South Cariboo Health Centre Multipurpose Room

(behind the hospital at 555 Cedar Ave.) on Oct. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Guest speakers include Arjay Legua, PT, and Katie McLellan, RN, with Interior Health in 100 Mile House. Legua will discuss the role of physiotherapy in

the lives of those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), coping strategies for energy conservation, and appropriateness of mobility aids. McLellan’s presentation will outline the programs and services that home health has to offer – home sup-

port, adult day services, home care nursing, and lifeline services. Both speakers will have time for your questions. Anyone with an MS connection (person with MS, family member or close friend of a person with MS, health-care professional working with people with MS, etc.) is welcome to attend this outreach session. If you live in (or near) 100 Mile House, but are unable to attend the scheduled group meeting, Lion may be able to arrange a home (or other community location) visit with you

folks are invited to wear their western duds. All profits from the event benefit the 100 Mile & District Historical Society for upkeep and restorations. A total of 100 tickets are for sale: adults ($10); students ($5); free for children 13 and under. Tickets are available at Donex Pharmacy in 100 Mile House or by contacting Len Aune at 250-791-5214 or lcaune@shaw.ca.

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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.

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Local bluegrass band Front Porch delighted visitors with great music several times at the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market in 100 Mile House this year.

The Clydesdale Barn at the 108 Heritage Site will be rocking with the sounds of lively western-style music on Oct. 10. Starting at 7 p.m., the Family Barn Dance will feature music from the Front Porch Bluegrass Band and friends, which means a lot of two steps, waltzes, polkas and reels on the dance floor. A concession for water, pop, coffee and goodies will be available and

What’s On

• Oct. 1- Nov. 7 – Shirley Gibson-Bull is presenting her work at the Parkside Art Gallery (401 Cedar Ave.), entitled A new creation – independent of the inspiration from which it was born. The collection includes the use of watercolour and inks, and represents her unique approach to the creation of art. Parkside Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. • Oct. 2 – A Lac la Hache Community Coffee House will be at the Pioneer Centre, starting at 7 p.m. It will be a free evening of great entertainment, coffee and snacks. Information: Bruce Wilcox at 250-396-4100. • Oct. 3 – The 108 Mile Lions and the 108 Ranch Community Association are hosting an Oktoberfest Dinner – sauerkraut, bratwurst, potato, Brezel and dessert, and fun evening – games, yodeling and dancing – at the 108 Community Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and they’re available at the 108 Mile Supermarket, Donex and Central GM. • Oct. 6 – The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society will hold its 10th annual general meeting at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church (basement), 106 Blackstock Rd., starting at 6 p.m. • Oct. 7-8 – Auditions are taking place for adult men and women for the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society production of The Dining Room at 818 Cariboo Trail from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Audition packages will also be available, or may be obtained in advance by calling 250791-5274. For more information, call Kathy Wolczuk at 250-395-8836 or Donalda Speers at 250-706-0060. • Oct. 10 – The Front Porch Bluegrass Band is hosting at Family Barn Dance at the 108 Heritage Site on Oct. 10, starting at 7 p.m. There will be a concession; wear your Western duds; and all proceeds go to the 100 Mile & District Historical Society. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and Under 13 get free admittance. Tickets are available at Donex Pharmacy, or contact Len at 250-791-5214 or lcaune@shaw.ca. • Oct. 17 – The 31st Annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet & Auction will be held at the 100 Mile Community Hall, a new venue this year. Tickets are $40 each and are available at Donex, 108 Supermarket, Life Cycle Financial, Royal Bank and the 100 Mile House Free Press. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6, followed by the auction. For more information, call Chris at 250-395-2219 or 250-791-6616.

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Folks invited to Family Barn Dance

if preferred. This outreach information will be posted to the MSS website at w w w. m s s o c i e t y. c a / kamloops, Facebook and Twitter. For more information or suggestion, contact Lion at cyndi.lion@ mssociety.com. RSVPs are appreciated by Oct. 6 so appropriate seating, handouts, and refreshments are prepared. There will also be an outreach meeting with guest speakers in Williams Lake on Oct. 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Folks living in 100 Mile House and area are welcome to attend.

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Would you like help with improving your reading, writing or math skills? Are you thinking about taking a course or certificate and are not sure if you are ready? Free tutoring assistance is available. Call Lory at 250-395-0655 for more information.

