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When School District #27 (SD27) announced it was gathering input regarding the potential closure of Bridge Lake Elementary School in June, it didn’t take long for the students’ parents, business owners and the residents of the Interlakes area to provide it. They told the powers-that-be they don’t want the school closed under any circumstances. Parents worry about what will happen to the elementary school-aged children’s education if they are forced to send their children on long bus rides to and from Horse Lake Elementary School (HLES). Community members worry about the property values – both business and residential if Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES) is closed. Mark Thiessen, SD27 superintendent of schools, says the school district is looking at the possible closure because the enrolment is lower than eight students. “In this case, the enrolment falling below eight students at [BLES] has had an impact to Ministry of Education funding to the school district, which has a direct impact on the economies of providing education to a small Continued on A6

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Wranglers goalie Zane Steeves was a rock between the pipes for his 100 Mile House teammates, especially earlier in the first period when the visiting Chase Heat was putting a lot of pressure on his net. Steeves made several acrobatic saves in the 6-1 victory on Feb. 20.

Wranglers: Doug Birks Division champions The arena at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre was rocking as the final buzzer sounded and the 100 Mile House Wranglers soundly defeated the Chase Heat 6-1 in the final game of the regular season on Feb. 20. With the victory on home ice, the Wranglers clinched first place in the Doug Birks Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). The Wranglers needed the victory to knock their nemesis, the Kamloops Storm, off the pedestal as division champs for the past two seasons. The boys wanted the division title. You could see it in their eyes, in the way they skated and in the way they won the battles for the puck. The 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club has only been in the KIJHL for three years and they made the playoffs every year.

This season was different – they wanted a banner to hang from the rafters. They worked for it, played as a team, believed in each other, and because it came down to the wire between the Storm and the Wranglers, the victory was all that much sweeter. Wranglers club president Tom Bachynski is elated about winning the divisional title. “Words really can’t express the pride I, and all of the executive, have with this achievement.” When the season ended last year, coach Dale Hladun said he would bring us a banner and here it is, Bachynski says. “I’m so proud of our players, coaching staff, fans and volunteers. It takes an entire town to raise a champion, and 100 Mile House, you have raised a fine one.” Coach and general manager Dale Hladun says he thinks winning a division banner was important for the Wranglers

franchise because it’s indelible (a moment that won’t be forgotten). “We could have had a good year and finished second, but then you have to keep telling the story about how you almost won. But with a banner hanging [in the arena] it’s something to be proud of. “We preach alumni and guys who are coming back and they want to leave a real legacy and that’s part of it.” He notes the team isn’t done trying to get more banners because “you always want to be hoarders and collectors of as many as we can.” “I think it’s a testament to the whole community. The kids did it, but I believe the whole community did it. The billet homes are fantastic; the sponsors are involved; and the executive work so hard and to have the vision the executive just to create this.... “I kind of jumped on the wave because there was a lot of work before there were

Wranglers, and the executive had to stay focused for a couple years before they even dropped the puck. “So, this has been a fiveyear process just to get the first banner. I’m just so proud of everyone who has been involved.” Noting the Doug Birks Division is a powerhouse in the league, Hladun says there are four teams who have been division champions. He adds it’s an accomplishment for the Wranglers to be a division champion and to be among four of the top teams in the league. “I know the fans appreciate what they’re watching, but they should realize they’re watching something big right now. Hopefully, this is the start of a tradition of winning more championships. “We’re looking forward to the playoffs; the boys love playing in 100 Mile House and they feed off the noise from the crowd.”

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Charlie Arsenault caught the biggest lake trout during the Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Ice-Fishing Derby on Feb. 6. He won a twoman portable pop-up shelter for his effort.

On Feb. 1, Chasm Sawmills general manager Adrian Plante, left, presented a $3,000 cheque to Clinton fire chief Wayne Walch to go towards a sprinkler protection unit. This unit consists of sprinklers and hoses that can be placed on houses or other structures for protection during a wildfire.

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Death walked in the door at a P.A.R.T.Y. presentation organized by Laura Dewar, right, at the 100 Mile District General Hospital on Feb. 18. Danielle Colbourne, 100 Mile Funeral Service funeral director and embalmer, mingled with the teens all day before making an impressive entrance in her Katie McCullough photo death costume. Did our Free Press photographer take YOUR picture? If you don’t see the picture you want, please come into the Free Press office as we have many more available for reprints.

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Athletes competing at Winter Games 100 Mile House and area competitors want to stand on podium

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The 2016 BC Winter Games are being held in Penticton on Feb. 25-28, and there will be a few thrilled athletes and coaches from 100 Mile House and area competing for the Cariboo-North East (Zone 8). Young ladies from the local South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club are very excited to be heading to the games. This is the first time since 2006 that Rhythmic Gymnastics will be a Winter Games sport, says head coach Sang-Hee Robinson. “We are the only club in Zone 8 competing.”

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The South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics team will be competing in the 2016 BC Winter Games in Penticton, Feb. 25-28. The team includes assistant coaches Michaila Robinson, left, and Mikayla Rottluff, right, (Williams Lake) and gymnasts Emily Glen, second left, Mikayla Julseth, Lyda Crossen, Sarah Robinson, Jill McArthur and Mia Weir.

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A triumphant Keeley Holloway proudly displays the third-place medal she won in slalom at Troll Mountain Teck Race in Quesnel, Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Keeley will be competing in the 2016 BC Winter Games in Penticton, Feb. 25-28.

It will be a long weekend for the girls, starting with being picked up Feb. 25 at 4 a.m. to make it to Penticton for registration and the opening ceremony. They will be competing Feb. 26-27 and then stay for the closing ceremony on Feb. 28, before heading back home. “They are young, energetic and high-spirited, and they have been working very hard,” says SangHee. The gymnasts include Lyda Crossen, Emily Glen, Mikayla Julseth, Jill McArthur, Sarah Robinson, and Mia Weir. They will be accompanied by SangHee and assistant coach Michaila Robinson. The other assistant coach Mikayla Rottluff is from Williams Lake.

Keeley Holloway, 13, will be competing in Alpine Skiing in Penticton. Her father, Chris Holloway, says Keeley has been skiing since she was five years old. She attended the Nancy Greene course at Mt. Timothy Ski Area for seven years. When she turned 12, Keeley graduated to U14 (under 14 years). “Keeley is pretty excited, and she has worked hard for this. “She skied at the Troll Mountain Teck Race [Jan. 31-Feb. 1] where she placed third in two races, and she also placed third in three races at Purden Ski Village in Prince George.” Only so many youngsters are allowed to enter a sport from each zone, explains Holloway. There are seven people from Zone 8, which

includes 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Prince George and Smithers. Keeley will be in four races during the BC Winter Games in Penticton. “I’m not really nervous; it sounds like fun.” She adds a lot of the girls are quite competitive in her age group, 12-13 years. “It’ll be kind of cool to stand on the podium.” To remind us of how close our community is Holloway says SungHee taught Keeley gymnastics Two other local people will be attending the games in the judo competition – Wylon Hall with his sensei Ian Briggs. Keep an eye on our local athletes by checking the 2016 BC Winter Games website at bcgames.org.

McLeod: Prime Minister’s answers vague Local MP takes Liberal government to task for mixed messages

As the Official Opposition Critic project would not proceed,” McLeod said. for Indigenous Affairs, Kamloops“But now, the Prime Minister appears Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod to be doing the opposite. In a visit with questioned the federal Liberal government Alberta Premier [Rachel Notley] earlier this week regarding its mixed messages on this month, he appeared to back away the approval process of the development from this election pledge. of Canada’s natural resources. “Clearly, [Trudeau] has confused “During the election campaign, the this issue for both the natural resource Prime Minister [Justin Trudeau] stated industry and First Nations. Does he not Cathy First Nations would have veto power over understand that uncertainty hurts both McLeod natural-resource projects in their jurisdicprospective development and Indigenous tion. He pledged that if First Nations said no, the communities?”

In response, McLeod noted the Liberal government was once again consulting without any clear process or deadlines. Further, when asked about an “indigenous licence” to proceed with pipeline development, the local MP added the answer was again vague. “As we look at the declining economic forecasts, it is clear we need the Canadian government to start supporting our energy sector and the jobs it brings, rather than endless consulting, barriers of red tape, and the preferential treatment of foreign oil over our Canadian resources.”

FAST bytes ITA changes On Feb. 17, the provincial government introduced several amendments to the Industry Training Authority Act that will enable the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to lead and deliver trades training in British Columbia more effectively. The act came into force in British Columbia more than 10 years ago in 2003. The introduction of Bill 7, the Industry Training Authority Amendment Act 2016, fulfills the government’s commitments to refocus the ITA as outlined in the B.C. Skills for Jobs Blueprint, and to implement the recommendations in Jessica McDonald’s independent review of the ITA in 2014.

FIRE DESTROYS HOME Ten members of the Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DL&DVFD) were called out to attend a structure fire on Faraway Road at 1:40 p.m. on Feb. 13. The firefighters used two water tenders and two engines and took five hours to contain the fire that destroyed a manufactured home. The owners of the home may have suffered minor smoke inhalation, according to a Cariboo Regional District spokesperson.

BC TRANSIT On Feb. 19, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone announced the B.C. Liberal government is providing $324 million in operating contributions to BC Transit throughout British Columbia over the next three years. This provincial funding represents a $12.7-million increase over three years, compared to 2015-16 budget levels.

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New OCP and Zoning bylaws get first and second reading

Farstad: some extensive changes made to official community plan and zoning Ken Alexander Free Press

At its Feb. 23 meeting, the District of 100 Mile House council passed first and second readings to its new Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw #1288 and the new Zoning Bylaw #1290. The OCP bylaw will now be sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Agricultural Commission, Canim Lake Band, Cariboo Regional

District, Interior Health and School District #27 for consultation purposes. District planner Joanne Doddridge told council the document in front of them was a “marginally completed draft of the Zoning Bylaw, as there is still bit of housekeeping to be done on it.” She added there are some clarifications that still need to be made and then she took council through some of the bigger ones. Details on some of these changes will appear in future editions of the Free Press. It was noted that Doddridge and the consultants worked hard to get the two bylaws put together. Mayor Mitch Campsall said he was told the reception from the general public during the Feb. 10 open

house was mostly positive and the turnout was good. Doddridge agreed it was good and most people were pleased when they went through draft OCP and Zoning bylaws. Following the open house, Arlington Group principal Graham Farstad said there were some issues that needed input for the new Zoning Bylaw: the legalization of secondary suites; changes to permitted types of home-based business; allowing poultry and bees within residential areas; and regulating medical marijuana production facilities on Agricultural Land Reserve land. He added the open house was full during the afternoon, but a little quieter for the two evening presentations. During the three open house sessions on

Feb. 10, residents were urged to fill out a questionnaire on the OCP bylaw, which is available on the District website (www.100milehouse. com) until Feb. 29. “The OCP has all of the draft changes in terms of policy, goals and a vision statement. There is also a series of six maps for the OCP that have been updated, as well as all of the story boards that were up during the presentations.” Farstad said the consultants are still looking at a few minor tweaks on the Zoning Bylaw that are still underway, but as soon as they are made, the bylaw will be up on the website. He added the public hearing for the new OCP and the Zoning bylaws will be held in the council chambers on March 15 and adopted on March 29.

