100 Mile House Free Press, December 31, 2015 by Black Press Media Group

$1.30

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Includes GST

Two Sections, 32 pages

100milefreepress.net

INCREDIBLE WINTER VISTA

SHOULDER TAPPERS PROGRAM IN 100 MILE B1

Val Severin photo

This photo was taken on the peak of beautiful Mica Mountain in the scenic Cariboo Mountain Range, which allows a great view of the distant mountains in the Clearwater area, including Raft and Trophy mountains. Many people will be out on their snowmobiles taking advantage of our South Cariboo outdoor offerings on New Year’s Day.

SLED DOG RACE SET FOR END OF JANUARY A18

INSIDE

opinion A8 letters A9 entertainment A16 sports A17 community B1 classifieds B3

The voice of the South Cariboo since 1960 How to reach us: Ph: 250-395-2219 Fax: 250-395-3939 www.100milefreepress.net mail@100milefreepress.net

Local MP a critical voice McLeod active on First Nations file for Conservatives

Gaven Crites Free Press

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod is consistently challenging the policies of the federal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in her new role as Indigenous Affairs Critic as the Liberals try to follow through on their campaign pledge to forge a new “nation-to-nation” relationship with First Nations in Canada. McLeod has spoken out on a number of big First Nations issues since she was named to the Official Opposition’s shadow cabinet in November, following the Liberal majority win in the federal election that knocked the Conservatives from power in October. On Dec. 18, the Liberals announced the reinstatement of funding and the suspension of court actions against First Nations communities that have not complied with the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA), a controversial piece of legislation brought

in by the Conservatives in 2013 that the compliance rate will collapse, required First Nations bands to and financial information will again make financial information about be shrouded in secrecy from comchiefs and council available to their munity members.” members. In a statement, Carolyn Bennett, In response, McLeod, on behalf of Minister of Indigenous and the Conservatives, called the move Northern Affairs, says the move a “step backwards” by the Liberals, is based on the recognition of which have “abandoned rights, respect, co-operatransparency,” she says. tion and partnership with “This is a sad day for Aboriginal Peoples. those First Nations com“Transparency and munity members who accountability are paracalled for enhanced finanmount to any government, cial accountability and whether it is municipal, transparency.” provincial, federal or First CATHY The FNFTA represented Nation. We will work in MCLEOD real progress in ensuring full partnership with First First Nations leadership Nations leadership and worked in the best interests of their organizations on the way forward communities and it should remain to improve accountability and transin place, McLeod adds. parency. This cannot be achieved “The act ensures community without the engagement of First members have access to basic finan- Nations and its members.” cial information, such as audited In a separate interview, McLeod financial statements, and the salaries also addressed her political party’s and expenses of chief and council. turnaround with respect to supNow with no compliance measures porting a national public inquiry in effect, it’s a safe prediction that into missing and murdered indig-

enous women. While the previous Conservative government under then prime minister Stephen Harper refused to launch an inquiry, the party’s interim leader, Rona Ambrose, announced a reversal of that position in November. A 2014 report from the RCMP identified a total of 1,181 missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in Canada. Under the Liberals, the inquiry is expected to begin in the spring. The Conservatives’ position was that another study wasn’t needed, and resources should be directed toward solutions, explains McLeod. However, she acknowledges a significant segment of the population didn’t agree with that position. “It’s clear the call from across Canada, from leadership and from the families, is that an inquiry is needed. We’re going to support that moving forward and hope that it brings both peace to the families, but also a clear direction in terms of actual action to move forward with.”

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

Around the South Cariboo

Rick Barker photo

The 100 Mile Community Hall was full for a Community Christmas Dinner sponsored by the Christian churches of 100 Mile House and area on Dec. 12. The event was a Christmas gift in the form of a complimentary dinner and fellowship for the public.

Gaven Crites photo Gaven Crites photo

The local RCMP detachment was one recipient of stuffed toys delivered by the 100 Mile House Wranglers on Dec. 18. The local junior hockey team collected the items from fans at a recent home game and made donations of blankets and winter wear to local folks in need.

Bev French, left, of the 108 Mile Ranch Community Association (RCA), sat beside Sonja Ramsay, executive director of the 100 Mile House and District Women’s Centre Society, with a donation of stuffed animals. The RCA also made food donations to the Women’s Centre in support of families in need.

Chris Nickless photo Gaven Crites photo

Grade 1 student Savannah Hall-Jones applauded a performance during a Christmas concert rehearsal at 100 Mile House Elementary School on Dec. 16.

Gaven Crites photo

The Grade 4-5 class at Mile 108 Elementary School rehearsed a song on Dec. 16 for an upcoming Christmas concert.

100 Mile & District General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary members Kathleen Ehmann, left, and Joan Hoffman were selling tickets recently for the auxiliary’s annual Christmas raffle. The draw, with a top prize of a $200 Christmas Lotto Wreath, was made in the hospital lobby at noon on Dec. 15.

Did our Free Press photographer take YOUR picture? If you don’t see the picture you want, please come into the Free Press office as we have many more available for reprints.

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

www.100milefreepress.net

Jan. 1 New doctors grace 100 Mile House Two new doctors were warmly welcomed to the 100 Mile House medical-care community. One of the doctors, Dr. Michael Mthandazo, said he was happy to have joined the South Cariboo community and grateful to the people at the Central Interior Rural Division of Family Practice. “They did help me a lot when I settled in here. When I came, the accommodation was organized, the rental car was organized – they were very helpful.”

guide-outfitters, and I am not the decision-maker,” Barnett said.

Tourism association looks ahead The 2014 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA) Tourism Summit & AGM took place in Williams Lake on Dec. 4-6 and many attendees seized the opportunity to provide strategic input on tourism issues in British Columbia, and the CaribooChilcotin in particular. CCCTA president Pat Corbett was re-elected for another term, and he noted Destination BC CEO Marsha Walden focused her keynote presentation on the revived Super Natural British Columbia brand with a new look and corporate strategy. Jan. 8 Horse Lake development zoning defended Cariboo Regional District (CRD) directors voted unanimously in favour of South Cariboo Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments for new Country Residential zoning at Horse Lake. CRD Area L Director Brian Coakley lives on Horse Lake and said he has no problem with the OCP change to allow further lot subdivision and development along its shoreline. Some residents on the lake spoke out in protest against the change and attended a recent public hearing armed with both a Ministry of Environment (MOE) letter and a lake water report that recommend further study prior to any additional development there. Cariboo Challenge cancelled due to snow shortage The 2015 Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn

Feb. 12 Guide-outfitter taking another hit Local guide-outfitter Chris Condie, whose guiding territory is in Region 5 (Cariboo) and a bit of Region 3 (Thompson), wasn’t happy with the Wildlife Allocation Policy (WAP) changes announced by Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister. Condie said he was tired of the “misrepresentations” he’s reading in letters and stories in the media during the past month.

Gaven Crites photo

Marilyn Gallagher was among the close to 200 people rallying in support of resident hunters outside Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett’s office in 100 Mile House on Feb. 29. Resident hunters are upset because they believe amendments to the province’s Wildlife Allocation Policy favour guide-outfitters and non-resident hunters.

Memorial Sled Dog Race, which was slated to take place at the 108 Heritage Site on Jan. 10-11, was cancelled. Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Society president Craig Conklin said poor snow levels and the 10-day advance notice needed for out-oftown mushers led to the race committee’s Dec. 30 decision to call it off this year. Jan. 15 New Year brings new baby girl The first baby born in 100 Mile District General Hospital arrived at 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 8, a beautiful girl who tipped the scales at nine pounds, four ounces. She was also a first daughter for her mother, Desirea Sargent, who has lived in 100 Mile House for the past three years, and the first child of her father, Jason Sampson, who resides in Canoe Creek and commutes back and forth. First responder service suspended As of Jan. 11, the Watch Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLNGLVFD) suspended its first responder medical aid service for an indefinite period of time. “We have an excellent number of firefighters on our roster and fire response

will not be affected, but we do not have enough trained first responders to be able to continue that service,” said fire chief Andy Palaniak. There have to be trained people on call 24/7, and the WLNGLVFD just doesn’t have a sufficient number of full-time medical aid personnel to cover the full 24 hours. Jan. 22 Advocates dubious about new veteran’s minister The move to boot Julian Fantino out and replace him with Erin O’Toole as Veterans Affairs Minister had some local advocates doubtful he will be enough of an improvement. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House president Bob Wangensteen said O’Toole will have to prove himself. “I think it is more of a Conservative thing to not give [the veterans] anything. It doesn’t really make a difference who is in charge, the government has decided it is not going to stand by its promise and look after these guys.” SC-SAR recovers body on Fraser River ice floe The South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SC-SAR) team pulled off a dicey ice recovery after a body was discovered on the partially-frozen Fraser

River on Jan. 2. The deceased male was identified by RCMP as 22-year-old Jesse Frank of Williams Lake. Eight members of SC-SAR responded to a request for mutual aid to assist three members of the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue group. Jan. 29 Resident hunters unhappy about wildlife allocation changes Larry Badke was one of hundreds of resident hunters in the Cariboo and thousands throughout the province who were angry about the provincial government’s newest wildlife allocation policy (WAP) that increased the number of animals non-resident hunters can harvest through permits provided to registered guide-outfitters. “Most jurisdictions across North America give foreign hunters five-10 per cent of the harvest surplus. The Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia wants to increase that to 25-40 per cent in B.C., leaving thousands of resident hunters at home with empty freezers.” RCMP, community welcomes Blaine Caines Const. Blaine Caines first arrived as a new member at the 100 Mile House RCMP

Detachment in Nov. 2013. Caines said the local detachment members “all get along very well” and his love for fishing and hunting fits well with the Cariboo landscape, lakes and lifestyle. Feb. 5 Missing, murdered women report reviewed The results of an independent study into missing and murdered women led to numerous calls for more government emphasis and effort to protect women, particularly aboriginal women. Canim Lake Band health administrator Sheila Dick said she sees systemic societal issues that create significant, or even preclusive barriers to bringing about some crucial recommendations in the report – such as incorporating the voices of aboriginal women in making the changes. Barnett: I represent all of my constituents Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett found herself in the middle of the fray regionally and she has been fielding some complaints regarding the new Wildlife Allocation Policy that was announced by the Ministry of Lands, Forest and Natural Resource Operations. “I support the [resident] hunters and I support the

Age-friendly gathering paves paths for future A packed room had organizers scrambling for chairs when more than 65 seniors and others turned out to the monthly Age-Friendly Rural BC Gathering. South Cariboo AGEFRIENDLY Initiative community co-ordinator Lea Smirfitt set the tone for the meeting at the South Cariboo Business Centre in 100 Mile House when she noted recent statistics show 48.9 per cent of the South Cariboo population is 55 years or older. Feb. 19 Petition protests proposed cell tower A group of concerned residents initiated a door-todoor petition campaigning against a proposed mobile phone tower near Able Lake Road. They gathered signatures to protest the tower on the primary grounds of the visual impacts they say will “completely overshadow” the larger, surrounding area’s views of Walker Valley. Province prioritizes report recommendations The provincial government released its final update report stating it has progressed through 75 per cent of the 56 recommendations directed by the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said the resulting new legislation is helpful, but just one piece of what will end the pattern of violence. Continued on A4

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

their professional development committee choose. No one knows better than the educators what is working or not working, he added.

From A3

Individuals and communities need to become more involved in finding solutions, she added. “Strategies are great, but the only way we are going to stop violence is by each one of us taking a look at our own selves ... and by working together.” Feb. 26 Highway rescues in jeopardy A highway rescue services review performed by 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue showed the current service level is unsustainable without an unrealistic burden falling onto local taxpayers. Fire chief Darrell Blades said that after more than 35 years of providing highway rescue services to both inside and outside of its fire protection area, it must make changes to be viable in the long term. “One of the main issues is it’s not feasible for the District of 100 Mile House to continue to fund this 100 per cent on its own, going forward.” Chief Mike Archie joins voices against violence A group of aboriginal and non-aboriginal men and British Columbia’s MLAs stood together against violence and abuse towards aboriginal women outside the legislature on Feb. 12. It was part of the Fourth Annual Moose Hide Campaign, with participants wearing a patch of moose hide to signify their commitment to honour, respect and protect the women and children in their life, and to work together to end violence against all females. Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie said it was one example of the ongoing work between government and First Nations leaders of B.C. to address the issue of violence against women and children. March 5 New 100 Mile House elementary school pursued School District #27 (SD27) trustees voted unanimously to pursue approval for a new elementary school in 100 Mile House at a closed board meeting on Feb. 24. Trustees agreed to officially solidify their intention to replace 100 Mile House

Carole Rooney photo

Grade 9 student Calvin McEachern checked out the interactive electronics skills testing equipment at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop, with representative Brad Fogelman, at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on March 25. The event also attracted local families and individuals seeking career information.

Elementary School and request consent from the Ministry of Education to construct a new school on the old Junior Secondary site. Noting the replacement of this school has been on the five-year capital plan since 2001, SD27 board chair Tanya Guenther said it is time to get on with the project. Family dog mortally attacked at 108 Mile A family at 108 Mile Ranch mourned the loss of their dog after they say it was attacked by two roaming canines mid-afternoon on Feb. 25. Jaimee Peters said she heard the commotion near the patio where their large family dog stays when he is outside. When she ran outside she was horrified to see two dogs attacking her rottweiler-lab cross, which was desperately trying to escape their grip into the house. March 12 Groups wrangle for arena use Tempers flared when the 100 Mile Agriplex Society met with the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club and individual equestrians at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on March 4. Voices were raised and criticisms hurled over the issue at hand – how the

horse enthusiasts can access and ride in the old Stan Halcro Arena – and in a manner to the satisfaction of both parties. Crime reduction constable welcomed Const. Matthew (Matt) Young joined the 100 Mile House RCMP detachment in August 2014, and is now a member of its Crime Reduction Unit (CRU). He keeps a bit of a low profile in his specialized police work to reduce and prevent criminal activities. He says joining the RCMP was his longtime interest since attending high school in his hometown of Kingston, Ont. March 19 Five-year financial plan set for municipality The District of 100 Mile House prepared its 2015 five-year financial plan and was ready to present it to the public after receiving three readings by council at its March 10 meeting. District financial administration director Flori Vincenzi said the 2015 budget of $6,256,120 included a buffer for unforeseen utility operations, based on last year’s expenditures. Those included repairs and upgrades to water mains damaged during the 2014 spring breakup, she noted.

Four decades of freemasons in 100 Mile House About 30 fraternal members of the Freemasons and visitors turned out when 17 new officers of the lodge were installed in a ceremony at the Mt. Begbie Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons #183 hall on March 7. A banquet followed in the Valley Room, and treasurer Right Worshipful Brother Alan Boyd said it seemed everyone had a good time at both events. March 26 Find Your Fit in a growing workforce Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) was the place to be for local students and adults looking for a career path in British Columbia as WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stopped there to showcase in-demand jobs in B.C. for job seekers in 100 Mile House on March 24. Following all-day sessions that gave students an opportunity to experience this interactive, hands-on free careers event, it also opened to the public for about four hours. Rotary proposes pavilion in park The Rotary Club of 100 Mile House offered to champion a project to install an amphitheatre in

Centennial Park. Rotary president Craig Lee presented the idea to District of 100 Mile House council on March 10. “We want to get council’s input or thoughts on us providing to the community a pavilion-type structure down at the park.” April 2 Health care rally held in 100 Mile House More than three dozen health-care workers, other Hospital Employees Union members and residents supporting their cause held a protest rally in 100 Mile House on March 31. They joined scores of others voicing their objections to federal health-care transfer cuts at rallies in more than 25 communities cross British Columbia, and many others across Canada. Education act proposal unpopular with teachers The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) voiced concerns about Bill 11, the Education Statutes Amendment Act, introduced on March 26. Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers’ Association president Murray Helmer said the objective is all about making sure activities, workshops and courses target what the ministry wants to see, rather than what the teachers and

April 9 Federal health transfers hashed out Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod, who is also Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, issued a news release on April 2 to “set the record straight” about federal health care transfers to provinces. “Health transfers by the federal government to provinces and territories will reach $40 billion annually by the end of the decade. We remain committed to increasing health transfers year after year, making this the highest recorded health transfer dollars in history.” However, then New Democrat candidate Bill Sundhu argued Canada needs a new health accord. “[Prime Minister Stephen] Harper’s agenda for health care is leading to the fragmentation of services. Increasingly, access to care depends on where you live.” Norbord-Ainsworth merger celebrated April 1 marked the completion of the merger of Norbord Inc. and Ainsworth Lumber Co. At the OSB plant in 100 Mile House, Norbord president and CEO Peter Wijnbergen visited April 2 to celebrate with local employees and talk about the vision behind the merger. “We are excited to welcome the employees at 100 Mile House to Norbord, and for our company to become part of the community here.” April 16 Seniors’ care concerns raised in report A report highlighting issues in British Columbia’s residential care system has raised several points of concern regarding the care of some of the province’s most frail and vulnerable patients – seniors. Inappropriate placement of higher-functioning seniors into residential care, the overuse of antipsychotic and antidepressant medication, and a significant gap in the level of rehabilitative Continued on A5

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

www.100milefreepress.net

From A4

age and produce biogas at the City of Kelowna’s wastewater treatment plant, Matfin’s team proposed a solution that would produce electrical and thermal energy, recover biosolids and nutrients for use as fertilizer, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent compared to conventional approaches.

therapies in B.C. relative to other provinces, are three of the findings highlighted in the April 7 report. Pita Jack sign ban brouhaha continues Pita Jack owner Gerhard Loeffeler continued his lobby to eliminate a District of 100 Mile House bylaw prohibiting sandwich board signs. There were about 450 names on his petition, and he was set to approach District council with it. While this still won’t allow him to place the sign beside Highway 97, which is “very, very important” to attract customers, Loeffeler said he wants focus on this and other “business-unfriendly” bylaws. April 23 Mayor Campsall chews out Interior Health District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall gave an impassioned earful to Interior Health (IH) acute services director Peter Du Toit about program funding in the community at an April 15 council meeting. Campsall said IH “continually puts up barriers” to local health-care needs and residents are tired of being treated like “second-hand citizens.” Children nearly struck at bus stop Local mother Jan Simpson said repeated near-misses with drivers not stopping for school buses and students are going to cause a tragedy if something is not done about it. “Our kids almost got mowed down [April 9] by a driver. I don’t think it gets through to some people that they have got to stop on both sides of the road.” Six parents were standing guard at Perrey and Horse Lake roads after school while the bus was stopped in the west-bound lane and a group of Horse Lake Elementary School students crossed the road. April 30 Urologists return to 100 Mile House hospital After the South Cariboo Health Foundation and local supporters refused to back down on this issue, Interior Health (IH) approved a

