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Incumbent MP Cathy McLeod and supporter Claude Richmond watched the results come in from across the country at the Conservative campaign office in Kamloops. McLeod retained her seat in the House of Commons as the representative for the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Riding.

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“There was certainly a mood from Canadians – it was time to change” Gaven Crites Free Press

Incumbent Conservative MP Cathy McLeod held onto her seat in the Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo in the federal election on Oct. 19, but saw a double digit decline in her support from the previous election. Voter turnout was at least 74 per cent in this riding with 69,534 of 93,877 registered electors casting a ballot. McLeod won with 35.2 per cent of the vote (24,444 total), a close to 17 per cent decline from 2011. A big Liberal surge split the centre-left vote in the local riding. NDP candidate Bill Sundhu was second place, receiving 30.8 per cent (21,400) and Liberal candidate Steve Powrie got 30.5 per cent (21,197), a dramatic increase from the party’s five per cent in the riding in 2011. Green Party candidate Matt Greenwood took 3.8 per cent (2,493). Nationally, the Liberal Party, with Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau at the helm, made a rather impressive ascension, from third place in 2011 to a first-place majority government with 184 seats in 2015. The Conservatives won 99, the NDP 44, the Bloc Quebecois 10 and the Green Party one. Preliminary results show

more than 68 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot across the country, a more than seven per cent jump from 2011, the highest turnout since 1993. McLeod, who was first elected in 2008, has never been a member of the official opposition. She says her re-election is “bittersweet” considering the national result. Her message to voters in the 100 Mile House area is a thanks to her volunteers, adding she will ensure the needs of rural and Interior communities will be “well-voiced” in Ottawa. Asked if that will be more difficult now that she’s no longer a member of the ruling party, McLeod says she will find out over time, and she’s not going to “pre-judge” anything. “What I always did appreciate was a number of my caucus represented rural areas, so that was always part of our discussions. It’s my job as a member of the opposition to ensure all voices of Canada are heard.” Stephen Harper resigned as Conservative Party leader following the election. McLeod agrees it was time for Harper to step down after nearly a decade as Prime Minister. She says it’s too early to speculate who will replace him. “There was certainly a mood from Canadians – it was time to change.”

Urology service back in 100 Mile House

100 Mile House is receiving urology services again thanks to a group of local residents and politicians being persistent in their advocacy for patients in the South Cariboo. Interior Health (IH) announced the return of the service on Oct. 15, noting urologists from Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops are travelling to 100 Mile District General Hospital to provide urology services. Interior Health acknowledged the commitment of urologists from [RIH] and the contributions of the South Cariboo Health Foundation

[SCHF] and Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District, allowed IH to launch an innovative outreach program that will allow patients of the Cariboo region to access urology care closer to home. However, it was a long, hard-fought battle by the SCHF, which had been offering $230,000 for funding a local urologist, equipment costs and about two years of operation, for close to two years. The issue came to a head when IH acute services director Peter Du Toit reported on program funding in the

community at an April 15 District of 100 Mile House council meeting. Mayor Mitch Campsall blasted Du Toit for IH “continually putting up barriers” to local health-care needs and added residents are tired of being treated like “second-class citizens.” Du Toit said IH had looked at this “high-profile” proposal in its 2014/15 financial plans and will “very definitely” review it again for 2015/16 – but there is simply no available operating funds from the ministry for “new programs.” Campsall snapped back that the

program is “not new” and had been in place locally before IH cancelled it. Eight days later (April 23), CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett, who noted she had championed for the return of urology service along with the SCHF, announced IH had approved a urology program for 100 Mile District General Hospital. Urology is a specialty that involves the treatment of conditions of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. It is estimated that approximately Continued on A7

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Candidates weigh in following historic election

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The red wave that swept the Liberal Party into a majority government was felt in the KamloopsThompson-Cariboo riding – but not enough to dislodge Conservative Party incumbent Cathy McLeod in the federal election on Oct. 19. McLeod won the local riding with 35.2 per cent of the vote, but her support dropped about 17 per cent from the last election results four years ago. The Liberal Party, meanwhile, with candidate Steve Powrie, saw a significant 25 per cent increase in support here from 2011.

Powrie finished third with 30.5 per cent of the vote, just behind NDP candidate Bill Sundhu in second with 30.8 per cent. The 2015 campaign, at 78 days, was the longest in modern Canadian history. Nationally, incoming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau led the Liberals from a thirdplace party with 34 seats to a first-place majority government with 184. Sundhu says the NDP, which went from 103 to 44 seats, both locally and nationally got caught up in the Liberal “tsunami” across the country. Dave Eagles photos/Kamloops This Week “The desire for change [from the government of NDP federal candidate Bill Sundhu checked out the polling numbers as they came Stephen Harper] was strong in at his campaign office in Kamloops. Sundhu finished second in the race for the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Riding.

and Canadians decided the Liberal Party was the safer bet. “Locally, we ran a very strong campaign, a very dynamic campaign. We knocked on over 22,000 doors. Our fundraising was at record levels. But, I think in the end, the progressive parties split the vote and the strong Liberal showing across the country caught us in this riding.” Powrie says the future of Canada looks great with a less divisive and more progressive leader in Justin Trudeau, but adds that with new power comes “huge responsibility.” “People are putting all of their marbles into that [Liberal] basket in a massive swing of the pendulum.... There’s an energy and vitality right now that makes it Liberal candidate Steve Powrie celebrated with his son Tay, back left, his wife Rhonda, middle, and his daughter Brianna, right, as the polling numbers came in on Election Night at his campaign office in Kamloops. Powrie finished a close third in the race for the riding.

with proportional representation is in the best interest of the country. To bring that point home, Greenwood says he didn’t even vote for himself on Oct. 19. Since he didn’t believe he had a shot at winning the race, he voted strategically for the

candidate he thought had the best chance at unseating the Conservative candidate, not the party that most reflected his political views. “I never want to make that calculation again. I don’t want anybody else to ever have to make that calculation again.”

Green Party candidate in the 2004 federal election Grant Fraser, left, shared a laugh with Election 2015 candidate Matt Greenwood at the Green Party campaign office on Oct. 19. Greenwood finished fourth at the polls.

exciting to think about government.” Among the main things he sees the Liberals doing are shifting the focus of the economy with more investment in green technology, making Canada more collaborative and inclusive on the world stage, improving the tone of government at home, and reforming the electoral system by bringing in proportional representation. “I truly believe the Liberals are going to get us to that point. It’s not going to happen overnight, but you have four years of majority.” Local Green Party candidate Matt Greenwood, who received 3.8 per cent of the vote, says replacing the first -past-the-post electoral system

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ONLINE BANKING ENDORSED At their recent board meeting in Forest Grove, Cariboo Regional District (CRD) directors endorsed a resolution to allow online banking options for residents. This new process will improve bill payment options for homeowners and will add efficiencies in CRD financial processes. Check the CRD website (cariboord.ca) for updates and further information.

FIRST NATIONS HEALTH ADVISOR Dr. Danièle Behn Smith has been appointed as the province’s new aboriginal health physician adviser, announced provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall. Dr. Behn Smith will work alongside Dr. Kendall and deputy provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to provide independent advice and support to the Ministry of Health on First Nations and Aboriginal health issues. In support of the ministry’s strategic agenda, Dr. Behn Smith will focus on closing the gap in health outcomes between First Nations and other British Columbians. She started in the role Oct. 13, 2015.

MOUNT POLLEY NEWS Cariboo Regional District (CRD) directors have reviewed the Mount Polley PostEvent Environmental Impact Assessment – Key Findings Report prepared by Golder Associates Limited. The report focused on The Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s approach to the restoration and remediation of the area impacted by the tailings facility breach. The full text of the report can be viewed on the CRD website at cariboord.ca on the Sept. 11, 2015 agenda.

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Powrie wins! (youth vote)

100 Mile youth participate in informative Student Vote Gaven Crites Free Press

The Liberal Party’s Steve Powrie unseated Cathy McLeod and is the new MP for the Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo Riding – if it were up to the 32 underage youth who casted ballots in a mock vote in 100 Mile House coinciding with the federal election last week. The Liberals won 31 per cent of the vote; the NDP was second with 28 per cent; the Conservatives were third with 22 per cent; and the Green Party won 19 per cent in the Student Vote at the Youth Zone in 100 Mile House, which took place Oct. 14-16. The parallel election for students under the voting age wasn’t really about winners or losers, however, but part of a Canada-wide program facilitated by a non-partisan organization, CIVIX, which tries to engage youth in the

political process. Kira Mitchell says she helped organize the local vote as a more interactive way to engage youth in voting, politics, and campaign issues at the federal and local level. “We all know adults are interested in talking about political issues and things like that, but voting for young adults is so low [38.8 per cent for ages 18–24 in 2011]. It’s a great way to provide experience and exposure and familiarize youth with the process of voting. It’s pretty intimidating going into the real voting stations.” An official-looking Elections Canada cardboard ballot box and voting screen were set up in the popular youth hangout on Taylor Way beside Highway 97, and a big map of the electoral ridings across the country was tacked to the wall beside a chalkboard listing the names of federal party leaders and local candidates in

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Keona Corbeil, 14, participated in a Student Vote at the Youth Zone in 100 Mile House on Oct. 15. The parallel election – or “mock vote” – for students under the voting age coincided with the federal election and is part of a Canada-wide program facilitated by CIVIX, a non-partisan organization that tries to engage youth in the political process.

their respective party’s colourful screed, below the question “Who will you vote for?” The initiative helped open up discussion topics, Mitchell says, specifically sparking conversations about youth employment, different levels of government, minimum wage and legalizing

marijuana. “We can further the discussion, bringing the discussion they would have with their circle of friends to a higher level: why the government wants to or why it doesn’t want to and how it affects taxes. [Opening up] a whole bunch of different perspectives on the issues.”

Aboriginal education funds under spent School District #27 (SD27) trustees have requested permission to under spend its budget for aboriginal education by $109,206, but this isn’t unusual. SD27 chair Tanya Guenther says it not uncommon to have more in the province’s targeted school board funding than can be used in the program. “It’s usually about that same amount [of under spent money], or between $80,000 and $100,000 if we look back over the past number of years.” This also happens fairly regularly in various other programs with targeted funding, she explains. Guenther notes under spent money in its general operating fund stays in

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the budget and shows as a surplus for the year, but targeted funding requires permission to under spend from the Ministry of Education. “As soon as we send the letter, then it gets turned around and we are able to make sure it gets utilized in the current year with other projects and things of that nature.” The challenge for using the full funding in delivering its aboriginal education, which is also laid out in the letter to Education Minister Mike Bernier, is the difficulty in finding qualified staff willing to work in isolated locations, she says. “Between 80 and 90 per cent of our budget is tied up in staffing. So what Continued on A7

Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School also took part in the Student Vote. Of the 115 votes cast at the local high school, Powrie took 45 per cent, Bill Sundhu of the NDP took 21 per cent; McLeod had 20 per cent; and Matt Greenwood of the Green Party had 13 per cent.

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Responding to a complaint about a nuisance bear on South Green Lake Road earlier this month, 100 Mile House Conservation Officer (CO) Colin Kravontka set up a live bear trap in the neighborhood and the bear was locked in the cage within a couple of hours. The young bear had been wandering around the far end of the lake for a few months with a sow, but it started prowling around by itself looking for food for about a month before being trapped. The resident, who called the Conservation Officer Services, notes the bear was getting “a little too brave,” as it was visiting homes in search of food – going through gardens and composters, looking for garbage and knocking over barbecues. When the bear got inside of a friend’s car and ripped open a bag of garbage and laundry, they decided the bear was getting too aggressive and the call was made. After being trapped, the bear was taken away and dispatched. COs don’t try to relocate bears any more for a couple of reasons, Kravontka says, adding

they just find their way back to the area where they were trapped. “Once a bear becomes habituated to fruit trees, pet food, compost and bird feeders and getting their source of food from there, you can’t get them off it, and even if you relocate them, they’ll keep coming back.” He notes they have so many bears in the area, COs have nowhere to put any relocated bears. “If we put a small bear in anywhere, it’s either going to get killed or pushed out [of the area]. If we put a big bear in, it’s either going to push another bear out or kill whatever’s there. They are territorial that way.” Kravontka says the real story is people need to start managing their attractants ... it’s a problem in all of the outlying areas. “Because these bears have accessed garbage and fruit.... Until people start removing these attractants, the bears are going to keep coming back and they will be dispatched. “People not removing these attractants are killing these bears.” Noting it’s late in the season, he explains the bears are serious about getting fat stored up for hibernation and they are very protective about their food

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This young nuisance bear was caught in a live bear trap after it had been prowling around South Green Lake homes looking for food. Because it had become habituated and aggressive, it had to be destroyed.

sources, so they are going to get aggressive. “It’s a very important [to remove attractants]. It’s the same message we keep putting out to the media outlets and to people, but they don’t seem to hear it or understand it or want to heed it. They can’t grasp the concept that a fed bear is a dead bear, Kravontka says. “There’s transfer sites out there they can take their garbage; they can lock it up and secure it; remove their bird feeders; keep their pet foods inside; watch what they throw in their compost; and remove their fruit off the trees and ground. “So it’s all about people managing what they’ve got out there, but people are very lax. Some people enjoy having bears wandering around and it’s great when they’re

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doing their natural thing, but as soon as they start showing up on their decks to get at their groceries or pet food, then they’re not very keen about having them there.” Kravontka says COs don’t want to start ticketing people for leaving out attractants, but he has done it in the past. “We get calls from people about bears being in their garbage for the third time that week, or this is the third time they have been getting in their fruit, and then they want us to come out and get them. “Well, it’s sad, and they have already taught those bears bad habits.”

