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On Nov. 23, Chris ciency and quality Mazurkewich, new standards. Interior Health (IH) Meanwhile the chief executive officer, opposition to the announced the deci- project is growing: sion on contracting municipal councils, out hospital laun- including 100 Mile dry services will be House, have passed delayed until March, motions against the so he can have a better privatization scheme, look at the issue. and some 13,000 citiA c c o r d i n g zens signed a petition to Freedom of against the loss of Information docu- in-house laundry serments provided vice and 175 to the Penticton family supHerald last year, porting jobs IH was looking in their comat privatizing munities. the in-house During laundry servicthis time, es at five major the deciBARB IH hospitals sion by IH MATFIN and six smaller on whether communities, to privatize including 100 Mile the service has been District General delayed several times Hospital. – the latest announced There was an imme- by Mazurkewich. diate outcry from the “... I plan to take union members who additional time in were very concerned reviewing the future about the loss of good- of our laundry serpaying local jobs if the vices. Subsequently, a service is privatized, decision on the posincluding four in 100 sibility of outsourcing Mile House. the service will not While many people occur until at least argue the cost sav- March 2016 when ings of outsourcing recommendations are laundry service would presented to the IH be marginal over the board of directors for long term, there are its consideration.” also concerns about Meanwhile, HEUthe integrity of the 100 Mile House chair program – especially and shop steward Barb in terms of laundry Matfin notes local delivery and contami- members are apprenation. hensive about the HEU secretary-busi- announcement. ness manager Jennifer “Obviously, it’s a Whiteside says IH has short term relief for stated in-house laun- the laundry workdry operation has set ers, knowing they still the bar high in terms have jobs into the new of productivity, effiContinued on A3

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WINTER BAZAAR FUN AT MILE 108

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Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School students Jacob Bryan and Larissa Hilstad had a seat with Santa Claus at the Seventh Annual Winter Bazaar at Mile 108 Elementary School on Nov. 28.

Water discharge OK'd

Ken Alexander Free Press

The B.C. Liberal government’s Nov. 30 approval of a short-term discharge permit was music to the ears of the 200 people employed at Mount Polley Mine and provided hope for 170 other former employees who would like to return to work. The permit was needed to treat and then discharge water out of the open-pit copper and gold mine site. In July, Imperial Metals Ltd., which owns Mount Polley, received permission for a restricted re-start the mining operation under a number of conditions

from the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Energy and Mines. One of the conditions, was the company, which would store mine waste (tailings) in Springer Pit, had to build a water-treatment system and receive government approval for a short-term water discharge permit. The permit will allow treated water to be discharged in Hazeltine Creek and flow to a sediment pond. From there, the water would flow through a pipeline that will discharge the treated water 30 to 40 metres below the surface of Quesnel Lake. Treated and discharged water must meet Ministry of

Environment water quality guidelines for aquatic and public health. While the ministry thought the pit would reach its permitted capacity in April 2016, under normal precipitation conditions, there were concerns voiced that the permitted level would be reached before that estimated time period. According to a ministry press release, final approval was made by a statutory decision maker from the Ministry of Environment after a 30-day public consultation and comment period and a comprehensive technical review Continued on A6


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Love is a burning flame

Firefighter proposes to girlfriend during Santa Claus Parade Gaven Crites Free Press

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t might be the most public marriage proposal in 100 Mile House history. Hunter Peever, an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter and something of a romantic, popped the question to his 18-year-old girlfriend of almost three years, Mikayla Charbonneau, in front of a flashing 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue fire engine in the middle of the very popular Santa Claus Parade as hundreds of revellers looked on in the middle of town on Nov. 20. The young, newly engaged couple are recent graduates of Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School. Mikayla is studying to become a nurse and Hunter is training to become a professional firefighter. The couple met almost three years ago at Lake Of The Trees Bible Camp, Hunter explains, “and pretty much hit it off from there.” “Surprisingly, all day I was really chill about it,” says Hunter of the day he asked Mikayla to marry him. “But then, about 30 minutes or so beforehand, I started getting pretty nervous.”

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100 Mile House Fire-Rescue member Hunter Peever, 18, made a public marriage proposal to girlfriend Mikayla Charbonneau, 18, during the 100 Mile House Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 20.

Mikayla loves Christmas and Hunter planned his proposal accordingly. Hunter was handing out candy along the route beside the crawling fire engine and his parents had Mikayla standing out front of the Fascination Street Toys & Games store, where Hunter told the driver of the engine to stop. He asked Chris Watkins – a fellow 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue member and a regular announcer at 100 Mile House Wranglers hockey games – to use that rich and resounding voice of his to call Mikayla over to the front of the vehicle, where firefighters started pulling out their phones to record the charming moment ahead. Hunter, in his firefighting turnout gear, stepped out from beside the truck and met Mikayla, got down on one knee, said something sweet, and asked her to marry him. Mikayla said yes, wiped away tears and smiled, and the newly engaged couple continued along the parade route and handed out more candy. They’re hoping to be married next summer. “She was really excited,” Hunter says. “She said she didn’t see it coming.”

Unique ranching diploma program offered Students will get hands-on experience working on ranches and farms Barbara Roden Free Press

The Applied Sustainable Ranching program (ASUR), an innovative and unique new diploma program, is now being offered by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Williams Lake. The program was developed over a two-year period by TRU, in conjunction with ranchers and pro-

ducers in the Cariboo. “There was input from a broad range of people to develop it,” student co-ordinator Rita Giesbrecht says, adding it was an industry- and student-driven initiative, rather than something TRU decided to offer. “A lot of the younger generation aspires to live on the land, but they have no chance to learn, as they’re not from a ranching family. Local producers recognize the need for education about agriculture in the area, and that the model needs to undergo changes in order to remain viable. This program is designed to bring ranching into the 21st century.” The two-year program consists of nine modules, each lasting between one and 12 weeks. The courses will be taught by specialists in the different areas: environmental sustainability; beef, sheep and winter

feed production; and hands-on skill development, such as horsemanship, basic dog handling, equipment maintenance, and designing fences. Another important area is sustainable enterprise, Giesbrecht explains. “Succession planning is very important. We want to continue to have traditional grass-based livestock agriculture.” The flexible, blended learning model will use three different methods to deliver the content. Students will have online written courses and interaction with instructors in a classroom or via videoconferencing, Skype, or phone, which means they don’t have to be close to Williams Lake. Giesbrecht says students could complete the program without setting foot in a classroom. The third way of learning will be through hands-on experience on the land, working on a ranch or farm anywhere in the province, and

Giesbrecht is currently looking for prospective host ranches prepared to mentor a student. The first intake of students for the program, which begins in January 2016, is expected to draw mainly from the Cariboo, but the target is eventually to have international students make up 30 per cent of the enrolment. People who would like more information about ASUR, or who would like to be host ranchers should call or text Giesbrecht at 250-706-5577, or e-mail her at rgiesbrecht@tru.ca. There is also an information session about the program from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Tourism Discovery Centre on Broadway Avenue South in Williams Lake. “We’re very proud and pleased with how the program has developed. It fills so many gaps and provides so many opportunities.”

Interior Health delays decision on privatizing laundry

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year, but then what?” She adds the union leadership in Vancouver sees the delay as a hopeful sign that IH is taking a sober second thought. “... that perhaps they rushed (or

were bullied) into privatization by the provincial government, and are now thoroughly looking at the actual costs.” Matfin says local members worry that it’s just a delay tactic for IH to get its ducks in a row, and the privatization will still happen.

“Hopefully, clearer heads will prevail, and this ill-conceived plan will be scrapped. “I’d like to know what our Health Minister [Terry Lake] said to [Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA] Donna Barnett about her publicly disagreeing with his plans. Or, does he even care?”

Recently, Simon Fraser University economist Marvin Shaffer reviewed two IH documents, obtained through a FOI request, to analyze the health authority’s rationale for outsourcing its laundry services, and found no valid business case for privatization.

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FAST bytes SCAM IN AREA 100 Mile House RCMP notes there have been reports from the public of a scam being operated in the 100 Mile House area. People are being phone by someone claiming to be either a representative of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or the RCMP. Scammers indicate money must be paid or warrants will be issued. Please be advised this is not the business practice of the RCMP or the CRA. If you receive a call of this nature, do not pay any money. Obtain the phone number of the caller and contact the 100 Mile House RCMP Detachment at 250395-2456 or call Phone Busters at toll free at 1-888-495-8501.

PROGRAM LAUNCHED British Columbia Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon was the keynote speaker at a launch event celebrating the new Applied Sustainable Ranching Program at Thompson Rivers University, Williams Lake Campus on Dec. 1. Guichon also visited two School District # 27 Williams Lake schools – Lake City Secondary-Williams Lake Campus and Nesika Elementary School, where assemblies were held to honour her visit.

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The Cariboo Regional District has endorsed a resolution that up to $10,000 be allocated from the South Cariboo Economic Development function to the Fishing Highway 24 Tourism Association (FH24TA) towards the Bridge Lake Ice Caves project, subject to confirmation that other funding for the project has been secured by the association. The FH24TA has been active in pursuing the development of this site as a tourism attraction and amenity for area residents.