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Olivia Keeping, front, Avery Keeping, middle, and Jackson Vahala had a lot of fun painting at the Ready, Set, Learn event during Kindergym at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 18. More than 52 children and their parents or caregivers attended the free family event that helped parents support their pre-schooler’s learning and development.

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A committee working on the District of 100 Mile House’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Update & Zoning Bylaw Re-Write project met at District council chambers on Feb. 10, when the Draft OCP and Draft Zoning Bylaw were available for review from the public. The group included community members Don Savjord, back left, Leon Chretien and RCMP Sgt. Don McLean; and District planner Joanne Doddridge, front middle, and Graham Farstad and Amanda Grochowich of the Arlington Group, a Vancouver-based planning company.

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The near decimation of the Chasm bighorn sheep herd is part of a troubling century-old trend in North America of wild sheep dying off after coming in contact with domestic sheep. A town-hall meeting was held in Clinton on Feb. 7 to discuss this local issue, and the broader one of keeping wild and domestic sheep separated to stop the spread of pathogens carried by domestic sheep that are deadly when transmitted to wild sheep. Jesse Zeman, representing the British Columbia Wildlife Federation, facilitated the meeting, which saw some 50 people in attendance. “These bighorn sheep are kind of a symbol of nature. They’re a pretty important mega fauna in British Columbia and we really need to start to move forward to more sustainable farming practices to ensure the future of big horn sheep.” The Chasm sheep population declined from more than 110 in the fall of 2013 to about 30 today, according to the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Four samples were taken recently and two of the sheep tested positive for the antibodies related to pathogens carried by

the herd. “I think those townhall meetings are a great step towards that.” Tamara Giles, a guide-outfitter in the Clinton area, has a Facebook page dedicated to the issue. Giles is concerned the remaining Chasm sheep will be culled. She attended the meeting to learn more, but in her view, there were no concrete plans expressed about the future of the herd. “It was such a generic meeting. I don’t know if we’re on the same page or not, but I hope so.” Zeman says he wasn’t sure about the future of the Chasm sheep because the domestic sheep are still in the area. “In terms of that specific herd, if we were able to work with that domestic issue first, we would probably try to catch as many of the wild herd and test them, and have to destroy the ones that tested positive to start from scratch. “The message moving forward is we need to ensure we’re farming responsibly and sustainably and have both wild sheep and domestic sheep in British Columbia.”

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Bighorn sheep herd in the Chasm area are dying off because of diseases it wild sheep are picking up from mixing with domestic sheep. A meeting was held in Clinton on Feb. 7 to find a way to keep the herd separated from domestic sheep to stop the spread of pathogens.

domestic sheep. A ram that tested positive was subsequently culled. Also troubling is the fact there are other wild sheep populations located west and east of the Chasm herd, so the situation could be more devastating if the pathogens continue to spread to those herds. It’s a frustrating issue for all parties involved and more action is needed from stakeholders, Zeman says, which includes ranchers, farmers, government and conservation groups. “We need to start working collaboratively and open up a process to make sure there’s sheep farming in B.C., but that also wild sheep are protected. It’s doable. We just need to sit down and everyone needs to pitch in.” A bighorn sheep die-

off happened around 1999 in the South Okanagan. Some 67 per cent of the herd – 450 down to 150 sheep – died after pneumonia spread through the population. The event spawned the formation of the B.C. Sheep Separation Program (BCSSP), a collaborative program between government agencies, sheep producers, and non-government organizations that work with owners of large domestic sheep farms to keep the two species separated. Jeremy Ayotte, a representative of the BCSSP, was one of the experts to speak at the meeting in Clinton. “There’s really no parallel issue like this in wildlife.” To save the Chasm herd the first step is

reducing the likelihood of continued exposure, Ayotte notes. However, building fences on private property is more complicated than it sounds, he says, adding fences are not 100 per cent effective either. “Fences fall down. Trees fall on fences. There’s the question of whether or not those wild sheep will still come and nuzzle noses with those domestic sheep. It’s definitely an improvement ... you can’t deny that, but it’s not the [only] solution.” Local ownership of the problem is one of the answers though, Ayotte says, adding it’s great to have the Clinton Rod and Gun Club on board. The club offered to do land surveys in the area to help gather more information on

Connect Parenting facilitator training offered

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A facilitator training for the Connect Parenting program for parents and caregivers with pre-teens and teens runs March 8-10 at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) in 100 Mile House. This training is provincially based, has won the 2015 Premier Award, and has participated in a randomized control trial research study, which showed positive outcomes. “Parenting tweens and teens can be both an exciting and challenging time, says CFEC executive director Lisa De Paoli.

“Once we have a group of facilitators who are trained to provide the Connect Parent Program, we are hoping to offer at least two, 10-week sessions for parents a year. “I am pleased that we have developed this partnership with the Provincial CONNECT Parent program to bring this award-winning, outcomeand-evidence-based parent training program to the South Cariboo.” Contact Debbra Williams at 250-395-5155 for more information or to register (limited seating). De Paoli says she is very pleased to have registrants from 100 Mile House, as well as Williams Lake, Clearwater, Kamloops and Ashcroft coming for the training.

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Parents, community want answers to build a case

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number of students and the quality of that education.” Thiessen says the school trustees considered the enrolment, the budget, and the school’s proximity to HLES and decided to commence a 90-day consultation period to consult with the public. “During this consultation process, the board has been seeking input, ideas and further information the public may hold. This information will assist the board in making a decision on the future of the school.” Meanwhile, the community, including the parents, asked for information, so they can provide a detailed argument against the

school closure. e-mails or who make However, the com- phone calls, then the munity wants answers general public is not on specific details, but all receiving the same nobody is proinformation.” viding it. Thiessen Thiessen notes the last says all of the time the board information went through the board is a consultation prepared to process like this release will be in the district, MARK released at the SD27 ran a frepublic meeting THIESSEN quently-askedat Bridge Lake questions page Elementary School on on its website. March 2, starting at 6:30 “Even then we found p.m. that some people were The board has made getting information and a decision that whatever others were not. information the board “So the board has is going to share with made a decision to the Bridge Lake parents release any information and community will they’re going to share be shared at the public ... about the potential meeting, he explains. Bridge Lake closure will “The reason for that be shared at the public is that if we are only meeting. We’re acturesponding to certain ally going to share some people who send us information with the

board for the first time at that meeting, as well as sharing it with the community.” He notes people think the board has all of the information before they start a closure consultation process, but they only have some information that staff gives them that triggers the decision to think about closure. “The 90 days, which we’re in the middle of right now, is a chance for the board to gather information from staff and the general public. “Then at the end of April, they have all of the information, hopefully, that they can

possibly get when they make a decision. “So we feel like, as staff, that on March 2 at the Bridge Lake community meeting, we will share all of that with everybody who is there. They may or may not get all the information they want; some of the pieces may not be information we have. “But, anything we have that we will be giving to the board will be shared publicly at that meeting. The board has decided it wants to receive that information at the same time as the public because they still have almost two months

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before they’re making a final decision.” Because the board and the public might be receiving information they haven’t seen before the March 2 meeting, the public has a further

eight weeks to provide more information for the board. The board will make a final decision on the future of Bridge Lake Elementary School at its April 26 board meeting.

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• Feb. 25 – The 100 Mile House Wranglers are hosting the Revelstoke Grizzlies for game 2 of the first-round playoff games at the South Cariboo Cariboo Rec. Centre, with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the game starting at 7. Come out and cheer on your Doug Birks Division champions. • Feb. 25 – The South Cariboo Sustainability Society’s February winter film, A Symphony of Soil, will be presented at the Community Employment Centre, 808 Alpine Ave., in 100 Mile House, starting at 7 p.m. With captivating images and music, the film examines the formation and variety of soil, its inhabitants and how humans use and affect it. Admission is by donation. Information: http://southcariboo sustainability.com, facebook or call 250-7917284. • Feb. 25 – Ready, Set, Learn is scheduled for Mile 108 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. • March 2 – If a fifth game is necessary, the 100 Mile House Wranglers will host the Revelstoke Grizzlies at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the puck dropping at 7 p.m. Come out and cheer on your Doug Birks Division champions. • March 19 – The Interlakes Community Centre Society is hosting an international dinner at the Interlakes Community Centre. It is a fundraiser to complete the kitchen construction. Folks have a choice of an Indian, Swiss or Greek dinner for $20 per person. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Reservation deadline is March 14. Information: call 250-593-4869. • April 9 – Big Country Shrine Club presents its King Crab & Prime Rib, Buffet & Auction at the 100 Mile Community Hall. Social time 5-6 p.m., with buffet and auction starting at 6:15 p.m. Proceeds to the Shriner Patient Transport Fund and South Cariboo Health Foundation. Tickets are $75 each and are available at 100 Mile Feed & Ranch, A&B Photos, Cariboo Supply & Marine, Red Rock Grill and 108 Esso. For more information, call Glen at 250-3967185 or Frank at 250-395-6355.

