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February 6, 2013

Carole rooneyFree Press

A Jan. 21 CBC radio interview with South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) direc-tor Maureen Pinkney is being challenged as being inaccurate by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD).

The interview reported a move was underway to amalgamate the District of 100 Mile House with outlying areas of the South Cariboo.

During the CRD’s Jan. 30 budget consulta-tion meeting in 100 Mile House, board chair Al

Richmond detailed why the directors said that information is incorrect.

“There was a report on CBC about looking into a new governance structure for the South Cariboo.

“The [SCCC] brought forward early last year some interest in forming a regional municipality, and then subsequently later they changed their mind, to ‘perhaps we should form another regional district for the south’.”

Said Richmond: “[This was] largely driven ini-tially by some of the corporate feelings of the commercial taxpayers in 100 Mile [who live in the CRD], that they want to be able to vote for council, and are unable to by provincial legislation.”

He displayed a Dec. 4 letter addressed to Pinkney by Julian Paine, Assistant Deputy Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (CSCD), and copied to the CRD.

In the CBC interview, which can be heard online at www.cbc.ca/bc, Pinkney said the SCCC was in recent contact with CSCD Minister Bill Bennett

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The Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) public consultation meeting at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on Jan. 30 revealed its preliminary budget and expected impacts on taxa-tion.

Only four residents turned out to hear about the budget and make comments.

The region-al district’s chief administrative offi-cer Janis Bell and chief financial offi-cer Scott Reid made the formal presenta-tions, supported by board chair Al Richmond.

CRD Area L Director Bruce Rattray, Area G Director Margo Wagner and 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall also gave explanations as the meeting progressed.

Bell began by talking about the portion of tax-ation related to the value assigned to properties by BC

Assessment Authority.“It does play a role in what

portion of taxes that you pay.... We just wanted you to be aware that not every-thing you pay comes to the [CRD],” said Bell.

“Certainly, a significant portion goes to the provin-cial government in the form of school taxes, to pay for police financing and rural

tax to the province [toward road main-tenance].”

She explained CRD taxes pay for CRD-provided and regional-hospita l services.

Then, Reid deliv-ered the good news

that CRD taxes are going down.

He said the current oper-ating surplus of $8.5 million is essentially the same as last year, but the tax requisition portion of the budget had dropped to $21.2 million. This is a decrease of 1.2 per cent from 2012’s taxes – an improvement over the zero-increase target set last fall.

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The B.C. Liberal government released a draft consolidation of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) statute on Jan. 9, that would take effect April 1, subject to approval of the legislature.

The draft consolidation offers a preview of what the final PST act would generally look like, but still needs approval by the MLAs when the legislature resumes later this month.

Final amendments leading to the re-implementation of the PST are to be formally introduced to the legislature this month and the draft is intended to provide another tool to support businesses during their return to a PST plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) tax system.

Draft regulations, which will complete the legis-lative package, will be released with or before the introduction of the amendments to the legislature.

However, the NDP’s reaction to the draft statute being release outside the leg-islature was it was “unacceptable and inappropriate.”

“B.C. businesses would be much further ahead if the Liberals had released the final draft legislation in October 2012, as they promised,” says New Democrat finance critic Bruce Ralston.

With less than two months before the Liberals’ deadline to return to the PST, he notes the legislature isn’t in session and

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Barnett says going back to the PST is not just a big cost to businesses because they have to retool everything, but it also hurts their operations.

“It’s a big cost to them running the business because they don’t get [Harmonized Sales Tax] tax credit any longer; therefore, they’re losing their competitiveness. They have to pass [the costs] on to the consumer.”

Noting her government has provided a lot of tools to help businesses to make the transition to the PST, Barnett says if people are still having problems, they can call her office at 250-395-3916 or e-mail her at [email protected].

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Cariboo Regional District staff and directors, including chair Al Richmond, standing, and District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall, second from right, answered questions and listened to public input at the Jan. 30 budget consultation meeting held at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre.

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Along with all the other pieces, Reid explained it adds up to a total budget of about $38.4 million – down from $42.1 million in 2012.

This change is primarily due to the reduction in debt payments from costs incurred while building the 100 Mile House and Quesnel library branches a few years ago. Reid noted the costs are being paid down a cou-ple of years sooner than expected.

He added the library and recre-ation functions account for 28 per cent of all 2013 spending allocations – a big drop from last year’s 38 per cent.

Other major funding segments

will be used for the CRD’s functions of environmental (at 20 per cent -up about four per cent); and protective services and general/administration, both of which remain stable at 14 per cent each.

Reid also demonstrated how much tax per $100,000 of a prop-erty’s assessed value landowners can expect to pay for each service they receive.

Those in the Forest Grove Fire Volunteer Department zone will see a tax hit up $21.50 per $100,000 over last year, which he noted wasn’t prompted by an increased cost (that is just 2.4 per cent).

“There’s a significant decrease in the assessed values in the properties in that service area. They dropped

from roughly $92 million to $82 million from 2012 to 2013.”

Reid added most fire department budgets all across the board are up “a little bit” when compared to other services.

“That’s primarily part of our lon-ger term planning and making sure we have sufficient capital reserves in there ... [for] capital requirements, so we are not caught in a bind down the road.”

He noted grants for assistance in each electoral area will not change much in 2013.

While street lighting costs are going up in those areas that have and pay for them, Reid said it is partly due to electricity costs, and partly because this function has

been depleting CRD budget reserves in past years.

Overall taxation for 2013, includ-ing both CRD and hospital services, is down about $450,000, Reid noted, reiterating the role the library debt has made.

People who did not attend the meeting still have an opportu-nity to review the preliminary budget, including tax rates specific to each area, and may then provide input before it is adopted by the board.

The full presentation, a budget booklet and a survey for comments is online at www.cariboord.bc.ca.

Further information is also available by calling toll-free at 1-800-665-1636.

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Residents on the Canim Lake Estates (CLE) water system will be waiting longer than expected to get back to being able to drink the water and use it for cooking and bathing.

The Do Not Use order issued for this water Jan. 9 remains in effect

until further notice by the Interior Health Authority (IHA), as a safety precaution due to a contamination of the system.

After a resident reported an odour and unusual taste to the water, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) began investigating and

who is “very open” to the idea and working with the group on the plan.

However, Richmond noted Paine’s letter stated the ministry will not support the plan due to increased costs to the province and a lack of local government interest in the change.

So, they are not really in favour of changing the g o v e r n a n c e s t r u c t u r e , Richmond said, adding he was in Victoria the week before the budget meeting, and spoke to Bennett about it.

“He said, ‘I haven’t done anything; no communication with [SCCC].’ ... They weren’t supporting a gover-nance change.”

Richmond added the CRD directors are “not participating” in any such change at this time.

Pinkney said she met with Bennett for three hours during his late-December 2012 visit to 100 Mile House.

The letter, which arrived before the Bennett meeting, was

from the minister’s assistant, she said, add-ing the SCCC remains in pursuit of a regional municipality.

“That letter was completely nonfactu-al as well because [it] addresses us dividing the regional district into two ... we did not ask for that from the ministry, and it is not what we

intend to do.”She added

a n o t h e r “ i n a c c u r a t e” statement in the letter, and pointed out at the CRD pre-s e n t a t i o n , was that local g o v e r n m e n t

approval is necessary to effect the change.

“Legislation states under the Local Government Act that the extension of a bound-ary can be done by a petition by the people. It does not have to be done by the politicians.”

At the meeting, Richmond referenced an estimated $1,200-$1,500 a year jump in taxes on each parcel, mostly for policing and road maintenance ser-vices.

“In order to incorpo-rate as a regional district ... the province will

cut you a deal for five years for [these servic-es] and they’ll also attribute money for capi-tal,” Richmond explained. “So after five years, the holiday is over and you’ve got to pay for the entire thing.”

At the bud-get meeting, District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall said the taxpayers would receive “absolutely nothing” for their $1,500 tax hike, which, for most people, would amount to “a 100 per cent increase.”

In effect, it would be a $4,500 cost to have a council vote every three years, he added.

“People have got to realize, on our board sits four business people

out of five,” Campsall said, adding several

councillors are regional district residents, so they also pro-vide that voice.

H o w e v e r , Pinkney said letters patent will control the g o v e r n m e n t funding for

roads and policing, just as they do now, so the change would not result in an increase to taxpay-ers.

“I am extremely dis-appointed with both Al Richmond and Mitch Campsall. After having worked in local politics with them for six years, you would think they would want to sit down and work together on this for the best repre-sentation for the local

governments.“These politicians are

supposed to be work-ing on our behalf, and the only people who do not stand anything to gain are [them]. The area politicians will lose some of their control.”

Pinkney said she didn’t know this pre-sentation would be made at the budget meeting, or she would have been there to directly address these concerns.

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Manufacturer specs hard to come bycontacted the IHA for co-operation, and fur-ther water testing got underway.

The problem was isolated to an incor-rect polyvinyl chloride (PVC) liner installed Dec. 20 in the roof over the system’s water res-ervoir.

While that testing was originally expected to be completed with the order lifted by the end of January, it didn’t happen.

“We approached [IHA] to lift the Do Not Use order,” says CRD Area H Director Margo Wagner.

“The medical health officer [MHO] has decided not to do that because we [both] are encountering problems getting the information from the manufacturers of the liner, as to exactly what is in it.”

Meanwhile, she notes the liner has been

removed and replaced, with the reservoir cleaned and refilled.

“[The MHO] just wants to make sure what we’ve done is all we need to do, and he’s erring on the side of caution – which I fully applaud him for.”

The delay has no correlation with the severity of the situation, Wagner explains.

“Just because it’s taking so long doesn’t

mean it is more serious than we indi-cated. It’s just that [the MHO] needs the information ... so we are playing the waiting game.”

The liner manufac-turer is in the United States, so getting detailed information quickly “becomes a different issue,” she explains.

Wagner adds she knows the issue is

“extremely inconve-nient” for some people, and the goal remains to get it resolved as quickly as possible.

“I get probably five phone calls a day from residents. I do have to say, I’m really impressed with how patient they

are being; they really seem to be coping with this well.”

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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection.

Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing.

The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, 175 Airport Road, 100 Mile House, BC, V2J 2B8 between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from February 6, 2013 to February 12, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from February 6, 2013 to February 12, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

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Purpose for Redesignation: To create a 3-lot residential subdivision.

rezoning amendmentThe CRD has also received an application to amend South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3501, 1999 by rezoning the property described below:

Bylaw No. 4759Lot A, District Lot 149, Lillooet District, Plan 29784, Except Plans 30080, 42921 and KAP45217, from Rural 1 (RR 1) and Tourist Commercial (C 2) zones to Rural 1 (RR 1) and Rural 2 (RR 2) zones (minimum lot size – 2 ha (RR 2); 4 ha (RR 1))(maximum density – 6 lots but only 3 proposed)

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The decision to close Buffalo Creek E l e m e n t a r y School (BCES) against the wish-es of the school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) has left some people in that c o m m u n i t y expressing their disappointment.

PAC president Julie Dewsbury has been vocal in her group’s opposition of the pro-posed closure since it was presented last September. She had hoped the trustees might change their thinking when they heard the reasons.

She watched a live webcast of the deci-sion to close the school coming down from the trustees at their Jan. 22 school board meeting in Williams Lake.

“I’m feeling very disheartened. I tried to hold an open mind before, when they said that they hadn’t decid-ed.”

Dewsbury says she would have chosen BCES to remain open as a “far better build-ing choice,” rather than the nearby Forest Grove Elementary School (FGES).

“It’s a newer school,

it’s a huge gymnasium – the closure of [BCES] is very sad when you look

at what they are closing.”

Among their reasons for the closure, trust-ees say closing FGES instead would have left students travel-ling further on the bus than

necessary, but she notes that makes eight min-utes difference.

The camaraderie students and parents enjoy within the school and the Buffalo Creek community is now in jeopardy, Dewsbury explains, because that is unlikely to integrate into a different school.

She says many par-ents have indicated they will now opt to send their children to 100 Mile Elementary School instead, which she notes is “fine” for some chil-dren, but conceivably, not for others.

“The children, who have a harder time learning and need that extra one-to-one atten-tion, are now going to have to go to a larger school where they are not guaranteed to have that attention.

“I know a parent who pulled her child out of [a larger school] and put him in [BCES],

and he has flourished so much, whereas at his old school he was just not doing anything.”

Now, these most vul-nerable students will likely “fall through the cracks,” Dewsbury sug-gests.

The PAC president says she has a “lack of faith” in some of the elected trustees, par-ticularly chair Will Van Osch, to whom she and others sent numerous letters stating their case.

“Even though we pre-sented our arguments to him, [I think] his mind was already made up. It’s as if they fell upon deaf ears.”

Now, Dewsbury says the PAC will focus on supporting parents and children in its commu-nity in making these transitions.

Schools of Choice applications are accept-ed from Jan. 29 to March 15 at the schools, and she reminds par-ents who want to pursue this option, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so they should act quickly if they have not yet done so, as some schools may fill to capacity.


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K a m l o o p s -Thompson-Car iboo MP Cathy McLeod says the return of the South Cariboo’s Area G to her riding boundary map is good news.

“When the original maps came out, for many of us that understand the patterns of refer-ral, the inclusion with Chilliwack didn’t make a lot of sense.”

While the popu-lation numbers fit within the commis-sion’s mandate, she says the regular flow and business transactions between Kamloops and the South Cariboo isn’t conducive to having its parliamentary repre-sentation in the Lower Mainland.

L ast sum-

mer, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia had released its proposal with redrawn boundaries to put the communities of

100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch and Lac la Hache into the C h i l l i w a c k -Fraser Canyon riding.

It then asked for pub-lic input, and heard numerous

objections to the plan through presentations made by local govern-ments at hearings and from the general pub-lic and organizations in written submissions.

“I think, very articu-lately, the people from the Cariboo wrote let-ters and appeared before the commission [which] responded to their concerns.

“So, I guess the pro-

cess worked the way it should work in terms of there was a prelimi-nary suggestion, they received input and they made changes on the reasons [submitted].”

While Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett is a provincial representative, she was a South Cariboo voice to the committee on behalf of her constitu-

ents, and says its recent decision is “great news.”

“I am very pleased the commission listened to the presentations made by myself, [Councillor] Spence Henderson for the District of 100 Mile House and [chair] Al Richmond for the [Cariboo Regional District].

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There was a huge brouhaha in mid-January when a five-member MLA committee de-cided to replace Auditor General John Doyle

when his six-year contract ended on “May 31.”British Columbia’s auditor general is independent

of government and is appointed by a committee made up of five MLAs – three from the government and two from the opposition party.

It would have taken a unanimous vote by the com-mittee members to offer Doyle a new contract, and only one dissenting vote to send him packing. We will never know who voted against keeping Doyle because it’s a personnel issue and not for public consumption.

However, it has been suggested it came from a government MLA because Doyle had been holding the B.C. Liberal government’s feet to the coals for a number of perceived transgressions.

These included the rapidly escalating BC Hydro debt, and the state of the province’s forest inventory following the pine beetle devastation.

Doyle also led the charge to get a detailed look at the defence lawyer billings in a case, which saw two ministerial assistants plead guilty for their part in the sale of BC Rail in 2002, and then had their legal fees forgiven. (Doyle learned his B.C. Supreme Court bid had failed on Jan. 24.)

While the renewal issue was a hot-button item throughout the province, the Free Press published an editorial on Jan. 16, suggesting the auditor general’s term should be fashioned after the federal govern-ment’s term – 10 years non-renewable to ensure complete independence by not having to toe the line to get a renewed contract.