Gaven Crites photo

Logan Parent, 14, soared off one of the mountain bike jumps he and a group of local youth built in the woods near Centennial Park in 100 Mile House. A 100 Mile House District council meeting on May 12 saw a large number of people in attendance to discuss the future of the surreptitious bike park.

urology program for 100 Mile House. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett made the announcement on April 23. “After an extensive review, Interior Health will now go ahead with the development of [diagnostic] urology services at 100 Mile District General Hospital.” Budget bandied by federal candidates Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod said the federal budget was going to “take the country back to balance.” However, NDP candidate Bill Sundhu called the budget “underwhelming.” “It lacks ambition and [includes] a really regressive form of taxation. There is not much relief for working families, poor people, single parents and young people.” May 7 Teachers’ appeal defeated in court The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation lost its challenge in the B.C. Court of Appeal over the withdrawal of class size and special needs supports in public education. In overturning two previous B.C. Supreme Court decisions, four of five appeal justices ruled the province did not violate the constitu-

tional rights of teachers in legislating contract changes in 2002. Trees, planting offered to 100 Mile House A reforestation project was offered to the District of 100 Mile House at council’s Committee of the Whole meeting by Brinkman & Associates Reforestation Ltd., with funding provided by Tree Canada (a non-profit environmental NGO). Brinkman regional manager Matt Robertson of Sooke made a presentation to council explaining his company reforests cut blocks, and also applies for grant funding to pay for some projects. “We can provide 60,000 trees ... fully funded.” May 14 Medical pot changes coming down the pipe Cariboo Regional District faced relaxing its bylaws with new changes coming to how medical marijuana production facilities are regulated in British Columbia. The province announced on May 7 that local governments cannot prohibit these legal grow operations in the agricultural land reserve (ALR). It has also amended the associated regulation to allow federally licensed medical marijuana production as a

farm use in the ALR. Fire service integration review supported A positive step toward an improved South Cariboo fire services was taken at the South Cariboo Joint Committee (SCJC) meeting on May 4. 100 Mile House FireRescue chief Darrell Blades presented the committee with a new, lower-cost plan for a study requiring no contribution from local governments. May 21 Bike trails built in Centennial Park A group of 43 youths, young adults and a few parents gathered in council chambers on May 12 to hear the fate of the mountain bike trails built in Centennial Park without permits last year. District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall began by giving them kudos for their hard work and dedication, and listened to their presentation. However, he also gave these young people an earful for wrongfully building trails on District property without permission. Local microbrewery suits council’s taste District of 100 Mile House council gave first and second reading to a zoning bylaw

amendment in a key step towards a new microbrewery downtown. The proponent, local businessman Kevin Grinyer, proposed to locate the business in the now-closed Gear Garage building on Highway 97 at Second Street, owned by B.M.C. Enterprises Ltd. The beer-brewing facility would involve a retail store selling craft beer and related products, as well as wholesaling and product tastings. May 28 Agriplex society balks at arena use answers A response from the 100 Mile Agriplex Society was sent to the individual equestrians and some members of the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club who had insisted they need answers to questions that surfaced during a heated March 4 meeting. The horse owners wanted more information about gaining access to the old Stan Halcro Arena for equestrian use. Design project a winner 100 Mile House’s Allison Matfin and her fellow environmental engineering scholars won the 2015 British Columbia Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) Student Design Competition. Tasked with developing a method to break down sew-

June 4 Area farmlands at risk of reforestation A British corporation, which was buying up thousands of hectares of farmlands in British Columbia to convert them into deciduous forests, was a hot topic at the North Central Local Government Association convention last month. Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond was a delegate at the convention, where concerns about this large foreign company that is “very active” in buying agriculture land in the Cariboo and Vanderhoof areas “dominated a lot of conversations.” Fundraiser underway for Cache Creek The Village of Cache Creek was accepting donations in the aftermath of the disastrous May 23 flash flood through a crowdfunding platform sponsored by Black Press. The heavy rainfall that swept through the Village displaced more than 130 residents in 63 homes and destroyed two houses, leading Village of Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta to declare a state of emergency. June 11 Barkerville benefit a boon for Cache Creek The devastating flash flood that hit the Village of Cache Creek prompted some folks to hold a benefit auction and concert in 100 Mile House on June 5 and the event raised more than $6,800 for flood victims and their families. The idea was conceived by Richard Wright and Amy Newman (Newman & Wright Theatre Company). Live entertainment was provided by Newman & Wright’s Theatre Royal cast, along with speakers from Cache Creek, 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Barkerville. Continued on A6

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

From A5

‘Be honest about our history’ says NDP candidate A meeting between then NDP candidate Bill Sundhu and Canim Lake Band leaders was made more poignant with the much-anticipated release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) recommendations on the same day (June 2). The report documented thousands of deaths, physical and sexual abuse, substandard education, malnutrition, and a government policy of “cultural genocide” in the residential school system, led by church and government officials. June 18 MLA: seniors housing a valid concern Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said there are “certainly a lot of issues with seniors” in a report by British Columbia seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie. “We all know that seniors housing, affordability, accessibility, availability is an issue in many communities, and I share her concerns.” She added that Mackenzie has done “a lot of work” around the province and in reporting and formulating 18 recommendations on what she has heard, which is why the independent office was established a year ago. Water park on verge of fruition The future of the local water park proposal was reaching a pivotal point as the South Cariboo Joint Committee (SCJC) was meeting June 22 to discuss funding a utility lift station for the proposal that could see the water park built as early as next spring. At SCJC’s meeting on May 4, it was resolved that Cariboo Regional District (CRD) and District of 100 Mile House staff tour the potential sites at Centennial Park and the South Cariboo Rec.

IN HOUSE • Plumber • Tile Setter • Electrician • Roofer • Carpenter • Finisher

MY THREE SONS

Call Dad, Gord Jr., Mike or Jeff 250-706-4615

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS - Builders & Renovators eightythreemilehigh@xplornet.com

COAST MOUNTAIN PAINTING

Serving the Cariboo Since 1980.

Quality that meets your budget.

250-791-5359 • Cell 250-609-1958

CALL MIKE FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING NEEDS

CENTENNIAL LAW Lawyers & Notaries Public

Douglas E. Dent, Burdick W. Smith* & Stephanie Kappei

Chris Nickless photo

Richard Wright and Patrice Bowler had a lot of fun during the auction at the Theatre Royal fundraiser for the Cache Creek flash flood victims in Martin Exeter Hall on June 5. The dedicated Newman & Wright Theatre Company cast finished an afternoon performance in Barkerville at 2 p.m., put on a great performance in 100 Mile House that evening and arrived back in Barkerville at 2 a.m. The event raised more than $6,800.

Centre (SCRC) with the 100 Mile House Waterpark Society. However, society president Jamie Hughes said when its members went and discussed the potential layout at the SCRC with staff, they discovered a significant stumbling block. “It is just too costly. It would probably be double or triple the cost to do it at the arena than it would at the park.”

gregation in 100 Mile House was praying and tolling the church bell daily since May 31. Rev. Keith Dobyns said they were doing this to remember the 1,181 indigenous women and girls who were reported missing and murdered since 1980. “At noon on June 21 [National Aboriginal Day], we completed these 22 days of prayer and remembrance that began with the closing ceremony of the Indian Residential School Truth and Reconciliation Commission, with the final 68 tolls of the bell, and our own prayers for reconciliation.”

What’s happening at

P A R K S I D E

Traditional Crafts in 2016

June 25 Marmot Ridge ALR exclusion denied TUES. - FRI. 10 - 4 • SAT. 12-4 401 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House An application to 250.395.2021 • parksidecentre@shaw.ca remove lands at the Parkside gratefully acknowledges the support of: Marmot Ridge Golf Course from the District of 100 Mile House Continued on A7 Agricultural Land Opening Reception: Reserve (ALR) saw TOTAL IS PROUD TO BE A SPONSOR OF THE 100 MILE HOUSE SPCA 17thPET • 7:00 - 9:00pm District of 100 Fri., Mile Oct. House council in a January’s standoff vote at the June Best Buys 100 MILE HOUSE • 250-395-5303 17 regular meeting. WHY NOT CONSIDER Council deliberated ADOPTING AN ADULT CAT ALL Large Breed on whether to endorse INSTEAD OF A KITTEN. Formulas sending the request to Most people initially think of adopting a kitten, 13.6kg off but sadly this leaves the adult cats that need the Agricultural Land a new home waiting a long time. Commission. In highly Adult cats unusual negative wordmake wonderful ing, the resulting motion off pets was that “council does ALL 22lb bags if someone not support the prowould just give them a posal” to remove the chance! $ lands from the ALR for Pet Tip of the Week purposes of residential During the holidays, with friends and family visiting and Closed: New Year’s Day development. parties happening, please be thoughtful of your pets. If the

S.P.C.A

Gallery & Gift Shop

ADOPT•A•PET

Nutro Natural Choice

5 Blue Wilderness $600 $ 00

Pigs Ears 8 for 10

Missing and murdered women, girls remembered locally The St. Timothy’s Anglican Church con-

noise and excitement is too much for your furry friends, make 100 Mile’s Full line Pet store sure you have a quiet room or space for them to retreat to. Even if you don’t think so, an anxious or stressed pet is capable of biting or scratching a well-meaning guest who is reaching down to give them a friendly pat on the head. Also, having an excited dog or cat running around can be a ‘For people who are proud of their pets.’ tripping hazard. No one wants to see a fur-baby nor a guest Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5:30pm • Sun. 11am - 4pm hurt due to a pet being underfoot.

VIEW ANIMALS AT: www.spca.bc.ca/100milehouse

250-395-8935

#1-530 HORSE LAKE RD. Uptown Plaza

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Saturday: 9:30am - 4:00pm

Ph/Fax: 250.395.1041 goldtrailrecycling@live.ca www.GoldTrail.sfobc.com

694 Sollows Cres. (off Exeter Rd.) 100 Mile House, BC

Country Lakes Realty 100 Mile House Office #2 - 441 Alder Ave. “Serving the South Cariboo”

Open House, Jan 8 from 5 - 7 pm

Contact Parkside Art Gallery for information and registration regarding demos and workshops open to the public.

NEW Interlakes Office: BRANCH 7120 Levick Crescent OFFICE Phone: 250-593-0118 Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm or by appt www.centenniallaw.com

Your one stop drop for all your recycling needs

Featuring the works of the South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists Guild

Show to continue till Feb 6, 2016

*Associate Counsel

Main Office: #1 - 241 Birch Avenue, PO Box 2169, (Across from Fields) 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 Phone: 250-395-1080 ded@centenniallaw.com

250-395-3422 1-800-731-2344 www.cariboorealestate.com info@cariboorealestate.com

Each office independently owned and operated

Satellite Internet Home Theatre Stereos Musical Instruments

Car Audio Satellite TV TV Sales & Installations Musical Instrument Accessories #4 - 150 Birch Ave. (across from Donex) dricosent@shaw.ca www.dricosent.com

ENTERTAINMENT

250-395-1311

Your Home Theatre Specialist

South Cariboo

TREE SERVICE COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL

Reasonable Prices Professional Service ~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call For Free Estimate

250-791-6322 250-706-9825 Ingrid’s Foot Care

Ingrid’s Cell: 250-609-4094 • Email: ingridsfootcare@shaw.ca Certified Master Pedicurist (CMP) and member of International Pedicure Assoc. (IPA) Reflexology

4927 Gloinnzun Dr., 108 Mile Ranch • Ph: 250-791-5663

RAINER’S HEALTH HOUSE

Rainer’s Cell: 250-395-9421 • Email: apm_canada@shaw.ca Rainer Meyer European trained and certified therapist

Massage / Atlas Therapy / Body-Energy-Treatment / Hot Stone Massage Lymph Drainage (Dr. Vodder Certified) - ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Gift Certificates Available

House Calls

www.apmcanada.com

To advertise in this special section, call Martina or Chris at 250-395-2219 or come in to the Free Press for more advertising info.

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

www.100milefreepress.net

with a significant jump seen in the number visitors staying over or stopping to shop in the community, related to the strength of the U.S. dollar. Quarterly figures showed remarkable increases – with some more than double those seen in the same period last year: 5,016 total visitors (a close to 235 per cent jump) over last year’s 2,134. The second quarter also showed very strong results, at 10,860 visitor stops compared to 6,885 in 2014, almost a 158 per cent increase.

From A6

July 2 New brewmaster setting up in town Kevin Grinyer’s quest to open a local microbrewery made it over the first hurdle when the District of 100 Mile House council unanimously adopted a zoning bylaw amendment on June 19. No concerns were voiced by council, area businesses or the general public throughout the process, which began at the June 9 council meeting. Top students of 2015 awarded Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in 100 Mile House recognized its students for top marks and accomplishments in 2014-15 at a year-end awards ceremony on June 25. Cameron Ardiel won Scholar of the Year, Lydia Kinasewich won the Renaissance Award and Alisha Beyer was named Citizen of the Year, some of the top honours bestowed by the local high school for Grade 8-12 students. Ashely Holyk won Female Athlete of the Year and Brandon Balbirnie won Male Athlete of the Year. July 9 Reforestation of farm lands halted A company in Great Britain backed off in its purchasing and reforestation activities on large tracts of farmland in the Cariboo and Vanderhoof areas. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick said he had “a productive meeting” between ministry staff and the Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Group regarding its Trees for Change program, and he is encouraged to hear RB is in the process of reviewing it. BCWS hitting new wildfires fast and hard The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) responded to 10 new fires in the 100 Mile House fire zone, and all of them are suspected to

Gaven Crites photo

Nevaeh Frowd, front, happily led Uncle Chris the Clown and a few dozen children walking in a “Kid’s Parade” down Birch Avenue and down into Centennial Park as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations organized by the District of 100 Mile House 50th Anniversary Committee, on July 23. The week-long celebrations saw hundreds of people in attendance at a variety of events for local families.

be caused by lightning, since July 2. The BCWS was getting about three fires a day in the Cariboo Fire Centre and the BCWS had great success in keeping them small and extinguishing them quickly. July 16 100 Mile House Legion shutting down Following a poorly attended meeting to determine the fate of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260100 Mile House on June 25, disgruntled Legion president Bob Wangensteen said the executive is locking the doors on July 31. “We had this real important meeting, and out of 375 members, 58 showed up. How do you build a place up on that kind of inclusion?” Water park proposal gets green light The money to fund

a lift station for a water park in Centennial Park got a thumbs up from the South Cariboo Joint Committee (SCJC) on July 14. Providing the 100 Mile House Waterpark Society can raise the remaining funds it needs to build the splash components of the park by spring, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) 2016 recreation budget is poised for amendments to cover installation of a lift station. July 23 Museum dream revives at council District of 100 Mile House council and Cariboo Regional District directors were considering a revised plan to revive The Lodge and open a museum in the historic building. Back in January, the South Cariboo Joint Committee

asked staff to investigate what renovations and repairs would be needed to facilitate a walk-through museum in the closed facility. Shirley Case subject of newest mural The latest mural completed in 100 Mile House, located on the front wall on the 100 Mile Community Hall, features Shirley Case, a local resident who was tragically killed in 2008 while doing humanitarian work in Afghanistan. Just 31 years old when she died, Shirley had dedicated her life to helping children in third-world countries through education and improving living conditions. July 30 Tourism peaks in 100 Mile House The local economy was getting a substantial boost from tourism

Money secured for water treatment plant 108 Mile Ranch residents were set to see an increase of close to $15 per month on their water bills, should two new water infrastructure projects get the go-ahead, following an important joint funding announcement by regional, provincial and federal government representatives on July 25. A handful of residents met with local politicians for the announcement at the Kyllo reservoir, where a proposed water treatment plant will be built, depending on the result of a referendum in the fall, at a cost of close to $2.5 million. Aug. 6 Crime rate jumps locally The South Cariboo Joint committee heard crimes in the South Cariboo were on the rise when RCMP Staff Sgt. Blake Ward presented a quarterly summery at its July 13 meeting. “I think one of the biggest things everybody should be aware of is that the crime rate has been increasing ... specifically property crime,” said Ward. Overall stats show property crime was up 4.52 per cent across the whole North District. Anniversary events packed with people The District of 100 Mile House 50th Anniversary

Celebration, July 18-26, brought out more than 200 people almost every day and organizers deemed it a great success. District Councillor Bill Hadden headed up the organizing committee, and he said all the events had a good turnout and great reception by the community.

to grant tax deferrals to British Columbia’s livestock producers in regions affected by drought offers help to ranchers in about 100 electoral areas around the province, including five (of 12) in the CRD. “I think the option should be available province-wide,” said Pincott.

Aug. 13 Roadside weeds a noxious problem A Tatton Road rancher and other residents were unhappy about the roadside invasive plant control in the 105 Mile and 108 Mile Ranch areas. “A lot of landowners and ranchers are concerned about it,” said Cheryl Monical. Their main problem is the volume of invasive weeds evidenced along Highway 97; knapweed plants in particular.

Area fire departments contain stubborn 100 Mile landfill fire With the support of four area fire departments, 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue battled a stubborn, “dirty, dirty fire” at the South Cariboo Landfill in 100 Mile House on Aug. 15. Fire-Rescue chief Roger Hollander said they had 25 firefighters and 10 trucks working at the site during the exhausting six-hour battle. Fire-Rescue got the callout to respond to a dumpster fire at 2:25 p.m., but when the firefighters arrived, they realized it was much more than that.