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Community fighting to keep school open School parents angry SD27 and trustees not providing information Ken Alexander Free Press

Many Bridge Lake and area community members are furious School District 27 (SD27) is looking at potentially closing Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES) at the end of the school. At their Jan. 26 school board meeting, SD27 school trustees decided to start a 90-day publicconsultation process for school, which currently has six students and one administrator/teacher. In considering the potential closure, the board stated it considered the following factors: • Enrolment There were 27 stu-

dents in 2013/14; 20 students in 2014/15; six students in 2015/16, and there are 13 eligible students in the BLES 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 of Education grant is reduced to $77,325, which is less than 50 per cent. • Proximity to another school BLES is 38 kilometres away from Horse Lake

Elementary School (HLES). The school’s Parents Advisory Committee (PAC) and other community members and groups have been looking at all three issues. They are looking for information and statistics that can help them give a detailed argument to present during the public meeting at the school on March 2, starting at 6:30 p.m. The Interlakes Economic Association (IEA) sent some questions to school board chair Tanya Guenther and asked for information and statistics on various aspects surrounding catchment areas for both BLES and HLES, as well as bus

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ever received. Free Press The Citizen of the Year is chosen by a speDo you know some- cial committee, made up one you feel deserves of past winners who are the title Citizen of the available. They review Year? all the nominations and Is there some special determine who they person who went above believe have shown to and beyond volunteer- be the most deserving ing for the community in his or her dedication in 2015? to the commuNomination nity, Barnett forms for the explains. 2015 Citizen “I’m the only of the Year are one who knows available at the who the winSouth Cariboo ner is,” she says, Chamber of adding that Commerce after the past Donna (SCCC) office winners check Barnett (at #2-385 Birch off who they Ave.) or on its website believe should win, she at www.southcariboo tallies up the votes. chamber.org. “That’s why it’s so The deadline to have important for all nomiyour forms in is March 4. nees to attend the gala.” “Let us know why you The SCCC is once feel this person deserves again hosting the this nomination, says Citizen of the Year who C a r i b o o - C h i l c o t i n will be honoured at the MLA Donna Barnett, 22nd Annual Business Citizen of the Year chair. Excellence Awards “Include letters of Dinner on April 16. support and newspaper Once your form is articles; the more infor- completed drop it off mation the better.” at the SCCC office at Barnett, past recipient #2-385 Birch Ave., e-mail of the award, says it’s an to manager@south honour just to be nomi- cariboochamber.org, nated, and to be chosen fax to 250-395-8974 or by your peers is one of mail to SCCC-Business the greatest honours Awards; Box 2312, 100

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travel kilometre limits. Guenther said she would send the information to staff to get answers for IEA president Dianne Lawson, but they never came back. PAC president Piri DeVries asked the area school Trustee Linda Nielsen to attend a PAC meeting to talk about the potential school closure, but she refused to meet with the parents. Now, the parents and community groups have learned there will be no responses from SD27 other than being thanked for their input. They are angry and frustrated that they’re not going to get the information they need for their presentation at the March 2 meeting. All of the information the staff and the school board are going to share will be presented at the

March 2 meeting (see page A1 for details), so the general public will have all of the information. Meanwhile, Eric and Piri DeVries are worried about how their child’s education will be affected by the long bus ride back and forth to the HLES. Eric said the daily travel time is so long – around two hours and 40 minutes – that their child will be so tired there will be no time for the home school. The homework is needed for English as a second language and for reading and math. The long travel days for young children are also a concern for other parents who have children at BLES. They think the bus rides will be a detriment to their children’s education, and don’t like the idea of their children travelling with much older youth.

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Kicking climate can down the road

ith last week’s provincial budget, the B.C. Liberal government had its first chance to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to claims of renewed climate leadership. Sadly, the budget demonstrated British Columbia isn’t even following, much less leading, on climate and the urgent need to keep global warming under 1.5 C. This was a budget that simply kicked the climate can down the road, yet again. Communities are increasingly feeling climate impacts, in the form of more frequent and severe droughts and wildfires, reduced snow melt and rising temperatures in our rivers hurting salmon runs, and, of course, the granddaddy of climate impacts, the massive destruction of our forests by the pine beetle epidemic. These impacts threaten our health, our livelihoods and our food security,

and will only grow in the C megadam. The throne coming years. speech emphasized the Yet, the budget responds importance of agriculture by growing emissions, and food security as climate failing to invest in impacts, such as genuinely clean drought increase. renewable energy, Yet, Site C would and failing to act flood productive in any meaningful farmland capable way on climate of providing adaptation and fruit and food security. vegetables for one LNG remains million British a government Columbians. All priority – yet the this for massively TIM Petronas project expensive power PEARSON alone, if built, that we don’t would make it need. impossible for us We have seen to reach our 2050 emissions the price of produce climb reduction target. The dirty steadily higher in response little secret of LNG is that to the years-long drought methane leaks during conditions in the western fracking cause its overall United States, especially emissions to be as bad as California. This will be the those of coal over a 20-year new normal, as our sources timeframe. of imported food literally So much for “the world’s dry up. cleanest fossil-fuel,” as B.C. is vulnerable and must Victoria likes to brand take steps to ensure we can LNG. grow a greater share of our The government also food at home by protecting continues to bulldoze ahead vital agricultural land. with the $9-billion Site Supporting development

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he 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club has achieved a number of its goals after putting a team on the ice three years ago. The Wranglers have won its first Doug Birks Division title in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). Five years ago, 100 Mile House Wranglers club president Tom Bachynski and some other folks in town had a vision of bringing Junior B hockey to our community. They worked hard to make the vision come to fruition. It took them two years to convince the KIJHL board of directors that 100 Mile House would be ideal for a northern franchise for the league. The local board had to convince these directors the Wranglers could produce a hockey entertainment product that would fill seats in the arena at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. They had to convince the KIJHL directors that 100 Mile House would build a team that would not only be competitive in its division, but also be competitive in the rest of the league. The local club got turned down when it tried to get a team in the first year. However, the local board persevered and made another bid the following year. During the negotiations, the local board told the KIJHL directors the Wranglers would prepare its players to make the jump to the next level in hockey and education, while producing community-minded young men. The Wranglers came to life that year and the real work began for Bachynski and the rest of the executive board. During the Wranglers’ rookie year, the spirit of the franchise started to develop with the stands being filled with cheering fans most nights. Overall, the Wranglers have the largest attendance night in and night out in the league. It is our biggest entertainment package during three-quarters of the year, and it is definitely a family fun event as was promised by the local executive when Wranglers Nation was born three years ago. The Wranglers have made the playoffs every year, so they have been competitive. Now, for the first time, the Wranglers have skated into the playoffs as the Doug Birks Division champion. The Wranglers have turned the page in the team’s short history. The vision has been turned into reality and the KIJHL has a solid northern franchise. Players are jumping up to the next level in junior hockey. Players are getting an education playing college hockey. Players are involved in the community, and an alumni has been created. Bachynski put it best when he said, “It takes an entire town to raise a champion.” So thank you to everyone who has supported our Junior B hockey team. Go Wranglers Go!

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and innovation in truly climate-friendly energy sources, such as solar, wind, tidal and geothermal, will provide jobs and drastically reduce emissions. Yet, in the past few days, the Canadian Wind Energy Association announced it was pulling out of B.C., demonstrating that Site C is squeezing out climate-friendly alternatives. B.C. communities need a comprehensive climateadaptation plan to manage climate impacts, including erosion, flooding, wildfires, extreme weather events and ecosystem changes, and they must increase the protection of critical lands for food production and fresh, clean drinking water. What we don’t need is government priorities that kick the climate can down the road, while trumpeting empty slogans about climate leadership. Tim Pearson is director of communications and acting campaigns director at Sierra Club BC.

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Bridge Lake resident unhappy with lack of information Trustee not following her responsibilities as outlined by BCSTA To the editor: At a meeting of the Bridge Lake School Steering Committee on Feb. 18, we discussed the ad placed in the Free Press by School District #27, regarding the March 2 meeting at the Bridge Lake Elementary School. In it, they ask the public for more information again.

How could we give them more? More than what? We don’t yet have any answers to our questions sent by the Interlakes Economic Association on Jan. 28, and we don’t have a clear idea as to what information they have now. So far, we have had no comments from our school Trustee Linda Nielsen, whose job is to communicate with the community and who was invited to a meeting with the Parents Advisory Committee and declined. Her responsibilities are as

defined by her association – the British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA). This is what she gets paid for, and in my opinion, it sounds like she is confused on who she represents. The BCSTA (admittedly a group that serves the trustees it represents) has a relatively succinct description of what a trustee does: • Trustees engage their communities in building and maintaining a school system that reflects local priorities, values and expectations. • School trustees listen to their

communities; guide the work of their school district; and set plans, policies and the annual budget. Reflecting the strength of local representation, boards report back to their communities on how students are doing: boards are directly accountable to the people they serve. Essentially, trustees determine how, who, and at what price the assets (schools and other school district-owned buildings) are used as well as in depth policies for how everyone must behave while

doing so. And while most of us automatically think this refers only to the children in the community who attend public school, it actually represents a glut of other groups: sports groups (both adult and children), service groups, clubs like Girl Guides or Cub Scouts, the proprietors of craft or plant sales, as well as other groups that may rent the facilities for events. Mark Williamson Bridge Lake

Parents saddened by potential closure of local school We are writing about the potential closure of Bridge Lake Elementary School. In 1994, we bought and built at Lac Des Roches because we wanted the country life and the proximity of the Bridge Lake school. With the closure of Bridge Lake

Elementary School a possibility, we are overwhelmed. We are foster parents. Currently, we have one child moving into Grade 8 and another into Grade 5. We accept the travel for one to Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in 100 Mile

House, but struggle with the concept of the other travelling to Horse Lake Elementary School – the next closest elementary school. Adding 2 1/2 hours on to a 10-year-old’s school day is appalling. We pay our above-average school tax, assuming it’s for educa-

Laboratory technicians appreciated To the editor: I wish to acknowledge the “little” people who do great things for the good health of so many of us in the South Cariboo. Without their probing, pricking and testing of many of us, there would not be the important health information that physicians in our area require to make informed

health decisions. I am referring to the “vampires,” as they are so lovingly called – the technicians at the 100 Mile District General Hospital tech lab. They work in the background doing great things to ensure we stay above ground and in good shape. They and so many others at

the hospital provide an amazing service for our little community, increasingly made up of folks like my wife and me who appreciate their services. Thanks folks. Well done. We may not say it, but we need you and love you all. Dennis F. Tupman Green Lake

tion in our local area. Horse Lake Elementary School is not local. The closure of the school may have many other negative outcomes within the community. These include no local community school/social centre/library, fewer young families moving into the

area and others leaving, lower valued property, and financial impact on local businesses. We will be sorry to see Bridge Lake Elementary School gone. Steve and Prairie James Bridge Lake

District maintenance crews thanked

To the editor: As the season of brushing, plowing, sanding and salting slowly comes to an end, we (South Cariboo Age Friendly Initiative Steering Committee) would like to give the District maintenance crews a big thank-you for their superb efforts in keeping our District side-

walks so very user friendly over the winter. Thank you for enabling us to safely enjoy our winter walking on the sidewalks. Well done! Gayle Dunsmuir 100 Mile House