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Social media awareness discussed

Ken Alexander Free Press

Parents, teachers and youth counsellors have been concerned about youth being so engaged in social media that face-to-face engagement with family members and friends is falling to the wayside. As social media use has grown in recent years, youth have been getting more brazen about what they are sharing with “friends.” Some of the things they are sharing, including partially nude and nude photos, has already got some teens into trouble with the law, including pornography charges for sharing pictures of under-aged children. At times, this exchange of photos and mean-spirited texting has led to cyber-bullying and all of its life-changing consequences. Meanwhile, the ages of youth using the social media for this purpose now includes young teens and pre-teens. This particular use of social media can be dangerous as it could lead to porn sites and the possibility of being lured in by predators. Equally concerning is the possible significant consequences for uninformed youth who share and/or distribute pornography because it could lead to criminal charges and destroy future opportunities for scholarships and/or jobs. Parents and youth need to be informed and they will have their opportunity on Dec. 14 to receive that informa-

tion, so they can protect their families. This is why Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO), the PSO Parents Advisory Committee and the Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo are bringing social media expert Jesse Miller to 100 Mile House, Dec. 14-15. Miller will be talking to the PSO student population on Dec. 14. He says the events will deal with online content management, the impacts of participating online without regard for kindness, laws and expectations set by family and schools. “The majority of the

secondary school pre- and area. sentations will reflect “The presentation what it means to will highlight become a young usage trends, adult using the mobile tech Internet for behaviours, the purpose of techniques education and to introduce connection with positive usage peers.” behaviours, and Parents and parenting tips Jesse Miller the general to address the public are also tech concerns invited to Miller’s free within the home and social media presenta- from peer groups. tion in the PSO gym on On Dec. 15, Miller will Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. be doing presentations Miller will inform folks about the current climate of social media concerns in British Columbia and specifically to 100 Mile House

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Seniors provided input

Work on District of 100 Mile House’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Update and Zoning Bylaw re-write project is nearing completion, says District consultant Arlington Group principal Graham Farstad. Part of the project was seeking input from local seniors. In co-operation with the District, the South Cariboo Community Planning Council (SCCPC) initiated a targeted Age-Friendly Survey. The survey was circulated at the South Cariboo Seniors Resource Fair on Oct. 23 and it was made available on the District website. The response rate was very enthusiastic, says Farstad. The results from the survey are in and more than 100 responses were received over a two-week period. The results are being used to update policies in the Official Community Plan, in areas such as urban design, alternative transportation, and seniors housing. Highlights: • A desire for a wider variety of housing options be available for seniors, such as apartments, closer to needed amenities, such as the grocery stores, doctor offices and the like, or more secondary suites. • More and safer sidewalks, with more places to rest along local trails and streets. • Wheelchair accessibility is a growing concern, particularly having working “disability buttons” on the doors of downtown businesses.

• Having more recreational activities for seniors – including additional bike infrastructure (such as bike routes and downtown bike stands) throughout the town – as well as bus and alternative transportation options for residents. Seniors are looking for ways to get around the area without having to drive themselves during inclement weather. • Improved access to medical specialists within 100 Mile House, as well as assisting people needing to go to larger care centres for specialized care was identified as a concern. • Home-visit programs and delivery services were of interest to many. Seniors need assistance with basic tasks – picking up medication from the pharmacy, making it to doctor appointments, getting groceries and cooking the occa-

sional meal. The largest group of responses – more than 30 per cent – came from residents within 100 Mile House. The remaining responses came from those in the South Cariboo area – 108 Mile Ranch and 103 Mile being the next largest resident response areas. The clear majority of responses came from those between 60 and 79 years of age.

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by the Cariboo Mine Development Review Committee. The committee includes representatives from provincial agencies, First Nations, local governments (City of Williams Lake and Cariboo Regional District), the community of Likely, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Environment Canada. There was extensive engagement with the Williams Lake Indian Band and Soda Creek Indian Band as well as the residents of Likely. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says she is pleased the permit was approved. “I know it took a long time [to get the permit] but science had to be the precedent and there was lots of consultation with the First Nations and community consultation. “There was no danger of a spill of effluent from the pit; it was very safe. “It has now become a reality; the permit is issued. The environmental and social issues attached have all been addressed; and, hopefully, we can get everybody back to work while they do their planning for their long-term discharge permit.” Meanwhile, the Secwepemc Peoples

released a statement on Dec. 1, noting they are “outraged” by the province’s approval of the permit. “Indigenous Peoples across this province of have been vocally opposed to this oppressive process of alienating more of us from our lands, by permitting lands out to major industrial projects like Mount Polley,” Secwepemc spokesperson Kanahus Manuel says.

Adds hydrogeologist Ricardo Segovia: “The provincial government has not provided any technical justification for this latest decision to discharge water directly into Quesnel Lake, not even basic water quality results. "This permit is being give to a company that has not even cleaned up the original disaster from 2014." “There is still millions of tons of tailings on the

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Lone Butte resident Bob Beaumont says that when he was called about the heart bypass surgery he needed, the staff at the new surgical facility in Kelowna had a question for him. “They asked me if I felt OK about being the first patient in the new surgical centre there. I told them it wasn’t a problem; I just wanted to get it done.” Reassured, staff advised him to pack a bag and head to the Okanagan for surgery on Sept. 28.

The new Interior past, I would have had Kelowna facility. Heart and Surgical to go to Vancouver for He made a return trip Centre in Kelowna offi- the procedure.” to Kelowna last week to cially opened on Oct. 16, The new centre will see his cardiologist, and and Beaumont relieve pres- in four weeks, he has says there was a sure on Lower an appointment with his lot of excitement Mainland hos- surgeon Dr. Guy Fradet. from everyone pitals, he adds. There won’t be any need there about the “There’ll be for Beaumont to travel new facility. no problem get- far for that, however. “There was a ting surgeons “I’ll be able to speak lot of talk about there, I was with him via teleconferBOB it from staff,” told, because encing from the hospital BEAUMONT he says, adding they want to in 100 Mile House.” head cardiolowork in such a He will return to gist Dr. Richard Hooper state-of-the-art facility.” Kelowna for a follow-up has been advocating for Beaumont’s first sign in the spring, eventually comprehensive cardiac that something was cutting his visits down services in the Interior wrong came in May this to once a year when he for 15 years. year, when he took a gets the all-clear. The centre has state- stress test in Williams Beaumont has nothof-the-art technology, Lake. The angiogram ing but praise for the and is the only facility confirmed he needed care he got there. in the Interior that can bypass surgery, and he “It was incredible, perform open-heart spent seven days in the from the top down,” he procedures; up to 600 a year will be able to be accommodated. Beaumont says this will significantly cut down on the waiting time for people who need heart surgery. “I was told in August when I went for an angiogram, I needed a bypass and it would be • The Canadian 2 for 1 Classic Donair six to eight weeks before • Chicken Donair I could get one. In the

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hat does last month’s election result mean for small business? Let’s start with the good. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has committed to reduce the small business tax rate from 11 per cent to nine per cent by 2019. This is unequivocal good news for business owners who consistently cite tax loads as among their biggest challenges. More good news on the tax side is a commitment to reduce Employment Insurance contributions in 2017 from an expected $1.88 for employees and $2.63 for employers to an estimated $1.65 and $2.31. There are several other commitments small business owners will like, including providing an EI premium holiday for hiring youth – a nice incentive to hire young people. Specifically, the new government has committed to waiving EI contributions for 12 months for any

employer who hires A CPP hike could mean someone between the ages hundreds or thousands of of 18 and 24 for a full-time extra dollars in taxes paid position in 2016, 2017 or each year for each employee 2018. and employer. The least popular idea But the federal government for small business relates needs two-thirds of the to increasing mandatory provinces representing Canada Pension two-thirds of Plan (CPP) taxes. the population The Liberals to proceed have publicly with its CPP committed “to changes. Small gradually phase in business owners an expansion of will strongly the core CPP.” encourage British The small Columbia Finance business Minister de Jong objection, shared to continue saying Laura by the general “no.” Jones public in at The intention to least one poll, run deficits is in is that a mandatory CPP the “worrying” category. increase is not the best way Small businesses tend to to help Canadians save for be pretty pragmatic about retirement. the need for deficits on In fact, to pay the occasion, but are also very additional mandatory taxes, mindful of the reality that, as many say they will have Saskatchewan Premier Brad to reduce contributions to Wall once quipped, “Deficits voluntary plans like RRSPs are like potato chips: It’s hard or other forms of retirement to eat just one.” savings, such as paying Infrastructure spending is down a mortgage. another potential worrying

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he B.C. Liberal government has made an important move to make the financial lives of some disabled individuals easier. Last month, Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell announced that starting this month an individual with the Persons With Disabilities designation will be able to receive financial gifts and inheritances of up to $100,000 without affecting their monthly payments. The former lifetime gift and inheritance limit was $5,000 per person, after which assistance payments were clawed back from their monthly payments. A couple – both with Persons With Disabilities (PWD) designation – will now be able to receive $200,000 without losing eligibility for assistance. The previous level was $10,000. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said she is proud of her government’s move, as the new levels for financial gifts and inheritances make a lot more sense now. She noted the new policies mean PWD designated people’s pensions can’t be touched and that way they can have gift and inheritance money without being penalized. In the case of an inheritance, Stilwell said the higher asset limits will free up many clients from having to set aside that money in a trust. The government is also changing the way trust payments are handled, giving people receiving disability assistance greater flexibility in how they use that money to lead more independent lives. Furthermore, the $8,000 annual cap on trust payments has been eliminated. According to Social Development minister, the new policy changes affect 96,000 people in British Columbia who receive disability assistance. So, this is good news for people with disabilities, but they have to receive a financial gift or an inheritance to take advantage of the new changes. However, life can definitely be a struggle for folks with disabilities. They go through life with ongoing day-to-day issues that non-disabled individuals don’t have to deal with or even think about. On top of that, it can be a financial struggle for people with disabilities. Too many are struggling with the current monthly assistance payments, which are leaving people with disabilities close to the poverty line. Some folks will get out of that predicament because they will be able to keep more of the money from financial gifts without losing their monthly payments. The province previously raised the earned income exemption, so people can earn up to $9,600 a year without reduction of their disability assistance. While that helps the financial situation for some people with disabilities, they still have to find jobs to take advantage of the additional income. It’s a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done.

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area. There is no question that there are many worthy infrastructure projects, but if the federal government insists on matching dollars from other levels of government), spending could balloon fast. Before the election, many were predicting a minority government of some description. Personally, I put a majority government in the “good” category. Minority governments tend to behave in constant electioneering mode, with far more attention to what makes good politics rather than what makes good policy. Majorities, in contrast, have clear lines of accountability. Whatever decisions are made going forward – good, bad, or worrying – the electorate knows exactly who to hold accountable four years from now. Laura Jones is executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Follow her on Twitter @CFIBideas.