Coincidently, Premier Christy Clark announced on Jan. 16 that she would be asking the five-MLA committee to offer Doyle a two-year extension. She noted the government would be presenting amend-ments to make the auditor general’s term eight years long and non-renewable to avoid MLAs voting in secret for the person who would be looking into how they handled the government’s finances.

Soon after, Doyle noted the committee’s two-year extension offer was “premature” because his term actually runs until October 2013 because he didn’t start until October 2007, as his months as acting auditor general wouldn’t count.

He suggested that decision would be able to wait until after the provincial election and it would give time for all concerned to cool off a bit.

Then we learned on Feb. 5 that Doyle has accepted a job in Australia as auditor general for the state of Victoria.

While it hasn’t been a fond farewell for him, he can leave with his head held high.

Mr. Doyle has set the bar high for our next auditor general.

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We can predict some things that will be in the

Throne Speech on Feb. 12.It will praise the

government’s job plan, and talk about balancing the budget. Education and health care will be mentioned.

But those of us in the community services sector are going to be listening for long-overdue commitments to action on the critical issues undermining our work.

We need – desperately – to hear that the government is prepared to invest in support that builds better lives for individuals, families and communities.

We’re the people and agencies providing specialized help when people need it. We run day-care centres, work with families in crisis, deal with addictions and help parents.

We help keep seniors in their homes, and support people with disabilities. Community services are there to support people

when they most need it.And we are in crisis. Most

agencies have received no cost-of-living increases for a decade, even as costs and demands have increased. We have cut services and seen waiting lists grow.

Our agencies – private and non-profit, large and small – need to be able to count on government ministries as partners in building a better British Columbia.

And, like schools and hospitals, we need stable, long-term funding commitments to strengthen our communities.

More than 64,000 people work in the sector. This highly trained, experienced workforce improves the lives of hundreds of thousands of people each year. But frozen wages and the daily stress of trying to meet too many needs with

too few resources are taking their toll.

Our sector delivers economic returns. The TD Bank recently reported, for example, that for every dollar invested in early childhood development,

three dollars would be returned.

Providing home-care services for a senior costs far less than residential care. Helping young parents build better parenting skills changes the lives of their children, and prevents decades

of future expenses. Rescuing a teen from the early stages of addiction prevents both heartbreak and enormous future costs.

There is also a strong moral argument for supporting the sector. We have the ability, as a society, to help people when they need it.

We can change their

lives, and give every British Columbian the chance to contribute to a better future. It is wrong to turn our backs on people who need our help to overcome adversity and live full lives.

We’ll be listening closely to the Throne Speech. We need to hear evidence the government understands the importance of community services, and is prepared to fund them and work with us as partners.

We’re going to keep listening, and watching, when the budget is presented Feb. 19.

And we’re going to be making sure all candidates and political parties understand the importance of our sector, and are committed to providing the support that will mean a better British Columbia.

Tim Agg is chair of the Roundtable of Provincial Social Services Organizations and executive director of PLEA Community Services Society of BC.

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To the editor: When faced by natural disasters

that put their lives at risk, Canadians depend on and expect our troops to protect them, but Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod and the Conservative government are sending mixed mes-sages about charging municipalities and provinces when they provide this life-saving emergency help.

Protecting Canadians has always been one of the core responsibili-ties of the Canadian Forces, who

have proudly helped communities faced with flooding, wildfires, hur-ricanes and other natural disasters. Troops helped to fight major for-est fires in British Columbia in 2003. Communities depend on the troops to provide assistance quick-ly on a scale and with expertise no one can match.

Yet the Conservatives made a secret decision last July to force local governments to foot the bill for emergency assistance. They never told municipalities or the

public.It’s part of the fiscal restraint

announced in the last budget, cuts McLeod claimed were to “the back office” have turned out to be to essential services. The Conservatives need to be remind-ed there is only one taxpayer. The policy of billing a municipality that just suffered a disaster is fis-cal foolishness. The Conservatives know the cost of everything and value of nothing.

Amid a growing outcry, Defence

Minister Peter MacKay issued a press release late at night claiming there had been no change in policy, neglecting to mention his depart-ment will now be creating a bill and forwarding it to another depart-ment for collection. The effect is the municipality or province will still be paying twice – once through their general taxes and a second time to the federal government.

While this policy may have already been on the books, previous governments recognized charging

disaster-stricken Canadians twice for the same service is unfair.

Canadians take care of one another in times of emergency, no questions asked. Mrs. McLeod and the Conservative government must reverse this poorly thought-out pol-icy immediately and give assurance to Canadians they will not be stuck with a bill from their own army when the next disaster strikes.

John McKay, MP

Liberal Party defence critic

Charging municipalities for disaster relief deplorable

To the editor: The United Soviet Socialist Republic

(CCCP in Russian) used to be the greatest threat to our way of life.

Totalitarian communist ideol-ogy was, and still is, despised by freedom-loving people who believe in democracy. Fundamental human rights are always suppressed by ruth-less regressive regimes.

Now, there is a new sinister CCCP threat in our midst – Communist China and the Conservative Party.

This CCCP coalition of rapacious greed seems intent on systematically hollowing out Canadian values from the inside. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has become a fast-talking auctioneer intent on selling the Red Chinese anything they want.

In fact, Harper is in such a hurry to sell our raw resources that Chinese companies are being allowed to

bring more and more of their own “keep-your-mouth-shut-or-be-sent-back-to-China-for-re-indoctrination” workers over here to speed up con-struction, extraction and shipment.

Once the Chinese master our sophisticated technology, their gov-ernment-backed companies will be undercutting Canadian corporations that are currently exceedingly suc-cessful at developing and operating mines in all corners of the world.

Why is Harper in such a rush to deplete Canada’s non-renewable resources?

The answer is simple: money, money, money. It’s a rich man’s game.

Harper has put Canada’s soul on the auction block and every Canadian should be concerned.

Lloyd Atkins

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A new CCCP a threat to Canada’s soul To the editor:

Who would have thought this could happen in British Columbia?

A rude awakening meets BC Hydro customers refusing micro-wave smart meters, as strong arm tactics include customer harass-ment, bullying and threats of power disconnection, despite continued public messages that BC Hydro will not force anyone to take a microwave meter.

The tyranny of the B.C. Liberals in partnership with BC Hydro is most cruelly experi-enced by people suffering from medical conditions requiring a microwave-free home environ-ment. Medical letters of diagnosis and health-care advice form the basis of the BC Human Rights Class Action against BC Hydro to be heard in Nov. 2013.

The BC Liberals have trans-gressed beyond recovery,

coming between doctors and their patients, forcing their unwanted microwave policies upon hundreds of our most vul-nerable and defenceless citizens.

Why are our provincial lead-ers silent on these abuses of the rights of citizens to live peace-fully in their own home, with or without doctor’s advice? This descent into dictatorship and tyr-anny should be a huge concern to every single citizen of Canada, no matter if they like microwave meters or not.

Since this economic policy is extremely unpopular among numerous sectors of the popula-tion, it has to be implemented by force.

The Clean Energy Act is unconstitutional; therefore, it is only through tyranny and force that the B.C. Liberals are able to implement such a risky and unpopular program. Their

determination to advance this highly suspect economic policy is causing a departure from the very foundations of liberty, free-dom and rights enshrined in our Canadian Constitution.

Here, now, is the fruit of unchecked capitalism in a monopoly: BC Hydro no longer has to work to keep us as cus-tomers; it can be as anti-social, undemocratic and boorish as it wants. This is tyranny at work, not democracy.

Economic policies and gov-ernment agendas must be in line with our democratic and human rights and values. If they are not, it is the regime that must change, and not our Canadian Constitution and Human Rights.

Una St. Clair, executive director

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Opinion

VICTORIA – Cannons will roar across the Inner Harbour on the morning of Feb. 12 to mark the opening of the 2013 legislature session.

Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon will inspect the troops and present her inaugural Throne Speech, setting out the B.C. Liberal government’s goals for the coming year.

This ritual will kick off a legislative session that is expected to run until March 14, where the official parliamentary calendar shows a three-week break for Easter. Debate is unlikely to resume in April, as the election campaign will be in full roar by then.

This means there will be a grand total of 19 sitting days to push through a budget and a raft of legislation. Here’s my unofficial preview.

The pre-election budget will be presented Feb. 19 by Finance Minister Michael de Jong. Premier Christy Clark has decreed that it must be balanced, and the government has made extra efforts to armour itself against what will likely be the

loudest debate ahead.First, de Jong held a pre-budget meeting

of the government’s blue-chip forecast council in public. This provided a visual record of what happens every year, when the finance ministry solicits the same sort of independent advice as most competent democracies, and bases its numbers on that.

Then the finance ministry hired former Bank of Montreal chief economist Tim O’Neill, who will act as an unofficial version of the parliamentary budget officer in Ottawa.

Now that we have simultaneous oversight of child welfare and the police, the next step is to extend it to finance bureaucrats.

Regardless of party, the government has to produce a three-year set of forecasts to replace the current one. A lot of election energy will go into competing claims about who is better at predicting the future.

Another new law to be given high priority is one setting up senate elections, to be run in connection with the May 14 provincial vote. Alberta pioneered this, and Prime Minister Stephen

Harper’s recent round of senate appointments included Calgary lawyer Doug Black, who won an Alberta senate election held last year.

There was no one appointed to replace Gerry St. Germain, who bid an emotional adieu as a Conservative senator for British Columbia last year. St. Germain was instrumental in uniting the splintered federal Conservatives, but he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75, having been appointed by Brian Mulroney in

1993 after losing his seat as an MP.Why would this senate reform be so urgent

for the B.C. Liberals now? Well, turnout for the 2009 election fell to around 50 per cent, a record low for a provincial vote.

If that downward trend is reversed

this year, it will be in large part because people are still mad enough about the Harmonized Sales Tax and a range of other issues to get off the couch and kick some B.C. Liberal butt.

Electing senators remains a popular notion, especially with older, conservative-minded voters in B.C. who identified with the Reform Party. The first-ever senate election looks like the best available shot at boosting turnout among people who are not likely to vote NDP, and who may also be disengaged from provincial politics.

And then there is the Provincial Sales Tax bill. Another kick in the slats for the movie business, for one, and don’t hold your breath for NDP Leader Adrian Dix to produce a solution in the wake of his recent trip to Tinsel Town.

The performance of the governing party and the Opposition will be scrutinized as never before.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.

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It’s been over 13 years since a new weight-loss drug has come on the market. A new one was just OK’d in the U.S. It’s called Belviq and it works on a brain chemical that controls appetite. Weight-loss drugs have had a rather shaky history and it’s not sure how good this new one will be. The drug is still under review in Canada. It may be available to pharmacies within the year.

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Working at the Seventy Mile Access Centre as a volunteer, I’m vice-president there. I snowplow for people in the com-munity, too. Other than that I mostly like to watch television when it is cold outside.

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I like to cross-country ski and I also go out walking on the trails. I like talking to the birds while I’m out there, everybody who knows me, knows that. We love the winter.

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I like to work in my workshop. I do car-pentry as my favourite activity. But the shop is new, so there is no heat in there yet.

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I would say that is snowboarding. I usu-ally snowboard out in the bush right behind the house, because we have some good hills back there.

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Mom alleged to have stolen from PACKELOWNA - A 47-year-old Kelowna woman has

been charged with theft, fraud and forging docu-ments after nearly $23,000 went missing from the Okanagan Mission Secondary school band parents’ program fundraising account in 2010/11.

School staff noticed the money had gone missing when efforts to review the fund turned up unau-thorized activity in the account.

The discrepancy prompted a call to police on Feb. 15, 2012, and the investigation revealed that 37 cheques had been forged between May 2010 and August 2011 with a total loss of $22,894.12 from the account.

The former treasurer of the band parents’ pro-gram fundraising account, Elizabeth Sherwood, was identified as a suspect early in the course of the investigation.

She has been charged with theft over $5000, forging documents and fraud over $5000. She is scheduled to appear in Court on May 12th, 2013.

Federal parolee arrested in SummerlandPENTICTION - The Penticton RCMP Regional

General Investigation Section arrested Andrew Robert Hardenstine without incident in the Summerland area Sunday, Feb. 3, afternoon on Giants Head Road. Hardenstine a 33-year-old fed-eral parolee was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant since January 2013.

Hardenstine left a halfway house in Kamloops on Jan. 14 and did not return. RCMP issued a public bulletin about his disappearance stating he has a lengthy criminal record of violence against people.

According to court documents, Hardenstine has multiple prior convictions including possession of property obtained by crime, theft under $5,000, theft over $5,000, robbery and break and enter — all stemming from incidents in Penticton. He was also found guilty to be in possession of cocaine, crystal meth, ecstasy and marijuana during a 2010 vehicle stop in Surrey.

100 Mile RCMP responded to 69 com-plaints and calls for service this past week.

Wheels stolenOn Jan. 30, 100 Mile

House RCMP received a report of a theft from a vehicle parked in the Central G.M. parking lot.

Unknown culprits had jacked a Chevrolet Silverado, which was on the lot, up onto blocks and removed the tires and rims.

Later that day, Prince George RCMP responded to a suspi-cious individual in the Scott Road area of Prince George. A male suspect was detained for the possession of these same tires and rims.

The stolen articles

were seized and arrange-ments were made to return the property to Central G.M.

No charges have been laid yet and the name of the suspect has not been released. The investiga-tion into this matter is continuing.

Escalating confrontationLocal police are inves-

tigating a series of events, which are believed to be related, that occurred on Dogwood Avenue in 100 Mile in the early morning hours of Feb. 3.

The window of a pickup truck was smashed. Shortly after-wards, a cinder block was thrown through the front window of a nearby residence.

Two suspects were observed leaving the area. The owner of the residence allegedly forced his way into the two suspect’s apartment

where an altercation subsequently occurred.

During this alter-cation, one of the combatants was slashed with a knife. The male victim was treated for a non-life threatening

knife wound to the face.All three of the male

suspects were arrested for various offences while the investigation was being conducted. No names are being released at this time.

All the combatants were known to each other and liquor is believed to be a factor.

The investigation into this matter is continu-ing.


100 Mile House RCMP deal with theft, assaults and drinking driver

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue members Paul Donnelly, left, and Kevin Halcro checked the gas lines after a resident in the 500-block of Birch Avenue called in a suspected gas explosion. Crews quickly discovered the popping sound had come from faulty BC Hydro equipment on a roadside power pole.

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Sometime shortly before 11 p.m. on Feb. 2, a picnic table in Centennial Park was lit on fire.

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue attended and put the fire out, but the picnic table was completely burnt.