Become a Lifelong Learner! Bruce Mack - 250-392-6867 CCPL President Shelly Joyner - 250-395-9303 Executive Director Melody Newcombe - 250-945-4199 Operations Support Worker

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Sheryl Harras brings wellness to 100 Mile House

The trained professional in Reiki, Yoga Thurs., Oct. 8 ed and Relaxation Massage is all excit South the to ces servi 4:30 - 6:30pm about bringing her Mile 100 in re Cent in ess Busin oo Carib Food, Fun in House. She brings a wealth of education Fantastic what & in joy the respective fields, enthusiasm and at are ts clien her Prizes that sure ng she is doing - maki massage. ease and can fully enjoy the yoga, Reiki and ated and Her studio on the 2nd floor is tastefully renov a separate room is there and through the windows, decorated with lots of natural light coming ons. sessi age set up for the infrared sauna, Reiki and mass le who are not age as well as a chair massage for peop She offers the traditional relaxation mass comfortable with the lie-down massage. and she just Hatha, Yin, Restorative, and Yoga Nidra The yoga styles that she teaches include Hali Love. On top of er teach nown well-k with yoga -style came back from a lengthy training in multi designed for kids and teens. her adult classes, she offers yoga classes mation and schedule. Please check out her website for more infor year ago, husband and two children a little over a her with e Hous Mile Sher yl moved to 100 endless recreation the love "I one. day from unity comm and says she felt very welcome in this charm and the great friendships." possibilities around here, the small-town

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STYLE NOTES from Didi

Fall... a time for cosy sweaters, rich colours, and wonderful textures. In the Cariboo we have to be prepared for anything; a glorious Autumn day to go hiking in, frost y evenings, and everything in between! One key to managin g this with style and comfort is layering. Casual boots, jeans or leggings, sweaters, vests and, of course, you can never have too many scar ves to add some individuality to your style. We have some gorgeous new lines to help make your Fall look work for your lifestyle. Cashmer e sweaters from 'Charli', layering tunics and vests from Stell a Carakasi, and, as always, our incredible Italian boots from Khrio. Come and see us and we'll be glad to help you find some treasures! Don't forget, we also have custom jewelry and scarves by local artists, and the most adorable child ren's wear (think raccoons, hedgehogs and foxes!

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Laughter, challenges and projects in progress are daily items in the store! Diana, Helen and Taylor are always here to help you with your projects and inspire you with ideas. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the store and Diana says it keeps growing! The Fall yarns have just arrived so be sure to Diana come in and check them out. She has also brought in a large assortment of felting products and mark your calendars for the Brazillian and Hardanger Classes by Hilda on Mondays from 10:00am ‘til noon.

In 1981, Judy Thatcher and I started Business Connections on Exeter Road. We offered telephone answering service with a switchboard and lines wired into our office. We also printed the first Chamber Bucks using a gestetner machine and pamphlets were produced with an electric typewriter and a photocopier.

E. Louise Emerson Ltd.

Chartered Professional Accountant lemerson@shaw.ca Box 1541 #1 - 105 Dogwood Ave. 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 250.395.3826

Now, skip ahead to 2015 and technology has changed the way everyone operates. Business Connections is history. I became a Certified General Accountant in 1984 and since then, my designation has changed from CGA to CPA. I still love accounting and interacting with my clients after 34 years. I look forward to serving my established clients as well as new clients.

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A Sweet Song

her for Lynda Lipsett had been a singing teac and Fort many years in Ontario, Summerland kground McMurray. With her extensive bac brings she , hing teac in performing and share to ire with great enthusiasm a des . her experiences with new students ance She has a degree in Voice Perform a Post from the University of Toronto and also She a. lom Graduate Opera School Dip in nt Gra studied under a Canada Council