Time to take MSP off life support One seldom-discussed fact is that for you still get treatment at the hospital. half of the people charged MSP, it’s paid Another potential signal lost in the noise. by their employers. In private sector For people who lose their jobs, MSP is terms, it’s a hefty payroll tax creating one like being kicked when they are down. more obstacle for businesses to hire fullTheir employer stops paying, and the time staff with benefits. slow-moving bureaucracy charges them So most full-time employees based on their income from the don’t receive this supposedly previous year. vital signal, unless they get laid There was a fuss in 2004 after off because their employer is the B.C. Liberals contracted losing money. out MSP administration to Also note politicians and a Virginia-based back-office public sector employees have specialist, delightfully named never paid MSP premiums. Maximus Corporation. Their employers, taxpayers, Now Maximus goes after pick up the tab for them. delinquent MSP accounts with People who have to pay collection agency tactics, and Tom out of pocket are what the attempts to keep up with the Fletcher bureaucracy calls “pay direct comings and goings from other accounts.” Jordan Bateman provinces and countries. of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation Opposition parties decry the continued recently revealed that nearly 400,000 of inequity of the MSP premium system, these accounts are currently in arrears by which charges the same for a single more than 30 days, owing a grand total of person making $45,000 or $450,000 a $457 million. year. Of course this is Canada, so even if you NDP Leader John Horgan rails about haven’t paid or even registered for MSP, inequality and accuses Clark of using

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he B.C. Liberal government made a big show of selectively easing Medical Services Plan (MSP) fees in its budget for the coming election year. In what is becoming a pattern for Premier Christy Clark, the biggest beneficiaries are single parents. The new MSP is calculated for adults only, so a single parent with two children saves as much as $1,200 a year. Premium assistance is expanded, with discounts for single people making up to $42,000, rather than $30,000. But for singles, couples and seniors who don’t qualify for discounts, the rate is going up another four per cent effective Jan. 1, 2017. Indeed, with population growth, the finance ministry expects its take from MSP premiums to rise every year, reaching $2.5 billion in the coming years. MSP revenue covers about 17 per cent of British Columbia’s health budget, and Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong insist that Canada’s only direct health care charge is a vital signal to people that health care isn’t free. This argument has failed.

MSP revenues to establish her prosperity “slush fund,” but he stops short of calling for the elimination of MSP premiums. One would expect the NDP to lead another “axe the tax” campaign, as they did with the carbon tax and the HST, but they aren’t. Perhaps this is because workers for this unnecessary Maximus machine remain members of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver has it right. He staged a popular petition drive to roll MSP premiums into income tax. If the government wants to send a message, it can interrupt its continuous “Jobs Plan” advertising. Scrapping MSP and raising income tax rates on higher brackets to compensate would fix the private sector payroll deterrent, make salaried employees (including me) pay their share, and end a tax break for the wealthy. Don’t hold your breath. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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Stranded climber plucked from rock face KELWONA - The Kelowna Fire Department went to great heights to rescue a stranded rock climber on the weekend. According to the KFD, at 3:18 p.m. Feb. 20, it received a call from the RCMP asking for help with a climber who was stuck on a rock ledge in Woodhaven Regional Park in the Mission area. The department's technical rope rescue team was assembled, along with E-4 crew, and headed to the location at the end of Steele Road in the upper Mission. RCMP officers were on scene and in contact with the climber, who was stuck approx. 150 feet from the top of a rock face. Firefighters lowered a rescue climber to the stranded climber and used a harness to lower them both to the bottom of the canyon where they were escorted out by the RCMP.

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Westminster win a dream for terrier owner Sicamous - Twenty rows from the floor at the world’s most famous arena, 18,000 people around her, Coldstream’s Joy Viel had her eyes and cell phone glued to the Madison Square Gardens jumbotron. Viel’s four-year-old Irish terrier, D’Art (short for GCH Red Branch D’Artagnan of the Ring), was being led out into the ring Tuesday (Feb. 16) night by handler Adam Bernardin in the group stage of the 140th annual, world-renowned Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City, hoping to advance to the final Best in Show group. “It was just awesome,” said Viel, who co-owns D’Art with breeders Joe and Elena Metz of California. “Eventually there was my boy in the ring, representing the breed I absolutely love.” D’Art is a show dog veteran. He loves shows, said Viel, and has a great attitude. Earlier Tuesday, D’Art, competing at Pier 92, had defeated East Coast rival GCH Sugarbush’s Made in America to win the Best of Breed title. D’Art, as Irish terrier champion, would join about 30 different breeds of terriers for the Best in Group show at Madison Square Garden looking to get a top-four group placing. “It’s just awesome to see an Irish terrier out there,” said Viel. “He performed well. He didn’t go further, but that’s not rare. It’s not often you get an Irish terrier in the group placing.

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“Yes I am, if it improves the water, I’m all for it.”

“I live at the 108 and have to buy my drinking water in town – it’s good water, so yes I am pleased. I wish we could get our water at the 108 fixed all at once.”

“I’m very pleased with it, and it’s nice that its not coming out of the taxpayers pockets.”

“Anything that improves the quality of water for 100 Mile House and surrounding areas is good.”

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The 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 87 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Some highlights :are as follows:

device was administered and the result was a “fail.” The male driver declined the opportunity for a second test. The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition (IRP) and his vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.

Failed breath test On Feb. 20, investigators from Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services located a vehicle in the South Cariboo Rec. Centre parking lot. The male driver appeared to be consuming liquor. After a preliminary investigation was completed, an approved screening

Four MVIs On Feb. 19, there were four motor vehicle incidents (MVI) involving single vehicles reported between 5 and 9 a.m. on Highway 97 from Lac la Hache to 93 Mile House. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. Weather and road conditions were determined to be contributing fac-

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No insurance On Feb. 18, investigators from Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 97 in 100 Mile House. A vehicle was observed with an expired registration decal and the driver was pulled over. It was further determined the male driver did not have valid insurance, was an unlicensed driver and was a vehicle impound candidate. The vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days and the driver was served a vio-

lation ticket for driving without insurance.

Conditions breach On Feb. 16, 100 Mile RCMP received a report of a vehicle parked on private property with the driver acting oddly. Upon attendance at the property, it was determined the female driver of the vehicle was in breach of her release conditions. She was arrested and transported to the 100 Mile House RCMP Detachment. Charges of breach of recognizance are being recommended to Crown against a 46-year-old 100 Mile House resident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Pink Shirt Day Feb. 24 was Pink Shirt Day – an anti-bullying campaign. It’s unfortunate that bullying seems to get the most attention when it is at the centre of a high-profile or tragic event. The reality is that bullying is an everyday occurrence. Youth, parents, school administrators and the law enforcement community all have a role to play to ensure the safety of students in schools. It’s important to remind everyone to do what they can to keep their schools bully free and to report any acts of bullying or assist those who are victims

of bullying. Parents should always try to keep open lines of communication with their children so they are comfortable coming forward if they are being bullied at school. Young people should also be encouraged to approach teachers or other adults they trust if they are experiencing bullying and are not comfortable speaking with their parents. The problem can only be rectified if the person affected comes forward. The RCMP promotes school safety and information on bullying through deal.org, a “by youth for youth” initiative created as part of the RCMP’s support of

its youth strategic priority. A number of helpful resources are available to youth and their parents through the www. deal.org website. These include facts on what bullying is, why people bully and who they target and how parents can deal with their child, whether they are being bullied or are the ones doing the bullying. A number of links to useful information on bullying produced by other organizations can also be found through the deal.org website. Let’s work together to reduce the harm associated with bullying.

RCMP no longer looking for alleged abduction suspect Williams Lake RCMP want to ease the public’s concerns following

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Columneetza campus on Jan. 25. Williams Lake RCMP

Mt. Tim Groomer repaired Following a most successful Family Day on Feb. 8, the Cariboo experienced an unusual spell of warm weather and the Bombardier

groomer at Mt. Timothy chose this time to wear out some parts. The result was a very icy snow pack and Mt. Timothy closed on

1-800-222-TIPS Van window broken Around 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 17, unknown culprits broke a rear window of a van which was parked on Birch Avenue. Business window smashed Around 1:45 a.m. on Feb. 20, unknown culprits broke a window at a business in the 300 block of Birch Avenue. Pedestrian struck Around 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 20, a pedestrian was struck at low speed in the parking lot of the Royal Bank on Birch Avenue. The suspect vehicle was described as a tealcoloured car. The victim received a sore hip from the impact. If you have any information on these or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area, call 1-800- 222-TIPS (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.

Valentine’s Day due to unsafe conditions. Parts have arrived, fresh snow has fallen, and the skiing at Mt. Timothy is at its all-season best. “We couldn’t have timed the thaw-freeze and the groomer issues worse,” says hill manager Caroline Sherrer. “Our momentum from Family Day disappeared. However, winter is not over in the Cariboo, and we have 160 cm. base and fresh groomed powder.” The past weekend provided acres of freshly groomed corduroy and sunny skies, she adds.

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Staff Sgt. Del Byron notes that as a result of police investigations no criminal offense occurred. RCMP had received a report that a female student was approached by a male with a white beard who tried to grab her asking if she needed a ride. The male had reportedly tried to grab a second student. At 3:29 p.m. on Jan. 25, Williams Lake RCMP received

a report of an alleged attempted abduction from Columneetza Secondary School in Williams Lake. A student was approached by a Caucasian male with a beard in his 30s-40s who tried to grab her after asking if she needed a ride, police were told. The suspect reportedly tried to grab a second student, but was again unsuccessful. Police were told the

man was with a female in what was described as a dirty older fourdoor white car. Police were asking

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More to quit smoking Area residents who want to quite smoking need only need to visit one of the three pharmacies in 100 Mile House. Smokers who want to quit don’t need to call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to join the British Columbia Smoking Cessation Program (BCSCP). Instead, they can join the program and get free nicotine replacement therapy products by visiting any community pharmacy in the province. “A lot of people are taking advantage of the nicotine-replacement program, says Donex Pharmacy & Department Store pharmacist Dustin Leduc. “I find the main thing is it’s more convenient for people. They can come in directly and initiate the conversation with us.” The BCSCP is also adding more nicotine replacement choices for people trying to quit. Smokers now have the option of choosing nicotine lozenges or inhalers, as well as nicotine gum and the nicotine skin patch previously paid for by the program. “I’d like to invite all smokers who are contemplating quitting smoking, to come in

and talk with us about their options,” says Pharmasave pharmacist Gill Montgomery. “Some people are not ready to quit right now, but maybe six months from now they will be ready and we can help.” Montgomery explains people sign a declaration for a 12-week program, using one of the replacement products available. After four weeks, they can change the product if they wish, she says, adding the program is for three consecutive months. Since the BCSCP began in 2011, the provincial government has invested more than $38 million into the program. More than 187,000 have used the program to try to quit – that’s 25 per cent of British Columbians who smoke. Recent evaluation of the BCSCP’s nicotinereplacement therapy shows it helps people attempt to quit, and to be successful. Last year, the Ministry of Health completed a survey of 3,000 smokers who used nicotine replacement therapy as part of the program. More than one-quarter of the people surveyed

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had quit smoking. More than half had managed to quit for a month or longer, an important step toward becoming smoke-free for life. Three-quarters smoked less after participating in the program, and 65 per cent agreed the program helped or is helping them try to quit smoking. “In my opinion people are pretty well informed when they come to talk to us about quitting smoking, although most of them are unaware of the smoker’s helpline phone numbers,” says Save-On-Foods pharmacist Aaron Ng. He adds a lot of people do relapse, so it’s important to call for support. For more information, call 1-877-513-5333, or go to the website at www. smokershelpline.ca.

