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Barnett wins in landslide victory Vol. 7 No. 31 FREE DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH CARIBOO MAY 17, 2013 Cariboo C onnector Carole Rooney Free Press Voters in the Cariboo-Chilcotin con- stituency made their choice clear in the May 14 provincial election, as B.C. Liberal MLA Donna Barnett held on to her seat with a clear victory. Barnett took 56.44 per cent of the votes (6,952) over NDP candidate Charlie Wyse’s 34.53 per cent (4,253), trailed by Green Party of BC’s Dustin Price at 5.33 per cent (657) and Independent candidate Gary Young with 3.69 per cent (455). With the B.C. Liberals winning the election for another majority government, Barnett says she is looking forward to a positive government where “no is not acceptable.” “We, as a province, have tried to work together to move forward to create the jobs that are needed, and particularly in the Cariboo-Chilcotin. “One of the most important parts of environment is people. We talk about child poverty – it’s not child poverty, it’s parent poverty, and the only way we’re going to get out of this is with jobs.” She adds it is also about taking care of our neighbours – not just ourselves. “I’d like to thank all the voters for the mandate they have given me, and thanks to all the volunteers who worked hard on my campaign.” The local MLA successfully widened the margin seen in 2009 when Barnett and Wyse were neck-and-neck during the election, which she won only after a recount and by less than one percentage point. Since then, Barnett’s reputation for a loud and clear voice in legislature has been 742 Sollows Cres., 100 Mile House www.100mileautoparts.com a i OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM 250-395-1141 2003 DODGE DURANGO Loaded 157,000 km 13040101 $ 5,595 2003 MAZDA PROTOGE LX 230,145 km 121108 $ 3,995 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY Rebuilt Transmission 120904 $ 5,495 FREE SCRAP CAR PICK-UP! CALL US ABOUT $ 2,495 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 120901 TRUCK & CAR SALES & SERVICE TRUCK & CAR SALES & SERVICE 100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts Ltd. Dlr#31037 FACILITY S 7166 “We service all makes & models!” WE DID IT Ken Alexander photo OPEN: MON. – SAT. 10AM-4PM ALL WEEKEND in Downtown Lone Butte, Hwy 24 250-395-1010 Cariboo Consignment & Crafts HERE FOR YOU ! Y o u r C a r i b o o R e a l E s t a t e C o n n e c t i o n ! 100 MILE REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED 96 Hwy 97 (Beside Tim Hortons) 100 Mile House, BC 250-395-3424 1-800-663-8426 Website: www.100milerealty.com JOE SHAVER Licensed and Bonded Gasfitter Ph: 250-395-5344 www.shavercomfortsolutions.com Unser Techniker Spricht Deutsch. Shaver Comfort Solutions, Ltd. DUCT CLEANING IS NOW AVAILABLE Improve your indoor air quality and the efficiency of your heating system by having your furnace ducts cleaned. We use a combination of brush and vacuum technology to loosen the debris and clear it out of the ducts. We also have a camera system for before and after inspections. See before and after video at our website: www.shavercomfortsolutions.com B.C. Liberal Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett was all smiles and gave the thumbs up during her victory speech at her campaign office in 100 Mile House on election night May 14. She won by a landslide margin of almost 2,700 votes, to hold her seat in the legislature with 6,952 votes, knocking off NDP candidate Charlie Wyse (4,253). Continued on 8

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Carole RooneyFree Press

Voters in the Cariboo-Chilcotin con-stituency made their choice clear in the May 14 provincial election, as B.C. Liberal MLA Donna Barnett held on to her seat with a clear victory.

Barnett took 56.44 per cent of the votes (6,952) over NDP candidate Charlie Wyse’s 34.53 per cent (4,253), trailed by Green Party of BC’s Dustin Price at 5.33 per cent (657) and Independent candidate Gary Young with 3.69 per cent (455).

With the B.C. Liberals winning the election for another majority government, Barnett says she is looking forward to a positive government where “no is not acceptable.”

“We, as a province, have tried to work together to move forward to create the jobs that are needed, and particularly in the Cariboo-Chilcotin.

“One of the most important parts of environment is people. We talk about child poverty – it’s not child poverty, it’s parent poverty, and the only way we’re going to get out of this is with jobs.” She adds it is also about taking care of our neighbours – not just ourselves.

“I’d like to thank all the voters for the mandate they have given me, and thanks to all the volunteers who worked hard on my campaign.”

The local MLA successfully widened the margin seen in 2009 when Barnett and Wyse were neck-and-neck during the election, which she won only after a recount and by less than one percentage point.

Since then, Barnett’s reputation for a loud and clear voice in legislature has been

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B.C. Liberal Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett was all smiles and gave the thumbs up during her victory speech at her campaign office in 100 Mile House on election night May 14. She won by a landslide margin of almost 2,700 votes, to hold her seat in the legislature with 6,952 votes, knocking off NDP candidate Charlie Wyse (4,253).

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At 11:45 a.m. on May 10, there was a lot of horn honking going on in the Central GM parking lot in 100 Mile House.

Folks strolled over to the windows to see what was going on just as a van from The Hills Health Ranch pulled up to the front door. Hills chef Ed Burney imme-diately started ringing a loud dinner bell, while Hills general manager of business development Len Doucette started carting big bins into the showroom.

After setting up a large table, Doucette announced this was The Hills first Flash Lunch and invited staff and everyone in the build-

ing to enjoy the lasagne, Caesar salad and garlic toast luncheon.

