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Sienna Parent, left, and Lauren Popadinac played the bass clarinet in the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School band, led by music teacher Jasmine Kreschuk. The band students, along with the 100 Mile Community Band, put on a great musical performance for family and friends at the 2015 Winter Concert at the local high school on Dec. 3.

Free Press names new publisher Chris Nickless, Black Press name Martina Dopf as publisher Your 100 Mile House Free Press will have a new publisher starting Jan. 1, 2016. Martina Dopf, an advertising consultant with the 100 Mile House Free Press since 2005, was named publisher in a recent announcement by Black Press Group Ltd. and Chris Nickless, who has proudly served as this newspaper’s publisher for more than 19 years. “I am honoured by the opportunity Black Press has given me,” Dopf says. “I am looking forward to leading this team of creative produc-

tion people, talented reporters, forward to a less demanding and professional office staff in position as a sales and marthe years to come. keting consultant with the 100 “I know I have big Mile House Free Press. shoes to fill, taking “As the 100 Mile over this great comHouse Free Press’s munity newspaper soon to be ex-pubfrom the very dedilisher, I am extremely cated publisher, Chris pleased to welcome Nickless. Martina as pub“We are looking forlisher. Her extensive MARTINA ward to continuing to experience, bright DOPF be an integral part of personality and crethe business commuative background will nity and working with local guide her well in her new organizations for the better- position.” ment of the community.” Dopf is originally from Nickless says he is looking Stuttgart, Germany and made

her home in the Cariboo 12 years ago. She resides at Canim Lake with her husband and two dogs. Dopf has worked for the media and printing industry for much of her life. She started delivering flyers at age 13 before an internship in the marketing department of a daily newspaper truly sparked her interest in the newspaper business. She has a degree in International Business and Management, Marketing and Public Relations.

Mayor Mitch Campsall started the Dec. 8 District of 100 Mile House council meeting by clearing the air regarding rumours that the District and the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) are looking into bringing Syrians refugees to the area. “We have been getting e-mails and stuff like that saying we are involved in these things, but actually [municipal] government is not involved in it. Facebook, which is apparently 100 Mile’s new Bible, was saying we’re bringing 2,000 people in – come on, basically use your head – common sense prevails. “In talking with [CRD chair] Al Richmond, neither of us is involved in this as a municipal government.” Campsall suggests that folks could phone himself or Richmond and get the real information without the need for all of the rumours. “In our small community, how would we ever be able to take in 2,000 refugees? As a council, we’ve even been questioned about us taking over the junior high school to bring the refugees in. “It couldn’t be any further from the truth. We have nothing to do with the refugees plain and simple.

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Fossum making a great comeback Nasty disease couldn’t hold down spirited District councillor

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FAST bytes BEST ROAD BUILDER Cantex-Okanagan Construction Ltd. of Penticton has won this year’s Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Award in the category of grading for the Highway 97, 74 Mile to 76 Mile four-laning project located south of 100 Mile House. This $7.8-million four-laning contract involved widening 4.5 kilometres of Highway 97 from 74 Mile to 76 Mile as part of the $200-million investment into Phase 2 of the Cariboo Connector Upgrade Project. Cantex-Okanagan Construction Ltd. completed the project ahead of schedule and on budget.

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ouncillor Ralph Fossum was obviously delighted to be back at the District of 100 Mile House council table on Dec. 8. Ralph had just returned to 100 Mile House a few days earlier after a six-month battle with Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) – a rare, non-contagious disease that attacks the central nervous system and the cause is unknown. “[GBS] attacks all of the peripheral nerves that are outside the brain and the spinal cord. It gives off false symptoms and it’s hard to diagnose. “It happened on June 1 and I spent a couple of nights in hospital here and they were looking at other symptoms. They shipped me off to Kamloops [Royal Inland Hospital] where doctors were looking at my heart and internal organs, and then a neurologist was able to determine it was [GBS].” Ralph says he had the worst version of GBS. While he didn’t have much damage to his breathing system, his voice was affected and his lungs were slightly affected. “I had no control movement of any kind. I could not move my little toe or my little finger, but it does not mean I was totally numb.” He says pain in many cases was tripled and there was “some pain” involved. “In my case, the GBS not only attacked the peripheral nerves; it also attacked the [myelin sheath – an insulating layer that forms around the nerves], which is like taking the insulation off electrical wire. They tend to short out or signals don’t get there.” Ralph explains a full healing is potentially available with this ailment, but age could be a factor. “So the first part of the healing is the nerves have to return. You can’t do anything with your muscles because you don’t have the nerves to trigger them.” He adds the first two-and-a-half months he spent in Kamloops, he had very little movement but his body was busy regenerated the nerves and making the connection. Meanwhile, all of his muscles were atrophied – particularly the big muscles like his legs. Once his nerves began to work, Ralph was transferred to G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver for three-and-a-half months. “It was an absolutely amazing place for rehabilitation. I loved it there; I have nothing but respect for what they do there. “It’s work, but that was why I was there. I wasn’t there for a good time; I was there to work.” Ralph notes he had three hours of one-on-one or supervised therapy every day. They rehabilitated his hands, legs and arms, and had him working with weights and relearning to do practical things, such as getting dressed, personal hygiene and learning to walk again. “When I first stood up, my legs felt like they were glued to the floor. They felt like each leg had a sack of cement tied to it. “I would try with all my might to lift one leg just a quarter of an inch and it was totally impossible.” Ralph is still learning to walk and is currently using a walker while he is regaining balance. “The nerves in the extremities – my hands and feet – are the last ones to come back. They are continuing to come back; my toes are

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100 Mile House resident and District councillor Ralph Fossum continues to work his way back from a six-month battle with a debilitating disease called Guillain Barre Syndrome, which attacked all of his peripheral nerves and paralyzed him from the neck down. He is doing more than two hours of physiotherapy daily and building up his big muscles while he awaits the return of his nerves in his toes.

beginning to move. “It’s very interesting at the moment because I can stand, but my toes aren’t clueing my brain in on how well I’m doing. If I put one finger on a table, I can balance very well because my brain has adapted to get the signal from my finger, while my feet are still returning.” He adds it’s a matter of strengthening the muscles, which was done at G.F. Strong for the most part, but he is continuing his daily rehabilitation in the physiotherapy department in the local hospital. “The physiotherapy room in this hospital is amazing ... it blew my mind. We have a physiotherapist here full time and I have a program designed not only for while I’m transitioning [and living at Mill Site Lodge], but I will also have a

program for when I return to my home.” Ralph says his mind was not affected other than going through a personal trauma, but his spirits were good. “I felt really lucky. My spirits remained high throughout. That doesn’t mean I didn’t visit poor me or why me, but I amazed myself at how positive, buoyant and active and happy I was.” While Ralph says he’s not 100 per cent healed at this time because it is a major healing process, he is looking forward to transitioning to his home where he can work out any problems he may encounter and work through some issues with his mobility. “It is an amazing learning cycle. I’ve learned so much. There’s a lot more of me now than there was before. So this is exciting.”

