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Ice fishing was good for Angala Taylor and her family at Deka Lake during the Christmas holidays. Cold weather didn’t keep fishers off area lakes and from enjoying the popular seasonal sport. Folks are urged to use caution when out on the ice, especially the larger lakes, because of the late freeze.

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FAst bytes trustees exploit election The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) will launch a campaign geared toward heightening education issues during the lead-up to the May 14 provincial election.

The BCSTA sees the election as “a critical opportunity to lead a strong public-relations campaign” aimed at raising public education as a priority issue.

The campaign will be tiered for staged implementation and strategically engage all political parties.

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Ministry of Environment crews have been cleaning up a spill at Highway 24 between Barrett and Holmes roads, after a tandem trailer flipped into the ditch Dec. 17. The bag-type “bladder” container, which was tied on the flat-deck trailer, burst wide open, spreading hazardous resin along some distance.

Hazardous spill cleaned up Toxic resin, snow vacuumed up in Highway 24 ditch

Ministry of Environment (MoE) crews have been actively working to clean up a load of hazardous resin spilled Dec. 17 near Attwood Creek on Highway 24.

An MoE spokesperson says the spilled phenol formaldehyde resin remained in the immediate area of the accident and did not migrate towards the creek.

The spill occurred when a tandem trailer went into the westbound ditch just east of Barrett Road and flipped, bursting a bladder full of resin and spreading it some distance.

A berm was built to prevent resin from leaching into the creek, and the MoE attended to do the cleanup.

A very thick, molasses-like material, the resin does not flow far unless it is diluted with rain or snow melt, which the spokesperson notes was not the case at this incident.

However, it demonstrates why it was necessary to have the emergency personnel react quickly to ensure containment of the spill, he adds, and also why the MoE attended the incident.

There was free liquid remaining at

the scene, which was collected with a vacuum truck that recovered about 2,700 litres of product. The bladder and trailer were removed, and the contaminated soil and snow was collected and temporarily stored on tarps at an adjacent property awaiting testing, trucking and disposal.

The snow actually posed more problems, with further waste material generated because it was impossible to separate clean snow from contaminated snow, whereas the thick product would have involved removing only a surface

layer of soil, he explains.

The responsible party’s consultant will assess the site to ensure no further contamination is present, prepare a report and present the findings to MoE. MoE assures the public the product did not threaten the creek, which was more than 100 metres away.

Sand was made available to block any flow towards the creek if necessary, but the ministry spokesperson won’t speculate about the consequences if it had gotten into Continued on 6

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About two dozen parents turned out for the recent School District #27 (SD27) public forum at Buffalo Creek Elementary School (BCES) to talk about its proposed closure.

The board informed parents about its Initial Options Report to gather input and suggestions from parents in attendance.

BCES Parent Advisory Council (PAC) president Julie Dewsbury says she left the meeting with significant

concerns left unanswered. the water.

“The primary concern is “[The board] said ‘the this board seems very closedkids have the water [coolminded. They have their ers] in the classrooms.’ blinders on.”

Well, that’s so they don’t When parents asked why have to keep running back the board chose its school for and forth.” potential closure, she says the The PAC paid for and JULIE trustees told them there is an installed the water coolers DEwsbUry issue with the well. at its own initiative, she Dewsbury explains she adds. asked all the staff at the school, and “They all drink the well water, even those who have worked at the they all wash in it, we cook with it, school for 20 years say have never and nobody has ever gotten sick.” seen any issues with the well or The parents were informed by

SD27 administration staff at meeting that the well underneath the building is deteriorating.

“I could see it if there was a water quality issue, but there’s not,” says Dewsbury.

When parents asked how the board knows the well is in jeopardy, she says they didn’t get a clear answer. The PAC president explains this lack of details and clarity is a root problem – staff performs the studies that direct the board toward Continued on 4

puBlic council MeetinGs Do you want to know where your municipal taxes are being spent?

District of 100 Mile House council meetings in 2013 will take place on the third and the fifth Tuesday in January.

After that, they will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. They all commence at 7 p.m. in council chambers off Fourth Street at the district office, 385 Birch Ave. For more information, visit www.100milehouse. com.

lAKe ice unsAFe Residents and visiting family members in the Cariboo are cautioned to stay off the frozen lakes at this time, or use extreme caution.

Ice conditions on many of the area lakes are particularly dangerous this year.

A late freeze-up was followed by heavy snowfall at many lakes, which slows the formation of ice, leaving only a thin, weak layer underneath the snow.

Ice conditions Ice needs to be four inches thick to walk on it, eight inches for snowmobiling, and 18 inches to drive a vehicle on it.

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Residents report neighbour’s building infractions Stop work order slapped on Green Lake reno-turned-rebuild

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A development variance permit (DVP) issued by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has raised the hackles of a neighbouring seasonal property lessee on Green Lake.

David Barnes says a series of letters have been sent to the CRD by his wife, Elizabeth, on their mutual behalf in protest of the DVP applicant “breaking the rules” in construction work on a seasonal dwelling.

“I guess if there’s one issue that upsets my wife and I more than

anything, it is the deal the CRD could care less is done, and we still about my letter – and, haven’t had a response that’s wrong.” to even our first letter.”

The only corresponThey want to know dence Barnes received why the CRD board in reply is confirmaapproved tion of his a second Freedom of We’re very DVP for an disappointed Information almost total with the out- Act request new conto see the come. str uc tion, ass o ciated when the – David Barnes documents, applicant asking for had been more inforverified as m at i on breaching the limits of from them. the original renovation “There are specific DVP. questions in my letters “I’m in this position that are on point and where I have no infor- require an explanation,” mation. Everything I he says, adding several get is third party, and of his neighbours have quite frankly, I believe similar concerns.

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Work proceeds under stop order After some area residents told the CRD the construction was well beyond the scope of the first DVP, the building inspector slapped a stop-work order on the project, but the work continued, Barnes notes.

Meanwhile, CRD Area L Director Bruce Rattray says the regional district didn’t know about the breach of permit until residents called it in.

“The building inspector [who checks permit progress] didn’t catch it at the time.”

Rattray explains that when the building inspector returned to

the site after residents Protection office. reported the deviations, The CRD allowed the applicants limited work said they had to continue found more under the stopd e t e r i or at i on work order for than expected covering over in the earlier the foundation dismantling for to protect the renovations, work already leading to an performed, Bruce almost complete R a t t r a y rattray destruction. explains, that “They found would othit was essentially not sal- erwise degrade if left vageable, and it ended exposed. up being [pretty much] When anyone is a complete rebuild.” granted a permit and The current DVP undertakes any form of now covers that, he construction or renovaadds, also ensur- tion, and then “deems ing certain aspects, including registration at the Homeowners

themselves that the scope of the work is far greater than that permit allows,” Barnes notes the work should be immediately stopped, and the CRD notified to review the matter.

“My problem is they have a DVP to raise the existing cabin and put in a foundation and a storage area only. And then as they proceeded ... the owners determined the structure was not safe or able to be renovated.

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Green Lake residents seek CRD’s ear

Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Area L Director Bruce Rattray says resident input and notification process used in the regional districts issuing of two development variance permits (DVP) for a Green Lake property followed the

usual procedure.

Rattray says the Area L Advisory Planning Committee, which is a group of eight residents of Area L including two from Green Lake, was consulted “as per procedure.”

The committee voted

on both approvals, with the second, full construction DVP vote was split four-to-four, he notes.

While the board always makes the final decision for DVP approvals “regardless of that input,” he points out

the committee’s role is “only advisory.”

David and Elizabeth Barnes have raised various objections on the current DVP, and say they’ve not yet received any response on the decision-making process and results from the CRD.

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the viability of some options presented by the public, whether they are completely new ideas or things that could be partially implemented.

All of the parent comments and options are being reviewed by the board now, he explains, and it has prepared a 268-page report summary of those that can be reviewed on the website at www.SD27.bc.ca.

The full report can be read at any school, or copies may be purchased in person at the board office in Williams Lake.

Dewsbury says she was “disappointed” to see so few parents attend the public forum on such an important issue, as the majority who did turn out were the eight PAC members and their spouses.

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School board chair Will Van Osch says deteriorating well equipment is the reason the water is in question because the well can’t be accessed for repairs.

“From my understanding, it’s starting to slough in. I’m not exactly sure what the details are, but apparently it is under the building, so I guess they’re not able to pull out the pump or anything like that, and it will need to be replaced.”

Dewsbury notes the school’s declining enrolment is also pointed to as a basis for closure, as well as the fact Forest Grove Elementary School (FGES) is fur-

ther from town. schools, there are other “I think they’re just ways to trim the fat off grasping at the budget.” straws in the Me anw h i l e, air because Van Osch says they have no an indepenother reasons. dent party did Buffalo Creek is administrative a newer school review this sum(than Forest mer, and that Grove’s), it’s a is part of the Will brighter school, Van Osch whole budget it has a newer review process. playground, every part Dewsbury says what of the building is being “frustrates” her about utilized, and it has the the plan is she feels biggest gymnasium.” there is only one option FGES also has low presented – to close the enrolment, she says, school. with one wing of it “I asked ‘why can’t we closed off and unused, have more scenarios’? but she doesn’t believe They said ‘nope, this is that school should be it’. This is their options closed either. report and that’s what “I don’t want to see they’re going on.” any schools close. My However, Van issue with the board Osch has maintained is they need to look at throughout the protheir overhead. cess that trustees will “Instead of closing consider researching

The Barnes were notified of the CRD’s meetings with the committee about the DVPs, which David says they didn’t attend because they live in Port Coquitlam. He adds area residents, who are not on the committee, cannot speak at them.

Rattray confirms those not on the APC or CRD board aren’t allowed to comment, but says the meetings did provide some details to those who attended.

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Jaye Gallagher of the Gold Rush Grannies helped Bill Gallaher of Deka Lake with the last of his Christmas baking. He purchased a tray of homemade cookies and squares at the Grannies’ annual bake sale in the 108 Mall on Dec. 19.

Regional hospital district recruitment budget maintained Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District trustees endorsed a resolution to maintain their recruitment and retention program funding at $120,000 for the fiscal years 2013 through 2015, during the regular Cariboo Regional District (CRD) board meeting Dec. 14.

The decision will allow contributions of $30,000 annually towards recruitment contracts in the north, south and central Cariboo.

An annual contribution of $30,000 to the Northern Medical Programs Trust (NMPT) is also included within this envelope.

Both programs will be reviewed in 2015 to consider whether to continue these contributions beyond 2015.

The recruitment and retention policy was adopted in 2009, with the proviso it be reviewed in three years to determine its effectiveness and appropriateness.

Several months later, the board approved an annual contribution to the NMPT, with the stipulation that the contribution be reviewed in three years.