Have you considered French Immersion?

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. Register your child at: 100 Mile Elementary School 97 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House 250-395-2258

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN) COMMUNITY EDUCATION DISCUSSIONS The Board of Education invites organizations and members of the public to an Education Discussion. Three topics of conversation will be addressed: 1. Development of a Board level Strategic Plan a. What do you remember as the best learning experience you had in (or out of) school? b. What is the School District doing well? c. What opportunities, that are not currently in place, do you see as valuable for students? 2. Rural Education: What is working? What can we do better? And any other comments? 3. School Trustee Electoral Boundaries: review 3 options to realign Trustee Electoral Zones (currently there are seven in the District) and also the impacts of mail-in ballots and reducing the number of polling stations. The 3 options (which do not alter the number of trustees) are: i. Maintain 7 zones and conform to CRD boundaries (mostly affecting the City and fringe of Williams Lake). ii. Reduce to 3 zones with elections at large: 100 Mile House area (3 trustees); Williams Lake area (3 trustees), Rural (west and east) (1 trustee. iii. Reduce to 2 zones with elections at large: 100 Mile House area (3 trustees) and Williams Lake area (include west and east rural areas) (4 trustees)

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#261-Forest Grove on Feb. 27 to benefit Dwaine Larson. Supper will be available between 5 and 7 p.m. and admission is by a contribution of at least $25 per person. They can be purchased 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). The Mark Allan band will entertain, starting at 8 p.m., and everyone is welcome. Designated drivers will be on hand for a safe ride home.

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The Valentine’s Dinner & Dance event at the Forest Grove Community Hall was a great success, as 64 delicious meals were dished up by the Two Sisters which the patrons enjoyed on Feb. 13. Once the band, Riding Shotgun, started playing, an additional 20-plus people arrived and everyone danced the night away. A special performance by the very talented Kira Saenger and Peter Thorne added to the already jovial atmosphere, and was appreciated by all. The three door prizes were awarded as follows: • Darlene Larsen won a certificate for a dinner, overnight stay and a choice of activity for four at the Hills Health & Guest Ranch in 108 Mile Ranch. • Don Stables won a night in a luxurious king-size Jacuzzi Suite with gas fireplace and continental breakfast at the Ramada Inn in 100 Mile House. • Jules Jewra took

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on March 1 at 7 p.m. If you would like to volunteer for any events or become a member, either join a meeting – always on the first Tuesday of the month, at 7 p.m., all year round – or contact Wendy Clarke at 250-706-4177. Larson fundraiser A dinner & dance fundraiser will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch

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100 MILE ❑ Everyone is invited to the 25th Anniversary & Open House of the Canadian Council of the Blind, 100 Mile House & District Chapter, White Cane Club today (Feb. 25). It will be held at 100 Mile House United Church, 49 Dogwood Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. It’s an opportunity to share information, resources and support for those with vision loss along with their families and friends. Information: call Marilyn Vinson at 250-396-4070 or Lori Fry at 250-395-2452. 100 MILE ❑ The 100 Mile & District General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary meeting

will be held in the Multipurpose Room at the South Cariboo Health Centre at 555 Cedar Ave. (behind the hospital) on March 2, starting at 1 p.m. New members welcome. For more information, call Mina at 250-791-6750. 100 MILE ❑ World Day of Prayer 2016 will be held at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, on the corner of Horse Lake and Blackstock roads on March 4 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served after the service. Info: call Jan Baker at 250-395-4269. 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 March 15 at 1:30 p.m. Info: call Philip at 250-395-3925. 100 MILE ❑ If you would like to be a volunteer

for the residents of the Mill Site Lodge/ Fischer Place care homes, please join our auxiliary. Our meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month in March, April and May (and then they will go back to the first Thursday of each month) at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill Site boardroom. Information: Dona Andrews (250-3954263). 100 MILE ❑ The South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists Guild meets the first Friday of each month from September to June. Meetings are held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House. Information: Linda Peterson (250-7915286). 100 MILE ❑ The SPCA volunteer meetings will continue to be held in the Pioneer Room at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m.

100 MILE ❑ The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) has someone available Thursdays at the 100 Mile House Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Assistance is offered to people researching ancestry. For more information, contact Millie at 250-395-2079. HORSE LAKE ❑ StrongStart at Horse Lake Elementary School on Tuesdays 9 a.m.-noon. Free, drop in and play when the school is in session. All families with children up to age five welcome. On Wednesdays, there is a 4-7 p.m. session, which includes dinner. Information: text Kristina at 250-7068294 or call the school 250-395-4572. 100 MILE ❑ The 100 Mile and District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., in the 100 Mile House Branch Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. Information: Glenna (250-395-3661).

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The new Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 260-100 Mile House executive is Sgt.-At-Arms Marg Walton, left, secretary Rick Smale, Zone Commander Vivian MacNeil, president Ray Carlson, treasurer Shelly Recollet, vice-president Scott Rathy, executive director Byron Walton. Absent from the photo was executive director Mike Lafontaine.

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Rick Smale, the secretary of the executive committee of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile, would like everyone to know that the canteen is open, and a going concern, once more. “We closed down at the end of July last year to reassess things. Financial difficulties had hit, and we had to step down and decide what to do,” says Smale. “The feeling was that we should try to re-open and take measures to control our costs.” The canteen re-opened in September, and now operates Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 8 p.m. He adds Thursday nights are busy with the Pool League and Texas Hold ’em poker, and Saturday’s meat draw (at 3 p.m.) is popular. However, Smale admits the branch – like many other Legion branches – is struggling. “We’re basically a service club,

which started off supporting veterans and their families. Now, we support youth, mainly through sports, and donate to the community. We try to be good citizens and benefit other organizations.” The Royal Canadian Legion was founded in 1925 to help veterans of the First World War who wanted to be with people who understood what they’d been through. It remained popular through the Second World War and the Korean War, but for some reason, Smale says it doesn’t strike a chord with younger veterans. “They deal with issues in other ways.” That’s one of the reasons why membership in the Legion is now open to anyone, even if they are not veterans or serving members of the Armed Forces or RCMP. Membership is $52 for a full year. Smale notes that it can be hard to get people to the canteen in winter, when road and weather conditions and night driving come into play. Continued on A16

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“A lot of our members come from outlying areas.” He adds finding enough volunteers to help operate the canteen is also difficult. “No one has stepped forward to help with entertainment, which would help with the revenues.” The newly elected executive was sworn

in recently, and will be continually assessing the branch’s situation. “We seem to be holding our own at the moment, which is encouraging. We’d encourage people to come out and see what we’re about. The Legion is very friendly, and there’s a lot of comradeship.” Volunteers do not have to be members of the Legion. Anyone

interested in membership can drop by when it’s open, or call 250-395-2511 for infor-

mation. “People should come out and enjoy the Legion atmosphere.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN) ATTENTION: Bridge Lake Area Residents PUBLIC FORUM Possible School Closure When: Wednesday, 02 March 2016 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Where: Bridge Lake Elementary School The Board of Education has entered into a 90 day consultation period to receive input from any interested parties regarding the possible closure of BLES due to declining enrolment. The 90 day consultation period process includes this public forum opportunity. Please come prepared to discuss the following: 1. Does the public have more information regarding the number of students reported in the catchment area? Or future enrolment? 2. Does the public have additional information regarding the growth of the community that may impact school enrolment? 3. Does the public have any ideas on an alternative community use for all or part of the school? 4. What other information does the public want the Board to consider prior to making its decision? Unable to Attend? Input, in writing (email feedback@sd27.bc.ca or to Board of Education, 350 North 2nd Ave, Williams Lake V2G 1Z9), will be received up to noon on 26 April 2016. The Board will review all input and is expected to reach a decision at its open meeting, 6:30 pm, 26 April 2016.

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Financial Focus Mortgage Insurance vs Tradition Life Insurance

If you have a mortgage on your home, chances are good you also have mortgage insurance. The idea is that if you should become seriously ill or die before paying off the mortgage, the coverage will kick in and pay it off for you. It’s meant to offer peace of mind and to reassure you that your family will be able to stay in your home if anything should happen to you. The reality falls a little short of that. The bank staff selling mortgage insurance are unlicensed and rarely trained to explain the details and legalities of those insurance products. The result is people who pay premiums and think they are covered, only to realize later that they are not. There are many terms and exclusions associated with credit insurance policies. Learn what they mean and how they apply to you. Call your doctor to clarify details of any pre-existing medical conditions you may be concerned about. If you have already purchased your credit insurance you can cancel anytime. Keep in mind, however, that you may lose premiums already paid. You may already have adequate insurance coverage through your work or other policies. Insurance experts say it’s better to buy one traditional insurance policy than purchase a number of small policies for a variety of products. The purpose of credit life mortgage insurance is to protect your loved ones from making mortgage payments if something were to happen to you. According to insurance and ﬁnancial experts, an individual life insurance policy may be preferable to a credit insurance policy. Here are the key differences between the two types of insurance.