The provincial council of the BC Green Party unanimously voted to acclaim Andrew Weaver as Leader of the party on Dec. 7. The Green Party had been receiving feedback expressing a desire to have a permanent leader in place for the upcoming Vancouver– Mount Pleasant and Coquitlam–Burke Mountain by-elections. Weaver was the sole applicant for leader. The party’s provincial council made this decision in accordance with party bylaws.

GUIDE DOG ACCESS Stronger rules supporting better access to public spaces and strata properties for people with guide and service dogs will come into effect Jan. 18, 2016. A certified guide or service dog handler has the same rights as a person who does not use a dog for assistance and these changes make it clear that discrimination is unacceptable. Specifically, they streamline the rules already in place, increase penalties for denying a certified guide or service dog user their rights, and protect the public.

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Garbage, recycling bylaw updated Fines can apply for misuse, ordinance infractions

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The District of 100 Mile House has a bylaw that requires property owners to keep their garbage cans and recycling bins clean and set out properly by 7 a.m. on collection days. There are potential liabilities and fines of up to $1,000 plus incurred costs, and potential imprisonment for up to 30 days, for not complying with District ordinances on garbage and recyclables collection. The District’s Solid Waste and Recyclables Regulation Bylaw 1284 has been updated – outlining the ordinances for this mandatory service for dwellings and trade premises within its boundaries. Contravention of any provision of the bylaw is an offence, that on summary conviction, is liable to these fines and penalties as a separate offence for each day the owner/occupier fails to comply. District director of financial operations Flori Vincenzi says the bylaw covers a “complete overhaul” of the regulations to bring the procedures in line with the province’s recycling regulations and MultiMaterial BC program. “Changes in the residential collection, including supplying the containers, were substantial, along with the added recycling requirement.” The bylaw requires all owners of residential and trade property in

the District to use the solid waste disposal system, and to pay all rates for garbage services directly to the collection contractor. This use must comply with the rules and regulations set out in the bylaw, unless written approval has been obtained to the contrary from District management. Each residence is issued one garbage container and one recycling container per dwelling unit, duplex, triplex, and fourplex, with a corresponding serial number. Then, the owner is responsible for keeping them in a sanitary condition, in good order, and must make the containers accessible for inspection upon the request of the District

management. Owners must take steps to secure their garbage and recycling containers against theft or damage, to not remove them from the

premises, and to notify the contractor promptly if any are lost, damaged or stolen. If lost or damaged, the property owners may be held responsible for the replacement costs. Both garbage and recycling containers must be placed “with wheels against the curb” ready for collection no later than 7 a.m. on each collection day, and

must be removed the same day. (If no curb exists, they are to be placed on the edge of the roadway.) Either way, access to garbage containers and recycling containers must be clear of debris, snow, or anything else that impedes collection of containers. Collection is done weekly for garbage and every two weeks for recycling containers, but the District may change the schedule with 60 days prior notice, and can also exclude the property from collection if management deems it unsafe or inefficient. Garbage and recyclable materials may also be refused for pickup if excess trash is placed beside container, the lid is not completely closed, improper placement at the roadside, or there are parked vehi-

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Darwyn Sellars sentenced to 321 days in jail Ken Alexander Free Press

Darwyn Sellars, 27, was one of three men who led 100 Mile House RCMP, a tracking dog and helicopter pilot on a chase through the bush on June 13, 2014, hid overnight and avoided capture until late the next morning. At 11:11 a.m. on June 13, 2014, 100 Mile House RCMP received information from Kamloops RCMP regarding a stolen 1999 Mercury Sable that may be headed north to this area. A further update was received stating this stolen vehicle had been linked to a theft at the Clinton liquor store. The suspect vehicle went by police at a high rate of speed near the

Highway 24 intersection with Highway 97 and the car was later located parked in the driveway of residence on Elefson Road, just south of Highway 24. A search for the suspects was initiated by a police dog handler out of Williams Lake, but it was called off later in the afternoon when the tracks from the residence were lost after they led back to Highway 97. A police helicopter was also brought in for aerial surveillance, but the suspects were not spotted. The next morning (June 14), police recog-

nized the suspects from a description of their clothing caught on the liquor store cameras, and two of them fled into the bush. Officers arrested one of the suspects behind the Greyhound bus depot in 100 Mile House, and it’s alleged he had two sawed-off weapons and ammunition in his possession. Police Dog Services along with a police helicopter were brought back in to assist in the search for the other missing suspects. Shortly thereafter, Chris Higgins, who entered guilty pleas in Williams Lake provin-

cial court on Dec. 12, and Sellars were taken into custody without incident at the ball diamonds during a slopitch tourney in 100 Mile House. Sellars entered guilty pleas to possession of a prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and

possession of stolen property. He was sentenced to 321 days in jail in Williams Lake provincial court on Dec. 11. Upon his release, he will be on probation for one year, have a twoyear driving prohibition and a 10-year firearms prohibition.