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What an exciting year! I owe a lot of thanks for the amazing support from family, friends, my staff and the parents and children who were with my center last year. For those of you who don’t know me or my center , I’ll gladly introduce myself. I am Brittany McCausland, owner of Our Place Presch ool & Child Care Center. I graduated from Pacific Rim Childhood Institute top of my class, receiving my Early Childhood Education certificate. I have also done course s in Business Management and Accounting, also finishing top of my class. I attend any course, workshop or early childhood developmental class I can to keep up-to-date with the newest projects and preschool curriculum ideas. This has also been an exciting year for me because both of my kids, Tyler (7) and Emily (5) are in school. I have 2 amazing and supportive staff who are well-k nown in the community. Cheryl Bouchard, assistant manager, who has been in the child-care industry for 22 years, and Elke Baechmann, ECE, who has been running Strong Start and Kindergym here in 100 Mile House since 2008. My Preschool and Before & Afterschool Progra ms offer: • Qualified, licensed, experienced and friendly Early Childhood Educators and Assistants • All staff are first-aid and CPR certified • Monthly themes, field trips and weekly outings • Lots of outdoor learning as well as daily projec ts and crafts • We offer a preschool curriculum as well as school readiness programming • We believe children learn best while having fun • We offer a fun afterschool program and supply afterschool snacks • We walk the children to and from 100 Mile House Elementary; picking up children from buses from out-of-catchment areas. “Experts tell us 90% of the brain development occurs by the age of five. If we don’t begin thinking about education in the early years, our children are at risk of falling 240 Cedar St. • 250-395-1802 behind by the time they start Kindergarten” – Robert L. Ehrlich. Stop in for a visit

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Concert for Women’s Centre a huge success

Attendees raised more than $750 for 100 Mile & District Women’s Centre Barbara Roden Free Press

The theme was “country chic” – in honour of the Cariboo and its ranches – as Dirty Grace, a folk/R&B trio from southern British Columbia, performed at 100 Mile Community Hall on Sept. 16 in a concert to raise funds

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Volunteers Heather Graham, left, Ashleigh Neiser and Amanda Bird gave up their time to help with the Women’s Centre Society fundraiser on Sept. 16. They greeted attendee Sandy Craig and 75 others.

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for the 100 Mile & District Women’s Centre Society. More than 75 people attended the event that society executive director Sonja Ramsay says “was pulled together in less than two weeks.” Volunteers donated their time and energy to make it happen, while others donated the refreshments and decorations, she adds. “We’re really happy with it,” says office administrator Joyce Smeltzer. “It was a wonderful success. Not only did we raise funds, but we came away with a box full of food donations.” Dirty Grace – Betty Supple, Jesse Thom and Marley Daemon – were contacted by Ramsay, and were more than happy to stop in 100

Mile House on their way back to Vancouver. “We were on a short tour and Sonya asked if we’d be interested in performing, and we said yes,” says Supple. “It’s a wonderful event.” The funds raised will go to support the Women’s Centre, which covers an area of some 20,000 people. Although the centre is only open 20 hours a week, Ramsay says the Society was able to help more than 5,000 people in 2014. “We provide legal aid, pro bono legal clinics, free print and fax services, and a Stop the Violence counselling program. We also have a safe house for women and children that provides emergency short term crisis intervention, as well as safe and free shelter.”

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FAST bytes DROP-IN SPORTS A number of fun, co-ed indoor activities are open to the public in 100 Mile House throughout the fall and winter. Basketball, Zumba, volleyball, pickleball, badminton and indoor soccer for adults and youth run weekly at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School and the 100 Mile Elementary School gym. Costs per drop-in vary. For more information on any of these activities, contact the South Cariboo Rec. Centre at 250-395-1353.

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Grade 9 student Lee Machete worked with coach Sean Glanville during boys soccer practice at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in 100 Mile House on Sept. 22. The boys team, in it's first season since 2008, is hosting North Central Zones, Oct. 30-31.

Soccer squad resurrected

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You can say it's a rebuilding year for the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School boys soccer team, but considering the athleticism and the talent on the roster already, you can't say this squad is starting from scratch. After all, soccer is basically “the” sport in 100 Mile, says coach Sean Glanville. “Most of the boys have already had a lot of coaching.” The boys soccer team is back at the local high school for the first time since 2008, when the squad placed second at Zones. Coach Glanville says the team already includes a

number of good athletes and leaders, such as Grade 11 students Reid Davidson, Patrick Walker, Lukas Waldner and Sean Mason. He adds that a number of junior players could be real contributors as well, such as Cameron Ardiel, Lee Machete, Mason Sanders and Hayden Prodnuk. Prodnuk played great in goal for 100 Mile House's rep team during a provincial tournament this summer. “If they stick with the program for a few years they could become really valuable to the team,” Glanville says of the juniors. With 100 Mile hosting the North Central Zones on Oct. 30-31 and a mini tournament on Oct. 9, it should be a fun and busy year for the resurrected