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New urology outreach service launched for local hospital

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325 Cariboo patients receive diagnostic cystoscopies at RIH each year. Some of these patients require multiple cystoscopies for conditions, such as ongoing cancer surveillance.

Now, many patients will be able to receive a portion, or even all, of their urological care in 100 Mile House. This will enable some patients to have a consultation and cystoscopy during one visit, ensuring the delivery of care

Lack of trained staff available in rural locations

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happens is we might have staff members who are away who we are not able to replace. Quite often that is a lot of what the under spent funds are at the end of the year.” The school board chair notes she does not get a sense that this is a big issue of concern to the trustees, as it is a typical occurrence. “It is an ongoing challenge, not something new, and not something that is just regarding the targeted funding.” Meanwhile, the trustees are generally satisfied with the aboriginal education SD27 delivers now, Guenther adds.

for Cariboo residents without having to make multiple threeto four-hour trips to Kamloops. Patients will access this new service through a referral from their family physician. Three urologists from RIH will share a rotation of travel to 100 Mile House, two to three times per month, for nine months of the year (winter months will generally be excluded due to variable weather conditions). The primary focus of these trips will be to perform a diagnostic cystoscopy clinic. They will also perform minor surgical procedures such as vasectomies and circumcisions, and will administer hormone therapy for patients with prostate cancer. Patients whose con-

sultation reveals a need for a cystoscopy may be able to have the procedure performed the same day in 100 Mile House. However, most patients requiring consultation and follow-up visits will still need to travel to Kamloops, and most minor and all major surgeries will still be performed at RIH. This new outreach service represents an investment of approximately $342,400, which includes a $300,000 contribution shared between the South Cariboo Health Foundation (60 per cent) and the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (40 per cent) for the equipment that will support this service locally. This also includes an ongoing annual commitment of $42,400 by IH.

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Change is coming

hen the number of voters is up in a federal election, it’s a clear indication Canadians are determined to make their ballots count, and that generally means they want a change in government. The first indication that change was in the air was when we learned 3.6 million Canadians cast ballots during the four-day advance polling option over the Thanksgiving long weekend – an increase of 71 per cent over the 2011 federal election, during which there were only three days of advanced polls. While the Big 3 party leaders - incumbent Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and NDP leader Tom Mulcair – continually changed positions in the popularity during the 78-day election campaign, but Trudeau, our prime minister-designate, was the runaway favourite in the final 10 days. When Trudeau swept all of the seats in Atlantic Canada early on Election Day (Oct. 19) it became clear the Liberals were setting the table for what is now being referred to as the “red tide.” When the polls closed in British Columbia, the Liberals had a majority government with 184 seats, while the Conservatives took 99, the NDP grabbed 44, the Bloc Quebecois had 10 and the Green Party retained one seat in the House of Commons. Locally, incumbent Conservative MP Cathy McLeod held on to her seat, while NDP Bill Sundhu took second, and Liberal Steve Powrie finished third in a close race for second, followed by Green Party candidate Matt Greenwood who was a distant fourth. Obviously, the “anybody-but-Harper” sentiment of the much of the electorate played a major factor in the election outcome across the country. Much of that had to do with Trudeau’s positive and inclusive messages compared to Harper’s arrogant and divisive tone since he won a majority in 2011. Following the election, the Conservative Party issues a statement that Harper had resigned as the party leader, but he was staying on as the MP for his Calgary riding. It was not surprising the bully of the political sand box tossed away the leadership mantle after the tremendous thumping he received from the Liberals led by Trudeau. Perhaps Harper couldn’t stand the thought of being the Opposition leader of a majority government led by a man he considered a political upstart riding the coattails of his famous father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau. The prime minister-designate has a lot of work ahead of him and he has to find a way to fulfil all of the promises he made during the campaign. These include changes not only at home – scrapping the Tories’ approval of Northern Gateway Pipeline and running three consecutive deficit budgets – but also internationally – pulling out of the bombing missions in Iraq and taking another look at the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would likely be an issue with our United States partner.

B.C. helps right historical wrongs with new curriculum Bamboo Shoots: Chinese Canadian Legacies in B.C. part of school studies Learning from the past to prevent future discrimination was on the lesson plan when I joined the back-to-school crowd earlier this month to introduce a new curriculum supplement for Grade 5 and 10 students: Bamboo Shoots: Chinese Canadian Legacies in B.C. As the most ethnically diverse province in Canada, British Columbia is known for its multiculturalism and respect for people of different cultures and backgrounds – in fact, that is partly why my family emigrated here over 25 years ago. But it wasn’t always this way. Early Chinese pioneers came to B.C. because they heard this province welcomed diversity. But when more than 15,000 Chinese arrived during the early 1880s, they were denied the rights and privileges of other immigrants, including citizenship. This was a shameful chapter for B.C. and that’s why,

in 2014, a formal apology to the development on behalf of all members of this province. of the B.C. legislature was I am especially proud of the made to Chinese Canadians vivid tapestry of stories that for historical are woven within wrongs by past the curriculum’s governments. lesson plans. At provincePhotos, archival w i d e poems and even consultations, a printable card we asked British game bring the Columbians history of this what the apology province to life, should look challenging like and the students to over whelming consider the consensus at GUEST SHOT deep roots of every forum dis cr iminat ion Teresa Wat was the need to and the longintegrate this term effects it forgotten chapter has on all British of B.C.’s Chinese Columbians. Canadian history into our With the help of B.C. educational curriculum. teachers, Open School BC, Starting this year a dark the Royal British Columbia chapter of B.C.’s history Museum and the Legacy is explored in new online Initiatives Advisory Council, lesson plans and teaching my ministry is proud of the tools titled, Bamboo collaboration and historical Shoots. The classroom knowledge that went materials reflect B.C.’s rich into Bamboo Shoots. The multicultural heritage and supplement is also accessible the immense social, cultural to the general public, and economic contributions ensuring global audiences Chinese Canadians made can also learn from this

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chapter of B.C.’s history. Bamboo Shoots marks an important milestone in B.C.’s ongoing goal to create a meaningful legacy for all British Columbians when addressing historical wrongs against Chinese Canadians. Other milestones include: • A list of places British Columbians have nominated as historically important to Chinese Canadian history. • A pilot project creating the first computerized inventory of Chinese historical records and artifacts in B.C., showcasing the rich cultural history of Chinese Canadians in this province. We can’t undo the past but we can move forward and leave a legacy for future generations to learn from. Bamboo Shoots will help today’s generation ensure that the wrongful acts of the past are not repeated in British Columbia’s future. Teresa Wat is the Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism.

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To the editor: I’m writing regarding the story, headlined Local issues lined up for lobbying; more timber cuts released, physiotherapists sought, on page A4 of the Sept. 24 edition of the Free Press. I have lived in Canada since 2002 (Canadian citizen since 2008) at 108 Mile Ranch, BC. I am a qualified German physiotherapist with over 8,000 hours of practice. Due to the aforesaid, I have

received an immigration approval from the Canadian Embassy in Germany together with the promise of the possibility to be able to immediately work in Canada as a physiotherapist. Since the first day of my immigration, I have tried unsuccessfully to be recognized with my education background as a physiotherapist. I am not surprised there is a need for physiotherapists in Canada, if the current physiother-

apists in this area (from Germany, Switzerland and Sweden) are not recognized. It would be more efficient and faster for the patients if the educated therapists – who are living in this country – would be able to work in their profession. It is a shame that this current situation is fought at the expense of the patients. Those patients have to wait at the best up to eight weeks for an appointment and treatments. This

Thoughts on blackout, nanny state To the editor: Re: Urban society slides into helplessness (B.C. Views, Sept. 10) Thanks for the article on the way society cannot handle any small upsets to the status quo. I remember the big windstorm of 2006, which incidentally was in December. I was a 60-plus senior at the time, and my power was out in a residential area of Colwood for fiveand-a-half days, as our two-house power line was not a high priority in the queue. I watched the BC Hydro trucks go by day after day, waiting my turn for reconnection. Fortunately, I have a wood stove that can heat my house, boil water and cook food. It does get tiresome living by candlelight, but I had my disaster radio nearby to listen to the

local station give updates on how BC Hydro was doing. Most of my freezer contents were moved to friends’ homes, and my garden shed became my refrigerator. Anyone with common sense can understand the repair crews work tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible, and perhaps the media could help by reminding people they need to fend for themselves for several days if the major earthquake ever occurs. Calling 911 just clogs up the lines and can stop people from getting through with real emergencies. Whatever will we do when the “big one” comes? Margaret Mercer Colwood

can not be in the interest of the Canadian health-care system. The politicians who are now in charge need to be held accountable. It is ridiculous how the politicians try to not be responsible. The only person who was trying was Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett, but all of her efforts were unfortunately unsuccessful. It is time to stop complaining on TV and in the newspapers.

We can pay to become Blue Jays To the editor: Professional baseball is just one of many super profitable forms of entertainment. Lately, Canadians have been going bananas over the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s kind of odd don’t you think when only three of the Blue Jay players are Canadians and Toronto is the city most of us love to hate. We have an inherent craving to be a member of a distinct tribe, especially if the champions of our chosen tribe have a chance at putting the boots to the champions of some other tribe. Professional sports give

ordinary people an opportunity to be warriors, to live and die with their tribe, without risking physical pain or injury. Billy Flynn, the cunning lawyer in the movie Chicago, summed up our fascination with fantasy when he sang, “Give ‘em the old razzle dazzle. Razzle dazzle ‘em.... Give ‘em the old hocus pocus. Bead and feather ‘em. How can they see with sequins in their eyes?” Flynn was giving advice to showgirls, but they are also in the business of selling daydreams. Lloyd Atkins Vernon

It is time to finally give the educated physiotherapists in this country the chance to work in their profession so they can provide faster and better services for the patients. In 2005, a study by the Physiotherapeutic College showed that the German education is equal to the Canadian education. Rainer Meyer Certified German physiotherapist 108 Mile Ranch

Free Press thanked for support To the editor: I want to thank Chris Nickless and all the 100 Mile House Free Press staff for your tremendous support of children, youth and families in the South Cariboo. The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) greatly appreciates your in kind weekly contribution in articles, community calendar, Youth Zone banner and promotion of community events. You make a lasting, positive difference to the lives of families. Lisa De Paoli Executive director Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre

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Let’s get real about trade deals market for logs and U.S. lumber sales. line, down from 12.8 per cent in 2012. The 200-kilogram gorilla of the TPP It’s easy for comfortable First World burst out in the heat of the election folks to protest conditions in running campaign, and the Kim Campbell rule was shoe and cell phone factories in India or demonstrated again. Much of China, but the graph of extreme the discussion revolved around poverty in those countries alleged secrecy, as the legal text shows steep decline since 1990. of the deal won’t be out for some Trade and technology are lifting time to come. Protected farmers up the poorest of the world. downed their pitchforks, For B.C., withdrawing from counting their blessings, and Pacific Rim trade is unthinkable. their guaranteed compensation. We worry a lot about lumber and The NDP was forced to come copper and natural gas, but the out against the TPP, as it was TPP also opens up huge markets against trade deals with the U.S., for services, where much of Tom Mexico, Europe and others. But our economic future awaits. Fletcher it’s getting lonely for them as The question for us is the rest of the world moves on. simple. Can we compete Within days of the TPP deal, the World in health sciences, engineering, Bank issued one of its periodic reports architecture, digital media, and on “extreme poverty,” which it defines information technology? Do we want to? as an income of less than $1.90 U.S. a The TPP doesn’t change B.C.’s dependency day. And 2015 is the first year when on the U.S. As with NAFTA, our vital fewer than 10 per cent of the world’s lumber trade remains under a separate people remain below this global poverty agreement, which expired on Oct. 1.