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During his Mayor’s Report at the Dec. 8 District of 100 Mile House council meeting, Mitch Campsall the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition (CCBAC) is entering a two-year process to close its doors. Campsall said there are only elected municipal government and First Nations officials sitting on the CCBAC board, and “that’s likely because elected officials are more accountable.” Noting there was around $1.5 million left in CCBAC’s coffers and it’s likely most of it will be spent before the coalition closes shop, the mayor says he was concerned because there is at least a fiveyear if not a 10-year envelope of impact from the mountain pine beetle devastation for Cariboo-Chilcotin communities. “When CCBAC is gone I don’t think there is going to be any groups battling the pine-beetle problem and that’s my only issue about not keeping the CCBAC up and running.” He says the province’s Rural Dividend is coming in, but the problem with that program is it’s for all of the issues across the province. “It doesn’t target or deal with the issues of the beetle kill and that’s why CCBAC is still a real big entity.” A few days later, CCBAC chair and Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson explains what’s going to happen from now on. “The main thing is it’s a bit of a reset of CCBAC’s function, and we’ll be focusing the last remaining dollars we have to maximize our ability to co-ordinate some of the economic activity that’s going on in the CaribooChilcotin.” CCBAC will be hosting a meeting of all of the economic development entities for the entire region in Williams Lake on Jan. 25. “What we want to

do is try to understand and learn what people are working on and where they see the key resource gaps and where they see key opportunities that may not yet be capitalized on – both at the regional and sub-regional levels.” Simpson says the CCBAC board believes there is funding to support the communities, and the board members want to make sure they’re adding incremental values. “We want to be working in the right areas. There are resource gaps and we want to work with the funding agencies and government agencies to try to fill those gaps. “If there are opportunities that aren’t being realized in the area, then we’re looking at ways we can support taking advantage of those opportunities as quickly as we can.” Simpson says CCBAC will now be working on an “annualized” budget. Previously, CCBAC had a pool of money and it dealt with proposals as they came in the door. “If CCBAC is going to continue on for the next two years, then we have to look at the cost of running the operation and find money for supporting proposals in the economic development field and the marketing and promotions field that market and promote our region as being open for business.” “We actually locked down an annualized budget that will be appropriate for us for the next two years.” On Jan. 12, there will be a CCBAC meeting in 100 Mile House with the intent to meet with the Northern Development Initiative Trust, which will be having its regional advisory committee meeting. “We will be meeting with NDIT chief executive officer Jeannine North and we’ll be looking to sign a memorandum of understanding with [NDIT], so we can align what we’re doing with their moun-

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Staff and customers had to leave a local gas station for their safety as emergency crews investigated the presence of carbon monoxide on Dec. 10, and a small fire had to be extinguished

at the same location later that day. 100 Mile House FireRescue was called out to the local Chevron station on Highway 97 at approximately 7 a.m. for a “smell of smoke”.

Upon arrival there was no visible smoke or fire, explains 100 Mile House FireRescue chief Roger Hollander. However, gas detectors indicated the presence of carbon

monoxide inside the store. Appliances were shut down as a precaution and thermal imaging cameras were used, but the source of the carbon monoxide was not located. 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue left maintenance crews tending to repairs. Later that day, at approximately 1:40 p.m., 100 Mile House

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Report lacks meat

Poverty reduction strategy recommended

n Nov. 13, the British Columbia Legislature’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, which is made up of six Liberal and four NDP MLAs, released its report. It includes a recommendation to explore the development of “a comprehensive and integrated povertyreduction strategy, including legislated timelines and targets for the reduction of poverty (including child poverty) and homelessness in B.C.” This is the third time this all-party committee has unanimously agreed to make this recommendation. Perhaps this year, the B.C. Liberal government will listen and include this much-needed priority in Budget 2016. After all, B.C. has had one of the highest poverty rates in Canada for the last 13 years and is now the very last province without a poverty-reduction strategy. A week earlier, Prime

Minister, Justin Trudeau Stewart and Surrey – the took the unprecedented step September 2015 progress of publicly releasing report states that this all ministerial mandate initiative has “provided letters. services to 96 families” in One of the top priorities total. noted in the letter for Compared to the number the Minister of Families, of people living in poverty Children in B.C. – and Social approximately Development 496,000 according is leading “the to the most development of a conservative Canadian Poverty measure and the Reduction far larger number Strategy that living one or two would set targets paycheques away to reduce poverty – the provided and measure and services is just a Trish publicly report on drop in the ocean. Garner [its] progress.” Despite the Instead “themes and of taking a issues that are comprehensive and important to people living preventative approach to in poverty” identified poverty, our B.C. Liberal within the report, such as government has been the unaffordability of child running “community care, lack of affordable poverty reduction housing, low-paying jobs strategies” in B.C. for the (including “working two last three years. Started as a jobs and still not making pilot in seven communities ends meet”), and the – Cranbrook, Kamloops, inadequacy of income New Westminster, Port assistance rates, there is no Hardy, Prince George, new investment in policy

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n the aftermath of the ongoing news about critical injuries and deaths of children in the care of the province, Bob Plecas was brought in to discover what’s causing the problems in the Ministry of Children and Family Development and then offer some suggestions to fix them. When the former deputy minister released his report – the first of two – on his Child Protection and Policy Review on Dec. 14, it garnered immediate reaction. As would be expected, some was favourable and some was far from favourable. Plecas noted staffing and policy caused the ministry’s problems with the children it was supposed to protect. He noted there were too many changes in policy and practice, inconsistent leadership, instability and turnover of staff, and that was adversely impacting the ability of ministry staff to do its job. That is a fair and accurate assessment, especially when it comes to the front-line workers – the social workers. These are the people who are overworked and under-staffed. Social workers saw their caseloads increase exponentially while the provincial government squeezed the life blood out the ministry by not providing increased budgets to help ministry employees deal with the increasing numbers and problems of their clients. In his report, Plecas proposed three options for the B.C. Liberal government. The first was maintain the status quo. No thanks, we all know how well that is working. The second was a one-time injection of $50 million. Not enough, the case loads are rising; they’re not stagnant. Furthermore, Representative For Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has already said accumulated cuts and freezes in the ministry leaves it at least $100 million below what is currently needed to keep up with the caseload. The third option was to shift from a culture of blame to one of learning, respect and commitment. Well, isn’t that warm and fuzzy. What he is really saying is get rid of Turpel-Lafond – who is independent of the government and looks at issues of this ministry – so she can’t raise the red flags and make people aware of problems that need to be fixed. Plecas suggests hiring a “Contrarian” to look into the issues and quietly offer options for government. Combining this with a new standing committee, which allows MLAs from both sides of the legislature to be briefed on high profile cases, and, therefore, make them accountable for problems that arise. It appears Plecas is attempting to muzzle the release of any information that will embarrass the government, which appears to only move forward when it has to react to negative news in the media. At this point, the report appears to be little more than a political Band-Aid.