squad. “I have no idea where we'll place or how well we'll do,” Glanville says. “The goal this year is to be competitive and start building a program. Eventually, success breeds success. If you have a program that's continual, people talk about it and they can have something to look forward to every year.” “It's a building year,” Glanville adds. “If we can actually be competitive and maybe get a medal at Zones or beat a couple of these Kamloops teams, it would be awesome.” The 100 Mile boys are also heading to Kamloops for exhibition games on Oct. 17-18. The PSO girls are hosting soccer Zones in May 2016.

'Heavy Hands' back in fighting shape Ken “Heavy Hands” Huber had some real work to do. The amateur boxing champion from 100 Mile House fell off the dietary wagon and packed on close to 30 pounds over the summer (a chiseled 183 softened to 220 pounds), camping with his kids and eating basically whatever he wanted to eat. Huber, who runs the Kamloops Boxing Academy, chuckles about it now. He's been hard at it in the gym for a couple weeks since, his weight is coming down, and he's starting to feel like himself again with a tough fight coming up Oct. 3 in Richmond.

“It's taken a lot of work to get back None of Huber's titles are on the into it,” says Huber. “I did a 10-round line for the upcoming four-round sparring session last week and man bout at 195 pounds, but the pair I was hurting. Usually 10 are fighting for the Silver rounds is just another day at Gloves Championship, a new the gym.” Combsport title. Huber is the current “I'm super stoked,” says Combsport BC champion Huber, whose last fight was at classic heavyweight (195 an emphatic second round to 220 pounds) and cruiserknockout victory against weight (up to 195 pounds). another top B.C. heavyweight In Richmond he's meeting contender back in April. Ken a slick East Vancouver boxer, Huber expects to make his huber Samuel “The King” Moses, professional boxing debut in who's ranked number one contender Langley in January. in both weight classes. Turning pro is something the

31-year-old has been considering for a while and he's using the upcoming bout, potentially his last as an amateur, to get back in shape and back on track. Speaking over the phone on his way to visit 100 Mile House – his grandmother Marg Huber in the vehicle with him – on Sept. 25, Huber, happy and mellow as usual, said he still had about 10 pounds to lose before Oct. 3. He didn't sound very worried about it. The hands are flying again, he added, his timing was coming back, he was starting to feel really good.

Junior HOCKEY The 100 Mile House Wranglers host the Golden Rockets on Oct. 3. Puck drop is 7 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. The Sicamous Eagles fly into town Oct. 9 and the Columbia Valley Rockies visit on Oct. 10 for more Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action next week.

CURLING LESSONS The 100 Mile Curling Club is offering new and aspiring curlers free lessons and an opportunity to try throwing some rocks on Oct. 1 until Oct. 9. Contact Jim Mitchell at 250-395-4237 if you're interested in learning the game. The club has leagues for men, juniors, women and mixed teams. For questions about the upcoming season, contact Joanne at 250-395-2296 or Deanna at 250-3956022. The season starts after Thanksgiving (Oct. 12).

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Bad penalties make for rough ride

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Brady Ward scored the game-winner in overtime against the Ghostriders in Fernie. 100 Mile House also saw goals by Liam Cumberbirch, from Cole Zimmerman and Ward, and Alex Hanson. Ward took star of the game honours and Steeves stopped 44 of 46 shots. Three power play goals in the first period

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put the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on top early when 100 Mile House visited in the first game of the road trip. T h e Thunder Cats added two goals in the second period for the 5-0 shut out win. Jaydon Gilding won star of the game for the Wranglers. Tyler Garcia was traded to the Nelson

The 100 Mile House Wranglers coach was serious about the things he addressed at practice following a less than stellar three-game road trip. Primarily the local club's propensity for bad penalties and their lack of focus early in a new season. “I'm zero impressed with our mental toughness,” says Dale Hladun. “If it doesn't change, then I'll make changes. There might be some changes on our roster With real quick.” The 100 Mile House Deduct your medical Wranglers dropped two expenses! of three games in the Essentially; a Health Spending Account, or HSA, is a uniquely Kootenays last weekend, Dan Rimell designed “bank account” established Account with upcoming games Executive, CFP exclusively for the purpose of health in Chase against the care spending. 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Tombstone tourney wraps 108 Ladies season