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Don’t Tan If You’re A Skin Type 1. The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) launched a new educational website - TanResponsibly.ca to show Canadian consumers how to indoor sunbathe in a responsible way. The two key elements in tanning responsibly and safely are; 1) professional and trained operators are in control of the equipment and 2) each sunbed user knows their skin type so that they are protected from overexposure. The JCTA launched a new consumer website to educate the Canadian public on how to tan responsibly. Tanning responsibly starts by knowing your skin type, then choosing a salon that will determine a safe UV exposure time based on your skin type and the specific type of equipment. JCTA member salons ban Skin Type 1’s from UV exposure and suggest they try a cosmetic tan using spray tanning.The JCTA believe that the risk revolves around equipment control, so the public should, before tanning indoors, always check out the salon they’re about to use. The JCTA strongly recommends that consumers search for a salon where the operators of UV equipment are trained and certified; that is why we have included a Salon Finder on our new website which will link consumers to local salons that follow and adhere to strict indoor sunbathing guidelines. Consumers should ask to view personal certificates and look for a current JCTA window decal in their salon window.The new user-friendly website includes information about creating a base tan for a sunny vacation or just preparing for Canadian summers, information about risk and benefits of UV light, spray tanning options, teens tanning, and sunscreens.The JCTA believe that sunlight is part of a healthy balanced lifestyle. Every living organism needs food, water, and sunlight to sustain life. Too much or too little of any of these things is not good for you. Suntanning indoors in a controlled environment allows consumers to tan responsibly and to their skin type to help prevent burning and overexposure. JCTA member salons are certified and trained operators that can help protect sunbathers and achieve the proper balance between a suntan, sunburn avoidance, and natural vitamin D production.The JCTA is a national non-profit organization created to increase understanding of the professional tanning industry's scientifically supported position that regular moderate ultra-violet exposure from sunshine or sunbed in a non-burning fashion is part of a responsible lifestyle that recognizes both the inherent benefits and the manageable risks associated with ultraviolet light exposure.

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100 Mile RCMP responded to 69 com-plaints and calls for service this past week.

Wheels stolenOn Jan. 30, 100 Mile

House RCMP received a report of a theft from a vehicle parked in the Central G.M. parking lot.

Unknown culprits had jacked a Chevrolet Silverado, which was on the lot, up onto blocks and removed the tires and rims.

Later that day, Prince George RCMP responded to a suspi-cious individual in the Scott Road area of Prince George. A male suspect was detained for the possession of these same tires and rims.

The stolen articles

were seized and arrange-ments were made to return the property to Central G.M.

No charges have been laid yet and the name of the suspect has not been released. The investiga-tion into this matter is continuing.

Escalating confrontationLocal police are inves-

tigating a series of events, which are believed to be related, that occurred on Dogwood Avenue in 100 Mile in the early morning hours of Feb. 3.

The window of a pickup truck was smashed. Shortly after-wards, a cinder block was thrown through the front window of a nearby residence.

Two suspects were observed leaving the area. The owner of the residence allegedly forced his way into the two suspect’s apartment

where an altercation subsequently occurred.

During this alter-cation, one of the combatants was slashed with a knife. The male victim was treated for a non-life threatening

knife wound to the face.All three of the male

suspects were arrested for various offences while the investigation was being conducted. No names are being released at this time.

All the combatants were known to each other and liquor is believed to be a factor.

The investigation into this matter is continu-ing.


100 Mile House RCMP deal with theft, assaults and drinking driver

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue members Paul Donnelly, left, and Kevin Halcro checked the gas lines after a resident in the 500-block of Birch Avenue called in a suspected gas explosion. Crews quickly discovered the popping sound had come from faulty BC Hydro equipment on a roadside power pole.

NO GAS LEAK

Carole Rooney photo

Policereport

Sometime shortly before 11 p.m. on Feb. 2, a picnic table in Centennial Park was lit on fire.

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue attended and put the fire out, but the picnic table was completely burnt.

If you have any infor-mation on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown. Should your informa-tion lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

Continued on A12

“We Care”

Simple Gifts: heart, hands and presenceare the gifts of a Hospice Volunteer

100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society is offering the opportunity for you

to learn to use ‘simple gifts’ in the care of the dying and the bereaved.

Training: March 1,2,8,9 • 9am - 4pmAttendance is required all four days

Application forms at Hospice Of� ce or South Cariboo Health CentreContact Gayle at 250-395-7680

Application process MUST be � nished by Feb. 22, 2013

Anne MuldersAnne Mulders

Q: Why is Hospice Bereavement support following a death important?

A: After a death, relatives, friends and neighbours gather around the bereaved person to offer support and compassion and all kinds of help for a certain period of time. However, life goes on and life returns to normal except for the widow(er) who has to cope with the grief, the altered lifestyle and the many changes and challenges that come with facing the road ahead. A Hospice volunteer will check in from time to time to � nd out how they are faring and offer empathy and support.


Wednesday

High 1Low -3Variable cloudiness

Friday

High -1Low -8Few � urries

Sunday

High 0Low -7Variable cloudiness

Thursday

High 7Low 4Scattered � urries

Saturday

High 1Low -6Cloudy periods

Last week, 2 mm of rain and 24 cm of snow was recorded. Highs peaked at

6 C, with lows to -14 C.

Monday

High 3Low -4Scattered � urries

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Department of Canadian Heritage.”

“My personal feel-ing was that once they understood the geogra-phy of the riding and the fact the area, which they had on the table to remove from the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding, uses Kamloops as its region-al centre – that common sense should prevail. The commission put us back where we belong, and I thank them.”

While the commis-sion’s report has once again redrawn fed-eral riding boundaries to leave Area G in McLeod’s riding, it did remove the Valemount area to place it the Prince George–Peace River electoral district.

However, as part of the same regional dis-trict, McLeod says it wasn’t the same “glar-ing” issue as moving Area G into Chilliwack.

“To some degree, they have an affiliation with the whole Robson Valley-McBride [area].”

It saves her about an hour’s travel one-way from her new furthest-north riding point of Blue River, but she downplays the impor-tance of that.

“It’s a beautiful com-munity. It was a nice part of the riding,

which I always enjoy, but to some degree, it does make some sense.”

She adds the commis-

sion was charged with a “tough job” to get each of B.C.’s ridings close to 104,000 population.

From A7

Commission responds to plea

Drunk driver taken off roadImpaired drivingOn Feb. 2, 100 Mile RCMP Traffic

Services responded to a driving complaint on Highway 97 near the Highway 24 intersection.

A witness observed a blue Mazda being operated in an unsafe fashion. When the suspect vehicle was located, the female driver displayed symptoms of having consumed liquor.

An approved roadside screening device was administered at the road side, and the result was a fail. The driver initially requested a second test but then declined to continue.

The driver, a resident of Kamloops, was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibition and violation tickets for open liquor and driving without due care. Her vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.

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South Cariboo Aquatic Society has a mascot now, appropri-ately named ‘Sploosh,’ which was the winning name sub-mitted by Donna Nivison in our “Name the Moose” contest. Sploosh’s first public appear-ance was in the Santa Claus parade last November on the float entered by SCAS. Judging by the response of the viewers, he is a monumental hit! SCAS is in the process of de-signing a new user-friendly website, which will be an-nounced very soon. The directors of SCAS would like to thank our members for their continued support. A progress report will be forth-coming this Spring.

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the next generAl grAD meeting will be held thurS., Feb. 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the PSo lounge.

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The final countdown is on for the 2013 Cariboo Gold Rush Marathon and everything is on track.

The multi-distance cross-country ski event takes place at the 99 Mile Ski Trails on Feb. 9 with the mass start at 9 a.m. It’s anticipated there will be more than 100 skiers registered.

Race chair Nicola Maughn says this number is lower than normal, but expected because the marathon was cancelled due to poor weather last year.

“Whenever you cancel a race, it takes people a year or two to get back on track with you. I’m comfortable with the registration. It will be fine.”

Snow on the course trails is deep and solidly packed, and promising for good skiing. The weather forecast calls for almost perfect conditions with a mix of sun and cloud and the temperature ranging from minus 5 to plus 1 C.

“It couldn’t be better,” says Maughn. “It will be challenging for waxing but that’s what cross-country skiing is all about.”

There’s a distance category for everyone, from an easy 10-kilometre recreational loop to a 50-km competi-tive distance, which will net the male and female winners cash prizes.

The winners of the 30-km event will also win cash and there will be prizes of commemorative toques for juniors in the 20-km race.

Children can ski a five- or a 10-km loop and recreation-al skiers have the option of a 10- or 20-km distance on easy terrain.

Maughn says she hopes to see high numbers of families and local skiers participate and take advantage of a first-class hometown event.

There will be six tracks set at the start area, so there’s lots of room for everyone, she adds. Further out, skiers will find two or three tracks, which Maughn notes will be plenty.

“Just remember that the left side track is for passing and for racers, and the right side is for slower skiers, just like when you’re driving.”

Skiers will find check-points along the way where they can refuel with compli-mentary refreshments.

Volunteers will be manning the checkpoints, including the 108 Lions Club, Canim Lake Band, 2887 RMR RCACC (Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps), and local nurses and their friends will be stationed at the last checkpoint.

Snowmobiles will be patrolling the course and will be available to help anyone in dis-tress.

The marathon is spectator-friendly, with a great vantage point at the stadium area where the race starts and finishes. People can warm up in the Nordics Day Lodge where they can also get a hot drink and lunch.

Skiers can register online at www.100milenordics.com. until tomorrow (Feb. 7) or in person on Feb. 8 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the day lodge. The 100 Mile House Lions Club will be serving chili at the end of the race.

The cost to register is $5 for those 13 years and under; $20 for 14 to 17 years; $40 for 19 and over, and a family skis for $80.

After the race, skiers can unwind at a free dance and awards-presentation ceremony at the 100 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and people are encouraged to wear gold rush theme costumes to get in on some great prizes.

There will also be many door prizes given away, says Maughn, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, which have shown the marathon great support.

The marathon is hosted by the 100 Mile House Nordic Society.

Coming Saturday, Feb. 9th

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The focus is on family fun, so no need to feel intimidated by the thought of racing.There are a variety of distances: 10 km is not far if you take it easy and is a great way to join

the fun. Or, if you feel a little � tter, how about 20 km or 30 km or even 50km?Even if you have only skied a couple of times this season, come on out,

ski the marathon and get free entrance into the dance of the year!

PRIZES!Super draw prizes to be won!

(You must be at the dance to claim draw prizes.) ‘Best Beard Competition’ (Sorry ladies!) to be judged and awarded at the dance.

‘Best Costume’ at the dance.For the more competitive skiers - there is GOLD to be won!

CASH PRIZES FOR:Fastest Male and Fastest Female - 50 km - $250 eachFastest Local Male and Female - 50 km - $200 each

Fastest Male and Fastest Female - 30 km - $200 eachSpecial commemorative toques will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

in all 50km and 30km age categories and in the Junior and Rabbit categories.CaribooRadio.Com will be onsite to broadcast live!

Après Ski DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!7:00pm at 100 Mile House Community Hall (doors open at 6:30pm)

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100 Mile House & District Emergency Support Services (ESS) offers help for local vic-tims and evacuees of fires and natural disas-ters.

ESS director Liz Jones says the local team provides short-term assistance to residents who are forced to leave their homes because of fire, floods or other emergencies in the South Cariboo.

They get a call right after the 9-1-1 service callouts to emergency crews, she explains, and then attend the scenes to provide assis-tance that may include food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and family reunification ser-vices (together with the Canadian Red Cross).

Jones adds ESS vol-unteers are the people you don’t want to see, but you are glad they are there when you need them.

Most recently, ESS helped 70 Mile House seniors Bill and Jennie Neufeld who lost their home and possessions to a Jan. 8 fire, including much-needed personal effects.

“They were assisted by our team, and we did pay for food, lodg-ing and clothing for the first 72 hours as well. I took them around two days later to doctor’s appointments and a few other things.”

She adds the local grocery stores also frequently come forward with gift cer-tificates for people in need, such as when Save-On-Foods gave the Neufelds a

$100 food voucher.However, all this

initial help should not dissuade people from coming forward with donations or other assistance for emer-gency victims like the Neufelds who, Jones says, have a long road ahead of them.

“They still totally need all the help they can get. To rebuild when you don’t have any insurance is phe-nomenal; our hearts go out to them.”

ESS deals with any-thing from these Level 1 responses, such as house and apartment fires and small fire evacuations, up to large-scale events such as wildfires and floods.

Jones explains local volunteers are needed to cover all the bases

for potential small- or large-scale emergencies and disasters.

ESS volunteers come from all over the South Cariboo, but she says folks must apply, and go through a screen-ing process. Training is then provided for suc-cessful candidates to build up a variety of ESS skills and experience.

Not all volunteers work directly with evacuees, such as the many positions in an Emergency Reception Centre set up by ESS for disaster relief efforts, Jones says, adding it isn’t necessary to be available 24/7 either.

The local ESS is funded by the Cariboo Regional District and

the District of 100 Mile House, she explains, including related train-ing and travel costs for members.

For more informa-tion on becoming an ESS volunteer, leave a message for Jones at 250-395-2152 (100 Mile House Fire-Rescue) or e-mail her at [email protected].

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1. Family-Friendly Business – sponsored by Cariboo Family Enrichment Center - A Business that: demonstrates a progressive human resources policy with fl exible work schedule, practical benefi t packages and allows families a positive work/life balance understanding increase in productivity and greater job satisfaction; and makes the work environment safe, useable, comfortable and accessible for families and welcomes young children.

2. Greatest Improvement in 2012 - sponsored by Western Financial Group - A business or organization that: has shown extraordinary improvement in growth, customer relations, business property improvements, product selection in 2012; identifi able aspects of operations have had a visible and signifi cant improvement in 2012

3. Top Manager/Owner under 40 – sponsored by Investment Planning Counsel - Individual under 40 who: demonstrates excellence in business judgment, leadership and community contribution; is a business leader with professional success and responsibility, has progressed respectfully and has earned a positive reputation in the business community.

4. Tourism/Recreation Award - sponsored by Regency Chrysler - A business, group or individual who: actively promotes and encourages the public to use the South Cariboo as a destination point for recreation and/or relocation; attracts positive media attention to our community, in any forum, whether political, sports, craft, work, innovation, art, etc.

5. Best Marketing and Promotion- sponsored by the Free Press - A business that: markets and advertises effectively promoting the business, its clients, its purpose or wares; has unique and memorable advertising that has been consistent, relevant and attractive.

6. Community Living Award - sponsored by Cedar Crest Society - A business or organization that: is physically accessible to all customers including those with physical disabilities; demonstrates their inclusive nature by employing persons with developmental or physical disabilities and understands and promotes the concept of ‘Community Living’

7. Best Home-Based Business - sponsored by BMO - A business operated from, attached to or on home property that: consistently shows excellence in quality of goods and/or services; has a strong customer base demonstrating success and long term viability while making a positive community presence.

8. Best New Business - sponsored by Williams Lake & District Credit Union - A business started in the preceding two years that: has demonstrated a good record of success and a strong commitment to the South Cariboo.

9. Non-Profi t Organization - sponsored by Work n Play - A business or organization that operates as non profi t that: provides a direct contribution to the quality of life in the South Cariboo. This award goes to the organization that involves itself in the community and directly assists people or events through staff or volunteer time, or other direct participation.

10. People’s Choice Award – Best Business Sponsored by Tim Hortons - A business that is deserving of an award of distinction for being an exceptional business in the South Cariboo for 2012

REQUIREMENTS: All nominations must have details explaining reason(s) for nomination and

explanations on how it meets the criteria required. Every nominator must provide their name and contact information. It is not mandatory to vote on every category.

A business that has won an award in the last three years is not eligible to win the same award this year.

OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORMThe South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce presents their 19th annual Business Excellence Awards. These awards will be presented to local businesses or their

staff members that have proven to be outstanding in their fi eld of expertise.

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The “Black & White” Awards dinner will be held on Saturday March 9 at the 100 Mile Community Hall. This event is OPEN to the public and all are welcome to attend. Tickets are $35, available at the Chamber offi ce or call to reserve 250-395-6124.