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changes that would address these issues and have a far greater impact. The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM), which serves as the avenue for local governments to advocate to higher levels of government, was initially involved in these community strategies, but recently announced that it is concluding its participation. “Moving forward, UBCM will continue to advocate for a provincial poverty plan. We feel this has the greatest potential to affect change on poverty reduction in B.C., and encourage the provincial government to undertake this work,” the UBCM stated. More and more voices are joining the call for a comprehensive approach to poverty. When will our provincial government start listening? Trish Garner is the community organizer of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition.

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Local pastor takes letter writer to task on his message To the editor: I’m writing in response to Lloyd Atkins letter in the Dec. 3 issue of the Dec. 10 Free Press, entitled “Time to debunk hypocrisy.” It’s interesting Mr. Atkins appeals to the constantly increasing knowledge of human beings to then propagate the idea that we all merely “evolved from star dust.” Really? I wonder if Mr. Atkins is aware that many PHD scientists believe the evidence overwhelmingly sup-

ports Intelligent Design? They know the idea that something can come from nothing, create itself, or that everything can be explained by mere chance combinations of matter and energy is an utterly dead and false explanation because science has also proven that the elements of physical life and design are not only matter and energy, but especially information. In other words, to get life, matter has to be organized in highly

specific but non-repetitive ways, performing different but interrelated functions. To use some scientists’ analogy, it’s like the way a newspaper article never repeats its sentences, yet arranges its symbols in very precise ways, communicating its purpose. The mere physics of ink and paper – like matter and energy – cannot explain the information carried by those symbols. This demands pre-existing Intelligence as the only real expla-

nation for the existence of the intelligence of the human mind. But what about our conscience? Where does that come from? What is truth, right or wrong? Who decides? Mr. Atkins points the finger at others, but if we only came from stardust then why shouldn’t the belief systems of, say, Hitler or ISIS be just as valid as Mr. Atkins? But thank God the truth is that there is an objective, universal and unchanging standard, and it’s this:

NDP’s PowerBC plan a good first

Sierra Club BC applauds plan, but no mention of fracking, LNG To the editor: Conservation of energy is urgently needed and focusing on energy efficiency and

building retrofits not only reduces our climate emissions but also creates good green jobs. With its recently announced PowerBC plan, British Columbia’s official Opposition is demonstrating that we can save taxpayer dollars while creating good green jobs and taking action on climate change.

We commend the NDP for recognizing that clean energy can provide jobs for B.C. families while protecting our environment. In fact, clean energy can support many more jobs than those in the oil and gas sector. A future with 100 per cent renewable energy is 100 per cent possible. However, what goes

unmentioned in this plan is also notable, specifically fracking and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. It is not possible to be a climate leader and promote fracking and LNG export. The plan outlined recently is a much needed step in the right direction; however, it needs to be part of a more

the capacity to love others unconditionally, including our enemies. And this can only come from the Spirit and work of Jesus Christ by whom all things were made, the “Prince of Peace,” who in dwells His people who have received Him. This is the only hope for real “Peace on earth and Goodwill to men.” Merry Christmas!

comprehensive approach to addressing climate change. Incorporating a climate test into B.C.’s environmental assessment process, such that the upstream and downstream climate impacts are assessed for any given project, is key to supporting clean energy and transitioning to a post-carbon economy.

Bruce Wilcox 108 Mile Ranch

The Site C dam is not needed, not affordable, and will put at risk our food security into the future. By not supporting this foolhardy project, the Opposition is showing common sense and a longer term vision of B.C.’s energy needs. Caitlyn Vernon Sierra Club BC

Tory government defended for fiscal expertise

To the editor: I am writing in regards to Andy Blatchford’s Nov. 12 story, headlined “Harper government accused of leaving ‘bare cupboard’ for Liberals” www.the province.com/business/fp/harper+govern ment+accused+leaving+bare+cupboard+li berals/11512301/story.html The repeated claim that Ottawa’s fiscal cupboard is bare is fatuous. Whenever a financial crisis erupts, it

is clear that a sovereign country’s central bank can create money as needed. For example, to address the freeze in the credit markets that occurred in 2008, our federal government immediately set up a $200 billion Extraordinary Financing Framework to bail out struggling banks and corporations. The myth that the federal government can run out of money in normal times is propagated by financial elites who fear that

too much government spending on social welfare will cause inflation and erode their financial wealth, and by business and corporate leaders satisfied with slack in the economy to prevent unions from demanding higher wages. In truth, Canada’s cupboard is well stocked with both good ideas and unused real resources that can be mobilized. The government should make Canada a leader in public renewable energy

schemes, better public transport systems, and various green initiatives that would combat climate change and create a highly skilled workforce with many permanent jobs. Treasury Board president Scott Brison should not cite Mother Hubbard nursery rhymes as an excuse for inaction. Larry Kazdan, Vancouver

Clark on carbon tax, government ads

TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find support for that idea? PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change. There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to. TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by one-third, is

another target that isn’t going to be met. that off the table now? Why? PCC: It may be possible that the federal PCC: When the government brought government wants to invest more in in the carbon tax, it was based on transit, and take up some of the slack from the assumption that other the local government level. jurisdictions around us were TF: On LNG, oil and natural going to eventually catch up. gas prices continue to go down, And none of them have. and supply continues to go up There comes a point where the around the world. Did you see carbon tax can only get so high any positive signs this year? before we start chasing all those PCC: What I saw this year jobs out of the province. was developing countries, TF: Your advisory committee especially China, making a firm says the carbon tax needs to commitment to reduce their go higher starting in 2018 if it’s emissions. The only way for Tom going to have an effect. Do you them to do that is to move to a Fletcher have any other choice? greater degree to natural gas, and PCC: Let’s figure out what the bulk of their industry is still the national goal is going to be, located on the east coast of their which we don’t know yet. country, a long way from Russia and close TF: On a related topic, transit spending. to B.C. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has TF: Are we going to see some policy talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and action on high housing costs in 2016, and he’s downplaying the idea of another will there be some relief from the property referendum for new funding sources. Is transfer tax?

BC VIEWS

remier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a yearend interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab on [100 Mile House Free Press website – www.100milepresspress.net].

PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers. TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half? PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan. TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0? PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know…. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Jail for man who attacked girlfriend KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man will spend the next six months behind bars after attacking his girlfriend — kicking her in the face and hitting her in the head with a piece of lumber — when he thought he heard her whisper the name of an ex during a make-out session. Emmanuel Brooks, 24, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm on Dec. 11 in Kamloops provincial court. Crown prosecutor Evan Goulet said Brooks and his 19-year-old girlfriend were kissing on the couch in his home early on the morning of Dec. 2. “Mr. Brooks thought he heard [the victim] whisper the name ‘Nate,’ which was an old boyfriend’s name,” Goulet said. “He became very upset and he kicked [the victim] in the face.” Goulet said the woman then tried to leave. Outside the front door, he said, she was struck in the head from behind. “She turned and saw Mr. Brooks standing at the top of the stairs with a piece of wood,” Goulet said. Brooks has 28 convictions on his criminal record, including five for assault — two of which were domestic incidents with previous girlfriends. Calling the attack “vicious,” Judge Chris Cleaveley handed Brooks a six-month jail sentence. Thieves clean out Workwear's Christmas cheer ASHCROFT - Most merchants wouldn’t mind seeing empty shelves at this time of year, but Ashcroft Workwear owner Geri Anderson was left in shock when thieves stole the merchandise that she was counting on for Christmas. Anderson said police called her on Friday morning after someone reported seeing the back doors of her store on the corner of Railway and 5th wide open at 6:50 in the morning. “These shelves were full and they cleaned them all out,” she said, referring to her number one selling boots. “They took about 95 per cent of my Carhartt - all of the winter-lined hi-vis vests. They left me one coat.” She estimates that she lost $25,000-$30,000 worth of stock.

Should liquor stores be able to sell recreational marijuana once it becomes legal?

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Yea. They should do it. If people need it and it's legal, OK.

No. How do you regulate something that can fluctuate in quality – like THC content?

I think they should because it would minimize the amount of illegal drug trafficking there is on the streets. I think it should be the same laws as alcohol.

I guess so. It's a government facility. It kind of makes sense. It's going to be a huge revenue source.

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 63 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls. Lack of tread On Dec. 15, 100 Mile House RCMP were called to single motor vehicle incident (MVI) on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road where a vehicle had gone off the road and into the ditch. Both occupants from the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital. The tires on the vehicle were inspected and the tread depth was under the legal limit. The owner of the vehicle was issued a violation ticket for inadequate tires. Generator stolen On Dec. 15, RCMP

received a report of a stolen generator from a residence in the 4000 block of Lakeview Road in Lac la Hache. The generator is described as a 2013 Yamaha EF200IS 2000 watt. The theft is believed to have occurred in the last five days. B&E and theft On Dec. 13, RCMP were called to a break-and-enter to an outbuilding located in the 300 block of Horse Lake Road. A chainsaw, remote control cars, snowmobile helmet, battery charger and three firearms were taken. The firearms are a 22 calibre rifle, 12 gauge shotgun, and a 30-30 calibre rifle. The incident is believed to have occurred the previous weekend. Drinking and driving On Dec. 11, RCMP were conducting a road check on CanimHendrix Lake Road. A vehicle was stopped

and the male driver displayed symptoms of alcohol consumption. A road-side breath test was conducted during which the male blew a “warn.” The male was issued a three-day immediate roadside prohibition and violation ticket for open liquor in a motor vehicle.

Resisting arrest On Dec. 11, RCMP attended an industrial address on Exeter Station Road and located a female who was breaching court conditions of failing to provide a fixed address in relation to property offences. She attempted to flee after being arrested. The female was held for a bail hearing and later released by a justice of the peace for court at a later date. She will be facing charges of breach of a recognizance and resist arrest. Purse stolen On Dec. 10, RCMP were called to Safeway

after a purse was reported stolen from a staff locker room. The incident is believed to have occurred the day before between 5:45 and 8:12 p.m. After reviewing surveillance, a subject of interest was observed described as a female approximately 25-40 years old, short black hair, slim build, wearing a green winter jacket, brown boots, and a grey ball cap.

Obstruction On Dec. 10, RCMP observed a vehicle in a business parking lot on Exeter Station Road driving with no licence plates. Police attempted to speak with the male driver who refused to identify himself. The male was subsequently arrested after trying to walk away into a nearby shop. The vehicle was later impounded after it was found the male was prohibited from driv-

Liquor application deadline changing Recently, the applications for special occasion licences went online through the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch website. These applications are reviewed and approved by the 100 Mile House RCMP. There have been issues with applicants submitting licence applications within a few days or even the day of the planned event. However, this does not allow the RCMP to sufficiently review the applications or dedicate resources to an event involving the sale and consumption of liquor. From this point on, all applications for

planned events must be submitted three weeks prior to the event taking place. This will allow for a sufficient review of the licence, allow the RCMP to dedicate resources depending on the event, and provide any necessary feedback to the applicant prior to the licence being issued or denied. Applications for unplanned urgent events will still be considered on a caseby-case basis. However, if an event has been pre-planned, such as a wedding, Christmas/New Year’s Eve party, or community event, a special

occasion licence needs to be submitted as soon as possible, or risk the application being denied.

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ing. He was released on a promise to appear in court and will be facing charges of driving while prohibited, resisting arrest and obstruction. Prohibited driving On Dec. 9, RCMP stopped a vehicle on Exeter Station Road due to suspicious activity. The male driver was found to be prohibited from driving. The driver was issued a promise to appear for court at a later date and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. No driver’s licence On Dec. 9, RCMP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 97. The male driver could not produce a driver licence and was found to be prohibited from driving. The driver was issued a promise to appear for court at later date and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 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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Seniors subjected to financial abuse

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Seniors, who are pressured into giving up large sums of money, is a growing problem. However, they’re not necessarily being scammed by strangers; more often the money goes to a family member, leaving the seniors with little or nothing to live on. “It happens a lot,” says Martha Jane Lewis, executive director of the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support. “Most abuse of seniors takes the form of financial abuse. And when it comes from a family member or close personal friend, it’s emotional abuse as well, and it’s very painful.” Lewis says it happens all the time, with people applying pressure in a variety of ways. “Sometimes younger people will tell their parents that unless they do what’s being asked, they won’t see their grandchildren again. Or if a son or daughter is a parent’s primary contact, the parent will often let the abuse continue rather than risk having that contact cut off.” The abuse happens, says Lewis, for many reasons. “A lot of younger people have a sense of entitlement, and feel that as it’s going to be theirs one day, it’s OK. Or they tell themselves that older people don’t need as much money to live on.” The number 1 financial abuse scenario is when an older adult is pressured to “lend” money to a son or daughter who is in financial difficulty. In many cases, the younger person never intends to repay the “loan,”