Residents like community vision, goals Diversifying the local economy and keeping a strong rural character were two of the community goals that seemed to resonate most with local residents during a recent public consultation period that’s part of the ongoing Official Community Plan (OCP) update process. Residents indicated whether they agreed or disagreed with 12 community goals and the community’s vision statement: “100 Mile House is a vibrant resilient community set within a healthy natural environment where people can thrive personally and economically. Simply put – It is Miles Ahead!” Aug. 20 Drought impacts tax deferral deficient Longtime Buffalo Creek rancher Ted Pincott and others in Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Area H were left high and dry without eligibility for a drought tax-deferral program. The federal government’s recent decision

Aug. 27 Beware of CRA phone scams The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) saw an increase in telephone scams in which the caller claims to be from the CRA, but is definitely not. The CRA warned Canadians these threatening and aggressive fraudulent calls are trying to scare people, particularly seniors, into paying for a “debt with the CRA” and it could result in identity and financial theft. Bryce Cumiskey earns Governor General’s award This year’s Governor General’s Award for scholastic achievement at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) was won by Bryce Cumiskey. The 2015 graduate earned the prestigious academic award by maintaining a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 95 per cent in Grades 11-12.

www.100milefreepress.net

Perspectives

Publisher Chris Nickless • Editor Ken Alexander

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

Published by Black Press Ltd. #3-536 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0

Promise kept

BC Hydro bill affordability program sought

n September 2015, BC Hydro filed a Rate Design Application (RDA) with the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC). In the RDA process, the BCUC, BC Hydro and stakeholders will review rate structures and terms and conditions of service for residential, business and industrial customers. In this process, the BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre (BCPIAC) will ask the BCUC to implement rate relief, emergency bill assistance, and terms and conditions for low-income BC Hydro ratepayers because residential rates are increasingly unaffordable for low-income customers BC Hydro residential electricity rates have increased by 47% in the last 10 years, and are on track to increase by another 10.5% in the next three years. Rates are projected to continue to rise significantly in future years as the government continues to order BC Hydro to spend

billions of dollars on new customers have low infrastructure without a incomes, meaning they are full public review of those living at or below Statistics projects by the BCUC. Canada’s Low Income Cut The government has also Off (LICO). People living ordered rate caps, which in poverty have a hard time are keeping BC Hydro rates paying for essential services artificially low over the next such as electricity when few years, and BC their incomes are Hydro has $5.4 stagnant. billion in deferred Since electricity costs, which will is essential eventually be to survival, collected from energy bills can ratepayers. only be paid BC Hydro’s rate at the expense increases have of competing far outpaced household increases in necessities, such Sarah provincial income as food and Khan and disability medicine. assistance rates BC Hydro and the British Columbia currently offers no rates or general minimum wage terms and conditions that over the same time period. specifically apply to lowOver the last 10 years, B.C. income customers. social assistance rates have BC Hydro only offers only gone up by $100 or less energy savings kits, (for a single person) and comprised of a few energy the B.C. general minimum saving products, which, wage has only gone up by if fully installed, might $2.45 an hour. save $30 per year, and About 170,000 (10%) in much more limited of BC Hydro’s residential cases, energy efficiency

GUEST SHOT

t appears Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is going to move his Liberal government closer to resolving the issues between Ottawa and Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples than any other federal government in more than a century. During last fall’s federal election campaign, Trudeau promised he would have a public national inquiry into Canada’s murdered and missing aboriginal women and girls. At the time, the incumbent Conservative Party candidates, including Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod, scoffed at the idea. During the campaign, McLeod indicated there had already been more than 40 reports and First Nations people’s answers were already in those reports. Even though there was an ongoing call for a public national inquiry on missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls, the Conservative government under then prime minister Stephen Harper absolutely refused to do it. The Tories stated a public inquiry would be a potential waste of money that could be better spent on services and programs for aboriginal women and girls. As the heat was being put on during the election campaign, the Conservative candidates pointed to Mr. Harper’s apology to the country’s Aboriginal Peoples on June 11, 2008 as a game-changer in the relationship. However, First Nations people were somewhat skeptical, as they had heard many empty promises in the past. Furthermore, their calls for the public inquiry fell on deaf ears and were eventually refused. It was this attitude on this and other issues by Mr. Harper’s Tory government that resulted in numerous Conservative MPs being defeated at the polls or, like him, being booted to the Opposition side of the House of Commons after the Oct. 19 election. Mr. Trudeau reiterated his election promise when he was sworn in as Prime Minister. On Dec. 8 at a meeting of First Nations leaders in Gatineau, Quebec, he stressed the need to have a nation-to-nation relationship with Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples. He also announced the first steps – consulting with families of the missing and murdered and coming up with a framework– to create a national public inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls. We believe this is an important step in starting a new relationship with the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada. It will be a necessary healing process for not only the families of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, but also for all First Nations people who have been victims – directly or indirectly – of the atrocities against Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples. This process will be intensive and expensive, but, hopefully, it will mark the end of finger-pointing and the start of respectful co-operation – a new beginning.

Published and printed by every Thursday at 100 Mile House #3-536 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0

Subscriptions Local: $65.65/yr Out of area: $75/yr No cash refunds Prices include GST (Second class Mail Reg. 1809) ISSN 0843-0403

Chris Nickless Publisher

Ken Alexander Editor

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

email for newsroom newsroom@100milefreepress.net Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday

home upgrades through its Energy Conservation Assistance Program. The energy savings from these programs do not offset rising BC Hydro rates for low-income people. In the Rate Design Application, BCPIAC will ask the BCUC to order that BC Hydro: • Implement a “lifeline rate” for low-income BC Hydro residential customers, so these customers can get basic electricity at a reduced price; • Introduce an emergency bill assistance program of up to $500/year for lowincome households; and • Adopt low-income customer rules, such as more flexible payment arrangements and waiver of late payment fees for customers who have entered into payment plans with BC Hydro. Sarah Khan is a staff lawyer with the BCPIAC.

The 100 Mile House Free Press is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province's newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to: B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Winners of the 2015 BCYCNA Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards for Newspaper Excellence (D)

2007

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

Publisher Chris Nickless • Editor Ken Alexander

Opinion

www.100milefreepress.net

Published by Black Press Ltd. #3-536 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0

Reader respond to recent letters

To the editor: On Dec. 3, Lloyd Atkins wrote a letter, titled “It’s time to debunk hypocrisy.” On Dec. 17, Bruce Wilcox’s letter noted there is an objective, universal and unchanging standard - the capacity to love others unconditionally ... which can only come from the Spirit and work of Jesus Christ by whom all things were made. I am in agreement with Mr.

Wilcox’s statement; however, I wish to express that if Mr. Atkins has experienced hypocrisy rather than the aforementioned, I am truly sorry. I agree science is increasing mankind’s collective knowledge, some wonderful, and some not so much, and I do not know much about matter and energy. However, I have seen the mass murders of our children in schools growing across North America since we removed the Lord’s Prayer,

and it breaks my heart. God loves us deeply, and thus does not force Himself upon us, and unfortunately when we tell Him to leave, His protection leaves with Him. One year after prayer was officially prohibited from schools by the Supreme Court in the United States in 1962, a woman named Madalyn Murray O’Hair won her case for Bible reading to likewise be prohibited from the same to “pro-

tect her son,” William. Ms. O’Hair stated her belief that religion was a crutch, and spent much of her life in lawsuits seeking to have God’s name removed wherever possible. Sadly, as well as horrifyingly, in 1995, Ms. O’Hair along with one of her sons as well as her granddaughter’s bodies were found dismembered and buried on a Texas ranch, mutilated so severely that she could only be identified by

the product number on her prosthetic hip, by those she employed and chose to put her trust in. Her other son, William, had become a Christian and pastor. Personally, I also prefer to put my trust in the One born on Christmas Day, who not only gave His life for each one of us, but has promised to care for and protect us!

To the editor: As Black Friday loomed, followed by the impending Christmas season, I began to worry about my days. I am fully in support of various causes and events of awareness, but our 24-hour slots are quickly being consumed by “special days.” Failing to stem the tide we risk finding ourselves with a day shortage. Cyber Monday, Toonie Tuesday, Super Bowl Sunday and Seniors Thursday leave only Wednesday, Friday and Saturday unclaimed. “Floater” days remove a vast number more. Boxing Day, Halloween, Valentines Day, Worldwide Celebration of Weights and Measures Day, Wookie Life Day and others are quickly eliminating ordinary 24-hour stretches. Weeks are also falling prey to unilaterally declared causes – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Global Entrepreneur Week, and Worldwide

Breast-feeding Week are examples. With fewer weeks available conflicts are arising. The United Nations-declared World Space Week finds itself at odds with the Marijuana Users Association, which wants to use the same time slot for World Spaced Week. However, Geography Awareness Week organizers have gone into talks with their counterparts at the Directionally Challenged Week offices. Both groups are hoping for a mutually productive collaboration. Months are no exception to the onslaught. October was declared 4-H Month, as well as American Cheese Month and Menopause Month. November’s competition sees Banana Pudding Lovers, Pecan Eaters and Novel Writers all vying to have this same slot as their own. Future conflict can be assured. I submit that we end this penchant

for special days, weeks and months. To have a simple Saturday where there are no concerns other than sitting would be satisfying. A mundane Monday where I do no more than mumble about

the morons around me would be marvellous. Weeks without World Alliance groups waving placards and months devoid of declarations of various sorts seem to be desirable.

Act now before the days, weeks and months of your calendar are as gone as your choices!

How about just an ordinary day

Ryan Lengsfeld Nelson

War is hell; we need truth not spin

To the editor: The Canadian government’s worst nightmare scenario would be the capture of one of the RCAF pilots currently bombing terrorist targets in Iraq and Syria. After a Jordanian pilot was captured, ISIS released an elaborately staged propaganda video to show the pilot being burned to death. The Western media used words like brutal, savage, horrific and demonic to describe the event. ISIS succeeded in its objectives: intimidating its opponents and

publicizing itself. Vietnam proved the public can not handle the truth about war if they see vivid images of the oozing blood and disemboweled guts. However, governments know their military operations depend on the tacit support of the public – cue the spin doctors. Coalition forces, including Canada, steadfastly maintain their pin-point precision bombing rarely harms civilians. Meanwhile, independent investigators, who are not embedded

in the Armed Forces, have found credible evidence that indicates hundreds of civilian deaths have already occurred. The families and friends of innocent victims, who may have died in fiery explosions, must think the Western powers are also brutal, savage, horrific and demonic. War is the most hellish for the blameless bystanders. The least we can do is insist on knowing the truth. Lloyd Atkins Vernon

Passages of 2015: Bill Bennett The newly tabloid Vancouver Province, increased the provincial sales tax to seven itself largely controlled by some of B.C.’s per cent to pay the bills. most militant unions, was a screeching Another Bill Bennett legacy was banshee of the big-labour left. dismantling the monopoly chokehold of “Socred hit men swoop on rights big international unions on public heavy workers,” its front page declared after 400 construction. layoff notices were issued to provincial Growing up in northeastern B.C., I had staff. This propaganda was seen the impressive pay for jobs the public’s guide and my on highway construction, about professional role model. twice what I earned labouring A bit of background: the for a non-union contractor B.C. economy was in the grip doing city work. of an international recession, A couple of friends hitting resource industries and discovered the inside track to government revenues hard. securing labouring jobs on a Bennett had ousted the Dave provincially-funded highway Barrett NDP government in project. After joining the union, 1975, but the legacy lived on. those in the know could visit a Tom During its three-year reign, for business agent and hand over Fletcher example, education spending $500 cash. Within days, the increased 13 per cent in the first lucky winner would be “name year and 23 per cent in each of the next requested” to join the crew, vaulting two. over those who thought paying dues and The blitz of restraint legislation working their way up the seniority list reasserted government’s authority to would be enough. control the size and wages of provincial This struggle over public construction staff, reinstated the province’s ability continues today, with BC Hydro’s decision to pay, eliminated various boards, and to make the Site C dam an open shop.

BC VIEWS

he death of former British Columbia premier Bill Bennett on Dec. 4 prompted the traditional round of polite tributes. He was the man from Kelowna who remade Vancouver, with SkyTrain, BC Place stadium and Expo 86 to put the city on the world map. He won three majority governments before handing over the steering wheel of a smoothly running Social Credit Party to Bill Vander Zalm. Outside B.C., the wire service obituaries ran to a few paragraphs, defining Bennett first as the “architect of financial restraint in the province.” It seems an ordinary notion today, but when Bennett unleashed his “restraint program” on the B.C. government in 1983, it was presented as a right-wing coup on a socialist utopia. I was in journalism school in Vancouver when unions organized a general strike and mass street demonstrations under the banner of Operation Solidarity, appropriated from the struggle against Poland’s communist dictators. Their goal was to bring the recently re-elected government to its knees.

Shelley Sawatzky 100 Mile House

The main contract was awarded to a consortium working with the Christian Labour Association of Canada, an alternative union known by more colourful names among old-line building trades. After graduating from journalism school, I landed my first full-time job as a reporter for the Kelowna Capital News, shortly before Bennett announced his retirement from the premier’s office to finish his term as a backbench MLA. Bennett and I would sometimes arrive for work together, parking our rusty 1976 Chevrolets on Bernard Avenue, where he kept an office above the family furniture store. I found out later that Bennett’s modest old sedan was the government-issue car he had used during his entire 10 years as premier. The party bought it for him as a humourous retirement gift, and he continued to drive it to work. No frills. That was Bill Bennett. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

A10

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

Around

Your

the province

turn…

Conservation no longer searching for cheetah Creston Valley - With no confirmed sightings since the first on Dec. 17, the BC Conservation Officer Service is no longer actively searching for a cheetah near Crawford and Kootenay bays, but the investigation isn’t over. “We have spoken to a person of interest regarding our investigation into this,” said Insp. Joe Caravetta this morning. Residents of Crawford Bay and Kootenay Bay were asked to be wary after a cheetah was spotted on Highway 3A around 4:30 p.m. Thursday near the two communities. The witness photographed the animal, which was wearing an orange cloth collar. Creston RCMP worked with the Conservation Officer Service since the sighting in an attempt to safely locate the cheetah. Despite concerns raised on social media, the service plans to keep the animal alive and has arranged for a new home. “We have no plans to kill the cheetah,” said Caravetta. “We fully intend if we find it to have it taken to the Calgary Zoo.” With cold, snowy weather over the weekend, he said the cheetah may have found a warm place to stay, so it’s possible that it may still be at large. “They’re not made for this climate,” he said. Timber Kings build solid foundation WILLIAMS LAKE - Viewers can expect an even better show than last year when season three of the HGTV’s hit series Timber Kings premieres in January, said Pioneer Log Homes founder and owner Bryan Reid Sr. “I truly believe this season is going to be better,” Reid said. “It’s the same camera men, the same director and people that started out with us three years ago, so they really know what we’re going to do.” Chuckling, Reid said he along with Peter Arnold, Beat Schwaller, Joel Roorda, Bryan Reid Jr. and André Chevigny weren’t born with cameras over their shoulders. “We really set out this season to be more comfortable in front of the camera,” he added. “I’ve been told in the TV world if you make it to a third season it’s a solid show. We made it.”

What is your New Year’s resolution?

Vicki Santelli, Lac la Hache

Stephen Almond, 108 Mile Ranch

I want to stop procrastinating and carry on doing things.

To play more fastball in the springtime and summer. The new lights are up at the park and there’s going to be a lot of ball going on this year.

Meagan Vandekerckhove, Williams Lake

Kevin McLennan (principal of 108 Mile Elementary), Williams Lake

To spend less and save more because I want to pay off my car and put a down payment on a house.

To take better care of myself with some fitness and also make sure to take care of everybody here at Mile 108 Elementary School.

SUDOKU

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Talk To Us Today About Your Financial Goals.

Your view

& QA

SURVEY RESULTS YES 67% NO 33%

THIS WEEK Do you have a New Year's Resolution? VOTE ONLINE www.100milefreepress.net Scroll down to poll DISCLAIMER: This web poll is informal, not scientific. It reflects opinions of site visitors who voluntarily participate. Results may not represent the opinions of the public as a whole. Black Press is not responsible for the statistical accuracy of opinions expressed here.

Craig Glover CFP®, CIM®, PFP, BComm, Financial Planner for Credential Securities Inc. E. Louise Mayes Investment Specialist with Credential Asset Management

WILLIAMS LAKE & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION 2 95 B Cariboo Hwy 97 (Coach House Square) 100 Mile House, BC 250-395-4094

Dec. 31, 15 Solution

LAST WEEK Do you have a favourite part of Christmas?

How to Play:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

www.100milefreepress.net

Icy roads keeping police busy

Police

colour, with a light bar on the front.

report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 59 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls. Rollover MVI On Dec. 22, 100 Mile House RCMP members were called to a report of a single motor vehicle collision (MVI) on Highway 97 near Keene Road. It was determined the driver was braking and lost control of the vehicle, which then rolled into the ditch. The driver sustained serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening. Help wanted On Dec. 22, RCMP members were called to a report of an assault at a residence on Emerald Cres. in Lac la Hache. Police attended and determined a family relative had assaulted another relative inside the residence and was also holding a baseball bat in a threatening manner and making death threats. The female who committed the acts then left the residence in the relative's vehicle causing property damage while doing so. Police have not been able to locate the female or the vehicle and will be requesting a warrant for her arrest. The vehicle is a red 1999 Ford F250 with licence plate EF1571. The incident remains under investigation and if anyone see this vehicle they are asked to call the RCMP at 250-3952456 immediately. Loaded firearm On Dec. 21, RCMP were called to single MVI on Highway 97 near the 108 Mile Ranch. When police attended no people were at scene and a loaded firearm was found inside the vehicle. The occupants from the Lower Mainland were later found.

A11

Gaven Crites photo

Emergency responders attended a three-vehicle MVI involving six patients total at approximately 12:30 p.m. on an icy Canim-Hendrix Lake Road on Dec. 16. Two patients were assisted out of their vehicle by fire and ambulance crews. Three patients suffered minor injuries and were transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital.

The driver was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for fail to keep right, fail to remain at the scene of an accident, and also charged for having a loaded firearm inside a motor vehicle. The firearm remains seized as the occupants did not have a valid firearms licence. Erratic driver On Dec. 21, RCMP were called to a report of an erratic driver on Highway 97. The complainants who reported the incident stopped at a local gas station when the suspect vehicle stopped as well. A verbal incident between all parties took place. The driver of the suspect vehicle then went back to his vehicle and grabbed a small hatchet and is alleged to have used it in a threatening manner. The suspect was located and arrested for assault with a weapon. The hatchet was seized and the suspect was released on a promise to appear for court at a later date. The

Celebrate Your Special Day at the 108 Mile Ranch Community Centre 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

investigation into this continues. Failed to stop On Dec. 19, RCMP were called to a report of a head-on collision on the Sheridan West Forest Service Road. It was determined that a vehicle did not stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Sheridan Lake Road West, causing a collision with another vehicle. One occupant suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital.