Seating is limited so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC are asked to submit their nominations by Monday, February 11th.* Only one nomination per category please * Nominations for your own business are acceptable provided it is in one category only *

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Deadline is Monday, Feb. 11, 2013RETURN YOUR NOMINATIONS TO:

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Ken Alexander Free Press

The 100 Mile House Palliative Care Society is offering the opportu-nity for area residents to learn to use “sim-ple gifts” in the care of the dying and the bereaved.

It is open to those who would like to vol-unteer; however, others can use the training for personal growth.

The training takes place on March 1-2 and 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendance is required

on all four days to com-plete the course.

The volunteer train-ing program focuses on how people prepare themselves to offer the “gifts of heart, hands and presence.”

The topics include:• Looking at our

death-denying society and what that means to the dying and the griev-ing.

• Looking at the his-tory of the Hospice movement in Canada, as well as the philosophy.

• The process

of death.• Pain and symptom

management.• Getting in touch

with our own sense of spirituality.

• Self-care.• Learning the skill of

connected communica-tions.

• Grief and bereave-ment.

• Funerals.For those who are

interested and can attend all four training sessions, application forms are available from the Hospice office or at the reception desk

– both in the South Cariboo Health Centre at 555 Cedar Ave.

The application form and a pre-train-ing meeting must be completed by Feb. 22. For more information, contact Gayle at 250-395-7680.



Tickets for the 13th Annual Cowboy Concert, slated for Feb. 9 at Martin Exeter Hall, are still available.

Key co-ordinator Mark McMillan finds it surprising any are left at this point, consider-ing the strong lineup of cowboy entertainers, which includes Hugh McLennan, Gordie West, Matt Johnston and Frank Gleeson.

“These four enter-

tainers we’re bringing in are ones we would nor-mally bring in one per year. They’re all crowd favourites. To have all four at one show should be just amazing.”

Tickets are $15 for either the 2 p.m. show or the 7 p.m. show. They can be purchased at Work n Play, 100 Mile Feed & Ranch, The Log House Apparel, Tack and Harness, and at the door.

To purchase tickets by phone, call 1-888-763-2221.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient Bob Hicks from the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society shows off his medal and shared the spotlight with society secretary Kathy Haveman. Hicks presented a bouquet of roses to the hard-working secretary and insisted she was in the photo-graph because “she is instrumental to the success of the organization.”

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Jaimie Kidston will be heading the branch operations in Penticton, as well as continuing to work with clients and matters in 100 Mile House and area. Ms. Kidston will be focusing her practice in the areas of civil, personal injury and estate litigation as well as estate law generally including planning, wills and probate matters. Serving the Cariboo and area’s legal needs for 44 years, Messner Kenney’s lawyers Peter Messner, Q.C., Julian Kenney, Heidi Zetzsche and Jaimie Kidston will continue to provide a full range of legal services in 100 Mile House including:

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So you want to be in the movies… Jo-Ann Armstrong says it’s cer-tainly a possibility if you don’t mind being a face in the crowd.

Jo-Ann’s husband, Gordon, was a commer-cial fisherman and was at sea for long periods of time.

“I was looking for something to do. I noticed ads in the papers from talent agencies looking for extras for movies and television.

“I joined an agency, they took my picture and I was in their file. When something appropriate came up, they’d give me a call.

“Every location I worked on was differ-ent. There were huge sets in Burnaby and the North Shore. In the movie 2012, one scene was supposed to be tak-ing place at an airport. We were getting off a plane and all this chaos was happening around us and that was all inside a building, with a mock-up of the plane.

During the film-ing of X-Files and Da Vinci’s Inquest, Jo-Ann remembers standing in the rain for hours.

“At UBC, The Tooth Fairy, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, was filmed in an ice arena. He didn’t know how to skate, so they had this platform and he was doing the motions while people were sliding him across the ice. I was part of the audience.

“Our working days as extras started early. You’d have to be there before seven. Usually someone would give us a brief outline of what the movie was about.

Then you sit and wait.“You could wait four

or five hours just to walk half a block down a street. It can take two or three days to get two minutes of action on film. We were paid mini-mum wage but because the hours were so long, you could make good money.”

Noting everything is provided for the extras, Jo-Ann says meals are called “craft.” Some of them were just wonder-ful, she adds, and coffee, juice and snacks were

available at all times.“We were told

what we should wear. Sometimes they want-ed certain colours. We would bring two or three extra outfits. One time I got to wear a medieval costume in a movie, starring David James Elliot from the show Jag.

“In the movie 2012, I was in the boxing scene, dressed in a long sparkling evening gown. That morning, I had just left the house at 6 a.m. and thump –

a flat tire, so I called BCAA. They must have wondered where I was coming home from at that hour.

Jo-Ann says the rela-tionship between extras and actors is clearly defined, as no extra is allowed to approach an actor or to take pictures on a set. Most actors completely ignore extras, she adds.

“However, I was walking by Jason Priestley’s trailer. He was studying his script, but looked up and asked me how things were going. Another time, after filming was completed for the day, Ben Kingsley thanked the extras for our work, a very rare occurrence.

In Night at the Museum 2, Jo-Ann stood next to Robin Williams at an informa-tion counter and had to walk out the door past Ben Stiller. In the come-dy Stan Helsing, a spoof on Van Helsing, she danced in a scene with Leslie Nielsen, who was dressed as a waitress.

“The last movie I was in was Santa Buddy. In the final scene, we were sing-ing “Silent Night” when

we suddenly realized the movie we had been work-ing on was really about talking dogs!”

Hootenanny Café revivalSteve Roy reports that

Hootenanny Cafés are back.

“Due to popular demand and offers of assistance,” there will be a Hootenanny Café at the Forest Grove Community Hall on

Feb. 23. Doors open at 7 p.m.

There will be a great selection of entertain-ment and excellent food will be available. Contact Steve at 250-397-4103 for information.


While never having a starring role of her own, Forest Grove resident Jo-Ann Armstrong has been in a lot of movies and television shows. She has several good stories about what goes on behind the scenes.

Marianne Van Osch photo

Local woman was an extra in moviesJo-Ann Armstrong says it was a good way to spend free time and get paid

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Celebrate BC’s � rst Family Day Monday Feb 11

Eat together■ Family Day is the ideal time to bring your family ‘back to the table’. Given the increasingly busy sched-ule of every member of the family, eating together has been a casualty of our hectic days. Whether you’re together in your home, on a mini-vacation or enjoying a local restaurant, there are numerous bene� ts to eating together. Sharing a table means sharing your day, sharing your undivided attention and sharing conversation. It is a chance to give extra attention to your children and teens. Family meals foster warmth, security and love, as well as a sense of belonging. � e way that you act at the table becomes a model for your children. � ey learn from your appreciation of the meal and your social skills - especially when outside the home. Table manners are social skills and leading by example makes it easier for parents to teach without lecturing. Using family meals as a way to sample new menus can be both fun and a great learning experience. By giving family members input and the opportunity to choose the menu, it becomes an ideal way to expand their horizons on a wider range of foods and cultures. It also can lead to healthier choices as well as devel-oping an open mind for experiencing new things. A way to get more out of a family meal is to engage the family in menu selection, shopping and prepara-tion. You can begin this at a very young age giving children age-appropriate tasks like stirring ingredi-ents, washing vegetables, tearing lettuce and setting the table. As your children grow they can take on more key responsibilities and the pride that comes with preparing a special family meal. � is teaches your children cooking skills, nutrition and apprecia-

tion for the e� ort of meal preparation. It can also provide a great source of accomplishment and sense of self-su� ciency. Plan to make your Family Day special by

including all those who make up your family. Pay tribute by making your meal

special and so memorable you’ll want to ensure you do it more often.

■ � ere is no better province to explore than British Columbia and no better family bonding experience than sharing the thrill of a new discovery or experience. Day trips can create remarkable family memories. � ey o� er a wonderful way to spend time together and learn more about where you live. � e variety of experiences available to families is di� erent in each region of this spectacular province - you might decide to explore close to home or venture to one of the other regions in B.C. over the Family Day weekend. Whether taking SkyTrain, BC Ferries, driving, or hopping a � ight, there are many ways to invest in a day of discovery. Travel is just one aspect. To maximize the experience families should involve everyone in the planning. By planning ahead you and your whole family can experience a worthwhile outing and make every aspect fun. Create a list of activities or venues and assign a rough budget for each. Allow family members to weigh in on their preferences and discuss what they would like to see, do or learn at each. You might decide to stay in a hotel and be a tourist in your own hometown. Kids or youth can map out the sites and activities,

creating a family agenda including selecting the points of interest, lunch and shopping as well as enjoying the amenities your hotel might o� er. It’s the perfect way to free up everyone from everyday tasks and roles. Researching history, attractions, museums, parks and markets can teach valuable lessons and it helps children to plan within a budget. � is way they are part of making important decisions, appreciate both the e� ort and cost of outings and will be more enthused about an agenda they helped develop. Be sure to capture your family time by taking photos, saving literature or purchasing a memento. � is can lead to great family discussions about what each individual enjoyed or learned and starts you planning for future family explorations.

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Share together■ Bringing together your extended family can create a highly memorable and valuable life event. They say “it takes a village to raise a child” and many would agree especially in today’s world of working parents and latch-key kids. The support, experience and interest of your extended family can have a signi� cant im-pact on your immediate family. Regardless of your de� nition of ‘extended’ family, bringing together those with whom you share history with can have lasting bene� ts not just for you and your children but for those you invite to share your day.It is common in today’s world to have older chil-dren in nuclear families reach their teens before meet-ing extended family members. Geographical isolation is common for middle-class families who move based on occupational opportunities while family branches retain their independence.Family Day is the ideal occasion to hold family reunions to re-establish and integrate a stronger family connection. This allows your children to connect with extended family members and to share a better sense of their heritage and belonging. Don’t forget to include senior members of your family. Family reunions and relation-ships inspire seniors to stay active and pursue their well-being. Studies have found seniors feel revitalized when they spend time with families. Your children will bene� t from hearing their oral history and that’s an inspiring experience that won’t always be available to them. Another way to celebrate Family Day is to gather your extended family and friends around something you care about. It might be a shore clean-up, a family walk or a garage sale. You might volunteer at a foodbank. Food is often central to gatherings and with everyone contributing to a family meal afterwards, it becomes a great way to share B.C.’s � rst Family Day.

Create together■ One of my favourite memories was creating an enormous piñata in preparation for a multi-family holiday. We blew up a huge bouncy ball and covered it with papier mache. Our children and those of our friends were young so after my young sons painted the ball white, I drew a score of cartoon characters, shapes and funny animals all around it. Filled with age-appropri-ate, small toys, puzzles and treats, the big white ball became a major ac-tivity for everyone in our three-family group. Every age took turns colouring in the shapes through-out the day, knowing when it was completed the ball would be strung up. The anticipation and excitement was height-ened because the reward came with activity and was not immediate. Creating something as a family can mark an important time in your family history. It captures the age and ability of your children, your interests and a point in time. By working together on a project your family can develop new skills, collabo-rate on something truly memorable and enjoy what each family member brings to the endeavor. Think about all the things a family

could create together – a family album complete with stories, mementos and funny or poignant memories. Your family might be old enough to handle something more ambitious like prepar-ing a garden, building a dog house or designing and painting a family recreation area in your home. Technology puts an amazing array of

tools in the hands of today’s families. You can plan, write, � lm and edit a movie with your everyday computer and smartphone technol-ogy and software. Even more fun is sharing your family creation with friends around the world.You might even suggest a � lm festival by inviting families to create their own � lm and have a “popcorn premiere” to show them all.

Searching online will uncover an astounding number of crafts and projects you could tackle as a family. It can be as simple as building and � ying a kite. Or you may look for something you can recycle or re-purpose into a creative new item – whether a work of art or function. It’s bound to make your family members proud environment stewards as well as treasuring your time and project as a family.

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Wiggle & ShakeCaptures your child’s imagination with dynamic song and dance activities to bridge the natural connection between music, movement & early learning.Wednesdays Feb. 6 - April 24at Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre

Early Years programsPromoting Healthy Babies & StrongParent-Child Relationships Early Years Programs is a program designed to support mother and fathers through pregnancy, birth and the � rst three years of life with their baby.

Family Services TeamSupporting and enhancing the lives of children and youth ages 0 - 19 and their families.Parents, step-parents, grandparents, foster parents can make an appointment with a Family Support Worker who will meet with you to discuss the educational material and support that will meet your speci� c needs.

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Cariboo Family Enrichment CentreCFEC strengthens the quality of personal, family and community life through counselling, education, support or referral. As a registered non-pro� t society, we are grateful for all � nancial donations to keep these programs available to the families of the Cariboo. Tax receipts available.

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■ If you ask any adult about some of their favourite memories of childhood, you will invariably hear something re-lated to food. Whether it’s baking with Grandma or grilling hamburgers for a cookout with Dad, cooking is always an important part of growing up.Family Day is a great time to dig out

those family cookbooks and try a recipe handed down by the older generation. Your mom’s famous meatloaf or your uncle’s recipe for

spinach dip are great things to try with fam-

ily members of all ages.Maybe you’re looking to make some-thing you’ve never made before, or perhaps you want to try out a new cuisine. Hitting the library or the web will give you ideas for new recipes, whether it’s trying to duplicate your favourite takeout pizza or make an authentic spicy Indian dish. Let each member of the family choose a recipe that they want to try, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. That way everyone gets involved and has their say in what the family eats. Maybe you’ll find a new favourite food or discover that your child is aiming to become the next Mario Batali or Julia Child.Your local grocery store is sure to have a wide selection of ingredients that you may never have tasted before. Wandering the aisles may even spark your imagination.Learning about what goes into a dish will set your family on the road to healthy eating. Taking a few minutes to read the labels on a food item will demonstrate how to make healthy choices and help your children in the future. Finding healthy alternatives to not-so-healthy foods can be a fun experiment, and may end up being tastier than the original food. Many stores will have sections devoted to healthier options, whether they’re gluten-free or just lower in calories.

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Learn togetherCook together

lated to food. Whether it’s baking with Grandma or grilling hamburgers for a cookout with Dad, cooking is always an important part of growing up.Family Day is a great time to dig out

those family cookbooks and try a recipe handed down by the older generation. Your mom’s famous meatloaf or your uncle’s recipe for

spinach dip are great things to try with fam-

■ Having a day o� from school doesn’t mean learn-ing stops for the day. � ere are plenty of educational things you can do in British Columbia, whether in your own home or outside.How about starting with a trip to your local library? It will hold plenty of books on any topic that you can imagine. Maybe a book of science experiments or a historical novel set in the early days of Canada will stoke your imagination. Let the kids each pick out a book to take home with them and start a lifetime love of reading. Your local bookstore will also hold a variety of options if your child can’t bear to part with his or her new favourite book.A local historical attraction is also a great place to pay a visit. Most places will have a mu-seum or heritage building around that can serve as a jumping-o� point for learning more about the city where you live.Learning can be more than just reading though. Pull out the laptop and get your kids to type out an email to a family member or friend outside of B.C. Perhaps they can even tell the person about what they learned at the museum or library!Keeping a journal is also a great way to practice writing and literacy skills. Even if it’s not a daily occurrence, sitting down in the evening to write about the events of the day or week can get kids thinking and practicing their handwriting.