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which can leave parents in financial distress. “This is far and away the most common financial abuse we see. The older adult eventually gives in to the guilt, which can involve parting with their entire life savings. “It’s understandable to want to help your children, but older adults have to just say no.” Joint bank accounts are another way in which the elderly are financially abused, Smith explains. A son or daughter will have their name added to an account, often telling the parent involved that they’ll look after the statements, she says, adding in the meantime, the account is quietly drained of money. Residences are another source of contention. Lewis advises older homeowners to keep their house in their own name, and not to give title to their children. “In the last few months we’ve dealt with three cases of men signing their houses over to their sons, only to have the sons kick them out a short time later.” Another case involved an elderly couple who paid their son tens of thousands of dollars toward reno-

vating space at the son’s house for the parents to move into. A few months later the son was verbally abusive to both parents and told them to leave. Older adults, who have been financially abused by loved ones, do nothing, Lewis explains. “They’re embarrassed, or it’s too painful for them.” Many also feel that because they often have nothing in writing, they’re unlikely to be successful if the matter goes to court, but Lewis says this isn’t the case. “Unless there’s a clear indication – a letter saying ‘Here’s a million dollars I’d like to give you’ – that it’s a gift, the courts will say it’s a loan, and that it must be paid back.” In the case of the parents ordered to leave their son’s house after paying for renovations, Lewis says there was an unwritten contract. “When arrangements go sideways, there are often ways to get money back, or regain ownership of a house. For instance, bank statements will show where money went, and can be used as evidence.” More fallout from the financial abuse is the way it can split families

apart, she explains. “If one child gets their name on the title of their parents’ house, it can leave their siblings with nothing when their parents die. The same thing happens when a child with joint bank account access drains the funds from it.” The result pits siblings against each other, often in court, where legal fees can eat up any money that is being fought for, Lewis notes. Another result is parents and siblings cutting themselves off from the abuser, resulting in considerable pain. One man who was financially taken advantage of by a child said that he’s suffered for more than a year over how he was treated, she explains. “I don’t know what he [the son] thinks he’s gained from it. The rest of the family has cut him off entirely.” The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to protecting the legal rights of older adults, increasing access to justice for older adults, informing the public about elder abuse, and providing supportive programs for older adults who have been abused. The BCCEAS has a toll free number available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Older adults who have been abused – financially or otherwise – can call 1-866-437-1940 for advice, or to speak with a victim service worker who can listen and offer support. Lewis urges anyone who has concerns that an older adult is being abused, neglected, or self-neglected to report the situation to a desig-

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Arts and Crafts Fair gets huge turnout Barbara Roden Free Press

More than 1,000 people came through this year’s Winter Arts and Crafts Fair in 100 Mile House, and co-organizer Barbara Hooper was thrilled by the attendance. “I’m really happy the fair started when so many other events took place,” she says. “A huge number of people poured in after the Santa Claus Parade.” The event is the 100 Mile House and District Arts Council’s major fundraiser, with the money going to local arts groups. The Arts Council also funds three $500 scholarships for Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) students, for excellence in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Hooper is grateful for the help of four PSO students – Shayla Mailhot, Kayla Cumiskey, Brooke Huggins and Emmett Collens – who were there for much of Nov. 20 to help set up and decorate. The most unique display was Betty and Brian Thomas’s metal art booth. Mayor Mitch Campsall did the judging, and Hooper says he looks forward to that every year. Photographer Monika Patterson took pictures with Santa (Graham Allison), although St. Nick wasn’t there during the parade, Hooper explains. “He can’t be in two places at once.”

“We are pleased to see support for this aligned collaboration,” says Pat Corbett, chair of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA). “This project represents what can be accomplished when we work together with a regional vision.” Many Cariboo communities and tourism stakeholders continue to be impacted by the dramatic media coverage after the Aug. 4, 2014 tailings pond breach. Since last fall, a dynamic group of orga-

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Don passed away peacefully at home with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter at his side, after a short battle with cancer. Don was born in Victoria, BC where he worked as a truck driver and later became a commercial fisherman along side his wife. Don has left behind his wife, Bev, of 62 years, his daughters; Debbie (Dave) Anderson and Karen Alexander, his son Wayne (Lesley) Alexander, his grandchildren; Deanna (Nathan) Valcourt, Ryan (Lindsay) Alexander, Travis Alexander and Kristie Anderson as well as his five great grandchildren. There will be no formal funeral service held at Don’s request. Our family would like to thank Kristen Carmont, the awesome girls in home support and Dr. Lapin for all their help and support. Don will always be remembered as a stong man with a big heart and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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er, Arthur, – purchased just under 28,000 acres of what had been the Monical Ranch, north of 100 Mile House. Henry’s vision was to create a “destination resort,” many years before such a thing became common: a place where recreation facilities and residential properties went hand-in-hand. However, Henry’s vision went further than that. He proposed leaving some 80 per cent of the land untouched, according to Pat Corbett, current chair of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Tourism Association, and project manager for Henry Block from 197279. “Henry’s idea was that people could buy lots at 108 Mile and still have more than 20,000 acres of untouched land to roam in,” Corbett says. “That was the dream.” Block’s destination resort began to take shape soon after the land was purchased, with the building of an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, swimming pool, restaurant and lounge, and a 20-room lodge, which were com-

pleted by 1972. An airstrip allowed planes full of potential buyers to land and tour the property, with Corbett’s wife, Juanita, one of the greeters. “She’d receive people as they came down the ramp and show them around the property. Hopefully, you’d buy a lot before you got back on the plane,” Corbett says with a laugh. The first of five planned phases saw 1,450 lots go up for sale; a very large development even by today’s standards, says Corbett.

Twenty-five miles of roads were built in what he calls a “massive” project, and in 1975, there was a major push to create 200 miles of cross-country ski trails on the property, Block realized, however, that the new community needed more than just houses and recreational facilities to be sustainable. He donated land to School District #27 with the condition it built a school at 108 Mile, which made it “easy for the district to make that decision,” says Corbett. Continued on B4

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Take a one night stand against cancer

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is asking residents of the Southern Interior to “take a one night stand against cancer." This campaign encourages people to cover the cost of a one night stay at the CCS’s Southern Interior Rotary Lodge for someone fighting cancer. The society’s campaign allows people in the Southern Interior to pay it forward. Through the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge, the CCS helps alleviate the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis. The CCS subsidizes the full cost of a night at the lodge, so that guests only need to pay $5 per night, plus applicable taxes. For qualifying clients, the fee is covered through the society’s Financial Support Program.