Judy Scarrow made two birdies and won first place in the 108 Ladies Club's Tombstone tournament on Sept. 27, in which 33 member played to mark the end of the club's season, with golfers placing an RIP marker where they take their last stroke based on their handicaps. The golfers enjoyed beautiful weather followed by a lovely lunch. The 108 Golf Resort and the Hanger Restaurant were decorated with tombstones and other spooky items. There was a threeway tie for second place: Julietta Morete, Sue Pinkerton and Pauline Weigelt. In fifth was Deb Case, followed by Shelley Larson, Shannon Knapp, Joanne Garrow, Corrine French and Annie McKave. Garrow, Maureen Menzies and Sharon Thompson fired closest to the pin in their respective flights, while McKave, Lorraine Scott and Thompson hit the long drives in their flights. The club also gave out 2015 season awards. Carol Ohlund made seven birdies this season, the most of the first flight golfers. Carol Lidstone, Maureen Menzies and Shannon Knapp made one birdie, tied for most in the second flight. Wendy Foster made two

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Annie McKave, left, Ann Pinkney, Julietta Morete, Angela Batalha and Laverne Martin were some of the 108 Ladies Club members taking part in the club's season-ending Tombstone tournament on Sept. 27.

birdies, the most in the third flight. Scarrow made an eagle and Joanne Garrow got a hole in one. Sharon Thompson was the match play winner on the A Side and Gloria Corno was the match play winner on the B Side. Most improved player was Lorraine Scott and Carol Lidstone was the runner up. The Dorothy Olive Franklin Memorial Award went to Joanne Garrow, and Angela Batalha was runner up.

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Thompson for her role as captain in 2015,” says Lidstone. “She has done an outstanding job.” The 108 Ladies Club had 26 members enjoy the last weekly round of the season on Sept. 22. Ohlund scored lowest gross, followed by Matsuda, in the first flight. Garrow scored lowest net in the first flight, followed by Scarrow (retrogression). The second flight saw Sharlene Anderson score low gross, with Batalha score second lowest. Lowest net in the second flight was Lorraine Scott, followed by Morete. In the third flight, Pauline Weigelt scored lowest gross, followed by French. Thompson fired lowest net in the third flight, with Del Gunn second lowest. Matsuda birdied No. 11. Ohlund and Anderson fired clos-

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Huge turnout for 100 Mile Lumber event

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A once-in-60-years event for 100 Mile Lumber attracted close to 1,500 people to Centennial Park in 100 Mile on Sept. 13, when parent company West Fraser celebrated its 60th anniversary. “It’s the first really big event we’ve done

in town,” says 100 Mile Lumber general manager Sandor Buchi, “and it was fantastic.” He was thrilled with the turnout, which was more than he’d expected. “We started the barbecues at 11 a.m. and didn’t turn them off until the event finished at 3 p.m. The hamburger lineup was long – we went through nearly

1,000 of them – but people were patient.” There were plenty of events and activities for children who loved the bouncy castle, facepainting and giant water slip-and-slide, he adds. “There were lineups for the children’s events all day.” Grown-ups could enjoy the Survivor Challenge, which was

won by the team of D’Arcy and the Facepainters (D’Arcy being West Fraser regional manager D’Arcy Henderson). There were also plenty of information booths, where people could learn more about West Fraser’s efforts with woodlands, silviculture, safety issues, and more. Former employees could look through a series of recently dis-

covered photo albums and try to spot pictures of themselves. “I want to say a big thank-you to West Fraser’s Sara Johnson who did a fantastic job organizing the even,” says Buchi. “A really great time was had by all.” The 100 Mile House event was part of a series being held at West Fraser sites this year to mark the company’s 60th anniversary.

