100 Mile House Free Press, November 30, 2012

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People will have a great selection of breathtakingly beautiful Christmas trees and wreaths to bid on at the Celebration of Lights charity auction on Dec. 6 at Central GM. The event starts at 6:30 p.m., with nearly two dozen trees and wreaths going up for bid. All were sponsored and donated by area businesses and the money raised will be given to local charities.

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Federal Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau made a swing through British Columbia on Nov. 21, weighing in on debates about oil pipelines, marijuana and other hot political topics.

Trudeau shook up the national energy debate this week by coming out in favour of oil exports to Asia, and the proposed takeover of Alberta oil sands pro-ducer Nexen by a Chinese state corporation.

At a radio town-hall meeting, Trudeau said he sup-ports oil exports and Chinese investment because the investment and trade will create more middle-class employment in Canada. However, he hastened to add he opposes the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline proposed to run from Alberta to Kitimat.

He accused Enbridge of failing to consult with Aboriginal people along the route and said he is opposed to a crude oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast.

Producers are going to have to “go back to the draw-ing board and find another way to get oil to Asia,” he added.

During the town hall, he was told Liberal MP David McGuinty had resigned as the party’s natural resources critic after denouncing some Conservative MPs as “shills” for the oil industry who should “go back to Alberta.”

Trudeau said he was offended by McGuinty’s com-ments, and wants to unify the country rather than pit one region against another, as NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have done.

He spoke in favour of legalizing marijuana.“The war on drugs as it stands has only been profit-

able for criminal enterprises and for gangs.“We need to move beyond that, and I think it makes

sense to tax and regulate it because that’s actually an effective way of keeping it out of the hands of our kids, who will no longer have access to it on street corners.”

Trudeau was also asked about the hot topic of the Nov. 26 Victoria byelection, land-based sewage treatment. He said the costly plan isn’t supported by scientific experts, and is only supported by the NDP as a “make-work project” for the Victoria region.

The Liberal Party of Canada is to choose its new leader in a nation-wide vote in April. Other contend-ers include Ontario MP Martha Hall Findlay, who ran unsuccessfully for the leadership in 2006.

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The 100 Mile House Free Press is seek-ing submissions to both its Christmas Writing Contest and its Christmas Recipe Contest.

There is room for more submissions in both contests, so we’re extending the deadline to Sunday (Dec. 2).

It’s a great way to share your stories and

recipes with our read-ers in the popular Christmas Greetings supplement.

At the same time, you can earn some bragging rights with your family, friends and neighbours by having your story or recipe published in the Free Press.

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The Ruth Lake Lodge float was pulled by a pair of Percherons during the Santa Parade in 100 Mile House on Nov. 23. There was a good turn out of spectators who cheered on the entries in the annual event.

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Premier Christy Clark previewed the British Columbia government’s next budget update on Nov. 27, with a speech to a Coquitlam business audience stressing the virtues of balancing the budget for next year.

Clark’s speech to the

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce came as Finance Minister Mike de Jong prepared to present the second quarter update of the current budget on Nov. 28 at the legislature. His first-quarter update in September had the province on track for a $1.14 billion deficit for the fiscal year ending

in March.Taking questions

after the speech, Clark wouldn’t rule out tax increases of all kinds when the next budget is presented in February. She emphasized the need to control person-al taxes, and spending controls for govern-ment.

“No, we will not cut

education, and no we will not cut health care,” Clark said, leaving options open for spend-ing cuts in other areas.

With the February budget setting the stage for the May 2013 elec-tion, Clark took direct aim at NDP Leader Adrian Dix’s recent vow to repeal B.C.’s balanced budget law.

“If you don’t have a balanced budget law, then deficits become the rule and balanced budgets become the exception,” Clark said.

Dix said recently his policy as premier would be to balance budgets over a four-year “busi-ness cycle” because the B.C. Liberal era has shown governments can’t cut spending

Clark talks tough on spending

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The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society is sell-ing calendars for $20, as a fundraiser to keep their programs going through the winter.

The calendar pro-files women of attitude, action and adventure who have a connection to the Cariboo or British Columbia, says Stop the Violence counsellor Karen Beresford.