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notes Wood stove exchange The CRD is supporting the 2013 Wood Stove Exchange program.

The program encourages residents to replace their old inefficient wood stoves with cleaner burning models that improve personal health and air quality by providing funding incentives.

The regional district will refund wood stove inspection fees to program participants after installations are approved by CRD staff.

The program is a partnership of the Ministry of Environment and the BC Lung Association, and will be administered in 2013 by the Williams Lake Air Quality Roundtable. amnesty for literacy The CRD Library will be hosting its annual fines amnesty during Family Literacy Week, at all branches Jan. 22-26, 2013.

Family Literacy Week is a national initiative intended to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.

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“It tells people ‘as a property owner I can apply for one permit and seek permission from my neighbours, too, for a certain scope of work, and then simply change directions’.”

Barnes adds he also has various environmental concerns under the expanded scope of the project.

“How does a renovation go from a basement-slash-storage area to just a fireplace standing and new foundations that are outside of the original building envelope, and that are deeper?”

Deck setbacks questioned Barnes notes a deck added on the lake side of this DVP property isn’t consistent with what other neighbours were allowed to do.

One nearby property owner had asked for a deck to be added on the lake side of a brand

new building, but was refused by the CRD, he explains.

However, Rattray says the applicant provided photos of the whole process, including evidence of the deterioration.

It is “not unusual” to have elevation variances approved, and while he can’t speak to a board decision voted on by the directors, he adds the lake setback variance was for the deck and not the house.

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ing focused around the fact there had been a previous DVP approval, and it included the setback. The same variances were approved before.

“The footprint of the building was fine, and the building fits within the setbacks of the property. It was just the deck.”

Rattray says he doesn’t recall seeing Barnes’ letter to various CRD staff, but promised he would call them promptly to discuss the project.

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Workers Canada (UFCW) objects to the Opening up the books bill, which, it states, of all unions in Canada the Conservatives subis a now done deal mitted “through the since Private backdoor” of Members Bill legislature.

C-377 recent“ C a n a d a’s ly passed in union movethe House of ment is under Commons by a attack by the vote of 147 to extreme right135. wing policies of This means [Prime Minister] Cathy annual reports Stephen Harper’s MCLeod on union C o n s e r v at i v e spending, salaries and government.” other political activities While the purpose will soon be revealed to of the bill is to require the public by law. unions to make their K a m l o o p s - finances public, includThompson-Cariboo MP ing assets, liabilities, and Cathy McLeod says some expenses, the UFCW changes were made after maintains unions the bill’s initial introduc- already provide this tion, which had sparked information – to their concerns and objections members only – through from unions. financial audits, reports, and regular membership There were meetings. five critical “The Conservatives concerns want their corporate people had ex- friends to have access pressed with to this information, so the original they can undermine bill that were unions.” dealt with in With more than the amend25,000 unions and ments. labour organizations in Canada, the UFCW – Cathy McLeod adds the federal government will have to This led to “a stronger spend “huge amounts of bill” that takes care of money” to process the “many of the concerns financial information that members of the that Bill C-377 requires unions did have.” disclosed.

“Certainly, I know McLeod says there with this bill that there appears to be “some were many people that misinformation” circuI met with – union lating. members – who had “There were five criticoncerns, and I think cal concerns people had it’s important to note expressed with the origthere were a number inal bill that were dealt of amendments intro- with in the amendduced to this bill.” ments.”

These included issues McLeod adds surrounding privacy transparency is curand significant red tape, rently provided from she adds. provincial and fed“So, the concerns that eral governments, First were addressed to me Nations and others in over the last number of the public sector. months I believe have “I think when there is been effectively dealt tax benefit to the pubwith by the amend- lic, like charities, there ments.” should certainly be However, a Dec. 13 transparency in terms release from United of how the money Food and Commercial is spent.”

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The huge variety of art work, including paintings, sculptures, crafts and much more, was a shopper’s delight.

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However, the product’s Material Safety Data Sheet recommends avoiding dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

It further advises against direct contact with or walking through any spilled material, or

breathing the vapour or mist.

The MoE rep says these incidents are uncommon, but winter conditions bring an increase in motorvehicle incidents and, consequently, spills of dangerous goods.

It is very important to plan and be prepared to respond quickly and efficiently to spill incidents, he adds, and the MoE responds to minimize resulting impacts to both the environment and the public.

An approved professional environmental consultant is assessing the site as work progresses to ensure the cleanup is complete.

This is expected to be completed in January, as crews are currently co-ordinating with BC Hydro for replacement of a contaminated, live power pole.

A tarp-covered pile remained on site Dec. 27, but as it is also on top of plastic, MoE says it is adequately contained.

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Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Area G Director Al Richmond made a short visual presentation on 108 Mile Ranch lake water levels to about 75 residents who attended the 108 Ranch Community Association’s recent annual general meeting.

“If you can show people a picture, it goes a long way to having people get a better understanding as to what is going on.”

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onstrated with old lake levels in each of photographs these years as how current time lapsed. low water levels Richmond are not as low says the CRD as they were in has photos 1947. from other “We went to time frames, Ottawa [offibut he narcials] to get the rowed it down Al old 1947 photo Richmond to these three in October. It as examples of came out in another the overall trend over report, and we saw about the past century. some evidence in there, The CRD board chair and I wanted to see the adds he hopes to post whole thing.” them on his website He presented a video for public review, but that showed 1947, 2004 unfortunately, due to and 2010 lake levels online problems this is overlaid to depict the not yet possible.

The area’s lake levels were lower in 2010 than in 2004, Richmond says, adding aspects, such as low precipitation levels in recent years, have had an effect on the current lake levels.

He is now looking for earlier photographs; however, he did include a survey map from 1922 (by Archibald Galloway) that delineates 108 Mile Lake and Separation Lake (now called Sepa Lake), with no waterway between the two.

Like the photos, that drawing visually depicts

Kim Kisyel: new Stop the Violence counsellor

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Kim Kisyel is the new 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society’s Stop the Violence counsellor.

She completed my social work degree at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and was a family counsellor for three-and-half years in 100 Mile House.

After taking a year off and starting her master’s degree in counselling psychology with Yorkville University in New Brunswick, Kisyel says she is excited to

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She has a back“I have experience ground in fitness and working with couples, was an instructor with individuals and the Kamloops families in the YMCA for areas of commore than 10 munication, years and Kisyel anger managesays she believes ment, conflict in the phiresolution, stress losophy of a man age me nt , “healthy body Kim and also I have and a healthy Kisyel considerable mind.” experience with “I believe facilitating groups and everything we have workshops,” Kisyel says. experienced in our lives “I have a compassion- has a greater purpose ate heart, an inquisitive than what has been mind and I’m passion- shown to us. These

places that we struggle are necessary for our own personal growth and it’s in these struggles that we are given an opportunity to truly find ourselves.

“To be able to see the world as a friendly place even in the midst of our struggles takes courage, strength, and a willingness to see beyond the personal.”

Kisyel says she also believes clients are the experts of their lives, and with help and guidance, they can gain new insight and self-awareness to make their lives a more positive experience.

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the size and the distance between the two lakes.

“There was no connection from 108 Mile Lake to Separation Lake, and [Sepa] was much smaller than it is today.

“It used to be a hayfield around it, on what is now much of Sepa Lake. They used to hay it in the 1960s, apparently.”

When Block Bros. purchased 40 square miles of a working ranch from the Monical family in 1969 and developed the subdivision, Richmond notes they dug a canal between and connecting the two lakes, and then renamed Separation Lake.

“The canal’s there today, but because the water levels are so low now, of course no water flows in it.

“There were more trees in the area, but mostly I think [the difference] was because of climate change. The pioneers tell us in the ‘30s it was really, really dry.”

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co LNG provides new opportunities British Columbia’s natural gas sector is in a period of transition – an unprecedented time of investment, growth and development.

Why? Because of a future in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its potential to generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in revenue for the province.

For the past year, our government has aggressively promoted B.C.’s LNG potential, and the world is taking notice. We’ve built strong business relationships in Asia, which are paying off.

Private-sector investments have increased, with major industry players announcing plans to build LNG plants in B.C. There are benefits coming forward, and we need to make sure the momentum continues. Part of that will include skills training, which is an important and major focus of our efforts.

Construction of multiple LNG projects is expected to create thousands of jobs over the next decade, including

field preparation work, trade maintenance contractors, services, heavy-equipment and transportation are just a operators and many few of the areas where jobs engineering positions. will be created.

Once in operation, each All of this without LNG facility will also provide mentioning indirect long-term jobs. A LNG plant jobs – which will be vast. will require highly skilled For example, as an export and technically industry, LNG will q u a l i f i e d create marine and employees to coastal business successfully opportunities that manage and will need port operate this new authority and industry for B.C. safety operators, According to the l ong shore me n , Canadian Energy and crane Research Institute, operators. it is estimated Training and RICH direct employment preparation is in our natural gas COLEMAN required now to sector will grow to ensure British as many as 40,000 Columbians people by 2035. This is a are ready and able to fill significant increase from the the many jobs that will be 12,000 workers employed in created through our natural the industry as of 2010. gas industry.

We’re looking at job creation We’re collaborating with in so many fields of work. industry and training Service sector opportunities authorities to determine next will substantially increase steps. Working together will in geophysical services, help develop a training system permitting and reclamation that will be responsive to the work, well servicing, needs of labour demands in

GUEST SHOT

nyone driving along Highway 97 for any distance will see several vehicles in the ditch on any given day.

It is truly amazing how those ditches will reach out and grab a vehicle and then pull it off the main thoroughfare.

Some vehicles go in for a soft land – usually those that are travelling below the posted speed limit.

Others roll and burn – almost always because the drivers are motoring well over the posted speed limit and ridiculously fast for the road conditions.

Since mid-December, the 100 Mile House RCMP have noted the dozen or so weekly incidents have been due to driver error, motorists not having good winter tires and “environmental conditions.”

When we look at all or any combination of these causes, the weight of guilt, if you will, falls directly on the drivers.

If drivers are unable to handle winter driving, they should stay home or learn how to drive in the snow and ice. If drivers don’t have good winter tires, they should be taken off the roads.

It’s just as bad as drinking and driving, or driving while distracted, and it’s really just an accident waiting to happen.

As far as the “environmental conditions” go, we think this is the new term for road conditions.

Clearly, road conditions worsen when winter sets in and storms pass through.

It’s inevitable the roads will get slicker and more difficult to drive on.

Some drivers seem to believe they should be able to drive the posted speed limit regardless of what condition the roads are in.

If people drive too fast for the road conditions and slide off the highway, they like to blame the road maintenance contractors who have hundreds of kilometres of roads to plow and sand.

They cannot be everywhere at the same time, so some sections of highway are going to be worse than others – depending on where the storms are the heaviest. It’s just the way it is, and we won’t be able to control that.