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■ � ere is nothing like the fun and innocence of childhood. Whether it’s a game of kick-the-can with the neigh-bourhood children or building a tree fort in the backyard, some of our best memories are playful.Board games are a great indoor activity, and Fam-ily Day is a great time to dig out some of your old favourites like Monopoly and Clue, and maybe try out a few new ones that are geared towards family fun. Your local toy store will have a wide range of options, along with other family-friendly entertain-

ment such as puzzles and books. Set up a card table, get your

favourite puzzle out and spend hours putting together the pieces. Finishing a complicated puzzle will also give your kids a sense of accomplishment.

If you’re looking for something a bit more high-tech, your game console or computer is a good place to start. Video games have come a long way from the classic Super Mario and Donkey Kong, and you may dis-

cover that your kids have a much larger technical knowledge than you do. � ey might beat you at Wii Sports but it will make for a great story!Getting outside for a game of tag or basketball will check o� two things on your list: play and exercise. Taking a trip to a local playground or � eld will give you hours of entertainment for a low cost. Pack a picnic as well for an en-tire day of fun. Practicing your batting or pitching will also get you ready for the upcoming sports seasons, or maybe compete to see who can run the fastest to the swings.� is year, Family Day is a time to make

memories, spend time together and maybe learn a thing or two. What-ever the weather is like outside, you have plenty of options for having fun at all ages.

■ Try something new this Family Day. It might be as simple as agreeing that everyone observe a no-technology or TV day. If you � nd your gatherings o� en involve all the adults sitting around visit-ing while the youngsters play among themselves and the teens segregate away from both you and the little ones, you’re probably not alone. A family gathering can be a wonderful opportunity for family to hear the latest on jobs, trips, hobbies and health, but if you � nd your gatherings following the same tedious patterns where one or two family members dominate with the same old stories, this is the year to change it up. Consider adding new experiences to the plans, and making a new and fun tradi-tion out of them. Here are some ideas to get started:Get out and enjoy our beautiful out-doors – no matter what your weather. If you live in a snowy region of B.C., orga-nize a hayride, snowshoe trek, sledding time or ice skating at a community rink. If you don’t have snow in your area, you can travel to � nd it or consider planning a bike ride, a hike or even hitting a mini-golf course or a driving range. � e idea is to bring everyone together in a family activity you’ve never done before. Plan a meal away from the house – Instead of cooking for the gathering, plan a formal brunch or dinner at a new

restaurant. Not only do you experience a new menu together but everyone in your group can sit together and enjoy the meal. B.C. has a widely diverse cultural make up and ethnic restaurants are part of that. Make your Family Day gathering a retreat for all – consider getting your family out of the house and turn your gathering into a festive retreat. Many venues have activities for all ages to en-joy, from winter outdoor fun to refresh-ing spa services. � ink of how much fun it would be for your whole family group to take a yoga class together. Host a family talent show – Everyone has a special talent in your family, so encourage them to bring their tal-ent to your gathering. If you’re really ambitious set up an area to be used as a stage and arrange chairs for audience members. Many living rooms have dim-mer switches so play with lighting and lamps so the performance area is in the spotlight. You might want to rent a pop-corn machine or ask family members to bring along some treats and snacks. By bringing new activities to your family gathering this year, you’ll be creat-ing many new memories to share in the future, as well as making the event much more enjoy-able.

FAMILY DAY 2013Experience as a Family

Play together

ment such as puzzles and books. Set up a card table, get your

Getting outside for a game of tag or basketball will check o� two things on your list: play and exercise. Taking a trip to a local playground or � eld will give you hours of entertainment for a low cost. Pack a picnic as well for an en-tire day of fun. Practicing your batting or pitching will also get you ready for the upcoming sports seasons, or maybe compete to see who can run the fastest to the swings.� is year, Family Day is a time to make

memories, spend time together and maybe learn a thing or two. What-ever the weather is like outside, you have plenty of options for having fun at all ages.

a stage and arrange chairs for audience members. Many living rooms have dim-mer switches so play with lighting and lamps so the performance area is in the spotlight. You might want to rent a pop-corn machine or ask family members to bring along some treats and snacks. By bringing new activities to your family gathering this year, you’ll be creat-ing many new memories to share in the future, as well as making the event much more enjoy-


Family Day 2013

Sharing an outdoor activity in the great outdoors was a rewarding way to spend family time recently for Inga Udluft, left, and her daughter, Hannah Udluft. They were among a group of English as a Second Language learners who were given a lesson in snowshoeing.

By Lory Rochon

Feb. 11 is BC Family Day.I hope everyone will take

advantage of this won-derful opportunity to spend some quality time with their fami-lies. It is perfect time to connect with your family in a way that is both fun and educa-tional – have some fun with your family with a game night.

Games are an excellent way to bring the family together

while enhancing skills. Playing games strengthens families by providing an opportunity to talk with each other, and

it teaches important social skills, such as tak-ing turns, teamwork, and how to win or lose gracefully.

One of my favourite family games of all time is scrabble. If this “old standby” seems a little dull for you, remember you can change the way

that your family plays the game very easily.

Adding a topic or theme can spice up the game and make it seem new. For example, take an activity the family enjoys, such as camping, and give extra points for camping-related words.

The game can also be used as a conversation starter with your family (talking about a past camping trip or planning your next trip).

Alternately, you could choose a current theme, such as the weather or a school project, and “double up” the points for any words that fit your theme. A theme game is an excellent way to find out about your child’s day at school without using the tired old phrase, “How was school today?”

Finally, why not change the game even more; try playing without the grid.

Many other games can also be used as conversation starters while teaching skills: practice addition while playing cribbage or practice multiplication while playing dice games.

ABC Life Literacy Canada states, “Establishing a cul-ture of learning encourages an exchange of ideas, enrich-es family relationships, and bolsters confidence and inde-pendent thinking.”

We know that we learn best

when we are engaged and interested in an activity. Games are a great way to put fun into learning – play on.

Lory Rochon is the 100 Mile House Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy roaming literacy worker.

Family game playing strengthens literacy

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One of the benefits of having a hockey arena in 100 Mile House is being able to spend some family time watch-ing games, and maybe getting a treat between periods. The Mayvin Midget Rep hockey games give minor hockey players and their parents free entertainment opportunities throughout the season.

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By Shannon LoynachanThe Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre offers

Dads and Tots Nite – a monthly father-friendly play group with a lot of space to run and play for dads, uncles and grandfathers of children up to six years old.

The 5 to 7 p.m. gathering allows dads to come after work.

The atmosphere is relaxed and there is a lot of opportunity to talk with other dads and enjoy

uninterrupted play whether it is building blocks, floor hockey, or making music. A story-circle gives dads and children a chance to read aloud and each child receives a children’s book to take home and read again.

Nutritious food is provided, including pizza and fresh fruit. While this group is tailored to dads, moms are welcome, too.

Our intention is to encourage dads in our com-munity and to raise awareness of the value of

caring involved fathers to families and communities.

Children raised by involved fathers are most often active, vital and vigorous babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged chil-dren, and having a father who is both physically available and emo-tionally connected, increases the likelihood of a child’s healthy devel-opment.

These qualities benefit children, families and the whole community.

Our next Dads and Tots Nite is at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary gymnasium on Feb. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m.

For more information, call the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 250-395-5155.

FAMILY DAY 2013Dads and Tots Nite provides free fun

Families looking to do something together on BC Family Day (Feb. 11) may want to consider the following:

• Mt. Timothy Ski area is holding its normal Monday Madness on BC Family Day. Adults ski for $25 and children from six to 12 years will be able to ski for free when accom-panied by adult family member.

• Alpaca Story Ranch, 12 minutes south of 100 Mile House on Highway 97, is hosting an open house on BC Family Day from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Bring your cam-era and visit with the alpacas. For more infor-mation, contact Joni at 250-395-8898.

• The Hills Health Ranch is celebrating BC Family Day with free outdoors skating and bon-fire and marshmallows. Ski and snowboarding rentals are half price, as are swimming and fitness classes. There will be a concession stand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 250-791-5225.

• The arena at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre is the site of the regular public skating on BC Family Day. It’s another opportunity for a family get-togeth-er from noon to 1 p.m.; there is a fee and it’s recommended chil-dren were a helmet.

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Gavin Mori, left, and his big brother, Ethan, enjoyed some playtime with their dad, Derek Mori, during a recent Dads and Tots session at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary. The next free Dads and Tots Nite is at the same school on Feb. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m.

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The season is over for the Lac la Hache Tomahawks after a 4-2 loss to Williams Lake Stampeders on Feb. 2 squashed the squad’s hopes of continuing its quest for the Central Interior Hockey League Coy Cup.

The two teams did battle on Williams Lake ice in their second game of a best-of-three series in round 1 of the playoffs. The Stamps went in with one win under its belt and now advance to round 2 of the playoffs and will now face Quesnel Kangaroos.

Hawks coach Al Navrot says his team was confident going into Saturday’s game, fortified by Wade Balbirnie’s opening goal in the first period,

assisted by Drew Rose.The Stamps answered with a power play

goal to tie the score before the end of the period.

The second stanza went scoreless but produced a steady stream of penalties for both sides, and lighting the fuse for a heated third period.

“It got very emotional and intense. There were lots of sparks flying,” says Navrot, who along with Stamps coach

Cliff Philpot, was tossed from the game in the

third period.That final frame saw Williams Lake get one

past Hawks goalie William Sellars just over a minute in, then turn on the red light again for a 3-1 lead.

Robin Gilbert, assisted by Balbirnie narrowed the gap with two minutes left on the clock to leave the Hawks trailing 3-2. Navrot pulled Sellars for a six-man advantage, but it backfired with an empty-netter for the Stamps in the final 20 sec-onds of the game.

Navrot was still intensely proud of his team.“The passion and dedication were there.”

Stamps trample Hawks Lac la Hache Tomahawks goalie William Sellars stopped 39 of 42 shots fired on him during a playoff game against Williams Lake Stampeders, Feb. 2.

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A Novice House hockey tourna-ment held last weekend at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre produced a second-place result for the 100 Mile Invis team.

The six-team tourney ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 and was hosted by the 100 Mile & District Minor Hockey Association.

Invis earned the right to chal-

lenge Quesnel in the final after recording three wins and a tie in round-robin play.

It was a busy first period in the championship game with five goals potted by Quesnel and three by Invis. Scoring for 100 Mile were Easton Mills with a single, and Kyle Sanford with a pair.

Sanford scored again in the sec-

ond frame for a hat trick and Mason Pincott lit up the scoreboard for Invis, but the effort still left Invis trailing 8-5 at the end of the period.

Invis was shut out in the third frame, while Quesnel scored three more times to make it an 11-5 game victory.

In the contest for third place, it was 100 Mile Canadian 2 for 1 get-

ting past Lac la Hache with a 4-3 win.

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The 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals cross-country ski championships are taking place at Whistler Olympic Park from March 22 to 30 and volunteers are needed. No experi-ence is required and you don’t need to know how to ski to help out. Registration can be done online at www.zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=3103&lan= 1&cartlevel=1 and the deadline is March 15. To add to the excite-ment, ski jumping and nordic combined nationals will be tak-ing place at the same time as the cross-country ski nationals, so there is the added rare opportunity to see some live ski jumping.

Mayvin Midget Rep Milers play a double-header with Williams Lake Midget Rep Timberwolves on Feb. 9 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. Game times are 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. and game duration is 2.25 hours.There is no admis-sion charge so come out and cheer on the teams. The Initiation division also has their Fun Day on Feb. 9 from 1:45 to 5:45 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 76:15a.m.-7:30a.m. MIDGET REP MILERS - Sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating (P)5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Central GM & Invis (P)6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. ATOM HOUSE – Sponsored by 100 Mile Free Press & South Cariboo Dental (P) 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. BANTAM HOUSE – Sponsored by Save on Foods & Donex (P)

Friday, Feb. 85:45 p.m.-7 p.m. ATOM HOUSE – Sponsored by Sunrise Ford & 100 Mile Free Press (P)7:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m. MIDGET HOUSE –Pharmasave vs RC Legion #261 (G)

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Monday, Feb. 115:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. INITIATION – Sponsored by Tim Horton’s (P)6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. PEEWEE HOUSE – Sponsored by A&M Towing & Bridge Lake Electric (P)8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. MIDGET HOUSE – RC Legion #261 vs Pharmasave (G)

Tuesday, Feb. 126:15a.m.-7:30a.m. ATOM DEVELOPMENT – Sponsored by Primal Electric Milers (P)5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Canadian 2 for 1 & Invis (P)6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. PEEWEE & BANTAM Female – Sponsored by Ainsworth TimberChix & Tim-br-Mart (P)8 p.m.-9 p.m. MIDGET REP MILERS - Sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating (P)

100 Mile House & DistrictMinor Hockey

Schedule forFeb. 6 – Feb. 12, 2013

Players showed class


The South Cariboo Rowing Club had a

strong showing at the Beat the Beast indoor rowing competition at St. George’s School in Vancouver on Feb. 2.

Competitors were clocked for their indi-vidual performance in a 2,000-metre virtual sprint on a stationary rowing machine.

Donri Heise nailed a second-place result in the Masters Women B category.

Despite posting per-sonal best times, Tyra Van Osch, Jemma Van Osch, Tyson Storvold, Aidan Fentiman and Anna Lisa Craig did not place.

On the same day, Alex Lubbe placed third in a

large field of competi-tors at the University of Victoria Monster Erg competition, which is a sister event to Beat the Beast. She represent-ed Shawnigan Lake School at the event.

Beat the Beast competitors and coaches from the South Cariboo Rowing Club were, Tyra Van Osch, front left, Jemma Van Osch and Donri Heise, and Tyson Storvold, back left, Aidan Fentiman, coach Will Van Osch, coach Jack Jenkins and Anna Lisa Craig.

Brenda Jenkins photo

Rowers Beat the Beast

Lauren Sortome photo

Alex Lubbe placed third in the Junior A Women division final at the recent Monster Erg indoor rowing competition in Victoria.

The Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association (LBFWA) is having its annual Open House and Banquet Fundraiser at 100 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 16.

The open house goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with displays, demon-strations and free antler scoring. Expect to see representation from all kinds of outdoor clubs and organiza-tions, including archery, shooting, fishing and hunting. Admission for the open house is free.

At 6:30 p.m., there is a prime rib and chicken dinner and dance with a chance to sample wild game recipes. Bring along your favourite dish and be in the run-ning for prizes.

Tickets for the dinner are $40 and available at Exeter Sporting Goods. Your dinner ticket is also your entry for more than $4,000 worth of door prizes, including a

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Thursday, Feb. 76:15a.m.-7:30a.m. MIDGET REP MILERS - Sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating (P)5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Central GM & Invis (P)6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. ATOM HOUSE – Sponsored by 100 Mile Free Press & South Cariboo Dental (P) 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. BANTAM HOUSE – Sponsored by Save on Foods & Donex (P)

Friday, Feb. 85:45 p.m.-7 p.m. ATOM HOUSE – Sponsored by Sunrise Ford & 100 Mile Free Press (P)7:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m. MIDGET HOUSE –Pharmasave vs RC Legion #261 (G)

Saturday, Feb. 97 a.m.-8:30a.m. ATOM Female Develo p.m.ent (P)8:15a.m.-9:30a.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Invis & Canadian 2 for 1 (G)9:45a.m.-11 a.m. ATOM HOUSE – 100 Mile Free Press & South Cariboo Dental (G)11:15a.m.-1:30 p.m. MIDGET REP MILERS – Mayvin Plumbing & Htg vs WILLIAMS LAKE T2 (G)1:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. INITIATION – Sponsored by Tim Horton’s FUN DAY6 p.m.-8:15 p.m. MIDGET REP MILERS – Mayvin Plumbing & Htg vs WILLIAMS LAKE T2 (G)

Sunday, Feb. 107 a.m.-8:15a.m. Available Ice – Please contact Kersti prior to 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7 (P)8:30a.m.-9:45a.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (G)10 a.m.-11:15a.m. PEEWEE HOUSE & Female – A&M Towing vs Ainsworth Timber Chix (G)11:30a.m.-1 p.m. PEEWEE HOUSE & BANTAM Female Bridge Lake Electric vs Tim-Br Mart (G)

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Tuesday, Feb. 126:15a.m.-7:30a.m. ATOM DEVELOPMENT – Sponsored by Primal Electric Milers (P)5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Canadian 2 for 1 & Invis (P)6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. PEEWEE & BANTAM Female – Sponsored by Ainsworth TimberChix & Tim-br-Mart (P)8 p.m.-9 p.m. MIDGET REP MILERS - Sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating (P)

100 Mile House & DistrictMinor Hockey

Schedule forFeb. 6 – Feb. 12, 2013

Players showed class


The South Cariboo Rowing Club had a

strong showing at the Beat the Beast indoor rowing competition at St. George’s School in Vancouver on Feb. 2.