“These women speak to the strength and initiative of women to reach their goals, under challenging circum-stances. This includes women who have defied social norms of their time to achieve their goals.”

Some of these women became notorious, and other stories are tales of women who just

lived their lives and often went unnoticed for their incredible sto-ries, she says. Beresford adds some stories peo-ple have heard about, but most are stories not often told.

“This calendar is HERSTORY – stories of women we need to pass on and hold on to. The calendar is beauti-fully done in full colour scrapbook style with historical pictures of people and places and stories of the women that are our history.

“We hope to acknowl-

edge their lives and use HERSTORIES as a way to build up our own lives today.”

These unique and interesting calendars are available at A&B Photo, New Attitude Hair Design, Save-On-Foods, Nuthatch Books, Donex, Hub Insurance (both locations), REMAX Country Lakes Realty, Royal Lepage100 Mile Realty, Century 21, The Hills Guest Ranch, 108 Supermarket, and the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre.

Calendar helps Women’s Centre

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BC Hydro is get-ting close to the end of its installation of 1.7 million wireless elec-tricity meters, but the “smart grid” won’t be functional until next spring.

Until then, meters will still be read manu-ally or consumption estimated for billing purposes. For one more winter storm season, people will still have to call BC Hydro to report a power outage, before the grid begins automatic metering and reporting of electrical failures.

Cindy Verschoor, BC Hydro’s commu-nications manager for the smart meter pro-

gram, said about four per cent of the meter installations remain to be done, mainly on the Gulf Islands. Some of the old meters remain in locations around the province, either because

they are inaccessible or because owners have refused them.

While BC Hydro owns the meter, the base and connections are part of the owner’s electrical system and can be placed anywhere. In some cases, garages or decks have been built over meters, and if they can’t be read, the bill is based on an estimate until a wireless meter is installed.

Manual meter read-ings will be checked

against automatic read-ings during the testing phase, to verify accu-racy. Verschoor said there have been six meters replaced due to inaccurate readings or other defects, but gen-erally the new meters are more accurate, and they eliminate human errors in read-ing or entering data required for mechanical meters.

“All of our meters have to be certified by Measurement Canada, which is a consumer protection agency, just like the pump at the gas station and the scale at the grocery store.”

Verschoor said only two customers out of more than one million have opted to have the meter located away from their home. Those who refuse for what-ever reasons have their installations placed “on hold” while their con-cerns are addressed by BC Hydro.

After media reports of fires associated

with the program, BC Hydro commissioned a study of residential fire reports by Surrey fire chief Len Garis and researcher Joseph Clare. It shows that electrical fires have declined since the installation of new meters began.

Damaged meter sockets are usually the owner’s responsi-bility, but BC Hydro inspects them at the time of installation and offers to fix them at no charge if they are damaged. So far, 1,200 meter bases have been replaced.

A house fire in Mission last spring took place three days after a smart meter was installed. Verschoor said the fire is still under investigation by the B.C. Safety Authority, but the electrical meter has been ruled out as a cause.

Despite media reports to the contrary, there have been no fires attributed to smart meters, she added.


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Christmas Helper Event

Every year at this time, Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty has gratefully accepted donations of food and toys to be given to local organizations to parcel out to some of the less fortunate citizens of our area, and this year is no exception. In previous years we have collected thousands of dollars worth of food and toys from the public.Drop off your donations of toys, non-perishable food items or new clothes for all ages, any time between now and Christmas at our of� ce, 96 Cariboo Highway next to the Red Coach Inn and we will make sure they get to a deserving family! Every donation will automatically enter you in a draw for a basket from The Country Pedlar!Thank you from Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty

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forestry in BC?New forestry designation available now

� e Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, � ompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. � e NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might � nd yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.

Recipe contestWe ask you to

share your favourite Christmas recipes with our readers.

Everyone likes to read about the delecta-ble dinner entrees and scrumptious desserts and the homemade bak-ing we all look forward to at this time of year.

Along with your recipe, we would appre-

ciate it if you could also take a photo, and if you like, include a few paragraphs about the origin of your recipe – whether it’s something you introduced as a new tradition or one that has been passed down through the genera-tions.

We look forward to seeing your stories and recipes and sharing them in our Christmas Greetings supplement.

