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Members of the 100 Mile House RCMP marched from their former detachment to their new detachment on May 7. The ceremony gathered a large turnout of dignitaries and area residents to watch the RCMP members celebrate their new digs with a community open house.
Ag-Centre aims to fight District
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On March 9, the District of 100 Mile House presented the South Cariboo Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre Society with a termination of tenancy. The notice states the society members have to vacate the premise of 98 Cecil Place by May 31 at noon. The District gave the Ag Society a five year lease agreement which expired in August 2015. The decision to end the current month-by-month tenancy agreement came about as the District plans to install a new water treatment plant near the 98 Cecil Place office space.
The District gave the Ag Centre three months’ notice that it needed the office space and the society would have to vacate the premises. When the councillors decided to not demolish the existing facilities, they acquired adjacent land for the treatment plant, and will use the vacated building to provide office space for the engineers and contractors who will be constructing the plant. The new water system is moving forward following the recent approval of federal funding for the Efficient Use of Clean Water Project. The construction will begin in late spring or early summer 2016 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018.
However, Ag Society president Rod Hennecker says the decision is unwarranted and too short of notice. “We haven’t been given enough notice and we would have to start from scratch with no support from the town. “I can’t see them needing the whole lodge. We think we could all be accommodated.” Hennecker adds the members have not looked into finding a new location yet as he hopes they can keep the building. “We do our best work from where we are.” According to the notice, the District is not prepared to share office space, nor is there an appetite to provide
alternative space during the term of the water project. It’s being done to avoid additional housing costs that would be paid by the taxpayers. The termination notice states the Ag Society can retake the building after the water treatment plant is complete. “The Ag Centre has enjoyed five years of free use of District offices,” Mayor Mitch Campsall explains in a May 6 statement. “The District respects and supports the work of the Ag Society and may well be in a position to do so in the future.” If the Ag Centre society decides to reuse the facility in 2019, it would have to pay
a nominal fee of $1 and the property would be subject to all taxes, fees and utility charges as applicable to any other land owner within District boundaries. Hennecker says he likes the idea of ownership, but objects to the taxes. “We have been lobbying the council. We’ve felt for that last couple of years that managing the whole complex was something we could do. “But [society members] hope [the District] will forgive the taxes on the building.” As it stands, the Ag Society members will have to have removed themselves from the building before June 2016.
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Women’s Fair informative
Some folks went home with some great vendor baskets Heather Nelson
FAST bytes WALK WITH YOUR DOC The Central Interior Rural Division of Family Practice will hold its Second Annual Walk with Your Doc event on Saturday (May 14) and is inviting the community to join in. Participants will meet at the South Cariboo Visitor Centre at 155 Airport Rd. at 9 a.m. for a walk around the 100 Mile Marsh. Free pedometers will be available to participants while supplies last.
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It was billed as an exciting weekend for women and the Cariboo Women’s Fair, hosted by Canlan Ice Sports, didn’t disappoint on May 6-7. “It was a great weekend, says Deanna Deacon, Canlan’s community programs and events co-ordinator. “We had a nice variety of vendors, and I got so many positive comments. “The vendors did such an incredible job showcasing their booths. It felt so high-end when you walked in; you could feel the passion the vendors had while decorating their spaces.” Friday night featured exhibits, cheese and wine, with entertainment by Slapback Music with Peter Thorne and Kira Saenger, Deacon explains. “All the entertainment was wonderful says Deacon. Everyone enjoyed the singers, the Baladi Babes and Zumba dancers.” About 250 people visited 50 booths that featured clothing, accessories, and skin care, and information about local fitness and yoga programs, as well as non-profit and support groups. “There were lots of conversations going on at the various booths throughout the day. “We had a fun game on stage with either a mother and daughter or good friends, who had to answer questions to find out how well they knew each other. Everyone who came to the fair was handed a ballot to enter a draw for gift baskets, she says, adding all of the vendors generously donated items and we will make the draws this week. From each of the Friday night ticket sales, $1 will be donated to the Red Cross for the Fort McMurray fire victims and a donation can was made available on Saturday.
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British Columbia agriculture operators are being encouraged to fill out and send in their Census of Agriculture questionnaire. It is an opportunity to provide the only definitive statistical information of the province’s farm sector to industry organizations and agriculture policy-makers. Anyone responsible for operating a farm or an agricultural operation should fill in a Census of Agriculture questionnaire. When the data is released in May 2017, it will provide a comprehensive picture of the major commodities of the agriculture industry. The census can also indicate emerging opportunities, while supplying information on new or less common crops and livestock.
PARADE NEEDS ENTRIES If there are no entries, there will be no Western Week Parade. 100 Mile Community Events organizers say that they haven’t received enough entries so far to make the parade feasible. Western Week parade is slated for May 21. Deadline for parade entries is May 18 at 8 p.m. For more information, call Cheralyn at 250-644-0691 or Kristy at 250-7063556, or e-mail 100milecommunityevents@gmail.com.
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Remaining pool members throw in towel South Cariboo Aquatic Society decides to dissolve the cause
Heather Nelson Free Press
The South Cariboo Aquatic Society (SCAS) executive has decided to dissolve the society. “With only five existing members, we had nowhere else to go,” says a disappointed SCAS chair John Code. The SCAS were unable to convince the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) and District of 100 Mile House to take the building of a pool to referendum. “Without a passed referendum, fundraising, application for government grants or the accepting of donations toward construction is not possible,” Code explains. “We couldn’t even get licensing for a lottery ticket because licences are not granted unless you are raising money for something tangible.” Code says the SCAS was told by the CRD from the beginning that the money to build an aquatic facility could be borrowed by the CRD and that SCAS should concentrate on raising
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awareness of the need Mile House. of a pool. A decision was made “We knew from the by the joint committee to very first meeting that pay for a feasibility study the cost to the taxpayer for an aquatic centre, would be the biggest CRD chair Al Richmond issue, and our society says, adding they wantproposed various sce- ed the public to be fully narios to the informed. CRD to reduce He adds they the tax costs. had suggested “But the CRD the aquatic sociwent with the ety to be careful phone survey about raising with the all-in people’s expeccost of a $135 tations. JOhn per $100,000 tax “We spent COde increase to build the money on the aquatic facilthe phone surity.” vey to find out what the The phone survey public really thought, carried out by Discovery Richmond says, adding Research showed that that it was necessary to the public awareness start with the cost of the of the pool project (87 project. per cent) was extremely “We didn’t get the indihigh. cation there was enough The research com- support; it was largely pany, hired by the CRD around costs.” “This was and the District con- a South Cariboo Joint ducted the survey in Committee decision the fall of 2014 to gauge not the CRD’s, Mayor the level of support for Mitch Campsall says, the development of an adding they didn’t have aquatic centre in 100 significant numbers to
go forward. “If it was a majority, we would have definitely gone forward with the referendum.” Campsall adds the way the system works is that money is “borrowed” by the CRD on behalf of the South Cariboo residents. “Most referendums on recreational facilities would set up a tax for operational costs and servicing the debt on a percentage of capital, Code says. He adds the remainder of capital costs would come from fundraising, donations and grants from federal and provincial governments. “This would have reduced the $135 per $100,000 to the taxpayer.” The members worked hard and deserve a huge thank-you, Code says, adding they spent countless hours as well
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as their own gas money to promote the aquatic centre. “We feel bad about all the businesses and individuals who donated time, money and purchased memberships to help us with our dream of a public pool. “Hopefully, someone will pick up the torch, and with the change of the federal government, maybe there will be more funding for recreation.” Part of dissolving of the society includes dispersing of funds, says Code. They will be donating to other groups who promote the same ideals as SCAC: recreation; public health; and wellbeing. “We’ll be donating $1,000 to the 100 Mile House Waterpark Society and $2,800 to the South Cariboo Health Foundation.”
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Minimum wage increase going up
Incrimental hikes are tied to Consumer Price Index Heather Nelson Free Press
On Sept. 15, the B.C. Liberal government will increase the minimum wage to $10.85, a 40-cent increase to move British Columbia out of last place nationally for minimum wage. In the announcement on May 4, Premier Christy Clark announced the increase is above the Consumer Price Index (CPI) formula increase of 10 cents and will share economic growth and “create a fairer, more just society.”
government to take an additional 30 cents. responsibility for rais“Every little bit helps, ing the standard of the says Cariboo Family community.” Enrichment Centre The provinexecutive cial government director Lisa is increasing the De Paoli. minimum wage “For the one in two stages in four chilto better reflect dren living in the province’s poverty in our overall ecoc o m m u n i t y, Lisa nomic growth every little bit, De PaoLi and ensure all even an addiworkers benefit tional 40 cents from British Columbia’s so their mom or dad success. makes $10.85 an hour The first increase will makes a difference. be 40 cents and it will “If mom or dad take the minimum wage works full time, this rate to $10.85 per hour, means that the family effective Sept. 15, 2016. will receive about $16 This new rate includes more a week. Enough to the 10 cents scheduled buy a couple of pounds for the 2015 CPI, plus of hamburger, or pay
for half the cost of a package of diapers or buy a bag of apples and oranges.” De Paoli says she hopes the government at all levels - locally, regionally, provincially and nationally – will work together with businesses to develop and implement a Poverty Reduction Plan that will move all families out of poverty to a level where they can rent decent housing, buy nutritious food, pay for quality day care and contribute to the economic and physical health of our community. “To achieve equity so every child reaches
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Leon Chretien notes that as the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce chair and a business owner, he fully understands the need for a wage on which employers and employees can both move forward in today’s economy and the economy of the future. “Entry employees need to be able to make a living, Chretien says, adding that while employers often spend extra effort and finances on training the employees for current duties and prepare them for positions, which, in themselves, bring large wage increases. “Overall, the increase is reasonable for the citizens of our community who fill these much-needed positions and the reduction in the small business tax, which has been proposed as an offset, is a great step for the
his or her full potential, we need to implement a living wage, not just a minimum wage.” A second increase of 30 cents plus an amount based on the 2016 CPI (estimated to be 10 cents) will take the minimum wage rate to $11.25, effective Sept. 15, 2017.
Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says this topic has been around for awhile now and they were trying to bring it up slowly without an impact on businesses, especially the small businesses. She adds the B.C. Federation of Labour has been campaign-
ing for a $15 minimum wage. “It’s tough when you are a business owner; you’re doing the best you can. “Moms and pops [businesses] may only be able to afford $12 an hour, and that’s all they can afford. You have got to have a starting point.”