Creditor Mortgage Insurance Post-Claim Underwriting: Unlike individual life insurance, credit insurance sold through the bank is usually not underwritten until a claim is made. This means the insurance company may determine you are not eligible for a payout even though you have been paying premiums. For instance, a claim may be denied because an investigation of your medical records indicates you once had high blood pressure or high cholesterol that you did not disclose. Standard premiums: The mortgage

insurance policy sold at the bank is a one size fits all policy. This means everyone who qualifies is considered to be of equal risk. The premiums you pay on mortgage insurance are a fixed amount based on your age and the amount of your mortgage. There is no discount for non-smokers or for women. The premium does not reduce as the mortgage is paid down. Decreasing payout: The Mortgage insurance sold at the bank covers a decreasing amount. While your premiums remain the same the amount left on your mortgage decreases. Mortgage insurance will only pay off the balance of your mortgage when you make a claim The bank gets the payout: Mortgage insurance is designed to pay off the bank if anything happens to you. Therefore the insurance payout will be made directly to the bank. Individual Life Insurance Underwriting: When you apply for individual insurance through a licensed insurance broker your medical history will be examined before a policy is issued and you start paying premiums. The insurance broker will ask detailed questions and may arrange for a nurse to conduct a physical. You will know upfront Individual premiums: With an individual life insurance policy, the premiums you pay are based on your individual risk. Your health history and exam will help to determine how high or low your premiums are. Non-smokers and women pay a lower premium. Fixed payout: When you purchase an individual insurance policy you pay premiums for a pre-determined amount of coverage. Therefore, if you pay premiums for $100,000 of coverage your beneficiary will receive $100,000. You choose who gets the payout: With an individual policy you are free to choose the beneficiary or beneficiaries. If something happens to you, it is up to your beneficiaries to decide what to do with the insurance proceeds. Article provided by LifeCycle Financial. All activities relating to life and disability insurance products and services are the sole responsibility of the agent. Insurance products provided through multiple insurance carriers.

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Entertainment Leaves and spoons on display

Heather Nelson Free Press

Parkside Art Gallery is pleased to announce its new show, A Walk Through Recycled Trees, featuring Welsh Love Spoons by Robert Roberts and Leaf Carvings by Dessie Marshall. The show will run from now until March 5. Love spoons are a centuries-old craft in Wales. Historically, love spoons were carved by young men who wished to court a young woman from a different village or by men who wanted to convey interest in a woman they were too shy to speak to. At first, these designs

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Parkside Art Gallery’s new show, A Walk Through Recycled Trees, is on until March 5, featuring Welsh Love Spoons by Robert Roberts and Leaf Carvings by Dessie Marshall. Marshall is beside one of her leaf carvings, titled Deep Forest Dreams, created from a big maple leaf found on Vancouver Island. Roberts is beside one his beautiful displays of carved Welsh Love Spoons, which can take from two days to two weeks to make.

would be rather simple, but if the spoon was to be accepted, it would be seen as an interest in the young man and his

carving would become much more intricate. Hearts to signify love and balls in a cage to indicate how many

children he wanted are only some of the many designs used. “Today, love spoons are still carved by

skilled craftsmen,” Roberts says, adding “some carve traditional designs; others, like myself, incorporate

more modern and artistic styles, while still in keeping with the traditional form.” Authentic love spoon carving does not allow for the use of nails or glue, so elements such as moving rings, chains, and balls are carved directly out of the wood. Every love spoon is unique. Leaf Carvings is a creation by Dessie Marshall. This new art form was born quite by accident, when Marshall, an Alberta farm girl, began noticing intricate hidden images in plant leaves. In 2007, Marshall began to carve what she saw in the surface of the leaves, using a razor blade and carefully avoiding the netlike

veins. The results were spectacular, with a wide variety of images both abstract and representational. “The leaf, itself, determines the designs. The leaf tells me what it wants to be.” She adds her work is done by free hand. Between 2007 and 2011, she perfected her methods of preservation and presentation. Since then, she has travelled the Western hemisphere searching for new types of leaves and exhibiting in several countries. Marshall is trying to have Leaf Carvings officially recognized as a new fine art form, while living an adventure and her passion.

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FAST bytes WRANGLERS PLAYOFFS

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Home-town hockey product Brett Harris showed his stick-handling prowess and scoring touch when he found the corner of the net on a power play at 7:34 of the second period to give the Wranglers a 5-0 lead over the Chase Heat in 100 Mile House on Feb. 20. Harris led the team in scoring this season with 58 points on 19 goals and 39 assists in 40 games.

Wranglers ready to take on Revelstoke

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The 100 Mile House Wranglers garnered a win and a tie in their last two games of the regular season to capture the Doug Birks Division title in their third year in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

The Wranglers had to settle for a 1-1 tie in Kamloops against the Storm, a team they had battled for first place in the division throughout the season. Wranglers coach Dale Hladun says the Storm brought its A game and outplayed 100 Mile House. “It was the best they played

against us all year and they couldn’t beat us.” He adds the regular season series between the two squads ended with the Wranglers getting five wins, two losses and a tie. Brett Harris opened the scoring for the Wranglers with 42 seconds left in the first period, with assists going

to Justin Bond and Nick McCabe. However, the Storm tied the score with 47 seconds left in the third. Two overtime periods settled nothing as both goalies were outstanding, and the Storm was still one point behind the Wranglers for the division title. The next night at home,

the Wranglers dominated the Chase Heat 6-1 to claim the Doug Birks Division banner. The Wranglers had a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period, lead 6-0 at the end of the second and gave up a power play goal to Chase with a minute left in the third. Continued on A21

Tomahawks may need a new home Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena to close early; future uncertain

By Greg Sabatino The future of the Lac la Hache Tomahawks senior men’s hockey team is up in the air following an announcement the team’s home rink, Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena, will close later this month and, possibly, for good. “I don’t know what we’re going to do,” Tomahawks president and goaltender Willie Sellars said Feb. 17. “If we don’t have a rink to play out of, we’re not going to be able to play in that league. It’s unfortunate and it looks like we’ll be looking for a new home.” During the Lac la Hache Community Club’s (LLHCC) annual general meeting on Feb. 16, the decision was made to end this year’s arena season on Feb. 29 due to several circumstances. LLHCC president Larry McCrea said power plant issues, rising main-

tenance costs, lack of use and a reduction in the number of volunteers from the community are all factors in the decision to close the arena. “Our expenses are way up, especially hydro. We pay $5,000 a month for hydro, our use is down for a variety of reasons and the volunteer base is down. The club has been dumping money into the arena to keep it going.” Seventy-three-year-old Terry Buckoll, who is the main volunteer behind keeping the arena’s doors open, said he won’t be able to continue his job next season. The Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena has its roots in Williams Lake where it was once the old Williams Lake Arena. In the 1980s it was disassembled and moved to its new home in Lac la Hache. “We need more use, more involvement from the community in the

operation of the arena and expenses,” McCrea said. “That’s just life.” He added main user groups affected by the closure will be the Tomahawks, an old-timers hockey league, some minor hockey use from 100 Mile House and regular user groups, such as a women’s team and a youth skating group. Funding from the provincial government isn’t an option after Lac La Hache lost its minor hockey designation, McCrea noted. “We used to insure it through the [100 Mile & District Minor Hockey Association] because we can’t have our own. But at the end of the day, we lost our official minor hockey status and we don’t get grants anymore.” Sellars said the Tomahawks will decide how to move forward during the team’s year-end meeting coming up soon. The LLHCC suggested one option would be to move the team to 100

Mile House. Another would be to withdraw from the league, rename the team and move to Williams Lake to play as an independent senior men’s hockey team. “If we can get six games in versus other senior men’s teams, we can still attend the Coy Cup [the British Columbia senior men’s provincial hockey championship],” Sellars said. The LLHCC, which was incorporated in 1932, owns and operates the Lac la Hache Community Hall, a three-building thrift store and hosts a popular bingo night every Wednesday. They also organize the Lac la Hache Garlic Festival. “We’ll close early this season and then look at our options,” McCrea said. “We may not open at all; we may open for a shorter season. We’ll see.” Greg Sabatino is a staff writer for the Williams Lake Tribune.

Doug Birks Division champions, the 100 Mile House Wranglers, is hosting the Revelstoke Grizzlies for two firstround playoff games at the South Cariboo Cariboo Rec. Centre. They played last night (Feb. 24) at 7 p.m., but the results were not available at press time. The Wranglers will take on the Grizzlies tonight (Feb. 25). The puck drops at 7 p.m. The Wranglers then travel to Revelstoke for games on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28. If a fifth game is needed, the teams will lace up in 100 Mile House on March 2. If necessary, games will be in Revelstoke on March 3 and in 100 Mile House on March 4.

ANNUAL CURLING FUNSPIEL The Lac La Hache Curling Club is hosting its annual Funspiel on Feb. 27 at the 100 Mile House Curling Rink, starting 8:30 a.m. Fourteen teams have registered for the event, which welcomes curlers of all ages; however, some curling experience is required. There is need for a couple of spares. If you are interested, contact Hetty Wright at 250-396-4253 by 8 p.m. on today (Feb. 25).

ROD AND GUN AGM The Forest Grove & District Rod & Gun Club will hold its annual general meeting and election of club executives on March 13 at 1 p.m. at the Canim Lake Resort, 4454 Newall Rd. New and past members are welcome to attend this important meeting.

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Round 1 playoffs The Wranglers will take on the Revelstoke Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs with the first game yesterday (Feb. 24) – score not available at press time – and the second game today (Feb. 25) at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre starting at 7 p.m. There will be two games (Feb. 27-28) in Revelstoke. If necessary, the teams will be back in 100 Mile House on March 2; in Revelstoke on March 3 and in 100 Mile House on March 4. Hladun says Revelstoke is “kind of a Heckle and Jeckle” club. “They can play pretty good. They have a couple of key players, and if they’re in the zone and their goaltender plays well, they can be pretty dangerous. “But if we bring our A game and our guys play like they should, I’m confident we’ll get the results we want in a seven-game series.” The coach says he doesn’t think either

team will sweep the series. He adds the Revelstoke crowd is raucous and loud. “Revy’s crowd is another man for them.” Hladun says the Wranglers are going to have to challenge the Grizzlies where he thinks they may be vulnerable. He notes Revelstoke’s defensive corps is a little young and he’ll want his boys to pressure the defence so they have to move the puck quicker and make quick decisions. Noting Revelstoke has good goaltending, Hladun will have to go to the net and pounce on the rebounds.

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It was the 16th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert on Feb. 13 and it, like all of the past years’ concerts, went over without a hitch. The 2 p.m. matinee performance was a sold-out show that was enjoyed by all who attended. Alan Moberg opened the show with some of his well-known songs about the Cariboo, including The Williams Lake Stampede. He always goes over well with his tremendous vocals and great guitar playing. Frank Gleeson fol-

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Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett presented Mark McMillan with a certificate proclaiming Cowboy Heritage Week is March 13-20, 2016 during the 16th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert Martin Exeter Hall on Feb. 13.

