$1.30 ST
Includes G
STUDENTS GET HANDS ON LEARNING B1 February 11, 2016
Two Sections, 36 pages
100milefreepress.net
PARADE TO THE POST
LOCAL VETS RECEIVE QUILTS OF VALOUR A15
PEEWEE TEAMS IN THE POST SEASON A21
INSIDE
opinion A8 letters A9 entertainment A14 sports A19 community B1 classifieds B5
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
Daryl Bell photo
The parade to the post for the Interlakes Economic Association’s 2016 Outhouse Races was a colourful affair. Some 700 spectators showed up to take in the events that saw 12 homemade outhouses vying for the glory of being number 1 at the Interlakes Business Centre on Feb. 7
Water System vote on Feb. 27 More information available at public meeting on Feb. 15
The information the Cariboo Regional District was waiting for last month has been received, and on Jan. 27, the CRD announced it was going forward with the 108 Mile Ranch Water System Upgrade assent vote (referendum) on Feb. 27. The general voting day takes place at the 108 Mile Community Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The CRD was hoping to have the referendum in January, but Area G Director Al Richmond says regional district staff was waiting for some reports to come in, but it already knows the new well is more productive than the other wells. Staff was waiting for some drilling tests to come back because the drilling crew got delayed in starting.
With that information in hand, the regional district is ready to proceed with a public meeting and open house session at the 108 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. At this session, residents will be able to learn more about the proposal in order to help them make an informed decision at the polls. Richmond says a hydrogeologist from Kala Geosciences Ltd. (Kala), which did the study on the 108 Mile Ranch Water System, will be at the meeting to answer questions and provide information. The Area G director says upgrades are needed to address high concentrations of manganese, and develop an alternative ground-water supply to help reduce lake level declines.
108 Mile Ranch resident Jim Gellein will likely have some questions at the Feb. 15 public meeting. He is on record as saying the new well, water main and treatment plant are an unnecessary expense for taxpayers. (See his letter to the editor on page A9 of this edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press.) Two-thirds funding has been secured from the Small Communities Fund, and the other one-third will need to be borrowed. The referendum question will ask qualified electors in the 108 Mile Water System Service Area if they are in favour of the CRD borrowing up to $2 million to construct a new well, water main and water treatment at the 108 Mile Water System?
The CRD’s breakdown of use fees and taxation are as follows: • User Fee: current cost - $220; new cost - $284 for an increase of $64 • Parcel Tax – current - $135; new - $250 (for 15 years) for an increase of $115 • Combined User Fee and Parcel Tax: current - $355; new - $534 for an increase of $179 • Extra cost per month will be $14.92 Advance polls will be held at South Cariboo Recreation Centre in 100 Mile House on Feb. 17, and at the 108 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 22. Advance polling stations and general voting day polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A2
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Gaming grants help local groups
Funding support: from ‘off the grid’ to Lone Butte Rocks Barbara Roden Free Press
Three local groups have benefited from recently-announced grants from the provincial Community Gaming Grants program. The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre received $11,000, while the Lone Butte, Horse Lake Community Association received $10,000, and the Educo Adventure School received $72,000. Stephanie Gobin, executive director of Educo Adventure School, says she’s very pleased with the grant. “We were expecting more like $60,000, as in past years, but this year we set our sights high.” The money will help fund two programs: the School and Community Group program, and the Summer program. The former, which runs in May, June and September, welcomes school and community groups to Educo’s “off the grid” site west of 100 Mile House, while the latter invites youth from around the province and the world to connect with nature and disconnect from the digital world for periods lasting from five to 14 days. “The funds are used to defray the cost of the programs,” Gobin says, adding that in 2015, some 30 students, the majority of them from the Cariboo-Chilcotin region, participated at reduced, or no, cost. “The funding allows us to support our local community.” Mary Carter, treasurer of the Lone Butte,
Horse Lake Community Association (LBHLCA), says the funding will help support several initiatives.
“Lone Butte Rocks, now in its eighth year, provides free entertainment for the whole family,” she
says, adding this year’s event is scheduled for July 9. The funds will also support the annu-
al Easter egg hunt and the Christmas dinner, which has Santa Claus appear with gifts; 120 tickets for the event
are given away at no charge. Carter is also pleased that the funding will allow the LBHLCA to
do some upgrades. “We’ll be able to replace the picnic tables at the community hall.”
Win for your Sweetheart t n e m t a e r t a p s ” ce
Enter to win a:
n e g l u d n s I c i e t t e i h t h s “W pts Ae e c n o C l by Sou
Valued at $149
Aesthetics
This indulgent treatment includes: Relaxation and Hot Stone massage, Acupressure and Facial Techniques Enter between Feb. 4 and 12 at these participating merchants
Pre-Order your Roses for
FREE in-town delivery to your sweetheart on
Friday, February 12 Open Sunday, February 14 10:00am - 2:00pm in-store specials
Exquisite Florals & Gifts
250-395-1263
Birch Ave., across from CIBC, 100 Mile House
our y t a Tre theart e Swe
~ Valentine’s Special ~ Experience 60 minutes of the classic European method of facial featuring Eminence Organic Skincare
to something special from
European Facial
• Flowers • Chocolates • Cards
on sale for 15% off
$75
reg. $88
Open 7am - 10pm CARIBOO MALL • 250-395-4952
Valentiniae’lss
Spec
All Jewellery All Cosmetic Bags Papa Fashions Clothing Fashion Purses Selected
20% off 25% off 50% off 30% off
Perfume Sale!
4765 Chilcotin Cres. 108 Mile Ranch 250-791-1972 • soulcon@telus.net
Aesthetics
Pre-order your custom Valentine’s package and have it delivered the week of February 9th - 14th
February 9th - 14th
Romance Packages
Danie s Chocolal’te available s here
$120 plus tax & delivery
Valentine’s Day Packages starting from $10 + tax
* in-town delivery
Open Sunday February 14th 10am-5pm
Selected fragrances ® Flowers ~ Décor ~ Design
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
250-395-2921 • Cariboo Mall, Hwy 97, 100 Mile House
250.395.2176 Cariboo Mall ~ Next to the Bicycle Tree Eatery 100 Mile House
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
A3
FAST bytes HELP PREVENT CRIME
Submitted photo
A historic signing ceremony saw North Shuswap chiefs sign incremental treaty agreements in Williams Lake on Feb. 5. Posing for the event were back row: Chris Wycotte, T’exelc treaty manager, left, Mark Lofthouse, BC chief negotiator and Gordon Keener, Xats’ull treaty manager; front row: T’exelc Chief Anne Louie, left, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem Chief Patrick Harry, John Rustad, B.C. Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Xats’ull Chief Donna Dixon and Tsq’escen’ Chief Michael Archie.
Deals made ahead of treaty vote Chief Archie: incremental agreements are a ‘stepping stone’ for building trust
Gaven Crites Free Press
F
irst Nations in the Cariboo region are close to reclaiming historical territory after coming to land-transfer agreements with the provincial government ahead of a Feb. 11 vote on ongoing treaty negotiations. The Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ) represents four First Nations, including the Canim Lake Band, whose eligible members are voting today (Feb. 11) on a treaty Agreement-in-Principle being negotiated with British Columbia and Canada. On Feb. 5, the parties released a statement on their “incremental treaty agreements” that could potentially see the transfer of up to 3,760 hectares of Crown land to Tsq’escen’ First Nation (Canim Lake), Stswecem’c/ Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe/Dog Creek), Xat’sūll First Nation (Soda Creek) and T’exelc First Nation (Williams Lake), in advance of a final treaty. The land-transfer agreements are seen as a symbol of “goodwill” as negotiations proceed into the final stages. The transfers are set to take place in two phases. Phase 1 would begin after a successful ratification of the treaty Agreement-in-Principle and phase 2 would begin after a Final Agreement is concluded. Canim Lake is set to receive 105.4 ha in two parcels after phase 1 and 648 ha in two parcels after phase 2. According to the Ministry
of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, the incremental treaty agreements also include funding for construction of fencing to address the interests of cattle ranchers affected. They are said to provide treatyrelated benefits in advance of Final Agreements, which will likely take many more years to negotiate. “We are pleased that British Columbia has recognized the many years of hard work and dedication that our people have put into a future of self-determination, going back over 100 years, and more recently since we entered the modern treaty process in 1993,” says Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie, who
adds the incremental agreements are a “stepping stone” for building trust. “This commitment gives us hope for our future by creating incentives to reach milestones and provide increased assurance over our lands, economic development and resources. We owe a debt of gratitude to our Canim Lake elders who began the process, and today honour those who have since passed on.” John Rustad, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, says he believes the agreements will help create jobs and economic opportunities for both First Nations and surrounding communities. “Incremental treaty agreements
are made-in-B.C. innovations, and one of the many ways B.C. is partnering with First Nations to advance reconciliation, and economic and social development.” The treaty negotiations with the federal and provincial governments cover a wide range of territory, governance and resources issues, and are considered a path toward greater self-determination for First Nations. Close to 600 of the NStQ’s 2,500 members are eligible to vote in the Feb. 11 referendum. The referendum will decide whether negotiators continue into the Stage 5 of the six-stage BC Treaty Process, which was started more than 20 years ago.
Less waste going to landfill
Barbara Roden Free Press
Changes to the Solid Waste Management (SWM) plan are “starting to have a big impact,” says District of 100 Mile Councillor Dave Mingo. Mingo, who was the District’s representative on the most recent SWM Review Committee, says the biggest impact has been a significant decrease in municipal solid waste. He adds residents are recycling and composting more. The three transfer stations where waste gets picked up and taken to 100 Mile House – in Lone Butte,
Lac la Hache and Forest Grove – have also seen reductions due to recycling and composting, Mingo says, adding the bins Dave there are now Mingo being tamped down before they’re emptied, which means more in each truckload. “The trucks are making 1,700 fewer trips per year, which saves 80,000 litres of diesel fuel. We’re definitely doing a much better job.” These decreases have been slightly offset by an increase in
demolition land clearing (DLC) materials, as homeowners, developers, and businesses tear down or renovate buildings. “DLC is a good sign of a thriving economy.” Mingo says a pilot project involving centralized composting will begin at the Williams Lake transfer station this year, and will expand to the north and south Cariboo if it works. There will also be another round of backyard composters available through the Cariboo Regional District at a reduced price. “We had a ‘how are we doing’ meeting in January,” says Mingo of the review committee. “I think it’s working quite well.”
Citizens on Patrol is actively seeking volunteers to serve as extra “eyes and ears” for the 100 Mile House RCMP. The Citizens on Patrol is working hard to keep local businesses safe and damage free. Contact Dave at 100milecop@ gmail.com to volunteer as little as two to four hours a month. Training and support is provided. To report a crime in progress or if you have any tips on suspicious activity, call the anonymous line –Crime Stoppers – at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
JOBLESS RATE INCREASE Unemployment rates were higher in the Cariboo last month compared to January last year. According to StatsCanada, the jobless rate was 7.9 per cent last month, up from five per cent in January 2015. The 7.9 per cent was the same as the unemployment levels in June and July 2015. Canada’s unemployment rate is 7.2 per cent – up from 7.1 per cent in January 2015.
EXPORTS LOOKING GOOD On Jan. 11, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Minister of International Trade Chrystia Freeland announced the Ukraine has approved beef and pork exports from any Canadian federally registered establishment that meets certification requirements. Following a successful inspection last September by Ukrainian authorities, 15 additional Canadian beef and pork establishments are now eligible to export, bringing the current total to 27.
A4
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Community waiting for answers from school district
Ken Alexander Free Press
Bridge Lake and area residents are starting to rally against the potential closure of the Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES). Last month, School District 27 (SD27) trustees decided to start a 90-day publicconsultation process for the potential closure of BLES at the end of the current school year. The decision was made at their Jan. 26 school board meeting. However, the school board didn’t notify the parents or community members the potential closure was up for discussion. Last week, BLES Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) chair Piri DeVries said she was very disappointed about the way SD27 handled the decisionmaking process. “We didn’t hear anything about it until it was a done deal and they gave us one day’s notice to come to a meeting at the school to talk about.” DeVries added she was away from the community and the other parents weren’t able to meet with the SD27 representatives either. On Jan. 28, school board chair Tanya Guenther noted that since 2013, school trustees have closed four schools due to districtwide school enrolment capacity and budgetconstraint issues, and one due to damage caused by flooding. In considering the potential closure, the board stated it considered the following factors: • Enrolment There were 27 students in 2013/14; 20 students in 2014/15; six students in 2015/16, and there are 13 eligible students in the Bridge Lake School catchment area. • Budget Ministry grants for rural schools and assists school boards by providing extra financial
support for lower enrolments. Schools with an enrolment between nine and 110 students receive $162,400, but when the enrolment declines to eight or fewer, the Ministry grant is reduced to $77,325, which is less than 50 per cent. • Proximity to another school Bridge Lake Elementary School is 38
kilometres away from Horse Lake Elementary School (HLES). Last week, Interlakes Economic Association president Dianne Lawson sent a letter to Guenther with a number of questions, but with a high priority on the top 4: • What is the total number of students who attend HLES who are out of the catchment area and what catchment areas are the
children from? • How many children has Stats Canada provided for the number of children under the age of five in the BLES catchment area? • How many of the children in the BLES catchment area already have to travel more than 15 kilometres to BLES, and how many and what would their total travelling time be to HLES if the board decides to
100 MILE HOUSE
close BLES? • What does the Ministry of Education/ school board consider as the maximum number of kilometres for children to have to travel under the age of nine? Guenther replied that she would ask SD27 staff “to provide a response to the questions you [Dianne Lawson] have submitted.”
Large Canadian Classic with a large 2-topping pizza of your choice
$35.95
onlY New ecials ily p S h c n Lu Da
location FiRSt & BiRcH 250-395-1115 new
Continued on A5
SKIING FOR FREE ON FAMILY DAY
® ™ Trademarks of Certmark Holdings Co. Ltd., used under license by Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, Registered Charity# 11893 4371 RR0001
Join Anytime Beginners’ Classes Beginners’ Classes Starts Tuesday February 23 Monday: Tuesday:
10:00 - 11:30 am
7:00-9:00 pm / starts Oct 5th / Lone Butte Community Hall
Creekside Seniors’ Activity Centre
10:00-11:30 am / starts Oct 6th / Creekside Seniors’ Activity Centre
Tuesday:
1:00 - 2:30 pm
1:00-2:30 pm / starts Oct 6th / 108 Ranch Community Hall
108 Ranch Community Hall
Health Recovery Class Health Recovery Class
Thursday:
10:30-11:30 am / starts Oct 8th / Creekside Seniors’ Activity Centre
Thursday: 10:30-11:30 —————am starts Feb. 25 Creekside Seniors’ Activity Centre
Lone Butte Community Hall — 5994 Highway 24, Lone Butte Creekside Seniors’ Activity Centre — 501 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House
® Taoist Tai108 ChiRanch artsCommunity is a moving meditation designed to promote wellHall — 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch being for people of all ages and all abilities. Participants testify how Taoist Tai Chi ® arts is a moving meditation designed to promote well-being for people of all practiceParticipants has provided deephow relaxation, improved their strength ages and their all abilities. testify their practice has provided deep relaxation, improved their strength & balance andspirits. lifted their Feel balanced, comfortable and & balance and lifted their Feel spirits. balanced, comfortable and have fun as you learn and practice with a supportive group. have fun as you learn and practice with a supportive group.
Ph: 250-706-8222 100milehouse@taoist.org Ph: 250-706-8222 100milehouse@taoist.org
Ken Alexander photo
The Kalmokoff family took advantage of some free skiing at the 100 Mile Nordics’ 99 Mile Ski Trails on Feb. 8. John Kalmokoff, left, Evan Kalmokoff, Max Kalmokoff and Pam Friesen stopped briefly before heading out for a cross-country ski on Family Day.
Special Features Dance Classes in this week’s
Financial Focus Resolve to make the most of your RRSP
Income Tax Bookkeeping
Is saving more for retirement on your in a wide variety of investments, with list of resolutions? Perhaps it’s up there mutual funds in particular being well with “getting more exercise” – and is suited for retirement savings. Mutual funds offer a diversified portfolio within just as appealing. a single investment and can meet a wide We all know that saving is important. variety of investment objectives. And we all know that it’s tough to do. This is especially true if you won’t A qualified financial adviser can help be retiring for many years, and other you develop a savings plan and choose financial goals and day-to-day expenses the appropriate investments. In addition, are taking priority. However, the sooner he or she can help you explore strategies you start a disciplined savings plan, the that can fuel the growth in your RRSP and generate retirement savings over the bigger the payoff. One of the best ways to save continues to long term. be the registered retirement savings plan Consider, for example, the spousal RRSP. In this case, the higher-income spouse (RRSP). Here’s why: contributes to an RRSP in the name of • The power of compounding works the other spouse. The higher-income for you. Even small investments can partner receives the tax deduction for the grow into significant amounts over the contribution. However, any withdrawals long term. This is especially true with by the lower-income spouse are taxed RRSPs, as any income and investment in that person’s name. The result is that the couple will pay less tax overall in capital grows without being taxed. • You save on taxes now. When you retirement. make an RRSP contribution, you can Another option to consider is borrowing deduct the amount, subject to your annual to make an RRSP contribution. This deduction limit, from your income when strategy allows you to maximize your filing your personal tax return. It’s likely contribution and is an especially good that you will receive a tax deduction at idea if you use the tax savings to pay off a higher tax rate today in your income- the loan. While the interest on the loan is generating years, and then will report the not tax-deductible, this strategy can give withdrawal as income in retirement, at a a nice boost to your savings. Canadians also have a choice of other taxlower tax rate. • You can use your RRSP for other advantaged savings vehicles, including things. A savings plan can be used tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) and for goals other than retirement. For Registered Education Savings Plans example, you are allowed to make tax- (RESPs). However, the RRSP remains one free withdrawals from your RRSP to buy of the most tax-efficient savings plans a house. You can also use RRSP funds to available to Canadians saving for their finance full-time training or other studies. retirement years. Make the most of it! This article is provided by CI Investments However, any withdrawals made under these two programs must be paid back Inc. as a general source of information and should not be considered personal investment over time. • You have a wide choice of advice or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell investments. An RRSP can be invested securities.
Payroll | GST Accounting and Small Business Consulting Serving 100 Mile since 1981.
E. Louise Emerson Ltd. Chartered Professional Accountant
lemerson@shaw.ca | 250.395.3826 Box 1541, #1 - 105 Dogwood Ave. 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
YOUR HOME & MORTGAGE
You may be closer to buying a home than you think. I can help you determine if you’re ready to buy, or give you some tips on how to get ready.
Canada’s Mortgage Experts™ Deanna Guimond, AMP InvIS - THe GuIMond GrouP deannaguimond@invis.ca
#4 - 215 Fourth St., 100 Mile House 250-395-1912 OAC, E&OE
Two ways to save Investing in RRSPs and TFSAs lets you keep more of your money
YCLE LIFE FINANCIAL
YOUR RETIREMENT. YOUR TERMS. WHAT A CONCEPT.
Just another healthy financial tip brought to you by Williams Lake and District Credit Union.
Call today for your customized retirement plan.
We are specialists in the following: • COMPANY PENSION PACKAGES • SEVERANCE PACKAGES • RRSPs, RRIFs, & RESPs • MUTUAL FUNDS • GICs • LIFE, DISABILITY & MORTGAGE INSURANCE
Come speak with us to learn more. 100 Mile House | T 250.395.4094 www.wldcu.com
Call today for an appointment Dan,
Jewel,
Judy,
Chrissy,
Apryl
You’re probably just a few steps away from turning the key to your very own front door!
Please contact me anytime for more information.
& Dave
250-395-2900
385 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House For your convenience, we are available after office hours. Insurance products provided through multiple insurance carriers.
Health & Fitness Manual Lymphatic Drainage Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. The lymph system depends on intrinsic contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymph vessels (peristalsis) and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then beyond the lymph nodes to the lymph ducts which return lymph to the cardiovascular system. Manual lymph drainage uses a specific amount of pressure (less than 9 ounces per square inch or about 4 kPa) and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate lymph flow. Manual lymphatic drainage was pioneered by Danish Drs. Emil Vodder and Estrid Vodder in the 1930s for the treatment of chronic sinusitis and other immune disorders. While working on the French Rivera treating patients with chronic colds, the Vodders noticed these patients had swollen lymph nodes. In the 1930s, it was considered taboo to tamper with the lymphatic system due to the medical profession’s poor understanding of this system. The Vodders were not deterred by this and, in 1932, began to study the lymph system, developing light, rhythmic hand movements to promote lymph movement. In 1936, they introduced this technique in
Paris, France, and and further studies after World War are needed. A 2009 meta II, they returned to Copenhagen analysis of studies to teach other in the area of sports and practitioners to use medicine
Rainer’s Health House
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
4927 Gloinnzun dr., 108 Mile ranch • Ph: 250-791-5663
! !
100 Mile Chiropractic and Massage
! !
Health and wellness naturally
Andrew Hatch D.C.
! Office: 250-395-8820 ! ahatch@100milechiro.com 7 - 95B Highway 97
www.100milechiro.com
Gaven Crites photo
Rainer Meyer, a European trained and certified therapist, runs his Health House from his home office in 108 Mile Ranch.
this therapy. MLD is now recognized as a primary tool in lymphedema management. Therapists can today receive certification through special classes conducted by various organizations specializing in MLD, or through a complete lymphedema t r e a t m e n t certification course. Scientific studies show mixed results regarding the efficacy of the method in treating lymphedema
100 Mile House, BC
FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH Integrative Care Offers Heart-Health Help!
FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH
rehabilitation showed l Integrative Care Offers Heart-Health Help! best evidence of Mea Integrative Care Offers Weight Loss g effectiveness for Help l nnin Heart-Health y! Heart-Health Loss Help! Pla eIntegrative manual lymphatic Mea Weight Eas Care OffersWeight Loss & ning ! drainage treatment PlanMad Meal & Easy Healthy Eating & to “enzyme serum Made Healthy Eating Healthy Eating Planning levels associated Programs Programs Programs with acute skeletal Made Easy! muscle cell damage Take your as well as reduction Health to Heart of edema [swelling] BooK TodAY around broken bones.” FEBRUARY Supplement Specials! Take your Health to Heart! Lymphatic Drainage Come check it Health out! to Heart! Take your has proven to be BOOK TODAY BOOK TODAY beneficiary after every single surgery Profesional Nutrition & Health Services: to avoid edemas.
l Mea g nin Plan e Easy! Mad
Article provided by Rainer Meyer, Rainer’s Health House
February is a great time to cleanse! We have a full line of cleansing systems from
Weight Loss & Healthy Eating NEW ROADS NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING Programs A lways B etter O ptions
Linda Jefferson (rnCP/CHCP) #110 - 475 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House 250-706-9662 • newroadsnutrition@shaw.ca
FIT nee SSe an
W T IT, LIV IT, B IT. Nordictrack® E6.7 Elliptical
First Cleanse for gentle cleansing CleanseSmart for a longer cleanse Candigone for yeast cleansing Smokers Cleanse for helping to quit smoking.