The driver who failed to stop at the stop sign was charged for the offence under the Motor Vehicle Act. Hit-and-run On Dec. 18, police received a report of a hitand-run at Fourth Street and Alder Avenue. A vehicle turning off Alder failed to yield to another vehicle on Fourth Street causing a collision and then left the scene. The vehicle is described as a newer GMC or Chevrolet pick-up truck, grey in

Fatal MVI

A 68-year-old woman from Vancouver was killed in a two-vehicle crash near 99 Mile on Highway 97 on Dec. 23. According to police, it appears a southbound minivan made a U-turn in the middle of the road and was struck on the passenger side by a northbound SUV. The woman was a passenger in the minivan. Both drivers were taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Open liquor, pot On Dec. 18, RCMP Traffic Services stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 97 near Horse Lake Road. The four occupants in the vehicle had open liquor and a small quantity of marijuana, which was seized. All four occupants were arrested and later released at scene. The driver of the vehicle was charged for speeding and for having open liquor in a motor vehicle. Driver hits tree On Dec. 18, police were called to a report of a hit-and-run involving property damage at a residence in the 200 block of Evergreen Crescent. It was determined that a vehicle, likely a truck was driving erratically on Evergreen when it lost control and went off the road into a light standard junction box as well as a homeowner's tree.

Huge Savings on Business

EFFICIENCY UPGRADES Call for free quote today.

PRIMAL ELECTRIC LTD. BC Hydro Alliance Member Qualified to get your Business Rebates

Luke Green

Office: 250-395-1011 • primalluke@bcwireless.com FULLY BONDED AND LICENSED • CONTRACTOR LICENSE #90256

100 MILE HOUSE

Come on in! Sit down for lunch!

Continued on A12 BE AWARE And compARE! Get a FREE estimate before you sell your collection of gold or silver coins! call mike 250-644-4422

G! N I T S I EW L

Daily Lunch Specials • Large Bowl of Soup ONLY • Toasted Subs ONLY • Mac & Cheese • Chili Add • Pizza Slices half ord a CHEESY Ger of AR • Donairs FINGERS LIC for only $ • NEW Tacos!! 3

$5.00 $5.99 $6.95 $6.95

LOCATION FIRST & BIRCH 250-395-1115 NEW YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

WINTER REAL ESTATE DEALS!

4746 Kitwanga $209,000

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in 108 Mile Ranch totally updated and just ready for you to move in.

4926 Gloinnzun Cres. $344,900 Incredible Southern views overlooking fields, lakes and wildlife! 3 bedroom character log home in the 108 Mile Ranch.

5420 Kitsum Crt. $254,900 6325 Horse Lake Rd. $299,000

Built in 2002 this 4/5 bedroom home Beautifully maintained and custom built located in the 108 Mile Ranch has been well 3 bedroom & 2 bath rancher with detached maintained and has beautiful curb appeal. shop/garage in popular Horse Lake area.

CALL FOR MORE DETAILS TODAY! Independently Owned and Operated

100 MILE REALTY LTD www.100milehomes.com

Gisela Janzen 250-706-1186

Michelle Jongbloets 250-644-1100

A12

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

Weather

watch

Last week 31 cm of snow was recorded. Highs peaked at -4 C, with lows to -15 C. Thursday

High Low

-9 -14

Mainly sunny

Saturday

High Low

-5 -14

Sunny

High Low

-6 -15

Mainly sunny

Sunday

High -5 Low -15 Sunny

Monday

High Low

Friday

-6 -15

Tuesday

High Low

-6 -15

Sunny

A division of Black Press Ltd. FREE PRESS INFORMATION OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday DEADLINES: DISPLAY ADS, Monday, noon CLASSIFIED LINE ADS, Tuesday, 10 a.m. Box 459, #3-536 Horse Lake Road, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Phone: (250) 395-2219 Fax: (250) 395-3939 PAP Registration N0. 0226225 News e-mail: newsroom@100milefreepress.net Ad e-mail: mail@100milefreepress.net

Drunk men taken off bus FromA11

Two unknown occupants were observed getting the vehicle out, which then fled the scene. Another hit-and-run On Dec. 17, police received a report of a hit-and-run to a vehicle in the A&W parking lot. It was determined that a vehicle had struck another vehicle and fled before exchanging details. A licence plate number was obtained of the vehicle that fled and police will be following up with the registered owner with charges of fail to remain at the scene of an accident. Causing disturbance On Dec. 17, RCMP received a report of two intoxicated persons causing problems on a Greyhound bus. Police attended and located two intoxicated males who were arrested for causing a disturbance.

It was determined that one of the males, a resident of Terrace, was currently on probation conditions of not consuming alcohol and had just been released from a correctional facility. The male was charged with breach of probation and subsequently held in custody after a bail hearing was conducted. The other male was released from custody once sober. Three-vehicle MVI On Dec. 16, police were called to a report of a three-vehicle colli-

sion in the 5000 block of Canim-Hendrix Lake Road. It was determined that a vehicle was turning left into a residence and was yielding to on-coming traffic. The second vehicle was stopped behind the lead vehicle and the third vehicle approaching from behind crashed into the back of the second vehicle, which then crashed into the first vehicle. Three occupants from the first two vehicles suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital.

Ideal and unique solutions for: • real estate • property development • resorts • hotels • event photography • tourist attractions • restaurants • exhibitions • insurance documentation • unlimited possibilities Virtual 360˚photography interior/exterior still photography

Monika Paterson

T: 250 395 0918 F: 250 396 7615 W: inexvirtual.com

info@inexvirtual.com

d for o o F s u o l u n~ u Fab F y l i m a F Friends and nd Raclettes a ! ts Fondue Se

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

www.ourkitchencorner.ca

Our Kitchen Corner tundra by Chad Carpenter

Mon. - Sat. 9:30am - 5:30pm • Sun. 11:00am - 4:00pm #2 - 355 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House • 778-482-COOK

PSO GRAD CORNER HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR 2016 GRAD CLASS Courtesy of the 100 Mile Free Press

COMING UP! JAN. 28, 2016

GRAD HOCKEY GAME Raffle tickets are on sale NOW at the 108 Mile Esso or from any PSO Graduating Student! Draw will take place at the Grad Hockey Game on Jan. 28

Happy

th 0 7 Wedding

, AnniversDarayd Mom & Love fromy your famil Visit Us On The Web:

www.100milefreepress.net

Many Thanks 100 Mile Hospice would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the people of 100 Mile House and area. Once again you have supported our Memory Tree project. Many people helped make this a success. Thank You to the Village Workers The Volunteer Fire Department Cariboo Mall The 100 Mile Free Press Steve Neufeld, who gifted us with song Kelly De La Mare, who shared the poem he wrote for the first memory tree lighting ceremony 24 years ago, The 840 Country Radio Station Grey Wolf Etching, for the lovely wooden handouts they provided this year and finally many thanks to the people of our community who gave so generously.

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

Food Bank receives grant

Government funding helps group operate throughout the year

100 Mile House Food Bank executive directer Bob Hicks, left, happily accepted the $80,000 BC Gaming Grant from Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett who sat on Santa’s lap during the Food Bank’s third distribution day of the month. Noting the Food Bank has given out 333 hampers at the first two distribution days, Hicks said they had provided 90 hampers and Christmas gifts on Dec. 22, with a lot of people lined up in the parking lot waiting for their hampers.

Barbara Roden Free Press

Diana M. Worthington

Box 441, #3 - 330 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0

Ph/Fax: 250-395-8816 E-mail: litwool@telus.net www.littlewoolshop.ca

Half Price Pizzas

Tuesdays & Saturdays

Eat in or take out

Plus check out our new specials board! On Hwy 97 in Lac la Hache • 250 396 7778

Our DETAILING PACKAGES make great Christmas Gifts! CERTGIFIFICTATE

AVAILABL S E

For every 5 Car Washes at our Automatic Car Wash, Receive a $12 Car Wash FREE!

t new Friend

in g s ?

Do You.......Like to Sing? to

DriveBC.ca ShiftIntoWinter.ca

Open 6 days a week

Give the gift of Sparkly and Squeaky Clean!

Want

Know before you go.

Crochet, Knitting & Cross Stitch Supplies • Wool & Acrylic Yarns

755 Alder Ave. 100 Mile House 250-395-8981

e t to lear n n

Want to help your Community? Experience the Joy of Music! Join Eclectica Community Choir

Your family depends on you to drive safely. Plan ahead and drive for the conditions.

Inventory tIme! Closed: January 1 - 18

Exeter Valley Truck & Car Wash Ltd.

3 5/16 x 5

He says there’s been a large increase in the number of people needing help. “We normally distribute between 120 and 130 hampers every two weeks, but on Dec. 1, we distributed 160, and on the 15th, we distributed 173. We expect to give out more than 300 Christmas hampers.” Haveman says that $2,000-worth of toys has been purchased, and will be distributed at an event on Dec. 22 at the Food Bank’s building at 199 Seventh Street. “Every child who comes will get a teddy bear and a new toy. And there’ll be personal care items there for older children, or any person who needs them. We don’t turn anyone away.”

Ken Alexander photo

The 100 Mile House Food Bank Society is breathing a sigh of relief that this year’s grant from the B.C. Community Gaming Grant went through without a hitch. There was some confusion last year, when the organization only received $60,000 of the $80,000 grant it had applied for. They eventually received the other $20,000. This year, however, the $80,000 application was approved immediately, leaving society secretary-treasurer Kathy Haveman “absolutely amazed. I’m glad we got it; it will really make a big difference this year.” Society executive director Bob Hicks notes the money helps the Food Bank pay rent, hydro, heat and insurance, but most of the money goes towards buying food throughout the year.

A13

www.100milefreepress.net

Registration Jan. 13, 20 & 27 - 6:30pm For more info: http://100milearts.com/eclectica-choir.html

Receive a $5 Credit for every 10 washes in our self serve bays.

A14

www.100milefreepress.net

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

Jan. 1 Audience enjoyed Cantata performance The United Church Choir and friends presented their annual Christmas Cantata at the 100 Mile House United Church on Dec. 15. Choir member Dennis Tupman said one audience member was overheard to say, “I always love to come to this event, which for me sets the contemplative tone for Christmas.” Financial proceeds from the cantata were given to the church’s outreach fund to help others less fortunate at this time of year.

students hands-on training for more than a dozen local students each year. “The success rate is very high for our school district, much higher than many districts in B.C.,” said David Corbett, SD27 co-ordinator of career programs.

Jan. 8 Preserving history of our pioneers Fawn Lake Ranch is like many old ranches in the South Cariboo. Fortunately, this one has a jewel – the original log homestead home is still standing because it has been lovingly restored by Bud and Lee Bolivar and their family. While the Bolivar family has put in a lot of sweat equity to restore the historic Bean House, Lee insists their part in the restoration isn’t the most important part of this story. “What’s really important is the history of this lovely old building.” Jan. 15 Grant helps feed the hungry The 100 Mile House Food Bank Society was able to stock its cupboards thanks in part to $80,000 in funding from the provincial government through the Community Gaming Grant program. “The food bank helps so many vulnerable people in the community and allows us to better serve their needs,” said Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. Jan. 22 Torch burns bright in 100 Mile 100 Mile House was one of the last stops on the torch relay through the province celebrating the lead up to the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, the largest multi-sport and cultural event ever held in northern British Columbia. Local residents posed for pictures with the Canada Games Roly McLenahan Torch and the Games’ mas-

Submitted photo

Local rancher John Barkowsky was photographed in the pages of Top Gear Magazine branding the first 2015 Ford Mustang off the assembly line, making it “part of the herd”.

cot Nanguz (a smiling fox with the northern lights in his whiskers) at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Jan. 15. Jan. 29 Turning wood into wildlife Nearly every piece woodcarver Don Caldwell has done in the last 38 years has a story. Having spent most of his professional life in the wilderness of western Canada, he has seen a lot. “It’s coloured my thinking on a whole lot of issues,” said Caldwell of his time outdoors, while looking over the numerous animal figures on the large bookshelf in his living room in 100 Mile House. Feb. 5 Part of the herd Two journalists on an 11,000-mile journey made a stop at Spring Lake Ranch – a quiet, picture-perfect piece of Cariboo country, run for the last 34 years by John and Myrna Barkowsky, just northeast of 100 Mile House – and incorporated their time there with large photos and copy in the very popular publication, Top Gear Magazine. Their road trip was the biggest one in the widelyread publication’s history to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford Motor Company’s iconic Mustang automobile. Their Mustang was actually the first 2015 model off the

line and John Barkowsky was photographed branding it, making it “part of the herd.” Feb. 12 Grants approved for good works Cariboo Regional District (CRD) and District of 100 Mile House elected officials approved some $87,600 Joint Grants for Assistance. The largest recipient this year is the Mt. Timothy Ski Society, which received $8,000. The 100 Mile Community Policing group got $3,000 this year. Feb. 19 Brain-injured woman winning the battles Jodie Mattock of 100 Mile House was exceeding expectations in her recovery from a serious brain injury she incurred last summer. Her mother, Pauline Peterson, said during Jodie’s five-month stay at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, the family fought “tooth and nail” to convince doctors not to place her in long-term care. “The bottom line is ... we are looking at a better outcome.” Feb. 26 Science projects impress judges It seemed no curious matter, big or small, was left unexplored by students at the 100 Mile House Elementary

School Science Fair on Feb. 18, where 40 of the school’s top projects from grades 4-7 were on display in the gym. A total of 13 students from the school qualified for the District Science Fair, held Feb. 26 at 100 Mile House Elementary School, which will include projects from brainy students from all over School District #27. March 5 Bullying stops here Plenty of fun was had at the annual Hockey Against Bullying event in 100 Mile House. A $1,500 donation by the Prince George Cougars was one of the highlights of the Feb. 25 event, organized by the 100 Mile House and District Minor Hockey Association, which received the donation. The third annual event saw plenty of on- and office activities for local minor hockey players at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. The message: Hockey is all about fun, and “bullying stops here.” March 12 Student’s science project looks to solve deadly problem Leanne Varney of 100 Mile House won the District Science Fair in 100 Mile House on Feb. 26, and was off to the 2015 Cariboo Mainline Regional Science Fair in Kamloops, April 8-10, hoping to impress the

judges enough to make to the Canada-Wide Science Fair for the second straight year. Varney’s project, “Talk to You Later, Saving My Life,” was a bold attempt to solve an increasingly dangerous, ever-present and worldwide problem – drivers texting from behind the wheel. March 19 40th anniversary celebration a walk through history Seventy people really enjoyed the 40th anniversary of the Lone Butte, Horse Lake Community Association (LBHLCA) luncheon at the Lone Butte Community Hall on March 1. The event attracted area politicians, former LBHLCA executive members, people who helped get the community hall on the site it sits on today, and two of the association’s founding members – Alan Boyd and Evelyn Nelson. March 26 Connecting students with careers School District 27, in partnership with employers and post-secondary institutions, was excelling at getting students workplace experience before they graduate. The biggest programs – ACE IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training) and the Secondary School Apprenticeship – give

April 2 Riding in support of Canadian military vets A Cariboo couple embarked on a mission to change the face of Canadian military veterans, and stopped in 100 Mile House on March 29 for a fundraising event. Paul and Terry Nichols of Quesnel were getting ready to set off in a couple of weeks on an eight-month, 11,000-kilometre, Canadawide journey on horseback. They set off in April from Victoria, British Columbia to St. John’s, Newfoundland, raising money and awareness for Canadian military vets. April 9 From Bella Coola to combat boots The latest recruit to join 100 Mile House RCMP was delighted to be in the South Cariboo. Const. Candace Knudsen spent Christmas Eve working her first shift at the local detachment, after transferring here from her four-year posting with Burnaby RCMP. She was raised in Bella Coola and said her new rural detachment duties, the country setting and outdoor recreation opportunities are much more to her liking than urban police work. April 16 Gold Rush Trail gains federal, industry funding The 100 Mile Snowmobile Club secured $80,000 to make significant improvements to the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail. It brought the current budget to $160,000, which project manager Steve Law said makes it one of the largest federally funded trail projects in British Columbia. “We’ve already done some of the work; we put up some new signage, opened it up and cleared it again [trees and brush]; and there is a major bridge we want to put in over the Moffat Creek [south of Horsefly].” Continued on A23

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

New chairs for community hall

250 395-5193

joneslabour@bcinternet.net

HORSE LK./LONE BUTTE

Al Jones

Some 120 new chairs arrived at the Lone Butte Community Hall (LBCH) just in time for Christmas. The new chairs are a welcome addition to the 40-year-old community hall, and nine volunteers met on Dec. 20 to unwrap the shipping material. It would have taken one person 10 hours to accomplish this task, as each chair was meticulously hand wrapped, much like a Christmas present. Almost like Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” the volunteers included Lone Butte/Horse Lake Community Association’s (LBHLCA) presidents of Christmas past, Heather Nelson, Christmas present, Chris Schmidt, and Christmas future, Natalie Sass. The other volunteers included Tom and Bev Lund, Al Nelson, Ken Schmidt, Al and Gayle Jones.

The new padded chairs are all unwrapped and ready to use for future community events, while the old wooden chairs have gone into storage for future events, such as next year’s Lone Butte Rocks. Although there have been many improvements and renovations to the hall in the past few years, which include the new roof, kitchen, exterior doors, heating and lighting upgrades, arguably the most appreciated will be the soft, comfortable chairs the community will get to enjoy at all

the new executive. A big thank you to all the community executive members who donated their time in 2015 to run the LBCH. I wish a happy New Year to everyone.

Designs

Total Living Area: 2384 sq. ft.

TWO STOREY TBM2384

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5

Services Sundays 10:30 am Fully accessible and scent-free

Church Office: 250-395-2932 unitedchurch100mile@shaw.ca

Box 520 Clinton, BC V0K 1K0

Ph.: 250-459-2715 Fax: 250-459-2711 Cell: 250-457-3184 caribooboilers@bcwireless.com www.carbiooboilers.ca

Heart-felt Thank you

for the honest person who found my locket. I thought it was gone forever! Thank you, Sandra

for

A15

TRUCK & TRAILER RENTALS Moving Boxes and Supplies

(Dollies, Tape, Ties, Straps and More)

Rentals & Sales

COUNTRY

1 Stop for your moving & storage solutions.

TIRE SERVICE

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SERVING THE SOUTH CARIBOO

250-395-3470 • 614 Exeter Road, 100 Mile House

Living

HOUSE PLAN OF THE WEEK

Join Us Where Faith and Spirit Grow

Cariboo Boilers

Gary & Donna Milward

chairs alone was almost $6,000, which would have taken many more years to raise. Well done, Chris. The new LBHLCA president, Natalie Sass, will begin her term on Jan. 1, 2016 as will all

49 Dogwood Ave., 100 Mile House

Outdoor Wood Furnaces • Outdoor Pellet Furnaces

Your Local Central Boiler Dealers

the future events. The timing was perfect for the outgoing president Chris Schmidt who applied for and received the Northern Development Initiative Trust grant. The cost of the new

www.100milefreepress.net

House plan provided by...