Smart meter installation nearly done

Smart meters are tested at the BC Hydro lab-oratory. When the system is complete next year, customers will be able to see a graph on their BC Hydro billing website that shows hourly electri-city consumption.

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What if you could clear out some clutter as you get ready for the holidays?

What if your chil-dren could help green the environment at the same time?

Let’s face it: your chil-dren are probably going to get some electronic toys for the holidays. These toys will replace ones that are obsolete,

Research saves lives.Please give.


Do you want to practise

forestry in BC?New forestry designation available now

� e Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, � ompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. � e NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might � nd yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.

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Carole RooneyDan BergenKerri Mingo

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What if you could clear out some clutter as you get ready for the holidays?

What if your chil-dren could help green the environment at the same time?

Let’s face it: your chil-dren are probably going to get some electronic toys for the holidays. These toys will replace ones that are obsolete,

broken or otherwise rel-egated to the back of the closet or the bottom of the toy basket.

Unearth those forgot-ten toys that you’ll fix “some day.” Round up all those used batteries, too.

Now, there is a way to give those old electronic toys new life. Don’t toss them; recycle them.

British Columbia

is the first province in Canada to offer free recycling for all kinds of electronic toys.

Recyclables include plush textiles with electronics, includ-ing dolls and stuffies, metal or hard plastic toys with electronics, remote-control vehi-cles, ride-on vehicles, hand-held game devic-es, gaming devices with

PC/TV and electronic promotional items, such as those sold with meals.

Every electronic toy is carefully dismantled in the recycling process, and all of its compo-nents are sorted and made into a wide vari-ety of new items. Every bit of a toy that can be recycled – from plastics to circuit boards to vari-ous metals – is turned

into something new and useful.

You can recycle those old batteries, too. The Call2Recycle program keeps batteries out of the landfill by reclaim-ing precious metals and turning them into new batteries and stainless steel products.

To find out where you can recycle electronic toys and bat-teries for free, visit the

Recyclopedia at www.rcbc.bc.ca, or call the Recycling Hotline at 1-800-667 4321 or 604-732-9253.

You can also check the Depot Finder at www.cbrsc.ca. CBRSC is the Canadian Brand owners Stewardship Corporation, which is working with the Canadian Toy Association to recycle electronic toys across B.C.

No need to toss out old toys

Library clerk Patricia Jones adds a pair of warm gloves to the Mitten Tree at 100 Mile House Branch Library. The public is invited to visit the library and hang their own donations of gloves, toques and scarves, which will be given to local charities after Christmas.

WARMING HANDS AND HEARTS


Research saves lives.Please give.


Around the South Cariboo

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Did we take your picture?Reprints from these and many other digital photos taken by Free Press photographers are available in various sizes and prices. Drop by our offi ce and put your order in today or visit 100milefreepress.net to view and order more photos than we could print in the paper!

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Caleb Rivet of 108 Mile had already selected his bow as he waited for his turn to shoot at a target dur-ing the 100 Mile Bighorn Archery Club open house Nov. 22. While it wasn’t his first time shooting a bow, Rivet said he enjoyed the event and shooting indoors.

Ken Alexander photo

The Williams Lake and District Credit Union Community Investment Funding program made a $500 donation to the 100 Mile House Mural Society on Nov. 22. Credit Union’s Karen Fenske, left, and Debbie MacNeil made the presentation to Mural Society’s Donna Nivison and Bill Hadden. The program accepts applications from community groups and each spring and fall those they approve are designated a share of $25,000.



Sarah Warden got her first toothbrush at the Early Years Fair Start Day at the Family Enrichment Centre on Nov. 22. Mom, Bonnie Warden, was one of many from the community who took advantage of the opportunity to have their child assessed by several professionals from the child development field who provided their services for the event.

Lac la Hache Father’s Day Fishing Derby Society director Rose Stenberg presented a $1,000 cheque to South Cariboo Health Foundation vice-chair Chuck Shaw-MacLaren recently. Traditionally held on the third Sunday in June, the society donates funds from the fishing derby to area organizations.

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Melody Watkins, left, was among a dozen children who took up an opportunity to make some cool gifts on Nov. 21 at the 100 Mile House Branch Library Christmas craft session. The library regularly holds free craft sessions and reading programs for children in the com-munity.