YOUR WILL AND YOUR STEP-CHILDREN
A person goes to see his or her lawyer about a will. In the willmaker’s mind, he or she has 4 children. In reality, the will-maker has 3 birth children and another child, the birth child of the will-maker’s spouse. The fourth child was raised by the will-maker but never adopted. In other words, we have a “blended family.” When the members of a blended family make a will, there are many issues to consider. This article will mention only 2 of them. The first point to be mentioned is very elementary - sometimes, the will-maker has integrated the non-birth child into the family to such an extent that the will-maker forgets to tell the lawyer that one of the children is not actually his or her own. At that point, the lawyer might draft a will stating that the will-maker leaves everything to “my children.” The omission is perfectly understandable - but the result could be that the non-birth child is disinherited or, at the very least, has to fight for his or her share of the estate. The second problem to consider is, in a sense, the opposite of the first - the non-birth child and the will-maker who raised the child have become completely estranged to the point where the will-maker wants to disinherit the non-birth child. It is possible for a will-maker to disinherit a child, but the Wills, Estates and Succession Act protects a willmaker’s spouse and children. This statute allows the Court to change a will and provide a benefit for a spouse or child who might otherwise have been disinherited. In the context of a conversation about stepchildren, however, you should note that the Wills, Estates and Succession Act does not protect non-birth children unless those children have been legally adopted. In other words, a will-maker who wants to disinherit a non-birth child is entitled to do so. If you are tempted to draft your own will and your relationship with your spouse created a blended family, think again. Even for lawyers, drafting a will for a blended family can raise many difficult issues. Article written by Centennial Law Corp. (Douglas E. Dent)
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Bridge Lake parents moving forward
PAC members considering options to start an independent school Ken Alexander Free Press
A couple of weeks have passed since School District #27 (SD27) board trustees unanimously approved a bylaw to close Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES). Parents of students at BLES and members of the area's communities were angry and frustrated as they walked out of the SD27 office building on April 26 and made the two-hour drive back to Bridge Lake. Facing the reality of the school closure at the end of the school year, they have sent three complaints to the Office of the Ombudsperson, hoping Ombudsperson Jay Chalke will agree to have them investigated. One of them was sent by a Bridge Lake grandmother who voiced her concerns about the perils of the long bus rides (more than twoand-a-half hours) her two grandchildren will have to face going to and from Horse Lake
Elementary School next September. Her file “risk for children due to transportation issues” was not only accepted, but an investigation has been opened by the Ombudsperson. A complaint from the BLES Parents Advisory Committee (PAC), regarding mismanagement at both the school and SD27 levels, has also been been accepted. A complaint from the Community Steering Committee, regarding SD27 being in noncompliance with the board’s own policies, Ministry of Education orders and the School Act, has also been accepted. The latter two complaints have been combined as one file and the Ombudsperson has opened an investigation. PAC treasurer Eric de Vries has been having discussions with the Office of the Ombudsperson, and on May 6, he was told the investigations had been started. “She said they would need two to three weeks to collect the data from the school district and she would call back if she needed any more information from us.” de Vries says filing the complaints and going through the investigation process is more of an action to ensure that “something like this
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Eric de Vries has gone from urging school trustees to keep Bridge Lake Elementary School open to trying to start and independent school.
won’t happen again.” “It will not bring us much help in our quest here, but we have started our next project to see if we can set up an independent school.” de Vries says the key to the project is to see if they can get the school building for $1 from SD27. He notes they would have to fund the first year when they start an independent school and then apply funding from the government the following year. “The building is key because if we don’t have the building, then it’s going to very difficult to attract any parents to join the school.” After the first year, de Vries says they would
be under the same grant program as School District 27 in that they would have to have a certain level of registered students to be eligible for funding. He notes, however, the independent school would only be eligible for the 50 per cent of the amount the school district would receive. “The first step is to secure the building. If we get the building, we can start having community activities there. “We have quite a few activities we would like to re-start, which have died off, in that beautiful gym.” Noting they have about a year to start the independent school once they have secured
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the building, de Vries says that would give them a year to develop a plan and sell it to the community, so people will bring their children to the school. “So you have to have the building and the teacher lined up, and then, maybe the parents will agree to send their children to the school.” Obviously, that won’t be able to be done before the next school year, says de Vries. The plan is to secure the school and set up programs for the homeschool children in the gym. “We also have to try to get a teacher who is a local resident or is willing to become a local resident, so we have somebody to present to the parents so they can
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Roger and Marcia Stratton have owned Horse Lake Garden Centre on Katchmar Road since 2009 and, in 2015, they opened a second greenhouse outside RONA at Interlakes Business Centre. Interlakes is now open for the season, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Drop by to revel in the glorious colours of masses of annuals, hanging baskets and vegetables, as well as some perennials. Katchmar is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and their inventory includes many varieties of trees, such as fruit, ornamental and windbreak, soils and soil additives, and pond supplies. You can also order baskets, wedding planters or just find something unique for that special person. The Strattons are great community supporters who often donate plants when public gardens are damaged by weather or vandals, and they provide first prize in the annual Bridge Lake Fair Container Contest. The Katchmar centre also offers wonderful gift ideas, not only for the garden but for the entire living experience.
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istracted driving has overtaken impaired driving as the second leading cause of car crashes on British Columbia roadways. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) states distracted driving contributes to an estimated 81 deaths in crashes every year in the province. British Columbians have told the B.C. Liberal government they have had enough of these distracted-driving incidents, which are growing in leaps and bounds. We don’t have to drive very far down any street or highway in the province before we see, or have to deal with, a distracted driver who is endangering the wellbeing and lives of the people he or she shares the roadway with. While distracted driving can include anything from adjusting a GPS unit or tuning a radio to having an unsecured animal in the car, the most common offence is using an electronic device, such as a cell phone for calling or texting. B.C. law states drivers cannot send or read text messages or e-mails while driving; make or receive calls unless using a hands-free device; or hold or operate any electronic device while driving. Despite the laws and fines starting at $167 and three points for a violation, the message is not sinking in with too many drivers. Well, the good news is the penalties are about to increase and distracted drivers, who are caught, are going to be digging deeper in their pockets and possibly be prohibited from driving. The new financial penalties for distracted driving will be calculated using the base fine of $368 – up from $167 – combined with escalating ICBC driver penalty point premiums, which start at $175 for the first offence and climb for any additional offence within a 12-month period. Effective June 1, distracted drivers are subject to the following penalties. Each offence will include the base fine of $368 and will add four penalty points to a person’s driving record. First-time offenders will face a minimum $543 in financial penalties. Repeat offenders, when they have a second offence within 12 months, will pay the $368 fine plus $520, for a total of $888 in financial penalties, which escalate further for any additional offence. On June 1, distracted driving is being elevated to the threshold for “high-risk” driving offences, making them equivalent to excessive speeding and driving without due care and attention. Repeat offenders will also have their driving record subject to automatic review, which could result in a three- to 12-month driving prohibition. Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) drivers face intervention after a first distracted driving offence and a possible prohibition of up to six months. There will be longer prohibitions for repeat offences. Hopefully, the financial pain will result in safer roadways.
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against sexual violence. Our police, including Sadly, many aboriginal B.C.’s Integrated Child women and girls are Exploitation Unit, continue vulnerable to sexual to play a key role in exploitation. identifying child victims That’s why British of sexual exploitation Columbia’s Action Plan and arresting those who to Combat Human distribute and view child Trafficking, launched in pornography. 2013, has made their safety This includes participation a priority. Through it, we in sophisticated local and continue to work international with First Nations investigative and aboriginal efforts, resulting communities to in effective address this issue. prosecutions and Over the past making it clear: five years, we have if you make provided more or share child than $1.7 million pornography, you in civil forfeiture will be caught grant funding to and face severe MIKE organizations in consequences. MORRIS B.C. to address B.C. leads issues of human the country in trafficking and sexual working to keep known exploitation. We and sexual offenders away from our partners are making opportunities to work with progress – for example, vulnerable people, including by holding workshops on children and youth. human trafficking with Our Criminal Records service providers, police, Review Program is the school personnel, youthmost extensive in Canada. serving agencies and It provides for expert, Aboriginal community consistent adjudication members. on determining whether
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rom luring kids online to child sexual assault, from grooming to pimping, and from “sexting” to sharing child pornography, exploitation has one tragic, common element: young victims. The recent Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week was a reminder to us all – individually, with our schools, justice partners, youth organizations and governments – to do everything we can to prevent this devastating victimization. Awareness is key to intervening. It’s difficult to protect vulnerable young people if parents, guardians, teachers and others aren’t aware of what’s going on. It’s estimated 95 per cent of sexual assaults are never reported to police. That’s why, in support of our Vision of a Violence Free BC Strategy, we’ll be launching an awareness campaign that focuses on engaging all British Columbians in speaking out
a person presents a risk to vulnerable people. But it isn’t enough to prevent exploitation, identify its victims and prosecute its perpetrators. We must also help young victims to become survivors. To this end, the province provides more than $70 million in annual funding to programs across B.C. that aid victims of crime, including children impacted by sexual violence and trafficked persons. If you think a child or youth under 19 years of age is being abused or neglected, phone 1-800-663-9122 to talk to a child protection worker. If the child is in immediate danger, call 9-11. For more information: http://goo.gl/BrHUw0 I encourage all British Columbians to be vigilant about sexual exploitation of children and youth, and to report any suspected incidents to police. The stakes are high – and silence is a perpetrator’s best friend. Mike Morris is B.C.’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
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Trudeau promised much, but doing little To the editor: Six months since forming government, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals appear to be still riding high in the polls yet there remains the nagging question in the country’s collective mind on how well the nation is being governed. So far, we have seen a Prime Minister who, though warm and charismatic, has made few difficult decisions or gained the confidence of the country that he is capable of such. He has demonstrated a distinct inclination towards public applause and pleasing just about everybody all the while ignoring the