250-395-3835

Ask an Expert:

Main Level: Foyer, open concept living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, family room, powder room, laundry Second Level: Four bedrooms and two bathrooms including spacious master wing with spa ensuite and walk-in closet. Atruim hallway. Second storey outside balcony. Garage: Twin garage doors with 18’ 11” x 18’ 11” two car garage with interior and exterior doors. Special Features: Stately facade with large architectural windows and dormers, covered porch and second-level balcony.

Your Security Is Our Business • Residential & Commercial Alarm Systems • 24 Hour ULC Approved Monitoring • Medical Monitoring • CCTV & Card Access Control Sean Kelly • Fully Licensed & Insured Owner

1-866-792-3737 • 250-392-3737

150 Mile House

TIMBER MART (Lone Butte Supply Ltd.)

do anything You can

Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm

400 Exeter Rd., 100 Mile House 250-395-3835

(Just 2 blocks up Exeter Rd.) ssr r r r

TM TM

SUBURBAN BEVEL TONGUE & GROOVE CEDAR SIDING 3/4” X 8’

40¢/FOOT

What are some factors to consider when choosing a neighbourhood? When shopping for a home, it’s easy for buyers to fall in love with a property. A well-maintained home with updated features can be hard to resist, but buyers must consider more than just a home’s appearance before submitting an offer. One variable prospective home buyers tend to value more highly than others is the neighbourhood where they will ultimately choose to live. When considering which neighbourhood to begin a home search, buyers should research a host of factors. Crime Crime statistics are public domain, meaning buyers can examine crime figures for any neighbourhood where they are considering buying a home. Some real estate websites list neighbourhood crime ratings among the information they offer about a given property. Home values Home values are another factor to consider when choosing a neighbourhood in

which to buy a home. Buyers can work with a local realtor to find a neighbourhood or area where real estate prices are trending upwards. Amenities The proximity of amenities such as shopping, restaurants and parks is attractive to many buyers, and that’s something all buyers should consider before buying a home. Even if you prefer a home in a remote location, that could limit your market of buyers when you want to sell the home down the road. Commute Quality of life is heavily

www.edwardssecurity.ca

influenced by commute time. Many men and women feel their quality of life improves dramatically the shorter their daily commute is. When considering a particular neighbourhood, do a test run before making an offer on a home. Wake up early and drive to the area where you are thinking of buying, and then commute from there during rush hour. Also, do the reverse commute come quitting time. You might be able to get an estimated commute time online, but a test run can give you a more accurate idea of what your daily trips will be like.

FIR DECKING

50¢/FOOT

108 Building Supply Paint • Hardware • LED Floodlights Phone: 250-791-5244 • Fax: 250-791-7344 E-mail: 108buildingsupply@bcwireless.com

Located behind the 108 Mall

s r

• Sales • • Service • Installation • • STOVES • FURNACES • BOILERS • CHIMNEY • ACCESSORIES • WOOD PELLETS

300 Industrial Road, 100 Mile House Phone: 250-395-4800 www.burgessphe.com BURGESS PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRICAL CO. LTD.

A16

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

Entertainment

Jan. 1 Broomball players sweeping for charity at street party There was no shortage of fun events coming up at Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night on Jan. 9. Human foosball, a broomball tournament, children’s activities, a gift basket draw and a parade are all part of the scheduled fun for the inaugural event. A lack of snow led to the cancellation of the 2015 Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, the street party was on. Jan. 8 Choir raises big bucks for needy families The Eclectica Community Choir’s annual benefit concert at Martin Exeter Hall on Dec. 7 was a rousing success as the Magic of Christmas concert raised $2,405 for the 100 Mile Food Bank and Loaves and Fishes Outreach, which received equal shares to support their ongoing food distributions.

Ken Alexander photo

Jason Ruscheinsky and Leslie Ross have wowed numerous audiences with their guitar playing and singing during the past year. The local residents will be performing at the 16th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert, which is scheduled for Feb. 13 at Martin Exeter Hall.

Jan. 15 Local artist embraces unique form A body of artwork created in a rather unique and distinct style

ur o Y t e G ʻ On h s u ‘M

ate a variety of colourful art, from abstract paintings to realistic landscapes, flowers and animals.

u an

ary

CA R I B

29, 30 & 31

OO CHALLENGE 2016

Jac k Ga ace wthorn M og R emorial Sled D

Family ht Fun Nig

“By the Community… For the Community”

Friday, Jan. 29th, 2016 5 PM to 9 PM Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House

was on display at Showcase Gallery in 100 Mile House. Local encaustic artist Gisela Gruning uses a small hot iron, pointed metal tools, and small special brushes to cre-

Jan. 22 New faces taking the stage An upcoming production by the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society was set to feature a couple of faces new to the local community theatre scene, and plenty of plot twists sure to keep audiences guessing until the end. Art of Murder, written by Joe DiPietro, was directed by Gord Smith. The cast included Kaitlyn Dewhirst, Rachel Guindon, Shawn Nelson and Eric Storteboom. Dewhirst and Guidon are relative newcomers to 100 Mile House. Jan. 29 Saddle up for the 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert The 15th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert was set to be a crowd favourite on Feb. 14. The event is one of the big-

At the

108 MILE HERITAGE SITE 4, 6 & 10 Dog Teams Skijoring Musherʻs Meeting Jan 29

Bannock by the Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Society. (Proceeds going to the race) Coffee & Hot Chocolate - donated by Tim Hortons (All proceeds will go to charity) Musherʻs Dinner & Auction at the 108 Community Hall

3784 Emerald Crescent

6488 Pressy Lake Road

NORTH BONAPARTE • $196,500

Waterfront year-round. Super nice updated modular (2002), 5 bdrm, 2 full baths. Flat grassed area & 90ft beach. Beautiful view. Lrg kitchen, dining & living areas. N/G fs wood stove. Quick possession.

Close to lake. 1.5 ac. is fenced & gated w/rustic 3 bdrm log home. Private sundeck w/hot tub. Detch’d shop/garage, 3 stall barn, chicken coop & storage sheds. Year round or your getaway. MLS#N241555

6353 Wolfe Rd. HORSE LAKE AREA

NOW $219,900

250-395-2745

See the 100 Mile House Free Press for more details to come!

ONE PERCENT REALTY

KATHY FIRTH

#3 - 250 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House

3 level hm w/3 lrg bdrm, 1.5 bath. Lots of updates, move-in ready, unfin. walk-out bsmnt. Lrg sundeck w/lake view, overlooking lrg yard. Dog run & areas for critters. More space to fence. Lrg mstr bdrm has balcony & view. MLS#N246110

Your 1% Realtor! Cell: 250-706-9776

Email: kathy@onepercentrealty.com www.onepercentrealty.com

In the Red Caboose, Save-On-Food’s Parking Lot

NEW YEAR! s’ HAPPY new new

Full Service Salon

Continued on A21

LAC LA HACHE • $299,900

Updated 3 bdrm, den,1 bath rancher. Near Crown land & trails. .92 acre. Room to build a shop. Gas FP in living rm. Galley kitchen, lots of counters. Sundeck in front, patio in back. MLS#N246229

Feb. 12 Artist captures and explores the natural world Vivid and captivating paintings of outdoor scenes by a former South Cariboo wildlife biologist went on display at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House.

SUPER BUYS!

6395 Young Road

For more information go to c ar ib o o ch a l le nge sle ddo grace .com

Feb. 5 ‘The beauty of the Cariboo’ Four local painters got together in a unique way for an art show in Williams Lake. The show, called “4 from 100,” included more than 30 paintings by artists Tom Godin, Lianne Heales, Kathy Crawshay, and Susan Kruse – all members of the Cariboo Artists’ Guild – portraying the beauty and essence of the Cariboo region.

NEW LISTING

HORSE LAKE • $179,900

Please keep ALL DOGS on a leash and don’t take your dog on the Greenbelt Trail during these races. Thank you.

gest annual fundraisers for the BC Cowboy Heritage Society and all proceeds go towards three annual student scholarships and to the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame.

AFFORDABLE HOMES

YOU for the YEAR begins at JD’s Call us today!

For an appointment call: Kim O., Kim R., Shelley, Amanda, Charlie, Sarah, Karen and Diane

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

Sports

www.100milefreepress.net

A17

Jan. 8 Wranglers take four of six points on weekend Coach Dale Hladun thought his 100 Mile House Wranglers played three good games in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action while earning two victories on a road trip. The trip started with a 3-1 loss to the Osoyoos Coyotes, but 100 Mile bounced back with a 4-3 win over the Nelson Leafs and a 4-1 win over the Castlegar Rebels. Jan. 15 Curling team off to Ottawa 100 Mile House hosted the West Coast Blind Curling Association 2015 Provincial Play Downs on Jan. 10-11. Kelowna finished first, Vancouver second, 100 Mile House third, and Prince George fourth. 100 Mile is set to represent Team BC at a national tournament in Ottawa in 2016. Visiting teams expressed their gratitude and thanks to the community of 100 Mile House for the great hospitality, generosity and support put towards blind curling from the moment they arrived, local curler Lori Fry said. Jan. 22 100 Mile curlers impress at men's bonspiel Local rinks won two of three divisions in a successful annual men's bonspiel with 16 teams at the 100 Mile Curling Club, Jan. 16-18. In the A event final, the Dennis Gosselin crew from 100 Mile, affectionately known as the “Young Studs,” came from behind four down after the first end, to edge the Dustin Leduc rink from 100 Mile, 9-6. The Bill Lim rink from Prince George won the B event, while

Gaven Crites photo

100 Mile House Wranglers captain Devan Suidy laid a body check on Tommy Brown of the Chase Heat during a big, series-clinching 7-2 win in Game 6 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House on Feb. 27. The Wranglers rode into a Storm after dropping the Heat in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs.

the C event saw John Atkinson's “Geriatrics” from 100 Mile overcome Bill Pratt's 100 Mile “Bulldogs,” 6-4, in a dogfight that went down to the last shot of the game. Jan. 29 Something she will never forget Being chosen to play a part in the 2015 Canada Winter Games celebration gave local resident Bev Fry a new appreciation for the people she's met and the time she's spent volunteering at countless community and sports events over the years. Fry was one of the

close to 30 runners to carry the Canada Games Roly McLenahan Torch in Quesnel on Jan. 17, the last regional torch relay before the start of the 2015 Games on Feb. 13 in Prince George. “There was a lot of emotion behind it,” Fry said of the experience. “I was very thankful and grateful.”

province. Emilie Nichols of Lac la Hache and Cassidy Mellott of 100 Mile House were members of the Northern Cougars, a Prince George-based squad that clinched first overall with a recordbreaking 2014-15 season in BC Hockey's Female Midget AAA program.

Feb. 5 Dream season for local girls Two local hockey talents were making real contributions with phenomenal play and big heart on the top team in the top female midget hockey league in the

Feb. 12 Forman talks ups and downs of final Junior A season Reece Forman, a big 108 Mile Ranch defenceman, was in the midst of a second season with the Nipawin Hawks of the

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Forman was logging a lot of minutes on the ice, and with more confidence this year, he was trying to set an example for the younger guys on the team. “We're looking pretty good,” Forman said. “Team-wise, we're doing well. It's a really great group of guys.”

power and came back in Game 2 following a Game 1 victory to clinch its playoff series against the Prince George Cougars. “We never give up,” said coach Cale Tessaro. “We've had the same philosophy all year – we bend but we never break.” 100 Mile House won 9-6 to clinch the series.

Feb. 19 Peewee Wranglers handle Cougars The boys bent but never broke as 100 Mile House's peewee rep team, sponsored by Primal Electric, displayed a ton of fire-

Feb. 26 Curler to represent Cariboo at BC Championships 100 Mile House's Hannah Lindner was set to be among the province's top young curlers hitting the ice

in Lake Cowichan for the 2015 Tim Hortons BC Juvenile Curling Championships, March 5-8. The 13-year-old was a member of a Prince George rink representing the Cariboo at the provincial bonspiel. Together the girls won the Curl BC Zone 8 Playdowns in Williams Lake in January, which was Lindner's third time competing at a regional play down, and her first time winning one. “It was very exciting to get somewhere this year,” she said. “It was a great experience.” Continued on A19

A18

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

Race needs volunteers

Annual Sled Dog Race set for Jan. 30-31

Preparations are underway for the 2016 Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race on  Jan 30-31. Organizers are looking for volunteers leading up to the popular annual sled dog races at the 108 Mile Ranch Heritage Site. The organizing committee is having a meeting on Jan. 5 at Horton Ventures on Alpine Avenue at 6 p.m. and would love to see some new volunteers. The event will see races in a number of categories: 10-dog, sixdog, four-dog, junior and skijoring. The race lost a major sponsor this year. It was cancelled in 2015 for lack of snow.

Kicking off the race festivities is the return of Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night to Birch Avenue with community games and celebrations on

Jan. 29. Visit www. cariboo challengesleddograce .com or Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night on Facebook for more information.

100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Schedule for Jan. 2 – Jan. 6, 2016

Saturday, January 2, 2016 1:30pm-3:00pm 4:45pm-6:15pm 7:00pm

PEEWEE HOUSE 1 – Norbord vs LILLOOET FEMALE (LG) PEEWEE HOUSE 1 – Norbord vs LILLOOET FEMALE (LG) 100 Mile WRANGLERS vs Revelstoke GRIZZLIES (G)

Sunday, January 3, 2016

TIME TO SKI

9:00am-10:30am 11:30am-1:00pm 2:00pm

PEEWEE HOUSE 2 – A&M Towing vs LILLOOET MIXED (LG) PEEWEE HOUSE 2 – A&M Towing vs LILLOOET FEMALE (LG) 100 Mile WRANGLERS vs Sicamous EAGLES (G)

Monday, January 4 5:45pm-6:45pm 7:00pm-8:00pm 8:15pm-9:15pm

ATOM HOUSE – 100 Mile Free Press (P) PEEWEE HOUSE – Norbord & A&M Towing ((P) BANTAM HOUSE – Forest Grove Legion 261 (P)

5:30pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm

MINI-WRANGLERS – Tim Hortons Timbits Level 1, 2 & 3 HOCKEY 1 & 2 - Tim Hortons Timbits (P) ATOM DEV – Sunrise Ford Wranglers (P)

Tuesday, January 5

Wednesday, January 6 5:30pm-6:45pm

ATOM DEV – Sunrise Ford Wranglers (P)

Note: schedules are subject to change on short notice. Please check back regularly.

Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Regular Season Standings

Lauren Bock photo

Barb Matfin took advantage of the fantastic ski conditions at the 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society’s cross-country ski trail off of Ainsworth Road at 99 Mile. For information on ski centre, call 250-395-2104, go to the website at 100milenordics.com.

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain Division

Join Your Fellow Cariboosters

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil Murdoch Division

at the

y l i m Fa t h g i N n u F

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks Division

“By the Community… For the Community”

Friday, Jan. 29th, 2016 5 PM to 9 PM

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Division

Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House Events include…

• Kid Games & Activities • Teen : Drop- in-Hockey, Karaoke, Human Foosball & more • Broom Ball Tournament • Automotive Challenge Race • Facepainting • Merchant Gift Basket Draw • Food & Refreshments • Community Hall will be Open Filled with Groups, Clubs & Fun

Standings as of Dec. 28, 2015

Sponsored by…

LIKE US - LOVE US - SHARE US

Media Sponsors: Cariboo Radio,100 Mile Free Press

Be sure to Follow us Daily on our Facebook Events Page: Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night 2016

801 alder, 100 mile house • 99 mile hill

250-395-2354

Pharmacy and Department Store

Birch Ave. 250-395-4004

Time For A Change?

w w w w Look for the w CANADIAN TIRE w w w FLYER Call our professional staff of sales w in the Cariboo Connector w representatives and ask how we can w every Thursday. help revitalize your advertising w w strategies in this economy. w Flyer prices are in effect from w w Friday to Thursday weekly. w w wIf you did not receive your Canadian w wTire flyer in the Cariboo Connector, w 250-395-2219 w please call 250-395-2219 w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Here’s what’s happening with w w your Wranglers Hockey Team… w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Game time 7:00pm • Doors Open 6:30pm w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Game time 2:00pm • Doors Open 12:30pm w w w Tickets available at the door, arrive early to get w w fantastic seats. Adults $10.50, Student/Sr $8.50 w w Away Games w w w w Jan. 16 at Chase Heat 7pm w w w w Available NOW for only $10 w w w w Prizes will w w be drawn w w w Jan. 30 at the w w home game! w First Prize $7,000 w w Second Prize $2,000 w w and Third Prize $1,000. w w Tickets available at all Home Games, Central GM, NAPA w w and from any Wrangler Board Member w w w Volunteers Desperately Needed! Please call 250-395-1005 w w w w w For tickets and information call the w w Wranglers’ Offi ce at 250-395-1005 w w This Wranglers Rap Sponsored By: w w w w w w w w w 100 Mile House 250-395-4017 w w w w 250-395-2414 w w w HWY 97, w 100 MILE HOUSE w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w 2 95B Cariboo Hwy 97 v Coach House Square v 250-395-4094 w w w w OPEN 7:00am-10:00pm w w w 7 days a week w Coach House Square • Hwy. 97, 100 Mile House • 250-395-2543 w w w w w w Uptown Plaza, Horse Lake Rd. w w w Let Us Help You. 250-395-4081 w w w Watch Your Wranglers online at www.100milewranglers.com w w w w Watch this weekly ad for more info w or phone 250-395-1005 w w w w 100 Mile Red Cross w w w w NEEDS VOLUNTEERS If you wish to volunteer call 250-395-9092 between w w 10am and 2pm weekdays for more information. w w w w w w

ERS!