Take your Health to Heart! Check out our BOOKSALE TODAY PRICES on all
FITneSS EQUIPMenT
Let Us Help You.
Financial Focus “Your money…your future.” Expert advise on mortgages, RRSPs, GICs and more See page A25
Health & Fitness
See what our town has to offer to help you get fit and healthy see page A22
Uptown Plaza, Horse Lake Rd. 100 Mile House
104 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House
250-395-2261
250-395-4081
OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 10:00am -2:00pm
with Barry Coulter
37 years of teaching British Columbians to dance! ~ ~ Tap ~ z z ~ ~ Ja atre l The a c i s ~ ~ Mu allroom ~B in ~ ~ Lat
Children’s classes and teens starting from 6 years of age 6-8 Years 9-11 Years 12 & over
To register for classes and more information call 250-395-4443, Room 108. Classes will run in 8 week sessions. 1 hour classes - $100 per student.
Win for your Sweetheart Valentine’s Day is Sunday, Feb. 14 Shop at these participating businesses and enter for a chance to win a luxurious Spa Package from Soul Concepts Aesthetics
• Pharmasave • Exquisite Florals • Rustic Elements • Safeway • Soul Concepts Aesthetics Sponsored by…
Wedding Magazine
Available now at the 100 Mile House Free Press office and select local businesses.
PHOTOCOPIES!
Available at the
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
New official community plan coming
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has launched a process to update the Official Community Plan (OCP) for the South Cariboo area. The existing OCP
was adopted in 1996 and many changes have taken place over the past 20 years. This guiding document will be updated to align community values, aspirations and perspectives for growth
within the South Cariboo. Some of the issues the updated OCP will address include economic development, agriculture policy, shore land management prac-
tices, environmental protection and climate change. The OCP area includes 108 Mile Ranch and 93-97 Mile areas Electoral Area G, Gateway/Buffalo Creek,
Residents want answers
From A4
In the SD27 statement on Jan. 28, the school board chair said: “It is disappointing to now be faced with considering the closure of the Bridge Lake Elementary School due to declining enrolment. We understand this may have a major impact to the community of Bridge Lake.” The fact that the school is the “meeting centre” for the community weighs heavily on the area
residents and they worry about what will happen if SD27 closes the school in June. Lawson also addressed this issue with a number of questions: • Who would pay for the “moth ball” costs of BLES if it was to close? • What does the school board plan on doing with the school? • How will this closure effect public access to the building by the residents of the community? • What will happen with the
CRD Library at the school? The school PAC and other community groups are having a meeting tomorrow night (Feb. 12) and they will be talking about finding ways to keep the school open. Lawson said the community still has a lot of questions that need to be answered. As of Feb. 9, the school board staff had not responded to the top 4 questions needed for Friday night’s community meeting at 6 p.m.
Forest Grove, Ruth Lake and Canim Lake in Electoral Area H and Lone Butte and Horse Lake in Electoral Area L. The CRD will be hosting open house meetings: • Today (Feb. 11), 2-4:30 p.m., Forest Grove Community Hall • Today, (Feb. 11), 6-8 p.m., 108 Mile Community Hall • Tomorrow, Feb. 12, 2-4:30 p.m., Lone Butte Community Hall
These sessions will be a great opportunity to learn about this important project and help make sure your voice is heard,” says CRD chair Al Richmond. “Community support is critical to the success of an OCP and we want to ensure residents are provided with opportunities to contribute to this OCP review process.” An advisory committee of residents from
A5
the South Cariboo, representing a diversity of backgrounds and offering a wealth of experience, will be assisting the CRD. For more information about the South Cariboo Area OCP review process, visit the CRD online at www. cariboord.ca or contact the CRD’S manager of development services at 1-800-665-1636 or e-mail kmoores@cariboord.ca.
Public Advisory Notice Cariboo Region Lake Aerators
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF), under contract to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, advises that commencing in December lake aerators will be in operation on: • Irish Lake
• Skulow Lake
• Simon Lake
• Dewar Lake
The purpose of the lake aeration program is to minimize fish mortality associated with reduced oxygen levels during the winter months on lakes at high risk. During periods of operation, the aerator units will create areas of open water and weak ice. The BCCF would like to remind residents to stay away from safety fencing placed around the aerators.
LOCAL FAN WINS BIG
Please direct questions or comments regarding aerator operation to: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Williams Lake (Cariboo) 400 - 640 Borland St. Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T1 Telephone: 250-398-4530 Facsimile: 250-398-4214
Feel the Love
Come in and browse the store where you can enter to win a giant cuddly Teddy Bear for your Sweetheart
Ken Alexander photo
KY 7
Horse Lake resident Lori Brodie was pretty excited when she won $7,000 for having her name drawn first in the 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club Cash Lottery at the Wranglers home game on Jan. 30. The second prize ($2,000) went to Zach Romano of Vancouver and Roberta DeCoffe of 100 Mile House won $1,000 for third prize.
Discover the new BON BON Collection by Le Creuset
BUSINESS FOR SALE (Time to retire) Contact Jean for more information
Jean’s Place
You’ll never know what you’ll find. Your CONSIGNMENT Specialists! 250-395-3389 • 330 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House
20
JEANS & HOODIES
Winner will be announced February 13th
www.ourkitchencorner.ca
Our Kitchen Corner Mon. - Sat. 9:30am - 5:30pm • Sun. 11:00am - 3:00pm #2 - 355 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House • 778-482-COOK
A6
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Mines get break on hydro bills
Barnett: mining is the economic lifeblood of many communities Gaven Crites Free Press
Mine workers and their families in the Cariboo are among those expected to benefit from a government program giving mining companies temporary relief on their hydro bills, as the slumping industry trudges through a prolonged period of economic stagnation due to low commodity prices. Eight metal mines and five coal mines operating in the province
employ approximately 7,500 workers, including 600 in the Cariboo. “Rural communities across British Columbia depend on the high-paying jobs that their mines provide residents,” says Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, in a Feb. 5 news release. “We are in the midst of a challenging time for the sector and this will provide some temporary support to help the mines stay open as long as possible, hopefully until commodity prices bounce back.” The five-year program delivered by BC Hydro will see companies operating metal and coal mines in B.C. able to defer a portion of their electricity payments. The amount any mine will be allowed to defer is capped at the equiva-
lent of up to 75 per cent tant measure that will of its electricity costs help keep mines open over two years of the and support an industry program. that provides The mines over 30,000 are expectdirect and indied to repay rect jobs for the amounts people in this deferred, plus province.” interest, as comSays Cariboomodity prices Chilcotin MLA recover. Donna Barnett: Donna Barnett It “offers “... I think it’s immediate and important to meaningful relief,” says remember that mining Mining Association of provides thousands of B.C. president Karina families with good paying Brino. “This is an impor- jobs. This industry is
Janet’s senior services Licensed care aide offering heLp with: • Home Support • meal preparationS • perSonal Care • reSpite Care • Driving to: appointmentS & SHopping
For more information call
250-706-2248
Property sales rose in 2015
The “hot” housing market in the Lower Mainland has benefitted 100 Mile House, as an influx of recreational property buyers are looking north to purchase vacation homes, according to realtors working in British Columbia’s northern regions. The number of sales and the average sale prices were up in the District of 100 Mile House through 2015, according to a Jan. 7 news release by the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BC Northern), an association of more
than 360 members. A total of 384 properties worth $88.3 million sold through its members last year, compared with 345 properties worth $71.6 million in 2014. The 114 single family homes that sold in 2015 had a median value of $220,500. At the end of December, there were 465 properties of all types available for sale in the 100 Mile House area, down from the 542 properties at the end of 2014.
250-398-9800
1138 Lakeview Cres. Williams Lake
Ernie West
across from Tim Hortons, Next to Ramada/OV
Denturist
TRUCK & TRAILER RENTALS Moving Boxes and Supplies
(Dollies, Tape, Ties, Straps and More)
Rentals & Sales
COUNTRY
TIRE SERVICE
1 Stop for your moving & storage solutions. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SERVING THE SOUTH CARIBOO
250-395-3470 • 614 Exeter Road, 100 Mile House
the economic lifeblood of many communities in this province.” Gibraltar mine manager Richard Tremblay says Gibraltar, a major employer in the Cariboo, spends close to $1 million every day to operate. “Most of which goes
directly into the local economy and this flexibility from government will help us continue to operate.” According to the ministry, mines will be encouraged to borrow funds from other sources before deferring a portion of their power bills.
“Companies with relatively lower levels of debt will pay an interest rate of 12 per cent. Others will be charged the interest rate that BC Hydro currently charges to accounts over 30 days – prime plus five per cent, or about eight per cent annually.”
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING
The average lawyer could probably become a decent nurse or heavy duty mechanic - with the right training and a bit of experience. Hopefully, most lawyers know that they need the training in order to change occupations. When we talk about lawyers changing occupations, we can then think about the other side of that coin - the self-represented litigant - or, as many judges and lawyers might describe the situation: “the problem of the selfrepresented litigant.” This problem has many angles to it. There is the fact that many people feel that they cannot afford legal representation. There is the fact that many self-represented litigants cause problems for themselves because they have only a “little knowledge.” (On the other hand, some of them do an excellent job.) There is the fact that the average self-represented litigant “consumes” more court time and court resources than do litigants who are represented by lawyers. One rarely hears complaints about how complicated medicine is - or how complicated heavy machinery is. The complications are just a part of reality which we accept. On the other hand, people will complain about how complicated the law is – when, in reality, it is the complicated lives we lead which make the law complicated. People are complicated. Just ask anyone who’s been in any kind of a relationship. People sometimes think that litigants who are represented by lawyers have an unfair advantage. Yet, it would be strange to find that someone who is being guided by an expert would not have an advantage. In British Columbia, our lawyers go to law school for three years and do a form of internship (called “articling”) for the better part of another year. It is the training which allows the lawyer who goes to court to know what the judge wants to hear. There is a saying amongst lawyers that when one goes to court, one should “be prepared, be brief and be gone.” It is their education which allows lawyers to prepare appropriately and say only what needs to be said. Usually, the self-represented litigant tends to say too much about what is not important and too little about what is important. Self-representation is a problem and it is important to our justice system that we find a solution. Article written by Centennial Law Corp. (Douglas E. Dent)
Proudly Providing Legal Services to the Cariboo. DOUGLAS E. DENT BURDICK W. SMITH* STEPHANIE KAPPEI
CENTENNIAL LAW
Wir sprechen deutsch • Nous parlons français
*Associate Counsel
BELOW THE BELT SUPPORT GROUP IS HERE TO LISTEN
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
If you have been diagnosed with or suffer from… r er ancer ectal Canc ticulitis ular Cance er Cancer C e t a r r d t c i e • Pros • Blad • Div • Colo • Test ins ies rohn’s olitis Non-Hodgk ma m o t s o • •C •O •C Lymph
…and just want to talk to someone?
Reg 250-791-9235
PLEASE CONTACT US:
Martin 250-791-5540
Chris 250-791-6616
Douglas E. Dent
Burdick W. Smith
Stephanie Kappei
Lawyers Douglas E. Dent, Burdick W. Smith and Stephanie Kappei will be pleased to assist you in the following areas: Family Law, Real Estate Purchases, Sales, Mortgages, Easements, Covenants and Subdivisions, Foreclosures, Wills & Estates, Incorporations and Business Law, Court Matters and Criminal Law.
Main Office:
#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
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
Canim Lake Band a finalist
Share the Care Giveaway recognizes important health and wellbeing groups
Personal Injury
ICBC Claims
Property Disputes
Personal Injury Employment Law Claims
Gaven Crites
Construction Litigation
Free Press
The Canim Lake Band didn’t win the $50,000 grand prize, but the local First Nation community did net $5,000 as one of five finalists in a provincewide video storytelling campaign highlighting health and well-being programs. The Pacif ic Blue Cross Health Foundation started the “Share the Care” contest in celebration of its 75th anniversary. The insurance provider chose five finalists from a list of 70 organizations it has funded to help improve health and well-being in British Columbia. The Canim Lake Band was chosen because of its Wellness Program and White Feather Health Centre, which helps ensure the social and holistic wellbeing of its community members by supporting the pursuit of culturally relevant, active, and healthy lifestyles. More than 16,000 British Columbians voted online during the three-week campaign from Nov. 16 to Dec. 6. Each organization was guaranteed
A7
Free Human Rights Consultations
Disability Claims
Rainer Meyer Rainer Meyer Rainer’s Health House Rainer’s250 Health House Phone 791 5663 Phone 250 791 5663 www.apmcanada.com www.apmcanada.com 30+ years in body and 30+ years in body and mind wellness training mind wellness training
FIle photo
The Canim Lake Band received $5,000 as one of five finalists in a province-wide video storytelling campaign highlighting health and well-being programs.
a $5,000 donation for participating. Winners were announced in late January. A $50,000 donation went to the organization with the most votes and $10,000 went to the runner-up. The winner was the Nelson-based West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society, which helps increase access to basic dental care for low-income families. The runner-up was the Burnaby-based Charlford House Society for Women, which provides a recovery home for women ready to move on from their substance addictions. The Vancouver-based Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) and the
n Keep i ith w Touch r You y! nit u m m Co
Va n c o u v e r - b a s e d Streetohome organization were also awarded $5,000 each for participating. “All five organizations that participated play an important role in improving health and well-being in B.C.,” said
Pacific Blue Cross president and CEO Jan K. Grude in a media release. “We are grateful to all of the storytellers for allowing us to share their journeys and to British Columbians for doing their part to share the care.”
Going somewhere warm? Need to see some colour? Lots of Spring Arrivals!
Rainer Meyer Rainer Meyer Rainer’s HealthHouse House Rainer’s Health Phone 250-791-5663 Phone 250 791 5663 www.apmcanada.com www.apmcanada.com 30+ years in body and 30+ years in body and mind wellness training mind wellness training
February February 18, 18, 2016 2016 1:30 1:30 to to 3 3 PM PM AGE-FRIENDLY AGE-FRIENDLY RURAL RURAL BC BC Gathering Gathering Funding support by the District of 100 Mile House, the Cariboo Regional District and the Royal Canadian Legion 260 Cariboo Gaming Regional Funds. District and the Funding support by the District of 100 Mile Branch House, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 260 Gaming Funds.
Maintaining flexibility and strength as we age is crucial to active Maintaining flexibility strength we demonstrate age is crucialwhat to active living. RAINER MEYER and will talk aboutasand YOU living. RAINER MEYER will talk about and demonstrate what can do on a daily basis to maintain your health and wellness.YOU Join can onFREE a daily basis to maintain your Join us fordo this age-friendly gathering andhealth enjoyand lightwellness. refreshments us for this FREE age-friendly gathering and enjoy light refreshments with people interested in making 100 Mile House and area more Fundinginterested support by the District of 100 Mile100 House, the Cariboo Regional andmore the with people inAGE-FRIENDLY! making Mile House andDistrict area Royal Canadian Legion Branch 260 Gaming Funds. AGE-FRIENDLY!
February 18, 2016 1:30 to 3 PM AGE-FRIENDLY RURAL BC Gathering
flexibility strength asHall we–age is crucial tothe active This Maintaining event takes place at theand 108 Community turn off Hwy 97 at 108 This event place at thewill 108 Community HallKm –demonstrate turn offturn Hwy 97at atthe thesign 108 Mallliving. – turntakes right at the school - drive approx. 1/2 and left RAINER MEYER talk about and what YOU Mall – turn right at the school - drive approx. 1/2 Km and turn left at the sign
can do on a daily basis to maintain your health and wellness. Join us for this FREE age-friendly gathering and enjoy light refreshments PLEASE RSVP to Darrel Warman by calling 250-609-0432 or emailing withRSVP people interested in making 100 Mile House andorarea more PLEASE to Darrel Warman by calling 250-609-0432 emailing sc.agefriendly@gmail.com AGE-FRIENDLY! sc.agefriendly@gmail.com This advertisement is sponsored by
A
This event takes place at the 108 Community Hall – turn off Hwy 97 at the 108 Mall – turn right at the school - drive approx. 1/2 Km and turn left at the sign
• Meat • Deli
ALEXANDER
clothing • jewellery • gifts 83H 2nd Ave. S. • 250-392-1161 • alexander41@telus.net
• Bakery • Produce
PLEASE RSVP to Darrel Warman by calling 250-609-0432 or emailing Rural Agency Liquor Store sc.agefriendly@gmail.com
In the 108 Mall Easzee Dr., 108 Mile Ranch 250-791-6699
New Subscriber Referral Coupon
10.
$
00 CASH
or credit to use towards renewing your next subscription
Receive $10 cash or credit towards your next subscription renewal when you successfully refer a friend, co-worker, or family member to purchase a year’s subscription to the 100 Mile Free Press.
Referred by
Phone number Have your referral bring this coupon to our office or give us a call to start their new subscription TODAY! Upon confirmation we will contact YOU to give you your reward.
100milefreepress.net
#3 Uptown Plaza 536 Horse Lake Road, 100 Mile House
250-395-2219
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
A8
www.100milefreepress.net
Perspectives
Publisher Martina Dopf • Editor Ken Alexander
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
Published by Black Press Ltd. #3-536 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0
Jets will be pulled
O
Industry poised for monumental year
B
ritish Columbia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry made unprecedented progress this year. The first final investment decision was made by Pacific NorthWest LNG, marking their commitment to move forward with construction and operation That pledge had two conditions: the first requiring government to finalize a project development agreement with them, which we did. The other outstanding condition – environmental approval by the federal Canada - is scheduled for a decision in 2016. I am confident progress will continue and Pacific NorthWest LNG will finalize its investment in the new year, in addition to other LNG proponents coming forward with their decisions. That could all happen while the expansion of FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG facility continues in Delta, which has already provided $50 million in contract work
to over 100 companies. end to ensure B.C. is globally These are positive competitive and an attractive developments for just place to invest. three of the 20 facilities If just five facilities are now proposed in our built, we know the benefits province. Other exciting are significant, including news included LNG Canada over 100,000 jobs. To date, finalizing the very first industry has invested more substituted environmental than $20 billion to advance assessment in our development. province, keeping The prospects of their proposal on a stronger future track to be one are most evident of B.C.’s most in First Nations promising export communities operations. where access The progress to new skills made in B.C. training and in the last year environmental is remarkable stewardship Rich because these are programs are Coleman challenging times materializing. in the industry, We are inking for reasons beyond our agreements with financial control. Global prices have benefits – both immediate fallen since we launched our and long-term - that are LNG strategy and just as making a difference in companies are considering communities that have making huge investments been on the periphery of – some of the largest in economic development for Canadian history. But far too long. here’s what’s important to Many First Nations are remember: B.C. is in this for leading the charge as well. the long-term. That’s why The Haisla Nation has been we’re taking actions on our active in the Kitimat area
GUEST SHOT
n Feb. 8, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau followed up on another federal election campaign promise. He announced Canada will be pulling its six CF-18 fighter jets out of the coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria by Feb. 22. It caused a great commotion within the Conservative Opposition ranks, with Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod stating Canada’s withdrawal from the airstrikes in the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has no rationale to it. Noting Trudeau made the promise while he was leader of Canada’s third party, McLeod said he hasn’t given a good explanation for moving forward with that promise as Prime Minister. However, the promise to pull the CF-18s was one of the main planks of Trudeau’s election campaign last fall. Meanwhile, interim Conservative Party leader Rona Ambrose called Canada’s withdrawal from the bombing mission against ISIL a “shameful step backwards.” She noted maintaining the CF-18s with the coalition airstrikes would be a symbol that Canada is involved in the war against terrorism. Polls have indicated young Canadians don’t like the pullout either. However, Trudeau is moving forward with his new strategy, which is a significant shift in foreign policy for Canada. The people being terrorized by ISIL don’t need vengeance, he said, adding they need Canada’s help. So, the Prime Minister is not abandoning the war on terrorism; however, he is changing Canada’s role in the fight against ISIL. Now, Canada will increase the number of trainers of the Iraqi security force from 69 to 200; it will add 230 more troops to the 600 personnel already serving on the ground; and provide significant humanitarian aid to people fleeing war-torn Iraq and Syria. Canada’s commitment will also include maintaining aircrew and support personnel for one CC-150 Polaris aerial refuelling aircraft and up to two CP-140 Aurora aerial surveillance aircraft. Canada will also send troops to mark targets for the coalition partners. Altogether, Trudeau is committing an expenditure of $1.6 billion over three years. In a written statement, Ambrose said increasing the number of special forces in a training capacity and the additional humanitarian assistance “are only designed to distract Canadians from the withdrawal of our CF18s.” However, coalition partners are stating they don’t need Canada’s jets, but they welcome the training, surveillance and humanitarian efforts in Iraq and Syria. Trudeau said the Liberal government will debate the new policy and put it to vote in Parliament when the House of Commons resumes on Feb. 16. It will be interesting to see how that goes. Meanwhile, it is refreshing to have a government follow through on election promises.
Published and printed by Martina Dopf Ken Alexander Chris Nickless Gaven Crites
Publisher Editor
Sales
Reporter
Carole Rooney Deb Theoret
Reporter
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
“We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.”
Kerri Mingo
Lori Brodie
Production Production Administration 2007
Winners of the 2015 BCYCNA Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards for Newspaper Excellence (D)
for many years. Cedar LNG is another recent proposal that could move forward by partnerships owned directly by the Haisla Nation. In 2016, we are poised to take even greater steps forward. The B.C. government is negotiating project development agreements with proponents, working with First Nations to further strengthen environmental stewardship, and partnering with trades associations to increase skills training. Thousands of jobs are being created and our first commitment is to have British Columbians ready for them. We are confident Pacific NorthWest LNG will confirm its financial commitment – the largest private-sector investment in British Columbia – as a hallmark operation which will keep B.C.’s natural gas sector flourishing for decades. Rich Coleman is the Minister of Natural Gas Development.