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It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved “Jules.” She was predeceased by her husband, Bill, in June of this year. Julie is survived by her children; Shawn (Tara), Kyla (Chris), and Kara (Jay), her parents; Ben & Carol Fleming, sister; Kelly (Dan), niece; Carissa and nephews; Troy (Carlye) and Curtis, her grandchildren; Jakob, Aiden, Shannon, Logan, Emma & Elisha, and numerous other family members, friends and cherished pets. Jules was a free spirit, kind, loving, and gentle. She always made time for everyone, accepted and loved them all unconditionally. Her family meant everything to her and she loved celebrations when everyone could get together. She was the “cool” Aunty and her Grandkids adored her. She was crafty and loved to bake, her “Cowboy Cookies” being especially sought after. Jules touched so many lives, those of whom were fortunate enough to have met her. Taken way too soon, her spirit will live on in all of us as will the impact she had on our lives. Julie, you were so very important to this family and loved more than you could ever imagine. We will never forget you and will hold dear our cherished memories of you and your sweet smile. It brings us some peace to know that you are now free, at peace and back in the arms of your soul mate. A private gathering of remembrance will be held over the Thanksgiving weekend. “As you danced in the light with joy, love lifted you. As you brushed against this world so gently, you lifted us.” 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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It’s been 30 months in the making, but Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Ken Rowe, who passed away April 7, 2013, had his name added to the Canadian Firefighters’ Memorial Monument in Ottawa, Sept. 11. Shortly after Ken passed away from a specific cancer related to firefighters’ duties,

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On Sept. 11, Ken Rowe’s widow, Joyce, centre, with her children Chris and Shirley, attended the firefighters’ memorial in Ottawa, where Ken had his name added to the Canadian Firefighter’ Memorial Monument.

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attended by her son, Chris, and daughter, Shirley, Joyce said she was pleased with the ceremony, statue, wall,

and she found Ken’s name. “Pipers and bands, and firemen from all over Canada marched

Important meeting With reference to Interlakes Economic Association’s suggestion that “Interlakes” become incorporated, former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister and MLA George Abbot has been retained, via a $10,000 government grant, to consult and report. The report will only “provide a factual overview of the current

Artist showcase Well-known local photographer Larry Citra will display some of his stunning work in Bridge Lake Library’s Community Showcase for the month of October.

Celebrations Birthday bubbly goes to Pete Bonter for today (Oct. 1) and congratulations on his and Nicki’s 23rd wedding anniversary on Oct. 5. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Kids Space meets 3:30-5:30 p.m., Oct. 2 at ICC. • Highway/24 Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Oct. 5 at ICC. • Log Cabin Quilters meet 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 7 at ICC. • Deka Ladies Auxiliary meets 10:30 a.m., Oct. 7 at Deka Fire Hall. Members should return their raffle tickets.

want to participate and people still enjoy coming out, the SCHF will carry on with a Studio 2 Studio 4 event next year, Devine says.

Starry Nights at the 100 Mile District General Hospital is the next SCHF fundraising event, coming at the end of November.

situation and clearly identify concerns….” Abbott will be at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC) from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 14. To schedule a meeting with him between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., contact Alice Johnstone at the CRD at ajohnstone@ cariboord.ca, or call 1-800-665-1636. Folks can also attend the public meeting/question time from 6-9 p.m.

Studio 2 Studio 3 raises close to $1,000 benefits the artists, it also informs more and more people about the foundation and what it stands for. As long as local artists

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Local artists Cindy Wickingstad, left, Neil Pinkett and Amy Cadrin displayed their work outside on Kitwanga Drive in 108 Mile Ranch as one of seven stops on the Studio 2 Studio 3 Self-Guided Art Tour on Sept. 12. The annual event raised funds for the South Cariboo Health Foundation.

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An event simultaneously benefitting local artists and health care had another successful run this year. The South Cariboo Health Foundation (SCHF) presented its annual Studio 2 Studio 3 Self-Guided Art Tour on Sept. 12, during which about a dozen artists displayed their work at seven locations around 108 Mile Ranch. It was a bright and sunny day and close to 50 visitors made stops throughout the fivehour event, browsing the variety of artwork on display and visiting some of the artists’ studios. “I think, all in all, we had a wonderful day,” says Brenda Devine, a spokesperson for the SCHF, which supports health facilities and projects in the community. “We got really good comments about the tour and about how people really enjoyed it.” A portion of every sale went to the SCHF. Just under $1,000 was raised. Some of the bigger sales came from a group shopping from the Lower Mainland, Devine says. She adds the event is two-pronged. While it

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Thrift store The Lac la Hache Thrift Store will be having its year-end $5-a-bag day on Oct. 10

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be the last day until next spring. If anyone would like any information or you are in need of items during the winter months, contact Judy Boehm at 250-396-7298. School news School is back in session so please slow down and watch for the young ones as they walk to school. Students will hold their Terry Fox Run on

Sept. 30. For people new to the area, the school is located at 4787 Clarke Ave. and be contacted at 250-396-7230. StrongStart The free early learning program for families with children five years and under will be available at the school on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon when the school is in session. For more information, call the school at 250-3967230.