GL GO! WRAN

RAP

NEXT HOME GAMES SATURDAY, Jan. 2

WRANGLERS VS REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES

SUNDAY, Jan. 3

WRANGLERS VS SICAMOUS EAGLES

Cash Lottery Team Fundraiser!

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

www.100milefreepress.net

From A17

thwack against the heavy bag, one couldn't help but feel for the soon to be unlucky soul on the other end. “Every day, that's mostly what I think about – boxing,” Gentry said. “I'm not really an aggressive guy. I'm more of a laid back kind of guy. But I like fighting. I like the sport.”

March 5 Local talent lighting it up for Timberwolves 100 Mile House talent – Katie Toews, Caitlyn Ray, Breanna Uphill, Anya Levermann, Katya Levermann and Shian Remanente – were big contributing factors when the Williams Lake Timberwolves captured the Cariboo Amateur Hockey Association's midget female championship over Prince George in a best-ofthree game series, Feb. 13-14. The team was next headed to a provincial tournament in Penticton, March 16-19. “All the players have learnt and grown over the year,” said coach Pete Montana. March 12 Wrestlemania draws close to 70 athletes Dozens of young wrestlers in a number of weight categories went head-to-head in the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School gym at an elementary school tournament on Feb. 20. The long-running Wrestlemania tournament in 100 Mile House drew 67 competitors from 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Prince George. March 19 Big turning point propels winning rink Local curlers were among the top finishers at the 100 Mile House Curling Club's Ladies Bonspiel. Laurie Rippon's rink of Quesnel defeated the Margie Folk rink of 100 Mile House, 8-6, in a very close “A” final at the 56th annual event, March 6-8. Maria Hamilton's rink from Bridge Lake squeezed past the Lorraine Young rink of 100 Mile, 6-5, in the “B” final. Joanne Doddridge's rink from 100 Mile House won the “C” final, 8-2, over Deanna Zielke's local team. March 26 Archers fire at 3D tar-

A19

Gaven Crites photos

The Shuswap Defenders celebrated after a 13-2 victory over the Jake's Pub Old Buds to capture the 100 Mile House men's fastball league 2015 championship at Lumberman's Park on July 24.

gets Dozens of archers of all ages participated in the Big Horn Archery Club's annual Indoor A&W 3D Shoot in 100 Mile House on March 21-22. Local archers were joined by some from Williams Lake, Kelowna, Sparwood, 70 Mile and Lac la Hache, taking aim with traditional and compound bows at 3D animal targets for points. In the ladies Master's Longbow division, local shooters denise swift (first), Flori Vincenzi (second), Gina MyhillJones (third) finished in the top 3. April 2 Much more than a sport Two local curlers – Lori Fry and Jim Vinson – played a big part in making a long-running bonspiel for visually impaired athletes a success in Kamloops, March 18-21. While the pair

weren't competing at the Western Blind Curling Association Championships, Fry and Vinson, co-ordinated the event, which drew local dignitaries along with the 35 participants from seven teams representing four western provinces. “It is so vital for all of us on the planet to get out there and be active and healthy, but especially when vision loss comes upon a person,” Fry said. April 9 Rodeo cancelled in 100 Mile Stingy rental conditions and a lack of community support are the main reasons why there wasn't a rodeo this year in 100 Mile House, according to the president of the South Cariboo Rodeo Association. Not enough sponsors are stepping up financially and Randy Brodoway said he can't continue to finance the

event out of his own pockets. However, Brodoway didn't rule out trying to bring the event back in the future. April 16 Huber by KO for heavyweight title A mere three weeks after a convincing unanimous decision defence of his British Columbia Combsport cruiserweight title, Ken Huber, a Kamloops-based amateur boxer by way of 100 Mile House, stepped up a division and into the ring in Langley on April 10 for a shot at the association's vacant heavyweight belt and scored a second round knockout against “Big” Bob Larson of Fernie, one of the province's top contenders. April 23 Solid performances by 100 Mile girls Junior and senior girls soccer teams from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School host-

ed Lake City Secondary School from Williams Lake on April 10 in 100 Mile House. The schools split the four games, with the local juniors scoring two wins and Williams Lake coming out on top twice against the seniors. "The juniors showed a lot of potential, which looks good for the future of the program,” said 100 Mile House coach Sean Glanville. April 30 Pickleball players growing game A workshop helped local players improve their skills on the pickleball court, a budding game in 100 Mile House. Fifteen of the local club's players set up courts inside the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School gym and learned strategies around body positioning, shot selection, playing as a team with your partner, putting spin on the ball,

and other techniques sure to improve the calibre of play in 100 Mile House. May 7 New trail for crosscountry skiers Neil Manhard stood in the middle of a freshly logged strip of woodland near the top of 99 Mile Hill overlooking 100 Mile House. “It's all to do with getting more people skiing,” said Manhard of the latest extension to the 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society trail system – a new six-kilometre user-friendly tract higher up the hill from the Nordics Day Lodge where the trail system begins. May 14 Crazy power Local 20-year-old Colton Gentry was training his butt off ahead of his first sanctioned boxing fight this summer. Watching the 200-pounder's fists fly and hearing their

May 21 Riding toward Rio 2016 Tristiana Allwood, 17, was on a fundraising mission to reach the top stage of the very competitive world of dressage riding at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. The Log House in 100 Mile House had a draw for a new outfit with funds going to support Allwood's pursuit. Allwood was also selling hemp bracelets and horse cookies at the store, where she has a display about her journey. "No matter what struggles you have in your life, it's what you make of the journey that counts,” Allwood said. “I hope my success in riding will encourage other riders and people to live their dreams too.” May 28 Cross-country runners compete at Mile 108 Students from elementary schools in the area competed in cross country running races around a trail system near Mile 108 Elementary School underneath a bright hot sun on May 20. The winners were Grade 7: Amy Baechmann (100 Mile) and Conner Giroux (100 Mile); Grade 6: Darlyssa Chretien (100 Mile) and Julian Zucchelli (Mile 108); Grade 5: Jadyn Monical (Mile 108) and Noah Geerts (100 Mile); Grade 4: Cora Selle (Forest Grove) and Daniel Villeneuve (100 Mile); Grade 3: Miriah Anderson (100 Mile) and Matthew Keller (Mile 108). Continued on A20

A20

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

From A19

The Shuswap Defenders won the 100 Mile House men's fastball league finals on July 24 – a big 13-2 win over the Jake's Pub Old Buds in a rematch of the 2014 championship series. “We keep talking about picking ourselves up after errors and to keep having fun,” said Shuswap pitcher Jerome “Stumpy” Boyce. Robin Gilbert pitched a stellar four innings for Shuswap and hit a home run in the second. Mark Boyce followed that up with a deep ball of his own in the third and an inside the park home run in the fifth.

June 4 PSO girls win most points at track meet A team of local athletes finished at the top of their division while qualifying for provincials with great individual results at the North Central High School Zone Meet in Prince George, May 22-23. Juvenile girls from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) in 100 Mile House won their category with a score of 156 points. Provincial qualifiers included Ashley Holyk for shot put, discus, javelin and triple jump; Taiya Young for high jump; Brittany Lund for discus; Cassidy Mellott for the 400-metre race and triple jump; and Courtney Cave for triple jump. June 11 Full field at Divorce Open A 100 Mile House couple, Dave and Deb Evans (132), scored lowest net in the first flight at the Divorce Open at the 108 Golf Resort, which saw 174 golfers from around British Columbia on the course for one of the province's biggest two-day, annual couples golf tournaments, May 30-31. The pairs golfed two 18 hole rounds, alternating shots, going for low gross and low net scores. June 18 Personal best for Young Taiya Young soared to a personal best of 1.40-metres in high jump and Brittany Lund reached 18.2-m in the discuss throw at the BC High School Track & Field Championships in Langley, June 4-6. The athletes worked very hard throughout the track and field season, and they really pulled together during competitions, said coach Lori Meville.

Gaven Crites photo

Taiya Young, a Grade 9 student at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School, soared to a personal best in the high jump event at the BC High School Track & Field Championships in Langley, June 4-6.

June 25 100 Mile 'N Hour squirts on a roll The 100 Mile 'N Hour squirts were red hot as the local U12 team won a tournament in 100 Mile House, June 20-21, after winning gold the weekend before in Surrey. In the round robin in 100 Mile House, the local squad beat Fleetwood, 7-6; Merritt, 16-6; and Clearwater, 13-1. MVP awards went to Kyson Hopson, Cole Allan and Colton Sanford. In the finals, 100 Mile 'N Hour beat Clearwater, 18-10. Aidan Moore was named MVP. July 2 Young squad has real talent Members of the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association were busy preparing for the upcoming Les Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial Cup (U13U15), which drew 24 teams from around

British Columbia to the Soccer Park in 100 Mile House, July 9-12. Players on the local U14 host squad included Wylon Hall, Cameron Ardiel, Dylan Carr, Pete Peterson, Adam Sullivan, Tyson Fitzgerald, Jake Cuttler, Hayden Prodnuk, Noah Dykstra, Josh Hutchins, Nigel Swann, Lee Machete, Dylan Newhook, Ryan Grant and Cory Mapson. July 9 Wranglers captain scores scholarship The skill and leadership Devan Suidy displayed in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League over three seasons has paid off for him. The former 100 Mile House Wranglers took his size and talent to the collegiate level in the fall, suiting up for the Voyageurs men's hockey team and pursuing a career in power engineering on a partial scholarship with Portage College in Lac

la Biche, Alberta. Asked what he'll remember most from his season in 100 Mile House, which draws amongst the biggest and loudest crowds in all the KIJHL, Suidy responded quickly: “The fans. It was insane playing in front of that many people every home game. That's hard to come by anywhere you go.” July 16 100 Mile hosts impressive provincial tourney The 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association hosted the Les Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial B Cup, July 9-12. The soccer tournament saw two dozen teams and hundreds of young players from all over British Columbia compete for provincial titles in U13, U14 and U15 divisions. Lianne Heales, president of the local soccer association, said hosting the event was worth the close to year-long organizing effort.

“It came down to a few really hard-working volunteers and we had a lot of help from parent volunteers and community members who don't have kids in soccer. It was a lot of work, but in the end it's worth it to show off our community.”

Aug. 6 Fun Fly soars with 16 pilots The 100 Mile Model Flyers had 16 pilots take to the sky with their radio-controlled airplanes during a Fun Fly on July 25-26. The event at 99 Mile Hill was a lot of fun, said the club's president Bill Hood. Pilots chased balloons with their aircraft and played combat games at the family friendly event. While a majority of the pilots were local flyers, some travelled from as far away as Abbotsford, Kelowna and Prince George.

July 23 Squirts finish dominant season with silver The 100 Mile 'N Hour squirts finished one win away from a perfect season at U12 provincials in Sooke on July 10-12, winding up an incredible run and medal haul this summer. It was a tough loss in the finals to a determined host team for 100 Mile, which was going for its fourth gold medal of the season. “It really was an incredible season and I couldn't be more proud of the whole group,” said coach Rob Sanford.

Aug. 13 Hundreds turn out for Interlakes Rodeo The 25th Annual Interlakes Rodeo saw close to 1,000 spectators over two days of action, Aug. 1-2. The event was hosted by the Interlakes Community Association and featured a variety of rodeo events with participants from around the province. Organizer Carney Myers said it was a great weekend. “Everything worked out. There were no accidents. You always worry about that. But everyone was safe and had a good time.”

July 30 Shuswap Jake's Pub

Aug. 20 108 Ladies win InterClub Challenge

stumps

The 108 Ladies Club won this summer's Inter-Club Challenge with golfers from Williams Lake and Quesnel by a single stroke after three rounds of play. The final results after three rounds of net scores were the 108 Ladies with 1,334 strokes, Williams Lake with 1,335 and Quesnel with 1,348. It is a great opportunity to meet other golfers, play the other courses, and develop team spirit within your club. Aug. 27 Excellent turnout for Texas Scramble The 108 Senior's Club played a game of Texas Scramble at the 108 Golf Resort on Aug. 13 and had an excelled turnout with 27 members. Audrey Law, Barb Martin, Bill Baerg and Bryan Mutch were the winning team. After golfing, the members enjoyed a luncheon outdoors at the Snack Trap. Sept. 3 McKave, Scarrow score overall lowest Annie McKave was the overall low gross winner and Judy Scarrow scored overall lowest net at the 108 Ladies Club Championship at the 108 Golf Resort on Aug. 22-23. Sept. 10 Stevens wins Cariboo Open in playoff The 2015 Cariboo Open came down to the wire with some wonderful golf drama on Sept. 6. Local golfer Chris Stevens won the premiere annual tournament at the 108 Golf Resort in a second playoff hole by fending off the latecharging defending champion Richard Smith of Chilliwack. Local golfer Al Smeds shot overall lowest net with a total score of 204 after three days of play.

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

From A16

food waste story. Rustemeyer and Baldwin – both filmmakers and food lovers – dove into the issue of food waste from the farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.

The show, Just Passing Through, featured paintings by John Youds. Youds worked as a wildlife and habitat biologist in the Cariboo for the province of British Columbia for 30 years before retiring in 2012. Feb. 19 Committee, students working for adjudication The 100 Mile Festival of the Arts folks were heading into a busy time with workshops and recitals leading up to their adjudicated festival, starting in on April 13 and winding up with the wildly popular Showcase Concert at Martin Exeter Hall on April 24.

Ken Alexander photo

Anna Betuzzi, left, received Conservatory Canada medals she won from her piano teacher GinnyLou Alexander during the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts recital at the Evangelical Free Church on Feb. 22.

Feb. 26 Public invited to free movie, refreshments Area residents were in for a real treat as filmmakers Jenny

Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin were set to be in 100 Mile on March 3 to give a talk after the screening of their latest movie Just Eat It – A

March 5 Anna Betuzzi tops in Music Theory 3 and 4 in B.C. Sixteen-year-old Anna Betuzzi makes the piano come alive. The Grade 11 Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School student loves music, and it shows. Anna performed

vpopiel70 @hotmail.com

Your Community Newspaper Since 1960!

travelbug@meowmail.com

Everyone please enjoy yourselves and spend time with your family and friends!

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

Monika Paterson Lac la Hache 250-395-0918

Become A Lifelong Leaner!

llhnews@gmail.com

YOUTH ZONE

Reg Berrington 108 Ranch 250-791-9235

berringtonservices@shaw.ca

Al Jones Horse Lk/Lone Butte 250-395-5193

joneslabour@bcinternet.net

Gisele Poliseno Watch Lk/N. Green Lk 250-395-9082

gisele.poliseno@gmail.com

Continued on A22

Happy New Year 2016

Your community, your correspondents…

Doris Rufli Forest Grove 250-397-2238

March 12 Artists Guild group at showcase gallery A group of Cariboo Artists Guild (CAG) members were featured at Showcase Gallery in the South Cariboo Business Centre. Many CAG members were set to display their

Shelly Joyner - 250-395-9303 Executive Director CCPL shelly@caribooliteracy.com

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

a piano exam in Coquitlam on Feb. 4 (87 per cent), and also wrote the Music Theory 5 exam in January (87 per cent). She received First Class Honour marks for both of them.

CARIBOO CHILCOTIN PARTNERS FOR LITERACY

If It’sworthy s r u newn o y t c ta

Vic Popiel 70 Mile 250-456-2321

www.100milefreepress.net

Katie McCullough Clinton 250-459-2172

kemcculloughhotmail.com

Melody Newcombe - 250-945-4199 Operations Support Worker Shelly Joyner - 250-395-9303 Executive Director Bruce Mack - 250-392-6867 President

Thanks to the Province of BC for our funding www.caribooliteracy.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

J OI N U S ! It w il l b e fu n! PROUD SPONSORS:

The Youth Zone will re-open Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

NEW HOURS - WE WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAY, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS FROM 3 - 6 P.M. • AGES 12-18 YEARS OLD

A21

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. 31-Jan. 3 – Mt. Timothy Ski Area in Lac la Hache is open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 (weather dependent). For information, call 250-396-4095 or mttimothyguestservices@gmail.com. • Jan. 8 - Feb. 6 – Traditional Crafts in 2016, featuring the works of the South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists Guild, will be presented at the Parkside Art Gallery at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon-4 p.m. on Saturdays. There will be an open house on Jan. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. • Jan. 9 – The 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society is hosting its annual Ladies’ Ski/ Snowshoe & High Tea. Open to all levels of skiers, just meet at the Nordics’ Day Lodge at the 99 Mile Trails at 1 p.m. Cost is by donation, which will go to the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre. • Jan. 10 – 108 Mile Ranch pianist Anna Betuzzi, who is preparing to take her Grade 10 level piano and Associate Diploma test, will be performing at a house concert at Marilyn Buyar’s home, 3889 Ranch Road in Lac la Hache. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Ginny-Lou at 250-395-3555. • Jan. 14-16 – The PSO Theatre Troupe presents Nicholas Nickleby at Martin Exeter Hall (behind the Red Coach Inn) in 100 Mile House. Show times are 7 p.m. every day with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Jan. 16. Tickets are $10 each ($12 at the door) and they are available at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School, Didi’s Boutique and The Bicycle Tree Coffee House. • Jan. 28 – The annual Grad Hockey Game will take place at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House. Meanwhile, Grad Raffle Tickets are available at the 108 Mile Esso station and from any grad student. The draw will be held during the hockey game. • Jan. 29 – The Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night 2016 will be held on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House from 5 to 9 p.m. Guaranteed fun for the whole family. • Jan. 29-31 – Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Race (Home of the Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race) will be held at the 108 Mile Heritage Site. Jan. 29: Mushers meeting and social event; public meet and greet. Jan. 30-31: sled dog racing, no fees, start time 9 a.m. Jan. 30: Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Dinner/ Auction; happy hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 and auction at 7. For more information, go to www. cariboochallengesleddograce.com. • 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.