very reason he was elected which is to provide sound governance and leadership. He promised much, but has delivered little, and for all of the bluster about openness, honesty, transparency and accountability, what we are seeing in reality are the well-established Liberal traits of wasteful spending, deception, lobbying and a veritable litany of broken promises. The lack of clarity and transparency with the Liberal budget has drawn much fire from critics, including the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould’s
lack of judgment in attending a Toronto law fundraiser is hardly consistent with the government’s own guidelines on accountability. Matters important to the economic wellbeing and security of Canada, such as decisions on pipelines and security issues, are being trumped by less important and even controversial typical Liberal priorities, such as legalizing assisted suicide and marijuana. Additionally troubling is the mainstream media’s obsession with Trudeau trivialities, photo-ops, dress style and the like and a
profound reluctance to ask hard questions. An interesting Angus Reid poll that has been running for months asks the question, “Will Trudeau do a good job as PM?” A scant 19 per cent believe he will, while 67 per cent say no and 13 per cent are willing to take a wait-and-see posture. Trudeau and the Liberals are doing precious little to alleviate the growing skepticism with the public views the political establishment. Gerald Hall Nanoose Bay
Climate action urgently needed To the editor: Recently, Canada signed on to the Paris agreements. Today, the federal government must swiftly move beyond symbolic gestures and high-flown rhetoric into urgent climate action. That action simply cannot be undermined by more pipelines. With the last 11 consecutive months the hottest in recorded history, 2016 is on track to be the year we surpass 1.5C of warming. If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s actions matched his rhetoric, the Kinder Morgan and Energy East pipelines would be non-starters, yet he has given every indication he favours proceeding with these suicidal ventures. Credible action on climate cannot include exporting emissions to other countries, as if so-called
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“downstream” emissions simply didn’t exist. The fact is we are all “downstream” when those same emissions turbocharge the growing climate crisis. Here in British Columbia, the provincial government must also up its game from unsupported boasts of climate leadership and shift into real action. That means abandoning its irresponsible push to build an LNG industry that will be just as damaging to our climate as tar sands pipelines. Studies have shown fracked gas is as bad as coal when it comes to emissions. New research has shown the fossil fuel era could be over in as little as 10 years, if governments commit to the right policy measures. While other governments move more decisively, Canada risks being left behind. Fossil fuel proj-
ects, such as pipelines, tar sands and LNG terminals, will become stranded assets, with our economy and workers suffering as a result. Workers who depend on fossil fuels for their livelihoods deserve government action that will give them economic security into the
future, not bridges to nowhere. We have seen what the collapse of the price of oil has done for workers in Alberta. The solution is not to double down on a losing bet – it’s to give workers the opportunity to transition to steady, local work in the
clean, green economy that gives them a chance to pay their mortgages and send their kids to school in a stable, healthy climate. Larissa Stendie Sierra Club BC energy campaigner
Men's club president challenges golfers To the editor: During the afternoon of May 5, the Windermere Valley Men’s Club held its weekly competition. Our thoughts were not on golf, but rather on the families displaced by the fires raging in northern Alberta. At the conclusion of
the event, our membership decided to donate the prize money that would normally have gone to the afternoon’s winners to the disaster relief efforts currently being undertaken. Al Wittke, a longstanding member of our club, also donated $2,000
to the Salvation Army. Al lived in Fort McMurray in the Beacon Hill subdivision. His former residence has burned to the ground. The Windermere Valley Men’s Club is challenging men’s and women’s golf clubs across B.C. and Alberta to do
the same. Take the prize money from one afternoon of golf to assist our friends and neighbours in the Fort McMurray area. Dean Midyette, president Windermere Valley Men’s Club
Growing trees for climate change precipitation and the “fertilizer effect” of by 2030. That would be 13 per cent of the more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere Canadian government emission target. are factors. One of the main strategies is salvage “By 2020, the enhanced growth due to harvesting and developing more products climate change and increased CO2 more that use wood. than compensates for the carbon loss from “It’s basically trying to use every part of dead, rotting trees,” said lead the tree,” Nighbor said. researcher Vivek Arora of the “In forest operations right now, Canadian Centre for Modeling this is where we see a big part of and Analysis. the opportunity. Instead of the This recovery even overcomes residual branches and whatnot the projected increase in just being left aside and slashing forest fire loss that comes and burning, bring more of that with gradually increasing out and turn it into something.” temperatures and drier periods. That something might be The federal government is a console in a luxury car still working on its plan to constructed with wood fibre, Tom meet greenhouse gas reduction or an 18-storey wood student Fletcher targets agreed to in Paris last residence building planned for year. But the forest industry has the University of B.C. stepped up with its own goal. The other is improving forest I spoke last week with Derek Nighbor, growth. Logging operations have long president of the Forest Products been required to replant areas they cut, Association of Canada, after he announced not just in B.C. but across Canada. his industry’s “30 by 30 Climate Change Another way to improve forest carbon Challenge.” capture is with more productive species, That’s a goal to reduce the industry’s net with genetic techniques that increase carbon emissions by 30 megatonnes a year resiliency as well as wood mass.
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isagreements persist on the extent of humanity’s role in the current changes to British Columbia’s climate, and our ability to influence it, as many readers have told me in the past week. But almost everyone seems to agree that growing more and healthier forests is a good strategy. I would add that harvesting and building with wood preserves its captured carbon, a fact not much discussed in emotional appeals against logging. The B.C. government is finally spending some money on community fuel load removal projects this year, after an initial flurry following the Kelowna fires of 2003 faded in hard times. But the effects of decades of fire suppression in a firedependent forest system remain, as northern B.C. and Alberta are showing us again. There is some positive news here. A Victoria-based government research team has published a study that calculates B.C.’s pine beetle-damaged forests are regenerating more quickly than expected. Warmer temperatures, increased
A background paper from the B.C. forests ministry responds to common misconceptions about forest carbon, including the idea that logging should be stopped to maximize storage. “Maximizing carbon storage in the ecosystem would make sense only if society stopped building new homes, acquiring new furniture and consuming in general,” it states. “If the flow of forest products stops, society will turn to other products with higher greenhouse gas footprints, e.g. plastics, metal or concrete. In addition, if harvesting stopped and we continued to suppress natural disturbances, there is increased potential for larger catastrophic disturbances in the future.” If Canada wants to make a bigger contribution to reducing greenhouse gases, forests are a good area to focus on. At 348 million hectares from the B.C. coast to Newfoundland, they represent nine per cent of the world’s forests. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc
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Businesses rally for Fort McMurray donations Williams lake — in light of the catastrophic wildfire in Fort mcmurray, alta. this week, people in Williams lake are collecting much needed supplies for fire evacuees. On Wednesday Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GmC ltd. teamed up with Contain-it mobile storage, and Progressive Harvesting ltd. to fill up a container for Fort mcmurray. The mcleese lake Volunteer Fire Department is collecting donations for the container as well and the Williams lake and District Credit Union also said it would be accepting monetary donations. items needed by the edmonton emergency Relief service include water, baby food, diapers, baby wipes, new toiletries (such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste), new socks, underwear, new pillows, and non-perishable food items that do not need to be heated up. any animal food is also appreciated. sue and Paul Zacharias of United Concrete and Gravel ltd., who lost a building to fire monday, said they are donating $2,000 to the Red Cross on behalf of their four divisions. BC liquor stores are also accepting donations to help alberta wildfire relief efforts. Customers can donate $2, $5 or more to help the Red Cross in alberta. Eagle Motorplex closes its doors for good asHCROFT — after more than 28 years of operation, the Nl’akapxm (eagle) motorplex near ashcroft is shutting its gates and closing its doors. The announcement was made last week by track manager sue mckay, who said that ashcroft indian Band chief and council voted to cease operation of the drag strip. among the reasons cited for the decision were a declining car count at events and numerous technical and mechanical issues that have necessitated expensive repairs. The issue of finding qualified personnel who are able to repair the wiring was also a factor. The decision to close the facility was made before the start of the drag-racing season to enable racers to change their schedules and try to save their racing program for the year.
Peter Messner 100 Mile House “I would have to say no. I don’t think fires will come this way, hopefully.”
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Senseless vandalism upsetting
Sometime on the April 29 weekend, someone either alone or with accomplices vandalized the Mile 108 Elementary School, breaking windows in the kindergarten-Grade 1 class, then reached into the classroom and picked up a tray bean plants and destroyed them. “The students had planted and patiently watered the plants for two weeks,” primary science teacher Julie
Schuurman says, adding this was the second time windows have been broken. On Monday morning, the children were very eager to see the plants that had just started poking through the dirt, what they saw was a boarded up window. “I wanted to share with the community through the Free Press what it was like to explain to 21 little kindergarten and Grade 1 students that their
Fire Rescue called out to downed power lines Around 6:45 p.m. on May 8, 100 Mile House Fire Rescue members responded to a callout about power lines being down on Horse Lake Road near Blackstock Road. Upon arrival, crews observed one of the lower lines hanging across Horse Lake Rd. blocking traffic in both directions. Hydro crews were able to confirm this line was a cable line and
plants had been carelessly destroyed.” The students were understandably upset and disappointed, and they couldn’t understand why someone would do this, Schuurman says, adding she couldn’t explain it away. At home that evening they told their parents, the teacher notes. “The parents and the community quickly helped the students, kindergar ten-Grade 1 teacher Meagan Vandekerckhove says,
was not energized. BC Hydro removed the line and the road was re-opened shortly after. 100 Mile House Fire Rescue would like to remind the public when encountering downed power lines to always keep back a minimum distance of 10 metres (33 feet) and to never assume the lines are de-energized due to the Continued on A12
adding they donated tomatoes and flowers and a nursery donated strawberry plants. The students were pretty excited about the plants, and made thank-you cards stating how happy these people made them feel with the plant donations.” This is very traumatic for the students, besides being costly to the school district, principal Kevin McLennan says, adding there have been about four or five vandalism incidents recently.
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Bruce Madu has his plot ready for planting at the Community Garden on the Emissaries land beyond Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House. Madu says all of the plots are spoken for this year and everyone is looking forward to reaping the benefits working in the organic gardens.
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fact that they “appear” to be a cable or phone line or because they are not broken. Many times different parts of the system, such as the other lines, the pole itself and even the ground, all can be energized and pose an extreme hazard. For more information on downed power lines, folks can stop by 100 Mile House Fire Rescue fire hall or visit BC Hydro’s website at bchydro.com/safety.