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orative Swedish dish is traditionally served at family celebrations and there was good reason to celebrate that Friday evening. The class was the fourth in a series of International Cooking events organized by Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigrant settlement services and popularity for these monthly

events has been rising. Registration for this class, instructed by Annika Jardmo of Borrby, Sweden, filled in less than 24 hours. Participants whipped up a red beet salad and sauce for the cured salmon featuring beets and dill from the Horse Lake farm Co-op. There is no doubt that the most fun was had

decorating the cakes with an assortment of raw veggies, shrimp, and egg. Creativity ran wild in this class and blurred the lines between art and food just as the inventor pastry chef Goran Gunnarsson intended. Not only are classes fun and hands-on but they are also free for participants. This pro-

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South Cariboo. If you would like to volunteer as an instructor or would simply love to attend a future class, contact Kimberly@ caribooliteracy or 250706-3143. Kimberly VanceLundsbye is the Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy immigrant settlement services co-ordinator.

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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.

Vanderburgh & Company is looking for a legal assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a law firm, preferably handling solicitor matters.

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Homes for Rent

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

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Private Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030, Local.

Commercial/ Industrial 1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224. FOR RENT. Light Industrial bay / shop. 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Great for workshop, storage, autobody or similar. Heated, over-head door. (250) 808 7722

Real Estate

BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149

100 MILE 3 bdrm house near school. NS. NP. Renovated. $1100/mon. includes utilities. 250-395-1311. Avail. now. 105 MILE, 3 bdrm, 1 bath on 1 acre. $830/mo incl water & wood stove as backup heat. Hydro and Gas not included, 250-395-4602. 2 BDRM, 1 bath, newer log home on 20 acres, between Clinton & 100 Mile House, all appl, fenced yard, $1050/mo. Ref reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 250-459-7059

Room & Board Available immediately, includes: HDTV, internet, telephone, washer, dryer, near bus stop & 99 Mile Market. Call 250-395-4401

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Food Products

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Acreage for Sale

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3 BDRM duplex in Forest Grove. $700/month + utilities. Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate occupancy 250-397-2754.

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Misc Services

DO you need a BCCSA certified external auditor to conduct your COR audit or perhaps safety training and safety consulting services? Then call Can Do Safety Ltd. at 250 983 2385 or email johncooper@candosafety.com.

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DRIVE ESTATES, #50 $700./mo Double Wide. Call 250-395-3268

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Repairs

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Taxes: 100 MILE, Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tools are retiring! Plumbing, carpentry much to choose from! 265 Evergreen Cres.Oct 3, 9am-2pm

Ph: 250-706-8565 Please call first

Feed & Hay Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. & evenings. Deliveries available (250)398-2805

Cariboo Pet Crematorium Est. 1997

Hand crafted urns complete with name plate.

250-395-3330 Private or Group

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Auction Antique & Collectableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sun, Oct 18th, 1pm. Furniture, jewelry, coins, toys, tools and more. Consign today. 250-545-3259.Vernon, B.C. doddsauction.com

Misc. for Sale 2000W Generator $200.00, (2)265/75-16 Winter tires $200.00 3 wheel wheelbarrow $80.00. 250-456-7572 BLAZE KING Catalyst Wood stove with fan. Used 3 winters. New cost $3800 asking $1800 obo. 250-395-2524

$0.00 FOREST GROVE, Huge sale, lots of western decor, something for everyone. 4542 Bakken Rd. Sat, Oct 3 & Sun Oct 4, 9am -2pm.

Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE of 1 FOR LEASE Page 1500-10,000 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Buildings â&#x20AC;˘ Good Locations Multiple Zoning â&#x20AC;˘ Lots of Parking

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