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Reader wants BC Conservatives to renew memberships To the editor: Someone recently asked, “Are you still involved with the BC Conservatives? We need to get our act together.” I responded, saying: “I am again. There’s a movement from grassroots members, who’ve left (or are disengaged) to return. Many are saying they need to know this party will no longer be allowed to stay lost in the wilderness; it must get out and engage with people, raise our profile, and present poli-

cies people will identify with.” We need to talk with candidates who left after the disastrous 2013 provincial election campaign, find federal conservatives lost in a BC Liberal Party whose leader has ties to the federal Liberals, and talk with unelected federal Conservative candidates who will be important for their campaign skills. There’s hope, but only if former and disillusioned members, and those who once gave us a look,

become engaged again. The Nov. 6 Vancouver Observer ran a story, headlined Why isn’t Christy Clark facing the fight of her life over triple-deletes?” It asked: “Why aren’t the winds of change battering down the legislature? It’s because we don’t have an effective opposition – or an alternative government in waiting. With no effective opposition from the NDP or the Greens ... Clark will easily win the next election and continue governing regardless

of how competent she actually is.” The BC Conservatives weren’t mentioned, and it’s no wonder. The article concluded: “... we need a passionate and driven group of those shut off and disengaged – to stand together, get organized, and take back our province ... if we don’t, Clark won’t have to answer to anybody. That’s bad for democracy; it’s bad for B.C.” Those words also hold true for small “c” conservatives; what we have is bad for democracy.

People want input into processes they feel left out of. Are you willing to let someone else do the work, or show by action there is value in building this party? Nothing happens in a vacuum or without connection to other like-minded people. Change is coming, so if your membership has lapsed, renew it. Take a moment to become a BC Conservative. Alan Forseth Kamloops

It’s time to debunk hypocrisy Committee asks motorist to slow down To the editor: Once upon a time, shamans and witch doctors were thought to have the power to influence the implacable forces of nature. The Egyptian pyramids stand as monuments to man’s quest for immortality. Religious leaders have often claimed to possess a key for the door leading to salvation and paradise. Some of our brightest minds, using increasingly sophisticated scientific techniques, are constantly increasing mankind’s collective knowledge: from gene decoding to asteroid sampling. One of the benefits has been amazing advances in medicine. Another has been the realization that human beings evolved from star dust on an insignificant planet in an immense and inhospitable universe. In spite of acknowledging the need to constantly and objectively update science textbooks, many people still cling to the subjective interpretations of ancient religious manuscripts.

Given the astounding developments made possible through scientific research, it is no wonder most people put their faith in modern medicine whenever death nudges their elbows. People instinctively call 9-1-1 rather than take the opportunity to pass through that miraculous portal they profess leads to eternal bliss. To justify murder or martyrdom in the name of some perverse interpretation of what is declared righteous and godly is a horrific misuse of the fantastic potential that resides within the human brain. If religious leaders are not willing to dispassionately update their “holy” books, they should at least concede their so-called sacred texts ought to sit on library shelves next to the worldly works of William Shakespeare and other such insightful writers. Lloyd Atkins Vernon

To the editor: With winter road conditions now upon us, this is a gentle reminder to those motorists who will be travelling through 70 Mile House that there are many private and business accesses to Highway 97, and that we have school buses that are

turning on and off the highway. Although the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is adamant the posted highway speed limit is safe, it really isn’t if a vehicle needs to stop quickly. This is a request to all to

just slow down a bit and give those people ahead of you that extra margin of safety when they need to come off or come on to the highway. Tom Grantham 70 Mile House Speed Reduction and Safety Committee

Father thanks Good Samaritan To the editor: On Nov. 19 between 10:30 and 11:30 in the morning, a gentleman stopped to help my special needs son when he slipped and fell on the icy sidewalks on Cedar Avenue across from the Cedar Crest Society for Community Living office. To this kind gentleman whoever you are, we thank you ever so much for what you

did. My son said you were a very nice man and we greatly appreciate that you took the time to help him. He suffered a bump and a bruise or two, but he’s OK. Thank you again. Keith, Denise and Ryan Thiessen Forest Grove

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of CO2, since in this century, global to get more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a temperatures have increased by only about study from the Massachusetts Institute of one-fourth of what UN climate models Technology that finds the same thing – predicted. two-10ths of a degree by 2100. This 20-year slowdown of the long run Wobbly climate models aren’t the only of post-Ice Age warming, which has problem for global warming alarmists. dominated most of the last NASA recently confirmed that 10,000 years, is referred to as contrary to UN projections, the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is total ice mass in Antarctica is usually explained away with increasing. This is much more reference to the Pacific Decadal likely to slow sea level rise than Oscillation or other long-term an Obama or Trudeau speech. warming and cooling trends in Arctic ice, meanwhile, is oceans. rebounding rapidly after Other countries have put new receding in recent years. And emission-reduction proposals while UN climate conferences on the table for COP21. Danish always cause a spike in sightings Tom environmental economist Bjorn of people wearing polar bear Fletcher Lomborg did the math, and suits, here’s another inconvenient concluded that if every major truth. emitting country keeps its British Columbia polar bear word this time, the total of all their efforts researcher Susan Crockford reports that would reduce global warming by about 0.2 the world bear population is up to 26,500, degrees by 2100. a 50-year high. That Crockford, she’s just a What? A statistically meaningless denier…. Oh wait, the International Union decrease after 85 years of energy austerity? for Conservation of Nature “Red List” That Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying says that’s about right, and the population

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remier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage negotiations for a global climate treaty. The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed file images of an effigy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Now, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leads our biggest-ever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called. Trudeau hasn’t even begun to develop a plan for Canada, asking provinces to come up with their own first, but he’s already hailed as a visionary. This is similar to the newly elected Barack Obama, who modestly predicted in 2008 that history would record his win as “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.” Perhaps Obama wasn’t completely full

trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “unknown.” None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling. B.C. already leads the country with its small but broad-based carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal government’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018. Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold. And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The government admits we’re not going to make that because the economy is growing. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc


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Impaired driver busted in drive-thru KELOWNA - A 25 year old Kelowna woman is facing impaired driving charges after she was arrested by police in the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant in the 2100 block of Harvey Avenue during the early morning hours of Nov. 28. At about 2:40 a.m., a Kelowna RCMP officer was on patrol when he and his volunteer auxiliary member spotted a vehicle being driven dangerously along Clement Avenue near Clifton Road. The police officer attempted to stop the suspect vehicle after its driver narrowly missed colliding with three vehicles parked along Clement Avenue. The driver of the suspect vehicle was oblivious to the police vehicles emergency lights and sirens and failed to stop for police. Multiple police vehicles converged on the suspect vehicle after it later pulled into the Harvey Avenue restaurant drive-thru. Police says the driver exhibited obvious signs of alcohol impairment and was quickly taken into police custody without incident. “Samples of the driver’s breath were taken, analyzed and determined to be almost three (3) times the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood," said Cst. Jesse O'Donaghey. Ancient giant wasp species discovered ASHCROFT - It was literally a huge discovery. Bruce Archibald was searching for fossilized insects in British Columbia’s southern Interior when he cracked open a rock and found a beautifully-preserved giant horntail wood-wasp. Archibald, a paleoentomologist with the Royal B.C. Museum and Simon Fraser University, had discovered a 53-million-year-old species of giant wasp, which he dubbed Ypresiosirex orthosemos. The insect, seven centimetres in length, is one of three new wasp species that Archibald and Alexandr Rasnitsyn of the Russian Academy of Sciences identified in an article published online in The Canadian Entomologist. Archibald discovered the ancient species in the McAbee Fossil Beds near Cache Creek. The other new species were also found at the site.

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 48 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls. Jack-knifed trailer On Nov. 28, 100 Mile House RCMP and highway rescue crews responded to a motor vehicle incidence (MVI) on Highway 97 at Ainsworth Road south of 100 Mile House. A GMC pick-up truck towing a tripleaxle trailer was being driven north-bound on Highway 97. The driver braked and the towed vehicle jack-knifed on the road and then impacted the concrete barriers. The force of the collision caused considerable damage to both units. The occupants of the vehicle were not injured. The highway was closed briefly and then re-opened to single lane alternating traffic until the roadway was cleared. The investigation into the cause of this MVI is continuing. Failed breathalyzer On Nov. 27, CaribooChilcotin Traffic Services (CCTS) members were conducting impaired driving enforcement in 100 Mile House. The driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix was pulled over for a traffic infraction. During the traffic stop, the driver displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. An approved screening device was administered and the result was a fail. The male driver did not meet the requirements for the provincial legislation and was

taken to the 100 Mile RCMP Detachment. Two breath samples were obtained of 130 and 120 mg%. Charges of impaired driving and driving over the legal limit are being recommended to Crown against a 19-year-old resident of 100 Mile House. A court date of Jan. 12, 2016 has been set for a first appearance.

Refused breath sample On Nov. 27, CCTS members were conducting impaired driving enforcement in 100 Mile House. The driver of a Jeep Cherokee was pulled over for a traffic infraction. During the traffic stop, the male driver displayed symptoms of impairment by liquor consumption. He was taken to the 100 Mile RCMP Detachment where he refused to provide a breath sample. Charges of impaired driving and refusing a breath demand are being

recommended to Crown against the 66-year-old 100 Mile House man. A court date of Feb. 9, 2016 has been set for a first appearance.

Prohibited driving On Nov. 27, CCTS were conducting impaired driving enforcement in 100 Mile House. The driver of a Dodge pick-up truck was pulled over to confirm the status of his driver’s licence. Investigation con-

firmed the male’s licence was prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act. The driver was issued an appearance notice for a Court date of Jan. 12, 2016 for driving while prohibited. The vehicle was towed and impounded.

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108 Resort moving forward A year-round central point for tourism in the South Cariboo – that’s part of Theo Wiering’s vision for the 108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures. The resort is moving forward with recent renovations and big future plans in the works, says Wiering, the resort’s owner/manager. Folks are invited to book Christmas parties or group functions in the newly renovated Tatton Room. A new Christmas Store is open in the

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lobby daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a selection of winter clothing,

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Marty and Janet Duff of 100 Mile House would like to announce the engagement of their son Richard Duff to Julie Cheung, the daughter of George and Janette Cheung of Williams Lake. The wedding will take place on Sept. 10, 2016 in Lac la Hache.