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Vendors and visitors bustled about in downtown Birch Avenue Heather Nelson Free Press
The first day of the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market couldn’t have been lovelier on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House on May 6. People enjoyed visiting each other while buying from all the vendors. After five years as
a vendor, Laura Stock took over as market manager this year. She says there were quite a few new vendors and all were happy. “It was a beautiful day, good weather, good food, good music,” Stock says, adding all the shoppers were happy with the selection. “We had 33 vendors on opening day.” There were a variety of products from wood carving to jewelry, there were a lot plants and a good selection of food available. A draw was made for a gift basket full of goodies from the market vendors and the lucky winner was Alice Duits. The Farmers’ Market has traditionally given
Western Week Parade slated for May 21
The women who have taken over some 100 Mile House events are looking for entries for the upcoming Western Week Parade slated for May 21 and starting at 10 a.m. Cheralyn Gent and Kristy Anderson have some experience on parades after jumping in to organize last year’s Santa Claus Parade when they heard the event was going to be cancelled. “We are looking for entries for the Western Week Parade, Gent says, adding “animals and mascots are a big hit with the kids.” The floats will gather at Save-On-Foods parking lot before travelling up Birch Avenue to Fifth Street. Then it will turn left up Fifth Street to the former 100 Mile House Junior Secondary where participants will be able to pack up. “We also want to encourage the merchants of 100 Mile House to decorate their store fronts during Western Week to get into the rodeo spirit.” Prizes will be awarded for the best float. Deadline for parade entries is May 18, at 8 p.m. For more information call Gent at 250-644-
away free coffee and beef-on-a-bun for their opening day. Farmers’ Market president Tina Johnson says they gave away 144 beef-filled buns and at least 110 cups of coffee. Peter Thorne provided entertainment by jamming with Dean Oshanek, Peter Skene
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Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute has sponsored the Clinton 4-H Club for many years. This club was formed in the mid-1950s and was originally called Clinton 4-H Beef Club. Many children from as far north as Forest Grove and south to Ashcroft were avid members; all had beef projects. The club participants ranged from age nine to 21; senior members assisted the younger ones. Keen competition with other clubs was stiff but fun for all. There are fewer ranch children in recent years and the club realized it needed to tweak the projects so town children could participate. 4-H Club projects now encompass sheep, rabbits, photography and small engines, as well as beef. This is an amazing club and our Women’s Institute is proud to sponsor them. Bake sale Our Easter Bake Sale brought in just over $400, a figure we were very pleased with. There is no plan for another bake sale at this time. District convention We hosted the District Convention on April 23 with 23 keen participants. When the business portion was finished, lunch was served followed by a group of five belly dancers from Lone Butte and 100 Mile House. We were greatly entertained and some of us are considering this as an excellent exercise class. Helpful hints The Women’s Institute has a commitment to help educate women, and with that in mind, here is an
amazing household tip for cleaning tarnished silverware or silver plate in 30 seconds. Use a glass or aluminum baking dish,
(nine- by nine-inch or 13- by nine-inch), put one cup of boiling water, 1 Tbsp baking soda, 1 Tbsp sea salt and 1/2 cup white vinegar. Use
tongs to remove the silverware from boiling water and a rag to polish silverware when cool. Line the bottom and
sides of the pan with tin foil, shiny side up; add boiling water and the other ingredients, the water will fizz up with the addition of vinegar.
The silverware pieces should not touch. This is an amazing time and energy saver. The next meeting is May 18 at the Watch
Lake Community Hall, starting at 11 a.m. Lynda Krupp is a director with the Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute.
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Ah, springtime, what a glorious time of reawakening. This is creation at its finest. A phenomenon we can count on without fail, buds bursting forth, spring flowers to brightening our bare yards and again we garden lovers become one with the earth. A love of gardening and inspiration from seeing tiny seeds flourish into miraculous plants has led Siegfried and I to pursuing a garden based business. Every year we grow fabulous tomatoes in our small greenhouse and wish to share a few tried and true tips with fellow gardeners. Tomatoes are fairly easy to grow, they are heavy feeders so rich composted soil in the beds is a great beginning, Whether you have a greenhouse or a great south facing wall, dig the holes depending on the size of the plants, thoroughly mix in bone and blood meal if necessary, and water thoroughly. For smaller plants we leave just the top leaves showing, bury the rest. Any leaves on the stems should be left on, they will sprout extra roots, and extra roots provide extra nutrients to the plant, which in turn provides more fruit. For taller plants bury as deep as possible, leaving any blossoms above ground. As the plant grows we allow 1-2, sometimes even three strong
side shoots to develop. In staking plants these also will need support, all other side shoots should be continuously pinched out. When the blossoms fully develop into fruit it is time to trim off leaves below the fruit. This allows strength towards fruit development, allows the sun to ripen the fruit and keeps the plants manageable. Continue this practice all the way up the stem. At the end of the season all we have are stems, clusters of tomatoes with a tuft of green leaves at the top. Periodically throughout the growing season we sprinkle the surface soil with a thin layer of mushroom manure or compost, this also helps feed surface roots which develop. We have a small fan running in the greenhouse, this ensures air flow and although tomatoes like it warm, too hot is unfavorable. Make sure that you have enough ventilation. Pollination will occur naturally with good air flow. Consult your gardening books or ask the experts if problems occur. Try growing your own tomatoes this year and reap the fruit of your labor. Article provided by Stephanie Klausat Timothy Lake Farm
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Deer are one of the commonest complaints of gardeners. Solutions exist, but it often takes an integrated approach to minimize damages. Excluding deer from the garden is the only truly effective means of eliminating any damages to one's garden. High fences or electric fences can create the barrier needed, but may not be viewed as neighbourly or appropriate for all areas (who wants to live in Fort Knox?). Temporary electric fences especially around food gardens are under-utilized. Repellents such as human hair, bars of soap, bloodmeal, moth balls and commercial chemical repellents discourage feeding by creating offensive odours or tastes. These work best if several items are used throughout the season. Bags of human hair scattered throughout the garden and the smell of Irish Spring Soap may raise eyebrows of the un-initiated but they can be effective. Such solutions must be freshened on a regular basis in order to keep working. Deer resistant plantings should also be considered. When you look around town you will notice that some plants (junipers, potentillas, Hansa Roses, potatoes, chives and others) never seem to get or sustain the damage suffered by cedars, peonies, or tulips. These latter plants are preferred snacks while plant qualities of the first list (bristley to touch, thorny or furry on the tongue, strong odours) make for much less appetizing snacks. Planting the bulk of one's landscape so that deer are not encouraged to hang around and eat goes a long ways towards minimizing the loss of those pockets of flowers and greenery we seek to include in our gardens. This article is provided by Tammy Briggs, Cariboo Plant Ranch.
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The 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary bake table at the May 6 South Cariboo Farmers’ Market was overloaded with donated goodies that were quickly snapped up. This is our first major fundraiser of the year, auxiliary volunteer Joyce Bueckert says. She adds all the baked goods were donated by auxiliary and generous community members.
“The response has been great. We sold a lot in the first two hours.” All the money collected goes back into purchasing equipment for the hospital. The auxiliary has a centrifuge – an instrument used in nearly every lab around the world to separate two immiscible substances – on order at a cost of $10,000. The auxiliary has also purchased a bariatric chair cushion at a cost of $1,000.
This hardworking group also maintains and operates the gift shop in the main lobby. In the adjacent hallway, there is a framed display of lists of all the equipment the group has purchased over its decades of fundraising activities. The next fundraiser is the annual garage sale in the hospital parking lot, June 4. Donations of items are welcome. For more information, call Mina Elsworth at 250-791-6750.
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Saturday Farmers’ Market at Loon Bay Resort celebrating 20 years
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To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Saturday Farmers’ Market outside Loon Bay Resort, which opens 10 a.m. on May 21, will give free hotdogs and pop to their first 100 customers, and free coffee all day. Be sure to drop by and support our local vendors. Vendors requiring space should call Joan Rezansoff at 250-593-2353. Deka cleanup day Deka Ladies Auxiliary cleanup day is May 29. Residents are asked to clean the ditches on both sides of their homes up to their nearest permanent neighbours. Then everyone meets at the fire hall at 11am and cleans up Burgess to Mahood Lake roads, after which they return to the fire hall for lunch provided by the volunteer fire department. Daughter safe Paul Desaulniers says his daughter, Cindy White, of Fort McMurray is “all right” and heading this way to stay with Paul and Celine for however long it takes. Celebrations Congratulations to Jason Ruscheinsky on his 21st birthday, May 13. Birthday bubbly also goes to Nicki Bonter, Dave Ostlund and David Rickenbacher; and special wishes on Penny Millway’s 75th, May 18. Congratulations on their 53rd wedding anniversary to Helen and Bill Versluis, May 17. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Kids Space meets after school to 5:30 p.m., May 13 at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC).
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Lions club celebrates diamond anniversary Heather Nelson Free Press
The 100 Mile Community Hall was decorated beautifully for the 100 Mile House Lions Club 60th anniversary party held on April 23. In an area of prominence was a wooden chest full of the club’s many accomplishments over its 60 years. Most of the attendees took time throughout the evening to look through the albums. Speakers for the evening were introduced by Lions president Neil VanderHorst who was master of ceremonies for the evening. Mayor Mitch Campsall, who is a former Lions member and past president, spoke about the importance
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Eleanor and Chuck Shaw-MacLaren, seated, chatted with Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett at the 60th Anniversary of the 100 Mile Lions House Club on April 23. More than 60 years ago the Shaw-MacLaren’s had a meeting with five men in their home, which marked the beginning of the Lions in 100 Mile House.
of volunteerism that the Lions and others in the community have had in the growth of
the community. Lion’s first Vice District Governor, serving British Columbia and
Northern Washington Wanda Carisse spoke about the changing ways of volunteerism and the
need to adapt to the needs of people who wish to volunteer. “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless,” Carisse said, quoting Sherry Anderson. Lions secretary Ron Graves spoke of longtime members past and present and made special mention of founding member Chuck ShawMacLaren and his wife, Eleanor, who were at the anniversary party. The Shaw-MacLarens held a meeting 61 years ago with five local men in their living room to discuss forming a Lions club in 100 Mile House. After dinner, VanderHorst, Carisse and Chuck ShawMacLaren had a little ceremony of cutting the
Columnist handing torch to Barb Hansen LAC LA HACHE Monika Paterson 250 395-0918
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Hello Lac la Hache, I have been your columnist for a number of years now and have enjoyed doing the job. I am passing the pen, so to speak, to Barb Hansen who was the columnist here a few years back. Folks can contact Barb at bmaehansen@ gmail.com or call her at 250-396-7567 with your community news information. You will continue to see me out and about with my camera taking photos. School news • The Lac la Hache Elementary School Parents Advisory Committee (PAC) is fundraising for the year-end school trips and is offering an awesome selection of plants for purchase. Proceeds will go to
the PAC, which will, in turn, benefit the students at the school. Orders can be submitted online at www. laclahache.growingsmilesfundraising.com. Do not miss out; the deadline is May 17. All orders will be ready for pick up at the school on May 25. If you have any questions or want to place your
order in person, contact Pam Antle at 250-7063077 or the school at 250-396-7230. • The school will be hosting a Spring Tea for the community on May 18 from 10 to 11.30 a.m. There will be music, poetry and goodies. Please RSVP by calling the school at, which will give them a good idea of how many to prepare for.