Doucette says The Hills wanted to come up with something that has never been done, and after a bit of brain-storming, they came up with the idea of having a Flash Lunch.

“We thought it would be a great, fun idea and it was a way for us to thank our community for their support and patronage.”

It also helps promote our business and the business we hold the event at, he explains.

“I am sure the staff and customers at Central GM went home and told their spouses and friends what hap-pened.”

Doucette says The Hills will be doing

Flash Lunches periodi-cally over the next few months.

They will pick a busi-ness and supply them and their customers lunch at no charge.

First, they will con-tact the business owner or manager and let them know the date and time, so they can be a bit prepared, he explains.

“We will ask the busi-ness manager not to tell anyone.”

Then the fun begins, he says

“We will start to post hints on our Facebook

page – www.facebook.com/HillsHealthSpa – hinting where we might be and at what time.”

On the day of the lunch, Doucette says they will announce the date and time on their Facebook page, but not the place.

That day, they will drive around town ringing the dinner bell and eventually pull into a business and supply lunch.

Folks are encour-aged to follow The Hills Facebook page to learn when the next Flash Lunch will occur.

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Staff members and clients at Central GM in 100 Mile House were invited to enjoy the inaugural Flash Lunch put on free of charge by The Hills Health Ranch on May 10. Len Doucette, Hills general manager business development, encourages folks to watch the Hills Facebook page for hints on when the next Flash Lunch will occur.

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The Fourth Annual Hans Saenger Memorial Shoot at the Forest Grove Rod and Gun Club’s Canim Lake Shooting Range on May 5 attracted 16 com-petitors, including two teenagers learning the sport.

Ted Swift took top honours and the perpet-ual trophy for first place in the trapshooting event. Club president Gerhard Loeffeler says a tie between Swift and himself, after each suc-cessfully hit targets in 46 out of 50 shots, ended in a “sudden-death shootout” to determine the winner.

Loeffeler adds his second place score was one shot behind, after he missed the next shot but Swift hit the clay pigeon.

He notes the compe-tition was a very close with most scores very close together.

“It was a very com-petent field of shooters who scored just one to two points apart from each other, so it was a very close shoot. Anybody could have won this one.”

While no other placings are formally recognized in the trap-shooting competition, the next scores ran at 44, 42, 41 and so on, Loeffeler explains.

About 40-45 people turned out to either watch or compete in the event, he adds.

“The weather was fantastic, so people were just enjoying watching the competition, and we had a barbecue going, so it was a nice day.”

The club has been going for more than 40 years, and Loeffeler says it recently improved the gun range by adding a 200-yard shooting range to its current 50-yard and 100-yard ranges.

All kinds of tar-get shooters might be interested in the range, Loeffeler says, adding he encourages anyone wishing more information on mem-berships to call him at 250-397-2826.

The next club activity

is its annual Father’s Day weekend fishing derby at Howard Lake hap-pening on June 15, he adds. There is no need to register and folks of any age are welcome to participate by just show-ing up on at 9 a.m. with their own boats, gear and fishing rods.

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Forest Grove Rod and Gun Club president Gerhard Loeffeler, left, passes the trophy to first place trapshooter Ted Swift at the Hans Saenger Memorial Shoot held May 5 at the club’s Canim Lake Shooting Range.

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The town will be rol-licking this Victoria Day weekend (May 18-21) when two popu-lar rodeos roll out the livestock for a barrel of fun.

Folks are in store for a wild ride at the Outriders Arena when the South Cariboo BCRA Rodeo comes to town May 19-20.

Some of the top amateur and semi-pro competitors in British Columbia will be rid-ing, roping and bucking to try to earn top prize money.

These key com-petitors featured will include Steve Hohmann of Quesnel, who will be aiming for top dollars in bull riding, bareback and bronc rid-ing.

Langley’s Charlie Atrill and South Cariboo team roper Ty Lytton are also surely hoping to bring home some money if all goes well for these cowboys.

Diamond D Bulls and C Plus Rodeo Stock are bringing some of their best animals for the rough stock competi-tions, which are also certain to put on an action-filled show for the crowds.

The rodeo action begins at noon both days, each of them kicked off in a grand entry by the Wild West Riders Drill Team.

Cowboy Church will once again take place in the grandstands on Sunday (May 19) at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Blair Bates of Cowboy Valley Church as the guest speaker this year.

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wild-and-wooly action at the 47th Annual Little Britches Rodeo on Saturday (May 18), which features young cowboys and cowgirls up to age 14.

100 Mile & District Outriders Club is host-ing the event, which will include steer riding, barrel racing and chute dogging, as well as two afternoon rounds of the crowd favourite, mut-ton bustin’, a greased pig contest with a $50 prize, and plenty of other rodeo action.

The cost to enter mut-ton bustin’ is $5 and it’s open to children under

the age of six who weigh less than 50 pounds (22 kilograms).

Gates open at 8 a.m. with junior riders get-ting underway at 9 a.m., and then the senior events follow the lunch break in the afternoon, for a full day of fun and entertainment.

There will be foot races across the arena for children and adults with great prizes for the winners, and a free tour behind the scenes to demonstrate bull and bucking horse raising and handling.

Admission to the Little Britches Rodeo is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and children six and under get in free.

Admission includes access to the Ranch and Country Show, which runs May 18-20 and features ranch, farm and forestry equip-ment as well as vendor booths offering every-thing from horse tack to jewelry.

The Outriders Arena is located on Airport Road behind the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.