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toys etc. for men, women and children. Folks are invited to attend an outdoor New Year’s Eve event at the resort, located on Telqua Drive in 108 Mile Ranch, with a giant midnight fireworks show. With the next golf season in mind, golf memberships are on special now until Dec. 31 for $850 for 100 Mile House and area residents. The hotel is open all winter. Call 250-791-5211 for more information. BE AWARE And compARE! Get a FREE estimate before you sell your collection of gold or silver coins! call mike 250-644-4422

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Bake & Craft Sale Silent Auction & Raffle Friday, Dec. 11 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

“Spirit of the Holidays”

Country Lakes Realty invites you to join us in the Spirit of the Holidays spreading happiness to homes and families in our community. Country Lakes Realty will be accepting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys and non-perishable food items. Drop you toys at the 100 Mile House Office location (beside Subway). All toys and food will be donated to local charities.

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Bosses sought for Ice Caves development INTERLAKES Diana Forster 250 593-2155

The Fishing Highway Tourism Association, in partnership with New Pathways to Gold, is looking for two employees for the upcoming year of projects, one of which will be the Bridge Lake Ice Caves development. Both positions are for 36 to 42 weeks. One job is for a project manager and the other for a field supervisor. Neal showcased Bridge Lake Library librarian Brenda Tillyer has welcomed Sheridan’s Dave Neal to the Community Showcase for December.

Great Plains rolls into 100 Mile House The Great Plains perform at St. Jude Church Hall at 5691 Horse Lake Rd. in 100 Mile House on Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. Darrel and Saskia sing all Canadian music with folk, Celtic, bluegrass and gospel flavour with a touch of Christmas. They are definitely not strangers to 100 Mile as they have performed here in the past. Folks will enjoy a heartwarming show filled with music, merriment and mayhem as Saskia and Darrel deliver of a fun blend of folk music, an unpredictable series of songs that change every time you see them. They delight their audience with tales about mining towns, prairie elevators, bluebirds, war brides, David Thompson, patchwork quilts and share tender songs. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at Work n Play Clothing or by calling Kate at 250395-4228/250-395-2470.

Dave has been a stained glass artiste for about eight years, and creates seasonal pieces, angels and custom work. Celebrations Birthday bubbly goes to Jenny Ostlund, Al Bishop, Aaron Durand and John Frame. Twelve huge balloons

are winging their way to Brittanie Kerr for Dec. 7. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Kids Space meets 3-5:30pm, Dec. 4 at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC). • Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4.

• Teen Space meets Dec. 5 at ICC. • Highway 24/ Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Dec. 7 at ICC. • Kids Space Christmas Pageant & Potluck Supper at ICC, Dec. 9. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6. Everyone is welcome. • To make an appoint-

ment to speak with George Abbott on Dec. 16, regarding Interlakes governance issues, contact Alice Johnston at the Cariboo Regional District at 1-800-6651636 or ajohnston@ cariboord.ca. • Deka’s Family Christmas bingo is Dec. 16 at Deka Fire Hall at 7 p.m.

Fire department looking for donations The Watch Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department is supporting folks in its community by putting Christmas Hamper Donation Boxes in local businesses. The donation boxes

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The 100 Mile chapter of the Compassionate Friends is holding its 15th Candle Lighting Memorial Service. We invite all bereaved parents and their families to join us at this special service as a way for bereaved families to honour the memories of their children. This service is a time of recognition and remembrance. This annual service has proven to be a source of strength in helping “handle the holidays.” We will be lighting memory candles (you may bring your own special candle or candles will be provided). We will also have a remembrance table if you would like to bring a picture of your child. If you plan to attend our candle lighting service OR are unable to attend but would like a candle lit in memory of your child, please phone Andrea at 250-395-4417 or Ivy at 250-395-2867. For more information on this meaningful gathering call Andrea at 250-395-4417. The Memorial Service will be held on DECEMBER 13th, 2015 at 2:00pm at BJ’s Donut & Eatery, 305 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AND HOPE.


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Residents are invited to get into the holiday spirit for a good cause at The Bicycle Tree, where a much-loved Christmas movie will be shown on Dec. 11 on a big screen. Doors open at 6 p.m. and hot chocolate, tea, coffee and popcorn will be available (all proceeds going to the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre). The movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Christmas family movie night at The Bicycle Tree is an event that is held to benefit the Women’s Centre. Last year’s family movie night was a success,

bringing in boxes of food and a few hundred dollars for the Women’s Centre, which serves women in 100 Mile House and area. Admission to the fun and unique event is a monetary or

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of movie fun. This event is all about celebrating the holiday season, coming together and seeing a great Christmas film – fun for all ages, says one of the organizers Meg Kennedy-Gunn.

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The 70 Mile Community Hall was completely full for the celebration of life for Mae McConnell who passed away on Nov. 11. There were about 250 friends and relatives who recalled the many talents of this remarkable lady. She was a resident of the community for many years and was known by everyone. Mae was 86. Bingo night A special Christmas bingo will be held Dec. 10 at Seventy Mile

Access Centre (SMAC). There will be turkeys, hams and cash prizes, as well as good neighbour prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30.

Poker tourney The next poker tournament will be held Dec. 5 at the Elaine Pattie residence at 2489 N. Bonaparte Rd. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and play starts at 1. If you wish to attend but will be late, pre-register by calling Elaine at 250-706-8491 and a spot will be held for you. SMAC news A general meeting will be held Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the centre and everyone is welcome. SMAC will be closed for the Christmas holidays. The last day this year will be Dec. 21 and

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The 22nd Community Christmas Dinner, sponsored by the Christian churches of 100 Mile House and area, will be held on Dec. 12 at the 100 Mile House Community Hall. Gyl Connaty, who chairs the event with Susan Schuurman, says

the dinner is free and open to families, singles and seniors. “We use it as an outreach, especially for those who might not otherwise have the ability to cook a Christmas dinner. We love to invite people who don’t have fellowship or family to share Christmas dinner with.” The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the turkey

dinner is at 6, with the Front Porch Bluegrass Band providing entertainment before dinner, a video during the meal, and a carol sing-along afterward. “We get great support from Save-On-Foods and the churches in the area. “Anyone within the community can share the spirit of a Christian Christmas dinner.”

Christmas Shoebox project needs donations Folks are being asked to consider packing a Christmas shoebox for a needy child in the 100 Mile House and area. Donors can pick an age and gender and fill a small box with toys, puzzles, personal care items, hard candy, gloves, scarves, socks, toques, books, crayons, toothbrushes, paste, school supplies and any other items suitable and safe for the age of the child they choose. Organizers would also appreciate

items so they can fill shoeboxes with if donors would rather do that. Shoebox gifts will be dispersed, along with Christmas food hampers, from Loaves and Fishes Outreach Folks can drop off their boxes or donations at Loaves and Fishes Outreach on the Exeter Truck Route, beside the Bethel Chapel School on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The deadline is Dec. 15. For more information, call 250-397-2010.

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

• Dec. 3 – There will be a band concert at the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School gymnasium at 7 p.m. There will be performances by the Senior Band, Grade 8 band, extracurricular band, PSO choir and the 100 Mile House Community Band. • Dec. 4 – The South Cariboo Farmers’ Market’s Third Annual Christmas Market will be held in the 100 Mile Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a concession and music by Peter Thorne. Chocolates, baking, canning, jewelry, produce, meat, honey, crafts and herbal products will be available. • Dec. 4 – There will be a great evening of entertainment at the Community Coffee House at the Pioneer Centre in Lac la Hache, starting at 7 p.m. • Dec. 4-12 – 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is presenting Cinderella a pantomime at Martin Exeter Hall in six performances. The Opening Gala is Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.; matinees Dec. 5 and 6 at 1 p.m.; Dec. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m.; and a matinee on Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and available at Didi’s Boutique and Donex Pharmacy and Department Store. For information, call Jan at 250-791-5477 or Kathy at 250-395-8836. • Dec. 5 – The annual Rotary Christmas Seniors Dinner will be held at the 100 Mile Community Hall, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and dinner starting at 6. • Dec. 5 – A Christmas Craft Sale will be at the Lone Butte Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Concession by Interlakes Kids Space. Information: Pat at 250-395-2114 or Audrey at 250-395-4206. • Dec. 5 – There will be a free Breakfast With Santa in the Valley Room (behind the Red Coach Inn) in 100 Mile House from 9 to 11 a.m. – doors open at 8:30 a.m. This is event for children 12 years and under and their adult(s). • Dec. 5 & 12 – The Howliday Pet Photos with Santa event, a fundraiser for Whisker Kisses, will be held at #5 Uptown Plaza (Pinkney Complex) on Horse Lake Road from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $10 donation gives the option of five- by seven-inch print or a digital image with or without Santa. • Dec. 6 – The Great Plains perform at St. Jude Church Hall at 5691 Horse Lake Rd. in 100 Mile House, starting at 7 p.m. Darrel and Saskia sing all Canadian music with folk, Celtic, bluegrass and gospel flavours with a touch of Christmas. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at Work n Play Clothing or by calling Kate at 250-395-4228/250-395-2470. • Dec. 7 – The 100 Mile United Church choir and friends will present their annual Christmas Cantata, with choral music and readings on the theme “Come Follow that Star,” at the church, 43 Dogwood Ave., at 7 p.m. All are welcome. A collection will be taken for Loaves & Fishes Outreach • Dec. 11 – The 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society is hosting its 24th Annual Memory Tree Celebration in the hospital cafeteria in the Fischer Place entrance, starting at 6 p.m. Christmas tree bulbs will be available for a donation. All proceeds go to the Hospice Society to support client care.

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Hunnies donating $2,000

Local group or cause to benefit from community donation A local cause or group will benefit from a $2,000 donation from the Hun City Hunnies. The Hunnies, which

in the past have brought a number of entertainment events to 100 Mile House and raised funds for the community, is looking for feedback online about worthy recipients. To be eligible, the Hunnies ask people to post on their Facebook page. They want to hear about a local group, organization or cause that could use the money. A decision will be made around Christmas.