Bridge Lake residents Ron and Anne Conway of Meadow Impressions sold their paper, flowers and glass crafts at the recent 35th Annual South Cariboo Winter Arts and Crafts Fair in 100 Mile House. These vendors were very busy at the fair.

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By Karen Schuurman

Heidi Meier says she is eager to get the Lone Butte 4H club up and running again.

There was a lot of interest shown at the Nov. 18 information session in the Lone Butte Community Hall. The registration dead-

line for new members is Jan. 13, 2013.

With fresh vision and energy, the club will be offering swine, sheep, rabbit, photogra-

phy and small engines. Public speaking is another asset partici-pants will learn, and the benefits of this type of grass-roots learning is invaluable in this day of electronics.

Participants are asked to commit to monthly general meetings, as

well as monthly proj-ect meetings. The club will also be involved in several community projects throughout the year that members are encouraged to attend.

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WEEK OF DECEMBER 2 TO 8, 2012

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN,

AND AQUARIUS.

ARIESYou can expect a few small annoyancesthis week. You will no longer be able toignore something that you have been try-ing to avoid. Once it is settled you’ll feellike celebrating.

TAURUSConditions are right for you to finalize acontract, one which will significantly trans-form your life. Your perseverance willallow you to attain new personal heights.

GEMINIYou are very busy at work and it seems asthough many details are taking forever tofinalize. It will do you good to relax, for-get about work for a while, and appreci-ate the here and now.

CANCERYou find yourself at the centre of atten-tion. You are pretty much the only per-son who can execute some sort of task,for which you will receive a great dealof gratitude.

LEOYou feel the need for a bit of a break inyour routine, as much for yourself as foryour love relationship. Don’t hesitate toaccept invitations from your friends aswell as from acquaintances.

VIRGOIf you have any interest at all in the realestate market you could make somehighly profitable transactions. You willalso be tempted to redecorate justbefore Christmas.

LIBRAYou aren’t afraid to speak out, but becareful to have all the right informationbefore expressing yourself. You may haveto translate a very important message.

SCORPIOThere’s lots of action on the horizon. Youmight be tempted to acquire a ratherexpensive item. Be careful, becauseyour Christmas shopping could breakyour budget.

SAGITTARIUSYou make time for some profound think-ing. In fact, you feel a strong need todevelop your spirituality and exploreyour convictions.

CAPRICORNYour health is somewhat fragile at themoment. If you have to mix with a lot ofpeople this week, remember to take allthe necessary measures in order to notcatch any germs.

AQUARIUSTime is a rare commodity and you willhave to choose between your variouscommitments and some of the activitiesyou enjoy. It is important for you to bal-ance all the different areas of your life.

PISCESA trip begins to take shape. Start prepar-ing actively for it, even though it is sever-al months in the future. This is a goodtime to update your travel accessoriesand, perhaps, renew your passport.


THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:PISCES, ARIES, AND TAURUS.

ARIESYou finally let the magic of the holidaystake hold of you even though you havebeen trying to avoid it. You will give someof your time to humanitarian causes.

TAURUSThe festivities have already begun foryou! You are surrounded by lots of peopleall week long. You’re certain to take theshopping centres by storm at the height ofthe shopping frenzy.

GEMINIThe idea of a trip crosses your mind. Youneed a taste of adventure and to experi-ence new horizons. You could also considerthe possibility of working abroad.

CANCERNo matter how old you are you could verywell decide to change career paths and goback to school. In this light, you will hearabout a great opportunity this week.

LEOIt’s time to make some small changes inyour circle of friends. Your priority is yourfamily and you don’t need any hangers-on who could harm the quality of yourrelationships.

VIRGOBecause you were born under the sign ofduty and devotion, your loved ones areundoubtedly expecting you to take careof all the holiday preparations. Do somedelegating and spread the workloadaround more evenly.

LIBRAYou start to wrap gifts. Your creativeimpulses will lead you to add all sorts ofimaginative touches to them, even if ittakes up a lot of your time.

SCORPIOYou are at the centre of attention becauseof a very special project, either at work orat home. It might be that you are bringingthe family together by organizing a trip.

SAGITTARIUSEven though you’ve been invited to takepart in many activities, you are more like-ly than not to refuse these invitations. Youmight well change your mind at the lastminute, especially if it involves a party.

