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B.C. won’t support inquiryRefusal leaves Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women policy a non-starter

carole RooneyFree Press

Local First Nations women and other women’s safety advocates are disappointed and offended the B.C. Liberal government won’t support a National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong divulged the decision in her com-ments at a recent National Aboriginal Women’s Summit. This prompted the BC Native Women’s Association to send a protest letter to Premier Christy Clark.

It explains support for an inde-pendent Canada-wide inquiry has been pledged by many provinces and provincial, national and inter-national organizations – on a list

that spans almost three pages – but British Columbia’s support was nec-essary for it to move forward.

Canim Lake Band (CLB) health director Sheila Dick says she doesn’t know who is pulling the ministry’s strings, but at face value, it seems Chong is “victimizing her own gender.”

“A national inquiry, if sup-ported, is a ‘foot in the door’ to establishing some policy around the protection and safety of [all] women.

“Where do we stand as a gender? Are we not just as important as the rest of the women in Canada?”

While Dick’s position for the CLB is in a health capacity, she has a history of working extensively with the problem and negative effects

of missing and murdered women in First Nation communities. She explains these unsolved crimes often significantly affect the health and well-being of the victims’ families.

Gail Edinger, who is the region-al co-ordinator for the Community Co-ordination for Women’s Safety (CCWS) Program, works with the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia (EVABC), and a South Cariboo resident.

She suspects the prov-ince’s Missing Women

Commission of Inquiry, headed up by commissioner Wally Oppal to look at victims from Vancouver’s East Side, is at the root of its lack of support for a national inquiry.

“I would be speculating, but I’m

assuming the government feels they have spent their dollars on the [pro-vincial inquiry].

“[But] I think Oppal’s inquiry was obsessively inadequate, and there should be a federal inquiry.”

Dick adds the greatest num-ber of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada is from B.C., and many of those are not from Vancouver, but from the Interior – such as those on the Highway of Tears list.

In its failure to endorse the inqui-ry, government is “victimizing” all women across the province, she says.

“To me, it’s not only an attack on Aboriginal women, but on rural women. Just because we don’t live in a larger area doesn’t mean we don’t

Sheila Dick

Chase Mills, left, had the good fortune to be selected as the person to ride alongside Santa Claus in his sleigh during the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Santa Parade on Nov. 23. The parade featured 32 entries and the Meridian RV float was deemed “Most Festive” by the chamber judges.

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Carole RooneyFree Press

It was a packed house when about 150 people turned out for the presenta-tion FISH LAKE: The Other Side of the Story at the 100 Mile United Church on Nov. 26.

Local Friends of Fish Lake organizer Patricia Spencer briefly held off the start of the meeting, while scores of extra chairs were brought into the sanctuary to seat more people. It was standing room only for the rest.

After Spencer’s initial greeting, the Canim Lake Band provided an official welcome by Andrea Boyce and opening prayers by George Pete, followed by an opening ceremony of drum-mers and singing.

Fish Lake Alliance mem-ber Lorne Sherlock and Council of Canadians rep-resentative John Dressler addressed the crowd with their organizations’ back-ground and why they oppose Taseko Mines Ltd.’s proposed New Prosperity Mine.

Then special guest speakers Xeni Gwet’in Chief Marilyn Baptiste and Tsilhqot’in National Government mining, oil and gas manager J.P. Laplante provided more details in the main presentation.

Baptiste said the current proposed project, described by Taseko as “saving” Fish Lake (Teztan Biny), will destroy Little Fish Lake, Upper and Lower Fish Creek.

“Surrounding a self-con-tained, wild rainbow trout

system by a massive gold-and-copper open pit mine will never save Fish lake. That we need to be clear about.

“It destroys 80 per cent of the spawning grounds for the wild rainbow trout.”

She explained the Tsilhqot’in now have prov-en, legal rights for the area, yet fighting against the mine “over and over” since 2010 comes at a cost to the area First Nations by taking its leaders away from serving the community.

“That’s a part of the bigger story, the bigger picture and the reality that we face.”

Laplante gave a PowerPoint presentation, and demon-strated how the proposed mine is closely situated to Lower Taseko Lake, a head-waters to the Fraser River and its salmon runs.

“This mine very much represents a threat to that salmon stock that everyone all the way down the river relies on. Not withstanding, the 85,000 rainbow trout that live in Teztan Biny, and Little Fish Lake as well.”

He explained why Taseko’s initial application was denied by the federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel for its significant negative

impacts to the environment and First Nations rights, and how the new proposal hasn’t changed this.

The panel had cited con-cerns, including grizzly bear habitat and the Aboriginal rights of navigation.

Aside from cutting off Fish Lake from other navigable waters, Laplante explained no one would want to recre-ate there.

The tailings pond and huge piles of excavated rock would tower above the lake, he noted, likely blocking the scenic vista of mountains south of Taseko Lake.

“Would the Tsilhqot’in,

or anyone for that matter, want to go canoeing on a lake in the middle of one of Canada’s largest open pit mines?”

Laplante pointed out there are large wetlands surround-ing the Fish Lake area.

“No matter what they do, there would be contamina-tion on the ground water.”

The tailings seepage would also contaminate Wasp Lake and Beece Creek, direct tributaries to Lower Taseko Lake salmon habitat, he added, as well as to Big Onion Lake.

The flip side of Fish Lake plan

Impaired driving down, 104 lives saved

Opponents pose objections to New Prosperity Mine

Two years after the B.C. Liberal government introduced Canada’s toughest provincial impaired driving law, an estimated 104 lives have been saved and impaired driving has dropped signifi-cantly.

Justice Minister and Attorney General Shirley Bond recently announced preliminary road-crash fatality data for the two years ending Sept. 30, 2012, and the results of a recent driver impair-ment survey.

Since the September 2010 launch of the immedi-ate roadside prohibition (IRP) program in British Columbia, the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths has decreased to an average of 62 a year. This represents a 46 per cent decrease from the average of 114 in each of the previous five years.

Those who read the weekly police report in

the 100 Mile House Free Press would likely agree the local RCMP detachment has been diligently removing impaired motorists from the highways and byways in and around the community.

100 Mile House RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Coldwell notes that over the years, the RCMP has rec-ognized impaired driving has had a significant impact on injuries and deaths on the highway.

“As a result of that, we needed to focus a little more on A – getting people educated to the dan-gers of it and B – to have them not drink and drive.”

He adds a lot of initiatives were undertaken, including the change in the provincial legislation, which allowed the RCMP to use the legislation to get people off the road immediately – the IRP.

Noting they have had this ability for the last

couple of years, Coldwell explains it had a bit of a sabbatical when a case was successfully appealed in court because ICBC didn’t have an IRP review process. Therefore, it was ruled unconstitutional.

He notes the province rejigged the legislation and ICBC added a level of review, so the RCMP have been enforcing the law again.

Meanwhile, the local commanding officer explains the detachment has an annual perfor-mance plan.

“We look at all of our priorities at the beginning of every year and determine what we’re going to spend extra time on. It’s been in our plans for the last three years, since I’ve been here, for education and enforcement in terms of making impaired driving a priority.”

Canadian Heritage has announced chan-ges to its Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program for 2013. Local governments are now among the eligible applicants to the Legacy Fund program with up to $500,000 available for capital projects that celebrate a commun-ity legacy.For more informa-tion, or to review changes to guidelines and applications, visit the website at www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1267799042836.

School District #27 has announced the appointment of Jerome Beauchamp as director of instruc-tion, educational services.The newly-created position will include overseeing portfolios of student achieve-ment, First Nations education and student support services.Beauchamp has been with the district since 1981, and has been its district principal since 2007.

The Tire Stewardship BC Community Demonstration Grant Program deadline for non-profit groups is Dec 31. Recycled rubber products can be used for surfacing playgrounds, sports fields, running tracks and arena flooring. Eligible projects must use British Columbia recycled tire products for a site that is fully accessible to the pub-lic and wheelchairs. Full criteria and appli-cation forms for the matching grants up to $30,000 is at www.tirestewardshipbc.ca/grant.php.

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Tsilhqot’in National Government mining, oil and gas manager J.P. Laplante gave the main presentation to the 150 or so people who filled the 100 Mile United Church to overflowing Nov. 26. They showed up to hear more about FISH LAKE: The Other Side of the Story.

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Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says it’s business as usual after her recent acclamation as a BC Liberal Party candidate for the May 2013 pro-vincial elections.

Pleased to be nomi-nated, but just carrying on with her daily tasks in “working hard for constituents” is the way she describes her outlook after being acclaimed at a ceremo-ny in Williams Lake, Nov. 21.

“I thank everybody who has supported me in the past, and I look forward to work-ing for everyone as hard as always. My door is always open, and it will always be open to everyone.”

Barnett was first elected in 2009, and since then has served on select standing c o m m i t t e e s on Aboriginal affairs, on health, and on parliamentary reform, ethical conduct, stand-ing orders and private bills.

A p p o i n t e d p a r l i a m e n -tary secretary for Rural Communities and Development in September 2011, she has travelled the prov-ince extensively since then working on rural issues and needs.

The economy will be a “very important” issue in this election, Barnett says, adding the B.C. Liberals do a “much better job” at growing the province’s jobs and

resource industries.The NDP left a lega-

cy of hefty regulations that the B.C. Liberals

have since cut out, Barnett explains, and don’t support big business, but rather it would “tax them until they are gone.”

“We must have big busi-ness; we must

have mills; we must have mines. Those big businesses then gener-ate the small businesses, and then we have an economy.”

In the Cariboo-Chilcotin, the main opportunities exist in its forestry, mining, tourism and agriculture industries, she notes.

If approved, New Prosperity Mine will bring a “huge benefit to the whole region,” but if it isn’t, Barnett explains job diversification will be a front and foremost election issue.

“A healthy com-munity is one that is working.”

The MLA is proud of her outspokenness in Legislature, a habit she is known for across gov-ernment.

Barnett notes no one ran against her for the candidacy, but had party gone another way, she would have found another method of serving the people.

“I would have kept myself busy helping the community in some way, with other organi-zations. I enjoy working with people.”

A former mayor of

100 Mile House for 16 years, during that time she chaired the C a r i b o o - C h i l c o t i n Beetle Action Coalition and co-chaired the Council of Resource Community Mayors, and sat on numerous other committees.

She was a mem-ber of the federal government’s Minister of Natural Resources Committee and a mem-ber of the Premier’s Climate Action Team.

More on her political and community experi-ence is online at www.leg.bc.ca/mla/39thParl/barnettd.htm.

Donna Barnett acclaimed as candidateMLA predicts jobs, economy and resources as election issues

Donna Barnett

Many hunters, ranch-ers, target shooters and collectors across Canada are welcoming the federal government’s obliteration of long-gun registry records, in accordance with Parliament’s Bill C-19.

Exeter Sporting Goods owner Jude Dion

said it’s a good move, as he believes the registry was an “ineffective use” of manpower and tax-payer’s dollars.

The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) had strongly protested the former federal long-gun

Long-gun registry records destroyed

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The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations recently released the province’s draft grey wolf management plan, and it is accepting public comment on it until Dec. 5.

It indicates wolves are not con-sidered an “at-risk” species, and populations are likely stable or increasing across the province.

Wolf populations in the Cariboo, Skeena, Omineca and Peace regions appear to be hold-ing steady, according to the draft plan. However, they appear to be increasing in the Thompson, Kootenay and Okanagan regions.

The current estimate for the total wolf population in the prov-ince is cited at around 8,500, compared to an earlier estimate more than a decade ago of 8,100 (in 1991).

South Cariboo Trappers Association co-president Paul Blackwell says the current figure is likely under estimated.

“South Cariboo trappers have noticed a significant increase in wolf population this year, and are

working to help the cattlemen deal with their significant losses this past summer.”

Blackwell explains reports have come in to him and his group substantiating increases in other areas.

“I’m getting calls from trappers in the Okanagan who say there are wolves now [in places] where there haven’t been wolves for 30 years.”

The draft plan proposes a

balanced approach to wolf man-agement in British Columbia to support a self-sustaining popula-tion, so wolves can fulfil their ecological role, while meeting the cultural, recreational and economic needs of society.

Released by the ministry on Nov. 14, the report is open to public comment until Dec. 5 at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/public-consultation/grey-wolf/, after which it will be finalized.

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Exploration is under-way at two potential mine sites in the prov-ince, but the workers aren’t from this prov-ince, or this country.

Cariboo-Chilcotin NDP candidate Charlie Wyse is expressing con-cern that 200 temporary foreign workers have been hired to accom-plish the exploration effort.

Wyse says the revela-tion that workers are being brought in from Asia to fill mining jobs in Tumbler Ridge shows the lack of trained workers is costing resi-dents more good jobs.

This demonstrates the B.C. Liberals’ fail-ure to provide adequate skills training for British Columbians, he explains.

“The recent news that temporary for-eign workers are being used to fill B.C. min-

ing jobs while there are so many unemployed British Columbians is troubling. It’s time for us to get serious about support-ing workers with the train-ing they need to fill these posi-tions.”

The NDP c a n d i d a t e says he met recently with Cariboo miners who, he explains, are anxious about the impact of this development on their own jobs.

The welfare and rights of the temporary work-ers were also raised as a concern, he adds.

“These workers and their families are wor-ried about their future, and they deserve better.

“Adrian Dix and the NDP are putting for-ward practical ideas to increase skills train-ing and ensure that B.C.’s natural resources are used to provide

good jobs for British Columbians.”

B.C. Liberal Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna

Barnett says it’s important to understand these jobs are temporary, so it doesn’t make sense to spend tax dollars training local workers for something that

might not pan out.“It would not be

prudent to invest in educating people in a lengthy training pro-gram, and then possibly never have a job pros-pect.

“If these mines received approval in assessments, then British Columbians will be the first in line for the full-time posi-tions.”

She points to a very small number of coal

mines in operation in the province, and a resulting lack of indus-try expertise that leaves a need for foreign skilled workers to fill these temporary jobs.

“How many coal mines are even explored in [B.C.]?”

If any unfair practices occur, the miners are protected according to provincial labour laws and WorkSafe BC stan-dards just as everyone else is, she adds.

“B.C. has juris-dic t ion over non-payment of wages and the Employment Standards Branch investigates those com-plaints.”

Barnett explains the foreign workers also have access to Chinese government representa-tives and the consulate for assistance.

If developed, she notes the mines will

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registry, and is applaud-ing Public Safety Minister Vic Toews’ Nov. 1 announcement that, with the exception of Quebec, all records from the long-gun reg-istry for non-restricted rifles and shot guns have now been destroyed.

“As one of the groups that opposed the long-gun registry since its inception, this is obvi-ously great news for us,” said BCWF president Bill Bosch.

When Parliament voted to abolish the registry on Feb. 15, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy

McLeod said it was “great news” to see the end of the “wasteful, ineffective” registry, and that she believes most rural constituents agree with that sentiment.

“It’s been very, very important to the com-munities in the Cariboo. It’s been a commitment of our government for many, many years and certainly I know peo-ple were very anxious for this to happen and move forward.”

She added people in rural communities protecting family and livestock from preda-tors, long guns are “an important tool” to keep their livestock safe.