Bingo Bingo continues to run on Wednesdays at the Lac la Hache Community Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7. Thrift store The thrift store has been open for a few weeks and the three buildings are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society
Tuesday to Saturday until the fall. If you would like more information or have some time to spare to volunteer, call Judy Boehm at 250-396-7298.
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AGE FRIENDLY showcases the 100 Mile Marsh and South Cariboo family-friendly activities. Guest presenters include Julie from the Visitor Centre on geo-caching; birding, flora and fauna and more; Linda Jefferson from New Roads Nutrition; and the Canlan Ice Sports staff.
The Board of Directors of the 100 Mile House and District Women’s Centre Society would like to inform the community of the South Cariboo that, after a thorough examination about the ways in which we could best ensure the stability and continuity of the Women’s Centre, we have decided that the Canadian Mental Health Association – South Cariboo Branch (CMHA-SCB) will take over management of the Women’s Centre. The Women’s Centre has been established in our community for over 20 years, and the programs and services that the Women’s Centre offers will remain as before. We understand that things naturally progress and change, and we believe that this decision in the best interest of the Women’s Centre and the women who use our services, and is a healthy part of this progress and change. The Board would like give a big thank you to Bev Anderson for graciously stepping in as our Acting Executive Director when we needed her. We could not have made it through this time of transition without her. We are pleased to welcome Susann Collins as the new Executive Director of the Women’s Centre. She will be the Executive Director for both the Women’s Centre and for CMHA-SCB. Susann will be a great fit for the Centre; her understanding of the importance of a safe space for women and of the programs we provide will benefit the people our organization supports. We encourage and welcome new and old friends and volunteers to come by and be part of our community. The Women’s Centre Society’s mission is to provide accessible, essential services to women and families impacted by poverty, discrimination, violence and abuse through commitment to equality, acceptance and empowerment. For more information, call the Women’s Centre office at 250-395-4093.
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Munro displays her work at Showcase Gallery Photography skills help develop her love of painting Heather Nelson Free Press
A recent member of Cariboo Artist Guild (CAG), Carol Munro is displaying her art work for the first time in the Showcase Gallery in the main lobby of the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave in 100 Mile House. Munro has lived in the 100 Mile House area since 1983, moving up from the Lower Mainland. Like most children, Munro says she enjoyed art as a child, and has been painting for years, taking lessons from Aaron McBride in Maple Ridge. “He held evening
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First time exhibitor, Carol Munro, is displaying her paintings and charcoal sketches at the Showcase Gallery in the main lobby of the South Cariboo Business Centre on Birch Avenue until June 7.
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And the Festival of the Arts award winners are....
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elected by the adjudicators, the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts 2016 award winners and the performers who were selected to go to the Provincial Festival are as follows. In these lists, the class will appear first, then the name of the competitor, followed by the sponsor.
Instrumental Awards Beginner Solo 1: Amy Jordaan; Price Family. Beginner Solo 2: Allie Donnelly; Seilis Family Junior Solo 1: Hailey McNabb; 100 Mile Festival of the Arts. Junior Solo 2: Emma Donnelly; 100 Mile Festival of the Arts. Intermediate Solo 2: Anna Betuzzi; Peter Skene Ogden School. Ensemble: 100 Mile Elementary & Mile 108 Elementary Combined Grade 7 Band; Eleanor Nicoll. Charles Cawdell Memorial Band Award: Peter Skene Ogden School Tour Band; Karen Smith. Outstanding Achievement: Anna Betuzzi; Dennis & Ruth Tupman. Adjudicator Award: Michelle Lang. Piano Awards JS Bach Junior: Aiden Watson; Ginny-Lou’s Music Studio. JS Bach Intermediate/Senior Margaret Christie Award: Maya Geerts; Jane & Neil Duncan. Baroque Junior June Truant Memorial Award: Colin Ross; Truant Family. Baroque Intermediate/Senior Priscilla White Memorial Award: Anna Betuzzi; Elaine Hansen-White. Romantic Junior: Raine Lafreniere; Esther Goertz. Romantic Intermediate/Senior Hildegarde Goertz Memorial Award: Anna Betuzzi; Goertz Family. Classical Repertoire Junior: Jason Watkins; Trudy Endacott. Classical Repertoire Intermediate/Senior: Noah
Shields. Outstanding Achievement: Mia Weir; 100 Mile and District Arts Council.
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A large contingent of area artists have been recommended by the Festival adjudicators to attend the 2016 Provincial Performing Arts Festival in Fort St. John from May 31 to June 4. They will either attend as competitors or observers.
Geerts; Trudy Endacott. Sonata: Anna Betuzzi; Watkins Family. Canadian Composer Joan Ireland Award: Lauren Keller; Graham Family. Twentieth Century Junior: Sophia Barrick; Don Kinasewich. Twe nt i e t h C e ntu r y Intermediate/Senior: Nina Geerts; Century Hardware. Christian Music Fujiko Matsuda Award: Jason Watkins; Matsuda Family. Piano Ensemble: Maya Geerts and Nina Geerts; Garth and Shirley Gibson-Bull. O ut st and i ng Pi ano Achievement: Anna Betuzzi; 100 Mile House Free Press. Music Composition – Junior: Daniel Lange; Katie Kidwell. Music Composition Intermediate: Noah Geerts; PSO Secondary School. Piano Adjudicator’s Award: Isabelle Barrick, Christine Jordaan, Amy Jordaan, Joelle Kuyek, Raine Lafreniere & Grace Yang Speech Arts Awards Poetry Canadian Author: Lydia Kinasewich; Hisako Arai. Dramatic Monologue: Lydia
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Kinasewich & Katya Levermann; Christensen Family. Group Poetry (Adjudicator Award): Cate McArthur & Beth Munro. Humorous Poetry: Mikayla Glen; Matfin Family. Choral Speaking: Forest Grove Elementary School Grades 2,3,4,5; Mary-Ann & Bill Robertson. Readers Theatre: 100 Mile Elementary School Grade 6-7; Higher Ground Foods. Doug Macleod Memorial Readers Theatre: Nelly Baechmann, Regan Barrett, Klaudie Slosarkova & Carmen Wilson; Barb Macleod. Lyric Poetry: Adrienne Gardner; Hisako Arai. Prose: Lydia Kinasewich; Ginny-Lou’s Studio. Intermediate Aggregate: Lydia Kinasewich; Eleanor Nicoll. Senior Aggregate: Katya Levermann; Ginny Alexander. Adjudicator’s Awards: Ishan Heda, Kaitlyn Piccolo, Vanessa Shearer, Shayne Sutton, Anya Levermann, Olivia Harper, Claire Kreschuk & Emma Yang Outstanding Achievement: Lydia Kinasewich; Ken Tree Enterprises, Ltd.
Vocal Awards Classical Repertoire, Junior Roz Hooper Memorial Award: Mia Weir; Swann Family. Classical Repertoire, Intermediate: Courtney Cave; Hub International Barton Insurance Award Sacred: Desirae Thorsteinson; Irva & James Stewart Memorial Award. Art Song, Heather Sherry Memorial: Lydia Kinasewich; Walt Sherry. Musical Theatre, Junior Roz Hooper Memorial Award: Mia Weir; Hooper Family. Musical Theatre, Intermediate Award: Courtney Cave; Century Hardware. Folk Song, Olga Pugsley Memorial: Bryton Armishaw; Gordon Kellett. Popular Music Award CIBC: Mia Weir. Country John Jones Memorial Award: Kayleigh Jacobson; Jones Family. Vocal Ensemble, Sakura Award: Bryton Armishaw & Heather Heales; Hisako Arai. Performing Arts, Vocal, Bursary: Katharina Wetzig; 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society. Vocal Adjudicator’s Awards: Claire Kreschuk & Baylee
to everyone who helped make the 2016 100 Mile Festival of the Arts a success!
Our Festival Patrons Gold: Cariboo Regional District, 100 Mile & District Arts Council, Kris & Sharlene Anderson Silver: Christiane Nauen & John Wells Bronze: District of 100 Mile House, Sunrise Ford Sales Stradivarius: Patricia Spencer, Ken & Nancy Meville, Mary Ann & Bill Robertson, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 260, South Cariboo Dental, Larry Pawloski & Marilyn Buyar, PMT Chartered Professional Accountants, 100 Mile House Lions Club, Ruth & Dennis Tupman, Waldner Consulting, Inc. & Denise Waldner, Mrs. Choi Ye Mah, Century Hardware, Joanne Lapin, Kentree Enterprises, Bruce & Sandy Madu, Christiane Nauen, Ginny-Lou’s Music Studio, Anonymous Steinway: Tim Hortons, Canada Safeway, Canim Lake Community Club, Anthony Lau Shakespeare: Ann Swann, Anonymous In-Kind Donations: Matt Arnott, Registered Piano Technician,100 Mile Free Press,108 Supermarket,Exquisite Florals & Gifts
Our Key It Up! Piano Fund Contributors: Gold: District of 100 Mile House, Cariboo Regional District, The McLean Foundation, The Hamber Foundation,Royal Bank of Canada, Telus, Bill & Mary Ann Robertson,Gordon & Eleanor Hoglund Silver: 100 Mile Performing Arts Society, Diana Forster, Eleanor Nicoll Bronze: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 260, The Betuzzi Family, GinnyLou’s Music Studio, Dennis & Ruth Tupman, Christiane Nauen, Frances Higginson, Terry Larum & Michelle Swalwell, Bruce & Sandy Madu, Marilyn Buyar & Larry Pawloski, Scott Saito, Joanne Lapin, Shirley & Garth Gibson-Bull, Karin & Bill Graham, In Memory of Ron Williams, Anonymous Stradivarius: Lac la Hache Father’s Day Fishing Derby, Patricia Spencer Scherzando Piano Fund, Ken & Nancy Meville, Brian & Bonnie Porritt Steinway: 100 Mile House Power Pioneers, Brent Rutherford, Barbara Hooper, Anna Betuzzi, Anonymous In-Kind Donations: Matt Arnott, Registered Piano Technician, 100 Mile Free Press, Save-On-Foods, The Bicycle Tree, Canada Safeway, Royal Bank of Canada, Sugar Shack, United Concrete
Recommended for Provincial Performing Arts Festival Instrumental Junior Strings Competitor: Emma Donnelly. Junior Instrumental, Observer: Floria Meili. Intermediate Woodwind, Competitor: Anna Betuzzi. Piano Junior Piano, Observers: Maya Geerts, Nina Geerts, Noah Geerts. Intermediate Piano, Competitor: Anna Betuzzi Intermediate Piano Observer: Daven Mapson Speech Arts Junior Speech Arts Competitor: Mikayla Julseth. Junior Speech Arts Observer: Vanessa Shearer. Intermediate Speech Arts Competitor: Lydia Kinasewich. Intermediate Speech Arts Observer: Adrienne Gardner, Anya Levermann, Katya Levermann. Vocal Junior Classical Voice, Competitor: Mia Weir Competitor: Mikayla Glen (Alternate) Junior Musical Theatre, Competitor: Mia Weir Competitor: Baylee Shields (Alternate) Junior Musical Theatre, Observers: Kayleigh Jacobson, Baylee Shields, Desirae Thorsteinson. Intermediate Classical Voice, Competitor: Courtney Cave (Competitor) Lydia Kinasewich (Alternate) Intermediate Classical Voice, Observer: Bryton Armishaw. Intermediate Musical Theatre, Competitor Lydia Kinasewich (Competitor) Anja Dunk (Alternate) Intermediate Musical Theatre, Observer: Heather Heales.