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 Nikki Reynolds the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does Reception 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.
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
Publisher Martina Dopf • Editor Ken Alexander
Opinion
www.100milefreepress.net
A9
Published by Black Press Ltd. #3-536 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0
Avoid that late-night knock at your door To the editor: I think every parent should discuss this letter with their teenager. Dear _________ The legal drinking age in this country is 19. Please know dad and I will never allow you to have alcohol in our house or in our presence until you reach that age. Please also know that no good has ever come from a group of teenagers drinking. It’s a recipe for
all kinds of disasters. If you should choose to drink, you’ll not only be breaking the rules of our house, you’ll be breaking the law. If you get stopped for driving under the influence, or the police get called to a party where you have been drinking, you may be in a position where we can’t protect you. Always call me and your dad – ALWAYS – no matter what you have done.
Don’t ever follow up a bad choice with one that’s worse just because you’re afraid of disappointing us or making us angry. Will we be happy? Of course not, but we would much rather get you and any friend who wants to come with you home safely, than get a call saying you are NEVER coming home. Let me be clear that the fact we love you and will stand by you does not in any way mean we will stand by while you do things that you
know aren’t good for you. There are those who will tell you that your parents are being unreasonable and totally unrealistic. Some may tell you that you are a teenager and it’s a rite of passage to get drunk. They may even regale you with stories of their own youthful mistakes. Listen to your own heart and trust your gut. Also know there is nothing cool about waking up in your own vomit, or having impaired or .08 charges.
Your father and I are so proud of the man/woman you are becoming. We love you so much that we don’t care if you hate us. That’s our gift to you – we are your parents, not your friends. Always, Mom Karen Sinclair 100 Mile House Survivor and P.A.R.T.Y. volunteer
Premier’s top priority appears to be ignored To the editor: When [B.C. Premier] Christy Clark said she would make a new softwood lumber agreement with the United States her top priority with a new federal government, New Democrats voiced support. We believe that a vibrant forest industry is vital to our economy. Forest dependent communities in the province, British Columbia forest companies, and those more than 25,000 citizens directly employed in the forest industry deserve strong support. Unfortunately, either Premier Clark forgot to mention it, wasn’t very forceful in making the case for softwood lumber, or new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau simply ignored her. There’s no evidence that trade consequences for the softwood lumber industry have registered with the federal government. The premier writes mandate letters to her new ministers. Those
A
letters express the most important and urgent priorities of the government and order the minister to act on them. The new Prime Minister’s long mandate letter to the federal minister of International Trade fails to mention the trade consequences of softwood lumber at all. It talks a lot about the CanadianEuropean Trade Agreement
and about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. It talks about the auto sector, about clean technology, about energy, but doesn’t include the words “wood,” “forest” (or “forestry”), “timber,” or “log.” Forest-related products remain B.C.’s largest single export, with a value of nearly $13 billion in 2014, which is more than one-third of all our exports. Maximizing the
health of our forest industry is crucial for business, workers and communities around the province. Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberal government’s record has been to the detriment of forest-dependent communities, with the closure of more than 200 mills and the loss of more than 25,000 jobs. Meanwhile, raw log exports – which cost British Columbia jobs – are on pace for
yet another record high this year – close to seven million cubic metres. So, what can we make of Premier Clark’s so-called first priority? Forest-dependent communities in B.C. deserve better than Premier Clark’s empty words. Bruce Ralston, MLA NDP International Trades spokesperson
108 Mile Ranch water project not needed
To the editor: The 108 Mile Ranch waterworks referendum vote will be held on Feb. 27 at the 108 Community Hall. Property owners will be voting to borrow several million dollars to connect the diminishing north shore aquifer to the present water system and install a manganese treatment (removal) plant. The north shore aquifer level
has been decreasing for years and is monitored by the Ministry of Environment. It is deeper and much smaller than the 108 aquifer. There is a connection between the two aquifers, which will allow our existing water supply to drain into the north shore aquifer if a large pump reduces the hydraulic pressure. The Cariboo Regional District
(CRD) chemistry analysis of the existing 108 water lists the manganese quality at 0.386 mg/L, which is far below what we require to maintain good health. (Total dissolved solids is 748 mg/L.) The unused Sepa well is also well below and could be utilized. The north shore aquifer well may negatively impact the 108 aquifer (and also 108 Lake).
The manganese removal plant is not required due to the 0.386 mg/L quantity. My opinion is the CRD water project is a waste of taxpayers’ dollars
Jim Gellein 108 Mile Ranch Editor’s note: The referendum question asks to borrow up to $2 million.
Protesters fear peace in forests “It’s the First Nations of the Coast who a larger anti-development agenda – the stood up and said ‘no, this is how it’s going land-use plan remains under attack. to work’,” Smith said. Among the many protest outfits is How it’s going to work is that logging Pacific Wild, which has specialized in will continue on 550,000 hectares of Great Bear Rainforest campaigns and now coastal forest, with a greater share for First needs a new enemy. Their credibility was Nations, and with 85 per cent demonstrated recently when of the region preserved after a potty-mouthed U.S. pop star century of logging that began Miley Cyrus decided to speak with sailing ships. out against B.C.’s wolf kill. Aside from a few diehards Typical of celebrities, Cyrus who are either paid to protest or had no idea about the struggle can’t get past issuing demands, to preserve dwindling herds of B.C. aboriginal people have mountain caribou. She barely grown tired of being used as knows where B.C. is, a fact made props in global de-marketing plain when Pacific Wild toured campaigns directed from San her around the North Coast, far Tom Francisco or Amsterdam. from the Kootenay and South Fletcher The protesters’ tactic of Peace regions where the wolves organizing customer boycotts in question actually roam. that damage far-away economies might be Cyrus’s handlers spoon-fed video and good for international fundraising, but it’s statements to urban media, who were so bad for poor people. anxious to exploit her global popularity Formally begun 10 years ago – with that they played down the fact she was at $30 million from Ottawa, $30 million the wrong end of the province spouting from B.C. and $60 million from a group nonsense. of wealthy U.S. family foundations with After periodically attacking their own
BC VIEWS
fter 20 years of representing British Columbia coastal First Nations to negotiate what United States-directed activists labeled the Great Bear Rainforest agreement, a weary Dallas Smith expressed his relief and frustration. At a ceremony to sign the final agreement in Vancouver last week, Smith, president of the Nanwakolas Council of remote Central Coast communities like Bella Bella, joked that he’s finally out of a job. Then he got serious. “My communities still aren’t better places to live yet.” But the land-use agreement with the province and forest companies over a vast coastal area up to the Alaska border means the years ahead will be better. Smith said when he started it was like being caught in a divorce between the B.C. forest industry and international environmental groups. Dutch-based Greenpeace, its California offshoot ForestEthics and others moved on from their Clayoquot Sound battle to the B.C. coast, looking to continue the blockades against logging.
B.C. agreement as inadequate, Greenpeace and ForestEthics have moved on to what they call the “boreal forest,” which we like to call northern Canada. The same bully tactics with forest products customers and producers have been featured. This time, a Quebec company that signed an accord in 2010 is suing Greenpeace for “defamation, malicious falsehood and intentional interference in economic relations.” Aboriginal companies on the B.C. coast will continue to log, including areas of oldgrowth forest and secondary growth. They will continue to export logs as economics dictate. They will continue to harvest animals, including grizzly bears. And, I expect, they will continue to be subjected to attempts to supervise and direct them by members of urban society’s new religion, environmentalism. The leaders of this movement don’t like peace. It’s bad for their business. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc
A10
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Around
Your
the province
turn…
Thieves make off with bottles WILLIAMS LAKE - A bottle-collecting program aimed at helping adults with intellectual disabilities has been pilfered by thieves in recent weeks. People have been stealing bottles from local transfer stations where residents have donated bottles to the Williams Lake Association Community Living, said 150 Mile House Transfer Station attendant Rick Roy. When Roy arrived for work Monday morning he could see a trail of footprints leading from the station where thieves had gone into the locked compound and taken bags of bottles from inside . Tammy Fisher is the manager of community living’s employment program and said 12 to 15 people benefit from the bottle collecting. The program has been in place for a number of years and is growing, she said. “We collect throughout the whole community, including the transfer stations,” Fisher said. “The community has been great and many business owners support us very generously.” On average the program receives $500 to $1,000 a month from collecting the bottles. Landfill may be closing this summer ASHCROFT - Metro Vancouver has been sending out mixed messages lately regarding the Cache Creek Landfill, announcing that it would be sending 50,000 tonnes more this year than it had originally planned while publically acknowleging that it was rethinking the idea of incinerators. Closure of the landfill was set years ago for midsummer of this year, but that deadline was moved to December as the waste continued to flow from the Lower Mainland. Just after announcing that it looked like the landfill would be accepting waste until the end of the year, Cache Creek’s mayor says it looks like closure is once again scheduled for mid-summer. Mayor John Ranta said he was notified on Friday by Wastech that MV appeared unwilling to spend any money for the landfill in 2017 “and that to close the landfill by then we may need to stop accepting waste earlier to allow for landfill closure activities,” he said.
Are you worried about the Zika virus?
Jack Searls, Buffalo Creek
Ashley Lattie, 100 Mile House
Terri Searls Buffalo Creek
Adam Willick 100 Mile House
I’m not worried about it. For one thing, we don’t have the right mosquitoes up here to transmit it.
No. I have no intention of having kids anytime soon.
No. I think it’s a big hoax.
I don’t even know what that is to be honest with you.
SUDOKU
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Talk To Us Today About Your Financial Goals.
Your view
& QA
SURVEY RESULTS
Do you think 100 Mile House should have more street festivals?
YES 85% NO 15%
THIS WEEK Are you worried about the Zika virus? 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
Feb. 11/16 Solution
LAST WEEK
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, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
RCMP dealt with MVI, false alarms, shoplifting and driving complaints
Police
report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 71
OF THE SOUTH CARIBOO
1-800-222-TIPS
Mailbox mischief Sometime between mid-afternoon on Feb. 3 and 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 4, the Canada Post mailboxes at Highway 24 and Highway 97 were vandalized by being shot with a firearm of unknown type. 100 Mile House RCMP are looking for public assistance with any information that could identify a possible suspect for this mischief. Smashed window Sometime overnight on Feb. 4, a window was broken at a business in the 400 block of Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House. If you have any information on these or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area, call 1-800-222TIPS (8477). You can also contact www. bccrimestoppers.com. Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party, Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.
complaints and calls for service during the past two weeks. Some highlights are attached. Two-vehicle incident On Feb. 2, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a motor vehicle
incident (MVI) involving two vehicles on Horse Lake Road near Cedar Avenue. The driver of a Ford Focus was attempting to turn into the Exeter Medical Clinic across the west-bound
Woman dies in crash A woman from Williams Lake died following a motor vehicle incident (MVI) on Highway 97 north of 100 Mile House on Feb 3. According to the 100 Mile House RCMP, she was the lone occupant in the vehicle that had gone off the roadway and came to a rest on its roof near 109 Mile at around 5 p.m. The roadway was
reduced to single-lane alternating traffic. Police do not consider alcohol or drugs to be a factor in the collision. The roads were icy with compact snow at the time. The investigation into this MVI is continuing and the name of the victim is not being released at this time. The BC Coroner Service was engaged and attended the scene.
lane. The driver turned quickly in front of a Ford pick-up truck, the driver of which was unable to avoid the collision. There were no injuries. The investigation into this collision is continuing. False alarms There were also several false alarm calls, shoplifting and driving complaints during the past week.
Saturday Feb 20, 2016 1:00 to 4:00pm
For More Information Contact Kathy Wolczuk (250) 395-8836
The South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce invites you to an
OPEN HOUSE February 18, 2016 11am- 2pm
Come and enjoy some refreshments and fill out a form for the Business Excellence Awards nominations #2-385 Birch Ave, 100 Mile House BC V0K 2E0
Phone: 250-395-6124
CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
PARCEL TAX ROLLS
As per section 208 of the Community Charter, Notice is hereby given that Parcel Tax Rolls are now available for inspection at the Cariboo Regional District offices Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, as follows: Suite D, 180 N. 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
#102-410 Kinchant St. Quesnel, BC 8:00 am – noon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
#3 – 170 Cedar Avenue 100 Mile House, BC 8:00 am - noon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Owners of property located in parcel tax areas may request that the roll be amended, in relation to their own property, on one or more of the following grounds: • there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the assessment roll; • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; • there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel; and • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. Requests for amendments must be made in writing to Scott Reid, Chief Financial Officer, at the Cariboo Regional District, Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, on or before February 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm. If requests are received, a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet at 9:00 am on March 24, 2016 in the CRD Board Room.
building communities together www.cariboord.ca
The entire Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Society would like to say a huge
THANK YOU
to all those who generously supported
CA R I
Community Employment Services 808 Alpine Ave. 100 Mile House, BC
A11
BOO CHALLENG E 2
Ingrids Foot Care 100 Mile House Free Press 100 Mile Snowmobile Club 108 Building Supply 108 Gas Station/Esso 108 Golf Course 108 Heritage Site 108 Hills & Health Guest Ranch 108 Super Market Ace Hardware Agnes Werth Alex Martin Angelika Engel Anita Forrer Bear Stone Gallery Bianka Blow Birch Meadows Lodge Fernie Bonanca Resort Cariboo Regional District Caren Folster Cariboo Cupcake Carol Thorn Century Home Hardware Chartreuse Moose Christine Gawthorn Country Prime Meats Craig Conklin Dale McLsaac Dan Jackson Delaineys Lock & Key Dollar & Sense Dondalin Donex Donna Barnett Eagle Nest Sled Dog Tours El Darodo Gift Store Elaine`s Hair Care Exeter Forest & Marinine Exquisite Florals & Gifts Family Fun Night Gary Thompson Subaru Georgia & Jan Central GM Home Insperation Horton Ventures Inc. HUB Insurance Irvin Wiens Ivor Bartel
016
y l i m AND Fa ight Fun N
Joanne Young Ken Long Kings Gate Lac La Hache Bakery Larry Rowwolk Leanne Doucett Len Doucett Lucille Armstrong Mountain Sled Dog Tours Nancy Thorn NAPA Auto Parts Nicole McDonald Pam Baker
Pam Dafoe Pat &Juanita Corbet Pavlik`s Exquisitse Meats Peggy Archer Performance /All Terrain Peter Maye Peter Vogler Pharmasave Rustic Elements Safeway Shannon Hofmann Sitka Loghomes South Cariboo Search & Rescue
Stephanie Masun Sunflower Catering Sushi California Taseko Ten-ee-ah Lodge The Bicycle Tree Tom Gallagher Tim Horton Trading Post Ulli Vogler United Concret Wendy Pinchin Wranglers
Family Fun Night Volunteers Sunrise Ford Chartreuse Moose and Bistro TimBrMart Andre’s Electronic Larry McCrea Law Corp Canadian 2 for 1 Experts Williams Lake & District Credit Union Hightech Outdoor Supplies Work N Play Clothing McNeil & Sons Logging Hightech Computers Our Kitchen Corner South Cariboo Search & Rescue Rustic Elements Birch Ave Barber Shop Rustic Acres Hay Farm Donex Nuthatch Books 100 Mile House FireRescue Canlan Ice Sports Little Wool Shop PMT Chartered Accountants Tiaras’n’Toads United Floors Cariboo Radio.com Cariboo Outlet El Dorado Clothing 100 Mile House Free Press JD’s Styling Salon Didi’s Boutique Country 840 Lordco Firehouse Grill The Goat Pizza Man Outlaw Urban Clothing Company Canlan Ice Sports Kayanara Guest Ranch Whimsey Gifts Norbord Borgos Sports Shack Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty The Source Safeway Focused Fitness Save-On-Foods South Cariboo Visitors Centre Kingsgate The Bargain!Shop RBC Exco To all the groups and clubs that Bree Contracting participated in the community United Rentals hall and manned games and also Maximum Impressions Printing & Design the many people who came out to Shilom Esthetic Beauty volunteer on behalf of the Cariboo Tim Hortons Challenge Family Fun Night A&W committee we thank you without Fields all of you it never could have Dairy Queen happened! JJ’s Home Inspirations
A12
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Weather
watch
Last week 4 cm of snow and hail with a trace of rain recorded. Highs peaked at 7 C, with lows to -11 C. Thursday
High Low
7 2
Cloudy
6 -1
Cloudy with showers
Monday
High Low Cloudy
High Low
8 2
Cloudy
Saturday
High Low
Friday
5 -1
Sunday
High 4 Low -1 Chance of flurries
Tuesday
High Low
7 -3
Cloudy with sunny breaks
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 “We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.”
Show looks to local food producers
Barbara Roden Free Press
In conjunction with its annual general meeting on Feb. 13, the South Cariboo Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre (Ag Centre) is holding a trade show that runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s open to members of the public, and will give people a chance to meet with local producers and find out more about food security in the region. The 1996 World Food Summit defined food security as “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.” Lisa De Paoli, South Cariboo Food Security Committee (SCFSC) chair, says a draft of the group’s recent Food Action Plan will be available for people to comment on. “The plan is a step forward in achieving
food security in the South Cariboo. How do we get to that?” She notes many people are accessing food that isn’t nutritious or healthy, or they are not able to get food from their culture that they’re used to. That’s why the event organizers are seeking more community input on the initiative “We want to get feedback on the plan, which will then be analyzed and finalized, so it can get presented to the joint committee meeting of the Cariboo Regional District [south end directors] and the District of 100 Mile House this spring. Then we can start to work on implementing it.” The trade show will also feature a silent auction, items for purchase and presentations. Lunch will be available to purchase, while entry to the event – which welcomes children – is free. “There’ll be people to talk to and get advice
from; everything from planting your garden to setting up your own entrepreneurial opportunity. There will be a wealth of people there with expertise in different areas that will be happy to share that expertise.” There are a few places left at the trade show for local food producers who would like to participate. Call De Paoli at 250-395-5155, or e-mail manager@theagcentre. ca for more information. The event will take place at the Valley Room and the Ag Centre. There will be tours of the Ag Centre, which De Paoli says is available for rent to local businesses and organizations that need workspace. “It’s a wonderful networking opportunity. You have entrepreneurial people talking to each other who make more things happen.” The AGM will take place from 3 to 6 p.m.,
100 Mile House Community Band
The
Is lookIng for new members!
We especially need Saxophone,
Trumpet and Trombone players We rehearse once a week. Anyone who has an instrument collecting dust is welcome to join us, all levels of players are welcome.
For more information call Eric Grummisch
tundra by Chad Carpenter
250-706-5076
and a private members’ party will follow. RSVP if you plan to attend.
BE AWARE And compARE! Get a FREE estimate before you sell your collection of gold or silver coins! call mike 250-644-4422
PSO GRAD CORNER HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR 2016 GRAD CLASS Courtesy of the 100 Mile Free Press
GRAD meetinGs take place
the First tuesday of each month
starting at 6:30pm in the
PsO stuDent LOunGe
these meetings are for parents and grads.
Getting Hitched? Our 2016 Wedding Magazine is now available from the following businesses and in select copies of your 100 Mile House Free Press Rustic Elements Our Kitchen Corner Endless Expressions Photography Cariboo Event Rentals Pharmasave Interlakes Hall 100 Mile House Community Hall Sharon’s Jewellery Exquisite Florals New Age Entertainment 108 Community Hall Sears Canlan Ice Sports Outlaw An Urban Clothing Company BJs Donuts & Eatery 100 Mile House Free Press
Local Products, Services and Tips for your Most Beautiful Day Ever!
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
Student getting police cadet experience
Katelyn Cleave dedicating herself to a future in law enforcement Gaven Crites Free Press
Having overcome years of adversity, a local student is now clearing hurdles in her pursuit of a career with purpose. Katelyn Cleave, 17, was recently accepted to the Youth RCMP Academy in Kamloops this spring after passing written and physical fitness requirements, and she’s set to study criminal justice at Thompson Rivers University in the fall after she graduates.
The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School student grew up with rather scary and complicated health issues. She suffered fainting spells starting in Grade 8 and made several stays in B.C. Children’s Hospital. A rare migraine condition, which took years to diagnosis, kept her from strenuous physical activity. Since receiving a clean bill of health in recent months, Cleave began dedicating herself to training hard and passing the physical fitness tests required by the RCMP. To get into the Youth Academy program, Cleave had to complete a 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes and do at least 20 push-ups and 30 sit-ups in 60 seconds. She ran 1.51 miles in 14 minutes 16 seconds and completed 40 push-ups off her toes in 60 seconds and 38 sit-ups in
s ’ e n i t n e l a V y
Happ
Come into the Outlaw to find something for that special someone
Katelyn Cleave
60 seconds. “I want to be able to help people and be there for people,” Cleave says
regarding her choice to pursue a career in law enforcement. In her admission letter to the Youth Academy, Cleave wrote: “Choosing to be an RCMP officer has become a huge desire to me as I would truly like a career with a tremendous sense of purpose.” The Youth Academy accepts 20 to 24 high school students aged 16 to 18 who are interested in police work or
law enforcement as a possible future career. Throughout the sixday course, the students experience a variety of activities that a police cadet would experience. It’s designed to place students in an RCMP Training Academy environment similar to depot. The students do a great deal of role playing scenarios where they will take on the role of a police officer. Cleave says she’s
her mom, Lori, for supporting her. “If she didn’t help me, I wouldn’t be here.”
• Dr. Lubbe • Fischer Place • Al Roberts • 100 Mile House Lions Club • Paul Spurr
• Al Richmond • Andrea’s • 100 Mile Funeral Service • & Friends
for all their help during this sad time. from the Collens Family
Valentine’sDay is this Sunday Feb. 14th
t s u J ve d i r r A
And we have a wonderful selection of gift ideas for that favourite person on your list including:
Huge Selection of Garden Decor items
Beautiful
Chocolates Plush Toys Giftware Fragrances and Gift Sets for men & women ur
o CUT FLOWER EnterValentine’s Day Draw BOUQUETS for 1 of 2 and a New Plant Shipment!
$25 Gift Cards
*Draw to be made this Friday at 4
Pharmacy and Department Store
www.outlawfashions.sfobc.com
195 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House 250-395-3716
excited about the opportunity to learn more about this possible career and thanks
A13
PHARMACIST
APPROVED
Birch Ave.
250-395-4004
Find quality employees.