Competitors were clocked for their indi-vidual performance in a 2,000-metre virtual sprint on a stationary rowing machine.

Donri Heise nailed a second-place result in the Masters Women B category.

Despite posting per-sonal best times, Tyra Van Osch, Jemma Van Osch, Tyson Storvold, Aidan Fentiman and Anna Lisa Craig did not place.

On the same day, Alex Lubbe placed third in a

large field of competi-tors at the University of Victoria Monster Erg competition, which is a sister event to Beat the Beast. She represent-ed Shawnigan Lake School at the event.

Beat the Beast competitors and coaches from the South Cariboo Rowing Club were, Tyra Van Osch, front left, Jemma Van Osch and Donri Heise, and Tyson Storvold, back left, Aidan Fentiman, coach Will Van Osch, coach Jack Jenkins and Anna Lisa Craig.

Brenda Jenkins photo

Rowers Beat the Beast

Lauren Sortome photo

Alex Lubbe placed third in the Junior A Women division final at the recent Monster Erg indoor rowing competition in Victoria.

The Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association (LBFWA) is having its annual Open House and Banquet Fundraiser at 100 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 16.

The open house goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with displays, demon-strations and free antler scoring. Expect to see representation from all kinds of outdoor clubs and organiza-tions, including archery, shooting, fishing and hunting. Admission for the open house is free.

At 6:30 p.m., there is a prime rib and chicken dinner and dance with a chance to sample wild game recipes. Bring along your favourite dish and be in the run-ning for prizes.

Tickets for the dinner are $40 and available at Exeter Sporting Goods. Your dinner ticket is also your entry for more than $4,000 worth of door prizes, including a

new .22 calibre rifle.“There will be lots of

nice items,” says LBFWA member Jude Dion.

Children and youth

under 19 years of age are welcome to attend the dinner, but they must leave by 9 p.m. when the dance begins.

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Fry found the back of the net for Lac la Hache in the second period to tie the score.

Then Hopson scored again to give his 100 Mile team a 3-2 lead going into the third frame.

Fry potted another to knot the score at 3-3 early in the final period, but Hopson found the back of the net again, scor-ing a hat trick and the Canadian 2 for 1 win-ning goal.

In the battle for fifth place, Lillooet edged out 100 Mile Central GM 6-5 for the win.

The end of the first period saw Lillooet leading 3-0, but then Gavin McLean came on strong for Central GM in the sec-ond frame with a pair of markers.

Lillooet answered with three tallies to boost their lead to 6-2 before the second

intermission.Central GM came to

life in the final frame, scoring a trio of goals. McLean scored one to give him a hat trick, and singles came from Xander Flett and Avery Cole.

The remaining two minutes on the clock wasn’t enough time for the 100 Mile Housez team to tie it up and they had to settle for sixth place.

100 Mile Invis places secondFrom A27

Invis No. 27 Riley Campbell tucked the puck around Lillooet goalie John Rubin in round-robin action at the 100 Mile House Novice House hockey tournament at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, Jan. 31-Feb. 3.

Denise Balbirnie photo

Ken Alexander photo

Canadian 2 for 1 player Aidan Moore, left, had his back covered by teammate Carson Huryn, back, in their 8-6 victory over Lillooet at the Novice House hockey tournament Jan. 31-Feb. 3.

Hockey players showed class

He says Sellars played unbelievably well all season and number 2 goalie Mike Judd, who attended every game and practice, but played only once in the entire season, showed the com-mitment and dedication needed.

“Our boys played hockey until the very end and that shows class. We’re a second-year team and we definitely built some self-respect as a team this sea-son. We’ll be back and we’ll be better.”

Smithers Steelheads and Kitimat Ice Demons are the other two teams left in the race for the cup.

All four of the second-round teams finished in the top 4 in regular season league play.

From A27

A well-attended coaching clinic at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Jan. 27 was led by Craig Millin, left, from RPM Hockey, and focused on pass-ing and movement and flow drills. Among those put through the fast paced exercises was Ryan O’Dette, back.

Picture Perfect Passing


We’re a second-year team and we definitely built some self-respect as a team this season.

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To comprehend the health risks of midsection fat, it is important to understand the different varieties. Subcutaneous fat is found just under the skin of the hips, buttocks, thighs and abdomen; whereas visceral fat is deep inside, surrounding the vital organs in the pelvis, abdomen and chest. This second type of fat can be extremely harmful to health. According to Kristen Hairston, MD, “We know that a higher rate of visceral fat is associated with high blood pressure, diabetes and fatty liver disease.”

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Dark chocolate - Research has shown that when men ate 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate two hours before a meal, they ate 17% fewer calories compared with those who ate milk chocolate. Organic, raw chocolate that contains at least 70% cacao is optimal.

Soluble fiber found in vegetables, fruit and beans - According to a study at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, fiber intake directly affects midsection fat. Participants reduced

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The annual Winterfest Poker Ride by the Green Lake Snowmobile Club is shaping up to be a great event, with snow-packed trails and fun for the whole family.

The event is a fund-raiser for the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities.

Registration is at 10 a.m. at the clubhouse on South Green Lake Road and your cash donation is your entry fee. The first sled leaves at 10:30 a.m. and the rest will be staggered.

The route w i l l take riders around Tin Cup Mountain, past Crater Lake, along Pressy Lake Road and down the Nolan Trail

back to the clubhouse.Key co-ordinator

Peter McKie is remind-ing people to dress appropriately for the weather, as the ride is close to 50 kilometres long and could take up to 1.5 hours.

Participants will pick up poker hand cards along the way and once back at the clubhouse, a pile of prizes will be awarded.

McKie is anticipating good conditions for the ride.

“The trails will be groomed and should be in pristine condition. There’s no lack of snow this year.”

Riders under 16 years of age must be

accompanied by an adult and helmets are manda-

tory for all.A concession with

burgers, hotdogs, chili, pastries and hot and cold beverages for pur-chase will be available.

For more informa-tion, contact McKie at 250-456-6806.

ImmunizeBC’s new automated text message immunization reminder will help parents stay up-to-date on their baby’s vaccinations.

New parents who sign up for the service will get automated text message reminders to make appointments with their health-care provider for their child’s two-, four-, six-, 12- and 18-month immunizations.

People of any age can also sign up to get reminders for other scheduled immunization appointments. The reminders are especially helpful for any vac-cination that requires multiple doses, such as the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) program for young women born in 1991, 1992 and 1993.

Signing up to receive ImmunizeBC text message reminders is easy. Text “sign up” to 604-757-2705, or visit www.immunizebc.ca and look for the Get Text Message Reminders link.

To stop receiving the messages at any time, sim-ply type in “stop” to 604-757-2705. To start again, type “start” after dialling the same number.

Text messaging is one of several new features from ImmunizeBC to encourage immunization. The ImmunizeBC website now offers a personal-ized vaccination calendar, public health unit finder, an interactive frequently asked questions (FAQ) application, and a live chat session with a nurse during regular business hours.

Folks can also share your story about the value of immunization at www.ihaveimmunity.com. It’s a province-wide initiative to raise awareness of the value of immunization through stories, resources and information.

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Students and teach-ers of music will want to mark Feb. 9 on their calendars as registra-tion day for this year’s

100 Mile Festival of the Arts.

Registration takes place at Parkside Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the festival, which will run from around April 15-26,

depending on the num-ber of registrants.

The festival is an opportunity for stu-dents to perform prepared pieces for a professional adjudicator who will identify their strengths and weak-nesses.

Festival co-president

Mary Ann Robertson says it’s a good expe-rience and learning opportunity.

“The adjudicators are always positive. They understand their pur-pose is to encourage students to achieve.”

While adjudicators grade the performanc-

es, she says those results are never revealed.

“We call ours a mark-less festival. It’s not intended for comparing students one against the other.”

An honours concert will be held at the end of the festival to showcase the top performances.


Sondra Giske is a seniors’ advocate from Williams Lake and she will be speaking at the Pioneer Centre in Lac la Hache today (Feb. 6) at 11 a.m., following the regular O.A.P.O. meet-ing.

This event is open to all interested in learn-ing about the services provided by the seniors’ advocate. For more information, phone Phil or Agnes Rivet at 250-396-7231.

Penny driveDue to the demise of

the penny, the Lac la Hache Volunteer Fire Department (LLHVFD) is conducting a penny drive and all pennies collected will be donat-ed to the LLHVFD Christmas fund.

Contact Paul Cowley at 250-396-4093 or Lila Mickey at 250-396-7123 for more information.

Pioneer Centre hosting seniors’ advocate

LAC LA HACHE

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BY Jude DionExeter Sporting Goods

Ruth Lake – Kokanee are hitting on a Gator spoon, Tear drop and maggots.

Bridge Lake – Kokanee here will go for a Ruby-eye wiggler, Glo hook and maggots, an FST, Tear drop and maggots

Horse Lake – Burbot are attracted by a cod jig and worms, while kokanee will go for a Williams wobbler, Tear drop and maggots.

Chimney Lake – Kokanee will hit on a Ruby set, striper special and maggots.

Beaver Dam – Brook trout are attracted by a Gator spoon, Glo hook and krill, or a Williams wobbler, Glo hook and meal worms.

Lower Lake – Rainbow trout will go for a Ruby-eye wiggler, Glo hook and krill.

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For further detail on this week’sjob postings get in touch with us.

COMMUNITYEMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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• Secret Shopper• Sales Rep (Electronics)• Sales Consultant (RV)• Caregiver• Community Domestic Aide• Child Care Provider• Registered Care Aide• Picker Truck Operator• Cert. Bodyshop Technician & Glass• Hair Stylist• Bookkeeper• Ranch hand• Supervisor/Bartender• Kitchen Prep and Dishwasher• Cook• Server• Bartender

Employment

Business Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT ALERT. Some “ Work at Home” adver-tisements as well as some ad-vertisements that appear to of-fer jobs usually sell information manuals and directions.

LIFE CHANGERS! Dis-tributors required for non-com-petition health product. Online at: www.ourwow.info and then at: www.jusuru.com/change. Or call 780-239-8305 or email to: [email protected]

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Techni-cians and Electricians for vari-ous sites across Alberta. Send resume to: [email protected] or fax 780-955-HIRE.

Help WantedAVAILABLE immediately for busy Volvo/Mack dealership located in Salmon Arm, BC. Journeyman or equivalent ex-perienced parts counter appli-cant. Full time with competitive wages and benefi ts. Vol-vo/Mack an asset but will con-sider other OEM experience as equivalent. Forward re-sumes to [email protected]. Suitable applicants will be con-tacted for an interview.

CARETAKER required: live in - individual or couple, to man-age 50 unit apartment building in 100 Mile House. Should be able to do small repairs, land-scaping, cleaning and showing suites to prospective tenants. Must be bondable and have own vehicle. Please reply in confi dence with resume and salary expectation to MPC, c/o 100 Mile Free Press, Box 450, 100 Mile House, BC. V0K 2E0.

IF YOU would like to volunteer for the residents of Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Care Homes, then please join our auxiliary. We meet the fi rst Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill Site Lodge boardroom. For info call Shelly at 250-791-9277.

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfi eld construc-tion company. Duties will in-clude servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equip-ment. The job will be predomi-nately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the fi eld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

PT to FT experienced cook wanted. Must have Food Safe. Call Joan, 250-456-7500.

TRAFFIC Control personnel needed. Call 250-791-5725.

LabourersPORTAGE College in Lac La Biche, AB, is looking for Maintenance Ser-vice Workers. For more info, visit our website at portagecollege.ca or call 1-866-623-5551, ext. 5597.

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Interior Crisis Line NetworkCall Toll Free

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Therapy GroupsALANON - Does someone’’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-395-4646ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Mondays noon at #18 - 208 8th Street. Tuesdays, 8pm, St. Timothy’s Church. Thursdays 7:30pm, 108 Community Cen-tre. Saturday night fi reside family group 8pm, 100 Mile United Church. Sundays 7:30pm, south Cariboo Com-munity Health Centre,rear en-trance. 250-791-5286, 250-395-4646, 250-395-6154, 250-395-5368

Education/TutoringARE you an adult who strug-gles to read, write or do math? Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) can help! We provide free one-to-one tutoring. Call Mary at 250-395-0404

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ContractorsCONTRACT CARPENTER: over 40 years exp. Honest & reliable. Ref. available. Versed in all aspects of construction. Additions, renovations, fl oor-ing, fi nishing, framing, ceram-ics, drywall, cabinets, garages, concrete work. Planning & ide-as. Please call Barry 250-395-4533

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayHAY, alfalfa/timothy, 5X5 Net, 1350#avg, $35-$75ton, truck-ing arranged, details www.ab-nechako.ca, 250-563-0829

HUNGRY VALLEY HORSE HAY: Small round bales, barn stored, excellent quality, a few varieties. $20-$40. 250-395-3539.

PetsSPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303

The SPCA needs 2 to 3 phone volunteers to answer the emergency line. Suits retired or semi-retired individuals. Al-so, temporary foster homes needed. Please call 250-395-5303 and leave a message.

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Pets*WARNING* -Ads reading, “Free to a good home”, have the potential to attract individu-als that see your family pet as a way to make $$money through any number of unde-sirable situations; i.e. selling to animal testing labs or in the case of horses, the slaughter house. Contact the SPCA at 250-395-5303 for information on successfully placing your pet in the right kind of home. Leave a message and a volun-teer will get back to you.

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsKWIKAUCTIONS.COM New & Used Restaurant Equipment Auction Sat Feb 9th @11am 7305 Meadow Burnaby BC

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250-395-3034OFFICE CLOSED SAT. FEB. 16Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

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Real Estate

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CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH

ASSOCIATIONSouth Cariboo Branch

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 Community Resource Centre (between the Hospital and the Junior High School), 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 verifi cation upon application.This project is spon-sored by the Cana-dian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Manage-ment Commission.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent1 BDRM. APT, above store on hwy 97.$495/month, plus hydro N/S,N/P,W/P only. Call Dave 250-395-3106 or after 6pm. 250-395-2069

BC HOUSING is now accept-ing applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled per-sons 19 years of age and old-er. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149.

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Commercial/Industrial

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Duplex / 4 PlexSPACIOUS 1 bdrm unit in 4-plex in 100 Mile. $700/mon. 250-395-2550.