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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 May 15, 2013 to May 23, 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 May 15, 2013 to May 23, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag.Manager of Development Services

rezoning amendment – 4656 canim-hendrix lake road7:00 pm, May 23, 2013 at Forest grove community hallThe Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3501, 1999 by rezoning the property described below:

Bylaw No. 4789Part of the South East 1/4 of District Lot 2947, Lillooet District, from Resource/Agricultural (RA 1) zone to Special Exception RR 1-3 zone (minimum lot size – 32 ha (RA 1);16 ha (RR 1-3)) (maximum density - 1 lot in each zone)

Purpose for Rezoning: To subdivide the property as delineated by Canim-Hendrix Lake Road.

The subject property is located at 4656 Canim-Hendrix Lake Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Elizabeth Allert and Mary Hildebrandt.

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Justin Calof, execu-tive director of the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium, is extending an invitation to all South Cariboo mountain bike enthu-siasts to attend the Fourth Annual Peel Out in Williams Lake on the May 18-20 week-end.

He says riders will be arriving from all of the British Columbia to take on the Fox Mountain Downhill.

With a new course for 2013, the competition is

wide open, he adds. “There are a lot of

riders from 100 Mile House area already reg-istered, but we would like to see more come up for the Peel Out.”

There are three dif-ferent events – the Fox Mountain Downhill, the Westside Super Downhill and the grand opening of the Snakes

and Ladders trail on May 20.

Calof says there is a live concert sched-uled for May 19, but only folks 19 years and older will be allowed to attend.

He adds there will be free shuttles to all events all weekend long.

Riders can register at www.ridethecaribo.ca.

Melody Watkins enjoyed her trips down the slip-and-slide so much she climbed back up the hill for numerous turns at the 100 Mile House Elementary School’s Spring Family Fair on May 11. The event raised approxi-mately $3,400 for school functions.

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“My door is always open.”Wyse says he congratulates

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recognize and acknowl-edge all the campaign workers [who] were involved in the election process for all the can-didates.”

He won’t confirm his future candidacy, but explains after about 40 years in politics, his rule is “never say no.”

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day ... and then we’ll look at how things are further down the road.”

Young says the “unfortunate” results fall to an old quote that “bad government is elected by those good people who do not vote.”

“I’m very, very disappointed because again in British Columbia politics we have proven beyond a

doubt that lies, smears, fear and corporate donations and favours have again given us this govern-ment.”

The thousands of voters in the riding who didn’t vote for him don’t want change, the Independent claims.

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Price says he was pleased he reached his goal to raise awareness

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“I will remain a Green party supporter; it’s where my beliefs are.”

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“I wish Donna [Barnett] luck, and I want to thank all the other candidates for making me feel wel-come.”

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Men and women over the age of 50 are at risk for osteoporosis, a disease marked by reduced bone strength leading to an increased risk of fractured or broken bones.

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Know fracture riskWomen and men over age 50

should be assessed for risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture to identify if they are at high risk. Osteoporosis occurs most com-monly in postmenopausal women; however, prevention of this condi-tion should begin in one’s twenties.

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Weight-bearing exerciseIf you are diagnosed with low

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Around the South CaribooSouth Cariboo Chamber of Commerce executive director Angela Cole, left, presented a $943.24 cheque to 100 Mile & District Women’s Centre Society’s Kathy Wolczuk, front, Leslie Read, Gina Myhill-Jones and Marg Mitchell. The funds were raised at the SCCC Business Excellence Awards event.

At the Hops & Vines U-Brew and Crooked Fence Foods one-year anniversary celebra-tion on May 10, Freybe sales rep Scott Oswald, at barbecue, served hamburgers to Martha Bergman and Lorne Crampton. Donations for the burgers went to the Mixed Up Mutts Society animal shelter.

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A group of people from the Canadian Mental Health Association and Cedar Crest Society for Community Living began at the 100 Mile Marsh to walk a circuit all around 100 Mile House with a big banner on May 6. The walk was intended to raise awareness for Youth Mental Health Week, which ran until May 12.

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Lake of the Trees Bible Camp (LOTT) board chair Lloyd Garner, left, and camp direc-tor Tom McIntosh received a $2,893 cheque from Williams Lake and District Credit Union-100 Mile Branch financial services representa-tive Debbie MacNeil and branch Manager Shawna Norton, right. The money will be put towards the log-style picnic shelter the LOTT board wants to build.

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Rose Gordon enjoyed her up-close-and-personal crooning by Elvis Presley (Adam Fitzpatrick) at the Louisiana Hayride and its The Legends of Country & Rockabilly live stage show on May 12 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. The show also featured the music of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and other greats. The event was enjoyed by close to 300 people of all ages.

Ethan Curll, left, and Malaki Baker jostled for control of the ball, while Ryleigh Walker was in hot pursuit during a U6 soccer game on May 4. It was the first game of the season for the U6 division, which is sponsored by A&W in 100 Mile House.

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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 May 15, 2013 to May 21, 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 May 15, 2013 to May 21, 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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Ocp Text amendment7:00 p.m., May 21, 2013 at lone butte community hallThe Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is proposing amendments to the Cariboo Regional District Interlakes Area Official Community Plan No. 3906, 2004 as amended by the Cariboo Regional District Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4781, 2012. The amendments propose to amend the boundaries of the Official Community Plan (OCP) and include Development Approval Information.