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s the dust settles from Monday’s federal election, to paraphrase former prime minister Kim Campbell, it’s time to talk about serious issues again. The Conservatives were hoping to make 2015 a free trade election, by signing onto the world’s largest trade deal at the end of July. But things didn’t go as planned at the talks in Maui, and Canada was among the players that walked away from the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) table at that time. Then came five days of round-the-clock negotiations in Atlanta, with the United States pushing for a deal with Japan, Korea, Australia and other Pacific Rim powerhouses to normalize trade in 40 per cent of the world’s economy. And the TPP came together at the end of September. Canada and British Columbia essentially got what our governments were demanding, which was broad access to Pacific Rim markets and continued protection for nearly all of domestic dairy, poultry and egg markets. Also preserved was B.C.’s regulated

I’m told by federal and provincial officials that at this stage, the U.S. isn’t even taking our calls on the softwood lumber agreement, which Canada and B.C. want extended. Americans are preoccupied with the TPP and domestic politics. After decades of bitter legal actions from the American industry, the latest softwood deal has provided a rough peace. It set a floor price for B.C.’s allegedly subsidized lumber exports, with an export tax collected by Canada when the price went below the floor of $355 per thousand board feet. That money went back into our government general revenue. Higher prices meant no export tax was collected through 2014 and early 2015, and only five per cent as of September. Now that the agreement is expired, by default we have actual free trade in lumber for up to the next year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province Houston mother and daughter sentenced SMITHERS - A Houston mother and daughter have been banned from owning animals for 20 years under individual sentences handed down to them in the Smithers Provincial Court. Karin Adams, aged 43, and her 22-year-old daughter Catherine, were sentenced for animal cruelty and neglect offences relating to animals seized from their property by the BCSPCA on Aug. 28. 2014. Emaciation, poor living conditions, parasite infestation, lack of food, water and medical treatment were among the conditions affecting some of the dogs and horses in their care. Karin Adams pled guilty to two counts of causing or permitting an animal to be in distress, and was sentenced to two years of probation, subject to conditions, in addition to the 15 days jail time she had already served while in custody. Catherine Adams also pled guilty to two counts of causing or permitting an animal to be in distress, as well as one count of causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal and received a six-month conditional sentence to be served in the residence of a family member, followed by a three year probation order subject to a range of conditions. Both women have been banned from owning animals for 20 years and ordered to undergo counselling as a condition of their probation. They were also ordered to pay back $5,456 in veterinary costs to the BCSPCA. Fruitvale man killed in Kootenay Lake boat crash NELSON - RCMP say a 30-year-old Fruitvale man is dead after a boat struck a rock on Kootenay Lake near Riondel about 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct 11. The BC Coroners Service has identified the victim as David Larry Dale Jamieson. He was one of four people on board a seven-meter aluminum power boat that ran into rocks at the base of a steep rock face. He died at the scene while the other three people were taken to hospital with undisclosed injuries. Police from Kaslo and Creston responded along with other emergency services but have not disclosed any other details. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Creston RCMP at 250-428-9313 or Crime Stoppers.

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device was administered at the scene and the result was a “fail.” The driver requested a second test and the result was also a “fail.” The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. His vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.

Impaired driving On Oct. 17, CaribooChilcotin Traffic Services investigators were conducting impaired driving enforcement in 100 Mile House. A male driver of a Ford pick-up truck approached their checkstop. The driver showed symptoms of liquor con-

driver’s side tire let go causing the vehicle to swerve across southbound traffic and go into the ditch. The driver of the tractor trailer unit was examined at the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No charges are being considered at this time.

sumption. An approved screening device was used at the scene. The result was a “warn.” The driver’s history revealed that, because of previous breath samples, he was subject of an increased penalty of having a 30-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. His vehicle was seized and impounded.

Injury MVI On Oct. 15, police and emergency crews responded to a single vehicle incident (MVI) on McKinley Drive near Lac la Hache. The driver of an older Chrysler car lost control, left the roadway and impacted a tree. Both the driver

Tire let go On Oct. 16, police and emergency crews responded to a report of a tractor trailer unit that had gone into the ditch near Maze Lake Road on Highway 97. The investigation determined the front

Forestry, silviculture in UBCM lens

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In the wake of the pine beetle epidemic, reforestation in remote areas of the province and economic recovery for rural communities were among the successful resolutions passed at the recent Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference. The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) put forward the reforestation resolution, and the UBCM leadership voted to lobby to the province to take action on it. CRD chair Al Richmond says he is pleased that all the resolutions the regional district brought to the conference were passed, or attached to similar successful resolutions

because they all target important issues. One CRD resolution notes forest industries are the backbone of the region, and so with pine beetle compounded by climate change leading to reductions to the allowable annual cut (AAC), it calls on the province to support and fund more silviculture strategies to rehabilitate pine stands. Richmond explains when licensees harvest trees, they are required to replant those areas, but in remote areas – or after forest fires blast through the timber – there is no economic viability for them to do that. “We want to find some ways to increase ... opportunities for [a certain type of] silviculture.

Alexis Creek looking for culprits Alexis Creek RCMP requesting the assistance of the public to find the unknown people who went to the Raven Lake campsite and stole a generator, chainsaw and three jerry cans of fuel from the back of a camper’s pick-up truck. Another camper later reported his chainsaw was also stolen from his truck. This is one of many thefts that have occurred over the summer months at the Raven Lake campsite. The RCMP would like the campers to be aware of this issue and to ensure all valuables are locked and/or stored safely if camping at the Raven Lake campground. If you have any knowledge of this offence that might assist with the ongoing investigation, or know who is committing these offences, please call the Alexis Creek RCMP at 250-394-4211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. Crime Stoppers also subscribes to web tips at www.bccrimestoppers.com.

“What we have asked for, as in past conversations with [Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson], is to look at ways where, relative to people who want carbon credits, perhaps the efforts could be made [for] contributing to that kind of silviculture on some of these devastated lands.” Some other resolutions the CRD directors were pleased to see go through successfully were opening up the full AAC to markets, furthering Aboriginal reconciliation/ recognizing Orange Shirt Day, adding physiotherapy seats in classrooms, and putting a halt to a move toward downloading public building fire inspections onto local governments. Richmond says the latter would require

increased taxation and cause great difficultly in getting to remote areas on a regular basis. “We’ve just said ‘we can’t do this; it’s not going to be affordable’.” The AAC resolution is in response to BC Timber Sales (BCTS) holding back some timber the CRD wants to see marketed, he explains. “We want it to be a sustainable cut. We don’t want to suggest we can cut more and more and more, but we want to be sure that [BCTS] delivers its full cut ... so it can be processed.” Overall, it was a good conference, he explains. “It was a busy time, of course. For some of our newer directors it was a lot to take in ... but they all did well. “And, we had a good conversation with the Premier Christy Clark on tourism.”

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Jolly Old Saint Nick will, in fact, be paying 100 Mile House a visit, thanks to two timely volunteers. With news the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce wasn’t putting on the popular long-running Santa Claus Parade event this year, local residents Cheralyn Herrman and Kristy Anderson kindly volunteered their services to take on the annual night of festivities on Nov. 20. The Santa Claus Parade saw a good turnout last year.

Families lined Birch Avenue and children collected candy during the procession of two dozen floats and decorated vehicles, with the star of the show, Santa Claus, anchoring the annual event. Local merchants hold a Moonlight Madness shopping extravaganza after the parade. South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce members, longtime organizers of the event, are happy the new volunteers stepped up. The Chamber

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Eradicating polio a Rotary Club priority ‘Huge event’ to commemorate World Polio Day on Oct. 24

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Rotary Club of 100 Mile House president Wolfgang Paasche is bringing attention to a global health initiative that is close to wiping a debilitating disease off the planet. Much has been accomplished in the last 25 years towards the worldwide eradication of polio (poliomyelitis), a highly infectious disease that mainly affects children under five years of age, and in some cases leads to irreversible paralysis. However, a last push is needed to get rid of the disease completely, says Paasche, ahead of World Polio Day on Oct. 24.

The Rotary Club of 100 $200 each. Mile House has been a regu“$500 is enough to immular contributor to the Global nize 5,000 children,” says Polio Eradication Initiative, Paasche. “We’re not quite which was started in done [fighting 1988 and has since polio] yet and we helped to eliminate have to finish it. We 99 per cent of cases have to give it a last worldwide. little push. If anyThe initiative one wants to learn is spearheaded more or be part of it, by national governments, the WOLFGANG contact any Rotarian you know.” World Health PAASCHE In September, the Organization, Rotary International, the World Health Organization United States Centers declared Africa’s last poliofor Disease Control and endemic country, Nigeria, Prevention (CDC), UNICEF, polio-free, leaving only two and supported by key part- countries which have never ners, including the Bill and stopped the virus: Pakistan and Afghanistan, says a Melinda Gates Foundation. To date, Rotary clubs Rotary International press from around the world have release. “In 1988, when Rotary contributed more than $1.4 billion to ending polio. A and its partners committed donation of $100 to End Polio to eradicating the disease, Now will be doubled by the polio paralyzed more than Canadian Government and 350,000 children per year the Bill and Melinda Gates in 125 countries – or, more Foundation, which will add than 1,000 per day. Since that

time, the number of polio cases has been reduced by 99.9 per cent, with less than 50 cases in two countries to date in 2015.” According to the WHO, as

long as a single child remains infected, children in all countries are at risk of contracting polio. “Failure to eradicate polio from these last remaining

strongholds could result in as many as 200,000 new cases every year, within 10 years, all over the world.” For more information, visit www.endpolio.org.

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The late Sally Kelleher was very much involved in the Forest Grove community and events, but also enjoyed gardening and creating pretty much any type of crafts. In 2014, the Forest Grove Walking Group (FGWG) took on the task of selling her extensive craft collection, courtesy of her

husband, Marshall Kelleher. A special bank account was set up – the Sally Kelleher Fund – and all proceeds were to go to the Forest Grove Elementary School. On Oct 5, members of the FGWG attended the Community and Parents Advisory Council meeting, to present a $500 cheque, raised through sales and donations. Some leftover items were given to the school for decoration purposes or to be added to their annual Christmas Shopping event. Halloween fun The Forest Grove Volunteer Fire

Department (FGVFD) fundraiser on Sept 26, 2015, accrued enough money to go ahead with this year’s Halloween fireworks and the Children’s Christmas Party. Hotdogs (provided by Butcher Bob) and hot chocolate (supplied by Tim Hortons) will kick off the annual celebrations in front of the Forest Grove Community Hall (4489 Eagle Creek Rd.) at 7 p.m. Everybody is invited to attend and mingle, before the FGVFD members set off their always spectacular fireworks. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #261-Forest Grove

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Steelin” (Mark Allen) – no cover charge. Curling news Pete Van Osch is currently in the process of getting the ice ready for the 2015/16 curling sea-

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Local guitar maker keeps old tradition alive Thorne: making beautiful music the old-fashioned way

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Local musician and cabinetmaker Peter Thorne first heard about cigar box guitars when he was seven. Little did he know that one day he would be building them. “I wanted a guitar, and my grandfather handed me a wooden cigar box and said people made guitars out of these. I pounded away at it, but just cracked the wood.” Cigar box guitars date back to the middle of the 19th century when people who couldn’t afford to buy a guitar began using empty wooden cigar boxes as resonators. Thorne says he became interested in them three years ago, when local singer and guitarist Candace Copley visited him at his home recording studio. She mentioned a book she’d seen about the history of the cigar box guitar, and Thorne, who wasn’t doing much at the time, was intrigued. April Roberts photo “Candace knew I was a musician and a woodworker, Local musician and cabinetmaker Peter Thorne holds one of the 20 and figured this was something I should check out, and cigar box guitars he’s built over the past three years, upholding a tradiI had always wanted a smaller project to make.” tion that dates back to the 1840s.

Although wooden cigar boxes are still available, they’re often the wrong size, so he makes his own resonators out of mahogany. His guitars are either three- or four-string, which is traditional for cigar box guitars. “The three-stringers are the most common. They’re more simple and are preferred for blues music.” Thorne says there are no real rules when it comes to tuning and playing the instruments. “You can tune them any way you like. Four-stringers can be tuned to sound similar to a ukulele or mandolin.” He estimates it would take three eight-hour days to make one basic guitar. He hopes to get other people interested, via a demonstration at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Oct. 30. If he can get five to 10 students interested, he will hold a workshop and supply the materials needed for students to build their own guitars. Thorne says he’s built around 20 cigar box guitars in the last three years, most of which he’s sold. He plans to build more over the winter, to sell at music festivals next year, and will also be branching out. “I plan to make two cigar box ukuleles. That’s my winter project.”