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Arlene JongbloetsFree Press

Supporting local charities couldn’t be eas-ier this holiday season with the Spirit of Christmas initiative spon-sored by the 100 Mile House Free Press and its advertisers.

Each partici-pating business will have a draw box and a list of eligible charities on site until Dec. 21.

Customers can vote for their charity of choice and the char-ity, which receives the most votes, will get 10 per cent of the advertis-ing dollars spent on the promotion by the par-ticipating businesses.

Each week, there will be a draw made from all of the entries and the person who cast that vote will receive $100 in Chamber Bucks.

At the end of the promotion, a grand prize draw for $500 worth of Chamber Bucks will be made from all of the entries. No purchase is necessary to participate.

100 Mile House Free Press advertising con-sultant Martina Dopf says she is really count-ing on people to visit the businesses and cast their vote.

“Local businesses donate so much to local charities and they are so generous. Most of us

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deserve the same protection and the same interest of the government.

“They’re saying: ‘let us ignore the humanness of the mothers and sisters and daughters because they are not as important as other people’.”

It’s an ongoing legacy in govern-ment that has been happening for 200 years, Dick explains, beginning in colonial times.

In the letter to Premier Clark, BCNWA president Barbara Morin says the number on the most current list of missing and murdered aboriginal women (582) is out-dated, and it’s increasing substantially.

Morin’s letter notes a public inde-pendent inquiry would provide some

desperately-needed answers and solu-tions, and foster an understanding of how to prevent further violence and loss of life.

Copies of Morin’s open letter, which points out an inquiry is a crucial step in implementing a later National Action Plan, were sent to various other authorities, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Dick notes Aboriginal girls and women are often fearful of police and the justice system, which they believe further compromises their safety and protection.

“Until we begin the healing of our women, we are going to continue to struggle with our wellness in our communities.”

Women need protectionFrom A1


The 100 Mile House Free Press is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body

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Many of us are looking at our Christmas shopping lists, as we try to decide what we’re going to give loved ones on that

special day.Once we have the list written out, we usually go

over it to make sure we’ve covered everyone and have an idea of what we’re going to get him or her.

In that way, we’re just like the jolly old elf – we’re making a list and checking it twice. Unlike Santa, however, we don’t have elves to make everything on our lists. Certainly, some of us are capable of crafting gifts, but the vast majority of us are either strapped for time or short on talent. We are left with the choice of going shopping. There is another vitally important choice we make: Where do we make our purchases?

We urge everyone to think long and hard before they make that decision.

We encourage everyone to shop locally as much as possible.

In these difficult times, we believe area residents should be supporting the merchants who are keeping their doors open, so we can have goods and services year round - so we don’t have to travel long distances to get things we really need.

We need to consider how much support the local business owners give to this community – not only within the district boundaries but also throughout the South Cariboo. These folks are the ones who support every team that comes through their doors with request for sponsorship – most of them are youth teams, but not exclusively.

And when they’re not coaching or helping out on an executive board, these local businesspersons are donating prizes for raffles, draws or other types of fundraisers.

These people also sit as volunteers on various community boards or one of the service groups that help make the quality of life better for all of us who live in 100 Mile House and surrounding communi-ties.

So, do they deserve our support?Absolutely.For many merchants, the yuletide holiday

shopping season is a make-it or break-it proposi-tion.

We encourage everyone to support those who support us every day of the year during this Christ-mas shopping season.

It would be a good way to quietly thank our merchants who quietly support our loved ones in so many ways.

Let’s help those who help us daily

I have recently received a number of communications regarding Canada’s Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) with China, and I know this agreement is currently the subject of much discussion.

I would like to provide the perspective of the federal government on this agreement.

A FIPA is a bilateral agreement aimed at protecting and promoting investment. Under these agreements, Canadian investors in foreign countries can look to a comprehensive set of obligations with recourse to international arbitration for their enforcement.

Canada signed its first FIPA over 20 years ago. Since coming to office, our government has concluded or brought into force FIPAs with 14 countries, and are actively negotiating with 12 others. The Canada-China FIPA is very similar to these other FIPAs.

A core piece of the Canada-China FIPA is investor-state dispute

settlement. This allows an investor to take the national government to arbitration if the investor believes the government is discriminating against them.

A lot of the misinformation over the FIPA revolves around what constitutes this “discrimination.” To be clear, discrimination would be cases where the foreign investor is being denied benefits or protections that other investors enjoy.

For example, let’s say a Canadian company builds a factory in China right next door to a factory owned by a Chinese firm. The local government decides to build a freeway through the sites currently occupied by both factories. The sites are expropriated, and the government buys out the Chinese firm but gives the Canadians nothing.

With a FIPA in place, the Canadian company can take the Chinese government to third-party arbitration. This same set of rules will apply to Chinese companies in Canada. That is what the investor-state dispute settlement process is about - ensuring a fair playing field.

It is not about foreign firms having more rights

than Canadian firms, or riding roughshod over our laws and regulations.

Both Canada and China will still have the right to regulate in the public interest, and Chinese investment in Canada will continue to be

subject to the Investment Canada Act both for acquisitions of Canadian companies and for national security concerns. Decisions by Canada under the Investment Canada Act will be excluded from challenge.

Some have expressed concern that this FIPA process lacks Parliamentary

approval. I would like to point out that between 1867 and 2008, international treaties were always made by the executive (cabinet) and have never been required to be tabled in the House of Commons for debate or a vote.

Certain agreements have been debated in the House in the past (NAFTA for example), but this was voluntarily done by the government of the day. It was our government that began the mandatory practice of tabling treaties in the House, starting January 2008.

Overall, by ensuring greater protection against discriminatory and arbitrary practices, and enhancing predictability of a market’s policy framework, this FIPA will allow Canadians to invest in China with greater confidence.

For more information, call my office at 1-877-619-3332, or e-mail [email protected].

Cathy McLeod is the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP.

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To the editor: As a resident of the Cariboo, I

hear fragments circulating about the number of full-time jobs Taseko’s Prosperity mine proposal will bring to the area and this concerns me.

Many people seem to think Taseko is going to be this area’s economic life boat, and in turn, this has earned local support for the proposal.

I’ve read the document pre-pared by The Centre for Spatial Economics (author Ernie Stokes)

for Taseko Mines in October 2011, which throws around impressive numbers like 71,000 regarding employment; however, the report cites person years “not” jobs.

Furthermore, according to the “New Prosperity Environmental Impact Statement” issued last month, “The project would employ approximately 750 personnel per year for two years during construc-tion, and 407 personnel during operations.” But, how many long-term jobs might we locals get?

On Nov. 12, SFU economist Dr. Marvin Shaffer, who was hired by Mining Watch Canada, recently offered his own assessment of the document above, entitled “Comments on Assessment of Socio-Economic impacts and Economic Benefits of New Prosperity Project.”

In it, Dr. Shaffer said, “If there is any difference in impact, it will not be due to the change in the mine plan, but rather to the increasingly apparent shortage of skilled work-

ers in British Columbia, let alone this region.

“... the principle effect of labour demands for the project will be in-migration, even more so than what might have been assumed in the 2009 EIS.…”

Considering this isn’t the first time jobs have been dangled in our noses only for in-migration to occur, I have my reservations that “this area” will see many of those long-term jobs, as was the case of Tumbler Ridge Mine, when

they went all the way to China for”‘skilled labourers.”

What jobs exactly can our local population fill?

How many long term jobs would go to us?

Will we only have work the first couple years and then return to the same economic problems that we are facing now?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Nicole ChaykaBridge Lake

A lot of questions about New Prosperity proposal

To the editor:K a m l o o p s - T h o m p s o n -

Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod and the Conservative govern-ment go to great lengths to convince Canadians they care about our veterans.

Yet actions speak louder than words and they continue to neglect our veterans while using them as political props.

Consider this: the Conservatives spent $750,000 and five years dragging our vet-erans through the courts over their pensions. They fought tooth-and-nail to prevent them from getting what they earned and deserve.

The government lost that

battle when the Federal Court, in a stinging rebuke, ruled in favour of our disabled veterans.

Then consider the situation of veterans who pass away: the “Last Post Fund” is supposed to pay up to $3,600 to help cover veterans’ funeral costs. This amount is already inad-equate to meet the actual costs of a funeral.

But to make the situation worse, the Conservative gov-ernment’s rejection rate of over 60 per cent since 2006 for applications to the fund is stag-gering.

Likewise, we are now learn-ing from media reports that funeral operators from across

Canada are absorbing the costs because many of the veterans and their families have been left twisting in the wind by this government.

Imagine how much more decent and honourable it would have been had the Conservatives spent that $750,000 to help pay for the funeral costs of our vet-erans instead of fighting them in court over their pensions.

When Mrs. McLeod brags about their record on veterans, remind her of the truth. No amount of government spin can change that reality.

Sean Casey, Liberal MPVeterans Affairs Critic

Conservative actions speak louder than words on veterans

Opinion

VICTORIA – British Columbia’s ritual day of shame over child poverty has come and gone once again, with politicians trading blame and time-worn talking points.

The occasion was an annual gathering staged at the B.C. Teachers’ Federation office in downtown Vancouver. It is organized by First Call, an umbrella group sponsored by the BCTF, the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and a collection of like-minded “anti-poverty activists,” as they describe themselves in their latest report.

The familiar script unfolded. The report misinterprets federal income statistics from two years ago and calls for a long list of un-costed, but hugely expensive measures they assert will make B.C. the first jurisdiction in human history to eradicate poverty.

A sampling: provide raises for employees and contractors at all levels of government until they are making an unspecified “living wage” because we all know how public-sector workers uniquely suffer from pay and pension inequality.

Raise the minimum wage again and index it to inflation. Establish universal public

dental-care, prescription drug and eye-care programs, and daycare. (Dismiss targeted programs that already provide this.)

Raise welfare rates and expand eligibility for employment insurance. Cut tuition and provide more student grants. Eliminate homelessness.

And so it continues toward a socialist Utopia and certain bankruptcy for provincial and federal governments already deeply in the red.

I wrote about these numbers when Statistics Canada released them back in June. They showed a modest improvement nationally and provincially in what they measure, which is not poverty, but the relative relationship between income groups. First Call dismisses that improvement as “a dismal record.”

My point is not to deny there are many poor people in B.C. and Canada – there are. But at this point, we don’t even have a reliable way of measuring the problem, let alone effective solutions.

The report states: “Statistics Canada said the child poverty rate in Greater Vancouver was 18.4 per cent in 2010.…” No, Statistics Canada didn’t say that. They said what they always say, that “Low-Income Cut-Off,” or LICO figures, are not an accurate measure

of poverty.The political response was

equally predictable. Veteran NDP MP Libby Davies led the charge in Ottawa. The government must establish a national anti-poverty strategy with firm annual goals, she said, reciting the identical script of the B.C. NDP.

Davies didn’t mention that Manitoba is among the provinces with such a plan. It’s the only province that finished below B.C. in the percentage of children living in low-income homes.

These plans are mainly gesture politics, providing the appearance of action.

Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux spoke on behalf of the B.C. Liberal government, and she, too, stuck to a familiar script. The best path out of poverty is a job,

she said. This is true, but also obvious.Then Cadieux went on about the “B.C.

Jobs Plan,” which has its own sorry record of misrepresented federal statistics.

Here’s one of the report’s more blindingly obvious section headings: “Child poverty concentrated in big cities.” No kidding. The whole population is concentrated in big cities.

Herein lies a clue that is missed by “activists” for ever-larger government. Poor people are increasingly crowded into the most expensive places.

If I’m on welfare or working in a low-wage job and receiving a provincial rent subsidy (one of those things LICO doesn’t measure), should I live in downtown Victoria or Vancouver? Shouldn’t I relocate to a smaller community where housing is cheaper?

There are lots of complications to this, but some kind of incentive to relocate could help big and small communities.

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

[email protected]

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Poverty of politics continues

Editor:In September, we were

travelling north through British Columbia when our RV refrig-erator developed a problem.

We stopped at Central RV in 100 Mile House. They checked our refrig-erator immediately, fixed it almost that fast, and wouldn’t even accept payment for such a “small job.” (It was small to them, but it meant a lot to us.)

We’d like to spread the word that the folks at Central RV are both helpful and very competent. They re-enforced a very positive image of Canadians and 100 Mile House for us.

Friendly, helpful people are one of the reasons we travel in Canada year after year.

Dan and Jeanne OlsonKalispell, Montana

Service exceptional in 100 Mile House

The availability for long-term full-time jobs needs to be revealed

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Do you plan to donate to charity this Christmas?

Jim Yeomans100 Mile House

Yes, we always do. We usually donate to the food banks, and to our niece’s mission in Vancouver. My wife also makes quilts for charity.

Brenda Daoust, Horse Lake

Yes, I’ll give to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and I also volunteer around town donating my time.

Bill Rancourt100 Mile House

No, we’re seniors on a pension and are just barely making it our-selves, so we can’t do that.

Becky PincottBuffalo Creek

I don’t have one par-ticular charity in mind, but I may choose one to donate to along the way over the holidays.

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Aroundthe provinceQuesnel man charged with hate crimeQUESNEL - After waiting five months, Arthur Topham

has now been officially charged with wilful promotion of hatred. RCMP searched and seized property of the Quesnel resident in late May of this year, after it was determined there were “reasonable grounds the offence of promotion of hatred was committed.”

Crown officially moved forward on the charge earlier this month. Since then Topham has had to comply with certain conditions, including restricted Internet access and is prohibited from maintaining his websites (including the Radical Press domain.)

Crown continues to request the courts permis-sion on further restrictions.

Topham, who adamantly denies the charge, says he’s hopeful having his day in court will raise awareness surrounding free speech and the defini-tion of “hate crimes.”

Back in 2008 the Quesnel Cariboo Observer published a story in which Topham had received a complaint from the Canadian Human Rights Commission stating he was promoting hatred towards Jews and citizens of Israel.

Topham maintains a site, Radical Press with the tagline “Digging to the root of the issues since 1908.”

Currently Topham is permitted to continue post-ing to his site; Crown is seeking to prohibit posting.

Highway Thru Hell will returnHOPE - Highway Thru Hell has been picked up for a

second season with 13 episodes. Filming is set to begin sometime in the next few weeks and will continue to fol-low Jamie Davis and his heavy rescue crew on the local highways over the winter.

“We’re pretty excited there’s going to be a second season,” said Davis. “The TV show has accelerated our program and taken us to a new level.”

Highway Thru Hell has become a massive hit on the Discovery Channel, garnering the highest premier audi-ence in network history. The series, which is produced by Vancouver’s Great Pacific TV, maintained an average of more than 600,000 viewers every week.

“It’s exciting,” said Davis. “It puts Hope into a whole new league in terms of tourism and publicity for the town.”

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The “morning-after pill” is 89% effective if taken up to 72 hours after intercourse. It is available in pharmacies across Canada without a prescription. Our pharmacist staff can talk to you about this product.

Chest discomfort is not a symptom of a stroke. It could be a sign of a heart attack, though. Stroke symptoms include weakness, confusion and difficulty speaking, confusion, vision problems, headache and dizziness or loss of balance. Call 911 immediately and you will greatly improve your chances of survival and recovery.