A14
www.100milefreepress.net
Entertainment
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
Public invited to brainstorm plays
100 Mile Performing Arts hosting play development session
100 Mile Performing Arts Society is sponsoring its first “Play Development Session” at the Community Employment Services building (Horton Ventures), 808 Alpine Ave., on Feb. 20 from 1
to 4 p.m. Performing Arts spokesperson Kathy Wolczuk says the event is going to be an informal brainstorming event. “We are inviting the public and all interested parties to come out and talk about plays.” She says the session is for people who have an idea for a play they would like to bring forward. “Bring the script or a synopsis of the play and let’s talk about it. Bring a title and we’ll look it up.” Wolczuk adds they
AFFORDABLE
would like to receive feedback on plays the society has done in the past, and a feeling about whether it’s doing enough plays. “What are your thoughts as to what types of plays our community is most interested in seeing?” She notes they are looking for people who are interested in getting involved with the society in some capacity – even in a small way. “This is not meant to be a formal Pitcha-Play, where you, as a potential director, bring your play to the
NEW LISTINGS
4939 Telqua Dr. 108 MILE RANCH
6090 Reita Cres. 100 MILE HOUSE
$79,900
$229,500
MLS#R2022594
Cute 2 bdrm mobile w/add set back from the road. New 5 bdrm, 2 bath on 1.15 ac. min. to town. Lrg kitchen, septic system, 3 yr old metal roof. New sundeck & front sunrm. Summer kitchen dn. Bsmnt pos. in-law suite. Mainly fenced. Shop/garage. outbldgs. Lots of parking. stairs. Single detached garage. Schedule A applies.
Society, with the intention of our sponsorship for the upcoming season – that would be an entirely different event,” Wolczuk explains. “For this session, we want to gather as many ideas as people want to talk about, without any expectations or decisions made at this time.” There will be two short sessions, with a light refreshment break midway through. There is no charge to attend. Folks who would like more information about the event can call Wolczuk at 250395-8836.
Gaven Crites photo
The 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society is hosting its first “Play Development Session” on Feb. 20. The local community theatre group is looking for feedback and play ideas for the upcoming season.
SEE MORE
ONLINE
NEW LISTINGS
SIVE EXCLUIN G T LIS
Too New for Photo
455 Balsam 100 MILE HOUSE
$199,900
Lot 8 Horse Lake Rd. WATERFRONT
$159,900
Exclusive listing. Great starter home. Ideal for a growing Very nice gently sloping 1.98 ac. Horse Lake waterfront. Well treed.Next to a boat launch. Bare land. No services family. Walk to all amenities in town. which are available at the road. Nice access to the lake.
AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT 3784 Emerald Cres. LAC LA HACHE
6331 Moose Point Drive WATCH LAKE
$299,900
NOW $299,900
MLS#R2021201
MLS#N245863
Waterfront year-round. Super nice updated modular Fantastic deal for the wise buyer looking for waterfront (2002), 5 bdrm, 2 full baths. Flat grassed area & 90ft at a realistic price at Watch Lake. Nothing to do but walk beach. Beautiful view. Lrg kitchen, dining & living areas. right in. Quick possession possible. N/G fs wood stove. Quick possession.
ONE PERCENT REALTY
KATHY FIRTH
Your 1% Realtor! Cell: 250-706-9776
Email: kathy@onepercentrealty.com www.onepercentrealty.com
100milefreepress.net
In the Red Caboose, Save-On-Food’s Parking Lot
JD
s’
We welcome Shanna back! She is excited to take care of all your hair care needs.
Full Service Salon 250-395-2745
#3 - 250 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House
Call for an appointment Tues. - Sat.
RELAXATION MASSAGE NOW AVAILABLE!
For an appointment call: Kim O., Kim R., Shelley, Sarah, Shanna, Amanda, Karen and Diane
OUR FEBRUARY GIFT TO YOU! ALL COLOUR SERVICES
20% off
10% off
UNTIL FEB. 29, 2016
AND RECEIVE ALL COLOUR CARE PRODUCTS AN ADDITIONAL Book your appointment with your r You favourite stylist and step into Spring Forentine with a new look!
Val
Kim O., Kim R., Shelley, Sarah, Shanna, Amanda, Karen and Diane
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
A15
WHO SELLS THE MOST REAL ESTATE IN THE SOUTH CARIBOO? FACT:
Rick Smale photo
Veterans Marty Davidson, left, Keith Booth, William Maitland, Mel Mitchell, Barry Powers, Carol Allaire, Sandro Tucciaroni and Laurie Duff, accepting for Paul Street’s family, received Quilts of Valour from the Horse Lake Quilters Guild at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House on Jan. 23. The guild has presented 33 of these beautiful pieces of work at the 100 Mile Legion over the years.
Quilts given to area veterans Barbara Roden Free Press
Members of the Horse Lake Quilters Guild gave quilts to area veterans at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House on Jan. 23. It was part of the Quilts of Valour Canada (QOVC) initiative, which the guild first heard about in 2006. In the past, the guild has sent quilts to communities, such as Burnaby and the Okanagan, to be distributed, but members are
always pleased to be able to make presentations locally. Guild member Marilynne Brager says the veterans were very excited to receive the quilts. “There’s something very nice about having a quilt,” she says, adding the veterans, who were able to choose from a selection of quilts, chose very brightly coloured, scrappy, old-fashionedlooking ones. So far, the guild has given out close to 250 quilts, and the QOVC has distributed more than
6,000 quilts since its inception. The quilts are available to veterans and their families; all anyone has to do is request one. Residents of the 100 Mile House area who would like to request a quilt can contact Brager at 250395-4778. She says many of the guild members were inspired to participate because they have family or friends who’ve served in the military. “We have a lot of respect for those who’ve served. It’s very dear to all our hearts.”
• Royal LePage was responsible for over 70% of the real estate sold in the South Cariboo in 2015 (BCNREB unit stats 12/31/15) • Royal LePage sold more real estate than all our competitors COMBINED in 2015 (BCNREB dollar volume stats 12/31/15) • Royal LePage is the longest serving real estate company in the South Cariboo (founded 1993) • Royal LePage has 20 realtors with a combined expertise and knowledge in excess of 300 yrs • Royal LePage has 2 locations to serve you in 100 Mile House and area (Interlakes) Cumulative • Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty continues to be the #1 Real Estate company serving the South Cariboo
THESE ARE THE FACTS • GO WITH THE BEST GO WITH ROYAL LEPAGE
Telephone
Telephone
250-395-3424
250-593-0326
1-800-663-8426
1-844-593-0326
96 Highway 97
7120 Levick Crescent
(next to Tim Hortons)
(Interlakes off Highway 24)
100 MILE REALTY www.100milerealty.com • email: rlpmain@gmail.com
NO BETTER TIME FOR
A BRAND NEW TV THAN NOW!
Buy any NEW 2015/2016 Vehicle
on our lot and receive a 49” LG SmartTV LF5900* Courtesy of André’s Electronics
*While quantities last
Our Community ...Your Dealership DL#8435C
831 Alder Avenue
on the 99 Mile Hill, Hwy 97, 100 Mile House
www.regency100mile.ca www.regencychrysler.com
250-395-2787
Toll Free 1-877-395-2787
A16
www.100milefreepress.net
Campaign a huge success Devine: fundraiser more than doubles last year’s total
Barbara Roden Free Press
The South Cariboo Health Foundation’s (SCHF) Starry Nights fundraiser, which began in November and ran until the end of January, was an overwhelming success, says SCHF public relations director Brenda Devine. The group’s goal had been to raise $20,000 for an electric imaging trauma stretcher. When the funds were totalled up, Devine says more than $50,000 had been raised – more than double last year’s amount. “We did extremely well; the campaign was very successful. We had a lot more donors than last year and a lot of new donors.� Devine says the annual campaign is really catching on, and every year people look forward to it. “It’s a real community initiative, and this year people really got behind the imaging stretcher.� The bed has been purchased and is now ready for use at the 100 Mile District General Hospital. Devine says the rest of the money raised will be used to purchase items on the “wish list� for the hospital, and will also help support the new urology clinic.
“People ask me, before they donate, if I can say that the money will be kept in 100 Mile. I reply that 100 per cent of the funds raised stay here. It’s the reason why the foundation was started in 2002. People realize they participated in something that got purchased for here, she says, adding it’s a nice feeling that they can see what they purchased. “What we campaigned for has been done and purchased. Now, it’s on to the next thing.�
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
100 Mile Community Club
Annual General Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 24 7:00pm at the 100 Mile Community Hall
New Members Welcome
Chris Nickless photo
The South Cariboo Health Foundation’s (SCHF) Starry Nights fundraiser was a huge success, raising more than $50,000. Here: SCHF members, 100 Mile District General Hospital physicians and staff pose with the electric imaging trauma stretcher, which was purchased with a portion of the money raised.
FAMILY DAY FUN
4HERE S MORE TO LOSE THAN JUST MEMORIES WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG
Ideal and unique solutions for: estate • property development • resorts • hotels • event photography • tourist attractions • restaurants • exhibitions • insurance documentation • unlimited possibilities • real
Virtual 360Ëšphotography interior/exterior still photography
Monika Paterson
T: 250 395 0918 F: 250 396 7615 W: inexvirtual.com
E:
info@inexvirtual.com
Where is your trash going? To recycle used tires, take them to:
Big O Tires, 699 Alder, 100 Mile House Sunrise Ford Sales 872 Alpine Rd., 100 Mile House Kal Tire on Highway 97, 100 Mile House
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SESSION
Ken Alexander photo
Elke Baechmann paints Jayden Bucknell’s face in the foyer of the South Cariboo Rec. Centre during the family skate on Family Day (Feb. 8). Admittance to the family skate was by donation to local Kindergym program, and more than 80 people attended and donated $270.75.
One Night Only
BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA
1 NiGHT ONlY
Friday, The Vagina February 26, 7pm. Monologues Coming to Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House with all local performers.
All proceeds go to local non-profits.
Tickets are $15 each and are available at: Friday, February 26, 2016 @ 7pm Look for the Didi’s, Higher Ground Natural Foods, MartinTIRE Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House with all local performers CANADIAN Donex, Our Place Childcare, Bicycle Tree. Eatery FLYER All proceeds go to local non-profits. Tickets are $15.00 each available at: in the Cariboo Connector and Espresso Bar and At Ease Wellness Centre Donex – IDA Pharmacy every Thursday.
Didi’s Boutique Flyer prices are in effect from You’ll laugh, you might cry, you may even feel uncomfortable in Higherweekly. Ground Natural Foods Friday to Thursday Our your Place Child Care Center your seat, but this is real and deserves our attention as If you did not receive Canadian At EaseConnector, Wellness Tire flyer in the Cariboo individuals, as a Community, as a Nation and as Humankind. please call 250-395-2219 You'll laugh, you might cry, you may even feel uncomfortable in your seat, but this is real and deserves our attention as individuals, as a Community, as a Nation and as Humankind.
At Spectra Energy, we recognize that our greatest resource is the dedicated companies and people who work for us, and with us. And we’re planning ahead. We are undertaking work on our natural gas pipeline system in your area and looking to source suppliers, services and talent from local companies – both large and small. We invite local companies to join us for a discussion on Spectra Energy’s upcoming construction work and the capacity and capability required to work with us as a qualified contractor.
FEBRUARY 25, 2016 100 MILE HOUSE LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTRE – VALLEY ROOM 98 CECIL PLACE (BEHIND THE RED COACH INN) 100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. CONTRACTOR PRESENTATION: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM INFORMATION SESSION: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Kim Haakstad Manager, Technical Workforce Strategy 604-691-5641 kdhaakstad@spectraenergy.com
spectraenergy.com
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
A17
Daddy and Me group for more than just fathers
group has been meeting at the CFEC office, but it has now switched to Although the name of the gymnasium at 100 the group of Daddy and Mile House Elementary Me, childcare resource School. and referral consultant “There’s more room Kirsteen Wilson says the there for the children program is designed for to run around,” says any male careWilson. giver looking Those who after children attend the seswho are six sions have been years old and very supportive younger. of the move to “The target the new venue, is dads, but it she adds. “They Kirsteen could be an appreciate havWIlson uncle, granding the play father, or other space.” caregiver – whoever is Noting there are many the daddy figure in a groups that focus on the child’s life.” moms, Wilson says it’s The program, run important for fathers by the Cariboo Family and other male caregivEnrichment Centre ers to have opportunities (CFEC), takes place on as well the last Friday of every “A group like this is month from 6 to 7:30 a great way for them to p.m. Until recently the bond, and to encourage Barbara Roden Free Press
fathers to take part in child-rearing. It’s important for them to form attachments.” Each session features games, activities, story time, snacks, and more. “I think fathers enjoy
it. It’s a chance for them to hang out and play with their children.” It also gives them an opportunity to get out while giving mom some time off, she adds. The Daddy and Me
sessions are on a dropin basis, and there is no charge. The next meeting will be on Feb. 26, and pizza will be served to all the participants. Wilson says she hopes for a good turnout at the
Designs
for
AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG
and election of Officers Thursday, Feb. 23, 2016 at 6:00pm in the 100 Mile Elementary Library All are invited and encouraged to attend.
Living
TBM5108
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5
Ask an Expert:
Special Features: Large multi-dimensional two storey home, with fantastic wrap around porch. Special ceiling treatments highlighting almost every room, and a central rotunda is the perfect location for holiday decorations. Large open concept shared living spaces including a grand built-in island in the kitchen. Convenient laundry room next to garage and access to the exterior. On the second floor, the octagonal hall is open to the rotunda below, creating a dramatic impact. All sleeping areas include walk-in closets, and a private bath.
really find it all that interesting. The insulation you choose will have a direct impact on your ongoing heating and cooling costs, as well as the environment. Know your zones: Different areas of your home call for different types of insulation. Think about how you and your family will be using each room of the house, in case certain rooms would benefit from sound absorbent insulation we’re looking at the teenager with the drum set! Here are a few examples of how different types of insulation work in different areas: Attics and exterior walls: You’ll want to look for semirigid batt insulation designed for exterior wood and steel stud walls to keep the heat
from escaping. It’s made from natural stone and recycled slag, so it’s a high-density insulation that will fit snugly into wall cavities and won’t slump over time. Interior walls, floors, ceilings: Choose insulation designed for interior walls because it offers protection from fire and also absorbs sound. Stone wool has excellent fire ratings so it does not burn, and its higher density properties also make it an ideal solution for minimizing sound travelling between rooms. Basements: In order to insulate the entire building envelope - keeping your home’s heat from seeping into the cold ground - you should look at insulation sheathing board that’s water repellent and fire resistant.
When you’re building or renovating your home, insulation certainly isn’t one of the “fun” decisions - like paint colours, countertop materials, or flooring styles. In fact, it’s a decision that many homeowners either make too quickly or outsource to someone else. Sometimes, that means they’re not getting the right insulation for their needs. So here’s a primer to choosing insulation for the different areas of your home. Evaluate your current insulation: Is your home too chilly in the winter, with uneven warmth and outof-control heating costs? Is it uncomfortably hot in the summer, with mold growing in the basement? Those are all signs of insulation problems. Do your homework. You’ve probably heard of R-values, but do you understand them? They’re how to determine the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. Don’t fixate on the price: Yes, of course, the price is something to consider. But it’s not a good idea to simply pick the cheapest possible insulation because you don’t
Your Security Is Our Business
Total Living Area: 5108 sq. ft.
TWO STOREY
250-395-3835
What you need to know about insulation
Ken Alexander photo
won’t be a June meeting because StrongStart puts on an event for fathers and children around Father’s Day, and the Daddy and Me participants are encouraged to go to that event.
HOUSE PLAN OF THE WEEK
Houseplan provided by...
Jason Warman spent some quality time with his 18-month-old daughter, Klarah, at the Daddy and Me event at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre office in 100 Mile House on Feb. 5.
session. “”It’s all about enriching the fathering experience.” There won’t be a session in March because of Easter holiday, but there will be sessions on April 29 and May 27. There
Log, Timber & Frame Homes - Renovations - Chinking - Additions - Roofs - Decks - Block Walls Start to finish - Interior & Exterior Call today for your FREE ESTIMATE
Phone: 250-791-5792 Cell: 250-609-0770 www.mrtcontracting.ca
Licensed - Fully Insured - References
• 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
www.edwardssecurity.ca
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
1x6 T&G PINE
Eagle Brand WOOD PELLETS
AS LOW AS
30¢/FOOT
4
$ 50
/Bag
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
r
TM
• Sales • • Service • Installation • • STOVES • FURNACES • BOILERS • CHIMNEY • ACCESSORIES • WOOD PELLETS
Notice To Our Valued MAYVIN CUSTOMERS: Our Mayvin location is now closed and the Mayvin team has moved to our Burgess location. 300 Industrial Road, 100 Mile House Ph: 250-395-4800 • www.burgessphe.com
BURGESS PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRICAL CO. LTD.
A18
www.100milefreepress.net
Lions Club looking for funspiel teams FOREST GROVE
Valentine’s dinner The second, fully catered, annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance is taking place on Feb. 13, at the Forest Grove Community Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with supper being served at 6. There will be a cash
Doris E Rufli 250-397-7775
travelbug@meowmail.com.
On Feb. 20, the Forest Grove ’94 Lions Club will be hosting its Second Annual Funspiel since the curling rink reopened (4487 Eagle Creek Rd.). Starting time to be advised and prizes will be awarded. Dinner is included in the registration fee for members of the curling teams; the cost for non-participants is $10. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day. For more information, contact Romy Babuin at 250-397-2437. ’94 Lions The ’94 Lions Club is looking for new members. Those interested in their activities and/ or joining are welcome to attend their meetings at the Forest Grove Community Hall, every second and fourth Thursday of the month, at 7 p.m. For more information, call Chris Cummings at 250-397-2892. Larson fundraiser A dinner and dance is scheduled to take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 261-Forest Grove, on Feb. 27, benefitting Dwaine Larson. A minimum contribution of $25 per person will pay for a roast beef supper with all the trimmings, including desserts between 5 and 7 p.m. Early arrivals will be able to purchase 50/50 tickets and attend the
bar and door prizes. Live band ‘Riding Shotgun’ will start playing at 7:30 p.m., and starting at 8:30 p.m., anyone wanting to dance the night away will be admitted for $5. For tickets ($25) and information, contact Wendy Clarke at 250706-4177.
Cariboo Boilers
Outdoor Wood Furnaces • Outdoor Pellet Furnaces Box 520 Clinton, BC V0K 1K0
Ph.: 250-459-2715 Fax: 250-459-2711 Cell: 250-457-3184
Doris E Rufli photo
Dale Gent indicates to the curler at the other end of the ice where the next stone should stop to win the end and the game at the curling rink in Forest Grove.
weekly meat draw starting at 4 p.m. Mark Allan will start playing at 8 p.m. and everyone is welcome to join in the fun by donation. Designated drivers will be on hand for a
Your Local Central Boiler Dealers
Gary & Donna Milward
safe ride home. Tickets are available in 100 Mile House at Larsen’s Truck Services Ltd. (250-395-3733) and in Forest Grove at Karin’s Hair Care (250397-2626) as well as the Legion (250-397-2455).
caribooboilers@bcwireless.com www.carbiooboilers.ca
Cariboo ChilCotin Partners for literaCy Lory Rochon
Literacy Outreach & PAL Coordinator
250-395-0655
lory@cariobooliteracy.com
Registering for Kindergarten?
Have you considered French Immersion?
FrEE, drop-in support for your
learning goals Dogwood • Computer Skills •College Prep • Personal Interest Topics
Mondays - 10am to 1pm
As a parent or guardian, you don’t have to speak French for your child to succeed in French Immersion
100 Mile elementary has a thriving French Immersion program. Learning another language helps students to strengthen their problem-solving, reasoning and creative thinking skills. In 100 mile, students can continue with French Immersion from K through 12, completing their double Dogwood at Peter Skeene Odgen.
Room #001 - 475 S. Birch Ave. Learn new skills with our helpful team of volunteer tutors! Call or write Lory @ 250-395-0655 or lory@caribooliteracy.com for more information.
Become a Lifelong Learner! Bruce Mack - 250-392-6867 CCPL President Shelly Joyner - 250-395-9303 Executive Director
Register your child at: 100 Mile Elementary School 97 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House 250-395-2258
Thanks to the Province of BC for our funding
For more information regarding Canadian Parents for French South Cariboo, email us at cpfsouthcariboo@gmail.com
Jo i n us f PROUD SPONSORS:
or
Melody Newcombe - 250-945-4199 Operations Support Worker
www.caribooliteracy.com
FREE DINNER
Friday Nights at the
YOUTH ZONE
We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.
HOURS - WE WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAY, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS FROM 3 - 6 P.M. • AGES 12-18 YEARS OLD
?
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
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.
• Feb. 12-March 5 – Parkside Art Gallery is presenting A Walk Through Recycled Trees, featuring Welsh Love Spoons by Robert Roberts and Leave Carvings by Dessie Marshall. An opening reception is scheduled for Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. • Feb. 13 – Registration for the Festival of Arts’ adjudicated April festival will be held at Parkside Art Galley at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Information, the syllabus and entry forms are available online at: www.100milefestivalofthearts.ca. Students of all ages are invited to enter in speech arts, vocal, instrumental and piano. • 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. • Feb. 13 – There will be a Valentine Dinner and Dance at the Forest Grove Community Hall. Dinner catered by Two Sisters. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6 – live music and door prize. Tickets are $25 a piece and need to be purchased by Feb. 10, and are available at the Legion or Forest Grove Building Supplies. After 8:30 p.m. dance only tickets are $5 and available by calling 250-706-4177. • Feb. 13 – The Fishing Highway Tourist Association is hosting its inaugural Ice Fishing Derby on Sheridan Lake from 8 a.m. to noon. First prize – $1,000; second – $300; and third – $200. Tickets are $10 each; family pass, $20 (two adults and children 16 year and under). Tickets are available on site Feb. 13 or from Wildmans Outdoor Store & Restaurant, Bridge Lake Store, Country Pedlar and Sheridan Market. Location: turn off Highway 24 onto West Sheridan Lake Road and follow the signs. • Feb. 16 – Ready, Set, Learn is scheduled for Horse Lake Elementary School from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Parents and caregivers of children five years and under are invited to the free Service Provider Fun Fair. Meet community service providers; learn about community resources; play, read stories and sing songs; enjoy snacks and take home a free book. Information: call Shelly at 250-395-9303. • Feb. 19 – The Solid Rock Café at The Rock Youth Centre, 4940 Telqua Dr. 108 Mile Ranch (on the church grounds) is hosting live music performances – country, bluegrass, gospel, etc. There is a great atmosphere and free admission. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and music starts at 7. Information: Pat Melanson at 250-395-3846. • Feb. 20 – 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is sponsoring its first “Play Development Session” at the Community Employment Services building (Horton Ventures), 808 Alpine Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to the brainstorming session regarding plays.