CAPRICORNYou have lots to say for yourself when instimulating company. You are a veryenterprising person by nature and youwill involve all these people in a very per-sonal project.

AQUARIUSIt’s only normal that you’re makinggood use of your credit cards at this timeof year. However, you’ll have to makesome choices between Christmas giftsand social activities.

PISCESYour home is constantly full of people,even though the holidays haven’t evenstarted yet. If you have young childrenthey will establish your home as a meet-ing place for all their friends.


THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:GEMINI, CANCER, AND LEO.

ARIESYou’re a real chatterbox and you will bethe driving force in getting everyone intothe party mood. Be careful in all yourcomings and goings.

TAURUSPlan for some extra expenses just beforethe 25th as well as for the festivitiesyou’re involved in. You’re the best personto warm the hearts of those who needcheering up.

GEMINIYou are on the lookout for parties to goto, as you feel the need to be active, tohave a change of air, and especially tobe surrounded by friends and family.Despite all this activity you won’t neglectthe people around you.

CANCERYou really crave a good night’s sleep. Tryto go to bed early whenever possible, oth-erwise you won’t be able to celebrate theNew Year with everyone else.

LEOYou can’t seem to avoid being the life andsoul of the party. On the other hand, youare also very capable of taking charge ifthings get out of control.

VIRGOThis year the holiday parties you attendwill be either the biggest you’ve ever seenor the smallest; there won’t be much inbetween. In either case you’ll be verywilling to help.

LIBRALady Luck is with you, so be sure to askall the family to participate in purchasinga group lottery ticket. You could turn afamily project into reality.

SCORPIOYou are actually a sensitive person butyou don’t always let it show. If there isany sort of tension within the family youwill be able to placate everyone con-cerned before the situation boils over.

SAGITTARIUSYou’re great at organizing gatherings offamily or friends. In fact, you’ll carry offquite an exploit by reuniting two familieswho don’t always get along very well.

CAPRICORNThere’s a good chance that you’ll be thehost for various gatherings, at whichyou’ll really spoil your guests. Even ifyou’re away for a while, you’ll still alwaysbe looking for ways to help out.

AQUARIUSAlthough you’re reserved at times, youalways enjoy large gatherings. You drawattention to yourself by acting crazysometimes or by passing comments thatdon’t go unnoticed.

PISCESEven though you believe in traditionalholiday celebrations, you are open todiscovering other cultures. It wouldn’t besurprising if someone from a differentculture is invited to your home.


THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:VIRGO, LIBRA, AND SCORPIO.

ARIESYou won’t let yourself be taken advan-tage of this week. Making significantchanges either at work or in some of yourother commitments will enable you toimprove your efficiency.

TAURUSYour feelings take up a lot of space thisweek. You are compelled to clarify acomplicated love story. You will unex-pectedly receive some form of rewardand congratulations.

GEMINIYou should be able to get most of yourwork done from home. If you have youngchildren, one of them is going to wanttheir favourite nurse to stay at home tolook after them.

CANCERLots of comings and goings are on thehorizon. Be sure to plan extra time to getto your destination, whether the journeyis for work or for personal reasons.

LEOYou love luxury and will pull out all thestops in order to make a big impressionover the holidays. You might be temptedto replace furniture and appliances onan impulse.

VIRGOYou show a lot of initiative in one particu-lar project. You’ll take charge in order toensure that people really understand thedirection you wish to take.

LIBRAYou are suffering from some accumulatedfatigue. It is important to slow down,recharge your batteries, and discoversome new objectives in your life. This isparticularly true if you feel that you havebeen neglecting your loved ones lately.

SCORPIOYou are sure to find yourself in verycrowded surroundings. What’s more, itwouldn’t be surprising if you have toorganize an event involving large num-bers of people.

SAGITTARIUSSometimes it’s good to take a step back.Doing so gives you a more holistic per-spective and it will, ultimately, give youmore momentum.

CAPRICORNLady Luck smiles on you this week, sodon’t forget to check your lottery tickets.She’ll also be with you in your profession-al and love lives. Some good people willcross your path.