The popular “liberation treatment” for Multiple Sclerosis has not proved that effective. Newfoundland recently did a study on those who had the therapy and concluded that the treatment resulted in no real permanent positive outcomes.

It’s important to be an advocate for your own health. Be an active learner about all health matters and treatments, including the drugs you take. We can help you with this information.

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100 Mile RCMP responded to 66 com-plaints and calls for service during the past week.

Roadside prohibitionOn Nov. 24, 100 Mile

RCMP observed a vehi-cle failing to stop at a stop sign on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House.

The vehicle was stopped and the female driver displayed symptoms of having consumed liquor. An approved screening device was adminis-tered at the scene and the result was a fail.

The driver declined a second test, and because she met the criteria, she was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohi-bition. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.

Probation breachOn Nov. 21, there

were contractors working on the new waterfalls trail bridges in Centennial Park in 100 Mile House.

A male, who had been seated in the park for a considerable peri-od of time watching the activities, attempted to enter the roped-off area. One of the employees

approached this person and advised him to not enter for his own safety.

The male responded by attempting to fight with the contractor. He was subdued by employees and police were called.

The man was known to police as being on probation after recently being released from incarceration. He was arrested and taken to 100 Mile RCMP cells.

Charges of assault and breach of probation have been approved against Shannon David McInnis, 42, of 100 Mile House who was remanded into custody for a court appearance on Dec. 19. The con-tractor was not injured from this altercation.

No snow tiresOn Nov. 21, 100

Mile Traffic Services responded to a collision near Hickling Road on Highway 97 at the 108 Mile Ranch.

The driver of a 1997 Ford Expedition lost control of his vehi-cle while traveling south on Highway 97 and slid backwards into the ditch on the opposite side of the road.

The male driver from the Lower Mainland was not injured.

The vehicle was not equipped with snow

tires and sustained some minor damage. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Driver error and weather condi-tions appear to be contributing factors in this collision.

Driving without a licenceOn Nov. 21, 100 Mile

Traffic Services stopped a vehicle at a roadside check on Highway 97 near Lac la Hache and the male driver of blue Honda Civic was unable to produce his driver’s licence.

A check of police databases indicated he was prohibited from driving in British Columbia and his class 7 licence was cancelled.

The man was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act and was issued a court appearance for Feb. 5, 2013.

The vehicle was not towed as there was another licensed driver in the vehicle.

Roadside checks100 Mile RCMP

and 100 Mile Traffic Services would like to remind the travelling public that there will be regular roadside checks targeting impaired driv-ers during the period leading up to the holi-day season.

Canadians are reporting receiv-ing telemarketing and automated telephone calls from an unknown organization, claiming to be AIR MILES Canada, informing them they have won a prize consisting of thou-sands of reward miles.

AIR MILES stresses this is not an AIR MILES initiative, as it doesn’t use automated messages to notify collec-tors they have won reward miles.

AIR MILES urges Canadians and its collectors to protect themselves by never sharing personal information or account information, including

account PIN, with anyone.Any suspicious telephone call

that asks for personal information should be reported immediately to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Canadians should also visit the Anti-Fraud Centre website to learn more about what steps they should take to avoid becoming a victim of telemar-keting/automated telephone schemes. More information is also avail-able at www.antifraudcentre-centre antifraude.ca.

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Survey saysThe provincial gov-

ernment also released an independently con-ducted survey of drivers in Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, Saanich and Vancouver.

It took place in June 2010 and June 2012 as part of an evaluation of the impact of B.C.’s IRP leg-islation.

The 2012 R o a d s i d e Alcohol and Drug Survey found 44 per cent fewer drivers had b l o o d - a l c o -hol contents (BAC) 0.05 per cent and over, and nearly 60 per cent fewer driv-ers were at or over the Criminal Code thresh-old of 0.08 per cent.

The results also showed that levels of drinking and driv-ing were the lowest

recorded in the history of seven similar surveys conducted since 1995.

By questioning voluntarily participating drivers, the 2012 survey revealed strong aware-ness of, support for and concern about facing B.C.’s IRP sanctions:

• More than 82 per cent of drivers said they were aware of the sanc-tions.

• 90 per cent felt the legislation would make roads safer.

• 30 per cent said the new law prompted a

change in their behav-iour.

• Asked to rate how inconvenient they thought certain immediate sanctions were, more than two-thirds of respondents saw B.C.’s lengthy driving prohibitions

and vehicle impoundment for impaired driving as a “complete i n c o n v e -nience.”

• 53 per cent said they had been stopped in a police alco-hol check in the last two years – and nearly half thought there was a good

likelihood of being stopped if they drove after consuming too much alcohol.

• In B.C., drivers impaired by alcohol face immediate penal-ties that may take away their vehicle, their

licence, and cost them anywhere from $600 to more than $4,000 in

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The byelection for the position of Zone 3-100 Mile House trustee for School District #27 (SD27) is around the corner and local resi-dent Chris Pettman is one of two candidates.

He is also a volun-teer who currently sits on five local society boards, and his children attend school in Zone 3.

Pettman’s board roles are with the South Cariboo Community Planning Council, the Canim Lake Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation, Canadian Parents for French (as chair), the Agri-culture Enterprise Centre and the Stemete7uw’i: A

Gathering Place (as interim chair).

He works as a pro-gram manager for community develop-ment at Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC), and says he fre-quently works with youth, and develops pro-gramming for them.

This includes m a n a g i n g , staffing and developing pro-grams for the CFEC’s Youth Zone, he explains.

He has lived in the South Cariboo for 30 years, and attended both secondary schools,

and graduated in 100 Mile House.

Pettman says he decided to run partly due to his appreciation of the formality of sitting on a structured board,

and because his family supports the plan.

“I like to be involved in the schools, for sure, and I have a vested interest with my children in school. I just have a passion

for [this] community because of everything I do.”

He sees the trust-ee’s role as important, Pettman adds, as every child or youth is affect-ed by the education system.

The SD27 board’s Initial Options Report proposing school closures and recon-figurations will be a challenge, and educa-tional for him, he notes.

“I have two children in the schools involved ... with one transition-ing who is at that pivotal point [from Grade 7 to

Grade 8 next year].”Pettman says he offers

a “great insight” into the local junior secondary, after attending school there for three years.

With a lengthy histo-ry, as a former business owner, as manager of several others, and of active community involvement, Pettman explains he will bring beneficial experience and connections to the school board.

It’s a difficult and traumatic time to get involved with school closures on the board’s table, he notes, which “nobody wants to see” happen, but is a finan-cial decision.

“You can’t run a busi-ness or an organization without being fiscally responsible in today’s world, where every-body is very cognizant of where every penny is being spent. There is a responsibility for the board to provide the best education possible with the budget they’re given.”

He adds the experi-ence he can gain from

that process will be invaluable further down the road.

If he wins, Pettman says he intends to run again next term (in 2014), as he believes a trustee’s responsibil-ity for local education should include fol-lowing through on long-term projects and initiatives.

Pettman runs for school trusteeByelection looming for 100 Mile House position

Chris Pettman

School District #27 (SD27) is slated to get 16 new school buses to update its fleet.

The provincial government is providing $1,710,242 to SD27 for new diesel buses in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, as it is one of the larger school districts in the province.

Part of its annual fleet renewal program, Education Minister Don McRae says renewing the province’s buses helps keep students safe and lowers carbon emissions.

“By pooling our purchasing power across school districts, we can negotiate better prices and direct those savings into classrooms.”

The SD27 is one of about 37 school districts around the province that will share $14 million to purchase a total of 125 new buses.

The newer-technology diesel school buses reduce exhaust particulate emissions by 90 per cent, com-pared to the previous 1994 standard, has a longer life span and produces 30-60 per cent better mileage than gasoline-powered engines.

Funding fuels new district school buses

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The upcoming bye-lection is looming, and local resident Holly Davidson is one of two candidates for the posi-tion of 100 Mile House trustee for School District #27 (SD27).

A stay-at-home mother of four for the past six years, Davidson has volunteered at the 100 Mile Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for three years.

This has included helping set up its hot lunch program and as its initial cook. She is currently in her second year as the PAC secre-tary.

Three of Davidson’s children attend school in 100 Mile, with her youngest, 3, still

at home.As trustee, she will

bring her personal-ity strengths to the board, she explains.

“I’m very stubborn and d e t e r m i n e d with things that are important to me, and this is definitely one of them. I think we need to overhaul that system and make it bet-ter.”

Davidson adds she wants to have a role in the decision on school reconfigurations and closures the school board is currently pro-posing in its Initial Options Report (IOR).

With the savings from the high cost of running

the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary, and the sale of the property,

she notes those dollars could feed directly back into the education bud-get.

D a v i d s o n attended all of the local IOR consulta-tion meetings,

and explains if all the district’s schools can get utilization up to 95 per cent of capac-ity, the board can apply for school replacement funding.

“[100 Mile House Elementary School] is in dire need to be replaced.”

While she has heard Buffalo Creek has “great

teachers,” with its 20 or so students, overhead and multi-grade teach-ing, Davidson explains trustees need to reflect the needs of the many along with the needs of the few.

Along with some other issues, includ-ing its water supply, she adds its closure is something that should be looked into further.

Davidson says if the Junior Secondary has to be shut down, then she would prefer an option of all elemen-tary schools to stay as kindergarten-Grade 7, and Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School to accommodate grades 8-12.

“I am for 8-12 and

K-7. My oldest daughter is in Grade 7, which is a big part of the reason why – because she is staying when she needs to move on.”

Davidson says she also wants to have a voice in many other education aspects, such as some changes to graduation require-ments the district is proposing.

She doesn’t like the idea of doing away with letter grades, she explains, but does want more personalized comments in student reporting, along with the grading system.

She notes the current trustees are all par-ents like her, so she is confident they are also there for the best interests of the children.

“I think with a lot of the trustees, we’ve got to kind of ‘shake it up’ a little bit. They need to be not so closed-mouth with the answers.”

The IOR process was “backwards,” Davidson explains, as the parents should have been con-sulted beforehand, not after the proposal was put together.

If elected, Davidson says she will consider running again for the next term in 2014.

Davidson runs for school trusteeByelection slated for Dec. 15 at council chambers

Holly DaviDson

The proposal to “save the lake” involves recir-culating its water behind the dam in a completely closed system, Laplante said, so the lake would be on “life support.”

“This isn’t a lake then; this is an aquarium.”

He said a question that remains unanswered is how long the pumps must run after the mine closes to prevent runoff into Fish Lake, and who will pay for that in the long term.

A 35-storey dam on Fish Lake would cut off its spawn-ing grounds, Laplante explained, so “the lake would likely die a

slow death.”“This is a highly acid-gener-

ating ore body, which is why [the proponents] are proposing to store it underwater. This much acid-generating waste is a huge environmental risk.”

At other mines in the province, taxpayers were left with a hefty environ-mental cleanup bill, he

said, adding Taseko won’t exist in 200 years, but its environmental impacts will remain.

The mining company also cites the area as the nation’s second-largest gold-copper deposit, but Laplante said it recovers the low-est grade copper deposit (0.24

per cent) ever proposed for min-ing in Canada.

“It will be the second largest hole, but not because it will gen-erate the most amount of copper or gold.”

Laplante added the Tsilhqot’in people are “not against mining” and are currently considering mine projects in other areas for economic benefits.

“The salmon in 2010 was a $60 million economy for commercial fisherman all the way down the coast and scattered all the way up Vancouver Island. It’s also a billion-dollar sport fishery that’s generated every year.

“That’s as much as the mine would ever make, and that’s being put at risk by this project.”

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A new group of con-cerned individuals has formed to help commu-nicate “the other side of the Fish Lake story” to the people of the South Cariboo.

Spokesperson Patricia Spencer says the local group was formed this fall in preparation for the Canadian Environ-mental Assessment Agency’s (CEAA) pub-lic participation process regarding Taseko Mine Ltd.’s latest mining proposal at Fish Lake (Teztan Biny).

“We are a group of citizens who have some deep concerns about the current mining pro-posal by Taseko Mines at Fish Lake. We believe the risks outweigh the benefits.”

She adds the group wants to clear up some common misconcep-tions about the impacts of the proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project.

The new proposal will not save Fish Lake, many of the jobs will not go to local people, and the Tsilhqot’in people do remain steadfastly opposed to the mine, Spencer explains.

“The people of 100 Mile House have had frequent opportunities to hear from Taseko Mines. The Friends of Fish Lake is a South Cariboo voice for the other side of the issue – the other side of the story.”

Several of its mem-bers were involved with the previous federal assessment of Taseko’s first Prosperity Mine proposal (which was rejected by the previ-

ous CEAA panel), she notes, several of whom spoke at the hearings and made submissions to the panel.

“We care about Fish Lake, so we’d like to see the lake and the area preserved.

“Also, we have a lot of concerns for the First Nations people. This is on traditional territory for the Tsilhqot’in peo-

ple, so there are a lot of concerns around that.”

Spencer and many other members are “not against mining – just this mine,” she says, adding “it’s just an unfortunate situation” that a mine happens to be proposed in that pristine spot.

She notes the Friends of Fish Lake work in co-operation with the Fish

Lake Alliance, a group based in Williams Lake with Interested Party Status in the upcoming CEAA Panel hearings.

Details on these shared concerns are available online at www.facebook.com/FriendsOfFishLake, and at www.fishlakealliance.ca (which also has a list of scientific evidence being gathered).

Many members from both groups have had personal experiences enjoying Fish Lake, such as fishing and camping there, Spencer says, adding she is one of them.

“I certainly felt very moved by Fish Lake when I visited there. I’ve only been there once,

and I’d like to go back.“It is a very beauti-

ful and rich place. It’s worth preserving.”

Fish Lake has friends who want answersMine opponents band together to voice other perspective

Friends of Fish Lake member Patricia Spencer took time out to visit the lake last summer. Her group, and others including the Tsilhqot’in Nation, believe Fish Lake (Teztan Biny) will be destroyed if the New Prosperity Mine project is approved to proceed at the site.

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On Nov. 21, Chief Michael LeBourdais of the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band and Clinton Mayor Jim Rivett met at the South Cariboo Historical Museum in Clinton to sign a pro-tocol agreement on co-operation and com-munication.

The Village of Clinton and the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band have shown a commitment to con-tinuing a working relationship built on co-operation and trust between the two par-ties.

Chief LeBourdais and Mayor Rivett say they hope to strengthen this rela-tionship over time by the implementation of joint actions and part-nerships on economic

growth, servicing facili-ties, and exploring future options for

the betterment of the broader community of the greater Clinton area and the residents of both parties.

Those present at the proceeding from Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band were Chief

LeBourdais, Councillor Ed LeBourdais, Councillor Jack Bones, Viola LeBourdais from administration, and family members Charlotte LeBourdais and Tiffany Dick.

Mayor Jim Rivett, Councillor Diana

Guerin, Councillor Susan Swan, and Village of Clinton administration staff CAO Tom Dall and office assistant June Bourgo attended on behalf of the village of Clinton.

Band, village sign protocol agreement

Victorian Christmas Weekend, featuring numerous holiday cel-ebrations, is expected to become an annual event in Clinton.

Village Councillor Susan Swan says they are hoping to make this weekend an annual event.