Rentals

Duplex / 4 PlexLAC LA HACHE duplex. Across from LLH Elementary.4782 Clark Ave. 2 bdrms, lake view, fenced yard. $595/mo. Bill 250-456-7503, or Angie 250-396-7529.

Homes for Rent2 BDRM Duplex, large car-port, minutes to 100 Mile. NP. $650/mon includes snow re-moval. 250-396-4070.2 BDRM mobile, 4 appliances, N/G and wood heat, on 1/2 acre in Buffalo Creek. $550/mon. 250-397-2083.3 BEDROOM home backing on 108 Lake. Quiet cul-de-sac location. Park like setting. 2 enclosed garages & 2 decks. Gas heat & wood stove in fi n-ished basement. RR, no smoking or pets. $985 mo. 250-791-6633.4 BDRM duplex in 100 Mile on quiet street, backs on to Crown Land. $750/mon. plus DD & Ref. 250-397-2182.FOR RENT Beautiful house on over 1 acre in 108 mile ranch, Gardeners dream, corner lot. 2 bedrooms up, 1 down , with large sauna. $950 mo. plus utilities. ref. required. Call 250-791-6619 leave messageLARGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on working ranch. Pasture for 1 to 2 horses. DD & Ref. Re-quired. $850/mon. 250-397-2531. Completely renovated.

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The 100 Mile House Citizens on Patrol (COP) group is in its 17th year of working together to prevent crime in the district.

Member Wayne Bittner says COP depends on dona-tions from generous individuals and busi-nesses to continue operating. It also holds fundraising activities, such as a recent raffle during which it raised $2,274.

He explains the first prize of a Husqvarna 924HV snowblower valued at $1,200, won by David Labossiere, was provided by Exeter Forest & Marine Sales Ltd. at the retailer’s wholesale cost.

The second prize of a complete spa package and lunch, with a $230

value, was donated by The Hills Health Ranch and won by Wayne Belcher.

The third prize, won by Grace Marshall, was a $50 day pass for Mt. Timothy Ski Area, which, he notes, is a purchased item as the ski hill is run by a non-profit society.

The local group needs new recruits to maintain patrols, which, Bittner says, mainly occur within the District of 100 Mile House, but members also respond to callouts to 93 Mile, along Exeter Road and sometimes out to 103 Mile Lake.

“We are looking for new members and pub-lic financial support.”

Each vehicle patrol typically covers 40-60 kilometres, he adds, and a stipend is provided to cover gasoline costs.

Members must go

through screening by the RCMP and have a criminal record check before they are accepted and undergo training.

The local group is a unit of the South Cariboo Citizens on Patrol, and he explains there are also various other groups in outlying communities.

To obtain an appli-cation form or donate,

call Bittner at 250-395-1107. To find a COP group in your local area, call toll-free to 1-877-593-2344.

Donations may also be mailed to Citizens on Patrol, PO Box 340, 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0, and folks can contribute their bottle and can refunds to COP at Gold Trail Recycling.


Citizens on Patrol watches over communityEyes and ears for crime prevention in 100 Mile House

David Labossiere, left, was pleased to win a snowblower, valued at $1,200, in the recent 100 Mile House Citizens On Patrol (COP) raffle, presented Jan. 24 by COP member Wayne Bittner and Exeter Forest and Marine Sales owner Pierre Dion.

Carole Rooney photo

Lone Butte resident Frank Hinz spotted this snowman in a forest near Lone Butte. While he doesn’t know who artist is, Hinz says it brought a smile to his face.

well, good afteRnoon

Frank Hinz photo

ObituariesObituariesObituaries

HANSENKirsten Elisabeth

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kirsten Hansen. On January 13, 2013 at VGH Hospital in Vancouver, she lost her battle with acute respiratory distress syndrome, following

complications from knee replacement surgery.

Kirsten was born in Denmark on July 17, 1938. She was the eldest of seven children to Ingeborg and Frants Nielsen. The family immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in 1957. She married her husband Svend in 1959, and later, together with their two children, Jan and Connie, started a new life at the 108 Ranch in 1970. Kirsten was well known in the area as a talented, hard-working and fun-loving person. Kirsten was an avid sewer and quilter who made many beautiful things to sell and give as gifts. She was a fabulous cook and took great pride in opening her home to family and friends while creating many cozy memories for all.

She will be dearly missed, but always remembered by her husband Svend of 53 years, son: Jan Hansen, daughter: Connie (Don) Davis (nee Hansen) and their two children, Cassidi and Kylie; as well as her six siblings and many other family members and friends.

In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to VGH Hospital or The ARDS foundation of Canada.

April 17, 1951 - February 3, 2013Bruce Nelson, formerly of Forest Grove, B.C., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in Kelowna, B.C., surrounded by his loving family.

Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Feb 10th at 1:00 p.m. at Westbank Lions Club Hall, 2466 Main Street, Westbank, B.C.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to: Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Str., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 2Z6.

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The end of an era for South Cariboo youth came in late 2012, with the folding of the C-Nile Sharp Shooters Club.

The youth outdoor club, which had up to 26 members at times, was founded in 2000 by Mike Case of 100 Mile House, and held its weekly meetings in the Youth Training Centre on Horse Lake Road. Young peo-ple from 10 years old to late teens were taught outdoors survival skills, carving and woodworking, how to fish, shoot a rifle and hunt game among many other valuable skills.

When Case turned 71 this year, he decided it was time to retire, and when nobody stepped up to fill his shoes, the popular club ceased to oper-ate.

“It was a big job (running the club), but I enjoyed doing it. The club made an impact on the kids. They learned lots of skills and lifelong lessons.”

Case, who volunteered his time to plan and lead club activities, says it was of importance to area youth because of their country environment.

“If they ever got lost, they would know how to follow the sun, read a compass, know that moss grows on the north side of a tree and they could survive.”

Prior to forming the club, Case was the shoot-ing instructor for the cadets at the local 2887 RMR RCACC. When restrictions to their shooting program were imposed, he started the Sharp Shooters club and his program grew from there, including the addition of an assistant leader.

It cost members $15 a year to join and that also gave them membership with the Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association (LBFWA), which covered their insurance fees.

The group used the LBFWA shooting range on occasion to shoot clay pigeons and also practise their marks-manship at an indoor shooting range at the Horse Lake Training Centre. There, they had the opportunity to shoot rifles and hand guns.

There were survival weekends where they would camp in the bush, making shelters to sleep in and they learned hands-on about outdoors survival.

Among the most memorable trips was when they were heli-coptered out to a secluded site near 93 Mile. With packs on their backs and compasses in hand, they made their way back to the training centre as a group, straight through the bush.

Over the years, there were fishing derbies, snowshoe adven-tures, archery lessons and an annual duck hunt and campout at 111 Mile.

Case, who has a great interest in First Nations crafts and skills, says

he sought out people who came and shared their knowledge with

club members at some of the weekly meetings.

Traditional drum-making was among the many things they learned and it’s a craft Case especially took an interest in. He has made several, from hand drums to large ones that rest on the floor or ground.

Case has learned how to craft them from the ground up, taught by local Métis craftsperson Paul Street. Using ani-

mal hides donated by hunters, he scrapes, cleans and then soaks them to loosen the hair before scraping them off for a clean finish.

Hides are then stretched on a wooden rack and left to dry before piec-es are cut for drum covers and lacing material.

Youth outdoor club closes doorsNobody willing to carry the torch

Community

Drum-making was a skill taught to C-Nile Club members, which developed into a serious hobby for club leader Mike Case.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at 1:00 pmWatch Lake Community Hall

Agenda items will include: President’s Report, Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report,

Fire Chief Report, and Old & New Business

And Election Of Directors

100 Mile House & Area

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CHURCH SERVICES

A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian ChurchWORSHIP

7pm Sun. eves, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd.7pm Mon. eves, at 7243 Rainbow Cres. Canim Lk.

7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24For Info call 250-396-4251

Ministers: Charles McNeil, David Webber

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HORSE LAKE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Meetings at the Good News Centre 5827 Horse Lake Road

Bible Teaching Meeting ...... Sun. 11:00am“We preach not ourselves, but Christ

Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake”

For info telephone 250-395-1070

108 MILE RANCH9am & 11am Sunday Service

7:30pm Wednesday - Youth ChurchHuge Kids’ Ministry

Pastor Rick BarkerChurch 250-791-5532

Church email: [email protected] Website: www.cclf.ca

CARIBOO CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP

ST. JUDE’S CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCHES

5691 Horse Lake Road250-395-4429 Fax: 250-395-4228

Rev. Vernantius Ononiwu MASS TIMES

Sunday Mass: 10am - St. Jude’s, 100 Mile House2pm - St. Augustine, Canim Lk • Week 1&32pm Holy Family, Bridge Lake • Week 2&4

Weekday Mass at St. Jude’s • Mon.- Sat. 8am

100 MILE HOUSE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Patrick StichAssociate Pastor John Marshall Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10amAmerican Sign Language available Sundays566 Birch Ave. 250-395-2337

Holy Communion.....Sun. 10:30 am“Find friends and food for faith”

250-395-4241

The Log Church at Blackstock and Horse Lake Road

ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

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LUTHERAN CHURCHHorse Lk Rd, (just over the bridge)SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30am

Vicar Tyson MastinPhone: 250-395-5159

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49 Dogwood Ave. 250-395-2932

AN OPEN COMMUNITY OF FAITH.Worship every Sunday - 10:30am.Communion celebrated second

Sunday of every monthCome as you are, and rest in the presence of God.

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The Cariboo District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creatingits list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Cariboo Service Area for the fiscal year 2013/2014, which begins April 1, 2013.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Williams Lake will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2012, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in personor by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday March 22, 2013. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

Hired Equipment RegistrationCariboo District

Register through the Williams Lake District Office at:640 Borland Street, Suite 301, Williams Lake, B.C.

You can also phone 250 398-4510 or send a fax to 250 398-4454 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you,

or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.

Case likens the stiff, dried hides to pieces of plywood which need sturdy implements to cut them.

Each drum frame is constructed from bev-elled pieces of cedar, joined together with biscuits (flat wood pieces) to form a ring.

The hide components are then soaked in water to make them pliable and then the cover is stretched over the drum ring and intricately laced onto it. The finishing touch is an application of bear grease.

He says every hide is different and gives each drum a unique

sound. Case says he has sold his drums to First Nations people and says each buyer care-fully tests the sound before purchasing.

Street has become a good friend to Case who says he is always inspired by Street’s stories of native culture and days gone by. Case says his love of drum-making is fuelled by the stories.

“Native history inter-ests me very much. I respect and admire

what the people were able to do with what they had. I enjoy mak-ing something from nothing too.”

Drum-making was a staple activity for the club and one of the many projects they undertook in a year.

“The kids were never bored. They did a lot of things they other-wise never would had done,” Case says, add-ing he will miss being involved with the youth and the club activities.

C-Nile Club members carved a totem pole, which was given a permanent residence outside the South Cariboo Visitor Centre.

Program offered valuable training

One of the club’s most popular activities was a helicopter ride and orienteering exercise.

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From designing and manufacturing teddy bears to painting ele-phants, artist Reta Munro hasn’t been afraid to pursue inter-ests a little outside of the box.

Currently, the 108 Mile Ranch resident has been focusing her creative attention on painting and she has some of her best work on display at Showcase Gallery from Feb. 6 to March 4.

She favours oil paints and dabbles in water-colour, pastel and pencil drawing, defin-ing herself as a realist painter. It comes from the detail she demands of herself in painting her preferred

subject – animals.Reta began as a

landscape artist and discovered her tal-ent with animals quite by accident, when her daughter asked her to paint an elephant as a piece for a missionary auction.

“I told her I didn’t know how, and prayed to the Lord to help me paint an elephant. When it was done, I thought it was beauti-ful. Just getting started was hard.”

Having found a niche, she dove deeper into the animal kingdom and developed somewhat of a passion.

The self-taught art-ist says she has always enjoyed drawing and painting and learned much of what she knows from books,

workshops, television programs and an online drawing course.

“You can learn a lot online if you do your homework and prac-tise.”

A still life workshop taught her some basic skills, which she’s car-ried into all of her paintings.

“I learned how to under paint and come forward. It’s what I did to paint the ele-phant.”

Reta and her hus-band, Don, have lived in the Cariboo since 2007, coming from Edmonton, where they lived and worked for 10 years. Prior to that, home was Salmon Arm where the couple unin-tentionally developed a successful business making teddy bears.

Don, a mechanic, wanted a toy bear for a grandchild and Reta, with a background in home economics and sewing, searched out patterns and sewed a beauty.

Believing people would buy them, Reta made more and the couple sold them at farmers’ markets, malls and trade shows.

They began to adver-tise in a publication dedicated to teddy bears and good fortune came their way when the bears were featured in articles in multiple magazines.

Eventually, they had eight employees mak-ing the bears while Reta designed them.

The teddies served as a main element in a television fundraiser for

food banks, which drew a lot of publicity. Later, specially designed Rotary bears were taken to Mexico and sold at a Rotary International convention there.

Before they knew it, their stuffies were being shipped all over the world, but the enter-prise came to an end when Don developed an allergy to the mate-rials.

With stuffed animals a thing of their past, Reta now brings images of animals alive with paint and canvas rather than fabric and stuffing.

See her show at Showcase Gallery, which is located in the main lobby at 475 Birch Ave. It’s open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and on Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m.

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• Feb. 6-March 4 – Showcase Gallery features paintings and drawings by local artist Reta Munro.

• Feb. 9 – Cariboo Gold Rush Marathon at the 99 Mile Ski Trails. Start time 9 a.m. Register in person Feb. 8 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Nordics ski lodge at 99 Mile Trails, or at www.zone4.ca. More information at www.100milenordics.com.

• Feb. 9 – The 13th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert, shows 2 and 7 p.m. at Martin Exeter Hall, featuring Hugh McLennan, Gordie West, Matt Johnston and Frank Gleeson. Tickets $15 at Work n Play, 100 Mile Feed and The Log House Western Wear. For more infor-mation, call 1-888-763-2221.

• Feb. 10 – Green Lake Snowmobile Club hosts its annual Winterfest Poker Ride at its clubhouse at 176 South Green Lake Rd. Registration at 9 a.m. and first sled out at 10. Entry by donation, with proceeds going to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. Full concession at the clubhouse.

• Feb. 16 – Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association has its annual open house and wild game banquet at 100 Mile Community Hall. The open house goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wild game family dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., with $40 tickets available at Exeter Sporting Goods. The adults-only dance starts at 9 p.m. • Feb. 22-24 – RE/MAX Cup hockey tournament at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.

• Feb. 24 – 100 Mile Snowmobile Club Winterfest fundraiser ride to Helena Lake leaves the clubhouse on Ainsworth Road at 10 a.m. A minimum of $20 in pledges needed and pick up pledge sheets at any local snowmobile dealer. Call Al Reichardt at 250-791-6322 or 250-706-9825.

• Feb. 28-March 2 and March 7-9 – 100 Mile Performing Arts Society presents The Wizard of Oz at Martin Exeter Hall. Curtain time is 7 p.m. nightly and on March 2 and 9, there are addi-tional matinee performances at 2 p.m. General admission tickets, $15 at Didi’s and Donex.

• March 1-3 – 100 Mile Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel at 100 Mile Curling Club.

• March 8 – 100 Mile House Community Band performs in a benefit concert at 7 p.m. at 100 Mile United Church. Admission by free-will offering, with proceeds going to Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church building fund.

?Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and

cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be includ-ed, call 250-395-2219 at least one

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Dear Canimites:Snowy times con-

tinue, with occasional sunny breaks to add sparkle.