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From Oct. 31, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2015, residents from the Thompson-Nicola region have stayed 3,494 nights at the lodge. 100 Mile House residents account for 426 of these nights. The average stay at the lodge is about six nights, but often, stays can extend three to six weeks. That’s a long time to be away from home. The CCS is encouraging everyone to let the giving season begin. To support this initiative, visit cancer. ca/takeastand, drop into your local Cancer Society office, or mail your donation to Take A Stand, Canadian Cancer Society; #214-141 Victoria Street, Kamloops; B.C.; V2C 1Z5. For more information, visit cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888939-3333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934).

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

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

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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. 17 – 100 Mile House Elementary School is having its Christmas Concert in the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School gymnasium, starting at 7 p.m. • Dec. 17 – The Horse Lake Elementary School is having its Christmas Concert in the gymnasium, starting at 6:30 p.m. • Dec. 17 – The Mile 108 Elementary School is having it Christmas Concert in the gymnasium, starting at 6:30. • Dec. 18 – The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute is holding its Christmas Bake Sale at the Cariboo Mall, starting at 10 a.m. • Dec. 18 – The Solid Rock Cafe’ – at The Rock Youth Centre, 4940 Telqua Dr., 108 Mile Ranch on the church grounds – is hosting a Christmas special. There will be live music, including country, bluegrass, and gospel. It’s a great atmosphere and there is no admission fee. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and music starts a 7 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Melanson at 250-395-3846. • Dec. 18 – The 100 Mile House Wranglers host the Revelstoke Grizzlies at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, starting at 7 p.m. • Dec. 18 – The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute will be having a Christmas Bake Sale at the Cariboo Mall, starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the bake sale will be dedicated to a charity. • Dec. 19 – The Mica Mountain Riders Association’s Seventh Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser will be held at Marmot Ridge Golf Course at 200 Exeter Station Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and live auction at 7:30. Tickets will be available soon. • Dec. 19 – The 100 Mile House Wranglers host the Grizzlies for the second night of a back-to-back tilt at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. The puck drops at 7 p.m. • Dec. 20 – Lake Of The Woods Bible Camp is hosting its inaugural free Christmas Tidings event at the camp, starting at 6:30 p.m. The family event includes carols, bonfires, hot cider, and cocoa, with skating and sledding (weather permitting). For more information, call 250791-5502; directions to the camp are at www. lakeofthetrees.com. • Dec. 20 – There will be a free Skate With Santa at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Enjoy a classic Christmas movie with family and friends. • Dec. 21 – Join the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre staff, board members and clients for an open house at 102-475 Birch Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. when they will be handing out Christmas hampers to all those in need. • Feb. 13 – The 16th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert will be held at Martin Exeter Hall, with two shows: 2 and 7 p.m., featuring Alan Moberg, Bernadette Ducharme, Wesley Hardisty and Frank Gleeson. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Work n Play, PMT Chartered Accountants and 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Supply.

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Realtor envisioned a ‘destination resort’

From B1

Block also donated land for a fire hall and purchased the fire department’s first truck, and personally funded construction of a church to a large extent. In November 1973, phase 2 of the project was given approval, after confusion as to whether development was permitted under the new Environment and Land Use Act was cleared up. However, it was not

Henry Block

long before the provincial government decreed that major portions of the 108 Mile property fell under

the Agricultural Land Reserve. Corbett remembers the day it came to a screeching halt very clearly. He was out in the field doing surveys for the new lots when he received a call over his unsecured mobile radio phone. It was Block, who asked Corbett to go to the office and call him on a secure line. “He said the plan was dead, and I was to tell everyone to take the day off and that they

wouldn’t be returning.” Work on phase 2 stopped that day, and Block's grand plan for 108 Mile Ranch was destined to never be

fulfilled. Corbett acknowledges the legacy Block managed to create at 108 Mile, as does Neil Duncan, who pur-

chased two lots there in 1971 and has used them as a base since 1978. “If it hadn’t been for Henry Block, no one would be living in 108

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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

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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

Naturally raised grass fed beef for sale. Call Windy Creek Farm 250-296-3256 or 250-267-8476 to order.

4 BDRM duplex, 2 up, 2 down, in 100 Mile close to all amenities. No parties, NS, NP, DD & Ref. Req. Avail Jan 1, 2016. $900/mo 250-395-1992.

100 MILE. Nice 3 bdrm duplex in town. N/S, N/P, refs. req. $950/mon. Avail. now. 250-3953658

SHERIDAN LAKE, 1300 sq ft basement, furnished or unfurnished $700/mo 250-395-0221

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

Townhouses

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area:

Sunday: 7:30 pm

Health Centre (behind hospital) 555 Cedar Avenue

Monday: 12 noon 61 Dogwood Avenue Tuesday: 8 pm United Church

43 Dogwood Avenue Thursday: 7:30 pm

108 Mile Community Centre

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

Furniture USED 5 STAR HOTEL FURNITURE - BY THE PIECE..One of Vancouvers 5 Star Hotels is renovating their rooms making available a great selection of high end furnishings. By 1 piece or buy multiples: Queen Headboard & Frame $50 / King Headboard & Frame $60 / Upholstered Arm Chair(multiple colors) $49 / Desk $99 / Dresser $79 / Bedside Table $69 / Pedestal Table $69/ Ottoman $29 / Benches $29 / Brass Lamp $19 / Vanity Mirror $39 / Framed Picture $9 . Call 604-371-1190, email Buyit@activeauctionmart.com or www.activeauctionmart.com