Several holiday func-tions will be held on the Dec. 8-9 weekend, they include:

Saturday• Clinton Merchant

Madness Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Museum open and decorated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Flea, Craft Market and Bake Sale – Legion basement from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Christmas Tea – Seniors Centre from 2 to 4 p.m.

• Skate with Santa from 3 to 4 p.m.

• Lighting of the

Village Christmas Tree at 5:30 p.m.

• The Bethel Pentecostal Church will host its Christmas Banquet at the Clinton Memorial Hall, starting at 6 p.m.

Everyone is invited, but folks are asked to RSVP by calling 250-459-2959.

Sunday• Legion Children’s

Christmas Party from 1 to 3 p.m.

• The Christmas Light Up & Decorating

Victorian Christmas kicks off in Clinton

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Village of Clinton Mayor Jim Rivett, left, and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band Chief Michael LeBourdais display the protocol agreement they signed in the South Cariboo Historical Museum on Nov. 21. The declaration will see the village and the band continue working together on a number of mutually beneficial programs.

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HEMINGWAY’S KITCHEN STORE IS CLOSINGHemingway’s Kitchen Specialty and Gift Shop will be closing mid January, 2013 after serving the South Cariboo for nineteen years.

It’s been a great experience and I thank everyone who has made it possible to have the store here for all these years. Now it is time for me personally to have a change, and I look forward to life’s next adventure.

Remember: We are not closed yet! Our shelves are still � lled with a great selection of giftware, gadgets and specialty items.Please come in during our 20th and � nal Christmas Shopping Season. We look forward to seeing you!

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100 Mile House Food Bank Society president Bob Hicks is the lat-est local recipient of a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

He was among 33 food bank volunteers from across Canada chosen by Food Banks of Canada to receive the prestigious award, which is presented to individuals to hon-our their significant contributions and achievements.

Food Banks Canada was allotted 33 medals to be awarded to food bank volunteers and employees who have built and continue to build a caring society and country through their service, contribu-tions and achievements.

Hicks has been vol-unteering at the local food bank for 31 years and is pleased, but also modest about the nomi-nation.

“It’s nice to be recog-nized after a while, but we do it because there’s a need for it.”

He adds the need has been fairly constant over the years and he’s helped facilitate the food bank’s evolution from its former location in a church basement to

the present large facility with its spacious ware-house area on Seventh Street.

The 100 Mile House facility serves as a hub that feeds 22 food banks in the central north-ern region of British Columbia, including Kamloops, Fort St. John and Prince Rupert.

It receives regu-lar shipments of food from Eastern Canada and Hicks can often be found behind the wheel of their delivery van, moving a load of those groceries to any one of the associated commu-nities.

He is retired but the food bank keeps him

busy five days a week and sometimes more, but he says it’s satisfy-ing.

“Working with a great bunch of people has been my highlight, and the clients – 99 per cent of them are great people.”

“The individu-als selected for the

Diamond Jubilee award are outstanding leaders in their communities,” says Wanda Drodge, Member Council repre-sentative at Food Banks Canada.

“They have gone truly above and beyond the call of duty and have given back to their communities by helping

thousands of Canadians in need.”

Hicks hasn’t yet been notified as to when and where the medal presentation will take place.

Hicks to receive Jubilee MedalFood bank volunteer goes above and beyond

Bob Hicks will be receiving a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his many years of volunteer work at the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society.

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Dec. 14 at 6pm in the hospital cafeteria at the Fischer Place entrance.

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Children’s Christmas PartyThe Annual

Children’s Christmas Party will be held at the Clinton Memorial Hall (or the Legion Basement depending on numbers) on Dec. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.

This event is for children 12 years and under. Refreshments will be served and Santa and his Elves will be there.

The event is spon-sored by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 194. To reg-ister your children, contact the Legion, Village Office, or phone Alice Crosson at 250-459-2251 before Dec. 2 to ensure gifts are avail-able. Children must be present to receive their gifts from Santa.

Stocking Stuffer eventIntegris Insurance and

Integris Credit Union – Clinton are holding their Second Annual Stocking Stuffer event.

Drop by Integris Insurance or Integris Credit Union to pick up an unfilled stocking.

Folks can take as many as they want, refill the stockings with new, unused items and return the stockings to Integris for delivery.

Stockings will be distributed to those community members who might be alone, less fortunate or just need a little “holiday pick me up.”

The goal is to make everyone’s holiday sea-son a little brighter.

School concert The Christmas

Concert at David Stoddart School will be

on Dec. 19. It will be an evening performance and the time is yet to be determined.

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Businesses looking for help with the transition back to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on April 1, 2013, can join a series of special webinars this month, one of several measures avail-able to help businesses as they make the transition back to the PST.

The webinars will cover gen-eral principles of the tax and

eTaxBC, the new e-service for online registration, return fil-ing and payment, and account maintenance. Registration for eTaxBC begins Jan. 2, 2013.

Starting today, businesses can register online for the fol-lowing free PST webinars by visiting www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/applications/PST_Webinars/. The second webinar is tomor-

row (Nov. 29) at 9:30 a.m. Other services are also being

offered as a part of the out-reach program, including free consultations with tax special-ists. Businesses that would like a consultation with a ministry tax specialist can complete an online request form by fol-lowing the links at: www.PSTinBC.ca. Upon receipt of

your request, a tax specialist will contact you directly.

Information about how the tax applies, exemptions, reg-istration, transition rules and other topics are available at www.PSTinBC.ca.

For additional informa-tion on the return to PST, call at 1-877-388-4440 or e-mail [email protected].

Legion hosts annual Christmas party

Free PST webinars offered

The 100 Mile Festival of the Arts is hosting its first student recital of the 2012/13 season at the Evangelical Free Church on Nov. 30.

Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. and every-one is invited to attend and enjoy an evening of music and speech arts by local students of the arts.

A cash donation at the door will be appreci-ated.

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The Christian churches of the South Cariboo are coming together to host their annual Community Christmas Dinner at 100 Mile Community Hall on Dec. 8.

It’s their gift to people of the area who might otherwise miss out on sharing a fes-tive meal with friends or family.

Folks can look for-ward to an evening of good food, entertain-ment and fellowship, and it’s completely free of charge.

Pat Melanson and his bluegrass band, singers Nathania Hindmarsh and Tricia Gage, and duo Doug Steven on guitar with vocalist Jocelyn Ryan are on the entertainment program. A craft corner to keep children busy will also be set up.

The dinner is a huge group effort with local businesses donating heavily to the event and an area restaurant bakes the hams while church

volunteers prepare and serve the rest of the meal.

Key co-ordinator Gudrun Schneider from Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship church says she expects to fill the capacity 328 table settings and provide another 125 take-out meals.

“It’s important for the people who come. They look forward to it and we see many of the same people come back each year. It makes me

feel very humble and honoured to do this.”

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6, and reservations are not required.

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The Community Christmas Dinner on Dec. 8 will be a huge community effort. The event will feed close to 450 people.

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A: In this day and age blended families are almost as common as traditional families. This creates more complex estate planning issues. Each province has different laws when it comes to the division of property after divorce or death. Don’t worry. There are solutions to your problem. My first recommendation is that you meet with a Certified Financial Planner who can look at the whole picture, analyze your situation, and provide qualified recommendations. In British Columbia it’s very important that a beneficiary, wishing to keep an inheritance from becoming family property, keep that inheritance totally separate from all joint or family holdings. (If an inheritance is deposited in a joint account or used to pay off a joint mortgage it then becomes communal property.)

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Q: Do I need to prove eligibility every time I renew my Farm Plate on my vehicle?A: Yes, you do. All customers applying for a new or renewing an existing Farm Vehicle Licence (AGR) are required to present valid documentation to demonstrate eligibility for this conditional licence. Acceptable documentation is as follows: BC Farmer Identity Card Or Most recent Property Assessment Notice When you receive your “Notice to Renew” from ICBC in the mail, they include this information on it, so that you can be prepared when you come in to renew the farm plate. Farm employees must not license their own vehicles with “A” or “G” plates, as they are ineligible For more information on Farm Plates and Farm Fleets, please come in and see us or give us a call.

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Q: My dog is dangerous. Can I be sued if it harms someone?

A: In a word: “Yes.” The key to an owner’s liability for injuries caused by a pet is knowledge. If little Fido causes serious harm – but has never before shown any tendency to be vicious, then his/her owner may not be responsible for the injuries which Fido causes. In a recent Saskatchewan case (Ross v. Vidnes, 2012 08 07, Sask QB), Austin Ross, a 7 year old weighing around 70 pounds, was attacked by a St. Bernard weighing in at approximately 145 pounds. The dog bit Austin’s face tearing off skin, nerves and fatty tissue. The injuries were so severe that his school mates started calling him “scar face” or “Freddie Kruger.” The St. Bernard was known to be hard to control – a crucial fact in the Court’s finding of liability on the part of its owner who was ordered to pay $55,000 to Austin. The moral of the story, of course, is that the owner of an animal known to be violent has a duty to take appropriate steps to insure that it does not cause harm.

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Cowboy Concertsponsored in part by

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Featuring Hugh McLennan, Gordie West, Mattt Johnston, and Frank Gleeson

Tickets are now available atWork n Play * 100 Mile Feed * The Log House Western Wear

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Sports

Hockey buffs can enter a team in the Sixth Annual Adult 3-on-3 Christmas Madness Tournament, slated for the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, Dec. 29-30.Teams need nine skat-ers and a goalie to play.The registration dead-line is Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. Call Canlan Ice Sports at 250-395-1353 for registration details.

Become a 100 Mile Nordics cross-country ski club member and get in on the Challenge 500 where every kilometre you ski throughout the season puts you in the running for cash and other prizes.For information on membership, contact Maryanne Capnerhurst at 250-395-3583 or check out the club website at www.100milenordics.com.

The 100 Mile Badminton Club plays every Tuesday eve-ning from 6 to 9 p.m. in the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary gymnasium.There is a nominal drop-in fee.For more information, contact Elliot at 250-395-8495.

The 100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Association is hosting a Peewee house tour-nament this weekend (Nov. 30-Dec. 2) at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.All other divisions will be playing at the Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena in Lac la Hache.

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Soccer devotee Jens Mowatt from 100 Mile House is following his life’s dream and he would like to inspire other young people to pursue their goals.

He is passionate about his sport, and even though this is to be his secondary school graduation year, Mowatt has left his family and friends in the South Cariboo to finish school in Burnaby so he can play high-level men’s soccer.

About a year ago, he committed to a course that would take him to his goal, practising skills by him-self and with his dad for endless hours each day. He kept his focus and persevered and it is paying off.

Throughout the summer, he participated in mul-tiple tryout games with different men’s teams in the Vancouver area and he eventually got the OK from the Burnaby Sierra Football Club to play in one of their summer league games.

Mowatt impressed the team with his skill and with a spectacular goal, and they asked him to join the team for the winter season.

“I was absolutely ecstatic - the moment I had dreamed of for the past year.”

He has played in several games and says it’s rough and tough, but he feels his skills are improving each day.

“[You have] 190-pound men careening into reck-less challenges at you; yelling and swearing; and bruises after almost every game. It is absolute may-hem, but I love it and I’m feeling more comfortable out there every game.”

The opportunities for this young man don’t end there, as he is also enrolled in the Simon Fraser University Soccer Clinic, which provides high-performance soccer training for select secondary school students. Soccer class is offered every other day and it fulfills students’ academic requirements for two secondary school classes in a university environment.

“It has been a lot of hard work getting to where I am, but all of it paid off. Every minute and every second of mindlessly kicking the ball against a wall practising has paid off.

“So much hard work has been done, but so much still remains to be done in my future. I’m living my dream, and I love it.”

Soccer goal in the net for player

Jens Mowatt is pursuing his soccer dream by finishing Grade 12 in Burnaby, so he can play high level soccer for a competitive men’s team.

Glenn Mowatt photo

His gloves are on and boxing coach Kelly Ricketts is ready to teach his craft and prove the benefits of his sport.

The one-time heavyweight box-ing champion of British Columbia recently returned to 100 Mile House after a 20-year absence to open Zeus Fight Science - a boxing and fitness centre for men, women and children of all ages.

Ricketts once ran the Bighorn Boxing Club in the upstairs of Stan Halcro Arena where he trained

approximately 20 youths and eight competitive fighters.

One of his brightest stars in the local ring was Clay Peters who went on to be the super heavyweight champion of Canada.

His own son, Kelly Ricketts Jr., was a two-time Golden Gloves champion, three-time medallist at the Canadian championships and was considered to be a top Olympic contender. Another son, Wade Ricketts, was a Silver Gloves champ.

100 Mile resident Doug Friesen also trained under him and won a Silver Gloves provincial champion-ship.

Ricketts hung up his competitive gloves in 1989, but slipped briefly out of retirement in 1992 at the request of the BC Amateur Boxing Association to fight John Flewin for the BC Heavyweight Championship at the PNE Agrodome.

He was successful and for the two decades that followed, Ricketts successfully trained several nota-

ble boxers on the Lower Mainland and in Saskatchewan. Among them was Canadian Muay Thai champion and top contender for the world kick-boxing title, Wade Irwin and sixth dan tae kwon do master PK Kim from Korea.

Ricketts says he is happy to be back in 100 Mile and in his new gym on Exeter Road. One wall is lined with speed bags and another with heavy punching bags. The centrepiece is a brand new competition ring.

Boxing club gives new punch to fitness

Hard work and perseverance pays off for local youth

Continued on A26

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The atmosphere at the Mayvin Milers Midget Reps first home game of the season was electric, with close to 300 excited fans pack-ing the stands.

The Milers declawed the Prince George Cougars with a 4-1 win on Nov. 24, their first of two weekend games played at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre (SCRC) in 100 Mile House.

Jacob Ricketts opened the scoring less than a minute into the game for the Milers. The Cougars answered back at the end of the period, but it would be their only goal of the contest.

A second-period marker by Ben Ryan put the Milers ahead again and another by Brayden Sanford widened the gap. Adrianna Johnson notched the lone goal in the third. Trenten Jorgensen was in goal for the Milers.

Team manager Kersti Foote says the crowd in the stands made the game.

“It was great to see all

of the hockey fans out there supporting the hometown kids.”

She adds players had been busy earlier in the day at school, pumping up fellow students about the game and they were rewarded with a huge turnout.

“For the first home game of the season, it was fantastic.”

Sunday’s match-up with Lillooet Pistons ended in a disap-pointing 7-4 loss for

the Milers. Lillooet was up by

three in the first before Johnson put the Milers on the scoreboard mid-way through the frame. Michael Montgomery backed it up with anoth-er goal a minute later but the Pistons scored twice more to end the period with a 5-2 lead.

The Milers struck twice in the second frame with another goal from Johnson and one from Derek Popadinac to nar-row the gap to a 5-4 deficit, but the third period belonged to the Pistons who added two

more markers. The game saw about

150 fans in the stands, which Foote regards as good for a Sunday morning.