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Assigning OCP designations to land to be included into the OCP as follows: • Part NE ¼ of NE ¼, DL 4486, Lillooet Land District to Rural

Holding (RR) • Frac NE ¼ of Frac SE ¼, DL 4486, Lillooet Land District to

Rural Holding (RR) • Frac SE ¼ of Frac East ¼ except most southerly 5 chains, DL

4486, Lillooet Land District to Rural Holding (RR) • Part NW ¼ DL 4486, Lillooet Land District to Agricultural

(AG) • Part S ½ of SW ¼ of NW ¼, DL 4494, Lillooet Land District

to Rural Holding (RR) • Part SW ¼, Portion Frac, DL 4494, Lillooet Land District to

Resource (RE) • DL 4485, Lillooet Land District to Agricultural (AG) • DL 4495, Lillooet Land District to Agricultural (AG) • DL 4496, Lillooet Land District to Resource (RE) • DL 4507, Lillooet Land District to Resource (RE)

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is proposing amendments to the Cariboo Regional District Green Lake Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4641, 2010 as amended by Cariboo Regional Green Lake Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4780, 2012. The amendments propose to amend the boundaries of the Official Community Plan (OCP) as well as designations of site specific properties:

Re-designating Lot A, District Lot 3891 Lillooet Land District, Plan 27883) from Small Holding (SH) to R1 (Rural Residential).

Re-designating part of the NE ¼ of District Lot 3391 Lillooet Land District from Agricultural (AG) toAgricultural (AG), Tourist Commercial (TC) and Small Holding (SH).

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 May 15, 2013 to May 21, 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 May 15, 2013 to May 21, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

Rick Brundrige, MCIP, RPPManager of Planning Services

Re-designating Lots A, B and C, Plan KAP91205 and Lot 1, Plan KAP68478, all District Lot 3889, Lillooet Land District, from Rural Holding (RR) to Rural Residential (R 1).

www.cariboord.bc.cabuilding communities together

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Ocp amendment7:00 p.m., May 21, 2013 at lone butte community hall

public hearing

The Heart & Stroke Big Bike is now recruiting teams for the Big Bike Ride on June 10, 2013

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By taking a seat on the Big Bike, you can put your organization in the spotlight, have a blast riding the biggest bike in Canada, and change lives here in BC by supporting life-saving research on heart disease and stroke.

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Call For Free EstimateThe long weekend is

here, and for many of us, this means it’s time to get ready for summer.

Planning to do some spring cleaning?

Bringing your sum-mer gear out of storage?

Heading to the great outdoors to open the cabin?

It’s important to know that activities like these can result in contact with bats, the primary carrier of the rabies virus in British Columbia.

Rabies is a very seri-ous disease that affects the nervous system. If not treated in time, rabies is almost always fatal.

Last year, 39 people in the region were treated for potential exposure to rabies. Treatment, involving a two week long period of vaccinations, must be administered as soon as possible after exposure.

“Between four and eight per cent of the bats that are tested after coming into contact with people are found to have the rabies virus,” says Jennifer Jeyes, communicable disease specialist with Interior Health.

“Most bat-human encounters occur when bats get into houses or summer cabins, usually through open windows, doors, chimneys, or nar-row cracks. Attics are a favourite bat refuge. If you come into contact with live or dead bats, it is very important to avoid touching them.”

Jeyes advises all con-tact with bats should be taken seriously.

“Anyone who has come into contact with a bat should call the local public health unit or their doctor right away even if you can’t see bite marks or scratches. Bats have tiny sharp teeth and claws, so scratches or bites may not be visible but could still be there.

“People should not wait for symptoms to appear. Get checked out as soon as possible – early treatment is crucial

to prevent the disease from progressing.”

Prevention:• Do not touch live

or dead bats. Parents should tell their children not to play with or touch bats.

• Make your home or cabin “bat proof.” Keep doors and windows closed, make sure win-dow screens don’t have holes, and keep the attic area free of bats by keep-ing all vents properly screened and by closing off other openings.

• If you find a live bat in a room of your home, open the window and close interior doors until the bat leaves.

• Seek professional bat-control advice (from a pest control or wild-life specialist) if your home or workplace or is inhabited by bats.

• Avoid locations or activities where bats are likely to be found (caves).

• If you have a pet dog, cat or ferret, make sure they are vaccinated regularly against rabies. Pets that were born and raised in B.C. pose a very low risk of transmitting rabies to humans; how-ever, vaccinating your pets will protect them from rabies.

Bitten/scratched:• Thoroughly wash

the wounds with soap and water.

• Contact your local public health unit or family doctor immedi-ately.

• Call a wildlife or pest control compa-ny to capture the bat. If trying to capture the bat yourself, avoid contact by wear-ing leather gloves, a hat, long sleeves, and pants.

• Safely contain the bat in a secure covered con-tainer to prevent others from being exposed. Keep the bat in a safe location until Public Health can arrange to pick it up and test it for rabies.

For more informa-tion, check out www.healthlinkbc.ca/health files/hfile07.stm.

A few precautions can reduce the risk of rabies significantly

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORFor South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce

Office hours vary throughout the seasons. Standard office hours are 9:00-3:00 Monday to Friday, closed in the summer. Additional hours may be required from time to time.

Core competencies: effective, confident, results/task focused, open-minded, dependable, communicative, team player and must have the ability to multi-task.

Duties include and are not limited to: Collaborate with business members, board members, partners and stakeholders. Coordinate committees for development training, events, seminars and social networking.

For a detailed description of the position please see Angela at the Chamber or call 250-395-4017.