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Dylan McNeil is following a dream in the midst of a new beginning, and that could be a very good thing for the the six-foot 15-year-old 100 Mile House forward and his Thompson Blazers teammates. The Kamloopsbased British Columbia Major Midget League (BCMML) club's history is “one of futility”, and changes needed to be made, explains coach Don Schultz, the former head coach of the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack who took over as bench boss with the longstruggling Blazers this season. “This team has not had a great history its last eight or nine years. We're trying to change that and change the culture.” That means Schultz and his new coaching staff are doing their best to build a viable and attractive program for player development; to curtail an exodus of young Kamloops talent and recruit players that compete every shift; to change the mindset that losing is OK. The end goal is a winning product that pumps out good young hockey prospects every year. “We've been battling history,” Shultz says. “But, all things considered, it's been a decent start. We'd like to see more wins in the win column obviously, but you know, we have showed signs where the guys are starting to buy in.” The Blazers are currently in ninth place of 11 teams, a couple games in hand, with two wins, four loses and two ties in eight games. McNeil has two goals and four penalty minutes. McNeil is the only player in the BCMML

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who calls 100 Mile House home. As a youngster he played minor hockey here, but spent the last two seasons playing on more competitive teams in Williams Lake and Penticton. While McNeil says

he's coming off an admittedly subpar year in the Okanagan Hockey Academy, coach Schultz says the young forward has been a good acquisition for Kamloops this season, and Western Hockey League teams should

probably start taking note of the growing boy. McNeil trained hard and had a very good camp; he's learning he's got size and it can be to his advantage. He has a lot of potential, but the work never stops at hockey's elite

levels, and the atmosphere Schultz is trying to create with a reinvigorated focus on hard work and development should help players with high expectations and big aspirations like McNeil succeed. McNeil is in his first

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FAST bytes year of midget hockey, he's in Grade 10, and he talks about eventually playing collegiate level hockey in the U.S. It's clear hockey is a huge part of his life, something he lives and breathes, “all day, everyday.” The BCMML is a competitive place filled with big guys and WHL draft picks, he says. “It's really intense. The coaches are always on us. It's tough. There are hard practices, but it's always a good time being around the boys.” It was really exciting for him to make the team, he adds, and it's where he wants to be. While he talks a little about his future beyond midget hockey, it's still early in the 2015-16 season, and, like any serious player, it seems McNeil's primary focus now is on contributing as a player, winning and making playoffs. “I'm hoping to get back on track this season, get some points and help out the team.” For helping him along the way, McNeil thanks his former 100 Mile House minor hockey coaches, Wade Balbirnie and the late Kyle Moore, for showing him determination, confidence and respect. Also, his trainer Kam Taylor of Focused Fitness for preparing him for tryouts. He says he couldn't have done it without their help. Asked about McNeil's future in hockey, Schultz says that how far McNeil goes will be determined by the work he puts in. “Based on what I've seen this year, I like his upside and his skating ability. He's really going to have to train hard and commit to being a player, but I would encourage Western Hockey League teams to have a good look at him. I think at some point... by the time he's [17 years old], he could be quite a player.

B-BALL CIRCUS The Harlem Crowns are bringing their comical and entertaining brand of basketball to Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Nov. 2. The high-flying team from Oakland is tipping off against the boys basketball team, along with some teachers, at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the athletics programs at PSO. Advanced tickets are $6 for students and $9 for adults and can be purchased at the PSO office. Admission at the door is $10. Children six and under are free. Similar to the Harlem Globetrotters, the Harlem Crowns are known for their version of “Clownball”.

ATOM HOCKEY The Bridge Lake Electric atom development Wranglers played in Kamloops on Oct. 16. Easton Mills scored two goals for 100 Mile in the 7-2 loss. Assists were made by Trey Pacheco (2) and Gibson Fast. Coach Pat Simms says the team practiced hard before the game. “We did improve and will continually get better. The game could have been different, minus a couple penalties and mental mistakes.”

PEEWEE HOCKEY A 100 Mile House peewee hockey team, sponsored by A&M Towing, won its first game of the season against Ashcroft. The score was 6-3. Kyson Hopson scored four goals and Colby Glen scored two goals. Jade Paul and Hopson made assists.

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Free Press Carrier Needed For Route in 100 Mile House w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Monika Paterson photo w w The Lac la Hache Tomahawks started the 2015-16 CIHL season with two losses, including a close game against their East Division w w rivals, the Williams Lake Stampeders, on Oct. 17. w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w The Lac la Hache (2), Donovan Nicholas game. w w Tomahawks went toe- and Xavier Stump put Lac la Hache and the w w w to-toe but came up the Tomahawks on the Quesnel Kangaroos will w w short, 8-7, against the board with goals against meet twice this week – w w w East Division champs their division rivals. in Quesnel on Oct. 23 w w Here’s what’s happening with w to open their Central Sellars made 38 saves and in Lac la Hache on w your Wranglers Hockey Team… w w Interior Hockey League in the high-scoring Oct. 24. w w season on Oct. 17. NEXT HOME GAMES w w 100 Mile House & w w Lac la Hache got Friday, Oct. 30 at 7pm District w w ripped 10-2 by the Minor Hockey VS w w Smithers Steelheads in Association w w their home opener at Box 487, 100 Mile House, BC w w AND V0K 2E0 w w the Rolf Zeis Memorial w w Phone: (250) 395-4344 Fax: (250) 395-4314 Arena on Oct. 18. A w w E-mail: admin@100mileminorhockey.com Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7pm fundraiser at the game w w w w raised over $2,500 for SCHEDULE: OCT. 22 – OCT. 29, 2015 w w Brayden Swampy, 18, VS w w who is in Vancouver w w Thursday, October 22 w w General Hospital fol5:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS w w 6:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY 3 & 4 (P) lowing a serious motor w w 7:15pm-8:15pm MIDGET HOUSE (P) Costume Contest vehicle incident in 100 w w & Pumpkin Carving w w Mile House on Oct. 7. w w Friday, October 23 Tickets available at the door, arrive early to get Against Smithers, w w 5:45pm-7:15pm GOALTENDER DEVELOPMENT SESSION fantastic seats. Adults $10.50, Student/Sr $8.50 Tomahawks goalie w w w w William Sellars saw a Special Notice and Thanks Saturday, October 24 w w to everyone who donated to our Wranglers’ Golf whopping 59 shots for 7:00am-8:30am Available Ice (contact the MH Office) w Tournament which had to be cancelled. Please note that w eight goals in 45 min8:45am-10:00am HOCKEY 3 & 4 (P) w w your donations will be used in a future fundraiser. w w utes. Christian Stump 10:15am-11:30am HOCKEY (P) w w Away Games 11:45am-1:15pm PEEWEE HOUSE (LG) came in and saw 12 w w 1:30pm-3:00pm COACH CLINIC ICE ALLOTMENT shots, turning away 10. w w Nov. 3 at Sicamous Eagles 7 pm 3:15pm-4:45pm PEEWEE HOUSE (LG) w w Robin Gilbert and 5:00pm-6:30pm ATOM DEV (LG) w w For tickets and information call the Donovan Nicholas w w 6:45pm-8:30pm BANTAM HOUSE (LG) Wrangler’s Office at 250-395-1005 scored goals in the w w This Wranglers Rap Sponsored By: blowout. w w Sunday, October 25 w w Against the Williams 7:00am-8:30am ATOM HOUSE (P) w w Lake Stampeders on 8:45am-10:30am BANTAM HOUSE (LG) w w Oct. 17, Gilbert (2), Kyle w 100 Mile House 10:45am-11:45am HOCKEY (P) 250-395-4017 w w w Crump, Ryan Conlin 12:00pm-1:00pm HOCKEY (P) w 250-395-2414 w w w HWY 97, Monday, October 26 w 100 MILE HOUSE w 5:45pm-6:45pm ATOM HOUSE (P) w w w w 7:00pm-8:00pm PEEWEE HOUSE (P) w w 8:15pm-9:15pm BANTAM HOUSE (P) w w w w Celebrate Tuesday, October 27 w w Your Special Day 5:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS w w w w 6:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY (P) at the w 2 95B Cariboo Hwy 97 v Coach House Square v 250-395-4094 w 7:00pm-8:00pm ATOM DEV (P) 108 Mile Ranch w w OPEN 7:30am-10pm w w Community Wednesday, October 28 7 days a week w w 5:30pm-6:45pm ATOM DEV (P) w Coach House Square • Hwy. 97, 100 Mile House • 250-395-2543 w Centre w w From 80 people to 200, w w Thursday, October 29 we have two halls w w Uptown Plaza, Horse Lake Rd. 5:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS to choose from! w w Let Us Help You. 250-395-4081 6:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY (P) w w Inquiries & bookings, 7:15pm-8:15pm MIDGET HOUSE (P) Watch Your Wranglers online at w w 250-791-6736 www.100milewranglers.com w w NOTE: SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE For info or photos go to: w w www.108ranch.com/ ON SHORT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK BACK w Watch this weekly ad for more info w communityhall.html or phone 250-395-1005 REGULARLY. w w w w w w

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100 Mile Free Press Thursday, October 22, 2015

Resilient Wranglers win again

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HIRED EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION

New listings will be compiled, and will be in effect from acceptance date until March 31, 2016. Higher consideration may be given to Contractors providing recent snow removal services to the District. Brad Scott Public Works Foreman District of 100 Mile House

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Wranglers captain Stephen Egan, left, and defenceman Tavis Roch battled Osoyoos forward Austin Cleaver for the puck along the boards in front of the 100 Mile House bench at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Oct. 16.

also describes the new 23 man roster has a “gift and curse”; for now he has to scratch a few healthy skaters every game. It's something he'll be discussing with the team in the week ahead, talking about commitment, sacrifice for the greater good, letting the boys know that sitting out a game here or there is not a bad thing. “Our depth has to win a title, not our top end.” Brett Harris scored two goals in the second period to even things with the Eagles on Oct. 17. Cole Zimmerman followed him up with one, before Justin Bond, Bredo, Ryan Friesen

(2) and Alex Meeker poured it on more in the third. Stephen Egan (2), Tavis Roch, Kolten Carpenter, Bredo, Bond, Harris, Jaydon Gilding, Friesen (3) and Rowe picked up assists.

Bredo scored a shorthanded goal to even things up in a back and forth game against the Osoyoos Coyotes in 100 Mile House on Oct. 16. Tyler Povelofskie scored the winner for the Wranglers. Alex

Meeker scored the second goal. Egan, Alex Hanson, Nick McCabe, Harris and Friesen assisted on the plays. Zane Steeves stopped 32 shots and won star of the game for 100 Mile House.

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Down 2-0 after 20 minutes, the 100 Mile House Wranglers reconvened at intermission, dusted themselves off, got back on the ice and for the next 40 minutes took it to the horse that bucked them off. “The resilience of this crew, I am so impressed,” says coach Dale Hladun, following the Wranglers' 8-2 dismantling of the Eagles in Sicamous on Oct. 17. The local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club has won five straight games heading into this weekend's road trip: Golden (Oct. 23), Kimberley (Oct. 24) and Kamloops (Oct. 25). The Wranglers beat the Osoyoos Coyotes 3-2 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Oct. 16 and improved to 8-3-01 on the season, third in the Doug Birks Division with 17 points, behind Kamloops (25 points) and Chase (18). Some new additions to the club contributed well. Goalie Adam Derochie stopped 27 shots in Sicamous for the win. Newly added defencemen Todd Bredo (from Prince George) and Shawn Rowe (Red Deere) played big and tough and moved the puck well, Hladun says. “We picked up some good defencemen.” However, Hladun

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Executive Director’s Report October is Small Business Month in British Columbia!! Small businesses make up a major part of the South Cariboo’s business community and play a critical role in driving local economy and creating jobs. It’s time to celebrate the hard working entrepreneurs with the same spirit as they bring to our community. As the Chamber Committee starts to gear up for our Business Excellence Awards in the spring, it’s time for you to think about your favorite small businesses. Did you know, small businesses are not only

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the backbone of many of our organizations, but are the life blood of the B.C. economy! Small businesses represent 98% of all businesses in B.C. and employ over 1 million British Columbians. There is no doubt small business is a key driver of the provincial economies, as well as the local economies they do business in. You can also support small businesses by nominating them for the 13th Annual Small Business BC Awards. Please visit the Small Business BC Awards

website (sbbcawards.ca) to nominate your favorite business and to see the benefits of having your business nominated. The next South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will take place on Nov. 2 with guest speakers from United Way. The topic will be “United Way is Good for Business”. Contact the Chamber Office to RSVP. Are you interested in the benefits of becoming a chamber member? If you are joining for the first time as a new member, you can submit your

registration as early as Nov. 1 for 2016 and it includes November and December of 2015. Welcome to our newest members Dan Rimell – LifeCycle Financials and Jodi Christianon – Rustic Elements, a brand new business in 100 Mile House. Visit our website www.southcariboo chamber.org for a complete list of our business members.