AQUARIUSChange brings some intense emotion. Atthe same time you will benefit from a newlife experience that will be extremelyprofitable for you. You will be able to getcloser to a member of the family.

PISCESYou have to finalize an understanding atwork that will have a very positive impacton your long term career. You create aharmonious atmosphere around you, andpeople trust you implicitly.

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41. Bank (on)42. Thickens44. Lumberjack’s cry46. Diva’s tune47. Type of sword48. Un� nished51. King of the beasts52. Irishman, e.g.53. Hymn of praise54. Rectify55. “____ Little Tenderness”56. Pole

DOWN1. Shock2. Sturgeon delicacy3. Thoughtfulness4. Whack5. Exhausting6. Spot for sports7. Animals8. Stash9. Experimentation

10. Small weight unit11. Black tea19. Dress style21. “____ So Fine”22. Carpenter insect24. Indian out� t27. Biblical boatman29. Category32. Slippery as an ____33. Crooked35. Perceive36. Unattractive37. Sunday song38. Creepy40. More mature43. Sahara covering45. Greek consonant49. Shakespearean fuss50. Marry

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


Employment

Help WantedRequired 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

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

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

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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

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.Excellent quality 2012 cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. and evenings.del. avail. (250)398-2805.HAY, alfalfa/timothy, 5X5Net, 1350 # avg, $35-$85ton, truck-ing arranged, details www.ab-nechako.ca, 250-563-0829HORSE 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.

PetsPUPPIES for Christmas. Great family and working dogs. $300. 250-706-0984.SPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303The 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.

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Firewood/FuelFirewood For Sale $125./cord delivered (250)398-0641FIREWOOD for sale. 250-395-3951 Ted.HEAT your entire home, do-mestic water and more with the Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Cen-tral Boiler. Dual fuel ready models available. Call Today. Cameo Plumbing & Heating (250)395-3535.

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Firewood/FuelLLOYD & JENNY CONTRACTING

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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.

Rentals

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) 395-8018

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

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. 250-395-44712 BDR, 2 bath, with jetted tub, at 103 Mile, $680 per month + utilities. 250-395-4602 or 250-706-9701.

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Homes for Rent108 HOME: 1&1/2 bdrm up, 2 bdrms in fi nished basement. 2 baths. Gas fi replace. Dog fenced. Clean, view. Property not for sale. $880/mon. 250-791-6534. Ref. required.1 BDRM home on acreage on waterfront in Lone Butte area. Wood heat with electric back-up. Washer/dryer/fridge/stove. $600 mth. (250)395-53433 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 250-395-3691

***Available to Rent***

100 Mile, 3 bdrm Townhouse“Close to Elementary”

no pets, $650/mo

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

Property ServicesJAN. 1ST. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 min. from 100 Mile. N/P,N/S. $750/mon. 250-791-6502.

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

Transportation

Off Road VehiclesLOGGING 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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*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.

Roofi ng & Skylights

Transportation

Snowmobiles

2007 POLARIS 600 RMK

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

$5900 - OBO250-791-5675

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

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

Transportation

Trucks & Vans1999 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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$18,500Call 250-395-6179

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

CENTRAL RV - now buying Pontoon, Patio and Personal Pleasure Craft Boats. Contact Dan at 250-395-4331 [email protected]

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Federal Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau made a swing through British Columbia on Nov. 21, weighing in on debates about oil pipelines, marijuana and other hot political topics.Trudeau shook up the national energy debate this week by coming out in favour of oil exports to Asia, and the proposed takeover of Alberta oil sands pro-ducer Nexen by a Chinese state corporation.At a radio town-hall meeting, Trudeau said he sup-ports oil exports and Chinese investment because the investment and trade will create more middle-class employment in Canada. However, he hastened to add he opposes the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline proposed to run from Alberta to Kitimat.He accused Enbridge of failing to consult with Aboriginal people along the route and said he is opposed to a crude oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast.Producers are going to have to “go back to the draw-ing board and find another way to get oil to Asia,” he added.During the town hall, he was told Liberal MP David McGuinty had resigned as the party’s natural resources critic after denouncing some Conservative MPs as “shills” for the oil industry who should “go back to Alberta.”