“Both teams were surprised and delighted to have that many peo-

ple watching them.”Both games were

exhibition matches.The next home games

will see the Milers take on Mackenzie Knights in league play on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. and again on Dec. 9 at 8:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 286:15a.m.-7:30a.m. MIDGET REP MILERS - Sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating (P)6p.m.-7p.m. ATOM HOUSE – Sponsored by South Cariboo Dental & Sunrise Ford (P)7:15p.m.-8:30p.m. MIDGET HOUSE – Pharmasave vs Home Hardware (G)

Thursday, Nov. 295:30p.m.-6:30p.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (P)6:45p.m.-7:45p.m. ATOM DEVELOPMENT MILERS – Sponsored by Primal Electric (P)8p.m.-9p.m. BANTAM HOUSE – Sponsored by Save on Foods & Donex (P)

Friday, Nov. 30PEE WEE HOUSE TOURNAMENT at SCRC

Saturday, Dec. 1PEEWEE HOUSE TOURNAMENT at SCRC

ROLF ZEIS MEMORIAL ARENA – Lac la Hache12:30p.m.-1:30p.m. INITIATION – Sponsored by Tim Horton’s (P)1:45p.m.-3p.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Invis & Central GM (P)3:15p.m.-4:30p.m. ATOM HOUSE – Sponsored by 100 Mile Free Press & South Cariboo Dental (P)4:45p.m.-6p.m. BANTAM HOUSE – Save on Foods vs Donex (G)

Sunday, Dec. 2PEEWEE HOUSE TOURNAMENT at SCRC

ROLF ZEIS MEMORIAL ARENA – Lac la Hache9a.m.-10:15a.m. BANTAM Female & TBA – Tim-Br-Mart vs TBA (G)10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. ATOM HOUSE – Sponsored by Sunrise Ford & South Cariboo Dental (G)11:45a.m.-1:45p.m. ATOM DEVELOPMENT MILERS – Primal Electric vs Willia.m.s Lake (G)

Monday, Dec. 35:30p.m.-6:30p.m. INITIATION – Sponsored by Tim Horton’s (P)6:45p.m.-7:45p.m. PEEWEE HOUSE – Sponsored by A&M Towing & Bridge Lake Electric (P)8p.m.-9:15p.m. MIDGET HOUSE – RC Legion #261 vs Pharmasave (G)

Tuesday, Dec. 46:15a.m.-7:30a.m. ATOM DEVELOPMENT – Sponsored by Primal Electric Milers (P)5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Invis & Central GM (P)6:45p.m.-7:45p.m. PEEWEE & BANTAM Female – Sponsored by Ainsworth Timber Chix & TimbrMart (P)8p.m.-9p.m. MIDGET REP MILERS - Sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating (P)

NOTE: Schedules are subject to change on short notice. Please check back regularly.

100 Mile House & DistrictMinor Hockey

Schedule forNov. 28 – Dec. 4, 2012

Says his mom, Wendy Mowatt: “Jens was taught to step out bravely and boldly and advance confidently in the direction of his dreams.

Although we miss his cheerful optimistic

personality and his phi-losophies, I am not at all surprised he did just that.”

Mowatt began his soccer journey play-ing with the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association and aspires to play professionally one day.

Mowatt dreams to play professionally

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Milers get outstanding support at first home games

Mayvin goes one-and-one in weekend match-ups

Mayvin Milers Emmett Collens, left, and Evan Yano, back, put pressure on Lillooet Pistons Nick McCabe in a Midget Rep exhibition game at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, Nov. 25 .

Monika Paterson photo

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100 Mile Red CrossNEEDS VOLUNTEERS

If you wish to volunteer call 250-395-9092 between 10am and 2pm weekdays for more information.



It was an easy glide to the podium for a couple of South Cariboo fig-ure skaters at the 29th Snowball Figure Skating Competition in Oliver on Nov. 24-25.

Giorgia Lanzoni of the 100 Mile House Figure Skating Club won a gold medal in the Bronze level Creative event, and Brittany Boyd skated to bronze in Silver Creative.

Boyd was also fifth in

STAR 4 Freeskate com-petition.

In STAR 3 level skating, participants were only assessed on

their performance and Michaila Robinson earned a bronze rib-bon and Lanzoni was awarded silver.

The next major competition for club members is Cariboots N Blades in Williams Lake, Dec. 7-9.

Skaters do well in OkanaganBrittany Boyd, left, Giorgia Lanzoni and Michaila Robinson each skated at the Snowball Figure Skating Competition in Oliver.

Andrea Veitch photo

The B.C. Liberal gov-ernment is putting in place a series of training courses that will ensure a consistent standard of qualification for all officials in professional contests, such as mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai kickboxing.

The courses will set standards that will help to ensure safety of the athletes and officials involved in those sports.

The training course will also provide cer-tification as a mixed martial arts judge and be offered through Certification of Officials for Mixed Martial Arts National Development (COMMAND).

It was also announced in May 2012 that a provincial athletic com-missioner would license athletes, promoters and officials, and would also oversee athletic con-tests to ensure that all combat-sport events conform to provincial rules. Currently, the B.C. government is devel-oping the regulatory framework and setting in place licensing and permitting rules.

Combat sports

regulation underway

George Ostoforoff and Gary Martin from 100 Mile House hit their mark at the Turkey Trap Shoot hosted by the Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association at its Bond Lake clubhouse Nov. 18. Each were winners in the Annie Oakley event, cashing in on a prize of meat.

AIMING TO WIN

LeRae Haynes photo

By Jude DionExeter Sporting Goods Ltd

Ice conditionsIce needs to be four inches thick

to walk on it, eight inches for snow-mobiling, and 18 inches to drive a vehicle on it.

Hunting report Region 7 – Moose and elkRegion 5 - Mule and white tail

deer, and Limited Entry Hunting moose

Region 3 - Mule and white tail deer and moose

Region 5 and 3 - Grouse are few and far between.

Hunting report

ENJOY A LOVELY NIGHT OF DINNER, CHAMPAGNE & DANCING TO OUR DJ.

Ring in the New Year at the Red Rock! $50pp

250-395-1200 OPEN 7 Days A Week • 7am - 10pm • Red Coach Inn • Hwy 97, 100 Mile House

New Year’s Masquerade Ball at the Rock

• Limited number of tickets go on sale at the beginning of December •

STOCKING STUFFER SALE

Adult 4 for 3 ... $135Youth 4 for ....... $99Junior 4 for ...... $75

UNTIL DEC. 24

Mt. Timothy Ski HillOpening Days:Dec. 8 & 9Dec. 15 & 16Dec. 22 - Jan. 6Closed Dec. 25Hours: 9-3:30

Guest Services:250.396.409524 HOUR SnOwpHOne:1-877-392-1446

Stocking Stuffers!Day Vouchers available at

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SCOREBOARDHEY COACHES & TEAM MANAGERS!Have your team scores listed here in the SCOREBOARD

(For local teams of any sport)Just email, bring, phone or fax your scores to the Free Press!

[email protected] #2 - 536 Horse Lake Road in the Pinkney Complex.

Ph: 250-395-2219 • Fax: 250-395-3939Deadline for Wednesday: Monday 9am

For more information, please call: Kersti Foote at 250-395-4344www.100mileminorhockey.com • [email protected]

100 Mile PEEWEE House Tournament

Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & 2, 2012South Cariboo Rec Centre

100 Mile Midget MAYVIN MILERS next home games are

December 8 at 6pmDecember 9 at 8:15amboth vs Mackenzie Knights T4

Come out and cheer on our HOMETOWN players!

This program is jointly sponsored by

and coordinated by St. Timothy’s Anglican Church.Contact Wendy Hamblin 250-791-0024

Give warmth to others and get a warm feeling yourself! Drop off

COATS, SNOWSUITS, TOQUES & MITTS

at 100 MILE LAUNDROMAT

#4-460 Birch Ave. Owens Square - ACROSS FROM THE LIBRARY

Check labels, wash (if possible) and please label ‘washed’ or

‘needs washing’Donated items accepted from OCT. 29 thru NOV. 30

100 Mile Laundromat

People who need a coat may get one from these sites from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30:

• Loaves and Fishes • Ministry of Children & Families • 100 Mile Food Bank• Canim Lake Band • Health Unit

• Schools where needed • Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre • Youth Zone •Canadian Mental Health Association

• Canoe Creek Band • Watch Lake Community Assoc.

2012


Former champ brings ring to 100 Mile House

Ricketts says he is looking forward to working with people, from begin-ners to elite and folks don’t have to be interested in fighting to get some-thing out of boxing.

“What I do is geared for fitness, but it’s done with a boxing regime,” he says, adding it’s a great workout for women, too.

Regular classes run in the day and evening; they are open to every-one, but he will also have separate

sparring nights.Ricketts says he is looking forward

to bringing in both amateur and pro fights in the future for public enter-tainment.

He holds bachelor degrees in both clinical psychology and sports administration — two disci-plines he believes go hand-in-hand with athletic endeavours and life in general.

“Life is like a competitive sport. The more you put into it the more you get out of it.”

Boxing coach Kelly Ricketts is back in 100 Mile House after a 20-year absence. He is training a fresh crop of boxers at his new club – Zeus Fight Science.


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We Are Pleased To Announce

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we’ll publish your announcement on this page!

AND FOR ONLY AN ADDITIONAL $11.50 WE WILL PUT YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

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Just drop by the Free Press of� ce in the Pinkney Complex on Horse Lake Road anytime previous to

the Thursday before the last Wednesday of the month.

POTHOVENAmelia (Penner) Pothoven and Glen Pothoven are pleased to announce the birth of their precious daughter, Naomi Esther Pothoven. Naomi was born Oct. 3, 2012 in Kelowna, B.C. Proud grandparents are Stephen & Deborah Penner, 100 Mile House and Bill & Tilda Pothoven of Armstrong, B.C.

WEDDINGS

ANNIVERSARIES

BINNS / BINDERAngela Kendra Binns and Heinrich Binder

It is with great delight that we announce our recent engagement and upcoming wedding. We will be exchanging our marriage vows in Mission, BC, the afternoon of Saturday, December 15, 2012. The wedding ceremony will be followed by a reception at the same location.We welcome all our friends to join in the celebration of our love.If you would like to attend the festivities, but have not received an “of� cial” invitation, please RSVP (email [email protected] or phone (w) 250-395-8830 or (h) 250-791-5754, by December 2, for time and location details.

FRASERDavid & Cindy Wickingstad are thrilled to announce the birth of their � rst grandchild, India Isabella Fraser, born to their daughter Emily and her husband Todd, on Oct. 21, 2012.

‘Enjoy the ride Sweetpea!’ Remember you are loved.

MADUBruce and Sandy Madu, married October 13, 1962, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends.Holidayed 30 days, visiting friends and ten countries in Europe.

WE WANT TO TELL THE WORLD!

BIRTHS

PARISH / STENERSONBryher Stenerson and Abigail Parish wish to announce the marriage of their parents, Clint Stenerson and Rebecca Parish on Nov. 10, 2012 in Masset, B.C.

ENGAGEMENTS

McCARTNEY / BAILLIELarry Baillie and Karen McCartney exchanged wedding vows on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at Courtenay SDA Church, in Courtenay, B.C.

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December 2:Make a Fresh Door Swag Workshop

& LunchYellow Umbrella - 150 Mile House

Call Yellow Umbrella at 250-296-4235 to reserve

New Christmas,Home Decor and Fashion Items

arriving all the time!HANDPICKED BY MARCIA

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100 Mile House Free Press Wednesday, November 28, 2012 www.100milefreepress.net A29

Newco Logging Ltd. requires an experienced Buncher or Processor Operator immediately. This is a camp job in the Williams Lake area. A valid Class 5 is

preferred. Please apply by fax: 250-392-3504 or email: [email protected]. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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

COMMUNITYEMPLOYMENT SERVICES

JOB FINDER

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• Save-On Foods - various departments (deli, meat, bakery etc.)• Resort Manager/Operator• Ranch Hand• Prep/Cook• Line Cook• Pick Up Mechanic• Homemakers/Care Aides• Registered Care Aides• Caregiver (Lac la Hache)• Sales Associates• Class 1 Driver• Typesetting and Design• Warehouse/Retail clerk

Help Wanted

Announcements

Craft Fairs

CAREFREE MANOR is having a

CRAFT AND BAKE SALECarefree Manor812 Cariboo Trail

December 1st2pm - 4pm

Start your shopping and baking early

Something for everyone!

Coming Events

Local SPCAfundraising meetings

Everyone welcome!Please call 250-395-5303 to confi rm next meeting

date and location.

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If you require further information, please

call the Free Press at (250) 395-2219

PersonalsJames Henry “Red” malling A.K.A. “Cariboo Red” and “Bi-cycle Red” lived in the Cari-boo-Quesnel area from 1930 to 1969. If you remember him and are willing to share your memories of him for family re-search please contact Lynn, 250-992-6004.

Lost & FoundLOST: Very fi ne dainty silver necklace, in clear plastic 2”x3” ziplock bag. Likely lost on Birch Ave, across from Fields. Very sentimental value, re-ward offered. 250-706-6807.

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Drivers/Courier/Trucking

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LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcrip-tionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com [email protected]

Farm WorkersDAIRY, BEEF, Crop, Sheep, Swine, Horticultural work. Live and learn in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia or New Zea-land. 4-12 month AgriVenture programs available. 1-888-598-4415 www.agriventure.com Canadian farmers may also apply for overseas trainees.

Help WantedAn Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 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.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a mini-mum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be will-ing to relocate to Edson, Al-berta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

Employment

Professional/Management

KURT LeRoy Trucking Ltd., of Campbell River is experiencing a 50% growth of new capital expan-sion over the next year with a new division on the mainland. We need a Highly Motivated experienced CGA to complete monthly cost ac-counting for each division. Payroll of 38-45 employee’s. Subcontrac-tors will vary. Excellent salary and benefi ts. Please e-mail resume’s with driver’s abstract to [email protected] or fax to 250-287-9914.

Trades, TechnicalJOURNEYMAN AUTOMO-TIVE Service Technician. Han-na Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Al-berta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, bene-fi ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email [email protected]

RED SEAL Diesel Truck and Trailer Mechanic wanted in Northern Alberta. Full time, permanent position. Initial ac-commodation supplied. E-mail: [email protected] for immediate response.

Services

CounsellingTRAINED 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

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Health ProductsHERBAL MAGIC. With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds by New Year’s Eve and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today Call 1-800-854-5176.

Therapy GroupsALANON - Does someone’’sdrinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Mondays, 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, 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

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Advertisements should be read on the fi rst publication date. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the fi rst inser-tion.NO CASH REFUNDSAGREEMENT: It is agreed by any display or classifi ed adver-tiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publish-ing of any advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLA-TION: Advertisers are reminded that provincial legislation forbids the publication of any adver-tisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nation-ality, ancestry, place of origin, or age unless the condition is justi-fi ed by a bona fi de requirement for the work involved.COPYRIGHT: Copyright and/or property rights subsist in all editorial, photographic and ad-vertising content appearing in any edition of the 100 Mile Free Press. Permission to reproduce wholly or in any part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or technical process in a publication, must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.NO ADVERTISING ITEM WILL BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE PRIOR TO PUBLICATION.

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AnnouncementsCommunity

AnnouncementsEmployment

Service GuidePets

For Sale/WantedReal Estate

RentalsAutomotive

Legals

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Memorial DonationsThe Canadian Cancer

Society appreciates your generous support. Please

send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of donor for tax

receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer

Society,#300 - 500 Victoria St.