However, there are things we can control.

We can go to www.drivebc.ca and check out the entire route we plan to travel on.

If the road conditions are slippery, with black ice and under a heavy deluge of snow, we can make an informed decision about staying home and waiting for better driving conditions.

If we just have to get out on that highway and drive, we have to do everything we can do to make sure we, and the other motorists, arrive home safely.

We can also make sure our vehicles are prepared for winter driving and that means good winter tires and some windshield washer.

Please slow down and let’s all arrive home alive.

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this exciting new industry.

Later this year, a labour demand outlook will be released and should show what jobs will be needed, where they are needed and when.

The next step will be to develop a comprehensive workforce strategy and action plan, funded through a Labour Market Partnership agreement and led by the BC Resource Training Organization. The workforce strategy and action plan will help ensure that there are sufficient numbers of skilled workers to meet the anticipated expansion of this sector.

Together, we are championing a prosperous future full of economic opportunities. We will be a leader for LNG production and export.

British Columbians – with the skills to make it all work – will benefit for generations to come.

Rich Coleman is the Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas.

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Readers urged to provide ideas

To the editor: It seems most of us in the Cariboo have now taken a position regarding the [New Prosperity] mine and its repercussions.

Whether you are a resident, an entrepreneur or a government official, it is very clear we desperately need jobs and economic activity in the Cariboo.

In the present situation, resource extraction is not going away, but we can, and must, do it sensibly, minimizing the damage and

ensuring maximum benefits to ourselves and our surroundings as most of us live in the Cariboo because we can with a five-minute walk see swans heading farther south and where traffic jams are caused by elk hanging out with the local cows.

What if rather than trying to hit a home run with one mega project, we also encourage projects and industries that can be done locally using our own resources in a sustainable way? What if every-

one came together to brainstorm ideas for projects we can do in the Cariboo?

I think there is considerable support for this. The ideas need to be kept small, so a number of them can be implemented without it being catastrophic if one or two fail; whereas, the closure of a mine or the destruction of a mill usually devastates the community that relies upon it.

By decentralizing our activities there is a better chance of avoid-

ing this.

Some examples might be promoting local vegetable production, building and using solar panels for water and space heating and electric production, installing wood waste or geothermal district heating systems in the downtown cores – maybe operated by the local industry, or a recurring idea, to have local livestock production combined with local slaughter and butchering.

Many more ideas are available,

but we need an organized conversation.

Such concepts are local “green” and workable, but by no means the best examples. We together with government and industry would produce better ideas to manage, finance and build projects in our own backyard.

What ideas do you have? Please write to the editor with your ideas.

Peter Jarvis 108 Mile Ranch

Reader thinks Trudeau lacks experience column off the mark To the editor: I have some disagreements with Richard Rees, Guest Shot column, headlined Major projects will help, on page A8 in the Dec. 19 issue of the Free Press.

For one thing, British Columbia’s current budget deficit is $1.47 billion.

I would not call this, as Mr. Rees says, a “solid fiscal record.”

Moody’s rating agency recently warned of a ratings downgrade for B.C. As for the Forrest Kerr run-of-river project, BC Hydro owes $52 billion for power from these private power projects, whether it needs the power or not.

Recent reports suggest that much

of that power is not needed. But, BC Hydro still has to buy it.

BC Hydro is being driven massively into debt for no good reason. Former CEO of BC Hydro Dave Cobb even warned of this in 2011.

Since BC Hydro is owned by the province of B.C., that puts the risk of its bankruptcy onto the province.

Major project developments do not necessarily lead to prosperity. Notice the recent massive government deficits in Alberta.

I am not opposed to economic and resource development in B.C. It just has to be done intelligently.

Hugh Thomas 100 Mile House

See more letters to the editor on page 12.

To the editor: More than a year ago, the B.C. Liberals bet everything on flash over substance and they are now living with the consequences.

There is an old saying that those who do not learn from the past are condemned to repeat it.

Perhaps the federal Liberal backroom boys on Bay Street are too self-centred to pay attention to British Columbia’s political horse races.

The Liberal Party of Canada is desperate to get back into the winner’s circle and appears absolutely awestruck by their new flamboyant stud. Their previous two stallions, Stéphane Dion and Michael Ignatieff, also looked good in the paddock, but neither one could go the distance on a no-holds-barred dirt track, especially when the mud started

flying.

What experience and accomplishments does Justin Trudeau bring to the field, other than being sired by an incredibly charismatic, free-spending former prime minister?

The federal Liberals must be

ignoring the odds and hoping third time lucky. In the meantime, those high-priced trainers better teach Trudeau how to keep his French-Canadian hoof out of his mouth.

Lloyd Atkins Vernon

To the editor: In a letter published recently, Minister of International Co-operation Julian Fantino talked about Canada’s assistance on the combat against tuberculosis.

However, he obviously avoided talking about the major cuts in the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) budget and their impact on tuberculosis-related deaths.

The bottom line is Mr.

Fantino’s government is cutting $319 million over the next three years in CIDA’s budget, which includes reducing multi-lateral spending on tuberculosis control by $10 million per year.

As it cost about $20 per patient to cure this preventable disease, these savings represent quite a lot in terms of human lives.

Deadly cuts to CIDA budget

Is gas the enviro-villain of 2013? this applies to everyone opposed to oil Most made their billions in computers pipelines. and software in San Francisco or Seattle.

There weren’t many reporters with me They’ve funded scientifically suspect when I covered the negotiations for the campaigns, such as “Yellowstone to Yukon” Great Bear Rainforest in 2006. To the and “boreal forest,” aimed at turning more Vancouver media, it was just than one-third of Canada into a big forest deal up in the parks. Increasingly, they are middle of nowhere. Along with partnering with aboriginal people B.C. cabinet minister Pat Bell, in B.C. and across Canada.

Coastal First Nations and forest Some in B.C.’s major media companies, the Sierra Club, have since grudgingly credited ForestEthics and Greenpeace independent B.C. researcher muscled their way to the table.

Vivian Krause with filling How they did so became clear in the blanks. She has shown in early 2007. Behind these big that starting in 2002, these three eco-propaganda groups foundations began formally Tom was a $60 million war chest from organizing against Canadian Fletcher an obscure outfit called Tides fossil fuel production.

Canada.

When the B.C. and Canadian Another front group, as it turns out. governments matched the $60 million The actual source of the money was the Great Bear Rainforest fund for “ecosystemWilliam and Flora Hewlett Foundation, based” forest management, they didn’t the David and Lucille Packard Foundation, realize they were reinforcing a blockade the Wilberforce Foundation, the Gordon against oil exports. Tides and its backers and Betty Moore Foundation and the have continued to fund and create new Rockefeller Brothers Fund. protest groups, which are quoted as they

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VICTORIA – They’re well on the way to stopping the expansion of oil exports to Asia. Now will British Columbia’s American branch-plant environmental machine turn on natural gas?

A couple of weeks ago, I described the dispute between the Haisla Nation and the rest of the Coastal First Nations group over the pioneering of liquefied natural gas development on Haisla territory at Kitimat.

Powerful chiefs of the Heiltsuk, Gitga’at, Haida and others in the so-called Great Bear Rainforest oppose the idea of kicking off a new LNG export industry without extending the hydro grid to support renewable power for the region.

LNG is shaping up as B.C.’s largest-ever industrial project, if it gets built. And there are signs the American-directed environmental attack is swinging to our gas boom.

Some in the Canadian media insist no such United States influence exists, or that it is trivial and benign. They mock federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver’s description of “foreign radicals,” pretending

Bruno Marquis Gatineau, Quebec

pop up by credulous B.C. media.

Their argument against oil exports centres on the sexy, but false, premise that Alberta’s “tar sands” somehow uniquely threaten the global climate. Lately, as the size of B.C.’s gas development has become clearer, the protests have started to refocus.

Now, we hear dire claims about the decades-old technique of “fracking” in gas development, and previously obscure groups are springing up to protest gas projects.

Hollywood is about to gas us with an anti-fracking movie starring Matt Damon.

Previews suggest that Promised Land works the usual evil-greedy-capitalist themes, in the Avatar tradition. ad with its own shale oil and gas boom.

Plans are underway for LNG exports from the U.S. to Asia.

I think 2013 would be a good year for Canada to start making its own decisions on energy development.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province Woman tosses pot to partner in court WILLIAMS LAKE - On Dec. 18, the provincial courthouse in Williams Lake took an unexpected twist after one man’s common-law wife tried to ensure he had some entertainment while in jail.

During the man’s hearing for numerous outstanding warrants, his partner took the opportunity to throw a bag of marijuana into the prisoner’s box where he was seated, said the Williams Lake RCMP. The incident was witnessed by those in the courtroom and she was arrested at the scene for trafficking.

“In my time as police officer I’ve seen, and heard of, a number of odd criminal offences but I have to admit this is definitely one of the stranger ones,” said Inspector Warren Brown, officer in Charge of Williams Lake RCMP Detachment.

“It’s important for people to remember that drug trafficking charges are very serious. Hopefully this woman will learn her lesson and not commit other criminal acts in the future,” Brown added.

Bus passengers may face charges

KAMLOOPS — It is expected Kamloops RCMP will recommend assault and mischief charges be laid against two passengers who were featured this month in a Youtube video shot on a city bus.

In the video, recorded by one of the two passengers, the driver is seen leaving his seat and confronting the pair.

Meribeth Burton, spokeswoman for BC Transit, said two independent witnesses came forward and corroborated the explanation the driver had given to First Canada — the contractor that runs the service in the city — and BC Transit.

Burton said information provided indicates the driver was kicked and a window was cracked during the confrontation.

She said BC Transit is recommending to its contractor the driver — who was suspended from work with pay when the video went public — be reinstated and given some refresher training as his actions in dealing with the couple violated policies.

Burton said First Canada has agreed with the recommendation.

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I predict the economy will level out and then pick up toward the middle of the year.

I don’t do resolutions, but I predict the costs of living will go up further.

I want to quit smoking so that’s my resolution.

I’ve started already, so my prediction is I’ll succeed.

My resolution is to stick to a diet plan and get healthy.

C ap sule C omments This is the time of year to make resolutions to change our lives for the better. It’s also good to resolve to make someone else’s life better too. If you know someone who is lonely or depressed, why not reach out and bring that person to your home for dinner. It will make you both feel better.

One of the most common resolutions people make for the New Year is to lose weight and to exercise regularly. Ironically, the latter certainly does help the weight-loss goal.

Regular exercise is like taking a pill that’s good for many ailments. It helps control and prevent problems like heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes and insomnia. It’s never too late to start an exercise program.

Speaking of depression, it does seem more prevalent at this time of year. There are many reasons for it but sometimes it just the lack of light during the short days of winter. Ask our pharmacists about light therapy. Often simply sitting under a special light for a 30 minutes daily can help banish the blues.