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

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

www.SouthCaribooTourism.ca email: southcaribootourism@dist100milehouse.bc.ca

“A New Way To Listen To Radio” caribooradio.com

A22

From A21

paintings in the Parkside Art Gallery Summer Art Show, July 31-Sept. 12. March 19 Fantastic cast for The Melville Boys Director Chris Adams said the 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society cast for The Melville Boys was one of the best he’s ever worked with as the local community theatre group’s production approached on March 26-28. The cast included Gina Gigliotti, Lacey Venner, Alex Martin and Brian Weir. March 26 Key It Up important The 100 Mile Festival of the Arts Committee embarked on an ambitious fundraising program – Key It Up – to purchase a gently used grand piano. Festival of the Arts co-chair Bruce Madu said the committee is excited to have launched the project, which is independent of its regular festival budget, to raise $46,000 to replace the piano at Martin Exeter Hall. April 2 Taste of bluegrass A slew of great bluegrass tunes filled the gym at Mile 108 Elementary School and students got a bit of a crash course in that musical genre when an American band stopped by on March 25. Students cheered the musical stylings of the band, The Special Consensus, and heard about the types of acoustic instruments the musicians played and about the origins of bluegrass music, a subgenre of country music made famous by the legendary Bill Monroe, a Kentucky musician known as the father of bluegrass. April 9 Performers brought characters to life Director Chris Adams had nothing but praise for the cast of the 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society’s production of the The Melville Boys. Written by famous Canadian playwright Norm Foster, the four-

100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd.

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

person play delivers plenty of laughs followed by some serious drama in the second act. April 16 Endless artistic pursuit Marilyn Yewell had a captivating assortment of artwork on display at Showcase Gallery. Yewell hung a number of her paintings, depicting varied subjects in myriad styles, on April 7. Among them: a blackand-white portrait of Marilyn Monroe, topless rose-coloured models, vibrant Cariboo landscapes, and a beautiful pink flamenco dancer wearing a flowing black dress.

April 23 Showcase Concert All of the performances for the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts, which ran April 13-23, are done and adjudicators offered invitations to the some performers to display their talent at the grand finale – the Festival Showcase 2015. On April 17, Musical Theatre participants brought high energy to their performances. Dressed in imaginative costumes, they sang selections from shows, such as Wicked, Les Miserables, Matilda, Little Mermaid and many other familiar musicals.

Please Remember Us For Estate Planning, Gift of Stock or any Donation, please consider a gift to your South Cariboo Health Foundation

100% of your Gift

Stays in 100 Mile House

South Cariboo Health Foundation

April 30 New book release Between Shadows, by Kathleen CookWaldron, was released in May. The Cariboo resident is the author of numerous books for younger and older children and

her newest book is aimed at readers eight years old and up. “It’s really about family and family legacy,” the author said. “It seems like everything I write boils down to family and the importance of family.”

SINCE

1978 ~

Traditional Funeral & Cremation Services Custom Granite & Bronze Monuments Locally Owned & Operated Since 1978

Phone: 250-395-3243

www.100milefuneralservice.com

Five Rivers Crematorium

Have a ball, play BINGO and support your favorite charity.

June 18, 1936 - December 27, 2015

William Charles Penner, Born June 18, 1936 in Athabasca Alberta, deceased December 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sandra Penner; as well as many brothers, sisters, children and grandchildren. Bill was happiest outdoors using a chainsaw or creating something with wood. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Bill has fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past 3 years and is now at rest with the Lord. There will be a memorial service on Saturday January 2, 2016 at 11AM at the Good News Center/Christian Fellowship at 5827 Horse Lake Road, 100 Mile House In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the 100 Mile District Hospital. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

Ask the

SOUTH CARIBOO

How Do You Spell Fun?

Penner

William Charles

or go to www.southcariboohealth.com

THE

“For every cremation ten trees are planted locally in honour of your loved one.”

Obituaries

P.O. Bag 399 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

~ SERVING

MONDAY

100 MILE COMMUNITY CLUB BINGO Every Monday night in the 100 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm - Bingo Starts at 7:00pm LOONIE BALL & PROGRESSIVE List your BINGO here every week and let the players in your area know about you. Only $11.25 per week. Call 250-395-2219

MUST BE 19 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY.

B I N G O

in L A this week’s C O L FLYERS Connector Cariboo

Vol. 1 No. 1

Free

• 7,000 COPIES COVERING THE SOUTH CARIBOO •

Oct. 6, 2006

Serving the communities of 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, Lac la Hache, Forest Grove, Canim Lake, Bridge Lake, Sheridan Lake, Lac des Roches, 70 Mile House, Green Lake/Watch Lake and Clinton

• Andre’s Electronics • Pharmasave • Safeway • Save-On-Foods • Sears

Do you have a question for our experts?

EXPERTS Learn more from those who have the answers! Please email your request to martina@100milefreepress.net

Judy Simkins

Douglas E. Dent

Stephen Pellizzari

Franchise President

Lawyer and Notary

CAIB, Insurance Broker

Q: What is an RRSP? A: Of course you know what an RRSP is—it’s that thing

you’re putting money into to save for retirement, right? Beyond that, many people’s understanding of RRSPs is pretty fuzzy. A common misconception is that the RRSP is a type of investment like a mutual fund, but it’s not. It’s simply a saving or investing account with certain taxsaving characteristics. When your bank sells you an RRSP, all they’re selling you is a prepackaged investment— usually a collection of mutual funds or a wrap program— that happens to be in an RRSP or registered account. But you can also put whatever investments, such as GICs, investment saving accounts, stocks & bonds if you want to in it. You can even hold several different RRSP accounts with different institutions. (It is recommended to consolidate those plans prior to retirement, as it can make planning for income more complicated & who wants more complications in our lives?) It’s really a personal pension plan, for those of us who don’t have a pension plan to fall back on; it’s our best opportunity to build our own pension.

Please read the applicable Fund Fact Sheet before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Mutual fund products are offered through Investia Financial Services Inc.

I signed a listing agreement to sell my home. The realtor showed the home to a potential purchaser. Later, the purchaser contacted me directly and told me that he refused to deal with that particular realtor - but would be prepared to buy the house if I cancelled the listing. He offered to share the money saved by not paying commission. I cancelled the listing and sold the house. Now the realtor wants his commission anyway. What should I do?

One of the unpleasant parts of being a lawyer is that sometimes we have to tell our clients they are wrong. The short answer to this question is that the realtor has earned the commission and should be paid. The longer answer is that the realtor’s entitlement to commission will depend on the terms of the listing agreement. A recent example of this problem is found in the case of Crest Realty Westside Ltd. v. W & W Parker Enterprises Ltd. (2015 BCCA 447) In the Crest Realty case, Parker Enterprises owned a commercial property on Fraser Street in Vancouver. Ms. Parker and her son Danny Chow were the directors of Parker Enterprises. On March 15, 2012, Mr. Chow signed a multiple listing agreement permitting Crest Realty to advertise the property for sale through the multiple listing service. A couple of weeks after signing the listing agreement, Parker Enterprises asked the agent to cancel the listing. The agent cooperated in the cancellation but reminded Parker Enterprises that commission would remain payable if the property were sold within 60 days of cancellation. This term of the contract was in large print in the cancellation form. On May 12, 2012, Parker Enterprises sold the property for over $3 million. A different real estate agent was involved in the sale and commission was paid to that agent. Crest Realty demanded payment of $97,000 in commission. The court agreed with Crest Realty and ordered Parker Enterprises to pay. Parker Enterprises appealed to the BC Court of Appeal. The appeal court agreed with the trial judge and confirmed that $97,000 in commission should be paid to Crest Realty. In our daily lives, we are faced with many standard form contracts. Sometimes, the courts will sidestep the terms of these contracts but the Crest Realty case shows that if you don’t bother reading them, you might be surprised later on. Article written by Centennial Law Corp. (Douglas E. Dent)

CENTENNIAL LAW

DOUGLAS E. DENT BURDICK W. SMITH* STEPHANIE KAPPEI

385 Cedar 100 Mile House

coverage through ICBC?

Yes you can. Loss of Use coverage provides you with a courtesy car in the event of a collision or comprehensive claim with ICBC. If you have the Roadstar Package on your policy, you will have $500 coverage for a courtesy car. If you have the Road Side Plus Package on your policy, you will have $750 coverage for a courtesy car. Sometimes because we live in the Cariboo, these limits are not high enough depending on how long your vehicle takes to get repaired and also the type of courtesy vehicle available. You can purchase “Loss of Use” coverage from ICBC and use it to top up your existing limit or you can purchase it on it’s own without the RoadStar or Roadside Plus Packages Example: $1,000 limit $50 per day is approximately $29 per year $1,500 limit $75 per day is approximately $43 per year These rates are extremely reasonable for the peace of mind that you will not be without transportation in the event of a collision or comprehensive claim. We recently had a situation where a client’s Road Side Plus Package of $750 for a courtesy vehicle was not enough due to the vehicle that was available to her from her repair shop at the time of the loss.

Barton Insurance Brokers

*Associate Counsel

Wir sprechen deutsch • Nous parlons français

YCLE LIFE FINANCIAL

Q: Can I purchase Loss of Use

Lawyers & Notaries Public

Main Office:

250-395-2900

#1 - 241 Birch Avenue, PO Box 2169, (Across from Fields) 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 Ph. 250-395-1080 ded@centenniallaw.com

Interlakes Office:

7120 Levick Crescent Phone: 250-593-0118

Mondays 8:30am - 5:00pm or by appointment

www.centenniallaw.com

CARIBOO MALL 250-395-2481

COACH HOUSE SQUARE 250-395-2602

Are you an expert and would like to share your expertise? Contact Martina: martina@100milefreepress.net or 250-395-2219

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

From A14

April 23 Grad Fashion Show a ‘huge’ success The Class of 2015 Fashion Show saw the Grade 12 students strutting their stuff in the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School gym on April 10. It was a huge success, said Grad Committee chair Priscillia Remanente. “It was a fabulous event. The grads put on a great show and there was a lot of support from the community.” Organizers held a 50/50 draw, which raised $2,500. April 30 Students get hands-on with firefighting course A firefighting course at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School was giving students a unique learning opportunity while getting them engaged in different activities outside of the classroom. The elective course has more than a dozen Grade 10-12 students learning both structural firefighting and wildland firefighting techniques similar to the local halls' and province’s initial attack crews.

May 7 Fire-rescue bids adieu to forty-year volunteer The longest-serving member of 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue, volunteer firefighter Joe Guerreiro, retired after more than 40 years. Former fire chief Darrell Blades said his absence will leave a void that will be felt throughout the department. May 14 Much interest still for print books Nuthatch Books in 100 Mile House was one of the independent bookstores across the country recognizing Authors for Indies Day on May 2. The first ever event in Canada was a spinoff of Independent Bookstore Day in the United States, which launched in 2014, aiming to reinforce the value of print books and underscore the important role independent bookstores have connecting readers with local writers in a changing industry that’s seeing more and more readers going electronic. May 21 Parade delivers family fun Large crowds lined Birch

www.100milefreepress.net

A23

Avenue in 100 Mile House for the Western Week Parade on May 16. The sunny morning saw a joyous procession of riders and horses, local dignitaries and community groups, live music, fancy cars and western-themed floats. But most importantly, the downtown was crowded with smiling children and happy families, said Western Week organizer Al Roberts. “It was an immense success.” May 28 Hands-on with heavy machinery Ten Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School students were among the group of close to 30 School District #27 students who participated in an annual program designed to give them experience operating heavy machinery. Heavy Metal Rocks, which went May 6-9 in Williams Lake, was a joint effort by SD #27, WorkSafeBC, and local industry, teaming up to give Grade 11-12 students interested in a career in the construction industry a lesson in “heavy metal.”

Carole Rooney photo

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue chief Darrell Blades, left, wished longest-serving department member Joe Guerreiro all the best recently, after he retired on April 1. His absence as a diligent team member and mentor to the whole crew will be sorely noticed throughout the department.

Pharmacy and Department Store

s! Hey AKYDidON’S

GET J ER APH AFT AUTOGR E JAN. 3rd THE GAM ight WIN a m and you EAM JERSEY T SIGNED end of the at the season regular

ids! Hey K RETT’S

GET B TER APH AF nd AUTOGR E JAN. 2 M THE GA ight WIN a m u o y d RSEY an EAM JE e T D E th SIGN f o nd at the e season regular

145 Birch Ave.

250-395-4004

GO! WRANGLERS GO!

100 MILE HOUSE • PORT COQUITLAM Phone 250-395-3090 | Toll-Free: 1-877-395-3090

Brett Harris

12n9d • 7pm

, JAN. GLERS Y A D R SATU Mile WRAN zlies 100 e Griz k o t s l e vs Rev

Keep your autographed inserts and the fan with the greatest number of individually signed sheets could WIN an AUTOGRAPHED TEAM JERSEY!

3 & 2 . N JA

# Jaydon Gilding3rd • 2pm

, JAN. NGLERS Y A D N SU WRA s ile 100 M mous Eagle vs Sica

E R T N E C C E R C S •

Saturday, Jan. 2 at 7pm 100 Mile Wranglers vs Revelstoke Grizzlies

Sunday, Jan. 3 at 2pm 100 Mile Wranglers vs Sicamous Eagles

Live well with ®

Cariboo Mall 100 Mile House

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

OUR WRANGLERS

2016 JEEP WRANGLER

YOUR WRANGLER DEALER

Regency Chrysler

DL#8435C

www.regency100mile.ca • www.regencychrysler.com 250-395-2787 • Toll Free 1-877-395-2787 • 831 Alder Ave. on the 99 Mile Hill

NOTE TO BUSINESSES If you wish to advertise in this special promotion please call Martina or Chris at 250-395-2219.

A24

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

NOT EXACTLY AFTER PARTY WEAR…

DRINK AND DRIVE This message sponsored by these community-minded businesses: ’s Favourite RV Deale na d a r Ca ~ Proudly Serving You Since 1967 ~

Deanna Guimond, AMP

THE CARIBOO’S TRUSTED MORTGAGE BROKER

250-395-1912 deannaguimond@invis.ca

TIMBER MART (Lone Butte Supply Ltd.)

BC RV Dealer of the Year

Canadian RV Dealer of the Year

Sales & Service Centres

Best Quality • Best Service • Best Price Intersection of Hwy 97 & 24 5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD. 100 MILE HOUSE

Ph: 250-395-3090 info@meridianrv.com

Lac La Hache

Food Mart

TM TM

250-395-3835 • 400 EXETER RD.

• Meat • Deli • Bakery • Produce • Rural Agency Liquor Store

In the 108 Mall Easzee Dr., 108 Mile Ranch 250-791-6699

Hardware

Home Owners helping homeowners™

488 Birch Ave

250-395-2216

GAS

250-396-7631

ssr r r r

CENTURY HOME

D# 30767

Everything you need in one stop! Hwy 97 • At the turn off to Mt. Timothy

2 95 B Cariboo Hwy 97 100 Mile House 250-395-4094

#3 - 536 Horse Lake Road 100 Mile House

250-395-2219 Live well. Enjoy life.

OPEN 7:00am-10:00pm • 7 days a week

250-395-2543 Coach House Square • Hwy. 97, 100 Mile House

250-395-2261 • 104 Birch Ave. hgnfoods@shaw.ca

260 Exeter Stn. Rd. • 250-395-2277 www.NAPACanada.com

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK CARIBOO MALL • 250-395-2921

Cariboo Community

In 100 Mile’s

Let Us .Beside 100 Mile Free Press Help You250-395-4081

Just in time for your New Year’s Resolution! ALL EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

ON SALE!

Connector December 31, 2015— B1 • connecting the community •

Free to all non-subscribers

Building pathways to careers

OPEN MON. - SAT. 9:00AM - 5:00PM NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 10-2

Gaven Crites Free Press

100 MILE REALTY

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Helping You Is What We Do!

96 Hwy. 97, 100 Mile House 7120 Levick Cres., Hwy. 24 (By Tim Hortons & Red Coach Inn) Interlakes Corner

Tel: 250-395-3424 Tel: 250-593-0326 Toll Free: 1-800-663-8426 www.100milerealty.com

2/$

Xtra Laundry Detergent 2.21 L

2/$ Close Up Toothpaste Stayfree Ultra Thin or Maxi 14 - 24’s, Carefree Liners 36 - 60’s or o.b. Tampons 18’s

100 mL

299

ea.

Prices in effect Jan. 1 - 7, 2016 Limits may be in effect. While quantities last. See store or flyer for details.

Your Community Drugstore

CARIBOO MALL 250-395-2921

tudents in the CaribooChilcotin are among those expected to benefit from the expansion of a program designed to prepare students to fill the tens of thousands of job openings the provincial government expects to see in northern British Columbia in the coming years. The Shoulder Tappers program, which started in the province’s northeast, has expanded to 15 school districts throughout central and northern B.C. The B.C. Liberal government and the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) are providing a combined $4.9-million over five years toward the program, which connects students with pathways to jobs and the education system with industry. Shoulder Tappers are career co-ordinators or recruitment specialists who work with elementary and secondary school students. The program has grown to incorporate technical, academic and vocational courses, such as aircraft engineering, heavy-duty mechanics, information technology, early childhood education and others. Shoulder Tappers are connected with teachers, students, industry partners, local businesses, aboriginal bands, and

Gaven Crites photo

B.C. Education Minister Mike Bernier, centre, toured the recently built automotive shop at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in 100 Mile House on Dec. 8 and spoke with students Cody Hyde, left, Mason Johnson, Brandon McMillan and Cameron Lang about some of their projects. The minister’s visit came a day after an announcement about the expansion of the Shoulder Tappers program, which connects students with trades jobs and the education system with industry.

communities, explains grow better, so north and School District #27 (SD27) south are getting more career programs co-ordi- connected, which is a realnator David Corbett. ly great thing we can do as Bree Odd of a school district.” 100 Mile House In 100 Mile was recently hired House, there are by SD27 to work currently two with Corbett as a students gaining “shoulder tapper.” practical experiCorbett says ence towards a they will now be future career in a able to more effechealth-care assisBree tively fulfil their tant program run Odd goal of helping by Thompson students find the right Rivers University and careers. one heavy duty mechan“An extra benefit is ic student in the ACE having Bree living in 100 IT (Accelerated Credit Mile. It’s already a natural Enrolment in Industry network we can start to Training) program.

Four more students are set to join ACE IT in February and will be getting hands on experience in the welding and electrical fields. Odd has experience working with the Youth Employment Services program, specializing in career counselling and job placement for youth. An upcoming event she is organizing is the YES 2 IT event at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in 100 Mile House on Jan. 28, which invites elementary school students to “test-drive the trades” by working in five different

areas – welding, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanics – throughout the day. “I’m looking forward to making a lot of new connections and networking to keep assisting the students in building a successful future for themselves,” Odd says. “Sometimes that requires people like David and myself and the rest of our career programs teams in 100 Mile and Williams Lake to push forward, and to continue talking with students and making connections with business and industry in town.”

