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Wednesday, February 13, 2013 100 Mile Free Press
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WRIGHT
Stanley Burton Nov. 29, 1920 - February 6, 2013 The family of Stanley B. Wright of Lac la Hache, B.C. regret to announce his passing on February 6, 2013 in 100 Mile House, B.C. There will be a Memorial Service at the Lac la Hache Community Hall on Saturday, February 23rd beginning at 2:00 p.m. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family at www.100milefuneralservice.com
THOMPSON Katheryn Anne
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South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SAR) avalanche safety co-ordinator Shane Gunn explained the proper use of the snow probe during the recent Avalanche Awareness Days at the SAR training centre. He says 16 members of the public and four new SAR members came to the session, and 24 sledders did the guided ride in the Spanish-Mica Mountain area the following day.
Sasquatch may be migrating to the Cariboo
Arlene Jongbloets Free Press
The South Cariboo has long been known to attract people for its beautiful lakes and country culture, but could the area also be attracting the legendary Sasquatch? Maybe a more appropriate name would be “Sasqu-Watch� due to a local sighting said to have been made near Watch Lake in 2006. Allen Jongbloets of 108 Mile Ranch, said he and a couple of buddies made a stop at the Watch Lake refuse dump in late February or early March of that year. There were remnants of snow on the ground and it was beginning to get dark, but still light enough to allow them to rummage around in a pit filled with scrap vehicles. According to Jongbloets, who was 25 years old at the time, a loud, unrecognizable grunt cut the air as a large, upright figure appeared and moved towards them. “It chased us up the hill. When we got to the car, we saw it turn around and go back down. It was just getting dark, but we could
still see.� He described it as black, about seven feet tall (2.1 metres), and walking on two legs. “We couldn’t see if it was hairy but it was definitely humanlike. We thought it was a Sasquatch. I’m still pretty sure that’s what it was. “I didn’t see it 100 per cent, but I saw it running from 20 feet away. We all freaked out and ran.� Through later research on the Internet, they found material that
suggested knocking on trees is how Sasquatches communicate and warn of approaching danger. Jongbloets notes that on a return visit to the dump, they tried rapping on trees with a large stick and were startled by a similar response. “We were scared and just went back home.� Jongbloets’ story of a Sasquatch sighting is among a few that have been circulating in the South Cariboo lately. While the majority of reported non-local
sightings come from more southern and historically milder areas of British Columbia, is it unreasonable to think that global warming has made the South
Cariboo a more inviting home for not only elk and other nonnative species that have recently become a more common sight, but a Sasquatch as well?
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Sept. 1, 1948 - Jan. 30, 2013 Kathy passed away peacefully at Fischer Place in 100 Mile House. She was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia. Kathy is lovingly survived by her husband Tom, two daughters: Holly and Dianna and their children; two brothers: Robert Brown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Ronald Brown of Paradise, Newfoundland. She was predeceased by her parents. For 22 years Kathy worked for the Department of National Defense before retiring with her husband Tom to 100 Mile House. There they enjoyed gardening, and their dog and cats gave them much enjoyment. She will be deeply missed. Many thanks to the staff at Fischer Place and Dr. G. Lubbe for the loving care they gave my wife during her time with them. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fischer Place, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0 or to the SPCA, Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0.
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GREEN
Lawrence (Larry) Robert Aug. 7, 1953 - Feb. 7, 2013 On Thursday, February 7, 2013, Lawrence (Larry) Robert Green, partner, son, brother and uncle passed away suddenly at the age of 59 years. Larry was born August 7, 1953 in Vancouver, B.C. and was a lifelong B.C. and Alberta resident living in Victoria, Fort Nelson, Edmonton, Barriere and 100 Mile House. He worked as an equipment operator, truck driver in the maintenance industry and spent the last 20 years traveling, camping and spending time with his partner Kerry. Larry will be forever remembered by his partner of 24 years, Kerry Baskin; his father Robert (Bob) Walter Green and sister Deborah (Tony) Nykolaishyn, two nieces: Alecia (Rick) Dowe and Shara Nykolaishyn, all of Grande Prairie; and stepson Dale (Perkin) Green. Larry is preceded in death by mother Valerie Joyce (Des Brisay) Green, grandparents: Walt and Beck Green and Frank and Isobel DesBrisay; Uncle Bill / Aunt May Sexsmith and cousin Doug Sexsmith. We hope you will remember Larry during happy times. He will join us sitting around the campfire listening to all the stories! 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com