Try to keep your hands away from your nose and mouth at this time of year. These two areas are where bacteria and viruses can easily enter the body. You don’t want your fingers to inoculate yourself with colds and flu.

Another year has gone by and I want to wish you all a very happy and healthy 2013. Thank you for all your kind comments about this column. We look forward to serving you throughout the coming year with great service by our great staff. Happy New Year!

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Winter road conditions across British Columbia can be both challenging and unpredictable.

ICBC is asking drivers who will be travelling this winter to get prepared and adjust their driving to the weather conditions.

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Since the middle of December, there have been a number of motor-vehicle incidents along Highway 97 and many other area roads. RCMP members say most involve one, or more, similar contributing factors – driver error, road conditions and lack of good winter tires. Motorists are urged to be aware of these problems, remedy those they can control and drive according to winter road conditions.

Drivers contributing to incidents on wintry roads 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 70 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

Slow down There were 11 singlevehicle traffic collisions during the past week, but there were no serious injuries.

Driver error, failure to have good winter tires and environmental conditions were contributing factors to these incidents.

Trio assaults man On Dec. 21 at 1:30 p.m., 100 Mile RCMP responded to an assault complaint from a Cariboo Trail residence in 100 Mile House.

The male victim reported being assaulted by three males earlier in the day. He was taken to hospital for treatment of bruising and lacerations.

A search warrant was executed on the residence where this assault

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report occurred and evidence relating to the assault was recovered.

Police attempted to locate the three suspects during the afternoon and into the evening.

The three suspects are known to police, but as of yet, have not been located.

No names are being

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We also have a cozier setting upstairs for small gatherings and weddings to a maximum capacity of 80 people.

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The investigation into this matter is continuing.

Impaired drivers On Dec. 21, 100 Mile Traffic Services stopped three drivers for suspected impaired driving.

All three drivers were issued 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibitions.

Their vehicles were towed and impounded for 30 days.

Two of the drivers were local and one originated from the Lower Mainland.

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Weather conditions can change drastically along your route, so make sure you’re prepared for all of the weather conditions you may encounter and give yourself extra travel time to get to your destination.

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“We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.”

The rest of the debt story

To the editor: According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), the federal debt works out to $17,200 for every person in the country.

But that $600 billion foregone by the government is now in the hands of the private sector, and if you divide by the Canadian population, it also works out to $17,200 per person. Every government debit is matched by a credit in the private sector.

The CTF only presents half of the truth, which supports its

small-government and low-tax agenda. But the other side of the coin is that more government spending means more net financial wealth in the non-government sector, and more people employed.

The biggest waste in our society is not government spending; it is our keeping 1.4 million Canadians jobless, with the attendant costs of increased stress and sickness, more household breakdowns, additional crime and alcoholism, and the degradation of skills in our workforce.

Unemployment of the 1930s was finally ended by massive government spending on armaments and soldiers.

Today, the government can put people to work more productively in building transportation infrastructure, and in providing services for health and safety, education, and environmental protection.

Paradoxically, as the aftermath of the Second World War demonstrated, when the economy is sufficiently stimulated with a high level of employment, the debtto-GDP ratio actually

Cathy McLeod blind to F-35 fiasco To the editor: The fiscal incompetence and complete mismanagement of Canada’s largest military procurement since the Second World War has now been fully exposed.

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod and the Conservative Party need to be held accountable for their total mishandling of the F-35 jet fiasco.

Two years ago, they told Canadians the government would replace our aging fleet of CF-18s with a sole-sourced contract for F-35s for only $9 billion – now thanks to an audit from KPMG, we know the true cost of the F-35s will exceed $46 billion.

The government said the F-35 was the only plane that could meet our needs – now they admit other planes could.

They always maintained that considering other options was irresponsible and they sole-sourced the contract – now they are looking at

other planes.

They said there was a contract – now they don’t.

This is how an incompetent government turns a $13-billion Liberal surplus in 2006 into a $142-billion accumulated Conservative deficit by 2012.

The government lied, stonewalled, broke all the rules of procurement, evaded every safeguard, and attacked the credibility and patriotism of all those who dared challenge it. It asked voters to re-elect it using fraudulent numbers.

Mrs. McLeod needs to stop the cheerleading and start asking serious questions about how the government is spending your hardearned tax dollars.

She can’t serve her constituents with blinders on.

John McKay, MP Liberal Party defence critic

declines.

And now you know the rest of the “debt

clock” story.

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LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE! BRIDGE LESSONS for beginner and novice players, starting in January 2013.

Learn the fundamentals of contract/duplicate bridge from master players.

Sessions will be two hours in length: one hour of instruction and one hour of supervised play.

All ages welcome. You do not need to have a partner.

Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm starting Jan. 9, 2013.

Seniors Activity Centre, 100 Mile House $40 for 14 weeks. Participants may choose to have snacks or coffee in addition.

To register or for further information, call: Ralph Fossum at 250-395-4375 or Jozef Stencel at 250-397-2041

PSO GRAD CORNER HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR 2013 GRAD CLASS

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The next Grad meetinG will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the PSO Lounge on tuesday, January 8th.

All grads and parents welcome!

CUStOm SCHOOL rinGS at Sharon’s Jewellery & Watch Repair located at 235 Birch Avenue.

Many styles and stones to choose from.

Prices vary.

GOLd traiL reCyCLinG located at 694 Sollows Cres., (just off Exeter Road), will accept all sorted dOnatiOnS towards Dry Grad 2013.

Thank you to the community for their donations so far!

The Grad students really appreciate your support!

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The Calendar

100 MILE q The 100 Mile and District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the 100 Mile House branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. For more information call Glenna at 250-3953361.

100 MILE q The South Cariboo Lioness Club meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the BJ’s Donuts & Eatery at 305 Birch Ave. They also hold a potluck lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the 100 Mile United Church at 49 Dogwood Cresc.

Contact Janet Belcourt for more information at 250-395-3550.

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Bonaparte Rd. Call Elaine at 250-456-7391 for information.

Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event.

Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress. net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting Toddler Time for children 18-36 months on Wednesdays, 10-10:20 a.m. Pre-registration is required; call 250-3952332 or drop in at the library.

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LAC LA HACHE q Branch 1689 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at the OAPO Hall (Pioneer Centre) at 4822 Clarke St., from 8:30-10:30.

Visitors (preteens, teens and adults – male and female) are always welcome.

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Bright and colourful Christmas paintings created by students in the art classes at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary give a festive look to the front windows of the school.

contact Laurrene DuffBailey at 250-791-6400.

100 MILE q TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) BC #1170 meets Thursdays at the 100 Mile House United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave. Weighin is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Call Kirsteen at 250395-3344 or Agnes at 250-395-4129 for more information.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Red Cross Medical Equipment Loans Service needs volunteers. The service provides those in need with a short-term loan of medical equipment.

If you wish to volunteer, call 250-395-9092 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays for more information.

100 MILE q Cariboo Calico Quilters Guild members meet at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact Roberta at 250-395-4472 or Janice at 250-395-2017 for information.

100 MILE q 2887 RMR RCACC local army cadets for youths 12-18 years meet Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the

Youth Training Centre at 5830 Horse Lake Rd. No cost. For more information, call Capt.

Kevin Seal at 250-7062446.

LONE BUTTE q O.U.T. (Other Unusual Talents) Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, starting at 10 a.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall.

For more information, call Pat at 250-3952114 or Audrey at 250-395-4206.

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Heather Wolf Ear at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary crafted a cute Christmas stocking for her dog on the last day of school before the yuletide holidays. Students had a variety of fun activities to choose from during the free-time afternoon, including skating, crafting and games.

BRIDGE LAKE q StrongStart at Bridge Lake School on Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome.

For information, call Kristina at 250-7919294, or the school at 250-593-4674.

GREEN LAKE q Help Us Get Slim (HUGS) meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at 2489 North

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Students Alish Dunk, left, and Courtney Dolinski show their support for White Ribbon Day, for stopping violence against women, at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in early December. Stop the Violence counsellor Kim Kisyel, right, from 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society co-ordinated the event.

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

100 MILE q The Monday Seniors Bowling League goes every Monday from noon to 2:30 p.m. at The Bowling Alley.

Everyone 55 years and older is welcome. For more information,

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Santa Claus made an appearance at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre during the afternoon on Dec. 23. A few youngsters and their parents turned up to take a spin with the jolly old elf.

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What better way is there to enjoy a winter day than a horse-drawn sleigh ride in the Cariboo? Belgian draft horses, Dolly, left, and Molly at The Hills Health Ranch made easy work of pulling a sleigh full of excited children through the snowblanketed forest. The horses heeded the commands of driver Art Young.

Fifty per cent milestone for government employees with agreements More than half of all unionized public sector workers have new contracts under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate (CGM) in time for the holiday season, and more than one-quarter of collective agreements up for negotiation have tentative or ratified settlements in place, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced recently.

Some 300,000 unionized workers are

employed in the public service at Crown corporations and agencies, and in the kindergarten-to-Grade 12, post-secondary, research universities, and health and community social services sectors. The 51 collective agreements with tentative or ratified settlements cover approximately 152,700 employees.

Agreements have been reached with the

B.C. Public Service on the Master Agreement, with B.C. nurses and the Facilities Bargaining Association, as well as with provincial Crown agencies, including BC Hydro and ICBC. Numerous settlements have been reached with support staff at research universities, and also at colleges, institutes and teaching universities.

All of the agreements provide for modest wage increases, which

are being funded from savings found within existing budgets, as required under the 2012 CGM. The B.C. Liberal government has been clear there is no new money to fund wage increases and there is no desire to download these costs onto families or future generations. The CGM provides public sector employers with the ability to negotiate modest wage increases funded

Always drive for conditions From 11

• Keep your gas tank full to prevent freezing in extreme temperatures and pack an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded.

• Drivers need to adjust their driving behaviour to the road conditions. For instance, a speed limit of 90 km/h on a highway is for ideal conditions only. With conditions far from ideal right now, drivers need to slow down and increase their following distance so they have time to react to the unexpected.

• While black ice is

nearly impossible to see ahead of time, it is commonly found on roads with shaded areas, bridges, overpasses and intersections where vehicle exhaust and packed snow freezes quickly. If you

drive over black ice and begin to skid, don’t use your brakes. Instead, ease off the accelerator and look and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go. You may need to repeat this manoeuvre

several times until you regain control of your vehicle.

For more tips on winter driving, including information on black ice and winter tires, visit www.icbc.com/roadsafety.

Board members elected From 5

Further information is available online at crdl.bc.ca.

Board elections Area G Director Al Richmond and Area A Director Ted Armstrong

were re-elected as chair and vice-chair respectively.