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
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
Sports
Post season picture shaping up
Jordan Low signs with Wranglers, adding size, skill and leadership Free Press
Continued on A20
The inaugural Ice Fishing Derby on Sheridan Lake goes Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. The Fishing Highway 24 Tourist Association is hosting the event. First prize is $1,000 cash. Tickets are $10 each; a family pass is $20. Tickets are available at Wildmans Outdoor Store & Restaurant, the Bridge Lake Store/ Country Pedlar, and the Sheridan Market. Gaven Crites photo
Wranglers defenceman Jaydon Gilding, right, went up against Kelowna defenceman Kyle Laird in a battle for the puck in the corner during the local Junior B hockey club's 5-1 win at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House on Feb. 5.
Monika Paterson photo
Lac la Hache Tomahawks goalie Willie Sellars says the organization has to figure out ways of boosting attendance numbers and getting more commitment from players next season.
attendance and also a lack of player commitment,” says Sellars,
ATOM TOURNEY
FISHING DERBY
Tomahawks hope for next season turnaround The long fruitless grind of the 2015-16 Central Interior Hockey League season has come to an end for the Lac la Hache Tomahawks. The local senior men's hockey club was eliminated by the Quesnel Kangaroos in the first round of the East Division playoffs, 9-5 on Jan. 30 and 6-5 in overtime on Jan. 23. While the team had a full squad and was competitive in their post-season losses, the regular season was definitely a struggle for the winless Tomahawks, says goalie Willie Sellars. “It was a tough season because of low fan
FAST bytes The 100 Mile House Free Press atom hockey team finished second place at a tournament in Quesnel Feb. 6-7. In the finals against Quesnel Red, the local squad was edged 4-3. Lucas Zucchelli, Cameron Scott and Vanessa Betchart found the back of the net. Megan Holyk and Kurtis Porter tallied assists.
Gaven Crites No more pretending, the real thing is on the horizon for the 100 Mile House Wranglers. After all, as the always quotable coach Dale Hladun likes to suggest, “it's all practice to the playoffs”. The Wranglers won two of three games last weekend and have three road games and one last home stand in the coming weeks against division opponents to bring their 2015-16 regular season run to an end in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The local club is primed for its third post season in its three-year history. Trailing the Kamloops Storm by one point for top spot in the Doug Birks Division, they're pretty much a lock for (at least) a second place finish. While third place is an (unlikely) option if the Chase Heat, seven points behind them, put on a real show in their remaining five games, and the Wranglers really falter in their final four. The Revelstoke Grizzlies have fourth locked up; the Sicamous Eagles are already eliminated from the post season. The Wranglers had a shot at keeping the top spot when they hosted the Storm on Feb. 8. The Storm weathered the Wranglers' three-goal push in the third period though, and held on for the 4-3 win. Brady Ward, Brett Harris and Cole Zimmerman scored power play goals in the final frame for 100 Mile. Michael Lynch, Zimmerman, Tyler Povelofskie, Ryan Friesen and Stephen Egan tallied assists.
A19
whose 580 saves was by far the most of any goalie in the CIHL this
season. “We will be rethinking our approach next
year because of the low attendance numbers showing up at Lac La
Hache and the player commitment over the course of the long season. Our core group has been great, playoffs were great, but through the season we really struggled to ice a competitive team every game.” Team captain Robin Gilbert led the Tomahawks in points with 16. Wilfred Robbins and Ryan Conlin had 10 each. The organization is always looking for volunteers and players from the area, Sellars adds. Anyone looking to play competitive hockey can email him at willie.sellars@williamslakeband.ca.
CURLING FUNSPIEL The Lac La Hache Curling Club is hosting its annual Funspiel on Feb. 27 at the 100 Mile House Curling Rink. Anyone interested in participating can register their own team or individuals. Contact Hetty Wright at 250-396-4253 by 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 to sign up for some fun curling action.
ATOM WRANGLERS The Sunrise Ford Atom Development Wranglers played a tournament in Chilliwack, Jan. 29-31. Corey Harding, Braiden Beharrell, Easton Mills, Nolan Duff and Kyle Harding won MVP awards. Trey Pacheco Mathew Keller and Gibson Fast won Hear and Hustler awards.
A20
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
'Playoff-ish' games start this weekend
From A19
Zimmerman won star of the game. Hladun considers the late surge against the mighty Storm a bright spot of sorts. “I think I'm a happier coach than the Kamloops coach [Ed Patterson] because they almost blew a lead and we almost came back. I think it added another dimension to us to show we could push back.” The Wranglers burnt the Chase Heat, 3-2, in Chase on Feb. 6 and grounded the Kelowna Rockets, 5-1, in 100 Mile House on Feb. 5. Nick McCabe won star of the game in 100 Mile House and Michael Lynch won star of the game in Chase. With Tate Page, Kolby Page, Justin Bond and Josh Odelein out of the lineup, Lynch
and Austin Turner have stepped in to become a “pretty powerful” combination as two-way players, to help shore up the defence, says Hladun. Another significant addition made to the backend was the signing of Prince George defenceman Jordan Low on Feb. 9. The 19-year-old helped anchor the Wranglers' blue line during the 2013-14 season before moving up to Junior A in the British Columbia Hockey League for two seasons with the Nanaimo Clippers. He stepped away from the team after eight games this season in pursuit of off-ice business opportunities and schooling. While Low won't be playing every game for 100 Mile, getting him in the lineup once every three or four games
will help the team, says Hladun. “He'll bring in leadership and skill and size.” Looking ahead, the Wranglers head to Sicamous on Feb. 12, Revelstoke on Feb. 13, and Kamloops on Feb. 19. Their final game of the regular season is at home against Chase on Feb. 20. “Every game matters,” says Hladun. “Even Sicamous played Kamloops strong the last couple of games. I think all four games are going to be playoff-ish. They're very important to us. And same for Kamloops. I think Chase might have to hope for more mathematics for them to get into second place or even first. I sense they'll be third. It's still a battle between us and Kamloops for first place.”
ANSWER THE CALL! Looking for something
Challenging?
Looking for something
Rewarding?
Information session being held on February 22, 2016 from 8-9pm at the Fire Hall
NOW RECRUITING - APPLY TODAY! 100 Mile House Fire Rescue 385 Horse Lake Road, Box 340 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 250-395-2152 www.100milefire.com
EAGLES BOUNCE MOUNT CURRIE
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 w w Gaven Crites photo w Eagles forward Lukas Waldner pushed the ball upwthe floor on a fast break during an exhibition w game against Mount Currie on Feb. 2. Followingwthe play are Patrick Walker, middle, and Riley w w w “Buttercup” Jones. The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School boys basketball team won 79-26 w w on their home floor in 100 Mile House. w w w w w w w w w w Kootenay International Junior Hockey League w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Here’s what’s happening with w your Wranglers Hockey Team… w w DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain Division w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Game times 7:00pm • Doors Open 5:30pm w w w Tickets available at the door, arrive early to get w w DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil Murdoch Division fantastic seats. Adults $10.50, Student/Sr $8.50 w w w w w PLAYOFF TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE w w w Away Games w w w w Feb. 12 at Sicamous Eagles 7pm w w Feb. 13 at Revelstoke Grizzlies 7pm w w w w Feb. 19 at Kamloops Storm 7pm w w w Volunteers Desperately Needed! Please call 250-395-1005 w DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks Division w 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 w DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Division 250-395-2414 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 Standings as of Feb. 2, 2016 w w w OPEN 7:00am-10:00pm w Sponsored by… w w 7 days a week w Coach House Square • Hwy. 97, 100 Mile House • 250-395-2543 w 199 Exeter Road, w w 100 Mile House, BC w w 250-395-4017 w Toll Free: 1 877 395 4017 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 Birch Ave. w w Pharmacy and 250-395-4004 Department Store w Watch this weekly ad for more info w or phone 250-395-1005 w w w w w w w w
RS!
Regular Season Standings
GLE GO! WRAN
RAP
NEXT HOME GAME Saturday, Feb. 20
WRANGLERS VS CHASE HEAT
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
Peewee teams advance
Two 100 Mile House peewee hockey teams – the A&M Towing Wreckers and the Norbord Lumberjacks – have advanced to the second round of the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association playoffs. The Wreckers beat Merritt 7-1 in the first game of the second round in 100 Mile House on Feb. 7, after finishing third place in the regular season. They won a first round, best-of-three playoff series, against a sixth place Lillooet team, Jan. 29-31. Against Merritt, the players really stepped up with an outstanding game, says team manager Corinne Moore. “While offensive effort shows itself on the scoresheet, the defensive game was truly outstanding with great efforts from every skater on the ice. Virgil Kennedy stepped out of his usual strong offensive role to cover Merritt's number one scorer, who was held to just one assist this game. We got the first
goal and never looked back. Merritt played well but just had no answer to some strong forechecking and strong defensive play.” Kyson Hopson notched four goals, while Jackson Hooper added a pair and Mat Wilden added one. Marshall Heit, Colby Glen, Jaci Gilbert, Leandro Lang and Hopson tallied assists. The series continues in Merritt on Feb. 13. The Lumberjacks finished fifth in the regular season and upset a third place Lillooet squad in a best-of-three first round, Jan. 30-31. The Lumberjacks now meet first place Clearwater in the semi finals. The Lumberjacks edged Lillooet, 3-1, in Lac la Hache on Jan. 30 and 5-2 in Lillooet on Jan. 31. Bradley Bissat, Tyler Guimond and Julian Zucchelli scored for 100 Mile House in Lac la Hache. Logan Worthington, Martin Stillas and Jadyn Monical assisted on the goals.
100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Schedule for Feb. 11 – Feb. 18, 2016
Thursday, February 11 5:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS – Tim Hortons Timbits Level 1, 2 & 3 6:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY 3 & 4 – Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (P) 7:15pm-8:15pm MIDGET HOUSE/BANTAM HOUSE – Home Hardware & FG Legion 261 (P) Friday, February 12 5:45pm-7:00pm BANTAM HOUSE – Forest Grove Legion 261 (P) Saturday, February 13 7:00am-9:00am Available ice 9:15am-10:45am HOCKEY 1 & 2 - Tim Hortons Timbits (P) 11:00am-12:30pm HOCKEY 3 & 4 – Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (G) 12:45pm-2:15pm Available ice 2:30pm-4:00pm HOCKEY 3 & 4 – Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (G) 4:15pm-6:15pm MIDGET HOUSE – Home Hardware vs TBA (EX) 6:30pm-8:15pm Kamloops BANTAM T1 vs Prince George BANTAM T1 (G) Sunday, February 14 7:15am-9:30am Kamloops BANTAM T1 vs Prince George BANTAM T1 (G) 9:45am-11:15am HOCKEY 1 & 2 - Tim Hortons Timbits (P) 11:30am-1:00pm OMAHA PLAYOFFS – Round 2 (Series IV) PW REC GAME 3, if necessary – Clearwater vs PW1 Norbord (PG) Monday, February 15 5:45pm-6:45pm ATOM HOUSE – 100 Mile Free Press (P) 7:00pm-8:00pm PEEWEE HOUSE – Norbord & A&M Towing (P) 8:15pm-9:15pm BANTAM HOUSE – Forest Grove Legion 261 (P) Note: schedules are subject to change on short notice. Please check back regularly.
A21
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 *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
Gaven Crites photo
Goalie Kade Livingston anchored a strong defensive performance by the A&M Towing Wreckers in 100 Mile House on Feb. 7. The local peewee team beat Merritt, 7-1, in Game 1 of a second round playoff series.
In Lillooet on Jan. 31, Monical and Zucchelli each notched a pair
of goals while Shayne Sutton scored the first of the game. Dana
Quintal, Ethan Stuckel and Monical tallied assists.
You’re invited to our
Awards Banquet AND AUCTION
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 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
IN HOUSE • Plumber • Tile Setter • Electrician • Roofer • Carpenter • Finisher
MY THREE SONS
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS eightythreemilehigh@xplornet.com - Builders & Renovators -
South Cariboo
TREE SERVICE COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL
Reasonable Prices Professional Service
to be held
Sunday, Feb. 21
in the Valley Room (Behind the Lodge) Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7
AWARDS TO FOLLOW Tickets are $25 and are available at Central GM, Sears & the Wrangler’s Office
~ FULLY INSURED ~
Call For Free Estimate
250-791-6322 250-706-9825 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
Proceeds go to 100 Mile House Wranglers Development Camps
Thank you for your support! TOTAL PET IS PROUD TO BE A SPONSOR OF THE 100 MILE HOUSE SPCA
S.P.C.A
100 MILE HOUSE • 250-395-5303
n Success!
Call Dad, Gord Jr., Mike or Jeff 250-706-4615
ADOPT•A•PET
ENTERTAINMENT
250-395-1311
Your Home Theatre Specialist
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
Adoptio
4927 Gloinnzun Dr., 108 Mile Ranch • Ph: 250-791-5663
Hi-PRO StEP HORSE FEEDS Join the many people who have found their new family member through the SPCA. We always have older cats available.
ARE
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
bAcK in StOcK!
NEW BUSINESS IN AREA!
100 Mile’s Full line Pet store
We also do Boats, RVs and Motorcycles. Call for a Free Estimate Today!
Pet Tip of the Week
Don't let your pets roam free! Animals allowed to run loose are at risk of injury or death from traffic or wildlife. ‘For people who are proud of their pets.’ Also, your pets roaming free can be a danger Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5:30pm • Sun. 11am - 4pm to people, pets and wildlife.
VIEW ANIMALS AT: www.spca.bc.ca/100milehouse
RAINER’S HEALTH HOUSE
250-395-8935
#1-530 HORSE LAKE RD. Uptown Plaza
Spring Clean-Up Special 20% Off Automotive Detailing
790 Sollows Cres. 250-945-5184 jeff@firstautotechniques.com Find us on facebook
A22
www.100milefreepress.net
It’s almost time for some great country entertainment By Mark McMillan tears of laughter under As always, tickets are control. selling fast, but things Alan Moberg and are a little different this Wesley Hardisty will do year. one set each. Wesley will In many past years, play some boot stompin’ we have seen the 7 p.m. good old-fashioned fidevening show sell out dle tunes and Alan will faster than the 2 p.m. sing his crowd favoumatinee. rites, like the theme Well, I guess people song for the Williams have now figLake Stampede. ured out that They’ll then both shows are join together the same and it to close out the doesn’t matter last set as a duo. which one you Bernadette go to – they’ll Ducharme from both be great. Horsefly will The matinee Bernadette make her first show is almost Ducharme appearance at sold out. the 100 Mile Some prefer the House Cowboy Concert matinee to make travel and we’re looking foreasier, but on the other ward to hearing her. She hand, there are a lot of will be singing songs folks who like a good written by a couple of glass of wine or a beer different cowboy poets with a nice relaxing who we all know from meal in a local restau- past concerts – Mag rant before they head Mawhinney and Bruce in to watch the evening Rolph. show. Tickets are $15 Either way though, per person and are on Feb. 13, in Martin available at PMT Exeter Hall, folks will Chartered Professional be able to sit back and Accountants, 100 Mile enjoy another awesome Feed and Ranch, and show of cowboy enter- Work n Play. tainment. If you would like furThe one and only ther information, call Frank Gleeson will be 1-888-763-2221. on the stage, so you Mark McMillan is might consider a hankie the key organizer of the or a Kleenex to keep the annual Cowboy Concert.
Thank You The 100 Mile Cruzers Car Club would like to thank the following businesses for their donated gifts that helped to make our year-end dinner such a success:
South Cariboo Motorsports Art & Phyliss Greenlees 100 Mile Chevron Regency Chrysler Lordco Auto Parts A&W CIBC RBC
Napa (Exeter Parts) Sheree’s Shirt Shack Yummer’s En Route Exeter Truck & Car Wash Timber Mart Tim Hortons Big O Tire Tasco Supply
A big Thank You to Greg Sehn at Smitty’s who put on a wonderful banquet
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
Health & Fitness
Fitness a big piece of hockey puzzle Wranglers players train regularly at Action Fitness in 100 Mile.
On these days the 100 Mile House Wranglers trade in their skates and hockey gear for running shoes and shorts. Depending on their schedule, the local Junior B hockey club is in the gym at least a couple of times each week together as a team throughout the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. At this level of hockey, and beyond, off-ice training goes handin-hand with on-ice success. Coach Dale Hladun took some time on one of those recent days in the gym to talk about the importance of fitness for his players, and the dedication to their craft that’s needed if young athletes want to succeed now and move on to the next level later. Inside Action Fitness in 100 Mile House fast-tempo music is blaring while a dozen Wranglers peddle in two rows of stationary bikes and another half dozen move nearby through a circuit of exercises for strength and balance, sharing laughs and breaking sweats. Off-ice training like this is not just for athletes at the super elite level, says Hladun. It’s pretty much what’s to be expected across all journeyman levels of hockey. “There is so much opportunity ahead for these kids, whether it’s Junior A, Western Hockey League, college or minor pro. You’ve got to be committed to that. And even if they play Junior B or major midget, you’re in [fitness] programs now. You don’t just
walk into the rink if you want to play at a high level.” Even before the season starts players need to come to main camp in shape, otherwise they lose their spot. Some guys get that, and
fans, and they want the kids to do better for the town. They are as hungry as anybody. It’s awesome. It’s a great environment.” Being a good athlete however goes beyond just
100 Mile Chiropractic and Massage
Health and wellness naturally
Andrew Hatch D.C.
Office: 250-395-8820 ahatch@100milechiro.com 7 - 95B Highway 97 www.100milechiro.com 100 Mile House, BC
! !
Ingrid’s Foot Care
IngrId’s Cell: 250-609-4094 emaIl: IngrIdsfootCare@shaw.Ca
Gaven Crites photo
100 Mile House Wranglers, like Junior hockey players everywhere, benefit from high-intensity off-ice fitness programs and exercises, such as doing spin classes together at Action Fitness in 100 Mile House.
some guys don’t, the coach says. The successful ones know what it takes. “I believe an athlete, if you want a career, you have to embrace it. We can tell you, ‘here are the pieces to the puzzle’. But you have to put it together.” Looking around the busy gym, Hladun is quick to credit the staff at Action Fitness for going above and beyond in their dedication to helping the team. “They’re not just ‘the gym’,” he says. “They’re Wrangler
! !
• Foot Care • Foot Massage • Ingrown toenaIl treatMent • Corn & wart treatMent • reFlexology House Calls gIFt
CertIFICates avaIlable
Ph: 250-791-5663 4927 Gloinnzun Dr., 108 Mile ranch www.apmcanada.com
new ClIents welCoMe!
being strong and FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH Integrative Care Offers Heart-Health Help! fast, according to the longtime hockey Integrative Care Offers coach. eal Integrative Care OffersWeight Heart-Health Help! M HelpLoss There are different ing Heart-Health n ! n sy pieces to the puzzle Pla e Ea your Health to&Heart dTake a as well. M Healthy Eating As a piece of advice Programs for younger players FEBRUARY Supplement Specials! in the peewee or bantam divisions, • Meal Planning Made Easy Haldun says: “If • Weight Loss & you’re putting in the Healthy Eating Programs effort of just being a good teammate Health to Heart! • FreeTake 1/2your Hour Consult when you’re young. BOOK TODAY If you’re showing up on time and you’re listening to Profesional Nutrition & Health Services: lways etter ptions your coaches and Linda Jefferson (RNCP/CHCP) supporting your #110 - 475 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House friends – that’s 250-706-9662 • newroadsnutrition@shaw.ca perfect.”
February is a great time to cleanse! We have a full line of cleansing systems from
FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH
al e M ng i y! n n Pla e Eas d Ma
Weight Loss & Healthy Eating NEW ROADS NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING A BPrograms O
FIT ne SS an e e
W T IT, LIV IT, B IT. Take your Health to Heart! Check out our BOOKSALE TODAY PRICES on all
Bowflex® Blaze Home Gym
FITneSS EQUIPMenT
First Cleanse for gentle cleansing CleanseSmart for a longer cleanse Candigone for yeast cleansing Smokers Cleanse for helping to quit smoking.
Let Uosu. Help Y
Uptown Plaza, Horse Lake Rd. 100 Mile House
104 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House
250-395-2261
250-395-4081
OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 10:00am -2:00pm
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
Community events listed must be of a nonprofit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress. net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.
100 MILE ❑ Everyone is invited to a Public Open House at the Council Chambers on Feb. 10 to see the proposed Draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, which will provide the blueprint for the District of 100 Mile House and its residents moving into the future. Presentations will be
made at 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Information: visit website at www.100milehouse. com or contact District planner Joanne Doddridge at 250-3952434 or jdoddridge@ dist100milehouse.bc.ca. 100 MILE ❑ The South Cariboo Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre (SCACEC) is hosting I Love My Food and a public forum on the Community Food Assessment at the Valley Room and the SCACEC (at The Lodge behind the Red Rock Grill) on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All concerned members of the public are urged to attend and to provide input. There’s no admission charge and children are welcome.
The Calendar 100 MILE ❑ The next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting will be held in the Multipurpose Room of the South Cariboo Health Centre, 555 Birch Ave., (behind 100 Mile District General Hospital), on Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Information: Philip at 250-395-3925. WILLIAMS LAKE ❑ The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee is hosting its annual Regional Strategic Planning Session to prioritize local invasive plant species in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region on Feb. 24 at the Cariboo Regional District office in Williams Lake at 9:30
s ’ t I y f h I t r o w s w e ur n o y t c a nt …co spondent! corre
Vic Popiel 70 Mile 250-456-2321
vpopiel70 @hotmail.com
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.