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‘Swing Into Christmas’ with annual concert

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Get ready to “Swing Into Christmas” when the Eclectica Community Choir presents its annual benefit concert in support of the 100 Mile Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes Outreach. The event takes place on Dec. 13 at Martin Exeter Hall (behind the Red Coach Inn) in 100 Mile House from 2 to 4 p.m. Front Porch Bluegrass Band and organist Daven Mapson will entertain audience members with a seasonal pre-concert show starting at 1:30 p.m. The concert features a mix of jazzy, sacred, spiritual, and contemporary pieces and choir spokesperson Barbara Hooper says that’s how

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As it did last year, the Eclectica Community Choir is preparing for another outstanding benefit concert for Loaves & Fishes Outreach at Martin Exeter Hall. This year’s concert is entitled, “Swing Into Christmas” and it goes on Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.

the choir, which has been going since the 1980s, got its name. “We have such an eclectic song list!” She adds the choir’s music selection committee decided on the program in the fall,

and the singers began getting music in September. Musical director Marilyn Buyar notes the diversity of selections, which include an African Noel, a Japanese folk song, and Vivaldi’s

Gloria, which will feature Mapson on the organ. “Our audience [Christmas] carol singalong is always popular. It’s wonderful to hear so many voices singing together with joyful

abandon.” The choir has between 50 and 60 members at a given time, and Hooper says they don’t turn anyone away. “You don’t have to be able to read music. We include anyone, of any

age, and really encourage men to come.” Rehearsals are every Wednesday night (except in summer), and at the start of the fall/winter and spring sessions newcomers are encouraged to come

along and see if they want to continue. Admission to the concert is by donation, with all money received going to the food banks. “There’s a real need there at Christmas,” Hooper says, adding that for many people, the annual Christmas concert marks the start of the holiday season. Buyar notes the audience will hear some lively, uplifting music, as well as a few introspective arrangements. “They’ll certainly leave with a melody, and perhaps a fond memory of a Christmas past, in their thoughts. “Singing together is a life-enhancing experience for our singers. We always leave practice with our spirits lifted.” Hooper agrees: “It’s a good support group full of happy people.”

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FAST bytes MICA MOUNTAIN Doors open at 6 p.m. for the Mica Mountain Riders Association's 7th Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser on Dec. 19. Tickets for the event at Marmot Ridge are $20 and include dinner, admission and a raffle draw. A roast beef and pulled pork dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The live auction starts at 7:30 p.m.

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Hard-hitting defenceman Tavis Roch returned from a shoulder injury and won star of the game for the Wranglers in a 5-4 overtime win against the Kamloops Storm in 100 Mile House on Nov. 27.

Wranglers shoot for first place Storm take advantage of 100 Mile House penalties in Kamloops

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Dale Hladun held off on the Grey Cup celebrations on Sunday, choosing instead to spend the morning going over 100 Mile House Wranglers game film as the local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club prepares for two more games this weekend against their division-leading opponents, the Kamloops Storm, after splitting a pair of games with them last weekend. In Kamloops, the Storm handed a 5-4 loss to the poorly disciplined Wranglers on Nov. 28. In 100 Mile on Nov. 27, it was the Wranglers handing the Storm a 5-4 overtime loss. The scoresheet says Kamloops scored on four of their 10 power play attempts at home. A closer inspection shows they scored their fifth goal, the winning one, the exact second Wranglers forward Nick McCabe stepped out of the penalty box for his two minute boarding infraction. So, the Wranglers' discipline, or lack thereof, was a contributing factor

on every goal in Kamloops. “That has to be addressed,” says Hladun. “We're a passionate team. We play hard and go. But you also have to understand how to control that. If we're not willing to be more disciplined playing a tough team like that, or any elite team, we're going to be in trouble.” The Wranglers are four points behind the Storm for first place in the Doug Birks Division. The Wranglers host the Storm tomorrow night (Dec. 4) at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre at 7 p.m, and hit the road for games in Kelowna (Dec. 5) and Kamloops (Dec. 6). As Hladun said heading into last weekend, “this weekend is for first place”. And the same goes for this weekend. “Passion is a very important thing in the game, if it's under control, and I felt it wasn't under control,” Haldun adds. “It was a good lesson for us. Again, it's all practice to the playoffs.” Justin Bond won star of the game for 100 Mile in Kamloops. Bond scored a pair of goals, while Alex

Hanson and Brett Harris added one each. Michel Lynch, Kolby Page, Brandon Howard and Alex Hanson assisted on the plays. Goalie Zane Steeves made 44 saves. In 100 Mile on Nov. 27, Tavis Roch scored a short handed goal, added two assists, and won star of the game in his first game back since injuring a shoulder on Nov 6. Tyler Povelofskie scored two goals, including the overtime winner. Harris and Stephen Egan scored equalizing goals in the 5-4 win. Steeves made 38 saves for his 11th win of the season. Getting Roch back adds a lot of confidence to the lineup, says Hladun. The 18-year-old Quesnel defenceman is strong on the penalty kill, the power play and even strength. “When you have that piece of puzzle out of your lineup, it is really missed. I couldn't be happier for Roch. He's having a banner year. I think the fans should come out and watch him a little more. I don't think he'll be with us next season. He'll be moving up to the next level.”

Ney rinks leading the way at curling club

The husband and wife combination of Ed and Hollis Ney are at it again. The pair are setting the pace in three leagues as the 100 Mile House Curling Club season rolls ahead. “They are the rinks the rest of the teams gauge themselves against,”

says club spokesperson Wayne Venos, who provided an update of the standings as of Nov. 26. Mixed League: Ed Ney (11 points); Jim Mitchell (10); Mel Dodge (6); Charlene

Marshall (6); Richard Minato (5); Bill Todhunter (4); Cathy Bernard (0). Men's League: Ed Ney (12); Dennis Gosselin (12); Jim Mitchell (10); Dustin Leduc (10); John Atkinson (8); Gordon Smith (4);

Chris Betuzzi (2); Dean McNabb (0). Ladies League: Hollis Ney (11); Joanne Doddridge (9); Marg Folk (8); Lorraine Young (6); Arlene Jongbloets (6); Deanna Zielke (2); Maria Hamilton (0).

Many people are taking advantage of fantastic early season conditions at the 99 Mile Trails. Folks looking to start cross country skiing or snowshoeing this winter are invited to visit the 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society, which maintain a trail system just outside of 100 Mile House. Visit the club online for more information at 100milenordics. com.

ATOM WRANGLERS The Atom Development Wranglers played a tournament in Merritt, Nov. 27-29. Game MVPs were won by Braiden Beharrell, Trey Pacheco, Easton Mills and Riley Campbell.

NOVICE SHOOTOUT Two 100 Mile House novice hockey teams went back and forth in a high-scoring game on Nov. 28. Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza beat Central GM by a score of 13-12. Kolby Heit, Hal Carmont and Isaac Todd scored hat tricks, while Connor Szatmari and Curtis Bissat added a pair a piece in the win. Griffin Carmont, Josh Paddison, Vishrot Heida and Keegan Sanders scored three goals each for Central GM.


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100 Mile Elementary School student Leandro Lang was among the Grade 7 students playing in a volleyball tournament at Mile 108 Elementary School on Nov. 27.

Volleyball tourneys Students in the 100 Mile House area took part in a pair of volleyball tournaments recently and the winning teams are sharing their respective trophies. In the Grade 7 tournament at Mile 108 Elementary School on Nov. 27, 100 Mile Elementary School and Mile 108 tied for first place after a series of games, with Horse Lake Elementary School finishing in second place. In the Grade 6 tournament at Horse Lake Elementary School on Nov. 26, it was Mile 108 and Horse Lake that tied for first place with 100 Mile in third.

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NDIT application supported At its last meeting, District of 100 Mile House councillors support the submission of the Community Halls and Recreation Facilities for a $30,000 funding application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) for the District’s Demo Forest Trail Improvement Project. In February, council submitted an application to NDIT for the trail improvement upgrade, which was approved. However, further discussions with other user groups deemed a reduction in the scope of the trail rehabilitation would be appropriate – going from three trail loops to a single loop. With it being late in the construction season and the change in the

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Sam passed away peacefully following a hard fought but short battle with cancer. Sam died at Moog & Friends Hospice in Penticton during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 24. Sam is survived by her husband Allan; son, Michael and daughter, Sarah (Scott). Born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Sam was predeceased by her father, Archie; mother, May; stepfather, Doug and sister, Betty, all of Owen Sound. The highlight during Sam’s battle was seeing daughter Sarah marry Scott in midSeptember 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations to Moog & Friends Hospice in Sam’s name would be appreciated. “Live Love Laugh” (Sam)

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The family announces with great sadness the passing of their beloved Karla (nee Brennert) Howard. Karla went to be with the Lord on Nov. 26, 2015 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Joe Kurtze, her devoted father Rudolph Brennert of 100 Mile House. Loving family, children, Donald (Caroline) Howard, Jennifer (Sean) McMath, all of Prince George and her grandchildren, Kadence, Landon McMath and Alexandra Howard. She will be missed by her sister Stephanie (Siegfried) Klausat, of 100 Mile House and her brother Robert (Lori) Brennert, of Surrey. Nephew Stephan Klausat (Trish), and great nephews and nieces Tristan, Ashton, Sydney, of Kamloops, Sophia (John) Jackson, of Summerland and Kimberly (Ken) Brennert, of Vancouver. Karla was predeceased by her mother Ursula Brennert Jan. 15, 2013. In 2011 Karla retired from a 30 year career at Canada Post, serving well in the communities in which she lived, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Kamloops. Her dedication to great service and a strong work ethic garnered her much respect from colleagues and customers alike. Karla loved her family beyond measure and took every opportunity to share her love, her holidays and birthdays. Her family meant everything to her. She had a passionate spirit and loved life, enjoyed music, dancing, gardening and German cooking. Highlights in Karla’s life include volunteering at the 2010 Olympics for hockey, camping in the summertime, sewing for her grandchildren and after she took up quilting, she quilted vigorously for the family. Karla was born on Oct. 26, 1951 in Maichingen, Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1958 with her parents. She was always proud of her German roots. She will be greatly missed by all who love her and by a community whose life she touched. The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Farren and Kamloops Hospice for their compassion and care. A celebration of life for Karla will be held on Saturday Dec. 12, 2015, 11a.m. at the Christ Community Church 1132 - 8th Street Kamloops, B.C. with Pastor Mike Dejong officiating. In lieu of flowers a donation will be greatly appreciated to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com Kamloops Funeral Home

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By Rita Giesbrecht The South Cariboo Food Security Committee (SCFSC) member organizations do some of the most rewarding work there is to do. Gladly, and with a sense of privilege, all the organizations involved in offering services to families in difficult times are here to act as a conduit for the profound generosity and kindness that is the heart of our South Cariboo community.