This marks the fifth consecutive terms as chair and vice-chair for Richmond and Armstrong. A full list of the 2011-2014 CRD board of Directors is

available online at www. cariboord.bc.ca Happy holidays The CRD offices will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2013.

They will re-open on Jan. 2. The next CRD board meeting is Jan. 18.

from savings within existing budgets, while not adding costs to taxpayers and ratepayers, and not sacrificing services.

These agreements under the 2012 mandate are unique between sectors and between employers in some sectors, providing modest wage increases, which are different at each table, depending on an employer’s ability to fund increases from savings within existing budgets.

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Annual concert enjoyed by all 108 Mile Ranch

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Mile 108 Elementary School had its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 20 at 1 and 6:30 p.m., and this year’s the theme was the “Pirates Christmas.”

The combined attendance of visitors was about 350 and a total of 210 students participated.

Special thanks goes to teacher Murray Helmer for the co-ordination of the concert and all those involved in the wonderful presentation.

Wood stove replacement If you are thinking of replacing your old wood stove for a cleaner-burning model, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has the 2013 Wood Stove Exchange Program.

The regional district will refund the inspections fees to participants of the program after installations are approved by the CRD staff. For more information, call 250-392-3351 in Williams Lake and 250-395-3838 in 100 Mile House.

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The Grade 6 class put together a balmy performance for the Mile 108 Elementary School Christmas concert on Dec. 20. The school’s students put on afternoon and evening performances that day, so as many parents and relatives as possible could see them act and sing.

Thank you It takes a lot of people to provide information about the 108 Mile Ranch to Free Press readers, and I would like to say thank-you to all who have helped me in the past year.

• Marcelle Ried chief and the rest of the firefighters of the 108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department.

• Al Richmond and Shelly Burich of the CRD for their valuable information to the 108 Ranch and surrounding areas.

• Ron Soeder and his committee for taking care of the Greenbelt areas.

• Ingrid and Rainer Meyer for their input of many things.

• Jim Gellein of the 108 Lions for the Iceoff Contest of the good ship MV Lion.

• Bill Hamilton, Les Cookman and Don White of the Lions for

the Sepa Lake ice skating rink.

• Jennifer RaifteiriMcArdle for covering for me while on sick leave.

• Joanne Young artist for painting those windows in 100 Mile.

• Pastor Rick Barker and secretary Marie Allison of the Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship.

• Principal Tom Turner and his staff and students of the Mile 108 Elementary School.

• Shirley Carter of the 108 Tennis Club.

• The executive of the 108 Mile Ranch Committee Association (RCA) - Len Doucette, Karen Douglas, Mag Griffiths, Ingrid Meyer, Bev French and Dan Jackson.

• Wendell Monical for his historical information.

• Nick Christianson of the South Cariboo

Regional Airport in 108 Mile.

• Katelynn Dowe for information on her trip to the Miss Canada Globe Pageant.

• The Green Belt committee for constructing the Low Mobility Trail from Sepa Lake to the 108 Heritage Site with assistance from Robin Nadin and KC Contracting.

• The soldiers of the Canadian Forces for volunteering for Remembrance Day. • The staff of the Free Press who provided information on how to do things properly.

• The RCMP for their help in protecting the 108 Mile Ranch.

• To my wife, Eleanor, and the members of the private executive coffee club.

• And to the others I have failed to mention who help keep the 108 Mile Ranch the way we want it to be.

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Happy New Year to everyone in the Interlakes area DEKA DISTRICT

Diana Forster 250 593-2155

At their Dec. 5 Christmas party, Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DLDVFD) Ladies Auxiliary (LA) members took their annual photo, with very few members missing.

The group continues to grow in leaps and bounds, and is always delighted to welcome new members.

At their next meeting on Jan. 9, the ladies will decide to whom they will donate the $428 proceeds of the party.

Auxiliary bingo The LA’s Christmas Bingo on Dec. 12 had a good crowd trying to win the Super G pot, but to no avail.

Family bingo will return March 20, at which time the pot will be more than $1,321.

Furthermore, there will be an Easter game on March 27.

The Bi ngo Commission is most grateful to DLDVFD for seeing that the hall parking lot affords safe passage for both feet and vehicles.

Power outage Dec. 17 was a miserable day with the power going out around 11:30 a.m.

Originally said to be “a tree across the lines, to be restored by 3

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The Ladies Auxiliary members of the Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department posed for their annual photo at their Christmas party on Dec. 5.

p.m.,” it became “under investigation,” and the hours dragged on.

Judson Road was restored around 6 p.m., while others, including this writer’s power, was out until 9:35 p.m.

Less than half an hour later, it went out again, but the crew can’t have gone far because they had it back on again at 10:50 p.m.

One particularly annoying effect of this “soon, soon, soon” return of power is everyone waits to cook supper, rather than immediately making alternative arrangements. Hence, in the end, it was cheese sandwiches and an avocado.

Skating highlights Congratulations go to figure-skaters Brittany Boyd and Giorgia Lanzoni for stellar performances at Williams Lake’s annual Cariboots ‘n Blades.

Giorgia merited gold in Preliminary Elements, and came fifth in Preliminary Spins, while Brittany came fourth in Bronze Elements and fifth in Bronze Spins.

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In Star levels, Giorgia earned silver in Star 3A, while Brittany placed fifth in the more difficult Star 4, and Giorgia’s sister, eight-year-old Alice, earned silver in Star 1.

Brittany is also to be congratulated on completing all of her Senior Bronze dances, while Giorgia has completed Junior Bronze and one of her Senior Bronze dances.

Celebrations Birthday bubbly goes to Rodger Schmidt for Dec. 31, and to Ken Marsh for Jan. 2.

Huge balloons to Brittany Boyd who becomes a teenager on Jan. 5, and congratulations to Joice and Danny Jenewein on their 52nd

wedding anniversary on Dec. 30.

Calendar Call this writer for contact numbers.

• Interlakes’ Annual Bird Count is Jan. 3.

Call Wendy Marshall at 250-593-2327 if you wish to attend.

• Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club reconvenes at 6:45 p.m., Jan. 3, at Bridge Lake School. Call this writer if you wish to play.

• Highway 24/ lnterlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Jan. 7, at Interlakes Hall.

New Year greeting A happy healthy New Year to everyone, and a special thank-you to all those who keep my columns full all year.

“Don’t Dither, Call Diether”

For this time of year, Arch Ward said it well: The book is closed, the year has gone, the pages full of tasks are done.

A little joy, a little care, along with dreams, are written there.

This new day brings another year, renewing hope, dispelling fear; And we may find before the end, a deep content, another friend.

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Panino’s closes doors for good Demands of a bakery too much for most folks

Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

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anino’s Bakery & Cafe in 100 Mile House has been a popular fixture since 1998, but on Dec. 24, they hung the “Closed” sign on the front door for the very last time.

Baker, pastry chef and owner, Norbert Boos, along with his wife, Manuela Boos, ran the European style bakery for 14 years, but, that has come to an end.

“For us, it’s time for a change,” says Manuela.

Norbert has Norbert is developed an proud of what allergy to flour, he does and which he says good enough is common to is not good bakers, and enough for while they tried him.” hard to sell the business, there – Manuela Boos were no takers.

Manuela says she can understand why this happened.

Norbert did all of the baking, beginning his workday at about midnight and getting back home at 1 p.m., five days a week.

On Mondays, the bakery was closed, but the day was devoted to doing the prep work for the coming week.

Sunday was the only real day off, but sometimes work interfered then, too.

“We don’t have much of a life. People get scared, thinking they can’t keep up to what he does. It’s a challenge and a dying art,” says Manuela.

The daily baking regime saw Norbert putting out several dozen each of between 10 and 15 different types of bread and buns, muffins, danish and puff pastries, savoury sausage rolls and meat pies.

On top of that, birthday cake orders were filled and fancy cakes and desserts turned out regularly.

Filling emergency orders would see him put in extra hours at the bakery without

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The family behind Panino’s, Manuela, Angela and Norbert Boos display their final one of 14 handmade gingerbread houses, which have been an annual feature at the bakery over the years.

even a hint of a complaint.

The only real break they had was an annual one-month holiday they took together in the winter to rejuvenate, during which the bakery was closed and quality time spent at home enjoying the simple things in life.

Otherwise, Manuela was at the bakery every morning by 6 a.m. and doors opened at 7:30 a.m. to waiting customers. They had their regulars and that’s what she’ll miss the most.

So many have become her friends and

she’s shared their lives and seen them come and go. Manuela says she is most proud of the individual customer service she and her staff were able to provide over the years, from delivering cakes if a customer couldn’t make it to the shop to baking specialty breads for those with allergies.

“Our staff has been incredible and they’ve all made a difference. It’s about all of us.”

She also takes pride in how they began their business.

The couple emigrated from Switzerland to Canada in 1988, seeing the move as a

great adventure.

They both left well-paying jobs, and with $8,000 in their pockets and no knowledge of the English language, settled in Lumby where Norbert’s dad had arranged a job for him at a bakery.

The couple spent the first seven years living in a small cabin, sharing the space with mice and squirrels and scavenging what they could to make it more comfortable.

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For the first year, there was no running water and the roof leaked, and while life was tough, so were they.

Manuela says she was too proud to tell her parents back home about how things actually were and they carried on.

“They were the best times for me. We had good times and lived the real Canadian life.”

They followed family members to 100 Mile House in 1998 and renovated an old dollar store to house their own bakery.

Norbert built a scale model of what he envisioned and then duplicated it to become a real bakery and cafe.

Stuck for a name, a friend suggested Panino’s, after the Italian panini bread.

There were already

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Panino’s Bakery & Cafe closed its busy doors for good on Dec. 24.

two other bakeries in town, so they specialized in European baking and strove to satisfy the tastes of Swiss, Germans and Canadians.

Like every Christmas season, Norbert was

exceptionally busy in the bakery this year, rolling out staggering numbers of special cookies and other sweet treats.

Over the course of a few weeks, he baked 20,000 shortbread and gingerbread cookies, many loaves of

Christmas stollen and much more.

Every year for 20 years, Norbert has also created a unique gingerbread house, which he designs, and he and daughter, Angela, create together.

After the individual pieces are baked and

cut, it takes another three-to-five hours for the pair to complete it.

The work has been demanding, but Manuela says one could always hear laughter in the kitchen. Most often, it’s been laughter without a face as Norbert has preferred to stay low-key.

During their 11 years in Lumby, scarcely anyone ever saw the man behind the spectacular baking, but that wasn’t his big concern.

“Norbert is proud of what he does and good enough is not good enough for him,” says Manuela. “I’m very proud of my husband.”

Expectations for closing day were to be one of sadness and tears for the good memories they have made and the customers they will miss.