100 Mile District Hospital Palliative Care Society

PROGRAM DIRECTOR/MANAGER OF VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

Part-time PositionJob Summary: Reporting to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society Board of Directors, the Program Director/Manager of Volunteer Resources oversees all aspects of the work of the Society in the 100 Mile House area and manages volunteer resources for the Society.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have the background to manage a busy volunteer program, expe-rience in providing hospice and/or bereavement service, and ability to develop and manage a program budget.

Deadline for application: Friday, May 31, 2013

Cover letter and resumé may be submitted by mail to:100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society

Bag 399100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0

We are a leading Canadian forest products company with half a century reputation of exceptional product quality, customer service and innovation. We are operated by people who take pride in their work and are rewarded for their ability and entrepreneurship. The company today supplies markets worldwide with technologically advanced, engineered forest products used in residential construction and industrial applications. We operate in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

We currently have a vacancy for an exceptional individual at our EXCO Division. EXCO is a design and steel fabrication facility located in 100 Mile House, serving the forest and mining sector.

PURCHASER – 100 MILE HOUSE, B.C.Reporting to the Site Manager, the Purchaser is responsible for the purchase of all indirect materials, commodities, supplies, equipment and services for stores and non-stores inventories. The Purchaser has a role in purchasing activities for the operation in a proper and timely fashion in order to promote excellence as established in the Company Vision, Mission and Values.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing quote fi les for costing purposes • Selecting appropriate vendors based on price and availability • Sourcing, purchasing and issuing material to appropriate work

orders for project costing and month end closing • Inventory management • Interpret drawings to prepare material lists for quote and

purchase reasons, understanding material designations and uses

• Produce drawings through AutoCAD for material processing • Using AutoCAD to produce burn fi les for plate cutting table and

nest plate profi les to determine purchase quantities • Effectively communicating with customers, suppliers, design

department and fabrication shop.

The ideal candidate will have experience with AutoCAD software, Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as the ability to understand mechanical terms. You should have strong communication skills, and time management skills to be able to prioritize tasks and schedules so the shop can maintain production requirements. Attention to detail and accuracy is extremely important. Previous experience with Ivara and an excellent grasp of engineering and design principles would be considered an asset.

Please submit your resume, in confi dence, by Friday, May 24, 2013 to:

Ainsworth Engineered Canada LPAttention: Peter Smirfi tt

PO Box 790100 Mile House, BC

V0K 2E0

Email: [email protected] or Fax: 250-395-6275

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INTO CASH MONEY”

WE BUY : Scrap Metal - Steel – Copper – Brass AluminumStainless Steel - Batteries - etc.

CALL FOR ALL YOUR RECYCLING NEEDS

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Announcements

Information

WORD classifi ed ads can be emailed to us at:

classifi [email protected]

BUT remember to include:• your phone number (and

area code)• category you want your

ad in• number of weeks you

want the ad to run.• your credit card number,

name on card, expiry date, and verifi cation code

Ads received without the re-quired information will not be

published. There is a $5 charge if you require a tear sheet or need your credit

card receipt mailed back to you.

If you require further information, please

call the Free Press at (250) 395-2219

Employment

Business Opportunities

COMPLETE machine shop for sale: Lathe, milling machine, drilling press, all tools, cranes, jacks, etc. $39,000, OBO. Call 250-395-2734.

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.

LITTLE JIMMY’S ITALIAN ICE vending cart business for sale. Pls. call Peggie 250-395-8813.

Career Opportunities

QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. has a job opening for a: Vegetation Control Supervisor for the Cariboo Area. Responsibilities are planning and implementa-tion of all aspects of control projects; provide training and supervision to employees; fol-low all Health, Safety and En-vironment policies and proce-dures. The ideal candidate will have several years of experi-ence in the industry, have cur-rent safety certifi cations and Arborist Certifi cation would be an asset. Please email re-sumes including a current driv-er’s abstract to [email protected]

Haircare Professionals

HAIR Stylist wanted for busy well established salon in Inver-mere BC. Easy to build clien-tele during busy summer months. Excellent opportunity for a motivated stylist. [email protected]

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Construc-tion Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction (780)723-5051.

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.

Employment

Help WantedMR. T. CONTRACTING

Looking for construction labor-er, good with tools, framing, painting and log sanding. Must be physically fi t, team player, willing to travel. email offi [email protected]

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TYPESETTING & DESIGN person required. Must be re-liable, have good customer service skills, full time. Wage depending on qualifi cations. Call 250-395-2799.

Work WantedAVAILABLE to clean house, do yard work etc. References available. 250-706-9598.

Services

Counselling

TRAINED Counselor is available 24 hours a day to offer support, understanding, and help. Confi dential and free of charge.

Interior Crisis Line NetworkCall Toll Free

1-888-353-CARE (2273)www.heretohelp.bc.cawww.YouthinBC.comwww/mindcheck.ca

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 250-395-4646

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Mondays noon at #18 - 208 8th Street. Tuesdays, 8pm, 100 Mile United Church. Thursdays 7:30pm, 108 Com-munity Centre. 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

Recycling

Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

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1-800-514-9399

Carpentry/Woodwork

CARPENTER for HIRE: Foundations, framing, fi nishing and home maintenance. Call Keith 250-945-4497

FREELANCE JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER. 28 yrs experi-ence. Interior/exterior renova-tions and repairs. Reasonable rates. All work guaranteed. 250-616-8332

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

Excavating & Drainage

PETER’S MINI EXCAVATING, landscaping, site preparation. Bobcat excavator, skidsteer loader. 250-397-4188.