Your Community Newspaper Since 1960!
travelbug@meowmail.com
Reg Berrington 108 Ranch 250-791-9235
Diana Forster Deka Lake/Bridge Lake/Interlakes 250-593-2155
berringtonservices@shaw.ca
Monika Paterson Lac la Hache 250-395-0918
llhnews@gmail.com
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
a.m. This meeting is open to the public. Visit www.cccipc.ca for more information. RSVP for lunch by Feb. 19 to info@cccipc.ca, or call 250-855-WEED (9333). 100 MILE ❑ The canteen at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260100 Mile House is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. There is pool and poker on Thursdays. For information, call 250395-2511. LAC LA HACHE ❑ StrongStart at Lac la Hache Elementary School is free, so
drop in and play with Jennifer Jones when the school is in session. All families with children up to age five are welcome on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.noon (located in the school – across from the public library). For information, call the school at 250-396-7230 or text Jennifer at 250318-8486. 100 MILE ❑ Weight Awareness Incentive Team (WAIT) meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at 555 Cedar Ave. in the Canadian Mental Health Building (small building in front of ambulance bays). Information: Sue at 250-395-1981 or
Lorraine at 250-7915520. LAC LA HACHE ❑ The Lac la Hache Community Club monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall. Bingo is every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Membership is $5 per year. Information: Judy at 250-396-7298. WATCH LAKE ❑ The Watch Lake/Green Lake Community Association meets the third Monday of every month at the Watch Lake Community
A23
Hall. Social at 7 p.m.; meetings commence at 7:30. Information or to book the hall: Tanya Richards at 250-4567783. 100 MILE ❑ The Women in Focus Photography Club meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month at the 100 Mile House Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group is open to all skill levels. INTERLAKES ❑ The Carpet Bowlers meet every Tuesday at the Interlakes Community Centre. Cost is $3 a week. Information: call Rose at 250-593-2344.
Hired Equipment Registration Cariboo District: Williams Lake
The Cariboo District of the Ministry of Transportation is creating its lists of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year 2016/2017, which begins April 1, 2016.
All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Williams Lake will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail. Any individuals or companies not registered in 2015, but wishing to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.
Your community, your correspondents…
Doris Rufli Forest Grove 250-397-2238
www.100milefreepress.net
Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or removing equipment information already listed. To have equipment registration forms mailed, faxed or e-mailed to you, please contact the local District Office in Williams Lake at 640 Borland Street, Suite 301, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G 4T1, by e-mail at SIR.CaribooDistrict@gov.bc.ca, by phone at 250 398-4510 or by fax at 250 398-4454.
Katie McCullough Clinton 250-459-2172
kemcculloughhotmail.com
DO YOU HAVE KIDS 0-5 YEARS? JOIN US FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER FUN FAIR!
Visit schools
• Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Horse Lake Elementary: 9:30-11:00 Meet community service providers • Thursday, Feb. 18 – Kindergym: 9:45-11:45 Learn about community resources • Wednesday, Feb. 24 – Lac la Hache Elementary: 9:30-11:00 Play, Play, Play! • Thursday, Feb. 25 – Mile 108 Elementary: 9:30-11:00 Read stories and sing songs • Bridge Lake - To be determined at a later date
Enjoy great snacks Take home a free book
Call Shelly for more information at 250-395-9303 South Cariboo
StrongStart
Mo Hir
Wil Wed Wed
Coa Thu Thu
100 Thu Thu
Ash Thu Thu
5.81
(4 c
A24
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Literacy: the meaning explained
By Anita Price Community members were asked, “What does literacy mean to you?” Most gave great answers that referred to reading, such as “a way to escape,” “armchair travel” and “an adventure with new friends.” However, the term literacy is often used to denote ability in many areas, such as financial, digital, technology, political, cultural and physical. One Internet website refers to 26 different kinds of literacy. Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy (CCPL) defines literacy as “the complex set of skills necessary for daily life, employment, citizenship and personal enjoyment of our modern and diverse society influenced by lifelong learning, changing needs, skills use or retention, and health.” With the goal of promoting lifelong learning, CCPL offers free programs to assist learners of all ages. Books for Babies sends books home with new mothers when they
leave the hospital. For emergent readers, the Bright Red Bookshelves have been placed around Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. You are welcome to take a book home to enjoy with a child or leave books for others to enjoy. Computer literacy group tutoring sessions are held at the public library in Williams Lake and the CCPL meeting room in 100 Mile House. Counselling and classes are available for those interested in improving their financial literacy. One-on-one volunteer tutoring programs are available for anyone who would like to improve their communication literacy – reading, writing and speaking. Be a lifelong learner! If you would like more information about CCPL’s programs, or if you would like to volunteer to assist others to improve their skills, please contact Mel at 250-945-4199. Anita Price is an English as a Second Language facilitator.
Power Pioneers award community service Barbara Roden Free Press
The 100 Mile House BC Power Pioneers are looking for applications for its annual Community Service Awards. Twenty awards of $1,000 each are given each year to students around the province who have dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to volunteering in their communities. Retired BC Hydro employee Mike Bachman, a member of the 100 Mile Power Pioneers, says student activities run the gamut from working for the SPCA to volunteering at the seniors centre. Last year’s winner from the region was 100 Mile House student Madisson Montgomery. “In 2014, there weren’t enough applicants for us to give the award, but last year, we had five or six applicants,” says Bachman. He adds the more information students can give in their applications, the better. “Some kids gave us one page, others gave four or five and really elaborated, which gives us a better feel for the person.” Each application is scored and whoever has the highest score receives the award, he explains. Applications for the Community Service Awards are being accepted until March 31, and are open to high school students throughout the region. More information and the application form can be found at http://powerpioneers.com/.
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Facilities 2016-2021
The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned or leased for future facilities. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal), cultural (gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious and invasive plants) or chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
acetic acid – Ecoclear, Munger’s Hort Vinegar or equivalent, aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron – Truvist or equivalent aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent Chlorsulfuron – Telar or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel, Transline or equivalent or equivalent dicamba – Vanquish, Banvel or equivalent dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D – Estaprop XT or equivalent
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive or equivalent diuron – Karmex, Diurex 80 WDG or equivalent flumioxazin – Payload or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent indaziflam – Esplanade or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram – Tordon 22k, Tordon 101 or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent Trifluralin – BioBarriere, Treflan or equivalent 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent
Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with a herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents. The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: soil applied techniques (backpack sprayer, powerhose or fixed boom sprayer), cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar, mechanized foliar (fixed nozzle, boom directed nozzle, wick sprayer), and injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques. A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforfacilities. Alternatively, it is available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George. BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.
4876
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net
A25
Financial Focus Do you enjoy paying Taxes?
When choosing investments, it’s a good idea to remember this important rule – it’s after-tax returns that count! When you invest outside of registered plans or tax-free savings accounts, every distribution or transaction may be subject to tax – reducing the long-term growth of your investments. However, there are ways to keep more of your investment earnings out of the hands of the tax collector. One strategy that is convenient and easily accessible is to invest through corporate class mutual funds. Corporate class mutual funds minimize and defer taxes on your investments, and allow you to rebalance your portfolio and make investment decisions without worrying about the tax implications. One example of corporate class mutual funds is CI Corporate Class, managed by CI Investments. It has over 60 share classes, with each share class representing a different fund. Think of this corporate structure as an umbrella. Under this umbrella, investors can switch between funds without triggering a capital gain or loss. That occurs only when you leave the “umbrella” by redeeming from CI Corporate Class.
The corporate structure aims to minimize taxable annual dividends. In addition, it distributes tax-efficient eligible or capital gain dividends, rather than highly taxed interest income, regardless of the fund mandate. Therefore, by reducing the ongoing tax burden, corporate class funds have the potential to boost the power of compound growth in your portfolio. Furthermore, they give you more control over when you generate taxable capital gains. Corporate class also can be used to generate tax-efficient cash flow in retirement, helping to avoid clawbacks on social programs such as Old Age Security. Cash flow is not a taxable income receipt, thus is not reported for tax purposes. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. This article has been provided by CI Investments as a general source of information and should not be considered personal investment advice or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Article provided by LifeCycle Financial
Some people recognize that their biggest obstacle to saving money each month is themselves. If you think that this is part of the reason why you can’t seem to save any money, here are some strategies and tips to try out to keep your money safe from yourself. Have your bank remove access to your savings account from your bank card and your online banking. If you have to go into the bank to get the money out, you will be far less likely to spend it. Going into the bank to make a withdrawal will give you more time to think about a purchase before you go ahead with it. Invest your money in an investment or with a company that you have to contact and request a withdrawal from. It will usually take
a number of days to get your money out of an investment company like this. That will give you time to think about your decision to spend this money. If by the time you get the money out, you decide that you shouldn’t spend the money, send it back. When you withdraw money from investments like this, your investment advisor or investment representative might ask you why you are withdrawing the money, this might create another barrier to keep your money safe from your impulses. Some common investments that require you to ask someone to take your money out include term deposits, mutual funds, and all types of RRSPs. Article provided by MyMoneyCoach.com
Income Tax Bookkeeping Payroll | GST Accounting and Small Business Consulting
E. Louise Emerson Ltd. Chartered Professional Accountant
Serving 100 Mile since 1981. lemerson@shaw.ca | 250.395.3826 Box 1541, #1 - 105 Dogwood Ave. 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
YOUR HOME & MORTGAGE
You may be closer to buying a home than you think. I can help you determine if you’re ready to buy, or give you some tips on how to get ready.
You’re probably just a few steps away from turning the key to your very own front door!
Please contact me anytime for more information.
Canada’s Mortgage Experts™ Deanna Guimond, AMP InvIS - THe GuIMond GrouP deannaguimond@invis.ca
#4 - 215 Fourth St., 100 Mile House 250-395-1912 OAC, E&OE
Tips for How to Keep Your Money Safe from Yourself
Investing in RRSPs and TFSAs lets you keep more of your money
YCLE LIFE FINANCIAL
YOUR RETIREMENT. YOUR TERMS. WHAT A CONCEPT. Call today for your customized retirement plan.
We are specialists in the following: • COMPANY PENSION PACKAGES • SEVERANCE PACKAGES • RRSPs, RRIFs, & RESPs • MUTUAL FUNDS • GICs • LIFE, DISABILITY & MORTGAGE INSURANCE
Call today for an appointment Dan,
Jewel,
Judy,
Chrissy,
Apryl
Two ways to save
& Dave
250-395-2900
385 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House For your convenience, we are available after office hours. Insurance products provided through multiple insurance carriers.
Just another healthy financial tip brought to you by Williams Lake and District Credit Union. Come speak with us to learn more. 100 Mile House | T 250.395.4094 www.wldcu.com
A26
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Community Club discussed hall improvements 70 MILE HOUSE
VIC POPIEL 250-456-2321
vpopiel70@hotmail.com
The 70 Mile Community Club held a general meeting on
Jan. 30 at the 70 Mile Community Hall. There was discussion on improvements to the hall, and more detailed information will be brought to a future meeting. Attracting new members was also discussed. These new members could provide new ideas, and this is important to the future of the hall.
Another subject discussed was the image of 70 Mile. One proposed slogan was 70 Mile “Where Trails Connect.” If you would like to become a member of the club, contact Miriam at 250-456-7531. Details of the next meeting will be announced later. Poker tourney The next poker tournament will be held
Feb. 13 at the Pattie residence, also known as Pattie’s Poker Palace. Doors open at 11 a.m. and play starts at noon. To register, call Elaine at 250-706-8491. Bingo Bingo dates this month are today (Feb. 11) and Feb. 25. The doors at Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC) open at 5:30
p.m. and play starts at 6:30. For information, call Vic at 250-456-2321. Volunteer fire department news Fire practices will be held on Feb. 14 and 28 at the fire hall on Willow Road, starting at 9:30 a.m. Bookmobile The ThompsonNicola bookmobile will
Sweet deal for local food bank
Ken Alexander Free Press
It was all smiles on Jan. 26 when local Tim Hortons owners Steve and Barb MacPhail handed 100 Mile House Food Bank Society secretary Kathy Haveman a $7,280 cheque – the proceeds from the store’s annual Smile
Cookie campaign. Noting Tim Hortons has been working with the local Food Bank for a number of years, Steve says the recent campaign was the “best year ever” in terms of the cheques handed out. “It was a terrific effort by everyone and terrific support from this amazing little community.
So, all the way around, a successful campaign once again.” He adds the one-week Smile Cookie campaign is a team effort between the Food Bank volunteers and Tim Hortons employees, including sales and decorating. “We sell the cookies in the store and at the drive-through window,
and the Food Bank people go out and solicit sales at local businesses and organizations.” Steve notes Tim Hortons will continue with the program because “it’s so successful and a win-win for everyone.” Kathy has nothing but praise for Tim Hortons and the sup-
port it gives to the Food Bank throughout the year. “We appreciate everything that Barb and Steve do for us; they’re so much fun and great to work with on the cookie campaign. “And we get the big bonus by getting money to buy food for all of the needy people.”
Wagner urges residents to get involved
Cariboo Regional District Area H Director Margo Wagner invites her constituents to check out, and provide input on, the CRD’s 2016-2021 provisional budget on its website at www. caribooord.bc.ca. After going to the home page, she notes residents should look for the quick link in a small box to the right below the toolbar. Hard copies are also available at the CRD office in 100 Mile House, Wagner adds. “Due to continual poor attendance across the whole CRD, the board made the decision not to hold the public budget meetings as in previous years. The average attendance has been three people, and the cost to bring staff and equipment [to meetings] plus the cost of renting facilities did not make good financial sense.” OCP update Wagner says the South Cariboo Official Community Plan (OCP) is getting updated, and the first public meeting is being held today (Feb. 11) from 2
to 4:30 p.m. at the Forest Grove Community Hall. “This OCP will affect future planning guidelines for the whole of Area H, so your participation would be appreciated.” Area H includes the communities of Forest Grove, Gateway, Bradley and Buffalo creeks, Ruth, Hawkins,
Canim, Mahood and Hendrix lakes. She adds there will also be an ad hoc committee formed from local residents within the South Cariboo, to work with the CRD planning office along with planning consultants. “There will be other public meetings as we
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd.
~ SERVING
THE
SOUTH CARIBOO
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
“For every cremation ten trees are planted locally in honour of your loved one.”
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
P.O. Bag 399 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
or go to www.southcariboohealth.com
move down the process if you are unable to attend this one, and there is also a link on the website in the same area as the link mentioned above.”
Wagner invites Area H residents who have any questions to feel free to call her at 250397-0016, or e-mail her at mwagner@ cariboord.ca.
be in the area on Feb. 18. It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall
from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
With Thanks
My dad, Ed Holden, passed away Friday, February 5th at Millsite Lodge. I will miss him in my life. I would like to extend my thanks to all the staff of Millsite Lodge. You were all so kind and compassionate, and treated my dad with respect and dignity. Special hugs to Rhonda, David, Toni, and Steve ~ Love you all Jeannie Seeley
in L A C this week’s LO RS FLYE Connector Free
Cariboo
Vol. 1 No. 1
• 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
• Save-On-Foods • Safeway • Pharmasave • Donex • Sears How Do You Spell Fun? Have a ball, play BINGO and support your favorite charity. 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
FAQ -108 Water System Upgrade Assent Vote
Residents in the 108 Mile Water Service Area will be voting in February to determine whether they wish to undertake borrowing for improvements to their water system. Upgrades are needed to address high concentrations of manganese, and develop an alternative ground water supply to help reduce lake level declines. The project will involve a water treatment plant, new groundwater supply well and up to 3 km of water main. To support the project federal grant funding of $1.96 million has been secured for the water treatment plant. Residents will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Cariboo Regional District borrowing up to two million dollars to construct a new well, water main and water treatment plant at the 108 Mile Water System? The combined costs to build and operate the improved system would be as follows: 1) Parcel tax of approximately $250 per year for 15 years, starting in 2016; and 2) Increased user fee to approximately $284 per year per single family residence, starting in 2017. To accommodate the above, an amendment to the current service bylaw is necessary to increase the annual maximum tax requisition to the greater of $400,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate of $1.61/$1,000 of assessment to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area.”
If approved, parcel taxes will be phased in accordance with developments. Residents will not see the maximum taxation in the first year.
PROJECT FAQ Why is a water treatment plant needed? The current wells contain high levels of Manganese and the proposed new well has even higher levels. While the CRD flushes the lines twice per year to remove Manganese from the large water mains, smaller individual service lines are becoming plugged, severely reducing water flow to many homes. The Interior Health Authority now requires that the water system be chlorinated. Chlorine reacts with Manganese to create a sludge, which will increase the problem. Manganese has to be removed by the treatment plant. Where does the CRD get the water from for the current water system? Water is currently obtained from two large groundwater wells located by Sepa Lake. Why is the CRD looking to develop a new groundwater supply? Concerns have been raised about the potential effects that the current wells are having on the level of the 108 Mile and Sepa Lakes. A consulting firm has been conducting studies since 2010 to determine the impacts and investigate alternative water supplies.
250-392-3351/1-800-665-1636 Suite D, 180 North Third Ave, Williams Lake
Be Informed & Vote Public Meeting & Open House Session Feb. 15, 2016 at 7 p.m. 108 Community Hall Assent Vote (Referendum) Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2016 108 Mile Community Hall Advance Polls Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 South Cariboo Recreation Complex Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 108 Mile Community Hall Advance polling stations and general voting day polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Questions about voting? Contact Alice Johnston, Chief Election Officer or Lore Schick, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636 or email lschick@cariboord.ca. Questions about the project? Call or email the CRD’s Environmental Services Department at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636 or email mminchau@cariboord.ca.
cariboord.ca facebook.com/caribooregion @caribooRD
INTERLAKES
ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA) and 2016 Equinox LS, and to the purchase or finance of a 2015 Silverado 1500. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between February 2 and February 29, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet model excluding Chevrolet Colorado 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, licence, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $12,724, including $446 Owner Cash (tax exclusive), $3,000 lease cash and a $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $50 for 24 months at 0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $2,592 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,132. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. > Purchase price includes $750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a cash credit of $3,000 and applies to new 2016 Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between February 2 and February 29, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), a $1,200 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab LS equipped with a Custom Edition and a $5,180 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab WT 4WD, LS, LT or LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,180 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 Silverado or 2016 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 2 and February 29, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze LTD, Malibu LTD, All-New Malibu (except L), All-New Volt, Camaro; $750 credit available on other 2016 Chevrolets (except Corvette, Colorado 2SA, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado’s. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡ The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar. gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
Bridge Lake Fair committee decide on special competitions
Diana Forster
250 593-2155
At Bridge Lake Fair’s (BLF) Feb 2 start-up meeting, the board decided on several special competitions for
10
OR
~
www.100milefreepress.net
the 59th Fair on Aug. 20-21. The sponsored container plant contest calls for entrants to grow plants in “broken plant pot” planters. No points are awarded for this competition; instead, the three winners receive prizes worth $50, $25 and $10. The BLF will reward the best Fairy Garden in each of four age groups: adults, $25; youth aged 12 to 15, $10; children
aged nine to 11, $10; and youngsters aged up to eight, $10. Each garden must contain at least one plant. Both the above must be in easilyportable containers. The BLF’s Roving Trophy will go to the Best of Show Recycling entry. Sponsored baking competitions are yet to be determined. Family Fun Night Interlakes Snow-
FIRST TWO BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS
$25 @ 0 %
WEEKLY
Safety
Airbags
6.6
FINANCING
4G LTE Wi-Fi
L/100km hwy
Fuel Efficiency
9.9
FOR
LEASE
4G LTE Wi-Fi ~
FOR
2015 SILVERADO 1500
0% 84 $10,380
UP TO
CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:
2
mobile Club (ISC) enjoyed participating in 100 Mile House’s Jan. 29 Family Fun Night. They held a free raffle for a helmet donated by the club and Performance All Terrain & Rental Ltd, which was won by 100 Mile’s Kathy Haveman. Their Toonie raffle for a used club chainsaw, with proceeds to the South Cariboo Health Foundation, was won by Roy Nichol of 108 Mile.
0 $0 $0 $0 DOWN PAYMENT DUE AT DELIVERY
LEASE FROM $50 BI-WEEKLY, THAT’S LIKE:
MONTHS
24 WITH
CHEVROLET.CA
YEARS/48,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES **
5
YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^
5
Sad passing A Memorial Service for Deka’s Olga Crozier, who passed away Jan. 24, will be held at the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 5503 Park Dr. at 103 Mile, at 3 p.m. on Feb. 13.
Celebrations Birthday bubbly goes to Susan Grahn, Peggy Lackey, and for twins Kimberly and Mikayla Rottluff ’s 20th.
HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN A TIE IN THE U.S.‡
¥¥
‡‡
Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Kids Space meets at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC) after school, Feb. 12 to 5:30 p.m. All children to age 12 are welcome. • Movie for $2, Dear John, with Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, 3 p.m., Feb. 13 at ICC. Lasagna dinner follows for $12; call 250-593-4869 to reserve.
$24,995
OR FIRST TWO BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS
0 $0 $0 $0 DOWN PAYMENT
LT MODEL SHOWN
ENDS FEB 29TH
YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^
Call Central Chevrolet GMC Buick at 250-395-4017, or visit us at 199 Exeter Road, V0K 2E0, 100 Mile House. [License #10683] DUE AT DELIVERY
4G LTE Wi-Fi ~
7.3
LAST CHANCE AT REMAINING 2015S!
ON SELECT MODELS^
MONTHS
TOTAL CASH CREDIT†
(INCLUDES $1,000 OWNER CASH†† AND $1,200 PACKAGE DISCOUNT )
ON OTHER MODELS
2015 SILVERADO CUSTOM EDITION MODEL SHOWN L/100km hwy
A27
• Knotty Ladies Appliqué Group meets noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 15. Call 250-593-4070 for venue. • Highway 24/Interlakes Lions meet 6.30 p.m., Feb. 15 at ICC. • To provide input regarding potential Bridge Lake Elementary School closure, e-mail feedback@sd27.bc.ca and/ or attend the meeting at the school, 6:30 p.m., March 2.
DISCOVER CHEVROLET
& DRIVE AWAY WITHOUT PAYING
$
SECURITY DEPOSIT
ENDS FEB 29TH
ON 2016 LEASE PURCHASES*
2016 CRUZE LIMITED LS 1SA
$0
BASED ON A LEASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $12,724 ¥ (INCLUDES $500 OWNER CASH †† + $3,000 LEASE CASH)
DOWN
CRUISE THE STREETS WITH ITS NHTSA 5-STAR SAFETY SCORE, AND FIRST-IN-ITS-CLASS BUILT-IN 4G LTE WIFI.