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Homes for Rent CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION 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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Fire is often a central department and leave element of holiday cel- your home if the fire ebrations, specifically can’t be put out quickly. surrounding fireplacEnsure your home is es and candles. Open safe from fire this holiflames can be the cata- day season by following lyst to many problems these tips: if not tended to prop• If you’re buying a erly: real Christmas tree, be • Do not leave open cautioned that dry trees flames, including can- are a fire hazard. Check dles and fireplaces, the tree is fresh by tapunattended or smoul- ping it on the ground dering. – if needles fall, it’s an • Use a screen in front indicator that the tree is of your fireplace to too dry. avoid having sparks or • For artificial trees, embers flying your way. make sure yours is Thursday, De • Do not burn wrap- marked as “fire-resisping paper in the tant” and bears the fireplace. Because of the Canadian Standards way it is treated, it burns Association label. quickly and intensely • Trees, artificial or which could result in a real, should be kept flash fire. away from heat sources, • Keep candles away including heat regisfrom flammable items ters, fireplaces and floor such as curtains and heaters. trees, and ensure your • Metallic tree deccandles stay on a stable, orations should be level surface. avoided as well, since • Where possible, use they could make conbattery-powered can- tact with defective light dles to avoid the risk of wiring and become a an open flame entirely. shock hazard. Cooking often • When leaving your accompanies the holi- home – even for a short day season as families period of time – be sure prepare special meals to unplug lights. to mark the occasion. It’s worth rememberBe sure never to leave ing that although the your cooking unattend- holiday season offers ed, as this is the leading more potential fire hazcause of kitchen fires. ards, unexpected blazes Use a timer to act as a don’t wait until the holireminder that the ovenDonate! days to strike. Be sure is on. that your smoke alarms Should fire catch, are functional all year never turn on the over- round. You should have head fan – it could one per level of your spread the flames. house, and replace the L P Immediately call the fire batteries twice a year.

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The Calendar follows: Pool – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.; Senior exercise – Monday 10:30 a.m.; Carpet Bowling – Monday and Wednesday 12:45 p.m.; Crib – Tuesday 12:45 p.m.; Bridge – Friday 12:45 p.m. Square Dancing, Tai Chi or shuffleboard are available. 50-plus. For more information call 250-395-3919 or 250395-3346.

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

100 MILE q Leah from 100 Mile Barber Shop and Tina from Tina’s Hair Salon will be donating their time to give free haircuts to South Cariboo lowincome families on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Leah at 250-395-4914 or Tina at 778-482-4487. 100 MILE q Daddy and Me Playgroup is for dads, uncles and grandfathers with children newborn up to six years of age. It promotes the importance of fathers in parenting children. It is held on the last Saturday of the month, 9-11 a.m. January through June. Call 250395-5155 for date and location information. FOREST GROVE q The Royal Canadian Legion Forest Grove Branch 261 holds crib Thursdays at 8 p.m., darts every Saturday at 3 p.m., and a meat draw every Saturday, 4:30-6 p.m. LAC LA HACHE q The Lac la Hache TOPS chapter 5282 co-ed weightloss support group meets Wednesdays from 8:30-10 a.m. at 3830 Emerald Cres. Information: Hetty (250-396-4253) or Judy (250-396-7298).

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This locket was found on the ground outside of Donex Pharmacy & Department Store in 100 Mile House a couple of months ago. If you own it or know someone who owns it, the locket can be retrieved at the Country 840 office at #3-407 Alder Ave. For more information, call 250-395-3848.

INTERLAKES q Bridge Lake Photo Group meets at the Interlakes Community Centre on first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. until today (Dec. 17). Drop-in fee $2 members and $3 nonmembers. Everyone welcome. Information: 250-593-9376. 100 MILE q StrongStart at 100 Mile House Elementary School Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and dinners on Thursday, 4-7 p.m. Free, drop-in and play when school is in session. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call the school at 250-395-2258; for days, text Tammy at 250-395-5321; for dinners, text or call Elke at 250-706-2481. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre is partnering with the Legal Services

Society to provide free 30-minute information appointments at the South Cariboo Business Centre (475 Birch Ave.) on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. LSS community partner Ken Tassell is an advocate (not a lawyer) who can help people access legal aid services. Appointment: 250-395-4093.

395-2708), Women’s Centre (250-3954093), Food Bank (250395-3923). 100 MILE q The Creekside Seniors Activity Centre schedule of daily/ weekly events is as

FOREST GROVE q The Royal Canadian Legion Forest Grove Branch 261 holds crib Thursdays at 8 p.m., darts every Saturday at 3 p.m., and a meat draw every Saturday, 4:30-6 p.m. LAC LA HACHE q The Lac la Hache TOPS chapter 5282 co-ed weight-loss support group meets Wednesdays from 8:30-10 a.m. at 3830 Emerald Cres. For more information please call Hetty (250396-4253) or Judy (250-396-7298).

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Haircuts will be done in Good Faith, if you can afford a hair cut please come in on a regular business day, if not, please come in and get one for free. For more information please call Leah at 250-395-4914 or Tina at 778-482-4487

100 MILE q The 100 Mile House & District Garden Club meets the fourth Saturday of the month, except for July, August and December. New members welcome. Information: Debbie (250-791-6472) or Francis (250-3972429). 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for non-perishable donations. For drop-off information: Debbra at CFEC (250-395-5155), Loaves & Fishes (250-

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW!

NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY ANYTIME… BUT ESPECIALLY NOT AT CHRISTMAS!

THERE’S A CRISIS IN THE SOUTH CARIBOO

Local community support groups have put out a plea for food and financial donations to support the hungry families and individuals in need this Christmas season. The general public, through non-perishable donations and cash if possible, are being asked to help with this food crisis. Children, youth and families are challenged daily in having enough to eat, especially nutritious food. For more information, or to donate, please contact: 100 MILE HOUSE LOAVES AND FISHES 100 MILE HOUSE & DISTRICT CARIBOO FAMILY AGRI-CULTURE FOOD BANK SOCIETY 250-395-2708 WOMEN’S CENTRE ENRICHMENT CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE 250-395-3923 250-395-4093 250-395-5155 778-482-2216

Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, ◊, ≥, ◆, §, ≈ The Be Your Own Santa Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a Purchase Price of $27,790 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 48 months equals 104 bi-weekly payments of $267 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $27,790. ◊Holiday Bonus Cash of $500 is available until December 31, 2015, on most new 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT models excluding the following: 2016 Chrysler 200, Dodge Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE Plus, Durango, Charger SRT Hellcat, Challenger SRT Hellcat, Viper and Jeep Grand Cherokee models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ≥3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX with a Purchase Price of $21,998/$19,998/$22,498 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 3.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $62/$56/$63 with a cost of borrowing of $3,706/$3,369/$3,790 and a total obligation of $25,704/$23,367/$26,288. ◆3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $25,498 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $70 with a cost of borrowing of $3,733 and a total obligation of $29,231. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a Purchase Price of $21,998 financed at 6.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $101 for a total obligation of $26,134. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data as of July 1, 2015 for Crossover Segments as defined by FCA Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

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