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CHURCH SERVICES Come Worship With Us LAC LA HACHE COMMUNITY CHAPEL A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church WORSHIP 7pm Sun. eves, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd. 7pm Mon. eves, at 7243 Rainbow Cres. Canim Lk. 7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24 For Info call 250-396-4251 Ministers: Charles McNeil, David Webber

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You Can’t Take it With You, presented by PSO Theatre class resurrects old comedy

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After months of rehearsals, PSO Theatre at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School is proud to present, You Can’t Take it With You, a play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.

Directed by teacher Lisa Dugaro, the production opens on Jan. 9 at Martin Exeter Hall behind the 100 Mile Lodge, and runs nightly at 7 p.m. until Jan. 12. In its second week, show dates are Jan. 16 to 19.

Two different casts will perform on alternating nights.

The show is a comedy, which first appeared on Broadway in 1936, and then won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

The story is about the eccentric Sycamore family, whose

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PSO Theatre’s, You Can’t Take it With You, features two full casts, which include Liana Lange, left on table, Autumn Lea, Lauren Runge and Davis Majcher in key roles.

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is Alice Sycamore who dates straight-laced Tony Kirby, and is rather embarrassed of her odd parents, siblings and other related and extended family members.

Tony and his equally starchy parents are invited for dinner at the Sycamore’s one night, where the family’s behaviour puts the Kirbys into shock and douses any possible marriage plans.

By the end of the play, the Kirbys come to understand the happy madness of the Sycamoures and become converts, themselves.

Show tickets are on sale now for $10 each and available at Donex, Didi’s and at the school in person or by calling 250-395-246.

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Over the next 45 minutes, the smell and eventual build up of smoke in her house resulted in a response from the fire department. Evidently, the 400 F heat from the hot pan transferred within seconds to the mitts and was further insulated by the mitts being placed together in the drawer.

The heated mitts started to melt and smoulder and eventually a wooden spoon in the drawer started to smoulder.

The fire chief indicated this is a known hazard and often the cause of house fires. He recommended never

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Knee-deep powder snow being enjoyed around the lake has transitioned outdoor work to winter play.

Snow shoes and skis are enjoyable ways to get around the neighbourhood and a necessary accessory even on the secondary roads, between snow plow runs.

The deep snow is acting as an insulator on the thin lake ice and holes, under the snow, are developing above the many underwater springs that feed Lac des Roches. Residents are urged to stay clear of the lake until they have checked for both adequate thickness and the absence of holes.

Calgary visitor David Mann enjoyed a wintry afternoon of snowshoeing around Lac des Roches on Dec. 20. Snow drifts up to two feet deep can be found everywhere around the lake that isn’t exposed to the strong winds.

Astounding fire tale One neighbour shared this story about the hazard of oven mitts.

Last month, at her

home in Kamloops, our neighbour removed a hot pan from her oven using oven mitts with the very common “metallic look” fabric.

storing oven mitts right away but to let them cool in the air first.

Most of the ladies were astounded by this story and all agreed to review and revise their procedures using oven mitts.

Birding reminder The Christmas Bird Count is on for tomorrow (Jan. 3).

Residents and their guests may join this significant event. Call Wendy at 250-593-2327 for more information.

Hazardous trees Wind and heavy snow have taken their

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She placed the dish on the counter, removed her mitts, put them together and placed them in the drawer next to her oven.

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toll on many trees in the neighbourhood since mid-December.

Several residents have witnessed even the healthiest looking trees crashing to the ground in the severe wind gusts and often hitting power lines and telephone cables in their path. Be sure to take care out there.

Cariboo winter gym Many residents use the start of a new calendar year as an opportunity to make New Year’s resolutions

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Although we are relatively remote from organized facilities, there are many ways to get more active by considering manual alternatives in our own back yards. While weather and personal fitness levels will dictate the appropriate level of intensity, here are several suggestions.

Carry firewood from the woodshed to the stove, one or a few pieces at a time.

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What’s On Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be included, call 250-395-2219 at least one week before the event.

• Jan. 2 – The Mayvin Midget Rep Milers play the 100 Mile & District Minor Hockey Association coaches at 6 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in a charity game for the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society. There will be an airplane toss and 50/50, with the proceeds going to the hockey club. Admission is a non-perishable food item.

• Jan. 11 – Penticton Lakers take on Kamloops Storm in a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League game at 7 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. Tickets are $12 at Donex, Canlan Ice Sports, Central GM and at the door if still available.

• Jan. 9-12 and 16-19 – Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School drama class presents You Can’t Take it With You, a play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, at 7 p.m. at Martin Exeter Hall. Tickets $10 at Donex or Didi’s, or by calling the school at 250-395-2461.

• Jan. 12-13 – 100 Mile Curling Club hosts the 2013 Tim Hortons BC Juvenile Curling Zone Playdowns, with two local teams competing. Games are 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, and 9 a.m. on Jan. 13.

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The Lac la Hache Elementary School Christmas concert on Dec. 19 was a real crowd-pleaser. Principal Steve Carpenter got into the act as the Grinch, while the students sang “Here Comes Santa Claus.”

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The Lac la Hache Elementary School concert went really well and it is due to the hard

work of the staff and students, says principal Steve Carpenter.

They put in a lot of work for three weeks.

Not only was the concert fun, but it really added an element of learning to the students lives, Carpenter adds.

“We would like to thank all the great businesses that supported the school and a special thanks to the school’s Parents Advisory Council (PAC), which

has worked tirelessly this year to help out at the school.”

The school sleepover was held Dec. 20, with the students having a turkey dinner, sledding, flashlight tag, arts and crafts, all topped off with popcorn in the gym to watch a movie on the big screen, using the computer projector to make a 15- by 15-foot screen on the wall with full stereo speakers loaned to us by

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Carpenter says they have begun work on our BC Green Games video and won a new Sony Cyber-shot, as six of the schools participating were randomly drawn to win a prize.

They received a grant from Set BC to help out with technology and were given five iPads, two Mac desktop computers, two flip video phones and a bunch of adapters and

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Shovel all or a portion of the driveway or walk paths by hand rather than with motorized units.

Snowshoe with trekking poles along walk paths to pack down new snow is an alternative to shovelling and is great for exercising the whole body and encouraging healthy deep breathing.

Walking short distances rather than driving has its obvious

benefits and is further enhanced by the use of walking poles to increase the level of exercise and safety with the added bonus of fresh air.

Using a manual auger to drill holes in the ice for checking ice depths or ice fishing can be an intense workout for even the most fit residents and makes the hours of sitting idly on the ice, anticipating the possible catch of a trout or burbot, well worth the effort.

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Holes large enough for a foot to step in are appearing all around Lac des Roches. The snow insulates the thin ice, which melts from the warmer water released from springs in the lake.

Thin ice and holes are hazards on South Cariboo lakes this year.

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larger room, with new toys and furniture to support early childhood education.

The class broke out the new crazy carpets and the children had a ball sliding everyday at recess and lunch and they have enough snow to break out the snowshoes the PAC bought last year, Carpenter adds.

“Our intermediate

students are wrapping up their research projects on endangered species or environmental issues and are doing a great job on their PowerPoint presentations.

The school is planning a ski day to Mt. Timothy and tubing day to The Hills snow-park in the new year, and the intermediate class will be attending a Gavin Lake winter camp in February.”

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FAST bytes 3-ON-3 CANCELLED The Adult 3-on-3 Christmas Madness hockey Tournament, scheduled to take place Dec. 29-30 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre has been cancelled due to a shortage of registrants.

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Cross-country ski trails are groomed and children’s Skill Development Program lessons have begun at the 100 Mile Nordics Society club.

Snow a welcome sight for Nordics club Cross-country ski lessons in full swing “

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Ski trails are groomed and the 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society cross-country ski club is down to business with lessons and activities in full swing at its 99 Mile Trails headquarters.

Children in the Skill Development Program (SDP), formerly called Jackrabbits, got a jump on the season with dryland training that began at the end of November. With snow is on the ground now, they’re out on the trails learning technique and having fun.

Even if you don’t ski but like to drive those machines, the club wants to hear from you.

– Lauren Bock

Until recently, they had to use headlamps during their weekday evening lessons because fallen trees had taken out the night-time trail lighting system.

Club media spokesperson Lauren Bock says the children actually had fun skiing with the headlamps, so the lack of lighting didn’t cause much of

a problem. It was a bigger headache for club member Neil Manhard who scaled at least 40 poles in the system, looking the problem.

The SDP runs on Tuesdays and Sundays, but Bock notes that soon, those who want to learn to race can also attend lessons on Thursdays.

Program instructors are Colleen Ellens, Barb Matfin, Ken McKenzie, Kristi Everson, Lydia deGroot, Bock, Sandy Law and several assistants.

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Wranglers will bring excitement to 100 Mile Ken Alexander Free Press

Although Hockey BC still has to give its blessing, the 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club will be hitting the ice at arena for the 2013/14 season.

Club president Tom Bachynski was ecstatic when he got the news the Wranglers’ purchase of the Penticton Lakers had been accepted by the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) on Dec. 6.

The club has a lot of work ing heavily on community ahead to prepare to have the support financially and with Wranglers game ready for the a sold-out fan base. There first drop of the puck, includwill be more on that aspect ing carding players who will of the organization in the help the franchise “make a new year. huge impact” on the league However, the Wranglers right off the bat. will also be bringing a lot to Tom Meanwhile, team organizthe table for 100 Mile House Bachynski ers have a lot of fundraising and surrounding communito do because the Wranglers ties. are starting from scratch and will Bachynski expects the arena at have to purchase everything, and South Cariboo Rec. Centre will be Bachynski says the team will be rely- rocking for every exhibition, regular

season and playoff game next year.

He suspects the Wranglers will be in the KIJHL’s Shuswap division and thinks the Kamloops Storm and the Chase Heat, which has former 100 Mile Midgets’ — Reece Forman — playing for them this year, will be natural rivals for the club.

“We want to try to have some local content with this club. What we don’t want to do is have 23 players from out of town.”

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Cross-country ski instructor Gary Carlson will be offering a classic technique clinic at the 100 Mile Nordics 99 Mile Ski Trails on Jan. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

The clinic is designed for skiers with some experience and will cover diagonal stride, one-step double pole and uphill technique.

Questions about waxing will be also be addressed. People must pre-register by calling Carlson at 250395-2063.

HOCKEY CALENDAR Atom Development Primal Electric Milers, Williams Lake Atom Development Timberwolves and female Peewee Ainsworth Timber Chix challenge each other in round robin hockey games at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. The games will be Jan. 5 at 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m., and again Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

SLED DOG RACING Make sure to set aside Jan. 12-13 for the Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Race at 108 Heritage Site.

There will be spectator-friendly four-, six- and 10-dog races, a junior class, skijoring race and a dog weight-pull.