Home ImprovementsDO YOU WANT TO HEAT THINGS UP IN THE BED-ROOM? Start by topping up your attic insulation. Call Broadway Drywall Insulation now to arrange a free estimate 250-392-1177. Government grants are available in BC.

FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.59/sq ftEngineered - $1.99 sq ftHardwood - $2.79 sq ft

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1.877.835.6670

Recycling

Services

Painting & Decorating

CARIBOO PAINTING SER-VICES and repairs. Residen-tial and commercial. Fully in-sured. Chris 250-644-4033.

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay50 lb sq bales, barn stored no rain $3.50/bale. 250-397-276380LB square bales of alfalfa orchard grass Hillpoint Farms. 250-791-6652.Excellent quality 2012 cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. and evenings. Deliveries avail. (250)398-2805.SMALL squares and some small rounds. Delivery available. 250-397-2378

LivestockANGUS BULL long-yearling, gentle. Call at lunch or even-ings 250-395-5162.

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

Help Wanted Help WantedPets & Livestock

LivestockHorse & Tack Auction

Sunday May 26th, 11:30AM4071 McLean Rd., Quesnel

Please Consign EarlyPhone BC Auctions

(250)992-2459(250)983-1239

LiveStock & Misc. AuctionSat. May 25th, 11:30AM

4071 McLean Rd., QuesnelConsigned Wiener Pigs,

Stucco Wire, Steel Gates, Chicken Wire

Phone BC Auctions(250)992-2459(250)983-1239

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.

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

Your community. Your classifieds.

250.395.2219

fax 250.395.3939 email classi [email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSouth Cariboo Chamber of Commerce

Office hours vary throughout the seasons. Standard office hours are 9:00-3:00 Monday to Friday, closed in the summer. Additional hours may be required from time to time.

Core competencies: effective, confident, results/task focused, open-minded, dependable, communicative, team player and must have the ability to multi-task.

Duties include and are not limited to: Collaborate with business members, board members, partners and stake-holders. Coordinate committees for development training, events, seminars and social networking.

For a detailed description of the position please see Angela at the Chamber or call 250-395-6124. Please email resumé to: [email protected]

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Townhouses

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.

Offi ce/Retail

Now AvailableFOR RENT

in the South Cariboo

Business Centre

• Several small offi ce spaces 156 sq. ft. to

600 sq. ft.

(some are furnished, one with private washroom)

ALSO• Larger offi ce space 2,835 sq. ft. ideal for

clinic, etc. (2 washrooms, kitchen)

ALSO• Restaurant for rent.

(could be used for other purposes) 800 sq. ft.

ALL AT REASONABLE RENT

Please contact Konrad Schmid-Meil

[email protected]

High-traffi c professional centre will bring business to you!

KAYAK: Brand new 10’ rec-reational kayak. 2 high quality paddles, life jacket, paddle leash, rescue pump. $800. 250-395-1199.

Boats

Pets & Livestock

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

Farm EquipmentMANURE SPREADER: MF 160 PPO type, 54” by 12’ bed. New condition. $3200. 250-593-2384.

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

Firewood/FuelFIREWOOD all split & cut from 12” to 48”. $140 per cord. Free delivery. Chris, 250-706-3043. Stacking Avail.HEAT your entire home, do-mestic water and more with the Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Cen-tral Boiler. Dual fuel ready models available. Call Today. Cameo Plumbing & Heating (250)395-3535.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL

44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB

www.rtccontainer.com

Hobbies & CraftsNOW OPEN On the Lake Arti-san Gallery New shop on La-cLaHache Local Artists and Crafters. A good variety of handmade items & fi ne art, paintings, prints and art cards Ad - 3622 Gunn Rd. LacLaH-ache BC. E-mail:[email protected]/Ph. 250-396-4584

Misc. for Sale

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?RENFREW wood cookstove (6 lid) circa 1900, good condition $1000. Four door oak ice box, converted to electric circa 1800-1900 $1000. Call after 4pm 250-593-4171.

Misc. Wanted

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER

Get the best price for your SILVER COINS • Sat. 9am-1pm 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House

250-395-3034True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accu- mulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

ToolsROUTER: 3612 with 15 car-bide bits. 6” Dado headset. $300,obo. 250-395-2944.

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner2 BDRM mobile #4 Park Dr. Estates, $49,900. Call 250-395-3268.

MOBILE in 103 Trailer Park: 3 bdrm, $7,500. 250-395-9013

NEED TO SELL due to health reasons: 1600 sq. ft. home plus full basement on 10 acres overlooking 103 Lake. Serious enquiries: 250-395-4602.

Lots.59 ACRE, level building lot in Forest Grove. Municipal water, new septic system, ready for your mobile or house. $38,500. 250-397-4188.

Real Estate

Mobile Homes & Parks

NICE, CLEAN 2-3 bdrms, 1160 sq. ft. F/S. #29 in 103 Mile Trailer Park. Asking $42,000. 250-395-4602.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentBC 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.