All award sponsors (see complete list of award winners), the festival organizing committee, and the over 50 volunteer receptionists, secretaries and hosts; 100 Mile Free Press, Sharon’s Jewellery & Watch Repair, Engraving (Bill Bercar), Rob Fry at CaribooRadio.com. The adjudicators: Anita Perry (piano), Colleen Whidden (vocal), Susan Bertoia (Speech Arts), Peter Stigings (instrumental, band and strings) for their attention to every performance, for choosing award winners, and determining each showcase performance, and the accompanists. The 420 performers, their parents who have supported, endured and encouraged, and their teachers, who have taught, encouraged and inspired. Special thanks to piano technician Matt Arnott, and the Royal Bank of Canada for their volunteers and support. The Evangelical Free Church for hosting two recitals and a workshop, the 100 Mile Development Corporation for the use of Martin Exeter Hall, and Will Love, for being ‘on call,’ the Westwood Motel and the program sales outlets: Donex, Didi’s Boutique, Century Home Hardware.
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Sensei receives sixth degree black belt
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Big talent comes to 100 Mile House to celebrate grand achievement
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Sensei Robert Griechen was awarded with his Rokudan (sixth degree black belt) on May 7 at the Kokoro Judo Club in 100 Mile House. Griechen, who received his Shodan (first degree black belt) in 1975, has now become the highest ranked man in judo north of Kamloops. He thanked his family and his students for coming out to the ceremony. “It’s great to do what you like to do but more importantly, it gives [judo] another voice.” Robert also thanked Kokoro Judo Club Sensei Ian Briggs (second degree) and Aline Strasdin (fifth degree) from Prince George for pushing him towards this achievement. Strasdin is not only one of the highest ranked women in British Columbia, but she also trained under Griechen in a summer camp at Kalmalka Lake. Griechen then thanked the parents for letting him teach their children and he also thanked his wife, Ann. The ceremony, which was held at 11 a.m., had several other talented members of the Canadian Judo community present. In addition to Briggs and Strasdin, there was also Chris Smiley (second degree) from Lake Country, Jeff Dimarco (fourth degree) from Williams Lake and his son, Kieth Griechen, (third degree) from Lake Country. “He’s my dad and my sensei and it’s great to see all his hard work paid off,” Kieth says. Kieth, who won a gold medal in 2015 World Masters Jujitsu Championship, has been running the Lake Country Judo Club his father opened 35 years ago. After the ceremony, the Griechens and the other senseis continued the day by teaching the senior judo class.
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The 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society invites folks to the annual general meeting at B.J.’s Donuts & Eatery today (May 12), starting at 7 p.m. All cross-country skiers and snowshoers are encouraged to attend to see what’s happening in the club and share your ideas.
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Sensei Robert Griechen received his Rokudan (sixth degree black belt) from Kokoro Judo Club Sensei Ian Briggs on May 7. Griechen is now the highest ranked male in judo north of Kamloops.
The North Central Zone Soccer Championships will be taking place May 15-16 on the 100 Mile Soccer Fields. The Peter Skene Ogden Eagles will kick off the tournament May 15 at noon against Duchess Park from Prince George and then goes against College Heights from Prince George at 3 p.m. Winner of the five-team tournament advances to the provincial championships.
CARRIAGE DRIVING The annual BS & Drive Weekend, featuring field driving trials and heritage pleasure driving classes is slated for May 19-23 at Ken Huber’s ranch – follow the signs at the junction of 70 Mile House and Highway 97. There will be a concession on site. For more information, contact Huber at 250-456-6050 or huberx3@telus.net.
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Kokoro Judo student Ember Harker embraced Sensei Griechen and congratulated him on his accomplishment.
The 50th Annual Little Britches Rodeo will be held at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Arena on Airport Road on May 21-22, starting at 9 a.m. both days. Young cowboys and cowgirls will be competing in a variety of fun rodeo events.
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PSO played well on weekend Eagles have home-field advantage for zone championships
The Peter Skene Ogden Eagles Senior girls’ soccer team had a successful exhibition trip to Victoria, May 5-7. The Eagles began the trip with a May 5 game versus Hope Secondary. The Eagles’ dropped a 1-0 decision to Hope a month earlier, but got revenge in a big way with a convincing 5-0 victory. It was the Eagles’ second consecutive 5-0 victory as they defeated Lake City Secondary by the same score two weeks earlier. “There’s been a very noticeable improvement with the girls this season,” says coach Sean Glanville. “Last year, we didn’t win a single game versus senior competition and now we are winning some of our games quite handily.” Rylea Pigeon led the offence with a pair of goals while Kaily Lund, Charlie McQueen and Karlie Easton all added singles. McQueen and Easton also each combined for the shutout in goal playing a half each. On Friday, the girls crossed the water to Victoria where they played Parkland Secondary from Sidney. This was the girl’s first exposure to top-quality competition this season and they handled
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The Peter Skene Ogden Senior Girls soccer team took on high-calibre teams in Victoria last weekend, and two 4-0 losses, they walked away with great experiences in their first exposure to top-quality competition.
themselves very well, Glanville explains. “The calibre of soccer against some of the big schools on the Island is so high, many play in academies and have year round top quality competition. “I told the girls prior to the game there would be goals scored on us but to keep our head up and battle hard right to the final whistle. In the long run, you get much more out of losing to a better team than beating up on a weaker team.” After the first half, Parkland was ahead 4-0. The Eagles made a change at half time switching goalkeepers and inserting Chantelle Walters between the pipes and putting Easton as central defender. The change paid major dividends as Walters made some fabulous stops in goal and Easton’s speed neutralized Parkland’s speedy forwards and the second half was scoreless. “It was a huge moral victory for us to keep a quality team like that
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scoreless for the second half. Chantelle played phenomenal and our entire defense was fantastic. “Our backline of Easton, Anja Dunk, Rachel Cross and Ali Walker all played incredible all weekend and their speed and aggression is what kept us somewhat competitive. The girls’ played their final game Saturday against Glenlyon Norfolk Secondary (GNS) of Victoria. GNS is a provincially ranked school that runs an elite soccer academy and it would be a huge test for the young Eagles team that doesn’t boast a single graduating student this year. Once again the Eagles proved themselves worthy opponents despite being on the losing end of another 4-0 score line, coach says, adding Walters was terrific in goal and the defense was at their stingy best. “This was easily the best game the girls have played all season
and they continually improved with each game. It was critical for
us to get these games in heading into zones next weekend.” The next action of the season for the Eagles is this Sunday and Monday (May 15-16) as they host the North Central Zone Championships at the 100 Mile Soccer Fields. The Eagles kick off the tournament Sunday against Duchess Park of Prince George at noon and play again at 3 p.m. against another Prince George side, College Heights. The winner of the five-team tournament advances the provincial championships.
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Men’s fastball first game The Men’s Fastball opened with the Shuswap Defenders taking Jake’s Pub on May 9. Both teams were in last year’s finals with Shuswap taking first place. The Defenders started off strong thanks to an infield home run from Willy Sellars scoring an additional RBI. Jake’s Pub tried to come back in the top of the seventh with Kyle Sufferin hitting a home run bringing in 2 RBIs. Shuswap took a 9-7 victory over Jake’s Pub. Following the first game, Men’s Fastball president Robert Sanford said he’s looking forward to the new season thanks to the new field equipment. “It’s a good start. New infield, new lights, everyone is excited.” A U16 team will also be competing in this season. “We got to keep the youth coming up,” Sanford explains. The men’s fastball season schedule will change next week to double headers every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 and 8 p.m
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Stephen Andrew McGillivary, left, Ross Bacon, Reynaldo Batalha and Gerhard Loeffeler competed in the Hans Saenger Memorial Shoot at the Forest Grove & District Rod and Gun Club on May 1. There was a great turnout, club president Marshall Gaudreault said, adding there were plenty of new comers who attended the event. Forest Grove resident Ted Swift won first prize with his score of 24 out of 25 shots.
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• May 12-21 – Parkside Art Gallery is hosting From A Circle, featuring Amy Cadrin, Hellen Kellington, Neil Pinkett and Cindy Wickingstad. The gallery is at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. • May 13 – Soup for Syria, a fundraiser in support of Syrian refugees, will be held in the Valley Room at 6 p.m. Casual soup buffet, music, poetry and speakers. Tickets are $20 and are available at Higher Ground Natural Foods. For more information, phone 250-706-3143. • May 13 – The 108 Lions Club is hosting bingo at the 108 Mile Community Hall and doors open at 6 p.m. Everybody’s name is put in a draw for a weekend stay in Kamloops and spending money. • May 14 – The St. Timothy Anglican Church (at the corner of Horse Lake and Blackstock roads) will have an event featuring strawberries, tea, coffee from 1 to 3 p.m. Plants, baking, books and attic treasures will be for sale, and there is a door prize. Everyone is welcome. • May 15 – The Eclectica Community Choir is presenting its annual Spring Benefit Concert, Here Comes The Sun, at Martin Exeter Hall with the Front Porch Bluegrass Band playing at 1:30 p.m., and the choir starting at 2 p.m. Admission is by cash donation, and the beneficiaries are the Fischer Place/Mill Site Lodge, and the 100 Mile & District General Hospital auxiliaries. • May 14 – There will be a Cars & Coffee gathering on the second and fourth Saturday every month until August at the 108 Community Hall parking lot from 8 to 10 a.m. It’s a drop-in gathering for auto enthusiasts to kick tire and enjoy a coffee together (bring your own mug) - no club to join, no club politics and no fees. • May 18 – Everyone is welcome to come to the 100 Mile House Elementary School, 145 Birch Ave., to support their fundraiser for the upcoming Spring Carnival from 4 to 6 p.m. Folks can purchase a hotdog for $2, and popcorn water, juice boxes, or chocolate milk all for a $1 each. Tickets for the carnival are $1each and one ticket is needed to play each game. • May 21- Join the fun at the 100 Mile House Western Week Parade, which will go along Birch Avenue, starting at 10 a.m. Register your float by May 18 at 8 p.m. - prizes for best float. Information and to register: call Cheralyn at 250-644-0691, or Kristy at 250-706-3556, or e-mail 100milecommunityevents@gmail.com. • May 21 – The Watch Lake/North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLNGLVFD) Auxiliary’s bake and garage sale will be held at the Sonny Johnson Memorial Fire Hall (Hall #2), 5771 Green Lake Road North on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be plenty of baked goods for sale, as well as a variety of items from the garage sale. Breakfast sandwiches will be sold from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as hotdogs, pop, water and coffee.