Fuel Efficiency
L/100km hwy ¥¥
‡‡
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
2016 EQUINOX LS CASH PURCHASE PRICE >
(INCLUDES $750 OWNER CASH †† + $3,000 CASH CREDIT ON FWD MODELS)
$
SECURITY DEPOSIT
ENJOY THE FUEL ECONOMY OF A COMPACT CAR AND ALL THE CAPABILITY OF AN SUV WITH ITS ECOTEC® 2.4L ENGINE.
Fuel Efficiency
¥¥
A28
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
FEBRUARY IS FOR
TRUCK LOVERS 0 %
FINANCING
OR
UP TO
12,00000
$
in REBATES
2015 GMC Canyon
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2015 GMC Sierra 1500
CLEAROUT SAVINGS ON ALL PRE-OWNEDS! 100 Mile’s Largest Used Inventory
15331A
2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE CREW CAB, LOW KM
15306A
2012 CHEV SUBURBAN LTZ, 4X4, FULLY LOADED
Trade Values have NEVER been so Good!
15288A
2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE, 4WD, EXTENDED CAB 4.8L V8
15344A
15358A
2012 CHEV SILVERADO 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 1500 LTZ, 5.3L V8, 4X4, EXTENDED CAB
SLT, LOADED 5.3 L LOW KM
SALE $39,995 SALE $37,995 SALE $16,995 SALE $29,995 SALE $45,995 15327A
2012 DODGE RAM LONGHORN 5.7L V8, 4X4, AUTO
15342B
2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE, 4WD, EXTENDED CAB 4.8L V8
15253A
2014 DODGE RAM 1500 LARAMIE, 4X4, 77,000KM
P985A
2011 FORD F150
4X4, CREW CAB, ECO BOOST
P994B
2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 SL, NEVADA EDITION 4.8L V8
SALE $43,995 SALE $20,995 SALE $37,995 SALE $27,995 SALE $18,995 DL 10683
.COM CHRIS
DON
KAREN
LEN
DAVE
Shop with the professionals - we have over 50 years combined knowledge and experience. WE are your neighbours.
199 Exeter Road, 100 Mile House, BC 250 395 4017 Toll Free: 1 877 395 4017
*Includes all cash delivery allowances and customer loyalty $1,000, OAC and eligibility. **Some used vehicles may not be Certified
Cariboo Community
Connector
In 100 Mile’s
Let Us .Beside 100 Mile Free Press Help You250-395-4081
MUST GO! All Floor Model Snow Blowers
25
February 11, 2016— B1 • connecting the community •
%
Trying out trades
OFF
OPEN MON. - SAT. 9:00AM - 5:00PM NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 10-2
Students participate in rewarding, educational YES 2 IT program
100 MILE REALTY
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Helping You Is What We Do!
D
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
De a l s F LY E R
Sensodyne 75 -100ml select Types, or Pronamel 75ml Toothpaste
399
ea.
Palmolive 828 ml, or Ultra 739 ml Liquid Dish Detergent
1 99 ea.
Old Dutch 255g or Restaurante 230-320 g
3/ 50
1
2/
$5
Pharmasave Facial Tissue 2 Ply 136’s or 3 ply 90’s Limit of 6
349
ea.
Coca-Cola or Sprite Regular or Diet Varieties 12 x 355ml (+ App. dep.)
Prices in effect Feb. 12 - 18, 2016
Limits may be in effect. While quantities last. See store for details.
Your Community Drugstore ®
CARIBOO MALL 250-395-2921
ozens of Grade 7 students from rural schools in the 100 Mile House area received some hands-on learning when School District 27 (SD27) hosted a YES 2 IT event in collaboration with industry partners at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Jan. 28. YES 2 IT aims to connect younger students with secondary school classes and potential trades careers. There was an excellent turnout with 58 students from elementary schools in Horse Lake, 108 Mile Ranch, Forest Grove and Bridge Lake. The students participated in different workshops exploring electrical, carpentry, welding, mechanics and plumbing fields. They learned from skilled trades people in each workshop and left with projects created in their respective workshops. “It’s so rewarding,” says SD27 co-ordinator of career programs David Corbett. “The enjoyment is just great.” The number of people involved was outstanding, he adds. Thirty adults from the 100 Mile House and Williams Lake area were involved in putting on the program, including tradespeople, school district employees and teachers. One of the highlights was the turnout of 90 parents and students at an information night before the event on Jan. 27. “It’s a great number of people involved to make it all come together. Of course, the teachers at PSO were outstanding also.” The Canadian Welding Association Foundation (CWAF) was part of the event. “They thought it was amazing what we were doing with all these students.” SD27 is hoping to do a similar event with students from 100 Mile House Elementary School in the spring. SD27 thanks all community members and businesses which assisted in making YES 2 IT a success: Central GM, Jayco Plumbing, Ken Alexander photo Atela Construction, Sanma Contracting, Colby Glen used a cutting torch to build the bevel on the end of the boot scraper during the YES Taseko/Gibraltar, Thompson Rivers 2 IT event at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Jan. 28. David Corbett, School District 27 program co-ordinator and welding teacher, guided Glen through the process. University, Mount Polley and the CWAF.
REDUCED
ONE PERCENT REALTY
100 Mile House and Surrounding Area
Free to all non-subscribers
3784 Emerald Cres.
LAC LA HACHE • $299,900
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.
In the Red Caboose, Save-On-Food’s Parking Lot
6331 Moose Point Drive
WATCH LAKE • NOW $299,900
Fantastic deal for the wise buyer looking for waterfront at a realistic price at Watch Lake. Nothing to do but walk right in. Quick possession possible. MLS#N245863
www.onepercentrealty.com
This space is
Reserved for YOUR listing. The market for 2016 is looking great!
KATHY FIRTH Cell: 250-706-9776
YOUR 1% REALTOR!
Email: kathy@onepercentrealty.com
B2
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Eating disorders affecting more people
Barbara Roden Free Press
Eating disorders, and what causes them, were among the topics addressed during Eating Disorder Awareness week (Feb. 1-7). The National Eating Disorder Society (NEDS) estimates that up to 40 per cent of nine-year-old girls have dieted to lose weight even when they are at a normal weight for their age. Girls and women – and increasingly men and boys – are bombarded daily with a message of how they should look. Tragically, for many that means developing an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating, which can cause lifelong health effects, according to the NEDS. For many years, these disorders have been largely connected with women, but over the past 10 years more men and boys have developed eating disorders, says 100 Mile House dietician Lauren Bock. For young people, she says, it can be
a control thing. “If their life seems out of control – and there are a lot of things beyond a teen’s control – what you put in your mouth is something you can control.” She adds, however, women in their fifties are being more affected by eating disorders now than in the past. “In many cases, it’s something that gets out of control after years of being not so major.” Evidence suggests that eating disorders are on the increase in the 100 Mile House area, Bock says, adding any-
one who needs support to help with an eating disorder is encouraged to speak with his or her doctor who will make the necessary referral for support. The local Ministry of Children and Family Development office also has a walk-in intake session every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. It’s designed for youth, but family members concerned about someone can also attend for information and support. Everyone was encouraged to wear
purple on Feb. 5, to support eating disorder awareness. Throughout the month of February, the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness campaign is sponsor-
ing an online scavenger hunt called “The Hunt to Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves,” where contestants will earn points in the name of eating dis-
order awareness. Prizes include gift certificates for The Source and Best Buy. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/ PEDAW2016Hunt.
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
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
Valentine s Day Feb. 14: Co
R REGULA N IO ADMISS $
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
9.00
Showtimes:
Feb. 12 - 18 • 7:00pm nightly
100 MILE HOUSE UNITED CHURCH
uples Pay your date one, is 1/2 price !
49 Dogwood Ave. 250-395-2932
WHERE SPIRIT AND FAITH GROW Worship every Sunday at 10:30am unitedchurch100mile@shaw.ca
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann Rated: R
Come as you are, and rest in the presence of God.
South Cariboo Theatre
100 MILE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
250-395-7494 www.southcaribootheatre.ca THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10am American Sign Language available Sundays
In Loving Memory
“Our Sudden and Heartbreaking Loss is Heaven’s Triumphant Gain!”
108 Water System Upgrade Assent Vote
Carolyn Ann Huson 8/9/58 - 1/29/16 Carolyn was the most incredible wife, inspirational mother, outstanding grandmother, dearest friend and, altogether, wonderful person! Her unconditional love, generosity and selflessness touched so very many people; she will never be forgotten! Survived by her loving husband Ted, her adoring children Jamie, Kevin, Natalie, Bonnie, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Calvin, Madelynn and Ariel, her very, very many grandchildren, as well as, her parents Murray and Lynda Roberts and sisters Linda and Maureen; she will be devotedly remembered and her amazing presence will be always missed. Carolyn’s passion in life was to give in love; to help everyone she could! With this passion in mind, in lieu of flowers, our family would appreciate donations, in Carolyn’s honour, to C.F.E.C., The Women’s Centre, Canadian Mental Health, Local Food Banks, Churches and other charities! Carolyn’s favorite saying (besides “I Love You!”) was: “Never give up, never surrender!” Jeremiah 29:11-13
Carolyn’s Celebration of Life will be held February 20th at 1pm at Bethel Chapel “Come as you are!”
Be Informed & Vote Public Meeting & Open House Session February 15 at 7 p.m. - 108 Community Hall At this session residents will be able to learn more about the proposal in order to help them make an informed decision at the polls.
Assent Vote (Referendum)
Residents in the 108 Mile Water System Service Area will be voting to determine whether t h ey w i s h to u n d e r ta ke borrowing for improvements to their water system. Upgrades are needed to address high concentrations of manganese, and develop an alternative ground water supply to help reduce lake level declines. Two thirds funding has been s ecu red f ro m th e Small Communities Fund, and the other 1/3 will need to be borrowed.
February 27, 2016 108 Mile Community Hall Advance Polls Wednesday, February 17 South Cariboo Recreation Complex
Advance polling stations and general voting day polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, February 22 108 Community Hall
250-392-3351/1-800-665-1636 Suite D, 180 North Third Ave, Williams Lake
Further information regarding the 108 Mile Water System assent vote is available on the CRD website at cariboord.ca, o n F a c e b o o k a t facebook.com/CaribooRegion, or by calling the CRD Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officers at 250-392-3351 or 1-800-6651636.
cariboord.ca facebook.com/caribooregion @caribooRD
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 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 Every Sunday at the 70 Mile Community Hall • Oct. - April 2:00pm • May - Sept. 10:00am For more info
250-456-2199
100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
Meter safety important
www.100milefreepress.net
As folks are amidst some of the coldest weather settling in across British Columbia, FortisBC reminds customers about the importance of meter safety and to make sure their natural gas meters have enough room to work efficiently and safely.
One of the best ways to keep a meter working safely is by removing snow from around the meter. People can do this by removing any built-up snow by hand until the regulator and shutoff valve are clear. Folks should avoid kicking or hit-
ting the meter in an attempt to break ice or snow build-up, to avoid using a snowplow or blower near their meter and when shoveling, and to be careful not to pile snow up against their meter. If British Columbians have any snow
B3
or ice buildup on either their meter or regulator, they can call FortisBC immediately at 1-888-224-2710. More information on meter safety is available at www.fortisbc.com/NaturalGas/GasSafety/ SafetyHomeWork/CareOfYourMeter.
CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING
108 MILE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ASSENT VOTING SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAWS
PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the 108 Mile Water Local Service Area in the Cariboo Regional District, as defined on the map following, that assent voting will be held on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Cariboo Regional District borrowing up to two million dollars to construct a new well, water main and water treatment plant at the 108 Mile Water System? The combined costs to build and operate the improved system would be as follows:
1) Parcel tax of approximately $250 per year for 15 years, starting in 2016; and 2) Increased user fee to approximately $284 per year per single family residence, starting in 2017.
To accommodate the above, an amendment to the current service bylaw is necessary to increase the annual maximum tax requisition to the greater of $400,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate of $1.61/$1,000 of assessment to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area.”
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS ADVANCE VOTING:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • South Cariboo Recreation Centre, 175 Airport Road, 100 Mile House, BC -andMONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • 108 Mile Community Hall, 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, BC
GENERAL VOTING:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • 108 Mile Community Hall, 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, BC Qualified electors may vote at any of the above voting dates/locations.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
BYLAW NO. 4977 – “108 Mile Water Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4977, 2015” - If adopted, this bylaw provides for the following: • An increase of the annual maximum requisition for the 108 Water Local Service Area to the greater of $400,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate of $1.61/$1,000 to the net taxable value of land and improvements within the service area, to carry out improvements to the 108 Mile Water System. BYLAW NO. 4978 – “108 Mile Water Service Improvement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4978, 2015” - If adopted, this bylaw provides for the following: • The borrowing of up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of carrying out improvements to the 108 Mile Water System. ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL COST PROJECTIONS: If approved, the assent vote authorizes collection of a parcel tax of approximately $250/year for 15 years. As the system components will be built in phases, the anticipated parcel tax will be $180/year for 2016 and will increase to $250 for the balance of the debt term. If the assent vote passes, the effect on user fees will be an increase to approximately $284/year per single family residence, commencing in 2017. TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaws and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaws. The full bylaws may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, Unit 3 – 170 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0, during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or online at www.cariboord.ca For further information on the bylaws or the voting process, please contact Alice Johnston, Chief Election Officer at ajohnston@cariboord.ca or Lore Schick, Deputy Chief Election Officer at lschick@cariboord.ca or (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636. Alice Johnston Chief Election Officer
There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for voting will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the 108 Mile Water Local Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration, and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors are asked to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification should prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors are asked to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from a majority of the property owners to one owner voting.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING The following electors are permitted to register to vote by mail and to vote by mail ballot: (i) those persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; (ii) persons who expect to be absent from their jurisdiction on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities; (ii) persons who reside within the voting jurisdiction but more than 90 kilometres from the closest polling station at which they are entitled to vote. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Between February 2, 2016 and 4:00 pm on February 25, 2016, you must submit the following information to the Cariboo Regional District office by mail to Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4; telephone (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636; fax (250) 392-2812; or email lschick@cariboord.ca: 1. Full name; 2. Residential address; 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors); 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at a Cariboo Regional District office; (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address; OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address provided when requesting the mail ballot package; and 5. To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. Mail ballot packages will be sent out commencing on or about February 3, 2016. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on February 27, 2016.
building communities together www.cariboord.ca
B4
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
Community Band reeling from recent losses
Barbara Roden Free Press
The 100 Mile House Community Band is reeling from the departure of several members over the past year, and band president Eric Grummisch hopes to be able to recruit enough new members to keep it going. The band, comprised mainly of wind instruments, was formed around 2008 by the late Jack Fellner, a retired music teacher who wanted to have a community band in 100 Mile House, the community he retired to from California. Grummisch, a clarinetist, has been with the band since 2012. “Last season, we had 20 to 24 people, which
is a good minimum size for a concert band,” he says. However, a number of people have now left for various reasons: students have moved on, health reasons have intervened, and people have left the area, Grummisch explains. “We have a good number of retirees and high school students, with a smattering of people in between.” While he’d love to
see more people join the band, he notes that one of the challenges is finding the right distribution of instruments. “We particularly need tubas, baritone trombones and trumpets. But having said that, anyone who plays a concert band instrument will be welcomed with open arms.” The band rehearses together every Tuesday night from 7 to 8:30
Well maintained large 4 bdrm
family home in 108 Ranch. Situated on a large 0.87 acre corner lot. Ready to move in and enjoy! Quick Possession! mlS n239492 $189,000
p.m. at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School, and performs at a variety of events. Last year, the band participated in the Ladner
Bandfest, performing alongside more than 20 bands from around the province. Grummisch notes that with the band now
in the rebuilding stage, no events have been arranged, although members hope to be able to have a largescale concert at Martin
Exeter Hall in June. Anyone interested in joining the band, or finding out more, can call Grummisch at 250-706-5076.
YOUR LAST CHANCE! TO GET INTO OUR FLYER!
Let Us Take You to the Show! Royal LePage, the South Cariboo’s largest Real Estate Company, is heading for the BC Boat and Sportsman’s Show in Abbotsford March 4-5-6!
We’ll be there with a booth, all our listings and most of our sales staff promoting properties for sale in the 100 Mile House area.
In$tant In tant $ In tant In $ $tant Cash Cash Cash Cash Back Back Back Back
OFFICE: 108 MIlE RanCh Mall
SERVING THE 100 MILE HOUSE AREA
Thinking of listing?
Call one of our 20 salespeople today and get your property included in the area’s only real estate flyer.
SM SM
SM SM
SM SM
SM SM
Instant joy.
Walk in with your taxes. taxes. Walk out out with Walk with your your money. money.
Instant joy.joy. joy. Instant Instant For more information, speak to to an an H&R H&RBlock BlockTax TaxProfessional Professionaltoday. today. For more information, speak
For more information, speak to an H&R Block Tax Professional today. Walk in with yourtaxes. taxes. Walk in with Walk inyour with your taxes.
Walk in in with yourtaxes. taxes. Walk with Walk inyour with your taxes. PO Box 2218 For more moreout information, speak to an Walk with your money. Walk out with your money. Walk out with your money. For information, speak to an Walk out with your money. Walk out with your money. Walk out with your money. 250-395-3133 250-395-3133 H&R Block Block Tax H&R Tax Professional Professional today. today.1A - 330 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House. PO Box Birch Ave. 100 CIBC Box 2218 2218 -- 438 438Across Birchfrom Ave. 100Mile MileHouse, House,BC BC Address,PO City, Phone Address, City, Phone speak to an H&R BLOCK For more information, For more information, speak to an H&R BLOCK For more information, speak to an 250-395-3133 H&R BLOCK For For more information, speak to an For more information, speak to an For more information, speak to an
NEW ADDRESS:
H&R Block Tax Professional today. H&R Block Tax Professional today. H&RBlock Block Tax Professional today. H&R H&R Tax today. H&R Block Tax Professional H&R Block TaxProfessional Professional today. today.
Extended Extended Offi Office ceHours Hours
Address, City, Phone Address, City, Phone Address, Monday -- Friday Address, Phone Address,City, City, Phone Address, City, Phone 5pm Monday Friday 9am 9am -- 6pm 6pm ••Saturdays Saturdays9am 9am--5pm
Address, City, Phone
© H&R Block Canada, Inc. SM At H&R participating offices.Inc. Instant Cash Back valid only on the federal © Block Canada, SM portion of tax returns in Quebec. Somevalid restrictions apply. only onmay the federal At participating offices.filed Instant Cash Back portion of tax returns filed in Quebec. Some restrictions may apply. © H&R Block Canada, Inc. © H&R Block Canada, Inc. SM SM ©H&R H&R Block Canada, Canada, Inc. valid only on theBack federal At participating offices.Inc. Instant Cash Back © Block © H&R Block Block Canada, Inc. valid only on the federal At participating offices. Instant Cash © H&R Canada, Inc. SM SM SM ©participating H&Rof Block Canada, Inc. valid only on theBack federal At participating offices. Instant Cash Back portion tax returns filed in Quebec. Some restrictions may apply. SM valid only on the federal At offices. Instant Cash valid only on onmay the apply. federal At participating offices. Instant Cash portion of tax Back returns filed in Quebec. Some restrictions SM Instant valid only the federal At participating offices. Cash Back valid only on the federal At H&R participating offices. Instant Cash Backrestrictions portion of tax returns returns filed in Quebec. Quebec. Some restrictions may apply. © Block Canada, Inc. portion of tax filed in Some may apply. portion of tax tax returns filed in Quebec. Quebec. Some restrictions may may apply. apply. portion of returns filed in Some restrictions SM portion of tax returns filed in Quebec. Some restrictions may apply.
Telephone
Telephone
250-395-3424
250-593-0326
1-800-663-8426
1-844-593-0326
96 Highway 97
7120 Levick Crescent
(next to Tim Hortons)
(Interlakes off Highway 24)
Don’t miss the boat!
100 MILE REALTY www.100milerealty.com • email: rlpmain@gmail.com
At participating offices. Instant Cash Back valid only on the federal portion of tax returns filed in Quebec. Some restrictions may apply.
BCGAMES.ORG
Catch the excitement as 154 Athletes and 48 Coaches from Cariboo - North East (Zone 8) compete against the best in the province.
February 25 - 28
100 Mile House Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016 Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
www.100milefreepress.net B5 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
Announcements
In Memoriam Gifts
Information
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
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 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
Employment
Employment
Employment
Travel
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
SEE POLAR Bears, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer. Save 15% with our winter sale for a limited time. Call toll-free: 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400)
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
Travel
Employment CANADA BENEFIT Group. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222; www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
Business Opportunities GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000+ per year, all cash. protected territories - locations provided. Full details call now! 1-866668-6629 or visit our website www.tcvend.com
Become a GREEN SHOPPER!
BUY AND SELL WITH A CLASSIFIED AD
Education/Trade Schools HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com 1-800-466-1535. info@canscribe.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit today: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career!
Personals Man needs woman, 40-60, slimmer side 1-250-593-4462
Travel
Timeshare CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Inclusions Powell River is hiring Residential Support Workers f/t, p/t and casual positions - Adult & Children’s residences. For more information visit: www.inclusionpr.ca e-mail: apply@pracl.ca
www.pitch-in.ca
START A New career in graphic arts, healthcare, business, education or information tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Cedar Crest Society for Community Living Employment Opportunities
The Cedar Crest Society invites interested persons to apply for positions within our programs. These programs provide assistance to children, youth and adults with special needs. Services are provided in a variety of settings including child care facilities, homes, Society facilities and the community. The successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list from which future hires will be made. Work to be performed includes: • Support to individual children and groups in childcare settings. • (E.C.E. training or Qualification preferred). • Support to children and youth in summer and after school programs. • Support to youth and adults in employment and community inclusion programs. • Supports to individuals requiring overnight respite. These positions all require some degree of weekend and evening work. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, suitable work ethic and the ability to direct, teach and model appropriate behavior to clients of the Society. Qualifications or experience in the human service field would be preferred. A valid British Columbia Drivers License, suitable vehicle for work and a criminal record check are required. To apply submit resume to: Timothy Guthrie Cedar Crest Society Box 1197, 100 Mile House, British Columbia V0K 2E0 All applications must be received by February 19, 2016 to be considered.