Director Profile Having taught for 35 years, our family retired to the Cariboo in 2005! We love 100 Mile House and have bonded with all the surroundings and creatures. At first in 100 Mile House I conducted art camps for students and workshops in art and creativity for teachers. Then I was asked by Lisa of Dowes’ Diner to paint her restaurant door one winter. That was the start of my company, Creating Joy in Art. I feel my company reflects my need to share my joy in art and release my creativity.

Joanne Young

WINDOW DESIGN

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Through my company I can continue to share my passion and love of the arts in many ways. Known to many as the “Window Women” I am out in winter, spring, summer and fall sharing my creativity on the windows of businesses through the shop owners messages. I am also a calligrapher and thus lettering on windows, banners, special memorable books and commissioned works are possible. My most recent addition is Chalk Art, which has included restaurant chalkboards, pubs, walls in stores and weddings.

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Let your windows be my canvas! My current community involvement includes the Arts Council, CAG, SCACS, and Spinners and Weavers. I have recently become a director on the board of the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce to increase a female presence and aid in the realization to businesses all that the Chamber does for its members and the South Cariboo as a whole.

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Horse Lake Gardens: Marcia and Roger Stratton have owned Horse Lake Garden Centre since 2010. Their vision is to create a “Destination” for people to visit. Set on 5 acres of gardens and natural beauty the greenhouses surround a courtyard where people come to relax around the pond and waterfall. There is also a gazebo for those who enjoy the shade. From the moment you drive through

the entrance with our signature Flower Pots we want you to be inspired. Not to worry, if gardening is not your thing then our unique gift shop “The Burlap Cabin” has something for everyone. We are one of the largest Garden Centre’s in the Cariboo providing quality plants through experienced and knowledgeable staff. Whether you are looking to decorate your yard, business or add colour to your outdoor living

space you have come to the right place. We have added two remote Outlets for the months of May and June servicing Williams Lake area and Interlakes area. We hosted an annual Garage/ Craft Sale on September 12th where the “Cattle Bells” served up their Beef- ona- Bun! We appreciate the growing support and look forward to seeing you.

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Certified Financial Planner, LifeCycle Financial/Investia Financial Services Inc. Dan Rimell was born and raised on the West Coast of BC, spending summers at the family cabin on Green Lake. After high school, Dan moved to Kelowna where he married and raised two children. After working in transportation for many years, he started his financial services career in 1998 with a prominent UK based life

insurance company as a financial services representative. In 2002, he joined the Money Concepts franchise in Kelowna as the Client Service Manager, focused on creating comprehensive financial plans, portfolio construction/maintenance and customer service. In May of 2007 Dan moved to 100 Mile House and joined Money Concepts which has since been renamed LifeCycle Financial. He helps clients achieve their financial goals with

Business Profiles have something everyone will love. Rustic Elements We will be carrying vintage decor and furniture My name is Jodi Christianson, I was in the very near future. My philosophy is, “a little born and raised in BC. I flower goes a long way” and that flowers and the brought my children back opportunity to be creative and design should be here three summers ago something available to everyone. Our store is designed to encourage the from Alberta to introduce customer to be creative. Walk through the them to country living. I have found 100 cooler and choose your own flowers! Vases and Jodi Christianson Mile House to be very containers are on the sales floor so you can welcoming and am happy choose your own combination of container and to establish roots here in the business community. flowers and even ribbon... as much as everyone’s I am a florist with over 10 years’ experience, emotions and experiences are unique so is how with my floral education from Olds College AB. we choose to express them with flowers. Watch for our seasonal design classes! I have extensive experience in weddings and events and love to create custom work. The more I know about a customer the better I can create something they’ll love! It has been a long standing dream and desire for me to own my own business and be able to have my family work Tack, Pet & Vet Supply, Supplements, Greenhouse, with me. I am very excited for Landscaping, Fencing, Feeds the opportunity to share my passion for quality custom rustic 370 Exeter Road Box 578 design with the Cariboo with my 100 Mile House B,C, V0K 2E1 daughter who will be working Phone: 250-395-2408 alongside me. Fax: 250-395-4432 Rustic Elements is a full Email: 100milefeed@telus.net service floral shop that carries a Check us out on Facebook! unique giftware line that I feel will

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sound advice on retirement, tax and estate planning. Dan specializes in assisting clients in the transition to retirement which includes cash flow projection, as well as advice regarding product selection, pension options, portfolio management, tax strategies, risk management and government benefits. In his free time Dan enjoys many outdoor activities the area has to offer including fly fishing, camping and boating.

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Board Members

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Leon Chretien Sunrise Ford Chair

Carl Gimse 108 Mile Supermarket Vice-Chair

Marvin Declare Psalm 23 Transition Society

Joanne Young Creating Joy in Art

Ralph Myhill-Jones TIM-BR Mart Secretary

Keith Jackson The Bicycle Tree

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Barkerville Heritage Trust (BHT) board members Rob Rummel, Walt Cobb and Kristin Clausen, CEO Ed Coleman, BHT board member Eileen Lao, Quesnel Rotary’s Peter Walsh, BHT chair Don Bassermann, Dr. Jacqueline Holler, BHT board members Ramona Rose, Robin Sharpe, Miriam Schilling, Richard Wright and John Massier celebrated the recent grand opening of the newly reconstructed Barkerville School. Craig Lee Save-On-Foods

Rick Takagi Ainsworth Engineered

Rainer Meyer Rainer’s Health House

Amanda Usher Andre’s Electronics

Rob Fry CaribooRadio.com

Nick Christianson Nick’s Rag and Tube

“Providing a united voice for business and working to enhance the economic prosperity of the South Cariboo community.”

President’s Report

Leon Chretien Sunrise Ford Chair

Welcome to Fall!! Another busy summer in the Cariboo has come and gone. The election will be over by the time this hits the paper and all that will be left to do is put the rhetoric behind us and work together regardless of the results. We are a community that knows how to pull together, we are a Chamber Board

Current Members 100 Mile Development Corporation 100 Mile Feed and Ranch 100 Mile Free Press 100 Mile Funeral Services 100 Mile House and District Women’s Centre Society 100 Mile House Curling Club 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club 100 Mile Lumber - West Fraser 100 Mile Chiropractic & Massage 100 Mile Mural Society 108 Building Supply 108 Mile Supermarket 2 & 2 Holdings Ltd. ABC Communications Andres Electronic Experts B & B Tree Topping Bank of Montreal Big Canyon Rafting Big Country Storage Brad Paddison Contracting Ltd. Burgess Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Canada Safeway Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Canim Lake Band Canlan Ice Sports Carefree Manor Cariboo Bonanza Resort Cariboo Chilcotin Partners For Literacy Cariboo Country Mobile Veterinary Services Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Cariboo Plant Ranch

Support Your Local Chamber Members! CaribooRadio.com Cariboo Regional District Cariboo Truck & Equipment Repair Carson Chiropractic Cedar Crest Society Centennial Law Corporation Central Cariboo Disposal Central GM Century Home Hardware CCB- 100 Mile House White Cane Club Community Futures Development Creating Joy In Art Darrel Warman, Realtor David Beharrell Enterprises Donex Pharmacy & Department Store Donna Barnet, MLA Dricos Entertainment Echo Valley Ranch & Spa Educo Canada Escott Kitchen and Tops Exeter Forest & Marine Sales Exeter Sporting Goods Fawn Lake Resort Forest Grove Supplies Garth’s Electric Co ltd Goertz Tile Gopher Rentals Grinyer Business Equipment Happy Landing Restaurant Higher Ground Natural Foods Horse Lake Garden Centre Horton Ventures Heritage Signworks Hub Barton International Insurance InEx Virtual Photo Tours

Benefits of Membership In addition to the many benefits enjoyed by Chamber Members at the local level, every Member is eligible to take advantage of any of the BC Chamber’s benefit providers. A few of the most attractive ones are highlighted here. For more information on these plans, please go to http://www. bcchamber.org/members/ benefits.html or contact the Chamber office.

that believes in strong things for our area. Regardless of the results we will forge forward and grow our community and our economy. Western Week is a big event in the Cariboo that is short on leadership and volunteers. If you have a desire to assist in this great add to our community please contact the Chamber Office.

Ingrid’s Foot Care Invis - The Guimond Group Jacob Transport J. Hinsche Contracting Ltd. Kayanara Guest Ranch Ken Greenall Contracting Lac La Hache Food Mart Lake of the Trees Bible Camp Lakewood Inn Larson’s Truck Services LifeCycle Financial/Investia LDN Transportation Lone Butte Supply -TIM-BR Mart Loon Bay Resort Lordco Parts McBratney Holdings Ltd. Mayvin Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Meridian RV Messner Kenney LLP Mount Timothy Ski Society New Roads Nutritional Consulting Norbord Inc. Nick’s Rag & Tube Our Kitchen Corner Parkside Art Gallery Performance All Terrain & Rentals Ltd. Pharmasave PMT Chartered Accountants Primal Electric Ltd. Psalm 23 Transition Society Purser Creek Holdings Ltd Rainer’s Health House Ramada Hotel RBC Royal Bank RCMP 100 Mile Detachment RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty

Rustic Elements Save-On-Foods Sharon’s Jewellery & Watch Repair Sears Hometown Store Sitka Log Homes South Cariboo Business Centre South Cariboo Community Planning Council South Cariboo Farmer’s Market South Cariboo Self Storage South Cariboo Sustainability Society Spring Lake Ranch Sprott Shaw College Sunrise Ford Super 8 Motel Taseko The 108 Hills Health Ranch The Bicycle Tree Bistro The Outlaw The New 108 Resort Tim Hortons Topline Printers Ltd. Trailer Job JE Tree Island Bison Ranch TRU TW Tanning Centre Two With Nature Foods United Carpet United Way – Thompson Nicola Cariboo Wayco Flooring North Welcome Wagon Western Financial Group William Grukley Whimsey Gifts Williams Lake & District Credit Union Your Style Interior Decorating

Barkerville’s ‘season of sesquicentennials’ successful

The 2015 Barkerville season resulted in a recent-history attendance record of 60,371 visitors between May 15 and Sept. 27. It was the first year since 2010 that Barkerville has exceeded 60,000 guests. A variety of factors impacted attendance, including a number of recent improvements to the town and park, amplified earned-media and marketing strategies, and increased overall provincial tourism numbers. Three sesquicentennials (150th anniversaries)

were also celebrated in Barkerville this season: • The completion of Cariboo Waggon Road (spelled with two Gs in 1865); • The first edition of Barkerville’s Cariboo Sentinel newspaper (June 6, 1865); and • The first performance of the Cariboo Amateur Dramatic Association (June 17, 1865) In addition to Barkerville’s three sesquicentennial anniversaries, the Barkerville Heritage Trust (BHT) celebrates its 11th “birthday” on Oct. 29,

2015. The BHT is Barkerville’s operating and managing partner, working with the government of British Columbia, Barkerville’s owner and statutory guardian. “Having managed Barkerville for more than a decade now, the Barkerville Heritage Trust would like to thank all of our visitors, partners, and supporters for contributing to the continued success and sustainability of the town and park,” says BHT chair Don Bassermann.

Busy time for 100 Mile House White Cane Club An agreement with the local Cedar Crest Society for Community Living has resulted in a new fundraising venture for the Canadian Council of the Blind White Cane Club (WCC) in 100 Mile House. Starting on Oct. 25, the WCC will be opening the Thrift Shop at 410 Cedar Ave. on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m . All proceeds from donated items sold on Sundays will go to the WCC and Blind Curling in 100 Mile House. Folks can bring donations – clothing and small household items – to Cedar Crest Society Thrift Shop on Sundays. For more information, call Lori Fry at 250-395-2452. Other Highlights • The WCC’s 20th Annual Diamond Ring raffle tickets will be available at Cedar Crest Society Thrift Store on Sundays. Tickets will also be avail-

able at Sharon’s Jewellery & Watch Repair and Save-On-Foods. For more information, call Marilyn Vinson at 250-396-4070. • Blind curling started on Oct. 21 and newcomers are more than welcome to attend, as the numbers are down a bit. For more information, contact Jim or Lori at 250-395-2452. • The WCC will have a booth at the Seniors Fair at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Oct. 23 for anyone needing information and/or assistance with vision loss, membership and curling recruitment, etc. Diamond Ring Raffle tickets will be also be available. • The 100 Mile House Blind Curling Team will be representing British Columbia at the 2016 Canadian Visually Impaired Curling Championships in Ottawa in February 2016 and will also attend the West Coast Blind Curling Association provincials in Kelowna in January 2016.