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Knudsen talks about love of hunting
100 Mile resident chats about solo hunting and her inspirations
100 Mile House resident Candace Knudsen is in the running for 2017 Extreme Huntress. As of last week, she made it into the final 20 bracket and is now hoping to make it to the final 6. Knudsen says she is very fortunate to have been picked amongst her fellow competitors. An independent hunter, she has hunted in Canada her
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Candace Knudsen and her father, Jim Knudsen, celebrated a recent hunt. Candace is in the final 20 for Extreme Huntress 2017. Voting for the final 6 runs until the end of May.
whole life. Having started hunting at the age of 12 in
Hagensborg, Knudsen has hunted a variety of game, including deer,
moose, goat and buffalo. She has even hunted bear with her bow. Having frequently hunted by herself, she has had her fair share of adventures, including hiking back to a cell service area after her truck broke down in the dead of night and in the middle of bear country. Knudsen notes that fellow British Columbia hunter Jim Shockey has been a big influence on her as she has followed his hunts for years. Another influential person is her friend and 2016 Extreme Huntress winner Shannon Ellis who was one of the main reasons Knudsen applied. “There has been a lot of support from the community and friends so far, which I greatly appreciated.”
But when it comes down to it, Knudsen says she truly enjoys the core elements of hunting and putting meat on the table. While she does hunt solo often, she does enjoy hunting with her family, including her father, Jim Knudsen, as she enjoys the group experience. “It’s time like those that really make you appreciate and respect the animal, family and nature. “I will always starve for that life and go to the extremes to keep it that way.” The voting for the final 6 runs until the end of May and the finalists will be announced in June. To find and vote for Knudsen, go to extremehuntress.com. Folks can vote up to 10 times in a month.
Opening women’s tourney at 108 Despite a cool swift breeze at the 108 Golf Resort, it didn’t hinder the enthusiasm of women competing in the best-ball scramble tournament on May 8. The end result was extremely close as the seven teams were separated by only one stroke. Two teams shot a score of 41, while the remaining five shot a score of 40. The tie was broken by retrogression, making team members Lorraine Scott, Shannon Knapp, Darlene Davis and Kathy Reid the winners of this annual tournament. “It was a little chillier than we expected, but it was still very pleasant,” 2016 Ladies Golf Club captain Carol Lidstone commented. Lidstone and her team, including Lori Henderson, Debbi Garrow and Casey Ginoe came in second place. Third-place team members were Clara Koehn, Julietta Morete, Sharon Thompson and Jan White with a score of 40. Fourth-place team members were Debbie Case, Lynn Smeds and Corinne French with a
score of 40. Fifth-place team members were Heather Matsuda, Maureen Menzies, Wendy Foster and Del Gunn with a score of 40. The Ladies Club golfers play on Tuesday nights and are set to continue for the next 20 Tuesdays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., or at 5 p.m. for business ladies. New members are welcome and can contact the pro shop at 250-791-5212 for more information.
Obituaries SPARE
Gordon Gordon passed away peacefully, of cancer, on May 4, 2016, at the age of 82. He is survived by his children Suzanne, Jay, Adam and Jennifer, and 9 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his dear wife Barbara and daughter Eva. Gordon loved his golf, was an accomplished painter, and he and Barb loved to travel. He is going to be missed. Thank you to everyone at the 100 Mile Hospital for your care. A Memorial Service is to be arranged at a later date. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements 1-877-595-3243. Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com
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Casey Ginoe winds up on the fourth hole during the Ladies Golf Ice Breaker Tournament at the 108 Golf Resort on May 8. The first game in the ladies golf series was a best-ball scramble and featured seven teams.
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A new car event is coming to 100 Mile House and it will be much more simple than folks think. Starting May 14 at 8 a.m., 108 Mile Community Hall will be the site of the new Cars and Coffee get-together. The first of its kind up in the 100 Mile House area, it will be unlike a regular car show. Having begun in California, this event is meant to be casual and free of club politics.
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This is just a reminder that the Watch Lake/North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLNGLVFD) Auxiliary’s bake and garage sale will be held at the Sonny Johnson Memorial Fire Hall (Hall #2), 5771 Green Lake Road North on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be plenty of baked goods for sale, as well as a variety of items from the garage sale. Breakfast sandwiches will be sold from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as hotdogs. Pop, water and coffee will be sold during the event.
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Garage sale Please remember the annual garage sale if you are doing your spring cleaning and are thinking about discarding any used items. Items should be in fairly good condition and when donating small electrical appliances, indicate whether they are in working condition or not. No large appliances (stoves, fridges, washers or dryers) will be accepted as these items are very difficult to sell and the fire department
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Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress. net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.
100 MILE ❑ Mill Site Lodge/ Fischer Place is looking for volunteers for day-time entertainment. If you are interested, or need more information, call Fern at 250-395-7998, or Evan at 250-5934567. 108 MILE ❑ Folks are invited to help the 100 Mile & District Historical Society at the 108 Heritage Site on May 14, starting at 9:30 a.m. Help is needed to build a fence, clean windows, attend to the flower garden and more. For more information, call Ulli at 250-396-4404 or 250398-0841. 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 May 17 at 1:30 p.m. Info: Philip at 250-3953925. 100 MILE ❑ The 2016 annual general meeting of the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society will take place at Horton Ventures (808 Alpine Ave.) on May 18, starting at 7 p.m. Following the meeting Roger and Mary Packham will share their adventures as “Loopers” when they travelled 8,000 kilometres in their 26-foot boat, TaTa, on the Great Loop. Refreshments will be served. 100 MILE ❑ Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting a plant and bake bale on 440 Horse Lake Rd. (just over the bridge) on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be Cariboo grown perennials, hanging baskets along with some home baking. Come for free coffee and a baked treat. Proceeds to Canadian Lutheran World Relief for the wildfires in Fort
The Calendar McMurray. INTERLAKES ❑ Flea Market sponsored by the Interlakes Community Centre every Saturday from May 21 to Sept. 3 at the Interlakes Service Centre (beside the Farmers’ Market) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Lorraine at 250593-2384. 100 MILE ❑ The Non Profit Board Development Skills Workshop #5, entitled Director Law for Non-Profits: The new Society Act – what every board members needs to know, will be presented in the community room at Horton Ventures, 808 Alpine Ave, in 100 Mile House, June 14 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (refreshments provided). Registration is $20 (cash or cheque) per person; call 250395-5155; e-mail cfec@ cariboofamily.org. LAC LA HACHE ❑ The Lac la Hache Community Club will be hosting a community market fundraiser every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until September to raise funds for the Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena. The market will have
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a variety of vendors and a lunch that can be purchased for $5. If you would like to book a table for $10, contact Wendy at 250-7069937. INTERLAKES ❑ The Carpet Bowlers meet every Tuesday at the Interlakes Community Centre. Cost is $3 a week. Information: call Rose at 250-593-2344. 108 MILE ❑ StrongStart at Mile 108 Elementary School is free, so drop in and play when the school is in session. All families with children up to age five are welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, call the school at 250-791-5221 or text Jackie at 250706-7226. INTERLAKES ❑ Dart players meet every Tuesday night at the Interlakes Community Centre at 7 p.m. For information: call Barb at 250-5934967, or Carolyn at 250-593-4582.
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100 MILE ❑ The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) meets the third Tuesday of the month at the 100 Mile House Branch Library at 1 p.m. New members are always welcome. For further information, call Millie at 250-3952079.
search our records for their ancestors. Please call Marjorie for more information, or if you would like to book an appointment, at 250395-3390. Lots of free websites, microfilms, and books.
FOREST GROVE ❑ The Walking Group meets at the Forest Grove Fire Hall every Monday at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Information: Richard at 250-3972876.
100 MILE ❑ The South Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for non-perishable donations from the general public. For drop-off information, call Debbra at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 250-395-5155, or Loaves & Fishes Outreach at 250-3952708, or the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre at 250395-4093, or the 100 Mile Food Bank at 250395-3923. 100 MILE ❑ The Family History Centre at 93 Mile is open by appointment only Monday to Friday – daytime or evenings – to all who wish to
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are always welcome. If you can find the time, come and join. • Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute (WLDWI) meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Watch Lake Community Hall (WLCH). Social and crafts at 11 a.m. and the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch. New members are welcome. • The Watch LakeGreen Lake Community Association (WLGLCA) meets every second Wednesday of the month at the WLCH. Social at 7 p.m., with the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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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 Southerland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital. Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy. For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 250-791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3
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Career Opportunities DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
District of Kitimat, exempt staff position with generous compensation. Reporting to the Operations Manager, is responsible for repair and maint. of the municipality’s infrastructure including roads, signage, sidewalks, general clean-up, common services, buildings & fleet equipment, and assists with municipal water and sewer operations. Candidates will have a Civil Technologist Diploma and 5 years’ senior management experience in a municipal or similar work environment; an Applied Science Tech. Cert. is an asset. Submit resumes by May 29, 2016, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax: 250-632-4995 E-mail dok@kitimat.ca
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TEMPORARY SUMMER POSITIONS SUMMER READING CLUB COORDINATOR (POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO GRANT FUNDING)
Applications are hereby invited for temporary full-time Summer Reading Club Coordinators in our Williams Lake, Quesnel and 100 Mile House Library Branches. Each location is offering one fourteen week position, commencing late May, 2016 (start date to be confirmed at time of interview). The positions will be responsible for the delivery of the “Summer Reading Club” to the local/area community.
HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
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HOUSEKEEPING STAFF REQUIRED Previous experience helpful but not necessary. Great opportunity for a mature individual. Drop off your resume with references to: 350 Taylor Ave., 100 Mile House. No phone calls or faxes please.
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Loans Officer Retail Credit Williams Lake Branch
Williams Lake and District Credit Union has an exciting opportunity for a member-focused, energetic Loans Officer to work out of our Williams Lake Branch. Reporting to the Manager Operations the successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high quality lending services to current and potential members. In addition to enhancing the growth and development of the retail lending portfolio this position will ensure all retail lending activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in credit adjudication, collections and policies and procedures as they relate to retail lending. They will also possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding service. They will have proven business development skills and be effective in building strong member relationships. These attributes will have been developed through 2 to 5 years of lending experience in the financial services industry. We offer a competitive compensation package including benefits and an incentive bonus program. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter, in confidence by, .BZ , 2016, to: Manager, Human Resources Williams Lake and District Credit Union 139 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A5 Fax: (250) 392 4361 E- mail: resume@wldcu.com Williams Lake and District Credit Union thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants being considered will be contacted. For more information on Williams Lake and District Credit Union, please visit our website at www.wldcu.com
• Preparing thematic story units which engage children in reading activities; • Leading and supervising children in story theme units, with related games and crafts; • Preparing news releases as per established library policy and promoting the Summer Reading Club through local media; • Arranging visits to local elementary schools to encourage participation; • Organizing/scheduling programme sessions and registration of participants; • Providing a final report evaluating the success of the Summer Reading Club and related activities. Preferred qualifications include experience in leading and supervising groups of children in a variety of activities, and knowledge of children’s books. To satisfy funding grant requirements, potential candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 30, have been registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and be returning to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year, be a student in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical program, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be legally entitled to work in British Columbia. This is a temporary full time Union position and is covered by the terms and conditions of employment as set out in the collective agreement between the Cariboo Regional District and the BC Government and Service Employees Union. The rate of pay for this position is established at $15.00 per hour. In addition to the noted hourly rate you will also receive 6% vacation pay, 4.6% statutory holiday pay, and an additional $1.25 per hour in lieu of benefits. A standard probationary period will apply. Applications will be treated as confidential and should be in the form of a resume and cover letter detailing the preferred site location as well as experience and qualifications relative to the position. Applicants should submit their resumes to the undersigned no later than 4:00 pm May 16, 2016. We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Bernice Crowe, Human Resources Advisor Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 N. Third Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Email: mailbox@cariboord.ca
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Contractors
Feed & Hay
Firewood/Fuel
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Sunday: 7:30pm Health Centre (behind hospital) 555 Cedar Avenue Monday: 12:00 noon #13 - 103 Trailer Park Tuesday: 8:00pm United Church 43 Dogwood Avenue Thursday: 7:30pm 108 Mile Community Centre 4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance) Friday: 7:00pm Community Church at 4855 Timothy Lake Road Lac La Hache. This is an “Open” meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alcohol or wanting to support those struggling are welcome to attend. For more information call: 250-395-4646 250-395-6154 250-644-6524 250-706-7266 250-791-5286
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Business/Office Service Have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 Website: www.dcac.ca Email: info@dcac.ca
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Misc. for Sale 62 Canning Jars - var. sizes $15. Box of new lids - $2 Lg cast iron pressure canner $15. Beautiful cedar chest $80. Pls no calls after 7:30pm 250-791-6624
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Local logging contractor available for private property and woodlots. 250-398-0641
Parts Counterperson Associate Program Director Roofer Helper Logging Truck Drivers Laborer Wash Bay Attendant Lot Person Warehouse Person Housekeeping Legal Secretary Service Advisor Carpenter
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250-791-5295 100 MILE - Evangelical Free Church 566 Birch St. Sat., May 14 9am - 2pm 100 MILE, Garden fairy plant and yard sale. May 14 & 15 10am-2pm 252 Blackstock Rd. Look for the signs. 100 MILE, Huge, multi-family, something for everyone, furniture, kids clothes & toys, tools, marine items, house wares etc. 809 Marks Dr. Sat., May 14 9am - 3pm 100 MILE: Multi family yard sale. All sorts of items. Sat. May 14, 9:00-2:30 at 724 Cariboo Trail. Please No Early Birds! 100 MILE, St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 5691 Horse Lake Rd., Sat. May 14, from 10 am 3 pm. Donations welcome, call 250-395-2017 103 MILE, Huge selection of mechanical and carpentry tools, lots of never out of the box items & lawn care items, Sat. May 14, 9am - 2pm. Misty Valley Ranch, 103 Mile Road West, bottom of 103 Mile hill, west side of hwy.
108 MILE Hand tools, power tools, camping, fishing, electronics and more. 5020 Gloinnzun Drive. (stay to the left) Sat May 14 & Sun May 15 9am to 3pm 108 MILE, Trailer tools and household items, 4767 Moneeyaw Rd. Sat., May 14 8am - 1pm CANIM LAKE, Workshop Equipment. 4049 Harriman Rd. Sat., May 14 & Sun., May15 10am - 4pm. HORSE LAKE: 2 Family, Furniture, tools, perennial plants, electronics, baby items, clothing, shoes, tack, pictures. Fri. & Sat. May 13 & 14 from 8 AM - 4 PM at 6649 Perrey Rd. off Horse Lake Rd. INTERLAKES COMMUNITY CENTRE
FLEA MARKET Every Saturday from May 21 until Sept 3 10 am - 2 pm at the Interlakes Service Centre (beside the Farmers Market) for more information,call Lorraine at 250-593-2384.
103 MILE, Multiple yard sales in the 103! Friday, May 13 noon - 6pm, Sat, May 14 9am - 5:30 pm. Sunday, May 15 9am - 4:30pm
LONE BUTTE, Something for everyone. Wool, Xmas stuff, dishes, rototiller, elec wood splitter, tools, furniture, canoe and more. 6233 Garrett Rd. Sat. May 14 & Sun May 15 8am - 4pm. No early birds!
108 MILE: Lots of household items, dresser, metal door, Chrome table/chairs Sat & Sun May 14 & 15, 8:00am 3:00pm. 5173 Kallum Drive.
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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that Edward and Jennifer Howker of 8 Flavelle Drive, Port Moody, B.C. V3H 4L4 have made application to the Province of British Columbia for a Crown Tenure (Roadway purposes) covering that part of the N1/2 of DL 4376, together with those parts of DLs 4951 and 5140 all within Lillooet District, approximately 5.505 ha in the vicinity of Hidden Valley Road. The file no assigned to the application is 547809. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations, 120-640 Borland Street, William Lake, B.C. V2G 4T1. email: authorizingAgency.WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received until 30 days after the last ad runs in your newspaper. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Additional information about the application and a MAP showing the location and extent of the application area can be obtained at the following website: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/applicationPosting/index.jsp. Be advised that any response to this ad may be provided to the public upon request. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
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CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building located at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue). The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed room units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verification upon application. This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission. For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.
2 BDRM suite in 4 plex, 243 Blackstock Rd. Damage deposit and references required. No dogs. 250-395-2744 or 250-706-2199. Avail May 1.
Homes for Rent 100 MILE 3 bdrm house near school. NS. NP. Renovated. $1100/mon. includes utilities. 250-395-1311. Avail. now. 2 BDRM duplex,carport. Horse Lk Rd mins to 100 Mile. NS NP $650/mo 604-732-0131
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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE
I, Northern Family Holdings Ltd. of 3171 Highway 97, Lac La Hache, BC, V0K 1T1 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Lot 1, District Lots 697, 4593 and 4983, Lillooet District, Plan KAP68899 and located at 3171 Highway 97. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Cariboo Regional District, Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4, by May 25, 2016.
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RFP 2016-02 Banking Services Proposals are invited from qualified proponents to deliver Banking Services. Sealed proposals, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “Banking Services�, will be received at the Municipal Office, 385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0, up until 2:00 p.m., May 31st, 2016. Proposals will not be opened publicly at that time. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive defects in any bid or proposal documents and to accept any proposal or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the District. The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted. RFP documents may be obtained from the District Office, 385 South Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0. Telephone (250) 395-2434 or Fax (250) 395-3625. Closes: May 31st, 2016 @ 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time For more information contact: Flori Vincenzi Director of Financial Administration District of 100 Mile House 385 Birch Avenue 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Phone: (250) 395-2434 Fax: (250) 395-3625 E-Mail: fvincenzi@dist100milehouse.bc.caw
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District of 100 Mile House REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 2016-01 Annual External Audit Services (2016-2020) Proposals are invited from qualified proponents to deliver Annual External Audit Services. Sealed proposals, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “Annual External Audit Services (2016-2020)�, will be received at the Municipal Office, 385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0, up until 2:00 p.m., May 31st, 2016. Proposals will not be opened publicly at that time. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive defects in any bid or proposal documents and to accept any proposal or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the District. The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted. RFP documents may be obtained from the District Office, 385 South Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0. Telephone (250) 395-2434 or Fax (250) 395-3625. Closes: May 31st, 2016 @ 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time For more information contact: Flori Vincenzi Director of Financial Administration District of 100 Mile House 385 Birch Avenue 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Phone: (250) 395-2434 Fax: (250) 395-3625 E-Mail: fvincenzi@dist100milehouse.bc.ca
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In the mid-1920s, the first schoolroom that serviced the children of the ranchers and homesteaders in the east and northeast areas of Horse Lake, was actually a vacant house. It was owned by George Murray who lived in Clinton, and he let it be used as a school. When the BC Department of Education minimum requirement of nine children was met, the original Willowford School was built and was located about two kilometres north of the east end of Horse Lake (Doman Road). Norman Sandberg, a former student at the
school, submitted an interesting story to the Lone Butte Historical Association (LBHA) about how the name, Willowford, was chosen. It can best be summed up by the following quote Norman made in December 2004: “In the mid-1920s, the BC Department of Education asked parents to choose a name for the new one room school. Nearby, the road crossed a small stream (no bridge) lined with willow bushes. My mother, Mabel, (Sneve) Sandberg, submitted “Willowford” and won the contest.” By the late thirties, the growing population in the area required a larger school and because of a shift in the student population at that time, a new location was selected about five km south west from the first location at the very east end of Horse Lake. The new Willowford School was open until 1950 when it was closed
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and the students were bused to Lone Butte. The Willowford School house was relocated and restored by the volunteers of the Horse Lake School community and the LBHA in 2000. It’s open to the public on May 29 at the conclusion of the LBHA Strawberry Tea, starting at 1 p.m. in Water Tower Park.
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