Prince George, B.C. V2L 2J9 or Ph: 1-800-811-5666.

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General

District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851,

100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100

Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1.

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society

can be sent to:Bag 399, 100 Mile House,

B.C. V0K 2E0

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100

Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for

Crippled Children can be sent to:

3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9.

Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC &

Yukon can be sent to:#203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3.

The South Cariboo Health Foundation

welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential

Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health

Foundation, Bag 399,100 Mile House, B.C.

V0K 2E0 or drop them offat the hospital.

Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning

1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons

will send a card to the bereaved, so have their

address handy.For funeral display or other

information, contactPete Penner at 791-6302

Donations may be sent to100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton

Road, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

250-395-3535235 Fourth St., 100 Mile House

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Cleaning ServicesHOUSE CLEANINGPET/HOUSE/FARM

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Computer ServicesYOUR HOME OR MINE. Mobile computer repair, we pick up and deliver, or repair in your home. Call today, fi xed to-day. Call Chris, 250-395-6599

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

Drywall

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayAlfalfa/Timothy hay for sale $70/Ton, 1400 lb round bales, 14% protein. Year old hay also available. 250-546-3812, 567-9121. Located in Vanderhoof.

HAY, alfalfa/timothy, 5X5Net, 1350 # avg, $35-$85ton, truck-ing arranged, details www.ab-nechako.ca, 250-563-0829

HORSE HAY for sale 60+lb. bales. $5 a bale. 16 round bales, $4/ea. 250-395-2944.

HUNGRY VALLEY HAY: Baled dry. Rounds 600-800Lbs. $20 to $40, $90 to $120 for a ton. Delivery avail. 250-395-3539. And good cow hay, cattleman’s prices.

SMALL round bales. No rain, barn stored, great horse hay. $40 each. 250-397-4126

LivestockTAMWORTH boar at service at Hungry Valley Ranch. 250-395-3539.

PetsEASY CHRISTMAS Shopping for pets! No line ups, no cold weather. Deals to Bark about!! Receive 10% off with coupon code: Clubpet10 1-855-839-0555 www.petland.ca

PUPPIES for Christmas. Great family and working dogs. $300. 250-706-0984.

SPCA - 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.

*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

Firewood/FuelFirewood For Sale $125./cord delivered (250)398-0641

FIREWOOD for sale. 250-395-3951 Ted.

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LLOYD & JENNY CONTRACTING

We can custom cut & split your log pile. Selling bulk fi re-

wood, delivery included. Contact 250-459-2145 for info.

Heat, Air, Refrig.

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale6’ EAGLE with fi sh in claws on rocks $1200 obo. 6’ Standing bear $699 obo. 2 small eagles $200/ea. 250-644-1282.

Misc. Wanted

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER

in every form. NEW HOURS: Sat. 9am-1pm. 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House

250-395-3034

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

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

WITNESSES to motorcycle accident wanted. Watch Lake Road, Aug. 17, 2012. Please contact 604-807-6768.

Real Estate

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.

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INVITATION TO

TENDER

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GARBAGE COLLECTION 108 MILE HOUSE

Cariboo Regional District

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building communities together

INVITATION TO

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MAINTENANCE OF THE BIG LAKE AND LIKELY LANDFILL SITES

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Notice is hereby given that West Fraser 100 Mile House is amending the Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP #182) in order to add International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) and its associated 100 Mile House Timber Supply Area tenures (NRFL A81492 and A81493) to the approved FSP. No changes to the content of the FSP are proposed.The amendment is available for public review and writ-ten comment during regular office hours until Decem-ber 31, 2012, at Interfor’s Adams Lake Division office, Adams Lake, B.C. For more information or to arrange an opportunity to review the amendment, please contact Marino Bordin, Planning Forester, at (250) 679-6836 or via email at [email protected]. Written comments are to be submitted to International Forest Products Limited, 9200 Holding Rd., Chase, B.C., V0E 1M2.

Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment Review

250-395-0462

COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE500-10,000 sq. ft.

• Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking

Call Maureen at

L & A Development Corp.

Moving Or Starting A New Business?

Rentals

AcreageACREAGE for lease: Wildlife pond, small cabin, 100 Mile area. Reply to Box 2323, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K2E0

Apt/Condo for Rent1 bedroom suite in Gateway, 5 mins from town. Small front yard, Concrete patio area in back. Full Kitchen, Wash-er/Dryer. Pets welcome. $500 /month plus utilities. Avail. Dec 1st. Ph. (250) 395-8018BC 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

Commercial/Industrial

1760 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.COMMERCIAL/RETAIL/OF-FICE space, 300-500 sq. ft., highway frontage, good loca-tion, rent negotiable. For more info call 250-395-3106 or 250-395-2069.LARGE commercial unit avail for rent, suitable for retail/light mfg Approx 1380 sq ft, Pls call 250-808-7722 for details

Duplex / 4 Plex2 & 1 BDRM, in 100 Mile. Call 250-397-2041 or 250-609-4146 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 suite. $900/mon. $500 rent incentive for Dec. 250-945-4660.CLEAN & updated 3 bdrm, apt. downtown 100 Mile. Ref. req. No dogs. $650/mon. 250-456-7314.QUIET up-dated 2 bdrm. $525. Laundry included. Gate-way area. 250-395-2080.

Mobile Homes & Pads

2 BDRM mobile #8 Park Dr. Estates, $600/mo. Also #25 $600/mo. Call 250-395-3268.ONE empty mobile home pad, #50, #52, & #4 at Park Drive Estates. 250-395-3268.

Homes for Rent100 MILE House 3 bdrm., natural gas. Avail. now. $700/mo. 250-395-44711 BDRM home on acreage on waterfront in Lone Butte area. Wood heat with electric back-up. Washer/dryer/fridge/stove. $600 mth. (250)395-53432 BDR, 2 bath, with jetted tub, at 103 Mile, $680 per month + utilities. 250-395-4602 or 250-706-9701.3 BDRM, 1/1.2 baths, carport, minutes to 100 Mile. NP. $650/mon. 250-396-4070.3 BDRM, 1 bath, house on 10 acres, with 30x30 garage. Nice yard for kids. In Horse Lake area. $800 per month. 250-395-6716. Avail. Dec. 1.3 BEDROOM house available, 1 1/2 baths, 2 car garage, f,s,dw,w,d. December 1st. 8 minutes from 100 Mile. 3/4 acre. Refs. required. Pet nego-tiable. $900/month + utilities. Free snow removal. Security deposit req. 250-392-1599.3 bedroom house for rent. 108. N/S. Small pet ok. W/D/F/S. Large shop. Avail Dec 1st. $700 +utilities. 250 791 5352.5 BDRM 2 bath house. Great location in 100 Mile. N/S, N/P. Ref. req. $850/mon plus utilities. Call 250-395-3691JAN. 1ST. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 min. from 100 Mile. N/P,N/S. $750/mon. 250-791-6502.

Rentals

Homes for Rent***Available to Rent***

100 Mile, 3 bdrm Townhouse“Close to Elementary”

no pets, $650/mo

Call ‘Will’ @ 250-706-9359South Cariboo

Property Services

TownhousesRENT TO OWN, OR RENT:3 bdrm, 2 bathroom townhouse, 6 appliances, no dogs, Avail. now. 250-395-2134.

Transportation

Off Road VehiclesATV’S, UTV’s, Dirt Bikes & Buggies. Kamloops Cartsplus. www.cartsplusbc.com 1-888-371-3946. [email protected]

LOGGING TRUCKS and/or Drivers for Williams Lake and Quesnel Area. Seniority spots, fuel clause rates. Sigurdson Forest Products ANDY 250-267-2277, [email protected]

Scrap Car Removal

FREE SCRAP CARPICK UP*

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

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100 MileNew & Used

Auto Parts Ltd.

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*Certain restrictions apply. Call for details

Snowmobiles2009 M8 Arctic Cat. 153” track, 2.25” paddles. Pull start, reverse. Well maintained. 1522 miles. $6800, obo. 250-593-4490.

2009 Polaris 800 Dragon. Well maintained. Comes with skid plate, MBRP can. Asking $6995 obo. 250-791-6322.

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Snowmobiles

2007 POLARIS 600 RMK

• 155 - 2.4 Track• Mint Condition• Many Accessories• 1850 Miles

$5900 - OBO250-791-5675

Trucks & Vans

1995 FORD PICKUP• 3/4 ton - 250 diesel• auto• 4-wheel drive• extended cab• 183,000 km• excellent condition• 2 owners

$10,500 obo250-593-4606Bridge Lake

1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2dr, V6, 4wd, New tires, $3,600, Very Good Condition, 183,000km, call 250-456-6042

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA

• Black, 4x4, 6 spd.• Manual transmission, V6• Towing package• AC, Cruise• 69,000 kms• Includes 2 sets of tires: • Yokohama Geolandars

Ice/T+• Goodyear Wranglers All

Seasons (new)• No accidents, low mile-

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BoatsCENTRAL RV - now buying Pontoon, Patio and Personal Pleasure craft boats. Contact Dan at 250-395-4331 or [email protected]

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The 100 Mile Bighorn Archery Club free introductory session at the Stan Halcro Arena on Nov. 22 was a resounding success, with close to 70 people dropping in throughout the evening to try the sport.

The club had 10 stations set up with archery equipment and mem-bers offered instruction in shooting to people of all ages.

Colton Lang of 105 Mile received some instruction from club member Allen Riley. While it wasn’t his first time shooting a bow, Lang says he picked up a few good tips.

Club secretary denise swift says

they were expecting about 30 people to show up and was bowled over by the great response.

“I hope everyone who came had a chance to try it out. We were so busy and everyone was just trying their best to get the people through. It was great.”

For those who couldn’t make it to the intro night, the club welcomes people to drop in at their regular practice on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m.

With an apparent new interest in membership, swift is asking for dona-tions of archery equipment for the club.

She can be contacted at 250-397-2632.

Archery club overwhelmed by open house response

The 100 Mile Bighorn Archery Club held open house at Stan Halcro Arena on Nov. 22. Colton Lang of 105 Mile was among the 70 or so people who turned up for the event, and he received some instruction from archery club member Allen Riley.

Ken Alexander photo

Buffalo Creek Elementary School hosted the annu-al District 27 Small Schools Volleyball Tournament on Nov. 23, with students in Grades 4 to 7 from five participating schools.

Buffalo Creek ended the day as the first-place winner and Bridge Lake was second. Each won a pennant to display at their school.

Forest Grove earned the award for sports-manship.

Buffalo Creek prin-cipal Maria Gust says it was a fast-paced tournament with all children seeing lots of time on the court.

“It was especially

neat for the younger kids because they don’t typically get to play in

tournaments at that age.”

Students from Peter

Skene Ogden Secondary School volunteered as officials.

Buffalo Creek Elementary number 1 on the court

Buffalo Creek Elementary School won the first-place pennant at the Small Schools Volleyball Tournament, which the school also hosted.

Marie Gust photo


It was a tough weekend all-around for the Lac la Hache Tomahawks who travelled hun-dreds of kilometres for a couple of back-to-back losses.

Saturday night (Nov. 24) saw them in Terrace for a tilt with the River Kings. Grant Johnson put the T-hawks on the scoreboard just 17 seconds into the game.

Terrace answered back with two goals, but Hawks Wade Balbirnie evened the first period score to 2-2 with just three seconds left on the clock.

Lac la Hache came out strong in the second period, with Donovan Nicholas scoring consecutive goals just a minute apart. The two-goal lead was adjusted by River Kings Tristan Murray who squeaked in a short-handed goal with one second to spare in the frame.

Terrace capitalized on a power play early in the third period and followed it up with another marker less than a minute later for the lead. Tomahawks Kevin McNabb quickly tied it up 5-5, but the visi-tors didn’t have enough steam left in them to keep the Kings’ Craig Vienneau off the scoresheet to secure Terrace a 6-5 victory.

Sunday afternoon had the Hawks in Kitimat for a contest with the Ice Demons, but the gas tank was dry by then.

Kitimat scored shortly after the face-off and then Donovan Nicholas and Wilfred Robbins each scored for the T-Hawks for a brief lead. It was quickly annihi-lated by the Demons who pounded the net to a 4-2 lead by the end of the first period.

Kitimat kept the momentum going through the second to widen the gap to 6-2.

The third period was a washout with Kitimat scoring six goals – two of which were power plays.

Nicholas and Robbins each scored again for the T-Hawks to soften their loss to 12-4.

“When you travel 900 kilometres, you don’t sleep right and you don’t eat right,” says Tomahawks coach Al Navrot in defence of his squad.

“I trust my team and I know we can play with them, but we were out of steam. We battled all the way through and worked hard, and made good ground in the dressing room. The attitude was positive.”

He was especially impressed with the contributions made by forward William Louie from Sugarcane.

“He had a strong game and threw in some big hits.”

The weekend activity allowed room for Williams Lake Stampeders to climb to the top of the East Division where it now shares the lead with Lac la Hache at 13 points apiece. Quesnel trails at nine. The Hawks and Stamps also share third place in the Central Interior Hockey League overall standings. Smithers and Kitimat are tied for the lead.

In the scoring race, Robbins holds second place with 21 points – just one point behind leader Justin Fulton of the Quesnel Kangaroos.

The Tomahawks play at home in Lac la Hache on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. against the Stampeders.

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By Ken AlexanderFree Press

Psalm 23 Transition Society held its 2012 Courageous Starfish Alumni Award and Community Appreciation Awards evening at the Valley Room in 100 Mile House on Nov. 17.

Marvin Declare, Psalm 23’s executive director, says it was a good turnout consider-ing the short notice, but all those who attend-ed appeared to enjoy themselves.

“This was a wonder-ful evening of saying thank you to our com-munity. Charities like

ours depend on com-munity support, but sometimes they don’t get the recognition they deserve.

“As it was such short notice, we will be hand delivering the award plaques to those who could not make it out.”

Noting it was part of Psalm 23’s message that evening, Declare explains the society experiences a major drop in support through the winter months and he hopes

area residents will c o n s i d e r o f f e r i n g more sup-port at this time.

“ W e would like to ask the f a m i l i e s and busi-nesses to c o n s i d e r Psalm 23 in their chari-table year-end giving. We need the commu-nity to help us through the winter programs and help us ‘Make a dif-ference – one person at a time’.”

To help Psalm 23 with a year-end giv-ing, Declare says folks can make a cheque to Psalm 23, or they can phone 250-459-2220 and use their Visa or MasterCard. The mail-ing address is Box 387; Clinton, B.C.; V0K 1K0.

Psalm 23 provided

some appreciation support to the South Cariboo Hospital Foundation (SCHF) at the event. As part of running the communi-ty recycling programs, during which com-munity members drop their bottles and cans in the recycling bins at the various South Cariboo communities, Psalm 23 Transition Society board chair John Larche and Declare presented a $400 cheque to SCHF

d i r e c -tor Ralph Fossum.

“This is part of our c o m m i t -ment to put back into the com-m u n i t y 1 0 per cent of what we

receive, so thanks has to go out to all those who support us by donating into the bins. This is really the community saying thank you.”