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World Day of Prayer March 4 Heather Nelson Free Press

On March 4, Christians in more than 170 countries and in 2,000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about, pray for, and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer. “Every year, women of different countries promote this day and have women pray for oppressed women in various countries,” says spokesperson Jan Baker. “This year, the feature country is Cuba and the service transmits their witness and experience of being Cuban and Christian.” World Day of Prayer has its roots in an ecumenical day of prayer organized by women in Canada and the United States in 1920. It became the international World Day of Prayer in 1922, and is celebrated on the first Friday of March. “This is the 53rd year the World Prayer Day has been held in 100 Mile House; the Emissaries of Devine Light hosted the first ones.” World Day of Prayer 2016 will be held at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, on the corner of Horse Lake and Blackstock roads on March 4 at 7 p.m. The service includes

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material. They were songs she wrote and/or co-wrote using poems from various cowboy poets, including Mag Mawhinney, Gleeson and Bruce Rolph. Her closing song showed off her musical ability as she sang Garth Brook’s song, Mom, acapella. Wesley Hardisty, 22, closed the first set and left the audience in awe. He made his fiddle come to life with old-time fiddle tunes, and tunes he had composed himself – all

instrumentals that brought huge audience response. Gleeson got up to do a little jig to one of these tunes and this also brought huge cheers. The second set went over just as well, but this time Moberg helped Hardisty out by playing backup guitar – an added touch that brought a standing ovation and an encore. For the encore, Hardisty borrowed Moberg’s guitar and sang his own rendition of Johnny

Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues. For some reason, the evening show was not a sold out this year as it has in the past. It was still a great audience though, and the venue was fairly full. The only difference really, was when Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett got up and thanked Kathy and Mark McMillan for their efforts in putting this concert together every year. She presented Mark with a B.C. gov-

ernment certificate that proclaimed Cowboy Heritage Week is March 13-20. The other added touch this year was the fact that five of the past year’s BC Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees, or their widows, were present at the matinee concert. Funds from these concerts go directly toward supporting the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame and the BC Cowboy Heritage Society student scholarships.

Obituaries BENTLEY

Mildred Gloria

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Feb. 5, 1934 ~ Feb. 18, 2016 Mildred Bentley passed away suddenly and peacefully surrounded by her family on February 18 at 100 Mile District General Hospital. Milly was predeceased by her loving husband, Cec Bentley, who was waiting to welcome her with open arms. Mildred is survived by her six children Sharon (Chuck), Ben (Manon), Greg (Carol), Deb (Bill), Joan (Steve), and Darryl; and by her three sisters Joy, Carole, and Vi; and her two brothers Raymond and Larry. Mildred had 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren who she loved, adored and treasured her time with. She also had numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and granddogs, Joey and Martina. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed. “Góða nótt elskan min” (Good night, my darling) The family wishes to thank Dr. Street and the nursing staff at the 100 Mile District General Hospital for the care received during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or BC Lung Association.

Don’t tell me that you understand. Don’t tell me that you know. Don’t tell me that I will survive, How I will surely grow. Don’t come at me with answers That can only come from me. Don’t tell me how my grief will pass, That I will soon be free. Accept me in my ups and downs. I need someone to share. Just hold my hand and let me cry And say, “My friend, I care.”

May 8, 1933 - February 5, 2016 Died unexpectedly in 100 Mile House on February 5th, 2016 at the age of 82. Bill is survived by his wife Nora Friesen and children from his first marriage, Sherrie Doughtery of Kelowna, Dean (Becky) Friesen of Sorrento, Deborah Friesen of Kamloops, Laurie (Tracy) Friesen of Chase. Grandchildren, Sharmaine, Billy, Heidi, Daniel, Kendel, Dustin, Nicole and James as well as 7 great grandchildren and brother David Friesen of Peterborough, On.; step-children, David Foulkes (deceased) (Allyson), Tracy (Mert) MacAloney of 100 Mile House, Joanne (Duane) Bucknell of 100 Mile House; step-grandchildren, Crystal, Lindsay, Dillon, Nikki, Janay. 4 step-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Deitrich and Margareta Friesen and brothers and sisters, Richard, John, Peter, Margaret, Henry, George, Freida and Abram. Bill was born May 8th, 1933 in Saskatchewan to parents Deitrich and Margaret Friesen. Bill was a skilled carpenter and craftsman who worked for many companies throughout BC. Bill was a great family man and a loving father. He married his first wife, Joan Larson, and the couple had four children together. Bill married his second wife, Nora Foulkes, on October 12,1991. Bill loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends. He will always be remembered as a kind and caring man. He will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and all who knew him. At Bill’s request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements 250-395-3243. Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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Curlers came home with a 2-4 record Heather Nelson Free Press

100 Mile House Blind Curling team had a successful and enjoyable time at the 12th Annual Canadian Visually Impaired Curling Championships (CVICC) held in Ottawa, Feb. 7-12. This is the second time the team has attended the national event, this time coming in fifth. Lori Fry says the rules are slightly different at the Nationals from Provincials and the Western championships, so the 100 Mile House Blind Curling team had to borrow two players, Bill Mah from Kelowna and Rob Camozzi from Vancouver. The team’s first draw was against the reigning national champions, Team Canada. Fry says they took them to an extra end, but as textbook curling goes, the team with the last rock often takes the victory as did Team Canada. Fry adds they were

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British Columbia’s blind curling team, which curled for the national title, included coach Marg Gammie, front row left, Bill Mah, Rob Camozzi and Jim Vinson; sighted guide Linda Peterson, back row left, Marilyn Vinson and Lori Fry. They competed at the 12th Annual Canadian Visually Impaired Curling Championships held in Ottawa, Feb. 7-12.

getting a reputation as draw re-schedulers because they took the game into the ninth end so many times. “We went into the ninth end with Team Canada, so that pushed the schedule up about 15 minutes, Fry says, adding “day 2 began the same way where Team British Columbia challenged Team

Newfoundland into an exciting ninth-end finish, but losing after the opposing hammer was thrown.” Overall, Team B.C. won two games, tied two and lost two; however, the ties were broken and resulted in a two-win, four-loss record for a fifth-place finish. “Our team, along

with our “borrowed” members, was a perfect fit. Of course, there are some ups-and-downs during the championship, but it was mostly constant laughter.” Fry says this year’s outcome was an improvement over Team B.C.’s 0-6 record at the 2014 CVICC event. This Team B.C. squad

was considered to have the lowest amount of combined vision of all the teams in attendance based on the B1, B2 and B3 vision loss ratings. Team BC does not have a B3 player while some teams have up to two B3s as allowed within the rules. As a result, Team B.C. is very pleased with their efforts and the overall outcome, she adds. “We pay our entrance fee, $5,000, and the Canadian Council of the Blind pays the balance. “We raised the money in 100 Mile House; our thanks to the community for all its support.” A new Team Canada was crowned – Team Ontario from Kitchener/Waterloo. B.C. will be represented by Team Kelowna at the 2017 CVICC.

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By Greg Sabatino The Williams Lake Female Midget Timberwolves are on their way to the provincial championships. The team punched its ticket during the weekend after a twogame sweep of Prince George on home ice at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in the Cariboo Amateur Hockey Association playoffs. The T-wolves clawed to a 7-3 victory on Feb. 12, before sealing the deal the next night in a 5-3 effort. After the victory, head coach Roy Call said the team now has its sights set on not just attending the provincials, but potentially bringing home a provincial championship. “We have a chance to compete there, and we have a chance to win there.” Williams Lake will have to get past Kamloops, however, which is the No. 1 ranked team in the province. “We gave them their only loss of the season – a 3-2 win in Williams Lake. They beat us

twice, we tied them, and then we beat them.” The Timberwolves will also be looking to continue with its momentum following a victory at the Surrey SuperHeart Tournament where they knocked off the Orangeville Tigers of Ontario in the final two weekends ago. Skill-wise, we’re right there, Call says. Our biggest thing is to continue to work real hard these next six weeks.” The BC Hockey Midget Female Championships take place in Kamloops, March 27-30 – at the same time as the International Ice Hockey Federation World Women’s Hockey Championships. “It’s going to be a real exciting week,” Call says. “We’ll take in some of those games – it’s going to be really awesome.” During the Feb. 12 contest, 100 Mile House hockey player Katya Levermann pounded Prince George’s goaltender with four goals, while Grace Outhouse,

Faith Outhouse and Adriane Kennedy notched singles. On Feb. 13, Levermann lit the lamp another two times while her sister, Anya Levermann, also found the back of the net twice. Another 100 Mile House player, Caitlyn Ray, tallied once in the 5-3 win. The other 100 Mile House area players are Sydni and Olivia Poggenpohl who are recovering from injuries to their right arms, goalie Rachel Cross and alternate captain Katie Toews. The Timberwolves have been on a roll as of late and will look to stay sharp during their downtime before provincials, Call says. “We’ll take two weekends off here and then come back for a tournament March 4-5 in Prince George and we hope to schedule some games later against some teams from the Coast. “We’ve been on a real rip since Christmas. The girls have really improved their skills and I feel like we’re one of the better teams in the province.” Greg Sabatino is a staff writer for the Williams Lake Tribune.

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The Business Excellence Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 16 at the 100 Mile Community Hall. This event is OPEN to the public and all are welcome to attend and nominations are open to ANY business or organization. Tickets are $60. A discounted price of $450 is being offered for a purchase of a table (8 tickets). Tickets are available at Donex Pharmacy, Andre’s Electronics, and the Chamber ofﬁce or call to reserve 250-395-6124. Seating is limited so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Entertainment will again be provided at the Awards Dinner Nomination deadline is March 4, 2016. * Top four nominees from each category will then be made available to the public on March 10. 2016. Winners for each category will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards Dinner night on April 16, 2016. *

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Note: some nominations will be removed because the nominee was not eligible (for example: not a business in a business category or not a non-profit organization in the non-profit category, didn’t qualify for one or more requirement specified).