In doing so, we gain nizations. We recognize insights into the lives of the need to ask for help those who are helped, will come upon each of and wish to share those us at one time or anothinsights with er in our lives. the helpers and To make the donors who communities’ are so generous support even each year. more meanAll the ingful, we will helping organiconsider the zations believe following in our and uphold, that time of holiday RIta every person Giesbrecht support: has self-worth • renaming and should be treated offerings to “baskets or equitably, with dignity, gifts”; and be accorded choice, • aligning gifts of by individuals and orga- support with healthy, nutritious food choices, and staples for yearlong use; • consult with families about their specific

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needs for support; • give gifts that provide options; such as gift cards, gift certificates, Chamber Bucks, Share-a-Meal tickets; and • provide support equitably, at the same time tailor support to a family’s specific needs. To support this approach to helping each other, the organizations of the SCFSC ask South Cariboo communities to consider in their giving, to give the gifts of choice, equity, and dignity. This can be done in partnership with the supporting organizations in three ways:

• Consider cash donations that can be used for holiday occasions, and throughout the year, and can be used to support the specific needs of families. It might be for help with the hydro bill, so a family can make a Christmas of their own. • Consider donating

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to see you hurt and in On behalf of the Watch Lake North Green Lake VFD pain, but they’re not we are wanting to show our extra support to our mind-readers.” community and are starting a Holidays are a time On Dec. 13, for family and tradi- Compassionate Friends tions, which makes it a will hold its annual difficult period candle-lighting for those who memorial, which Boxes will be available to everyone at have suffered is open to any 70 Mile Store , 99 Mile Supermarket b e re ave me nt , bereaved par& the Little Horse Lodge by especially the ent or family loss of a child. member. Those Christmas who can’t get Accepting any non-perishable food items, is particularthere can conunwrapped gift, toys, etc ly hard, says tact Martin at Andrea If you have anyone who may be deserving of a Martin Andrea Martin. 250-395-4417 hamper please place your suggestion M a r t i n and ask to have in the donation box. is the facilitator for a candle lit for them. A huge thank you in advance to the businesses Compassionate Friends, Martin is also whom have allowed us and made room to have a support group for available to speak oneour donation boxes. bereaved parents and to-one with anyone who families that meets at feels uncomfortable in a 6 p.m. on the second group setting. Tuesday of each month at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery. “ Things like Christmas concerts and Presented By buying gifts for a child may not be happening. Lots of things come up at this time of year, and if the loss is fresh, then you may not be in a place to celebrate.” Martin encourages By Damian Trasler, David Lovesy & Steve Clark families dealing with the loss of a child to be realistic, and plan their Friday, Dec. Dec. 4, 4, 2015 Christmas activities Friday 2015 -Opening Gala-- 7:00pm 7:00pm Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 - Matinee - 1:00pm accordingly. Saturday Dec.6,5,2015 2015 --Matinee1:00pm “Do what you enjoy Sunday, Dec. Matinee - 1:00pm the most. Look at your Thursday, Dec. 2015 -Matinee- Evening - 7:00pm Sunday Dec. 6,10, 2015 1:00pm holiday traditions and Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 - Evening - 7:00pm Thursday Dec. 10, 2015 -Evening- 7:00pm see what still fits for Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 - Matinee - 1:00pm you, and make changes Friday Dec. 11, 2015 -Evening7:00pm that make things less All Tickets $15 painful.” Saturday Dec. 12, 2015 -Matinee1:00pm Available at: Didi’s Boutique and She notes that it’s Donex Pharmacy & Dept. Store important to reach out For more information contact: to friends and relatives Jan Richmond 250-791-5477 or and let them know what Kathy Wolczuk 250-395-8836 they can do to help. By arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts “They don’t want

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Twenty-five Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School students participated in an “eye-opening” P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) program on Nov. 26. The full-day course was put on by the South Cariboo P.A.R.T.Y. committee and facilitated by local coroner Laura Dewar. The program for Grade 10 students is intended to teach them to recognize risk and make informed, smart choices about activities and behaviour, Dewar explains. The morning session was held at the 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue hall and started with a 30-minute video about the consequences of drinking for teenagers – especially a life-changing alcohol-related motor vehicle incident (MVI) that could involve a severe injury, which affects the rest of the teen’s life, or death. Local RCMP Const. Sebastian Lipsett talked to the teens about the horror of having to knock on parents’ door to tell them their child died in an MVI. Karen Sinclair talked to the students from the point of view of surviving a drinking-driving MVI and how making a risky choice that completely changed her life in a split second. Local fire chief Roger Hollander talked about the profound affect risky choices can have on highway rescue emergency workers when they arrive at a crash scene with young people involved, Dewar says. She adds he talked about teens lying on the ground outside of a vehicle, being trapped inside a vehicle ... the screaming. “He walked the students

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through a scenario with him, and they were drawn right in to his presentation and his slides.” After a lunch break, they went to the physiotherapy department at the hospital, Dewar says, adding they saw videos of people who had severe injuries from car crashes. “They saw what it was like [for the victims to try] to come back and then realizing they have a ‘new normal’ and their lives could never go back to the way they were.” She notes there were real “inyour-face, frank discussions” about what life after the crash in terms of being quadriplegic – needing help with suppositories and the like. “The kids’ jaws just dropped when they heard this. It’s embarrassing and it’s all of the private things that are no longer private.”

Following that, the students were taken to the mock Emergency Room scenario during which a young person is brought in by paramedics, and Dr. Werner Schoeman, who explained all of the procedures to the students, and two nurses do their best to save the victim’s life. Noting the students always relate and engage with the young victim and are often devastated when the patient dies, Dewar says the victims always die. The coroner says she talked about what happens at the morgue - “about the parents having to go down and say good-bye in that room with the crying, screaming and fainting.” “I tell them there is no going back because you can’t redo a day after you die....” Dewar says it was a very

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Close to $12,000 was raised at the 100 Mile Lions Club annual Dinner & Auction at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Nov. 14. The funds raised will

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The annual 108 Mile Christmas Piano Recital will be held in the Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship (CCLF) Church on Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m. The concert is under the expert guidance of music teacher Karen Fahrentholz who has been a music teacher for more than 30 years. The children range from beginners up to Grade 6 piano students and some are as young as four years old. They perform their assigned pieces of music with great pride and enthusiasm.

CCLF news CCLF is participating in the Community Turkey Dinner in the 100 Mile Community Hall on Dec. 12, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6.

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100 Mile Food Bank Distribution Information: Open for regular distribution on the First and Third Tuesdays (December 1 & 15) 10:00am to 2:00pm Closed 12noon - 12:30pm for Lunch

Breakfast with Santa This year Breakfast with Santa, which is a joint event between the 108 Mile Ranch Community Association and the 108 Lions will be held at the 108 Mile Community Hall located on Telqua Dr. on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a free breakfast, gifts and pictures with Santa for the children. Pre registration is required. For more information, contact Ingrid at 250-791-5663.

Open for Christmas 2015 on December 22 • 9:00am - 12noon (Closed 12noon - 1:00pm for Lunch) and 1:00 - 5:00pm for Christmas Hamper distributions. Please pick up an application at the 100 Mile Food Bank or the Ministry of Social Development office.

From 80 people to 200, we have two halls to choose from! Inquiries & bookings, 250-791-6736 For info or photos go to: www.108ranch.com/ communityhall.html

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Worldwide Candle Lighting In Memory Of All Children Who Have Died… that their light may always shine! The Worldwide Candle Lighting is held every year on the second Sunday in December, at 7:00 p.m. in every time zone. As candles burn down in one time zone, they are lit in the next, creating a 24-hour wave of light that encircles the globe. The Compassionate Friends invites you to join this special day of remembrance by lighting a candle wherever you are.

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100 MILE q The 100 Mile Chapter of the Compassionate Friends is holding its 15th Annual Candle Lighting Memorial Service at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery in 100 Mile House (305 Birch Ave.) at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13. Everyone is invited to join this special service of remembrance and hope. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile Chapter of the Compassionate Friends invites everyone to join the Worldwide Candle Lighting “in memory of all of the children who have died” on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. wherever you are. LONE BUTTE q O.U.T. (Other Unusual Talents) Group meets the first and third Tuesdays (quilting) of the month, starting at 10 a.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall. Information: Pat (250395-2114) or Audrey (250-395-4206). 3 5/16 x 5

100 MILE q The Compassionate Friends – a support group for bereaved parents and families – meets on the second Tuesday of the month at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery (305 Birch Ave.) at 6 p.m. For more information, call Andrea Martin at 250-395-4417 or Ivy Henderson at 250-7062100. 70 MILE q 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department hosts bingo on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. It is at the 70 Mile Access Centre at 2545 N. Bonaparte Rd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30. 100 MILE q The Caregivers Support Group meets at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church (corner of the Horse Lake and Blackstock roads) on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. We now have a wheelchair accessible space for meetings. Every fourth Thursday of the month, there may be a guest speaker. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Writers’ Guild members welcome writers of all skill levels to join us every second and fourth Thursday in the Program Room at the 100 Mile House Library. Meetings

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The Calendar go from 6:15 to 7:55 p.m. - cost or commitment involved. Information: www. southcariboowriters. com. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Lioness Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the 100 Mile United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave., starting at 1 p.m. They also hold a potluck lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the 100 Mile United Church. Information: Janet (250-395-3550).

100 MILE q Creekside Seniors regular monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre. 100 MILE q TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) BC #1170 meets Thursdays at the 100 Mile House United Church at 49 Dogwood Cresc. Weigh-in is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information: Kirsteen (250-395-3344) or Agnes (250-395-4129).

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FOREST GROVE q Family dining is available at the Forest Grove Legion: Wednesday, wing night; Friday, steak night; Saturday, kitchen is open.

Thank you community. Thank you volunteers. Thank you for offering hope and dignity. Thank you for caring about freedom and fairness. Thank you for your generous support of Ten Thousand Villages. Kids will have the opportunity to go to school. Families will have clean water and food. Villages will have access to health care.