CARIBOO GARDENSClean, large, bright

1&2 bedroomsSeniors Welcome

For reliable service call Drew

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

PARKVIEW APTS: 1 BDRM apt for rent renovated, down-town 100 Mile. $550/mo, 2 bdrm $650, bachelor $450. In-cludes heat. (250)395-3660 or (250)706-9144

Commercial/Industrial

1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rose-wood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-530-4224.4-BAY garage & retail space for rent or lease, on Exeter Road in 100 Mile House. Approx 5000 sq.ft. $2000 per month. Avail. now. 250-396-7334

HEATED Bay/shop for rent. w 12ft O/H door, approx 750 sq ft. Suitable for light mfg, stor-age, auto work etc (250) 808-7722

Duplex / 4 Plex2 & 1 BDRM, in 100 Mile. Call 250-397-2041 for details.2 BDRM suite in 4-plex. In 100 Mile. 243 Blackstock. DD, refs. req. 250-395-2744 or 1-250-267-1702.3 BDRM duplex, Gateway area, W/D hook-ups, $600/mo. Avail. now. 250-395-1098, 250-395-4913.CLEAN 2 bdrm, 1 bath unit avail. June 1 or 15. Walking distance from 100 Mile. In-cludes laundry. $600/mth plus utilities. 250-395-2439.

Rentals

Duplex / 4 PlexSPACIOUS downtown 100 Mile apt. Fully renovated. 3 bdrms. Ref. req. No dogs. $650/mon. 250-456-7314.

Mobile Homes & Pads

2 BDRM mobile home in 103 Mile MHP. Washer & dryer. Sm. pets neg. New water system. $600/mon. 250-395-3178.

Rentals

Homes for Rent100 Mile: 3 bdrm, 14’ wide mobile, Scott Rd. 4 appl. incl. Gas & wood heat. $700/mon. & DD. 250-397-2083.

103 avail. June 1. NS, NP, ref-erences, prefer long term rent, single or working couple. $750. 250-791-6502.

2 BDRM trailer w/addition on 3/4 acre. Beautiful Horse Lake view. Older model. $600/mon. Avail. now. Refs req. NP. 250-395-3030. 250-395-6546.

3 BDRM duplex in 100 Mile on quiet street, backs on to Crown Land. $750/mon. plus DD & Ref. 250-397-2182.

3 BDRM house. NS. NP. In 100 Mile House. Renovated. $1000/mon. includes utilities. 250-395-1311. Avail. June 1st.

4 BDRM, 2 bath house on Ea-gle Creek Rd. N/P. Appl. incl. Ref. Req.. Avail. May 15. $700/mon. Call 250-397-2935.

URGENT: Need to rent a home for a family of 5. We are relocating to 100 Mile House for work, and we are seeking a minimum 4 bed / 2 bath. We are employed, responsible and quiet. We need the rental ASAP. Please call 250-317-6950 or 250-317-6951.

Shared Accommodation

BASEMENT room, private bath, ideal for shift worker. NS, NP. 250-395-8488.

ROOMMATE to share house, NS, NP. 250-395-8488.

Suites, Upper3 BDRM, newly renovated, 5 appliances. NS, NP, refs req. $800/mth plus utilities. In 100 Mile. Avail. June 1st. 250-604-5433.

ONE bdrm suite, $550/mon pays rent & utilities. Ph. 250-395-2926.

Transportation

Auto FinancingDreamTeam Auto Financing

“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK - Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic1985 Classic Chevrolet Ca-price station wagon. Runs good, $500. 250-395-3873.

Transportation

Recreational/Sale

2000 Majestic 30’ Motor Home

76K kms, Ford 6.8 L V 10 (gas), all the

comforts of home for fi shing & hunting.

2002 Campion Allante S505 bowrider, Yamaha 75 TRCA outboard, EZ-Loader

15-16 trailer, very clean, gently used boat,

lots of extras. Selling as a package, $33,000 for both o.b.o.

(250)392-0906 cell(250)398-5196 home

2007 33ft. Prowler trailer, 2 slides, king size bed, front kitchen,immaculate. Asking $22,900. 250-456-7773.

Scrap Car Removal

FREE SCRAP CARPICK UP*

250-395-1141Toll Free: 1-877-395-1133

[email protected]

100 MileNew & Used

Auto Parts Ltd.

“The OnlyMinistry of Environment

Approved Scrap Car Recycler.”

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Trucks & Vans2007 DODGE 1500 pick up, 5.7 lt. Hemi., auto, spray-in box liner, towing pkg. Low mileage, asking $16,000 obo. Days 250-395-3315, eves., 778-482-0042.

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GREEN LAKE: Watch Lake/North Green Lake VFD Auxiliary Bake & Garage Sale Sat. May 18 from 8:30-1 at Sonny Johnson Memorial Fire Hall. 5771 N. Green Lake Road.

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The 108 Ladies Golf Club attracted 26 play-ers, including two for the new Novice Flight, on May 7.

Club vice-captain Maureen Pinkney says the weather was won-derful and it was great to see the new people in the Novice Flight.

“Everyone is welcome and players are encour-aged to call the pro shop at 250-791-5211 for tee times.”

First flightCathy Waite won the

honours in low gross and Janet Roux was sec-ond.

Char Wahnschaff capture the low net, followed by Shelley Larson.

Waite, Roux and Judy Scarrow tied for putt counts.

Second flightGloria Corno took first

place in low gross with Sharon Classen second.

Eileen King won the low net, followed by Lorraine McCaffrey,

who also won the putt count.

Third flightCorrine French cap-

tured the low gross and Marion Lines was second.

Bonnie McColl won the low net, with Sharlene Anderson sec-ond.

McColl and Lines tied in the putt count.

Novice flightLorraine Scott won

the hidden hole.Angela Batalha won

the putt count.

Longest puttsShirley Boyson won on

hole No. 11; Anderson sank her long putt on hole No. 13; and Classen dropped her long bomb on hole No. 15.