Racing on both days is from 10 a.m. to about 3 p.m. and there will be a bon fire and concession on site.

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Turner crosses border for Junior hockey

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An Interlakes Snowmobile Club ride last season to the peak of Big Timothy Mountain turned into a good day for Marcel deRepentigny, left, Kathi Smith, Norm McCartney, Jan deRepentigny and Jim Smith.

Interlakes Snowmobile Club ready to play South Cariboo sledders plan busy season

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If anyone is happy to see snow, it’s members of the Interlakes Snowmobile Club.

The members have more than 20 group rides planned for this winter, and with recent accumulations of snow, they’re raring to go.

The club has been around since 1999 and it has had up to 100 members in some years.

The average recently has been from 50 to 60 members and ages range between 18 and 60 years.

Club president Marcel deRepentigney says it’s a social and a back-country club, and they have a lot of

fun exploring trails together and taking in a few overnight rides.

Their season always begins with a day-ride to the Dusty Rose Pub in 70 Mile House for lunch on Jan. 1. It’s approximately 100 kilometres there and back from the staging point on Bleeker Road near Lone Butte, says deRepentigney.

He adds the rest of the season will see them sledding in some of their favourite areas east of Bridge Lake, including Thuya Lakes, Lac des Roches and Windy Mountain.

The club has people of all skill levels, from trail riders to hill climbers, but wher-

ever an organized ride takes them, “Everyone gets through.”

If someone has a good suggestion for the ride, the club will try to make it happen, but they only ride when the temperature is above -15 C. Rides are usually scheduled to take place once on a weekend day and one weekday.

Anyone can join them for a ride, but the riders must carry third-party liability insurance. Club members get a cheaper rate of $68 for their insurance.

Yearly club member

ship is $50 for a single and $95 a couple. To join, contact deRepentigney at 250-395-5363 or e-mail him at snorid er@hotmail.ca.

For more information about the club, check out the website at www. ilsc.webs.com and for ride information and current news, or see the Internet blog at www.ilsnowmobileclub. blogspot.ca.

Social monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge at Interlakes Corners.

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ATOM DEV. MILERS – Primal Electric vs Williams Lake (G) 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. PEEWEE Female – Ainsworth TimberChix vs Williams Lake Atom Dev (G) 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

SKILLS COMPETITION 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. ATOM DEV. MILERS – Primal Electric vs TBA (G) 6 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

ATOM DEV. MILERS – Primal Electric vs PW Female – Ainsworth TimberChix (G)

Sunday, Jan. 6 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

ATOM DEVELOPMENT – Primal Electric Milers vs Williams Lake (G) 12:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. ATOM DEVELOPMENT – Primal Electric Milers vs Williams Lake (G)

Monday, Jan. 7

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MIDGET HOUSE – RC Legion #261 vs Home Hardware (G) 6:15 a.m.-7:30 a.m. ATOM DEVELOPMENT – Sponsored

by Primal Electric Milers (P) 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. NOVICE HOUSE – Sponsored by Invis & Central GM (P) 6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. PEEWEE & BANT a.m. Female – Sponsored by Ainsworth TimberChix & Tim-br-Mart (P) 8 p.m.-9 p.m.

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says the commore than just mitment is raw talent that worth it. got him this far Turner says and the same he hopes to get applies to the a college or unifuture. versity hockey “My dad scholarship out always pushed MICKY of it eventume to keep TURNER ally and it will going and be “nose to the work hard. grindstone,” until then.

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Tuesday, Jan. 8

Would you support an AQUATIC facility in 100 Mile?

The pace of hockey has picked up this season for 100 Mile House forward Micky Turner who has found a home with the Bellingham Blazers Junior A squad.

It’s a member of the Northern Pacific Hockey League, which includes six teams from Washington, Oregon and Montana.

Turner, who turned 19 on Jan. 1, began the season with Chase Heat of the Kootenay International Hockey League, but was let go early.

He quickly made his move to the first-year Blazers, missing only two of the regular season games, and hasn’t looked back.

Playing hockey since he was five years old, Turner is no stranger to an ice arena, but the difference now is the stands are filled with paying fans.

“It puts more pressure on,” Turner says, adding his game has improved a lot since joining the Junior ranks.

He’s on the ice and working out five or six days a week for several hours at a time, but he

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‘Local’ players encouraged to try out From 23

Bachynski says that means n justthey want to help develop nt thatminor hockey locally. his far “We want to be a big samepartner with minor hockey, o theand to be a partner, we have to help develop their kids dadand local players. Local being pushed100 Mile, Williams Lake and keepQuesnel. and “We want to have as much hard.local content as possible, and mad,at the same time, have a big it wasimpact on the league.”

The club president notes that working with the local minor hockey organization gives the players from the youngest to the oldest a purpose during their hockey careers.

“I grew up in a minor hock-

ey system that had Junior B at the end and it was a ‘right of passage’. You played your hardest and your best, so you could get a shot at playing on the Junior B team.

“I’m hoping that’s what we’re going to bring to minor hockey, and I have no doubt we will. It will take a while for the culture to build, but it will build and it will be a wonderful partnership.”

Bachynski says the club has already started talking to the Canim Lake Band about the possibility of billet families because the Wranglers will be encouraging

First Nations players to try out for the squad.

“We are hoping we’re going to get some buy-in from the First Nations community,” he says, adding Wranglers director Rick Takagi has been

talking to the band and will renew conversations in the new year.

With the arena seating 700 fans, Bachynski says he doesn’t think it’s going to be a problem filling the stands right away.

“It’s going to be new and exciting, but it’s 20 games in and 20 sessions down the road that we have keep filling that arena.

“We’re going to be a very strong organization in the KIJHL that’s going to fill the arena, fill the fans’ need for good, solid hard-playing hockey, and create that social fabric that every town in Canada seems to need to have a hockey team to aspire to.”

Volunteer trail groomers needed From 23

instructor Gary Carlson are also in the works.

The day lodge has new operators this year.

Cam and Colleen Robb from 70 Mile House have taken on the contract and the lodge is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Homemade soup and snacks are always available, along with hot and cold beverages. They also provide maps and information about the ski trails.

The Cariboo Gold Rush Marathon on Feb. 8 is the only big ski event being planned by the club this season.

Previous years have seen the Nordics host BC Cups, but due to a shortage of volunteers and trained officials, it won’t be possible this season.

The volunteer list is desperately short on

trail groomsome people. ers and Bock “Even if you says they will don’t ski but like train anyone to drive those who wants to machines, the help out. The club wants to club uses snowhear from you.” mobiles and a A n y o n e Lauren large groominterested in Bock ing machine to learning more maintain the about the trailtrails, which, she says, grooming opportunities might be appealing to can contact club presi-

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and $240 for a family and club membership is included in those prices.

For up-to-date trail reports, check out the club Facebook page at www.facebook. com/100milenordics.

Club and event information can be found at www.100mile nordics.com.

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Local SPCA fundraising meetings

Everyone welcome!

Please call 250-395-5303 to confirm next meeting date and location.

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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Help Wanted

Feed & Hay 80LB square bales of alfalfa orchard grass, also reed canary grass and feeder hay. Hillpoint Farms. 250-791-6652.

Computer Equipment

Townhouses

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 first 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 minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430

Employment

HAY , no rain $100 per ton.

Delivery with 2 ton orders within 108 area.. 250-791-6589.

HORSE HAY, grass mix, small squares. 55 - 60 lbs. 2012, $4.50/bale. 2011, $3.00/bale.

Call Bill at 250-593-4440.

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

Services

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Counselling

Pets

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

Interior Crisis Line Network Call Toll Free 1-888-353-CARE (2273) www.heretohelp.bc.ca www.YouthinBC.com www/mindcheck.ca

Health Products GET 50% off - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today!

1-800-854-5176.

Therapy Groups ALANON - Does someone’’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same.

Meet Mondays, 7pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646 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 Centre. Saturday night fireside family group 8pm, 100 Mile United Church.

Sundays 7:30pm, south Cariboo Community Health Centre,rear entrance. 250-791-5286, 250395-4646, 250-395-6154, 250395-5368

CUTE AKC English Bulldog puppies (miguelrodney082@gmail.com).

These English Bulldog puppies are AKC registered, current with all shots and worming. They are great with kids and other pets. If you are looking for cute puppy this Christmas, you should contact us for more details and pictures. (miguelrodney082@gmail.com) PUPPIES:.Great family & working dogs, Australian Shepherd/Border Collie cross. $150. 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. Also, temporary foster homes needed. Please call 250-3955303 and leave a message. *WARNING* -Ads reading, “Free to a good home”, have the potential to attract individuals that see your family pet as a way to make $$money through any number of undesirable 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 volunteer will get back to you.

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Cameo Plumbing & Heating (250)395-3535.

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Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985.

25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859.

35x48 $11,200.

40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel at: 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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 rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

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John Paterson 250-396-7615

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 bedroom units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verification upon application.

This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BACHELOR apt at 108 Mall. $450/mon plus utilities. Security deposit req. 250-7915508 or 250-396-7334.

CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Drew

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL/RETAIL/OFFICE space, 300-500 sq. ft., highway frontage, good location, rent negotiable. For more info call 250-395-3106 or 250395-2069.

EXCELLENT location! Large commercial unit avail for rent immediately, suitable for retail/light mfg. Approx 1380 sq.ft.

Please call 250-808-7722 for details

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM, in 100 Mile.

Call 250-397-2041 or 250-6094146 for details.

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• HD Mechanics, Auto Mechanic and Welder • Picker Truck Operator • Manual Labourer • Family Connections Coordinator • Catering Supervisor/Server • Bartender • Kitchen Manager • Cook/Counter Person • Line Cook • Caregiver • Live-In Caretaker • Home Care Support • Cashiers • Band Administrator • Cleaner/Receptionist • Janitor • Housekeeper

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South Cariboo Branch

Apt/Condo for Rent BC HOUSING is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent.

For applications contact: 250395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149.

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

ARE you an adult who struggles to read, write or do math?

Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) can help! We provide free one-to-one tutoring. Call Mary at 250-395-0404

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Rentals

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Memorial Donations

Duplex / 4 Plex

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Across from LLH Elementary.

4782 Clark Ave. 2 bdrms, lake view, fenced yard. $595/mo.

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The 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 off at the hospital.

Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy.

For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Road, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

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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 Rent 108 HOME: 1&1/2 bdrm up, 2 bdrms in finished basement. 2 baths. Gas fireplace. Dog fenced. Clean, view. Property not for sale. $880/mon. 250791-6534. Ref. required.