TŜILHQOT’IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 253- 4th Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4 Phone (250) 392-3918 • Fax (250) 398-5798
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Full Time Employment
The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) was established in 1989 to meet the needs and represent the Tsilhqot’in communities of Tl’etinqox, ?Esdilagh, Yunesit’in, Tsi Deldel, Tl’esqox and Xeni Gwet’in in their strive to re-establish a strong political government structure. The Tsilhqot’in National Government is currently seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads the organization and its personnel in achieving the organizations mandate, through the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s goals and vision. The Executive Director is responsible for the over-all development, implementation, administration and management of day-to-day operations within the current policies, by-laws and procedures under the direction of the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will: • Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, commerce and/or Masters of Business Administration. Equivalent combination of related education, training and managerial experience with the public or private sector may be considered • Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s needs, issues, concerns, and aspirations; as well as experience with various levels of government and stakeholders. • Knowledge of the Indian Act and other relevant legislation/ policies as they pertain to First Nations • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management with a minimum of five years’ experience in governmental accounting and experience with First Nation government and funding agencies • Requires advanced knowledge of governmental, business accounting and auditing standards and practices • Proven experience in a non-profit funding accounting procedures • Minimum of five years proven senior management experience • Excellent verbal and communication skills, strong leadership qualities • Valid BC Driver’s Licence, and be willing to travel as required Please submit a cover letter, resume and three employment references marked Confidential and emailed to: Attention: Betty Derksen, Office Manager Subject Line: Executive Director Employment Position Email: finance@tsilhqotin.ca
! y u B Buy! Buy! SELL! S e ! ll! l l Se
www.100milefreepress.net B6 www.100milefreepress.net
Thursday, February 2016 100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 11, 201611,100 Mile House
Employment
Employment
Services
Employment
Employment
Education/Trade Schools
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
Financial Services
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
DO YOU or anyone you know specialize in East Indian Cuisine? Popular restaurant in Kamloops needs you immediately. Full Time, starting $20. per hr. 250-374-0340.
Trades, Technical Automotive Technician
Charlotte Tire has an immediate opening for an experienced auto technician. We are a very busy shop providing quality repairs on the Queen Charlotte Island. We offer a very competitive compensation package! Please e-mail resume: bill@citires.ca
Services
Therapy Groups Help Wanted Building Maintenance Worker
We are currently hiring a part time maintenance worker for an apartment building. $15 Per Hour To Start. Wage negotiable depending on qualifications.. To Apply Please Call Penny:250-395-0809 Or E-mail kellypenny2 @gmail.com
• Level 3 First Aid • Class 4 Driver Both positions are for the 2016 fire season.
Contact Don for more information at:
1.250.706.2090
or email resume to: firstaidservice@hotmail.ca
• Teachers • Special Ed Teachers • Education Assistants
Part-time opportunity to start supporting our Northern BC home educated students. Caseload to increase in the fall once training & proficiency is established. Detailed job description & online application can be found at: www.onlineschool.ca Click About Us, then scroll to Careers at HCOS
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
“litter-less”
AL-ANON - Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7 pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646
Health Centre (behind hospital) 555 Cedar Avenue
Monday: 12 noon 61 Dogwood Avenue Tuesday: 8 pm United Church
43 Dogwood Avenue Thursday: 7:30 pm
108 Mile Community Centre
4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance) Friday: 7:00 pm Community Church at
4855 Timothy Lake Road Lac La Hache. This is an “Open” meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alcohol or wanting to support those struggling are welcome to attend. For more information call: 250-395-4646 250-395-6154 250-644-6524 250-706-7266 250-791-5286
EXPERIENCED
MEATCUTTER The accepted candidate will be responsible for: 1. Cutting and wrapping to fill meat counter daily 2. Displaying and rotation of meat 3. Complying with sanitation & safety standards We are looking for a person with strong interpersonal and excellent customer service skills. Attention to detail and cleanliness is necessary Please submit resume, detailing experience and references to the 108 Mile Supermarket with attention to Carl Gimse. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
HOURS: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EVERY DAY
250-791-6699 • Located in the 108 Mall Easzee Dr., • 108 Mile Ranch
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area:
Sunday: 7:30 pm
We have a part-time opening for an
…show it!
www.pitch-in.ca Contractors CONTRACT CARPENTER: over 40 years exp. Honest & reliable. Ref. available. Versed in all aspects of construction. Additions, renovations, flooring, finishing, framing, ceramics, drywall, cabinets, garages, concrete work. Planning & ideas. Please call Barry 250-3954533 or 250-395-9151
Plumbing
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Mondays 2-4 pm at the Friendship Centre behind St. Timothy’s. For more information call Terri at 250-644-3325.
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.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
JOB FINDER
Professional Services
DIRECTORY ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $42.04 PER WEEK (PLUS GST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT Call the experts at
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. 44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer
250-395-2447
For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us. Program Positions Residential Care Worker For Youth Financial Services Representative Parts/Sales Associate Sales Advisor Seamstress Horse Trainer Yard Worker Flooring Installer Warehouse Person Mechanic Wheel Loader Operator Truck Driver Caregiver 1 Chef/Cook and 1 Front of House Manager (Restaurant) Experienced Meat Cutter
Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School
Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
anted Most WContracting Ltd. Licensed Residential Builder Custom Homes • Remodeling
• Ralf Baechmann • Ph: 250-706-4706 www.most-wanted.ca
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 250-395-5121 • 808 ALPINE AVE.
(just down from Sunrise Ford) • Website: www.hortonventures.com
Our Team Delivers!
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca
250-791-5295 Invasive Plant Control and Invasive Plant Spray Assistants Temporary Full-Time Positions
GET READY FOR WINTER
NEWSPAPER BUNDLES
The Cariboo Regional District is seeking three (3) temporary full-time positions of Invasive Plant Control and Invasive Plant Spray Assistants in the North, Central, and South Cariboo. Subject to funding, the approximate term for these positions will be from May to August 2016. Applications will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:00 pm, February 12, 2016 and should be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing your experience and qualifications relative to this position. Applications without listing detailed information regarding relevant qualifications and experience will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. For detailed information on these positions and for more information on our community, please visit our website at www.cariboord.ca. Bernice Crowe, Human Resources Advisor Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 N. 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Facsimile: 250-392-2812; Email: bcrowe@cariboord.ca The Cariboo Regional District thanks all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• READY-MIX CONCRETE • PUMP TRUCKS • • FORM RENTALS • CONCRETE BLOCKS • • CRUSHED AGGREGATE PRODUCTS •
TATTON STATION ROAD, 100 MILE HOUSE
Located on Industrial Flats Rd. corner of HWY. 97 & 24
• Safe & Secure • Fully Fenced • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x30 • Outside Storage • 7 days/week keypad gate access • Monitored and Alarmed PH: 250-395-2512 info@caribooss.com
$1 each
*
* While quantities last. Cash only. only..
536 Horse Lake Road, #3 Uptown Plaza Mon.-Fri. 8:30.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ADVERTISE HERE and get results! Read weekly by over 6,600 of your potential customers. Just give us a call at
250-395-2219 Fax: 250-395-3939
Chris Nickless
www.100milefreepress.net B7 www.100milefreepress.net
Pets & Livestock
Real Estate
Rentals
Legal
Legal
Feed & Hay
Mobile Homes & Parks
Apt/Condo for Rent
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
100 MILE, Sundials Court, Must see, 3 bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, recently renovated, end unit. No pets. No smoking. Avail March 15. $750/mo 250397-2068
NOTICE to Remove Private Land from Woodlot Licence W 1652
Cariboo Pet Crematorium
Townhouses
For reliable service call Penny
100 MILE: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement. $750/mo plus DD. No dogs. Ref. req’d. 250644-5577.
250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168
Est. 1997
Hand crafted urns complete with name plate.
Commercial/ Industrial
250-395-3330
1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224.
Private or Group
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
is now 100 Mile House Free PressCMHA-SCB Thursday, February 11, 2016 taking applications for
Fight Feed & Hay Back.
Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. & evenings. Delivery available on large loads. (250)398-2805
Volunteer your time, energy and sq. bales AlHEAVY SMALL falfa grass mixed upland hay. Noskills rain, today. barn stored. Hillpoint Farms 250-791-6652.
Pet Services
Cariboo Pet Crematorium Est. 1997
Hand crafted urns complete with name plate.
250-395-3330 Private or Group
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Fight Back.
For Sale! Wrapped Oat/Barley haylage & 2nd cut Alfalfa haylage. Call 1 (250)249-5466 POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com
Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.
REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT
STEEL BUILDING Sale. Really big sale: extra winter discount on now!! 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Merchandise for Sale Misc. Wanted Misc. for Sale
BUYOat/Barley For Sale!WE Wrapped haylage & 2nd Alfalfa hayGOLD & cut SILVER lage. (250)249-5466 GetCall the1best price for your
POLE SILVER BARNS, COINS Shops, steel Call for app’t clad Mon -orFrifabric buildings metal clad. and inS.C. Complete Business Ctr. supply 100 Mile House stallation. Call John at 403250-644-4422 998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com Local Coin Collector Buying Collections. Gold Silver Coins REFORESTATION NURSERY Estates 1-778-281-0030 seedlings of hardy Chad trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free Master craftReplacement 12� sliding guarcomshipping. pound 1-866-873-3846 miter saw. Asking antee. or $500, open to offers. 250-593-4804 www.treetime.ca
Tools
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill.
our Real affordable Estatefamily housing development, located Cariboo MobileonHomes Trail and Jens Street, & Parks House B.C. 100 Mile forms can Application 100 MILE, for sale by owner
12x62 trailer/mobile home with be picked up at the addition. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, brand Canadian Mental Health new kitchen, new flooring, reAssociation locent updates, 2 building porches, small shop, storage space, carport, cated at 555B Cedar 7 mins from town. Just under 1 Avenue in for front the acre. Set up up toof2 horses. $137,500. station Phone 1-250ambulance by 267-2467 the hospital, or at the
Women’s Centre (102 Townhouses Bridge Creek Centre, 100 MILE: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Birch Avenue). full $750/mo plus Thebasement. 25 unit project DD. No dogs. Ref. req’d. 250has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed644-5577. room units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verification upon application. This project is sponsoredCANADIAN by the CanaMENTAL HEALTH dian Mental Health Association - South ASSOCIATION Cariboo Branch and South Cariboo Branch British Columbia Housing and ManageCMHA-SCB is now ment Commission. taking applications for For inquiries please our 250-395-4883. affordable family call housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can
)HWFK D 'RJ )URP WKH 6KHOWHU be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building located at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the
Women’s Centre (102 4HE "#30#! CARES FOR Bridge Creek Centre, THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN Birch Avenue). The 25 unit project DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedYEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS room units. Applicants DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT must provide income and asset information HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR and LOCAL SHELTER TODAY verification upon application. This project is sponsored by the CanadianWWW SPCA BC CA Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and Misc. Wanted British Columbia Housing and Management Commission. For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.
"#30#!
ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $42.04 PER WEEK (PLUS GST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT
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
OfďŹ ce/Retail ce/Retail CLINTON COMMUNITYOfďŹ FOREST LTD.
MovingCONTRACTOR Or Starting AREGISTRY New Business?
Rentals
Digging can be a shocking experience
Apt/Condo for Rent if you don’t 100 MILE, Sundials Court, know where Must see, 3 bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, recently the wires are. renovated, end unit. No pets. No smoking. Avail March 15. $750/mo 250397-2068 1•800•474•6886
CARIBOO GARDENS DAYS BEFORE YOU PLAN TO DIG. Clean, large, bright Duplex / 4 Plex 1&2 bedrooms 2 & 1 Seniors BDRM Welcome units renovated, CALL AT LEAST TWO FULL WORKING
inFor 100reliable Mile. Security Dep req’d service call Penny Call 250-397-2041 for details.
3 BDRM duplex in orForest 250-395-0809 Grove. 250-395-0168 $700/month + utilities. Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate occupancy 250-397-2754.
Commercial/ Industrial
LARGE bright 1 bdrm $525. 2 bdrm. $650. NS. NP. 10 min to 100 Mile. Avail. now 250-3970128. 1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or w/ensuite 604-530108 MILE, 1 bdrm 4224. and loft, new carpet. 5 appliances on 3 acres on Golf Course. Terrific view, very private, garden space. Ref & damage dep req’d. $850/mo plus util. Call 250-945-4712
Homes for Rent
14’ x 58’ mobile at the 105. 2 Digging a $625 bdrms, f/s w/d.can Ref be req’d. per month, includes heat. 250shocking experience 395-2012. if you don’t LAKESIDE 2 bdrm, A-frame with loft overlooking 108 lake where WDknow $900/mo avail Mar 1. House will be shown Feb 22 to the wires are. 28. Contact ypharris@shaw.ca or text 604 349 5563 or phone after Feb 20. •474 •6886 1•800
Townhouses
CALL AT LEAST TWO FULL WORKING
DAYS BEFORE YOU PLAN TO DIG.
Clinton Community Forest is establishing a select list of pre-qualified contractors who&will be invited COMMERCIAL, RETAIL OFFICE Legalin subsequent InvitationsLegal to participate to Tender for SPACE FOR future harvesting, forestry and LEASE silvicultural contracts. Only those contractors having been pre-qualified 500-10,000 sq. ft.Noticeswill Legal Notices Legal be invited by select invitation to compete for these • Quality Buildings • WAREHOUSEMAN’S Good LocationsLIEN contracts. NOTICE to Remove Private LandMultiple from Contracts: Woodlot Harvesting This work will include, but not Zoning • Lots of Parking Licence 1652 By virtueharvesting, of a Warehousebe limited toWthe following activities: road man’s Lien, we will dispose construction, road and deactivation, Callmaintenance Maureen at Please be advised that of the following articles tolog rehaulingJennings and bridge construction andtheinstallation. Thomas is proposcover indebtedness for ing to remove 141 hectares storage plusThis anywork additional Forestry and Silviculture Contracts: will of private land from Woodlot costs of storage, seizure and include, but be limited tosale: the following activities: Licence in Household goods, reLW1652 & not Alocated Development Corp. road andofblock data collection, the vicinity Buffalolayout, Lake. site plan ceived April 7, 2014. GPS Inquiries/comments to this surveys, Household will be traversing, silviculture site goods preparation, proposal must be submitted sold in 30 days of thiswaste notice, computer mapping, brushing and weeding, to: Ian Hamilton RPF, Monunless charges are paid assessments and beetle probing. tane Forest Consultants Ltd., within the time mentioned. PO Box 657,of 100 Mile Submitted by: guarantee Big Country Submission an application does not House, BC. V0K 2E0, by Storage Ltd., inclusion on aMarch resulting list located ofTerminals pre-qualified 5pm on Monday, 14, short Lessor, at 201 7th contractors. Clinton Community Forest reserves the 2016. Street, 100 Mile House, B.C. Only re- of pre-qualified and Diana Souther, Lessee, right written to limit inquiries the number contractors ceived by the above date will 6815 Fawn Creek Rd., Lone invited to compete on any contract. be responded to. Butte, BC, V0K 1x1. A Corporate Information about Resume this propo-can be mailed to the above sal can be obtained by conaddress and/or emailed to: tacting Montaneadventuresports@shaw.ca. Forest Consultants Ltd., 715 Alder Ave., Inclusion the250Contractor Registry will be 100 Mile House, on phone determined by June 30, 2016. 395-4025.
250-395-0462
OfďŹ ce/Retail
OfďŹ ce/Retail
Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft. • Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking
accepting applications for
3 housing BDRM from duplex in Forest persons 55 Grove. $700/month + utilities. years and older as well as Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate occupancy disabled 250-397-2754. persons 19 years
of agebright and older. Eligible LARGE 1 bdrm $525. 2 bdrm. $650. NS. NP. of 10gross min to tenants pay 30% 100 Mile. Avail. now 250-397monthly income for rent. 0128. For applications contact: Homes for Rent 250-395-4743 or 108 MILE, 1 bdrm w/ensuite 1-800-834-7149
and loft, new carpet. 5 appliances on 3 acres on Golf Course. Terrific view, very private, garden space. Ref & damage dep req’d. $850/mo plus util. Call 250-945-4712
Misc. Wanted
Townhouses
BC Housing is now accepting applications for
R Professional SANDERS REDI-MIX LTD. Services • CONCRETE/GRAVEL •
DIRECTORY 250-395-3088 • CONCRETE PUMPING • • SANDING & SNOWPLOWING •
$ ADVERTISE HERE Located off Exeter Rd. FOR ONLY 42.04 PER WEEK (PLUS - 12 WEEK Past Tim-Br MartGST) on McDermid Rd. CONTRACT 100 Mile House, BC
PACKIN SUPP IEG S AVAILALB LE
Premiu m “Taste the � MERIDIAN SELF STORAGE LTD. Bottled e c W n e a r ter DiffeCost effective storage solutions for
personal and business use.
• Units fromNOW 25sq.ft. to 360sq.ft. FEATURING: • 10ft ceilings • Outside Storage Products Purifi ed ICE & Watkins • 24/7/365 Electronic Gate Access We •also Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs Fullyoffer Fenced • Safe/Secure & Carpet Cleaner Rentals Exeter Station Rd. 250-395-2443 • info@caribooss.com #2 - 486 Birch Ave. 680 Sollows Cres. (off Exeter100 Rd.),Mile 100 Mile House House, BC
250-395-6110
S S
R
R
M -M
L .
• Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels ANDERS IX TD • Toy Haulers EDI • Truck Campers • Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers • CONCRETE/GRAVEL • • CONCRETE PUMPING • Utility & Equipment Trailers • • SANDING & SNOWPLOWING •
L & A Development Corp.
5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD. Located off Exeter Rd. Past Tim-Br Mart HOUSE on McDermid Rd. 100 MILE 100 Mile info@meridianrv.com (AtHouse, Hwy 97BC& 24)
250-395-0462
“Grandma, we’re coming to visit!� Keep your toddler safe in the car. Learn how to install your child’s car seat correctly. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca
250-395-3088
250-395-3090
Call me for print, online Premiu m “Taste and flyer Bottled the � e c Water en Differadvertising! Ph: 250-395-2219 NOW FEATURING: publisher@100milefreepress.net Dopf Purified ICE & WatkinsMartina Products Publisher
English/German We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs & Carpet Cleaner #3 Rentals - 536 Horse Lake Rd.
#2 - 486 Birch Ave. 100 Mile House BC 250-395-6110 100 Mile House, Uptown Plaza,
Are you puppy training, moving, starting a ďŹ re, etc? • Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels • Toy Haulers • Truck Campers PAPER • Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers • Utility & EquipmentBUNDLES Trailers
House will be shown Feb 22 to
(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)
M
• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage
)HWFK D 'RJ )URP B.C. V0KLAKESIDE 2E0 2 bdrm, A-frame with loft overlooking 108 lake WKH 6KHOWHU BEFORE YOU SELL: WD $900/mo avail Mar 1. • ASPEN • BIRCH •28.COTTONWOOD Contact ypharris@shaw.ca textPULP 604 349 5563 or phone • PINE • SPRUCE •or FIR LOGS after Feb 20. Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA
S
www.100milefreepress.net B7
Call Maureen at
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM units renovated, in 100BCMile. Security Dep req’d Housing is now Call 250-397-2041 for details.
14’ x 58’ mobile at the 105. 2 bdrms, f/s w/d. Ref req’d. $625 per month, includes heat. 250395-2012. Box 67, 100 Mile House
4HE "#30#! CARES FOR
DIRECTORY
P.O. Box 567, Clinton, BC, V0K 1K0
South Cariboo Branch
Pets & Livestock
By virtue of a Warehouseman’s Lien, we will dispose of the following articles to recover the indebtedness for storage plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale: Household goods, received April 7, 2014. Household goods will be sold in 30 days of this notice, unless charges are paid within the time mentioned. Submitted by: Big Country Storage Terminals Ltd., Lessor, located at 201 7th Street, 100 Mile House, B.C. and Diana Souther, Lessee, 6815 Fawn Creek Rd., Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1x1.
Sollows Cres.
Pet Services
CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome
Please be advised that Thomas Jennings is proposing to remove 141 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1652 located in the vicinity of Buffalo Lake. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to: Ian Hamilton RPF, Montane Forest Consultants Ltd., PO Box 657, 100 Mile House, BC. V0K 2E0, by 5pm on Monday, March 14, 2016. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Montane Forest Consultants Ltd., 715 Alder Ave., 100 Mile House, phone 250395-4025.
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN
Moore Rd.
HEAVY SMALL sq. bales Alfalfa grass mixed upland hay. No rain, barn stored. Hillpoint Farms 250-791-6652.
100 MILE, for sale by owner 12x62 trailer/mobile home with addition. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, brand new kitchen, new flooring, recent updates, 2 porches, small shop, storage space, carport, 7 mins from town. Just under 1 acre. Set up for up to 2 horses. $137,500. Phone 1-250267-2467
Moore Rd.
Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. & evenings. Delivery available on large loads. (250)398-2805
Professional Services
Sollows Cres.
100 Mile House Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016 Free Press Thursday, February 11, 2016
• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage are the
Drive to Save Lives
“Grandma, we’re
250-395-3090
5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD. perfect thing! 100 MILE HOUSE Available at our ofďŹ ce. info@meridianrv.com (At Hwy 97 & 24)
Call me for print, online
www.100milefreepress.net
DBC_161014_I4CW_RM_CDHD.indd 1
0 % FINANCING
†
ON MOST 2016 RAM 1500 trucks
T:13.5”
Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, Ω, ★ The Cold Days Hot Deals Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after February 2, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 Ram 1500 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $29,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 156 bi-weekly payments of $192 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $29,998. Ω$9,000 in total discounts includes $7,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before February 1, 2016. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ★The Make No Financing Payments for 90 Days offer is available from February 1-29, 2016, and applies to retail customers who finance a new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge Viper and Alfa Romeo) at a special fixed rate on approved credit up to 96 months through Royal Bank of Canada and TD Auto Finance or up to 90 months through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract but not until 90 days after the contract date. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ≤Based on 3500/F-350 full-size pickups and competitive information available at time of publication. Based on max towing comparison between 2016 Ram 3500 - up to 31,210 lb, 2015 Chevrolet 3500 - up to 23,200 lb and 2016 Ford F-350 - up to 26,500 lb. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.
B8 T:10”
Thursday, February 11, 2016 100 Mile Free Press
NO payments for days IT ALL ENDS FEBRUARY 29!
GET $ FOR 72 MONTHS + UP TO
909000 plus
,
★
IN discounts
BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING
≤
*Ω
NOW AVAILABLE
31,210 LB TOWS UP TO 3½ TONNES
MORE THAN THE COMPETITION
RAMTRUCKOFFERS.CA
2/3/16 5:53 PM