Trudeau said he was offended by McGuinty’s com-ments, and wants to unify the country rather than pit one region against another, as NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have done.He spoke in favour of legalizing marijuana.“The war on drugs as it stands has only been profit-able for criminal enterprises and for gangs.“We need to move beyond that, and I think it makes sense to tax and regulate it because that’s actually an effective way of keeping it out of the hands of our kids, who will no longer have access to it on street corners.”Trudeau was also asked about the hot topic of the Nov. 26 Victoria byelection, land-based sewage treatment. He said the costly plan isn’t supported by scientific experts, and is only supported by the NDP as a “make-work project” for the Victoria region.The Liberal Party of Canada is to choose its new leader in a nation-wide vote in April. Other contend-ers include Ontario MP Martha Hall Findlay, who ran unsuccessfully for the leadership in 2006.

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B.C. won’t support inquiry

Refusal leaves Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women policy a non-starter

Carole Rooney

Free 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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(or to donate used items or rent a table)call 250-395-4042

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Homemade Preserves

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GIVEthis Christmasthis Christmas

The Canadian Council of the Blind – 100 Mile House & District Chapter White Cane Club will be host-

ing its next book club meeting for vision impaired and reading-challenged individuals on Dec. 4.

It will be held at 100 Mile House Branch Library at 1 p.m.

If you, or someone you know, has difficulty reading regular print material, attend to learn about accessing books in alternate formats and rekindling the joy of reading.

For more informa-tion, contact Kathy at 250-395-4547.

quickly enough when world resource markets take a sudden down-turn.

The B.C. government has achieved balanced budgets in only five of the 11 years of B.C. Liberal rule, with the premier and cabinet ministers subject to a 10 per cent pay cut under

the balanced budget law.The current deficit is

larger due to repayment of the federal govern-ment’s $1.6 billion transition fund for the Harmonized Sales Tax. In September, de Jong raised the deficit pro-jection by $173 million, largely due to lower prices and sales for B.C. natural gas.

Club hosting book club meeting

Repayment sees deficit grow From 3

The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops delighted a large and enthusiastic audience at Martin Exeter Hall on Nov. 25, with a pro-gram of varied and brilliantly performed classical music. The event was planned by the 100 Mile & District Arts Council as part of their ongoing work to promote and support the arts and culture in the South Cariboo community. Martin Kratky, left, Naomi Cloutier, Carlene Wiebe and Cvetozar Vutev made up the talented quartet.

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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

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2012

Central GM and theSouth Cariboo Chamber of Commerce

cordially invite everybody to the auction of exceptionally decorated trees and wreaths,

and gift baskets.

All the money raised will bene� t local charities and the highest bidder will designate a location for the tree and wreath to be displayed for the Christmas Season.

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All the money raised will bene� t local charities and the highest bidder will designate a location for the tree and wreath to be displayed for the and wreath to be displayed for the Christmas Season. Christmas Season. Christmas Season.

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Soccer mom Tricia Gage cringes at the end of each season when her children’s jerseys are added to their growing pile of soccer shirts that won’t be used again.

Each year, the local soccer club issues new team jerseys to all of its players, which remain theirs to keep.

They’re good qual-ity shirts, but Gage says her children won’t wear them any more. So, rather than let them pile up any longer, she has found an organiza-tion that will put them to good use.

It’s the New Generations Ministries in Haiti, which cares for orphaned children.

“Kids in Haiti love to play soccer,” says Gage.

Until Dec. 19, she will be collecting surplus soccer jerseys, socks, shorts, shin guards,

cleats and balls with drop-off points at sev-eral elementary schools, including 100 Mile, Horse Lake and Mile 108.

Canlan at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre will also accept jerseys, as will Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School and 100 Mile House Junior Secondary.

Gage says she is hop-ing to see jerseys that will fit teens in the mix, as they are the ones who are most often over-looked.

100 Mile Laundromat has offered to clean the shirts if necessary and Gage will trans-port everything to Vancouver for ship-ping after the collection deadline.

She says New Generation will take care of getting the goods to the children in Haiti, with no cost to her or those who make the donations.

Put discarded soccer jerseys to use

Soccer jerseys will brighten the lives of children in Haiti thanks to Tricia Gage, back, her children Elijah, left front, and Janaya Gage, and the people who donate their discarded soccer equipment.


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