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Boomers and your business

Canadian businesses need to find ways to retain aging employees We all know Canada’s population is aging, but how will changing demographics affect your business? First, here’s the good news – aging consumers have different buying habits, so that means there are opportunities if you’re creative. The bad news – when baby boomers retire, many businesses will face labour shortages because not enough younger workers will be around to take their place. Either way, businesses that don’t adapt to the reality of the aging population could face severe challenges and are going to miss opportunities, says Pierre Cléroux, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) chief economist. The impacts are already being felt in some sectors and regions where businesses are struggling to find younger employees to replace retiring boomers. “If we don’t manage our labour force according to the new trends, it’s going to be difficult for businesses to be successful,” Cléroux says. Retain older employees In the next 20 years, the median age of Canadians is expected to rise to 45, up from 26 in 1991, Statistics Canada projects. Twenty years ago, nearly two people entered the labour force for

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every person nearing retirement. Today, the ratio is one to one, and it is expected to drop further. Happily, Cléroux says entrepreneurs can take steps to adapt – and even find opportunities by reviewing how to adapt products and services to an older consumer’s needs. To deal with the coming labour crunch, you can start by creating more accommodating workplaces to entice aging employees to put off retirement, he suggests. Older workers often can’t or don’t want to work full-time, Cléroux says adding flexible hours, part-time jobs and temporary work are ways to keep them on board. S ome companies also deliberately recruit seniors to fill labour gaps, he notes. “Older workers usually have a great work ethic and experience. Businesses will need to keep their people working for them longer. “The perception is

that at 65 people are done. That perception will have to change.” Immigrants important Another solution is immigration, which has

always been important in addressing labour shortages in Canada, Cléroux says. That role will grow: 20 years from now, 32 per cent of the labour force will have been born outside

Canada, versus 21 per cent today. He adds Canadian entrepreneurs will need to be more welcoming to foreign-born workers. “Businesses will

Nominations sought for best entrepreneurs Small Business BC, the province’s premier resource centre for entrepreneurs, announced the official opening of the 13th Annual Small Business BC Awards on Oct. 1. The awards recognize the outstanding achievements of British Columbia’s entrepreneurs. Submissions are now open for 10 award categories, including a new award for Best Apprentice Training. Other categories include the Premier’s People’s Choice, Best International Trade, Best Emerging Entrepreneur, Best C ompany, B est Online Marketer,

B est Employer, Best Concept, Best Community Impact and Best Workplace. The Small Business BC Awards are the most visible awards program in B.C. for small business owners and entrepreneurs. A key part of the awards’ mission is to celebrate the contributions new and existing businesses registered in B.C., with fewer than 50 employees, make to their local communities and the global economy. The contest is open for nominations and voting until Nov. 30, 2015. The public is invited to nominate their favourite small

businesses for the Small Business BC Awards. Entrepreneurs may also nominate themselves. “Small businesses are the backbone of communities across B.C.,” says Premier Christy Clark, “The Premier’s People’s Choice Award is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate a small business that goes the extra mile for its neighbours.” Each award winner will receive the Premier’s Prize of $1,500 cash, a oneyear All-Access Pass to Small Business BC education and resources, and one-on-one

have to be more flexible in accepting people trained, educated and born outside Canada.” Creative changes will be needed to remain competitive, he says. “We can no longer do

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June 5, 1935 – Oct. 12, 2015

Hank

The Family of Hank Bueckert is sad to announce the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived and much loved by his wife of 26 years Joyce, his sister Agnes; his children Diana (Fred), Ray (Wendy), Brenda (Dennis) Connie (Brian), and Terry (Dale), and his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Hank was predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Georgie and his siblings Carl, Peter, Frank and Sue. Hank lived a full and active life. He was a man who was an avid sports enthusiast. During his formable years Hank raised his family in Kamloops and nurtured his love of hockey by becoming a coach, referee, and a radio colour commentator for the Kamloops Chiefs. He enjoyed fishing the many lakes in the area, golfing regularly as a member of the KGCC and curling at the Kamloops Curling Club. He enjoyed many, many more sports activities, some of which was supporting his children and grandchildren by cheering them on from the sidelines. In his later years, Hank and his wife Joyce enjoyed travelling to the many golf courses in BC. They eventually moved, bringing Joyce back and introducing Hank to the wonderful community of 100 Mile House. It was here that Hank honed his pool and carpet bowling skills and enjoyed spending time with his wife, their friends and the community surroundings. Hank worked hard to support his family by working many jobs. He became a Real Estate Agent in the late 1960’s and retired from that in 1998. Hank believed in community and volunteered in various organizations including Meals on Wheels, the Red Cross, and he organized golf tournaments to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. He was full of life. As his life came to the end, Hank said he had no regrets. He had a wonderful and loving family. He passed away peacefully after a very short hospital stay. On behalf of Hank, his family would like to send heartfelt gratitude to the many caregivers and especially to Dr. Geerts for his exceptional, compassionate care. Please join Hank’s family in a Celebration of Life on Saturday October 24th 2015 at 1:00pm at the Creekside Seniors Center in 100 Mile House BC. In keeping with Hank’s wishes, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the 100 Mile District General Hospital. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com

Lloyd Ian

After years of health setbacks, Lloyd Carter passed away peacefully at the 100 Mile General Hospital, with his wife Mary, and daughter Sarah, at his side. Lloyd and Mary would have celebrated their 26th anniversary on Oct. 20. Lloyd, born in Saulte Ste. Marie, Ontario was predeceased by his mother Annie, father Connel, three brothers; Charlie, Gerry, Roy, and one sister Carol. He is survived by his sister Carrie; children, Lorri Plewes, Bridget MacIntyre, Teressa Jackson (Russell), Janet (Bruce) Foulds, Sarah Carter, Karen Carter, and Stephannie Bulman (Clint). “Grumpy Grandpa” also leaves grandchildren, Julie, Clinton, Kellie (Mike), Tim, Danny (Jen), Tom, AJ (Caitlan), Charlene (Kevin), Chris, Kyla, Tyler, Jacob, Tyrone (Kim) and Emily. And great grand children; Kena, Garrett, Brian, Nathanal, Joshua, Tyler, Seirra, Savanna, Emily, Erin, Nathanal, Kyrra, Nathan, Jamari, and Samad. After working as a millwright and welder, Lloyd and Mary moved to Lone Butte in 1996, to retire. He opened Carters Cones in 1997, and the ice cream store continues to be a popular place to stop amongst residents and travellers alike. Lloyd was very involved in the community but liked to keep behind the scenes. He was generous with donations, and also donated his time mowing the lawn at the water tower park for years. Everyone is welcome to come to the celebration of life, on Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall. 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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Richard Robert Aug. 30, 1950 - Oct. 14, 2015

We are deeply saddened to announce that Richard Robert Alexander passed away on Oct. 14, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. Rick was 65 years old. Richard was born in Vancouver, BC on Aug. 30, 1950. His interests included wood working, long walks, fishing, watching TV, as well as renovating and re renovating. Rick also enjoyed making amazing popcorn for movie nights with his grandchildren. We love you dad. A celebration of life will be held at 1:30pm on Fri., Oct. 30, 2015 at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Center located at 14831-28 Avenue, South Surrey. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundations.

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Paul Edward August 14, 1929 – Oct. 14, 2015

Paul passed away October 14, 2015 at the 100 Mile Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by daughters Carol Ann (Gary), Laurie (Gordie), grandchildren Sarah (Brad), Paul (Crystal), Steven (Jessica), and Shannon; great-grandchildren Linden, Lena, Abigail and Greyson, brother Charlie (Geri) and sister Bette. Sadly, Paul was pre-deceased by his wife of nearly 60 years, Doris in 2013, and their son Douglas in 1981. Paul joined the Canadian Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He proudly marched in 100 Miles’ Remembrance Day Parade until his health failed. Not long after his discharge from the Army he became a dedicated member of the Local 97 Ironworkers Union and worked all over Western Canada until his retirement. During his retirement in 100 Mile he was a volunteer at the Lone Butte Fire Department, helped to build the new Army cadet building, volunteered at the 99 Mile Ski Hill, helped construct the Centennial Park playground and was a general community booster. Paul belonged to the Métis Nation and along with a good friend taught drum-making skills to youth in the 100 Mile area. Paul was generous to his family, friends and community and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society. 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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Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission (RLDRC) held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 3 and more than 70 guests enjoyed a roast beef dinner and dessert. Even the tables sported balloons printed “You’re so Special” or “You’re #1.” Musician Jason Ruscheinsky kept the crowd entertained during the meal, after which RLDRC president Wendy Chase thanked all the people who help keep RLDRC running. She noted the Interlakes Community Centre (ICC) will soon be seeing some major upgrades with the following recently received grants: $25,000 from New Horizons for an audio/visual system; $41,270 from 150 Canada Infrastructure to finish the kitchen, and install an acoustic divider between small and large meeting rooms; $20,000 from Northern Development

Initiative Trust to insulate the basement and construct a covered wheel chair ramp at the west exit. Chase also asked residents let the RLDRC know of any specific programs they would enjoy having available at the ICC. Resource Fair The South Cariboo AG E - F R I E N D LY Initiative is sponsoring the first Seniors Resource Fair at the 100 Mile Community Hall tomorrow (Oct. 23) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will offer information on almost any subject you care about. Celebrations Special birthday wishes go to Marion Mickelsen who becomes an octogenarian on Oct. 27, as well as to Jean Nixdorf and Kendall Wilcox.

Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Call 250-593-4582 if you wish to dress a Haunted Halloween Stables stall. • Teen Space meets the ICC on Oct. 23, 4:30-7 p.m. • Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23. • Poker tournament, ICC, Oct. 24. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., play starts at 4. • Social Cafe at ICC: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 26. Come enjoy lunch for $5. • Bridge Lake Community School Society AGM: 7 p.m., Oct. 26 at ICC. • RLDRC meets 7 p.m., Oct. 28, at ICC, followed by an Interlakes Community Association meeting at 7:30. • Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire

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It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Henry Block on October 7th from complications of Parkinson’s disease. In the days leading up to his final breath, Henry was surrounded by his loving family and friends praising the Lord in song and prayer. He received loving tender care from the staff at Care-at-home which allowed him to spend his final days at home. Henry was born in Borden, Saskatchewan on May 28, 1926, the second son of John and Helen Block. In 1936 the family moved to Yarrow, B.C. in search of a better life. Henry was a born entrepreneur, he loved to “wheel and deal”. He often would say that “he had nothing but nerve”. At the age of 13 he made money selling pigeons and rabbits, at 17 he started his own cartage company, “Victory Messengers”, at 19 Henry was selling real estate and at 23 was managing a car lot for American Motors. In 1955 at the age of 29, Henry and his younger brother Arthur opened the first sales

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office for Block Bros. Realty. Over the next 23 years the company became one of the largest and most successful real estate firms in Canada. In the early 80’s Henry’s priorities changed. He began to spend more time sharing his faith and supporting various community projects that helped people in need. He traveled the world with his wife Laura sharing the “Jesus Film” through the support of Campus Crusade for Christ. He also loved to host Christmas dinners for seniors at his farm in Langley and other events that brought joy to his family and community. In 2013 Henry was presented with the Diamond Jubilee Medal in commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne in recognition of his contributions to Canada. We will remember Henry for his love of family and friends, his generous spirit and most importantly as a man who loved Jesus. Henry will be greatly missed by his large blended family. His loving and devoted wife Laura, daughter Mary-lynn Kaulius (Eugene), son John Block (Rose), daughters Katherine Van Kampen and Lory Block, Terri Richert (Harold), Linda Knowles (Wayne), Jacqueline Martin (Daniel), his brothers Jack (Lena), Arthur (Lauradel), his sisters Helen Nickel (Jacob deceased) Anne Willms (Walter). Henry was predeceased by his sisters Erna Ens (Alvin) and Elvera Wiebe (Peter deceased) and his grandson Matthew Pudlas. Henry was blessed with 11 grandchildren including 7 spouses and 14 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to one of the following charitable organizations that Henry and Laura have supported over the years. Sources Food Bank in South Surrey or the food bank in your community, Dalit Freedom Network Canada, Union Gospel Mission, Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society, Parkinson Society British Columbia, Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ Canada), A Rocha. A memorial service will be held at Peace Portal Alliance Church 152nd Street and King George Hwy in Surrey on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 a.m. Messages can be left on Henry Block’s tribute page, www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca

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Jemma’s happy ending …. a puppy tail!! Sometimes you just get lucky. Such was the case for a halfgrown Labrador mix puppy on the Anahim Lake First Nations Reserve. We had travelled there for a three day spay and neuter clinic. It was our second trip to the Reserve, and this particular trip had been canceled twice before due to circumstances in the community. As it was, this sweet, skinny little dog was picked up late in the afternoon and was to be the last surgery for that evening. When we brought her out for her pre-surgical exam, it became quite apparent that this was not going to be a routine surgery. Despite her wagging tail and happy demeanour, the puppy’s abdomen was swollen to about four times it’s normal size. She had vomited some very nasty looking macaroni mixture in her kennel when she was transported, but that was obviously only the tip of the iceberg. When she went into surgery, I identified a condition that generally occurs in large breed adult dogs, but is extremely rare in puppies. This starving dog had somehow found a huge quantity of discarded food and had ingested it all in one sitting. She was suffering from gastric dilatation and volvulus--more commonly known as GDV or bloat. This occurs Compassionate PET CARE Close to home

when the stomach distends with either a large amount of food, water, air or a combination of these. The stomach can than flip over within the abdominal cavity, much like you would twist the end of a balloon to tie it closed. When this happens, it quickly cuts off the circulation to the stomach and intestines. The resulting shock and lack of blood to the tissues makes this condition fatal without immediate surgical intervention. The little girl who came in to be spayed was in surgery until almost midnight, during which time the contents of her stomach had to be removed (we lost track of how much it contained). Once that was done, the stomach and the spleen were rotate back into their normal position and the stomach was tacked to the inside of her abdomen to prevent it from rolling again. And, yes, she was also spayed. Typically, dogs that are prone to GDV are large breed, deep-chested dogs. Certain breeds of dogs seem to also have increased incidence of this condition. Susceptible dogs may have a history of quickly gulping food or drinking large quantities of water--particularly just before or after exercise. The first sign is often just restlessness--start-

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Carpet bowling has come a long way in its popularity in the Interior of the province, and some seniors will go out of their way to play this game of skill and strategy – much like bocce ball and curling. Forty-eight players from the Interlakes, Ashcroft, Clearwater, Little Fort, Kamloops and Barriere travelled to 100 Mile House to play in a one-day, friendly carpet bowling competition with local bowlers at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Oct. 14. Sue Pinkerton, who is the president of the 100 Mile Carpet Bowling Club, organized the event, which, she says, was strictly an opportunity to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of playing the sport. That is why the event was called the 100 Mile House Fun Carpet Bowling Tournament and each of the participating club takes turns hosting tournaments, Pinkerton adds. The format was to mix all the players up and put them on different teams, so they can get to meet players from other communities, she adds. “It’s not so much to see who is the best, but more to have fun because the game can be quite serious. When some of the players go to Provincial trials and Summer Games, they do tend to get quite serious. “I just thought it would be more fun to have people play on different teams. It also lets new bowlers know what it’s like to be in competition.” Pinkerton’s goal was realized because players were laughing, joking and teasing in a good-hearted nature, and she got a lot of good feedback. In fact, a buzz of excitement and

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merriment filled the hall as all of the players shared the joy of playing “their” game. The game Carpet bowling originated in the South of England around the turn of the century when there was more that 1,000 clubs. The game made its way to Quebec and eventually spread across the country. The mat they play on is around 25 long by five feet wide, and the bowls (similar to bocce balls) are delivered from an 18-inch-wide space at the front of the carpet. The goal of the game is to get your bowls closest to the Jack – a white ball that’s 2.5 inches in diameter – that is placed on a centreline three to six feet from the end of the carpet. The player or team gets a point for each bowl it has closer to the Jack than their opponents’ bowls. Active seniors Pinkerton notes the game is a challenging sport that keeps the mind through the strategy and body moving when they get up from and crouch down to the carpet to roll the bowl. Pinkerton says carpet bowling is like “warm curling” because you’re not on the ice. “It’s very much like curling because of the strategy and the bowl is weighted and has to curl into the area you want it to stop. Noting folks don’t need to be athletes to play the game, she says people who have had hip or knee replacements play as do people in wheelchairs. “It is a great activity for seniors because you’re also getting out and meeting and socializing with other people.

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Betty Gouldhawke of Clearwater was all smiles when she released her bowl at the 100 Mile House Carpet Bowling Fun Tournament at the community hall on Oct. 14. She was on the winning team and won $3 first-place money in this seniors carpet bowling tourney.

Join the fun The club currently has 30 members, including 92-year-old Dot Aspen. They are looking for new players who are 55 years and older, Pinkerton says, adding all of the bowlers are nice and very helpful for newcomers to the game. Anyone who is interested in learning about the carpet bowling and/or playing can drop in

at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre (501 Birch Ave.) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. There is a $2.25 drop-in fee, with $2 going towards the hall rental and the quarter going to a fund to pay for a luncheon at the end of the season. For more information, call the centre at 250-395-3919, or Sue at 395-791-5750.

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The 70 Mile Eco Depot is now operating on winter hours. It will be open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Poker The latest poker tour-

nament was held Oct. 10 with 12 players attending. The winners were: first, Karen Brown; second, Jareth Freed; third, Ken Freed; and fourth, Dennis Huber. The next tournament will be held Nov. 14 at the 70 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at noon and play starts at 1:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call Vic at 250-456-2321. Bingo The next bingo games will be held today (Oct. 22) at the Seventy Mile Access Centre, with doors opening at 5:30

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Memorial There was a big turnout for the memorial service for Betty Haywood-Farmer on Sept. 19, as the community hall was filled with family, relatives and friends. Bookmobile The Thompson-Nicola bookmobile will be in the area on Nov. 5. It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General Store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Remembrance…

The 100 Mile Free Press is looking for pictures of your friends or loved ones who served Canada during war times in the Canadian Armed Forces. The Free Press will honour all of our War Heroes who served to defend our land, Canada. Our freedoms and rights that we cherish, we owe to them. In recognition of them, we will publish their pictures in a Remembrance Day Supplement in our November 5, 2015 edition. Deadline for submission of pictures is October 23, 2015. Photos must be submitted each year to ensure room for new submissions. We urge you to dig through those old photo albums and bring your pictures and a brief 20 word history along with years of service to Ken Alexander, editor of the 100 Mile Free Press or email to newsroom@100milefreepress.net. We can reproduce black & white or colour photos up to 8 1/2” x 11”. Please write name and phone number on back of each picture. Pictures can be picked up after November 13, 2015.

LAC LA HACHE COMMUNITY CHAPEL A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church WORSHIP 10am Sunday, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd. 7pm Sun. eves, at F. G. Legion,Forest Grove. 7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24 For Info call 250-396-4251 Minister: Bruce Wilcox

Saturday, October 24, 2015 The Valley Room (Behind the Red Coach Inn) Highway 97, 100 Mile House, B.C.

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Psalm Courageous Alumni Starfish Award to Dustin Milne The Courageous Starfish award is presented to an alumni of Psalms Recovery Program each year who has endured the courageous journey from breaking the bondage and affliction of addictions to the ultimate FREEDOM ! If you know someone struggling with addictions, our residential recovery centre can help. Come hear the good news of our Psalm 23 Training Centre.

HORSE LAKE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Meetings at the Good News Centre 5827 Horse Lake Road Bible Teaching Meeting ...... Sun. 11:00am

“We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake” For info telephone 250-395-1070

CARIBOO CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 108 MILE RANCH

9am & 11am Sunday Service 7pm Wednesday - Youth Church Huge Kids’ Ministry Real People, Real Problems, Real God, Real Answers Church 250-791-5532 email: info@cclf.ca Website: www.cclf.ca

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WEEKEND MASSES: Sat: 4:00pm - OAPA Hall, Lac la Hache Sun: 9:30am - St. Jude’s, 100 Mile House Sun: 11:30am - St. Augustine, Canim Lk. Sun: 2:00pm - Holy Family, Bridge Lk. WEEKDAY MASS: at St. Jude’s Mon.- Fri. 8:00am, and Sat. 9:00am

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Pastor Kevan Sears Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10am American Sign Language available Sundays

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Lions Club fundraiser provides support for area groups

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The 100 Mile House Lions Club dinner and auction, coming up on Nov. 14 at the 100 Mile Community Hall, promises to be a great evening of fun in support of local groups. Chairperson Kim Taylor, vice-president of the local Lions Club, says 120 tickets have now gone on sale. “It’s early days yet, but we suggest people buy their tickets early.” The doors open at 5:30 p.m., for a look at the items available in the silent auction and on the draw bucket table. Dinner, catered by BJ’s Donuts and Eatery, is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7:30.

Clinton’s Mill Girl Follies and local singer Katie Kidwell will provide entertainment during the intermission. There will also be a door prize of $200 Chamber Bucks, which can be used at 100 Mile House businesses that are members of the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce. “The winner needs to be present to collect the prize,” Taylor says, adding

Time to get your tickets for the South cariboo Lioness club 3rd Annual

2nd Prize: $100 gift card from Save-On-Foods 3rd Prize: Planter donated by Joe St. Jermane, Value $60

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CANADIAN TIRE FLYER Flyer prices are in effect from Friday to Thursday weekly. If you did not receive your Canadian Tire flyer in the Cariboo Connector, please call 250-395-2219

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.

It’s That Time Again!

December 2, 2015 This year’s 5 minute spree is valued at $500 in the Cariboo Connector every Thursday.

What’s On

folks will want to make sure they stay until the end. For more than 15 years, the event has been the Club’s major fundraiser, raising $8,000 to $10,000 each year for local groups and events such as the 100 Mile House Food Bank, the local White Cane Club, the South Cariboo Health Foundation, minor soccer, Dry Grad, and the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts.

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United Way encourages and promotes volunteerism and volunteer leadership.

Everyone’s potential can be realized.

Success depends on all of us. Please give.

Now all funds raised in the South Cariboo, stay here in the South Cariboo.

Cariboo ChilCotin Partners for literaCy Anita Price - 250-706-7763 anita@caribooliteracy.com ESL Coordinator

Noreen Beer - 250-706-7763 100milepal@gmail.com ESLPAL Coordinator

Anita Price is the coordinator of the English as a Second Language programs and together with Noreen Beer they facilitate Conversation Circles, the Volunteer Tutoring Program, Movie Nights and Book Clubs. Anita and Noreen began their involvement with CCPL as volunteer tutors a short time before the inception of the ESL program in 100 Mile House in 2008. They enjoy introducing newcomers to the many resources in our community as well as helping them improve their English language skills through interesting conversations, guest speakers, English language test preparation classes and field trips. You are welcome to contact Anita about the ESL program at 250-706-7763 or email 100milepal@gmail.com

beCome a lifelong learner Bruce Mack - 250-392-6867 CCPL President Shelly Joyner - 250-395-9303 Operations Manager Melody Newcombe - 250-945-4199 Operations Support Worker

United Way provides children the best possible start in life and the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

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• Oct. 22-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. 22 – The Canim Lake band is hosting the Steve ‘Elvis’ Elliot show today (Oct. 22) at the Canim Lake Band gym starting at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Canim Lake Elders, tickets are – $30 for a family of 4, $20 per couple or $15 for single – and can be purchased at the band office, or at the door. There will be door prizes and spot dances, and this event is alcohol and drug free. For information, contact Chantil Frank at 250-397-2227, or Lisa Haerttrich 250-397-2482. • Oct. 24 – Psalm 23 Transition Society is hosting its annual Courageous Starfish Awards Dinner & Auction fundraiser in the Valley Room (behind the Red Coach Inn) in 100 Mile House. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and dinner will be served by the Fifty9mile Business Centre catering team at 6:15. Tickets are $25 per person or a table of eight for $175. For information or to reserve tickets, call Marvin Declare at 250-4592220 or 604-870-5616. • Oct. 25 – There will be a free Family Skate at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House on from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy free skating sponsored by Sunrise Ford. • Oct. 26 – The Interlakes Community Centre is hosting the Social Café at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is $5. Bring a friend and enjoy a few hours chatting, playing crib, or taking a walk on the Heritage Trail (weather permitting). Everyone welcome. Information: 250-593-4869. • Oct. 30 – Halloween Dance Party #9 is being held at the Lac la Hache Community Hall with the doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 from Donex Pharmacy and Work n Play Clothing. There will be costume prizes, dance floor prizes, a Mystery Bag by donation, 50/50 draw, midnight snack and a safe ride home. • Oct. 31 – The Freak Show will be held in the haunted barn at the 108 Heritage Site between 6 and 9 p.m. The PSO Grads of 2016 are providing the scary show in the haunted barn (children’s area for the wee ones). There will be a bonfire, concession and fireworks (depending on donations). For information, contact Ingrid at 250-791-5663. • Oct. 31 – Daddy and Me Playgroup is scheduled for the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 486 Birch Ave. in 100 Mile House, from 9-11 a.m. This playgroup is for dads, uncles and grandfathers with children newborn up to six years of age. It promotes the importance of fathers in parenting children. Call 250-395-5155 for information.

YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION SOUTH CARIBOO VISITOR CENTRE We’re here for you!

MONDAY to FRIDAY - 9am to 5pm Phone: 250-395-5353 Fax: 250-395-4085

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

100 MILE q Gale Ogden will be leading a fundraising Zumba fun fitness class at the 100 Mile House Elementary School gymnasium on today (Oct. 22) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop-in by donation and all proceeds go to the Kindergym program. Everyone welcome; minors must be accompanied by adults; and no experience needed. Information: call Kimberly at 250-3951353.

100 MILE q The Stemete7uw’l: a Gathering Place Friendship Society is holding its AGM behind St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in 100 Mile House on Oct. 22, starting at noon with lunch at 1 p.m. Info: 250-945-5259. 100 MILE South Cariboo AGEFRIENDLY Initiative presents a Seniors Resource Fair at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 250-3951353 INTERLAKES q Fitness classes – restorative stretch will be available on Tuesdays until Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 am. This is a gentle, accommodating and guided exercise. Cost

is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Information: 250-5934869. 100 MILE q Donations for the Coats For All 2015 will be accepted at 100 Mile Laundromat (in Owen Square across from the library) between Nov. 2 and 30. Winter coats, snowsuits, toques, gloves and scarves are needed – please wash them if possible and label them as “washed.” Information: call Wendy Hamblin at 250-395-4975. 100 MILE q There are still some openings available for the Winter Arts & Craft Fair, which is sponsored by the 100 Mile & District Arts Council, on Nov. 20-21. Application packages are available at Parkside

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These are your neighbours, and they help ensure the Free Press offers regional coverage of the communities in the South Cariboo. Their names and contact numbers are published alongside their columns so call them when you have news, important information about upcoming events or neat stories to share with your community.

Art Gallery and the South Cariboo Tourist Centre, or downloaded from www.100milearts. com/craft-fair.html. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) has someone available Thursdays at the 100 Mile House Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Assistance is offered to people researching ancestry. For more information, contact Millie at 250-395-2079. HORSE LAKE q StrongStart at Horse Lake Elementary School on Tuesdays 9

Every Set of a.m.-noon. Free, drop in and play when the school is in session. All families with children up to age five welcome. On Wednesdays, there is a 4-7 p.m. session, which includes dinner. Information: text Kristina at 250-7068294 or call the school 250-395-4572. INTERLAKES q The Interlakes Community Centre will be hosting Beginners Bridge on Fridays at 11 a.m. until Dec. 11. Always wanted to play but don’t know how? This is for you. $2 dropin fee for members; $3 drop-in for nonmembers. Information: 250-593-4869.

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CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT Multi-Agency Community Forum

Questions? Do you live in CRD Electoral Area G, H, L or the District of 100 Mile House?

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend your local

Multi-Agency Community Forum Monday, October 26th 5:30-7 p.m. 108 Ranch Community Centre, 4924 Telqua Drive

Diana Forster Deka Lake/Bridge Lake/Interlakes 250-593-2155

The Cariboo Regional District will be hosting a series of informal community forums in the South, Central and North where residents will have the opportunity to stop by in a casual setting and meet with their Electoral Area directors and CRD staff, along with other agencies to discuss issues specific to their community. Representatives will be on hand from various government ministries and services agencies including: the Cariboo Regional District, Ministry of Transportation and Roads, Cariboo Fire Centre, RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services and more.

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Lone Butte appreciates gravelling by Interior Roads

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Al Jones

Members of the Lone Butte Historical Association (LBHA), the Lone Butte, Horse Lake Community Association (LBHLCA), families and relatives that have loved ones in the Lone Butte Pioneer Cemetery, and folks that like to climb the Lone Butte Rock, thank Interior Roads for gravelling that section of the old road. It is a job well done for all of the above mentioned people, as well as our area tourists. Just to set the record straight, the LBHA does not own the Lone Butte Rock, the road, nor the Pioneer Cemetery. The LBHA did work for 10 years to make certain the butte, our town name sake, was returned to the people of British Columbia as a land reserve. The pioneer cemetery is owned by the LBHLCA. The LBHA members donate their time and funds to maintain and upgrade the pioneer cemetery, as we believe it is an important

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piece of local history. The LBHLCA has enough work running and upgrading our local community hall and, quite frankly, these folks are burned out, and we need replacements badly to run and operate the hall this coming year. The LBHLCA annual general meeting is at the community hall on Nov, 10 at 7 p.m. Please come and attend if you can help. It would be a shame to see the community hall shut down – due to a lack of support – after all the renovations have been completed. Upcoming events • On Halloween (Oct. 31), there will be fireworks at the community hall again this year, supervised by the Lone Butte Fire Department, and firefighters will also be selling hotdogs and popcorn. • The Christmas Craft Fair will be held in the community hall on Dec. 5. Please call Pat at 250395-2114 to book a table. Sad passing The Lone Butte community sends its condolences to Mary Carter and family on the passing of Lloyd Carter on Oct. 12. There will be a celebration of life at the Lone Butte Community Hall

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The Seniors Resource Fair at the 100 Mile Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 23 will provide a wealth of information about where to find help and services in

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viding information. The setting will be very informal, she says, with no formal speakers or a timetable. Instead there will be tables staffed by a variety of organizations and businesses, which will be able to answer questions, and there will be light refreshments available at a minimal fee. Those attending will be able to drop in when they like, decide what services they want information about, and proceed at their own pace, Smirfitt notes. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ll be health and active living resources, information about medical equipment rental, nutritional consulting, fraud awareness, financial information, and much more.â&#x20AC;? There will be a housing survey at the SCAFI table, and those attending will be asked what they looked for and

didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find, as well as what they found helpful, she adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re laying the groundwork for future events.â&#x20AC;? Smirfitt acknowledges that transit is a major issue in the area, but says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something that will be solved by this fair. Facilities that have seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; buses have been invited to attend, but the transportation question goes way beyond this. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has to take on a life of its own, with people across the community coming together to discuss it. The community at large needs to take the issue on board and make it a focus at a political level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transit difficulties mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critical that those who plan to attend check with less mobile friends, family members, and neighbours to see if they can offer a lift to someone who might not other-

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The Lone Butte, Horse Lake Community Association (LBHLCA) will be holding its annual general meeting at the Lone Butte Community Hall (5994 Highway 24) on Nov. 10, starting at 7 p.m. All members of the community are urged to attend, as there will be an election of officers for the coming year. The community relies on volunteers to keep the Lone Butte Community Hall open for the many events and activities that take place there. New ideas are most welcome, from everyone – young or not so young. New members are also welcome to join the LBHLCA. Area residents are invited to come out and see the improvements that have been made to community hall, and stay for some refreshments afterwards.

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Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/ MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, 1100 Alward St. Prince George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664. OR 565 10th Ave. W. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4 Ph: 1-800-663-2524 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3. The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital. Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy. For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 250-791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

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Located 1/2 hour from Lac la Hache NE on the corner of the 108 Road and the road to Murphy Lake. If interested please stop in during hunting season for a coffee and more information. Thank you The Management.

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Mental Wellness & Substance Use Clinician (Masters) Bring your passion of supporting and working in a community outreach setting where you can become a valuable partner with the Northern Secwepemc communities. Three Corners Health Services Society, in partnership with Canim Lake, Canoe Creek, Dog Creek, Soda Creek, Williams Lake, and Alkali Lake is looking for a Mental Wellness Clinician who understands holistic health including all aspects of the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual quadrants. Qualifications: The successful applicant must have knowledge of First Nations peoples within the Interior Health region as well as a good understanding of colonization and the unique history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This understanding includes the impacts of colonization both past and present. The individual will practice from a Trauma-Informed and culturally safe paradigm. Flexibility with work hours is required, as occasionally weekends or evenings may be needed. We are seeking a candidate with: t Past and/or current counselling experience within a First Nations context t Group facilitation experience in both traditional First Nations approaches and mainstream approaches t General competency in concurrent disorders t Excellent communication skills and cross cultural communication experience t Two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience t Current valid B.C. driver’s license and reliable vehicle t Masters degree from an accredited university in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position t Ability to complete successful advanced criminal record check Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry per Canada’s Human Rights Act and Legislation surrounding employment equity. To apply please email your resume to: Shawna Nevdoff, Mental Wellness Advisor (Interior) Phone (1) 250-319-9241 Email: shawna.nevdoff@fnha.ca For detailed information please visit www.threecornershealth.org Closing Date: Posted until filled

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ULKATCHO FIRST NATION Employment Opportunity

Accountant Ulkatcho First Nation (UFN) is seeking an Accountant. This individual will assist in the operations of the UFN Finance Department. EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE t An accredited accounting degree is recommended but not required t Experience in project accounting is recommended but not required t Accpac, Excel and Microsoft Word are required t Minimum 2 years accounting experience required KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES t Demonstrates financial skills, leading, planning, adhering to financial policies and procedures t Independent, self-motivated, organized, and efficient t Ability to establish effective relationships with administration programs, provincial and federal officials t Ability to communicate in Chilcotin/Carrier Language will be an asset but not required t This individual will demonstrate professionalism, performed independently and able to work under pressure Wages: To be determined DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4:30 PM Thursday, October 29, 2015 Please send covering letter and resumes to: Liz Hennigar, Receptionist Box 3430, Anahim Lake, BC VOL1CO Or fax to 250-742-3411 Or e-mail to lhennigar@ulkatcho.ca (Only the applicants short listed will be notified)

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

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

SERVICE WRITER Eagle Automotive in Burns Lake requires an energetic individual to join our Service Department. Job Responsibilities: • Greet customers and assist them with any inquiries • Document services • Keep customer informed on completion times, service expenses, and possible changes • Remain involved with delivery of vehicle to customer upon completion to assure all customer concerns are addressed • Build strong relationships with the customers A competitive compensation package is available. Applicants should direct their resumes to the attention of David in person or via e-mail to eagleauto@telus.net

Medical/Dental

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.

Repairs

DENNY’S Sewing Machine Repair and Servicing 4765 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch

Ph: 250-706-8565 Please call first

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

TOP DORPER ram lambs, breeding stock. 250-456-2277

Services

Pet Services

Therapy Groups

Cariboo Pet Crematorium

Health Centre (behind hospital)

555 Cedar Avenue Monday: 12 noon 61 Dogwood Avenue Tuesday: 8 pm

Est. 1997

Hand crafted urns complete with name plate.

250-395-3330 Private or Group

108 Mile Community Centre

4924 Telqua Drive (rear en trance) Friday: 7:00 pm Little Log Church

4855 Timothy Lake Road Lac La Hache. This is an “Open” meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alcohol or wanting to support those struggling are welcome to attend. For more information call: 250-395-4646 250-395-6154 250-644-6524 250-706-7266 250-791-5286

NEED A loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 firstandsecondmortgages.ca

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULP LOGS Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA (250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)

250-398-8845

$ WANTED $ Pre 1967 Gold & Silver Coins and Collections Call Pete 250-456-7511

KINGSGATE EXCAVATING LARGE EQUIPMENT FLEET to handle most jobs

Big Country Storage Terminal Ltd. 44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer

The NEW

250-395-2447 Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School

Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

Saturday Oct. 24 10am - 3pm

in our BARN YARD

• Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels • Toy Haulers • Truck Campers • Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers • Utility & Equipment Trailers

• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage

250-395-3090

5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD. 100 MILE HOUSE info@meridianrv.com (At Hwy 97 & 24)

Misc. for Sale 2 Radio controlled airplanes. 1 mig and 1 biplane. $400 each. 250-791-5612

Misc. Wanted

Antiques / Vintage

Call the experts at

982 Alpine, 100 Mile House

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Madness sale!” All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Merchandise for Sale

ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $42.04 PER WEEK (PLUS GST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT

250-395-2311

www.hubcityauctions.com

1122 South Lakeside Drive Williams Lake