PLEASE MARK THE CATEGORIES YOU ARE NOMINATING:

1. Family-Friendly Business - sponsored by Cariboo Family Enrichment Center - A Business that: demonstrates a progressive human resources policy with flexible work schedule, practical 1. Family-Friendly Business benefit packages and allows families a positive work/life balance understanding increase in Business Nominee: ______________________________________ productivity and greater job satisfaction; and makes the work environment safe, useable, Details: ____________________________________________________ comfortable and accessible for families and welcomes young children. 2. Greatest Improvement 2015 Business Nominee: ______________________________________ 2. Greatest Improvement in 2015 - sponsored by Sunrise Ford - A business or organization Details: ____________________________________________________ that: has shown extraordinary improvement in growth, customer relations, business property improvements, product selection in 2015; identifiable aspects of operations have had a visible 3. Rising Star Business Nominee: ______________________________________ and significant improvement in 2015 Details: ____________________________________________________ 3. Rising Star - sponsored by 108 Mile Supermarket - Individual who demonstrates excellence 4. Tourism/Recreation in business judgment, leadership and community contribution; is a business leader with Business Nominee: ______________________________________ professional success and responsibility, has progressed respectfully and has earned a positive Details: ____________________________________________________ reputation in the business community. 5. Best Marketing and Promotion 4. Tourism/Recreation Award - sponsored by Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association - A Business Nominee: ______________________________________ business, group or individual who: actively promotes and encourages the public to use the South Details: ____________________________________________________ Cariboo as a destination point for recreation and/or relocation; attracts positive media attention 6. Community Inclusion to our community, in any forum, whether political, sports, craft, work, innovation, art, etc. Business Nominee: ______________________________________ 5. Best Marketing and Promotion - sponsored by the Free Press - A business that: markets and Details: ____________________________________________________ advertises effectively promoting the business, its clients, its purpose or wares; has unique and 7. Best Home-Based Business memorable advertising that has been consistent, relevant and attractive. Business Nominee: ______________________________________ Details: ____________________________________________________ 6. Community Inclusion Award - sponsored by Cedar Crest Society - A business or organization that: is physically accessible to all customers including those with physical disabilities; 8. Best New Business demonstrates their inclusive nature by employing persons with developmental or physical Business Nominee: ______________________________________ disabilities and understands and promotes the concept of ‘Community Living’ Details: ____________________________________________________ 7. Best Home-Based Business - sponsored by BMO - A business operated from, attached to or on home 9. Non-Profit Organization property that: consistently shows excellence in quality of goods and/or services; has a strong customer Business Nominee: ______________________________________ base demonstrating success and long term viability while making a positive community presence. Details: ____________________________________________________ 10. Community-Based Business 8. Best New Business - sponsored by Williams Lake & District Credit Union - A business started in Business Nominee: ______________________________________ 2015 that: has demonstrated a good record of success and a strong commitment to the South Cariboo. Details: ____________________________________________________ 9. Non-Profit Organization - sponsored by Cariboo Radio.com - A business or organization that 11. Resource-Based Business operates as non-profit that: provides a direct contribution to the quality of life in the South Business Nominee: ______________________________________ Cariboo. This award goes to the organization that involves itself in the community and directly Details: ____________________________________________________ assists people or events through staff or volunteer time, or other direct participation. 12. Customer Service Award 10. Community-Based Business Excellence Award - sponsored by PMT Chartered Accountants Business Nominee: ______________________________________ - A business that serves the community that they are based in; and consistently shows Details: ____________________________________________________ excellence in quality of goods and/or services. 13. People’s Choice Award Business Nominee: ______________________________________ 11. Resource-Based Excellence Award (includes logging, ranching and farming) - Sponsored by Norbord - Any individual or business that has shown excellence, leadership and innovation Details: ____________________________________________________ within the field of natural resources. Nominator: ___________________________________________ 12. Customer Service Award - Sponsored by Country 840 & The Goat- Any individual, business or organization that provides excellent customer service. Telephone: ____________________________________________ Citizen of the Year nomination forms are available at the 13. People’s Choice Award - sponsored by Tim Hortons - A business that is deserving of an award of distinction for being an exceptional business in the South Cariboo for 2015. chamber office or on our website southcariboochamber.org REQUIREMENTS: Nomination Deadline is Friday, March. 4, 2016 RETURN YOUR NOMINATIONS TO:

South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce 2-385 Birch Ave, Next to Council Chambers, 100 Mile House

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All nominations must have details explaining reason(s) for nomination (one form for each category) and must meet the criteria for each category. Every nominator must provide their name and contact information. It is not mandatory to vote on every category. Please use the attached form for nominations.

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Get ready for Easter party March 26 by Del’s Cuisine; breaded Schnitzel, Spaetzle and veggies by Bruno Dietrich; and Greek beef Souvlaki, lemon rice and Greek salad by the ICC. Reservations and payment due by March 14; call 250-5934869.

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Easter party Children are invited to the Interlakes Lions Children’s Easter Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 26, at the Interlakes Community Centre (ICC). Enjoy games, crafts and lunch. Reservations required for catering: call Ruth Marx at 250-593-4865, or Carolyn Charlton at 250-593-4582. International dinner The Interlakes Community Centre Society is holding a fund-raising International Dinner at 6 p.m., March 19. Funds raised will go

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Jocelyne Colbert, left, recently accepted the Kay Neil Memorial Quilt on behalf of her husband, Steve, from Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary vice-president Cheryl Chamberlain.

towards completing the kitchen renovations. At $20 per person, choose from three

menus: curry chicken, chow mein with a Samosa and homemade mango chutney

Celebrations Birthday bubbly goes to Cameron Caldwell on his 17th today (Feb. 25), as well as to Vince Forsberg, Colton Parker and Eric Storteboom. Special thoughts go to Wendy Pernoski whose birthday is on Feb. 29. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers.

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• Kids Space meets after school until 5:30 p.m., Feb. 26 at ICC. • Texas Hold ’Em Tournament, Feb. 27 at ICC. Doors open 11:30 a.m. and play starts at noon. • To provide input regarding the potential Bridge Lake Elementary School closure, e-mail feedback@sd27.bc.ca and/ or attend a meeting at the school at 6:30 p.m. on March 2. • Due to weather and ground conditions, the Ryan Larson Memorial Snow Ball Tournament has been cancelled. • DL&DVFD LA family bingos will be held March 16 and 23.

Residents in the 108 Mile Water Service Area will be voting in February on the following question:

Do you know what’s going on in yOur neighbourhood?

When a marijuana grow-op is established in a community, • Residences with blacked out windows or windows that are never opened everyone is affected. Grow-ops can be found everywhere in any type of residence, building or even outdoors. • Construction sounds with no visible development The fact that a grow-op is located outside of a town does not A common misconception about marijuana grow-ops is make it acceptable The risks it presents that many are ‘mom and pop’ operations to communities, friends, families and where people grow the drug for their livelihoods still exist and can dramatically own personal use. This is simply not true. impact lives. Grow-ops in urban and rural areas are Knowing what to look for:

As a resident of the area, you know the region as well as anyone. You know your neighbours, you know what is normal and what isn’t. This knowledge can be used to sport illegal marijuana grow operations and can be useful to the police.

predominantly established by organized crime groups as part of the guns and drug trade.

These groups can be excessively violent and are known to set up traps in grow-ops and round residences. It is also common to have violent ‘grow-rips’ where rival gangs target and steal marijuana. Unfortunately, Possible things to look for: cases of mistaken identity have occurred and innocent people • Vehicles coming and going at night; including trailers, are targeted by these groups when they suspect a grow-op trucks, vans and u-Hauls to be in a location. • A lack of activity during he day including no children, inconsistent snow and garbage removal and a lack of What do I do if I think I know where a grow-op is located? traffic • A persistent ‘skunky’ smell

• If you suspect you know where a grow-op is located, do not investigate the area yourself

• Constant generator noise, or fans humming and intense • Contact your local police detachment If you have information about a marijuana grow-op or suspect bright light from inside the residence or outbuildings • An unusual number of pails, bags of soils, electrical where one may be, please call your local police detachment or Crime Stoppers. equipment, chemicals, venting, fans and hoses.

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FAQ -108 Water System Upgrade Assent Vote

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“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. Who can vote? There are two types of voters. Resident and Non-resident. Resident: You can vote if you live in the 108 Mile Water Service Area. You MUST also: be a Canadian citizen; be at least 18 years old; have lived in BC for at least the last six months and in the service area for at least the last 30 days. Non-resident: You can vote if you own property in the service area but live elsewhere in BC. You must also be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old, and have lived in BC for at least the last six months.

For non-resident voters, there are additional documentation requirements that may need to be completed before the day you vote. We strongly recommend that you contact the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer prior to voting day at (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636. What do I bring? Please bring at least two pieces of ID. One of them must have a signature. Between the two, they should prove your address, but if you do not have something with your current address you are allowed to make a formal declaration of residency. Picture identification is not necessary. Typical examples of ID that people use are driver's license, BCID, firearms license, CareCard, credit card, SIN, status card, bank card, etc. Even a utility bill or vehicle insurance will work as a secondary piece of ID. Please note that the new BC Services card only counts as one piece of identification. What if I will be away on all three voting opportunities, or I am physically unable to attend? Mail ballot voting is available for those who will be away on all voting opportunities; are physically unable to attend a voting station; or reside more than 90 kilometres from the closest polling station. You can request a mail ballot by contacting the Deputy Chief Election Officer between February 2nd and 4 p.m. on February 25th. A mail ballot package will be sent to you and you are able to drop it off or mail it back. It must be received no later than 8 p.m. on general voting day to be counted. When and where can I vote? There are two advance voting opportunities, in addition to general voting day. Electors are encouraged to take advantage of advance voting opportunities as there is lower voter turnout on these days and therefore less time spent waiting in line.

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.

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Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/ MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, 1100 Alward St. Prince George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664. OR 565 10th Ave. W. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4 Ph: 1-800-663-2524 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 1589 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital.

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The Ulkatcho Indian Band (UIB) is seeking a Director of Administration. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of Directors to enhance program and service delivery. This position works closely with and acts as a liaison for UIB Chief and Council. Responsibilities includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Band Council Support and Administration. Ensures relevant legislation, policy and procedures are followed, minutes are recorded and reporting requirements are met. â&#x20AC;˘ Program and Service Delivery. Manages UIB Directors in all departments, including, Health, Finance, Education, Housing, Band School, Economic development/Lands and Social Development. â&#x20AC;˘ Coordination of Community Development Activities. Maintains an open, fair and service oriented relationship between the community and Band Office. â&#x20AC;˘ Strategic and Operational Band Management. Provides leadership in developing strategic and operational planning in cooperation with Leadership and Directors.

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

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You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required.Â The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii.Â Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, March 11, 2016 to: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com

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