The Psalm 23 Central BC – 2012 Community Appreciation Awards were also handed out that evening.

• Program volunteers appreciation awards went to Dave and Vicki Skoda, Pastor Vicki Escobedo, Marvin Ryan, Mike Boyd and Larry Hillstad.

• Donor or communi-

ty outreach appreciation awards were given to Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship, 103 Baptist Church, Sunrise Ford, Primal Electric, 108 Golf Resort, Marmot Ridge Golf Course, Bell-E-Acres, Royal Bank, Save-On-Foods, 99 Mile Motel, Red Rock Grill, Safeway, April Roberts, Tim Hortons, Firehouse Diner, Centennial Law, Larry Rode – Rush 99.7 FM/The Wolf 840 AM, 100 Mile House Free Press, The Hills Health Ranch, Smitty’s, Rotary Club of 100 Mile House – Lobsterfest, Tom and Beverly Lund, Jeanette McCrea – Garlic Festival, CIBC, Heritage Signs, Darrel Warman and Happy Landing.

• Donate a vehicle program recognition

went to Sunrise Ford and 100 Mile Glass.

• 2012 multi-pur-pose building support

appreciation awards went to 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department, Omega 1 Construction, Dave Skoda, Mayvin Plumbing & Heating, Ainsworth, 108 Building Supply, United Concrete, Tasco Supplies, LifeLine Refrigeration & Electrical Ltd., Northern Outdoor Energy Systems Ltd., TIM-BR Mart and 100 Mile House Free Press. • 2012 Community Recycling Program Appreciation Awards were given to Gold Trail Recycling, Big Country Storage, The Hills Health Ranch, 108 Supermarket, 99 Mile Store, Interlakes Store, Bridge Lake Store, Ainsworth OSB Plant, Sitka Log Homes and Knights of Columbus.

Psalm 23 supporters thanked at annual awards dinner

South Cariboo Health Foundation director Ralph Fossum, left, received a $400 cheque from Psalm 23 Transition Society executive director Marvin Declare and society board chair John Larche, right, during the 2012 Courageous Starfish Alumni Award and Community Appreciation Awards event on Nov. 17. The money was raised from the society’s community recycling program.

Submitted photo

This was a wonderful evening of saying thank you to our community.

– Marvin Declare

“

Marie Gust photo

The weekend activity allowed room for Williams Lake Stampeders to climb to the top of the East Division where it now shares the lead with Lac la Hache at 13 points apiece. Quesnel trails at nine. The Hawks and Stamps also share third place in the Central Interior Hockey League overall standings. Smithers and Kitimat are tied for the lead.

In the scoring race, Robbins holds second place with 21 points – just one point behind leader Justin Fulton of the Quesnel Kangaroos.

The Tomahawks play at home in Lac la Hache on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. against the Stampeders.

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Ps a lm 23 Transition Society held its Community Appreciation Awards Dinner in 100 Mile House on Nov. 17, dur-ing which numerous individuals and busi-nesses were recognized for their support.

However, the evening was also a celebration for Adam Villiers who was select-ed for the highest rec-ognition by Psalm 23, as the 2012 Courageous Starfish Alumni Award winner.

He is a man who, with the help of Psalm 23, turned his life around and is now a grateful contributor to society.

Noting he was making the wrong choices in life and was at his worst, hav-ing lost his place to live and his job, Villiers says a member of his church in Abbotsford suggested Psalm 23 would be a good support for him.

“So, I went and they took me in. I was a resi-dent and client for 9 1/2 months. It was amazing because before Psalm 23, trying to make choices back-to-back for a length of time was something I

couldn’t do.”He notes the

group offered com-munity outreach, building relationships in the community, and getting involved by vol-unteering.

“It taught me that instead being frustrated and getting caught up in my own struggles and difficulties that by

r e a c h i n g out and vol-unteer ing my time, it got me out of that head space.

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journaling and all of the things that were asked of me to do as part of the program, and as a result, I did find I have tools I can use on a daily basis – not only to help me make right choices but to help others, too.”

He entered the Psalm 23 program on Jan. 21, 2008, and four years later, he is still sober and his life has undergone “fantastic” changes.

Noting he’s been mar-ried to Michelle for 3 1/2 years and they have their first baby on the way, Villiers says that as a result of his sobriety he has a great job and they have bought a house.

He has embarked on a new musical career. On Nov. 17, 2010, the

singer-songwriter says he got a publishing deal with record company and has a CD, Show Me the Way to Your Heart, out.

“I’m a worship leader at my church, so I write worship songs for the church.”

As for winning the award, Villiers says he feels honoured to be a part of something that not only has changed my life, but is actually changing the lives of so many people.

“It’s far-reaching; the ripple effect of Psalm 23 is huge. I’m friends with people who were in the program when I was in it and, now, we’re out in the community helping other people – encour-aging and being in support when we can.”

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Psalm 23 Transition Society executive direc-tor Marvin Declare, left, presented the 2012 Courageous Starfish Alumni Award to Adam Villiers at a community appreciation dinner in 100 Mile House on Nov. 17. Villiers says Psalm 23 helped him change his life around and he was honoured to receive the award.

Ken Alexander photo

It’s far-reaching; the ripple effect of Psalm 23 is huge.

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As some of you may know, November is Adoption Awareness Month in British Columbia.

This is a celebration of adoption – the families created when people welcome a vulnerable child or youth into their home and embrace them as one of their own.

Adoption makes a big difference in the life

and development of a child. Children who are adopted, and benefit from the stability and support given by their new family, have much better outcomes than those who don’t have the solid foundation that a family provides.

Having a family makes a difference at any age, which makes teenage adoption all the more important.

Unfortunately, while youth 12 years and over make up almost one-third of those waiting for adoption, they only make up about one-10th of the annual adoptions in the province.

Our government, through the Ministry of Children and Family Development, works with organizations, such as the Adoptive

Families Association of BC, to support adoption.

Working in partnership, they give families who are considering adopting the support and preparation they need, so they are aware what they can expect during the process of adoption. This ensures that families are prepared not only for the joys, but also for the challenges, that welcoming a new family member entails.

Adoption workers also make certain to match each child with the family that is the best fit for them in terms of personality and specific needs, and prepare also each child for adoption.

Over the past five years, more than 1,400 children and youth in B.C. have been adopted, but there are more than 1,000 waiting for a

loving family to take them in.

There are few choices that a person can make that will impact the life of another human being as much as adoption. This month we celebrate those who have made that choice, and the loving families their choice has created.

Donna Barnett is the B.C. Liberal MLA for the Cariboo-Chilcotin.

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Dear Canimites, A heavy snow falls as

I write, loading the trees with a beautiful burden. The canoe, tucked in the shelter of the deck, knows its long rest has come.

In the night sky above, the familiar win-ter constellations are making their appear-ance. Orion (The Hunter) still brandishes his club at Taurus (The Bull), while the Gemini twins Castor and Pollox keep a discrete distance above and behind the action.

Canis Major, Orion’s hunting dog, appears over the eastern hori-zon five hours after his master, his nose the brightest star in the sky Sirius. Massive Jupiter rules the night, however, the bright planet now to the right of Orion.

Cariboo Canim Lake Ranch John and Aldina

Grimard of the Lower Mainland have pur-chased part of the old

Cariboo Canim Lake Ranch at the east end of the lake at the mouth of the Canim River.

The ranch ceased active operations in the early 1970s, so it has been hard to find details of its history. However, longtime locals tell stories about its first owner Bob Fish, and the visits of American movie stars, such as John Wayne and Bing Crosby. It seems United States President Herbert Hoover also stayed there, leaving his mark in the name Hoover Bay.

The notables would fly in, landing on the 3,500-foot airstrip, sometimes in DC-3s, which they would then park in the hangar. John says the cabins that

once housed the stars are now either entire-ly dilapidated or have been burned. All that is left of John Wayne’s cabin is the concrete pad and a chimney.

Fish was a business-man from California.

It is said he owned the operation three times, selling it and then buy-ing it back at a lower price.

He traded for supplies with George Kellett at the store of the Shangri-La Resort at the west

end of the lake, making the 50-kilometre round trip in an inboard launch.

The Grimards have 10 children, six boys and four girls. They plan to build an all-sea-son residence there for the family and have begun clearing land to do so.

People news• Ashley Johnston,

granddaughter of Hoover Bay cottag-ers Jim and Betty Anderson, was in the

area interviewing some residents recently.

She works for the provincial government in Victoria as a User Experience Specialist in the Ministry of Labour, Citizen’s Services and Open Government.

She felt it important to get out of the city and into a rural area to find out how folks go about accessing govern-ment services and what improvements might made.

Old Man Winter arrives at Canim Lake

CANIM LAKE

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Whistlejack’s Smoke ‘n Blue Torpedo, or “Tory” for short, looked a bit forlorn, as his owner took photographs of the snow that fell at Canim Lake, and the rest of the South Cariboo.

Peter Hart photo

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Music and speech arts teacher Ginny Alexander is feeling like a proud mom these days, but the object of her pride is a group of students who recently scored high on Royal Conservatory of Music and Conservatory Canada exams.

Nevin Boyd, 17, whose musical inter-ests lie in playing piano and trumpet, scored 99 per cent and First Class Honours with Distinction on his Music Theory Level I exam. His was the high-est theory exam mark in that category posted in British Columbia on that round of exams.

The local musician

has been invited to the Conservatory of Canada convocation ceremony on Nov. 24 in London, Ontario to receive a medal in recognition of his accomplishment.

He says the high cost of travel will most likely keep him at home, but he feels pretty good about it all.

“I’m just glad it’s done,” he says, adding he found the course quite easy and maybe just a bit boring at first.

Another of Alexander’s students, Danielle Kinsella scored 90 per cent and Honours with Distinction on her Theory 2 exam.

Alexander’s students did equally as well on their Royal Conservatory of Music exams in speech and drama.

On the Grade 5 exam, Anya Levermann achieved 85 per cent with First Class Honours, and Adrienne

Gardner scored 76 with Honours.

Among those who wrote the Grade 6 exam were Lydia Kinasewich

who got 90 per cent and First Class Honours with Distinction, and Ashley Holyk, with 82 per cent and First Class

Honours.Katya Levermann

scored 77 per cent and Natasha McKay scored 75, and both received Honours.

On the Grade 8 exam, Madison Ardiel achieved 80 per cent and First Class Honours, and in Grade 10, Tahsis Jensen got 84 and Karen Smith scored 80 per cent, and both received First class Honours.

Alexandra Wolfe scored 78 per cent and Honours on her Grade 9 Piano exam and 68 on her Music History test.

The speech arts test-ing was done in 100 Mile House by examiner Dr. Grant Paterson from Winnipeg, Manitoba and Alexander says it was possible only because she was able to

meet the minimum of nine exam-writers.

“Otherwise, they would have to go to Prince George to write.”

She adds exams will be written again in spring and she would like to hear from any-one who is interested in doing an exam. If the minimum of nine can be reached, she can arrange to have an examiner come to 100 Mile.

Alexander couldn’t be happier about the accomplishments of her students.

“It’s exhilarating to see results like that, but if they don’t do the work, I can teach until I’m blue in the face and nothing happens.”

Alexander can be reached at 250-395-3555.

High marks achieved on Conservatory exams

Nevin Boyd, 17, recently scored 99 per cent on his Conservatory of Canada Music Theory I exam, which was the highest mark in British Columbia.


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If you would like to become a volunteer tutor and make a difference while learning new skills and meeting great people please call Mary at 250-395-0404 or Mel at 250-945-4199. Volunteering opens our minds and hearts to new ways of thinking and connecting with people.

Mary Packham is the Adult Literacy Coordinator for the Partner Assisted Learning (PAL)

and English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP). Mary has been helping adult learners in the 100 Mile House area gain literacy skills since February, 2005. Mary is passionate about her role and has made a huge difference in our community. Mary helps support learners to build their confidence in understanding, speaking, reading, writing and navigating their life, and in English for the ESL learners.

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• Nov. 28-Dec. 1 – Ten Thousand Villages world craft sale at Marmot Ridge. Nov. 28, 5-8 p.m.; Nov. 29-30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. To volunteer, contact Laura at 250-706-8040.

• Nov. 30 – 100 Mile Festival of the Arts is hosting a student recital at 6:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church - everyone welcome.

• Dec. 1 – Lone Butte Christmas Crafts Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lone Butte Community Hall - free admission.

• Dec. 1 – Carefree Manor is holding a craft and bake sale from 2-4 p.m.

• Dec. 1 – The annual Christmas dinner for seniors, hosted by Rotary Club of 100 Mile House takes place at 100 Mile Community Hall. Admission tickets are free and can be picked up at Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty.

• Dec. 1 – St. Timothy’s Anglican Church hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Dec. 2 – The 108 Ranch Community Association has its Christmas Market at 108 Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Dec. 3 – The 40th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Dinner at the Forest Grove Legion starts at 4 p.m. with happy hour, and dinner fol-lows at 5. Free tickets can be picked up at Forest Grove Store, Forest Grove Legion, Forest Grove Post Office and Canim Lake Store.

• Until Dec. 3 – Tad Lake artist Grace Mills-Hodgins has a collection of her artwork on display this month at Showcase Gallery.

• Dec. 6 – Celebration of Lights Christmas tree auction fundraiser for charities is at 6:30 p.m. at Central GM.

• Dec. 8 – Treats and Treasures fourth annual sale by the Horse Lake Community Farm Co-op, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Mile United Church.

• Dec. 8 – Craft sale at The Hills Health Ranch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Dec. 9 – Eclectica Community Choir and the Adult Community Concert Band pres-ent their Christmas Concert, Winter Joy, at Martin Exeter Hall at 1:30 p.m. Admission is by donation and all proceeds will go to 100 Mile House Food Bank Society and Loaves & Fishes Outreach. Cash preferred.

For many years, the children at the Forest Grove Elementary School have been play-ing on a few outdated pieces of playground equipment.

With vandalism and wear, some of the play-ground’s components have disappeared, leav-ing swings, a slide and climbing apparatus that is of little use to the children.

A fundraising campaign for new equipment began with the sale of Purdy’s chocolates. The school’s recycling program will provide some funds. Other projects are being

considered.Suggestions and

donations would be most welcome. The contact person is CPAC president Michelle Haretzmuller at 250-397-2276.

Community Christmas concertDo you want to make

your Christmas merry and bright?

The Community Christmas Concert will put a smile on your face and a carol in your heart. From the wee folks of SmartStart to performers from the community, it’s always a joy. It happens at the school on Dec. 19, start-ing at 6:30 p.m.

If you’d like to take part in the concert, call Kerry Tunnacliffe by Dec. 5 at 250-397-2085.

Seniors Christmas dinnerOnce again,

Christmas season in the Grove kicks off with the annual seniors dinner

put on by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

This year’s dinner on Dec. 3 at the Legion will be the 40th prepared by the ladies. Happy hour is at 4 p.m. Dinner will be at 5, followed by music and entertain-ment.

Playground equipment outdated

FOREST GROVE

MarianneVan Osch250 [email protected]

A fundraising project is underway to replace the outdated playground equipment at Forest Grove Elementary School and community support would be appreciated.