Women will be rescued from the sex trade. Such a difference has been made by providing a fair, sustainable income to people in developing countries, by purchasing their products and supporting fair trade. Thank you…

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Payment of a $150 non-refundable application fee is required at the time of application. Completed application forms must be received at the above address by 3:30 p.m. on December 15, 2015.

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Frosty the Snowman Frosty the Snowman was a jolly, happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the Snowman is a fairy tale they say; He was made of snow, but the children know how he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around. Oh, Frosty the Snowman was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me. Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day, So he said, “Let’s run and we’ll have some fun now before I melt away.” Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all around the square sayin’, “Catch me if you can.” He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop, And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler “Stop!” For Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way, But he waved good-bye, sayin’ “Don’t you cry, I’ll be back again someday.” Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go; Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.

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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen God rest ye merry, gentlemen; Let nothing you dismay, Remember, Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day, To save us all from Satan’s pow’r When we were gone astray. CHORUS: O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy! O tidings of comfort and joy! In Bethlehem, in Israel This blessed Babe was born, And laid within a manger Upon this blessed morn, The which His Mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn. CHORUS From God, our Heavenly Father, A blessed angel came, And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same; How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name. CHORUS The Shepherds at these tidings Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm and wind, And went to Bethlehem straightway, The Blessed Babe to find. CHORUS

Oh little town of Bethlehem Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above. While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love. Oh morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth. And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given. So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in. Oh holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us we pray. Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell. O come to us, abide with us, our lord Emanuel.

The First Noel The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they, lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. CHORUS: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the East, beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

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CHORUS Then enter’d in those wise men three, Full rev’rently upon their knee, And offer’d there, in His presence, Their gold, myrrh and frankincense. CHORUS

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Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh; O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way, Bells on bobtail ring, Making spirits bright; What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight. Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way; Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells. Jingle all the way; Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay. The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes. I love Thee Lord Jesus. Look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay, Close by me forever and love me I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.

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O Come All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem, Come and behold him, born the King of angels. CHORUS: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation; Sing all ye citizens of heav’n above: Glory to God, in the highest. CHORUS Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee by glory giv’n: Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. CHORUS

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, to touch their harps of gold; “Peace on the earth, goodwill to men From heaven’s all gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their heav’nly music floats O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hov’ring wing And ever o’er it Babel sounds The Blessed Angels sing.

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The Little Drummer Boy Come, they told me (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) A newborn King to see; (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) Our finest gifts we bring (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) To lay before the King, (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum-rum-pum-pumpum-rum-pum-pum-pum) So to honour Him (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) When we come. Little Baby (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) I am a poor boy too; (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) I have no gift to bring (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) That’s fit to give our King. (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum-rum-pum-pumpum-rum-pum-pum-pum) Shall I play for You (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) On my drum? Mary nodded; (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) The ox and lamb kept time; (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) I played my drum for Him; (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) I played my best for Him (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum-rum-pum-pumpum-rum-pum-pum-pum) Then He smiled at me (Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) Me and my drum.

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Do You Hear What I Hear? Said the night wind to the little lamb Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb. Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite. Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song, high above the tree With a voice as big as the sea, With a voice as big as the sea. Said the king to the people everywhere. Listen to what I say Pray for peace, people everywhere. Listen to what I say? The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night. He will bring us goodness and light. He will bring us goodness and light.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas. And a happy New Year! CHORUS: Good tidings to you Wherever you are Good tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year. Now bring us some figgy pudding. Now bring us some figgy pudding.

Joy to the World Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King. Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room And heav’n and nature sing And heav’n and nature sing And heav’n and heav’n and nature sing. Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns. Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains. Repeat the sounding joy. Repeat the sounding joy. Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace. And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders, and wonders of His love.

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” CHORUS: Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ by highest heav’n adored; Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity. Please as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! CHORUS Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth; Born to give them second birth. CHORUS

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A Holly Jolly Christmas

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Have a holly jolly Christmas; It’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if there’ll be snow, But have a cup of cheer.

Christmas makes you feel emotional, It may bring parties or thoughts devotional. Whatever happens or what may be, Here is what Christmas means to me.

Have a holly jolly Christmas, And when you walk down the street, Say hello to friends you know and ev’ryone you meet. Oh, ho the mistletoe hung where you can see; Somebody waits for you; Kiss her once for me. Have a holly jolly Christmas, And in case you didn’t hear. Oh, by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year.

Let it Snow Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. It doesn’t show signs of stopping. And I brought some corn for popping; The lights are turned way down low. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. When we finally kiss goodnight, How I’ll hate going out in the storm. But if you’ll really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm. The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we’re still good-byeing, But as long as you love me so, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

White Christmas

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile, And on every street corner you’ll hear. CHORUS: Silver bells, silver bells, It’s Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas Day. City street lights, even stop lights Blink a bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures. Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, This is Santa’s big scene And above all this bustle you’ll hear. CHORUS

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, And children listen, To hear sleighbells in the snow.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say: “Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?” Then how the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history.”

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Here comes Santa Claus. Here comes Santa Claus. Right down Santa Claus Lane. Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer are pulling on the rein. Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright, ‘Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.

Here comes Santa Claus. Here comes Santa Claus. Right down Santa Claus Lane. He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys for girls and boys again. Hear those sleighbells jingle jangle, Oh, what a beautiful sight. Jump in bed, cover up your head, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. Here comes Santa Claus. Here comes Santa Claus. Right down Santa Claus Lane. He doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor for he loves you just the same Santa knows that we’re God’s children; That makes everything right. Fill your hearts with a Christmas cheer, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. Here comes Santa Claus. Here comes Santa Claus. Right down Santa Claus Lane. He’ll come around when the chimes ring out Then it’s Christmas morn again. Peace on earth will come to all If we just follow the light. Let’s give thanks to the Lord above, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

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Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia. Christ the Saviour is born. Christ the Saviour is born.

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Silent night, holy night Darkness flies, all is light. Shepherds hear the angels sing; “Hallelujah! Hail the King!” Christ the Saviour is born. Christ the Saviour is born. Silent night, holy night Child of heav’n! O how bright Thou didst smile when Thou was born! Blessed be that happy morn. Full of heavenly joy Full of heavenly joy.

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Jolly Old St. Nicholas Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Lean your ear this way! Don’t you tell a single soul What I’m going to say. Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you’ll bring to me. Tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve When I’m just asleep Down the chimney broad and black With your pack you’ll creep. All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row, Mine will be the shortest one You’ll be sure to know.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town You better watch out; you better not cry; Better not pout; I’m telling you why; Santa Claus is coming to town.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas; Make the Yuletide gay. From now on, our troubles will be miles away.

He’s making a list and checking it twice; Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice; Santa Claus is coming to town.

Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more.

He sees you when you’re sleeping; He knows when you’re awake; He knows if you’ve been bad or good’ So be good for goodness sake!

Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow. Hang a shining star upon the highest bough, And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

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Sleighbells ring, are you lis’nin? What child is this, who laid to rest, In the lane, snow is glis’nin. On Mary’s lap is sleeping A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, Walkin’ in a winter wonderland. While shepherds watch are keeping? Gone away is the bluebird. CHORUS: Here to stay is a new bird. This, this is Christ the King, He sings a love song, as we go along, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Walkin’ in a winter wonderland. Haste, haste to bring Him laud, In the meadow we could build a snowman. The Babe, the Son of Mary. Then pretend that he is Parson Brown. Why lies He in such mean estate, He’ll say, “Are you married?” Where ox and ass are feeding? We’ll say, “No, man! Good Christian, fear, for sinners hear But you can do the job while you’re in town.” The silent word is pleading. Later on we’ll conspire CHORUS As we dream by the fire So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh. To face unafraid, the plans that we made, Come, peasant king to own Him. Walkin’ in a winter wonderland! The King of Kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him. CHORUS

Have yourself a merry little Christmas; Let your heart be light. From now on, our troubles will be out of sight.

Sing Out The Blessings Of The Season!

Oh! You better watch out; you better not cry; Better not pout; I’m telling you why; Santa Claus is coming to town.

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Good King Wenceslas

Good King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of Stephen When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even Brightly shone the moon that night Though the frost was cruel When a poor man came in sight Gath’ring winter fuel “Hither, page, and stand by me If thou know’st it, telling Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?” “Sire, he lives a good league hence Underneath the mountain Right against the forest fence By Saint Agnes’ fountain.”

“Sire, the night is darker now And the wind blows stronger Fails my heart, I know not how, I can go no longer.” “Mark my footsteps, my good page Tread thou in them boldly Thou shalt find the winter’s rage Freeze thy blood less coldly.” In his master’s steps he trod Where the snow lay dinted Heat was in the very sod Which the Saint had printed Therefore, Christian men, be sure Wealth or rank possessing Ye who now will bless the poor Shall yourselves find blessing

Sing His Praises

As we lift our voices in song this holiday season, we invite our friends and neighbours to join us: CHRIST THE KING

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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Sunday Services - 10:30am Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 7:00pm Pastor Andy Kahle • 250-395-5159 christtheking100m@gmail.com • www.ctklc.weebly.com

ST. JUDE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 5691 Horse Lake Rd. Dec 24 – Christmas Eve St. Joan of Arc at Lac la Hache OAP Hall - 4 PM St. Augustine at Canim Lake - 6 PM St. Jude’s 100 Mile House - 10 PM

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Dec 25 - Christmas Morning

“Bring me flesh and bring me wine Bring me pine logs hither Thou and I will see him dine When we bear him thither.” Page and monarch forth they went Forth they went together Through the rude wind’s wild lament And the bitter weather

St. Jude’s 100 Mile House at 9:30 AM Holy Family Bridge Lake at 12:30 PM

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100 MILE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 566 Birch Ave. (Across from the Cinema)

Christmas Eve Service at 6:00pm Candlelight Service, Christmas Readings & Christmas Carols Pastor Kevan Sears • 250-395-2337

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CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR OUTREACH

In His Spirit of GIVING, we are glad to offer you the amazing ‘COSMIC CONFLICT’ and ‘FINAL EVENTS’ DVDs as a free gift, which you will be sure to enjoy! Awesome one-on-one Bible study is also available with the ‘Amazing Facts’ Study Guides!

www.amazingfactsministries.com Please call Klara 250-396-7579 Wishing You Jesus Christ’s SPIRIT OF LOVE!

