British Columbia election issue: 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. post-secondary education
100 Mile Free Press Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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SERVING THE CARIBOO SINCE 1978.
• Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services • Bronze and Granite Memorials
By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Parties in the May 14 British Columbia election have highlighted their commitments to improve post-secondary skills training. The province faces a wave of baby-boomer retirements, shortages in trades and industrial jobs, an increase in temporary foreign workers and under-employment of some university graduates. Trades and apprenticeship training is a major point of dispute. The B.C. Liberal-created Industr y Trade Authority has increased apprentices from 16,000 in 2001 to 34,000, but the NDP counters that percentage completion rates have declined. Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Phil Hochstein argues that with many more young people in the apprenticeship system, the number of graduates is at a record level. Platform highlights: • The B.C. NDP’s biggest commitment is $100 million for a post-secondary student grant program to be funded by a capital tax on large financial institutions. NDP Leader Adrian Dix also promises $40 million in new investment for skills training, to “increase apprenticeship training spaces, shorten completion times and improve completion rates.” The NDP notes that while the B.C. Liberal government touts its jobs plan in ads, its February budget projects a $42-million cut to the advanced education ministry over three years. • The B.C. Liberals highlight a $75 million commitment for upgrading training facilities and equipment, on top of the $500 million annual skills training budget. The B.C. Liberals emphasize plans to
expand vocational training in high schools, and encourage partnerships between high schools and employers. Their platform also promises to develop “relevant training programs” for B.C. residents to work in the
LNG industry. • The BC Conservatives promise to “increase training and apprenticeships in the trades and technical sector,” but don’t specify how. They also promise to increase online learning capabilities
COLLINS
Deanna Blanche Alix
in colleges and technical institutes, and give qualified B.C. students priority for admission to the province’s postsecondary institutions. • The Green Party of B.C. promises to eliminate interest on student debt over five
years, “immediately” cut tuition by 20 per cent, create a grant program for low-income students, increase core funding for colleges and universities by $200 million and provide training for laid-off workers.
COLWELL (nee Symons) Gwenett Joan
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com
PAYNE
Margaret Lynn
The family sorrowfully announces the death of a wonderful, caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Gwen died at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on Jan. 2, 2013. A celebration of life will be held at the 108 Community Hall on May 4, 2013 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to cancer research.
Obituaries MUTCH
Mina Mary
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary Anne Reid aged 69. Mary’s life was filled with love and laughter. Her smile got her through the toughest days. Now she has gone home to join the love of her life, Bill, and her many friends who have gone before her. Mary is survived by her children Charmaine (John) Brooks and Raymond (Peggy) Murdoch as well as some dear friends. You are in our hearts Mary, never to be forgotten. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at a later date… when the flowers bloom! 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com
Mar. 2, 1944 – April 17, 2013
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Please contact Chris Nickless: 250-395-2219
McLAREN Loralee
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Loralee at the Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 47. She has gone to join her grandmother Laura and her father-inlaw George Oling, both of whom she loved and adored. Loralee leaves behind her loving husband Garry and her two treasured boys: Jordan and Dallas. Also mourning her loss are her parents: Dave and Yvonne McLaren, brother Robert (Cheryl), mother-in-law Audrey Oling, sister-in-law Darlene (Mike) Gamache as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. The celebration of her life will be held at the 100 Mile House Curling Rink on May 18, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
1922 - 2013
1946-2013
REID
Family owned and operated.
Alex
Mina was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan and lived in Calgary, Richmond, Vancouver and Burnaby. Upon retiring, Mina and her husband Bryan moved to the 108 Mile Ranch; she loved the area and all her new friends. Mina made beautiful and very unique jewelry to sell at the local markets. Mina is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Bryan, mother Rose Zieger, brothers Larry (Lynda), Joe (Barb); daughters: Debby (Doug), grandson Talon; Lynnette, and Georgette; son Donny and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the United Church, 43 Dogwood Avenue, 100 Mile House, B.C., with Colleen Cartledge to officiate. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to the South Cariboo Health Foundation, Box 399, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0.
Mary Anne
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MARCHUK
Sept. 6, 1940 - Mar. 26, 2013
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com
225 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House, BC
Someone precious and irreplaceable has gone out of our lives forever.
(née Ross) With broken hearts, we lost Lynn unexpectedly. She is survived by husband Dave; children David, Dan (Frances) and Dawn; and grandchildren Leo, Marcus, and Kenny. Also survived by brothers Jack (Gloria), Les (Susan), and Shawn; sister Pat (Rein); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Now she is with the ancestors she loved to study. Lynn’s Celebration of Life will be held May 4, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at the 100 Mile Funeral Home, 225 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House, B.C.
Ph: 250-395-3243
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1978
May 18, 1965 - Oct. 26, 2012
April 03, 1937 – April 21, 2013
Deanna was born in Regina Saskatchewan and has been a resident at Deka Lake since 1981. Left to mourn her is her loving husband of 35 years, Gus Collins; daughters: Dawn Marie (Jeff) Otto and Sandra (Bill) Robinson; grandchildren: Amber, Jan, Stephney and Taylor; and stepson Wayne Collins. May Deanna rest in peace, for she will always be loved.
Shane Ian Gunn
Licensed Funeral Director - Owner
Alex Marchuk, also known as the ‘Candyman’ and the ‘Pie-man’ passed away peacefully at the 100 Mile Hospital on Friday April 19, 2013. Alex was born in Sturgis, Sask. and moved to Agassiz in the 30s. Alex served in the military as a cook during WWII and after the war he became a baker at the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel and later owned the “Top Notch Café” in Harrison Hot Springs. Alex and his wife Pauline moved with their children to Lone Butte in 1957 and were the owners of the Lone Butte Hotel until 1964. In 1963 Alex and Pauline started the “Top Notch Café” in 93 Mile. Other enterprises that they took on were the vacuum cleaner shop and the “Yellow Café”. Alex and Pauline retired in 1991. Throughout his life Alex loved to create, in the early years he focused on leather crafts and in the later years he was skilled at shell crafts. Alex was an active member of the Gideon’s for over 30 years. Alex leaves behind his loving wife of 68 years, Pauline; son Ron (Lety) of Langley, daughter Sharon (Bill) Crossen of Ladysmith, grandchildren Billy (Sherrie), Tracey (Bill), Kimberley (Paul), and David (Carolina); great-grandchildren Teri, Kayde, Lyda, Adam, and many relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Street, and all the nurses and care aides at Fischer Place. In lieu of flowers donations to the Gideons, Box 943, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0, would be gratefully accepted. There will be a Memorial Service at the Bethel Pentecostal Community Church, 550 Exeter Truck Route, 100 Mile House, BC on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. A family interment will take place at the 100 Mile Cemetery. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com