NEW LISTING

ONE PERCENT REALTY

100 Mile House and Surrounding Area

3784 Emerald Cres.

LAC LA HACHE • $299,900

In the Red Caboose, Save-On-Food’s Parking Lot

6488 Pressy Lake Road

NORTH BONAPARTE • $196,500

www.onepercentrealty.com

6395 Young Road

HORSE LAKE • $179,900 Updated 3 bdrm, den,1 bath rancher. Near Crown land & trails. .92 acre. Room to build a shop. Gas FP in living rm. Galley kitchen, lots of counters. Sundeck in front, patio in back. MLS#N246229

KATHY FIRTH Cell: 250-706-9776

YOUR 1% REALTOR!

Email: kathy@onepercentrealty.com

Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

John Helvoigt art showcased INTERLAKES Diana Forster 250 593-2155

Well-known artist Bridge Lake’s John Helvoigt is guest artiste in Bridge Lake Library’s Community Showcase for the month of January. Before his retirement, he was the librarian there. His beautiful pencil, and pen and ink drawings grace homes all over the world.

Take your trash Ice-fishers are reminded not to leave any debris on the ice, includes fishing lure packets, fishing line, cans and especially cigarette butts. Our lakes do not need any of this stuff! Please remove everything when you leave the ice. Support appreciated I offer many thanks to all my readers who keep my columns full all year. Keep reading, and may you all have a happy and healthy 2016. Touching poem Here’s a great New Year mantra from

Alice E. Clark: My life shall touch a dozen lives before this day is done, Leave countless marks for good or ill ere sets the evening sun. This is the wish I always wish, the prayer I always pray: Lord, may my life help other lives it touches by the way. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Highway 24/ Interlakes Lions meet at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 4 at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC). • Log Cabin Quilters meet 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jan. 6 at ICC.

If You Currently Subscribe to

Tickets available NOW for only $10 The 100 Mile House Wranglers

Cash Lottery Team Fundraiser! First Prize $7,000 Second Prize $2,000 Third Prize $1,000 Tickets available at all Home Games, Central GM, NAPA and from any Wrangler Board Member

Prizes will be drawn Jan. 30 at the home game!

BELOW THE BELT SUPPORT GROUP IS HERE TO LISTEN

100 Mile House & Area

CHURCH SERVICES Come Worship With Us

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

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

CARIBOO CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 108 MILE RANCH

You Can NOW READ Full Page Views including ALL ADVERTISING!

“ON LINE”

100milefreepress.net

go online to or call 250-395-2219 and we will help you set up your online subscription.

#3 Uptown Plaza, 536 Horse Lake Road

If you have been diagnosed with or suffer from… er cer r r Canceorectal Canerticulitis icular Canc der Cance e t a t s d • Pro • Bla • Div • Col • Test dgkins s o e i s H ’ s n i m n t a h o • Ost • Cro • Coli • No Lymphom

…and just want to talk to someone?

Reg 250-791-9235

PLEASE CONTACT US:

Martin 250-791-5540

Chris 250-791-6616

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

ST. JUDE’S CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCHES 5691 Horse Lake Road 250-395-4429 Fax: 250-395-4228

Rev. Vernantius Ononiwu

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

100 MILE HOUSE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

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

566 Birch Ave. 250-395-2337 CHRIST THE KING EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30am Pastor Andy Kahle Horse Lk. Rd. (just over the bridge) Phone: 250-395-5159 ChristtheKing100M@gmail.com www.ctklc.weebly.com

BETHEL CHAPEL (Affiliated with PAOC)

550 Exeter Truck Route

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am Interim Pastor CLINT LANGE

250-395-4637

NEW WINE DELIVERANCE & HEALING FELLOWSHIP

A Spirit-filled ministry SUNDAYS 10:45am

Pastor Dennis Smith 250-609-1027 New Location: South Cariboo Business Centre (Green Old Provincial Building)

100 MILE BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner of Hwy. 97 & Tatton Stn. Rd. Prayer Time - 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am Pastor Dean Denlinger Church Office 250-791-9253

SOUTH CARIBOO COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP

A division of

#UsedHelps

Every Sunday at the 70 Mile Community Hall • Oct. - April 2:00pm • May - Sept. 10:00am For more info

250-456-2199

Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015 100 Mile House Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

www.100milefreepress.net B3 www.100milefreepress.net

To advertise in print:

Browse more at:

Call: 250-395-2219 Email: classifieds@100milefreepress.net Self-serve: blackpressused.ca Career ads: localworkbc.ca

A division of

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements

Employment

In Memoriam Gifts

Place of Worship

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL NOTICES

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Used.ca cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. Used.ca reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the Used.ca Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of Used.ca. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

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

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

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON SALE?

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

The link to your community

Information

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

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR timeshare. No risk program stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GARDEN COORDINATOR The Senden Centre actively engages youth & community members in gardening and greenhouse production, food preservation and other land based activities. As part of a strategy to address health and wellness, the Senden Centre is piloting a new model of program delivery in 2016. The Garden Coordinator will plan, manage and supervise the gardening operations, while actively participating in on site agriculture centered education activities for youth and their families. You must be physically fit, have experience coaching youth, and enjoy working in cultural diversity. This position is four days per week throughout the period January 18, 2016 to December 2, 2016. Apply by January 12, 2016 to: Executive Director of USDC at 250-842-6110 or asmith@usdc.bc.ca

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking SUTCO seeks US qualified drivers for Super B flat deck division. We offer e logs, benefits, matched contribution pension plan, late model equipment and more. Apply; on line at sutco.ca, email careers@sutco.ca or fax (778)754-4025

Help Wanted

www.pitch-in.ca

Help Wanted

JOB FINDER For further detail on this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job postings get in touch with us. Parts Sales Person Casual-Community mental Health Support Worker Class 1 Log Truck Drivers Service Manager Community Coroner Misc. Duties (Sales Etc.) Parts Sales Associate AutoCad Draftsman Sanitation Worker Experienced Meat Cutter Snow School

Wishing you all the very best for a safe and prosperous New Year! COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 250-395-5121 â&#x20AC;˘ 808 ALPINE AVE.

(just down from Sunrise Ford) â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.hortonventures.com

Operations Foreman (Ashcroft)

The Gold Trail School District invites applications for the above noted position. The successful applicant will possess: r %urrent inter provincial trades certiĆ&#x201A;cate in the *8#% Ć&#x201A;eld. Please refer to the District website, www.sd74.bc.ca for details. Application deadline is 08 January 2016. SubOit applications with an up to date resume and references to: Diana Hillocks, Human Resources Assistant PO Box 250, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0 Email: sd74jobs@sd74.bc.ca

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Williams Lake Plywood, a Division of West Fraser, has an opening for a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic. This is an hourly position with United Steelworkers benefits and wage rates. Our ideal candidate possesses: â&#x20AC;˘ Must be Red Seal Certified â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanical aptitude; excellent problem solving skills â&#x20AC;˘ Commitment to working safely and creating a safe work place â&#x20AC;˘ Strong communication and interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work independently with little supervision â&#x20AC;˘ Organizational and planning skills â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to work various shifts To explore this opportunity with us, submit your resume before January 8, 2016 to the Human Resources Department, Williams Lake Plywood, A Division of West Fraser, 4200 North Mackenzie Avenue, or Email: wlplywood@westfraser.com We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

mber 31,B42015 www.100milefreepress.net www.100milefreepress.net

www.100milefreepress.net Thursday, B5 Thursday, December 31, 201531,100 Mile House December 2015 100 Mile Free Press

Legal Rentals

Therapy Groups Tenders

Townhouses Tenders

Commercial/ Tenders Industrial

AL-ANON - Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel Board the same.of Meet Thursdays, 7 pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646 The Board of Education of

Education of

1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Roserent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334hasordeclared 604-530(Cariboo-Chilcotin) 4224.

wood Building, for School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

SchoolCANADIAN District No. 27 multiple properties as surplus and is offering them for sale. Instructions on how to MENTAL HEALTH ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS place a bid and further details on each property can be found on the School Duplex / 4 District Plex meetings in 100 Mile area: ASSOCIATION website: www.sd27.bc.ca. Sunday: 7:30 pm Health Centre (behind hospiCedarKnow AvenueAs tal) 555 Site

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

Deka Lake 43 Dogwood Avenue (Teacherage Thursday: 7:30 pm Site) 108 Mile Community Centre

4924 TelquaGlencoe Drive (rear entrance) (Old Soda Creek Rd) Friday: 7:00 pm

Community Church at Kwaleen Elementary

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

South Cariboo Branch

Location

2 & 1 BDRM units renovated, in 100 Mile. Security Dep req’d MinforBid Call 250-397-2041 details.

CMHA-SCB is now CIVIC: 5282 Canim-Hendrix Road, $120,000 taking applications for 3 BDRM duplex in Forest 100 Mile House, familyBC Grove. $700/month + utilities. our affordable Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate housing development, occupancy 250-397-2754. CIVIC: 4084 Mahood Lake Rd., $85,000 located on Cariboo 100 Mile House, BC Trail and Jens Street, Mobile Homes MileLotHouse 100CIVIC: A, WestB.C. Fraser Rd., $30,000 & Pads forms can Application Williams Lake, BC 2 BEDROOM mobile for rent. $600/mo. #25 Park Drive Estates. $270,000 Drive, 250-395-3268. Refs. required.

be picked up at the CIVIC: 1727 SouthHealth Lakeside Canadian Mental Williams Lake,loBC Association building cated at 555B Cedar Homes for Rent CIVIC: Lot 1inChezacut $30,000 Avenue front ofRd., theRedstone, BC 108 MILE Lakeside 2 bdrm, Aambulance station by frame home with loft overlookCIVIC: Lot 1 Sharpe Lake Rd., $35,000 ing 108 Lake, W/D, $900/mo. the hospital, or at the

70 Mile House, BC Avail Jan 1 ypharris@shaw.ca Women’s Centre (102 or 1-604-754-1547 Bridge Creek Centre, Deadline: 18 January 2016, 12:00 pm. Birch Avenue). Suites, Lower For full details: W: www.sd27.bc.ca 250.398.3833 E: sectreas@sd27.bc.ca The 25 P:unit project School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), 3504N.bed2nd Avenue, Lake,1 BC LAC Williams LA HACHE, Bdrm, has 1, 2, 3 and Maintenance Heat and Light incl. Avail Jan room units. Applicants Services 1. $600. 250-396-4202 must provide income SNOW PLOWING. (driveand asset information WHERE DO YOU TURN ways) 250-791-9265 ask for and verification upon Vic. application. This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and ManageYOUR NEWSPAPER: ment Commission. The link to your community For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

Townhouses

Rentals www.pitch-in.ca

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

Apt/Condo for Rent 100 MILE, 1 BDRM apt. located above store on Hwy. 97. $595/mo. plus hydro. NS. NP. Working person. Call Dave 250-395-3106 or after 6pm 250-395-2069.

CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Penny

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

Pets & Livestock

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

100 MILE 3 bdrm in town. “New Renos - Pristine” Spacious, Full Basement, W/D hookups, gas/elec not incl. No pets. $850/mo. 250-706-3131

Feed & Hay

Food Products

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

Pet Services

Cariboo Pet Crematorium Est. 1997

Hand crafted urns complete with name plate.

250-395-3330 Private or Group

Merchandise for Sale

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

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

The eyes have it

Misc. for Sale

8’ Skid Steer/Bobcat/Tractor Hydraulic Snow blade 4-way blade with couplers for tractor, only used once $1950 250-397-4126

Ofﬁce/Retail

Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft.

Fetch a Friend Buildings • Good Locations from the• Quality SPCA Multiple Zoning •today! Lots of Parking

Misc. Wanted

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

S.C. Business Ctr. 100 Mile House

250-644-4422

Call Maureen at

250-395-0462 spca.bc.ca

L & A Development Corp.

Professional Services

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

Become a Super hero!

DIRECTORY DIRECTORY PACKIN SUPP IEG S AVAILALB LE

MERIDIAN SELF STORAGE LTD.

Cost effective storage solutions for personal and business use.

• Units from 25sq.ft. to 360sq.ft. • 10ft ceilings • Outside Storage • 24/7/365 Electronic Gate Access • Fully Fenced • Safe/Secure Exeter Station Rd. 250-395-2443 • info@caribooss.com 680 Sollows Cres. (off Exeter Rd.), 100 Mile House

Sollows Cres.

Legal Real Estate

Moore Rd.

Services Legal

KINGSGATE EXCAVATING LARGE EQUIPMENT FLEET to handle most jobs

• Landscaping and Lot Development • Land Clearing • Wetland Work • Demolitions • Gravel Materials & Hauling • Premium Mix Topsoil • Driveways • Basements

250-395-2311 982 Alpine, 100 Mile House

Big Country Storage Terminal Ltd.

Call the experts at

Donate!

SANDERS REDI-MIX LTD. • CONCRETE/GRAVEL • • CONCRETE PUMPING • • SANDING & SNOWPLOWING •

44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer

250-395-2447

250-395-3088

Located off Exeter Rd. Past Tim-Br Mart on McDermid Rd. 100 Mile House, BC

Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

Premiu m Bottled Water

“Taste the ” ce Differen

NOW FEATURING:

Purified ICE & Watkins Products We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs & Carpet Cleaner Rentals

250-395-6110

Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School

#2 - 486 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House, BC

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

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

250-395-3090

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

anted Most WContracting Ltd. Licensed Residential Builder

Our Team Delivers!

250-791-5295

Custom Homes • Remodeling

• Ralf Baechmann • Ph: 250-706-4706 www.most-wanted.ca

• READY-MIX CONCRETE • PUMP TRUCKS • • FORM RENTALS • CONCRETE BLOCKS • • CRUSHED AGGREGATE PRODUCTS •

TATTON STATION ROAD, 100 MILE HOUSE

Call me for print, online and flyer advertising!

Located on Industrial Flats Rd. corner of HWY. 97 & 24

Say yes and change a child’s life today.

• Safe & Secure • Fully Fenced • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x30 • Outside Storage • 7 days/week keypad gate access • Monitored and Alarmed

Are you puppy training, moving, starting a ﬁre, etc?

ADVERTISE HERE

Phone: 250-395-2219

Fax: 250-395-3939 martina@100milefreepress.net

Martina Dopf Consultation in English/German

#3 - 536 Horse Lake Rd. Uptown Plaza, 100 Mile House

PAPER BUNDLES are the perfect thing!

www.bcchf.ca

Available at our ofﬁce.

PH: 250-395-2512 info@caribooss.com

and get results! Read weekly by over 12,000 of your potential customers. Just give us a call at

250-395-2219 Fax: 250-395-3939

Chris Nickless

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, December 31, 2015

www.100milefreepress.net

Barkerville: a magical place to visit Happy New Year!

SERVING THE 100 MILE HOUSE AREA

the winter-time magic of western North America’s largest heritage attraction. This year’s OldFashioned Victorian Christmas event broke an 18-year attendance record that was set in December 1997. Admission to Barkerville’s annual holiday event was by donation, either a monetary gift or a nonperishable food item, for the Wells Legion holiday hamper program.

mber 31, 2015

Legal

Tenders

Board of Education of0) 395-2219 5 Phone:No. (2 School District 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

PRESS

0 C X0No.X 270X(Cariboo-Chilcotin) The Board of Education of School has declared X, BDistrict XXX multiple properties as surplus and is offering them for sale. Instructions on how to place a bid and further detailsFon : property can be found on the School District axeach website: www.sd27.bc.ca. 19

Site Know As

CIVIC: Fax:

Buffalo Creek .net ssSchool re p e fre

mile

Deka Lake (Teacherage Site)

(250) 395-22 Location 939 (250) 395-3 5282 Canim-Hendrix Road,

Phone:

100 Mile House, BC

CIVIC: 4084 Mahood Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, BCserts: of In

$85,000 1

Lot A, West Fraser Rd., Williams Lake, BC

$30,000

010 CIVIC:

/21/2 ate: Glencoe04 End D(Old Soda Creek Rd)

Min Bid $120,000

Nb.

Kwaleen Elementary School

CIVIC: 1727 South Lakeside Drive,

$270,000

Poplar Grove

CIVIC: Lot.0 10 Chezacut Rd., Redstone, BC

$30,000

Balance:

Sharpe Lake

Taxes:

Williams Lake, BC

CIVIC: Lot 1 Sharpe Lake Rd., Page 700Mile House, BC $0.0

1 1 of $35,000

Bid Deadline: 18 January 2016, 12:00 pm. For full details: W: www.sd27.bc.ca P: 250.398.3833 E: sectreas@sd27.bc.ca School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), 350 N. 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC

PICTURE THIS Great Classy Deal!

Sell Your Vehicle in The Free Press Classifieds

WEEKS FOR $

LF TON 1999 GMC HAEED 4X4 5 SP

e l p m

ition, Excellent cond seats, er low kms, leath CD player, s, power window, no rust! new paint

2,000.00 obo

phone #

Charge by phone

1 col x 2” Display Classified Ad with Photo For 4 weeks for $50.00 plus GST

.00

Just bring in your picture

Private Party ads only (non-commercial) under Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Vans, ATVs, Snowmobiles, etc. One (1) item per advertisement please. All advertisements must be prepaid. Private party only. No refunds.

250-395-2219

classifieds@100milefreepress.net

More than 30 bankers boxes – nearly 1,200 pounds – of donated non-perishable foodstuffs were collected over the three days; almost a pound of food per visitor. Just days before the Old-Fashioned Victorian Christmas event took place, violent gusts of wind downed a 100-foot-plus spruce tree in a century-old section of the Barkerville Cemetery The huge tree collapsed onto the cemetery’s hallowed www.100milefreepress.net ground B5 and managed to miss at least a dozen densely situated headboards. Carleigh Drew photos Other than some slight damage to the picket Barkerville’s St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in the Barkerville Historic Town & fence and short staircase Park is a favourite stopping place for visitors. surrounding the tree, not $ a single graveHERE marker ly couldn’t have asked generous donations this time of year,” ADVERTISE FOR ONLY 42.04 PER WEEK (PLUS GST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT was damaged. for better weather this made by our guests to says Carleigh Drew, “Other than our now past weekend; there was the Wells Legion ham- Barkerville’s marketing, PACKING infamous windstorm a sunshine, snow, per program means products and activities SUPP smiles IES AVAILALB few days prior, we real- all around … andLEthe so much to so many officer.

Professional Services