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Christmas Eve Service 6:30pm Service Every Sunday from Oct - April at 2:00pm 250-456-2199 2015

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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: 1589 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7 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: 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 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

JOIN US at the United Church, 49 Dogwood Ave at 10:30 AM on Sundays, where faith and spirit grow.

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POWELL RIVER & Region Transition House Society has a job posting for a Stopping the Violence Counselor, closing on Dec. 30, 2015. Contact: chamberj@telus.net

Executive Assistant

West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company that is listed on the TSX and rated one of Canada’s 10 Best Companies to Work For and as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for three years. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our Executive team located in Quesnel, BC has an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant. Based out of our Quesnel Corporate Office, the successful candidate will play a key and proactive role in making the group more effective in successfully discharging their duties. The person enjoys interacting with others over a broad range of business’s, multiple and changing priorities, typically in a time stressed environment, is able to positively impact the quality and reliability of the team. The successful candidate will have senior administration or legal assistant experience, excellent computer skills, and strong communication and interpersonal abilities. For a full job description, please visit www.westfraser.com/jobs If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to: qcorporate@westfraser.com by December 21, 2015. We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Branch Assistant –Williams Lake Library Branch Temporary Full-time Position (approx. 9 – 12 months)

Applications are hereby invited for the temporary position of Branch Assistant located at our Williams Lake Library Branch. The term for this position will be approximately 9 – 12 months. Responsibilities will include: assisting with day-to-day supervision of branch operations; handling complex reference questions requiring in-depth knowledge of the library circulation system, catalogue and subscription databases; developing, organizing and conducting library programs such as toddler and pre-school story times; and representing the library as a participant on local community groups that focus on the delivery of family/ children’s programs and related literacy initiatives. For a detailed job description please visit the Cariboo Regional District website at www.cariboord.ca. The minimum academic requirement is full completion of an accredited Library Technician program. Additional requirements include: knowledge of general software programs such as MS Office, Internet browsers and library automation systems; strong organizational skills, a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff and to deal pleasantly and tactfully with the public. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience working as a Library Technician. This is a union position and is covered by the terms and conditions of employment as set out in the Collective Agreement between the Cariboo Regional District and the BC Government Employees Union. The terms of this position include a wage rate of $33.11 per hour and a 35 hour work week. A standard probationary period will apply. Applications will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:00 pm Monday, December 21, 2015, and should be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing your experience and qualifications relative to the position.

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The Cariboo Regional District Library thanks all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Bernice Crowe, Human Resources Advisor Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 N. Third Ave. Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Telephone: (250)392 3351 Email: bcrowe@cariboord.ca

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HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com

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

Pets & Livestock

Help Wanted

Feed & Hay

WANTED experienced commercial tire person for a busy shop in Port Coquitlam B.C. Top wages and benefits paid. Please send resume to: tireperson@outlook.com

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

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Pet Services

RETIREMENT home in Kamloops seeing FT kitchen manager. Red seal req’d. Membership in CSNM or willing to obtain (financial help available). Apply to jobs@balticproperties.ca

Cariboo Pet Crematorium

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

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Please send or drop off your resume with a cover letter to our ďŹ rm, Vanderburgh & Company #5-123 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1R1, Attn: Angela Ammann.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Services

Therapy Groups AL-ANON - Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7 pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area:

Sunday: 7:30 pm

Health Centre (behind hospital) 555 Cedar Avenue

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Est. 1997

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Misc. for Sale

STEEL BUILDING sale.�Really big sale-year end clear out!� 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted WE BUY GOLD & SILVER Get the best price for your SILVER COINS Call for app’t Mon - Fri

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building located at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the

Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue). The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verification upon application. This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission. For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

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4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance) Friday: 7:00 pm Community Church at

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

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

Maintenance Services SNOW PLOWING. (driveways) 250-791-9265 ask for Vic.

(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)

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JOB FINDER For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us.

Renovation Carpenter Cooks & Servers Dishwasher/Kitchen Hand Misc. Duties (Sales, etc.) Sales Associate Parts/Sales Associate Automotive Technician Service Manager AutoCad Draftsman Experienced Meat Cutter Processor Operator ECE Assistant ECE (Teacher)

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 250-395-5121 • 808 ALPINE AVE.

S.C. Business Ctr. 100 Mile House

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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local.

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 100 MILE, SENIORS GARDEN, 55+, 2 bdrm, Level entry, 5 appliances, back yard, metal shed $105,900. Picture at Craigslist or Kijiji (Cariboo). Ph: 604-807-6963, e-mail: garlin2@telus.net

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Monday: 12 noon 61 Dogwood Avenue Tuesday: 8 pm 43 Dogwood Avenue Thursday: 7:30 pm

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

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Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Townhouses

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Tenders

Tenders

For reliable service call Penny

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

Commercial/ Industrial 1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224.

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM units renovated, in 100 Mile. Security Dep req’d Call 250-397-2041 for details. LARGE BRIGHT 1 bdrm $525 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile. Avail. now. Ph. 250-397-0128.

Homes for Rent 1200 sq feet 2 bedroom Main Floor. Large back yard dead end street lots of parking and a carport. Lots of storage, has own laundry. Includes hydro, gas, you pay for cable. N/S, Small pet consider with pet deposit. Very clean and tidy house and yard. References and employment history a must. Close to school, transit and shopping . $1250.00/ month. Email tattooed193@gmail.com

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

Transportation

Utility Trailers TRAILERS FOR SALE

Now Open - NW Trailers Etc Cargo / Utility / Equipment trailers Sales / Parts / Service 6784 Trans Canada Hwy. Savona (the old blue buildings across from the lake)

We are on your route or only a phone call away 250-373-0097

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN By virtue of a Warehouseman’s Lien, we will dispose of the following articles to recover the indebtedness for storage plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale: Household goods, received December 9, 2014. Household goods will be sold in 30 days of this notice, unless charges are paid within the time mentioned. Submitted by: Big Country Storage Terminals Ltd., Lessor, located at 201 7th Street, 100 Mile House, B.C. and Stephanie Messner, Lessee, Box 1031, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0.

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OFFICE OF THE MANAGER OF FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION

Lac La Hache Elementary Forest Grove Elementary Track vehicles will not be considered. Tender forms may be obtained from the School District Board Office, Maintenance Office, 100 Mile House Bus Garage and the schools listed above. Tenders can be submitted by mail or by fax (250-3922202) and must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. December 16th, 2015. All tenders should be addressed to:

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Tolko Industries Limited, Cariboo Woodlands 925 - 2nd Ave North Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 4P7

Pursuant to Section 3(1)(b) of the Forest Range and Practices Act, a Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) amendment prepared by Tolko Industries Limited, Cariboo Woodlands will be available for review and written comment (for a period of 30 days) ending January 4, 2016, at the Cariboo Woodlands office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm). Please contact Bryan Jakubec, Forestry Superintendent, Cariboo Woodlands, Williams Lake at phone: (250) 305-3607 or fax: (250) 305-3690 to review the amendment. Written comments can be submitted by mail or in person to the address above. The FSP is being amended to add a new agreement holder and one associated forest licence agreement into the FSP. The agreement holder proposed for amendment into the FSP is Stswecem’c Xgat’tem Development Limited Partnership. The timber harvesting rights associated with the agreement holder is located within the 100 Mile House Timber Supply Area.

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Under by virtue of a registered Repairmen’s Lien we are hereby giving notice to Tamara Charelyboy and Kevin Klapatiuk that the 1999 Chevrolet pickup. Serial Number 1GCGK29F8XF015009 will be sold on Dec. 9th, 2015 to recover the costs of Parts & Labour $5,489.00. Bids can be submitted until midnight Dec. 8th, 2015 to Danny Sass D.B.A. Cariboo Auto Services 7285 90 Mile Loop Road. 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E2

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Louis Judson’s ‘girls’ visit birthday boy and home town FOREST GROVE Doris E Rufli 250-397-7775

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When Louis Judson turned 91, family and friends arrived from as far away as Kamloops and Fort Nelson to celebrate his special day at his house on Ruth Lake. While some enjoyed

the sunshine on the porch, others preferred to sit around the kitchen table for a chinwag. However, everybody agreed that the potluck buffet was simply delicious. Seniors Dinner The Ladies Auxiliary invites all “golden agers” to its annual turkey feast at the Forest Grove Community Hall (4489 Eagle Creek Rd.) on Dec. 7. Happy Hour will commence at 4 p.m., with dinner being served at 5. A live band

– The Class Mates – will play up after supper to entertain and encourage everyone to dance. Christmas party The Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Community Children’s Christmas Party (12 years and under) will be held at the fire hall on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served and craft tables set up until Santa arrives. Space is limited, so registration is required by Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

Please contact Wendy Clarke at 250-706-4177. Legion news The date for the annual 50+ Club Christmas Potluck Lunch at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #261-Forest Grove (4535 CanimHendrix Lake Rd.), has been set for Dec. 16 at noon. Thereafter, the weekly lunches will resume on Dec. 30. The Yin Yoga for seniors with Koko now starts at 10 a.m. every Wednesday, while the Vinyasa Power Yoga sessions on Thursday

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start at 2:30 p.m. School concert This year’s performances by students (K-2, grades 2-5 and grades 5-7), Strong Start and members of the

community will take place at the Forest Grove Elementary School on Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Those who are unable to attend in the evening are welcome to join the dress rehearsal at 9 a.m.

The Community and Parents Advisory Council will be selling tickets for baskets, and there will be a short intermission with coffee and donated baked goods on offer.

Christmas Cantata set for Dec. 7 The 100 Mile United Church choir and friends will present their annual Christmas Cantata with choral music and readings on the theme, Come Follow that Star at the church (43 Dogwood Ave.) on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to this musical offering, that expresses the message of peace, love, connection to one another and the divine, says choir

spokesperson Dennis Tupman. “Music has always been associated with Christmas. Listeners in the past have usually said this presentation of readings and choral selections helps them get in the Christmas spirit.” During the winter solstice, it has been traditional to stop and reflect on matters of special significance that transcends differences among people, Tupman adds.

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