108 Ladies Golf Club welcomes

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100 Mile House teenager Daven Mapson impressed the audience when he played Toccata in D Minor, by J.S. Bach, on the mighty elec-tronic organ in Martin Exeter Hall. He performed during the Eclectica Community Choir’s benefit concert, River Songs, on May 11.

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K a m l o o p s -Thompson-Car iboo MP Cathy McLeod vis-ited 100 Mile House recently and addressed a group of local busi-nesspersons.

At a luncheon at El Caballo Restaurant, McLeod spoke to about 37 Rotary Club of 100 Mile House members and invitees who heard about some differenc-es between the 2012 and 2013 federal budgets.

McLeod said the Conservative govern-ment’s plan to get back to a balanced bud-get by 2015 will be accomplished through reductions in govern-ment, but there will be no cuts to federal Old Age Security or trans-fers to provinces for health and education.

She gave the examples of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which, due to today’s electronic filing of tax returns, has a reduced need for such a “very significant num-ber of people” for data entry.

Reducing red tape while maintaining responsible resource development was another topic she touched upon.

“I think people have tried to portray it as we’re walking away from our environmen-tal responsibilities, and I disagree wholeheart-edly.”

It has more to do with reducing bureaucracy, McLeod explained.

Currently, there are both provincial and federal govern-ment processes for any mines going forward for approval, she noted.

“The timelines on that we improved a few years ago, when we said ‘OK they are harmo-nized’, but they never truly were harmonized. So, what we’ve said is ‘where it is appropriate, we need to have one environmental assess-

ment process, with a specific timeframe.’

“So, if you are some-one who has invested millions and millions of dollars and you are looking at a mine, that you know that ... it’s not going to be one govern-ment making a decision and the other gov-

ernment not making a deci-sion, and one asking for this, and the other asking for the same thing.”

M c L e o d noted it takes time to draft regulations to

control this process, but said she believes gov-ernment is “moving in the right direction,” as developing resources responsibly is “going to be absolutely criti-cal” for the future of the local community and the country.

The MP added reduc-ing red tape follows through in a “series of measures” to make

things easier for small businesses, including modified processes at the CRA, Agriculture Canada, Health Canada and others.

“Every single depart-ment in government has recommendations [under a mandate] to start taking things for-ward.”

Skills training is addressed in the Canada Jobs Plan, which provides support in those areas where jobs are important, she explained, to be filled by the Canadians who need them.

“We have work-

ers without jobs and jobs without workers; we have mismatched [skills] training.”

Funding for infra-structure across the country has flowed to municipalities from the federal-provincial Gas Tax agreements since 2005, but McLeod said more is still needed.

“I know for any-one who has travelled to Montreal lately, it is quite frightening to see the rebar on those bridges, the erosion of the roads, the very difficult situation on infrastructure; and it is across the country.”

This year, infrastruc-ture money will be

indexed, she explained, and gives municipalities more flexibility on how they use it.

McLeod added MPs no longer have “gold-plated pensions,” as they now contribute several thousand dollars more annually to the parlia-mentary pension plan, as well as waiting longer to collect the retirement benefits.

She noted the recent change was led by exam-ple by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who significantly cut his own pension plan (beyond what he gets as an MP), both for himself and for future leaders of Canada.

McLeod updates Rotary ClubFederal budget impacts on business discussed

Cathy MCLeod

We have workers without jobs and jobs without workers; we have mismatched [skills] training. “

– Cathy McLeod

Congratulations toAL BLANNIN

2012 President’s AwArd winner

Presentation to be madeThursday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. in

100 Mile District Council Chambers

The Watch Lake/Green Lake26th Annual Fishing Derby

June 1st & 2nd$500 cash for the biggest fish over all$200 cash for the second biggestTons of prizes with lots of random entry draws

$5.00 Pancake breakfast to start out each day

Live entertainment on site (weather permitting)Refreshment Garden & Concession on siteFish either Watch Lake or Green Lake

Pig Roast Dinner &Entertainment Saturday night

Derby entries $10 ($7.50 for kids under 16)available at : Watch Lake Lodge,

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For details call 250-456-7741or see www.CaribooVacations.com

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In Canada, one in three families cannot afford to enrol their chil-dren in organized sport or recreation activities because of financial barriers (Vision Critical 2011).

Six years ago, Marlee Stein wanted to learn to skate, but she didn’t think it would be possible coming from a family of four children and facing the struggles of a parent battling illness.

Through a family support service in her community, Marlee and her family were intro-duced to Canadian Tire Jumpstart.

The Jumpstart program supported Marlee’s skating les-sons and Skate Canada membership through financial assistance.

A year after lacing up her skates for the first time, Marlee decided to turn her desire to skate into a goal – to one day join the Canadian Olympic Figure Skating team. Through Jumpstart, Marlee is able to continue her skating lessons and is working to achieve this dream.

“Jumpstart helped me get the lessons I needed

to enter some very chal-lenging provincial and national figure skat-ing competitions in Canada,” says Marlee.

“With all the lessons I have taken, I hope it opens up opportunities to eventually become a part of the Canadian Olympic team.”

Says Johnny Misley, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities president: “The benefits of kids participating in sports affects their entire lives.

“Jumpstart is dedicat-ed to removing barriers, so financially disad-vantaged children can simply participate, and ultimately pursue their dreams.”

Youth who are able to participate in organized sport and recreation, outside school hours, gain many short- and long-term benefits, including increased self-esteem, greater self-confidence, leadership skills and better grades.

Despite the finan-cial hardships many Canadian families face, there is a way to get youth into the game, no matter what barrier.

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