2 BDR, 2 bath, with jetted tub, at 103 Mile, $680 per month + utilities. 250-395-4602 or 250706-9701.

3 BDRM, 1/1.2 baths, carport, minutes to 100 Mile. NP. $650/mon. 250-396-4070.

3 BDRM house for rent. On Timothy Lake Road. Natural gas heat, full basement, garage, $750 + utilities. Security deposit required. 250-3967334 or 604-530-4224 3 BEDROOM house available, 1 1/2 baths, 2 car garage, f,s,dw,w,d. Avail. now. 8 minutes from 100 Mile. 3/4 acre.

Refs. required. Pet negotiable. $900/month + utilities. Free snow removal. Security deposit req. 250-392-1599.

RENOVATED house in Lac La Hache: 2 bdrm up, 2 bdrm down, 2 full baths. N/G heat, new furnace, hot water tank, appl. $900/mon. plus utilities.

DD req. 250-396-7334

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The federal government is poised to eliminate licensed medical marijuana grow-ops in homes that have long been criticized over safety concerns and connections to the illegal drug trade.

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq has announced a planned shift to a new system of federally regulated commercial producers of medical pot who will supply authorized users who have a prescription from their doctor. “Under our new rule, only facilities that meet strict security requirements will be able to produce marijuana for medical purposes,�

Aglukkaq told a press conference in Maple Ridge.

The new system – which also ends government production of medical pot – is expected to come at a sharply higher price for the nearly 26,000 users authorized to possess medical marijuana.

Local authorities have argued most medical pot home growers are producing far more plants than they require, suggesting rampant abuse of the program by licensees selling into the illicit market. “The high value of marijuana on the illicit market increases the risk of home invasions,�

Aglukkaq noted. “These production operations can also present fire and toxic mould hazards.�

The Fire Chiefs Association of B.C. (FCABC) said the change will improve safety in residential neighbourhoods. “The fire service across Canada has been raising the alarm about the fire and safety risks associated with growing marijuana indoors for many years,� said FCABC President Len Garis, who is also Surrey’s fire chief. “We applaud the government for taking action on this issue.�

Garis stressed that the fire service has never been concerned about the use of marijuana for medical purposes. “Our focus is on how medical marijuana is grown,� he said. “The fact is – medical marijuana has typically been grown in a residential setting, which is not suitable or safe for growing marijuana.�

Under the previous regulations, medical marijuana grow operations operated without their local municipal government’s knowledge or approval, and were not subject to health, fire, building or plumbing inspections.

Research indicates that both criminal and medical residential marijuana grow operations result in similar health, fire and safety hazards associated with unsafe electrical work, structural changes and excessive moisture.

Taking marijuana production out of homes and into a licensed commercial environment is a step in the right direction, Garis said. “We are happy to see Health Canada commit

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to inspecting and auditing medical marijuana producers to make sure they comply with all regulatory requirements. “We would like to see them take a further step and ensure that all previous residential growing sites are remediated, and that future buyers are made aware that these homes were previously used to grow marijuana.�

The federal Ministry of Health stated it intends to implement the system by March 31, 2014, at which point all current licences to possess or produce pot would expire.

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He is lovingly remembered by his wife Rayana, his children Leslie Ginther and Chris (Patricia) Ginther and his grandchildren Nevin, James and Shelby, and his brother George (Irene) Ginther.

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November 25, 1921 - December 18, 2012 It is with sadness and a sense of loss that we say a fond farewell to Clarence. He, along with his wife Nora, were long-time residents of the 100 Mile area and were well known in the community.

Clarence was born in Naughten Glen, Alberta.  He went to school in Alberta but left early to help his family through the Depression and war years. He later moved to B.C. where he tried his hand at a number of vocations before becoming a heavy duty mechanic in the Williams Lake area.  He then went to work for the Department of Highways at Williams Lake, Bella Coola and lastly at 100 Mile House, until his retirement. He enjoyed learning; working to receive his high school diploma along with numerous certificates for specialized mechanics. He was a skilled watch and clock maker and turned his hobby for that into a home business along with saw sharpening. No family member went without a sharp knife or saw or the ability to tell time.

Clarence will be remembered for his strong sense of community and his love for the Church, family and friends. He was a founding member of the local Seventh Day Adventist Church and strongly dedicated to his faith.  The Church was the core of his soul that expanded into community help through organizations such as Loaves and Fishes.  He also loved spending time in the outdoors with kids and grandkids, teaching them how to fish and enjoy nature.  Clarence spent the past year and a half at Mill Site Lodge where he received excellent care by the wonderful staff and volunteers.

Clarence was the youngest of his siblings, all deceased.  He was also pre-deceased by his wife Nora, daughter Susan, son Ralph and grandchildren Sara and David.  Clarence is survived by daughters: Colleen (Larry), Nancy (Jeff), Lynn (Erik) and daughter-in-law Ruth; sons: Charlie, Rick and Andrew; numerous grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and other loving family.

A service for Clarence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday January 6, 2013 at the 100 Mile House Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5489 Saunders Crescent, 103 Mile.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society, Loaves and Fishes, or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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2. Seal cracks and holes in outside walls and foundations near water pipes with caulking.

3. Keep cabinet doors open during cold spells to allow warm air to circulate around pipes (particularly in the kitchen and bathroom).

4. Keep a slow drip of water flowing through faucets connected to pipes that run through an unheated or unprotected space.

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Folks who have an just a game for seniors, interest in learning Fossum says all age how to play contract groups are invited to and duplicate bridge participate. should shuffle over to “Some of us play the Creekside Seniors contract and duplicate Activity Centre bridge and we’ve on Wednesdays, been asked by starting on Jan. a lot of people 9. who want to The two-hour learn how to (from 7 to 9 play the game. p.m.) sessions So, we decided are for beginner we would do 14 Ralph and novice playweeks of lessons.

Fossum ers, says bridge There is a master Ralph $40 fee for Fossum. the 14-week program, Noting bridge is not he says, adding the

instructors are volunteering their time and the money goes toward renting the facility.

Participants may also choose to have snacks or coffee, which would be extra.

People do not have to have a partner to attend the sessions, which will feature one hour of instruction followed by one hour of supervised play.

“We’ll play with what we call boards, so we can duplicate certain hands. We can let people play a hand and do whatever they do and then we can do a demonstration on how they could have done it a little bit differently.”

To register or get more information, folks can call Fossum at 250-3954375 or Jozef Stencel at 250-397-2041.

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West Fraser Mills passes audit An audit of West Fraser Mills Limited’s forest licence A18694 in the Kamloops Timber Supply Area, which is administered from its 100 Mile House office, found the company met the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act. “West Fraser had good control over its harvesting practices and has a comprehensive system for tracking and maintaining its roads and bridges,” said Forest Practices Board (FPB) chair Al Gorley.

“Its forest licence was well managed.”

West Fraser Mills operates under this licence in two areas. One is located east of Bonaparte Lake and west of Highway 5, between Logan Lake and Clearwater. The other is north of Vavenby.

The area is subject to the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan (KLRMP), which provides direction from the provincial government on how to manage public lands and resources within the plan area. The audit field work took place last summer.

The Forest Practices Board is British Columbia’s independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices, reporting its findings and recommendations directly to the public and government.

The board audits forest and range practices on public lands and appropriateness of government enforcement. It can also make recommendations for improvement to practices and legislation.

Fossum says the instructors want to teach the fundamentals of the game and make sure people have fun.

“We want people to get a feel of the game and learn how to bid and other aspects; they’ll play with different partners. There will be three instructors present, so we can give some one-on-one and watch people play.

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The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute will hold a “thank-you” tea for all of the volunteers who help with the gymkhanas and other fundraising projects.

It will be held at the Community Hall on Jan. 19 between 2 and 4 p.m.

It is hoped this date will allow all volunteers to attend, particularly those who work during the week and have been unable to attend in the past.

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There will be a social time at 7 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:30.

W.I. meeting The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute general meeting will be held Jan. 16 at the Watch Lake Community Hall, starting at 11 a.m.

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Each year, BC Children’s Hospital Emergency Department sees hundreds of children and youth for injuries resulting from winter sports, including ice hockey, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing.

Last winter, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) responded to 600 calls for recreation or sportrelated injuries to children and youth (18 years and younger).

Of those calls, 550 were for traumatic injuries and falls.

BC Children’s Hospital and BCAS have treated injuries, including concussions as well as more severe brain injuries, facial and dental injuries, spinal cord injuries, chest and abdominal injuries, broken bones and soft tissue injuries.

Here are some tips to help children and youth enjoy winter activities safely: • Youth need to wear the right and appropriately-sized

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• Know the environment and the surrounding area where youth are going to be in when playing sports. For example, local authorities will often help determine if ice is thick enough for outdoor skating. Stay in bounds when skiing/snowboarding.

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Every year at this time, Variety – The Children’s Charity launches its Gold Heart Campaign, asking people to show their hearts to children who have special needs by purchasing a Variety Gold Heart.

The Hearts are available at all credit unions and all Pharmasave locations across the province, including the Williams Lake and District Credit and Pharmasave

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All birds, such as this little redpoll spotted recently in town, will be taken into account during the local Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 5.

Christmas Bird Count underway in the South Cariboo Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

Volunteers across North America have been counting birds since Dec. 14, 2012 for the annual Christmas Bird Count.

It’s the world’s longest running wildlife census, and on Jan. 5, people in the South Cariboo will have to opportunity to participate.

The bird count is a project of the National Audubon Society in the

United States, and in Canada, is coordinated by Bird Studies Canada.

The published report, American Birds, will be available digitally in 2013.

Last year’s count in Canada saw 412 counts involving more than 12,000 people who tallied 3.9 million birds of 303 species.

To get involved in the 100 Mile House count, contact area co-ordinator Barrie Bolton by e-mail at barrie. bolton@gmail.com.

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This is the 23rd year of the campaign, which, to date, has raised more than $100 million worldwide.

This year, Variety International has partnered with Disney Pixar to feature Mike and Sulley from MONSTERS INC on the heart, in a salute to the recent release of the new 3D version of the popular movie.

Pin sales lead up to Gold Heart Day on Feb. 14, 2013, when

Variety asks everyone to wear their hearts on their sleeves to show how much they care. All funds raised in British Columbia stay in B.C., and are distributed as grants to families with children who have special needs and to organizations, such as child development centres and hospitals, that provide life-enhancing and life-saving services.

Orders can also be place directly with Variety www. variety.bc.ca/goldheartday.htm.

Your

present…

Junior B

HOCKEY in 100 Mile

Friday, Jan 11, 2013 at 7pm in the South Cariboo Rec. Centre

Penticton

vs

Karen Schuurman photo

Jackson Hooper, left, Kaye-Lyn Taylor, Lyda Crossen were busy checking out their friends and families in the audience during Horse Lake Elementary School’s Christmas concert on Dec. 20. Everyone enjoyed the presentation by the staff and students.

Tickets Available At: Central GM, Canlan Sports & Donex