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Many people enjoyed the annual Roe Lake Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 18, where they found “something for everyone,” including quilted and knitted goods, woodwork and preserves.

Hourly door prizes went to Polly Black,

Virginia DeBruyn, Adam Ramsay and Al Traske.

Levick showcasedBridge Lake librar-

ian Brenda Tillyer welcomes Joanne Levick to the library’s Community Showcase for December.

While she is well known for quilting, Joanne says she actu-ally sews more than she quilts and has done so consistently since high school.

“I’ve always enjoyed sewing, and over the

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Rose Theobald, left, posed with her beautiful natural wreaths and customer Diane Hopp during the Roe Lake Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 18.

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Lone Butte will be holding its December craft market at the com-munity hall on Dec. 1.

Doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so get out early for best pickings of the fresh baking and other cre-ations that will be for sale. Local artisans and crafters will be in atten-dance, as well as various vendors with all sorts of products for your Christmas shopping list.

Annual potluckThe annual Lone

Butte Christmas com-munity potluck dinner will be held at the hall on Dec. 2.

Doors open at 4:30

p.m. and plans are to eat at 5. Ham and turkey will be provided by the community association and everyone attending is encouraged to bring a main dish and des-sert to share, but it’s not mandatory for atten-dance.

There will be a spe-cial guest in a big red suit coming to give out complimentary gifts to the children. Folks are encouraged to RSVP your family numbers to Santa’s little elf, Chris Schmidt, at 250-395-2006, so he knows how many children will be in attendance.

Christmas StoreThe Horse Lake

Elementary School (HLES) Parent Advisory Council will once again be holding its popular Christmas Store at the school Dec. 10-14.

It will be open for your shopping conve-nience in the morning before classes around 7:50 a.m., and again at the lunch break from

11:20 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Support your com-munity school, while purchasing great gifts for those special people in your life.

Christmas concertHLES will have its

Christmas concert on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.

All moms, dads, grandparents and loved ones are welcome to attend. Remember your cameras to catch those special memories.

AGM resultsThe Lone Butte

Horse Lake Community Association recent-ly held its annual general meeting and a few changes were made to the roster.

Moving into the president’s position is Heather Nelson, replac-

ing Christine Gallagher whose skills at proposal writing will be missed, as her hard work pro-vided much-needed funds to various com-munity projects.

Mary Carter joins the executive as vice-president, while Chris Schmidt continues as secretary.

Dianne Sprague is welcomed as the new treasurer, and this year’s directors are Ken Schmidt, Cathie Katona and Eileen Bird.

Memberships are important when seeking support for associa-tion events. If you don’t have one, please con-sider putting your $5 in and becoming a supporting member. Contact Heather at 250-395-3588 for more information.

Dancing successLone Butte danced

the night away to local band, The James Gang, at a recent fundraising dance.

With close to a full house, everyone had a great time with friends and neighbours.

A big thank-you goes out to everyone who put their energy in to making it happen and to all who donated the many items to the silent auction.

Our gratitude also goes out to the Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department (LBVFD) members who provid-ed safe rides home for anyone who needed the service.

Volunteers neededThis may sound

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LBVFD still needs more volunteers.

This is a vital orga-nization to have in our community and we require every-one who is able to get involved.

Practices are on Thursday nights at the Lone Butte Fire Hall and you can contact fire chief Jaret Scott at 250-395-6665 for more information.

Discussions are also in progress about the possibility of develop-ing a fire department auxiliary group that will raise money and fill other supporting roles for the depart-ment.

If this is something you are able to give some time to, contact Chris at 250-395-2006.

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some dressier clothes for dances and suchlike, and shirts for my hus-band. When the girls [now Karen Farmer and Barb Matfin] were younger, I made their jumpers, and tap dance outfits. There’ll be a purse or two and a “bloomin’ sweatshirt” I made in a class in Southern California.

“One Christmas, the Log Cabin Quilter members each made a pillow and gave it to another member as a gift. I will try to find where mine went and include that, too.”

Dinner auctionTicket-holders are

reminded that Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES) Parent Advisory Committee’s annual dinner auction is on Dec. 1. Viewing is at 5 p.m. and dinner at 5:30, and the auction starts at 6:30. Admission to the auction only costs $1.

If any dinner tick-ets remain, they are at the school or at Bridge Lake Store for $10 each - adults only.

BLCS meetingBridge Lake

Community School Society’s (BLCS) next meeting is at the school on Dec. 6.

Given that most members do not work, the executive has changed the time of this and future meet-ings to 1 p.m., to encourage more people to attend.

Service honouredDeka Lake &

District Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary postponed its November meeting to Nov. 16, at which time Sharon Chislett received her 10 year service pin, and Mary Shennum was entitled to her five-year pin.

New member Debbie Patterson was warmly welcomed to the ever-growing group

Christmas dinner concertThe annual Christmas

dinner concert at Bridge Lake School starts at 6 p.m., Dec. 20.

All elementary-aged children eat for free, while others pay $10 for

a full BLCS Christmas dinner with all the trim-mings.

Attendees might like to bring a dessert to share.

The BLES concert follows at 7 p.m.

This year, to facili-tate catering, residents

are asked to purchase tickets in advance from the school or Bridge Lake Store.

Giftbox assemblyInterlakes Christmas

Giftboxes will be assem-bled and distributed from Interlakes Hall in December.

Anyone who wish-es to receive a giftbox, or knows anyone who could use a little help, should call Donna Jarvis at 250-593-4541.

CelebrationsMany happy returns

go out to Moira Davies for Nov. 30, Ruth Marx for Dec. 1, and Al Bishop for Dec. 3.

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contact numbers.• BLCS Book Club

meets 1:30 p.m., Dec. 1. Call 250-593-2264 for venue.

• Highway 24/Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at Interlakes Hall.

• Deka fire practice: 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4.

• Log Cabin Quitters meet 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dec. 5 at Inter-lakes Hall.

• Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club Christmas Party is on Dec. 8 at a pri-vate residence. Call this writer if you wish to play.

• Christmas Family Bingo, Deka Fire Hall, Dec. 12. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and play starts at 7. Come and enjoy the seasonal bake table raffle, special door and good neighbour prizes, and a Super G pot of $1,259.

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Ashley says the Hoover Bay property is a “locus” for three gen-erations of her family to gather and enjoy them-selves.

• Young Tyson Mastin, the Vicar of the Lutheran Church in town, has been giving the regulars a run for their money in weekly Canim crib play.

In fact, he came out on top a few weeks ago.

Tyson is a ‘coun-try boy’ raised in Blue Earth, Minnesota where the land is flat and crib is king. Last week, however, the tables were turned, as Doug McGregor taught him some of the finer tricks that come only with the wisdom of time.

The group would like to see even more players. Call Margo for information at 250-397-0016.

Calendar• Ladies Luncheon,

Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. at Yummer’s.

• Community Club meeting, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. at Margo’s Cabin.

• Cribbage, last play for the year, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. at Margo’s Cabin.

• Bachelor Bake at Jean Reynold’s, Dec. 13, 1 p.m.

• Christmas Dinner of the Community Club, Dec. 17, Forest

Grove Legion, starting at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. Call Jean at 250-397-2773 to book.

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Seniors residing from Eagle Creek to Gateway are invited to attend. Tickets are available at Forest Grove Store, the Legion, F G Post Office and Canim Lake Store.

Auxiliary president Pat Fitzel expressed the group’s appreciation for the background work Sylvia Griffith does every year to prepare for the dinner. Long before the event, she arranges for donations of food and works on details that make the dinners such a success.

A letter for childrenThe other day Viv

Loiselle at the post office received a letter from Santa Claus.

This is what it said, “Dear Children, Last year some of you forgot to send me a Christmas letter. Your letters help me remember what you would like for Christmas. So please write a letter or ask your mom or dad to write one for you.

Drop it off at the post office. You don’t need a stamp. Viv will send it to me. Love, Santa.”

Santa’s address is

Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO.

Children’s Christmas partyThe Forest Grove

Volunteer Fire Department (FGVFD) members will be hosting their annual Christmas party for children up to12 years on Dec. 16 at the fire hall. Doors open at 11:30, lunch is at noon.

While the children are enjoying their lunch, Santa will be landing in a field out-side the Grove. He and his sleigh will ride to the

party on the top of a fire truck. Santa will have a present and a photo for every child.

Note to parents: Space for this popular event is limited so please call Wendy by Dec. 10 at 250-397-2452 to regis-ter your child. BYOG - $15 limit.

If you have Christmas decorations that you no longer want, please con-sider donating them to the fire department or school.

Photographer neededThe FGVFD is look-

ing for a photographer

to go on calls with the crew.

If you are interested, please contact fire chief Bob Felker at 250-397-2393 or deputy chief Ron Lister at 250-397-2302.

Pampered Christmas shoppingOn Dec. 7, folks with

Christmas shopping on their minds are invited to stop by the Legion from 3 to 11 p.m.

Janet Brown has planned an evening of leisurely shopping for special gift items, crafts and unique stocking stuffers. Tables are by donation. Contact Janet at 250-395-3359.

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The CalendarCommunity events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress.net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

100 MILE q Exercise class

with Rainer Meyer for people aged 50 and over takes place every Monday until Dec. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre. A $2 drop-in fee will be charged by the centre.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile

House Branch Library is hosting an after-school program for children nine to 12 years old on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required; call 250-395-2332 or drop in at the library.

100 MILE q The Mill Site/

Fischer Place Auxiliary meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom at Mill Site. Call Shelly at 250-791-9277 for more information.

100 MILE q The SPCA

volunteer meetings will continue to be held in the Pioneer Room at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m.

100 MILEq The 100 Mile and

District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., in the 100 Mile House Branch Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. For more information, call Glenna at 250-395-3361.

100 MILE q The Caribou Brain

Injury Society meets monthly, from 10:30

a.m. to noon at the Health Centre beside 100 Mile District General Hospital. For information, phone 250-392-7772, e-mail [email protected] or check out the website at www.wlcbis.com.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile

District General Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month in the hospital’s multipurpose room at 1 p.m. The Gift Shop in the lobby is open

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but is closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. For more information about the auxiliary or the gift shop, call Ruth at 250-395-1163 or e-mail [email protected].

100 MILE q The Cariboo

Artists Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month, downstairs at Parkside Art Gallery, beginning at noon. We are an informal group of aspiring and accomplished artists who exchange ideas and promote art. For more information, call Sharon at 250-706-0111 or Kathy at 250-395-3725, or go to www.gobc.ca/caribooartistsguild.

100 MILE q The La Leche

League (breastfeeding support group) meets monthly. There is no charge. For more information, call Kristi at 250-396-7403 or Mikara at 250-395-1113.

HORSE LAKE q StrongStart at

Horse Lake Elementary School on Tuesdays 9 a.m.-noon, and on Wednesdays - dinner special, 4-7 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 250-395-4572.

LAC LA HACHE q Lac la Hache

Pioneer Centre (OAPO #176) has a meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.; you must be 40+ years to be a member and there’s a $12 annual activity fee. Activities open to all: Monday: Square and round dancing at 1:30 p.m. Thursday: TOPS at 8:30 a.m. Friday: mixed pool and cards at 1 p.m. Every fourth Sunday is bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m., call Cal at 250-396-4989. For more information, contact Wendy at 250-706-9937 or Frances at 250-396-4169.

LAC LA HACHE q The Caribooter

Square Dance Club will be dancing on Mondays

at the OAPO Pioneer Centre, 4822 Clarke Ave., in Lac La Hache. Pre-rounds, 1:30-2 p.m. with cuer Helen Hall, and 2-4 p.m. for square dancing with

caller Dave Abbs. New dancers welcome. For further information, contact Fran Campbell at 250-396-4072, or Hazel Parker at 250-396-7698.

After enjoying a great potluck dinner at the recent annual Cattlebelles Social in Lone Butte, local ranch-ers Mark McMillan, left, Dusty Heyworth, Bob Allison and longtime resident Russ Ross, right, enjoyed some stories and good company.

Karen Schuurman photoShannon Nantel, left, and Shawna Norton of the Williams Lake and District Credit Union – 100 Mile House Branch dress up Ice Fantasy. It’s the Credit Unions contribution to the Celebration of Lights Christmas tree auction and charity fundraiser slated for Dec. 6 at Central GM.


Linda Philpot of Lac la Hache brought some of her quilting, including place mats, table runners and quilts, to the 35th Annual South Cariboo Winter Arts and Crafts Fair on Nov. 10. This was the first craft fair Philpot has attended as a vendor.

Ken Alexander photo

Students in Tammie Ozanne’s Grade 6 class at Horse Lake Elementary School got into the spirit of Christmas by filling empty shoeboxes with small gifts that will be sent to children in third-world countries. The students brought enough items to fill six boxes and applied the project as part of their social studies unit on global awareness and making a difference.

Tammie Ozanne photo


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The Green Lake Snowmobile Club (GLSC) held its annual Snowflake Dinner on Nov. 12, and the club-house was overflowing with people enjoying food and drinks. The only thing missing were the snowflakes, which finally arrived Nov. 21.

Poker tournamentThe 70 Mile

House Volunteer Fire Department (70 MHVFD) held a poker tournament on Nov. 10.

There were 23 play-ers and the winners were: first, Dennis Huber; second, Niels Westerager; third, Ken Freed; fourth, Kim Taylor; and fifth, Doug Johnston.

The next tournament will be held at the 70 Mile Community Hall, Dec. 8. Doors open at noon and play starts at 1 p.m.

Thrift storeThe thrift store at

Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC) will hold a special pre-Christmas bag sale on Dec. 1.

A big bag is $10 and a small bag is $5. This is for clothing only. Don’t forget to visit the Christmas room.

Volunteer dinnerSMAC held a volun-

teer appreciation dinner on Oct. 20. There were 24 volunteers and guests gathered at Mandy’s Restaurant, where a special turkey dinner was laid out. Thanks go to Mandy’s for the great food, and thanks go to the volunteers who help to keep the organization operating.

SGLVFD newsThe South Green

Lake Volunteer Fire Department’s new fire

hall is now completed and the trucks were moved in on Oct. 23.

Bingo slatedThe next 70MHVFD

bingo will be held at SMAC, Dec. 13. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and play starts at 7.

This will be a spe-cial Christmas bingo with turkeys, hams, and good neighbour prizes. Come out for a friendly evening of bingo.

SMAC newsThe next general

meeting will be held Dec. 12 at the centre at 10 a.m., and everyone is welcome.

The latest water test showed that the water is good, but it was rec-ommended that we

continue treating the water for a few months more.

SMAC will be closed on Dec. 24 for Christmas and will re-open on Jan 5.

Snowmobile newsThe GLSC will hold

a Christmas Dinner on Dec. 15.

There will be an executive meeting today (Nov. 28) and a general meeting on Dec. 3.

Bookmobile The Thompson

Nicola bookmobile will be in the area on Nov. 29. It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General Store, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm.

Snowflake Dinner draws big crowd

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Make sure to drop by St. Timothy’s Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church basement.

Shop for craft items and attic treasures and stock up on Christmas goodies from the bake table.

A concession with home-cooked lunch items will also be featured.

Bazaar time change

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100 Mile House Free Press, November 28, 2012