Garry Baker reports that the shoreline ice of Canim Lake is now about five inches thick, becoming thin-

ner as you go out. Ice fishing will soon start, “but don’t stand around in too large a group,” Garry advises.

To the east from Eagle Creek, the lake is wide open. Henry Venema, who lives on that stretch, still sees robust Buffleheads, Pied-billed Grebes, Goldeneyes and Dippers.

Ken Sleeman passesIt was with sadness

that we heard of Ken Sleeman’s passing in Abbotsford at the age of 82.

Ken Sleeman fondly remembered

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Ken was a teach-er who, for 27 years, introduced students at Vancouver Technical to the wonders of biology. That he had a passion for his chosen field was evident through his days at Canim.

Although his lot was small and steep, he could coax a pro-digious quantity of vegetables from a series of raised beds and greenhouses.

Many will remember receiving a shopping bag full of late greens and root vegetables as Ken made his rounds in the fall.

The Sleemans built their cottage on Canim Lake in 1974 when their four children were young. The boys, Mark and Jud, and girls, Camille and Michelle, enjoyed long summers on the lake.

Ken retired here in 1990, staying until 2011 when failing physical health forced his chil-dren to move him closer to them.

Ken was a gentle and sociable person, with a droll sense of humour, meaning conversa-tion around him was never dull. A man who focused on the good in life, he would turn a conversation to the positive with quick wit and a smile.

You could find him in the thick of every crib game at all the com-munity’s functions, or at lunchtime often in the home of Al and Bev Gilpin. He served on the Canim Lake Volunteer Fire Department until he was 75.

Off-season was his favourite time. With the tourists gone, there was more space for reading, watching hockey, and enjoying the birds and animals that came to his feeders.

The community is a richer place for Ken Sleeman, and as he would say “that’s not bad for an old guy.”

A gathering in his memory will be held at Canim in the summer.

Eyes on the sky2013 is a high point

in the 11-year cycle of solar activity.

According to an article in Canadian Geographic, strong

solar winds will from time-to-time light up even our southerly night sky with great displays. It is an inter-esting electro-magnetic process.

The colour comes from the heating of ionized atoms causing them to glow – “green and sometimes red for oxygen and blue or pink for nitrogen.” It all happens about 100 kilo-metres above us.

People news• Fran and Bob

Campbell are cel-ebrating the arrival of their fifth and sixth grandchildren on Jan. 8 - twin girls, born to their daughter Emmy

Lou MacMillan and her husband, Aaron. The babies are named for women in the family who have gone before, Hazel Evelyn and Finley Lucienne.

• denise swift, tal-ented local weaver, potter, painter and carver, has some “Wood Spirits” available for purchase at the Parkside Art Centre.

She collects the thick Cottonwood bark for these carvings from the Crooked Lake area.

• Maurice and Collette Clark had a cougar camp out in the comfort of their hay shed for a night. It wisely moved on the next day.

Community clubRalph Fossum will

be speaking about the matters that must be attended to when a per-son dies, and how to go about them at Margo’s Cabin on Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. Memberships will on sale at the door.

The monthly Community Club din-ner will be at El Caballo, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.

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Snowmobilers will leave the clubhouse on Ainsworth Road near the 99 Mile Ski Trails at 10 a.m.

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A turkey dinner will be held at the 70 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 16, with the pro-ceeds going to Bill and Jennie Neufeld.

There will be a happy hour at 5 p.m. and din-ner will be served at 6. A silent auction will follow. Tickets are $15 and are available at 70 Mile General Store and Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC).

The Neufelds are planning to rebuild on the same site.

Poker tournamentThe next poker tour-

nament will be held at the 70 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 9.

Doors open at noon and play starts at 1 p.m. Meals are available at noon and 5 p.m.

SMAC meetingSeventy Mile Access

Centre will hold an annual general meeting at the centre on April

13, starting at 10 a.m. Only members are

allowed to vote at this meeting. Memberships are available at the cen-tre for $15 and each member receives $15 in SMAC bucks that can be used in the thrift store.

Volunteers are need-ed to work in the thrift store. You can volunteer by dropping in at the centre.

Bingo slatedThe next 70 Mile

Volunteer Fire Department bingo will be held Feb. 14.

There will be some extra prizes given out. Both the loonie and g-ball pots continue to grow.

Grandparents celebrate Dee Dee Van Essen,

daughter of Marlene and Jake Rosendal, gave birth to a baby girl on Jan. 10.

Marlene can be found in the SMAC thrift store looking at baby clothes.

AnniversariesDennis and Joanne

Dell of Young Lake are celebrating their 47th anniversary this month.

Ralph and Sandy Vandersluys are cel-ebrating their 53rd anniversary in February.

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There will be a small break in all the action at the community hall, starting Feb. 8 for about two weeks, while some long overdue repairs will be done at the hall.

Aside from that little disruption, keep your eyes and ears open for future events, such as the possibility of a dance in March.

Hall activitiesThings are happen-

ing at the Lone Butte Community Hall and it has been keeping a lot of people busy through these winter months.

As soon as the repairs are finished, an ener-getic group of women will be playing volleyball every Monday morning, while Tai Chi is going on Monday nights.

Every first and third Tuesday mornings, you will find the Other Unusual Talents gals chatting and stitch-ing and visiting, and Wednesday nights you can come out for some belly dancing.

If you need some-thing to do Thursday nights, go to the Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department and become a volunteer. Once a month on Sunday afternoons you will see the Lone Butte 4H Club members at the hall.

If you have interest in any of these activities, contact the writer or give community asso-ciation secretary Chris Schmidt a call at 250-395-2006 to find out the details.

Raffle ticketsWith only 300 tick-

ets being sold for the Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Association fundraising raffle, the odds are very good for folks to take home a two night stay at the Bonanza Resort,

an original oil painting, or a pontoon boat with motor and fly rod.

Tickets are avail-able at the Lone Butte Sporting Goods Store, Cariboo Consignment and Crafts, or by calling Chris Schmidt at 250-395-2006. The draw date is Feb. 16.

Thank youA big thanks goes

out to Bill Reynolds of Reynold’s Resort who generously donated a coffee machine to the Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Association for use at the hall and its many activities.

Remember the hall is a great facility to hold your next function and it’s available for rental

to private or business groups for use. Contact Heather Nelson at 250-395-3588 if you would like to check it out.

Fifth anniversaryIt’s hard to believe

that five years have passed already since the Lone Butte Rocks community event started in our little community.

Hall activities curtailed for repairs

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Grade 3 students Brady Huryn, left, Xander Best and Kyson Hopson were working hard while doing some abdominal crunches, while participating in physical education time at Horse Lake Elementary School recently.

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Parents may now reg-ister their children for school in September 2013.

School of Choice application forms, indi-cating you wish your elementary student to attend a school other than their local school, must be in by March 15. The deadline for secondary School of Choice forms is Feb. 22.

Children register-ing for kindergarten must be five years of age by Dec. 31, 2013. When registering, par-ents must provide the child’s birth certificate and B.C. Care Card.

Supporting recreationAll residents of the

Cariboo Regional District (CRD) pay property taxes to sup-port the South Cariboo Recreation Centre and adjacent ballfields in 100 Mile House.

The CRD is now

looking at providing assistance via property taxes towards the run-ning of Martin Exeter Hall and the new soc-cer fields, both of which are enjoyed by residents throughout the CRD’s jurisdiction.

If, after public consul-tation, this goes ahead, a “small” increase will be included in residents’ 2014 property taxes.

Valentine’s dinnerFeb. 11 is the dead-

line to purchase your $20 Valentine’s dinner tickets on Feb. 14.

Get tickets at Bridge Lake School, Bridge Lake Store or the Country Pedlar, then call 250-593-4351 to

reserve your chosen meal, be it Chinese, Greek or Spanish.

The evening includes a silent auction of “many high-end items” and entertainment by local talent.

This is a fund-raiser for Bridge Lake Community School Society, which will very much appreciate your support.

Travel the world“Travels on Sunday’’

is taking folks to Greece with the widely-trav-elled Wolfgang and Hannah Viertel.

The presentation will concentrate on temples and nature. Everyone is welcome to come

and enjoy the vicarious travel at Bridge Lake School, Feb. 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Memorial ball tournament slatedThe weekend of

March 9-10 brings the annual Ryan Larson Memorial Snow Ball Tournament to the Interlakes Hall ball grounds.

The tournament, which has been running for decades, changed its name in 1996 to hon-our then 13-year-old Ryan who passed away from meningitis that January.

Ryan was a keen and sportsmanlike player in many fields and Bridge

Lake School’s annual Sportsmanship Trophy is also named in his honour.

Teams must comprise a minimum of 11 and maximum of 18 players, at least four of whom must be the opposite sex.


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Sad passingDeepest sympathy

is extended to Art and Phyllis Greenlees on the Jan. 16 1oss of their daughter, Leah, who was well-known and liked in this area, and will be sadly missed.

CelebrationsBirthday bubbly

goes to Susan Grahn, Natalie McCaw, Greta Rickenbacher and

Paul Desaulniers.

Photo exhibitionMake a note on your

calendar that Bridge Lake Photo Group’s Fifth Annual Exhibition will be held at Bridge Lake School on April 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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contact numbers.• Kids’ Space meets

5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 8 at Interlakes Hall.

• Deka Ladies Auxiliary meets 10:30 a.m., Feb. 13 at Deka Fire Hall.

• Bridge Lake Community School meeting at 2 p.m., Feb. 13.

• Interlakes Snow-mobile Club meets at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge, Feb. 13. Dine if and when you wish; the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

• “13 to 93” dinner meeting at Interlakes Hall, Feb. 15 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy discussions with friends, or just come for dinner at 5 p.m.

A big undertaking, with a handful of vol-unteers to run it, it has become a favourite with residents and visitors alike.

The first meeting to start organizing has

already been held, so if you have any input you would like to share, or would like to be involved in some way, please contact Heather at 250-295-3588.

Fundraiser dinnerThis is a reminder for

everyone that the Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association will be holding its annual fundraising dinner event on Feb. 16 at the 100 Mile Community Hall.

There will be a free open house from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. and a dinner and dance, starting at 5 p.m., with entertain-ment by Rob Fry.

All funds made from this annual fun-draising event go directly to club and range improvements for the association. Get

your tickets at Exeter Sporting Goods, or by calling Brian Williams at 250-395-8811.

Basket fundraiserThe Horse Lake

Elementary School Parent Advisory Council is to be patted on the back for another job well done.

With some unique ideas and gener-ous basket donations, their recent raffle net the school $1,265 that has been divided up between classrooms to help with field trips and other events.

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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 MILEq Questers is hosting Chris Lee HT, CMH, who specializes in Past Life Therapy & Reincarnation, at the United Church, 49 Dogwood Ave., Feb. 19, starting at 7 p.m. Admittance is by donation. For more information, call Cory Greaves 250-706-8068.

100 MILEq A planning meeting for the World Day of Prayer will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 93 Mile on Feb. 10, starting at 2 p.m. Any churches who would like to participate are welcome. Contact Anita at 250-395-4200. for more information.

100 MILEq St. Timothy’s

Anglican Church’s annual Pancake Supper is at the church on the corner of Horse Lake and Blackstock roads, Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Admission is by donation with the money going to the church’s World Relief Program. For more information, contact Sharon at 250-395-3422.

100 MILEq The 100 Mile

House Branch Library is hosting Toddler Time for children 18-36 months on Wednesdays, 10-10:20 a.m. Pre-registration is required; call 250-395-2332 or drop in at the library.

100 MILEq The 100 Mile and

District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the 100 Mile House branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts.

For more information call Glenna at 250-395-3361.

100 MILEq The South

Cariboo Lioness Club meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the BJ’s Donuts & Eatery at 305 Birch Ave. They also hold a potluck lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the 100 Mile United Church at 49 Dogwood Cresc. Contact Janet Belcourt for more information at 250-395-3550.

100 MILEq Creekside Seniors

regular monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre.

100 MILEq The Monday

Seniors Bowling League goes every Monday from noon to 2:30 p.m. at The Bowling Alley. Everyone 55 years and older is welcome. For more information, contact Laurrene Duff-Bailey at 250-791-6400.

100 MILEq TOPS (Take Off

Pounds Sensibly) BC #1170 meets Thursdays at the 100 Mile House United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave. Weigh-in is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call Kirsteen at 250-395-3344 or Agnes at 250-395-4129 for more information.

100 MILEq The 100 Mile

House Red Cross Medical Equipment Loans Service needs volunteers. The service provides those in need with a short-term loan of medical equipment. If you wish to volunteer, call 250-395-9092 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays for more information.

100 MILEq Cariboo Calico

Quilters Guild members meet at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Roberta at 250-395-4472 or Janice at 250-395-2017 for information.

100 MILEq 2887 RMR RCACC

local army cadets for youths 12-18 years meet Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Youth Training Centre at 5830 Horse Lake Rd. No cost. For more information, call Capt. Kevin Seal at 250-706-2446.

BRIDGE LAKEq StrongStart at

Bridge Lake School on Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call Kristina at 250-791-9294, or the school at 250-593-4674.

GREEN LAKEq Help Us Get Slim

(HUGS) meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at 2489 North Bonaparte Rd. Call Elaine at 250-456-7391 for information.

LAC LA HACHEq Sondra Giske,

seniors’ advocate from Williams Lake, will be speaking at the Pioneer Centre in Lac La Hache on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m., following the O.A.P.O. meeting. This event is open to all. For more

information, phone Phil at 250-396-7231.

LAC LA HACHEq Branch 1689

of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at the OAPO Hall (Pioneer Centre) at 4822 Clarke St., from 8:30-10:30. Visitors (preteens, teens and adults – male and female) are always welcome.

LONE BUTTE q The Lone Butte

4H Club is having a bake sale in the Cariboo Mall, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Heidi Meier at 250-395-6039.

LONE BUTTEq O.U.T. (Other

Unusual Talents) Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, starting at 10 a.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall. For more details, call Pat at 250-395-2114 or Audrey at 250-395-4206.

WILLIAMS LAKEq The Williams

Lake Field Naturalists are presenting a free public talk at the Scout Island Nature Centre on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Wyatt Klopp will lead a discussion mountain pine beetle, climate change and the rising

bioenergy sector. For information, call 250-398-8532.

WILLIAMS LAKEq Armchair Travel

at the Williams Lake Library, 180 North Third Ave., features Heidi Butters who will talk about Hiking the

Chilkoot Pass on Feb. 7. Her presentation will be in the library reading room at 7 p.m. Preregistration recommended by phoning 250-392-3630. On Feb. 14, Carl Johnson and Katalin Szauer who will talk about Bangkok, India and Tokyo.


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Katleen Archie is December’s Student of the Month in the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) Alternate program.“I have been in the Alternate for a couple of blocks since the second semester of Grade 11. I am currently in Grade 12, working on graduating this year Grad 2013,” says Katleen.

Christine Kilpatrick read with Grade 1 student Ethan Davison as part of 100 Mile House Elementary School’s Reading Friends program, Jan. 22. The school is currently looking for more parent, grandparent and other family volunteers for one hour a week, and helps instill a love of reading in young children.

Submitted photo

Carole Rooney photo

The after-school group of teens arrive at the Youth Zone hungry, so staff member Tammy Stusrud kept the carrot peels flying when she prepared some snacks just before its 3 p.m. opening on Jan. 21. The retro-style kitchen blends in perfectly with the facility’s impressive 1950s decor.

Carole Rooney photo


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